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This button provides 
several functions:

Selects individual 

digits in the “Free Area” 

number for which you want to 
change the value. For example, in 
1.111, with this button you can 
select the second “1.” Using the 
HOLD / ADVANCE button, you 
can then change the second digit to 
1.211 or higher (see HOLD / 
ADVANCE above).

Displays multipoint averages for 
FPM, and the number of points 
measured.

Auto Power Off

If powered and unused, the unit will 
turn off after 20 minutes to save the 
battery. Auto shut-off wull be 
proceeded by three beeps. To restart, 
simply press the ON button.

Non-Sleep Mode

To bypass “Auto Power Off” for 
continuous operation follow these 
steps whn turning the unit on:

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

Fan diameter:     2-7/8” (70mm)  

Measuring Air Velocity (FPM)

(See changing to metric on page 6)

SINGLE POINT FPM

1.  Turn unit on by pressing ON/OFF 
     button.

2.  Unit is ready when LCD 
     shows “vel” in upper left and 
     temperature
     at lower right 
     (fig. 2).

3.  Hold vane probe head in 
     front of the air source for a 
     measurement   
     in FPM 
     (fig. 3).

vel  

0080

ft/m 

72.3

°F

Fig. 3

NEXT DIGIT

MULTI-POINT

AVERAGE

UPC#       Description

68915         Anemometer

68916         Replacement 2.75 (70mm)
                   probe assembly

vel  

0000

ft/m 

70.2

°F

3

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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