E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 1 of 36 HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters User Guide © 2009-2013; Rotronic AG E-M-HF5-V2_12
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 2 of 36 Table of contents 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 9 10 10.1 10.2 11 12 13 Overview .....................................................................................................................
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 3 of 36 Applicability: This manual applies to the following HF5 series transmitters: 2-wire loop powered models (HF52) with firmware version 1.6 All other models with firmware version 2.x, where 2.x can be 2.0, 2.1, etc.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 2 Instruction Manual 4 of 36 Mechanical configurations and dimensions Depending on the supply voltage, the HF5 uses two different sizes of enclosure 2.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 2.2 Instruction Manual 5 of 36 Supply voltage 85…240 VAC Probe connector Probe connector 2.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 3 General description 3.1 Power supply options 6 of 36 Depending on the circuit type, the HF5 requires the following power supply: a) HF52 (2-wire loop powered, analog outputs): 10…28 VDC - depending on the load connected to the output(s). The minimum supply voltage can be determined as follows: V min = 10 V + (0.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title o o o o Instruction Manual Document Type Page 7 of 36 Mixing ratio by weight (R) Vapor concentration at saturation (Dvs) Vapor partial pressure (E) Vapor saturation pressure (Ew) Note: some of the above parameters depend on the value of the barometric pressure. Using the ROTRONIC HW4 software, a fixed barometric pressure value can be specified.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title 3.6 Instruction Manual 8 of 36 Service connector The service connector is a UART digital interface (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) with a miniUSB type connector. This allows connecting the HF5 with a service cable to a PC running the ROTRONIC HW4 software.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 9 of 36 MEASUREMENT ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY (PROBE FUNCTIONS) ► Data recording The data recording function differs from a true data logging function in the sense that the AirChip 3000 does not time stamp the data.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 10 of 36 PROCESS PROTECTION AND PROTECTION OF OTHER DEVICES ► Fail safe mode Used to specify a "safe" fixed value for humidity and for temperature (HF5 or probe) in the event of: o o Loss of communication with the probe (HF5 function) Sensor failure (probe function) Can be configured, enabled or disabled 4.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document Type Page Document title Function / Setting Instruction Manual HF5 HC2 11 of 36 Notes The HF5 settings are independent from the HC2 probe settings.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title e) 5.2 12 of 36 Prevent the accumulation of condensation water at the level of the sensor leads. Install the probe so that the probe tip is looking downward. If this is not possible, install the probe horizontally. HF5 enclosure The HF5 enclosure consists of a base and a cover held together with 4 screws.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 13 of 36 Mounting hardware Method 1: The HF5 is supplied with 2 screws, 2 drywall anchors and two rubber washers. The base of the enclosure has 2 screw-wells (see drawing) that are normally closed at the bottom. Use the template provided with the HF5 to drill mounting holes in the wall and insert the drywall anchors.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 14 of 36 Bus signals such as RS485 Data signals for PCs, printers etc.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 6.4 15 of 36 Wiring 6.4.1 HF52: 2-wire, loop powered transmitter Electrical diagram The maximum permissible cable length connecting the HF52 to other devices is determined by the total resistance resulting from the addition of the cable resistance and that of the devices connected in series with the unit.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 16 of 36 6.4.2 HF53: 3-wire transmitter Electrical diagram for voltage outputs OUT1 V+ OUT2 UB GND B2 GND The maximum permissible cable length can be determined under consideration of the voltage drop caused by the current flowing to the devices connected to the unit.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 17 of 36 Type D (vertical mount) Terminals Description K2-4: GND Ground (tied with other GND) K2-3: GND Ground (tied with other GND) K2-2: OUT2 Temperature output (+) K2-1: OUT1 Relative humidity or dew point (+) Terminals Description K6-1: GND Power supply (-) or neutral (tied with other GND) K6-1: V+ P
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 18 of 36 Terminal block diagram (analog outputs and digital option) Type D and W (horizontal mount) Terminals Description K1-1: GND Power supply (-) or neutral (tied with other GND) K1-2: V+ Power supply: 15…40 VDC (+) or 12…28 VAC (Phase) K1-3: -► Protective ground (see note below) Terminals Description K2-4
