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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general notes for the manual and the product.
About This Manual
This manual provides information for installing, operating, and
maintaining the Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature
Transmitter Series HMT360.
Contents of This Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
-Chapter 1, General Information: This chapter provides general
notes for the manual and the product.
-Chapter 2, Product Overview: This chapter introduces the features,
advantages, and the product nomenclature.
-Chapter 3, Installation: This chapter provides you with information
that is intended to help you install this product.
-Chapter 4, Operation: This chapter contains information that is
needed to operate this product.
-Chapter 5, Measuring at Overpressure: This chapter provides you
with important information concerning measurement in conditions
with pressure higher than the normal atmospheric pressure.
-Chapter 6, Calibration and Adjustment: This chapter contains
instructions for checking the calibration and adjusting this product.
-Chapter 7, Maintenance: This chapter provides information that is
needed in basic maintenance of the product.
-Chapter 8, Troubleshooting: This chapter describes common
problems, their probable causes and remedies, and contact
information.
-Chapter 9, Technical Data: This chapter provides technical data of
the product.
-Appendix A, Dimensions: This Appendix contains parts drawings
of the transmitter housing, probes and some transmitter mounting
accessories with metric and nonmetric dimensions specified.
-Appendix B, Wiring for Intrinsically Safe Operation, FM: This
appendix contains the wiring diagram for intrinsically safe
operation approved by Factory Mutual (FM).
-Appendix C, Wiring for Intrinsically Safe Operation, CSA: This
appendix contains the wiring diagram for intrinsically safe
operation approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
-Appendix D, Certificates: This Appendix contains copies of the
EXi intrinsically safe certificates issued for the HMT360 series.
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Version Information
Table 1Manual Revisions
Manual CodeDescription
U336en-1.1March 1999 - First version
M010056en-AJanuary 2001
M010056en-BMarch 2002
M010056en-CNovember 2002
M010056EN-DMay 2004
M010056EN-EJuly 2005
M010056EN-FAugust 2006 - New measurement
probes and new transmitter housing
introduced.
M010056EN-GSeptember 2007 - HUMICAP® 180R
added as a new sensor type. New
copies of certificates added in
Appendix Certificates on page 99.
WARNING
CAUTION
Related Manuals
Table 2Related Manuals
Manual CodeManual Name
M210185EN-BHumidity Calibrator HMK15 User's
Guide
General Safety Considerations
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.
Feedback
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errors or have other suggestions for improvement, please indicate the
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Product Related Safety Precautions
The Series HMT360 Transmitter delivered to you has been tested for
safety and approved as shipped from the factory. Note the following
precautions:
WARNING
Ground the product, and verify outdoor installation grounding
periodically to minimize shock hazard.
CAUTION
Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the
product or lead to malfunction.
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. However, it is possible to damage the
product 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. When this is not possible, ground
yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord to the
equipment chassis before touching the boards. When neither of the
above is possible, at least touch a conductive part of the equipment
chassis with your other hand before touching the boards.
Chapter 1 _____________________________________________________ ___ General Information
-Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the
component contacts.
Recycling
Recycle all applicable material.
Dispose of batteries and the unit according to statutory regulations.
Do not dispose of with regular household refuse.
Regulatory Compliances
The certifications that have been granted to the HMT360 Series, and the
accompanying safety factors, are listed in section Classification with
Current Outputs on page 81.
Copies of the certificates and wiring diagrams are provided in the
following appendices:
-Appendix B, Wiring for Intrinsically Safe Operation, FM, on page
95
-Appendix C, Wiring for Intrinsically Safe Operation, CSA, on
page 97
-Appendix D, Certificates, on page 99
Trademarks
HUMICAP® is a registered trademark of Vaisala.
License Agreement
All rights to any software are held by Vaisala or third parties. The
customer is allowed to use the software only to the extent that is
provided by the applicable supply contract or Software License
Agreement.
Vaisala hereby represents and warrants all Products
manufactured by Vaisala and sold hereunder to be free
from defects in workmanship or material during a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery
save for products for which a special warranty is given.
If any Product proves however to be defective in
workmanship or material within the period herein
provided Vaisala undertakes to the exclusion of any
other remedy to repair or at its own option replace the
defective Product or part thereof free of charge and
otherwise on the same conditions as for the original
Product or part without extension to original warranty
time. Defective parts replaced in accordance with this
clause shall be placed at the disposal of Vaisala.
Vaisala also warrants the quality of all repair and
service works performed by its employees to products
sold by it. In case the repair or service works should
appear inadequate or faulty and should this cause
malfunction or nonfunction of the product to which the
service was performed Vaisala shall at its free option
either repair or have repaired or replace the product in
question. The working hours used by employees of
Vaisala for such repair or replacement shall be free of
charge to the client. This service warranty shall be
valid for a period of six (6) months from the date the
service measures were completed.
This warranty does not however apply when the defect
has been caused through
a) normal wear and tear or accident;
b) misuse or other unsuitable or unauthorized use of
the Product or negligence or error in storing,
maintaining or in handling the Product or any
equipment thereof;
c) wrong installation or assembly or failure to service
the Product or otherwise follow Vaisala's service
instructions including any repairs or installation or
assembly or service made by unauthorized personnel
not approved by Vaisala or replacements with parts not
manufactured or supplied by Vaisala;
d) modifications or changes of the Product as well as
any adding to it without Vaisala's prior authorization;
e) other factors depending on the Customer or a third
party.
Notwithstanding the aforesaid Vaisala's liability under
this clause shall not apply to any defects arising out of
materials, designs or instructions provided by the
Customer.
