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Rotronic XB Instruction Manual

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E-M-XB-V1_25
Document code
XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter
User Guide
Document title
Humidity Temperature Transmitter
© 2015; Rotronic AG
Rotronic AG
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
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XB
User Guide
Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 1 of 29 Document title Humidity Temperature Transmitter User Guide © 2015; Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 2 of 29 Document title Table of contents Overview ............................... 3 Dimensional drawings ......................... 4 General description ..........................5 Power supply ............................5 Measured parameters ........................

  • Page 3: Overview

    The XB transmitter measures temperature, relative humidity and the dew or frost point and is designed for OEM applications. The XB transmitter consists of a probe that is hard wired to a small open board with a 2 m / 6.5 ft cable.

  • Page 4: Dimensional Drawings

    Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 4 of 29 Document title Dimensional drawings Dimensions in mm Board thickness: 1.7 mm / 0.07” Clearance bottom: 5 mm / 0.20”...

  • Page 5: General Description

    IN1 capacitive sensor and temperature with a Pt100 RTD. Calculated parameters Using the ROTRONIC HW4 software, the XB transmitter can be configured by the user to calculate either the dew point or the frost point. © 2015; Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25...

  • Page 6: Analog Output Signals

    Document Type Page 6 of 29 Document title Analog output signals XB2 and XB3 With the ROTRONIC HW4 software any of the two analog output signals can be made to correspond to one of the following: • Relative humidity • Temperature •...

  • Page 7: Service Connector

    Sensor protection (dust filter) A dust filter is required to protect the sensors against dust particles and high air velocity. The probe of the XB transmitter is equipped with a with a metal filter base mod. NSP-ME. The filter cartridge must be ordered separately (see Accessories 11.5).

  • Page 8: User Configurable Settings And Functions

    User configurable settings and functions The XB transmitter ships configured as specified on the customer order. The analog outputs can be used just as with any conventional humidity and temperature transmitter and most users will never need to use the XB transmitter configurable settings and functions.
  • Page 9 DEVICE SAFEGUARDS AirChip 3000 Functions Description ► Device write protection Used to protect the XB transmitter with a password to prevent unauthorized digital access by a digital user. Can be configured, enabled or disabled PROCESS PROTECTION / PROTECTION OF OTHER DEVICES...

  • Page 10: Factory Default Settings

    Factory default settings Configuration of the XB transmitter by the user and access to its functions requires a PC with the ROTRONIC HW4 software (version 2.1.1 or higher) installed. Service cable AC3006 or AC3009 is used to connect the XB service connector to a USB port of the PC (see Maintenance >...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Installation

    Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 11 of 29 Document title Mechanical installation General guidelines Relative humidity is extremely dependent on temperature. Proper measurement of relative humidity requires that the probe and its sensors be at exactly the temperature of the environment to be measured.
  • Page 12 HygroPalm indicator. Mounting hardware: Part AC 1306 is a flange and part AC1304-M is a compression fitting designed to hold the probe of the XB transmitter when mounted through a wall (see Accessories).

  • Page 13: Electrical Installation

    When planning an installation, the rules provided by EN 50170 should be followed under consideration of local circumstances to determine the position of machines and equipment. All ROTRONIC products are tested for Electromagnetic Compatibility according to EMC Directive 2004/106/EG and following European standards:...

  • Page 14: Wiring And Terminal Block Diagrams

    Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 14 of 29 Document title Wiring and terminal block diagrams 5.2.1 XB2: 2-wire, loop powered transmitter Electrical diagram The maximum permissible cable length connecting the...
  • Page 15 The XB2 can be directly ordered from the factory to measure either humidity or temperature only. When necessary, any unused output of the XB2 can be disabled with the ROTRONIC HW4 software. When the XB2 is configured with one of the two outputs disabled, close only the loop that is being used.
  • Page 16 Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 16 of 29 Document title 5.2.2 XB3: 3-wire transmitter Electrical diagram for voltage outputs The maximum permissible cable length can be determined under consideration of the voltage drop caused by the current flowing to the devices connected to the unit.
  • Page 17 Operation of the XB3 does not require both current loops to be closed. When using the XB3 to measure either humidity only or temperature only, close only the loop that is being used. Using the ROTRONIC HW4 software, any unused output of the XB3 can be disabled. © 2015; Rotronic AG...
  • Page 18 Page 18 of 29 Document title 5.2.3 Optional terminal block - Pt100 direct (XB2 and XB3) Terminal block K3 is present only when the XB transmitter is equipped with an additional Pt100 RTD installed on the probe Terminals Description K3-1...

  • Page 19: Operation

    ≥ 1 MOhm 0…10V 10.0V 10 kOhm XB2 and XB3 transmitters (analog outputs) If so desired, use the HW4 software to configure the XB transmitter. Complete the mechanical and electrical installation and simply power up the transmitter. © 2015; Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    (document E-M-HW4v3-Main) are located on the HW4 CD. • As an alternative, cable AC2001 is used to connect the XB transmitter to a probe input of the HP23 hand-held calibrator. For service purposes, the HP23 offers essentially the same functionality as the HW4 software.

  • Page 21: Location Of The Service Connector (Mini Usb Type)

    WARNING: the service connector is a UART interface with a mini-USB connector type. Do not connect the service connector directly to the USB port of a PC or hub. The service connector is located on the XB printed circuit board.

  • Page 22: Periodic Calibration Check

    Use the appropriate model of service cable (see Maintenance > Service Cable) to connect the service connector of the XB transmitter to a USB port of a PC with the HW4 software installed. Note that the ROTRONIC USB driver must be installed on the PC as explained in the HW4 manual E-M-HW4v3- Main.

  • Page 23: Firmware Updates

    • Copy the firmware update file from the ROTRONIC website to the PC. • Start HW4 software on the PC and search for the XB transmitter (HW4 Main Menu Bar > Devices and Groups > Search for USB Masters). •...

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 24 of 29 Document title Technical data Specifications General Device type Humidity temperature transmitter Circuit type 2-wire, loop powered 3-wire Power supply and connections 10…28 VDC...
  • Page 25 Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 25 of 29 Document title Configurable analog outputs Output 1 Can be made to correspond to any parameter Factory default parameter...
  • Page 26 Rotronic AG E-M-XB-V1_25 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit XB Humidity Temperature Transmitter Instruction Manual User Guide Document Type Page 26 of 29 Document title Environmental limits -50…+70 °C Storage and transit 0…100 %RH, non condensing Operating limits at electronics -40…85 °C, 0…100 %RH, non condensing Temperature limits at probe -100…200 °C...

  • Page 27: Dew Point Accuracy

    Document title Dew point accuracy The XB transmitter can be configured to calculate either the dew point or frost point based on the measurement of relative humidity and temperature. The accuracy of this conversion varies, depending on the humidity and...

  • Page 28: Accessories

    HW4 software version 3: General instructions and functions common to E-M-HW4v3-Main all devices E-M-HW4v3-F2-009 HW4 software version 3: Device Manager - XB transmitter HW4 software version 3: Probe Adjustment function AirChip 3000 E-M-HW4v3-A2-001 devices HW4 software version 3: Data Recording Function AirChip 3000...

  • Page 29: Document Releases

    Updated document to HW4 software v.3 Updated this document regarding the model of service cable Oct. 28, 2011 to be used with 2-wire and 3-wire models. Changes for XB with firmware v3.0 Accuracy of analog outputs added March 26, 2015 Power supply specifications updated Offset specifications updated Picture on front side adapted for devices with firmware v3.x...

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