 The barometer – measuring the pressure of the air
A barometer measures the pressure of the air. The atmosphere is heated by the sun and expands. Because the earth is continuously rotating around its own axis and as there are differences in the surface of the earth, the atmosphere is permanently in motion. These air movements are what cause the changes to the weather. The Innovacelli Barometer: a unique product In 2009 Dingens Barometers & Clocks launched an innovative barometer without mercury: the Innovacelli Barometer, which was developed in collaboration with the Innovation Centre Limburg, IWT, University Hasselt and Sirris. This barometer is more fitting for our times of ecological awareness, and is extremely accurate and durable.  The ecological “Christiaan Huygens” barometer
Vacuum metal containers react to the changing air pressure. A combination of 8 vacuum boxes can give an extremely accurate measurement of even the slightest change in pressure. These movements are passed on to a liquid in a glass capillary tube which in turn can display the pressure exceedingly accurately. The combination of air pressure boxes that contain a liquid is unique and guarantees that the pressure is conveyed without any friction occurring.
Metal vacuum pressure boxes can accurately measure even the slightest change in pressure.
 Enlargement of the scale
The Innovacelli Barometer offers you a large (45 mm/100 hPa) and exceptionally accurate scale range for a very clear reading of the hPa (or Inch). A combination of diameters ensures that even the slightest movement of the metal pressure boxes is clearly visible as a result of a change in the position of the liquid in the capillary glass tube.
Enlargement of the air pressure scale
 Calibrating the altitude
Barometers used for meteorological purposes are always calibrated as if the user is at sea level.
Not the effective air pressure is measured, but the air pressure in
relation to 0 metres. For this reason a barometer must always be calibrated before using it for the first time.
It is very easy to calibrate the barometer by indicating the altitude on the scale at the bottom (Altitude setting).
By turning the knob at the bottom, a disc that moves around a central axis will change position. A scale with an altitude marker makes it easy to set up.
University research : durability and accuracy
The University Hasselt and Sirris (knowledge centre) have subjected each and every part of the barometer to accuracy and durability tests. This research took more than a year to complete. The materials were examined by applying various chemical and physical tests, with the aim to be able to guarantee a durability of 30 years.
The mechanical parts were thoroughly tested to ensure they would retain their accuracy over the same period.
User-friendly
The Innovacelli Barometer has been developed with the utmost ease-of-use in mind. It is an exceptionally safe system with very easy controls. Contrary to the mercury barometer, the Innovacelli will not stop working because of an incorrect movement.
You will find more detailed user information on the instructions page.
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Transport
The barometer does not contain mercury or any other toxic agents and consequently it is not limited by any legislation concerning the transport of goods. The product has been developed for export to far away destinations and can be transported safely.
Certificates
Extensive tests have been carried out by an independent institute to guarantee the quality of our products. A certificate of accuracy is supplied with all instruments.
Intellectual property
The production and development of the Innovacelli Barometer is protected by an International Patent.
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