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 19 of 36 6.4.3 HF54: 3-wire transmitter, galvanic isolation of the analog outputs Electrical diagram for voltage outputs V+ OUT1 DC OUT2 UB DC GND GND The maximum permissible cable length can be determined under consideration of the voltage drop caused by the current flowing to the devices connected to the unit.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 20 of 36 Type D and W (horizontal mount) Terminals Description K1-1: GND Power supply (-) or neutral K1-2: V+ Power supply: 15…40 VDC (+) or 12…28 VAC (Phase) K1-3: -► Protective ground (see note below) Terminals Description K2-4: GND Ground (tied with other GND) K2-3: GND Ground (tied with other GND) K2-
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 21 of 36 Terminal block diagram (analog outputs and digital option) Type D and W (horizontal mount) Terminals Description K1-1: GND Power supply (-) or neutral K1-2: V+ Power supply: 15…40 VDC (+) or 12…28 VAC (Phase) K1-3: -► Protective ground (see note below) Terminals Description K2-4: GND Ground (tied wi
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 22 of 36 6.4.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 23 of 36 6.4.5 HF557: digital output, PoE (power over Ethernet) This model is powered from the Ethernet LAN and has no terminal blocks. WARNING: Connecting a device to an active Ethernet network can disrupt communications on the network.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 24 of 36 Electrical diagram for current outputs AC L OUT1 AC OUT2 ~ DC AC N B2 GND The maximum permissible cable length, connecting the unit to other devices, is determined by the total resistance resulting from the addition of the cable resistance and that of the devices connected in series with the unit.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 25 of 36 Terminal block diagram (analog outputs and digital option) USB or TCP/IP RS-485 RS485 + USB RS-485 + Ethernet Terminals Description Terminals Description K6-1: -► Protective ground K2-4: GND Ground (tied with other GND) K6-2 Power supply phase: 85 to 240 VAC K2-3: GND Ground (tied with other GND)
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 26 of 36 6.4.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title 7 Operation 7.1 HF5 analog outputs Instruction Manual Document Type Page 27 of 36 Use the HW4 software to configure the analog outputs of the HF5 as desired, complete the mechanical and electrical installation, connect the probe and simply power up the HF5. 7.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 28 of 36 The specifications of the RS-485 interface are as follows: Baud rate Parity Data bits Stop bits 7.3 : 19200 : none :8 :1 Display and keypad option Except for the HF52 (2-wire circuit type), the LC display of the HF5 has a backlight.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title Main Menu Menu Items Selections / Information Type Device type Name Device name Version Firmware version Serial Nbr Serial number Address RS-485 address Name Device name User defined Menu Items Selections / Information Notes Units Metric / English Back Light Key Press / On / Off 29 of 36 Notes Us
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title o 30 of 36 SensorTest: Off means that the humidity sensor has not been tested due to the configuration settings of the test. For a description of the automatic humidity sensor test and drift compensation (SQ-tuning) see documents E-T-AC3000-DF-V1 and E-M-HW4v3-F2-005 7.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title 8.3 Instruction Manual Document Type Page 31 of 36 Periodic calibration check of the probe Both the Pt 100 RTD temperature sensor used in the probe and associated electronics are very stable and should not require any calibration after the initial factory adjustment.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Document title Instruction Manual Document Type Page 32 of 36 Press the MENU key twice to exit the menu and return the HF5 to normal operation Notes: o o All calibration points are automatically deleted from the probe memory after an adjustment Instructions for using the ROTRONIC calibration devices and humidity standards are provided in document E-M-CalBasics Because th
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 10 Technical data 10.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title HF53 / HF54 / HF56 34 of 36 Calculated parameters HF52 Psychrometric calculations Dew point (Dp) above and below freezing Frost point (Fp) below freezing and dew point above freezing Wet bulb temperature (Tw) Enthalpy (H) Vapor concentration (Dv) Specific humidity (Q) Mixing ratio by weight (R) Vapor concentration
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 35 of 36 Housing material ABS Housing protection grade IP 65 Physical dimensions See Models Weight 250 g (8.8 oz) Models with small enclosure: 250 g (8.
E-M-HF5-V2_12 Rotronic AG Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroFlex HF5 Humidity Temperature Transmitters: User Guide Instruction Manual Document Type Page Document title 36 of 36 Document File Name Contents E-M-HW4v3-Main HW4 software version 3: General instructions and functions common to all devices E-M-HW4v3-F2-005 HW4 software version 3: Device Manager - HF5 transmitter E-M-HW4v3-F2-001 HW4 software version 3: Device Manager – HC2 probe series E-M-HW4v3-A2-001 HW4 software
