A powered flow hood that works well in all situations.
The newly enhanced FlowFinder Mk2 PLUS is packed with exciting new features and benefits, including hardware and control software enhancements, significantly boosting your device's performance and functionality.
The FlowFinder represents a cutting-edge powered flow hood that excels in diverse scenarios. When confronted with low duct pressure, it exhibits exceptional precision in zeroing the pressure across the measurement plane, ensuring minimal disruption to system characteristics. While many powered flow hoods perform adequately in return/exhaust flows, the FlowFinder stands out by achieving remarkable zeroing down to 1/100 Pa, surpassing the typical range of zero to approximately 2/10 Pa observed in most counterparts. Consequently, the FlowFinder proves particularly advantageous in situations involving low pressures or alternative air pathways.
The FlowFinder's superiority also extends to supply flows, as it effectively segregates the supply-direction jets from the flow measurement process. By employing an onboard fan that possesses comprehensive knowledge of its inlet pressure and leverages RPM and stabilized pressure measurements, the FlowFinder ensures precise and accurate flow determination.
Even under challenging circumstances, the FlowFinder maintains an impressive 3% accuracy, while passive flow hoods often succumb to errors ranging from 20% to 50%. This remarkable performance has been substantiated by LBL's comprehensive study.
With the ability to measure a range of 6 to 326 CFM in full zero balance mode and up to 503 CFM in compensated mode, the FlowFinder combines exceptional functionality with its compact and lightweight design, making it suitable for measuring kitchen exhaust and HRV flows in confined spaces. However, its true "Killer" application emerges when deployed in conjunction with a Blower Door during sales calls, allowing for the visual and quantitative assessment of duct leakage to the outdoors. By pressurizing the house to 25 Pa using the Blower Door, any smoke movement detected at the registers can be precisely measured by the FlowFinder, empowering operators to identify the most cost-effective improvements that can be undertaken for a home.
An Even Better FlowFinder: the FlowFinder MK2 PLUS
We're excited to debut the newly enhanced FlowFinder MK2 PLUS, packed with new features and benefits. This comprehensive upgrade encompasses hardware and control software enhancements, significantly boosting your device's performance and functionality. Here's a summary of what you can expect:
Faster Operation: The upgraded FlowFinder will operate at an impressive 50 Hz, a substantial improvement from the previous 2 Hz. This increase in speed enables quicker data acquisition and more responsive control actions.
Enhanced Stability: The hardware (display PCB) and control software improvements ensure excellent stability, reducing the likelihood of errors or disruptions during measurements and control processes. You can rely on the upgraded FlowFinder for accurate and reliable results.
Upgradable via WiFi: The new brain equipped with WiFi connectivity allows for seamless upgrades and updates without needing physical connections or manual intervention. Enjoy the convenience of wireless upgrades and take advantage of future enhancements effortlessly.
Improved Battery Efficiency: With faster and more stable measurements at higher flows, the upgraded FlowFinder reduces the time required for data collection. Measurements at higher flows, now up to 550 CFM from the previous 300 CFM, will take less than 10 seconds. This increased efficiency translates into battery savings, providing more extended operation between charges.
Two Bootloaders: Implementing two bootloaders ensures a streamlined and secure upgrade process for your FlowFinder. This feature minimizes the risk of issues during firmware upgrades, allowing for safer and more straightforward updates.
