TSI Instruments Alnor RVA801 Operation And Service Manual

TSI Instruments Alnor RVA801 Operation And Service Manual

Rotating vane anemometer / ventilation testing

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Ventilation Testing
Rotating Vane Anemometer
Alnor
®
Model RVA801
A
Model LCA301
IRFLOW™
Operation and Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Ventilation Testing Rotating Vane Anemometer Alnor ® Model RVA801 Model LCA301 IRFLOW™ Operation and Service Manual...
  • Page 3 Copyright© TSI Incorporated / 2007-2008 / All rights reserved. Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA Fax No. (651) 490-3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY (effective July 2000) Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as described in the operator's manual, shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for twenty-four (24) months, or the length of time specified in the operator's manual, from the date of shipment to the customer.
  • Page 4 Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call Customer Service department at +44 (0) 149 4 459200 (UK), (800) 874-2811 (USA), or (1) 651-490-2811 (International).
  • Page 5: General Description

    SECTION 1 General Description The RVA801/LCA301 is intended for measurement of air velocity and volume flow at return grilles, fume hoods, kitchen exhausts, etc. It features a 180-degree rotating head which functions satisfactorily in the 0 and 180 positions. This allows the LCD display to be viewed from the front of the instrument while the head is oriented with the flow direction.
  • Page 6: Installing The Battery

    dangerous gas mixtures is not recommended and is at the user’s own risk. SECTION 3 About the RVA801/LCA301 Installing the Battery The RVA801/LCA301 requires a 9-volt battery. The battery is not installed when the instrument is shipped. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the two lines and sliding downwards.
  • Page 7: Detailed Operation

    SECTION 4 Detailed Operation Press the ON\OFF key to turn the RVA801/LCA301 on and off. When the instrument is turned on, it will power up in the mode last used. English/Metric Unit Selection RVA801/LCA301 instruments can display Metric or Imperial units. To select metric or imperial units, press the Mode key while turning on the unit.
  • Page 8: Measuring Air Volume

    To take a single reading, press the trigger key momentarily. The instrument will display the measured value. Press and hold the trigger key to take a sweep, or time-averaged, reading. The sweep reading will update approximately every second. Release the trigger key to stop the sweep measurement and display the average value.
  • Page 9: Low Battery Indication

    Note: The last area value will be retained in the memory even when the instrument is switched off. Low Battery Indication When the "BAT" icon appears, the RVA801/LCA301 has about 60 minutes of battery life remaining. If the battery is not replaced, measurement accuracy will decrease.
  • Page 10: Service Return Process

    • Do not drop the instrument. • Use carrying case for storage, transport, and protection from dust. • Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the instrument case. Do not wipe the blades. Service Return Process Return the RVA801/LCA301 for service in case the instrument was dropped, blades were deformed, or liquid spilled on the instrument, particularly the blades.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    MODEL RVA801/LCA301 SPECIFICATIONS (subject to change without notice) Measurement Range Velocity 50 to 6000 fpm 0.25 to 30 m/s Temperature 32 to 140 °F 0 to 60 °C Volumetric 1-9999000 cfm 1 - 999999 l/s Flow Rate 1 - 999999 m 0.01 –...
  • Page 13 TSI Incorporated TSI Instruments Ltd. 500 Cardigan Road Stirling Road Shoreview, MN 55126 USA Cressex Business Park Toll Free: (800) 874-2811 High Wycombe Tel: (651) 490-2811 Bucks Fax: (651) 490-3824 HP12 3RT United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 149 4 459200 E-mail: customerservice@alnor.com...

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