Fluke Air Meter - Measuring Air Velocity Application Note
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... traverse in run-outs is the most HVAC technicians now use a duct traverse. Measuring air velocity with the Fluke 975 AirMeter: Using the velocity probe Application Note Air velocity is a key parameter in the meter reads absolute pressure, and ambient absolute pressure is ... use an anemometer to measure air velocity at grilles-registers-diffusers, and other factors within a space. The Fluke 975 AirMeter tool has an accessory velocity probe that serve the intended purpose: heating, cooling, ventilating, exhausting, mixing, humidifying, dehumidifying, or otherwise conditioning ...
... traverse in run-outs is the most HVAC technicians now use a duct traverse. Measuring air velocity with the Fluke 975 AirMeter: Using the velocity probe Application Note Air velocity is a key parameter in the meter reads absolute pressure, and ambient absolute pressure is ... use an anemometer to measure air velocity at grilles-registers-diffusers, and other factors within a space. The Fluke 975 AirMeter tool has an accessory velocity probe that serve the intended purpose: heating, cooling, ventilating, exhausting, mixing, humidifying, dehumidifying, or otherwise conditioning ...
Fluke Air Meter - Measuring Air Velocity Application Note
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... measuring points per minute (FPM) within a duct, an HVAC technician may also use a Pitotstatic tube with the Fluke 975 AirMeter: Using the velocity probe Before taking measurements, slide the protective sheath toward the wand handle in order to three holes in round ducts, in... duct traversal. For volume flow rate calculations, the Fluke 975 AirMeter™* will prompt for rectangular or round duct, then prompt for the telescoping anemometer probe to get air volume, both at higher velocities, too. The Fluke 975 AirMeter's anemometer measures over a range of measurements taken ...
... measuring points per minute (FPM) within a duct, an HVAC technician may also use a Pitotstatic tube with the Fluke 975 AirMeter: Using the velocity probe Before taking measurements, slide the protective sheath toward the wand handle in order to three holes in round ducts, in... duct traversal. For volume flow rate calculations, the Fluke 975 AirMeter™* will prompt for rectangular or round duct, then prompt for the telescoping anemometer probe to get air volume, both at higher velocities, too. The Fluke 975 AirMeter's anemometer measures over a range of measurements taken ...
Fluke Air Meter - Measuring Air Velocity Application Note
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... data, to the GRD car- Generally, air velocities in the opening ). Stagnant zones are opened. Position the velocity probe sensor flush with an temperatures within the occu- Select the Fluke 975 AirMeter volume flow rate, rectangular duct, and enter 12 inches by a GRD, it's best to perform a duct ... calculation that will normally publish the doors are created when velocities fall to "follow" the throw of a GRD, along with the Fluke 975 AirMeter: Using the velocity probe Printed in cubic feet per throw direction. pant zone. The the dimensions of the bank of ventilation air...
... data, to the GRD car- Generally, air velocities in the opening ). Stagnant zones are opened. Position the velocity probe sensor flush with an temperatures within the occu- Select the Fluke 975 AirMeter volume flow rate, rectangular duct, and enter 12 inches by a GRD, it's best to perform a duct ... calculation that will normally publish the doors are created when velocities fall to "follow" the throw of a GRD, along with the Fluke 975 AirMeter: Using the velocity probe Printed in cubic feet per throw direction. pant zone. The the dimensions of the bank of ventilation air...
FE 975 Users Manual
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975 Users Manual CO Alarm ...10 The Setup Menu ...10 Taking Measurements 11 Temperature, Relative Humidity, CO, CO , Dew Point, and Wet Bulb 2 Measurements ...11 % Outside Air ...11 % Outside Air (Temperature 12 % Outside Air (CO 12 2 Air Velocity and Volume Flow Rate 13 Standard Velocity and Actual Velocity 13 Velocity Probe ...13 Measuring...
975 Users Manual CO Alarm ...10 The Setup Menu ...10 Taking Measurements 11 Temperature, Relative Humidity, CO, CO , Dew Point, and Wet Bulb 2 Measurements ...11 % Outside Air ...11 % Outside Air (Temperature 12 % Outside Air (CO 12 2 Air Velocity and Volume Flow Rate 13 Standard Velocity and Actual Velocity 13 Velocity Probe ...13 Measuring...
FE 975 Users Manual
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... impaired. • Inspect the Meter before using the Meter in an excessively dirty or dusty atmosphere. WCaution To avoid possible damage to Fluke. See Figure 5. a Caution identifies a condition or action that pose hazard(s) to the Meter, follow these safety guidelines: • ... the equipment under test. 2 XWWarning To avoid injury, or damage to the user; 975 Users Manual • Single-point and continuous data logging options • CO alarm • Detachable velocity probe (optional) • FlukeView Forms software with the Meter) appropriate for NIST traceability...
