Extech Instruments RH250W User manual

User Manual

RH250W Hygro-Thermometer

Bluetooth® Connectivity with the ExView® Mobile App

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Table of contents

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

2 Safety ... ..... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... ... 2

3 FCC Compliance ...... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... ..... ................. 3

4 Product Description . ..... ..... ............ ..... ..... ..... ..... ................. 4

4.1 Meter Description .................. ..... ..... ........................... 4

4.2 Function Buttons ......... ..... ........................... ..... .......... 4

4.3 Display Symbols.... ..... ..... ........................... ..... ..... ...... 5

5 Operation ... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... ... 6

5.1 Powering the Meter .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ............ ..... ..... ..... .... 6

5.2 Auto Power Off (APO)................ ..... ..... ........................6

5.3 Taking Measurements .... ..... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... ... 6

5.4 Changing Measurement Units . ..... ...................... ..... ..... . 7

5.5 Data Hold Function ..... ..... ...................... ..... ..... ..... ...... 7

5.6 LCD Backlight .......... ..... ..... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... ... 7

5.7 MAX/MIN Readings ............ ..... ..... ..... ................. ..... ... 7

5.8 Bluetooth Operation .. ................................ .................. 7

6 Maintenance.. ..... ..... ..... ..... ............ ..... ..... ..... ..... ................. 9

6.1 General Cleaning ................... ..... ........................... .... 9

6.2 Battery Replacement.... ..... ................. ..... ..... ..... .......... 9

7 Specifications.......................... ..... ........................... ..... .... 10

7.1 General Specifications ............. ..... ..... ..... ................. .. 10

7.2 Measurement Specifications .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ............... 10

7.3 Environmental Specifications .. ..... ..... ...................... .... 10

7.4 Connectivity Specifications .... ................. ..... ..... ..... ..... 11

8 Two-year Warranty........................... ..... ........................... .. 12

8.1 Calibration and Repair Services.......................... ..... .... 12

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Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Extech RH250W Hygro-Thermometer. This meter
measures air temperature and relative humidity (RH) with its built-in sensor.
The RH and temperature readings are shown on the top and bottom rows of
the LCD, respectively.

The meter includes Bluetooth, MAX/MIN memory, selectable units of meas­ure, auto power off, data hold, backlit LCD, and tripod mount.

Using the Extech ExView mobile app, you can pair your smart devices with
the meter using Bluetooth. The app and the W Series meters were developed
together for seamless integration. Download the free app from the App Store
(iOS®) or from Google Play (Android™).

This quality instrument is designed to provide years of reliable service, high
accuracy and simple operation. Please visit the Extech website for additional
information and world-class support.

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CAUTION

• Check for damage to the device’s housing, sensor, display, and battery compartment
before use. If obvious damage or abnormalities are noticed, please discontinue use
and return the device for service.

• Do not attempt to open the meter or sensor. There are no user-serviceable compo­nents in this device.

• Replace the batteries immediately after the low battery symbol appears. If the device is
to be stored for a period of months, please remove the batteries and store separately.

• Do not store the device in high temperature or humidity environments, in flammable or
combustible areas, or where a strong electromagnetic field is present.

• This device is CE certified.

Safety

Please read all safety information before using this device

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WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep­tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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1. Temperature & Relative Humidity Sensor

2. Backlit LCD (detailed below)

3. Function buttons (detailed below)

4. Tripod mount

5. Battery compartment

4.2 Function Buttons

Power / Bluetooth button

Long press to switch the device on. Short press to switch off.

With the meter powered, long press to switch Bluetooth on/off.

Short press to switch the meter off directly from the Bluetooth mode.

MAX/MIN button

Short press to cycle through MAX/MIN readings. MAX/MIN memories
are cleared each time meter power is cycled.

Data Hold / Backlight button

Short press to freeze/unfreeze the displayed reading. HOLD will display
when data hold is active.

Long press to switch the LCD backlight on/off.

Product Description

4.1 Meter Description

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Unit of Measure button

Short press to toggle the displayed temperature units (℃ / ℉).

APO ON/OFF With the meter on, long press the power and H buttons to switch APO

on/off. The APO symbol

is displayed when APO is enabled. APO is

reset each time the meter power is cycled.

1. Bluetooth active

2. Auto Power OFF (APO) symbol

3. Relative Humidity reading (%RH)

4. Maximum reading

5. Minimum reading

6. Data Hold mode

7. Low battery symbol

8. Temperature reading with unit of measure (℃ / ℉)

Product Description

4.3 Display Symbols

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to switch the meter on. Short press the power
button to switch the meter off. If the meter does not switch on, check the bat­teries for proper orientation.

When the low battery symbol

appears on the display, replace the batteries

immediately to ensure accurate readings.

5.2 Auto Power Off (APO)

The meter switches off automatically five (5) minutes after the last button
press.

The default mode for APO is ON (the APO symbol

on the display indicates

that APO is enabled).

To switch the APO function off, with the meter switched on, long press the
power

and H buttons. The APO symbol will switch off, indicating that the

function is disabled. APO is reset each time the meter’s power is cycled.

Repeat this process to switch APO back on manually.

