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SensoData 5500 2–Operator’s Manual
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1. . G GE EN NE ER RA AL L D DE ES SC CR RI IP PT TI IO ON N
SensoData 5500 is a universal datalogger, which can be attached to the following transducers or modules:
- anemometer transducer type SensoAnemo 5100
- temperature transducer type SensoThermo 5200
- transducer of pressure and humidity type SensoHygBar 5300
- module of thermal comfort type SensoTCMod *)
The software of datalogger allows automatic detection of connected transducers and adapting to the change of their
configuration. Therefore the user depending on metrological needs can configure different device such, as: Thermal
Comfort Meter , Anemometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer or Barometer. It is possible to connect 9 transducers to the
SensoData 5500 device, but at the most 3 transducers of the same type *). Sample configurations are presented below.
A –configuration with three SensoAnemo 5100SF anemometer transducers
B –configuration with SensoTCMod 5507 module of thermal comfort*) and two SensoAnemo 5100SF anemometer
transducers
C –configuration with SensoHygBar 5303 pressure and humidity transducer and SensoAnemo 5100SF anemometer
transducer
*) module of thermal comfort contains two or three transducers that should be considered at configuring, for
example: the SensoTCMod 5507 module (which contains transducers of anemo, temperature and hygrobaro)
can be attach only to two SensoAnemo, two SensoThermo and two SensoHygBar transducers.
SensoData 5500
IndoorCli mate Meter
ESC
Off
Menu RecOn
Start
OK
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SensoAnemo transducer electronic
1
SensoHigBar transducer
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C
SensoData 5500
IndoorCli mate Meter
ESC
Off
Menu RecOn
Start
OK
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SensoAnemo transducer
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1
SensoAnemo transducer
electronic
1
B
SensoAnemo transducer
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1
SensoAnemo transducer
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1
SensoAnemo transducer
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1
A
SensoData 5500
IndoorCli mate Meter
ESC
Off
Menu RecOn
Start
OK
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Besides the basic version are also specialized versions with built-in transducers, which are the stand-alone integrated
devices such as: anemometer or thermometer.
The following versions of the device are accessible:
SensoData 5500 basic version enabling attaching external transducers or modules,
SensoData 5500 Bee basic version with the built-in wire-less receiver,
SensoData 5500 Anemo version with built-in anemometer transducer and with the socket for connecting the
measuring probe,
SensoData 5500 Anemo B version with built-in anemometer transducer and with the sensor of barometric
pressure,
SensoData 5500 Thermo version with built-in temperature transducer enabling connecting two temperature
probes,
SensoData 5500 Thermo HB version with built-in temperature and humidity transducer and barometric pressure
sensor, enabling connecting two probes of temperature or one temperature probe
and one humidity probe,
SensoData 5500 Thermo + version with built-in temperature transducer enabling connecting four temperature
probes.
All specialized versions are equipped with the additional
RJ45 socket enabling to attach external transducers or
modules. In the photo is presented general view with sockets
and indicators:
A –USB socket to connect to a computer
B –socket (depending on the version) to connect the
probes or modules
C –RJ45 socket to connect additional transducers or
module (only for version Anemo and Thermo).
D –diode of the activity of the wire-less
communication *)
E –external power connector
Technical Data:
- averaging time: 10s…100min
- logging interval: 10s…100min
- logging time: 1min…100h
- sampling rate: 8 Hz
- display: LCD graphic 128x64
- interface: RS485, USB
- baud rate: 11500 bps
- wire-less protocol: Zig-Bee 1)
- range of wire-less comm. : 60m 1)
- operation temperature: -20…50OC
1) Only for version SensoData 5500 Bee
2) It is not recommended to place the dataloggert below -5OC due to reduction of dynamic range and contrast of the LCD and
battery performance. In this case is recommended removal of the datalogger outside the measuring environment and the
connection of the measuring module long cable.
Power supply depending on the option:
- 4 rechargeable batteries Ni-Mh type AA
(with low self-discharge, ready to use) or
- 4 alkaline batteries type AA 1.5V or
- external 6V DC/1A adapter
Note !
Battery charging should be in a separate charger
delivered together with the device. To do this, remove the
batteries from a container on the back of the device.