... impaired. • Inspect the Meter before using the Meter in an excessively dirty or dusty atmosphere. WCaution To avoid possible damage to Fluke. See Figure 5. a Caution identifies a condition or action that pose hazard(s) to the Meter, follow these safety guidelines: • ... the equipment under test. 2 XWWarning To avoid injury, or damage to the user; 975 Users Manual • Single-point and continuous data logging options • CO alarm • Detachable velocity probe (optional) • FlukeView Forms software with the Meter) appropriate for NIST traceability...
FE 975 Users Manual
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975 Users Manual Shipping Contents The Meter ships with the items shown in Figure 1 and listed in Table 2. 2 1 4 F1 F1 F1 VELOCITY PROBE 9 4 3 6 5 12 10 7 11 Figure 1. 975 Shipping Contents 8 eba07f.eps
975 Users Manual Shipping Contents The Meter ships with the items shown in Figure 1 and listed in Table 2. 2 1 4 F1 F1 F1 VELOCITY PROBE 9 4 3 6 5 12 10 7 11 Figure 1. 975 Shipping Contents 8 eba07f.eps
FE 975 Users Manual
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AirMeterTM Test Tool Using the Meter Table 2. 975 Shipping Contents Item Description A 975 AirMeterTM Test Tool and Holster Item Description G Users Manual (printed, English) 975 Manuals CD containing the Users Manual in B AC Adapter/Charger with type A, C, G and I CO and CO2 calibration cap J Velocity probe (optional) E Tubing for calibration K Hard shell carrying case F FlukeView...
AirMeterTM Test Tool Using the Meter Table 2. 975 Shipping Contents Item Description A 975 AirMeterTM Test Tool and Holster Item Description G Users Manual (printed, English) 975 Manuals CD containing the Users Manual in B AC Adapter/Charger with type A, C, G and I CO and CO2 calibration cap J Velocity probe (optional) E Tubing for calibration K Hard shell carrying case F FlukeView...
FE 975 Users Manual
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...Outside Air- See "Air Velocity and Volume Flow Rate". See "The Setup Menu". M MIN MAX- Activates the % Outside Air menu. 975 Users Manual Using the Meter The following sections explain how to select different functions. Softkeys and Pushbuttons Use the softkeys to navigate among different ...% Relative Humidity- P Power- Activates the Log/Save menus. Turns the Meter on what function menu is used with the optional Velocity Probe, this button to 123 prompts on the lower section of the display. Softkeys 1, 2, and 3 correspond to Figure 2 and Table 3.
...Outside Air- See "Air Velocity and Volume Flow Rate". See "The Setup Menu". M MIN MAX- Activates the % Outside Air menu. 975 Users Manual Using the Meter The following sections explain how to select different functions. Softkeys and Pushbuttons Use the softkeys to navigate among different ...% Relative Humidity- P Power- Activates the Log/Save menus. Turns the Meter on what function menu is used with the optional Velocity Probe, this button to 123 prompts on the lower section of the display. Softkeys 1, 2, and 3 correspond to Figure 2 and Table 3.
FE 975 Users Manual
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... the auto backlight off. Message appears until the battery is recharged or the Meter is Shutting Down... Remove and reattach the probe. See "The Setup Menu". Automatic power off after 20 minutes of Meter inactivity. The Meter may still be used . Calibrate...Humidity functions are inaccurate. Have the Meter serviced. Have the Meter serviced. See "Battery Maintenance". If the problem continues, have the probe serviced. See "The Setup Menu" to Manual Action Have the Meter serviced. See "Calibration". Automatic Backlight The Meter's backlight senses low...
... the auto backlight off. Message appears until the battery is recharged or the Meter is Shutting Down... Remove and reattach the probe. See "The Setup Menu". Automatic power off after 20 minutes of Meter inactivity. The Meter may still be used . Calibrate...Humidity functions are inaccurate. Have the Meter serviced. Have the Meter serviced. See "Battery Maintenance". If the problem continues, have the probe serviced. See "The Setup Menu" to Manual Action Have the Meter serviced. See "Calibration". Automatic Backlight The Meter's backlight senses low...
FE 975 Users Manual
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... measure standard or actual air velocity the steps are 21.1 °C (69.98 °F) and 101.4 kPa (29.93 in parts per million (ppm). The probe will initialize. 3. Press 1[Calculate] to show the % outside air measurement. Press 3[Done] to end the % outside air or press 3 [Back] to standard... conditions. Press 3[Air Velocity]. 4. Note The white dot on the probe MUST face into the air stream for the Meter are the same with the exception of the measurements. 8. Press 1[ENTER]. 7. The Meter measures air velocity...
