Rotronic HygroFlex8 Specifications

humidity and temperature calibrators

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2-S-XL

REFERENCE GENERATORS FOR CALIBRATION OF
HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS

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Generates stable humidity and temperature conditions (<±0.1 %RH, <±0.01 °C)

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Calibration solution for the laboratory and on-site

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Humidity equilibrium typically in only 5 minutes for HG2-S, 15 minutes for HG2-XL

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Calibrate multiple probes simultaneously

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«AutoCal» automated calibration (optional)

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«Remote API» logging and control with third party software (optional)*

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Integrated FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliant Rotronic HW4 software

humidity and temperature calibrators

hYGroGen2:

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Since its launch the Rotronic HygroGen has defined the standard for portable humidity and temperature calibra­tion systems. Hundreds of users worldwide have identified that this tool for the rapid generation of stable tem­perature and humidity conditions can save significant amounts of time in performing calibrations of all types
of humidity instruments from all manufacturers. The HygroGen2 satisfies the stringent demands of quality and
compliance regulations with its ability to calibrate instruments over their full working range, and is embraced
throughout the pharmaceutical industry as the leading instrument in its class and is favored in ISO17025 humi­dity calibration laboratories across the world. Being portable and robust, it can be set up at the installation
location allowing for complete system qualification.
The rock solid stability, minimal thermal gradients, and rapid time for set-point changes of HygroGen2-S are
now replicated in a new family member: HygroGen2-XL, which boasts a chamber with 10 times the capacity.

Hygrogen2-S

• Chamber volume: 2 litres

• Working volume 1.5 litres

• Humidity changes (5…95 %RH, 0.1 %RH

stability): <5 minutes

• Temperature changes (23…50 °C, 0.01 °C
stability): < 5 minutes

Hygrogen2-XL

• Chamber volume: 20 litres

• Working volume 17 litres

• Humidity changes (5…95 %RH, 0.1 %RH

stability): <15 minutes

• Temperature changes (23…50 °C, 0.01 °C
stability): < 15 minutes

humidity and temperature calibrators

Standard Features

• Both HygroGen2 models have a standard temperature control
range of 0…60 °C and humidity range of 5...95 %RH. Optional
range extensions are available.

• Humidity generation is by a piezoelectric element with digital
PID control allowing optimized response across the temperature
range. At equilibrium RH control is better than ±0.1 %RH.

• Touch screen interface

• Integrated USB ports for the connection of peripheral devices

such as a mouse and keyboard. Rotronic HygroClip2 probes with
USB cables can also be connected.

• User programmable set-points allow automatic changes of
temperature and humidity set-points with pre-defined dwell
times. Once set, this ramp/soak function enables instruments to
be calibrated at multiple points without further user intervention

• Integrated FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliant Rotronic HW4-P data
acquisition and calibration software provides automatic collec
tion of measured values and digital adjustment of compatible
probes. Now includes logging of control HygroClip2.

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• External heated sample points for connection of a chilled mirror
reference hygrometer allow the user to precisely verify the cali
bration of the HygroClip control probe at any time, or to reduce
overall calibration uncertainty. Sample ports can also be used to
provide stable humidity conditions for external applications.

• Remote Support - By connecting the HygroGen2 to an internet
connected network, remote support and training is available
(previously only available with Remote Enhanced Feature).

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• An integrated UV sterilisation system within the water reservoir
eliminates any issues caused by waterborne contaminants.

• Dry air is supplied from an internal desiccant cell that has inte
grated condition monitoring so the user can identify when the
desiccant needs to be regenerated or replaced.

• Standard configuration doors (HG2-S: 6 x 30 mm, HG2-XL: 8 x 30 mm
ports) as well as custom designs are available (e.g. HG2-XL: 19 x 30 mm).
A series of probe sleeves to fit every manufacturers’
available. Perspex clear door available for HG2-S.

• With the HG2-XL, probes and loggers can be mounted on modular
shelves as well as through the door.

probes are

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humidity and temperature calibrators

UPGRADE YOUR HYGROGEN2 wITH
ENHANCED FEATURES

Optional Enhanced Features

A number of optional Enhanced Features are available for all Hygro
Gen2 models. These are applied using a machine specific software
unlock code – available from your Rotronic dealer - and can be
purchased and applied on units at any time.

• Remote API

• AutoCal – automated calibration, adjustment and certificate

generation for HC2-S probes

• External MBW/RHS reference integration

• Temperature and Humidity Range Extensions

(-5…60 °C, 2...99 %RH)

• Remote Screen Sharing

“Remote API” *

Remote API is a new feature to allow granular command line control
and logging of the HygroGen2 via a series of commands over TCP/IP.
This allows users to integrate the HygroGen2 into their own or third
party systems, e.g. Beamix and/or write software scripts to auto
mate the calibration process.

