Dostmann Electronic VA893 User Manual Download Page 2

 

Introduction 

The VA893 Thermo Anemometer instrument measures Air Velocity, Air Flow (volume) 
and Temperature. The large, easy-to-read backlit LCD includes primary and secondary 
displays plus numerous status indicators. The meter is shipped fully tested and 
calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service. 

 

Meter Description  

 

 

1. 

LCD Display 

2. 

Meter 

3. 

Vane 

4. 

Temperature Buttons 

5. 

Power On/Off 

6. 

Airflow/Velocity Buttons 

7. 

AVG 

8. 

Backlight 

 

 

 

 

Keypad 

 

 POWER 

       Press to turn the meter ON or OFF 

 

MAX/MIN

 Used to record and store the highest, lowest and average airflow or 

velocity readings. 

 (LEFT) also serves as change decimal point button in AREA mode 

 

UNITS 

Press to select the mode of operation. In FLOW mode, the meter displays 

air 

volume

. In VELOCITY mode, the meter displays air 

speed

.  

(UP) also serves as increase number button in AREA mode. 

 

AVG

 Used to Average multiple readings in FLOW or VELOCITY mode. Up to 20 

readings can be averaged.  

 

HOLD

 Press to freeze the displayed reading. Press again to unlock display. This 

button also functions as the 

RIGHT scroll button in AREA mode. 

 

AREA/ NEXT

 Press and hold to manually enter the area of a duct in CFM or CMM 

mode. In AREA mode, used to select memory locations 1-8.  

 

      Press to turn the backlight on/off 

 

MAX/MIN (Temperature)

 Used to record and store the highest, lowest readings for 

air temperature. 

 

°C °F HOLD (Temperature)

 Press to freeze the displayed temperature reading. 

Press again to unlock the display. Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between 
°C and °F. Meter will beep twice to indicate change.

 

Battery compartment located on the back of the instrument. The rubber protective jacket 
must be removed from the meter to access the compartment. 

 

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Summary of Contents for VA893

Page 1: ...User s Manual VA893 Thermo Anemometer ...

Page 2: ...CITY mode the meter displays air speed UP also serves as increase number button in AREA mode AVG Used to Average multiple readings in FLOW or VELOCITY mode Up to 20 readings can be averaged HOLD Press to freeze the displayed reading Press again to unlock display This button also functions as the RIGHT scroll button in AREA mode AREA NEXT Press and hold to manually enter the area of a duct in CFM o...

Page 3: ... HOLD bottom of LCD Data Hold for the Air Velocity and Air Flow function o C o F Temperature units of measure CFM CMM airflow units of measure AREA ft2 m2 units for area dimensions m s ft min km h MPH knots air velocity units of measure X10 X100 multipliers for air flow readings AVG air averaging mode REC indicates that min max function is running top for temp bottom for air Large LCD digits at bo...

Page 4: ...sticker placed inside the vane 4 View the readings on the LCD Display The large main LCD display shows the Air Velocity reading The upper right LCD sub display shows the temperature reading Air Velocity Averaging Mode 1 To enter 20 Point Averaging Mode press and hold the AVG button until it beeps twice The AVG icon will be displayed 2 Take a measurement and press the AVG button A single beep will ...

Page 5: ...Push the NEXT button to scroll thru and select the desired location Once you have selected the desired memory location enter your dimension Use the UP button to change the flashing digit Use the LEFT button to move the decimal Use RIGHT button to select the other digits After all of the digits are entered press and hold the AREA button until it beeps twice to save the area into memory and return t...

Page 6: ...p automatically after 2 hours and the upper LCD sub display will show a OFF only in the average mode 4 Press the MAX MIN button again to display current readings NOTE the meter will keep recording MAX MIN AVG readings 5 To clear and stop MAX MIN AVG recording and return to normal operation press and hold the MAX MIN button until the meter beeps twice Automatic Power OFF To conserve battery life th...

Page 7: ...oprocessor circuit Display Dual function 0 7 16 mm 4 digit LCD Sampling rate 1 reading per second approx Sensors Air velocity flow sensor Conventional angled vane arms with low friction ball bearing Temperature sensor NTC type precision thermistor Automatic Power off Auto shut off after 20 minutes to preserve battery life Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 14 to 140o F...

Page 8: ...lae Unit of Measure Conversion Table m s ft min knots km h MPH 1 m s 1 196 87 1 944 3 6 2 24 1 ft min 0 00508 1 0 00987 0 01829 0 01138 1 knot 0 5144 101 27 1 1 8519 1 1523 1 km h 0 2778 54 69 0 54 1 0 6222 1 MPH 0 4464 87 89 0 8679 1 6071 1 Width W Height H Area A Width W x Height H CFM ft3 min Air Velocity ft min x Area ft2 CMM m3 min Air Velocity m sec x Area m2 x 60 Radius Area A o x r2 Where ...

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