PEWA Amprobe TMA5 User manual

Users Manual
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TMA5
Mini Vane Anemometer

TMA5
Mini Vane Anemometer
Users Manual
October 2009, Rev.2
©2009 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China
English

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Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage
from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not
authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product
with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools
Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair
Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some
states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an
implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this
limitation of liability may not apply to you.
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All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or
for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your
name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of
purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the
problem or the service requested and include the test leads with
the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be
remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with
expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe®
Test Tools.
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Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before
requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test
tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor
for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the
“Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and
Canada In-Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent
to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center (see address below).

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Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be
sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test
Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and
replacement rates.
In USA In Canada
Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: [phone]
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European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe®
Test Tools distributor for a nominalv charge. Please check the
“Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you.
European Correspondence Address*
Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
Tel.: [phone] - 0
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from
this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)

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TMA5 Mini Vane Anemometer
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WBTDP
MAX WCI
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RH
EXT
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Air velocity, Air temperature, relative humidity,
Windchill (WCI), Dew point temp.(DP), Wet bulb temp.
(WBT), probe temp.(EXT) in turns.
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meter.e electricity waste and cost
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to disable the auto sleep mode.
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modes in turns: Velocity/Max. Velocity/Air
Temp./Relative Humidity/Windchill/Dew
Point Temp./Wet Bulb Temp./External Probe
Temperature.
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change the air velocity unit.
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keys to change the temperature unit.
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RH
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Features ........................................................................3
"*,/" .......................................................................3
Auto Power Off............................................................4
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 /  Ê Ê,*,Ê ..........................................6
Battery Replacement ................................................... 7
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:Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Conforms to relevant Australian standards
3Complies with European Directives
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste.
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:WARNING and PRECAUTIONS
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air speeds. Consistent use at very high speed;
i.e.: From the window of a fast-moving car
will damage the impeller’s bearing and cause
inaccuracy.
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the meter, it will default to the last mode and unit
used.
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the LCD if you feel the display is blurred.
1 * Ê Ê -*/"
Your shipping carton should include:
1 TMA5 meter
1 TPK60 probe
1 CR2032 battery
1 Manual
1 Soft pouch
1 Wrist strap
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return
the complete package to the place of purchase for an
exchange.

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Congratulations on your purchase of TMA5 mini
anemometer. A convenient instrument to measure air
flow, temperature and humidity.
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UÊÊCompact size design with a wrist strap
UÊÊPrecision thermistor sensor & capacitive humidity
sensor
UÊÊEasy two buttons operation
UÊÊBig display with 7 selectable units
UÊÊData hold to freeze display
UÊÊExternal temperature probe included
UÊÊAuto power off
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1. Hold the meter and target the air source from the
rear of the unit. When holding the meter, hold it at
arm’s length and away from your body.
2. Plug in the TPK60 probe if want to measure external
temperature.
3. Press“*"7,É"”button to turn on the meter.
4. The top LCD indicates the unit of wind speed and the
primary display indicates the value (Fig.1)
5. Press “*"7,É"” button to freeze the current
reading. The “H” icon appear on LCD. Press again to
release. (Fig.2)
6. Press“1 /É"”button to switch the display from
wind speed to max wind speed, air temperature,
relative humidity, wind chill (WCI), Dew point temp.
(DP), Wet bulb temp.(WBT) and probe temp.(EXT)

