Omega RH32 Series Basic Instructions
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Notices
Please read this instruction manual for using this “Temperature/humidity meter”
correctly and safely.
1. The descriptions of this manual are subject to change without notice.
2. If a question has arisen or if an omission was found in this manual, please
contact your nearest OMEGA’s agent.
3. We are not responsible for any results by operation of this “Temperature/humidity
meter”.
The instruction manual for the RH32 series palm-sized temperature/humidity meter is consisted of Vol. 1 [Basic instructions] and
Vol. 2 [Function instructions].
This instruction manual is Vol. 1 [Basic instructions].
For “Measurement and data storage”, “Stored data reading” and “Parameter programming”, etc., refer to Vol. 2 [Function instructions].
[Auto-power-off function]
For avoiding the comsumption of the batteries, the auto-power-off function
of this “temperature/humiditymeter” has been set at ON (active) as a factory
default setting. If no key is pressed for 1 minute, the continuous measurement
will automatically stop and the mode will move to the clock mode.
For setting of the auto-power-off function to OFF:
Press DISP key to go to the continuous measurement mode ( Ref. [1.1Continuous
measurement] and then press DISP key again for about 2 seconds to go to
the programming mode. In the programming mode, press DISP key several
times to go to the auto-power-off selection mode with “Auto” lit in the sub
display. In the auto-power-off selection mode, “on” (active) will flash in the
main display 2. For releasing the auto-power-off function, select “oFF”
(release) by pressing ∧ key or ∨ key. Press ENT key to retain “oFF”
selected. The flashing of “oFF ”will stop.
For the RS-232C communications with Model RH32-C2 (RS-232C
communications type), the use of the AC power adapter (RH32-AC110 - sold
separately) is recommended to avoid the consumption of the batteries.
Also, for the RS-485 communications with Model RH32-C4 (RS-485
communications type), make sure to use the AC power adapter
(RH32-AC110 - sold separately) as the batteries will be consumed very rap-
idly.
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
Clock mode
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
Auto-power-off selection mode
Warning and safety notices
Ensure the following instructions to use this meter correctly.
Warning (For avoiding unexpected dangerous accidents of death or serious injury)
◆ Don’t use this meter in places where explosive gas exists.
◆ If this meter is smoking, nasty smelling or abnormal noising, remove batteries from it or pull out an AC
power adapter (RH32-AC110) (if used) from a receptacle as quickly as possible, and then contact your
OMEGA’s agent.
◆ Don’t throw out batteries in fire. Don’t charge, short circuit, heat or disassemble them.
It will cause a fire or an injury by blowing-out or heat.
◆ For the AC power adapter, use the power voltage of 100 to 240V.
Don’t touch the AC power adapter or the receptacle by wet hands. It will cause an electric shock, a fire
or a failure.
Wipe out dusts from the AC power adapter to prevent fires.
◆ Don’t touch the inside of the case by wet hands.
◆ Don’t repair or modify it.
◆ Check the specifications of batteries. Use AA (UM-3) batteries.
◆ Don’t use it under failed conditions.
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Palm-sized temperature/humidity meter
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Warning and safety notices
1. Introduction·························································1
1.1 Outline ··································································1
1.2 Configuration·························································1
2. Model and accessories·······································3
2.1 Model·····································································3
2.2 Accessories·····························································3
3. Overviews and functions····································4
3.1 Overviews and functions : Front view ···················4
3.2 Overviews and functions : Side view·····················4
3.3 Display··································································6
4. Installation···························································8
4.1 Using as a handheld type·······································8
4.2 Using as a wall installation type·····························9
4.3 Using as a desktop installation type ·····················10
5. Measurement for preparation························11
5.1 Loading of battery (AA=UM-3)··························11
5.2 Clock adjustment of clock ···································13
5.2.1 Clock adjustment mode·····································13
5.2.2 Retaining of month············································13
5.2.3 Retaining of day ················································13
5.2.4 Retaining of hour ·········································· 14
5.2.5 Retaining of minute······································· 14
5.2.6 Retaining of year··········································· 14
5.2.7 Retaining of clock········································· 14
5.3 Measurement preparation···································16
5.3.1 Measurement unit selection mode················· 16
5.3.2 Temperature measurement unit····················· 16
6. Continuous measurement······························ 18
6.1 Continuous measurement mode·························18
6.2 Measured temperature/humidity display range···19
7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor20
8. Working environment···································· 23
9. Troubleshooting··············································· 24
10. Specifications················································· 26
11. External dimensions····································· 27
11.1 External dimensions of RH32B-C ··················27
11.2 External dimensions of RH32P-C ··················28
11.3 External dimensions of RH32S-C ··················28
1. 1 Outline
The RH32 series is a high performance and highly reliable palm-sized temperature/humidity meter for the measurement of
temperature and humidity of 0 to 100%RH using a capacitance type humidity sensor.
