Hygrometer Calibration - GE Optica Operator's Manual

Hygrometer Calibration

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Regulation
Features and Capabilities
The Optica unit can be sent to the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland for certification or to
any National Standards lab for calibration against their primary
humidity standards. A calibrated instrument can then be used as a
transfer standard in local laboratories to calibrate lower echelon
instruments.
Field calibration is not recommended.
Hygrometers used as calibration standards must have the following
characteristics:
•
The mirror thermometer must have suitable long-term accuracy
(such as that obtained with a platinum resistance thermometer).
•
A means should be provided for viewing the dew or frost
formation on the mirror.
Optical Reference
41.2°F
(Precision Thermometer)
Figure 1-2: Chilled-Mirror Hygrometer Diagram
Caution!
Dew Point Temperature
January 2006
Gain
Thermoelectric
Heat Pump Power
1-5