TSI 5300, 5310, 5320, 5330, 5303 Service Manual
GAS FLOW MULTI-METER
MODELS 5300 / 5310 /
5320 / 5330 / 5303
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
P/N 6011689, REVISION F
MARCH 2021
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Warranty
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WARNING
TSI® flow meters employ a heated platinum sensor. They should not be used with flammable or
explosive gases or mixtures.
CAUTION
TSI® flow meters are not medical devices under FDA 510k and in no situation should they be
utilized for human respiration measurements.
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manual, to be free from defects in workmanship and material for 12 months, or if less, the length of time specified in the
operator's manual, from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty. This
limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions and exceptions:
a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain other components when indicated in specifications,
are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment;
b. Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator’s manuals;
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under normal use, for 90 days from the date of shipment;
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discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI's Customer Service department at (800) 6801220 (USA) or (001 651) 490-2860 (International) or visit www.tsi.com.
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Contents
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................ iii
Contents ............................................................................................................................................................. v
CHAPTER 1 Unpacking and Parts Identification ......................................................................................... 1
List of Standard Components ............................................................................................................ 1
5300 Series High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter ............................................................................ 1
Standard Accessory Kit ..................................................................................................................... 2
5300 Series Standard Accessory Kit (53000) ............................................................................. 2
Low Pressure Measurement Kit ........................................................................................................ 3
5300 Series Low Pressure Measurement Kit (5300-LPMK) ....................................................... 3
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 3
5300 Series Accessories ............................................................................................................ 3
5000 Series Universal Accessories ............................................................................................ 4
CHAPTER 2 Meter Setup ................................................................................................................................. 7
Instrument Overview ......................................................................................................................... 7
5300 Series High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter ............................................................................ 7
Supplying Power ............................................................................................................................... 8
USB Hub Cable ........................................................................................................................... 8
Communications ................................................................................................................................ 9
USB-C to USB-A Cable .............................................................................................................. 9
USB-A to RS-232 Cable ........................................................................................................... 10
Connecting Inlet Filter ..................................................................................................................... 11
Changing Tube Ends ....................................................................................................................... 12
Using 0.5 inch or 15 mm Tube Ends ............................................................................................... 13
Low Pressure Measurement Kit ...................................................................................................... 14
5300 Series Low Pressure Measurement Kit (5300-LPMK) ..................................................... 14
CHAPTER 3 Meter Operation ........................................................................................................................ 17
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 17
Power Button ............................................................................................................................ 17
Initialization and Warm-Up ........................................................................................................ 17
Touchscreen Display ................................................................................................................ 17
Measurement Parameters ............................................................................................................... 17
Flow Measurement ................................................................................................................... 17
Temperature Measurement ...................................................................................................... 18
Absolute Pressure Measurement ............................................................................................. 18
Low Differential Pressure Measurement ................................................................................... 18
Relative Humidity Measurement ............................................................................................... 18
Volume Measurement ............................................................................................................... 18
Totalizer Measurement ............................................................................................................. 18
Units of Measurement ..................................................................................................................... 19
Type of Gas ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Model Numbers based on Gas Calibration ............................................................................... 19
Meter Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 20
Data Logging ................................................................................................................................... 20
Preset Logging Configurations and Sample Points .................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 4 Touchscreen Navigation ......................................................................................................... 21
Display Overview ............................................................................................................................. 21
Meter Home Screen .................................................................................................................. 21
Menu Screen ............................................................................................................................. 22
Measurements .......................................................................................................................... 22
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Type of Gas ............................................................................................................................... 22
