ROTRONIC HC2 User Manual

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Configuration and communication software .................................................................................... 3

Service cables for transmitters and indicators ................................................................................. 3

2

Supply voltage adapters for the HC2 probes .................................................................................... 4

3

Extension cables for the HC2 probes ................................................................................................ 5

4

Standard passive cables .................................................................................................................. 5

4.1

Passive cables and connectors for OEM applications ...................................................................... 6

4.2

Cables with digital signal booster ..................................................................................................... 7

4.3

5 Digital interface adapters for the HC2 probes .................................................................................. 8

USB adapter ..................................................................................................................................... 8

5.1

RS-232 adapter ................................................................................................................................ 8

5.2

Ethernet adapter ............................................................................................................................... 8

5.3

RS-485 and Modbus adapters .......................................................................................................... 9

5.4

6

Digital interface adapter for the HC2-S3C0 probe .......................................................................... 11

USB adapter ................................................................................................................................... 11

6.1

7 RS-485 converters and junction boxes ........................................................................................... 12

7.1

USB / RS-485 converter ................................................................................................................. 12

Ethernet / RS-485 converter ........................................................................................................... 14

7.2

7.3

Junction box for RS-485 netw or ks .................................................................................................. 17

8 Mounting hardware ........................................................................................................................... 19

8.1

Mounting hardware for through-wall probe installation ................................................................... 19

Mounting hardware for transmitter enclosure ................................................................................. 20

8.2

9

Calibration accessories .................................................................................................................... 20

Dust filters ......................................................................................................................................... 21

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10.1

Spare filters .................................................................................................................................... 21

Dust filter part s ............................................................................................................................... 22

10.2

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Maximum temperature limit for connectors, cables and adapters ............................................... 23

Document releases ........................................................................................................................... 23

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1 Configuration and comm unication software

The ROTRONIC HW4 software (version 2.1.0 or higher) allows configuring the AirChip 3000 probes and
instruments.

HW4 is compatible with Windows XP, Vista and NT4 with SP6a or higher. For more details see separate
instruction manual provided with the software.

Order Code Description
HW4-E
HW4-P

HW4 software, Standard Edition ( single user)
HW4 Professional Edition, ERES regulations compliant (FDA / GAMP), multi user

2 Service cables for transmitters and indicator s

Order Code Description

AC3006

Mini-USB service connector (UART) to a PC
USB port. Cable electronics convert UART
interface to USB interface. Approximate
length: 1.7 m

Mini-USB service connector (UART) to 7-pin

AC2001

Notes:

o The active electronic circuit of cable AC3006 is powered directly from the USB port (PC or hub). Both

o Prior to using cable AC3006 the ROTRONIC USB driver must be installed on the PC (available from

probe connector of the HP23 hand-held
calibrator or other instrument w ith display and
keypad. Approximate length: 1.7 m

the AC3006 and AC2001 do not provide power to the transmitter or indicator and these must be
powered separately.

the HW4 CD or from www.rotronic-humidity.com). For installation instructions see document
E-M-HW4v3-Main (§ 7.3).

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Female connector (black) with built-in voltage

1 m (3.2 ft) cable with tinned ends

Female connector (white) with built-in voltage

1 m (3.2 ft) cable with tinned ends

Specifications

Supply voltage to adapter

5…24 VDC / 5…16 VAC

Supply voltage to probe

3.3 VDC

Current consumption (includes HC2 probe)

< 4 mA

Wire color

Name

Function

Humidity: 0…1 V = 0…100%RH (default)

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3 Supply voltage adapters for the HC2 probes

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E2-01XX-ACT

E2-02XX-ACT S ame as E2-01XX-ACT with 2m (6.5 ft) cable

E2-05XX-ACT S ame as E2-01XX-ACT with 5m (16.4 ft) cable

E3-01XX-ACT

E3-02XX-ACT S ame as E3-01XX-ACT with 2m (6.5 ft) cable

E3-05XX-ACT S ame as E3-01XX-ACT with 5m (16.4 ft) cable

regulator for HC2 probes.

regulator for HC2 probes.

