KANOMAX 6006 User Manual

Important Safety Information

The symbols for the warnings used in this manual are defined below.

Classifications

Danger: To Prevent Serious Injury or Death

Warnings in this classification indicate danger that may result in
serious injury or death if not observed.

Caution: To Prevent Damage to the Product

Warnings in this classification indicate risks of damage to the
product that may void the product warranty if not observed.

Description of Symbols

△This symbol indicates a condition that requires caution (including

danger). The subject of each caution is illustrated inside the triangle
(e.g. the high temperature caution symbol is shown on the left).

This symbol indicates a prohibition. Do not take the prohibited
action shown inside or near this symbol (e.g. the disassembly
prohibition symbol is shown on the left).

●This symbol indicates a mandatory action. A specific action is given

near the symbol.

i

Forbidden

Hot surface

Don’t touch

Explosive

Use properly

Forbidden

Set up properly

Forbidden

Forbidden

Forbidden

Danger

Never bring the probe close to a flammable gas atmosphere.

The heated sensor may cause a fire or explosion.

Never touch the sensor.

The sensor is heated during operation. Touching the heated sensor
may cause burns, and may also damage the sensor itself.

Do not disassemble or heat the batteries, or put them into a
fire.

This may cause burns and the batteries may burst.

Caution

Do not use the instrument in a water vapor atmosphere.

Condensed steam on the sensor will change the heat dissipation rate,
resulting in inaccurate measurements. It may also cause damage to
the sensor.

This instrument is designed to be used in an environment with
a clean air stream without any dust or foreign materials.

Foreign materials may cause damage to the sensor. Also dust or
foreign materials on the sensor will impede accurate measurements.

Do not apply force to the sensor.

If the sensor is deformed, the accuracy of the sensor may be
affected.

When measuring, ensure that the direction mark is facing into
the airflow.

Otherwise, the measurement may be inaccurate, as some sensors
(uni-directional probes) have a specific directivity.

Do not use or leave the instrument in a high temperature,
high humidity or dusty environment. Do not leave this
instrument under direct sunlight for a prolonged period.

The instrument may not function properly out of the specified
operating conditions.

ii

Do not remodel/

disassemble

Electrified

Forbidden

Forbidden

Forbidden

Forbidden

Forbidden

Use properly

Use properly

Do not subject the instrument or the probe to strong impacts.

Dropping the unit or placing heavy objects on it may cause damage
or malfunction to the instrument.

Never disassemble, modify or repair the product.

Failure to observe the above may cause short circuit and/or other
failure that will affect the performance.

Do not pick up or carry the instrument by the probe cable.

It may cause a malfunction or the wire may break.

Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when
storing the instrument. Do not leave exhausted batteries in the
battery compartment. When inserting batteries be sure to
insert them with the polarity facing the correct direction.

Failure to do so may cause battery leakage.

Do not wipe the instrument with a volatile solvent.

The body may deform or deteriorate. Use a soft dry cloth to remove
stains. If stains persist, soak the cloth in a neutral detergent and
wipe the instrument with the soft cloth. Never use volatile solvents
such as thinner or benzene.

Discharge any built-up static electricity from your body before
touching the instrument.

The built-up static electricity may influence the readings and cause
damage to the circuit.

Regularly check the head of the probe for contamination.
Impurities (such as dust) on the sensor may affect the
accuracy of the measurements.

To get rid of dust, use a blow blush for cameras to blow it off, or you
can rinse it with water and allow it to air-dry completely.
*Be sure to turn the power off before you clean it.
*Never dry the probe with heat. (Heat may cause permanent damage
to the sensor.)

iii

Set up properly

Forbidden

Forbidden

Forbidden

Do not move the main unit and the probe from a cold place to
a warm place quickly. It will cause dew condensation.

Even when used in an environment within the specified operating
temperature and humidity, a sudden temperature change may
cause condensation. Condensation generated on the sensor may
cause inaccurate measurements. Condensation on metal parts may
cause rusting and lead to a malfunction.

Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object or
with excessive pressure.

It may cause distortion of the screen or a malfunction. Also a rapid
temperature change may cause a malfunction of the screen.

When storing the instrument, put the instrument in the
carrying case and keep it in a place with an ambient
temperature of -10 to 50°C and no condensation.

Do not dispose of the instrument as a household waste.

Please note that the disposal of the instrument and the batteries
should be in line with your local or national legislation. For details,
please contact your local distributor.

