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Before starting 

1.  

Remove battery compartment

     screw and lid. Insert 9 volt 
     alkaline battery.

2.  Make sure the unit is off before       
     attaching the probe. Align the
     probe connector key to the 
     keyway in the unit and insert 
     the connector.

 
NOTE: The unit must be off before 
replacing the battery.

Button functions  

When you turn on the 

unit, an “all functions” 
display (fig. 1) will 
appear on the LCD, 

and then automatically

change to the air velocity/ tempera-
ture display (fig. 2). Turning off the 
unit will erase any air velocity 
(FPM) or flow volume (CFM) 
readings. The unit will reset to 0000 
velocity or flow volume. The “Free 
Area” number (see below) will not 
change from the four digit number 
you’ve entered and saved.

Pressing this button changes the 
display from air velocity (FPM) to 

“Free Area” 

number to flow 
volume (CFM), 

and back to 
velocity (FPM). 
Air velocity is the 
speed of air 
movement in 
FPM (ft/m) or 

MPS (m/s). Air 

flow is the volume of air in CFM 
(ft³) or CMS (cm³). “Free Area” 
number is the open area in the duct 
or grill in square feet. When measur-
ing through a diffuser you must 
subtract the amount of diffuser 
blockage. The “Free Area” default is 
1.111 (ft²) which is equivalent to a 
10” x 16” duct. You can change this 
number (see page 5) to different 
dimensions if necessary. 

This button provides 
several functions:

Freezes a reading in 

 

 

 the LCD.

Stores readings for minimum, 
maximum, and minimum/
maximum averages for FPM.

Increases the numerical value of 
each individual digit in the “Free 
Area” number. For example, 
pressing the button will change the 
number from 1.111 to 2.111; 
pressing again, 3.111. Each digit 
can be increased up to 9 before 
returning to “0.” To increase the 
value of the second or other digit, 
use the Record Single Point button 
(see below) to select the digit you 
want to change.

Changes Baud Rate for RS-232 
output. 

This button provides 
several functions:

Displays continuous moving 
average in FPM.

Displays average, minimum, and 
maximum FPM readings for singe 
and multipoint measurements.

Saves changes made to “Free Area” 
number, imperial to metric switch-
ing, and Baud Rate.

ON/OFF

RESET

vel  FLOW  AREA  Hold  Ph  Knots

8.8.8.8

ft/m  ft²

m/s  m²

mil/h  clm

km/h  cms

-1.8.8.8.

°C

°F

MIN REC

MAX AVG

vel  

0000

ft/m 

70.2

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

HOLD 

ADVANCE

MIN/MAX-

RECORD

SINGLE POINT 

MODE(SELECT)

• VEL (FPM)
• FREE AREA
• FLOW (CFM)

YELLOW JACKET

DIGITAL ANEMOMETER

ON/OFF

RESET

HOLD 

ADVANCE

°F

MIN/MAX-

RECORD

SINGLE POINT 

MODE(SELECT)

• VEL (FPM)
• FREE AREA
• FLOW (CFM)

NEXT DIGIT

MULTI-POINT

AVERAGE

68915

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Summary of Contents for 68915

Page 1: ...hat are hard to read and calculate Features include Microprocessor controller Minimum and maximum recordings Averaging of FPM MPS or CMS multipoint readings Hold button to freeze LCD reading Switchable imperial to metric Automatic power shut off after 20 minutes unless set for continuous operation in non sleep mode RS 232 output Specific applications in the HVAC industry include environmental pain...

Page 2: ...s 1 111 ft which is equivalent to a 10 x 16 duct You can change this number see page 5 to different dimensions if necessary This button provides several functions Freezes a reading in the LCD Stores readings for minimum maximum and minimum maximum averages for FPM Increases the numerical value of each individual digit in the Free Area number For example pressing the button will change the number f...

Page 3: ...n 1 Press the ON and HOLD buttons at the same time 2 Release only the ON button 3 After an n appears on the LCD release the HOLD button The 68915 will remain on until the OFF button is pressed Specifications Air flow ranges 125 4900 ft min 0 7 25 m sec Flow resolution 1 0 01 Flow accuracy 2 Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Temp resolution 01 0 1 Temp accuracy 1 0 F 0 6 C Power 9 volt 100 hour Fa...

Page 4: ... MODE SELECT to switch from FPM velocity to CFM flow readings Before switching be sure the Free Area number matches the open square footage of the grill or duct you are measuring see page 5 for Setting Free Area Number Multipoint FPM 1 Turn unit on 2 Place vane probe head at first point to be measured 3 After you see the reading in the LCD press HOLD ADVANCE Release the button when you hear a sing...

Page 5: ...at step 3 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all digits match the desired number 6 Press MIN MAX RECORD button 7 When the flashing stops press the HOLD button to save the changed Free Area number The unit will go to the CFM measurement mode fig 9 APPENDIX A VOLUME AIRFLOW CALCULATIONS The Free Area is equal to the cross sectional area of the duct or diffuser minus the amount of blockage In rectangular d...

Page 6: ...on by pressing the ON OFF and NEXT DIGIT AVERAGE buttons at the same time 2 Release the ON button first 3 When the LCD shows a small ft m m s F and C release the AVERAGE button A small ft m and F will remain on the LCD 4 Press HOLD to change to m s and C 5 Press RECORD button and a 5 will appear on the LCD 6 Press HOLD ADVANCE and a Baud Rate of 1200 or 2400 will appear see section for changing Ba...

Page 7: ...n the unit on by pressing the ON OFF and NEXT DIGIT AVERAGE buttons at the same time 2 Release the ON button first 3 When the LCD shows a small ft m m s F and C release the NEXT DIGIT AVERAGE button A small fm s and C or ft m and F will remain on the LCD 4 Press RECORD button and a 5 will appear on the LCD 5 Press HOLD ADVANCE and a Baud Rate of 1200 or 2400 will appear To change from 1200 to 2400...

Page 8: ...tain an RGA number from Ritchie Engineering Customer Service by calling 800 769 8370 All electronic prod ucts must be returned to Ritchie Engineering prepaid YELLOW JACKET Products Division Ritchie Engineering Company Inc 10950 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2623 Phone 952 943 1333 or 800 769 8370 Fax 952 943 1605 or 800 322 8684 Some specialty products are not stocked and thus not el...

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