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2. . D DE ES SC CR RI IP PT TI IO ON N O OF F V VE ER RS SI IO ON N
A. SensoData 5500 MK thermal comfort meter
The basic set of thermal comfort meter consists of the SensoData 5500 datalogger and the SensoTCMod 5507
measuring module. Adding to the above set of two SensoTCMod 5503 measuring modules enables the
simultaneous measurement at three heights. The
SensoData 5500 datalogger has two connectors (see
photo n the right) to connecting the measuring modules of
the thermal comfort. In the version with built-in wire-less
receiver (SensoData 5500 Bee), measuring modules aren't
connected to the datalogger, but to the SensoBee Accu
wire-less transmitter. The way of connecting measuring
modules depending on the option of the device is
presented below.

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Measuring modules can be connected in any order. As
a default SensoCable 5601 cables are delivered with a
lenght of 0.7 meters. The user can apply the any 8-
conductor internet cable without crossing (1:1) so-called
„patch cable” (total length of all connection cables should
not be bigger than 10m). The DIN rail clip enables to
fasten the SensoData 5500 datalogger on the arm of the
mini-tripod, which is delivered in the set of thermal
comfort meter (see photo in the right).
SensoTCMod 5507 or 5503 measuring modules
Measuring modules of the thermal comfort are made
in the form of cylinders with dimensions of 100x48mm.
The SensoTCMod 5507 module includes following
transducers: Anemo, Thermo and HygroBaro. The
SensoTCMod 5503 module includes Anemo and Thermo
transducers, but doesn’t include HygroBaro transducer. Air temperature and relative humidity sensors are placed on
the top of the cylinder. Natural wet temperature, globe temperature and air speeds sensors are placed on lateral
horizontal supports. Additional RTD sensor may be connected to the socket on the lateral wall of the cylinder. It can
be used for supplementary temperature measurement, eg. floor-surface temperature or air inlet temperature. Air
speed probe can be disconnected from the measuring module and may be transported, stored or calibrated
separately. Construction of the anemometer probe enables the measurement in the vertical, horizontal or oblique
position. The measuring modules can be mounted on a special folding tripod, which enables mounting three units at
the different heights as well as on any photo tripod for mounting one unit. Measuring modules of thermal comfort
are in compliant with following standards: ISO 7726, ISO 7730, ISO 13182, ISO 7243, ISO 7933, ISO 8996, ISO
11079 and ASHRAE 55.
Air speed probe includes the spherical omnidirectional air speed (1) and compensation temperature (2) sensors.
Both the sensors are vacuum covered with special aluminium coating that increases their resistance to contamination
and decreases the effect of thermal radiation on the accuracy of velocity measurement. The temperature sensor (2)
can be additionally protected against radiation by moving shielding tube (3) (it may be necessary only if the airflow

