NRG Systems

NRG RH5X Relative Humidity Sensor

The RH5X is a low-cost continuous measurement relative humidity sensor.

  RH5X RELATIVE HUMIDITY SENSOR (#4415) RH5XC RELATIVE HUMIDITY SENSOR (#8811)
Description  
Sensor type Polymer capacitor humidity sensor Polymer capacitor humidity sensor
Applications
  • Wind resource assessment
  • Meteorological studies
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Wind resource assessment
  • Meteorological studies
  • Environmental monitoring
Sensor range 0 to 100% relative humidity (non-condensing) 0 to 100% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Instrument compatibility Any Symphonie Data Logger Any Symphonie Data Logger
Output signal  
Signal type 3-wire 0-5V/10V(4), 3-wire or 2-wire 4-20mA (Selectable) Linear analog voltage
Transfer function % Relative Humidity = Voltage x 20
  • Refer to individual calibration supplement for sensor-specific transfer function
  • Default values: % Relative Humidity = Voltage x 20
Accuracy
  • +/- 2% RH typical from 20% to 80% RH @ 5 to 60°C (41 to 140°F)
  • +/- 3% RH Max from 0 to 100% RH
  • Contact Technical Support for information on additional uncertainty due to temperature effects.
  • +/- 2% RH typical from 20% to 80% RH @ 5 to 60°C (41 to 140°F)
  • +/- 3% RH Max from 0 to 100% RH
  • Contact Technical Support for information on additional uncertainty due to temperature effects.
Calibration Sensors not individually calibrated. NIST-traceable calibration performed to verify individual sensor performs within specified accuracy limits.
Output signal range 0 to 5V for 0 to 100% RH 0 to 5V for 0 to 100% RH
Power requirements  
Supply voltage 12 to 30 VDC 12 to 30 VDC
Supply current 5 mA Max 5 mA Max
Installation  
Mounting Uses a sheet metal bracket with a hose clamp, to be mounted to the tower, under the shelter box Uses a sheet metal bracket with a hose clamp, to be mounted to the tower, under the shelter box
Tools required 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or wrench 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or wrench
Environmental  
Operating temperature range
-40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C)
 -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating humidity range 0 to 100% relative humidity (non-condensing) 0 to 100% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Other
  • IP55 Rated
  • Recommended range of operation is 5 to 60°C and 20 to 80% humidity. Longterm exposure to conditions outside this range may temporarily offset RH measurements (approximately 3% after 60 hours).
  • IP55 Rated
  • Recommended range of operation is 5 to 60°C and 20 to 80% humidity. Longterm exposure to conditions outside this range may temporarily offset RH measurements (approximately 3% after 60 hours).
Physical  
Connections Wire leads, 3 conductor shielded cable:
  • Red: Power
  • Black: Ground
  • White: Signal out
  • Braid: Shield
 Wire leads, 3 conductor shielded cable:
  • Red: Power
  • Black: Ground
  • White: Signal out
  • Braid: Shield
Cable length 1.5 m (5 feet) 1.5 m (5 feet)
Weight 0.320 kg (0.71 lbs) 0.320 kg (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 190 mm (7.5 inches) x 113 mm (4.4 inches) x 69 mm (2.7 inches) 190 mm (7.5 inches) x 113 mm (4.4 inches) x 69 mm (2.7 inches)
Materials  
Cable 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, chrome PVC jacket 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, chrome PVC jacket
Enclosure UV stabilized plastic box with aluminum mounting bracket UV stabilized plastic box with aluminum mounting bracket

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