Commands

Temp? HC2Serial?
TempRef? DesiccantHC2Serial?
TempControl? Version?
TempControl=x [1,0] ControllerSerial?
TempSP? Name?
TempSP=x Reference?
TempStable? Reference=x
TempPower? ExtRefCorrections?
RH? ExtRefSerial?
RHRef? ExtRefTemp?
RHControl? ExtRefTempCorr?
RHControl=x [1,0] ExtRefDP?
RHSP? ExtRefDPCorr?
RHSP=x ExtRefFP?
RHStable? ExtRefFPCorr?
RHPower? ExtRefRH?
Time? ExtRefControl?
Desiccant1DP? ExtRefStable?
Desiccant2DP? Warning?
WaterLevel? ProgramRun?

“AutoCal”

With AutoCal, users are able to pre-program a series of desired set

­points, and leave the instrument to automatically calibrate and ad­just the whole range of Rotronic HygroClip2 RH probes, generating
a customisable PDF certificate detailing all the calibration data.

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Automated calibration of mul

­tiple HC2 probes connected
via AC3001 USB adaptor:

• 20 user programs (up to

200 set-points per program)

• Option to automatically

adjust 1 temperature and
10 humidity points

• Select probes individually

for adjustment

• Creates a PDF calibration

certificate for each probe
under test

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Order codes

HG2-AutoCal-Code Feature (licence code only): Auto calibration function
HG2-ExtRef-Code Feature (formerly Autocal+, requires AutoCal or RemoteAPI, licence code only):

HG2-TempExt-Code Feature (licence code only): Temperature Extension -5…60 °C
HG2-HumiExt-Code Feature (licence code only): Humidity Extension 2…99 %RH
HG2-RemoteSS-Code Feature (formerly Remote, licence code only): Remote Screen Share
HG2-RemoteAPI-Code
HG2-EF-Bundle1 Feature bundle 1 (licence code only): [TempExt / HumiExt / AutoCal]
HG2-EF-Bundle2 Feature bundle 2 (licence code only): [AutoCal / ExtRef / RemoteSS]
HG2-EF-Bundle3 Feature bundle 3 (licence code only): [TempExt / HumiExt / AutoCal / ExtRef / RemoteSS]
HG2-EF-Bundle4 Feature bundle 4 (licence code only): [RemoteAPI / ExtRef / RemoteSS]
HG2-EF-Bundle5 Feature bundle 5 (licence code only): [TempExt / HumiExt / RemoteAPI / ExtRef / RemoteSS]
HG2-EF-Bundle6 Feature bundle 6 (licence code only): [TempExt / HumiExt / AutoCal / RemoteAPI / ExtRef / RemoteSS]

MBW/RHS External Reference Integration - enables MBW chilled mirror as external reference

Feature (licence code only): remote control application programming interface *

humidity and temperature calibrators

External MBW/RHS reference integration (formerly “AutoCal+”)
External MBW/RHS Reference Integration further extends the utility
of the generator, with the ability to integrate MBW chilled mirror
hygrometers as the AutoCal calibration reference or within the
Remote API.

MBW Instruments are widely acknowledged as the definitive
humidity calibration reference, and are used as the default transfer
standard all the way up to the highest level of measurement –
National Metrology Institutes, including NPL, NIST, PTB, NML. With
the ability to add an external reference with stated accuracy of 0.1
˚C dew point, though in reality considerably better, measurement
uncertainty of less than 0.7 %RH at ambient conditions is easily
achieved.

(Requires MBW reference integration)

“Range Extensions”

Range extensions are available as follows:

• Low Temperature Range Extension -5…60 °C (Standard 0…60 °C)

• Humidity Range Extension 2…99 %RH (Standard 5…95 %RH)

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Relative Humidity (%RH)

20

10

0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60– 5

Temperature (°C)

Standard operating range
Optional upgraded operating range
Condensation possible in chamber (dependent on ambient)

“Remote Screen Sharing” (formerly “Remote Control”)

Remote Screen Share further enhances the user experience with
the ability to connect the HygroGen2 to your network LAN and
operate it from remote locations, including – with appropriate WIFI
networking - using mobile devices. Using the open source standard
VNC protocol, the HygroGen2 can be controlled and monitored
from a single PC. The remote control of HygroGen2 is possible on
multiple desktop and mobile platforms.

