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Chapter 1. Introduction
The PH730/PH731 are lightweight and easy-to-use instruments packaged with a variety of accessories
for measuring pressure, temperature, humidity, air velocity, and air volume. Features of the
micromanometer include:
Single-function keys for ease of use
Auto-zero for pressure measurements, auto-density correction, and back-pressure compensation
when used with a capture hood
User-selectable English and metric units
Conversions between actual and standard flow
Discrete or continuous display and data logging capabilities
Output port for downloading to a printer or a PC
Bi-directional Bluetooth communications to 8934 printer or PC
Powered by AC adapter or batteries (rechargeable NiMH or alkaline)
Full field calibration
Designed for:
Test and balance professionals
Mechanical contractors
Industrial hygienists
Plant engineers and facilities maintenance personnel
Applications include:
Test, balance, or commission HVAC systems
Test clean rooms and biological safety cabinets
Measure fume hood or filter face velocity
Measure pressure, temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, or air flow
WHILE USING THE PROHOOD CAPTURE HOOD TO TEST AIR FLOW IN DUCTS, YOU MAY
COME INTO CONTACT WITH OR BE EXPOSED TO DUST, POLLEN, MOLD, FUNGUS, OR
OTHER AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS. IF YOU ARE OR MAY BE SENSITIVE TO DUST, POLLEN,
MOLD, FUNGUS, OR OTHER AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS, ALWAYS USE AN APPROPRIATE
MASK OR RESPIRATOR WHILE EMPLOYING THE PROHOOD CAPTURE HOOD.