Amphenol PROTOMETER Psyclone User manual

Amphenol
Advanced Sensors
PROTIMETER
INS7800, Rev. D May 2014
Psyclone™
Protimeter
Thermo-Hygrometer
Operating Manual

Introduction
The Protimeter Psyclone thermo-
hygrometer measures relative humidity
with psychometric measurements,
along with temperature. One button
enables Start, Hold and OFF operation,
and four arrow keys allow youto set up
and change the measurements shown
on the LCD screen. An optional
surface temperature probe enables
users to determine if condensation is
present. Figure 1 below shows the
Psyclone control buttons, while Table 1
on the next page lists the available
parameters.
Figure 1: The Psyclone (#BLD7800)
Control Buttons
On/Hold/Off
Hold for 2 sec
to enter Setup

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Table 1: Psyclone Measurement
Parameters
Parameter Symbol
% Relative Humidity % RH
1Grains per pound GPP
2Grams per kilo
Gram g/kg
Dewpoint
Temperature DEW POINT
Wet Bulb
Temperature WET BULB
2Kilo Calorie per
Kilogram kcal/kg
1British Thermal
Units per Pound BTU/lb
Ambient Temperature AMBIENT
Surface Temperature SURFACE
Proximity to Dew
Point at the Surface TEMP DIFF
1Displayed if °F units chosen in
Setup
2Displayed if °C units chosen in
Setup

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Starting the Psyclone for the
First Time
The Psyclone comes with two AA,
1.5V batteries already installed. To
begin using the meter, extend the
retractable probe and press the
(ON) button. The LCD screen briefly
flashes, similar to Figure 2 below.
After a few seconds, the meter
changes to measurement mode and
displays only the currently selected
parameters, as shown in Figure 3 on
the next page. Moisture readings
appear at the top, with temperature
measurements below.
Figure 2: Full Screen Display

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Starting the Psyclone for the
First Time (cont.)
Figure 3: Typical Screen Display
During Operation
•To freeze the Psyclone at a
particular reading, press the
button briefly. The “Hold”
message appears to the left of the
temperature reading, as shown in
Figure 2 on the previous page.
•To shut off the Psyclone, press the
button for 3 seconds, until the
message OFF appears before the
LCD goes blank.

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Selecting Parameters and
Calculations
Use the four arrow keys to select the
parameters and calculations you want
to display. Press any of the arrow
keys to scroll to the parameter row
(shown in Figure 2 on page 3); then
press the RIGHT arrow key to scroll to
the parameter or calculation. The
reading changes immediately, and the
parameter is set once the flashing
stops. Pressing instantly selects
the parameter.
•To select the humidity
parameter (%RH, GPP, g/kg, or
Dew Point):
Scroll to the top row, and then to
the desired parameter.
Note: If you have selected the
Psychometric Calculation On
option, your options include
the available calculations.

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Selecting Parameters and
Calculation (cont.)
•To select a calculation
(Minimum, Maximum or
Average):
Scroll to the middle row, and then
press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow key
to select the desired calculation.
The min/max/ave calculations are
made from the last time the meter
was powered up. If no parameter
is selected, all the parameters in
that row remain solid (not
blinking), and the Psyclone
displays the current reading. Min/
Max/Ave will continue to
calculate while in these modes.
Push the UP arrow to return to free
measurement mode.

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Setting User Options
To set up the user options to your
particular requirements, firmly press
and hold the SETUP key (the DOWN
arrow key) for 2 seconds. The lower
part of the screen appears similar to
Figure 4 below.
Figure 4: Setup Menu
The factory default settings are:
•Temp - Off
•Psy. Cal. Options - Off
•Device auto off - 3 mins
•Back Light - 0 mins (off)
Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys
to scroll to the desired option, and the
UP and DOWN arrow keys to set the
desired selection. Once selected, wait
for the meter to return to
measurement mode or push the
button to save the change. Four
options are available:

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Setting User Options (cont.)
•Units °F/°C — You can display
all temperature measurements in
either °F or °C. (Setting °C also
results in displaying other
parameters in metric units, such as
g/kg. Setting °F prompts the meter
to display other parameters in non-
metric units, such as GPP or grains
per pound.) Press the UP or DOWN
arrow key to toggle between °F
and °C units.
•Psychometric Calculations —
You can extend the available
humidity measurements to include
psychometric calculations (Wet
Bulb Temperature, kcal/kg and
BTU/lb, shown in Figure 2 on
page 3). Press the DOWN or UP
arrow key to turn ON (or OFF) the
Psychometric Calculation options.
When the screen refreshes, you
can then select the desired
calculation (see the next page).

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Setting User Options (cont.)
•Backlight — You can set the
backlight for the LCD display to
remain on from 1 to 9 minutes at a
time. (If you set the time to “0”,
the backlight is turned off.) Use
the UP and DOWN arrow keys to
scroll to the desired number of
minutes after the last button push.
•Device Auto OFF — You can set
the Psyclone to shut off
automatically after from 1 to 9
minutes. (If you set the time to
“0”, the automatic shutoff is turned
off.) Use the UP and DOWN arrow
keys to scroll to the desired
number of minutes to stay on after
the last button push.

