KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6552-21 (01) PDF Document

The KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6552-21 comes with a set of standard components and has several available accessories for extended functionality.

Standard Components

Available Accessories

To ensure safe operation and prevent injury or damage to the KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6552-21, please adhere to the following safety precautions:

DANGER (To Prevent Serious Injury or Death)

• 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 and can cause burns or damage to 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, smoke, or liquid enters the instrument, turn it off immediately. Remove the batteries or unplug it and contact your distributor for repair to avoid malfunction, electric shock, or fire.

CAUTION (To Prevent Damage to the Product)

• Always unplug the instrument from the electrical outlet when not in use to prevent electrical shock, fire, or circuit damage.

• Do not use the instrument in a water vapor atmosphere. Condensed steam on the sensor can cause inaccurate measurements and damage.

• This instrument is designed for use in a clean air stream without dust or foreign materials, which can damage the sensor and impede accuracy.

• Do not apply force to the sensor. Deformation can affect accuracy.

• When measuring, ensure the direction mark on uni-directional probes is facing into the airflow for accurate results.

• Do not use or leave the instrument in high temperature, high humidity, or dusty environments, or under direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

• Do not subject the instrument or probe to strong impacts like dropping or placing heavy objects on it.

• Never disassemble, modify, or repair the product.

• Do not pick up or carry the instrument by the probe cable, as this may cause a malfunction or break the wire.

• Remove batteries when storing the instrument for long periods. Do not leave exhausted batteries in the compartment and ensure correct polarity when inserting them to prevent leakage.

• Do not wipe the instrument with volatile solvents like thinner or benzene. Use a soft dry cloth.

• Discharge any built-up static electricity from your body before touching the instrument to prevent circuit damage.

• Regularly check the probe head for contamination. To clean dust, use a blow brush or rinse with water and air-dry completely. Turn the power off before cleaning and never dry the probe with heat.

• Do not move the main unit and probe from a cold to a warm place quickly, as this can cause condensation, leading to inaccurate measurements and potential rusting or malfunction.

• Do not touch the LCD screen with sharp objects or excessive pressure.

• When storing the instrument, use 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. Follow local or national legislation for disposal of the instrument and batteries.

Follow these steps to install or replace the batteries in your KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6552-21:

1. Turn the instrument over to view the back side.

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. All batteries must be of the same type. Do not mix different types of batteries to avoid leakage or damage.

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

Note: Batteries CANNOT be recharged by the AC adapter.

The following types of AA batteries can be used:

• Manganese AA size batteries

• Alkaline AA size batteries

• Ni-Cd AA size batteries

• Ni-MH AA size batteries

Always ensure the power is turned OFF before connecting or disconnecting the probe or probe cable.

Connecting the Probe/Probe Cable

1. Align the connector of the probe or probe cable with the probe terminal on the main 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 terminal and gently push until it clicks. Do not force or rotate the connector, as this may cause serious damage.

Disconnecting the Probe/Probe Cable

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

2. While holding the lock ring up, pull the probe/probe cable out vertically.

Note: Do not rotate the connector while it is connected to the main body.

The power switch is located on the side of the instrument. Slide the switch to “|” for Power ON and “O” for Power OFF.

Upon turning the power on with the probe connected, a test screen with the Kanomax logo, model, and firmware version will display for a few seconds before switching to the Normal Mode screen.

Important Screen Indicators:

• “NO PROBE!” Warning: If the probe is not connected properly, this message will appear. Turn the power off and check the connection.

• Annual Calibration Reminder: A year after the last calibration, a notice to perform the annual calibration will be displayed. The screen will switch to normal measurement mode after 10 seconds or when any key is pressed.

• Normal Mode Screen: This screen displays:

1. Current date and time

2. Time constant (TC)

3. Air velocity

4. Air temperature (if available)

5. Humidity (if available)

6. Battery level indicator

The “Battery Level Indicator” on the screen shows the remaining battery level. The battery consumption rate depends largely on the measured air velocity.

• Blinking Indicator: When the batteries need to be replaced (or recharged), the indicator will start blinking. The screen may freeze if a high velocity is measured while the indicator is blinking.

• Locked Status [X]: When this symbol is displayed, all functions of the instrument are 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

• MODEL 6531/6541/6561: These probes have directivity characteristics. Ensure the direction mark faces into the airflow. If unsure of the direction, slowly rotate the probe to find the maximum velocity reading.

• MODEL 6533/6542/6543/6551/6552: These are omnidirectional probes with a horizontal, 360-degree dynamic characteristic.

• Ensure both the air velocity sensor and temperature compensation sensor are evenly exposed to the airflow under the same conditions.

• In environments with rapid air temperature changes, measure for at least 20 seconds and wait for the reading to stabilize before starting the measurement to allow the probe to acclimate.

Air Temperature

• The response time for temperature is faster in higher wind speeds. The normal response time is approximately 30 seconds at 1 m/s (90% response). Wait for a stable reading before measuring.

