User manual VAISALA HMD60Y

[. . . ] 4 Electrical connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 11 6. 4. 2 Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1997-07-31 i HMD60U/Y Transmitters Operating Manual U301en-1. 1 This page intentionally left blank. ii 1997-07-31 U301en-1. 1 HMD60U/Y Transmitters Operating Manual 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The HMD60 transmitters are duct mounted two-wire transmitters for the measurement of humidity (HMD60U) and for the measurement of humidity and temperature (HMD60Y). The HMD60U/Y transmitters are easy to install and maintain: the electronics can be disconnected without dismantling the installation. One point calibration is easily performed with the HMI41 indicator and the calibration cable 19116ZZ. Both transmitter types incorporate the HUMICAP®180 humidity sensor which uses an operating principle based on changes in the capacitance of a thin polymer film as it absorbs water molecules. The HMD60Y transmitters measure temperature with the reliable Pt 1000 sensor. 1997-07-31 1 HMD60U/Y Transmitters Operating Manual U301en-1. 1 2. TO BE NOTED WHEN MEASURING HUMIDITY In the measurement of humidity and especially in calibration, it is essential that the temperature equilibrium is reached. Even a slight difference in the temperature between the measured object and the sensor causes an error. For example, at +20 °C (+ 68 °F) and 50 %RH, a temperature difference of +1 °C between the measured object and the sensor causes an error of +3 %RH. The error is at its greatest when the temperature of the sensor differs from that of the surroundings and the humidity is high. A few degrees' difference in temperature may cause water to condense on sensor surface. Efficient ventilation accelerates evaporation whereas in an unventilated space, it may take hours. The HUMICAP®180 sensor returns to its normal functioning as soon as water has evaporated. Any contaminated water condensing on the sensor may shorten its life span and change the calibration. 10 9 8 7 dRH (%RH) 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Temperature (°C) Figure 2. 1 Measurement error at 100 %RH when the temperature difference between the ambient and the sensor is 1 °C 2 1997-07-31 U301en-1. 1 HMD60U/Y Transmitters Operating Manual 3. 3. 1 INSTALLATION Selecting the place of installation Select a place that gives a true picture of the environment or process and is as clean as possible. A rapid air flow is recommended as it ensures the same temperature for the ambient air and the sensor head. Install the transmitter in a place where no cold or hot spot can develop. If the sensor head is installed in a duct or channel where the temperature is different from the ambient temperature, insulate the point of entry. An uninsulated installation might lead to condensation on the sensor head and even if no condensation occurs, the resultant air flow may change the temperature near the sensor head and distort the readings. 3. 2 Mounting Mount the transmitter with two screws. [. . . ] · Place the probe into the calibration hole of the LiCl bottle in the humidity calibrator. · Use the RH offset potentiometer (see Figure 3. 4) to adjust the output signal to the value given in the calibration table (Chapter 4. 3). · Place the probe into the calibration hole of the NaCl bottle in the calibrator. [. . . ]