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Manual 

6.3  Averaging 

6.3.1  Multi-point average 

In  normal  measuring  mode,  press  and  hold  the  Up  button  for  2  seconds  to  enter  multi-point  average 
mode. (The upper display shows the record number and the lower is the measured reading) 
 

 

Press the hold-button to record readings. 

 

 

Once you are finished with recording, press the Up button to view the average value on the lower 
display. Also the 

”AVG“ indication starts to flash.  

 

 

Press the Down button to switch between the different measurement parameters. 

 

 

By pressing the Up button again, you return to the normal measuring mode. 

 

6.3.2  Time average 

In normal measuring mode, press the Up button for 2 seconds to enter multi-point average mode. Press 
the  Up  button  again  to  enter  timed  average  mode.  (The  upper  display  shows  the  duration  time  in 
seconds. The maximum time is 19999 seconds. The lower display shows the current reading) 
 

 

Press the Hold button to start recording. The timer on the upper display starts counting. 

 

 

Press  the  Up  button  to  stop  and  calculate  the  timed average.  You  can  see  the  duration  on  the 
upper  display  and  the  average  value  on  the  lower  display.  Also  the 

”AVG“  indication  starts  to 

flash. 

 

 

Press the Down button to switch between the different measurement parameters. 

 

 

By pressing the Up button again, you return to the normal measuring mode. 

 

6.4  Auto power-off function 

 
The anemometer shuts down automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity. 
 

Deactivate the auto power-off function 

 

To deactivate the auto power-off function, follow these steps: 
With  the  fan  anemometer  powered  off,  press  and  hold  the  On/Off  and  AVG  keys  simultaneously  for  2 
seconds. 
The  display  now  shows  "n".  After  that,  the fan  anemometer  switches  to  the  normal  measuring  mode  or 
the warm-up phase begins. 
The auto power-off function is now deactivated. The anemometer will not shut down automatically.  
To re-activate the auto power-off function, turn the fan anemometer off and back on. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for PCE-VA 20

Page 1: ...ruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign way Hampshire Southampton United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside UK 44 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce instruments com www pce i...

Page 2: ...unctions 7 6 1 Data Hold 7 6 2 MIN MAX 7 6 3 Averaging 8 6 3 1 Multi point average 8 6 3 2 Time average 8 6 4 Auto power off function 8 7 SETUP 9 7 1 1 P1 0 Unit selection 9 7 1 2 P2 0 AREA Size 9 7 1...

Page 3: ...be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel There is no warranty of damages or injuries caused by non observance of the manual Don t use the device with wet hands Do not u...

Page 4: ...measured value 0 3 m s when above 20 m s Temperature 0 6 C Relative humidity 3 at 25 C else 5 Technical Data Fan diameter 10 cm Fan anemometer dimensions 269 x 160 x 51 mm Airflow cone dimensions Rou...

Page 5: ...ure dew point temperature 4 1 Display Display indication Meaning HOLD Freeze the current display AVG Averaging MAX MIN Highest and lowest values Low battery warning m s fpm Flow velocity display units...

Page 6: ...MIN and MAX values In average mode press to record data or start timed recording In setup mode press to enter data settings Switches to upper display Long press to go into average mode In average mode...

Page 7: ...ttach one of the optional cones to the meter The anemometer detects the cone automatically and shows a cone indication on the display After that the device will calculate the volume flow Note Make sur...

Page 8: ...e current reading Press the Hold button to start recording The timer on the upper display starts counting Press the Up button to stop and calculate the timed average You can see the duration on the up...

Page 9: ...nsions of the cross sectional area for volume flow measurements Press the Hold button to enter the area setting The lower display now shows 99999 with the first digit flashing Press the Up button to c...

Page 10: ...fan anemometer for repair E03 Temperature is above measuring range Acclimatize the fan anemometer at room temperature for 30 minutes If E02 is still displayed return the fan anemometer for repair E31...

Page 11: ...s above range Take measurements within range If E03 is still displayed return the fan anemometer for repair 9 2 5 Volume Flow Error code Error Remedial action E03 Value is above display range Check en...

Page 12: ...contact PCE Instruments 10 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone 02380 987 035 10 2...

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