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VM242A BASICMES-2 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

MU2H-1054GE25 R0411 

Honeywell • All rights reserved 

1

 

INTRODUCTION 

 

1.1

 

How to use these Instructions 

The Operating and Setup Instructions include step by step 

instructions for setup and operation functions of the 

BasicMes-2. The step by step instructions are normally 

structured as follows: 

  Description of function 

  Step by step instructions how to access function as 

displayed below: 

Operation 

Command 

Key 

Stop ongoing measurement 

Stop 

ON 

Measurement can be carried on 
later 

 

 

 

where 

 “Operation” is action to be carried out 

 “Command” is command in menu bar at bottom end of 

screen above corresponding keys 

 “Key” is corresponding key (see Table 1 further below) 

 Remarks are indicated by 

italic

 print 

  Step by step instructions how to input data or modify 

existing data 

 

Table 1.  Terminology used for keys 

Number in Fig. 1 

Terminology used in 

instructions 

6 Menu 

bar 

7 ON 

key 

8 UP/DOWN 

key 

9 ESC 

key 

 

1.2

 

Safety Guidelines 

 

  Follow these operating instructions 

  Use the BasicMes-2 

 according to its intended use 

 in good condition 

 with due regard to safety and risk of danger. 

  Note that the BasicMes-2 is exclusively for use in 

applications detailed in these instructions. Any other use 

will not be considered compliant with requirements and 

would invalidate the warranty 

  Please take note that any assembly, commissioning, 

servicing and adjustment work may only be carried out by 

authorized persons 

  Immediately rectify any malfunctions which may influence 

safety 

 

WARNING 

Attention has to be paid when hoses are removed 

from valve after measuring! When quick connection is 

pulled off, remaining hot media may leak presenting 
danger of scalding. 

CAUTION 

Media: gas, water, oil – do not mix! 

 

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BASIC INFORMATION 

 

2.1

 

Intended Use 

 
The BasicMes-2 handheld flow measurement computer is a 

high-precision multifunctional device for measuring and 

recording differential pressure and temperatures in hydronic 

heating and cooling systems. 
 

2.2

 

Before Use 

 

2.2.1

 

Before first use 

 
The BasicMes-2 is supplied ready for use with English as 
default language, however: 

  Batteries have to be inserted and may require charging 

  Date and time have to be set 

  Other options may require changing 

  Check that all accessories are included 

 

2.2.2

 

Before any use 

 

  Check that device is in good working order 

  Check that batteries have enough charge for operations 

intended 

 

2.3

 

Scope of Delivery 

 

Item 

Spare part 
ordering number 

VM242A BasicMes-2 handheld flow 
measuring device 

VMS242A001 

Four rechargeable AA size NiMH 
batteries 

N/A 

Lanyard N/A 
Bypass assembly with installed 
hoses and quick connections 

VMS242A002 

Mains power unit 

VMS242A006 

USB cable 

VMS242A005 

Adapter Rectus 21 onto Honeywell 
SafeCon

®

 quick connection 

VA2500B001 

Adapter Rectus 21 onto 3/4” internal 
thread 

VMS242A004 

Multilingual setup and operating 
instructions 

MU2H-2321GE25

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CD with instructions and user 
software 

EN9H-2321GE25

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 Only available as download 

Summary of Contents for VM242A BasicMes-2

Page 1: ... Direct Input of kv value 5 4 Function overview 5 4 1 How to access the Main Menu 5 4 2 Valve Selection Select valve 5 4 3 Project Function Select project 6 4 4 Flow Measurement Hydr balancing 6 4 5 Temperature Measurement 7 4 6 Leakage Test 7 4 7 Data Logging 7 4 8 DP Measurement 7 4 9 USB Data Exchange 8 4 10 Print 8 4 11 Save Measurements 8 4 12 Data management 8 4 13 Setup 8 4 14 Calibration 8...

Page 2: ...nd adjustment work may only be carried out by authorized persons Immediately rectify any malfunctions which may influence safety WARNING Attention has to be paid when hoses are removed from valve after measuring When quick connection is pulled off remaining hot media may leak presenting danger of scalding CAUTION Media gas water oil do not mix 2 BASIC INFORMATION 2 1 Intended Use The BasicMes 2 ha...

Page 3: ...cified ambient temperature see data sheet in appendix only Batteries will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged Battery charger can be used as mains power supply for device e g during data logging if device is equipped with rechargeable batteries Device does not work when not equipped with batteries Also not when battery charger is connected WARNING Battery charger mus...

