Connect DM-2 Gauge and Fan – Step 3 in the DU200 DucTester QuickGuide

DucTester

What You'll Need

  • DM‑2 digital gauge (with full battery or USB power)

  • DucTester fan (Model 200)

  • Umbilical cable (pressure tubes + speed-control cable)

  • Flex duct and register flange

Connecting to the Gauge and Fan

Connect Pressure Tubing

  • Yellow tube → from the gauge’s Ref B (–) port to the fan’s Ref B bulkhead.

  • Green tube → from the gauge’s Input B (+) port to the fan’s Input B (if available).

  • Red tube (static pressure reference) → run through the door panel; this reads building pressure.

Connect Speed Control Panel

  • Plug the yellow control cable into the gauge’s Speed Control port.

  • Connect the other end to the Control port on the DucTester.

Power On and Test Communication

  • Power on the gauge and fan.

  • On the DM‑2, press Set Speed or Set Pressure to verify the fan responds. If it runs, control is confirmed.

Why this Step Matters

  • Ensures the gauge correctly reads both duct and building pressures.

  • Enables automatic fan control via the gauge using Set Pressure or Set Speed.

  • Proper setup avoids measurement errors and supports accurate duct leakage calculations.

Quick Checklist

  • Yellow pressure tube: gauge → fan Ref B
  • Green pressure tube: gauge → fan Input B (if present)
  • Red tube: gauge → through door panel
  • Speed-control cable: gauge ↔ DucTester
  • Power gauge and fan
  • Confirm fan controls from the gauge (e.g., Set Pressure)
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