Steve’s Technical Corner

Steve’s Technical Corner

A white temperature and humidity display.

The Effects of Temperature, Air Velocity, Humidity, Pressure, and Particulates on Badge Results

Assay Technology badges have been validated to work as claimed under normal office/factory conditions.  For example, from our Acetic Acid badge (543) technical insert: Effect of Temperature: Effect on result < 5% within 0 – 50 C (32 – 122 F). Effect of Humidity: Functions as claimed within 10 – 80% RH. Accuracy (MTE): Meets Read More …

How Often Do I Have to Monitor?

Our customer service team receives many calls from customers needing a little technical support.  Not surprisingly, some questions are more common than others.  The most common? Which Organic Vapor Badge should I use:  525, 546 or the 566? (See my earlier post) How do I read my report?  (See Lab Report FAQs) How often do Read More …