This warranty is however subject to following
conditions:
a) A substantiated written claim as to any alleged
defects shall have been received by Vaisala within
thirty (30) days after the defect or fault became known
or occurred, and
b) The allegedly defective Product or part shall, should
Vaisala so require, be sent to the works of Vaisala or to
such other place as Vaisala may indicate in writing,
freight and insurance prepaid and properly packed and
labelled, unless Vaisala agrees to inspect and repair the
Product or replace it on site.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of and excludes all
other conditions, warranties and liabilities, express or
implied, whether under law, statute or otherwise,
including without limitation any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and
all other obligations and liabilities of Vaisala or its
representatives with respect to any defect or deficiency
applicable to or resulting directly or indirectly from the
Products supplied hereunder, which obligations and
liabilities are hereby expressly cancelled and waived.
Vaisala's liability shall under no circumstances exceed
the invoice price of any Product for which a warranty
claim is made, nor shall Vaisala in any circumstances
be liable for lost profits or other consequential loss
whether direct or indirect or for special damages.
This chapter introduces the features, advantages, and the product
nomenclature.
Introduction to Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and
Temperature Transmitter Series HMT360
Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT360 contains reliable, microprosessor-based two-wire instruments
for measuring relative humidity and temperature in hazardous areas.
WARNING
In hazardous environments, the transmitters must always be connected
via galvanic isolators or Zener barriers.
Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT360 is available either with or without a local display and with one
or two current output channels.
Available output quantities are listed in the table below:
Table 3Output Quantities for Vaisala HUMICAP
CharacterQuantityAbbreviationAvailability
0relative humidityRHA, D
1temperatureTA, D, F, H
2dewpoint
3absolute humidity aD
4mixing ratioxD
5wet bulb
6mass
7water activityawH, F
®
Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT360
Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT360
CharacterQuantityAbbreviationAvailability
8relative humidity
of saturation
9saturation
temperature
RSH
TsH
The characters used to indicate availability in the table above:
A=Available for HMT360 standard version
D=Available for HMT360 with optional calculations
F=Available for HMT360 Moisture and Temperature in oil
transmitter
H=Available for HMT360 Moisture and Temperature in Jet Fuel
transmitter
Probe Options
The HMT360 series has various options for probes and cable lengths
(2 m, 5 m and 10 m). The available probe types are presented in the
figure below.
Figure 2Probe Options for Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity
and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT360
The following numbers refer to Figure 2 on page 18:
1=HMP361 probe for wall mounting
2=HMP363 probe for tight spaces
3=HMP364 probe for pressurized spaces up to 100 bars
4=HMP365 probe for high temperatures up to 180 °C *) Flange
for HMP365 available as an option
5=HMP367 probe for high humidities
6=HMP368 probe for installations in pressurized pipelines up to
40 bars; features a pressure-tight sliding clasp nut
This chapter provides you with information that is intended to help you
install this product.
General Installation Instructions
Mounting the Probe Cable in Gas
Group IIC Spaces
NOTE
The following applies only to installation within the EU!
The following instructions shall be followed to fulfil the specifications
of the EN50284 for nonconductive layer of the probe cable:
- Never mount or handle the probe cable when hazardous gases are
present.
- For achieving a conductive shield, cover the probe cable with
conductive material like metal or conductive tape or mount the probe
cable in a metal conduit.
- Assure that the conductive shield fulfils requirements of the standard
EN50284 (resistance less than 1 GΩ) and make sure that it can not
come loose in any operation situation.
During the installation work of the probes in gas group IIC areas
(requiring category I devices), it has to be guaranteed that even in fault
cases sparks generated by impacts or friction on the surface of the
housing can never occur.
Selecting Location
Select a place with stable conditions for mounting the transmitter. Do
not expose the transmitter to direct sunlight or rain. A rain shield is
available and it is recommended for direct outdoor installations. When
mounting the probe, select a place representing the process conditions.
General Instructions for Probes with
Cable
Mount the probes with a cable horizontally; this way, any water
condensing on the tube cannot flow onto the sensor.
0507-024
Figure 3Horizontal Mounting of Probe
The following numbers refer to Figure 3 on page 20:
1=To be sealed
2=To be insulated
3=Insulate the cable
4=Let the cable hang loosely. This prevents condensed water
When there is no alternative but to install the probe in the process
vertically, the point of entry must be carefully insulated. The cable must
also be allowed to hang loosely as this prevents any condensed water
from running onto the probe along the cable.
0507-022
Figure 4Vertical Mounting of Probe
The following numbers refer to Figure 4 on page 21:
1=To be sealed
2=Insulate the cable
3=To be insulated
4=Let the cable hang loosely. This prevents condensed water
running to the sensor along the cable
If the process temperature is much higher than that of the environment,
the whole probe and preferably plenty of cable must be inside the
process. This prevents measuring inaccuracy caused by heat conduction
along the cable.
When mounted on the side of a duct or channel, the probe must be
inserted from the side of the duct. If this is not possible and the probe
must be inserted from the top, the point of entry must be carefully
insulated.
For Vaisala probe installation kits and some installation examples see
section Probe Mounting on page 25.
The actual temperature of the process can be measured with a reference
instrument to be compared with the transmitter reading. The heat
transfer is less evident if you remove the protective filter of the sensor
for a short-term test. However, never use the sensor long periods
without the filter as this may cause a faster contamination of the sensor.
The transmitter fulfils the specified EMC regulations with the
protective filter on the probe.
In humidity measurement and especially in calibration and adjustment
it is essential that temperature of the probe and measuring environment
is the same. Even a small difference in temperature between the
environment and the probe causes an error. As the curve below shows,
if the temperature is +20 °C and the relative humidity 100 %RH, a
difference of ±1 °C between the environment and the probe causes an
error of ±6 %RH.
