GE PM880 - Probes

Chapter 9. Features and Specifications
164 Model PM880 Portable Hygrometer User’s Manual
9.1 The PM880 Hygrometer (cont.)
The top of the PM880 (shown in Figure 75) includes an input for
connecting moisture probes. An internal infrared transceiver enables
communication between the meter and other IR devices, particularly the IR
ports or IR to RS232 adapters of Windows
®
-based PCs or printers. Users
can send and receive site and log data; they can also program the meter
using the optional PanaView software interface. The PM880 was designed
for use with products that comply to the IrDA protocol.
Figure 75: Probe Connection and Infrared Transceiver
9.2 Probes
Probes are the part of the system that come into contact with the process
flow. The PM880 uses various types of probes to make moisture,
temperature, and pressure measurements.
Note: Only GE standard probes can be used with the PM880.
• Moisture (M) Series - moisture and temperature.
• Three Function (TF) Series - moisture, temperature, and pressure.
• Moisture Image Series (MIS) - moisture, temperature, and pressure.
Probe Cable Input
Infrared
Transceiver