925

Vane Anemometer

English
Users Manual

PN 4971088
January 2009, Rev.2, 4/24
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A ON/OFF — Turns the meter on and off

B FUNC — Toggle between velocity, free area, and volume
C HOLD — Captures a reading. Sets digit to the desired value
D MIN MAX — View the minimum or maximum. Average or
record value
E AVG — Display the average of all the measurements. Select
the next digit for editing

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 Fluke-925
Vane Anemometer

CONTENTS

Symbols........................................................................................................5

Auto Power Off.............................................................................................5

Error Message Display.................................................................................5

Display Indicators.........................................................................................6

Making Measurements.................................................................................7

Air Velocity Measurements.....................................................................7

Air Flow Measurements..........................................................................7

Single Point MIN/MAX/AVG Recording...................................................8

Multi Point Average Recording................................................................9

Data Hold Feature...................................................................................9

Changing the Units of Measure............................................................10

Useful Equations and Conversions............................................................10

Cubic Equations....................................................................................10

Units Conversion Table.........................................................................10

Replacing the Battery................................................................................. 11

Specifications............................................................................................. 11

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used on the Product and in this manual.

Symbol Description

 [Link] OF DANGER.

 Battery or battery compartment.

» Consult user documentation.

 Conforms to European Union directives.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking

requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must
not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste. Product Category: With reference to
 the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this
product is classed as category 9 “Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose of this product
as unsorted municipal waste.

AUTO POWER OFF

The Fluke-925 Anemometer turns off automatically after 20 minutes to
conserve battery power. Press the  and HOLD buttons to disable the
Auto Power Off Feature.

ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAY

If the sensor is not connected to the meter or if the sensor is inoperable, the
meter beeps, the error message “E6” appears on the display, and the meter
shuts down. Connect the sensor or return the meter and sensor for repair.

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DISPLAY INDICATORS

Vel Air velocity measurement.

FLOW Air flow/air volumen.
AREA Free area default setting.
Hold Freezes the reading.
knots 1850 meters per hour (not available).
ft/m Feet per minute.
ft2 Square feet.
m/s Meters per second.
m2 Square meters.
mil/h Miles per hour (not available).
cfm Cubic feet per minute.
km/h Kilometers per hour (not available).
cms Cubic meters per second.
Primary display Numerical display for air velocity, air volume, and free
area digit.
°C Celsius units.
°F Fahrenheit units.
Secondary display Temperature display or record number.
MIN Minimum data.
MAX Maximum data.
REC Record and saved.
AVG Average data.
- Polarity indicator for negative temperature.

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MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Air Velocity Measurements

Air velocity and temperature measurements can be displayed on this meter
in the following units of measure: ft/m (feet per minute) or m/s (meters per
second) for air velocity and °F or °C for temperature.
1. Connect the sensor to the sensor input jack on top of the meter.
2. Turn on the meter using the  button.
3. The ‘Vel’ indicator should appear on the upper left on the LCD. If not,
press and hold the MODE button until a beep is heard. Repeat this
procedure until ‘Vel’ appears on the display.

4. Place the sensor in the air current to be measured.

5. View the air velocity and temperature readings on the LCD Display. The
upper display shows the air velocity reading. The lower display shows
the temperature.

Air Flow Measurements

In order to take air flow measurements, the area of the duct under test (in
ft2 or m2) must first be determined (check with the duct manufacturer if
necessary). Once the area is known, enter the value as follows:
1. Turn on the meter with the  button.
2. Press and hold the FUNC button until a beep is heard. “AREA” appears on
the display and one digit will be blinking indicating that value can be changed.

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3. Press the HOLD button to adjust the digit to the value needed.
4. Press the AVG button to select the next digit for editing.
5. When the area is correctly entered, press the MIN MAX button once. A
beep will sound and the digits will stop blinking.
6. Press the HOLD button once to store the area value.
7. The meter is now ready to measure air flow. Place the sensor in the air
current and view the air flow and temperature readings on the LCD.

Single Point MIN/MAX/AVG Recording

This meter can record and display the lowest (MIN), highest (MAX), and
average (AVG) air velocity, air flow, and temperature readings.
1. Follow the instructions for starting air velocity or air flow measurements
detailed on the previous page.
2. Press the MIN MAX button. The REC and AVG (average) indicators will
appear on the display and the meter will begin recording data.

3. When the measurement session is complete (up to 2 hours maximum),

press the HOLD button until the beep sounds.
4. To view the MIN reading, press the MIN MAX button twice or until the MIN
indicator appears. The minimum reading will be displayed on the LCD.
5. Press MIN MAX again to view the maximum value, the MAX indicator
along with the maximum reading will appear on the LCD display.
6. Press MIN MAX again to view the averaged value, the AVG indicator
along with the average reading will appear on the LCD display.
7. To exit this mode, press and hold the MIN MAX button until 2 beeps are
heard in rapid succession and the display indicators (REC, MIN, MAX,
AVG) disappear.

