Keison KANE3500 User manual

KANE3500
PRESSURE METER
Stock No : 18853 January 2010
KANE3500
PRESSURE METER
Stock No : 18853 January 2010

GENERAL OPERATION
When the instrument is first switched on
using , the top line of the display
shows in sequence the date, the time, the
model version number, the battery status and
the pressure units. The bottom line of the
display shows a countdown number that
starts at 10 and reduces to zero. At zero the
meter display two lines of data.
The display shows 2 lines of data and 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 non-
volatile memory.
GENERAL OPERATION
When the instrument is first switched on
using , the top line of the display
shows in sequence the date, the time, the
model version number, the battery status and
the pressure units. The bottom line of the
display shows a countdown number that
starts at 10 and reduces to zero. At zero the
meter display two lines of data.
The display shows 2 lines of data and 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 non-
volatile memory.

Two lines of 20 characters can be added to
the header of printouts.
The meters are 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 to cancel OFF .
MENU
Press and hold for MENU.
Two lines of 20 characters can be added to
the header of printouts.
The meters are 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 to cancel OFF .
MENU
Press and hold for MENU.

ZERO
Press and hold until there is a beep to ZERO
the reading
BACKLIGHT
Press and hold until there is a beep to toggle
the BACKLIGHT
HOLD/ PRINT
A quick press to HOLD the reading and the
display flashes.
A longer press to PRINT
ZERO
Press and hold until there is a beep to ZERO
the reading
BACKLIGHT
Press and hold until there is a beep to toggle
the BACKLIGHT
HOLD/ PRINT
A quick press to HOLD the reading and the
display flashes.
A longer press to PRINT

UP / DOWN /
Press either to change the bottom line of the
display.
ENTER
Press to cancel OFF .
The buttons with , and
arrows also change settings such as
date, time, and other menu items when
MENU mode has been selected.
UP / DOWN /
Press either to change the bottom line of the
display.
ENTER
Press to cancel OFF .
The buttons with , and
arrows also change settings such as
date, time, and other menu items when
MENU mode has been selected.

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. Then replace the
battery cover. Always check that the meter
is working correctly after replacing the
battery.
Set the meter’s correct time, date and units.
These are then stored when the meter is
switched off.
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. Then replace the
battery cover. Always check that the meter
is working correctly after replacing the
battery.
Set the meter’s correct time, date and units.
These are then stored when the meter is
switched off.

2. BEFORE USING THE
METER EVERY TIME:
After switch on, check that date and time are
correct and battery power is sufficient and
the displayed units are the ones required.
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.
2. BEFORE USING THE
METER EVERY TIME:
After switch on, check that date and time are
correct and battery power is sufficient and
the displayed units are the ones required.
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.
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.
MENU
Press and use the button to
select the following function for change:
STORE
SETUP
PRESSURE
SERVICE
EXIT
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.
MENU
Press and use the button to
select the following function for change:
STORE
SETUP
PRESSURE
SERVICE
EXIT

Press to select a main menu
function
When you have selected the function to
change, press to select.
Repeat this to scroll through the menu and
select (using the key) and change
(using the / keys) the
function.
The final, logical returns you to the
main menu display.
Press to select a main menu
function
When you have selected the function to
change, press to select.
Repeat this to scroll through the menu and
select (using the key) and change
(using the / keys) the
function.
The final, logical returns you to the
main menu display.

To exit the MENU function the final logical
is pressed. No changes are made if
the MENU function is aborted by pressing
.
To exit the MENU function the final logical
is pressed. No changes are made if
the MENU function is aborted by pressing
.

PRESSURE
SMOOTH
OFF = Normal
ON = Readings filtered to damp out
fluctuations
RESOLVE
HIGH = maximum number of decimal
places
LOW = one less decimal place displayed
PS UNITS
mBAR, inH2O, hPa, mmHg, PSI, kPa, Pa,
mmH2O
PRESSURE
SMOOTH
OFF = Normal
ON = Readings filtered to damp out
fluctuations
RESOLVE
HIGH = maximum number of decimal
places
LOW = one less decimal place displayed
PS UNITS
mBAR, inH2O, hPa, mmHg, PSI, kPa, Pa,
mmH2O

REPORT
TEST
VIEW
DEL ALL
SETTING
NB :
Automated Let-By Test,
Stabilisation & Tightness
Test
Display stored report results
(max. 8)
Delete all test results
Time 1 – Let-By Test
duration,
Time 2 – Stabilisation
Period,
Time 3 – Tightness Test
duration
Set using
Times are in minutes
01 = 1 Minute
REPORT
TEST
VIEW
DEL ALL
SETTING
NB :
Automated Let-By Test,
Stabilisation & Tightness
Test
Display stored report results
(max. 8)
Delete all test results
Time 1 – Let-By Test
duration,
Time 2 – Stabilisation
Period,
Time 3 – Tightness Test
duration
Set using
Times are in minutes
01 = 1 Minute

SETUP 1
2
3
4
5
Temperature units -
o
F or
o
C
AUTO-OFF adjusts the
auto power off time.
A setting of 00 sets the
meter for manual switch
off only.
Time – Uses “Military”
time as standard:
7am = 07:00, 7pm = 19:00
Date user defined format
Header – 2 lines each of up
to 20 characters that appear
on the printout.
Use and
/
.
SETUP 1
2
3
4
5
Temperature units -
o
F or
o
C
AUTO-OFF adjusts the
auto power off time.
A setting of 00 sets the
meter for manual switch
off only.
Time – Uses “Military”
time as standard:
7am = 07:00, 7pm = 19:00
Date user defined format
Header – 2 lines each of up
to 20 characters that appear
on the printout.
Use and /
.

6
7
8
Language : English, French,
Italian, German, Spanish
The display’s contrast.
EXIT
6
7
8
Language : English, French,
Italian, German, Spanish
The display’s contrast.
EXIT

STORE
VIEW:
The test number appears on the top line.
Use or to change test
number.
The bottom line shows the measured value.
Use to exit this mode.
LOG :
Saves a set of results when is
pressed. Storage capacity is 255 sets of
results
STORE
VIEW:
The test number appears on the top line.
Use or to change test
number.
The bottom line shows the measured value.
Use to exit this mode.
LOG :
Saves a set of results when is
pressed. Storage capacity is 255 sets of
results

AUTO STO :
Automatically stores readings at a preset
interval. Press then select YES or
NO. If YES set the desired time interval
between 2 and 99 seconds and then press
to activate and exit.
DEL ALL:
Clears all the memory when YES and
pressed.
EXIT
AUTO STO :
Automatically stores readings at a preset
interval. Press then select YES or
NO. If YES set the desired time interval
between 2 and 99 seconds and then press
to activate and exit.
DEL ALL:
Clears all the memory when YES and
pressed.
EXIT

BOTTOM
LINE
OPTIONS
Max Pressure
Min Pressure
Time
Date
Pressure units
Battery Status
Instrument Internal Temp
BOTTOM
LINE
OPTIONS
Max Pressure
Min Pressure
Time
Date
Pressure units
Battery Status
Instrument Internal Temp

Max Pressure is displayed as :
P 1.3
¯1.9
BOTTOM
LINE
OPTIONS
Min Pressure is displayed as :
P 1.3
_ 1.1
Max Pressure is displayed as :
P 1.3
¯1.9
BOTTOM
LINE
OPTIONS
Min Pressure is displayed as :
P 1.3
_1.1

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
When taking critical draft measurements
always re-zero the meter in the position you
are taking the readings and hold the meter
still during the test.
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
When taking critical draft measurements
always re-zero the meter in the position you
are taking the readings and hold the meter
still during the test.