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Table of Contents

§ 1 Part Names and Functions (Instrument) ....... 6

Part Names and Functions (Main Body) ............................... 6

Part Names and Functions (Probe) .................................... 7

§ 2 Preparation for Measurement ........................ 8

Installing Batteries .......................................................... 8

Battery Level Indicator .................................................... 9

Changing Units for the Readings ....................................... 9

§ 3 How to Measure ........................................... 10

§ 4 Specifications .............................................. 11

§ 5 Troubleshooting .......................................... 12

§ 6 Compensation of Air Velocity Value ............. 13

§ 7 Warranty and After Service ......................... 14

Kanomax Limited Warranty ............................................. 14

§ 8 Contact Information .................................... 15

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Power/Function Switch is a multifunction switch that can be slid up and
down, and pressed.

1. Pressing will switch the power on and off. Press and hold the switch

2. Sliding the switch down will change the measurement mode in the

3. Sliding the switch up will hold the display. Slide up, down or press

3. Pause

ON/OFF

1. Press and hold for more than 1

2. FAST/SLOW/Air Temperature

Battery Case

Power/Function

Switch

Display

*Do not leave the

probe inlet open
except when
replacing probe.

Probe Connector

＜Enlarged view of the Power/Function Switch＞

§ 1 Part Names and Functions (Instrument)

Part Names and Functions (Main Body)

＜Side＞ ＜Front＞ ＜Back＞

second.

for more than 1 second until the LED indicates the change of the
ON/OFF status.

following order: FAST  SLOW  Air Temperature  FAST

the switch to continue.

6 Part Names and Functions (Instrument)

φ約３．３mm

Air Temperature (temperature

compensation) Sensor

Air Velocity Sensor

Directional Point

Sensor

Grip

*Air Velocity/Air Temperature

*Face it windward

(temperature compensation)
sensors are built in.

*During measurement, the whole
surface of the sensor should be
exposed to the wind.

Part Names and Functions (Probe)

To replace the probe, push and hold the
buttons on both sides of the connector and
pull the probe out.

Do not remove or install the probe while
the power is on.

Part Names and Functions (Instrument) 7

1. Slide the cover of the battery case down

2. Slide the cover until it stops, and then lift it

3. Insert the batteries in the order shown in

4. Replace the battery cover by following the

To put the battery cover back,
do not first engage the detent

Follow the above-mentioned
procedure backwards to slide

If you forcibly try to click the

cover onto the body, it may
be broken.

＋

-

-

-

-

＋ ＋ ＋

２ １ ３

４

§ 2 Preparation for Measurement

Installing Batteries

 Use four AA size batteries.
 Make sure that the power is off before inserting the batteries.
 If you are using charging batteries, charge them with a special

charger prior to use.

＜Back (Battery Case)＞

along the rail.

up.

the left figure, observing polarity.

reversed procedures 1 and 2.

at the top end.

the cover back.

8 Preparation for Measurement

(Lower than 4.0V)

(More than 4.6V）

Blinking of the indicator

(4.3V – 4.0V）

(4.6V - 4.3V）

Sufficient

Replacement of
Batteries

Medium

*SW 2 is not used.

Units

１

SW No.

m/s °C

FPM °F

OFF (factory default)

ON

1 2

ON

Battery Level Indicator

Battery level is displayed as below depending on the charge left:

 Guaranteed operating voltage range of the battery is more than

4V.

 When battery voltage decreases to less than 4V, the display will

go on and off and the power will be turned off automatically.

 When you are using a charging battery, recharge the battery a

little early, before the 4.3V -4.0V mark is displayed.

Changing Units for the Readings

 The units can be changed using the

dip switch.

 You can find the dip switch in the

battery box.

Preparation for Measurement 9

Power is on

Display all items

Air Velocity Measurement

Mode (FAST)

Push and hold the switch for more than 1 second

Slide the switch

Air Temperature

Measurement Mode

Measurement Mode

Slide the switch

Slide the switch

*When the power is
turned on, air velocity
measurement mode
(FAST) is automatically
selected.

Pause

ON/OFF

more than 1 second

FAST/SLOW/

Air Temperature

*Time Constant

determines the time
span of the moving
average. When you
set the Time Constant
to a larger (longer)
value, the readings
will become stable.
When you select a
smaller (shorter)
value, the readings
will become more
responsive and
sensitive to the
change in air velocity.

