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Retrotec DM-2 Operation Manual (72 pages)
Pressure Gauges
Brand:
Retrotec
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 2.78 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
1 Digital Gauge Basics
6
Gauge Overview
6
The Connections Panel
6
The DM-2 Screen
7
The Keypad
8
Batteries
8
Install Batteries
8
To Install Batteries for the First Time
8
Charging Batteries
9
Operating on Rechargeable Batteries
9
Rechargeable or Non-Rechargeable (Alkaline) Batteries
9
Replacing Batteries
9
To Select Proper Battery Type
10
View the Remaining Battery Power
10
Resetting the Gauge
10
To Reset a DM-2 with the Reset Button
10
To Reset a DM-2 Without Using the Reset Button
11
Screen Contrast
11
To Change the Screen Contrast
11
2 Keypad Functions
12
On/Off (Backlight)
12
Exit
12
Enter (Volume/Area)
12
Device
12
Mode
13
Range Config
13
Setup
14
Baseline
14
To Establish a Baseline Pressure
14
Time Avg
15
Auto Zero
15
Set Pressure
15
To Use the Set Pressure Function
15
Set Speed
16
To Use the Set Speed Function
16
Jog/Hold
16
To Activate Hold
16
In Set Speed
17
In Set Pressure
17
Pressure
17
In Set Speed Mode
17
In Set Pressure Mode
18
Example #1 - Inaccuracy
18
Example #2 - Cannot Reach Desired Pressure in Set Speed Mode
18
Example #3 - Display Results at any Pressure
18
3 Set the Gauge up with Only the Devices and Results You Use Regularly
19
Setup Menu
19
Full Screen Timeout
20
To Change the Full Screen Timeout Time Period
20
Restore Settings
20
To Restore the Factory Settings
20
Language
21
To Change the Language
21
Battery Type
21
To Select a Battery Type
21
Display Version Info
21
To View Version Information
21
N Setting for Estimating Flow @ Pressure During House and Duct Leakage Test
22
To Change the N Value
23
Power down Hour
23
To Change the Power down Hour
23
Surface Area Unit
24
To Change the Area Units
24
Building Volume Unit
24
To Change the Volume Units
24
European, Separator
24
To Change the European Separator Units
25
Sig Figs
25
To Change the Number of Significant Figures
25
Device Setup
25
Enable and Disable Devices
27
To Enable/Disable Devices
27
Enable and Disable Range Configurations
27
To Enable/Disable Flow Range Configurations in Device [Setup]
28
Mode Setup
28
To Configure Modes
29
4 Understand the Pressure Gauge
30
Differential Pressure
30
To Measure a Pressure
30
Positive Vs. Negative Pressure
30
Measure a Negative Pressure
31
Analog Magnehelic Gauges
31
Retrotec's Magnehelic Gauge System (Right)
32
5 Reduce Bias Pressures, Static or Fluctuating
33
Reduce Fluctuating Pressures Created by Wind
33
6 Reduce Uncertainty in Results by Taking Lots of Readings
35
7 Check Your Gauge to See if It Needs to be Sent to Factory for Re-Calibration
36
Verify Your Gauge Calibration between Factory Calibrations
36
To Perform a Tubing Check
36
To Perform a Cross Port Check
37
To Perform a T-Connection Fan Pressure Check
38
To Perform a Syringe Check (Not as Good as the Cross-Channel Check)
38
8 Use the Gauge with a Calibrated Fan for Air Leakage Testing
40
Making the Connections
40
Pressure Port Connections
40
Control Connections
41
To Connect the Gauge to a Retrotec Fan or Variable Speed Fan Drive
41
To Connect the Gauge to a Minneapolis Model 3 or Model 4 Fan
42
Control a Fan with the Gauge to Measure Pressure and Flow
42
To Conduct a Basic Pressure Test and Ensure Your Gauge Is Working
42
Measure Air Handler Flow Using Hole Flow on the Gauge
43
To Create an Exhaust Fan Flow Meter
43
9 Troubleshooting
45
Check if Moving Tubes Are Causing Fluctuating Pressure
45
To See the Effect of a Moving Tube
46
Check if Wind Is Causing Fluctuating Pressure
46
Use the [@ Pressure] Key to Reduce the Effects of Wind
46
Use Time Averaging Feature to Reduce the Effects of Wind
47
[Time Avg] Exercise to Practice Reducing the Effects of Wind
47
Use Baseline Feature to Reduce the Effects of a Constant Wind
47
[Baseline] Exercise to Practice Minimizing the Effects of Wind
47
In Extreme Cases You Can Use a Wind Damping Kit Designed to Reduce Wind-Related Fluctuations
47
No Cost Wind Damping Procedure
48
Let Time Averaging Take Effect before Making Readings
48
To Learn How Time Averaging Can Cause Error
49
Check if Large Fixed Errors Are Caused by Pinched Tubes
49
Check if Large Fixed Errors Are Caused by Water in the Tube
49
Check if Large Fixed Errors Are Caused by Sun Heating the Tubes
50
Results will be Wrong if the Range and Device Being Used Are Different than those Selected on the Gauge
50
To Determine Correct Flow if Range Selected was Different than the Actual Range Used
50
Fans Without Reference Tube Have Results Adjusted by Gauge
51
Pressure Can Overshoot When Using the Set Pressure Key
51
Keep the Keep Rechargeable Batteries in Top Shape
52
To Charge the Batteries
52
If the Serial Number and Calibration Date Are Not Valid
53
If the Keys on the DM-2 Keypad Are Not Working
53
To Fix the Keypad if the Keypad Cable Has Come Loose and Keys Are Not Working
53
Updating Firmware
54
Firmware Changes
54
Appendix A: the Gauge Calculates Flow Based on Pressure Readings from the Fan
56
To Determine the Flow for a Particular Fan Pressure FP
57
Along with the Values Measured for FP, and RP into the Flow Equation Stated above and Calculate the Result
57
Appendix B: Manually Calculate Flow if Required Test Pressure Cannot be Reached
60
Cannot Reach 50 Pa Factors
60
Cannot Reach 25 Pa Factors
61
Appendix C: Errors Occur in Estimated Flow if Gauge and Actual "N" Don't Match
63
Appendix D: Adjust Flow Values for Temperature Difference
65
Appendix E: Tables to Correct Flow if Range Selected DID Not Match Installed Range
67
Appendix F: Setting up for a Test with Alaska's Akwarm Software
69
Glossary
70
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Retrotec DM-2 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)
2-Channel Digital Pressure Gauge
Brand:
Retrotec
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 0.49 MB
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