The meter has two major functions, “measurement of temperature and humidity” and “data logging of maximum 8000 data of
both temperature and humidity” (Refer to the separated instruction manual Vol. 2 ). In addition, by
using a data logging software package (sold separately), easy data processing by a PC is available.
1.2 Configuration
1. Introduction
* For the RS-485 communications with Model RH32-C4 (RS-485 communications type), make sure to
use the AC power adapter (RH32-AC110 - sold separately) as the batteries will be consumed very rapidly.
Caution
Built - in type sensor
RH32B-RP
AC power adapter
RH32-AC110*
Temperature/humidity meter
RH32B-C2
RH32P-C2
RH32S-C2
RH32B-C4 *
RH32P-C4 *
RH32S-C4 *
Separated type sensor
RH32S-RP
RS-232C
communications cable
RH32-S2-CABLE Note)
RS-485
communications cable
RH32-S4-CABLE* Note)
Probe type
sensor
RH32P-RP
Data logging
software package
RH32-SW1 Note)
RH32-SW2 Note)
Note : Sold separately
Palm-sized temperature/humidity meter
RH32B-C2,RH32P-C2,RH32S-C2,
RH32B-C4,RH32P-C4,RH32S-C4
Directive
89/336/EEC,92/31/EEC amendment,
93/68/EEC amendment
Standard
EN61326+A1: Emission class B,
Immunity Table1
(Minimum immunity test requirements)
Conformance condition
RH32B-C4:The connection cable is to be used indoor
and within 30m.
RH32S-C4,RH32P-C4:The connection cable is to be
within 3m.
Stability under the test environment of EMC directive
Temperature ±0.5ºC
Relative humidity ±3%RH
AC power adapter
RH32-AC110
EMI standard
Meets the conduction limit of : FCC Class B EN61000-3-2
EN55022 B EN61000-3-3
VCCI II
EMS
EN50082-1
IEC801-2 Level3
IEC801-3
IEC801-4
B: Built-in type
P: Probe type (Cable length: 1.5m)
S: Separated type (Cable length: 1.5m)
Communications interface
2: RS-232C
4: RS-485
2.2 Accessories
Accessories
Qty.
Remarks
Desktop attachment
1
AA (UM-3) alkaline battery
2
Vol.1 Basic instructions
1
This manual
Vol.2 Function instructions
1
Separate manual
2. Model and accessories
3.1 Overviews and functions : Front view
Article
Function
(1) Temperature/humidity
sensor
Temperature and humidity sensors built-in
(2) DISP (LOCK) key
To go to the continuous measurement mode or the
programming mode from clock mode, or to set
the key lock function
(3) ENT (LOG) key
To retain the parameter programmed, or to
start/stop data logging
(4) ∧ (SHIFT) key
To increase a numerical figure and shift a key
function.
(5) ∨ key
To decrease a numerical figure in the program-
ming mode
READ
LOG
TIME UNIT ALARM
TERM REP
INT REF LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
SHIFT
LOCK
DISP
LOG
ENT
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
3. Overviews and functions
(The figures shown are for Model RH32B-C. For Model RH32P-C and
Model RH32S-C, refer to [11.2 External dimensions of RH32P-C] and
[11.3 External dimensions of RH32S-C].)
3.2 Overviews and functions : Side view
(The figures shown are for Model RH32B-C. For Models RH32P-C and RH32S-C, refer to [11.2 External
dimensions of RH32P-C] and [11.3 External dimensions of RH32S-C].)
