KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6542-21 (01) PDF Document

The KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6542-21 comes with a set of standard components. Optional accessories are also available for purchase.

Standard Components:

Available Accessories:

To prevent serious injury or death, adhere to the following DANGER warnings:

Never bring the probe close to a flammable gas atmosphere. The heated sensor may cause a fire or explosion.

Never touch the sensor. The sensor is heated during operation. Touching the heated sensor may cause burns and may also damage the sensor itself.

Do not disassemble or heat the batteries, or put them into a fire. This may cause burns and the batteries may burst.

If abnormal noises, smells or smoke occur, or if liquid enters the instrument, turn off the instrument immediately, and remove the batteries or pull out the plug. There is a possibility of malfunction, electric shock, and/or fire. Please contact your local distributor or our service center for repair.

To prevent damage to the product and ensure accurate measurements, please observe the following cautions:

Always unplug the instrument from the electrical outlet when the instrument is not in use. Failure to do so may cause an electrical shock, fire or circuit damage.

Do not use the instrument in a water vapor atmosphere. Condensed steam on the sensor will change the heat dissipation rate, resulting in inaccurate measurements. It may also cause damage to the sensor.

This instrument is designed to be used in an environment with a clean air stream without any dust or foreign materials. Foreign materials may cause damage to the sensor. Also dust or foreign materials on the sensor will impede accurate measurements.

Do not apply force to the sensor. If the sensor is deformed, the accuracy of the sensor may be affected.

When measuring, ensure that the direction mark is facing into the airflow. Otherwise, the measurement may be inaccurate, as some sensors (uni-directional probes) have a specific directivity.

Do not use or leave the instrument in a high temperature, high humidity or dusty environment. Do not leave this instrument under direct sunlight for a prolonged period. The instrument may not function properly out of the specified operating conditions.

Do not subject the instrument or the probe to strong impacts. Dropping the unit or placing heavy objects on it may cause damage or malfunction to the instrument.

Never disassemble, modify or repair the product. Failure to observe the above may cause a short circuit and/or other failures that will affect the performance.

Do not pick up or carry the instrument by the probe cable. It may cause a malfunction or the wire may break.

Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when storing the instrument for a long period. Do not leave exhausted batteries in the battery compartment. When inserting batteries be sure to insert them with the polarity facing the correct direction. Failure to do so may cause battery leakage.

Do not wipe the instrument with a volatile solvent. The body may deform or deteriorate. Use a soft dry cloth to remove stains. If stains persist, soak the cloth in a neutral detergent and wipe the instrument with the soft cloth. Never use volatile solvents such as thinner or benzene.

Discharge any built-up static electricity from your body before touching the instrument. The built-up static electricity may influence the readings and cause damage to the circuit.

Regularly check the head of the probe for contamination. Impurities (such as dust) on the sensor may affect the accuracy of the measurements. To get rid of dust, use a blow brush for cameras to blow it off, or you can rinse it with water and allow it to air-dry completely. Be sure to turn the power off before you clean it. Never dry the probe with heat, as it may cause permanent damage to the sensor.

Do not move the main unit and the probe from a cold place to a warm place quickly. It will cause condensation, which can lead to inaccurate measurements, rusting, and malfunction.

Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object or with excessive pressure. It may cause distortion or malfunction of the screen.

When storing the instrument, put it in the carrying case and keep it in a place with an ambient temperature of -10 to 50°C and no condensation.

Do not dispose of the instrument as household waste. Disposal should be in line with your local or national legislation.

The touch panel has several keys for operating the device:

MENU Key: Enters the Main Menu to select a function. It can also be pressed to CANCEL the current measurement or setting and return to the Main Menu.

START/HOLD Key: This key will start and stop a calculation or measurement. It also functions as a hold key during measurements to freeze the current reading on the display.

▲ ▼ Navigation Keys:

In Normal Mode, these keys allow you to select the time constant (1, 5, or 10 sec).

In the Main Menu, these keys are used to scroll in the desired direction.

MODE Key: Allows you to select the measurement mode. You can cycle through different display options such as Air Velocity, Air Temperature, Humidity, Air Flow, and Pressure (if available).

SET Key: Press this key to execute a selected item or confirm a setting.

