FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics
LLC, All Rights Reserved
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How Do I:
The majority of this manual is written in the form of a
How Do I…
Some topics are
repeated to maintain description continuity.
Q: How Do I Insert Batteries / Use Wall Power?
Batteries: The unit uses two 9V batteries. The batteries are inserted by removing
the cover located on the back of the instrument. The cover slides off. The ribbon
under the batteries can be used to ease battery removal. Only use new batteries
(dry Alkaline leak proof) and discard the old batteries in compliance with
regulations.
Wall Power: An AC adaptor power supply can be supplied with the instrument as
an option. The adaptor can operate from 100V
AC
to 240V
AC
50-60Hz supplies and
provides 1100mA at 9V
DC
. The adaptor has the facility for easy interchange
between US, European, English and Australian plugs. To use, simply insert the
jack from the adapter into the jack plug on the face of the instrument (see
Description of controls). It is not necessary to remove the batteries, as they are
automatically disconnected. Do not attempt to use the supplied adapter as a
battery charger.
CAUTION: Use of any power adaptor other than that supplied (optional) with
the instrument will remove any rights of claim against FlowKinetics
TM
LLC,
relating to product liability or consequential damage against a third party
and will void the warranty. If an alternative adaptor is used, its output
voltage range must be regulated and within:
DC
ADAPTOR
DC
V
V
V
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If the meter is stored, or not used for over a week, the batteries must be removed.
Q: How Do I Connect the Tubing?
Pressure: The supplied flexible tubes attach over the barbs labeled P+ and P-. A
higher pressure at port P+ than port P- will result in an indicated positive pressure.
To measure static or gauge pressure, tubing can be connected to the P+ barb. An
indicated positive pressure shows that the static or gauge pressure is higher than
atmospheric (or the pressure at P-).
Speed: To measure speeds, the P+ port should be connected to the Total
pressure port on the Pitot and the P- port connected to the Static port (see
How
Do I Connect the Pitot Probe?
) of the Pitot probe.
CAUTION: The FKS series are not suitable for use with toxic or corrosive
gases or for liquid pressure measurement. The series are not approved for
use in any life support application.
