MODEL BX-597A
Temperature / Relative Humidity /
Barometric Pressure Sensor
Operation Manual
Document No. BX-597A-9800 Rev C
Met One Instruments, Inc
1600 NW Washington Blvd.
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 Tel: (541) 471-7111 Fax: (541) 471-7116
Page 1: ...Temperature Relative Humidity Barometric Pressure Sensor Operation Manual Document No BX 597A 9800 Rev C Met One Instruments Inc 1600 NW Washington Blvd Grants Pass Oregon 97526 Tel 541 471 7111 Fax...
Page 2: ...ny means without the express written permission of Met One Instruments Inc Technical Support Should you require support please consult your printed documentation to resolve your problem If you are sti...
Page 3: ...ns included in subsequent editions Faultless and safe operation of the product presupposes proper transportation storage and installation as well as careful operation and maintenance The seller of thi...
Page 4: ...onary Statements 1 3 Initial Inspection 1 4 Product Overview 2 5 Installation 3 5 1 Mounting 3 5 2 Siting 3 5 3 Wiring 3 6 Specifications 4 7 Sensor Verification 5 8 Serial Communications 5 9 Maintena...
Page 5: ...iquid water When the air temperature is below freezing the sensor s maximum theoretical measurement range is limited To minimize exposure to direct sunlight install the sensor facing to the north in t...
Page 6: ...ive humidity module and a platinum RTD temperature sensing element The response of each element is linear with negligible hysteresis Each sensor element in the BX 597A is controlled using an on board...
Page 7: ...ors away from objects at a distance equal to four times the height of the objects and at least 30 m EPA from large paved areas Protect sensors from thermal radiation and ensure adequate ventilation St...
Page 8: ...PRESSURE Range 500 to 1100 mbar 14 8 inHg to 32 5 inHg Accuracy 1 Digital 0 5 mbar Analog 0 5 mbar 1 mV Resolution 0 01 mbar ELECTRICAL Measurement Rate 1 Hz Data Storage None Standard Signal Output R...
Page 9: ...erial output is factory set for 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits with 1 stop bit N 8 1 Please see appendix E for a list of supported serial commands Output Format Detail The BX 597A will support only o...
Page 10: ...t character preceding the asterisk The check sum is expressed as a decimal number This is a 16 bit sum and should not overflow past 4 digits given the number of characters in the output string Polled...
Page 11: ...4 Month Interval Return the sensor to Met One Instruments Inc for factory inspection and calibration 10 Service The BX 597A is not field repairable and should be returned to the factory for service De...
Page 12: ...RE COLOR WIRE LABEL DESCRIPTION 1 Red 12VDC 9 to 36 VDC 2 Black Gnd Signal Ground 3 Orange Ana Gnd Analog Ground 4 Brown RH RH Analog Output 5 Green ID ID Voltage 6 White BP BP Analog Output 7 Blue AT...
Page 13: ...R WIRE LABEL DESCRIPTION 1 Black PWR GND Power Ground 2 Red Vin 9 to 36 VDC 3 Blue No Connection Unused 4 Green SIG GND Signal Ground 5 White RS 232 Tx RS 232 Transmit 6 Brown RS 232 Rx RS 232 Receive...
Page 14: ...enu H h Display Help Menu H h This Help Menu 1 Report Settings OI Set Output Interval QH Report Data Record Header RV Report Model Part Revision RQ Report Current Readings PU Pressure Units TU Tempera...
Page 15: ...nse Description ID id id The location ID Example ID cr ID 001 cr lf ID 03 cr ID 003 cr lf OI Request or Set the Output Interval Command Description OI i Set Output Interval in seconds Where i is the I...
Page 16: ...e Concentration Units enumerator units Units name string Example PU cr PU 0 mbar cr lf PU 1 cr PU 1 inHg cr lf TU Temperature Units Command Description TU Request the Temperature Units TU e Set the T...
Page 17: ...0 01085 RV Report Model Firmware Revision Command Description RV Request the model number firmware part number and revision string Instruments with more than one processor or programmable devices will...
Page 18: ...Page 14 BX 597A 9800 Manual Rev C QH Report data record header Response AT C RH BP mbar Status...