Flow Directional Indicators ........................................................................................................ 23
Pause/Play Display ................................................................................................................... 23
Configuring the Meter ...................................................................................................................... 24
Measurement Parameters ........................................................................................................ 24
Units of Measurement ............................................................................................................... 24
Flow Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 25
Type of Gas ............................................................................................................................... 25
Locking the Meter ...................................................................................................................... 26
Volume and Triggers ....................................................................................................................... 27
Setting Triggers ......................................................................................................................... 28
Making Volume Measurements ................................................................................................ 29
Data Logging ................................................................................................................................... 30
Logging Parameters .................................................................................................................. 30
Log Data .................................................................................................................................... 31
Export Data Files ....................................................................................................................... 31
Delete Data Files ....................................................................................................................... 32
Rotate Screen .................................................................................................................................. 33
Alerts ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Meter Information............................................................................................................................. 34
Updating Firmware .................................................................................................................... 35
Device Settings ................................................................................................................................ 36
Reset Device Settings ..................................................................................................................... 38
Zero Low Pressure .................................................................................................................... 39
Reset Totalizer .......................................................................................................................... 39
Reset Device to Factory Defaults ............................................................................................. 39
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 41
Flow Sensor ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Re-Certification ................................................................................................................................ 41
Damaged Tube End Connections ................................................................................................... 41
Cases ............................................................................................................................................... 41
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 42
CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 43
Technical Contacts .......................................................................................................................... 44
Returning the Gas Flow Multi-Meter for Service ............................................................................. 44
CHAPTER 7 FLO-Sight™ PC Software ........................................................................................................ 45
CHAPTER 8 Serial Command Set ................................................................................................................ 47
Commands for Flow Rate, Temperature, Pressure, and Volume ................................................... 47
Measurement Setup Commands ..................................................................................................... 47
Miscellaneous Commands .............................................................................................................. 48
APPENDIX A 5300 Series Flow Multi-Meter Specifications ...................................................................... 49
5300 Series Pressure Drop ............................................................................................................. 51
5300 Series Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 52
APPENDIX B Standard Flow Rate vs. Volumetric Flow Rate ................................................................... 53
APPENDIX C Humidity Compensation ........................................................................................................ 55
Disable / Enable Humidity Compensation ................................................................................. 55
APPENDIX D Remote Flow ........................................................................................................................... 57
Theory of Operation ......................................................................................................................... 57
Remote Flow Setup ......................................................................................................................... 57
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C H A P TE R 1
Unpacking and
Parts Identification
List of Standard Components
Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping container. Check the individual
parts against the list of components in tables below. If any parts are missing or damaged, notify
TSI® immediately.
5300 Series High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter
Qty.
Item Description
Part/Model
1
High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter, 22-mm ISO tube ends
Measures Flow, Temperature, Absolute Pressure
5300
High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter, 22-mm ISO tube ends
Measures Flow, Volume, Temperature, Absolute Pressure, Differential
Pressure
5310
High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter, 22-mm ISO tube ends
Measures Flow, Volume, Temperature, Absolute Pressure, Differential
Pressure, Relative Humidity
5320
High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter (High Accuracy), 22-mm ISO tube ends,
includes Tabletop Stand
Measures Flow, Volume, Temperature, Absolute Pressure, Differential
Pressure, Relative Humidity
5330
High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter (Wide Accuracy Spec), 22-mm ISO
tube ends
Measures Flow, Temperature, Absolute Pressure
5303
1
Calibration Certificate
N/A
1
5300 Series Standard Accessory Kit
53000
1
Low Pressure Measurement Kit
(5310/5320/5330 models only)
5300-LPMK
1
License key for FLO-Sight™ PC Software
(Includes a free trial of the advanced version)
5000-PC
*FLO-Sight PC Software can be downloaded from www.tsi.com.
™
FLO-Sight is a trademark of TSI Incorporated.
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Standard Accessory Kit
5300 Series Standard Accessory Kit (53000)
Item Description
TSI® Part Number
Picture
5300 Series 1/2 inch Tube Ends (2)
5300-05IN
5300 Series Inlet Filter Low Pressure
5300-IF-LP
5000 Series USB-C to USB-A Power
and Communications Cable (6 ft.)