See: Wiring color code

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Green VDD (+) VDC + or VAC Phase

Grey GND Power ground and digital signal ground

Red RXD UART

Blue TXD UART

White Out 1 analog (+)

Brown Out 2 analog (+) Temperature : 0…1V = -40…60°C (default)

Yellow AGND (-) Analog signal ground

Shielded cables with tinned ends: the shield is ended as a non-insulated wire connected to GND at the
connector level

NOTES:

or calculated parameter

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Same as E2-F3A with white cable. Use with
the HC2-S3 probe

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o The electronic circuit of the adapter generates a small amount of heat. For this reason, do not place

the adapter directly under the probe. Depending on the application, using a passive cable to
separate the adapter and the HC2-S or HC2-S3 probe is recommended to prevent heat transfer from
the adapter to the probe and obtain the best measurement accuracy.

o See also: Maximum temperature limit for connectors, cables and adapters

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4 Extension cables for the HC2 probes

4.1 Standard passive cables

Order Code Description

E2-F3A

E3-F3A

0.3 m (1 ft) extension cable (black) HC2 to
instrument with standard 7-pin female / male
connectors and wall mounting bracket for the
HC2-S probe

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1 m (3.2 ft) extension cable (black) HC2 to

E2-01A

E3-01A Same as E2-01A with white cable

instrument with standard 7-pin female / male
connectors. Barrel length 82 mm (3.2”)

2 m (6.5 ft) extension cable (black) HC2 to

E2-02A

E3-02A Same as E2-02A with white cable

E2-05A

E3-05A Same as E2-05A with white cable

Order Code Description

E2-02AS Same as E2-02A, but with short barrel

E3-02AS Same as E3-02A, but with short barrel

NOTES:

o Al l white cables use PUR insulation (sunlight resistant)
o See also: Maximum temperature limit for connectors, cables and adapters

instrument with standard 7-pin female / male
connectors

5 m (16.4 ft) extension cable (black) HC2 to
instrument with standard 7-pin female / male
connectors

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See: Wiring color code

Wire color

Name

Function

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4.2 Passive cables and connectors for OEM applications

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E2-XX

E2-01XX

E2-02XX Same as E2-01XX with 2m (6.5 ft) cable

E2-05XX Same as E2-01XX with 5m (16.4 ft) cable

E3-01XX

E3-02XX Same as E3-01XX with 2m (6.5 ft) cable

E3-05XX Same as E2-01XX with 5m (16.4 ft) cable

Female connector for panel mount with 7
wires (0.3 m / 1ft), tinned ends

Female connector (black), 1 m (3.2 ft) cable
with tinned ends

Female connector (white), 1 m (3.2 ft) cable
with tinned ends

See: Wiring color code

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See also: Maximum temperature limit for connectors, cables and adapters

Green VDD (+) 3.2 to 5 VDC

Grey GND Power and digital signal

Red RXD UART

Blue TXD UART

White Out 1 analog (+) Humidity 0…100%RH (default) or calculated parameter

Brown Out 2 analog (+) Temperature -40…60°C (default)

Yellow AGND (-) Analog signal ground

Shielded cables with tinned ends: the shield is ended as a non-insulated wire connected to GND at the
connector level

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connect the two terminal boxes.

Wire color

Description

White

RS485_N_Tx

Blue

RS485_P_Tx

Brown

RS485_N_Rx

Red

RS485_P_Rx

Green

VDD (+) / 3.3 VDC

Gray

GND

white

White

Blue

Brown

Red

Green

Gray

max. 100 m / 330 ft

Probe side

Transmitter side

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4.3 Cables with digital signal booster

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Active digital signal booster set
Allows connecting a HC2 probe to a

transmitter over a distance of up to 100 m
(330 ft). The probe analog signals are not
transmitted by the AC3003.

AC3003

AC3003-L

Open strands with tinned ends designed for
connection via two customer supplied
terminal boxes. The strands are to be wired
in parallel, e.g. 1:1

Use a shielded cable with twisted pairs to

Same as AC3003, but with long barrel on
probe side.

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NOTE:

Power consumption: 4.8 mA

o See also: Maximum temperature limit for connectors, cables and adapters

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