Monarch Instrument TH Operating Manual

Portable USB Temperature/Humidity Probe

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SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS:

Read and follow all instructions in this instruction sheet carefully, and retain this sheet for future reference.

Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent with these operating instructions or under any

conditions that exceed the environmental specications stated.

For technical assistance, contact the sales organization from which you purchased the product.

CAUTION: PROBE MAY BE HOT AFTER USE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT. EXERCISE CAUTION.

DESCRIPTION:

The Portable USB Temperature/Humidity Probe combines high accuracy temperature and humidity sensors into a rugged
316 stainless steel probe. The probe is available in 12” (300mm) or 18” (450mm) lengths. Both lengths come standard with

a free-ow stainless cap and the 18” (450mm) length comes with a rubberized foam grip. Other tips are available depending

on the application.

The sensor element is factory calibrated and all calibrations are stored on the sensor, which is eld replaceable. This means

the user can change the sensor and still maintain the calibrated accuracy of the probe.

Software is available for use with a PC or Android phone or tablet. The software allows the user to view the Temperature and

Humidity and optionally Dew Point. Temperature and Humidity can be recorded to a le for later analysis and in case of the
Android device can be emailed from the eld. There is an option to save the le in a format compatible with the PC Track-It™

software so the data can be viewed in graphic format.

The probe is supplied with a custom M12 to USB cable and a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter for the Android device. In order
to work with an Android phone, the phone requires a micro USB socket that supports the OTG function.

CONNECTION DETAILS:

The probe output is a standard USB Type A plug connection (when using the supplied cable). The M12 connection on the
probe is USB compatible and is as follows:

Pin 1 +5V
Pin 2 D- (Data)
Pin 3 Common
Pin 4 D+ (Data)
Pin 5 No Connection

SOFTWARE:

The TH Probe PC Software is available for download from our website: www.monarchinstrument.com/

Software/THProbe_Software.zip. The TH Probe PC Software will connect to the probe automatically

and allow the user to see temperature, humidity and dew point. This data can be recorded. The TH
Probe AndroidTM software can be downloaded from the Google Play store or by scanning the QR Code
on the right.

COMMUNICATIONS:

The probe appears to a WindowsTM PC as a virtual communication port (VCP) and requires an FTDI USB to VCP driver. For
most computers this is built in to the operating system or will be found online by the system. This driver is also included with

the software download. Once installed, the probe will be assigned a Comm Port, and will then communicate using simple ASCII
commands with any terminal emulation program – you will need to know the Comm Port number which can be determined
from the Device Manager (right click “My PC” or similar and select “Properties” then choose “Device Manager” then “Comm

Ports” – this procedure may vary with different versions of WindowsTM).

COMMAND SET:

Commands

Command Description

Reply (in ASCII)

THPROBE

@DSPLR=nn<LF><CR>

@DSPLR

@SERNO

The following commands are implemented in the probe. Communication is serial ASCII:

@PI <LF><CR> Send Product ID (Default ID is THPROBE)

@PI
OK

@ME 1<LF><CR> Measurement enable (Default condition)

@D0<LF><CR>

@D1<LF><CR>

Send one set of data
(Sends data as XXX.X °C, XX.X %RH)

Start data stream (sends updated data at DSPLR rate, Sends data as XXX.X °C, XX.X
%RH)

@D2<LF><CR> Stop data stream out

(nn in seconds)
@BD n<LF><CR>
n = 0,1,2,3,4,5,6

Change update rate in seconds (default 2sec) for @D1 command

Change baud rate 0=250K, 1=115K, 2=56K, 3=38K, 4=19K, 5=9600,6=4800 (default
is XXXX)

@SERNO<LF><CR> Send serial number

@ME 1
OK
@D0
OK
degC, %RH
@D1
OK
degC, %RH>
@D2
OK

OK
@BD
OK

<value>

SPECIFICATIONS:

Humidity:

Operating Range: 0 to 100% RH
Accuracy: 1.2% 10 to 90% RH @ 25°C (77°F) Typical. Repeatability: 0.1% RH
Response Time: 10 sec (τ63 - To achieve 63% of a step function at 25°C with 1m/sec airow using the slotted cap)

Temperature:

Recommended Operating Range: 0 to 85°C (32 to 185°F)
Max Range*: -40 to 125°C (-40 to 257°F) Tip only
Accuracy: 0.2°C (0.4°F) (0 to 100°C (32 to 212°F) Typical. Repeatability: 0.1°C (0.2°F)

*Note: This specication applies to the probe sensor. The bottom 6 inches (15 cm) of the probe should not be exposed to temperatures

above 85°C (185°F) or below 0°C (32°F).
*Note: Immediately after prolonged exposure to high temperatures (> 80°C or 176°F) the sensor may temporarily read a negative humidity
offset (typ. -1 to -2 %RH) which will slowly disappear when the sensor is exposed to ambient conditions. (Up to 48 hours)

Typical and maximal tolerance at 25°C for relative humidity

In order to comply with EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE):

is product may contain material which could be hazardous to human health and the environment. DO NOT DISPOSE of this product as unsorted municipal waste. is product needs to be RECYCLED in accordance with
local regulations, contact your local authorities for more information.

CE Compliant. RoHS Compliant. Meets the safety requirements of IEC61010-1. This product is not waterproof.

Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. See www.monarchinstrument.com for details.
Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty coverage available online at www.monarchinstrument.com.

1071-4184-110

0615

Typical and maximal tolerance for temperature in °C

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