Page 4: ... 7 11 Menu bar The following descriptions assume the main screen as starting point 3 1 Flow Measurement using Valve Database Select valve and valve size from device database Compare valve presetting with presetting shown in display of the BasicMes 2 Values must be identical Connect the BasicMes 2 to valve red hose is installed to higher pressure outlet before orifice or valve seat blue hose is ins...

Page 5: ...BasicMes 2 shows the main screen as a default How to access the main menu and a menu item Operation Command Key Stop ongoing measurement Stop ON Change to main menu Menu ESC Operation Command Key Highlight menu item UP DOWN Select menu item Ok ON The main menu has the following menu items Table 4 Menu items of main menu Menu item Purpose Select valve Select valve from database Select project Selec...

Page 6: ...eady been stored for this riser which should not be overwritten Decline to overwrite existing data No ESC Operation Command Key The BasicMes 2 returns to riser selection where either another riser can be selected to store measurement or a new riser can be defined to store measurement or function can be left without storing measurement The measurement stays in the buffer memory of the BasicMes 2 un...

Page 7: ...ge test time with following options Operation Command Key Return to main menu without starting the test Esc ESC Select data field UP DOWN Change data ON The test consists of three parts Switch on and or set pump speed Stabilisation period indicated by a countdown clock Leakage test during which a graph is drawn Operation Command Key Confirm that pump has been switched on and set to correct speed P...

Page 8: ...t overwrite old data No ESC Device returns to riser selection screen Overwrite old data Yes ON Information screen appears Confirm notification Ok ON Device returns to main menu 4 12 Data management Used for following functions Menu item Purpose Print protocol Print measurements saved within a project over optional pocket printer Delete riser Delete single riser of a project Delete project Delete c...

Page 9: ...ign supply and return temperature 5 3 2 Riser Used for input of data concerning a riser distribution pipe or heat consumer Short description or name of riser free text field Design flow in l h or m h Selection of valve for this riser see below Remarks free text field 5 3 2 1 Selection of valve from valve database How to select a valve from the valve database Operation Command Open valve database S...

Page 10: ...options are available Deletion of one certain size Deletion of all sizes of a certain valve type Deletion of all valves of a certain manufacturer Deletion of all valves To delete a valve size valve type manufacturer or all valves from the database right click onto the respective point in the tree structure then click onto the delete option NOTE Deleted elements are immediately erased and cannot be...

Page 11: ...PERATING INSTRUCTIONS VM242A BASICMES 2 Honeywell All rights reserved 11 MU2H 1054GE25 R0411 7 ILLUSTRATIONS ABBILDUNGEN FIGURES FIGURA Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 1 2 3 Fig 8 Fig 9 Fig 10 ...

Page 12: ...VM242A BASICMES 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MU2H 1054GE25 R0411 12 Honeywell All rights reserved 8 MENU STRUCTURE ...

Page 13: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VM242A BASICMES 2 Honeywell All rights reserved 13 MU2H 1054GE25 R0411 9 HONEYWELL IN EMEA AND ASIA PACIFIC ...

Page 14: ...VM242A BASICMES 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MU2H 1054GE25 R0411 14 Honeywell All rights reserved 10 DATA SHEET ...

Page 15: ...s as well as some common valves of other manufacturers are stored in an internal database Manual input of the kv value is also possible Apart from differential pressure and flow measurement the BasicMes 2 has the following functions Two temperature sensor inputs for simultaneous using two sensors or successive using one sensor temperature measurements Data logging function with programmable interv...

Page 16: ...ate Normal 1Hz average value of four scans time slot four seconds Fast 4Hz no averaging Interface USB HP IR for communication with pocket printer Weight 2 5kg including accessories and carry case Dimensions 470 x 370 x 110mm length x width x height Pressure units mbar bar hPa kPa mH2O inH2O psi Temperature units C F Flow display up to 5mbar no display 0 1 000l h resolution 1l h 1 100m3 h resolutio...

Page 17: ...omputer Device only without accessories carry case or batteries VMS242A001 USB interface cable VMS242A005 Battery charger VMS242A006 Pressure hose Pressure hose assembly for all VM242 including bypass assembly red and blue pressure hose fittings and ballvalve VMS242A002 Spare filters set of two VMS242A003 SafeConTM plug for blue hose VMS242A008 SafeConTM plug with ball valve for red hose VMS242A00...

Page 18: ... Fax 49 6261 81393 www honeywell com EN0H 2323GE25 R0111 January 2011 2011 Honeywell International Inc Subject to change without notice Manufactured for and on behalf of the Environmental and Combustion Controls Division of Honeywell Technologies Sàrl Z A La Pièce 16 1180 Rolle Switzerland or its Authorized Representative ...

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