5000-USBC-A
5000 Series Universal Power Supply
5.0 VDC ±5%, 500 mA maximum
5000-UPS
5000 Series USB Hub Cable
5000-HUB
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Low Pressure Measurement Kit
5300 Series Low Pressure Measurement Kit (5300-LPMK)
Item Description
Quantity
Picture
22 mm (M/F) Airway Pressure
Fitting with Screen
2
1/8 inch ID x 1/4 inch OD Tubing
96 inches
Optional Accessories
5300 Series Accessories
Item Description
TSI® Part Number
Picture
5300 Series 22 mm M/15 mm F ISO
Tube Ends (2)
5300-22MM
5300 Series 1/2 inch Tube Ends (2)
5300-05IN
5300 Series 15 mm ISO Tube Ends (2)
5300-15MM
5300 Series 3/4 inch Tube Ends (2)
5300-075IN
5300 Series High Pressure 3/8 inch
NPT Tube Ends (2)
5300-375NPT
5300 Series End Caps (2)
5300-EC
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Item Description
TSI® Part Number
Picture
5300 Series Collars (2)
5300-C
5300 Series High Pressure Kit
5300-HPK
5300 Series Inlet Filter – High Pressure
5300-IF-HP
5000 Series Universal Accessories
Item Description
TSI® Part Number
Picture
5000 Series Tabletop Stand
5000-TTS
5000 Series USB-C to USB-A Power
and Communications Cable with Screw
Lock (6 ft.)
5000-USB-LOCK
5000 Series USB-RS-232 Cable with
Null Modem Converter
5000-RS232
5000 Series Wall Mounting Kit
5000-WMK
5000 Series Wall Mounting –
DIN Rail Kit
5000-WMDRK
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Item Description
TSI® Part Number
Picture
5000 Series Wall Mounting –
Back Plate Only
5000-WMBP
5000 Series Wall Mounting –
Meter Plate Only
5000-WMMP
5000 Series Wall Mounting DIN Rail –
Clips Only (2)
5000-WMDRC
5000 Series Deluxe Carrying Case
5000-DCC
FLO-Sight™ PC Software
(Advanced Version)
5000-PC-ADV
See Chapter 7 for more
information.
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C H A P TE R 2
Meter Setup
Instrument Overview
5300 Series High Flow Gas Flow Multi-Meter
Meter Front
Meter Back
1. Power Button (On/Off)
5. USB-C Power / Communications Port
2. Color Touchscreen Display *
6. USB-A Communications Ports (2)
3. Interchangeable Tube Ends
7. Differential Pressure Ports
(5310 / 5320 / 5330 models only)
4. Mounting Inserts (M3 thread size)
8. Collars
* The touchscreen display is resistive and responds to applied pressure
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Supplying Power
The 5300 Series Multi-Meter can be powered by connecting the USB-C to USB-A Power and
Communications Cable from the USB-C port on the meter to: 1) the 5000 Series Universal Power
Supply, 2) a computer, or 3) an alternative USB-compatible source that can provide 5 VDC.
(1) (2)
(3)
Power Supply: 5.0 VDC ±5%, 500 mA maximum
USB Hub Cable
Some computer USB ports are not capable of sufficiently powering the meter. The meter may fail to
power on, or the meter may power on but be unable to complete the startup process.
If you are unable to power your meter from the computer, connect using the provided USB hub cable.
To do this, connect the USBC-A power cable to the USB hub cable, plug the hub cable into the USB-A
port of the computer, and plug the other end of the USBC-A cable into the USB-C port located on top
of the meter.
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Communications
USB-C to USB-A Cable
In addition to supplying power, the
5000 Series USB-C to USB-A cable
(5000-USBC-A) provides direct
communication between the MultiMeter and a computer. The graphic
to the right shows the connection
scheme.
You can view real-time
measurements and control your
meter through FLO-Sight™ PC
Software or through an alternative
program such as HyperTerminal® or
PuTTY using ASCII commands.
For more details, please refer to the
FLO-Sight™ PC Software Manual
or the Series 5200/5300 ASCII
Command Set Manual.
®
HyperTerminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve, Incorporated
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USB-A to RS-232 Cable
To communicate via serial, you can purchase the optional USB-A to RS-232 Serial Cable Kit
(5000-RS232) which is comprised of a USB-A to RS-232 serial cable and null modem converter. The
cable can be connected from either USB-A port on the meter. See the image below for connecting the
Multi-Meter via RS-232.