§ 3 How to Measure

- Procedure Flow Chart -

Press and hold for

<Change the Time Constant (Air Vel. Measurement Mode)>

 By sliding down the switch, you can change the Time Constant

 When the power is turned off, it will return to the initial setting of

 When measurement values fluctuate significantly, setting to

<Measurement of Air temperature>

 Turn the power on and slide the switch down twice to enter Air

10 How to Measure

 Do not make a measurement immediately after the mode

up once

Pause

to 1 second (FAST) or to 5 seconds (SLOW).

1 second (FAST).

“SLOW” will make the reading easy.

Temperature Measurement Mode.

change. Especially, when no airflow is present (wind-speed of

0.1m/s or lower), wait for at least 30 seconds before taking a
measurement.

down once

Air Velocity

down twice

(SLOW)

MODEL

6006

Items to Measure

Clean air of normal pressure/humidity

Range

Air Velocity

0.01 m/s to 20.0 m/s (20 FPM to 3940 FPM)

Air

Temperature

-20 °C to 70.0 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)

Accuracy

Air Velocity

±5% of reading or ±0.015 m/s (±3 FPM), whichever is greater

Air

Temperature

±1.0 °C (±2.0 °F)

Temperature
compensation
accuracy

Air Velocity

±5% of reading or ±0.015 m/s (±3 FPM), whichever is greater,

(in the temperature range of 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F))

Display
resolution

Air Velocity

0 m/s to 9.99 m/s : 0.01m/s (minimum)

10.0 m/s to 20.0 m/s : 0.1 m/s

0 FPM to 1958 FPM : 2 FPM (minimum)

1960 FPM to 3940 FPM : 20 FPM

Air

Temperature

0.1 °C (0.2°F)

Response

Air Velocity

Less than one second (air velocity at 1 m/s (196 FPM) : 90% response)

Air

Temperature

Less than 30 seconds (air velocity at 1 m/s (196 FPM) : 90% response)

Function

(1) Battery Life Indicator (4 levels)
(2) FAST / SLOW (1 second or 5 second moving average)
(3) Change of units using dip switch (m/s and °C  FPM and °F)
(4) Hold Display

Dimensions

Probe : Approx. φ 6.1 (φ10.6) x 205 mm (φ 3.3 x approx. 1.5 m for cable)
Main body : Approx.60(W) x 120 (L) X 34 (H) mm

Power Source

Four AA batteries…manganese batteries, alkali batteries or charging batteries

(Ni-Cd, Ni-MH)

(Please purchase a special charger if you use charging batteries)

Battery Life

Approx. 4 hours (continuous measurement at 1 m/s air velocity using manganese

batteries)

Operating Environment
Main Body: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104°F), with no visible condensation

Probe: -20.0 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158°F), with no visible condensation

Storage Temperature
Range

-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122°F), with no visible condensation

Weight

Approx. 180 g (including batteries)

Standard Accessories

Manganese AA size batteries (for test purpose)…………………………………… ４
Operation manual (this volume) ………………………………………………………… １
Carry case ………………………………………………………………………………………… １
Extension rod (166mm to 909 mm) ……………………………………………………… １

Option

Spare probe

§ 4 Specifications

＊Supplied batteries are for tests. If the batteries are weak, replace them with new ones for
accurate measurement.

Specifications 11

Problems

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

No power.
(LCD remains unlit)

Dead batteries.

Replace them with new
batteries.

Wrong battery polarity.

Insert them correctly.

Dirty contact point.

Clean the contact point of
the battery.

“----” (OVER) is
displayed.

Used beyond the
measurement range.

Use it within the
measurement range.

Air velocity sensor is
damaged.

Contact the dealer.

“E01” is displayed or
“0.00” display

remains unchanged.

Air velocity sensor is
damaged.

Contact the dealer.

Probe cable is damaged.

Contact the dealer.

“E02” is displayed.

Air temperature sensor is
damaged.

Contact the dealer.

Display frozen.

Display is “paused”.

Release “pause”.

Weak batteries.

Replace them with new
batteries.

Display goes on and
off.

Weak batteries.

Replace them with new
batteries.

Dirty contact point.

Clean the contact point of
the battery.

Unit of the readings is
different.

Unit setting has been changed.

Change the unit using the
dip switch in the battery
case.

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

“E01” is displayed or
“0.00” display

remains unchanged.

Connector is not connected
correctly.

Turn the power off and
re-connect the connector.

Probe was replaced while the
power was on.

Turn the power on again.

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

No power.

Batteries were replaced while
the power was on.

Remove all the batteries
and insert them again.

§ 5 Troubleshooting

Before asking for repair, check the items below.