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is measured very close to high temperature sources). Both sensors can be also protected against mechanical damage
using openwork basket (4) made with wire circles. If such a protection isn't necessary it is possible to removed them
from the shielding tube (3). Shielding tube (3) can be moved along the support of the probe and locked by the clamp
screw (5).
Technical Data:
- diameter of the speed sensor: 2 mm
- measuring range: 0.05…5 m/s
- resolution: 0.001...0.01 m/s
- accuracy: ±0.02 m/s ±2%
- automatic temperature compensation: < than ±0.1%/K
- temperature compensation: -20OC…50OC
- upper frequency ƒup*): min. 1Hz, typ. 1.5 Hz
*) The upper frequency is defined as the highest frequency up to
which the standard deviation ratio remains in the limits of 0.9 to 1.1
in relation to the standard deviation of the frequency 0 Hz (see the
ASHRAE Transaction Vol.1,1998, paper No SF-98-20-2).
Preparation for measurements:
1. Check if the openwork basket (4) is on the shielding tube (3). If not, put openwork basket (4) on the shielding
tube (3). Be particularly careful not to damage the speed sensor (1). To this purpose check if the shielding tube
(3) is on the end of the probe completely covering the speed sensor and the clamp screw (5) is properly locked
(it does not move). Put on the openwork basket (4) only then when the sensor (1) is covered by the shielding
tube (3).
2. Connect the air speed probe to measurement modules. Loosen the clamp screw (5) and move the shielding tube
(3) with the openwork basket (4) into the bottom uncovering the sensors (1) and (2).
3. Lock the clamp screw (5).
4. After the measurements move the shielding tube (3) back on the sensors (1) and (2).
5. The probe should be transported in the carrying case only with imposed openwork basket (4).
Air, natural wet and globe thermometers measure temperature using RTD sensors. Automatic correction of
thermal drift provides high measurement stability. The use of insulating elements in design of probes (special wood
and fiberglass) guarantees the appropriate thermal insulation and high measurement accuracy. In order to improve
the accuracy each sensor is individually calibrated.
Technical Data:
- type and diameter of thermometer: ta: Pt-100 cylindrical Ø 2.6 mm
tg: black globe ε0.95, Ø 75 mm, tickness 0.8 mm
tnw: Pt-100 cylindrical, length 30 mm, Ø 5 mm; support Ø 5 mm
- measurement range: ta: -20…60 OC
tg: -20…120 OC
tnw: 0…50 OC
- accuracy: ta: ±0.3 OC
tg: ±0.3 OC for range -20..50 OC i ±0.5 OC for range 50..120 OC
tnw: ±0.3 OC
- stabilization time of measurement: 15…20 min
Barometric pressure probe is located inside the cylinder of the measuring module. The probe utilizes specialized
piezoresistive micro-machined sensing element. Each probe is individually calibrated and thermally compensated.
The calibration coefficients are programmed into EEPROM memory.
Technical Data:
- measurement range: 500…1500 hPa
- accuracy: ±3 hPa
- response time: 2s

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Relative humidity probe is located outside on the top of cylinder of the measuring module. The probe includes a
capacitive polymer sensing element for relative humidity and a bandgap temperature compensation sensor. Each
probe is individually calibrated in a precision humidity chamber with a chilled mirror hygrometer as reference.
Technical Data:
- measurement range: 0…100 % RH
- accuracy: ±2% w zakresie 10…90% RH
- long term stability: <1% RH/rok
- response time: <4s
B. SensoData 5500 Anemometer
The SensoData 5500 Anemo is a device for the air speed and temperature measurement. The device enables
measurements of jet ventilation and effectiveness of the ventilation in rooms as well as measurements of flow of
inside different devices. SensoData 5500 Anemo B with the built-in pressure sensor can read the barometric
pressure and enables the automatic correction of
anemometer readings at changes of the barometric
pressure. The device has the DSubHD15 socket for
connecting probes (see photo). The RJ45 socket from the
side of the casing enables to connect additional external
transducers or modules, so as: SensoAnemo transducer,
SensoHygBar transducer, SensoTCMod thermal comfort
module. So that it is possible significantly extend the
functionality of the device. The device meets the
requirements of following standards: ISO 7726, ISO
7730, EN 13182 and ASHRAE 113.
Spherical omnidirectional probe SF enables measurements of jet ventilation and effectiveness of the
ventilation in rooms. Includes the spherical omnidirectional air speed (1) and compensation temperature (2) sensors.
Both the sensors are vacuum covered with special aluminium coating that increases their resistance to contamination
and decreases the effect of thermal radiation on the accuracy of velocity measurement. The temperature sensor (2)
can be additionally protected against radiation using moving shielding tube (3) (it may be necessary only if the
airflow is measured very close to high temperature sources). Both sensors can be also protected against mechanical
damage using openwork basket (4) made with wire circles. If such a protection isn't necessary it is possible to
removed them from the shielding tube (3). Shielding tube (3) can be moved along the support of the probe and
locked by the clamp screw (5).
Technical Data:
- diameter of the speed sensor: 2 mm
- measuring range: 0.05…5 m/s and -20…50OC
- resolution: 0.001...0.01 m/s and 0.1OC
- accuracy: ±0.02 m/s ±2% and 0.2OC
- directional error above 2m/s: ±2.5%
- automatic temperature compensation:< than ±0.1%/K
- upper frequency ƒup2): min. 1Hz, typ. 1.5 Hz
1) The additional error caused by the different reaction of the spherical
sensor above speed of 2m/s to the change of air flow direction with
respect to direction established in the calibration.
2) The upper frequency is defined as the highest frequency up to which
the standard deviation ratio remains in the limits of 0.9 to 1.1 in relation
to the standard deviation of the frequency 0 Hz (see the ASHRAE
Transaction Vol.1,1998, paper No SF-98-20-2).

