ROTRONIC MBW 973 - Manual (Page 5)

Welcome 1
Welcome
Congratulations! With the 973 Dew Point Mirror you will be able to perform precision dew
point and frost point measurements as well as measurements of other parameters such as
relative humidity. The 973 utilizes a full color active matrix liquid crystal display with an
integral touch panel. It has a high contrast ratio and a wide viewing angle for easy readability.
Data is displayed in large easy to read fonts. Using the on screen buttons and menus, you
can easily configure each line of the display for a variety of humidity, temperature, and
pressure parameters that may be viewed in either SI or non-SI units.
How to Use This Manual
If you have the time and inclination, you can read this manual from front to back. Since we
realize your time is valuable and that you may not wish to do that yet, we recommend the
following approach to familiarize yourself with the 973 and start using it right away.
1. With the 973 at hand, go straight to the Getting Started section on page 3. From there,
you can quickly learn to use the 973 to make a dew point measurement.
2. Next, read the System Configuration section beginning on page 12 to learn how to
configure the system to meet your preferences.
3. Finally, read the Back Panel Connections section beginning on page 22. That section
identifies all the electrical and gas connections available on the back panel and explains
how and when to use them.
For More Information
For a more thorough understanding of the 973 and other humidity measurement information,
please read the remaining sections of this manual.
The Installation section covers bench space, environmental, and power requirements.
The Remote Communication section discusses the RS-232 interface both from a hardware
and software perspective. It gives details relating to cabling to connect the 973 to a
computer, and gives the syntax and examples of each of the commands that the 973
recognizes.
The Maintenance section covers topics such as Mirror Cleaning and general maintenance
required to keep your 973 performance at its best.
If the information you seek is not in one of the manual’s included sections, never hesitate to
contact us with your questions. Relevant phone, fax, and email contact information is on the
front page of this manual.