Kane KANE3500 Series User manual

KANE3500
PRESSURE METER
Stock No : 18965-2 June 2014
© Kane International Ltd

GENERAL OPERATION
The nominal pressure range of the meter is indicated on the label fixed to the back
of the meter.
When the meter is first switched on using , the top line of the display scrolls
through the model version number, battery status, pressure units, date and time.
The bottom line of the display shows a countdown number that starts at 10 and
reduces to zero. At zero the meter displays two lines of data.
All data can be printed via an optional infrared printer. The printed data can be
'live' data, 'frozen' data or 'stored' data. 255 sets of tests can be stored in the non-
volatile memory.
Two lines of 20 characters can be added to the header of printouts.
The meter is controlled using 8 buttons.
The eight buttons are:
ON/OFF
Press for ON or OFF.
The meter counts down from 10 after OFF is pressed.
Press during this period to cancel OFF.
MENU
Press for MENU.
ZERO
Press and hold until there is a beep to ZERO the pressure reading.
BACKLIGHT
Press and hold until there is a beep to switch on the BACKLIGHT. Press and hold
to cancel.
HOLD/ PRINT
Press quickly to HOLD the reading - the display flashes. Press quickly to cancel
HOLD.
Press for 2+ seconds to PRINT. Press again to cancel PRINT.

UP / DOWN /
Press either to change the bottom line of the display.
ENTER
The buttons with , and arrows change settings such as date,
time, and other menu items when MENU mode has been selected.
Press to cancel OFF.
The button is also a shortcut to the let-by / stabilization / tightness test.
(Only applies to KANE3500-1/UK and KANE3500-2/UK)
BOTTOM LINE OPTIONS
The / buttons change the bottom line of the display. The bottom line
can display…
Maximum Pressure
Minimum Pressure
Time
Date
Pressure Units
Battery Status
Instrument Internal Temp.
MAXIMUM PRESSURE is displayed as:
P 1.3
¯ 1.9
MINIMUM PRESSURE is displayed as:
P 1.3
_ 1.1

1. BEFORE USING THE METER FOR THE FIRST TIME:
Remove the cover and fit a new battery in the battery compartment. Take great
care to ensure that the battery is fitted with the correct battery polarity.
Replace the battery cover. Always check that the meter is working correctly after
replacing the battery.
Set the meter’s correct date, time and pressure units. These are stored when the
meter is switched off.
2. BEFORE USING THE METER EVERY TIME:
After switch on check that date, time and pressure units are correct and that the
battery power is sufficient.
SAFETY WARNING
Never connect to a pressure source where you are not sure what the maximum
pressure might be. Always ensure that the meter you are using is correctly rated
for the pressure that you intend to measure. Excessive pressure (>5 times
nominal range) can permanently damage the meter’s pressure sensor.
NOTE:
Use the ‘+’ input for all single input measurements of pressure or vacuum. Only
use the ‘–’ input when taking a differential measurement.
3. THE MENU FUNCTIONS
The MENU structure comprises main menu options. STORE, SETUP and
PRESSURE have a sub-menu structure. SERVICE is for use by an approved
service organisation only.
Press and use the , and buttons to navigate through the
MENU structure which is illustrated by the table on the following page, ‘Using the
MENU’.
To exit the MENU function the final logical is pressed. No changes are
made if the MENU function is aborted by pressing .

USING THE MENU
Press then navigate through the menu by using following keys…
= Scroll up
= Scroll
down
= Enter
MENU SUB-MENU OPTIONS / COMMENTS
STORE
VIEW Use the

/

and

keys to view a previously logged test.
Other tests can then be viewed using the / keys.
Press the menu key to exit.
LOG Press the

key to manually log a test including date and time.
Storage capacity is 255 tests.
AUTO STORE Select YES to automatically log tests at a preset interval.
The log interval can be set at between 2 and 99 seconds.
Logging starts immediately after the log interval is set.
To stop AUTO STORE either switch off or select menu / auto store
/ NO.
DEL ALL Clears all the memory when YES is selected
EXIT
SETUP C   F The internal temperature of the meter can be displayed in C or F
AUTO OFF Auto power off timer in minutes. Set at 00 to disable the auto
power off.
SET TIME Uses “Military” time. 7am = 07:00, 7pm = 19:00
SET DATE Select format, e.g. DD-MM-YY, then set the date
HEADER Sets printout header. 2 lines of up to 20 characters per line
LANGUAGE English, French, Italian, German and Spanish
CONTRAST Sets the display contrast.
EXIT
PRESSURE SMOOTH OFF = standard response. ON = slow response to damp out
pulses
RESOLVE HIGH or LOW. Selects the number of decimal places
PS UNITS mbar, mmH2O, Pa, kPa, PSI, mmHg, hPa, inH2O
REPORT
(3500-1/UK and
3500-2/UK only.
Also see section 5)
TEST. Starts the timed Let-by, Stabilisation and Tightness tests
VIEW. View all logged Let-by and Tightness tests
DEL ALL. Deletes all Let-by and Tightness tests
SETTINGS. Sets the duration of Let-by and Tightness tests in
minutes
EXIT
SERVICE CODE For use by an approved service organisation only. Leave set at
‘0000’
EXIT

