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General Tools FD08 Formaldehyde Meter is accurate for measuring levels of
gaseous formaldehyde HCHO as part of a workplace indoor air quality IAQ
maintenance program or to spot-check a residential environment.
- Electro-chemical sensor measures real-time formaldehyde gas concentration
with accuracy and resolution that meet U.S. National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSHs) acceptance criterion
- Also tracks, calculates and displays three cumulative formaldehyde gas
metrics: 8-hour TWA (time-weighted average), 1-hour average, and 15-minute
STEL (short-term exposure limit)
- One-button calibration to 0 ppm in fresh air
- User-adjustable high concentration audible alarm threshold
- Also measures relative humidity (RH) and temperature
- Manually off-settable long-term drift of temperature and RH accuracy
- Min/Max memory and data hold
- Large backlit dual-readout LCD
- F°/C° switch
- Auto power off (can be disabled)
- Tripod mount
Specifications
- Formaldehyde range: 0 to 5 ppm
- Formaldehyde resolution: 0.01 ppm
- Formaldehyde accuracy: ±(5% + 0.03 ppm)
- Formaldehyde sensor type: Electrochemical
- Warmup time: 1 to 15 minutes
- Temperature range: 0° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Temperature accuracy:
plus or minus 1.8°F (1°C)
- Temperature resolution: 0.1°
- RH range: 10 to 90%RH
- RH accuracy: ±5% of reading, typical
- Display Type / Size Dual readout LCD / 2 in. (51mm) diagonal
- Auto Power Off Trigger: 15 minutes of front-panel inactivity (can be
disabled)
- Operating temperature range: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) @ 0 to 95%RH,
non-condensing
- Dimensions 8.3 x 2.4 x 1.0 inches (210 x 60 x 25mm)
- Weight (with battery): 7.2 oz. (204g)
- Power source: (4) "AAA" batteries (not included) or optional 110V AC
adapter (General Part No. AC2)
Optional Accessory 110V AC adapter (General Part No. AC2)