Air Capture Hood

  • Impressively light with a weight of 2.9 kg and ergonomic design
  • Flow straightener for more precise measurement at swirl outlets
  • Fast set-up, convenient operation and protocol creation on site using the App
  • Removable and tiltable measuring instrument

The testo 420 air capture hood for larger air inlets and outlets enables fast and precise compliance with hygiene guidelines and requirements concerning room air quality. It provides reliable support with the calculation of the overall air capture on HVAC systems, for instance in hospitals, office buildings or commercial buildings.

The testo 420 air capture hood means you can significantly reduce these measurement errors. The integrated air capture straightener calms the turbulence and converts it into a virtually uniform air flow. This enables accurate calculation of air capture in the 80 to 3,500 m3/h range.
Exceptionally light air capture hood with fast set-up
The air capture hood with ergonomic handles and tiltable display has an exceptional weight of less than 2.9 kg. This means that frequent air capture calculations in large rooms and measurements above head height can also be carried out reliably and comfortably. In the process, a large measuring button on the air capture hood ensures easy recording of the readings.

The dimensions of the hood are 610 x 610 mm. We offer additional hoods as accessories for further ceiling outlets. The use of our optional tripod arm is a great help for air inlets and outlets which are located very high up. It can be extended up to 4 metres.

The air capture hood is quick and easy to set up thanks to tension rods. The trolley which is included in the packaging ensures safe transport.
Create protocols directly on site and mail them using the App connection

Packaged Inclusions:

Testo 420 air capture hood including measuring instrument, 610 x 610 mm hood, 5 x tension rods, USB cable, batteries and trolley.

Temperature – NTC
Measuring range -20 to +70 °C
Accuracy ±0.5 °C (0 to +70 °C)
±0.8 °C (-20 to +0 °C)
Resolution 0.1 °C
Reaction time 45 s (t90)
Humidity – Capacitive
Measuring range 0 to 100 %RH
Accuracy ±1.8 %RH + 3 % of mv at +25 °C
(5 to 80 %RH)
Resolution 0.1 %RH
Differential Pressure 
Measuring range -120 to +120 Pa
Accuracy ±2 % of mv + 0.5 Pa at +22 °C, 1013 hPa
Resolution 0.001 Pa
Reaction time 1 s (t90)
Absolute Pressure
Measuring range 700 to 1100 hPa
Accuracy ±3 hPa
Resolution 0.1 hPa
Reaction time 1 s
Volume flow
Measuring range 40 to 4000 m³/h
Accuracy ±3 % of mv + 12 m³/h at +22 °C
1013 hPa (85 to 3500 m³/h)
Reaction time 1 s (t90)
Resolution 1 m³/h
General technical data
Dimensions 610 x 610 mm (Standard hood)
Operating temperature -5 to +50 °C
EU-/EG-guidelines EU-guideline 2014/30/EU
Battery type Alkali manganese, mignon, type AA
Battery life 40 h
Display size 3.5″
Display function Dot matrix
Display ligthing with illumination
Interface Micro-USB; Bluetooth® 4.0 wireless technology
Memory 2 GB (internal)
Storage temperature -20 to +60 °C
Weight 2900 g