Atlanta BYK a200 User manual

BYK a200
Thermo-Anemometer
Measure what you see.
Manual

BYK-Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Str. 8
D-82538 Geretsried
Germany
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(0-800-4273637)
[phone]
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BYK - Gardner USA
9104 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
USA
Phone [phone]
301-483-6500
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www.byk-instruments.com
BYK a200 Manual
Thermo-Anemometer November 2019

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Tabe of Contents
1 Safety Information .............................................................................05
2 System Description .............................................................................06
3 Technical Data .....................................................................................09

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1 Safety Information
CAUTION!
Read Instruction Manual before using this instrument.
WARNING!
This manual cannot address all of the safety considerations
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to
consult this manual and establish appropriate safety practices
for use with this equipment and the individual material being
tested.
WARNING!
The BYK a200 Thermo-anemometer is designed and intended
for the use described in this manual. Using the Thermo-
anemometer for other purposes for which it was not designed
may reduce or eliminate the protection offered by the features
of the instrument. Serious injury may result.
WARNING!
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according
to all national laws and regulations.
Please note the following points:
• Familiarize yourself with the layout and
operation of the controls.
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The BYK a200 Thermo-anemometer measures air velocity, air
temperature and relative humidity.
Careful use of this instrument will provide years of reliable service.
The instrument will automatically turn off in order to lengthen the
battery working life. When the low battery symbol appears on the
display, please replace the old battery with a new one.
1. Open the battery compartment cover with a suitable screwdriver.
2. Replace 9V battery.
3. Attach the battery compartment cover.
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2 System Description
MAX/MIN button
Fan
Body of meter
LCD display
HOLD button
 Power on/off button
MODE button
METER DESCRIPTION
UNITS button

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2 System Description
BUTTON DESCRIPTION
:Short press the button to turn on or off the meter.
UNITS:Short press to switch air velocity units,
Long press to switch temperature units.
MODE: Short press to change display to – Td (dew point
temperature), WCI (wind chill index temperature),
% RH (relative humidity).
HOLD : Short press to hold the current data,
Long press to activate or deactivate backlight.
MAX/MIN: Short press to record Maximum, Minimum and
Average readings of the measurement values.
NOTE: MAX/MIN button is deactivated when Hold function is activated.
DATA HOLD
Short press the Hold button to freeze the temperature and velocity
readings. The Hold symbol is shown on the display. Press the Hold
button again to turn off the hold function.
MAX/MIN/AVG READING
1. Press MAX/MIN button for the first time, the instrument will enter
Max-tracking mode, the tracked max reading will display on the
LCD.
2. Press MAX/MIN button for the second time, the instrument will
enter Min tracking mode, the tracked min reading will display on
the LCD.
3. Press MAX/MIN button for the third time, the instrument will enter
Avg. tracking mode, the tracked average reading will display on
the LCD.
4. Press MAX/MIN button for the fourth time, the current reading will
display on the LCD.
NOTE: Average mode will automatically stop in 2hours and the instrument will
auto power off

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DISPLAY LAYOUT
•: Low battery indicator
• : Auto power off symbol
• WCI: Wind chill index temperature
•Td: dew point temperature
•%RH: relative humidity
• °C / °F: Temperature measurement unit
•AVG 5: 5 reading averages
• AVG 10: 10 reading averages
• HOLD: Hold the displayed measured readings
• MAX: Maximum measured readings
• MIN: Minimum measured readings
• Air velocity measurement units: BF, m/s, ft/min, km/h, MPH, knots
• Large LCD digits at bottom of display is Air Velocity reading
• Smaller LCD digits at top, left of display is Temperature reading
• Smaller LCD digits at top, right of display is the Humidity reading
2 System Description
UNIT OF MEASURE CONVERSION TABLE
m/s ft/min knots km/h MPH
1 m/s 1 196.87 1.944 3.6 2.24
1 ft/min 0.00508 1 0.00987 0.01829 0.01138
1 knot 0.5144 101.27 1 1.8519 1.1523
1 km/h 0.2778 54.69 0.54 1 0.6222
1 MPH 0.4464 87.89 0.8679 1.6071 1
°F = (°C x 1.8) + 32

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3 Technical Data
Air velocity Range Resolution Accuracy
m/s 1.10 - 25.00 m/s 0.01 m/s ± (3% + 0.30 m/s)
km/h 4.0 - 90.0 km/h 0.1 km/h ± (3% + 1.0km/h)
ft/min 220 – 4920 ft/min 1 ft/min ± (3% + 40 ft/min)
mph 2.5 – 56.0 mph 0.1 mph ± (3% + 0.4 MPH)
knots 2.2 – 48.0 knots 0.1 knots ± (3% + 0.4 knots)
Beaufort force 1 – 17 BF 1 BF ±1
Air temperature -10 – 60° C (14 – 140° F) 0.1° C / F 0.5° C (1.0° F)
Relative
Humidity
20~80% 0.1% 3.5%
0~20% 80~100% 0.1% 5%
Dew Point 0~50°C (32~122°F) 0.1 ±2°C (3.6°F)
Display Dual line, 4-digit LCD
Display Update 2 times/second
Sensors Air velocity, NTC-type precision thermistor
Automatic Power off Auto shut-off in 10 minutes
Operating Temperature 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F)
Storage Temperature -10 to 60° C (14 to 140° F)
Operating Humidity <80% RH
Storage Humidity <80% RH
Operating Altitude 2000 meters (7000 feet) maximum
Battery One 9V alkaline
Low Battery Indication The low battery symbol flashes when the battery volta-
ge drops below 7.2V; the backlight and low battery signal
flashes twice when the battery voltage is below 6.5V.
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs.)
Dimensions 213 x 54 x 36 mm (8.4 x 2.1 x 1.4 in.)

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EC – Declaration of Conformity
We BYK-Gardner USA
9104 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046 USA
herewith declare the product:
Type: BYK a200 Thermo-Anemometer
comply with the requirements of the following EC directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU
The following harmonized standards were applied:
EN 61326-1:2013
EN 61326-2-1:2013
Columbia, MD, August 30, 2019
Technical documentation is available
Mr. Michael J. Gogoel
V.P. General Manager