Trotec TA400 User manual

TRT-BA-TA400-TC2015-26-003-EN
TA400
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
DYNAMIC PRESSURE
ANEMOMETER

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................3
Transport and storage...........................................................6
Operation ...............................................................................6
Software...............................................................................10
Errors and faults..................................................................11
Maintenance and repair ......................................................11
Disposal ...............................................................................11
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
TA400
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=43622
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not immerse the device in water. Do not allow liquids to
penetrate into the device.
• The device may only be used in dry surroundings and must
not be used in the rain or at a relative humidity exceeding
the operating conditions.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the device to strong vibrations.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions as given in
the Technical data chapter.

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Intended use
Only use the device for indoor measurements of air pressure,
velocity, volume flow and temperature within the measuring
range specified in the technical data. Observe and comply with
the technical data.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Improper use
Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres, for
measurements in liquids or at live parts.
Any unauthorised changes, modifications or alterations to the
device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Information about the device
Device description
The device can measure the following parameters:
• Air pressure
– psi
– mbar
– inH2O
– mmH2O
– Pa
• Air velocity
– metres per second (m/s)
– feet per minute (ft/min)
– kilometres per hour (km/h)
– miles per hour (mph)
– nautical miles per hour in knots (kn)
• Air volume flow
– CFM (cubic feet per minute)
– CMM (cubic metres per minute)
• Air temperature
– degrees Celsius
– degrees Fahrenheit
The device is equipped with a HOLD function as well as with a
Max/Min value display.
Optionally, it also possible to read and save measurement data
directly on a PC by means of the software included in the scope
of delivery.

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Device depiction
Setup
Unit
Unit
SAVE
CLEAR
Avg
Rec
HOLD
ZERO
MAX
MIN
P/V/F
1
2
4
16
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
14
13
12
11
3
No. Designation
1 Temperature sensor
2 Tripod thread
3 USB port
4 Battery compartment cover
5 Display
6AVG/RECbutton
7Unit button
8SAVE/CLEARbutton
9HOLD/ZERObutton
10 Power button
11 P/V/Fbutton
12 MAX/MINbutton
13 Unit button
14 Setup/illumination button
15 - input
16 + input
Display
38
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
30
37
36
34
33
32
31 2829
35
No. Designation
17 Temperature/time display
18 °C/°F indication for display17
19 Indication of the units CFM/CMM
20 Measurement value indication
21 °C/°F indication for display20
22 REC, MAX, MIN, AVG indication
23 MEM indication (memory)
24 Memory space indication
25 Clear memory indication
26 Setup active indication
27 Length unit indication
28 HOLD function active indication
29 Height(H)/ width(W)/ diameter(D) indication
30 Air duct shape indication (round/ angular)
31 Air duct cross-section selection mode active indication
32 Battery status indication
33 Automatic switch-off active indication
34 Indication of the pressure unit
35 Indication of the velocity unit
36 Measuring mode indication
37 TEMP indication
38 Time format indication

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Technical data
Parameter Value
Model TA400
Dimensions of the
device
(height x width x depth)
210x 75x 50 mm
Weight of the device
incl. Pitot tube and
battery
540 g
Length of the Pitot tube 335 mm
Diameter of the Pitot
tube
8 mm
Hose lengths 850mm each
Operating conditions 0°C to +50°C, < 90 % RH
Storage conditions 0°C to +50°C, < 90 % RH
Power supply 1 x 9 V battery
Air pressure
Accuracy ± 0.3% at +25°C
Pressure range 0 to 5000Pa
Pressure, max. 5000 Pa
Measuring range PSI: 0.7252
mbar: 50.00
inH2O: 20.07
mmH2O: 509.8
Pa: 5000
Resolution PSI: 0.0001
mbar: 0.01
inH2O: 0.01
mmH2O: 0.1
Pa: 1
Air velocity
Measuring range m/s: 1 to 80.00
ft/min: 200 to 15733
km/h: 3.6 to 288.0
MPH: 2.24 to 178.66
knots: 2.0 to 154.6
Resolution m/s: 0.01
ft/min: 1
km/h: 0.1
MPH: 0.01
knots: 0.1
Accuracy m/s: ±2.5% at 10m/s
ft/min, km/h, MPH, knots: The
accuracy depends on the air velocity
and the size of the air duct.
Parameter Value
Air volume flow
Measuring range CFM: 0ft3/min to 99,999ft3/min
CMM: 0 m3/min to 99,999m3/min
Resolution CFM: 0.0001 to 100
CMM: 0.001 to 100
Temperature
Measuring range °C: 0 °C to 50°C
°F: 32.0 °F to 122.0°F
Resolution °C: 0.1
°F: 0.1
Accuracy °C: ±1.0°C
°F: ±2.0°F
Scope of delivery
• 1x Device TA400
• 1 x 9V battery
• 1 x Pitot tube
• 1 x Tube, white
• 1 x Tube, black
• 1 x Transport case
• 1 x Mini USB cable
• 1x CD-ROM with software
• 1 x Quick guide