1. Under normal conditions:

2. When replacing the probe:

3. When replacing the batteries:

12 Troubleshooting

Um＝

Pm

U

c

1013

×

§ 6 Compensation of Air Velocity Value

Air temperature, humidity and pressure can influence accuracy of air
velocity.

＜Influence of air temperature＞

ANEMOMASTER LITE is a hot-wire anemometer that uses heat
radiation to measure wind speed, therefore, temperature
compensation is needed to prevent the influence of ambient
temperature. Without temperature compensation, air temperature
will influence heat radiation and thus will change the readings even
the actual air velocity is the same. The anemometer measures air
temperature at the same time by an inner circuit called temperature
compensation and automatically compensates readings of air
velocity to prevent influence from air temperatures within a range of
10 °C to 40 °C.

＜Influence of humidity＞

As air velocity sensor is heated 40 °C to 50 °C above ambient
temperature, it is usually not influenced by relative humidity.

＜Influence of atmospheric pressure＞

Change in pressure influences heat radiation. Compensation of
atmospheric pressure is provided by using the formula below.

Um : Actual Air Velocity［m/s］ Uc： Indicating Value [m/s］

Pm：Atmospheric Pressure at the Measuring Point［hPa］

Compensation of Air Velocity Value 13

§ 7 Warranty and After Service

Kanomax Limited Warranty

The limited warranty set forth below is given by KANOMAX JAPAN, Inc. (hereafter
referred to as “KJI”) with respect to the KANOMAX brand anemometer, and its
attachment parts including probe and other accessories (hereafter referred to as
“PRODUCT”) purchased directly from KJI or from and authorized distributor.

Your PRODUCT, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is
warranted against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: for a period of
two (2) years from the date of original purchase, defective parts or a defective
PRODUCT returned to KJI, as applicable, and proven to be defective upon inspection,
will be exchanged for a new or comparable rebuilt parts, or a refurbished PRODUCT
as determined by KJI. Warranty for such replacements shall not extend the original
warranty period of the defective PRODUCT.

This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the PRODUCT,
and does not apply in the following cases:

(1) Use of parts or supplies other than the PRODUCT sold by KJI, which cause

damage to the PRODUCT or cause abnormally frequent service calls or

(2) If any PRODUCT has its serial number or date altered or removed.
(3) Loss of damage to the PRODUCT due to abuse, mishandling, alternation,

NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE
PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY
STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS
MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT SHALL BIND KJI. KJI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF STORAGE
CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY
TO USE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR
INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH
THE CLAIMS IS BASED, AND EVEN IF KJI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST KJI BE
GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY KJI
AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE
OWNER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OF, OR INJURY TO
THE OWNER AND THE OWNER'S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY
ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT NOT
CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF KJI. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL
NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE
PRODUCT, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND
STATES THE PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

After Service

●When you have a problem with your instrument, please check out “Troubleshooting”

first.

●If that does not solve the problem, please contact your local distributor or call our

service center. (See last page for "Contact Information".)

●During the warranty period, we will repair at no charge a product that proves to be

defective due to material or workmanship under normal use. (See above "Kanomax
Limited Warranty".)

●Repair after warranty expiration:

Upon request, we will repair the instrument at the customer’s expense, if the
instrument’s performance is found to be recoverable by providing the repair.

●Replacement parts are available for minimum period of five (5) years after

termination of production. This storage period of replacement parts is considered as
the period during which we can provide repair service. For further information,
please contact your local distributor or our service center.

service problems.

improper packaging by the owner, accident, natural disaster, electrical
current fluctuations, failure to follow operation, maintenance or

environmental instructions prescribed in the PRODUCT’s operation manual

provided by KJI, or service performed by other than KJI.

14 Warranty and After Service

§ 8 Contact Information

U.S.A.

KANOMAX USA, INC.
PO Box 372, 219 Route 206, Andover, NJ 07821 U.S.A.
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.kanomax-usa.com/

E-Mail: [e-mail]

JAPAN

KANOMAX JAPAN, INC.
2-1 Shimizu, Suita City, Osaka 565-0805, Japan
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.kanomax.co.jp
E-Mail: [e-mail]

CHINA

Shenyang Kano Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd.
#2610, 51 Wulihe Street Heping District Shenyang P.R.C.
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.kanomax.com.cn/
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Copyright © Kanomax Japan Inc. All rights reserved. 2012

No copying, distribution, publication, modification, or incorporation of this
document, in whole or part, is permitted for commercial purposes without the
express written permission of Kanomax.

The contents of this document may be changed without prior notice.

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