4. MEASURING
Make sure you do not exceed the meter’s operating specifications.
 Do not exceed the meter’s internal temperature operating range
 Do not put the meter on a hot surface
Switch the meter on with no hose connected to ensure that the initial ‘zero’ is
accurately set.
When taking draft readings or other readings at very low pressure, for maximum
accuracy, re-zero the meter in the orientation that it is being used. This eliminates
gravity effects on the very sensitive pressure transducer. It is also recommend
that the meter is switched on for at least five minutes and then re-zeroed before
taking such sensitive measurements.
If the pressure being measured exceeds the meter’s design range the display will
show OR for “over-range”
Differential Port Port 1
IR Printer Output
Always use the top right hand port (Port 1) for taking single channel
measurements (pressure or vacuum). Only use the left hand port for differential
measurements.

EXAMPLE PRINTOUTS
The standard printout is:
The MAX and MIN readings are those observed since last switch on
NOTE:
Printouts of stored readings will also include the TEST NO. below the header.

5. LET-BY and TIGHTNESS TESTING
(only applies to KANE3500-1/UK and KANE3500-2/UK)
Switch the meter ON with no hose connected and wait for the 10 second countdown to finish.
STEP DISPLAY COMMENTS / ACTIONS
1 P 0.00
mbar
Press  to enter the let-by/stabilisation/tightness test sequence.
This test sequence can also be entered via menu/pressure/report/test
2 LET BY?
YES
Use  and  to select ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ then press  .
If ‘NO’ is selected go to straight to step 6, the stabilisation period.
3 CONNECT
P1 10.00
Connect a pressure hose from the ‘+’ connection to the test point.
Manually set the let-by pressure as usual. Press  to start the test.
4 TIME 59
P2 10.00
The let-by test counts down in seconds. Duration can be set via menu.
P2 = ‘live’ pressure reading during the let-by test.
5 P1 10.00
P2 10.00
P1 = pressure at the start of the let-by test.
P2 = pressure at the end of the let-by test. Press  to continue.
6 SET PS
PS 20.00
Manually set the stabilisation pressure as usual.
When PS is correct press  to start the stabilisation period.
7 TIME 59
PS 20.00
The stabilisation test counts down in seconds. Duration is set via
menu.
PS = ‘live’ pressure reading during the stabilisation period.
8 TIME 00
PS 20.00
End of the stabilisation period. Either press  to return to step 6 and
repeat the stabilisation test or press  to continue to the tightness test.
9 SET P3
P3 20.00
Manually adjust the tightness test pressure if necessary.
P3 = pressure at the start of the tightness test. Press  to start the
test.
10 TIME 119
P4 20.00
The tightness test counts down in seconds. Duration is set via menu.
P4 = ‘live’ pressure reading during the tightness test.
11 P3 20.00
P4 20.00
P3 = pressure at the start of the tightness test.
P4 = pressure at the end of the tightness test. Press  to continue
12 LOG 0?
This is the log number of the let-by/stabilisation/tightness test that has
just been completed. Memory capacity is 20 complete tightness tests.
13 PRINTING
=====
To print the complete test press the PRINT key with the bottom of the
instrument pointing at the printer and approximately 150mm apart.

To exit the test sequence press MENU
 Previously logged tests can be viewed and printed via menu/pressure/report/view/ or 
 Previously logged tests can be deleted via menu/pressure/report/delete all/yes/

Let-By Test and Tightness Test Printout
NOTE:
Printouts of stored readings will also include the LOG NO. Below the header

6. METER ANNUAL RECALIBRATION AND SERVICE
The meter should be re-calibrated and serviced annually by a Kane approved
service centre.
Local regulations may require more frequent re-calibration.
Calibration is performed in firmware and there are no user accessible adjustments
or user serviceable parts.

7. SPECIFICATION
Model: KANE3500-1
Nominal Pressure Ranges
mbar mmH2O Pa kPa
80.00 800.0 8000 8.000
PSI mmHg hPa inH20
1.000 60.00 80.00 30.00
Model: KANE3500-2
Nominal Pressure Ranges
mbar mmH2O Pa kPa
160.00 1600.0 16000 16.000
PSI mmHg hPa inH20
2.000 120.00 160.00 60.00

Model: KANE3500-5
Nominal Pressure Ranges
mbar mmH2O Pa kPa
400.0 4000 32000 40.00
PSI mmHg hPa inH20
5.000 300.0 400.0 150.0
Model: KANE3500-15
Nominal Pressure Ranges
mbar kPa PSI
1040.0 100.00 15.00
mmHg hPa inH20
780.0 1040.0 400.0
Model: KANE3500-30
Nominal Pressure Ranges
mbar kPa PSI
2070.0 207.00 30.00
mmHg hPa inH20
1560.0 2070.0 800.0

