Lindab PC 410, User Manual

Page 1: ...lindab we simplif y construction PC 410 Manual Flow and Pressure Meter...

Page 2: ...background 21 6 2 2 Connecting the meter to the vent 23 6 2 3 Performing the Test 24 6 3 Option K Value Matching 26 6 4 Option Airflow Pitot 28 6 4 1 Measuring the airflow Pitot 28 6 4 2 Grid point m...

Page 3: ...this note can cause permanent damage to the device NOTE Useful information 1 3 Intended Use The meter can be used for the measurement of differential pressure airflow flow speed and temperature as wel...

Page 4: ...d by the protection cap The case is included in the sets and also can be bought separately 1 6 Information on disposal Electronic equipment does not belong into domestic waste but must be disposed in...

Page 5: ...xternal temperature measurement optional e g with Measuring Pliers for Temperature Measurement or Special Wall Temperature Probe Description Data Range 2 canals 20 0 C to 800 0 C Accuracy 2 C at 0 C t...

Page 6: ...2 3 Logger Description Data Extent 9999 measurements each with the measured value of pressure and humidity optional and three tem perature values if the external tem perature sensors are connected can...

Page 7: ...and processor Interface USB COM Port data transfer to the PC It is possible to transfer the data directly from the meter to the TD 600 thermal fast printer Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Operating t...

Page 8: ...8 11 12 2 9 10 1 8 4 5 6 7 3 3 Component explanation 3 1 Basic unit Fig 1 Overview...

Page 9: ...econds to turn off the unit 8 Infrared interface Thermal fast printer to print out the measurement report 9 Overpressure socket Main connection 10 Underpressure socket Reference socket for the measure...

Page 10: ...S tube probe into jack 11 Fig 1 of the PC 410 Connect the overpressure hose turned against the flow of the S tube probe to the overpressure socket Fig 1 part 9 and the underpressure hose to the underp...

Page 11: ...ck 12 will be shown as T2 Fig 4 Connecting temperature measuring pliers Connection of the Special Wall Temperature Probe to measure the heat transmission coefficient See chapter 6 9 Two Special Wall T...

Page 12: ...12 3 3 Function Fig 6 Interior structure of the meter Pressure sensor Pressure socket Pressure socket Ambient pressure and humidity sensor...

Page 13: ...s even very small pressures Therefore it is ideal to determinate air speed gas pressure volume tension and also the flue gas temperature A maximum measuring range up to 100 hPa and a burst pressure of...

Page 14: ...omer if selected system diagnosis status and battery level are shown in the status segment on the right The readings segment displays the readings or the menu items The menu segment is situated at the...

Page 15: ...ct use of batteries can cause injury Never dispose the battery to fire or high temperatures Danger of explosion Liquids can leak out of the batteries due to mistreatment Never touch the liquid If you...

Page 16: ...ment cover by pressing the clip and pushing the battery compartment cover at the same time Recharging empty batteries can take up to 3 hours ATTENTION Ensure rechargeable batteries are equipped in the...

Page 17: ...Operation 5 1 Turning the Meter on and Self Check Turning on the Meter Press on off key on the right The Meter will automatically start with a 10 second self test and zeroing ATTENTION Before the Mete...

Page 18: ...ng mode press the up or down key to enter the zoom mode When the readings are zoomed in they can be read even from a distance In the zoom mode three values are shown in the display Press the up or dow...

Page 19: ...any magnetic material surface It is also possible to fix the PC 410 with the hand strap during the measurement While measuring either hold the Pressure Computer in one hand or place it with the magne...

Page 20: ...he main menu 6 1 Selecting the main menu Top the current measurement Press menu to activate the main menu In the main menu all submenus and applications can be activated The fol lowing submenus can be...

Page 21: ...ufacturers indicate the proportionality factor in a different way see table 1 In the PC 410 the measure ment type is indicated with the corresponding short descrip tion see table 1 The user can choose...

Page 22: ...E Kmin 1 Kmax 5000 Table 1 Explanation V air flow k k value Take the k value from the data sheet and enter it Into the meter p measured pressure r air density calculated on the basis of temperature an...

Page 23: ...pressure NOTE If the hoses are wrongly connected the reading will be negative In this case inverse the hoses During the measurement the W hler meter can be fixed to the protective grid with a magnet s...

Page 24: ...with the standard density value r 1 200 kg m The following values will also be indicated Differential pressure PD Air density r k value Below the k value that has been entered by the user is indi cate...

Page 25: ...to capture and save the value In the main menu a tick mark beside the menu air flow k value will indicate that the measurement has already been done Press Escape to exit the menu without saving Press...

Page 26: ...lue the differential pressure PD and the air density r will appear If temperature sensors are connected T1 is the reading of the temperature measured by the sensor connected left and T2 is the reading...

Page 27: ...have been removed Modify the k value of the component until the k value of the component matches with the k value indicated by the meter Press OK to confirm The air flow mode k value will appear again...

Page 28: ...he air velocity V A v Formula 3 The Airflow v is indicated in the unit which has been selected in the setup menu Below the airflow is indicated in the other possible unit If temperature sensors are co...