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Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from external
influences.
Before transporting the device, please observe the following:
• Remove the hoses from the connections at device and
Pitot tube.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• For storing the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from
external influences.
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given in
the Technical data chapter.
• Remove the battery from the device.
Operation
Inserting the battery
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Open the battery compartment at the rear of the device by
sliding the battery compartment cover(4) down at the
arrow mark.
2. Use the battery clip to connect the 9Vbattery with correct
polarity.
3. Place the battery with the battery clip into the battery
compartment.
4. Slide the battery compartment cover(4) back on the
battery compartment.
ðThe cover should click into place.
Switching the device on
Info
Please note that moving from a cold area to a warm
area can lead to condensation forming on the device's
circuit board. This physical and unavoidable effect can
falsify the measurement. In this case, the display
shows either no measured values or they are incorrect.
Wait a few minutes until the device has become
adjusted to the changed conditions before carrying out
a measurement.
1. Press the Power button(10).
ðThe device is switched on.

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Measuring the differential pressure
In the measuring mode for differential pressure measurements
the differential pressure of a zone1 can be determined with
regard to a reference environment (zone2 / equipment
location).
The differential pressure can be indicated in 5 different units:
• PSI
• mbar
• inH2O
• mmH2O
• Pa
1. Connect the white tube to the +input(16).
ðThe -input(15) will not be connected to a tube.
Setup
Unit
Unit
SAVE
CLEAR
Avg
Rec
HOLD
ZERO
MAX
MIN
P/V/F
2. Press the P/V/Fbutton(11) until PRESS appears in the
measuring mode display(36).
3. Press the Unit button(13) to select the desired unit for
the measurement.
ðThe selected unit appears in the pressure unit
display(34).
4. Press the HOLD/ZERObutton(9) for approx. 2s to reset the
saved measured values to zero.
5. Position the free end of the tube in the area (zone1) the
differential pressure of which is to be determined with
regard to the measuring device (zone2).
ðThe measured differential pressure value will be
indicated in the measurement value indication(20).
ðA positive measured value indicates that the pressure in
zone1 is higher than in zone2.
ðA negative measured value indicates that the pressure
in zone1 is lower than in zone2.
ðThe measured value 0 indicates an identical pressure in
both zones.
Note:
Additionally, you can connect the black tube to the -input(15).
Bear in mind that in that case the reference environment zone2
is equivalent to the end of the black tube, not the device
location.
Measuring the air velocity
In the measuring mode for air velocity measurements the
current air velocity is measured with defined standard
conditions (temperature 21.1°C / 70°F, air pressure 14.7psi /
1013mbar).
The air velocity can be indicated in 5different units:
• metres per second (m/s)
• feet per minute (ft/min)
• kilometres per hour (km/h)
• miles per hour (mph)
• nautical miles per hour in knots (kn)
1. Connect the white tube to the +input(16) of both the
device and the Pitot tube.
2. Connect the black tube to the -input(15) of both the
device and the Pitot tube.
Setup
Unit
Unit
SAVE
CLEAR
Avg
Rec
HOLD
ZERO
MAX
MIN
P/V/F
3. Press the HOLD/ZERObutton(9) for approx. 2s to reset the
measured values to zero.
4. Press the P/V/Fbutton(11) until VEL appears in the
measuring mode display(36).
5. Press the Unit button(13) to select the desired unit for
the measurement.
ðThe selected unit appears in the velocity unit
display(35).
6. Point the upper end of the Pitot tube towards the air flow.
In doing so, make sure that the Pitot tube is not inclined
more than 10° with regard to the air current.
ðThe measured value will be indicated in the
measurement value indication(20).
If a negative measured value or the message Error is displayed,
please check the connections at Pitot tube and device for proper
fit and correct polarity.

