Summary of Contents for Michell Instruments Hygrosmart HS3
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Hygrosmart HS3 OEM Sensor Advanced RH & Temperature Sensor User’s Manual 97519 Issue 1.1 November 2016...
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Please fi ll out the form(s) below for each instrument that has been purchased. Use this information when contacting Michell Instruments for service purposes. Instrument Code Serial Number Invoice Date Location of Instrument Tag No Instrument Code Serial Number Invoice Date...
Repair and Maintenance The instrument must be maintained either by the manufacturer or an accredited service agent. For Michell Instruments’ contact information please go to www.michell.com. Calibration HS3 OEM Sensors are adjusted in the factory prior to delivery. Replacement is recommended after one year of operation, depending on application.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual Abbreviations The following abbreviations may be used in this manual: barg pressure unit (=100 kP or 0.987 atm) gauge °C degrees Celsius °F degrees Fahrenheit European Union grams millimetre ounce relative humidity RS485 serial data transmission standard...
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual Warnings The following general warning listed below is applicable to this instrument. It is repeated in the text in the appropriate locations. Where this hazard warning symbol appears in the following sections, it is used to indicate areas where potentially hazardous operations need to be carried out.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor is an accurate, stable, low power sensor designed to provide repeatable humidity measurement in a wide range of OEM applications. The miniature HS3 OEM Sensor features the new HygroSmart 3 measurement technology providing both dual voltage and digital output signals across a wide temperature range.
INSTALLATION HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual INSTALLATION Unpacking The HS3 OEM Sensors will arrive packaged in a tray with their calibration certifi cates. HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor Packaging Figure 1 Sensor Layout The HS3 OEM Sensor with its constituent parts and physical features is detailed in the layout below: 55.5mm...
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual INSTALLATION Installation Instructions 2.3.1 Recommended Installation Environment When choosing an installation site for the sensor, consider the environment around it. Ensure that the site: • is clear of nearby obstructions which could limit air circulation to the probe •...
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual 2.3.3 Electrical Requirements The HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor requires a supply voltage from 3.3 to 7 V DC. 2.3.4 Electrical Connections The electrical connections for the HS3 OEM Sensor are shown in Figure 4 below: Vout Temp 0-1 V = -20 to +60ºC...
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual SENSOR REPLACEMENT Sensor Replacement The sensor can be mounted to a PCB with one of two simple connectors. 2.4.1 PCB Mounting Connector The basic PCB mounting connector uses 6 through-board pins, with two locating studs.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual SENSOR REPLACEMENT 2.4.2 PCB Mounting Connector with Locking Nut As per the basic connector, but with a locking nut to fi rmly secure the sensor and connector together. Figure 7 PCB Mounting Connector with Locking Nut Connector layout and dimensional information can be found in Figure 6.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Filter Element It is necessary to keep the fi lter clean to ensure good airfl ow around the sensor element, and to prevent a buildup of contamination which could cause harm to the sensor.
- Carry case Operation Verifi cation of the HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor is possible using either the HS3-CK or HS3-SCK Commissioning Kits, by use of the spare probe electronics supplied in each. Alternatively spare probe electronics can be ordered separately using the order code HS3-PE.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual COMMISSIONING KITS Establishing Communications On launching the software the connection console will appear. The connection console (Figure 10) allows you to establish a communications connection between the software and HS3 Probe. Choose the Modbus slave address ('1' by default) and communications port from the drop-down lists and then click the ...
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual COMMISSIONING KITS Measurement Data Acquisition This window can be opened from the window. As soon as it is opened, the Options software automatically begins collecting, displaying and charting live data from the HS3 Probe.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual COMMISSIONING KITS Errors and Warnings If probe errors or warnings are encountered they will be highlighted in the Status section and a link will appear. Click the link to launch a new window which details the errors and warnings.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual COMMISSIONING KITS Probe Adjustment This window provides access to both the RH and temperature calibration tables, and the probe Modbus address. Figure 15 Probe Adjustment Screen Shot To change a value, type within the text boxes provided and click the ...
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual COMMISSIONING KITS Loop Checking Simulation The simulator window provides a way to change the defi ned outputs on both the RH and temperature channel. Simulator Window Screen Shot Figure 16 Enter the desired, simulated value(s) into the RH and/or temperature input text boxes and click the relevant button to apply the value.
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APPENDIX A HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual Appendix A Technical Specifi cations 97519 Issue 1.1, November 2016...
The directives’ aim is to reduce the impact that electronic devices have on the environment. Michell Instruments is in full compliance with the WEEE Directive and is registered with an approved recycler (Registration No. WEE/JB0235YW) and treats the requirement of the directive and the protection of the environment with the utmost importance.
Equipment product sold into the EU market place as 22nd July 2017. However, the careful design policy of all Michell Instruments’ products continues to attain compliance in the shortest practical timescales and strives to ensure that less than 0.1% of total mass per product, of all non-compliant materials, appear within them.
Our continued review of the SVHC Candidate List and latest additions is to ensure we remain compliant. Michell Instruments maintains a hazardous material register in which MSDS data sheets are collated, and we will check that our suppliers will comply to REACH requirements for all materials and substances we use in the processes of our manufacturing.
HygroSmart HS3 OEM Sensor User’s Manual APPENDIX B Calibration Facilities Michell Instruments’ calibration facilities are among the most sophisticated in the world and have been recognized for their excellence. Traceability to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) UK is achieved through our UKAS Accreditation (Number 0179).
Has the equipment been cleaned and decontaminated? NOT NECESSARY Michell Instruments will not accept instruments that have been exposed to toxins, radio-activity or bio-hazardous Work will not be carried out on any unit that does not have a completed decontamination declaration.
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