TSI Incorporated VelociCalc Plus 8384, VelociCalc Plus 8384A, VelociCalc Plus 8385, VelociCalc Plus 8385A, VelociCalc Plus 8386 Operation And Service Manual
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ENERGY AND COMFORT
Indoor Air Quality
VELOCICALC® Plus
Air Velocity Meter
Models 8384/8384A/8385/
8385A/8386/8386A
Operation and Service Manual
1980321, Revision J
July 2010
Copyright
TSI Incorporated / August 2000–2010 / All rights reserved.
Address
TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
Fax No.
(651) 490-3824
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY (effective July 2000)
Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as described in the
operator's manual, shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for twenty-four (24)
months, or 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:
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. Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from
defects in workmanship and material, under normal use, for 90 days from the date of
shipment.
c. Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any
fuses, batteries or other consumable materials. Only the original manufacturer's warranty
applies.
d. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller, Seller makes no warranty
with respect to, and shall have no liability in connection with, goods which are
incorporated into other products or equi pment, or which are modified by any person other
than Seller.
The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated
herein. NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR
BUYER, AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER'S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES,
INJURIES, OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED
ON CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) SHALL
BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE, OR, AT THE OPTION OF SELLER, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
GOODS. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SELLER SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS
OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought against Seller more than 12
months after a cause of action has accrued. The goods returned under warranty to Seller's
factory shall be at Buyer's risk of loss, and will be returned, if at all, at Seller's risk of loss.
Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND
LIABILITY, which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller. This
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended, modified or its terms
waived, except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller.
Service Policy
Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our
customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any
malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI's
Customer Service department at (800) 874-2811 (USA) and 1 (651) 490-2811 (International).
CONTENTS
Chapters
1. UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................... 1
Parts Identification .......................................................................... 2
2. SETTING-UP ................................................................................... 3
Supplying Power to the VELOCICALC Plus ...................................... 3
Installing the Batteries ............................................................... 3
Using the Optional AC Adapter ................................................. 3
Selecting the Display Units ............................................................. 3
Using The Telescoping Probe ........................................................ 3
Extending The Probe ................................................................. 4
Retracting The Probe ................................................................ 4
Articulating Probe (Models 8384A/8385A/8386A Only) ............ 4
Changing the Real-Time Clock ....................................................... 4
Changing the Baud Rate ................................................................ 4
Connecting the Optional Portable Printer ....................................... 5
Connecting to a Computer .............................................................. 5
3. OPERATION .................................................................................... 7
Keypad Functions ........................................................................... 7
Common Terms .............................................................................. 7
ON/OFF Key...................................................................................... 7
Arrow () Keys ........................................................................... 8
ENTER Key ....................................................................................... 8
Backlight Switch .............................................................................. 8
VELOCITY/FLOWRATE Key ................................................................. 8
PRESSURE (zero) Key (Models 8385/8385A/8386/8386A Only) ..... 9
TEMPERATURE Key .......................................................................... 9
HUMIDITY Key (Model 8386/8386A Only) ...................................... 10
THERMAL/PITOT Key (Models 8385/8385A/8386/8386A Only) ...... 10
ACTUAL/STANDARD Key .................................................................. 10
SAMPLE INTERVAL Key ................................................................... 10
SAMPLE (options) Key .................................................................... 11
Discrete Data Logging (Single Point Measurements) ............. 11
Continuous Data Logging (Multiple Readings Over Time) ...... 11
Setting Data Storage Options .................................................. 11
NEXT TEST (clear) Key ................................................................... 13
STATISTICS (review data) Key ........................................................ 13
To View Statistics .................................................................... 13
To Review Data ....................................................................... 13
HEAT FLOW Key (Model 8386/8386A Only) ................................... 14
Printing Data Using the Portable Printer ...................................... 15
Downloading Data to A Computer ................................................ 15
Data Acquisition (Polling) .............................................................. 16
4. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 17
Recalibration ................................................................................. 17
Cases ............................................................................................ 17
Storage .......................................................................................... 17
5. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 19
Appendixes
A. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 21
B. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS .............................................................. 25
Qty
Item Description
Model
1
Model 8384 V
Plus or
8384
Model 8384A V
Plus (articulating probe) or
8384A
Model 8385 V
Plus or
8385
Model 8385A V
Plus (articulating probe) or
8385A
Model 8386 V
Plus or
8386
Model 8386A V
Plus (articulating probe)
8386A
1
Carrying Case
1319156
4
AA Alkaline Batteries
1208013
1
AC Adapter (optional)
240 V, Australian, 50 Hz
2613106
1
Operation and Service Manual
1980321
1
Static Pressure Tip
3002017
1
Pitot Tube (optional)
3002018
8 ft.
Rubber Tubing
801039
1
Interface Cable (Instrument to Computer)
8940
1
Downloading Software
800832
Chapter 1
Unpacking and Parts Identification
Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping
container. Check the individual parts against the list of components in
Table 1-1. If anything is missing or damaged, notify TSI immediately.
Table 1-1: List of Components
Part /
ELOCICALC
ELOCICALC
ELOCICALC
ELOCICALC
ELOCICALC
ELOCICALC
120 V, NEMA-5, 60 Hz, or
230 V, European, CEE 7/16, 50 Hz or
230 V, Great Britain, 50 Hz, or
2613033
2613078
800169
1
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