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Preparation for measurements:
1. Check if the openwork basket (4) is on the shielding tube (3). If not, put openwork basket (4) on the shielding
tube (3). Be particularly careful not to damage the speed sensor (1). To this purpose check if the shielding tube
(3) is on the end of the probe completely covering the speed sensor and the clamp screw (5) is properly locked
(it does not move). Put on the openwork basket (4) only then when the sensor (1) is covered by the shielding
tube (3).
2. Connect the air speed probe to device. Loosen the clamp screw (5) and move the shielding tube (3) with the
openwork basket (4) into the bottom uncovering the sensors (1) and (2).
3. Lock the clamp screw (5) so that the speed sensor (1) was in the middle of the openwork basket (4).
4. After the measurements move the shielding tube (3) back on the sensors (1) and (2).
Note!
1. The velocity sensor must be protected during transport by the shielding tube (3). Note that the clamping screw
(5) has been properly lock.
2. The openwork basket (4) should be put on and put out only then when the speed sensor (1) is covered and
secured by the shielding tube (3).
3. Use the openwork basket (4) if you are not sure of the safety of the sensors during measurements.
Cylindrical probe CL enables measurements of jet ventilation and flow of inside different devices.
Technical Data:
- measuring range: 0.2...20m/s and -20…50OC
- resolution: 0.01...0.1 m/s and 0.1OC
- accuracy: ±0.05 m/s ±5% and 0.4 ºC
- automatic temperature compensation: < niż ±0.3%/K
Barometric pressure sensor (only for SensoData 5500 Anemo B) enables the measurement of the barometric
pressure and the automatic correction of anemometer readings at changes of the barometric pressure.
Technical Data:
- measuring range: 500…1500 hPa
- resolution: 0.1 Pa
- accuracy : ±3 hPa
- response time: 2s
C. SensoData 5500 Thermometer.
The SensoData 5500 Thermo is a device for the
temperature measurements with the help of the resistive
Pt-100 probes working in 4-wire layout. The standard
version allows to connect two probes into the D-Sub9
sockets (see photo in the right). The plugs of temperature
probes can contain EE-PROM memory with correction
factors. It allows to increase accuracy by the individual
probe calibration.

