Test & Measurement: Thermometer/Anemometer Works In Hard-To-Reach Locations

April 26, 2004

The Meterman TMA10 thermometer/anemometer measures air velocity and temperatures for residential, commercial, and industrial high-voltage and air-conditioning systems. Developed by Wavetek, the meter measures and displays air velocity in feet per minute (FPM), air volume, and cubic feet per minute (CFM). Its standard detachable vane and expandable cord allow it be used in hard-to-reach spots. The display indicates measurements in °C or °F with a full range of display options, including Data Hold, Min., Max., and Average readings from a single-point air source. Optional data-acquisition software and an RS-232 cable are also available. The TMA10 goes for $199.95.

Meterman Test Tools www.metermantest tools.com (877) 596-2680

About the Author

Roger Allan

Roger Allan is an electronics journalism veteran, and served as Electronic Design's Executive Editor for 15 of those years. He has covered just about every technology beat from semiconductors, components, packaging and power devices, to communications, test and measurement, automotive electronics, robotics, medical electronics, military electronics, robotics, and industrial electronics. His specialties include MEMS and nanoelectronics technologies. He is a contributor to the McGraw Hill Annual Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. He is also a Life Senior Member of the IEEE and holds a BSEE from New York University's School of Engineering and Science. Roger has worked for major electronics magazines besides Electronic Design, including the IEEE Spectrum, Electronics, EDN, Electronic Products, and the British New Scientist. He also has working experience in the electronics industry as a design engineer in filters, power supplies and control systems.

After his retirement from Electronic Design Magazine, He has been extensively contributing articles for Penton’s Electronic Design, Power Electronics Technology, Energy Efficiency and Technology (EE&T) and Microwaves RF Magazine, covering all of the aforementioned electronics segments as well as energy efficiency, harvesting and related technologies. He has also contributed articles to other electronics technology magazines worldwide.

He is a “jack of all trades and a master in leading-edge technologies” like MEMS, nanolectronics, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, military electronics, biometrics, implantable medical devices, and energy harvesting and related technologies.