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HYGRO MAX

User Manual

GEO Calibration Inc.

2190 Smithtown Avenue

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

USA

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Page 1 HYGRO MAX User Manual English Deutsch GEO Calibration Inc. 2190 Smithtown Avenue Francais Ronkonkoma, NY 11779...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
System Uncertainty ..................Auto-Calibration | PC Software ..............Reference Standard Recalibration ..............Control Probe / Reference Sensor ..............Entering Hygro Max Offsets ................Unit Calibration Overview ................Accessing the Device Manager ..............Reading the COM Port ..................Installing PuTTY ....................
Page 3 ........................41 Draining The Unit .........................42 Probe Removal ........................43 Probe Replacement ......................44 HYGRO MAX DESICCANT SYSTEM ..... 45 System Overview .........................45 Desiccant - LED Status Indications ................45 GEO Calibration Inc 2190 Smithtown Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, USA Tel.: +001 (631) 471 - 6157 ● Fax: +001 (631) 471 - 6158...
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION MESSAGE FROM GEO CALIBRATION Thank you for purchasing the GEO Calibration Hygro Max 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 5: 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 wi thout interruption.
Page 6: Unpacking Instructions
GEO representative should have reviewed this with you at time of purchase, if not, please contact our support team and they will size an Expansion Chamber accordingly. The Hygro Max allows for multiple types and sizes of hygrometers, for a complete list please contact us at support@geocalibration.com.
Page 7: Standard Packing Check List Table
Desiccant Canister (3 Spares) 01-200-36-0002 Reference Standard / Control Probe 01-410-01-0044 GEO Accessories Kit 01-410-01-0015 Hygro Max Door (10 Port Door with Plugs) 01-400-01-0021 Hygro Max Chilled Mirror Door 01-400-82-0001 Hygro Max Accessories Kit Manilla Envelope with Calibration Docs 01-410-01-0003...
Page 8: Visual Item Check List
VISUAL ITEM CHECK LIST Listed below are standard contents included with the purchase of a new Hygro Max. Control Probe Humidity Generator Desiccant Canister GEO Calibration Pre-Filled with molecular sieve HC2-S HygroClip Hygro Max control probe (pre-installed) P/N: 01-400-00-0000 P/N: 01-250-11-0001...
Page 9: Accessories Bag Contents
ACCESSORIES KIT CONTENTS Shelf Power Cord Fill Tube (50ml) P/N: 01-200-46-0001 P/N: 02-053-07-0006 P/N: 01-450-36-0003 01-200-46-0002 Desiccant Tool 4 AMP Fuse Hygro Max Bung Kit P/N: 01-250-07-0005 P/N: 01-200-85-0001 P/N: 01-410-01-0045 Spare Ultrasonic Heating Element Transducer Replacement P/N: 01-250-07-0005 P/N: 01-450-01-0045...
Page 10: Available Accessories
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Replacement Replacement Replacement Fill Tube Control Sensor Desiccant (50ml) HC2-S HygroClip control probe P/N: 01-250-11-0001 P/N: 01-450-36-0003 P/N: 01-200-36-0002 PID Temperature Chilled Mirror Silicone Controller Internal Door Insert Adapter Kits P/N: 01-400-01-0021 P/N: 01-400-01-0032 P/N: 01-012-00-0000 External Desiccant ISO 17025 System Canister Recalibration...
Page 11: Available Accessories Tables
Part Number Description  01-250-11-0001 Desiccant Canister 01-200-36-0002 Control Probe 01-400-01-0001 Hygro Max Accessories Kit 01-400-01-0023 Hygro Max Chamber Insert 01-200-46-0001 US Spec Power Cord / Mains Cable 01-200-46-0002 EUR Spec Power Cord / Mains Cable 01-450-36-0003 Fill Tube (50ml)
Page 12 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Grommets / Bungs M36 are for Standard Hygrometers PG36 are for Chilled Mirror Adapters Bung Size Port Size Part Number Type 01-004-09-0001 0.000 0.000” 01-004-09-0002 3.175 0.125” 01-004-09-0003 6.350 0.250” 01-004-09-0004 9.525 0.375” Regular 31.00 1.22” 01-004-09-0005 12.700 0.500”...
Page 13: Unit Diagram And Parts Listing
UNIT DIAGRAM AND PARTS LISTING Below you will find a diagram of the Hygro Max’s various operational parts. FRONT Door Latch Probe Port Primary Display Control panel PC USB Inputs Master Power Cooling Fan Desiccant Chilled Mirror Ports REAR External Desiccant Port...
Page 14 SIDE Chilled Mirror (Optional) Fill Port Water Fill Level Indicator Drain Port...