Article
Function
(6)Hole for strap
The hole for attaching a strap
(7)Cover for AC
power
adapter jack
The cover for the jack to connect the AC pow-
er adapter (RH32-AC110)
For opening the cover, pull up it from the low-
er side.
(8)Cover for
communica-
tions jack
The cover for the jack to connect the RS-232C
communications cable (RH32-S2-CABLE) or
the
RS-485communications
cable
(RH32-S4-CABLE). For opening the cover,
pull up it from the lower side.
(9)Hole for wall
installation
The hole for hooking this meter to a wall using
a M4 screw or a nail
(10)Battery
cover
The cover for the AA battery compartment.
For opening it, push it upward by picking up
the nail of a lower part.
(11)Holes for
desktop
attachment
The holes for mounting the attachment for the
desktop installation.
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
3. Overviews and functions
3. Overviews and functions
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
(2) Month/day
(3) Sub display
(4) Main display 1
(5) Main display 2
(1) Main marker
(1) Main marker
(6) Temperature measurement unit
(7) Humidity measurement
unit/totalized
temperature measurement
unit
(8) Low battery mark
Lights during manual or automatic storage
READ
Reading
Lights when stored data are read.
TIME
Month/day/hour/minute
Lights when year, month, day and time are programmed.
Lights in endless storage by using the data logging software package
(sold separately).
UNIT
Temperature measurement unit
/humidity measurement unit
Lights when the temperature measurement unit (ºC/ºF) or the relative humid-
ity/the dew-point temperature measurement unit (%RH/ºC/ºF) is set.
ALARM
Alarm
Lights when an alarm is activated or alarm setpoints are programmed.
TERM
Start/stop
Lights when storage start and stop time of the automatic storage are
programmed.
REP
Repetition
Lights when storage repetition is programmed.
INT
Interval time
Lights when storing interval is programmed.
(1)Main
marker
REF
Totalizing reference
Lights when totalizing reference temperature is programmed.
(2) Month/day
Month/day
Displays month and day.
(3) Sub display
Hour/minute and
parameter item
Displays hour and minute when “TIME” or “TERM” lights in the main marker,
or displays a parameter item in other cases.
(4) Main display 1
Temperature measured value
Displays measured temperature or totalized temperature.
(5) Main display 2
Humidity measured value
Displays measured relative humidity, measured dew-point temperature, or
totalized temperature.
ºC
Lights when measured temperature is displayed in ºC.
(6) Temperature
measurement unit
ºF
Lights when measured temperature is displayed in ºF.
%RH
Relative humidity
Lights when relative humidity is displayed.
º CH
ºC/ºCH
ºC lights when dew-point temperature and ºC temperature are displayed.
ºCH lights when totalized temperature and ºC temperature are displayed.
(7) Humidity
measurement
unit/totalized
temperature
measurement
unit
º FH
ºF/ ºFH
ºF lights when dew-point temperature and ºF temperature are displayed.
ºFH lights when totalized temperature and ºF temperature are displayed.
(8) Low battery
mark
Low battery mark
Lights when battery voltage becomes lower.
3. Overviews and functions
4.1 Using as a handheld type
When this meter is used as a handheld type, be careful not to cover the temperature/humidity sensor by hands or not to touch it
by fingers. For the built-in type sensor, make sure to hold the lower half of this meter.
If the temperature/humidity sensor is covered by hands or touched by fingers, accurate tempera-
ture/humidity measurement is not possible.
LOG
ALARM
LOCK
℃
%RH
SHIFT
LOCK
DISP
LOG
ENT
Temperature/humidity sensor
Hold lower than this position.
4. Installation
Caution
4.2 Using as a wall installation type
When this meter is used as a wall installation type, hook the wall installation hole on the backside of this meter to a M4 screw or
a nail mounted to the wall.
4. Installation
Wall installation hole
4.3 Using as a desktop installation type
When this meter is used as a desktop installation type, insert the desktop attachment to the holes for the desktop installation.
4. Installation
Desktop attachment
Hole for desktop attachment
5.1 Loading of battery (AA=UM-3)
This meter is operated by two AA (UM-3) alkaline batteries.
Open the battery cover and load the batteries with correct polarities.
