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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general notes for the manual and HMW90 series
transmitters.
About This Manual
This manual provides information for installing, operating, and
maintaining HMW90 series transmitters. All transmitter models in the
HMW90 series are covered, which means that some information in the
manual is model-specific.
Contents of This Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, General Information, provides general notes for the manual
and HMW90 series transmitters.
- Chapter 2, Product Overview, introduces the features, advantages, and
the product nomenclature.
- Chapter 3, Installation, provides you with information that is intended
to help you install the HMW90 series transmitters.
- Chapter 4, Operation, contains information that is needed to operate
the HMW90 series transmitters.
- Chapter 5, Maintenance, provides information that is needed in basic
maintenance of the HMW90 series.
- Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, describes common problems, their
probable causes and remedies, and provides contact information for
technical support.
- Chapter 7, Technical Data, provides the technical data of the HMW90
series transmitters.
- Appendix A, BACnet Reference,describes the BACnet protocol
implementation of the HMW90 series digital transmitters.
- Appendix B, Modbus Reference, describes the Modbus protocol
implementation of the HMW90 series digital transmitters.
February 2013. Previous version. Updated
description of BACnet protocol implementation.
M211399EN-D
January 2013. Added HMW95 model. Added
instructions.
Manual Code
Manual Name
M211511EN
HMW90 Series Quick Guide for Digital Output
models
M211398EN
HMW90 Series Quick Guide for Analog Output
Models
Version Information
Table 1 Manual Revisions
of DIP switch settings for the digital output models.
description of BACnet and Modbus protocol
implementations. Updated configuration and wiring
Related Manuals
Table 2 Related Manuals
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Documentation Conventions
Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are highlighted
as follows:
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions very carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even
death.
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
Note highlights important information on using the product.
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Connect only de
Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the product
or lead to malfunction.
Recycle all applicable material.
Dispose of the unit acco
Do not dispose of with regular household refuse.
Safety
The HMW90 series transmitterdelivered to you has been tested and
approved as shipped from the factory. Note the following precautions:
WARNING
CAUTION
-energized wires.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to
electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against
ESD for their intended use. It is possible to damage the product,
however, by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching,
removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and
protected ESD workbench.
- Always hold component boards by the edges and avoid touching the
The HMW90 series complies with the following performance and
environmental test standards:
- EMC-Directive
Conformity is shown by compliance with the following standards:
- EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – EMC requirements – for use in industrial locations.
- EN 550022: Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement.
Patent Notice
The HMW90 series is protected by, for example, the following patents
and their corresponding national rights:
Finnish patent 98861, French patent 6650303, German patent 69418174,
Japanese patent 3585973, UK patent 0665303, U.S. patent 5607564.
Trademarks
HUMICAP® is a registered trademark of Vaisala Oyj.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Software License
This product contains software developed by Vaisala. Use of the software
is governed by license terms and conditions included in the applicable
supply contract or, in the absence of separate license terms and
conditions, by the General License Conditions of Vaisala Group.
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Warranty
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www.vaisala.com/warranty.
Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in case of
damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating conditions,
negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized modifications. Please
see the applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale for details of the
warranty for each product.
This chapter introduces the features, advantages, and the product
nomenclature.
Introduction to HMW90 Series
The HMW90 series transmitters are wall-mount transmitters for building
automation applications. Transmitter models in the series share the
following common features:
- Detachable mounting base for easy installation and wiring.
- Display (visible or hidden behind the cover).
- Sliding cover for accessing maintenance functions.
- Adjustment trimmers.
- DIP switches for most common configuration tasks.
- RS-485 line for temporary service use with hand-held MI70 indicator
or PC.
- User exchangeable measurement module available as a spare part.
Table 3 below lists the most important differences between the HMW90
series transmitter models. For technical specifications, see Chapter 7,
Technical Data, on page 83.
