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HYGRO-MINI X
User Manual
GEO Calibration Inc.
2190 Smithtown Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
USA
English
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  • Page 1 HYGRO-MINI X User Manual English Deutsch GEO Calibration Inc. 2190 Smithtown Avenue Francais Ronkonkoma, NY 11779...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MECHANICAL ..........................19 INDICATION ICONS ........................20 CALIBRATION ................21 UUTs (UNITS UNDER TEST) ......................21 ENTERING HYGRO-MINI X OFFSETS ................... 22 UNIT CALIBRATION OVERVIEW ....................23 ACCESSING THE DEVICE MANAGER ..................23 READING THE COM PORT ......................24 INSTALLING PUTTY ........................24 PUTTY SETUP ..........................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION MESSAGE FROM GEO CALIBRATION Thank you for purchasing the GEO Calibration Hygro-Mini X humidity and temperature generator/ calibrator. We look forward to providing you the highest quality technical support as you become familiar with your new humidity and temperature calibrator.
  • Page 4: Product Warranty

    GEO Calibration’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. GEO Calibration does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
  • Page 5: Unpacking Instructions

    UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Once you have removed the Hygro-Mini X from its external packaging, please visually inspect the unit for damage. If damage is found, please immediately contact your supplier. CALIBRATOR APPLICATIONS The GEO Hygro-Mini X Humidity Calibrator generates and maintains a controlled humidity and tem- perature environment for the purpose of testing or calibrating humidity and temperature sensors, also known as hygrometers.
  • Page 6: Standard Packing Check List Table

    STANDARD PACKING CHECK LIST TABLE Contents of Shipment  Part Number Description 01-022-00-0000 Hygro-Mini X Humidity Generator 01-020-36-0007 Hygro-Mini Case 01-020-11-0003 Hygro-Mini X Desiccant Canister 01-200-36-0002 Reference Standard / Control Probe 01-200-01-0035 Hygro-Mini X Accessories Kit 01-200-46-0001 Power Supply Calibration Documents / Trace Paperwork...
  • Page 7: Visual Item Check List

    VISUAL ITEM CHECK LIST Listed below are standard contents included with the purchase of a new Hygro-Mini X. Humidity Generator Desiccant Canister Control Probe GEO Calibration HC2-S HygroClip Pre-Filled with molecular sieve control probe (pre-installed) Hygro-Mini X P/N: 01-020-11-0003 P/N: 01-200-36-0002...
  • Page 8: Accessories Bag Contents

    ACCESSORIES BAG CONTENTS Fill Syringe USB Cable 7 Piece Bung Kit (A to B) P/N: 01-022-69-0001 P/N: 01-200-36-0006 P/N: 01-200-01-0036 USB Stick GEO Bungs (6 pack) Contains GEO Software P/N: 01-020-01-0020 P/N: 01-400-80-0001...
  • Page 9: Available Accessories

    AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Replacement Replacement Replacement Fill Tube Control Sensor Desiccant HC2-S HygroClip control probe P/N: 01-200-36-0002 P/N: 01-200-11-0001 P/N: 01-200-36-0006 Battery Silicone ISO 17025 System Replacement Adapter Variations Recalibration (Regular and Slimline) P/N: 01-022-36-0003 P/N: 01-999-99-0004...
  • Page 10: Available Accessories

    AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Grommets / Bungs M36 are for Standard Hygrometers PG36 are for Chilled Mirror Adapters Bung Size Port Size Part Number Type 01-004-09-0020 3.175 0.125” 01-004-09-0021 6.350 0.250” 01-004-09-0022 9.525 0.375” 01-004-09-0023 12.700 0.500” Slimline 31.00 1.22” 01-004-09-0024 15.875 0.625”...
  • Page 11: Unit Diagram And Parts Listing

    UNIT DIAGRAM AND PARTS LISTING Below you will find a diagram of the Hygro-Mini X’s various operational parts. FRONT F i ll Port Chamber Door Fill Indicator Test Probe Port Drain Port LCD Display Desiccant System Set Buttons Door Latch...
  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE This guide is intended to give you the necessary information to quickly get up and running with your Hygro-Mini X humidity and temperature generator. It includes the following instructions: • Filling the Reservoir • Powering On the Unit •...
  • Page 13 Read Before Turning On The Unit After receiving the unit, open the door to let the chamber dry for 10 minutes. Use soft paper towel to wipe the water in the chamber if needed. Turn on the unit and set the temperature to 30 °C and humidity to 30 % to let the unit settle, approximately for 20 minutes (first time only).
  • Page 14: Filling The Reservoir

    Remove the Fill Cap Rotate Counter-Clockwise to remove. Draw Distilled Water into Fill Syringe The limit for the Hygro-Mini X reservoir is 10 mL at a time. If you received the syringe type without a plunger, pour water into the elevated tube body.
  • Page 15 FILLING THE RESERVOIR Note the Fill Level While executing step 6, monitor this fill level. As water enters the reservoir, the red ball will rise. Remove Plunger Remove the plunger from the fill syringe. This ensures that air will not accidentally be forced into the reservoir. Raise &...
  • Page 16: Charging And Powering The Unit

    CHARGING AND POWERING THE UNIT Supplies Needed Mains Power Cord Locate the Power Input Power Input Plug Power Supply into Wall Plug Power Supply into Unit Unit will reach a full charge after 10 hours of charging time while powered off. Flip the Power Switch to “ON”...
  • Page 17: Unit Operation