Note : Sold separately
5. Measurement preparation
For opening the battery cover,
push it lightly upward by lifting
up the nail.
In operation of this meter with the AC power adapter (RH32-AC110* Note) only, the loading of the
batteries is not required.
+ polarity
+ polarity
Load the batteries with correct polarities.
Reference
Caution
After the loading of the new batteries, month and day are displayed in
the month/day display part, and hour and minute are displayed in the
sub display.
Battery life
When the battery voltage becomes lower, the low battery mark will light. Replace the batteries with new ones.
If you use this meter with the low battery mark being lit, “Er4” will be displayed in the main display 2.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
When any displays are not shown, the batteries voltage becomes lower. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Battery replacement
Replace 2 batteries together.
Battery polarities
Load the batteries with correct polarities.
When the AC power adapter is used:
The low battery mark will not light.
If “Er4” displays in the main display 2, take the following procedures.
1)Remove the AC power adapter from this meter.
2)After then, take off the batteries or replace them into new ones.
3)Connect the AC power batteries again.
Note) The clock will stop (reset) by the above procedure, adjust the clock. (Refer to [5.2 Clock adjustment].)
5. Measurement preparation
Stop of clock in battery replacement
When the clock stops in the battery
replacement, the clock will start from
0 hour 00 minute, January 1st, 2001 after the
loading of the new batteries.
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
Month/day
display part
Sub display
Low battery mark
Caution
Reference
5.2 Clock adjustment
5.2.1 Clock adjustment mode
In the continuous measurement mode, press DISP key for 2 seconds to go
to the stored data reading mode with “READ” lit in the main marker. Press
DISP key again several times to go to the clock adjustment mode. In the
clock adjustment mode, “TIME” will light in the main marker and “month”
will flash.
5.2.2 Retaining of month
Select the “month” by pressing ∧ key or ∨ key.
By pressing ENT key, the month selected will be retained
and “day” will flash.
5.2.3 Retaining of day
Select the “day” by pressing ∧ key or ∨ key.
By pressing ENT key, the day selected will be retained and
“hour” will flash.
5. Measurement preparation
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
5.2.4 Retaining of hour
Select the “hour” by pressing ∧ key or ∨ key.
By pressing ENT key, the hour selected will be retained
and “minute” will flash.
5.2.5 Retaining of minute
Select the “minute” by pressing ∧ key or ∨ key.
By pressing ENT key, the minute selected will be
retained and “year” will flash.
5.2.6 Retaining of year
Select the “year” by pressing ∧ key or ∨ key. (The year up to 2099 can be selected.)
Press ENT key to retain the year selected.
5.2.7 Storing of clock
The flashing of the year selected will stop and the clock programmed will be stored.
5. Measurement preparation
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
Judgment of clock
The judgment of the clock programmed is executed after pressing ENT key in [5.2.7 Storing of clock]. If
the date not existed (Ex. February 31) has been programmed, the screen will return to [5.2.2 Retaining of
month] screen with “month” flashing. Reprogram the correct date.
This judgment function supports leap years.
Reference
[Programming range of clock]
Programming range
Default
Month *
1 to 12
1
Day *
01 to 31
01
Hour
0 to 23
0
Minute
00 to 59
00
Year
2001 to 2099
2001
* Leap years are supported.
5. Measurement preparation
Accurate clock programming
For the accurate clock programming including second, take the following procedures.
1. Load the batteries at 0 second by referring to the radio time signal or an accurate watch.
2. Adjust the clock with the procedures from Para. 5.2.1 to Para. 5.2.7.
The counting of second starts at the moment the battery is loaded.
The clock will be initialized when the batteries are replaced. Reprogram the clock.
If the clock is reprogrammed, all time-related-parameters will be initialized. Reprogram the parameters.
For the programming by ∧ key, when the value reaches to the maximum value of the programming range,
it will not return to the default value even if ∧ key is pressed continuously.
Use ∨ key to decrease the value.
The time is based on 24-hour clock system. Program
14-hour for PM2 and 22-hour for PM10.
If DISP key is pressed before the retaining of year, the
programmed data before it will not be stored.