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Measuring the air volume flow
In the measuring mode for air volume flow measurements the
air volume flow is measured with defined standard conditions
(temperature 21.1°C / 70°F, air pressure 14.7psi /
1013mbar).
To achieve a measurement that is as accurate as possible, you
can indicate round and angular current cross-sections incl. the
precise cross-sectional areas.
The air volume flow can be indicated in 2 different units:
• CFM (cubic feet per minute)
• CMM (cubic metres per minute)
1. Connect the white tube to the +input(16) of both the
device and the Pitot tube.
2. Connect the black tube to the -input(15) of both the
device and the Pitot tube.
Setup
Unit
Unit
SAVE
CLEAR
Avg
Rec
HOLD
ZERO
MAX
MIN
P/V/F
3. Press the P/V/Fbutton(11) until FLOW appears in the
measuring mode display(36).
4. Press the Unit button(13) to select the desired unit for
the measurement.
ðThe selected unit appears in the CFM/CMM units
display(19).
5. Point the upper end of the Pitot tube towards the air flow.
In doing so, make sure that the Pitot tube is not inclined
more than 10° with regard to the air current.
ðThe measured value will be indicated in the
measurement value indication(20).
Adjust air duct shape and dimensions
If you want to change details regarding the shape and
dimensions of the air duct, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the Setup/illuminationbutton(14) for approx. 2s.
ðThe setup menu will be opened.
2. Repeatedly press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13)
until the indication Duct Shape(31) appears.
3. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
ðThe submenu for the air duct shape will be opened.
4. Press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13) to choose
the quadrangular or round air duct shape.
5. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
ðThe air duct shape is selected.
If you selected a round air duct, you can now specify the
diameter (D=) in cm:
üD=is displayed on the indication(29).
1. Press the Unit (7) or Unit (13)button to change
the position of the decimal point.
2. Press the SAVE/CLEARbutton(8) to select a digit.
ðThe currently selected digit flashes.
3. Press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13) to adjust the
value (ranging between 0 and 9).
4. Repeat these steps until the air duct diameter is indicated
correctly.
5. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to save the setting.
ðThe menu item Type is displayed.
6. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s to exit the
settings menu.
If you selected a quadrangular air duct, you can now specify
its width (W=) and height (H=) in cm:
üW=is displayed on the indication(29).
1. Press the Unit (7) or Unit (13)button to change
the position of the decimal point.
2. Press the SAVE/CLEARbutton(8) to select a digit.
ðThe currently selected digit flashes.
3. Press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13) to adjust the
value (ranging between 0 and 9).
4. Repeat these steps until the width of the air duct is
indicated correctly.
5. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to save the setting.
ðH=is displayed on the indication(29).
6. Repeat the steps for setting the width until the height of
the air duct is also indicated correctly.
7. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to save the setting.
ðThe menu item Type is displayed.
8. Press the Setup button(14) for approx. 2s to exit the
settings menu.

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Measuring the air temperature
The air temperature will be indicated in the temperature/time
display(17).
In the measuring mode you can always switch between the
units °C and °F:
1. Press the Unit button(7).
ðThe displayed unit will change from °C to °F or vice
versa.
ðAn acoustic confirmation signal will be emitted.
Displaying MIN / MAX / AVG values
The minimum (MIN), maximum (MAX) and average (AVG) values
can be determined via a measurement interval.
1. Press the MAX/MINbutton(12) until the desired function is
indicated on the display(22).
ðThe temperature/time display(17) will be switched from
temperature to time (min:sec).
ðA new measurement interval will be started.
ðRECis displayed on the indication(22).
2. Press the MAX/MINbutton(12) to switch between the
functions.
3. Press the MAX/MINbutton(12) for approx. 2s to return to
the normal measuring mode.
Hold function
The currently measured value can be frozen in all measuring
modes.
1. Press the HOLD/ZERObutton(9) to freeze the currently
measured value.
2. Press the HOLD/ZERObutton(9) again to deactivate the
hold function.
Saving and calling up measured values
In each measuring mode you can save up to 99data sets.
To save a measured value, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the SAVE/CLEARbutton(8).
ðThe current measured value will be saved.
ðAn acoustic confirmation signal will be emitted.
ðThe number of saved values below the MEM
indication(23) is increased by one.
To call up a measured value, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) for approx. 2s.
ðREC will be displayed in the temperature/time
indication(17).
2. Press the Unit (7) or Unit (13)button to choose
the desired memory location.
ðThe saved measured value is displayed in the
measurement value indication(20).
3. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) for approx. 2s to return to
the measuring mode.
Settings
In the setting menu you can adjust some of the basic settings
for the device. The following table shows an overview of the
available options.
Menu text Designation Setting options
Unit Unit for the air duct
dimensions
for determining the
unit in which the air
duct dimensions will
be indicated
Duct Shape Settings for the air
duct
for specifying the
shape and
dimensions of the
air duct
Type Display options for
measuring modes
1= measuring
modes for air
pressure and air
velocity
2= measuring
modes for air
velocity and air
volume flow
3= measuring
modes for air
pressure, air
velocity and air
volume flow
Sleep Automatic switch-
off
for de-/activating
the automatic
switch-off function
ALL Clear memory for clearing the
memory; yes or no
To access the setup menu, please proceed as follows:
üThe device is switched on.
1. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s.
ðThe setup menu will be opened.
2. Select the desired option using the Unit (7) or Unit
button(13).
3. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
ðThe desired submenu will be opened.

