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HF5A SERIES
Short Instruction Manual
Analog & Digital transmitter for humidity and temperature
Wall Version
Congratulations on your purchase of the new state-of-the-art HygroFlexAdvanced
5-Series transmitter. Please read these short instructions care lly before install-
ing the device.
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HygroFlexAdvanced 5-Series devices are universal transmit-
ters for the transmission of humidity and temperature measure-
ments. Compatible with all interchangeable HC2A probes. These
short instructions are limited to a description of the main nctions
and installation of the device. The detailed instruction manual can
be found on ProcessSensing.com or by scanning the QR code.
2 DIMENSIONS / CONNECTIONS
3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
3.1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Relative humidity is extremely temperature-dependent. In order to measure it pre-
cisely, the probe and sensors must be set exactly on the temperature level of the
environment to be measured. The installation site can therefore have a signifi cant
influence on the performance of the device. Follow the guidelines below to ensure
optimum performance:
a. Select a representative installation site: Install the probe at a point where
the humidity, temperature and pressure conditions are representative for the
environment to be measured.
b. Ensure suffi cient air movement around the probe: An air flow of at least 1
meter/second accelerates and facilitates adjustment of the probe to changing
temperatures.
c. Avoid:
1. Probe too close to heating elements, cooling coils, cold or hot walls, direct
sunlight, etc.
2. Probe too close to steam, injectors, humidifi ers or direct precipitation.
3. Unstable pressure conditions with high air turbulence.
d. Insert the probes as far as possible into the environment to be measured.
e. Avoid accumulation of condensation at the contact wires of the sensor. Install
the probe so that the tip points down. If that is not possible, install it in a
horizontal position.
3.2 MOUNTING THE WALL VERSION
Alignment
Mount the transmitter so that the probe points
down.
Mounting variant 1 (Drilling Plate)
Drill the necessary holes using the additional
drill template printed on the packaging. Then
insert the plugs delivered with the device and
mount the transmitter with the screws.
3.3 MOUNTING THE WALL VERSION WITH A STANDARD PROBE
To avoid measurement errors, the probe should be inserted into the environment
to be measured. If necessary, use the respective extension cable and mounting
flange to install the standard probe:
Mounting flange Probe diameter Temperature range
AC5005 15 mm 100 °C
3.4 MOUNTING THE WALL VERSION WITH AN INDUSTRIAL PROBE
To avoid measurement errors, the probe should be inserted into the environment to
be measured. If necessary, use the mounting flange to install the industrial probe:
Mounting flange Probe diameter Temperature range
AC1305 (AC1303-M) 15 mm 200 °C
4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
4.1 3-OR 4-WIRE SETUP
The new HygroFlexAdvanced 5-Series HF5A-3 and HF5A-D can be used as a 3-wire
and galvanically isolated 4-wire. With the additional Jumper J1, located on the PCB
and indicated in section 4.4, can be chosen over 3-wire or 4-wire.
Default: 3-wire – J1 mounted, to change to 4-wire simply open up the trans-
mitter and remove Jumper J1.
Recommendation Rotronic: 4-wire galvanically separated with unmounted Jumper
J1 – with the benefi t that the power supply and the outputs are separate galvani-
cally isolated.
4.2 SUPPLY VOLTAGE / TECHNOLOGY
Type Supply voltage Load Output
2- or 2x2-wire
HF5A-2 18…36 VDC * Max. 500 Ω 4…20 mA
3- or 4-wire: 3 wire – J1 mounted (Default) / 4 wire - Galvanically separated –
J1 unmounted
HF5A-3
18…36 VDC
Max. 500 Ω 4…20 mA **
Max. 500 Ω 0…20 mA
Min. 10 kΩ 0…5 V
Min. 10 kΩ 0…10 V
HF5A-D
Max. 500 Ω 4…20 mA **
Max. 500 Ω 0…20 mA
Min. 10 kΩ 0…5 V
Min. 10 kΩ 0…10 V
- Digital RS485
* V min = 0.024 mA * Rload = 0.024 * 500Ω = 12 V
** ¾-wire Current Outputs: Output current monitoring from 100 Ω load
guaranteed
Caution: Wrong supply voltages and excessively high loading of the outputs
can damage the transmitter
4.3 CURRENT CONSUMPTION OUTPUT
HF5A-2
When both outputs are connected, the maximum current consumption is 50 mA
HF5A-3/HF5A-D
When both outputs are connected, the maximum current is under 100 mA.