Caution
Reference
Caution
Reference
5.3 Measurement unit selection
5.3.1 Measurement unit selection mode
In the clock adjustment mode with “TIME” lit in the main marker, press
DISP key several times to go to the measurement unit selection mode
(“UNIT” will light in the main marker.). In the measurement unit selection
mode, “ºC” will flash.
5.3.2 Temperature measurement unit
By pressing ∧ key or ∨ key, “ºC” or “ºF” will flash.
Press ENT key to retain the temperature measurement unit
selected. The temperature measurement unit selected will
stop flashing and the humidity measurement unit will flash.
5.3.3 Humidity measurement unit
By pressing ∧ key or ∨ key, “ºC” or “%RH” will flash
when “ºC” is selected in [5.3.2 Selection of temperature
measurement unit], or “ºF” or “%RH” will flash when “ºF”
is selected.
Press ENT key to retain the humidity measurement unit
selected. The humidity measurement unit selected will stop
flashing
5. Measurement preparation
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
Press DISP key for about 2 seconds to go to the continuous measurement mode (Ref. [6.1 Continuous measurement] for
starting the measurement.
Selection
Default
Temperature unit
ºC, ºF
ºC
Humidity unit
%RH (Relative humidity)
ºC, ºF (Dew-point temperature)
%RH
5. Measurement preparation
When the measurement unit is changed, the parameters of high alarm, low alarm and totalizing reference
temperature will be initialized.
When “°C” is selected for the temperature measurement unit, the humidity measurement unit is selected
from “%RH” or “ºC”. When “ºF” is selected, it is selected from “%RH” or “ºF”. In condition that “ºC” is for
the temperature measurement unit and the humidity measurement unit, when “ºF” is selected for the
temperature measurement unit, the humidity measurement unit becomes “ºF” forcibly.
Reference
6.1 Continuous measurement mode
By pressing DISP key, the temperature/humidity measurement will start after bars are displayed for about 1 second.
The measured temperature will be displayed in the main display 1 and the measured humidity will be displayed in the main
display 2 together with the display of month, day, hour, and minute at the measurement.
The temperature measurement unit and the humidity measurement unit being displayed are the units already selected.
For the selection of the measurement unit, refer to [5.3 Measurement unit selection].
If “ALARM” lights in the main marker, the measurement value has exceeded a high alarm setpoint or a low alarm setpoint.
Check the setpoints and reprogram them if necessary. Refer to [4.2 High alarm setpoint] and [4.3 Low alarm setpoint] in
the separate instruction manual Vol. 2 .
6. Continuous measurement
If “Er4” for “low battery” or “meter abnormal” is displayed in the main display 2, replace the batteries
first. (Ref. [5.1 Loading of batteries] in the separated instruction manual Vol. 1 )
If “Er4” is still displayed by the above replacement of batteries, contact your CHINO’s agent.
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
Bar
Main marker
Humidity
measurement
Temperature
measurement unit
Main display 1:
Temperature
Main display 2:
Humidity
Month Day
Hour Minute
Caution
6.2 Measured temperature/humidity display range
ººC
-40 to 80ºC
Temperature
ºF
-40 to 176ºF
%RH
0 to 100%RH
ºC
-60 to 80ºC
Humidity
ºF
-76 to 176ºF
When the clock is displayed after the measurement for about 1 minute, the auto-power-off function is “on” (active).
For continuing the continuous measurement, select the auto-power-off function to “oFF” (release). (Ref. [Auto-power-off function] in
Important notices)
When the auto-power-off function is set at “oFF” (release) and the continuous measurement is executed,
the batteries will be consumed very rapidly.
For the continuous measurement constantly executed, use the AC power adapter (RH32-AC110) sold
separately.
6. Measurement and data storage
When the measured temperature is lower than the minimum limit, “uFL” will be displayed in the main
display 1 and, when it is higher than the maximum limit, “oFL” will be displayed.
When the measured humidity is 0%, 0% will be displayed, but when the measured humidity is higher than
100% (dew condensation), the value will be held at 100%.
Reference
Caution
The following procedure is for the replacement of the temperature/humidity sensor being used for long period with a new one or
the replacement of the built-in type temperature/humidity sensor with the separated type sensor or the probe type sensor.
1) Pull out the temperature/humidity sensor from this meter.
