E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 1 of 31 HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes User Guide © 2009-2013; Rotronic AG E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 2 of 31 Table of contents Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 3 1 1.1 Hardware and software compatibility ...........................................................................................
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 3 of 31 Applicability: This manual applies to all HC2 probes with firmware version 3.0 or higher. Changes to the last digit of the version number reflect minor firmware changes that do not affect the manner in which the probe should be operated.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title 2 Instruction Manual Document Type Page 4 of 31 Models In the following tables, we have indicated the type of instrument primarily used with each probe model.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 5 of 31 Climate measurement For use with indicators, data loggers and transmitters, with or without an extension cable HC2-SM © 2009-2013; Rotronic AG Humidity measuring range: 0…100 %RH Temperature limits -50…100 °C (-58…212 °F) Diameter: 15mm (0.6”), length: 107 mm (4.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type 6 of 31 Page Document title Measurement in tight spaces For use with indicators, data loggers and transmitters HC2-C04 Humidity measuring range: 0…100 %RH Temperature limits -40…85 °C (-40…185 °F) Diameter: 4 mm (0.16”), cable length (electronics – probe tip: about 0.59 m (1.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 7 of 31 Measurement of dust-free granular products in bulk Handheld probe for use with indicators and data loggers HC2-P05 Humidity measuring range: 0…100 %RH Temperature limits -40…85 °C (-40…185 °F) Barrel: diameter: 5 mm (0.2”), length: 200 mm (7.9”) Probe cable length: 2 m (6.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type 8 of 31 Page Document title Measurement of paper – cardboard stacks and rolls Handheld probe for use with indicators and data loggers HC2-HS28 Humidity measuring range: 0…100 %RH Temperature limits at sensor -40…85 °C (-40…185 °F) Blade: thickness: 4 mm (0.16”), width: 22 mm (0.87”), length: 280 mm (11.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 9 of 31 Process measurement (fixed installation) For use with transmitters and data loggers HC2-IC102 HC2-IC105 Humidity measuring range: 0…100 %RH Temperature limits at sensor -100…200 °C (-148…392 °F) Barrel: diameter: 15 mm (0.6”), length: 100 mm (3.9”). See note below Probe cable length.: 2 m (6.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 10 of 31 Process measurement (fixed installation) For use with transmitters and data loggers HC2-IM102 HC2-IM105 Humidity measuring range: 0…100 %RH Temperature limits at sensor -100…200 °C (-148…392 °F) Barrel: diameter: 15 mm (0.6”), length: 120 mm (4.7”). See note below Probe cable length.: 2 m (6.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 11 of 31 Measurement in compressed air conduits and vessels (fixed installation) For use with transmitters and data loggers HC2-IE102 HC2-IE105 Humidity measuring range: 0…100 %RH Temperature limits at sensor -100…200 °C (-148…392 °F) G ½” thread for maximum 100 bar / 1450 PSI Probe cable length.: 2 m (6.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 12 of 31 General description 3 General description 3.1 Power supply The accuracy specified for the HC2 probes is valid only when the probe is supplied with a voltage within the range of 3.3…5 VDC. The probes are tested and adjusted at the factory using a supply voltage of 3.3 VDC. When a voltage source of 3.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title 3.5 Instruction Manual Document Type Page 13 of 31 Digital interface The HC2 probe features a UART interface (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) that allows two-way communication with the probe. For connecting the HC2 probe to a PC, use any of the following digital adapter cables AC3001, AC3002 or AC3005 (see document E-M-HC2-accessories).
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 3.6 14 of 31 Connector All standard probe models of the HC2 series use the same keyed connector (male). The connector is located either directly on the probe body or at the end of a cable. The probe connector is secured to the matching female connector with a threaded collar.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 4 Instruction Manual 15 of 31 User configurable settings and functions The HC2 probe ships configured as per the factory defaults: o o o Users who intend to use the probe as a stand-alone analog device can use the probe as any conventional humidity and temperature probe.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 16 of 31 MEASUREMENT LOOP VALIDATION AirChip 3000 Functions Description ► Simulator mode Used to make the probe generate fixed values for the humidity, temperature and calculated parameter.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document Type Page Document title Functions Instruction Manual 17 of 31 Factory default Humidity / temperature adjustment Enabling / Disabling only by HW4 user rights possible Device write protection Disabled Limit humidity output to 100 %RH Enabled Out-of-limit value digital alarm Disabled Data recording Disabled Automatic humidity sensor test Disable
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 5 18 of 31 Mechanical installation Note: the following instructions apply only to the situation where the HC2 probe is fixed installed. 5.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 6 Instruction Manual 19 of 31 Electrical installation Note: the following instructions apply only to the situation where the HC2 probe is fixed installed. 6.1 General guidelines for fixed installation Power supply wiring Heavy machinery and instrumentation should not share the same power supply wiring.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 20 of 31 Lightning protection Cabling in areas with a risk of lightning requires a lightning protection. For cabling underground in between buildings, we recommend the use of special fiber optic cables. If this is not possible, use copper cables that are suitable for underground installation. 6.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 21 of 31 7.2.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type 7.3 22 of 31 Page Document title Stand-alone operation as a digital probe (PC or network) The HC2 probes can be connected to a PC or to an Ethernet network with one of the available digital interface adapters (see Accessories).
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 23 of 31 Analog connection example: Voltage Source 5…24 VDC or 5…16 VAC E2-01XX-ACT Voltage Adapter HC2 probe 7.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title 8 Maintenance 8.1 Cleaning or replacing the dust filter Instruction Manual Document Type Page 24 of 31 Depending on the conditions of measurement, the filter should be checked from time to time. Corroded, discolored or clogged filters should be replaced.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Document title 9 Instruction Manual Document Type Page 25 of 31 Firmware updates Firmware updates will be available on the ROTRONIC website for downloading. Firmware files are given a name that shows both to which device the file applies and the version number of the firmware. All firmware files have the extension HEX.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Technical data 10.1 Specifications Document Type Page Document title 10 Instruction Manual 26 of 31 General Device type Humidity temperature probe Mechanical configuration See models Power supply and connections Supply voltage (VDD) 3.3 … 5 VDC ± 0% Recommended supply voltage 3.3 VDC Supply voltage during factory tests and adjustment 3.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 27 of 31 Configurable analog outputs Output 1 Can be made to correspond to any parameter Factory default parameter Relative humidity Factory default scale 0…100 %RH Output 2 Can be made to correspond to any parameter Factory default parameter Temperature Factory default scale -40…60 °C Output 1 and Out
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 28 of 31 Conformity to standards CE / EMC immunity EMC Directive 2004/108/EG: EN 61000-6-1: 2001, EN 61000-6-2: 2005 EN 61000-6-3: 2005, EN 61000-6-4: 2001 + A11 Solder type Lead free (RoHS directive) FDA / GAMP directives compatible Environmental limits Storage and transit -50…+100 °C / 0…100 %RH, non cond
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 10.3 29 of 31 Effect of cable temperature on the accuracy of probes HC2-C04 and HC2-C05 Accuracy of the HC2-C04 and HC2-C05 probes is affected by the temperature of the cable separating the sensors from the electronics. Error on humidity: Humidity measurement accuracy is specified at ±1.
E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature Probes: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type 30 of 31 Page Document title Document File Name Contents E-T-AC3000-DF-V1 AirChip 3000 Description and Main Functions E-M-HW4v3-DIR List of the HW4 manuals E-M-HW4v3-Main HW4 software version 3: General instructions and functions common to all devices E-M-HW4v3-F2-001 HW4 software version 3: HC2 probe series Device configura
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