The graph below illustrates the measurement error at 100 %RH when
the difference between the ambient and sensor temperature is 1 °C.
0507-036
Figure 5Measurement Error at 100 %RH
Mounting the Transmitter Housing
1.Attach the mounting plate to the wall with 4 screws.
2.Press down the transmitter so that it slides along the rails of the
mounting plate.
3.Fasten the transmitter to the mounting plate with the Allen screw
Do not unsolder and then resolder the probe cable from and to the
printed board during installation.
Do not shorten or lengthen the probe cable.
These procedures may alter the humidity calibration of the transmitter.
HMP363 for Confined Spaces
The HMP363 is a small size (ø = 12mm) general-purpose probe suitable
for ducts and channels with the installation kit available from Vaisala.
The HMP363 provides for two measuring range options. The first probe
version is equipped with a flexible cable and can be used when
measuring in environments up to 80 ºC. The second version is suitable
for measuring in environments up to 120 ºC.
Section HMP363/365/367 Duct Installation Kit on page 26 shows
mounting of HMP363/367 with the optional duct installation kit.
Figure 8Installation of HMP363 Probe in Duct with Flange
and Supporting Bar
The following numbers refer to Figure 8 on page 26:
1=Duct wall
2=Flange
3=Sealing ring
4=Supporting bar
5=Probe attaching part (to be fixed with supporting bar)
6=RH probe
HMP364 for High-Pressure
Applications
The probe is provided with a nut, a fitting screw and a sealing washer.
Keep the fitting screw and the nut in place on the body of the probe
during handling to prevent damage to the highly polished surface of the
probe. Follow the instructions below to achieve a leak-tight assembly.
In pressurized processed it is essential to tighten the supporting nuts
and screws very carefully to prevent loosening of the probe by the
action of pressure.
1.Remove the fitting screw from the nut and the probe.
2.Fasten the fitting screw to the chamber wall with a sealing washer.
Tighten the fitting screw into the threaded sleeve with a torque
spanner. The tightening torque is 150 ± 10 Nm (110 ± 7 ft-lbs).
3.Insert the body of the probe into the fitting screw and tighten the
nut manually to the fitting screw.
4.Mark both the fitting screw and the nut hex.
5.Tighten the nut a further 30º (1/12) turn or if you have a torque
spanner tighten it with a torque of 80 ± 10 Nm (60 ± 7 ft-lbs).
6.Clean and grease the tightening cone of the fitting screw after every
tenth detachment. Change the sealing washer every time the fitting
screw is detached. Use high-vacuum grease, for example Dow
Corning, or a similar grease.
NOTE
When retightening the nut after detachment the nut must be tightened
without increased effort.
0505-272
Figure 9HMP364 Probe Mounting
The following numbers refer to Figure 9 on page 27:
1=Tightening cone
2=Nut
3=Fitting screw, M22×1.5 or NPT 1/2"
4=Sealing washer
5=Probe; ø12 mm
The following numbers refer to Figure 11 on page 28:
1=Fitting screw
2=Sealing washer
3=Tightening cone
4=Clean cotton stick
In pressurized processes it is essential to tighten the supporting nuts
and screws very carefully to prevent loosening of the probe by the
action of pressure.
When HMP364 is installed in a process with a pressure differing from
normal atmospheric pressure, please enter the pressure value of the
process (in bara) into the transmitter memory, see sections PRES
Setting Ambient Pressure for Calculations on page 56 and Setting the
Pressure for Calculations on page 46.
HMP368 for Pressurized Pipelines
or Moisture in Liquids
Due to the sliding fit the HMP368 is easy to install into and remove
from a pressurized process. The probe is especially suitable for
measurements inside pipelines. See section Installing the HMP368
Probe Through a Ball Valve Assembly on page 32.
CAUTION
NOTE
In pressurized processes it is essential to tighten the supporting nuts
and screws very carefully to prevent loosening of the probe by the
action of pressure.
When HMP368 is installed in a process with a pressure differing from
normal atmospheric pressure, please enter the pressure value of the
process (in bara) into the transmitter memory. See sections PRES
Setting Ambient Pressure for Calculations on page 56 and Setting the
Pressure for Calculations on page 46.
0603-013
Figure 13HMP368 Probe
The following numbers refer to Figure 13 on page 30:
1=Clasp nut, 24 mm hex nut
2=Fitting body, 27 mm hex nut
The following two fitting body options are available:
-Fitting Body ISO1/2 solid structure
-Fitting Body NPT1/2 solid structure
Table 4HMP368 Probe Dimensions
Probe TypeProbe LengthAdjustment Range
Standard178mm120 mm
Optional400 mm340 mm
CAUTION
Take care not to damage the probe body. A damaged body makes the
probe head less tight and may prevent it from going through the clasp
nut.
0507-025
Figure 14Sealing of Fitting Body into Process
Tightening the Clasp Nut
1.Adjust the probe to a suitable depth according to the type of
installation.
2.Tighten the clasp nut first manually.
3.Mark the fitting screw and the clasp nut.
4.Tighten the nut a further 50 ... 60° (ca. 1/6 turn) with a fork
spanner. If you have a suitable torque spanner, tighten the nut to 45
± 5 Nm (33 ± 4 ft-lbs).
The following numbers refer to Figure 15 on page 32:
1=Probe
2=Clasp nut
3=Fitting screw
4=Pen
Take care not to tighten the clasp nut more than 60° to avoid
difficulties when opening it.
Installing the HMP368 Probe Through a Ball Valve
Assembly
The ball valve installation kit (Vaisala order code: BALLVALVE-1) is
preferred when connecting the probe to a pressurized process or
pipeline. Use the ball valve set or a 1/2" ball valve assembly with a ball
hole of ø14 mm or more. If you install the probe (ø12 mm) in a process
pipe, please note that the nominal size of the pipe must be at least 1 inch
(2.54 cm). Use the manual press handle to press the probe into the
pressurized (< 10 bar) process or pipeline.
