1 Introduction
Up and Running overview
Introduction
The QUESTempº 34/36 models are portable heat stress monitors that are designed to be
rugged, easy-to use instruments to quickly and accurately assess the potential for
individual heat stress based on environmental conditions.
QUESTempº Models
The QUESTempº 34 and QUESTempº 36 models measure and calculate the dry bulb
temperature, wet bulb temperature, globe temperature, WBGT indoor index, WBGT
outdoor index, relative humidity, and Heat Index or Humidex. These models support RS-
232 communications and works with the optional software analysis program, 3M
TM
Detection Management Software (DMS).
With the QUESTempº 36, you have the capability to display stay times in order to
manage work/rest regimens. Guidance is based on the screening criteria for heat stress
as defined in the ACGIH TLV Handbook, U.S. Navy PHEL charts, and EPRI Action
Limits. (Please see Appendix B for detailed chart information.)
An additional feature with the QUESTempº 36 is an optional detachable air-probe for
measuring air velocity (wind speed) to determine appropriate levels of indoor thermal
comfort monitoring.
Figure 1-1: QUESTempº 36 model
QTº36 model with (optional)
air-probe attachment
Introduction