TSI Instruments 4040 Operation manual

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General Purpose
Thermal Mass
Flow Meter
Model 4040/4043/4045
Operation and Service Manual
P/N 1980339, Revision M
April 2022

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General Purpose
Thermal Mass
Flow Meter
Model 4040/4043/4045
Operation and Service Manual
P/N 1980339, Revision M
April 2022
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WARNING
TSI®Incorporated flow meters employ a heated
platinum sensor. They should not be used with
flammable or explosive gasses or mixtures.
C A U T I O N
TSI®Incorporated flow meters are not medical devices
under FDA 510k and in no situation should they be
utilized for human respiration measurements.
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service as described in the operator's manual, to be free from defects in workmanship
and material for 12 months, or if less, the length of time specified in the operator's
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exceptions:
a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain other
components when indicated in specifications, are warranted for 90 days from the date
of shipment;
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CONTENTS
1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION............................... 1
2 SETTING-UP ................................................................................... 3
Supplying Power............................................................................3
Connecting Filter and Flow Tubes................................................. 4
RS232 Configuration and Operation............................................. 4
Configuration Software..................................................................5
3 OPERATION.................................................................................... 7
Overview........................................................................................7
ON/OFF Switch .............................................................................7
Warm-up Time...............................................................................7
Flow Rate Measurement............................................................... 7
Temperature Measurement........................................................... 8
Pressure Measurement.................................................................8
Volume Measurement................................................................... 8
4 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 9
Flow Sensor................................................................................... 9
Re-certification...............................................................................9
Cases ............................................................................................9
Storage..........................................................................................9
5 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 11
A SPECIFICATIONS*....................................................................... 13
BSTANDARD FLOW RATE VS. VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE ..... 19
C OPTIMAL USE OF THE 4000/4100 SERIES ANALOG
OUT CAPABILITY........................................................................ 21
Introduction.................................................................................. 21
Function of the Analog Out Feature............................................ 21
Considerations When Needing to Read Zero and Low
Flow Accurately........................................................................ 22
Considerations for Setting the Span Flow Voltage...................... 23
Process for Changing the Analog Zero and Span....................... 23

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Chapter 1
Unpacking and Parts Identification
Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping
container. Check the individual parts against the list of components
in Table 1. If any parts are missing or damaged, notify TSI®
Incorporated (TSI®) immediately.
Table 1. List of Components
Qty
Item Description
Part/Model
1
Mass Flow Meter, 22 mm ISO tapered inlet/outlet
Mass Flow Meter, 0.50 inch inlet/outlet
Mass Flow Meter, 0.75 inch inlet/outlet
4040
4043
4045
1
Computer Cable
1303583
1
Analog Cable
1303584
1
Filter
22 mm ISO-taper (for Model 4040)
3/8” Female NPT (for Model 4043/45)
1602292
1602300
1
AC Adapter
100 to 240 V, N. America NEMA 5-15 plug, grounded
100 to 240 V, Europlug, CEE 7/16, grounded
100 to 240 V, Great Britain, grounded, fused
100 to 240 V, Australia/NZ
8918-NA
8918-EC
8918-GB
8918-AT
1
Operation and Service Manual
1980339
1
RS232 Serial Command Set manual
1980340
1
Carrying Case (optional accessory)
1319176

Chapter 1
2
Parts Identification
Figure 1-1 Model 4040/4043/4045 Mass Flow Meter
1. On/Off Switch
4. DC Power Input
2. Display
5. Flow Inlet
3. Mounting Inserts (2)
6. Computer Serial Interface and
Analog Output and Optional
Power Input Connector