Page 15: 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 Max humidity and temperature generator. It includes the following instructions: • Filling the Reservoir • Powering On the Unit •...
Page 16 Read Before Turning On The Unit After receiving the unit, open the door to let the chamber dry for 10 minutes. Use soft paper tower 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 17: Filling The Reservoir
FILLING THE RESERVOIR Supplies Needed Distilled Water Fill Syringe Only Locate the Fill Port on the right side panel The port is located on the center top area of the right panel of the unit. Remove the Fill Cap Rotate Counter-Clockwise to remove. Attach Fill Syringe to Fill Port Press the fill syringe tip into the fill port, then rotate the cap clockwise to secure.
Page 18 FILLING THE RESERVOIR Loosen and Remove Syringe Turn the fill syringe tip counter-clockwise to loosen. Re-Install the Fill Cap Turn the cap clockwise to tighten the cap and seal the fill port. External Dryer“In” Port PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK OR PUT WATER IN VENT HOLE. DO NOT PUT WATER IN “IN”...
Page 19: Powering The Unit
POWERING THE UNIT Supplies Needed Power Cord Locate the Power Input Plug Power Supply into Wall Plug Power Supply into Unit Set Power Switches to “ON”...
Page 20: Unit Operation (Pid Controller)
UNIT OPERATION (PID CONTROLLER) Boot Screen Manufacturer Name Model Number Serial Number Firmware Version Number Observe the Display Current Temperature Top Right Current Relative Humidity Middle Right Programmed Temperature Top Left Programmed Relative Humidity Middle Left Calculated Dew Point Bottom Left Changing Humidity &...
Page 21 UNIT OPERATION (PID CONTROLLER) Commit Your Changes Pressing the “EXIT” key will commit your changes.
Page 22: Unit Operation (Main Display)
UNIT OPERATION (MAIN DISPLAY) Observe the Display Temperature Setpoint Relative Humidity Setpoint Actual Temperature Actual Relative Humidity Dew Point Changing Humidity & Temperature Pressing the “Panel Mode” button activates the set-point interface. Raise the Desired Set-point Pressing the “UP” arrow will raise the selected set-point. Holding the “UP”...
Page 23: Opening The Door
OPENING THE DOOR Power the Unit In the Hygro Max, the door is electrically powered. Ensure that both power switches are in the ON position. “Push and Press” Simultaneously, press the door release button while pushing in on the door handle. You will hear an audible “click”. This is the internal latch mechanism releasing.
Page 24: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TRANSFER STANDARD No Charge CALIBRATION TO (17025 TRACEABLE TO NIST) CERTIFICATE 17025 Validation (Additional Fees Apply) TEMPERATURE 18 °C to 28 °C OPERATING AMBIENT CONDITIONS HUMIDITY Up to 80 % RH TEMPERATURE 0 °C to 60 °C CONTROLLED RANGE HUMIDITY@18 °C 1 %* to 95 % RH HUMIDITY@30 °C...
Page 25: Consumables
CONSUMABLES RESERVOIR 1.75 L SPILL RESISTANT WATER REQUIRED FLUID Distilled Water Only EST. REFILL PERIOD 15 Days (Typical) *Depends on Usage FILL INDICATOR Floating Ball TYPE Molecular Sieve QUANTITY Auto Detection and Switch DESICCANT REPLACEMENT When Indicating Desiccant is 3/4 Used REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY Depends Entirely on User Workload LOCATION...
Page 26: Calibration
Max 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 Max chamber. Program Unit Set-points Allow the unit to reach the programmed set-points and settle.
Page 27: System Recalibration
SYSTEM RECALIBRATION SYSTEM UNCERTAINTY The absolute uncertainty of the system depends on multiple variables: • System Warm Up – All components must be warmed up and stabilized before doing any calibration, as mentioned before, humidity depends on temperature, and the system must stabilize to ambient room conditions before performing calibrations.
Page 28: Reference Standard Recalibration
Control Probe / Reference Sensor Overview The Hygro Max functions through the use of a dual PID controller. This controller takes the humidity and temperature values from an internal capacitance probe and further performs calculations that are then used to generate the user entered humidity and temperature set points. This sensor is factory calibrated, and upon request, additionally calibrated by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory using either a chilled mirror or two-pressure primary reference standard.
