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Vaisala HMT360Series User Manual

Vaisala HMT360Series
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HMT360 Series Transmitters
for Hazardous Areas
USER'S GUIDE
M010056EN-D
May 2004

Table of Contents

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Vaisala HMT360Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Measurement ParametersRelative Humidity, Temperature
Humidity Measurement Range0 ... 100 %RH
Protection ClassIP65
Humidity Accuracy±1% RH (0...90% RH) ±1.7 %RH (90 ... 100 %RH)
Temperature Accuracy±0.2 °C
Power Supply10...35 VDC
DisplayOptional
Operating Temperature-40 to +60 °C
Storage Temperature-40...+80°C
Weight0.5 kg

Summary

General Information

Safety

Highlights important safety considerations, including warnings for serious hazards and potential hazards.

ESD Protection

Details electrostatic discharge risks and precautions for handling sensitive electronic components.

Installation

Probe Cable in Hazardous Areas

Specific instructions for mounting the probe cable in gas group IIC spaces to meet EN 50284.

Electrical Connections

General Electrical Connection Warning

Emphasizes turning off the power switch before making electrical installations in hazardous areas.

Hazardous Location Wiring Requirements

Details US (FM), Canadian (CSA), and European requirements for intrinsically safe operation.

HMT360 to Galvanic Isolator Connection

Illustrates connections for current and voltage signal controllers using a galvanic isolator.

HMT360 to Zener Barrier Connection

Illustrates connections for current and voltage signal controllers using a zener barrier.

Grounding Procedures

Details grounding requirements for the transmitter and barrier, including cable size and resistance limits.

Operation

Dip Switch Functions Overview

Explains the function of dip switches for analog output test, calibration enable/disable, and output quantity selection.

Display/Keypad Commands

Scaling Analog Outputs

Instructions for scaling analog outputs for channels 1 and 2 using the display and dip switches.

Serial Interface

Serial Interface Usage Warning

Warns that the serial interface MUST NOT be used in hazardous areas.

Selecting Analog Output Quantities via Serial

Commands for selecting output quantities for channels 1 and 2 using the serial interface.

Scaling Analog Outputs via Serial

Commands for scaling analog outputs by defining lower and upper limits of quantities via serial interface.

Analog Output Calibration via Serial

Procedure for calibrating analog outputs using a multimeter and serial commands.

Measuring at Overpressure

Probe Pressure Specifications

Details maximum measurement pressures for HMP362, HMP364, and HMP368 probes at overpressure.

Calibration and Adjustment

Calculating Current Value Correspondence

Equations to calculate current values corresponding to reference output quantities for calibration.

Automatic Two-Point RH Calibration

User-friendly procedure for automatic two-point RH calibration using salt solutions with HMT360 display.

Manual Low End RH Adjustment

Steps for performing manual low-end relative humidity adjustment using reference chambers.

Manual High End RH Adjustment (Two-Point)

Procedure for manual high-end relative humidity adjustment using a second reference chamber.

Temperature Calibration in One Point

Guidance for performing one-point temperature calibration using high-quality standards.

Specifications

Dewpoint Measurement in Natural Gas

Specifies measurement range, accuracy, response time, and sensor for dewpoint in natural gas applications.

Classification with Current Outputs

Provides ATEX, FM, CSA, and TestSafe classifications and safety factors for the HMT360 series.

CSA, Japan, Australia Classifications

Details classifications and safety factors for CSA, Japan (TIIS), and Australia (TestSafe) certifications.

Appendix 2: Wiring for Intrinsically Safe Operation, FM

FM Approved Wiring Diagram

Diagram illustrating intrinsically safe wiring for FM approval, showing hazardous and safe area connections.

FM Safety Factors and Installation Notes

Lists safety factors for HMT360 FM approval and essential installation notes.

Appendix 3: Wiring for Intrinsically Safe Operation, CSA

CSA Approved Wiring Diagram

Diagram showing intrinsically safe wiring for CSA approval with various barrier/separator types.

Certificates

Special Conditions for Safe Use (ATEX)

Lists special conditions for safe use of HMT360 in potentially explosive atmospheres as per ATEX directive.

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