Intended Use; Climatedetector Principle - KALEAS KlimaDetector Operating Instructions Manual

KlimaDetector ENGLISH
Before using the ClimateDetector
 Read the operating instructions thoroughly.
Note the safety instructions.
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 Do not use the device if you have not completely understood the instruc-
tions or safety information.
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Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions for use can result in
electrical shock, fire or serious injury.

Intended use

The Kaleas ClimateDetector is an infrared-based test device for the contact-
less measurement of air temperature and relative humidity using sensors as
well as surface temperatures of static objects within the visual range. Based
on these readings, the dew point can be determined, and the probability of
mildew forming on the measured surface can be ascertained as a percent-
age value. The device is not intended for commercial use.

ClimateDetector principle

Saving energy is both a commitment and a challenge. Energy-conserving
construction of buildings involves correspondingly good insulation as well as
a wind- and air-tight building envelope.
In modern or modernized houses, air exchange no longer occurs via leakage
at windows and doors, but rather through designed ventilation or intermit-
tent ventilation when windows are opened.
However, moisture is continuously added to the air: when people and ani-
mals breathe, through water evaporation when cooking, for example; like-
wise, plants and humidifiers add to the ambient humidity.
Micro-climate zones can develop, which in turn favor the formation of mil-
dew due to the related high moisture. Mildew is a fungus, representing a
significant health risk due to release of spores.
Using the ClimateDetector [1], it is possible to measure the parameters re-
quired to assess the risk of mildew accurately and quickly localize suscepti-
ble areas.
Object surfaces can be continuously measured. The measuring point is
marked with a laser beam [5]. Measuring the temperature of a surface uses
an infrared sensor [4], which determines heat radiation. A sensor is used to
measure air temperature and relative humidity [6].
All values are shown numerically on the illuminated display [8]. The risk of
mildew formation is additionally indicated visually by the color display [7] as
well as by an acoustical signal.
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