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The version of SensoData 5500 Thermo+ enables to
connect four temperature probe with the help of screw
connector (without the correction factors). Extended
version SensoData 5500 Thermo HB enables additionally
barometric pressure measurement using the built-in
sensor and relative humidity measurement using probe
connected to the one of the D-Sub9 socket (see photo in
the left). All versions are equipped with the additional
RJ45 socket enabling to attach external transducers or
modules. This can greatly expand the functionality of the
device. The device meets the requirements of the ISO
60751 standard.
Technical Data:
- temperature input
type of sensors: Pt-100
measuring range: -50…600 OC
resolution: 0.01OC for <100 OC; 0.1OC for ≥ 100 OC
accuracy: 0.05 ºC + probe error
- barometric pressure sensor (option)
measuring range: 500…1500 Pa
accuracy : ±3 hPa
response time: 2s
- humidity probe (option)
measuring range: 0…100 %
accuracy: ±2% in the range 10…90% RH
long term stability: <1% RH/year
response time: <4s
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3. . T TU UR RN NI IN NG G O ON N T TH HE E D DE EV VI IC CE E. .
Device turns on by pressing the ‘On‘ and turn off by pressing ‘Off’ keys. After turning on the device reads (scans)
the information of all connected transducer and module (both built-in and external). In the absence of the proper probe
in the transducer/module or connecting wrong an appropriate announcement is being shown. After scanning, a screen
appears with a selection environment (only for thermal comfort module) and next a screen with a configuration (with a
list of connected transducers). After pressing the ‘ESC’ key or automatically after the 5s the default screen with results
appears. The screen with the configuration it is possible also to show at any time by pressing the ‘Menu‘ key and next
choosing the ‘Configuration‘item (pressing the ‘OK’key). While displaying the screen with the configuration, it is
possible to select one of items by pressing the vertical cursor and to go to the screen with the detailed information about
the selected transducer after pressing the ‘OK' key.
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4. . C CO ON NF FI IG GU UR RA AT TI IO ON N S SE EL LE EC CT T. .
In the case of connecting a few transducers or modules of the same type (e.g. of a few SensoTCMod modules), the
screen ‘CONFIG SELECTION’ appears after scanning. On this screen are displayed connected transducers of the same
type. The appropriate item should be select by pressing the vertical cursors and to accept it by pressing ‘OK’ key. The
‘CONFIG SELECTION’ screen appears separately for every group of identical transducer. You can change the
configuration (select to display results transducer) at any time by pressing the ‘Menu' key and next the ‘↑’ key.
Note!
1. The device can simultaneously read and record the results only from one transducer of the same type or one
module. In order to read and record the results from another one should change the configuration.
2. In the case of connecting more than three transducers of the same type, are displayed the ones with the lowest ID
address.

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A. Selection the measuring module for SensoData 5500 MK thermal comfort meter.
The SensoData 5500 datalogger can be connected at the same time 3 modules. Each module contains 2 or 3
measuring transducers, which are identified separately by the datalogger. Measuring set for simultaneous
measurement of thermal comfort at three levels, requires the use of one SensoTCMod 5507 module with three
transducers (Anemo, Thermo, HygroBaro) and two SensoTCMod 5503 modules with two transducers (Anemo,
Thermo). To select the suitable module (e.g module 1) to read and record the results, should:
- on the first ‘CONFIG SELECTION’ screen (see below) that appears, select anemo transducer e.g ‘ANEMO
MODULE 1’by pressing the vertical cursor and press the ‘OK’ key
- on the second ‘CONFIG SELECTION’ screen (see below) that appears, select temperature transducer in the
same module e.g ‘THERMO MODULE 1’and press ‘OK’ key.
I order to change the configuration (measuring module) you must press ‘Menu’ key and select the ‘Change
config’ item by pressing the ‘↑’ key. Next should carry out the procedure the selection of the measuring module in
the same way as described above.
Note!
1. SensoTCMod module contains three (Anemo, Thermo, HygroBaro) or two (Anemo, Thermo) measuring
transducers, which are identified separately by the datalogger. Therefore, when selecting or changing the
module will be shown at least twice the ‘CONFIG SELECTION’ screen independently for each type of
transducers. Pay attention so as to select transducers from the same module. If you select the transducers with
different modules (eg. Anemo from module 1 and Thermo from module 2) should properly to interpret the
obtained results.
2. It must always be connected SensoTCMod 5507 module with HygroBaro transducer. Otherwise there will not
be calculated parameters, which depend on the humidity and barometric pressure.
3. In the case of two or three modules of type SensoTCMod 5507 (with humidity and pressur), in addition to the
listed two ‘CONFIG SELECTION’ screens will be shown the third screen to choose HygroBaro transducers.
 