Pressure Measurement
WARNING - Maximum over-range without damage to sensor is 5 times nominal
range
Model: KANE3500-1
Range Resolution Accuracy
+ 20 Pa 0.1 Pa +0.5 Pa
+ 100 Pa 0.1 Pa + 3 Pa
+ 2000 Pa 1 Pa + 3% of reading
+ 80 hPa 0.01 hPa + 3% of reading
Model: KANE3500-2
Range Resolution Accuracy
+ 20 Pa 0.3 Pa +2 Pa
+ 2000 Pa 0.3 Pa + 5 Pa
+ 160 hPa 0.01 hPa + 3% of reading
Model: KANE3500-5
Range Resolution Accuracy
+ 3000 Pa 1 Pa + 5 Pa
+ 300 hPa 0.1 hPa + 0.1 hPa
+ 400 hPa 0.1 hPa + 3% of reading
Model: KANE3500-15
Range Resolution Accuracy
+ 309.99 hPA 0.01 hPa + 10 hPa
+ 1040.0 hPA 0.1 hPa + 3% of reading

Model: KANE3500-30
Range Resolution Accuracy
+ 1076 hPA 0.1 hPa + 10 hPa
+ 2070.0 hPA 1 hPa + 3% of reading
Dimensions
Weight 310 grams with battery
Handset 160mm x 80mm x 40mm
(180mm incl. spigots)
Ambient +0C to +45C
Operating 10% to 90% RH non-
Range condensing
Power 9 Volt PP3 alkaline battery
Supply

8. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
European Council Directive 89/336/EEC requires electronic equipment not to
generate electromagnetic disturbances exceeding defined levels and have
adequate immunity levels for normal operation. Specific standards applicable to
this meter are stated below.
As there are electrical products in use pre-dating this Directive, they may emit
excess electromagnetic radiation levels and, occasionally, it may be appropriate to
check the meter before use by:
Use the normal start up sequence in the location where the meter will be used.
Switch on all localized electrical equipment capable of causing interference.
Check all readings are as expected. A level of disturbance is acceptable.
If not acceptable, adjust the meter’s position to minimize interference or switch off,
if possible, the offending equipment during your test.
At the time of writing this manual (June 2014) Kane International Ltd are not
aware of any field based situation where such interference has occurred and this
advice is only given to satisfy the requirements of the Directive.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This product has been tested for
compliance with the following
generic standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2011
EN 61000-6-1:2007
and is certified to be compliant
Specification EC/EMC/KI/KANE3500
details the specific test configuration,
performance and conditions of use.
Please Note:
Batteries used in this instrument should be disposed of in accordance with current
legislation and local guidelines.
At the end of its life the meter should be sent to the appropriate recycling centre in
accordance with current legislation and local guidelines.

APPENDIX 1 – Main Parameters :
UNITS : User selectable from :
PSI
hPa
inH2O
mbar
mmH2O
Pa
kPa
NOTE! Not all units available on all models.
DATE : Date shown as day, month and year. The order can be
changed using the menu function. Date is recorded when each
test is printed.
TIME : The time is shown in hours and minutes, expressed in
« Military » time or the 24 hr clock. Time is recorded when
each test is stored/printed.
NOTE! When changing the batteries on the instrument the
memory will store the date and time for up to one minute, if
outside this time it may be necessary to re-enter the
details.
SYMBOLS used on the display.
T The internal temperature of the meter
P The pressure reading in the user’s selected units
Displays the Battery power available in %
When the LO BAT symbol appears this indicates the batteries are less than 10%
of charge and should be replaced, readings may be affected if used with low
power batteries

RETURNING YOUR KANE3500 TO KANE
When returning your KANE3500, please always ensure that you enclose:
 Your full contact details
 A daytime telephone number
 Details of faults you might have experienced
Packing your KANE3500
When returning your KANE3500, please pack it appropriately to prevent any damage during
transit.
Before sealing your package, please ensure that you have enclosed the items listed above and
that it is clearly marked for the attention of:
Northern Service Centre
Kane International Ltd
Gibfield Park Avenue
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0SY
Southern Service Centre
Kane International Ltd
Kane House, Swallowfield
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL71JG
Sending your KANE3500
Once the meter has been securely packed then your package is ready for shipment back to
Kane. If you do not have an account with a courier company you can take your package to your
local Post Office. It is advisable to send the package by Special Delivery so that it is insured
and traceable while in transit.
When we receive your KANE3500
On receipt of your package, our Service Engineers will inspect your KANE3500 and any
accessories and confirm to you the total service cost. Once you have accepted this the work
will be carried out, and upon completion your KANE3500 returned to you.
If you have any questions that we haven’t answered, please feel free to contact either our
Northern or Southern Service Centre:
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Service Returns (Simply cut out and attach to your package)
Northern Service Centre
Kane International Ltd
Gibfield Park Avenue
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0SY
Southern Service Centre
Kane International Ltd
Kane House, Swallowfield
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1JG
Northern Service Centre
Kane International Ltd
Gibfield Park Avenue
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0SY