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Flow at the induced pressure is the 
simplest result.

Mode = “Flow”

Units = “CFM”

Flow per ft

2

 (sq ft) is required in some 

states, such as WA.

Mode = “Flow/Area”

Units = “CFM/ft

2

(enter a value for Area)

Flow per 100 ft

2

 is required for the 

following states:

Mode = “Flow/Area”

Units = “CFM/100 ft

2

(enter a value for Area)

Flow reads “TOO LOW” or “----” at test pressure?

If the test pressure has been reached, but 

“TOO LOW” or “----” appears, the fan is running too 

slowly to measure flow.

 

  

Add the next Low-Range Ring.

   Change 

[Range Config]

 on the DM-2 to match.

   Re-adjust speed.

Cannot achieve test pressure at full speed?

If fan reaches 100% speed before reaching the target 

pressure:

□  

Remove a Range Ring and try again.

   Change 

[Range Config]

 on the DM-2 to match.

   Check seals on all registers. Look for disconnected  

       ducts or ducts open to outdoors.

   Press 

[@ Pressure]

 to get the gauge to calculate

       what the flow would be at exactly 25 Pa.

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Get the results you need

□ 

Press 

[Mode]

 until required results appear 

Show results as leakage area

Equivalent Leakage Area (EqLA) describes the leakage 

area in terms of one large hole in a flat surface. 

□  

Press 

[Mode]

 until “EqLA” appears.

      “PrA” displays the duct pressure and “EqLA” shows

       the combined size of all the holes in the ducts.

Step 5: 

Desired results not achieved?

620  CFM  is  the  flow  rate  that  would  occur  at  25  Pa, 

even though only 22 Pa was achieved.

CT

DC

DE

GA

ID

IL

IA

ME

MD

MA

NH

NJ

NY

NC

PA

RI

TX

VT

   Use “Jog” to activate arrow keys  

   

[

]  [

]

 

    then adjust target speed or pressure.

 

   Use

 

“Hold” to freeze results display 

                         and hold fan speed.

□ 

 Press 

[Jog/Hold]

 until “Hold” appears in top center

      of display. 

  

  

□ 

 Press 

[Jog/Hold] 

again

 

to cancel “Hold”.

   Press 

[Jog/Hold]

 until “Jog” appears. 

   The 

[

] [

]

 keys now adjust the speed just like a

       TV remote. With 

[Set Speed]

 the % speed

       changes. With 

[Set Pressure]

 the pressure changes.

Hold display and Jog speed

Leakage area is not a required result, but is a nice 

way to visualize the size of the hole in the ducts.

□ 

Press 

[Enter] 

numbers

 

[Enter] 

to

     input the floor area if 

CFM/ft

2

 or

     CFM/100 ft

2

 is used.

 *Floor area of 2000 square feet

  was entered in the above examples.

 [Enter] [2000] [Enter]

“Jog” is only available when 

[Set Pressure]

 or

[Set Speed]

 have a value entered.

The display will be frozen with the current values.

□ 

Press 

[Setup]

 for menu to change result units

□ 

Press 

[

]

 to find “Mode Setup”, then 

[Enter]

□ 

Press 

[

]

 until the Mode you want is highlighted

□ 

Press 

[Enter]

 to change displayed result units

□ 

Press 

[Exit]

 twice to return to main menu

Summary of Contents for DucTester DU200

Page 1: ...ything from the case Install 4 NiMH AA batteries Plug in the battery charger Press On then Exit to display the battery indicator Charge for 18 hrs Connect yellow green and blue tube to gauge Slide gauge into the clear sleeve and velcro Umbilical to case Gauge remains connected like this for all tests If changing to non rechargeable batteries disable charging in Setup menu For steps see Quick Guide...

Page 2: ...n this Range Configuration Press Range Config to select range on gauge to match fan whenever Range Ring is changed Press Auto Zero until On appears to keep the gauge zeroed and ready to measure Press Time Avg until 4s appears Press Device until Retrotec DU200 appears If desired Device does not appear see QuickGuide DM 2 mark II Digital Gauge Add Remove Devices section Press Range Config until Mid ...

Page 3: ...ng color ports on fan Ethernet style Speed Control Cable will disable the knob It is connected later in Step 4 If Pressurizing see tubing setup on page 7 Connect Flex Duct to fan inlet for depressurization Ready to conduct the test by depressurizing the ducts Depressurization is easiest and permitted in all States except CA WA where it can still be used to evaluate but not for a final result Step ...

Page 4: ...til EqLA appears PrA displays the duct pressure and EqLA shows the combined size of all the holes in the ducts Step 5 Desired results not achieved 620 CFM is the flow rate that would occur at 25 Pa even though only 22 Pa was achieved CT DC DE GA ID IL IA ME MD MA NH NJ NY NC PA RI TX VT Use Jog to activate arrow keys then adjust target speed or pressure Use Hold to freeze results display and hold ...

Page 5: ...ons Give us a call Access all Retrotec training videos here youtube com RetrotecTraining Duct Testing Watch universal training videos including Set up Procedures Troubleshooting Leakage Blower Door Watch video demonstrations including Blower Door set up Common leak locations Software House preparation Pressure Gauge Training Get help to successfully set up and use digital pressure gauges Gauge set...

Page 6: ...Tester off set the Blower Door gauge to 25 Pa by pressing Set Pressure 25 Enter Press Pressure on DucTester to remove 25Pa from the display Set the DucTester to 0 Pa by pressing Set Pressure 0 Enter When 0 Pa 1 is achieved record duct leakage to outdoors from the DucTester gauge Method 1 uses the DucTester set up the same way as for the Total Duct Leakage test and allows use of Pressure to increas...

Page 7: ...sure HVAC System Flow For measuring supply flows attach the Flex Duct to the inlet suction side of the fan For measuring return flows attach the Flex Duct to the exhaust discharge side of the fan Connect the umbilical to the DucTester Attach the blue tube to the Flow Hood and gauge Press Pressure until is removed from display Press Mode to select Flow When a definite pressure appears on PrA Adjust...

Page 8: ...retch the Flex Duct to it s full length Set the DM 2 to measure Flow in CFM 25 Pa Adjust the speed until PrA reads close to 25 Pa Read the Verification Plate to determine the acceptable range for flow Typically 100 to 110 CFM is a pass Check gauge operation and check for blocked leaking or pinched tubes weekly and anytime results are in question To perform the gauge check you will need the gauge a...

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