5.3 Taking Measurements

1. Long press the power button

to switch the meter on.

2. Hold the meter in hand, set it on a table or desk, or mount it on a tripod in

the area under test.

3. Read the temperature and relative humidity readings on the LCD. The RH

reading is shown on the top row of the LCD in large digits. The tempera­ture measurement is shown on the bottom row, in smaller digits.

4. If the temperature measurement is out of range, OL will appear on the dis-

play in place of a temperature reading. In this case, move the meter to an
area congruent with the meter’s measurement and operating
specifications.

Operation

5.1 Powering the Meter

The meter operates on three (3) 1.5 V (AAA) batteries, installed in the rear
compartment.

Long press the power button

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CAUTION

Do not touch or otherwise obstruct the sensor module.

Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the sensor.

Do not allow dust or other particles to enter the sensor module.

to switch the display backlight on or off.

Excessive use of the backlight will shorten battery life.

5.7 MAX/MIN Readings

When the device is switched on, it begins tracking the highest (MAX) and low­est (MIN) readings.

Short press the MAX/MIN button to step through the MAX/MIN memories.
MAX is shown when the Maximum reading is displayed and MIN is shown
when the Minimum reading is displayed. The memories are cleared each time
the meter power is cycled.

Press the MAX/MIN button again to exit this mode (MAX and MIN symbols
are both off when you exit).

5.8 Bluetooth Operation

Long press the Bluetooth button

with the meter on, to switch Bluetooth on

or off. This communication symbol

is shown when Bluetooth is on.

The Bluetooth utility allows you to remotely monitor readings on an iOS or An­droid smart device using the Extech ExView mobile app designed for use with
this meter.

Operation

5.4 Changing Measurement Units

Short press the
measure.

5.5 Data Hold Function

Short press the Data Hold (H) button to freeze/unfreeze the displayed read­ings. While Data Hold is active, HOLD will appear on the LCD.

℃/℉

button to toggle the displayed temperature units of

5.6 LCD Backlight

Long press the backlight button

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and H buttons for 2 seconds (the APO symbol will switch off). This will pre­vent the meter from automatically switching off while you are logging data or
monitoring readings in real time on your smart device.

Operation

Download the ExView mobile app from the App Store for iOS devices or from
Google Play for Android devices. Instructions for mobile app use are available
from the ExView product page on the Extech website (link below).

Switch APO off when using Bluetooth by pressing and holding the power

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CAUTION

Warning: Do not open the housing or sensor module. Service should only be performed by
factory personnel, there are no user-serviceable components in this device.

appears, replace the batteries immediately, as explained below.

1. Switch the meter off and remove the rear battery compartment cover.

2. Replace the batteries, observing correct polarity. Always use batteries of

the same type.

3. Secure the battery compartment before use.

Do not dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in house-

hold waste.

Maintenance

6.1 General Cleaning

Wipe the housing with a damp cloth as necessary to clean. Do not use abra­sives or solvents to clean this device.

6.2 Battery Replacement

This device is powered by three (3) 1.5 V (AAA) batteries. When the low bat­tery symbol

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appears when batteries are low

Reading update rate

One reading per second

Meter power Three (3) 1.5 V (AAA) batteries

Dimensions 5.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in. (137 x 55 x 28 mm)

Weight 3.6 oz. (102 g)

Specifications

7.1 General Specifications

Display 4 digit (9999) backlit multifunction LCD

Over range indication OL is displayed when temperature measurements are out of

Low battery indication Battery symbol

range

7.2 Measurement Specifications

Accuracy specifications apply for the following conditions:

Temperature: 73.4℉ ± 9℉ (23℃ ± 5℃); Relative Humidity: < 90 %

Temperature range 14 to 140℉ (-10 to 60℃)

Temperature resolution 0.2℉ (0.1℃)

Temperature accuracy 2℉ (± 1.0℃)

Relative humidity range 0 to 100% RH

Relative humidity accuracy ± 5% RH

7.3 Environmental Specifications

For indoor use only

Altitude 6562 ft. (2000 m) maximum

Pollution degree 2

Operating conditions 32 to 104℉ (0 to 40℃); < 90% RH

Storage conditions -4 to 140℉ (-20 to 60℃); < 75% RH

Drop-proof rating 3.3 ft. (1 m)

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Specifications

7.4 Connectivity Specifications

Connectivity Bluetooth (with ExView app)

ExView app compatibility iOS 13.0 and Android 9.0 or higher

Transmission distance Up to 295.3 ft. (90 m) with no line-of-sight obstruction

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Two-year Warranty

FLIR Systems, Inc. warrants this Extech brand instrument to be free of
defects in parts and workmanship for two years from date of shipment (a six­month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). To view the full war­ranty text please visit:

8.1 Calibration and Repair Services

FLIR Systems, Inc. offers calibration and repair services for the Extech

brand products we sell. We offer NIST traceable calibration for most of our
products. Contact us for information on calibration and repair availability, refer
to the contact information below. Annual calibrations should be performed to
verify meter performance and accuracy. Product specifications are subject to
change without notice. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date prod­uct information:

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