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Setting the measuring unit for the air duct
1. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s.
ðThe setup menu will be opened.
2. Repeatedly press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13)
until unit is displayed.
3. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
ðThe length indication(27) displays the currently
selected unit (in or cm).
4. Repeatedly press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13)
until the desired unit is displayed.
5. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to save the setting.
6. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s to exit the
settings menu.
Deleting saved measurements
There are two ways to delete measured values:
• Deleting all saved measurements
• Deleting a certain measured value
To delete all saved entries, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s.
ðThe setup menu will be opened.
2. Repeatedly press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13)
until ALL is displayed.
ðAt the same time the clear memory indication(25)
appears in the bottom right corner.
3. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
ðThe measuring modes are indicated in the measuring
mode display(36).
ðYES will be indicated in the temperature/time
display(17).
4. Press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13) to choose
whether to delete the memory (yes) or not (no).
5. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
6. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s to exit the
settings menu.
To delete one specific measured value, please proceed as
follows:
1. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) for approx. 2s.
ðREC will be displayed in the temperature/time
indication(17).
2. Press the Unit (7) or Unit(13)button to choose the
desired memory location.
ðThe saved measured value is displayed in the
measurement value indication(20).
3. Press the SAVE/CLEARbutton(8).
ðThe selected measurement will be deleted.
ðAn acoustic confirmation signal will be emitted.
ðThe next saved measurement will be displayed.
4. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) for approx. 2s to return to
the measuring mode.
Setting the automatic switch-off
If automatic switch-off is activated, the device switches off
automatically after approx. 5minutes of non-use.
1. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s.
ðThe setup menu will be opened.
2. Repeatedly press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13)
until SLEEP is displayed.
3. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
ðOn or off (activated or deactivated automatic switch-off)
will be indicated in the temperature/time display(17).
4. Press the Unit (7) or Unit button(13) to choose
the desired setting.
5. Press the AVG/RECbutton(6) to confirm the selection.
6. Press the Setupbutton(14) for approx. 2s to exit the
settings menu.
Setting the background illumination
The display comes with a background illumination that can be
switched on as needed.
1. Press the Setup/ illuminationbutton(14) to switch the
background illumination on or off.
Switching the device off
1. Press the Power button(10).
ðThe device is switched off.
Software
The supplied free software is designed for useful basic
functionalities. Trotec assumes no liability with regard to this
free software and also provides no support on that score. Trotec
accepts no liability concerning the use of this free software and
is under no obligation to make adjustments or to further develop
updates or upgrades.
Installation requirements
Ensure that the following minimum requirements for installing
the PC software are fulfilled:
• Supported operating systems (32 or 64bit version):
– Windows 10
– Windows 8
– Windows 7
– Windows Vista
– Windows XP
• Hardware requirements:
– processor speed: min. 90 MHz
– 32 MB RAM, minimum
– 7 MB hard disk space, minimum
– a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 with a
16bit colour depth

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Installing the PC software
Administrator rights are required for the software installation.
1. Place the supplied software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Open the CD-ROM contents in an Explorer window and
double-click the setup.exe file.
3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
Starting the PC software
1. Connect the measuring device to your PC via the mini USB
cable provided in the scope of delivery.
2. Switch on the measuring device if necessary.
3. Start the Manometer&Flowmeter software.
Information about using the PC software is provided in the
online help.
Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Indication Cause Remedy
OL air pressure or
air velocity above
the measuring
range
• Check the battery voltage
and insert a new high
quality battery for testing
purposes.
• Choose a different location
for measuring.
If the message continues to
be displayed, carry out a
reference measurement at
a known location:
1. Choose a site within the
measuring range for this
measurement.
2. Press the HOLD/ZERO
button(9) for approx. 2s to
reset the saved measured
values to zero.
3. Read the measured value
from the measurement
value display(20).
If the error code is still displayed,
the device may be defective.
Please contact the Trotec
customer service.
-OL air pressure
below the
measuring range
Error air velocity or air
volume flow
below the
measuring range
Maintenance and repair
Battery change
A battery change is required when the battery status
indication(32) lights up or the device can no longer be switched
on (see chapter Inserting the battery).
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make
sure that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any
sprays, solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive
cleaners, but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.
Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the
waste equipment to be disposed of.
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.

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