Alnor ABT Balometer Capture Hoods

When balancing large industrial facilities, speed and repeatability matter. Alnor ABT Balometer capture hoods help teams move quickly from one diffuser to the next while producing consistent airflow readings that stand up to documentation needs.

Key advantages:

• Fast surveys: Lightweight, ergonomic design reduces fatigue during large rounds of testing. The display is easy to read at a glance, aiding quick decision-making in the field.
• Multiple hood sizes: Adapt to a wide range of supply and return diffusers and grilles across production areas, corridors, labs, and offices.
• Clear, derived measurements: Built-in calculations display volume flow, often with metric and imperial units available to match project requirements.
• Data you can use: Optional logging and export functions streamline report creation, trending, and comparative analysis.
• Built for the field: Rugged frames and protective cases support transport and deployment in real-world conditions.

Applications across industrial sites:

• Commissioning: Establish airflow baselines during startup and renovation projects, capturing readings row by row for handover packages.
• Routine maintenance: Periodic surveys help identify shifts in ventilation performance, enabling proactive adjustments and filter maintenance planning.
• Trouble calls: Resolve hot/cold complaints and pressurization issues by verifying actual delivered airflow at the register.
• Energy initiatives: Balance systems more precisely to help reduce fan energy while maintaining targets for comfort and process areas.
• Quality and compliance support: Reliable airflow documentation helps support internal standards and audit-ready records.

Operational tips:

• Select the hood size that best matches the diffuser face to reduce bypass and help improve consistency.
• Use consistent placement, dwell time, and measurement sequence to enhance repeatability across survey teams.
• Combine with a micromanometer and pitot tube when duct traverses or pressure diagnostics are needed in the same area.

Choosing your ABT configuration:

• Consider the number of registers per round, typical diffuser sizes, and preferred reporting workflow.
• Evaluate logging capacity and export features if your team produces formal balancing reports or needs to share data across sites.
• Review available accessories such as extension poles and additional hood sizes to cover specialty diffusers.

Service and support:
TSI provides calibration services, technical support, and best-practice guidance to keep your ABT Balometer capture hood delivering consistent results over time. Training resources help teams standardize methods and improve throughput without sacrificing data quality.

Equip your balancing crews to move faster with confidence. Contact TSI to configure an ABT Balometer capture hood kit for your facility needs.