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SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

Instrument General 

 
Operating Temperature Range -10

˚

C to +50

˚

Operating Humidity 

 

Less than 80% Rh 

Battery 

   1.5V 

Alkaline 

battery 

X6 

Battery Life 

 

 

> 30 Hours Continuous Use 

Display 

   

Backlit Dual LCD with function annunciators

 

Dimensions 

 

 

74mm x 144mm x 29mm 

Weight 

   150g 

Casing 

   Rubber 

Boot 

as 

Standard 

Switch Off 

 

 

Auto Power Off after 10 minutes 

 

 
 
 
 

1.  The REC annunciator will be displayed. The meter will record       

minimum, maximum and average temperatures. 

2.  To recall the data after recording, press "RCL" button. 
3.  The "MAX", "MIN", "AVG" values will be recalled sequentially. 
4. 

If you press "RCL" button, both temperature and wind velocity will 
be displayed at the same time on the LCD. The screen will display 
"MAX", "MIN", "AVG" sequentially. 

 

5.  Press "REC" button to return to normal operation. 

 

The meter has auto power off feature on normal operation.( 10 minutes) 
Auto power off is disabled on record mode. 
 

RS232 Output 

 

Holding down "RCL" button will display "MAX, "MIN", "AVG". And then 
"RS-232" at the top right of the screen. This function prints the reading 
currently being measured in ASCII code. RS232 cable is needed in order 
to view the readings on your computer. 

 

1. Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The TPI 575 Vane/Hotwire Air        
Velocity Meter is a state of the art, easy to use instrument designed to provide  
temperature and air velocity readings. The  instrument is ruggedly constructed and 
comes with a 3 Year Guarantee. 
 
This manual will guide you through the functions of the TPI 575 which will give 
you many years of reliable service. 
 
Your TPI 575 Vane/Hotwire Air Velocity Meter comes complete with the following 
items as standard:  
 

   

TPI 575 Instrument 

   

Hotwire  Probe Head 

   

Vane Probe Head 

   

Rubber Boot 

   

Soft Carrying Case 

   

Batteries 

   

Instruction Manual 

 
 
Your TPI 575 Digital Vane/Hotwire Thermometer has the following options       
available:  
 

   

Serial Computer Interface RS232 

 

Summary of Contents for 575

Page 1: ...2004 1 Vane Hotwire Air Velocity Meter The Value Leadertm www tpi thevalueleader com TPI 575 ...

Page 2: ...ating Instructions 5 Volume Measurements CFM 5 Recording Data 6 RS232 Interface 6 Specifications 7 Calibration Service 7 Guarantee 7 Troubleshooting Guide CA It is con GUA Your work Cove Norm Not tenan ing d To o writt This Tro Pro Un Sen Tem Tem Velo Unit ...

Page 3: ...es with a 3 Year Guarantee This manual will guide you through the functions of the TPI 575 which will give you many years of reliable service Your TPI 575 Vane Hotwire Air Velocity Meter comes complete with the following items as standard TPI 575 Instrument Hotwire Probe Head Vane Probe Head Rubber Boot Soft Carrying Case Batteries Instruction Manual Your TPI 575 Digital Vane Hotwire Thermometer h...

Page 4: ... between C and F 6 Push UNIT button to select the desired display units of the air velocity 7 The user can scroll through 5 units m s km s ft min knots mile h 8 If you selected a hot probe pull down the sensor cover of the probe so that air velocity sensor can be seen and position the probe at desired location of measurement The Probe should be positioned so that a white spot will face the winds I...

Page 5: ...the screen Volume Measurements To determine CFM cubic feet per minute in a duct the area of the duct must first be measured use the equations below Then multiply an air velocity measurement by the area measurement to obtain CFM Recording Data If you want to record the reading changes press REC button when the reading gets stable Once activated the meter will begin recording Height H Width W Area A...

Page 6: ...rding press RCL button 3 The MAX MIN AVG values will be recalled sequentially 4 If you press RCL button both temperature and wind velocity will be displayed at the same time on the LCD The screen will display MAX MIN AVG sequentially 5 Press REC button to return to normal operation The meter has auto power off feature on normal operation 10 minutes Auto power off is disabled on record mode RS232 O...

Page 7: ...ed Any other expenses consequential damages incidental expenses includ ing damages to property are not covered Transportation expenses to the customer are not covered To obtain warranty performance Include with the product your name address phone number written description of the problem and proof of purchase date Carefully package and return to TPI This guarantee does not affect your statuary rig...

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