7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor (Ref. [3.1 Overviews and functions])
Make sure to pull out the temperature/humidity sensor straight by holding its front and rear faces by two
fingers. Pins may be bended if it is not pulled out straight.
For disconnecting the separated type sensor or the probe type sensor from this meter, pull out it by holding the
connection part. Make sure not to pull out the cable. (Ref. [11. External dimensions])
Connection part
Hold here.
Cable (*)
Pull out straight.
Pull out straight.
(*) Don’t pull out the cable.
Caution
2) Align the protrusions at both sides of the connection part of the tempera-
ture/humidity sensor (RH32S-RP and RH32P-RP) or at both sides of the
built-in sensor (RH32B-RP) with the concave portions of this meter, and
insert the connection part or the built-in sensor straight.
3) Align the pins of the connection part or the built-in sensor with the
connector of this meter, and push the connection part or the built-in sensor
into this meter straight.
4) Press DISP key for about 2 seconds to go to the continuous measurement
mode. At this time, the temperature and humidity values displayed are
different from the exact measured values.
If you squeeze the connection part or the built-in sensor into
this meter, the positions of the connector of this meter and
the pins of the connection part or the built-in sensor are not
fitted and the pins may be broken.
Concave portions
of meter
Protrusions of
built-in
type
sensor
7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor (Ref. [3.1 Overviews and functions])
Caution
5) In the continuous measurement mode, press ∨ key while pressing ∧ (SHIFT) key.
After bars are displayed for about 1 second, the correct temperature and humidity measured values will be displayed.
7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor (Ref. [3.1 Overviews and functions])
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
READ
LOG
TIME
UNIT
ALARM
TERM
REP
INT
REF
LOCK
°F
℃
°FH
℃H
%RH
Interchangeability of temperature/humidity sensors
The temperature/humidity sensors, the built-in type (RH32B-RP), the separated type (RH32S-RP) and the
probe type (RH32P-RP), are interchangeable.
The interchangeability will be obtained by pressing ∨ key while pressing ∧ (SHIFT) key in the proce-
dure No. 5)
Reference
Avoid to use this meter in the following places.
Places where the ambient temperature is out of –10 to 50ºC (this meter)
Places where the ambient temperature is out of –40 to 80ºC (separated type and probe type sensors)
Places where dew condenses
Places where vibration or impact affects
Places where much noise exist
Places where dusts exist
Places where much ketones organic solvent, esters organic solvent, halogen, strong acid material, corrosive material or
dust/oil mist/salt mist exist
Places where explosive gas, corrosive gas or flammable gas exist
Places where steam, chemicals or seawater splash
8. Working environment
As the humidity element is constantly exposed in ambient atmosphere, its performance may be remarkably
deteriorated depending on measuring environment.
Its life depends on the kind of environment. Particularly avoid using it in the following places as these places
make the humidity element life shorten rapidly.
Place where ketones organic solvent, esters organic solvent, halogen, strong acid material, corrosive mate-
rial, dust/oil mist/salt mist, corrosive gas, steam or seawater splashing exist.
Caution
1) “Er1” is displayed in the
main display 1.
Temperature measurement can’t be
executed.
Check the connection of the temperature/humidity sensor.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
Check if dew has been condensed in the temperature/humidity
sensor.
Measurement is possible after recovering from dew condensation.
100%RH has been measured in the
humidity measurement.
Check the connection of the temperature/humidity sensor.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
2) The humidity value in the
main display 2 is 100%RH
(The dew-point temperature
display becomes the same
value as the temperature
measured value.).
Interchangeability of the tempera-
ture/humidity sensor has not been
obtained.
Press ∨ key while pressing ∧ key.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
The humidity measurement from 0%RH is possible.
Check if an object is not in absolute dry condition.
0%RH has been measured in the
humidity measurement.
Check the connection of the temperature/humidity sensor.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
3) The humidity value in the
main display 2 is 0%RH
(The dew-point temperature
display becomes -60ºC.).
Interchangeability of the tempera-
ture/humidity sensor has not been
obtained.
Press ∨ key while pressing ∧ key.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
4) “Er1” is displayed in the
main display 2.
Humidity measurement can’t be
executed.
