E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 1 of 27 HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters User Guide © 2008; Rotronic AG E-M-HF62-V1_11
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 2 of 27 Table of contents 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4 4.1 4.2 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 7 7.1 7.2 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 9 10 10.1 10.2 11 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 12 13 Overview .....................................................................................................................
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 3 of 27 Applicability: This manual applies to all instruments of the HF62 series with firmware version 1.x, where 1.x can be 1.0, 1.1, etc. Changes to the last digit of the version number reflect minor firmware changes that do not affect the manner in which the instrument should be operated.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 2 Models 2.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide 2 Document Type Page Document title 1 Instruction Manual 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 of 27 Optional keypad and display D Keypad and display (no backlight) X No keypad and display Probe length options (except wall mount configuration) S Standard length 1 Standard length + 150 mm 2 Standard length + 300 mm 3 Standard length + 450 mm 4 Standard length +600 mm Cabl
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 2.2 Mechanical configurations and dimensions 2.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 7 of 27 The display can be configured to show a trend indicator on each line: ▲: increasing value ▼: decreasing value In the event of an alarm the display shows the symbol [ ! ] to the right of the value. For instructions see the following HW4 manual: E-M-HW4v2-F2-008. 3 General description 3.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title 3.5 Instruction Manual Document Type Page 8 of 27 Service connectors The HF62 consists of two fully independent measuring circuits and the HF62 has two separate mini-USB type service connectors, each corresponding to a separate UART interface.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 4.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 10 of 27 PROCESS PROTECTION / PROTECTION OF OTHER DEVICES AirChip 3000 Functions Description ► Limit humidity output to 100 %RH Used to prevent the humidity signal from exceeding 100 %RH when condensation forms on the sensor.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title Functions Factory default Humidity sensor drift compensation Disabled Fail safe mode Disabled Simulator mode Disabled 11 of 27 o For a detailed description of all AirChip 3000 / HF62 main functions see document E-T-AC3000-DF-V1 o Instructions regarding the configuration of the HF62 and access to its functi
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 5.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Electrical installation 6.1 General wiring guidelines Document Type Page Document title 6 Instruction Manual 13 of 27 Power supply wiring Heavy machinery and instrumentation should not share the same power supply wiring. If this cannot be avoided, noise filters and surge protectors should be used. Most UPS devices have those features already integrated.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 14 of 27 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-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 15 of 27 Measuring humidity or temperature only Operation of the HF62 does not require both current loops to be closed. When using the HF62 to measure either humidity only or temperature only, power and close only the loop that is being used.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title 7 Instruction Manual Document Type Page 16 of 27 Operation If so desired, use the HW4 software to configure the HF62. Complete the mechanical and electrical installation and simply power up the HF62. 7.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title Main Menu 17 of 27 Menu Items Selections / Information Notes Unit °C / °F Temperature / dew or frost point Record On / Off Data recording (max.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 8.2 Instruction Manual 18 of 27 Location of circuit 1 (humidity) service connector The service connector (mini-USB type) can be accessed without opening the enclosure after removing the small red sealing cover. The service connector is located at the bottom of the enclosure (black arrow) HF32 8.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 19 of 27 b) Procedure for adjusting circuit 1 of the HF62 with the ROTRONIC HW4 software: Use cable AC3006 to connect the service connector of circuit 1 of the HF62 to a USB port of a PC with the HW4 software installed.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title 9 Instruction Manual Document Type Page 20 of 27 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-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 10 Technical data 10.1 Specifications General HF62 Device type Humidity temperature transmitter with analog output signals Circuit type Two independent 2-wire, loop powered circuits Mechanical configuration types D and W Power supply and connections HF62 Supply voltage (VDD) 10…28VDC V min = 10 V + (0.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title Start-up time and data refresh rate HF62 Start-up time 3.4s (typical) Data refresh rate 3.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 23 of 27 Environmental limits HF62 Storage and transit -50…+70 °C / -20...+70 °C (models with display), 0…100 %RH, non condensing Operating limits at electronics -40 … +60 °C / -10….
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 11 Accessories 11.1 Configuration and communication software 24 of 27 The ROTRONIC HW4 software (version 2.1.0 or higher) allows configuring the HF62. HW4 is compatible with Windows XP, Vista and NT4 with SP6a or higher. For more details see separate instruction manual provided with the software.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 11.3 Instruction Manual 25 of 27 Mounting hardware Order Code Description AC5002 DIN-rail mounting kit consisting of 2 clamps that attach to the back of the enclosure with the screws provided. DIN-rail (35 mm / 1 3/8”) not included Consists of mounting flange (AC1305) and compression fitting (AC1303-M) for 15 mm / 0.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide 26 of 27 Dust filters for wall mount models Order Code Slotted cap NSP-PCB-PE NSP-PCB-WM Filter insert Polyethylene Polycarbonate, black NSP-PCB-TF 11.6 Document Type Page Document title 11.
E-M-HF62-V1_11 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF62 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 12 Instruction Manual 27 of 27 Supporting documents Document File Name Contents E-T-AC3000-DF-V1 AirChip 3000 Description and Main Functions E-M-HW4v2-DIR List of the HW4 manuals E-M-HW4v2-Main HW4 software version 2: General instructions and functions common to all devices E-M-HW4v2-F2-008 HW4 software version 2: Device Ma