C O N F I G S E L E C T I O N
OK
C h o o s e o n e o f
f o l l o w i n g p o s i t i o n s:
A N E M O M O D U L E 1
A N E M O M O D U L E 2
A N E M O M O D U L E 3
 
C O N F I G S E L E C T I O N
OK
C h o o s e o n e o f
f o l l o w i n g p o s i t i o n s:
T H E R M O M O D U L E 1
T H E R M O M O D U L E 2
T H E R M O M O D U L E 3

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B. Selection external transducer for SensoData 5500 Anemo
To select external transducer, that is connected to the RJ45 socket (connector C –see Chapter 1), should on the
‘CONFIG SELECTION’ screen, that appears after turning on the datalogger, choose e.g ‘ANEMO EXTMOD’by
pressing the vertical cursors and press ‘OK’ key (transducer called ANEMO INTMOD is built-in).
In order to again choose internal measuring transducer press ‘Menu’ key and select the ‘Change config’ item by
pressing the ‘↑’ key. Next should carry out the procedure the selection of the measuring transducer in the same way
as described above.
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5. . I IN ND DI IC CA AT TO OR RS S O ON N T TH HE E D DI IS SP PL LA AY Y
Z
Environment indicator (change after pressing the ‘←’ key)
C –cold; M –moderate; H –hot
REC
Recording indicator.
Enabled indicates recording procedure in automatic mode or saving in memory of the last result in
single mode.
AUT
Mode indicator.
Indicates the selected mode. In automatic mode indicator ‘AUT’ is displayed and in single mode
indicator ‘SIN’ is displayed.
BAR
Indicator of anemometer compensation with regard to barometric pressure.
Enabled automatically in the case an identification of the barometric pressure transducer or manually
after setting the ‘BARcmp’as enabled in ‘SETTINGS’ screen selecting from main menu. It is important
to set the actual barometric pressure.
ECO
Indicator of economy mode (optionally).
Enabled indicates economy mode.
Flashing indicator appearing during the averaging at the single mode.
00:08
Elapsed time counter.
A time for the end of full averaging (updating the shown result) is displaying.
The counter decreases from the averaging value to zero. In automatic mode decreases sequentially and
in single mode stops on the value of averaging time until restarting the measurement by pressing ‘Start’
key.

Low battery indicator.
A N E M O E X T M O D
OK
W Y B O R K O N F I G
W y b i e r z j e d n a
z p o n i z s z y c h p o z y c j i
A N E M O I N T M O D
Z
C

00:08
REC
AUT
BAR
ECO

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6. . K KE EY Y D DE EC CR RI IP PT TI IO ON N
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7. . M MO OD DE ES S
Automatic AUT
Automatic mode is the default i.e. is enabled always after turn on the device. Measurement and averaging is done
cyclically. After each cycle, the results are updated on the display.
Single SIN
In this mode, the measurement and averaging is performed in one cycle. Begins at the moment of pressing of the
‘Start’ key on the keyboard or button on the probe handle and ends with getting the full value of the average
measurement or stopping the measurement by the user. Stopping the measurement can be done by new pressing
the ‘Start’ key or the button on the probe handle. During the measurement and the averaging a rectangular
indicator in the right bottom corner of the display (beside the time counter) is flashing. Beginning and the end of
the measurement is indicated by buzzer. The average value on the display are updated every 2s from the
beginning of measurement. After stopping the measurement the definitive averaging value is locked on the
screen until the next initiation of measurement. Switching to single mode and back again is done by pressing the
‘Menu’ key and next ‘Start’ key.
ECO (option)
In economy mode, the measurement modules are put to sleep when there is need to perform measurements for
long time. Economy mode significantly reduces power consumption, which prolongs battery life.
On
Turn on
Menu
Shortcut Menu
Rec
Automatic recording or writing samples to memory in single mode (SIN)
Off
Turn off
Start
Start the measurement in single mode (SIN)
Scroll up screens with the results
Scroll down screens with results
Changing the type of environment
Change of settings
ESC
Enter to the status screen
OK
Enter to the zoom screen (only for some screens with results)