Page 29: ...urements The readings shown in the display are instantaneous values With the Lindab PC 410 grid point measurements can be done This means that the air flow is measured at up to 12 different points of...

Page 30: ...splay as the result of the measurement 1 Press Return to bring up the measurement menu Press Proceed to start a new measurement Measurements 2 12 The current readings will be indicated in the display...

Page 31: ...report In the Evaluation menu select Finish mea surement top of the display to finish the measurement Fig 32 Finishing the measurement NOTE If the airflow reading is not stable or if the resolu tion i...

Page 32: ...inserted through the measurement opening into the gas flow 5 Fix the S tube with a cone open it and direct the sensors as shown in the figure 6 If necessary adapt the S tube to the cross section of t...

Page 33: ...p 2 p Formula 1 The air density r is determined as follows 1 29 kg m 273 C Pakt hPa akt C 273 C 1013 hPa Formula 2 Explanation v air velocity in m s r air density ca 1 29 kg m depends on temperature a...

Page 34: ...om which is not connected e g outside air stairway etc Before starting the measurement two flexible capillary hoses must be connected see accessories The pressure sensor of the meter will measure the...

Page 35: ...the fireplace room 7 Press PD 0 to zero the pressure sensor 8 Press Start to start the 4 PA Test The meter will now record the pressure profile for 4 minutes 9 Open the window door for about 30 second...

Page 36: ...closing the window is less or equal to 4 Pa 8 Pa in the case of wood burning without surrounding air After the 4 Pa test is completed 4 Pa Test will be marked by a tick mark in the main menu Se lect...

Page 37: ...ue gas loss the most recently measured flue gas loss will be converted into potential improvement points according to DIN EN 15378 national annex How to convert the flue gas loss into potential improv...

Page 38: ...d ambient pres sure Press Procced A message will appear Zeroing pressure sensor Remove hoses Confirm with OK The pressure sensor will be zeroed It is important that the S tube probe is not connected y...

Page 39: ...n loss NOTE The wanted signal of the S tube probe is better than that of a normal pitot tube if the flow speed is equal In the setup menu the pitot factor 0 93 must be set once The measured values are...

Page 40: ...ce loss see accessories Before measuring the surface loss it is necessary to enter certain data For that purpose all partial areas of the burner must be considered that do not adjoin directly to other...

Page 41: ...improvement potential points accord ing to the DIN EN 15378 national appendix The conversion into improvement potential points is done according to the graphic in Fig 51 Converting the surface loss i...

Page 42: ...principle of the Boyle Mariott s Law VTube VSample p Pact 1 Temp const Vtube Tube volume to be determined max 6000 l Vsample Volume drawn as a sample Dp Maximum pressure difference that results when...

Page 43: ...the Lindab PC 410 on before connect ing the over pressure socket via a hose to the test plug Connect the soot test pump or the syringe with a second hose and the cross piece Go to the main menu select...

Page 44: ...emove the sample volume will appear Take the sample volume with the syringe or the soot test pump When the value V keeps stable press OK to save the data In the main menu a tick mark beside Volume wil...

Page 45: ...nd the outside air tem perature tao should be measured with the same sensor The temperature values measured by the Lindab PC 410 and the Special Wall Temperature Probe are necessary for the determinat...

Page 46: ...d data Press Print to print a graph Press Proceed The request Accept measurements will appear in the display Press No to return to the main menu without saving the measured values In this case there w...

Page 47: ...he menu item Print can only be selected when meas ured values have been accepted and a submenu is marked with a tick mark When printing is in progress a status bar will display the cur rent process st...

Page 48: ...tion fine pres sure measurement Temperature unit Select the temperature unit C or F Air flow unit Select between l s m3 h m3 s and cfm The air flow value will be indicated in the center of the display...

Page 49: ...ted the pitot factor 1 0 has to be entered Thermal capacity The default setting of the specific heat capacity is 0 2790 Wh kg C The value is important for the measurement of the ventilation loss heati...

Page 50: ...nd down keys to navigate through the menu If there exists no folder of the costumer whose data shall be saved it can be created in the new customer menu see chapter 7 1 2 Fig 63 Customer selection Fig...

Page 51: ...name of the duct Fig 65 customer option Fig 66 Creating a new customer folder NOTE The user can save all together 128 ducts in the meter and assign them to different customers The number of ducts assi...

Page 52: ...Data management USB data exchange The USB mode of the Lindab PC 410 is activated now Open the Data Management Programm PC 410 on the computer Follow the instructions of the PC 410 Software Fig 68 USB...

Page 53: ...l functions and will leave our factory only after extensive quality control tes ting The final control will be recorded in detail in a test report and delivered with any unit If used properly the warr...

Page 54: ...ature measurement PCZA500 Special Wall Temperature Probe PCHC Wall Temperature Probe PCTF1 Penetration Temperature Probe PCTF4 Combustion and Temperature Probe PCTF5 Extras Rechargeable batteries NiMH...

Page 55: ...protective system in accordance with EN 60529 1991 certified by T V S D Directive Richtlinie f r die Eignungspr fung von Differenzdruckmessger ten zur Messung von Unterdr cken in Aufstellungsr umen vo...

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