Follow these steps to install the batteries on the KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6542-21:

1. Turn the instrument over to view the backside.

2. Press down on the battery cover and slide it until it stops.

3. Lift the cover away from the body.

4. Insert six (6) AA size batteries according to the indicated polarity chart inside the compartment. The instrument requires all six batteries to be of the same type. Do not mix different types of batteries. Failure to observe this may cause battery leakage or damage the instrument.

5. Put the cover back on by reversing the above procedure.

Note: Batteries CANNOT be recharged by the AC adapter.

Types of batteries that can be used are:

Manganese AA size batteries

Alkaline AA size batteries

Ni-Cd AA size batteries

Ni-MH AA size batteries

To connect the probe or probe cable to the main unit, follow these steps. Ensure the power is turned OFF before connecting.

1. Align the connector of the probe or probe cable with the probe terminal on the body. When connecting the probe, make sure the probe number faces towards the front side of the main unit.

2. Line up the connector and the terminal and gently push until it clicks.

Important: DO NOT FORCE the connector into the main body and DO NOT ROTATE the probe/probe cable once it is connected. Doing so may cause serious damage to the instrument.

To remove the probe or probe cable, follow this procedure. Ensure the power is turned OFF before disconnecting.

1. Lightly lift the locking ring of the probe/probe cable.

2. Pull the probe/probe cable out vertically while holding the lock ring up.

Important: DO NOT rotate the connector of the probe/probe cable when it is connected to the main body. Doing so may cause serious damage to the instrument.

The power switch is located on the side of the instrument.

To turn ON: Slide the switch to the “|” position.

To turn OFF: Slide the switch to the “O” position.

When you turn the power on after connecting the probe, a test screen with the Kanomax logo, model, and firmware version will be displayed for a few seconds before it switches to the Normal Mode screen. If the probe is not connected properly, a “NO PROBE!” warning will be displayed. If this happens, turn the power off and check the probe connection.

The battery level indicator, shown in the top right corner of the screen, indicates the remaining battery level. The battery consumption rate depends on the measured air velocity. When the batteries need to be replaced, the indicator will start blinking. If a high velocity is measured while the indicator is blinking, the screen may freeze.

When the locked status icon [X] is displayed, all functions of the instrument will be locked. The current measurement will be cancelled and data will NOT be saved. To release the lock, turn off the power and replace the batteries.

Air Velocity Precautions:

The omnidirectional probe (MODEL 6542-21) has a horizontal, 360-degree dynamic characteristic.

The probe relies on both an air velocity sensor and a temperature compensation sensor. It is necessary that both sensors are evenly exposed to the airflow under the same temperature conditions.

For measurements in an environment with rapid air temperature changes, measure for at least 20 seconds and wait for the reading to stabilize before starting the actual measurement. The data will not be accurate until the probe has time to acclimate to the environment.

Air Temperature Precautions:

The faster the wind, the shorter the response time for temperature measurements. The normal response time is approximately 30 seconds when the air velocity is 1 m/s (90% response). Wait for the reading to become stable before taking a measurement.

When no airflow is present, the air temperature reading may be higher than the actual temperature due to the heat generated by the air velocity sensor. It is recommended that you SLOWLY wave the probe to create an environment with approx. 0.1 m/s airflow to obtain accurate temperature readings.

Humidity Precautions:

Humidity readings in an atmosphere with extremely high humidity or rapid temperature changes may be higher than the actual humidity due to condensation on the surface of the sensor. If this occurs, allow the probe to dry in an atmosphere with 40% RH humidity or less for 24 hours.

A zero adjustment must be performed before measuring pressure. During the adjustment, leave both pressure ports (+) and (-) open.

1. Press the MENU key to enter the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select “8. PRESSURE ZERO” and press SET.

3. Use the navigation keys to select “1. ZERO ADJUST” and press SET.

4. Use the navigation keys to select “YES”.

5. Press SET to display 0.00 kPa.

6. Use the navigation keys to select “2. SAVE INFO”.

7. Press SET. This completes the zero adjustment and returns you to the Main Menu.

Note: If you press MENU before saving, you will return to the Main Menu without completing the zero adjustment. The zero adjustment range is -0.5 to 0.5 kPa. If the reading is out of this range, an error message will be displayed.

Before measuring volumetric flow rate, the duct shape and size settings must be entered. Up to 25 different duct types can be registered.

1. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select “2. DUCT TYPE” and press SET.

