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Rotronic HygroPalm HP23-A User Manual

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E-M-HP23-V2_12
Document code
HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held
indicator:
User Guide
Document title
HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A
© 2009-2012; Rotronic AG
QAQC LAB 589 Rappahannock Drive White Stone Va 22578 TEL (804) 318-3686
Hand-Held Indicator
User Guide
Rotronic AG
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
Unit
Instruction Manual
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E-M-HP23-V2_12

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  • Page 1 Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 1 of 38 Document title HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A Hand-Held Indicator User Guide © 2009-2012; Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 QAQC LAB 589 Rappahannock Drive White Stone Va 22578 TEL (804) 318-3686...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 2 of 38 Document title Table of contents 1 Overview..............................4 2 General description ............................ 6 Configuration software ..........................6 Power supply............................
  • Page 3 Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 3 of 38 Document title Periodic calibration check of the HygroClip 2 probe ................32 Cleaning or replacing the probe dust filter ....................34 7 Firmware updates .............................

  • Page 4: Overview

    HP23 can be used as a general purpose indicator, as a data logger or Standard Mode: as a calibrator for verifying and adjusting other instruments from ROTRONIC. The standard mode offers the following functionality (availability of some of the functions depends on the HP23 model):...
  • Page 5 The HW4 software is required to download and view the recorded data Calibrator function: The HP23 can be used as a calibrator for all of the ROTRONIC HygroClip 2 devices (probe, transmitter or other) and allows to do the following: Display the measurement data from the device on the HP23.

  • Page 6: General Description

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 6 of 38 Document title General description Configuration software Most of the HP23 settings can be configured directly from the keypad. However, some of the settings and access to some of the functions requires connecting the HP23 to the USB port of a PC running the HW4 software version 3.0 or higher.

  • Page 7: Measured Parameters

    HP23, a fixed barometric pressure value can be specified using either the keypad or the ROTRONIC HW4 software. In addition, the HP23 can display the difference between two probes or up to two user defined calculations such as the difference between the temperature and the dew point measured by a probe, the average of the temperature measured by two probes, etc.

  • Page 8: Alarm Indication On The Display

    The service connector of the HP23 is a USB port. Any standard cable equipped with a mini -USB type connector at one end can be used to connect the HP23 to a PC running the ROTRONIC HW4 software. See Configuration of the HP23...

  • Page 9: Interaction Between The Hp23 And Hygroclip 2 Probe Functions

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 9 of 38 Document title HP23 Configurable Settings Factory default Device name Instrument model Fixed barometric pressure value 1013.25 hPa (29.92 In Hg or 14.70 PSI) Display refresh rate 1 sec.
  • Page 10 Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 10 of 38 Document title The functions and settings of the HP23 indicator and HygroClip 2 probe (HC2) operate toget her as indicated...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 11 of 38 Document title Basic operation Display 4.1.1 Display modes The LC display has a backlight which can be set to be on all the time or whenever a key is pressed. The backlight can also be disabled.

  • Page 12: Difference Between Probe 1 And Probe 2 (Delta Probe)

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 12 of 38 Document title 4.1.2 Difference between Probe 1 and Probe 2 (Delta Probe) The difference between the humidity, temperature and calculated parameter of two probes connected to the HP23 (Probe 1 value minus Probe 2 value) can be shown on the display by turning on the D Pbe/UCalc option (HP23 internal menu - accessed from the keypad).

  • Page 13: On/Off Key

    ON/OFF key was pressed. All functions such as data logging, data capture, probe adjustment, etc. are also frozen. Likewise, communication with the ROTRONIC HW4 software is frozen. The HP23 menu can still be used to change the display mode, but the values are not updated. The HOLD function is automatically ended whenever the instrument is turned off.

  • Page 14: Document Code

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 14 of 38 Document title Submenu Selections or Main Menu Menu Items Notes Items Information Local Settings Date Fmt...
  • Page 15 Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 15 of 38 Document title Submenu Selections or Main Menu Menu Items Notes Items Information Reset to Returns the probe to the...

  • Page 16: Document Code

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 16 of 38 Document title Submenu Selections or Main Menu Menu Items Notes Items Information Temp Adjust Acquired Points Lists the cal.

  • Page 17: Document Code

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 17 of 38 Document title Submenu Selections or Main Menu Menu Items Notes Items Information Start Stop / Loop...

  • Page 18: Frequently Used Settings

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 18 of 38 Document title Frequently used settings 4.6.1 Unit system Press the MENU key and select Device Settings > Local Settings > Unit Sys. Press ENTER to activate the Unit Sys menu item, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to change the unit system.

