E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10
Rotronic AG
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
Document code
Unit
HygroLab C1 bench-top indicator:
User Guide
Instruction Manual
Document Type
Page
2
of 28
Document title
© 2011; Rotronic AG
E-M-HyLabC1-V1_10
Table of contents
1
Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2
General description .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1
Configuration software ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2
Power supply............................................................................................................................................4
2.3
Probe inputs .............................................................................................................................................4
2.4
Measured parameters .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.5
Calculated parameters ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.6
Alarm Indication on the display ................................................................................................................5
2.7
Real time clock.........................................................................................................................................5
2.8
Back panel and digital interface ...............................................................................................................5
3
Basic operation ........................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1
Display .....................................................................................................................................................6
3.2
Keypad.....................................................................................................................................................7
3.3
ON/OFF key .............................................................................................................................................7
3.4
Internal menu ...........................................................................................................................................8
3.5
Frequently used settings ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.5.1
Unit system ............................................................................................................................ 11
3.5.2
Date and time......................................................................................................................... 11
3.5.3
Select the calculated parameter for a probe input ..................................................................11
3.5.4
Select which probe and/or parameters are shown on the display ..........................................11
3.6
Connecting the HygroLab C1 to a PC ....................................................................................................11
3.7
Practical advice for measuring humidity .................................................................................................12
4
Aw Measurement ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1
Enabling Aw Measurement .................................................................................................................... 12
4.2
Water activity measurement settings:.....................................................................................................13
4.3
Aw probe usage guidelines .................................................................................................................... 13
4.4
Using the AwQuick mode ....................................................................................................................... 14
4.5
Using the AwE mode.............................................................................................................................. 17
4.6
Viewing the captured data (automatic data capture enabled) ................................................................ 19
5
User configurable settings and functions .............................................................................................. 20
5.1
Factory default settings .......................................................................................................................... 20
5.2
Interaction between the HygroLab C1 and HygroClip 2 probe ............................................................... 21
5.3
User defined calculation ......................................................................................................................... 21
6
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 22
6.1
Periodic calibration check of the HygroClip 2 probe ............................................................................... 22
6.2
Cleaning or replacing the probe dust filter.............................................................................................. 22
6.3
Firmware updates...................................................................................................................................22
7
Probe Calibration and Adjustment Procedures ..................................................................................... 23
7.1
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 23
7.2
Calibration against a known reference environment .............................................................................. 23
7.3
Calibration against a reference HygroClip 2 probe................................................................................. 24
7.4
Adjustment of humidity and temperature................................................................................................ 24
8
Technical data ........................................................................................................................................... 25
8.1
Specifications .........................................................................................................................................25
8.2
Dew point accuracy................................................................................................................................ 26
9
Accessories............................................................................................................................................... 27
10 Supporting documents............................................................................................................................. 27
11 Document releases ................................................................................................................................... 28
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