Tools

FIELD DATA COLLECTION

Vernier LabQuest2

A standalone, touch screen interface used to collect sensor data with built-in graphing and analysis capability. This handheld device uses a number of sensors (separate external attachments described below) to take and record measurement data on a variety of environmental factors such as wind speed, temperature, and lighting. With wi-fi connection capability, recorded data can be emailed directly for manipulation and further graphical representation on personal computers.

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Separate external attachments for various sensors are shown in this image.

Kestrel Drop D3 Environmental Data Logger

A small and rugged (water and shock resistant) environmental data logger used to record temperature, humidity, heat index, dew point temperature, station pressure, density altitude, and pressure trend in a range of applications. Through wireless sync with the LiNK app on a smartphone or tablet, reading intervals can be customized (as frequently as every 2 seconds) and recordings can be viewed real-time and analyzed, or exported for further manipulation and analysis.

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Kestrel Drop D2 Environmental Data Logger

Similar to the D3, but this device only collects temperature, relative humidity, heat index, and dew point temperature.

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Onset Hoboware and Hobo Data Loggers

A software and number of different HOBO data loggers and monitoring devices used to measure, record, and manage data pertinent to the performance of green buildings, human comfort, and renewable energy systems. Through the simple set-up of measuring and logging parameters with the universal software, data loggers are capable of being left in desired measurement spaces for months, with the simple retrieval of logged data upon reconnection with the software.

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Apple iPods

While everyone knows the iPod, and its typical uses for music and personal functions, BUILT uniquely makes use of the iPod for building science research and studies. Through a variety of installed iOS applications and external plugins (listed below), BUILT's iPods can be used for thermal imaging and analysis, sketching, taking pictures/recording videos of unique building performance phenomena, glare analysis of pictures, sound and light level measurements, etc.

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FLIR E60 Infrared Camera

A thermal imaging camera for field measurements pertaining to the evaluation and assessment of thermal performance of building envelope systems, thermal bridging, moisture problems, etc. The E60 features a(n) IR pixel resolution of 320x240, thermal sensitivity range <0.09°F, temperature range of -4° to 1,202°F, and a 60Hz frame rate. FLIR's "Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging" (MSX) technology enhances thermal images with virtually etched details.

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MOCON VOC-TRAQ USB Toxic Gas Detector + Logger

A portable photoionization detector (PID) for reliable and accurate total volatile organic compound (TVOC) measurements and logging related to indoor air quality experiments and research. The detector's internal memory (in combined use with a rechargeable power supply) can remotely store up to 36,000 readings. Alternately, USB compatibility allows for operation while connected to a computer, increasing the amount of readings which can be measured and logged.

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Extech HD450: Datalogging Heavy Duty Light Meter

A "heavy duty" light meter that measures from 0 to 400,000Lux (0 to 40,000Fc) with a 0.1Lux/.001Fc resolution and 5% accuracy. Ideal for indoor lighting level studies, the HD450's datalogger function can automatically store up to 16,000 readings and manually store/recall up to 99 readings. Additional features include "peak" and "relative" modes, minimum/maximum readings, data hold, and a backlit LCD display with 40-segment bar graph.

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Brinno Weatherproof TimeLapse HD Camera TLC100

A small size, lightweight, single button operation, and weatherproof time lapse camera ideal for a range of post occupancy, movement/flow, and various other building science studies. Recording in HD AVI 1280x1024 with a storage capacity of up to 8gb of photos on a USB Flash Drive, the camera has 6 time lapse settings: 1 min, 5 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 4 hr, or 24 hours and 2 lens settings: "Standard View" of any wide area and "Macro View" allowing for focus up to 19 inches.

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Brinno TLC200 Pro

The Brinno TLC200 PRO is built with a HDR ( High Dynamic Range: 115dB) image sensor making the creation of high quality Time Lapse Videos a snap! With Brinno ready-to-view technology, we give you a real Time Lapse Video, not thousands separate photos, no complicated post-processing! Even you can upload your time lapse video to Youtube or Vimeo immediately!

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GoPro Hero

The go-to action sports and lifestyle camera also has its application in building science research. Through combined use with various stand and wall mounting attachments, and the time lapse setting, the GoPro Hero can be used for various post occupancy, movement/flow, lighting, and other building science studies. In addition, the simple video recording settings (at 1080p) can be used to document various and unique building phenomena that would otherwise be hard to capture.

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Solar Pathfinder (w/ tripod) + PV Studio 2 Software

A non-electric solar pathfinder that is simple and straightforward, requiring no special skills or technical know-how. Through the combination of site-specific shading data and published global weather data, accurate solar site analyses can be made, to then be used in architectural and engineering solar applications upon integration with the software. Working on a reflective principle rather than showing shadows, the solar pathfinder can be used anytime of the day and year, in cloudy or clear weather.

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EcoZone Ozone Monitor

For monitoring ozone levels near small ozone generators. Ideal for light commercial applications such as bars and restaurants, hotels, photocopy centers, water bottlers, fumigation, research projects, light manufacturing, swimming pools, and residential and wherever ozone exposure is possible.

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EL-USB-2 Temperature and Humidity Logger

A data logger that measures and stores up to 16,382 relative humidity and temperature readings over 0 to 100%RH and -31 to 176°F ranges. The logging rate and start time are customizable and the stored data can be downloaded by plugging the logger into a USB port and running the purpose designed software. Relative humidity, temperature and dew point data can then be graphed, printed and exported to other applications for manipulation and graphic representation.

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Reed SD-4023 Sound Meter

This SD series sound level meter has triple range measurement and features user selectable sampling rates from 1 to 3600 seconds. Using an SD card (up to 16Gb) a user can select a desired sampling rate and quickly generate an Excel file with raw data, all without the use of software. Optional accessories include a tripod and AC adapter for continuous long-term monitoring and PC software that allows a user to tracking live measurements.

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