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Multi Point Average Recording
The meter can take up to 8 separate measurements and average them
automatically.
1. Follow the instructions for starting air velocity detailed on the previous page.
2. When the first measurement is taken and is on the display, press and
hold the HOLD button. Release the button when the tone is heard.
3. The reading will hold and the ‘HOLD’ icon will appear above it on the LCD.
4. Press and hold the MIN MAX button until a tone is heard then release
it. The LCD will briefly indicate a number (1 through 8) representing the
current measurement number.

5. Repeat this process until up to 8 measurements have been taken.

6. Press the AVG button to display the average of all the measurements.
7. To display the average air flow, press the FUNC button to enter the
area, then FUNC again for air flow.
8. To exit this mode and erase all stored readings, press and hold the AVG
button until 2 beeps are heard. To exit without erasing readings, press
the HOLD button.

Data Hold Feature

1. While taking measurements you can freeze the displayed reading by
pressing and holding the HOLD button until a beep is heard.
2. The ‘HOLD’ indicator will appear on the LCD when the display is in
this mode.
3. Press and hold the HOLD button until a beep is heard to exit this mode.

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Changing the Units of Measure
U.S. units of measure are °F, ft/m (feet per minute), and CFM (cubic feet
per minute). Metric units are: °C, m/s (meters per second), and CMS (cubic
meters per second).
1. Turn the meter on by pressing and holding both the  and the AVG
buttons simultaneously. Release the  button first then release the
AVG button. The units of measure will appear on the LCD.

2. Press the HOLD button to select Metric and the AVG button to select U.S.
3. Press the MIN MAX button and an “S” will appear on the LCD.
4. Press the HOLD button to advance to the next selection.
5. The baud rate for PC Interface models will appear (1200 or 2400). Select the
baud rate, if necessary, by pressing the HOLD (1200) or AVG (2400) button.
6. To return to normal operation, press MIN MAX again (the “S” will reappear)
then press and hold the HOLD button until the beep is heard.

USEFUL EQUATIONS AND CONVERSIONS

Cubic Equations
CFM (ft3/min) = Air Velocity (ft/min) x Area (ft2)
CMS (m3/sec) = Air Velocity (m/sec) x Area (m2)

Units Conversion Table

m/s ft/min knots km/h MPH

1 m/s 1 196.87 1.944 3.6 2.24

1 ft/min 0.00508 1 0.00987 0.01829 0.01138

1 knot 0.5144 101.27 1 1.8519 1.1523

1 km/h 0.2778 54.69 0.54 1 0.6222

1 MPH 0.4464 87.89 0.8679 1.6071 1

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REPLACING THE BATTERY
Replace the 9 V battery when the display is flashing or there is no display.
1. Remove the Phillips head screw on the battery compartment cover.
2. Lift off the rear battery compartment cover.
3. Replace the 9 V battery and secure the battery compartment cover.

SPECIFICATIONS
Display Dual 4-digit (9999 count) LCD
Measurement units Air Velocity: ft/min (feet per minute); m/s
(meters per second)
Air Flow: CMS (m3/sec) and CFM (ft3/min);
Temp: °C and °F
Data hold Freezes displayed reading
Sensors Air velocity/flow sensor: Conventional angled
vane arms with low-friction ball bearing.
Temp. sensor: Precision thermistor
MIN MAX Memory Record and view minimum and maximum
readings
Average reading memory Single Point (up to 2 hours) or Multi-Point
(up to 8 readings)
Automatic Power off Sleep mode (with bypass) after 20 mins.
conserves energy
Operating Temperature 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C)
Operating Humidity Max. 80% RH
Power Supply 9 V battery (Heavy duty alkaline)
IEC 6LR61; Battery life: 100 hours
Weight 0.8 lb (363 g) including battery and sensor
Dimensions Main instrument: 7.1 x 2.8 x 1.4 in (181 x 71
x 38 mm)
Sensor head diameter: 70 mm

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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
International IEC 61326-1:Portable; CISPR 11:Group 1,
Class A.
Group1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses
conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the
internal function of the equipment itself.
Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than
domestic and those directly.
Korea (KCC) Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting
& Communication Equipment)
Class A: Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic
wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This
equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to be
used in homes.

Air Velocity Measurements

Range Resolution Accuracy

0.40 to 10.00 m/s ±0.5 m/s

m/s
0.01 m/s
(meters per sec) ±0.75 m/s
10.00 to 25.00 m/s

80 to 1965 ft/min ±100 ft/min

ft/min
1 ft/min
(feet per minute) ±150 ft/min
1965 to 4900 ft/min

Air Flow Measurements

Range Resolution Area

CMS (cubic
0.01 to 99.99 m3/sec 0.01 0 to 9.999 m2
meters per sec.)

CFM (cubic
1 to 9999 ft3/min 1.0 0 to 9.999 ft2
feet per minute)

Air Temperature

Range Resolution Accuracy

32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C) 0.1 °F/°C ±1.5 °F (0.8 °C)

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