July and August are the hottest months of the year.  To help you keep cool Kanomax has two comfort-related products this month.  The amenity manikin is a tool for automobile manufacturers that allows them to test a vehicle's cabin for thermal comfort.  Our second product is the IAQ monitor, which is a good tool if you plan to beat the Summer heat by staying indoors.  Check out the article on using it to check your ventilation rates for more information.  Finally to round out the newsletter we have a summary of handheld particle counter line along with links to several helpful guides.

The Kanomax Amenity Manikin System is an optimal solution for precise interior cabin comfort evaluation. The system measures parameters, such as air velocity, temperature, humidity, and radiant heat, which all relate to human comfort levels. One mannequin may be equipped with more than 120 sensors, providing sophisticated measurements.

Up to four mannequins may be measured simultaneously, for complete interior cabin simulation. The manikins and sensors are wireless to facilitate easy operation.  The graphical software handles both real-time measurements and data retrieval.

Kanomax offers three distinct handheld particle counters for a variety of applications. 

The 3887 (pictured on the left) is an economical 3-channel particle counter suitable for spot checks at high risk or heavy use areas. It can also certify small clean rooms with it's pre-programmed ISO mode.

The 3886 is a 5-channel instrument suitable for the same applications as the 3887, but it's functionality can also be expanded with optional probes for air velocity, temperature and humidity.  Having the ability to measure multiple parameters in a single handheld unit makes it a great time-saver for spot checks and investigations.

The specialized condensation particle counter  can detect particles as small as 0.015 microns.  The instrument is designed for nanoparticle  investigations and research applications. 

The IAQ monitor, model 2211, is a great tool for measuring indoor air quality parameters such as CO, CO2, temperature and humidity, but did you know it also has a function that will help you calculate the percentage of outside air being introduced to your system?  With this feature it's possible to figure out the number of air exchanges occurring in a set period.

As buildings focus on becoming greener and more economical, systems are becoming more isolated and, in many cases, sealed from the outside to conserve heat and air conditioning.  This process is always a balancing act for the technician though, because while you want to minimize loss of heat and A/C, it's important for health reasons to make sure enough outside air is being introduced to the system to remove CO2.  If CO2 levels get too high it can result in a feeling of tiredness and, in the case of workers, a decrease in productivity.

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2211 IAQ Monitor

Kanomax is pleased to announce the addition of new particle sensors for OEM applications to our product line.  These small sensors can detect the dust and particulates that make up many common allergens such as secondhand smoke, dust, dust mites, pet dander, mold and pollen.  

The sensors can improve your products (such as air purifiers, air quality monitors and fume extractors) in several ways: the sensor can demonstrate how effective your filter is by reporting how many particulates are being trapped, they can be used to indicate when a filter should be changed or they can improve efficiency by optimizing the fan speed in direct proportion to the number of detected particulates.  The sensor can even direct the device to shut down if particulates drop below a certain level and then resume operation if the levels rise.
 

The sensors have a low cost, but have the potential to add a lot of value to your product making it more appealing and competitive.

                   

In addition to these small sensors we will be introducing an aerosol monitor (above left) that can be integrated into existing Ethernet networks.  This monitor has a color-coded display that makes it easy to read at a glance.  It can also be configured to alert the user remotely if the particles exceed a custom-set threshold.  This instrument is ideal for high-traffic areas such as the gowning area before an actual cleanroom.  The included PC monitoring software can monitor up to 10 sensors.

We also have a new ambient PM / Pollen sensor (above right) that can differentiate pollen from other airborne particulates.  By using a "Degree of Polarization" of the scattered light particles the sensor can discriminate between pollen particles and other airborne particulates such as soil dust.  This monitor is an ideal tool for pollen research or environmental studies.

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Particle Counters/Particle Sensors