TSI Instruments 4040 Operation manual

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General Purpose

Thermal Mass

Flow Meter

Model 4040/4043/4045

Operation and Service Manual

P/N 1980339, Revision M

April 2022

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General Purpose

Thermal Mass

Flow Meter

Model 4040/4043/4045

Operation and Service Manual

P/N 1980339, Revision M

April 2022

U.S. & INTERNATIONAL TSI Instruments Ltd. (UK)

Sales and Customer Service: Sales and Customer Service:

(800) 680-1220 / +1(651) 490-2860 +44 (0) 1494 459200

Fax:

+1(651) 490-3824

Address

TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 USA

WARNING

TSI®Incorporated flow meters employ a heated

platinum sensor. They should not be used with

flammable or explosive gasses or mixtures.

C A U T I O N

TSI®Incorporated flow meters are not medical devices

under FDA 510k and in no situation should they be

utilized for human respiration measurements.

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Seller warrants the goods, excluding software, sold hereunder, under normal use and

service as described in the operator's manual, to be free from defects in workmanship

and material for 12 months, or if less, the length of time specified in the operator's

manual, from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty period is inclusive of

any statutory warranty. This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions and

exceptions:

a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain other

components when indicated in specifications, are warranted for 90 days from the date

of shipment;

b. Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator’s

manuals;

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defects in workmanship and material, under normal use, for 90 days from the date of

shipment;

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CONTENTS

1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION............................... 1

2 SETTING-UP ................................................................................... 3

Supplying Power............................................................................3

Connecting Filter and Flow Tubes................................................. 4

RS232 Configuration and Operation............................................. 4

Configuration Software..................................................................5

3 OPERATION.................................................................................... 7

Overview........................................................................................7

ON/OFF Switch .............................................................................7

Warm-up Time...............................................................................7

Flow Rate Measurement............................................................... 7

Temperature Measurement........................................................... 8

Pressure Measurement.................................................................8

Volume Measurement................................................................... 8

4 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 9

Flow Sensor................................................................................... 9

Re-certification...............................................................................9

Cases ............................................................................................9

Storage..........................................................................................9

5 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 11

A SPECIFICATIONS*....................................................................... 13

BSTANDARD FLOW RATE VS. VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE ..... 19

C OPTIMAL USE OF THE 4000/4100 SERIES ANALOG

OUT CAPABILITY........................................................................ 21

Introduction.................................................................................. 21

Function of the Analog Out Feature............................................ 21

Considerations When Needing to Read Zero and Low

Flow Accurately........................................................................ 22

Considerations for Setting the Span Flow Voltage...................... 23

Process for Changing the Analog Zero and Span....................... 23

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Chapter 1

Unpacking and Parts Identification

Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping

container. Check the individual parts against the list of components

in Table 1. If any parts are missing or damaged, notify TSI®

Incorporated (TSI®) immediately.

Table 1. List of Components

Qty

Item Description

Part/Model

Mass Flow Meter, 22 mm ISO tapered inlet/outlet

Mass Flow Meter, 0.50 inch inlet/outlet

Mass Flow Meter, 0.75 inch inlet/outlet

4040

4043

4045

Computer Cable

1303583

Analog Cable

1303584

Filter

22 mm ISO-taper (for Model 4040)

3/8” Female NPT (for Model 4043/45)

1602292

1602300

AC Adapter

100 to 240 V, N. America NEMA 5-15 plug, grounded

100 to 240 V, Europlug, CEE 7/16, grounded

100 to 240 V, Great Britain, grounded, fused

100 to 240 V, Australia/NZ

8918-NA

8918-EC

8918-GB

8918-AT

Operation and Service Manual

1980339

RS232 Serial Command Set manual

1980340

Carrying Case (optional accessory)

1319176

Chapter 1

Parts Identification

Figure 1-1 Model 4040/4043/4045 Mass Flow Meter

1. On/Off Switch

4. DC Power Input

2. Display

5. Flow Inlet

3. Mounting Inserts (2)

6. Computer Serial Interface and

Analog Output and Optional

Power Input Connector

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