Shortridge Instruments AIRDATA ADM-880C, Operating Instructions Manual

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First, perform the nonbackpressure compensated portion of the measurement with the flaps open, as described above in
Section 11.1 NONBACKPRESSURE COMPENSATED READINGS. This first reading will be displayed with a small ‘u’ for
uncompensated (nonbackpressure compensated) as [CF u nnn]. Close the flaps after the reading is displayed. Allow the
system to settle, then press the READ key to take the second (backpressure compensated) reading. If necessary, the
FlowHood may be removed from the outlet in order to close the flaps. Position the FlowHood as before, and
wait three
seconds for the air flow to stabilize before taking the second reading.
After the operator presses the READ key, the meter will display [FLO HOOD], followed by [CF CORR], followed by either
[LOCAL DENS] or [STD DENS] during the measurement period. The reading will be displayed as [CF c nnnn].
11.2.1 MEMORY DISPLAY IN FLOWHOOD MODE
Backpressure compensated and noncompensated readings are recorded separately in memory. Individual readings
displayed using the SCAN keys will have a small ‘c’ for stored, backpressure compensated readings or a small ‘u’ for stored,
nonbackpressure compensated readings.
The statistics for a reading are displayed by pressing the VIEW key repeatedly, while a reading is on display. The statistics
viewed while a nonbackpressure compensated air flow reading is on display will be calculated only for the nonbackpressure
compensated air flow readings within the memory group for the reading on display. The statistics viewed while a
backpressure compensated air flow reading is on display will be calculated only for the backpressure compensated air flow
readings within the memory group for the reading on display.
11.2.2 RATIO ERR DISPLAY
The meter may display RATIO ERR following a backpressure compensated measurement in which the numerical ratio of the
two parts of the measurement sequence exceeds predetermined limits. Normally this indicates, either that the operator has
made a procedural error, or that a dynamic change (such as a changed damper setting) has occurred between the two parts
of the backpressure compensated measurement process.
RATIO ERR may also be displayed as the result of measurements taken at outlets with extremely low pressure drops (less
than .003 in wc @ 500 cfm). These outlets may not be suitable for the backpressure compensation method, and may require
other means of air flow measurement.