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v m = 0. 5 7 0
S D = 0. 0 5 1
T u = 7 6. 7 %
D R = 2 1. 5 %
00:08
AUT
A N E M O
BAR
m / s
m / s
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8. . R RE ES SU UL LT TS S S SC CR RE EE EN N O OV VE ER RV VI IE EW W. .
Measurement results are displayed on the scrolling screens depending on the configuration and the type of
environment. Screens can be scrolled using the vertical cursor keys. If the screen is displayed more results, then after
pressing ‘OK' key you can display the ‘ZOOM‘ screen with enlarged single result. Next single results are displayed
after pressing vertical cursor keys. To the previous screen with overall results returns by pressing the ‘ESC’ key.
Pressing the ‘ESC’ key (while displaying screen with results) enables to display the ‘STATUS' screen (see picture
below) with the following information: date and time, averaging time, interval and recording time, space of free
memory and number of measurement series.
A. SensoData 5500 MK Thermal Comfort meter
The screens with results are presented below.
Z
Ht a = 2 3. 5
t g c = 2 3. 8
t n w = 2 3. 1
t s = 2 4 1
W B G T i n = 2 3. 4
W B G T o u t = 2 3. 4
AUT
BAR
OC
OC
OC
OC
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
00:08
OC
OC
ta - air temperature
tgc- globe temperature
tnw - natural wet temperature
ts - temperatura dodatkowa (np. powierzchni)
WBGTin - wet bulb globe temperature (indoor)
WBGTout –wet bulb globe temperature (outdoor)
Supplementary temperature ts is displayed only when it is activated on the ‘SETTINGS’screen selected after
pressing the ‘→’ key or from main menu.
Note!
The globe temperature tgc is the corrected temperature that corresponds to globe with a diameter 15 cm.
Correction is possible only when the anemometer probe is connected. The tgc isn't displayed in the case of the
lack of the probe (like the other results that depend on this temperature: WBGTin, WBGTout, tr)
vm - mean speed SD –standard deviation of air speed
vi - instantaneous speed Tu –turbulence intensity of air speed
DR –draught rating
m
v i = 0. 5 7 0
00:08
AUT
BAR
7
3
m / s
m / s
A N E M O
v
=
0.
5
I n t e r v a l
R e c o r d i n g t i m e
0 0 h 1 0 m
F r e e m e m o r y
9 9 . 7 %
S e r i e s n o.
0 0 0 5
S T A T U S
1 4 - 0 5 - 2 0 1 0
1 2 : 4 8 : 5 6
A v e r a g i n g t i m e
0 0 m 1 0 s
0 0 m 2 0 s
ESC

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Z
U
%
-
P
=
00:08
6
8
1.
AUT
BAR
M I K R O K L I M A T
D
=
2
5.
P
P
Icl, M 
M
V
Pb - barometric pressure
RH - relative humidity
Z
M
rOC
eq
OC
Icl 
1
3.
BAR
AUT
t
2
3
=
00:08
t
=
2
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
3.
tr - mean radiant temperature to - operative temperature
teq - equivalent temperature
Input parameters: Icl –clothing insulation
M –metabolic rate
Ar/ADu –body area fraction exposed
changed after pressing the ‘→’ key or from the main menu when you select ‘SETTINGS’.
Z
M
=-13. 5
= 8 4. 9kJ / kg
= 2 1. 5hPa
= 1 0. 6 7 g/kg
=1. 1 4
kg / m3
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
BAR
00:08
OC
Dew
pa
AUT
i
x
r
Dew - dewpoint temperature PMV - predicted mean vote
i - enthalpy of humid air PPD - predicted percentage of dissatisfied
pa - partial water vapour pressure in the air
x - humidity ratio
r - air density
Input parameters: Icl –clothing insulation
M –metabolic rate
changed after pressing the key ‘→’ or from the main menu when you select ‘SETTINGS’.
AUT
H I G R O B A R O
BAR
00:08
P b = 9 8 5 . 4 h P a
R H = 6 4 . 6 %
Z
M
oOC
5
AUT
BAR
00:08
Icl, M, Ar/ADu 
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
t
=
2
1.

