Campbell Scientific 083E User Manual

Model 083E Relative Humidity

and Temperature Sensor

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Copyright © 2012

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

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083E Table of Contents

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1. Introduction..................................................................1

2. Cautionary Statements................................................1

3. Initial Inspection ..........................................................2

4. Quickstart.....................................................................2

4.1 Quick Installation .....................................................................................2

4.2 Programming with Short Cut....................................................................3

5. Overview.......................................................................6

6. Specifications ..............................................................7

7. Installation....................................................................7

7.1 Siting.........................................................................................................7

7.2 Mounting ..................................................................................................8

7.3 Wiring Instructions...................................................................................9

7.4 Programming............................................................................................9

7.4.1 Programming Example ................................................................... 9

8. Operation.....................................................................10

8.1 Sensor Verification.................................................................................10

8.2 Limitations of RH Measurements at Below Freezing Temperatures......11

8.3 Temperature Table..................................................................................12

9. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..........................13

9.1 Maintenance Schedule............................................................................13

10. References ...............................................................13

5.1 CRBasic Instructions................................................................................5

Figures

1-1. 083E mounted in a 41003-5 radiation shield...........................................1

4-1. 41003-5 radiation shield mounted on a crossarm....................................2

4-2. 41003-5 radiation shield mounted on a mast...........................................3

7-1. 092 mounted in 41003-5 radiation shield................................................8

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Table

7-1. 083E Sensor Wiring for Example Program............................................ 9

8-1. Model 083E-1-X Temperature vs. Sensor Resistance.......................... 12

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Model 083E Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor

1. Introduction

The 083E is a microprocessor controlled relative humidity and temperature
sensor. Measurement ranges are 0 to 100% relative humidity and –50°C to
50°C. It is commonly used in association with wind farm power performance
measurements on permanent met towers.

Before using the 083E, please study

• Section 2, Cautionary Statements

• Section 3, Initial Inspection

• Section 4, Quickstart

More details are available in the remaining sections.

FIGURE 1-1. 083E mounted in a 41003-5 radiation shield

2. Cautionary Statements

• The 083E is a sensitive instrument. It is particularly susceptible to damage

and miss-calibration. Repair and re-calibration should only be attempted
by trained repair technicians. If repair or calibration is required, refer to
the customer assistance statement at the head of this manual and contact
Campbell Scientific.

• Do not touch the sensor element.

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