
DewPro<Superscript>® MMR31 Installation & Operation Manual
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Chapter 3. Calibration and Troubleshooting
Chapter 3. Calibration and Troubleshooting
3.1
Calibration Using Two Saturated Salt Solutions
CAUTION!
Be certain that the system is depressurized. The MMR31 must be removed from the
process prior to calibration.
Utilizing saturated salt solutions is one of many methods available to calibrate a relative humidity sensor. Depending
on the salt used (lithium chloride and sodium chloride are recommended), a defined relative humidity will occur
above the solution at a given temperature. The accuracy of this method is dependent on the stability of the
temperature during the calibration. It is important that the temperature of the salt solution and the temperature of
the enclosed atmosphere above the solution are the same.
Note:
To achieve optimum results, it is recommended that calibration be performed at 77.5°F (25.3°C) because
the temperature compensation correction is zero at this temperature. Deviating from this value by ±9°F
(±5°C) will introduce an error of approximately 1%.
To complete the following procedure, you will need:
• Two salt calibration bottles (11.3% and 75.4%) of the type available from Panametrics for RH field calibration
• Screwdriver, 2-mm wide
• An ammeter or current display with a range of 0-100 mA