Microclimate is visible! - C.RUSS NETCONSULT

THG AreaView SeatViewSeatView has been developed for the automotive industry and hasbeen adopted from various recognized car producers and tier1 supplierstoday. Whether it is an active of passive climate solution SeatViewtracks and visualizes the live development of heat and humidity flowsin the comfort zone between human and seat. Combined with BodyViewalso the seat core becomes climate transparent. Identify thermic andhydrographic weak spots and optimize your climate relevant systemswith SeatView technology.The thermo/hydrographic image sequence shows one of 2,500 imagesof a human back with a running seat heating. The temperature (left chart)and absolute humidity (right chart) both increase parallel. The organismreacts upon the external heat source almost immediately and starts toperspire. Despite the unobjectionable relative humidity (middle chart)of this momentum in fact absolute humidity instantly starts to accumulatebetween driver and seat. It becomes warm but at the same timehumid which may negatively impact comfort in the course of time.Live climate profile of a human back with the seat heating turned onWe would be pleased to tell you more about SeatView or provide an offeron demand.SeatView ready for action in a car seatProduct:• Measurement mats with areas of 0.4 m²und 0.5 m² (special sizes on demand)• Representative seat climate tracking with50, 57 or 62 sensors• Setup time – just a few seconds• Robust climate neutral architecture• Mobile and stationary use possibleany time• Compatible with all THG AreaViewapplicationsFields of application:• Research & Development of climaterelevant seat solutions• Quality management• Test drives (lab/field)• Material comparison• Product comparison• Control system

THG AreaView SleepViewA human sleeps about 1/3 of his life. Comfort and climate play acentral role here. Accumulated humidity through transpiration betweena human and a laying area or a duvet expresses the organisms intentto cool. However excessive humidity in this well insulated area reducesthe effect of this intent and stresses the organism. The consequencesreach from waking phases during the sleep to the extreme of severeskin tissue damage. SleepView visualizes these climate processesand supports the development of sleep and laying systems with highcomfort potential.The graph on the right shows the humi -dity between human and mattress inabsolute values. It represents the massoutput (perspiration) of the orga nismand is independent of temperature.Parallel (not shown here) the conditionis up to 34°C warm which widely keepsthe relative humidity unobjectionable.But the occupant sweats and directlyexpresses his intent to cool. Knowingthese interactions early can be valuablein actively conditioned environments andmay support to improve the developmentof extreme humid zones in passiveenvironments. Climate comfort is alwaysboth heat and humidity management.SleepView can operate above and below an occupantProduct:• Measurement mats with 70 cm x 140 cmarea (special sizes on demand)• Climate neutral architecture• Mobile and stationary use possible any time• Representative climate tracking on layingareas with 46 sensors (up to 62)• Setup time – just a few seconds• Compatible with all THG AreaViewapplicationsFields of application:• R&D of climate relevant sleep systemsand bedding devices• Sleeping bags• Medical laying systems• Quality management• Control system• Product comparison testingsWe would be pleased to tell you moreabout SleepView or provide an offer ondemand.Cooling intent of an organism

THG AreaView BodyViewBodyView is unique for tracking body and body near climate. Standalonesensors can be placed at almost any spot between skin andtextile to track heat and humidity developments. Is the human beingthe source of the climate BodyView directly shows the organismsindividual need for heating or cooling. Comfort and performancepotentials can be derived from that. BodyView is also suitable forclimate measurement inside of systems such as automotive seats.BodyView like any THG AreaView application creates a 2D-image ofa climate area. In addition because of its stand-alone sensors it canalso detect climate in various layers (see below). Starting from skinlevel to T-shirt and long sleeve to the outside of the jacket severalclimate layers occur indicating the heat and humidity path throughouta whole apparel system. The longer a human can act in a warm/dryenvironment the longer he can tap full performance respectivelyrecovery potentials. Climate is comfort.THG BodyView with 7+1 sensors (max. 16 per unit)Product:• Measurement spider with up to16 standalonesensors, e. g. upper body climatetracking• Representative climate tracking of one areaor various layers.• Climate neutral architecture, fully dewable• Mobile and stationary use possible any time• Weight of the whole unit just 160 g.• Setup time – a few minutesFields of application:• Development of climate active apparel,under wear, outdoor wear, sleeping bags,protective suits, shoes, gloves, fleeces,• Application inside special systems such ascar seats, mattress cores, roomsSingle climate layers of an apparel-systemWe would be pleased to tell you more about BodyView or provide anoffer on demand.

THG AreaView HeadViewHeadView visualizes the heat and humidity developments within headprotection applications. The body releases a considerable amount ofheat over the head. Accumulated transpiration humidity within a headprotection device decreases the effect of the heat release. The consequencesreach from uncomfortable heat and humidity sensations todecreased performance potentials. HeadView offers the optimizationof climate comfort within head protection devices of all kind.Looked at bike helmets as an example it can be shown that the headwith support of head wind is widely aerated well. Standing still howeverconsiderable differences can occur quickly. Convection between headand helmet is limited or interrupted. But especially when standingstill heat and humidity holdups are perceived as uncomfortablefrom the users. HeadView can support to unfold weak spots for heatand humidity holdups and creates room for improved comfort withinhead protection.Heat and humidity holdups standing stillHeadView hood with accessoriesProduct:• Measurement hood with 14 + 1 sensorsspread over the head• Representative head climate tracking• Climate neutral architecture, fully dewable• Mobile and stationary use possible any time• Weight of the whole unit just 200 g.• Setup time – just a few secondsFields of application:• Climate optimization within helmets, hats,caps, hoods, bonnets, etc.We would be pleased to tell you more about HeadView or provide anoffer on demand.

Technical overview THG AreaViewRelative Humidity RHMeasurement range0 % RH to 100 % RH, fully dewableAccuracy± 2 % RHResolution0.02 % RHHysteresis± 0.5 % RHLong time stability < ± 0.5 %/a at 50 % RH and 20°CResponse time< 4 secTemperature TMeasurement range- 40°C – +120°CAccuracy - 40°C – 0°C ± 1.5°C± 0°C – 40°C ± 0.3°C+ 40°C – 80°C ± 0.5°CResolution0.1°CHysteresis± 0.2°CResponse time< 30 secData loggerSize106 x 57 x 22 mmWeightapp. 95 gMemory capacity1.5 mil valuesInterface USB 2.0Power supplyLi ION 3.7 VDC/1200mAhPower inputcharging max. 500 mA, operating < 1 mAProtection classIP64System requirements for SoftwarePlattformIBM compatible PCOperating SystemWin 98/Me and NT 4.0/2000/XP, Win7 32bitInterface USB 2.0Additional Sofware ApplicationsMS Excel 2000 or higherc.russ-NETCONSULT . Christoph RussIm Kirchwinkel 26 . D-83624 Otterfing . GermanyT +49 8024 6080572 . F +49 8024 6080573info@cruss-netconsult.com . www.cruss-netconsult.com