AC5005
4.4 TERMINAL CONFIGURATION / CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
The type is defi ned using the table Supply Voltage / Technology to then use the
following connection diagrams:
2- or 2x2-wire / HF5A-2
Terminal overview Connection diagram
H-V+
K1
1
2
3
4
H-OUT
T-V+
T-OUT
Two separated power
supply
One power supply
H-OUT
T-OUT
T-V+
mA
Rload
+ -
mA
Rload
+ -
H-V+ H-V+
mA
Rload
mA
Rload
+ -
H-OUT
T-V+
T-OUT
Recommendation: Two isolated power supplies – because the two output chan-
nels of the HF5A-2 are seperated galvanically isolated. Thus, the device (HF5A-2)
and the accociated evaluation electronics for each output channel can be acco-
modated in separate rooms of a building.
Terminal Description
K1-1-H-V+ Power Supply +
K1-2-H-OUT Analog humidity output
K1-3-T-V+ Power Supply +
K1-4-T-OUT Analog temperature output
3 wire / HF5A-3 & HF5A-D (Default – J1 mounted)
Terminal overview Connection diagram
VIN-
K1
K2
U1
J1
1
2
3
4
5
6
123
VIN+
OUT2-
OUT2+
OUT1-
OUT1+
RXTX+
RXTX-
S-GND
Current Voltage
+ -
VIN+
mA
VIN-
OUT2+
OUT2-
OUT1+
OUT1-
Rload
mA
Rload
+ -VIN+
VIN-
OUT2+
OUT2-
OUT1+
OUT1-
V
V
4 wire / HF5A-3 & HF5A-D (J1 unmounted)
Terminal overview Connection diagram
VIN-
K1
K2
U1
J1
1
2
3
4
5
6
123
VIN+
OUT2-
OUT2+
OUT1-
OUT1+
RXTX+
RXTX-
S-GND
Current Voltage
+ -
VIN+
mA
VIN-
OUT2+
OUT2-
OUT1+
OUT1-
Rload
mA
Rload
+ -
VIN+
V
VIN-
OUT2+
OUT2-
OUT1+
OUT1-
V
Recommendation: 4 wire Galvanically seperated with unmounted Jumper J1 –
with the benefi t that the power supply and the outputs are separate galvanically
isolated. Per default the Jumper J1 is mounted.
Terminal
(HF5A-3 / HF5A-D)
Description
K1-1-VIN- Power Supply -
K1-2-VIN+ Power Supply +
K1-3-OUT2- Analog Output2-
K1-4-OUT2+ Analog Output2+
K1-5-OUT1- Analog Output1-
K1-5- OU T1+ Analog Output1+
Terminal
(HF5A-D) Digital
Description
K2-1-R XT X+ RS485+ (A)
K2-2-RXTX- RS485- (B)
K2-3-S-GND Signal Ground (-)
5 PROGRAMMING
The basic settings of the devices are made in the factory. Customer-specifi c set-
tings can be made via the HW5 so ware together with an NFC to USB interface. The
so ware HW5 can be downloaded on the internet at: ProcessSensing.com.
The NFC interface is not password protected and can be used with the necessary
NFC-USB-READER and the so ware HW5. Manipulations can be prevented by means
of activation of the write protection nction, which can be set in the so ware HW5.
5.1 SCALING / FIRMWARE UPDATE / ADJUSTMENT
The following settings can be made with the help of the HW5 so ware and an NFC
to USB interface:
• New scaling of the outputs
• Firmware update
• Adjustment of a mounted Probe
5.2 LED STATUS MODE
The HF5A has a mounted LED on the front of the transmitter to indicate the actual
status of the transmitter. Per default the simple LED status mode is activated:
Green = Normal operation
Orange = Simulation mode activated
Red = Alarm (Error)
Further information about the simple and the detailted LED Status Mode can be
found in the detailed HF5A manual (or by scanning the QR-Code).
5.3 PERIODIC CALIBRATION OF THE PROBE
Both the probe and the corresponding electronics are very stable and do not nor-
mally need to be changed or calibrated a er factory calibration. The long-term sta-
bility of the Rotronic Hygromer humidity probes is typically better than 1 %rh per
year. For maximum accuracy we recommend calibration of the probe about every 6
to 12 months.
More frequent calibration can be necessary in applications where the sensor is ex-
posed to pollutants. The calibration can be performed by the user himself on site or
in the laboratory / workshop. For routine calibrations the probe should be checked
at one or two points.
Technical data (Electronics operating range)
Temperature Models with display: -10…60 °C /
without display: -40…70 °C
Humidity 0…100 %rh, non-condensing
Technical data (Mechanics)
Housing Bottom: ABS
Top: PMMA
Technical data probe
Depending on probe
6 DELIVERY PACKAGE
• Transmitter HF5A
• Screws and dowels together with drill template
• Short instruction manual / nctional certifi cate
• Additional type plate and QR plates
J1
CLOSE
J1
OPEN
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4 x Ø4.5 mm
Ø = 5 mm
66 mm
120 mm
AC1303-M and
AC1305 mounting