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Extech 45170CM Environmental Meter

Convenient 5-in-1 Environmental Meter measures Air Velocity, Air Flow, Humidity, Temperature, and Light.

Extech 45170CM Environmental Meter
Extech 45170CM Environmental Meter
Retired products cannot be ordered
The Extech EN510 environmental meter is the recommended replacement

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Part Number
  • 45170CM
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  • By Extech
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Overview

Features

  • Functions:
    • Air Velocity: 80 to 5910 ft/min (or equivalent), ±3% accuracy
    • Air Flow: 0.01 to 1,908,400 cfm (or equivalent)
    • Light: 0 to 1860 Fc (or equivalent), ±(5% rdg + 8 digits) accuracy
    • RH: 10 to 95% RH, 4% RH accuracy
    • Temperature (thermistor): 32 to 122˚F, ±2.5˚F accuracy
    • Temperature (type K): -148 to 2372˚F, ±(1% + 2˚F) accuracy
  • Ergonomic housing with large dual “smart” LCD where characters on display reverse direction depending on the function in use
  • Low friction vane wheel improves accuracy of air velocity and air flow measurements
  • Utilizes precision photo diode and color correction filter for light measurements
  • Thin-film capacitance humidity sensor for fast response
  • Thermistor measures ambient temperature
  • Type K input measures Temperature to 2372°F (1300°C) using optional Type K probe
  • Data Hold and Min/Max
  • Auto power off with disable feature
  • Low battery and overrange indication

What's in the Box

  • Built-in sensors
  • Wrist strap
  • 9V battery

Description

The Extech 45170CM thermo-hygrometer is a compact, handheld instrument designed to take quick, accurate measurements of air velocity, air flow, humidity, temperature, and light. This multifunctional meter is ideal for professional or home use in testing the environmental quality in a building.

The 45170CM measures air velocity from 80 to 5910 ft/min (or equivalent), air flow from 0.01 to 1,908,400 cfm (or equivalent), humidity from 10 to 95% RH, temperature using either an built in thermistor or a type K thermocouple (must be purchased separately), and light from 0 to 1860 Fc (or equivalent). Precision internal sensors ensures accurate measurements. The meter features ergonomic housing and a large dual "smart" LCD where characters on display reverse direction depending on the function in use. The meter also includes Min/Max and Data Hold functions and auto power off (with disable) to save battery life. The Extech 45170CM thermo-hygrometer is easy-to-use, precise, and economically priced to meet your budget.

Documents

Documents

  • Extech 45170CM Environmental Meter Datasheet PDF (490 KB)

Accessories

Extech TP870 Type K Bead Wire Temperature Probe (482°F/250°C)
Extech TP870 Type K Bead Wire Temperature Probe (482°F/250°C)

Replacement Type K Bead Wire Temperature Probe (482°F/250°C).

$17.99
Extech 409990 Series Soft Vinyl Carrying Cases
Extech 409990 Series Soft Vinyl Carrying Cases

Protect and store your multimeters and accessories in a soft vinyl carrying case.

Starting at $12.99

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