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TEC DG-1000 Quick Manual

Installing updates pressure and flow gauge
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DG-1000
PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE
INSTALLING UPDATES QUICK GUIDE
Based on software version 1.1.0 (8)

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  • Page 1 DG-1000 PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE INSTALLING UPDATES QUICK GUIDE Based on software version 1.1.0 (8)
  • Page 2 Connected will appear below the Ethernet icon, along with an IP address. Connect to the internet In order to check for and install updates, the DG-1000 must be connected to the internet in one of two ways •...
  • Page 3 10. If the Updates app is able to connect to the internet and no updates are available, the app will show a green checkmark and it will say “Your DG-1000 is up to date.” 7. Once an internet connection has been established, 11.
  • Page 4 DG-1000 case. To do this, turn off the gauge by holding down the power button. If the power button is not responding, remove the batteries.

  • Page 5: Pressure And Flow Gauge

    DG-1000 PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE OVERVIEW...

  • Page 6: Energy Conservatory Warranty

    ENERGY CONSERVATORY WARRANTY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that this product, under normal use and service as described in the operator’s manual, shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 24 months, or such shorter length of time as may be specified in the operator’s manual, from the date of shipment to the Customer.
  • Page 7 Do not clean the screen with flux, water, acetone, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, • toluene or ammonia (glass cleaner). Introduction The DG-1000 is a two channel low pressure gauge that is intended to be used with equipment manufactured by The Energy Conservatory, or as a manometer.

  • Page 8: Kit Components

    Kit components A standard DG-1000 kit includes • Carrying case • Two Lithium Ion batteries (installed) Micro USB cable • • Charger • Parts bag with fan control cable, digital gauge extension tube and plastic hose connectors • Screen protector •...
  • Page 9 Power on the DG-1000 Turn on the DG-1000 by pressing and holding the power button until the green power indicator light turns on. The bootup process may take up to 40 seconds to complete, and the gauge is ready to be used when the Home screen appears (shown below).
  • Page 10 To learn how to hook up the tubing to the pressure taps for a blower door or duct leakage test, download the Using the DG-1000 with the Minneapolis Blower Door Guide or the Using the DG-1000 with the Minneapolis Duct Blaster Guide. Both guides can be found at...

  • Page 11: Battery Information

    40% and to turn off WiFi when not needed. All batteries self-discharge over time. TEC recommends charging the batteries for a few hours once every three months using the fast charger regardless of battery level. Batteries should be charged in temperatures between 32 degrees F and 105 degrees F.

  • Page 12: Calibration Information

    In addition to the fast charging port, the DG-1000 can also be slowly charged when connected to a computer via the micro USB port. When the gauge is connected, the micro USB charging indicator light will be on. It will take about 12 hours to fully charge the batteries using this port.
  • Page 13 DG-1000 specifications COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS No. of Independent Pressure Channels Pressure Range -2,500 to +2,500 Pa (-10 to +10 in. H Display Resolution 0.1 Pa for readings 0 - 999.9 Pa 1 Pa for readings 1000 Pa and larger Accuracy at Typical Use Conditions 0.9% of pressure reading or 0.12 Pa, whichever is...
  • Page 14 DG-1000 specifications continued COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS Weight 15.7 oz Calibration Meets ASTM Standard E779-03, E1554-07, CGSB- 149.10-M86, EN 13829, ATTMA Technical Standard 1 and NFPA 2001, RESNET and US ACE Recommended calibration interval Two years Typical Conditions are a temperature range of 54° to 90° F, and a two year calibration interval.

