ROTRONIC HC2 - Manual (Page 16)

E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26
Rotronic AG
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
Document code Unit
HygroClip 2 (HC2) Humidity Temperature
Probes: User Guide
Instruction Manual
Document Type
Page 16 of 31
Document title
© 2009-2013; Rotronic AG E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26
MEASUREMENT LOOP VALIDATION
AirChip 3000 Functions Description
► Simulator mode Used to make the probe generate fixed values for the
humidity, temperature and calculated parameter. Can be
configured, enabled or disabled
SAFEGUARDS
AirChip 3000 Functions Description
► Device write protection Used to protect the probe with a password to prevent
unauthorized digital access by a digital user. Can be
configured, enabled or disabled
PROCESS PROTECTION / PROTECTION OF OTHER DEVICES
AirChip 3000 Functions Description
► Limit humidity output to 100 %RH Used to prevent the humidity signal from exceeding
100 %RH when condensation forms on the sensor. Can be
enabled or disabled
► Out-of-limit value alarm Used to specify the normal range for humidity, temperature
and the calculated parameter depending on the user
application. Can be configured, enabled or disabled
Out-of-limit values trigger a digital alarm
► Bad sensor alarm Built-in function. Cannot be disabled
A bad humidity or temperature sensor triggers a digital alarm
► Fail safe mode Used to specify a "safe" fixed value for humidity and for
temperature in the event of a sensor failure. Can be
configured, enabled or disabled
4.2 Factory default settings
Note: Configuration of the probe by the user and access to its functions requires a PC with the ROTRONIC
HW4 software (version 2.1.1 or higher) installed. For connecting the HC2 probe to a PC, use any of the
following digital adapter cables AC3001, AC3002 or AC3005 (see document E-M-HC2-accessories).
Configurable Settings Factory default
Unit system (Metric or English) Metric
Psychrometric calculation None
Output 1 parameter, scale and unit Humidity: 0…100%RH
Output 2 parameter, scale and unit Temperature: -40…60 ˚C
Communication protocol RO-ASCII
RS-485 address 0
Device name Probe type