• With no airflow, the temperature reading may be slightly higher than the actual temperature due to heat from the air velocity sensor. It is recommended to slowly wave the probe (approx. 0.1 m/s) to obtain accurate readings.

Humidity

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

Before measuring volumetric flow rate, you must enter the duct shape and size settings. Up to 25 different duct types can be registered. Follow these steps:

1. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu.

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

3. Set Duct ENTRY No.: Select “1. ENTRY No.” and press SET. Use the navigation keys to choose a memory address (1 to 25) and press SET.

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

5. Set Duct Size:

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

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

The maximum size is 9999mm or 999.9 inch.

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

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

You can hold measurement values while in NORMAL Mode using the START/HOLD key.

To Hold the Current Reading:

• While measuring, press the START/HOLD key once. The “HOLD” indicator will appear on the display, and the reading will be frozen.

• Press the START/HOLD key again to release the hold and resume live measurement.

To Hold the Maximum Value:

• While measuring, press and hold the START/HOLD key.

• The “HOLD” indicator will appear, and as long as you keep the button pressed, the display will show the maximum value recorded for each parameter since you started holding the key.

• When you release the START/HOLD key, the last maximum value reading will be frozen on the screen.

• Press the START/HOLD key again to release and return to live measurement.

The Time Constant (TC) determines the time span of the moving average for the displayed reading. A longer time constant provides a more stable reading, while a shorter one is more responsive to changes.

In NORMAL Mode, you can change the Time Constant for air velocity and air flow by pressing the up/down navigation keys. The options are:

• TC1: Displays the instantaneous value, updated every 1 second.

• TC5: Displays the moving average over the past 5 seconds, updated every second.

• TC10: Displays the moving average over the past 10 seconds, updated every second.

By default, the Time Constant only applies to Air Velocity and Air Flow measurements. To apply it to Air Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure, you must change a setting in the Utility menu.

CALCULATION Mode automatically calculates the maximum, minimum, and mean of measured data over a set period. Here is how to set up and perform a measurement:

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

2. Set CALCULATION Mode: Select “1. MODE” and choose either AVERAGE (takes a measurement every second and averages over the sampling time) or INSTANT (takes a single measurement at the end of the sampling time). Press SET.

3. Set SAMPLING TIME: Select “2. SAMPLING (TIME)”, press SET, enter the desired time (1 to 999 seconds), and press SET.

4. Set No. TRIAL (N): Select “3. SAMPLING(n)”, press SET, enter the number of trials/samples (1 to 9999 times), and press SET.

5. Set DATA STORAGE: Select “4. DATA STORAGE ?”, press SET, choose YES or NO, and press SET.

6. Start Measurement: Select “5. SET TO START” and press SET. The instrument will show a “RDY” (Ready) screen.

7. Use the MODE key to select the parameter you wish to measure (Air Velocity, Flow Rate, etc.).

8. Press START/HOLD to begin the measurement. The screen will show “SMP” (Sampling) while measuring.

9. After all trials are finished, the “RESULT” screen will display the MAX, AVG (mean), and MIN values. You can press the navigation keys to view the results for other parameters (e.g., Air Temp, Humidity, Dew Point Temperature, Discomfort Index).

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

Setup:

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

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

3. Set SAMPLING TIME: The interval between each sampling (1 to 999 sec).

4. Set No. TRIAL (N): The number of samples to take at each point (1 to 9999).

5. Set MEAS. POINT: The total number of points in your traverse (1 to 2000).

6. Set DATA STORAGE: Choose YES or NO to store the data.

7. Select DUCT ENTRY NO.: Select the pre-registered duct number you will be measuring. If the duct is not registered, you will be prompted to input its dimensions.

8. Select “6. SET TO START” and press SET.

Measurement:

1. The “Ready” screen will appear. Position the probe at the first measurement point.

2. Press START/HOLD to begin measuring the first point. The status will change to “SAMPLE”.

3. After the measurement for Point 1 is complete, the instrument returns to a “STANDBY” state, ready for Point 2. The display will show the progress (e.g., 0001/0015).

4. Move the probe to the next point and press START/HOLD again. Repeat for all points.

5. After all points are measured, the results (MAX, AVG, MIN) for the entire traverse will be displayed. You can use the navigation keys to view results for Air Flow, Air Temperature, Humidity, and Air Velocity.

To recall and view data stored in the instrument’s memory, follow these steps:

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. A list of stored data pages will appear. Each page shows details like the measurement mode, date, time, and number of trials. Use the navigation keys to highlight the page you want to view and press SET.

5. The recalled data for the selected page will be displayed in a list, showing the data number and measured values (e.g., Air Velocity, Air Temperature, Humidity).

6. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the data points on that page.

7. If the measurement was in CALCULATION Mode with Flow Rate, or in FLOW RATE Mode, you can press the MODE key to toggle the display between Flow Rate and Air Velocity.

To print measurement data, you need to connect an optional printer and ensure the communication settings are correct.