Figure 16Installing the HMP368 Probe Through a Ball Valve
Assembly
The numbers below refer to Figure 16 on page 33:
1=Manual press tool
2=Handle of the ball valve
3=Probe
4=Process chamber/pipeline
5=Groove on the probe indicating the upper adjustment limit
6=Filter
7=Ball of the ball valve
The probe can be installed in the process through the ball valve
assembly provided that the process pressure is less than 10 bar. This
way, the process does not have to be shut down when installing or
removing the probe. However, if the process is shut down before
removing the probe, the process pressure can be max. 20 bar.
NOTE
When measuring temperature dependent quantities make sure that the
temperature at the measurement point is equal to that of the process,
otherwise the moisture reading may be incorrect.
Follow the steps below to install the HMP368 probe through a ball valve
assembly. After the installation, the probe should be sitting in the
process chamber or pipeline as shown in Figure 16 on page 33.
1.Shut down the process if the process pressure is more than 10 bars.
If the pressure is lower there is no need to shut down the process.
2.Close the ball valve.
3.Seal the threads on the fitting body; refer to Figure 14 on page 31.
4.Attach the fitting body to the ball valve and tighten it.
5.Slide the clasp nut of the probe toward the filter, as far as it will go.
6.Insert the probe to the fitting body, and manually tighten the clasp
nut to the fitting body.
7.Open the ball valve.
8.Push the probe through the ball valve assembly into the process. If
the pressure is high, use the pressing handle that is provided with
the probe. If you push the probe hard without using the handle, you
may damage the cable.
NOTE
Note that the probe must be pushed so deep that the filter is
completely inside the process flow.
9.Mark the fitting screw and the clasp nut.
10. Tighten the clasp nut with a fork spanner a further 50 ... 60º (ca. 1/
6 turn). If you have a suitable torque spanner, tighten the nut to max
45 ± 5 Nm (33 ± 4 ft-lbs). Refer to Figure 15 on page 32.
Take care not to tighten the clasp nut more than 60° to avoid
difficulties when opening it.
If you wish to remove the probe from the process, note that you have to
pull the probe out far enough. You cannot close the valve if the groove
on the probe body is not visible.
Refer to local requirements regarding cabling, grounding and galvanic
isolator or barrier connections.
WARNING
WARNING
Connect the transmitter always via galvanic isolators or Zener barriers
in hazardous environments.
Be sure that the main power switch of the transmitter is set off before
making any electrical installations in hazardous areas.
1.Open the transmitter cover and remove the protective cover of the
transmitter base.
2.Thread the power supply wires through the cable gland, see Figure
7 on page 24.
3.Connect the unpowered power supply wires to the connectors:
Ch 1 (humidity) and Ch 2 (temperature). Both channels require an
own power supply.
4.Replace the protective cover. Turn the transmitter on ON with the
ON/OFF switch, see Figure 24 on page 62.
5.Close the cover. The transmitter is ready for use.
NOTE
As Ch 1 is a main output, the transmitter does not operate if only Ch 2
is connected (Ch 2 is optoisolated from transmitter electronics).
When using the transmitter in hazardous locations, the use of galvanic
isolators or barriers is essential. The following barrier & isolator are
available in Vaisala: barrier No. 210664 (STAHL 9001/51-280-091-
141) and galvanic isolator No. 212483 (STAHL 9160/13-11-11).
Examples of connections and more information on installation in
hazardous locations is given in section Examples of Connections on
When grounding the transmitter, follow the local requirements. Use at
least 4 mm2 grounding cable when grounding the transmitter or barrier.
Note that the allowed resistance between barrier and system ground
must be less than 1 ohm. Use ground terminal located inside or outside
of transmitter Figure 21 on page 42:
This chapter contains information that is needed to operate this product.
Local Interface
HMT360 transmitter has four pushbuttons located on the housing cover.
The transmitter can be ordered either with or without a local display.
The display/keypad commands (see Display/Keypad Commands on
page 46) can be used to scale the outputs and select special output
quantities (if the transmitter configuration includes special output
quantities). The optional display shows the measurement results.
The keypad pushbuttons are indicated (from left to right) as C, Up, Dn,
and E (see Figure 22 on page 44):
Open the transmitter cover and flip the internal power switch to position
ON (up), see Figure 24 on page 62.
Avoid static discharge. Always use a wet cloth for wiping the display.
HMT360 with Display
Measurement readings appear on the display after switching power ON.
The analog output signals can be read from the system or load resistor.
Avoid static discharge. Always use a wet cloth for wiping the display.
HMT360 without Display
If the transmitter does not have a display, the red LED indicator on the
cover indicates various phases of calibration and possible errors. In
normal operation it is not lit. If the LED is lit and all calibration or test
DIP switches are disabled, it is an indication of an internal error.
-LED blinking = calibration of the dry end (offset).
-LED lit = calibration of the wet end (gain).
NOTE
If calibration is concluded but DIP switch settings are not restored, the
LED indicator keeps blinking.
DIP Switch Functions
The table below is also printed on the protection board:
0505-285
Figure 23DIP Switch Functions
1: Analog output test on/off
If you turn the switch to on position (up), you can force the outputs to
states 4 mA, 12 mA and 20 mA by pressing buttons Up and Dn on the
cover. Outputs return to normal mode when switch is turned down.
2: Calibration Disabled/Enabled
The EEPROMs are write protected. If this switch is in the disabled
position (down), it does not allow any calibrations or scalings.
