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Model HU-224/225

Humidity Transducer

Technical Information

Rev. 0

7400 Flying Cloud Drive • Minneapolis, MN 55344-3720 • USA

800-843-5116 • 952-835-1626 • Fax 952-829-5331

www.mamacsys.com

IS.HU224/225-00

For additional information, see the accompanying data sheet for this transducer.

Ordering Information

Dimensions

Figure 1. 

Humidity Transducer Dimensions

Specifications

Accuracy*

:

 

±

 

2% / ±

 

3% RH

Range

:

 

0 to 100% RH

Hysteresis

:

 

±

 

1% 

Supply Voltage

: 12 to 40 VDC; 12 to 35 VAC 

(VDC output transducers only)

Supply Current

: 10 mA maximum for VDC 

output transducers; 20 mA maximum 

for mA output transducers

Enclosure

: 18 gage C. R. steel NEMA 4 (IP-

65) or ABS plastic

Finish

: Baked-on enamel PMS2GR88B or off-white

Conformance

:

 

EMC Standards EN50082-1(1992) EN55014(1993)/EN60730-

1(1992)

Compensated Temperature Range

-30°F to 130°F (-35°C to 55°C) 

Environmental

: 10 to 90% RH non-

condensing

Termination

: Unpluggable screw terminal 

block

Wire Size

: 12 Ga. maximum

Load Impedance

: 3K ohms maximum at 40 VDC (mA output transducers); 1K 

ohms minimum (VDC output transducers)

Weight

: Duct mount: 1.0 lb. (.45 kg); Wall mount: 0.5 lbs (.25 kg)

*

 Includes nonlinearity and non-repeatability.

Installation 

Inspection

Inspect the transducer packaging for signs of damage. If damaged, notify the 
carrier immediately.

Requirements

• Tools (not provided):

- Digital volt-ohm meter (DVM)
- Appropriate screwdriver for mounting screws
- Appropriate drill and drill bit for mounting screws

• Appropriate accessories
• Two #8 self-tapping mounting screws (not provided)
• Training: Installer must be a qualified and experienced technician

C

AUTION

!

• Disconnect the power supply before installing the transducer. Failure to do so 

can result in electrical shock and equipment damage.

• Make all connections in accordance with the job wiring diagram and national 

and local electrical codes. Use only copper conductors.

• Use electrostatic discharge precautions such as wrist straps when installing 

and wiring the transducer.

• Avoid installing the transducer in locations where severe shock, vibration, 

excessive moisture, or corrosive fumes are present. NEMA 4 housings are 
primarily intended for outdoor use to provide a degree of protection against 
windblown dust, rain, and hose-directed water.

• Do not exceed ratings for the transducer.

Mounting

Wall mount humidity transducer:

1.

Locate the two Allen screws on the underside of the transducer.

2.

Turn the Allen screws CCW and remove the plastic cover.

3.

Select a mounting location away from diffusers, lights, or any external 

influences.

4.

Mount the transducer on a vertical surface with the two provided screws.

5.

Pull the wires through the sub base hole and make the necessary 

connections (see the wiring diagrams in Figures 4 to 13).

6.

Replace the plastic cover and turn the Allen screws CW.

Duct mount humidity transducer:

1.

Drill 5/8” holes in the appropriate locations for the transducer. 

2.

Mount the transducer on a vertical surface with two #8 self-tapping screws 

(not provided).

3.

Pull the wires through the knockout and make the necessary connections 

(see the wiring diagrams in Figures 4 to 13).

4.

Replace the cover and tighten the Phillips screws.

Wiring for mA Output

The humidity transducer is a 4 - 20 mA output unit powered with a 12 - 40 VDC 
supply. Use maximum 12 AWG wire for wiring terminals. See the wiring diagrams 
in Figures 4 and 5. 

1.

Remove the blue terminal block by carefully pulling it off the circuit board.

2.

Locate the [+] and [-] terminal markings on the board.

3.

Attach the supply voltage to the [+] lead.

4.

Connect the 4 - 20 mA output ([-] terminal) to the controller’s input terminal.

5.

Ensure that the power supply common is attached to the common bus of the 

controller.

6.

Reinsert the terminal block to the circuit board and apply power to the 

transducer.

7.

Check for the appropriate output signal by using a DVM set to DC milliamps 

connected in series to the [-] terminal.

Figure 4. 

Wall Mount Wiring for mA Output

Figure 5.

 Duct Mount Wiring for mA Output

Wiring for VDC Output

The

 transducer is field selectable for 0 - 5 VDC or 0 - 10 VDC output and can be 

powered with either 12 - 40 VDC or 12 - 35 VAC. 

1.

Remove the blue terminal block by carefully pulling it off the circuit board.

2.

Locate the [+], [-], and [0] terminal markings on the board.

3.

Attach the power wires to the [+] and [-] terminals. The [-] terminal is also the 

negative output terminal.

4.

Connect the [0] terminal, which is the positive VDC output terminal, to the 

controller’s input.

5.

Reinsert the terminal block to the circuit board and apply power to the 

transducer.

6.

Check the appropriate VDC output by using a DVM set to DC volts connected 

to the [0] and [-] terminals.

Caution!

• If using grounded AC, ensure that the hot wire is on the [+] terminal. Also, if 

using a controller without built-in isolation, use an isolation transformer to 
supply the transducer.

• This transducer contains a half-wave rectifier power supply and must not be 

powered from transformers powering other devices with non-isolated full-wave 
rectifier power supplies.

PACKAGING

ACCURACY

OUTPUT

HU-224

 (duct mount)

HU-225

 (wall mount)

±

 

2%

±

 

3%

mA

VDC

4 - 20 mA two-wire

0 - 5 or 0 - 10 VDC
(field selectable)

Figure 2. 

Wall Mount Transducer

Figure 3.

 Duct Mount Transducer

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