  • Page 19: Set Input 1 Or 2 For A Digital Or Analog Probe

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 19 of 38 Document title 4.6.5 Set input 1 or 2 for a digital or analog probe Press the MENU key and select Device Settings > Input 1 or Input 2 > Pbe Type. Press ENTER to activate the Pbe Type menu item, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to change the probe type.

  • Page 20: Viewing The Captured Data

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 20 of 38 Document title 5.1.2 Viewing the captured data Press the MENU key and select Data Capture. Press ENTER to activate the Data Capture menu item. Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the data-bin to be viewed.

  • Page 21: Data Logging

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 21 of 38 Document title Data logging Data logging can be started or stopped both in the HP23 standard operating mode and in the AW mode.

  • Page 22: Calibrator Function

    5.3.1 Connecting a device to the HP23 The HP23 is compatible with all of the ROTRONIC HygroClip 2 devices (probe, transmitter or other). The table below explains how to connect the HP23 and the device to be read, calibrated or adjusted.

  • Page 23: Reading Measurement Data

    Note: Instructions for using the ROTRONIC calibration devices and humidity standards are provided in document E-M-CalBasics 5.3.4 Calibration against a reference environment Connect the device to be calibrated to the HP23 as explained under 5.3.1.

  • Page 24: Calibration Against A Reference Hygroclip 2 Probe Or Other Device

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 24 of 38 Document title Humi Adjust: the HP23 displays both the current humidity read by the device to be calibrated and the reference humidity (known environment).

  • Page 25: Aw Mode (Hp23-Aw)

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 25 of 38 Document title When the device is a HygroClip 2 probe connected to a HF5 or HF8 transmitter (or similar device), enu and press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Probe Usage Guidelines

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 26 of 38 Document title Water activity mode settings: Setting Applies to Notes Dwell Time AwQuick The HP23 waits the specified amount of time before processing the humidity data with the AwQuick algorithm.

  • Page 27: Using The Awquick Function

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 27 of 38 Document title 5.4.3 Using the AwQuick function The HP23 uses an algorithm to project the full equilibrium value (water activity) of the product sample:...

  • Page 28: Document Code

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 28 of 38 Document title 2. AWQ Dwell Current humidity value Current temperature value Elapsed time hh:mm:ss Probe 1...

  • Page 29: Document Code

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 29 of 38 Document title 4. AWQ Ended: when the projection is stable for a probe being displayed, the HP23 automatically ends the measurement and freezes the display for that probe.

  • Page 30: Using The Awe Function

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 30 of 38 Document title 5.4.4 Using the AwE function The HP23 monitors the water activity and temperature values measured by the probe. When both values are at equilibrium during a few minutes, the measurement is automatically ended.

  • Page 31: Document Code

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 31 of 38 Document title 3. AWE Ended: when both the humidity and temperature signals measured by a probe are stable, the HP23 automatically ends the measurement and freezes the display for that probe.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Both the Pt 100 RTD temperature sensor used in the probe and associated electronics are very stable and should not require any calibration after the initial factory adjustment. Long term stability of t he ROTRONIC Hygromer humidity sensor is typically better than 1 %RH per year. For maximum accuracy, calibration of the probe should be verified every 6 to 12 months.
  • Page 33 Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 33 of 38 Document title © 2009-2012; Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 QAQC LAB 589 Rappahannock Drive White Stone Va 22578 TEL (804) 318-3686...

  • Page 34: Cleaning Or Replacing The Probe Dust Filter

    See document E-M-HC2 Probes-V1 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.
  • Page 35 Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 35 of 38 Document title Calculated parameters HP23 Dew point (Dp) above and below freezing Frost point (Fp) below freezing and dew point above freezing...

  • Page 36: Dew Point Accuracy

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 36 of 38 Document title General specifications HP23 LC, 1 or 2 decimals resolution, backlight, trend, alarm, data logging...

  • Page 37: Supporting Documents

    E-M-HW4v3-DR-001 AirChip 3000 Communication Protocol E-M-AC3000-CP Temperature and humidity calibration basics E-M-CalBasics Instructions for using the ROTRONIC humidity standards Humidity Definitions E-T-HumiDefs Measuring water activity E-T-AW Note: All document file names have an extension corresponding to the document release number. This extension is not shown in the above table.

  • Page 38: Document Releases

    Rotronic AG E-M-HP23-V2_12 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroPalm HP23-A / HP23-AW-A hand-held Instruction Manual indicator: Document Type User Guide Page 38 of 38 Document title Document releases Doc. Release Date Notes June 16, 2010 Original release HP23 cannot be used to read data from 2-wire models of the Jan.

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