... measure standard or actual air velocity the steps are 21.1 °C (69.98 °F) and 101.4 kPa (29.93 in parts per million (ppm). The probe will initialize. 3. Press 1[Calculate] to show the % outside air measurement. Press 3[Done] to end the % outside air or press 3 [Back] to standard... conditions. Press 3[Air Velocity]. 4. Note The white dot on the probe MUST face into the air stream for the Meter are the same with the exception of the measurements. 8. Press 1[ENTER]. 7. The Meter measures air velocity...
FE 975 Users Manual
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Press 3[Done] to return to the velocity menu. The probe will initialize. 3. The volume flow rate screen appears. Enter the duct measurements: • If 1[Rectangle Duct] is to enter the duct's diameter. 6. When all samples ... type matching that being measured with the white dot facing into the air stream. 7. Press 3[Back] to return to the the Velocity menu. 975 Users Manual 5. Attach the velocity probe. Press 1[Done]to return to the flow rate sample. 11. Press 2[Actual]to access the velocity menu. Press to view the actual...
Press 3[Done] to return to the velocity menu. The probe will initialize. 3. The volume flow rate screen appears. Enter the duct measurements: • If 1[Rectangle Duct] is to enter the duct's diameter. 6. When all samples ... type matching that being measured with the white dot facing into the air stream. 7. Press 3[Back] to return to the the Velocity menu. 975 Users Manual 5. Attach the velocity probe. Press 1[Done]to return to the flow rate sample. 11. Press 2[Actual]to access the velocity menu. Press to view the actual...
FE 975 Users Manual
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...• Session number • Temperature • Relative humidity • Wet bulb • Dew point • CO • CO 2 • Air velocity (if the probe is connected) • Time/date stamp • Sample ID/total number of minutes or up to 99 hours. The Meter shows "Saving...". 4. When the Meter... data saving and to the screen where the data originally was displayed when Lwas pressed is full, the entire memory must be saved. 3. 975 Users Manual To save data taken over a period of samples Logging can be logged. The data is saved and the Meter returns to exit...
...• Session number • Temperature • Relative humidity • Wet bulb • Dew point • CO • CO 2 • Air velocity (if the probe is connected) • Time/date stamp • Sample ID/total number of minutes or up to 99 hours. The Meter shows "Saving...". 4. When the Meter... data saving and to the screen where the data originally was displayed when Lwas pressed is full, the entire memory must be saved. 3. 975 Users Manual To save data taken over a period of samples Logging can be logged. The data is saved and the Meter returns to exit...
FE 975 Users Manual
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... Single Data Points or Continuous Logged Sessions. 4. To escape recall mode, press Q, T, or V. Press 3[Single Point]. If the velocity probe is to be erased or 3[Cancel] to show the Recall menu. 2. 975 Users Manual Recalling or Erasing Logged Data Use the Recall function to show the Recall menu. 2. To view single points...
... Single Data Points or Continuous Logged Sessions. 4. To escape recall mode, press Q, T, or V. Press 3[Single Point]. If the velocity probe is to be erased or 3[Cancel] to show the Recall menu. 2. 975 Users Manual Recalling or Erasing Logged Data Use the Recall function to show the Recall menu. 2. To view single points...
FE 975 Users Manual
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... Sensors: Operating Temperature All other functions: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Shock and Vibration: Physical Specifications Meter size: Meter weight: Hard-shell case size: Velocity probe size: Velocity probe weight: Impact resistance: Power supply: Backup power supply: Battery life: AirMeterTM Test Tool General Specifications -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) -20 to...
... Sensors: Operating Temperature All other functions: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Shock and Vibration: Physical Specifications Meter size: Meter weight: Hard-shell case size: Velocity probe size: Velocity probe weight: Impact resistance: Power supply: Backup power supply: Battery life: AirMeterTM Test Tool General Specifications -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) -20 to...
FE 975 Users Manual
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... type A, C, G, and I 2679599 J 2665668 K 2679501 L TPAK80-4 M 1578384 N 2507224 O 2507213 Table 5. 975 Users Manual Item Number A B C D Part Number or Model Number 2514351 2514336 2514349 2664162 E 2664357 F 2526937 G Air Velocity Probe H Calibration Kit I adapters to fit most countries Cap, Temperature/Humidity Probe Air Velocity Probe (optional) Carrying case, zeroing gas canister (nitrogen), mixed CO and CO2...
... type A, C, G, and I 2679599 J 2665668 K 2679501 L TPAK80-4 M 1578384 N 2507224 O 2507213 Table 5. 975 Users Manual Item Number A B C D Part Number or Model Number 2514351 2514336 2514349 2664162 E 2664357 F 2526937 G Air Velocity Probe H Calibration Kit I adapters to fit most countries Cap, Temperature/Humidity Probe Air Velocity Probe (optional) Carrying case, zeroing gas canister (nitrogen), mixed CO and CO2...