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USER GUIDE
Hot Wire CFM/CMM Thermo-Anemometer
Model AN500
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Extech Hot Wire CFM/CMM Thermo-Anemometer. This instrument
measures air flow and temperature by placing the sensor into an airway such as a duct or a vent. The
sensor is situated at the end of the telescoping wand for convenience. This device is shipped fully
tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. Please visit our
website (www.extech.com
brand, a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc., is ISO-9001 certified.
) to check for the latest version of this User Guide. The Extech Instruments
Description
Meter Description
1. Probe input jack (insert probe plug here)
2. AC adaptor jack
3. Power ON-OFF button
4. Left arrow button
5. SET button
6. UNIT button
7. MAX-MIN button
8. STORE-RECALL button
9. ZERO and Backlight button
10. Down arrow button
11. Right arrow button
12. Up arrow button
13. LCD display
Note: Battery compartment and Tilt Stand located on the back of the meter
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Push-button Description
Power:
C/F: Select the temperature units
MAX/MIN: Press to Record and track the highest (MAX) and lowest (MIN) reading
STORE: Store readings into memory
RECALL: Display STORED readings
UNIT: Air velocity units or airflow units of measure
ZERO: Press to zero the display
BACKLIGHT:
SET: Atmospheric compensation setting or airflow
parameters setting
◄►▲◄: Atmospheric compensation adjustment
arrows (also used for general menu navigation)
Probe Description
1. Probe Connector
2. Probe cabling
3. Telescoping sensor handle - Extends to 39” (1m)
4. Sensor opening (Air must flow through this
opening in the direction of the arrow shown in item
5 below for proper measurement)
5. Air direction arrow image
6. Ergonomic handle grip
Switches the meter ON and OFF
Turn LCD backlight ON and OFF
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