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Auxiliary equipment Environmental compliance Local safety standards RoHS The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary The HygroPro moisture transmitter fully complies with RoHS equipment in accordance with local codes, standards, regulations (Directive 2011/65/EU). regulations, or laws applicable to safety. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive Working area Panametrics is an active participant in Europe’s Waste...
Chapter 1: Installation Introduction The HygroPro moisture transmitter is a compact, intrinsically-safe, loop-powered, 4-20 mA transmitter that provides accurate dew/frost point measurements over a range of –110° to 20°C (-166° to 68°F). It features an integrated display and a six-button keypad, and it is housed in an IP67/Type 4X enclosure.
Sample system guidelines The HygroPro transmitter can be installed in a sample Before constructing a sample system, consult a Panametrics system or directly in the process line. However, Panametrics application engineer and observe the following guidelines: recommends that the unit be installed in a sample •...
Mounting the transmitter 1. Make sure the sintered or stainless-steel shield is in CAUTION! place over the sensor. This shield protects the aluminum If the HygroPro will be installed directly oxide sensor from damage during operation. into the process line, consult Panametrics 2.
Wiring the transmitter 1.4.1a Standard connections - without a PC Proceed to the appropriate section for instructions on: • Standard wiring connections (below) IMPORTANT • "Hazardous area wiring connections" on page 6 To install the HygroPro in a hazardous (classified) area, see "Hazardous area wiring connections"...
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1. Connect an RS485-RS232 converter (customer-supplied) to an available serial port on the PC. 2. Push the female connector end of the factory-supplied cable into the mating male connector on the transmitter module. Make sure the pins are properly aligned. Then, secure the connectors together by sliding the metal sleeve on the cable over the connectors and turning it clockwise until it is tight.
1.4.2 Hazardous area wiring connections Before installing and using the HygroPro in a hazardous Note: It is the installer’s responsibility to follow all applicable (classified) area, be sure to read and understand all standards and procedures. applicable reference materials. This includes: WARNING! •...
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1.4.2a Applicable standards and directives 1.4.2b Compliance requirements When the HygroPro is installed in hazardous areas with The HygroPro installation must comply with EN 60079-14 potentially explosive atmospheres, it complies with the ATEX in Europe and with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA directive 2014/34/EU, the EU standards listed in Table 3 below, 70) or part one of the Canadian Electrical Code (C22.1), as and the North American FM/CSA and IEC standards listed in...
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1.4.2d Requirements for external devices 1.4.2e Special conditions for safe operation When connecting the HygroPro to external devices, the The “X” at the end of the HygroPro ATEX certificate number, allowable total load capacitance and inductance for Bas06ATEX0019X, indicates that special conditions are those devices are listed in the manufacturer’s datasheets.
Chapter 2: Operation Powering up and programming After the HygroPro has been installed as described in chapter 1, installation, power may be applied to the unit. The transmitter requires up to 60 seconds to initialize and begin normal operation. The unit will meet its specified accuracy within 3 minutes.
2.2 Basic setup The HygroPro transmitter is easily programmed to meet the user’s requirements by referring to the menu map in "Figure 8" on page 10 and following the instructions in this section. 2.2.1 Unlocking the display 2.2.3 Selecting measurement parameters Upon startup, the following screen appears on the To select the measurement parameters, complete the HygroPro display:...
2.2.5 Setting up the analog output If the number of decimal places is acceptable, To set up the analog output, complete the following steps: press escape. To change the number of decimal After entering your places, press enter. password, use the right arrow key to scroll to output and press enter.
2.2.7 Setting up the RS485 output Enter the zero and span values for the range, To set up the RS485 output, complete the following steps: using the same procedure on the previous page. Enter your passcode to access the setup program. Then use the arrow keys to select the RS485 menu.
2.3 Advanced setup The following sections describe the procedures for completing the configuration of your HygroPro transmitter. 2.3.1 Setting up the pressure/temperature 2.3.2 Entering sensor calibration data displays Enter your password and The following steps set the displayed pressure and use the arrow keys to scroll temperature values to live (changing with the current to calibrate.
Repeat the above process to enter any available press curve 2.3.4 Locking and unlocking the menus and CS table data points. To lock the menus to prevent them from being changed, Note: The CS table is required only if ppmw measurements enter the user program as described on page 26.
Chapter 3: Service and maintenance The service menus 3.2 Moisture probe error conditions IMPORTANT IMPORTANT The service menus are accessible only by using the All moisture probes require periodic cleaning to maintain factory-level passcode. optimum accuracy. Consult the Panametrics service center for the recommended probe cleaning interval for your application.
3.3 Cleaning the moisture probe To clean your HygroPro moisture probe, carefully follow the instructions in this section. 3.3.1 Preparing to clean the probe 3.3.4 Removing the probe from the transmitter To remove the probe from the transmitter, refer to "Figure 9" CAUTION! on page 17 and proceed as follows: Be sure to perform the probe cleaning...
3.3.5 Cleaning the sensor and the shield 3.3.6 Installing the probe in the transmitter To install a new or cleaned probe in the transmitter, CAUTION! complete the following steps: Do not place the transmitter module into the 1. Reconnect the probe cable to the top of the probe by solvents.
Chapter 4: Specifications General 4.3 Mechanical Dew point/frost point calibration range Sample connection • 68° to –112°F (20° to –80°C) • 3/4-16 (19 mm) straight male thread with o-ring • G ½ with optional adapter Operating temperature: Operating pressure • –4° to 140°F (–20° to 60°C) •...
4.5 Built-in temperature sensor 4.7 Certifications Type European compliance • Nonlinear NTC thermistor (resultant temperature Complies with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and PED 2014/68/EU linearized by microprocessor) for DN<25 Measurement range • –22° to 158°F (–30° to 70°C) Accuracy • ±0.9°F (±0.5°C) overall Response time (maximum) •...
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Warranty Return policy Each instrument manufactured by Panametrics is If a Panametrics instrument malfunctions within the warranty warranted to be free from defects in material and period, the following procedure must be completed: workmanship. Liability under this warranty is limited to 1.
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