With these combinations you can perform relative humidity,
temperature or analog output calibrations with a multimeter or with the
transmitter display unit. Turn the DIP switches to the desired position
according to the table printed on the protective cover.
5: Output quantities
Determines whether the output units are metric (down) on non-metric.
6, 7 and 8: Select output quantities
With the three DIP switches on the right, you can select the output
quantities according to the table printed on the right side of the
protective cover. Note that only the ordered quantities can be selected.
The special option gives you the choice of setting any ordered quantity
to each channel.
NOTE
NOTE
Always restore the DIP switch settings after having tested the analog
outputs or performing the calibration.
Display/Keypad Commands
Chapter 6, Calibration and Adjustment, on page 61 describes
separately display/keypad commands for calibration and adjustment.
Setting the Pressure for Calculations
In humidity transmitters, ambient pressure is used for the mixing ratio
and wet bulb calculations.
To modify the pressure settings, turn the internal Calibration Enabled/Disabled DIP switch of the transmitter to position Enabled (up). Press
button C on the display cover: text "SCAL" appears on the display.
Then press button E until the following display appears (the numeric
value is always the existing setting, in this example 1.0):
Adjust the pressure reading with buttons Up and Dn. Acknowledge the
value with button E. To complete the pressure setting, turn the dip
switch back to position disabled (down).
See the pressure conversion table on page Table 6 on page 56.
Selecting Output Quantities
Upper Half of Display
To modify the displayed quantity, turn the Calibration Enabled/
Disabled DIP switch of the transmitter to position Enabled (up). Select
the required quantity with button Up on the display cover, and
acknowledge the value with button E. To complete the selections, turn
the DIP switch back to position disabled (down).
Character QuantityAbbreviationAvailabilityMetric UnitNonmetric Unit
The characters used to indicate availability in the table above:
A=Available for HMT360 standard version
D=Available for HMT360 with optional calculations
F=Available for HMT360 Moisture and Temperature in oil
transmitter
H=Available for HMT360 Moisture and Temperature in Jet Fuel
transmitter
Lower Half of Display
The output quantities metric/non metric DIP switch can be used to
select between °C and °F.
It is possible to check the pressure setting of the transmitter by pressing
button Dn. To return to the temperature reading, press button Dn again.
Selecting Analog Outputs
You can select the output quantities for channels 1 and 2 by turning the
Calibration Enabled/Disabled DIP switch of the transmitter to
position Enabled (up) and the three output selection DIP switches to
position special (all up).
Press button C on the display cover: text "SCAL" appears on the
display. Then press button E until the following display appears:
0505-288
The characters on the second line of the display in this menu correspond
to the quantities according to the table in section Selecting Output
Quantities on page 47.
Select the quantity for Ch 1 with buttons Up and Dn and acknowledge
the selection with button E.
If the transmitter is equipped with two analog channels, select the
quantity for Ch 2 in the same way, for example:
Press button C to exit the display command mode or continue by setting
the pressure.
NOTE
Remember to restore the DIP switch settings.
Scaling Analog Outputs
Turn the internal Calibration Enabled/Disabled DIP switch of the
transmitter to upward position (on). Press button C on the display cover
and a text similar to the following appears:
0505-290
Numbers on the second line indicate the low end scaling of Ch 1
currently stored in the transmitter memory. The text "Set Lo" on the
lower left corner indicates that you can now change the low end scaling
with buttons Up and Dn. Acknowledge the value with button E and a
text similar to the following appears:
0505-291
Numbers on the second line indicate the high end scaling of Ch 1. The
text "Set Hi" on the lower left-hand corner indicates that you can now
change the high end scaling with buttons Up and Dn. Acknowledge
with button E.
If there is another channel available, the display shifts to the scaling
menu of Ch 2. You can now scale the analog outputs for the Ch 2 in the
same way as described above.
Press button C to exit the display command mode or continue by
selecting the output quantities. This menu starts automatically after the
scaling menu only if the output selection DIP switches are on the
position special (all up) from the beginning.
NOTE
Remember to restore the DIP switch settings.
Serial Interface
WARNING
NOTE
The serial interface MUST NOT be used in hazardous areas.
Use the serial interface for calibration and testing purposes in safe areas
only. Always use the serial interface cable (optional accessory, Vaisala
order code: 25905ZZ). Connect one end of the cable to the serial port of
your computer and the other to the connector marked "RS232C" on the
electronics unit of the transmitter (see Figure 7 on page 24).
With serial communication the current consumption increases
approximately to 7 mA and the transmitter is not able to operate with
4 mA. Therefore, it is recommended to use serial communication only
temporarily for changing settings or for calibrating the transmitter in a
safe area. With serial port, the minimum supply voltage is 15 VDC.
The transmitter incorporates a serial interface detector. However, not
all terminals or PC serial ports (for example, optoisolated or ports not
meeting RS232C standards) recognize this standard. If the
communication is not possible via a serial interface, use a forced
activation by pressing simultaneously buttons Up and E on the
transmitter cover. To deactivate the forced activation, press these
buttons again or reset the transmitter. If the transmitter does not
receive any commands for half an hour, it automatically closes the
serial communication.
When using the serial interface, be sure that power supply and serial
interface are not connected to the same ground (use a floating power
supply or hand-held serial interface device).
To start issuing commands, make sure that HMT360 is connected to a
serial port of your computer and that the terminal session is open. Issue
commands by typing them on your computer according to the following
instructions. In these commands, <cr> stands for pressing Enter (on
your computer keyboard).