Requirements:

• Optional Printer (Recommended: Seiko Instruments Model DPU-S245)

• Optional Printer Cable

Check the BAUD RATE:

You must set the same baud rate on both the CLIMOMASTER and the printer. The factory setting for the CLIMOMASTER is:

• Data Bit Length: 8 bits

• Parity: None

• Stop Bit: 1

To change the BAUD RATE on the CLIMOMASTER, go to MENU -> 7. UTILITY -> 2. UNIT SELECT -> 5. BAUD RATE.

Connection Procedure:

1. Connect the printer cable to the Serial Communication terminal on the side of the CLIMOMASTER.

2. Turn ON the CLIMOMASTER first, and then turn on the printer.

3. Make sure the CLIMOMASTER is displaying NORMAL Mode.

You can download data stored in the CLIMOMASTER to your PC using the supplied USB cable.

Requirements:

• Personal Computer

• USB Cable (supplied)

• Communication Software (such as Hyper Terminal for Windows)

Connection Steps:

1. Connect the PC to the CLIMOMASTER using the USB cable. The connection port is the Serial Communication Terminal on the side of the instrument.

2. Turn ON the CLIMOMASTER.

3. Make sure that the CLIMOMASTER is displaying NORMAL Mode.

Once connected, you can use commands through your communication software to download data.

When connected to a PC via USB, you can use the following commands in a terminal program to download data. In the commands below, `****` represents a 4-digit number, ` ` represents a space, and `↵` represents pressing Enter.

To set the date, time, and date format, follow these steps:

1. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select “7. UTILITY” and press SET.

3. Select “1. TIME ADJUST” and press SET.

4. To change the date format: Select “1. STYLE”. Press SET, then use the navigation keys to choose the desired style and press SET.

• JP (Japanese style): YYYY/MM/DD

• US (US style): MM/DD/YYYY

• EU (EU style): DD/MM/YYYY

5. To change the date or time: Select “2. DATE” or “3. TIME”. Press SET to select the item. Use the navigation keys to change the values. Press SET to confirm the setting and move the cursor back.

6. To save the changes: Select “4. SAVE INFO” and press SET. The screen will return to the Main Menu.

Note: When the date is changed, the dates of existing stored measurements will also change.

You can change the units for velocity, temperature, flow rate, and pressure, as well as the serial communication baud rate.

1. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select “7. UTILITY” and press SET.

3. Select “2. UNIT SELECT” and press SET.

4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the item you want to change (e.g., 1. VELOCITY, 2. TEMPERATURE, etc.) and press SET.

5. Use the navigation keys to select the desired unit (e.g., m/s or FPM for velocity) or value (e.g., 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 for baud rate) and press SET.

6. Repeat for any other units you wish to change.

7. To save all changes, select “6. SAVE INFO” and press SET. The screen will return to the Main Menu.

You can delete a specific range of data pages or all stored data at once.

To Delete a Range of Data Pages:

1. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu.

2. Select “6. DATA CLEAR” and press SET.

3. Select “1. CLEAR” and press SET.

4. The cursor will be on the START page number. Use the navigation keys to select the first page you want to delete and press SET.

5. The cursor will move to the END page number. Use the navigation keys to select the last page you want to delete and press SET.

6. The cursor will move to SET. Use the navigation keys to select YES and press SET.

7. The selected pages will be deleted, and the remaining data will shift up.

To Delete All Data:

1. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu.

2. Select “6. DATA CLEAR” and press SET.

3. Use the navigation keys to select “2. ALL CLEAR” and press SET.

4. Use the navigation keys to select YES to confirm and press SET.

5. All data will be deleted, and the remaining memory will be reset to 20000.

If the LCD display is too dark or too light, you can adjust the contrast.

1. Locate the contrast adjustment dial at the bottom of the unit, inside the battery cover.

2. Use a precision flat-head screwdriver (-) with a tip size of 0.9 to 1.5mm.

3. Turn the dial clockwise to darken the LCD.

4. Turn the dial counterclockwise to lighten the LCD.

Dust, particles, or clogging of the protective mesh on the probe can lead to inaccurate readings. Regular cleaning is recommended to maintain accuracy.

Procedure:

Clean the sensor by soaking it in water in an ultrasonic cleaner for 10 to 20 seconds. Do not soak it for too long to avoid damaging the coating. Use only water for cleaning.

! CAUTION !

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

• Make sure that the sensor is completely dry before turning the power ON.

• For probes with a humidity sensor (MODEL 6531/6533), DO NOT let the humidity sensor come into contact with water. If it gets wet, let it air dry in an environment with less than 40%RH for more than 24 hours.

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

• After cleaning, DO NOT place the sensor in an upward-facing position until it is completely dry, as residual water could drip down and damage the sensor.

• After cleaning with water, you can use cool air (e.g., from a blow brush for cameras) to help dry the probe.

If you encounter issues with your KANOMAX CLIMOMASTER 6552-21, please refer to the following guide.

Check Battery

Initial Operational Check

Normal Operational Check

Output Check (1) – Print out

Output Check (2) – Digital output

Output Check (3) – Analog output