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Using the Optional Surface
Temperature Probe (#BLD5808)
Note: The Surface Temperature
(Surface) and Temperature
Difference (Temp Diff) appear
only if you are using the
surface temperature probe
option.
To obtain surface temperatures via the
optional probe:
1. Plug in the surface temperature
probe on the right side of the
Psyclone.
2. Scroll to the bottom row using the
UP or DOWN arrow keys, and
then select Surface or Temp Diff
on the screen. Selecting Ambient
uses the Psyclone’s internal
sensors.
3. Remove the black cap, exposing
the metal sensing strip on the
sensor.
4. Apply the metal strip on the probe
to the surface you wish to
measure.

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Using the Optional Surface
Temperature Probe (cont.)
In Surface mode, the reading shown
will be the surface temperature.
(Allow time for the reading to settle.)
In Temp Diff mode, the temperature
shown will be the proximity to Dew
Point (when condensation will occur).
For example, a reading of 5 degrees
would indicate that the surface
temperature is 5 degrees above the
Dew Point. A reading of -5 degrees
would indicate that the surface
temperature is 5 degrees below the
Dew Point and condensation is
present.
Figure 5: Optional Surface
Temperature Probe with Cap
Removed

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Caring for Your Psyclone
•When you have finished using the
Psyclone, retract the probe back
into the meter.
•Use the carrying case to protect
the Psyclone when not in use.
•Keep the Psyclone out of water,
and away from dirt and dust.
•If the Psyclone has been stored in
excessive heat or cold (i.e., a
vehicle), allow for increased
acclimation time.
•A low battery warning
appears when the battery has only
20% of its charge. To replace the
batteries, remove the panel on the
rear of the Psyclone and insert two
1.5V, AA batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
Error Codes
E-1: Sensor probe not responding
E-2: CRC checksum error
If either of these codes appears,
contact Protimeter.

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Replacement Parts
To order the parts listed below, or for
additional service, contact Protimeter
•Battery Cover (BAT7800)
•Pouch (POU8512)
•Belt Clip (BLD7810)
Specifications
Power 2 x AA 1.5v
Enclosure
Material PC with silicone rubber boot
Dimensions ~165 mm x ~65 mm
x ~30 mm
(~6.5 in. x ~2.5 in. x
~1.2 in.)
Weight ~ 200 g
Front Panel Keys Rubber function keys
Probe Humidity
Measurement
Range
1.0 - 99.0%
(non condensing)
Humidity
Precision ± 2% (10% to 90% @ 25°C/77°F)

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Specifications (cont.)
Operating
Temperature
Range
0 to 50°C
(32 to 122°F)
Probe
Measurement
Temperature
Range in Duct
-20 to 85°C
(-4 to 185°F)
Temperature
Accuracy ± 0.5°C (0 to 50°C/
32 to 122°F)
Certifications CE Approval, RoHS
Compliance & WEEE
Emissions:
Class A Immunity -
AnnexC.Performance
Criteria - Non
Continuous Operation.

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Glossary
Symbol Definition
% RH The ratio of the amount
of water vapor in the air
at a specific
temperature to the
maximum amount that
the air could hold at
that temperature,
expressed as a
percentage
Specific
Humidity
(GPP, g/kg and
PPMw)
The ratio of the mass of
water vapor to the mass
of dry air. For very low
levels, the Specific
Humidity is also
expressed as parts per
million by weight
(PPMw).
DEW POINT
(°C/°F) The temperature at which the air you are
measuring would be
saturated.Condensation
would begin to appear
on surfaces that are
colder that the dew
point temperature.

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Glossary (cont.)
Symbol Definition
WET BULB
(°C/°F) The temperature of a wetted thermometer in
moving air. The wet
bulb temperature is a
measure of the rate of
evaporation, which is
influenced by the
amount of water vapor
in the air.
Enthalpy
(kcal/kg) The amount of thermal energy required to
remove all the water
from 1 kg of air and
cool it to 0°C.
Enthalpy
(BTU/lb) The amount of thermal energy required to
remove all the water
from 1 lb of air and
cool it to 32°F.

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Limited Warranty
Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
warrants the Psyclone thermo-
hygrometer (Psyclone) against
defects in material and workmanship
for 24 months from the date of
shipment. Materials or workmanship
faults in the humidity and
temperature probe assembly are
covered for 12 months from the date
of shipment. Products not subjected
to misuse will be repaired or replaced.
Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.,
reserves the right to make changes
without further notice to any products
herein. Amphenol Thermometrics,
Inc., makes no warranty,
representation or guarantee regarding
the suitability of its products for any
particular application nor does
Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
assume any liability arising out of the
application or use of any product or
circuit and specifically disclaims all
liability without limitation for
consequential or incidental damages.
The foregoing warranties are
exclusive and in lieu of all other
warranties, whether written, oral,
implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED
STATUTORY WARRANTY OF

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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.
Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
standard terms and conditions apply.
Return Policy
If a Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
instrument malfunctions within the
warranty period, the following
procedure must be completed:
1. NotifyAmphenolThermometrics,
Inc., giving full details of the
problem, and provide the model
number and serial number of the
instrument. If the nature of the
problem indicates the need for
factory service, Amphenol
Thermometrics, Inc. will issue a
RETURN AUTHORIZATION
NUMBER (RAN), and shipping
instructions for the return of the
instrument to a service center will
be provided.
2. If Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
instructs you to send your
instrument to a service center, it
must be shipped prepaid to the
authorized repair station indicated
in the shipping instructions.

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3. Upon receipt, Amphenol
Thermometrics, Inc. will evaluate
the instrument to determine the
cause of the malfunction.