User guide

E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26
Rotronic AG
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
Document code Unit
HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature
Probes: User Guide
Instruction Manual
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Document title
© 2009-2013; Rotronic AG E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26
MEASUREMENT LOOP VALIDATION
AirChip 3000 Functions Description
Simulator mode Used to make the probe generate fixed values for the
humidity, temperature and calculated parameter. Can be
configured, enabled or disabled
SAFEGUARDS
AirChip 3000 Functions Description
Device write protection Used to protect the probe with a password to prevent
unauthorized digital access by a digital user. Can be
configured, enabled or disabled
PROCESS PROTECTION / PROTECTION OF OTHER DEVICES
AirChip 3000 Functions Description
Limit humidity output to 100 %RH Used to prevent the humidity signal from exceeding
100 %RH when condensation forms on the sensor. Can be
enabled or disabled
Out-of-limit value alarm Used to specify the normal range for humidity, temperature
and the calculated parameter depending on the user
application. Can be configured, enabled or disabled
Out-of-limit values trigger a digital alarm
Bad sensor alarm Built-in function. Cannot be disabled
A bad humidity or temperature sensor triggers a digital alarm
Fail safe mode Used to specify a "safe" fixed value for humidity and for
temperature in the event of a sensor failure. Can be
configured, enabled or disabled
4.2 Factory default settings
Note: Configuration of the probe by the user and access to its functions requires a PC with the ROTRONIC
HW4 software (version 2.1.1 or higher) installed. For connecting the HC2 probe to a PC, use any of the
following digital adapter cables AC3001, AC3002 or AC3005 (see document E-M-HC2-accessories).
Configurable Settings Factory default
Unit system (Metric or English) Metric
Psychrometric calculation None
Output 1 parameter, scale and unit Humidity: 0…100%RH
Output 2 parameter, scale and unit Temperature: -40…60 ˚C
Communication protocol RO-ASCII
RS-485 address 0
Device name Probe type