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Rotronic HygroLab C1 User Manual

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E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10
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HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator:
User Guide
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HygroLab C1 Bench-Top Indicator
© 2011; Rotronic AG
QAQC LAB 589 Rappahannock Drive White Stone Va 22578 TEL (804) 318-3686
Rotronic AG
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
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  • Page 1 Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator: Instruction Manual Document Type User Guide Page 1 of 28 Document title HygroLab C1 Bench-Top Indicator User Guide © 2011; Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 QAQC LAB 589 Rappahannock Drive White Stone Va 22578 TEL (804) 318-3686...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Viewing the captured data (automatic data capture enabled) ..............19 5 User configurable settings and functions ....................20 Factory default settings .......................... 20 Interaction between the HygroLab C1 and HygroClip 2 probe ............... 21 User defined calculation ......................... 21 6 Maintenance .............................. 22 Periodic calibration check of the HygroClip 2 probe ................

  • Page 3: Overview

    Up to 500 records can be captured per probe and each record is stamped for date and time. Data viewing can be done from the keypad and the data can be saved to a PC using the Rotronic HW4 software.

  • Page 4: General Description

    The HygroLab C1 requires the power adapter 12 VDC, 200 mA). As an alternative, the HygroLab C1 can also be powered via the USB port (no power adapter - current draw: about 70 mA). In this case, the Ethernet port is inactive and cannot be used.

  • Page 5: Alarm Indication On The Display

    Rotronic HW4 software version 3.1 or higher (see separate document E-M-HW4v3-F2-019) Alarm Indication on the display Depending on the type of alarm, the display shows either a symbol or a text when the HygroLab C1 detects an alarm condition: Out-of-limits value (defined with the HW4 software for each probe input, includes measured values and calculated parameter).

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    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. Using the HygroLab C1 Menu > Display Settings > Mode, the display mode can be changed as shown below: Standard:...

  • Page 7: Keypad

    Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator: Instruction Manual Document Type User Guide Page 7 of 28 Document title Keypad UP / DOWN: Selects the probe being displayed When the menu is active, use to navigate the menu,...

  • Page 8: Internal Menu

    Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator: Instruction Manual Document Type User Guide Page 8 of 28 Document title Internal menu Note (use the HW4 software > Device Manager > Display) Submenu Selections or Main Menu...
  • Page 9 Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator: Instruction Manual Document Type User Guide Page 9 of 28 Document title Submenu Selections or Menu Items Notes Main Menu Items Information Enable AW ON / OFF Enable = ON changes the...
  • Page 10 Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator: Instruction Manual Document Type User Guide Page 10 of 28 Document title Submenu Selections or Menu Items Notes Main Menu Items Information Psychrometric Calculated parameter Probe Settings Calc 1 Parameter.

  • Page 11: Frequently Used Settings

    Date or the Time format. When done, press ENTER to confirm and press MENU to exit. The HW4 software can also be used to set the clock of the HygroLab C1 to the PC date and time. 3.5.3 Select the calculated parameter for a probe input Press the MENU key and select Probe Settings >...

  • Page 12: Practical Advice For Measuring Humidity

    When enabled to measure water activity, the HygroLab C1 automatically displays humidity as Aw (1.000 a 100 %RH) and offers the following options: : the HygroLab C1 waits for the full equilibration of the measured product and probe. For most AwE mode products, this takes from 30 to 60 minutes.

  • Page 13: Water Activity Measurement Settings

    Usually, the measurement ends at a different time for each probe. When using multiple probes, the HygroLab C1 emits a short beep whenever a probe is done measuring. A long beep indicates that the last probe is done. When Data Storage is enabled, the end result of each probe end result is stored in...