NOTE
The Multi-Meter must be rebooted after connecting the adapter and cable in order to load the driver.
Once the cable is connected and the meter has been rebooted, you can communicate via serial with
the ASCII commands found in the Series 5200/5300 ASCII Command Set Manual.
RS-232 Settings
• Baud Rate 115,200 k (by default,
unit can be switched to 38.4 k)
• Data Bits 8
• Parity None
• Stop Bits 1
• Flow Control None
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Connecting Inlet Filter
The 5300 Series Gas Flow Multi-Meters have an exposed thermal flow sensor that is highly sensitive
to foreign matter and particles within the gas flow. TSI® supplies inlet filters for both low pressure and
high pressure applications and recommends that these filters be used at all times while testing with the
instrument. After attaching the inlet filter, connect the flow tube to the inlet side of the filter.
If you are measuring a bidirectional gas flow and are concerned about foreign matter or particles
entering the flow stream from either side of your test setup, TSI® recommends an inlet filter be placed
on both sides of the meter.
CAUTION
Always use a filter on the inlet of the flow meter. Failure to filter the gas flow may
change the calibration and/or permanently damage the sensor.
NOTE
Connecting a second inlet filter or tube to the outlet side of the 5300 Series Gas Flow Multi-Meter
will create back pressure. In general, minimize back pressure on the meter to maintain the highest
possible accuracy.
See Appendix A for the pressure drop created by connecting the supplied inlet filters to the 5300
Series Multi-Meter along with additional specifications.
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Changing Tube Ends
The 5300 Series Gas Flow Multi-Meter incorporates interchangeable tube ends that can be easily
configured by you without the need for special tools or additional accessories. Follow the step-by-step
instructions below to remove and replace the 5300 Series Gas Flow Multi-Meter tube ends.
NOTE
5200 Series Low Flow Multi-Meter and 5300 Series High Flow Multi-Meter tube ends are not
interchangeable.
Step 1: Unscrew and remove the collars then remove the tube ends by pulling them straight out of
the meter.
Step 2: Select your desired size of tube ends and insert them into the meter while aligning the anti-
rotation notch on the tube end with the tab on the meter.
Step 3: After aligning the tube ends into the meter, slide the collars back on and tighten them by
rotating clockwise.
NOTE
Contact TSI® if you would like specifications for designing your own custom tube ends.
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Using 0.5 inch or 15 mm Tube Ends
When using a 5300 Series meter with 0.5 inch or
15-mm tube end adapters, if the filter is connected
as shown right then no further action is needed.
If the 0.5 inch or 15-mm tube ends are connected
directly to the instrument, you should select the
“Using 0.5 inch or 15 mm ends” Toggle Switch in
the meter’s Settings screen.
NOTE
The 5300 Series Flow Multi-Meter will still measure within its published accuracy specification even
if this recommendation is not followed, but selecting the toggle switch with this setup ensures the
most accurate flow measurement readings.
This toggle switch can be found by clicking
on the Settings button in the Menu header.
1. Select the Config tab.
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Click the toggle switch.
4. Select Save.
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Low Pressure Measurement Kit
TSI® includes a Low Pressure Measurement Kit (5300-LPMK) to utilize the low differential pressure
measurement available on models 5310, 5320, and 5330. The kit comes complete with the airway
pressure fittings and tubing needed to connect the breathing or test circuit to the Flow Multi-Meter. See
below for instructions on connecting the Low Pressure Measurement Kits to the 5300 Series.
NOTE
TSI® does not require that these kits be utilized to make differential pressure measurements but
provides them simply as a convenience.
5300 Series Low Pressure Measurement Kit (5300-LPMK)
Standard Setup: 22-mm ISO Tube Ends
Step 1: Locate and attach a 22-mm Airway Pressure Fitting to the outlet side tube end of the 5300
Series Multi-Meter with the barb facing up.
Step 2: Measure and cut a length of tubing and connect it from the Airway Pressure Fitting barb to
the (+) port on the Multi-Meter.
Step 3: Attach a filter (5300-IF-LP) to the inlet side tube end of the Multi-Meter.
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