3. To Set Duct ENTRY No.: Select “1. ENTRY No.” and press SET. Choose a memory address from 1 to 25 and press SET.

4. To Set Duct SHAPE: Select “2. SHAPE” and press SET. Choose “RECTANGLE” or “CIRCLE” and press SET.

5. To Set Duct Size:

For a Rectangular Duct: Select “3. WIDTH”, press SET, enter the width using the navigation keys, and press SET. Then select “4. HEIGHT”, press SET, enter the height, and press SET.

For a Circular Duct: Select “3. DIAMETER”, press SET, enter the diameter, and press SET.

6. To Set Units: Select “5. UNIT(mm/inch)” (or “4. UNIT” for a circular duct) and press SET. Choose “mm” or “inch” and press SET.

7. To Save the Setting: Select “6. SAVE INFO” and press SET. This will complete the input and return you to the Main Menu.

NORMAL MODE is the default measurement mode when you turn on the instrument. The display is updated every second. Data cannot be saved in this mode.

Selecting Measuring Parameters:

While in Normal Mode, press the MODE key to change the measured item. The sequence is typically Pressure → Air Flow Rate → Air Velocity.

Holding a Reading:

To freeze the current reading, press the START/HOLD key once. “HOLD” will appear on the display. Press START/HOLD again to release.

Holding the Maximum Value:

Press and hold the START/HOLD key. The display will show the maximum value of each parameter measured while the key is held down. When you release the key, the reading will be frozen. Press START/HOLD again to release.

The Time Constant (TC) determines the time span of the moving average for readings in Normal Mode. A larger (longer) value provides more stable readings, while a smaller (shorter) value is more responsive to changes.

In NORMAL Mode, you can change the Time Constant by pressing the ▲ or ▼ navigation keys. The options are:

TC1: Displays the instantaneous value at every 1 second.

TC5: Displays the moving average for the past 5 seconds.

TC10: Displays the moving average for the past 10 seconds.

By default, the Time Constant is only effective for AIR VELOCITY and AIR FLOW. To apply it to AIR TEMPERATURE and HUMIDITY, you must change the setting in the UTILITY menu.

CALCULATION Mode automatically calculates the maximum, minimum, and mean of the measured data over a set period.

Setting Up CALCULATION Mode:

1. Press MENU and select “3. CALCULATION”, then press SET.

2. Select “1. MODE” to choose between AVERAGE (takes a measurement every second and displays the average for the sampling time) or INSTANT (takes a single measurement at the end of the sampling time).

3. Select “2. SAMPLING (TIME)” to set the duration of each trial (1 to 999 sec).

4. Select “3. SAMPLING (n)” to set the number of trials (1 to 9999 times).

5. Select “4. DATA STORAGE ?” to choose YES or NO for saving the results.

6. Select “5. SET TO START” to save the settings and enter the ready screen.

Performing a Measurement:

1. On the ready screen (RDY.), you can press MODE to change the measured parameter (Air Velocity, Flow Rate, etc.).

2. Press START/HOLD to begin the measurement. The screen will show the sampling progress (SMP.).

3. You can press START/HOLD to stop the measurement. If you selected YES for data storage, the data will be saved. Pressing MENU will also stop the measurement, but the data will not be saved.

4. After all trials are finished, the calculated results (MAX, AVG, MIN) will be displayed. You can press the navigation keys to cycle through the results for each parameter (e.g., Air Velocity, Air Temp, Humidity, Dew Point, Discomfort Index).

SINGLE FLOW RATE Mode is used for performing a measurement of airflow in a duct (i.e., a duct traverse). It calculates the average, maximum, and minimum values from all measured points.

Setting Up SINGLE FLOW RATE Mode:

1. Press MENU and select “4. FLOW RATE”, then press SET.

2. Select “1. SINGLE FLOW RATE” and press SET.

3. Configure the following parameters using the navigation and SET keys:

1. SAMPLING TIME (1 to 999 sec): Sets the interval time between each sampling.

2. No. TRIAL (N) (1 to 9999 times): Sets the number of samples to be taken at each point.

3. MEAS. POINT (1 to 2000 points): Sets the total number of measuring points in the traverse.

4. DATA STORAGE (YES or NO): Choose whether to save the results.

5. DUCT ENTRY NO.: Select the registered duct number for the measurement.

4. Select “6. SET TO START” to save the settings and go to the ready screen.

Performing a Measurement:

1. On the ready screen (RDY.), position the probe at the first measurement point.

2. Press START/HOLD to start measuring the first point. The status will change to SAMPLE (SMP.).

3. To stop the measurement for that point, press START/HOLD. To complete the measurement for the point and move to the next, press SET. After completing Point 1, the screen will show “NEXT 001/XXX” indicating it’s ready for Point 2.

