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Function climate monitor:
Switch on the instrument and select the calibration curve “relative humidity”
using the arrow keys
or
. Measure the relative humidity in a central
position of your room and let it adjust to the surrounding climate for a few
minutes. The
ideal interior air humidity is between 40% and 60%
relative
air humidity
. Too damp but also too dry air is felt as unpleasant and may
have significant negative effects on your health.
Calibration curves
Definition of calibration curves
Risk of mould:
The calibration curve “risk of mould” clearly evaluates the risk, grouped into 5
risk levels. The risk levels are related directly to the relative air humidity.
calibration curve
description
unit
measuring
range
risk of mould
risk of mould
No
up to
Very high
abs. humidity
absolute
air humidity
g/m³
0 to 130 g/m
3
rel. humidity
relative
air humidity
% rh
0 to 100%
Too high air
humidity favours
the formation of:
microorganisms
bacteria
house dust mites
mould
viruses
allergies
chemical reactions
Too low air
humidity favours
the formation of:
respiratory tract
infections
dry mucous
membranes
bacteria
viruses
allergies
ozone
electrostatic
discharges