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USER MANUAL TMA5 Amprobe

• Manual de uso TMA5 Mini Vane AnemometerTMA5 Mini Vane Anemometer Users Manual October 2009, Rev.2 ©2009 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. Printed in China EnglishLimited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you. Repair All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the problem or the service requested and include the test leads with the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe® Test Tools. In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada In-Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center (see address below).Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates. In USA In Canada Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9 Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: 905-890-7600 Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for a nominalv charge. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. European Correspondence Address* Amprobe® Test Tools Europe In den Engematten 14 79286 Glottertal, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7684 8009 - 0 *(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)1) Vane impeller

6) Battery compartment (on rear side)

Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual

Conforms to relevant Australian standards

Complies with European Directives

Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

WARNING and PRECAUTIONS

• The meter is accurate at low and mid-range air speeds. Consistent use at very high speed; i.e.: From the window of a fast-moving car will damage the impeller’s bearing and cause inaccuracy.

• When you program the meter and then restart the meter, it will default to the last mode and unit used.

• You can remove the transparent protection lm of the LCD if you feel the display is blurred.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include: 1 TMA5 meter 1 TPK60 probe 1 CR2032 battery 1 Manual 1 Soft pouch 1 Wrist strap If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange.3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of TMA5 mini anemometer. A convenient instrument to measure air flow, temperature and humidity. Features

• Compact size design with a wrist strap

• Precision thermistor sensor & capacitive humidity sensor

• Easy two buttons operation

• External temperature probe included

• Auto power off OPERATION

1. Hold the meter and target the air source from the

rear of the unit. When holding the meter, hold it at arm’s length and away from your body.

2. Plug in the TPK60 probe if want to measure external

3. Press“POWER/HOLD”button to turn on the meter.

4. The top LCD indicates the unit of wind speed and the

primary display indicates the value (Fig.1)

5. Press “POWER/HOLD” button to freeze the current

reading. The “H” icon appear on LCD. Press again to release. (Fig.2)

6. Press“UNIT/MODE”button to switch the display from

wind speed to max wind speed, air temperature, relative humidity, wind chill (WCI), Dew point temp. (DP), Wet bulb temp.(WBT) and probe temp.(EXT)4

7. To change velocity unit, press“POWER/HOLD”and

“UNIT/MODE”simultaneously while in velocity mode.

8. To change temperature unit,press“POWER/HOLD”

and “UNIT/MODE” simultaneously while in any temperature mode.

9. Turn off the meter by pressing “POWER/HOLD”

button more than 3 seconds.

10. Unplug the probe and put back the anemometer

into soft pouch to protect the vane impeller. Auto Power Off This instrument will shut off automatically in approx. 5 minutes of inactivity. For operating over longer period of time, disable the sleep mode by pressing “POWER/HOLD” more than 3 seconds before power on until a “n” appears in the middle of the screen (Fig.3) and then release key to return to the normal measurement mode. SPECIFICATIONS Velocity Range : 0.5~44.7M/H, 60~3937FT/M, 0.4~38.8KNT, 1.1~20.0M/S, 0.8~72.0KMH, 1~8BF Resolution :0.1M/H,2FT/M,0.1KNT,0.1M/S,0.1KMH,1BF Accuracy : +/-5% of reading or +/-last signicant digit (whichever is greater) Air Temp. Range :0~50°C (32°F~122°F) Resolution : 0.1°C Accuracy : +/-1°C Humidity Range : 5~95%RH Resolution :0.1%RH5 Accuracy : +3.5% RH (at 25°C,10~90%RH).others +5% Ext. Probe Range : -20~70°C (-4°F~162°F) Resolution : 0.1°C Accuracy : +/-1°C Dew Point Range : -20~59.9°C (-4°F~140°F) Wet Bulb Range : -5~59.9°C (23°F~140°F) Operation temp : 0~50°C Operation RH% : 0~80%RH Power Requirements : 1pcs 3V (Type: CR2032) Windspeed unit : M/S: meter per second, KMH: Kilometer per hour FT/M: Feet per minute KNT: Knot M/H: Mile per hour BF: Beaufort - EMC: Conforms to EN61326-1. This product complies with requirements of the following European Community Directives: 89/ 336/ EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/ 23/ EEC (Low Voltage) as amended by 93/ 68/ EEC (CE Marking). However, electrical noise or intense electromagnetic elds in the vicinity of the equipment may disturb the measurement circuit. Measuring instruments will also respond to unwanted signals that may be present within the measurement circuit. Users should exercise care and take appropriate precautions to avoid misleading results when making measurements in the presence of electronic interference.6

MAINTENACE AND REPAIR

If there appears to be a malfunction during the operation of the meter, the following steps should be performed in order to isolate the cause of the problem.

1. Check the battery. Replace the battery

immediately when the symbol “ ” appears on the LCD.

2. Review the operating instructions for possible

mistakes in operating Except for the replacement of the battery, repair of the meter should be performed only by a factory Authorized Service Center or by other qualied instrument service personnel. The front panel and case can be cleaned with a mild solution of detergent and water. Apply sparingly with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely before using. do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning. The meter is accurate at low and mid-range air speeds. Consistent use at very high speeds., ie, From the window of a fast-moving car will damage the impeller’s bearing and cause in-accuracy. Battery Replacement Replace your batteries when low battery icon appear on LCD. To replace the battery:

1. Turn the battery compartment cover in a

COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction to remove it. (Fig.4)

2. Put the new battery between two contact pins and

battery anode side faces up.

3. Afx the battery compartment cover by turning it

in a CLOCKWISE direction.7 TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. Power on but no display

a) Make sure the time of pressing power key is > 0.2 second. b) Check the batteries are in place with good contact and correct polarity. c) Replace battery or move away the battery for one minute and re-install.

2. Display disappear

a) Replace a new battery. b) Disable the auto power off function before power on for long time using.

E02: The value is under range E03: The value is over range E04: The original data error results in this error (RH, WCI, DP, WBT) E31: Circuit or sensor damaged

4. Wind speed reading is always zero

The wind speed components or circuit is damaged. Sent back for repair8

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