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7. To change velocity unit, press“*"7,É"”and
“1 /É"”simultaneously while in velocity mode.
8. To change temperature unit,press“*"7,É"”
and “1 /É"” simultaneously while in any
temperature mode.
9. Turn off the meter by pressing “*"7,É"”
button more than 3 seconds.
10. Unplug the probe and put back the anemometer
into soft pouch to protect the vane impeller.
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This instrument will shut off automatically in approx. 5
minutes of inactivity. For operating over longer period of
time, disable the sleep mode by pressing
“*"7,É"” more than 3 seconds before power
on until a “n” appears in the middle of the screen
(Fig.3) and then release key to return to the normal
measurement mode.
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0.4~38.8KNT, 1.1~20.0M/S,
0.8~72.0KMH, 1~8BF
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(whichever is greater)
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iÜÊ*ÌÊ,>}iÊ\Ê-20~59.9°C (-4°F~140°F)
7iÌÊÕLÊ,>}iÊ\Ê-5~59.9°C (23°F~140°F)
"«iÀ>ÌÊÌi«Ê\Ê0~50°C
"«iÀ>ÌÊ,¯Ê\Ê0~80%RH
*ÜiÀÊ,iµÕÀiiÌÃÊ\Ê1pcs 3V (Type: CR2032)
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É-\ meter per second,
\ Kilometer per hour
/É\ Feet per minute
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É\ Mile per hour
\ Beaufort
3- \ Conforms to EN61326-1.
This product complies with requirements of the
following European Community Directives: 89/ 336/
EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/ 23/ EEC
(Low Voltage) as amended by 93/ 68/ EEC (CE Marking).
However, electrical noise or intense electromagnetic
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measurement circuit. Measuring instruments will also
respond to unwanted signals that may be present within
the measurement circuit. Users should exercise care
and take appropriate precautions to avoid misleading
results when making measurements in the presence of
electronic interference.

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 / Ê Ê,*,
If there appears to be a malfunction during the
operation of the meter, the following steps should be
performed in order to isolate the cause of the problem.
1. Check the battery. Replace the battery
immediately when the symbol “ ” appears on
the LCD.
2. Review the operating instructions for possible
mistakes in operating
Except for the replacement of the battery, repair of the
meter should be performed only by a factory Authorized
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personnel. The front panel and case can be cleaned with
a mild solution of detergent and water. Apply sparingly
with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely before
using. do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated
solvents for cleaning.
The meter is accurate at low and mid-range air speeds.
Consistent use at very high speeds., ie, From the window
of a fast-moving car will damage the impeller’s bearing
and cause in-accuracy.
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Replace your batteries when low battery icon appear on
LCD. To replace the battery:
1. Turn the battery compartment cover in a
COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction to remove it. (Fig.4)
2. Put the new battery between two contact pins and
battery anode side faces up.
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in a CLOCKWISE direction.

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a) Make sure the time of pressing power key is > 0.2
second.
b) Check the batteries are in place with good contact
and correct polarity.
c) Replace battery or move away the battery for one
minute and re-install.
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a) Replace a new battery.
b) Disable the auto power off function before power
on for long time using.
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äÓ\ The value is under range
äÎ\ÊThe value is over range
ä{\ÊThe original data error results in this error
(RH, WCI, DP, WBT)
Σ\ÊCircuit or sensor damaged
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The wind speed components or circuit is damaged.
Sent back for repair

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tout outil de test défectueux peut être renvoyé auprès de votre

distributeur Amprobe®Test Tools pour être échangé contre un
produit identique ou similaire. Consultez la section « Where to
Buy » sur le site www.amprobe.com pour obtenir la liste des
distributeurs dans votre région. Les appareils sous garantie devant
être remplacés ou réparés au Canada et aux Etats-Unis peuvent
également être envoyés dans un centre de services Amprobe®Test
Tools (voir les adresses ci-dessous).
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Amprobe®Test Tools. Appelez Amprobe®Test Tools ou
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les tarifs en vigueur de remplacement ou de réparation.
Aux Etats-Unis Au Canada
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Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tél. : 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tél. : [phone]
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remplacés par votre distributeur Amprobe®Test Tools pour une
somme nominale. Consultez la section « Where to Buy » sur le site
www.amprobe.com pour obtenir la liste des distributeurs dans
votre région.
Adresse postale européenne*
Amprobe®Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Allemagne
Tél. : [phone]
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remplacement n’est possible à cette adresse. Nos clients européens
doivent contacter leur distributeur.)

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