4. Repeat for all measurement points.

5. After the final point is measured and SET is pressed, the final results screen (MAX, AVG, MIN flow rate) will be displayed. You can press the navigation keys to view results for Air Temperature, Humidity, and Air Velocity.

You can recall and review data stored in the instrument’s memory.

1. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select “5. DATA OUTPUT” and press SET.

3. Select “1. DISPLAY” and press SET.

4. The PAGE SET screen will appear. Use the navigation keys to select the page of data you wish to recall. Information about the measurement (mode, date, time, etc.) is displayed for each page.

5. Press SET to view the data for the selected page.

6. The recalled data will be displayed in a list format. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the data points.

7. If you measured Flow Rate (in CALCULATION or FLOW RATE mode), you can press MODE to switch the display between Flow Rate and Air Velocity.

8. To calculate results from a specific range of the recalled data, press START/HOLD. A cursor will appear on “START”. Use the navigation keys to select the first data point for the calculation and press SET. The cursor moves to “END”. Select the last data point and press SET. Then press START/HOLD again to see the calculated MAX, AVG, and MIN for that range.

Regularly cleaning the probe ensures the accuracy of measurements. Dust or particles on the velocity sensor can alter heat diffusion and lead to imprecise readings.

Procedure:

1. Clean the sensor by soaking it in water in an ultrasonic cleaner for 10 to 20 seconds. Do not soak it for too long, as this increases the risk of damaging the coating.

2. Please use only water for cleaning the probe.

! CAUTION !

When cleaning, make sure that the power is turned OFF.

Make sure that the sensor is dry before turning it ON.

NEVER USE alcohol or any other organic fluid. Alcohol will cause permanent damage to the humidity sensor.

DO NOT place the sensor in an upward position until it is completely dry, as residual water could damage the sensor. Use cool air to help dry the probe.

If the instrument does not turn on, the battery may be inserted with the wrong polarity. Turn off the power and re-insert the batteries, ensuring they are aligned correctly with the polarity markings in the battery compartment.

If the display is not visible, the display contrast may not be set up properly. You can adjust the contrast using the contrast adjustment dial located inside the battery compartment. Use a small precision screwdriver to turn the dial clockwise to darken the LCD and counterclockwise to lighten it.

A flashing battery level indicator means the battery power is low. You should turn off the instrument and replace all six AA batteries.

This message indicates that the probe is not connected or not connected properly. Turn off the instrument and check the connection between the probe, probe cable, and the main body. Ensure the connector is fully inserted and clicks into place.

This indicates that the measurement is outside the instrument’s measuring range. You must use the instrument within the range stated in the specifications for accurate readings.

This display can be caused by a few issues:

The probe or the probe cable is not connected properly. Check the connection between the probe and the probe cable.

The probe or the probe cable may be damaged. If the connection is secure and the error persists, contact your local Kanomax representative for repair or replacement.

The KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6542-21 cannot measure the correct temperature with no wind (less than 0.1 m/s of wind). This is because the heated air velocity sensor can slightly warm the adjacent temperature sensor. To get an accurate reading in still air, slowly wave the probe to create a small amount of airflow (approx. 0.1 m/s) over the sensors.

The response time is affected by the Time Constant (TC) setting. If the readings are slow to update, you may have it set to TC5 (5-second average) or TC10 (10-second average). For a faster response, set the Time Constant to TC1 (1-second update) in Normal Mode.

If the printer is not working, check the following:

Printer Connection: Confirm the printer cable is securely connected to both the instrument and the printer.

Baud Rate: The Baud Rate might not be set properly. Check that the Baud Rate settings on both the instrument and the printer match.

Correct Equipment: Make sure you are using the optional printer (Model DPU-S245) and printer cable (Model 6000-31).

Connection Procedure: Ensure you connect the printer to the printer port, then turn on the instrument first, followed by the printer.