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User Manual
AM250
Thermo-Anemometer + Psychrometer
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Triplett AM250 Anemometer/Psychrometer.
The dual display indicates Air Velocity and Humidity, Dew Point, Ambient
Temperature, or Temperature with wind-chill factor. With careful use, this meter will
provide years of reliable service.
Meter Description
1. Vane impeller
2. Temperature sensor
3. Relative Humidity sensor
4. LCD display
5. ON/OFF, HOLD key
6. UNITS, MODE key
7. Battery compartment (on rear)
8. Swivel handle and storage case
9. Lanyard (Neckstrap)
10. Impeller set screw (on rear of meter)
11. Tripod mounting hole
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Operation
Turning the meter ON and OFF
Press the ON/OFF/HOLD button to turn the meter ON
Press and hold the ON/OFF/HOLD buttons for approx. 3 seconds to turn it OFF
The meter’s Auto Power OFF feature turns the meter OFF after 20 minutes of inactivity
Change the lower display parameter
With the meter ON, press and hold down the ON/OFF/HOLD button
While continuing to hold the ON/OFF/HOLD button, press the UNITS/MODE button repeatedly to step
through Temperature (oF/oC), Humidity (RH%), Dew Point (TD), & Temperature with wind-chill factor
(WCI). Note that the center display is Air Velocity.
Change the Air Velocity unit of measure
Turn the meter OFF. Press and hold down both buttons until the display turns on and begins
blinking then release both buttons
Press the UNITS/MODE button repeatedly to step through the units (see specs for list) After 5
seconds the meter switches back to normal operation mode automatically
Select temperature units (oC or oF)
Turn the meter OFF first. Press and hold down both buttons until the display turns on and begins
blinking then release the buttons
Press both buttons momentarily to change temperature units
After 5 seconds the meter switches back to normal operation mode automatically
Taking Measurements
Position the meter so that the airflow enters the meter vane from the rear of the meter (opposite side of
front panel logo). A tripod mount is located on the bottom of the meter.
Max Hold
Max Hold represents the highest measurement taken since the meter was turned on Press the
UNITS/MODE button to display the Max reading (MAX icon appears)
Press the UNITS/MODE button repeatedly to step through to the normal operating mode
Average mode
5 or 10 reading averages can be displayed in the Average Mode.
Press UNITS/MODE 3 times for 5 reading averaging or 4 times for 10 readings
To exit this mode, press the UNITS/MODE button until the icons on the left disappear
Data Hold
Data Hold freezes the most recent displayed reading
Press and hold the ON/OFF/HOLD button to activate Data Hold
As long as the ON/OFF/HOLD button is held the reading will remain on the LCD
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Measurement
Range
Resolution
Accuracy (% of reading)
MPH (Miles per hour)
2.5 to 44.7 MPH
0.2 MPH
± (3% + 0.4 mph)
km/hr (kilometers per
4.0 to 72.0 km/h
0.7 km/h
± (3% + 1.4 km/hr)
hour)
Knots (nautical miles
2.1 to 38.9 knots
0.3 knots
± (3% + 0.6 knots)
per hour)
m/sec (meters per
1.1 to 20.0 m/s
0.1 m/s
± (3% + 0.2 m/s)
second)
ft/min (feet per
216 to 3936 ft/min
20ft/min
± (3% + 40 ft/min)
minute)
Beaufort force
1 to 8 BF
1 BF
± 1
Temperature
0 to 122oF (-18 to 50oC)
0.1oF/C
± 1.8oF (± 1oC)
Relative Humidity
10 to 95%
1%
±5%RH
Dew Point
32 to 122 oF (0 to 50oC)
0.1oF/C
± 3.6oF (2oC)
General Specifications
Display
Dual LCD with low battery and multifunction indicators
Sensors
Sapphire bearing, non-corrosive vane for air velocity;
Precision thermistor for temperature measurements
Average Mode
Choice of 5 or 10 reading averaging (2 second factory
default)
Max and Data Hold
Max recalls the highest reading; Data Hold freezes the
Displays
display
Sample time
1 reading per second for air velocity and temperature
(1 reading per 15 seconds for humidity with 2 second
updates)
Water-resistant
To 3’(1m)
Operating conditions
5 to 122oF (-15 to 50oC) / < 80% RH
Power supply
Lithium battery (CR-2032 or equivalent) / 400 hour battery
life
Dimensions / Weight
Instrument: 133 x 70 x 19mm( 5.25 x 2.75 x 0.75”)
Vane: 1’(24mm) diameter /3 oz.(95 g)
Specifications
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Maintenance
Battery Replacement
The AM250 has a low battery indicator (battery symbol). Important: Turn the meter off before
opening the battery compartment. Using a coin, turn the battery compartment cover CLOCKWISE
to remove it. Once opened, observe the position of the battery, placing the new one in the same
position. Secure the battery compartment cover and dispose of the lithium battery in accordance
with local, state, or national disposal codes.
Other Battery Safety Reminders
Impeller Replacement
CFM Measurements
All EU users are legally bound by the Battery Ordinance to return all used
batteries to community collection points or wherever batteries / accumulators
are sold.
Disposal in household trash or refuse is prohibited.
Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at
the end of its lifecycle
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
Never mix battery types. Always install new batteries of the same type.
Remove the set screw next to the impeller assembly (on the rear of the meter). Twist the impeller
assembly counter-clockwise to the OPEN position and remove
it.
Install impeller by inserting & twisting the new impeller assembly clockwise Tighten
the set screw.
Measure the area of the duct using the diagrams below for rectangular and circular ducts (If the
duct measurements are made in inches, divide the inches by 144 to get the area in square feet).
Plug the area value (in square feet) in the cubic equations below. Note that the air velocity must be
plugged into the cubic equations also.
CFM (ft3/min) = Air Velocity (ft/min) x Area (ft2)
CMM (m3/min) = Air Velocity (m/sec) x Area (m2) x 60
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Warranty
Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of
these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products
sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one
year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any of our products
which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way or purchased
from unauthorized distributors so as, in our sole judgment, to injure their stability or
reliability, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, misapplication, negligence,
accident or which have had the serial numbers altered, defaced, or removed.
Accessories, including batteries are not covered by this warranty
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