technical information

HygroGen2 Specifications HG2-S HG2-XL

Chamber volume 2 litres 20 litres
Working volume 1.5 litres 17 litres
Humidity changes (<±0.1 %RH stability) 5…95 %RH <5 minutes <15 minutes
Temperature changes (<±0.01 °C stability) 23…50 °C <5 minutes <15 minutes

23…0 °C <25 mins <35 minutes

Thermal gradients 15…50 °C <±0.05 °C <±0.05°C

5…60 °C <±0.1 °C <±0.1 °C
0…5 °C <±0.15 °C <±0.15 °C

Probe mounts Up to 6 probes through door ports Up to 19 probes through

door, plus internal shelf racks
Weight & Dimensions 13 kg, 45 x 41x 21 cm 37 kg, 80 x 62 x 41 cm
Generation method Mixed flow with desiccant drier cell and piezoelectric humidifier; Peltier thermoelectric element with radial

chamber mixing fan
Control probe specification ±0.8 %RH (10…30 °C), ±2 %RH (0…60 °C) ±0.1K (10…30 °C), ±0.3K (0…60 °C)
Typical calibration uncertainty ±1.5 %RH (k=2) at 23 °C, ±0.15 °C (k=2) 15...50 °C

Sensor HygroClip2, capacitive RH sensor, Pt100 temperature sensor
Control type Embedded multiple PID controller, touch screen graphical user interface
Programmer function 20 user program memory, up to 200 set-point changes per program
External sample loop for MBW reference Temperature controlled outlet and inlet, 6 mm fittings
USB ports 7 front, 2 rear
Integrated software Rotronic HW4 (FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliant)
Water level Low and high alarm, bar graph status indication
Water quality UV sterilisation, auto time cycling
Desiccant condition Condition monitored during control operation
Optional Enhanced Features Temperature / Humidity Range Extensions, AutoCal, External MBW/RHS reference integration, Remote

Screen Sharing, Remote API *
Power 110...240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 3 A (240 VAC) 6A (110 VAC)
Enclosure Powder coated aluminium and steel, IP20
Operating Conditions 10-35 °C, <2000 m altitude or less
CE Safety: EN 61010-1:2001

EMC: EN 61326-1:2006

EN 61000-6-1:2007

Order codes

HG2-S HygroGen2 with touch screen, calibrated control/reference probe, set-point control & programmer function, heated sample

loop, desiccant cell, fill syringe, embedded HW4-P. Order chamber door separately

HG2-XL HygroGen2-XL with touch screen, calibrated control/reference probe, set-point control & programmer function, heated sample

loop, 2 x desiccant cell, fill syringe, embedded HW4-P.

Chamber doors / probe sleeves / bungs

HG2-D-11111 HG2-S door 5 x 15 mm ports (for 5 HygroClips) with 5 bungs, order specific B1 sleeves for smaller probe diameters
HG2-D-888888 HG2-S door 6 x 30 mm ports with 6 bungs, order specific B8 sleeves to suit smaller probe diameters
HG2-HFW HG2-S door for HF3 and HF4 wall mount transmitters, also HP21 hand held with fixed probe
HG2-DP-00000 HG2-S clear acrylic door (no ports) for instruments with displays
HG2-B1 15 mm Bung for HG2-D-11111
HG2-B1-xx B1 probe sleeves for HG2-D-11111 (15 mm external, internal probe diameter see xx diameter codes)
HG2-B8 30 mm Bung for HG2-D-888888
HG2-B8-xx B8 probe sleeves for HG2-D-888888 (30 mm external, internal probe diameter see xx diameter codes )
HG2-D-xxxxx HG2-S custom door for > 30 mm ports, ask your Rotronic dealer for the available doors
HG2-Bxx Custom bung
HG2-Bxx-xx Custom probe adaptor sleeves
HG2-D-888888-Map HG2-D888888 door with detachable mapping rig

Accessories

HG2-TB HG2-S transit bag, lightweight
HG2-TC HG2-S heavy duty transit case
HG2-AC3001-L/050 HygroClip2 calibration cable, 50 cm, USB
HG2-AC3001-L/050 (5) HygroClip2 calibration cable, 50 cm, USB. Bundle of 5 pieces HG2-AC3001-L/050
HG2-PRT-ring PRT mounting ring for permanent monitoring of HG2-S using external temperature reference

Service & Consumables

HG2-DES-3 Molecular sieve desiccant (3 kg)

* Feature not available yet. Coming soon

Subject to technical change without notice. Errors and omissions excepted.

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