  • Page 14: Using The Awquick Mode

    The value of temperature shown at the end of the measurement is the average temperature during the measurement. The HygroLab C1 displays a trend indicator to the left of the temperature value. This is used to verify that temperature was stable during the measurement.
  • Page 15 Current temperature value Elapsed time hh:mm:ss Probe 1 is being displayed AwQuick mode is in the dwell phase HygroLab C1 starts projecting the end result 3. AWQ Running Current Aw projection Average temperature © 2011; Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 QAQC LAB 589 Rappahannock Drive White Stone Va 22578 TEL (804) 318-3686...
  • Page 16 A check mark appears to the left of the water activity value. In addition the HygroLab C1 can be set with the HW4 software to emit an acoustic signal (Beep) lasting 5 seconds when the last probe is done.

  • Page 17: Using The Awe Mode

    30 to 60 minutes. 1. AWE Reset: the HygroLab C1 is ready to start a measurement using up to 4 probes When ready to measure, press on the ENTER key.
  • Page 18 HygroLab C1 automatically ends the measurement and freezes the display for that probe. A check mark appears to the left of the water activity value. In addition the HygroLab C1 can be set with the HW4 software to emit an acoustic signal (Beep) every 5 seconds when the last probe is done. The acoustic signal can be stopped by pushing a key (do not press the ENTER key).

  • Page 19: Viewing The Captured Data (Automatic Data Capture Enabled)

    Summary: view the maximum, minimum and average values Clear Data: erase the contents of the data-bin Press MENU to exit. The captured data can be saved to a PC running the Rotronic HW4 software v3.1 or higher (see separate document E-M-HW4v3-F2-019) © 2011; Rotronic AG...

  • Page 20: User Configurable Settings And Functions

    Factory default settings Notes: Configuration of the HygroLab C1 and probe by the user and access to its functions requires a PC with the ROTRONIC HW4 software (version 3.1 or higher) installed. Any available digital interface option can be used to connect the HygroLab C1 to the PC.

  • Page 21: Interaction Between The Hygrolab C1 And Hygroclip 2 Probe

    HygroLab C1 alarm. User defined calculation Using the HW4 software, the HygroLab C1 can be enabled to calculate for each probe input a user defined parameter 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 22: Maintenance

    Note: the Ethernet port can be also used to connect the HygroLab C1 to the HW4 PC. Copy the firmware update file from the ROTRONIC website to the PC. Start HW4 software on the PC and search for the HygroLab C1 (HW4 Main Menu Bar > Devices and Groups > Search for USB Masters).

  • Page 23: Probe Calibration And Adjustment Procedures

    No calibration point is saved within the HygroLab C1 itself. A calibration protocol can be printed with the HW4 software. Either the HW4 software or the HygroLab C1 can be used at any time to delete unwanted calibration points from the probe or device memory.

  • Page 24: Calibration Against A Reference Hygroclip 2 Probe

    Press ENTER to confirm Connect the probe to be calibrated to any of the other inputs of the HygroLab C1. Expose both probes to the same stable environment and wait for full equilibrium with the environment. Whenever possible, provide some ventilation.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    Model AC1211 power 12 VDC, 200 mA). Power The USB interface can be used to power the HygroLab C1 (no power adapter required - current draw: about 70 mA). Use of the Ethernet interface always requires a power adapter. Operating modes...

  • Page 26: Dew Point Accuracy

    Probe Calibration / Adjustment Fully fledged calibration and adjustment function Calibration against reference probe or reference environment Using the HW4 software, the HygroLab C1 can be set to User defined parameter calculate one user defined parameter per probe input General specifications...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    E-M-HW4v3-DIR HW4 software version 3: General instructions and functions common to all E-M-HW4v3-Main devices HW4 software version 3: HygroLab C1 hand-held indicator and probes E-M-HW4v3-F2-019 Device Manager and Data Recording functions HW4 software version 3: Device Manager HC2 probe series...

  • Page 28: Document Releases

    Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator: Instruction Manual Document Type User Guide Page 28 of 28 Document title Document releases Doc. Release Date Notes Oct. 19, 2011 Original release © 2011; Rotronic AG E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10...

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