Check the connection of the temperature/humidity sensor.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
5) “Er2” is displayed in the
main display 2.
In the dew-point temperature dis-
play, the dew-point computation is
not possible due to abnormal
temperature data.
If “Er1” is displayed in the main display 1, check the connection of
the temperature/humidity sensor.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
9. Troubleshooting
6) “Er4” is displayed in the
main display. 2
The batteries are dead.
If “Er4” is still displayed after the
battery replacement, this meter has
been abnormal.
Replace the batteries with new ones. (Ref. [5.1 Loading of batteries])
If “Er4” is still displayed after the battery replacement, contact your
OMEGA’s agent.
7) Nothing including the clock
is displayed.
No power has been supplied.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
(Ref. [5.1 Loading of batteries])
8) None displayed
The batteries are dead
Replace the batteries with new ones.
(Ref. [5.1 Loading of batteries])
9) “oFL” is displayed in the
main display 1.
Temperature measured value
overflowed
Check the temperature measuring range.
Check the connection of the temperature/humidity sensor.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
10) “uFL” is displayed in the
main display 1.
Temperature measured value under
flowed
Check the temperature measuring range.
Check the connection of the temperature/humidity sensor.
(Ref. [7. Replacement of temperature/humidity sensor])
9. Troubleshooting
High-polymer capacitance type
Measuring range
0 to 100%RH
Accuracy ratings
±2%RH (0 to 90%RH,at 25ºC), ±3%RH (90 to 95%RH, at 25ºC)
Stability (under EMC test environment)
±3%RH
Temperature coefficient
±0.1%RH/ºC (5 to 80ºC)
Relative
humidity
Response time
Shorter than 15 seconds (90% response, 25ºC constant, under 0.1m/s ventilation)
Sensor
Semi-conductor type temperature sensor
Measuring range
-10 to 50ºC, -40 to 80ºC (Probe type RH32P, separated type RH32S)
Accuracy ratings
±0.5ºC (0 to 50ºC), ±1ºC (other than the left shown)
Temperature
Stability (under EMC test environment)
±0.5%RH
Sensor interchangeability
Plug-in type interchangeability (Plug-in type interchangeability including 1.5m cable for probe type and separated type sensor)
Power supply
2 AA (UM-3) alkaline batteries or 100VAC (AC power adapter – sold separately)
Current data
Year, month, day, hour, minute, temperature measured value (ºC or ºF),
Relative humidity or dew-point temperature measured value (ºC or ºF)
Data reading
Programmed parameters, stored data with year, month, day, hour, and minute (The year data is available in using the data
logging software package (sold separately).
Max. temp./humidity, min. temp./humidity, average temp./humidity, totalized temperature
Parameter item
Clock: Year, month, day, hour, minute, Temperature: ºC, ºF
Relative humidity, dew-point temperature (ºC or ºF)
Storage mode: Manual [by pressing of ENT (LOG) key for more than2 seconds] or automatic
Storage start time: Year, month, day, hour, minute ,or by pressing of ENT (LOG) key while pressing ∧ (SHIFT) key
Storage stop time: Year, month, day, hour, minute or by pressing of ENT (LOG) key while pressing ∧ (SHIFT) key
Storage repetition: Disable, every day, every week
Measurement interval: continuous, 1 to 60 minutes
High/low alarms, totalizing reference temperature, totalizing direction, auto-power-off, key lock
Display
Display content
Clock – displayed constantly
Measured values – displayed by pressing DISP key for about 2 seconds in power-off condition
Number of stored data
Temperature/humidity – each maximum 8000 data, total 16000 data EEPROM)
Communications function
RS-232C or RS-485
10. Specifications
11.1 External dimensions of RH32B-C
11. External dimensions
64
Temperature / humidity sensor
Display
Function
key
Cover for AC power
adapter jack
Hole for strap
Communications jack
Hole for wall
installation
Battery cover
Holes for desktop attachment
30
2
3
110
unit : mm
11.2 External dimensions of RH32P-C
11.3 External dimensions of RH32S-C
11. External dimensions
Temperature
/ humidity sensor
φ18
110
30
158
φ12
40
Cable length: 1.5m
Cable length: 1.5m
unit : mm
Temperature
/ humidity sensor