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Operation
Power
Short press the power button to power the meter ON or OFF. The meter will begin displaying
readings for the mode selected. If the LCD does not switch on, check the batteries located in the
rear battery compartment.
Backlight
The LCD is equipped with backlighting for easier viewing, especially in dimly lit areas. Press the
backlight button to turn the backlight on. The backlight will automatically turn off after 10
seconds.
Data Hold
Short press the
H
(hold) button to freeze or unfreeze a reading on the display. The
H
icon and
the most recent reading will appear in the display. Hold function will not work while in record
mode.
Auto Power OFF (APO)
In order to conserve battery life, the meter will automatically shut off after approximately 10
minutes of inactivity. The APO icon appears in the display when APO is programmed to be ON
(see the SET function section later in this manual).
Mode
Press the mode M button to select the mode of operation. Each press of the button will step
through the three modes.
1.
Air Velocity – Displays the air speed through the vane in the units selected. The AIR icon will
appear in the display. Air velocity will be displayed on the upper part of the LCD.
Air temperature will be displayed on the lower part of the LCD while in air velocity mode.
2.
Air Flow – Displays the volume of air passing through a duct. The Flow icon will appear in the
display. The duct area must be entered using the SET function for proper measurements.
3.
Type K Temperature – Displays the temperature. The K icon will appear in the display. A type
K thermocouple must be connected to the meter for Type K temperature displays.
Air Velocity Units
1.
Select Air Velocity with the M button.
2.
Press the UNIT button to step through and select the desired units.
(ft/min, m/s, km/h, MPH, knots)
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