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Contact:
Rey Harju
(714) 257-9060
fporders@fieldpiece.com
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BREA,
California, August 11, 2004-- --Fieldpiece Instruments, manufacturer
of professional-grade instruments for field service, introduces the new HS36
Stick Meter designed specifically for HVACR field technicians and offering
measurement of true RMS value with superior accuracy.
The true RMS measurement feature makes this an important addition to the Fieldpiece
Stick Meter line. Digital multimeters use two different types of AC sensing.
The most common is average sensing, normalized to the true RMS value of a
sine wave. The other is true RMS sensing. The actual true RMS value is sensed
for a waveform within the limits of the crest factor. Either sensing method
will give the same results on a clean sine wave but they differ on a non-sinusoidal
waveform, commonly found in HVACR equipment.
Another new feature of the Fieldpiece HS36 is the backlight display which
can be turned on or off with the push of a button.
The HS36 is designed to
work with all Fieldpiece accessory heads and thermocouples for versatile measurement
of HVACR environments. The new stick meter includes an auto-ranging feature,
which automatically changes range for the best resolution. Other features
included for the HVAC/R technician include testing microamps for flame rectifier
diode tests and the ability to measure frequency.
Like the rest of the stick meter line, the HS36 includes a built-in magnetic
hanger, built-in temperature measurement (k-type thermocouple), capacitance,
non-contact voltage sensing, silicone rubber test leads with storage on the
back, high voltage indicators, a current clamp head, carrying case, alligator
clips, and both an LED and beeper to indicate continuity.
"The HS36 helps the HVAC/R technician be more productive and accurate
in his measurements," says Rey Harju, President of Fieldpiece Instruments.
"The addition of true RMS value will give him an edge over his competitor,"
Harju added.
All of Fieldpiece’s accessory heads, both old and new, work with the
HS36. With the appropriate accessory head, the HS36 can measure the following
parameters: AC amps (included), superheat, RH%, wet bulb temperature, air
temperature, dew point, carbon monoxide, dual temperature, non contact (IR)
temperature, air velocity, gas pressure, static pressure, vacuum, milliamps,
microamps, and carbon dioxide.
Accessory heads can also be connected to the meter using the removable-tip
test leads for “remote” testing. This is particularly useful for
measuring blower motor current draw with the door to the blower closed.
A wrap-tab thermocouple (model ATB1) is included. The “wrap-tab”
makes it easy to store the thermocouple wire. No more tangled wires.
For convenience, the HS36 includes a non-contact AC voltage sensor that senses
voltage from AC line power down to 24VAC for thermostat power. The DMM sounds
a beeper and lights up a big, bright LED. Two other LEDs work in conjunction
with the beeper to warn the user of high voltage and to indicate continuity.
The HS36 includes the MIN/MAX function, which stores both the highest and
lowest reading from the time the button is pushed. Test leads are made of
fine stranded silicone insulated wire for flexibility. The probes can easily
be stored in the back of the meter and the wires wrap around the meter for
fast and convenient storage. The meters are shipped with the leads wrapped
around the meter in this fashion so the user can see how to store them. A
magnetic hanger is included for safe and easy testing.
The HS36 is available immediately, for $199 trade price, and can be purchased
from a Fieldpiece distributor near you. The meter comes with a current clamp
head, alligator clips, silicone test leads with removable tips, a magnetic
hanger and a k-type thermocouple all packaged in a padded 4-pocket nylon case.
Fieldpiece products are sold exclusively through authorized Fieldpiece distributors.
For the Fieldpiece distributor closest to you, or to receive a complete price
list of all Fieldpiece field service accessories, contact Pat Clausen at Fieldpiece
Instruments, 580 W. Central Ave. Unit #A, Brea, CA 92821. Tel. (714) 257-9060;
Fax (714) 257-9069; e-mail: fpinfo@fieldpiece.com; web site: www.fieldpiece.com.
Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc. was formed in 1989 to provide instruments and
instrument kits for field service technicians. Fieldpiece designs products
and assembles instrument kits in the U.S. Kit components are manufactured
in the U.S. and overseas.
Fieldpiece
Instruments, Inc.
580 W. Central, Suite A
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 257-9060 FAX (714) 257-9069
fpinfo@fieldpiece.com