Setting the Analog Outputs
ASEL Selecting Analog Outputs
Syntax: ASEL [xxxyyy]<cr>
where
xxx =Quantity of Ch 1
yyy =Quantity of Ch 2
Turn the internal DIP switch Calibration Enabled/Disabled to
position ON before the selecting the analog outputs and return it to
position OFF after making the selection. Output quantities and their
abbreviations are listed in the following table:
water
7water activityawH, F0 ... 10 ... 1
8relative humidity
of saturation
9saturation
temperature
TdD°C°F
3
g/m
TwD°C°F
ppmwHppm
RSH%RS%RS
TsH°C°F
w
gr/ft
ppm
3
w
Example:
>asel rh t<cr>
Ch1 RH lo : 0.00 %RH
Ch1 RH hi : 100.00 %RH
Ch2 T lo: -40.00 ’C
Ch2 T hi: 100.00 ’C
>
S Scaling Analog Outputs
Syntax: Szzaa.abb.b<cr>
where
zz=Quantity (RH, T, Td, x, a, Tw, ppm, aw, RS, Ts)
aa.a =Lower limit of the quantity
bb.b=Upper limit of the quantity
Turn the internal DIP switch Calibration Enabled/Disabled to
position ON before the scaling the analog outputs and return it to
position OFF after scaling.
Turn the internal DIP switch Calibration Enabled/Disabled to
position ON before the adjustment and return it to position OFF after
the adjustment.
CRH Relative Humidity Adjustment
NOTE
Read also the calibrator, for example HMK15, manual and refer to
page 19 of that manual for more detailed instructions on salt bath
calibration and adjustment.
Syntax: CRH<cr>
The transmitter asks and measures relative humidity and calculates the
calibration coefficients.
Example:
>crh<cr>
RH : 1.82 1. ref ? 0<cr>
Press any key when ready ...<cr>
RH : 74.222 2. ref ? 75<cr>
OK
>
The OK indicates that the adjustment was succesful.
CT Temperature Adjustment
Syntax: CT<cr>
The transmitter asks and measures temperature readings and calculates
>ct<cr>
T : 0.811 1. ref ? 0.5<cr>
Press any key when ready ...<cr>
T : 99.122 2. ref ? 99.5<cr>
OK
>
The OK indicates that the adjustment was succesful. When performing
one-point adjustment press only Enter for the second reference.
Output Commands
ITEST Testing Analog Outputs
NOTE
Before giving command ITEST, reset the transmitter with command
RESET, see section RESET Transmitter Reset on page 57.
Syntax: ITESTaa.aaabb.bbb<cr>
where
aa.aaa =Current value to be set for Ch 1 (mA)
bb.bbb =Current value to be set for Ch 2 (mA)
This command outputs the current value of each channel and the
corresponding control signal of the digital-to-analog converter.
Example:
>itest 8 12<cr>
8.00000 403 12.00000 7DF
>itest<cr>
7.00150 30A 11.35429 73E
>
The set current values remain valid until you issue the command ITEST
without readings or reset the transmitter. With this command the desired
outputs of the transmitter are shown.
When outputting low currents from Ch 1, remember to remove
RS232C-cable while reading the current output, because of the
increased current consumption for using RS port.
SEND Outputting Measurement Values
Syntax: SEND<cr>
This command outputs the measured values in one point.
R Activating Continuous Output
Syntax: R<cr>
With the command R the transmitter outputs measured values
continuously.
S Stopping Continuous Output
Syntax: S<cr>
The continuous outputting is stopped with the command S. If outputting
is active, this command is not echoed.
INTV Setting Output Interval
Syntax: INTVnxxx<cr>
where
n=1 ... 255
xxx =S, MIN or H
Sets the output interval when the transmitter outputs measurement
readings. The time interval is used when the continuous output is active.
Example, the output interval is set to 10 minutes:
Turn the internal DIP switch Calibration Enabled/Disabled to
position ON before setting the pressure and return it to position OFF
after making the setting.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________________ Measuring at Overpressure
CHAPTER 5
MEASURING AT OVERPRESSURE
This chapter provides you with important information concerning
measurement in conditions with pressure higher than the normal
atmospheric pressure.
The probes HMP364 and HMP368 are designed for humidity
measurement at overpressure. The maximum measurement pressures
depend on the probe as follows:
HMP364:0 ... 100 bar (10 MPa), for pressurized rooms and
processes, probe is provided with a nut, fitting screw
and sealing washer
HMP368:0 ... 40 bar (4 MPa), for pressurized pipelines, ball
valve set available
The accuracy of the dewpoint measurement is affected by pressure in
the measurement chamber. The actual pressure in the sampling cell is
required to be set to the transmitter by using the serial line command
PRES (see section PRES Setting Ambient Pressure for Calculations on
page 56 or by using the keypad commands, see section Setting the
Pressure for Calculations on page 46).
When sampling pressurized processes exceeding the maximum
measurement pressure of the probe, the pressure in the measurement
chamber must be regulated to the acceptable level or below. It is
recommended to use pressure regulator before the measurement
chamber to prevent remarkable pressure variations.
Chapter 6 __________________________________________________ Calibration and Adjustment
CHAPTER 6
CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT
This chapter contains instructions for checking the calibration and
adjusting this product.
In this User's Guide the term "calibration" refers to comparing the
device's reading against a reference concentration. "Adjustment" refers
to changing the device's reading to correspond to the reference
concentration.
Calibration Interval
HMT360 is calibrated as shipped from the factory. Typical calibration
interval is one year. In demanding applications it may be advisable to
make the first calibration check earlier.
Factory Calibration and Adjustment
The device (or the probe only) can be sent to Vaisala Service Centers
for calibration and adjustment, see Vaisala Service Centers on page 75
for contact information.
Calibration and adjustment is carried out by using the keypad or by
using serial commands. The following additional equipment is needed
in adjustment of HMT360:
-a power supply for the channel(s) to be calibrated (12 ... 24 VDC),
-a multimeter for HMT360 without a display, and
-the calibrated references.
