Vaisala HMD60Y, HMD60U User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
Vaisala HUMICAP
Humidity and
HMD60U/Y
U301EN11
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Contents
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................1
2. TO BE NOTED WHEN M EASURING HUMIDITY ..................................................................2
3. INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................3
3.1 Selecting the place of installation ..........................................................................3
3.2 Mounting..................................................................................................................3
3.3 Grounding................................................................................................................4
3.4 Electrical connections.............................................................................................5
3.5 Electronics ...............................................................................................................6
4. CALIBRATION .....................................................................................................................7
4.1 One-point humidity calibration...............................................................................7
4.2 Two-point humidity calibration...............................................................................7
4.2.1 Two-point humidity calibration procedure ...................................................7
4.3 Calibration table......................................................................................................8
5. MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................8
5.1 Replacing the HUMICAP
6. TECHNICAL DATA...............................................................................................................9
6.1 Relative humidity.....................................................................................................9
6.2 Temperature (Y model only) ...................................................................................9
6.3 General...................................................................................................................10
6.4 Electromagnetic compatibility..............................................................................11
6.4.1 Emissions................................................................................................11
6.4.2 Immunity .................................................................................................11
GUARANTEE .....................................................................................................................1 1
180 sensor and the filter ..............................................8
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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HMD60 transmitters are duct mounted two-wire transmitters for the measurement of humidity (HMD60U) and for the measurement of humidity and temperature (HMD60Y).
The HMD60U/Y transmitters are easy to install and maintain: the electronics can be disconnected without dismantling the installation. One point calibration is easily performed with the HMI41 indicator and the calibration cable 19116ZZ.
Both transmitter types incorporate the HUMICAP®180 humidity sensor which uses an operating principle based on changes in the capacitance of a thin polymer film as it absorbs water molecules. The HMD60Y transmitters measure temperature with the reliable Pt 1000 sensor.
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2. TO BE NOTED WHEN MEASURING HUMIDITY
In the measurement of humidity and especially in calibration, it is essential that the temperature equilibrium is reached. Even a slight difference in the temperature between the measured object and the sensor causes an error. For example, at +20 °C (+ 68 °F) and 50 %RH, a temperature difference of +1 °C between the measured object and the sensor causes an error of +3 %RH. If relative humidity is 90 %RH, the error is about +5.4 %RH.
The error is at its greatest when the temperature of the sensor differs from that of the surroundings and the humidity is high. A few degrees’ difference in temperature may cause water to condense on sensor surface. Efficient ventilation accelerates evaporation whereas in an unventilated space, it may
take hours. The HUMICAP180 sensor returns to its normal functioning as soon as water has evaporated. Any contaminated water condensing on the sensor may shorten its life span and change the calibration.
10
9 8 7 6 5 4
dRH (%RH)
3 2 1 0
-40-200 20406080100 Temperature (°C)
Figure 2.1 Measurement error at 100 %RH when the temperature
difference between th e ambient and the sensor i s 1 °C
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Selecting the place of installation
Select a place that gives a true picture of the environment or process and is as clean as possible. Air should circulate freely around the sensor. A rapid air flow is recommended as it ensures the same temperature for the ambient air and the sensor head.
Install the transmitter in a place where no cold or hot spot can develop. If the sensor head is installed in a duct or channel where the temperature is different from the ambient temperature, insulate the point of entry. An uninsulated installation might lead to condensation on the sensor head and even if no condensation occurs, the resultant air flow may change the temperature near the sensor head and distort the readings.
3.2 Mounting
Mount the transmitter with two screws. Place the drilling template on the duct surface and drill the holes as indicated. Remember to drill an additional hole for calibration purposes.
250 (9.84)62 (2.44)
Ø 12
(0.47)
100 (3.94)
100 (3.94)
Mounting hole 82 (3.23)>>>
Mounting hole 82 (3.23)>>>
Figure 3 Dimensions of the HMD60U/Y (in mm)
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3.3 Grounding
Open the lid and mount the cable bushing set 18941HM. Do the grounding according to Figure 3.3. When connecting the signal cable to the transmitter housing, fold the cable braid between the brass disk in order to achieve the best possible EMC performance. Do not leave the bare shield of the
connected wires so that it can shortci rcuit the el ectronics!
flexible wires 0.5 mm²
(AWG 20), stranded wires
recommended
3
140
165
braid
brass disks
rubber ring
nut
cable
25
D = Ø 7...10mm
(If the cable diameter is less
than 7mm, use a shrinking tube or an adhesive tape)
shielding tube
braid
brass disks
Figure 3.3 Signal cable grounding with bushing 18941HM
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3.4 Electrical connections
Connect the signal cables to a removeable 5-pole screw connector. Make connections according to Figure 3.4. RH test and T test connectors are used with the HMI41 indicator and calibration cable 19116ZZ.