Table 3 HMW90 Series Transmitters
- two current outputs (4 ... 20 mA)
- two current outputs (4 ... 20 mA)
- two voltage outputs (0 ... 5 V or 0 ... 10 V)
- relay
- two voltage outputs (0 ... 5 V or 0 ... 10 V)
- relay
TMW90
- one current output (4 ... 20 mA)
- one voltage output (0 ... 5 V or 0 ... 10 V)
- relay
- digital output (isolated RS-485)
- BACnet MS/TP or Modbus protocol
(DIP switch setting)
- digital output (isolated RS-485)
- BACnet MS/TP or Modbus protocol
(DIP switch setting)
customized at Vaisala. Check type label on transmitter
body and terminal label on the mounting base.
Note for customized transmitters with analog outputs:
Keep the transmitter in custom mode (DIP switch 8 set to
This chapter provides you with information that is intended to help you
install the HMW90 series transmitters.
Configuration Before Installation
If you need to change the settings of the transmitter, it is best to do this
before it has been installed. Available configuration options are different
for analog output models (such as HMW93) and digital output models
(for example, HMW95).
Configuration of Analog Output Models
You can configure analog output models of HMW90 series transmitters
in two ways:
- Using the DIP switches (and rotary switch on the HMW93 and
TMW93) on the component board. See the following sections for
instuctions:
- DIP Switches of Analog Output Models on page 22
- Relay Configuration in DIP Mode on page 23
- Configuring the settings in software through the service port. See
connection instructions and serial line commands in Chapter 4,
Operation, on page 35.
These two configuration methods are mutually exclusive. If the DIP
switch configuration is used, software settings have no effect on settings
that are controlled by the DIP switches. DIP switch number 8 is the
master switch that controls which configuration method is used.
Td (dewpoint) as humidity parameter on display and
to -20 ... +55 °C.
RH
RH (relative humidity) as humidity parameter on display
0 ... 100 %RH.
3
0...5V
0...5V analog output (both channels).
0...10V
0...10V analog output (both channels).
4
Relay On
Relay enabled.
Relay Off
Relay disabled.
5
Relay High
Relay closed when measurement above setpoint.
TMW93.
Relay Low
Relay closed when measurement below setpoint.
6
Not used
7 Not used
8 Custom
Configuration through service port only.
DIP
Configuration by DIP switches only.
Non-Metric
Td
0...5V
Relay On
Relay High
Custom
Metric
RH
0...10V
Relay Off
Relay Low
DIP
1
2 3 4
5 6
7
8
Non-Metric
Td
Custom
Metric
RH
DIP
1
2 3 4
5 6
7
8
HMW92/TMW92HMW93/TMW
93
DIP Switches of Analog Output Models
Figure 6 DIP Switch Settings of Analog Output Models
analog output. Sets analog output scaling
and analog output. Sets analog output scaling to
Relay operation is linked to RH on HMW93, and T on
1111-066
NOTE
DIP switch 2 does nothing on TMW92 and TMW93.
NOTE
If DIP switch 8 is set to Custom, the transmitter ignores all other DIP
switch settings. In custom mode the transmitter uses settings that are
configured in software using the service port.
The rotary switch only has 10 positions. Do not turn the switch so that it
is between two positions.
If you change the position of DIP switch 8, note the following:
- When changing from Custom to DIP: Current custom settings are
overwritten by the settings from the DIP switches at next power up.
Settings that do not have DIP switches remain unchanged, except for
display layout (DSEL command) that is set to default.
- When changing from DIP to Custom: The DIP settings that were
used when the power was last on are carried over to the custom
settings at next power up.
Relay Configuration in DIP Mode
NOTE
and TMW93 transmitters only.
When the transmitter is configured using DIP switches, the functioning
of the relay is configured by DIP switch 5 and the rotary switch on the
component board:
- DIP switch 5 determines if the relay is closed above or below the
setpoint.
- The position of the rotary switch determines the setpoint according to
the table below.
