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Shortridge Instruments FLOWHOOD AIRDATA CFM-88L User Manual

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CFM-88L 07/20/09
Shortridge Instruments, Inc.
7855 East Redfield Road / Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-3430
Phone (480) 991-6744 • Fax (480) 443-1267
www.shortridge.com
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CFM-88L
BACKPRESSURE COMPENSATED AIR BALANCE SYSTEM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Shortridge Instruments FLOWHOOD AIRDATA CFM-88L Specifications

General IconGeneral
Accuracy±2% of reading or ±5 fpm, whichever is greater
Temperature Range32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Resolution0.1 fpm
Battery LifeApproximately 100 hours
DisplayLCD
Airflow Range25 to 2500 CFM
PowerFour AA batteries
Measurement Range10 to 3000 fpm
UnitsCFM

Summary

CFM-88L Meter Specifications

External Features of the CFM-88L Meter

Using the AirData FlowMeter

General Usage and Controls

Covers powering on/off, using function keys, back-light, and battery status indicators.

Trend Readings Explained

Describes how to use TREND mode for tracking changing environments and its accuracy limitations.

Temperature Measurement with Probes

Air Flow Measurement with FlowHood

FlowHood Functionality

Explains how the FlowHood captures and measures air flow, including density corrections.

Backpressure Compensation Technique

Describes the method for measuring air flow with compensation for FlowHood induced backpressure.

FlowHood Assembly Guide

FlowHood Operating Procedures

Non-Backpressure Compensated Readings

Procedure for taking air flow readings without compensating for FlowHood backpressure.

Backpressure Compensated Readings

Procedure for obtaining air flow readings with automatic backpressure compensation.

Special Balancing Procedures

System Problems Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for low or unexpected air delivery measurements.

Correction Factors and Conversion Formulas

Barometric Pressure Density Correction

Explains how the meter corrects air flow for local density affected by barometric pressure.

Standard Density Conversion

Provides formulas to convert local density flow to standard density flow, considering TemProbe usage.

Temperature Density Correction

Explains temperature correction for air density and provides a manual correction formula.

Meter Accuracy Field Testing

Meter Zero Function Test

Procedure to test and verify the meter's zero reading accuracy for air flow.

Meter Maintenance and Care

FlowHood Maintenance and Cleaning

Recalibration and Repair Information

Battery Test Procedure Appendix

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