First, the electronics unit is removed from the transmitter base to
perform the calibration and adjustment in safe area. Second, the power
supply and a multimeter is connected to the electronics unit according
to the following instructions.
Removing the Electronics Unit
0603-040
Figure 24Detaching the Electronics Unit with Probe for
Calibration and Adjustment
1.Unfasten the screws and open the cover.
2.Switch the transmitter off with the ON/OFF switch.
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3.Disconnect the flat cable by lifting it carefully, for example with a
screwdriver.
4.Remove the two screws holding the hinge support. Remove the
hinge support.
5.Turn the electronics unit slightly upwards to release it from the
hinges. Leave the transmitter base with the cable connections on
place. When putting the electronics unit back to place, attach the
upper hinge first. Remember to attach the hinge support.
Connections
On
Off
C1
B1
C2
B2
A1
A2
0505-293
Figure 25Connecting Power Supply and Multimeter for
Calibration
1.Connect a power supply (12 ... 24 VDC, with a serial port the
minimum supply voltage is 15 VDC ) to the terminals B1 (-) and
C1 (+) (Ch 1) with banana plugs, see Figure 25 on page 63.
2.Connect the multimeter in series with the supply, B1 (-) and
A1 (+).
3.Follow the same procedure with Ch 2 using the terminals B2 (-)
and C2 (+). When calibrating both channels at the same time, use
two galvanically separated power supplies.
You can now calibrate or check the humidity and temperature or the
analog outputs according to the instructions given in this chapter.
If the current measurement is needed in a hazardous area, the
multimeter is connected to the terminals A1/A2 (+) and B1/B2 (-). Use
only an approved multimeter.
WARNING
The power supply connectors (C1 and C2) MUST NOT be used in
hazardous areas. For calibration and adjustment in a hazardous area
use only an approved multimeter, which fulfills the safety factors
printed on the protective cover.
Calculating Correspondence of Current Values
and Output Quantities
When using HMT360 without a display, calibration and adjustment is
carried out by using a multimeter. Use the following equations to
calculate the current values corresponding to the reference output
quantities.
Chapter 6 __________________________________________________ Calibration and Adjustment
0605-016
Example 2:
Temperature scaling -40 ... +120 °C, reference 22.3 °C:
22.3° C40° C–
I4 mA16 mA
0605-017
--------------------------------------
⋅+10.230 mA==
120° C40° C–
Relative Humidity Adjustment
Automatic Two-Point Adjustment
(Only with HMT360 with Display)
The automatic adjustment procedure is a user friendly way to adjust the
HMT360 with salt solutions; you do not have to feed the reference
values to the HMT360. The transmitter displays the accurate value
based on the measured temperature and the Greenspan table stored into
the transmitter memory. The display chart of the adjustment procedure
is presented in Figure 26 on page 66.
NOTE
-Set the internal DIP switch Calibration Enabled/Disabled to
position ON and select RH calibration by using switches 3 and 4
(see section DIP Switch Functions on page 45).
-Remove the filter and insert the probe into a measurement hole of
the LiCl salt chamber in the humidity calibrator. Acknowledge by
pressing button E. Alternatively select the 0.1 (humidity in
nitrogen) with buttons Up and Dn. Acknowledge with button E.
-The transmitter remains to wait for the process stabilization
(10 ... 15 min) and then stores the correction.
-Insert the probe into a measurement hole of the NaCl salt chamber
in the humidity calibrator. Acknowledge by pressing button E.
Alternatively you can select K2SO4 value with buttons Up and Dn.
-The transmitter remains to wait for the stabilization and then stores
the correction. The text "Cal Pass" is displayed after the adjustment
is performed.
Chapter 6 __________________________________________________ Calibration and Adjustment
Manual Adjustment
Low End Adjustment
NOTE
If you use serial commands, please refer to section Adjustment
Commands on page 53.
1.Remove the filter and insert the probe into a measurement hole of
the dry end reference chamber (for example LiCl: 11 %RH) in the
humidity calibrator.
2.Remove the filter and insert the probe into a measurement hole of
the dry end reference chamber (for example LiCl: 11 %RH) in the
humidity calibrator.
3.Set the internal DIP switch Calibration Enabled/Disabled to
position ON and select RH calibration by using switches 3 and 4
(see section DIP Switch Functions on page 45).
4.Press button C (HMT360 without display: press button E) to ignore
the automatic adjustment procedure. The humidity reading
measured by the transmitter appears on the display and on the
lower left corner you can see the text "Set Lo". If the transmitter
has no display, the LED indicator is blinking.
5.According to the calibrator used, wait at least 10 ... 15 minutes for
the sensor to stabilize; use a multimeter or the transmitter display
to monitor the stabilization.
6.Press buttons Up and Dn to adjust the display reading or
multimeter reading to correspond the reference value (when using
a multimeter calculate the current value corresponding to the
reference humidity by using the equations presented in Calculating
Correspondence of Current Values and Output Quantities on page
64). Press button E to conclude the low end adjustment.
7.If the low end adjustment is sufficient, press button E again to
conclude the calibration and restore the DIP switch settings; set the
calibration DIP switch to position disabled (down). To continue
with the high end adjustment follow the instructions in next
section.
1.After having made the low end adjustment, insert the probe into a
measurement hole of the NaCl (75 %RH) salt chamber in the
humidity calibrator. Please, note that the difference between the
two humidity references must be at least 30 %RH.
NOTE
If you use serial commands, please refer to section Adjustment
Commands on page 53.