    UNIT OPERATION Display Overview Current Temperature Top Right Current Relative Humidity Bottom Right Programmed Temperature Middle Left Programmed Relative Humidity Bottom Left Changing Humidity & Temperature Pressing the “Next” button activates the set-point toggle. The selected field will repeatedly flash its current programmed value.
  • Page 18: General Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TRANSFER STANDARD No Charge CALIBRATION TO (17025 TRACEABLE TO NIST) 17025 Validation (Additional Fees Apply) CERTIFICATE TEMPERATURE 18 °C to 28 °C OPERATING AMBIENT CONDITIONS HUMIDITY Up to 80 % RH TEMPERATURE -20 °C to 50 °C STORAGE CONDITIONS 0 % to 95 % RH (non-condensing) HUMIDITY TEMPERATURE...
  • Page 19: Consumables

    CONSUMABLES RESERVOIR 55 ml SPILL RESISTANT WATER REQUIRED FLUID Distilled Water Only 1 Month (Typical) *Depends on Usage EST. REFILL PERIOD FILL INDICATOR Front Panel *Screen Icon TYPE Indicating Molecular Sieve SIZE 360 CC DESICCANT REPLACEMENT When Indicating Desiccant is 3/4 Used REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY Depends Entirely on User Workload LOCATION...
  • Page 20: Indication Icons

    INDICATION ICONS The Hygro-Mini X does not display error codes. Instead, the unit utilizes a series of on-screen icons to communicate machine status to the user. Icon Descriptions Name Icon Indication Action The unit is not Check reservoir WARNING/ adding humidity at a fill level.
  • Page 21: Calibration

    Mini X door and replace the adapter if necessary. Ensure the door is securely fastened to the chamber. Insert UUT Insert your UUT at least 3 inches into the Hygro-Mini X chamber. Program Unit Set-points Allow the unit to reach the programmed set-points and settle.
  • Page 22: Entering Hygro-Mini X Offsets

    ENTERING HYGRO-MINI X OFFSETS The probe calibration screen allows the user to introduce a calibration offset to the internal probe used to control the GEO Calibration Hygro-Mini X chamber. This allows the user to calibrate the internal probe to an external reference.
  • Page 23: Unit Calibration Overview

    USB Port Unit Calibration Overview The Hygro-Mini X uses a capacitive internal reference sensor that has an average uncertainty drift of 1.0% RH per year. It is recommended that users recalibrate their unit as needed to fit their overall uncertainty requirements. The factory recommended recalibration interval is once every six months.
  • Page 24: Reading The Com Port

    ENTERING HYGRO-MINI X OFFSETS Reading the COM Port At this time, plug the unit’s power supply into an approved power source. Plug the USB cable into the Unit, ensuring the other end is unplugged from the PC. Toggle the power switch on the unit to the “ON” position.
  • Page 25: Connecting Through Putty

    ENTERING HYGRO-MINI X OFFSETS Connecting Through PuTTY In PuTTY, select Session menu under Category on the left Input your COM Port (reference Reading the Serial Port instruction from above) into the Serial line field Under Connection type, select Serial Click Open Reading Temperature and Humidity Offsets Temperature: type TOFFSET and press the enter key.
  • Page 26: Changing Humidity And Temperature Offsets

    ENTERING HYGRO-MINI X OFFSETS Changing Humidity and Temperature Offsets PLEASE NOTE: #.# is a placeholder In the following instructions, replace # with your desired integers. (For example, #.# would become 1.2 or -0.2) Temperature: type TOFFSET #.# and press the Enter key. The unit will query and display the tem- perature offset.
  • Page 27: Safety Warning

    Do not attempt to replace the Hygro-Mini X battery yourself—you may damage the battery, which could cause overheating, fire, and injury. The lithium-ion battery in your Hygro-Mini X should be serviced or recycled by GEO Calibration or an authorized service provider, and must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste.
  • Page 28: Safety Warning

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Locations GEO Calibration Inc 2190 Smithtown Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, USA Tel.: +001 (631) 471 - 6157 ● Fax: +001 (631) 471 - 6158 support@geocalibration.com ● www.geocalibration.com © GEO Calibration Inc. 2019...
  • Page 29: Repairs

    Estimated Return Ship-Date is 15 business days from the date both the unit and a valid method of payment is received ● On the Purchase Order, please ensure the “Vendor Name” is GEO Calibration Inc., and the address is 2190 Smithtown Avenue, Ronkonkoma NY 11779 ●...
  • Page 30: Unit Maintenance

    UNIT MAINTENANCE ● Maintenance Recommendations: GEO Calibration recommends that the unit be annually shipped back to our facility for general maintenance. Daily Annual As Needed Control Probe Calibration or Refill Reservoir with Distilled General Cleaning As Required Water Use Proper Cleaning...
  • Page 31: Desiccant Change Visual Guide

    The desiccant type is molecular sieve, which may be regenerated by the user through heating. The user must replace the desiccant as soon as they see drying performance begin to degrade. To aid in this process, the Hygro-Mini X has an on-screen indicator that displays once sub par perfor- mance is detected. Instructions Unscrew the Screws Remove screws by turning in a counter-clockwise motion.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Canister

    REPLACING THE CANISTER Remove the Desiccant Material Invert the desiccant canister and shake it to remove all desiccant material in it. Fill with Desiccant Reseal the Desiccant Canister Reinstall Canister Reinstall the Screws Turning clockwise to reinstall the screws.
  • Page 33 INDUSTRIES PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CALIBRATION LABS BIOMEDICAL R&D FACILITIES FOOD PRODUCTION AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING AEROSPACE HOSPITAL / MEDICAL CLEAN ROOMS For complete product and accessory review, please visit our website: www.geocalibration.com CONTACT US: Email: Sales@GeoCalibration.com Sales@GeoCalibration. Website: www.GeoCalibration.com www.GeoCalibration. (631) 471 - 6157...
  • Page 34 Proudly Made in the USA Email: Sales@GeoCalibration.com Website: www.GeoCalibration.com © 2019 GEO Calibration Inc. All rights reserved. Rev A...

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