Page 29 REFERENCE STANDARD RECALIBRATION Self Recalibration Procedure To read the recalibration procedure of the control / reference probe, please refer to the unit’s user manual, and the HW4 software manual found at the following URLs as of publication of this manual: https://s.campbellsci.com/documents/ca/manuals/hc2-s3-l_man.pdf https://goo.gl/n7qE1G https://www.instrumart.com/assets/rotronic-hygroclip2-probes-manual.pdf...
Page 30: Entering Hygro Max Offsets
USB Port Unit Calibration Overview The Hygro Max 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 31: Reading The Com Port
ENTERING THE HYGRO MAX OFFSETS Reading the COM Port At this time, plug the unit’s power supply into an approved power source. Plug the USB mouse and keyboard into the Unit. Toggle both the power switches to the “ON” position.
Page 32: Connecting Through Putty
ENTERING THE HYGRO MAX 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...
Page 33: Changing Humidity And Temperature Offsets
ENTERING THE HYGRO MAX 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 34: Safety Warning
● Disruption of the ground could put voltage on the chassis that could cause death. ● Use the Hygro Max only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised. ● Do not put the Hygro Max where access to the power cord isn’t possible.
Page 35: Disposal Safety Information
SAFETY WARNING Disposal Safety Information European Union—Disposal Information The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its des- iccant shall be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities.
Page 36: Technical Support
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. 2020...
Page 37: 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 Payment Terms are “Immediate Payment”...
Page 38: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE GEO Recommendation ● GEO Calibration recommends that the unit be annually shipped back to our facility for general maintenance. Daily Semi-Annual As Needed General Cleaning (Use Refill Reservoir with Distilled Control Probe Calibration Proper Cleaning Materials) Water...
Page 39 ERROR CODES AND DESCRIPTIONS The Hygro Max displays error codes through the secondary display. These are intended to communicate machine status to the user. Error Code Description “No Analog Detected” Internal Hardware Fault Detected “Internal Probe Fail” Internal Hardware Fault Detected “No HumGen Temp”...
Page 40: Replacing The Desiccant
Replacing the Desiccant Overview The Hygro Max ships with 3 desiccant canisters that must be fresh to provide the user with optimal performance. 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.
Page 41 Firmly Press the Desiccant This ensures a proper seal is formed between the desiccant canister and the Hygro Max. Re-Attach Desiccant Cap Press firmly while aligning the nubs. Once the cap is flush with the face of the unit, turn it clockwise to seal.
Page 42: Condensation
CONDENSATION Power Off the Unit Ensure that the unit is powered off. This is so that no desiccant is wasted while the unit is not in operation. Open the Chamber Door Follow the door opening procedure from the quick start guide.
Page 43: Draining The Unit
DRAINING THE UNIT Locate the Main Drain Port Turn the cap counter-clockwise to remove. Move the Unit to Table Edge Position a bowl shaped object underneath the unit to catch the drained water. Remove the Drain Cap Tilt the unit to ensure maximum water removal. Replace &...
Page 44: Probe Removal
PROBE REMOVAL Open Chamber Door Turn the screws counter-clockwise to loosen. Remove the door. Remove Chamber Insert Loosen Metal Connector Twist towards the chamber opening to loosen. Remove Probe Head...
Page 45: Probe Replacement
PROBE REPLACEMENT Locate Probe Connector Press Probe into Connector Slowly rotate the probe head as you press into the cabling body. You will feel the probe “seat” itself once the male - female parts align. Secure Metal Connector Twist the metal connector away from the chamber entrance to secure the probe head to the probe cabling body.
Page 46: Hygro Max Desiccant System
LEDs above each cylinder indicate the status of each desiccant to the user. Desiccant - LED Status Indications When powered, the Hygro Max will indicate the status of each desiccant cylinder via a pair of LEDs. Each LED has the following settings...
Page 47 USING A CHILLED MIRROR PROBE Locate Probe Connector Press Probe into Connector Slowly rotate the probe head as you press into the cabling body. You will feel the probe “seat” itself once the male - female parts align. Secure Metal Connector Twist the metal connector away from the chamber entrance to secure the probe head to the probe cabling body.
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