Microtherm Heat Stress Monitor
Microtherm
Microtherm Heat Stress Monitor
The New Casella MICROTHERM Heat Stress WBGT is a compact site monitoring instrument designed to help identify the problems of heat stress that are common in a variety of workplaces including: foundries, steel mills, glass and ceramic factories, power stations and mines, as well as many types of outdoor work. The instrument is designed to calculate and display the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index (WBGT), which was originally developed to provide a simple method of assessment of heat stress among military personnel.
Whenever heat stress is imposed upon the human body, the resulting strain may result in physiological reactions such as sweat production, increased heart rate and higher core body temperature (i.e. “heat stress”). Greater levels of heat stress under certain conditions can be dangerous to human health. The meter measures simultaneously from three PRTD sensors for wet bulb, dry bulb and globe temperatures.
Key Features
Key Features
- Processed data includes: WBGT in & outdoor, 1 Hour twa WBGT values, RH% and dewpoint.
- Sensors can be attached directly to the body or via 10m extension cables.
- The unit displays data via an lcd screen and is the first heat stress meter that also offers real-time scrolling graphical display of data, together with on- board data-logging facility.
- Audible/ visual alarm is another valuable feature.
- 32 Bit software is included with the kit for real- time or retrospective data analysis.
- Internal calibration is undertaken prior to every reading, eliminating the requirement for annual calibration.