2.The readings measured by the transmitter appear on the display, as
well as the text "Set Hi" on the lower left hand corner. If the
transmitter has no display, the LED indicator lights up.
3.Wait at least 10 ... 15 minutes for the sensor to stabilize; use a
multimeter or the transmitter display to monitor the stabilization.
4.Press buttons Up and Dn to adjust the display or multimeter
reading (when using a multimeter calculate the current value
corresponding to the reference humidity by using the equations
presented in Calculating Correspondence of Current Values and
Output Quantities on page 64) and conclude the adjustment with
button E.
5.Restore the DIP switch settings. Set the calibration DIP switch to
position disabled (down).
Always use a high quality standard for adjusting the temperature.
If you use serial commands, please refer to section Adjustment
Commands on page 53.
1.Set the internal DIP switch Calibration Enabled/Disabled to
position ON and select T calibration by using switches 3 and 4 (see
section DIP Switch Functions on page 45).
2.The temperature value measured by the transmitter appears on the
display as well as the text "Set Lo" on the lower left corner. If the
transmitter has no display, the LED indicator starts to blink.
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3.Let the sensor stabilize; use a multimeter or the transmitter display
to monitor the stabilization.
4.Press buttons Up and Dn to adjust the display or multimeter
reading to correspond to the reference value (when using a
multimeter calculate the current value corresponding to the
reference humidity by using the equations presented in Calculating
Correspondence of Current Values and Output Quantities on page
64). Conclude the one-point adjustment by pressing button E
twice.
ACAL Analog Output Calibration
Syntax: ACAL<cr>
Connect HMT360 to a multimeter. Issue the ACAL command:
1.Disconnect the serial cable from the transmitter while reading the
multimeter value for the Ch 1 (I1).
2.Reconnect the serial cable. Type the multimeter reading and press
Enter.
3.Type the higher current multimeter reading and press Enter.
Example:
>acal<cr>
Ch1 I1 ( mA ) ? 4.846<cr>
Ch1 I2 ( mA ) ? 19.987<cr>
>
This chapter provides information that is needed in basic maintenance
of the product.
Periodical Checking and Cleaning
Transmitter Housing and Probe
WARNING
Avoid static discharge. Always use a wet cloth for wiping the display.
The electronics unit of the transmitter, as well as the probe, can be
removed and replaced in the field. See section Removing the
Electronics Unit on page 62 for detailed information.
All other maintenance must be performed by qualified Vaisala
personnel. If a transmitter is damaged, contact your nearest Vaisala
Service Center (see contact information Vaisala Service Centers on
Analog outputs can be tested with dip switch 1, see DIP Switch
Functions on page 45 for details.
Technical Support
For technical questions, contact the Vaisala technical support:
E-mailhelpdesk@vaisala.com
Fax+358 9 8949 2790
Return Instructions
If the product needs repair, please follow the instructions below to
speed up the process and to avoid extra costs to you.
1.Read the section Warranty on page 14.
2.Contact a Vaisala Service Center or a local Vaisala representative.
The latest contact information and instructions are available from
www.vaisala.com. Addresses of the Service Centers are provided
in section Vaisala Service Centers on page 75.
Please have the following information on hand:
-serial number of the unit
-date and place of purchase or last calibration
-description of the fault
-circumstances in which the fault occurs/occurred
-name and contact information of a technically competent
person who can provide further information on the problem
3.Pack the faulty product in a strong box of adequate size, with
proper cushioning material to avoid damage.
4.Include the information specified in step 2 in the box with the
faulty product. Also include a detailed return address.
5.Ship the box to the address specified by your Vaisala contact.
Vaisala Service Centers perform calibrations and adjustments as well as
repair and spare part services. See contact information below.
Vaisala Service Centers also offer accredited calibrations, maintenance
contracts, and a calibration reminder program. Do not hesitate to
contact them to get further information.
NORTH AMERICAN SERVICE CENTER
Vaisala Inc., 10-D Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801-1068, USA.
Cable Gland M20x1.5 with Split SealHMP247CG
Swagelok for 12mm Probe 3/8" ISO Thread SWG12ISO38
Swagelok for 12mm Probe 1/2" NPT
Thread
HMT368/HMP368
Fitting Body ISO1/2 Solid StructureDRW212076SP
Fitting Body NPT1/2 Solid StructureNPTFITBODASP
Fitting Body Set ISO 1/2ISOFITBODASP
Fitting Body Set (ISO 1/2 + NPT 1/2)THREADSETASP
Leaking Screw with Allen Key216027
Thread Adapter ISO1/2 to NPT1/2210662SP
Sampling Cell with Female ConnectorsDMT242SC
Sampling Cell with Swagelok ConnectorsDMT242SC2
Ball Valve ISO1/2 with Welding JointBALLVALVE-1
Installation Flange ISO1/2DM240FA
Manual PressHM36854SP
SWG12NPT12
CONNECTION CABLES
Serial Interface Cable25905ZZ
CABLE BUSHINGS
Cable Gland M20×1.5 for 7.5...12mm Cable 216587SP
Cable Gland M20×1.5 for 10...15mm Cable 216588SP
Conduit Fitting M20×1.5 for NPT1/2
Conduit
Dummy Plug M20×1.5 for transmitter body 214672SP
OTHER
Calibration Adapter for HMK15211302SP
Galvanic isolator212483
Barrier210664
Accuracy of Calculated Variables
Accuracy of the calculated variables depend on the calibration accuracy
of the humidity and temperature sensors; here the accuracy are given for
±2 %RH and ±0.2 °C.
Appendix A ______________________________________________________________ Dimensions
APPENDIX A
DIMENSIONS
This Appendix contains parts drawings of the transmitter housing,
probes and some transmitter mounting accessories with metric and
nonmetric dimensions specified.