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Rotronic AG
IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
Document code Unit
HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual
manual
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Document title
HygroClip DI
Digital Interface
v 1.0
Instruction Manual
© 2007; Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10.doc
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 2 of 24 Document title Contents: 1. Overview............................................................................................................................. 3 2. Models ................................................................................................................................3 3. Powe
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 3 of 24 Document title 1. Overview The HygroClip DI (Digital Interface) allows connecting up to two HygroClip digital humidity- temperature probes to a PC, either by means of a USB port or by means of a wired / wireless TCP/IP network (LAN / Internet). The HygroClip DI can also be used to connect to a PC other instrum
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 4 of 24 Document title HygroClip DI-4 • RJ45 port (wired Ethernet LAN) • Two probe inputs (HygroClip probes) • RS-485 port (4-pin connector: TX +, TX - , DC in, GND) • Receptacle for AC adapter HygroClip DI-4-WL • Wireless TCP/IP interface • Two probe inputs (HygroClip probes
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 5 of 24 Document title HygroClip S measurement in air max. 85 °C (185 °F) – wire mesh filter HygroClip SP05 measurement in air ducts max. 85 °C (185 °F) HygroClip SC05 measurement in tight spaces max. 100 °C (212 °F) HygroClip HK25 / HK40 air probe measurement at high temperature HK25: max. 150 °C (302 °F
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 6 of 24 Document title The following probes have a 7-pin connector. An adapter cable such as the T7-03-B5 is required for connection to the HygroClip DI (see Accessories). Extension cable model AC1616 is not compatible with the HygroClip DI. HygroClip IC-1 (100mm) / IC-3 (250mm) for through-wall installation max.
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 7 of 24 Document title 6. Pin-out diagrams Input 1, 2 and 3 (HygroLog NT2, NT3) - solder side of matching male connector 3 1: not used 2: power (DC+) 2 3: GND 4 4: DIO 5: not used 1 5 RS-485 port - solder side of matching male connector 2 3 1: 485 (-) 2: 485 (+) 3: GND (see note) 1 4: DC + (see note) 4 No
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 8 of 24 Document title Operating System compatibility: ● Windows XP, NT4 with SP 6a or higher ● Windows 2000 with SP 2 or higher ● Windows Server 2003 HW4 was written for the Microsoft .NET framework and requires this framework to be installed on the computer. The .NET framework offers significant improvements in
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 9 of 24 Document title The forms that are available within the Device Manager form are listed in a tree located on the left pane of the form. To select a form, click on it with the left mouse button. Device Manager Menu Bar The Device manager menu bar is located at the top of the form. File ● Open: opens t
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 10 of 24 Document title Device Information ● Device name: this text will be displayed next to the instrument model information. As far as possible use a unique device name. ● RS485 address: click on the underlined link to change the instrument address to be used in conjunction with an RS-485 network (multi-drop
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 11 of 24 Document title Language / Unit System ● Units: use the underlined links to the right of the form to globally change the unit system used by the instrument. If the unit system offers several choices such as In Hg or PSI for pressure, choose a unit by left clicking on the arrow to the right of each text b
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 12 of 24 Document title Probe Inputs Clicking on the plus sign to the left of “Probe Inputs” expands the tree and displays probe inputs 1 and 2. Note: the HygroClip DI accepts HygroClip probes only. ● Input Name: use a maximum of 12 characters ● Calculation: Each probe input of the HygroClip DI can be set
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 13 of 24 Document title Dew point (Dp) or Frost point (Fp): depending on the selection made here, HW4 will display either the symbol Dp or the symbol Fp. The symbol Fp indicates that any value below freezing is a frost point as opposed to a dew point. When selected, the symbol Fp is also be displayed for values above
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 14 of 24 Document title IMPORTANT: All devices within an RS-485 multi-drop should use the same baud rate. Communication within the RS-485 multi-drop will not work when the devices are configured with different baud rates. HygroClip DI-4 and DI-4-WL: after changing the baud rate in Device Manager, you should also re
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 15 of 24 Document title To protect the device, click on the underlined link. HW4 opens the following form where a password can be entered (maximum 8 characters): Enter the password and click on the OK button. HW4 confirms that the device is now protected: © 2007; Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10.doc
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 16 of 24 Document title To unprotect the device and enable all functions, click on the underlined link. HW4 opens the password form: Enter the password and click on the OK button. HW4 confirms that the device is now unprotected. FORGOT THE PASSWORD? - should you forget the password used to protect the device
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 17 of 24 Document title 7.5 Probe adjustment Please consult the HW4 on-line instruction manual. 8. Baud rate compatibility requirements Depending on the model, devices from ROTRONIC use one of the following Baud rates as the factory default: • 57600 bps: HygroLog NT data logger and docking stations • 19200 bps:
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 18 of 24 Document title 9. Ethernet local area network ROTRONIC devices with an Ethernet (TCP/IP) interface presently use an internal module manufactured by Digi International (Digi Connect ME for a wired connection, Digi Connect WI-ME for a wireless connection). Both types of module feature a web interface that is used
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 19 of 24 Document title for RS-485 slaves” is being used, HW4 automatically changes from 00 to 01 the RS-485 address of any master that has slaves attached. As a result, all masters end up with the same RS-485 network address (01). In addition, HW4 automatically changes the RS-485 address of the slaves in each multi-dro
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Rotronic AG IN-E-HyClip DI-V1_10 Bassersdorf, Switzerland Document code Unit HygroClip DI digital interface: instruction Instruction Manual manual Document Type Page 20 of 24 Document title 11. Specifications Model HygroClip DI-3 HygroClip DI-4 HygroClip DI-4-WL PC Interface USB RJ45 Wireless Serial interface Baud rate : 19200 or 57600 (RS-485) Data bits : 8 Stop bits : 1 Parity : none Probe inputs 2 (HygroClip humidity-temperature probes only) Operating limits electr