RH
TEST
RH GAIN
12345
-RH +T+RH -T
+
or
mA
mA
T GAIN
RH OFFSET
T OFFSET
Figure 3.4 Electrical connections
T TEST
-
+
-
or
mA mA
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3.5 Electronics
SCREWS
LID
SCREW TERMINAL
10528HM
TO REMOVE THE SENSOR HEAD:
1. Open the lid
2. Disconnect the screw terminal
3. Open the screws (2 pcs)
4. Pull out carefully
TO REINSTALL THE SENSOR HEAD:
1. Push in the sensor head
2. Fasten the screws
3. Connect the screw terminal
4. Close the lid
18941HM
GLANDS
SPARE PART SENSOR
HUMICAP180
MEMBRANE FILTER
part no. 17039HM
STAINLESS STEEL SINTERED FILTER
part no. HM46670
Figure 3.5 Electronics (can be disconnected ), accessories, spare parts
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4. CALIBRATION
4.1 One-point humidity calibration
The accuracy is recommended to be checked at least once a year; the interval depends on the operating conditions and the required accuracy of the measurement. The transmitter calibration can be conveniently checked with the HMI41 indicator equipped with an appropriate probe and optional calibration cable. If adjustment is needed, use the one-point calibration potentiometer. If you prefer to calibrate the HMD60U/Y transmitters against saturated salt solutions, use LiCl (11 %RH) and NaCl (75 %RH) solutions.
4.2 Two-point humidity calibration
The calibration can also be done with salt calibrators, or the instrument can be sent to Vaisala or a Vaisala representativ e.
4.2.1 Two-point humidity calibration procedure
Leave the calibrator and the transmitter for at least 30 minutes in the
same space so that their temperatures have time to equalize.
Place the probe into the calibration hole of the LiCl bottle in the
humidity calibrator.
Wait for 10 minutes.
Use the RH offset potentiometer (see Figure 3.4) to adjust the output
signal to the value given in the calibration table (Chapter 4.3).
Place the probe into the calibration hole of the NaCl bottle in the
calibrator.
Wait for 10 minutes.
Check that the reading corresponds within the desired accuracy to the
reading given in the calibration table. If not, adjust the reading with the RH gain potentiometer (see Figure 3.4).
Check again the reading at the first point and adjust if necessary.
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4.3 Calibration table
Temperature °C 15 20 25 30 35
°F 59 68 77 86 95
LiCl %RH *) 11.3 11.3 11.3 11.3
4...20 mA mA 5.81 5.81 5.81 5.81
0...20 mA mA 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26
0...1 V V 0.113 0.113 0.113 0.113
0...5 V V 0.565 0.565 0.565 0.565
0...10 V V 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13
NaCl %RH 75.6 75.5 75.3 75.1 74.9
4...20 mA mA 16.10 16.08 16.05 16.02 15.98
0...20 mA mA 15.12 15.10 15.06 15.02 14.98
0...1 V V 0.756 0.755 0.753 0.751 0.749
0...5 V V 3.780 3.775 3.765 3.755 3.745
0...10 V V 7.56 7.55 7.53 7.51 7.49
*) LiCl solution must not be used or stored in temperatures below +18 °C (+64 °F) ;
otherwise the equilibrium humidity of the salt solution changes permanently
Table 1 Greenspan’s calibration table with output values accordin g to
the chosen scale
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 Replacing the HUMICAP180 sensor and the filter
Remove the damaged sensor and insert a new one. Handle the sensor by the plastic socket. DO NOT TOUCH THE SENSOR PLATE. Recalibrate the transmitter.
Replace a dirty filter (membrane or sintered) to ensure a maximum lifetime and a fast response for the sensor. Do not try to clean the filter.
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6. TECHNICAL DATA
6.1 Relative humidity
Measurement range 0...100 %RH Accuracy at +20 °C:
%RH 3 2 1 0
10 4020 605030 8070
0 90 100
-1
-2
-3
Temperature dependence:
%RH
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5 0
-20 200
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
%RH
8040 60 °C10-10 30 50 70
Humidity sensor HUMICAP180 Response time (90%) at 20 °C in still air 15 s with membrane filter
6.2 Temperature (Y model only)
Measurement range -20...+80 °C
Accuracy:
°C
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-10
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
0-20 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 °C
Linearity better than 0.1 °C
Temperature sensor Pt 1000 IEC 751 class B
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6.3 General
Supply voltage 10...35 VDC (RL= 0Ω)
20...35 VDC (RL=500Ω)
Output signal 4...20 mA
Operating temperature range:
electronics -5...+55 °C sensor head -40...+80 °C
Storage temperature range -40...+80 °C
Housing:
sensor head stainless steel electronics housing cast aluminium
Cable lead-through:
bushing for 7...10 mm (PG9) cable
(housing IP65 / NEMA 4), part no. 18941HM
or armoured cable glands part no. 10528HM
Sensor protection:
standard membrane filter
(part no. 17039HM)
option stainless steel sintered filter
(part no. HM46670)
Connections screw terminals 0.5...1.5 mm
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6.4 Electromagnetic compatibility
The emission and immunity tests have been performed according to standards EN50081-1 and EN50082-1.
6.4.1 Emissions
Test Setup according to Performance
Radiated interference EN55022 class B
6.4.2 Immunity
Test Setup according to Performance
Electrostatic discharge IEC 801-2:1991 criteria B
Electrical fast transients IEC 801-4:1988 criteria B
RF-radiated fields IEC 801-3:1984 criteria A
*GSM-field immunity ENV50204:1995 criteria A
(*additional test)
GUARANTEE
Vaisala issues a guarantee for the material and workmanship of this product under normal operating conditions for one year from the date of delivery. Exceptional operating conditions, damage due to careless handling or misapplication will void the guarantee.
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