  • Page 15: Software Information

    The drivers are available through Windows Update, and the DG-500 and DG-700 drivers can be downloaded from TEC at software.energyconservatory.com. TEC also offers mobile apps for Apple and Android devices that can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
  • Page 16 DG-1000 PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE BASIC USE QUICK GUIDE Based on software version 1.2.0 (12)
  • Page 17 If the Updates app is able to connect to the internet and no updates are availabl e, the app will show a green checkmark and it will say “Your DG-1000 is up to date.” If the updates app is not able to reach the internet, a message will appear that says “Fetching updates failed.
  • Page 18 DG-1000 Settings screen. (Increasing screen Info.) The language options are English, Spanish, German, brightness will decrease battery life.) French and Portuguese. The DG-1000 will need to be restarted for the new language setting to go into effect. Auto Off Time The default auto off time is 30 minutes.
  • Page 19 BASIC USE QUICK GUIDE Gauge app use: Status bar Status bar The status bar contains the following Home Gauge app settings Hold Touch to return to Touch to open the Touch to freeze the the home screen Gauge app settings screen Network Touch to view the current...
  • Page 20 Inches of Water Column, or to change flow from CFM to metric units. (Inches of Water Column will put the DG-1000 in Pressure Pressure mode.) Gauge app use: Time average Touch Time Avg to display the selections and to change the time average value.
  • Page 21 BASIC USE QUICK GUIDE Gauge app use: Channel A Gauge app use: Cruise continued Once cruise is started, the fan speed slider will move on Set baseline it’s own. The green play icon will change to an X, and a Touch Set Baseline to begin measuring the baseline.
  • Page 22 Set mode Set device continued Touch the mode area to open the Channel B Settings The DG-1000 works with all TEC devices and all devices are in the Gauge app. In some circumstances, certain flow menu. devices will not be listed, depending on what mode has been selected.
  • Page 23 The drivers are available through Windows Update, and the DG-500 and DG-700 drivers can be downloaded from TEC at software.energyconservatory.com. TEC also offers mobile apps for Apple and Android devices that can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Instructional Videos...
  • Page 24 DG-1000 PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE PORTS AND NETWORKING BASICS QUICK GUIDE Based on software version 1.1.0 (8)
  • Page 25 PORTS AND NETWORKING BASICS QUICK GUIDE Ports and more 2. Fast charging indicator light 4. Ethernet port 6. Micro USB charging indicator light 7. Micro USB port/charging port 1. Fan control jack 3. Fast charging port 5. USB port 8. Power indicator light 9.
  • Page 26 PORTS AND NETWORKING BASICS QUICK GUIDE Network Configuration menu Launch the Settings app Open the Settings app to view the DG-1000 settings, which Touch to select networking option include the networking options. Gauge app Updates DG-1000 settings Power off Networking is disabled...
  • Page 27 TEC software and the DG-1000 Installing the USB device driver continued • Touch Network Configuration TEC software that can be used to remotely connect to a DG-1000 includes: Network Configuration TECTITE and TECTITE Express (Windows) Conduct tests and generate reports on fully automated airtightness tests of buildings using a single fan.
  • Page 28 PORTS AND NETWORKING BASICS QUICK GUIDE Installing the USB device driver continued Installing the USB device driver continued Optional 5. Windows Update will now search for the appropriate device driver to install. Once the device driver is 7. With the USB cable plugged into the gauge and found, Windows will install the driver on the computer, computer, open the Device Manager on the computer and look at the network adapters section (you may...
  • Page 29 The drivers are available through Windows Update, and the DG-500 and DG-700 drivers can be downloaded from TEC at software.energyconservatory.com. TEC also offers mobile apps for Apple and Android devices that can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Instructional Videos The Energy Conservatory (TEC) offers a variety of online instructional videos, including •...
  • Page 30 DG-1000 PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE CONNECTING A SINGLE DG-1000 QUICK GUIDE Based on software version 1.2.0 (12)
  • Page 31 After the cable is plugged in the status should change to Connected. TEC software installed on the PC will now be able to detect the gauge and create a communication link. The gauge and computer can be located up to 16 feet from 2.
  • Page 32 Ethernet cable, or through a wireless connection. Once this connection is made, TEC software installed on the computer should be able to detect the DG-1000 and create a communication link. Ethernet cables can be up to 328 feet long and...
  • Page 33 Wireless connection options Wireless connection options continued WiFi (Create Network) 4. The DG-1000 will begin broadcasting a secured wireless network with the following settings The DG-1000’s built-in WiFi module can be configured to create and broadcast a wireless network that can be SSID: DG1000-(serial # of gauge) connected to directly from a computer or mobile device.
  • Page 34 In addition, the DG-1000 does not have an option for entering a username, so Once the DG-1000 joins a wireless network, the gauge can be WiFi networks that require a username can’t be accessed using TEC software if the computer or mobile device connected to by the DG-1000.
  • Page 35 The drivers are available through Windows Update, and the DG-500 and DG-700 drivers can be downloaded from TEC at software.energyconservatory.com. TEC also offers mobile apps for Apple and Android devices that can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Instructional Videos The Energy Conservatory (TEC) offers a variety of online instructional videos, including •...
  • Page 36 DG-1000 PRESSURE AND FLOW GAUGE CONNECTING MULTIPLE DG-1000’S QUICK GUIDE Based on software version 1.2.0 (12)
  • Page 37 CONNECTING MULTIPLE DG-1000’S QUICK GUIDE Wired connection Wired connection continued Ethernet 3. Ethernet should show Not Connected on the right half of the screen The Ethernet port on the DG-1000 can be used to create a network of gauges that can be used...
  • Page 38 4. Select which WiFi network the DG-1000 should connect to from the populated list. A screen will popup The DG-1000’s built-in WiFi module can be configured to asking for the password. Use the keypad provided to join an existing wireless network (typically created by enter the password, then touch Connect.
  • Page 39 WiFi (Create Network) connecting additional DG-1000s to this network, follow the steps described in the Join Network section starting on The DG-1000’s built-in WiFi module can be configured to page 3. create and broadcast a wireless network that can serve as a router in order to create a network of gauges.
  • Page 40 The drivers are available through Windows Update, and the DG-500 and DG-700 drivers can be downloaded from TEC at software.energyconservatory.com. TEC also offers mobile apps for Apple and Android devices that can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Instructional Videos The Energy Conservatory (TEC) offers a variety of online instructional videos, including •...

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