Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech SDL500 Hygro-Thermometer, an SD Logger Series meter. This meter displays and stores Temperature and Relative Humidity readings from the supplied probe and Temperature readings from an optional Type J or K Thermocouple probe. WET BULB and DEW POINT temperature calculations can also be displayed.
Use the Setup Mode to further configure the meter. Connecting an optional Thermocouple Sensor The SDL500 accepts an optional Type ‘J’ or Type ‘K’ Thermocouple Temperature sensor. Connect a thermocouple to the sub-miniature jack at the top left of the meter labeled ‘Thermocouple Temp.
Press the ENTER button to confirm the entry. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode). SDL500-EU-EN V1.1 07/13...
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Use the arrow buttons to select the type. Press ENTER to confirm setting. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode). SDL500-EU-EN V1.1 07/13...
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Dew Point Temperature Calculation Display The SDL500 can display the results of a Dew Point calculation based on Relative Humidity and Temperature measurements. Follow the instructions for the ‘Relative Humidity /Temperature Probe Measurements’ section above, but release the FUNCTION key when the ‘dP’...
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Wet Bulb Temperature Calculation Display The SDL500 can display the results of a Wet Bulb calculation based on Relative Humidity and Temperature. Follow the instructions for the ‘Relative Humidity /Temperature Probe Measurements’ section above but release the FUNCTION key when the ‘_Et’ display icon appears. The display will now show the Wet Bulb Temperature.
(the SCAN SD icon will appear when the meter accesses the card). Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select one of the 99 data memory positions in which to record. To exit the manual datalogging mode, press and hold the LOG button for at least 1.5 seconds. SDL500-EU-EN V1.1 07/13...
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Plug the SD Card directly into a PC SD card reader. If the PC does not have an SD card slot, use an SD card adaptor (available at most outlets where computer accessories are sold). Power the PC and run a spreadsheet software program. Open the saved documents in the spreadsheet software program. SDL500-EU-EN V1.1 07/13...
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For streaming of data to a PC via the RS232 Output jack, the optional 407001-USB kit (RS232 to USB cable and driver CD) along with the 407001 software (available free at www.extech.com/sdl500) are required. AC Power Adaptor This meter is normally powered by six (6) 1.5V ‘AA’ batteries. An optional 9V power adaptor is available.
Normal operation (backlight & datalogger OFF): approx. 3.5mA dc With backlight OFF and datalogging ON: approx. 28mA dc With backlight ON add approx. 12mA dc Weight 345g (0.76 lbs.) meter only Dimensions Main instrument: 182 x 73 x 47.5mm (7.1 x 2.9 x 1.9”) SDL500-EU-EN V1.1 07/13...
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