Rotary switch set to 6 (60 %RH)
DIP 5 set to “Relay High”
Relay closed
Relay open
90
70
8
0
100
6
0
50
40
Relative H
umid
ity
(%)
Time
30
20
10
0
Re
lay
c
lo
s
ed
Rel
a
y o
pe
n
R
ota
ry sw
itc
h se
t t
o 6
(
60
%RH)
DI
P 5 s
et t
o “Re
l
ay
Lo
w
”
For examples of relay behavior in DIP mode, see Figure 7 and Figure 8
on page 24. Note also the following:
- Relay operation in DIP mode is linked to RH measurement on
HMW93, and to T measurement on TMW93.
- Relay contacts are open if the transmitter is in error state (an active
error is present).
- Relay contacts are open when transmitter is powered off.
If you need to configure the relay for some other parameter or need
additional configuration options, see section Relay Configuration in
Custom Mode on page 55.
There is a hysteresis around the setpoint
switching when the measured value moves around the setpoint. This
means that the relay will not close or open exactly at the setpoin
slightly above and below.
NOTE
value to prevent rapid relay
t, but
- On HMW93 the hysteresis is 2 %RH in both directions.
- On TMW93 the hysteresis is 1 °C (1.8 °F) in both directions.
Configuration of Digital Output Models
Digital output models of the HMW90 series have the following
configuration interfaces:
- DIP switches on the component board control operating protocol,
serial line settings, and transmitter MAC address. For instructions, see
DIP Switches of Digital Output Models on page 26.
- You can set a jumper for RS-485 line termination on the component
board (120 Ω resistor). For location of the jumper, see Figure 5 on
page 19.
- Other settings are configured in software. You can change most
configuration settings through the service port. For connection
instructions and serial line commands, see Chapter 4, Operation, on
page 35.
- Some configuration actions can be done using the BACnet and
Modbus protocols. See the following appendices for protocol
implementation details:
Use non-metric units on display and service
port. No effect on Modbus and BACnet.
Metric
Use metric units on display and service port.
No effect on Modbus and BACnet.
7
Not used
8
Not used
1
ON
2 3 4
5 6
7
8
Modbus
BACnet
Parity Even
A B C
Parity None
Baud
Rate
1
2 3 4
5 6
7
8
HMW95
128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Address
(Binary Weighting)
ON
Metric
Non-Metric
DIP Switches of Digital Output Models
Figure 9 DIP Switch Settings of Digital Output Models
1209-016
NOTE
If the serial line baud rate is set to Automatic, the transmitter attempts to
determine the baud rate of the traffic in the RS-485 network. The
transmitter cycles through all baud rate choices, listening for 10 seconds
at each rate. When it detects valid RS-485 traffic, it remains at the
detected baud rate until it is reset or power cycled.
Dip switches marked Address (Binary Weighting) set the MAC address
of the HMW90 series digital transmitter. The address is encoded in eight
bit binary form, with each numbered switch representing a single bit. For
example:
1209-009
Figure 10 Example of Transmitter Addressing
Addressing with BACnet Protocol
BACnet MS/TP MAC address range is 0 … 255. The transmitter is a
BACnet MS/TP master if address is below 128. Otherwise the transmitter
is a slave.
Addressing with Modbus Protocol
Transmitter is always a Modbus slave. MAC Address range for Modbus
slaves is 1 … 247.
The conditions at the location should represent well the area of interest.
Do not install the transmitter on the ceiling. Avoid placing the transmitter
near heat and moisture sources, close to the discharge of the supply air
ducts, and in direct sunlight.
CAUTION
1111-070
Figure 11 Selecting Transmitter Location
Use the mounting holes to attach the mounting base securely. Use at least
two screws (not included, max screw diameter 4 mm). Remember to
leave sufficient clearance below the transmitter to operate the slide. For
mounting dimensions, see section Dimensions in mm on page 86.
The arrow on the mounting base must point straight up after installation.
Proper orientation is important: air must flow through the vents on the
bottom and top.