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C
M i n N e u t
=5. 45. 8c l o
=5. 75. 9c l o
=6. 0 > 8. 0 h
Icl, M, Ar/ADu, w, p 
IREQ
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
ICL
DLE
AUT
BAR
00:08
For cold environment appears the following screens additionally:
C
OC
1
1.
5
-
00:08
BAR
t
WC
=
AUT
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
twc - wind chill temperature IREQ –required clothing insulation (minimal
and neutral)
ICL –required basic thermal insulation
(minimal and neutral) according to ISO 9920
DLE –duration limited exposure (minimal and
neutral)
Input parameters: Icl –clothing insulation
M –metabolic rate
Ar/ADu –body area fraction exposed
w –walking speed
p –air permeability
changed after pressing the ‘→’ key or from the main menu when you select ‘SETTING’.
For hot environment appears the following screen.
H
= 2 8 4. 7
W/m2
Emax = 3 0 7. 4W/m2
Wreq = 0. 8 5
= 6 1 5. 1W/m2
SWreq
Ereq
AUT
BAR
Icl, M, Ar/ADu 
00:08
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
Ereq - required evaporation rate
Emax - maximum evaporation rate
Wreq - required skin wettedness
SWreq - required sweat rate
Input parameters: Icl –clothing insulation
M –metabolic rate
Ar/ADu –body area fraction expose
changed after pressing the ‘→’ key or from the main menu when you select ‘SETTINGS’.
If the supplementary probe ts is activated, it appears the following screen. Activation of the ts probe is made on
‘SETTINGS’screen selected after pressing the ‘→’ key or from the main menu.
Z
M
f%
BAR
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
5.
2
=
P
D
AUT
6
00:08
PDf - percentage dissatisfied due to floor temperature
PDv - percentage dissatisfied due to vertical temperature difference (head-ankles)
Depending on the choice of the option on the 'SETTINGS' screen displayed is a PDf or PDv index.

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m
v i = 0. 5 7 0
t m = 2 3. 5
3
m / s
v
=
0.
5
BAR
AUT
O C
00:08
A N E M O
m / s
7
v m = 0. 5 7 0
S D = 0. 0 5 1
T u = 7 6. 7 %
D R = 2 1. 5 %
00:08
AUT
A N E M O
BAR
m / s
m / s
1
OC
2
OC
t
=
t
=
AUT
1
T E R M O
2.
1
8
2
2
3.
1
00:08
t 1 = 2 2. 1 8
t 2 = 1 2 3. 1
t 3 = 2 2 4. 1
t 4 =
-11. 3 4
OC
OC
OC
OC
00:08
AUT
T E R M O
B. SensoData 5500 Anemo-meter.
The device automatically identifies the type of probe and the presence of pressure transducer.
Below are presented the screens with the results for spherical probe SF. For a cylindrical probe CL is not
displayed the screen on the right side.
vm - mean air speed SD –standard deviation of velocity
vi - instantaneous speed Tu –turbulence intensity
tm –mean air temperature DR –draught rate
In addition, in the case of the presence of a pressure sensor (option 5500 SensoData Anemo B), the following
screen is displayed. Then device automatically compensates pressure influence on the air speed.
In order to compensate pressure influence on the air speed (in the absence of built-in pressure transducer) you
should enable compensation (BARcmp = Enabled) and enter barometric pressure Pb on the ‘SETTINGS’screen
selected after pressing the ‘→’ key or from main menu (see below).
= E n a b l e d
= 1 0 1 3
 
 
h P a
BAR cmp
S E T T I N G S
ESC
OK
P b
Note !
In the case the absence of barometric pressure transducer in order to minimize the errors is preferred that every
time when you turn on the device to enable pressure compensation and enter the current value of the pressure.
C. SensoData 5500 Thermo-meter.
Below are presented the screens with results for SensoData 5500 Thermo (left) and SensoData 5500 Thermo+
(on the right).
B A R O
P b = 9 8 5 . 4 h P a
BAR
AUT
00:08

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In addition for SensoData 5500 Thermo HB is displayed screen with results (see below).
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9. . C CH HA AN NG GI IN NG G I IN NP PU UT T P PA AR RA AM ME ET TE ER RS S, , M ME EA AS SU UR RI IN NG G U UN NI IT TS S A AN ND D O OT TH HE ER R S SE ET TT TI IN NG GS S. .
In order to enter or change the input parameters, such as:
Icl –clothing insulation
M –metabolic rate
Ar/ADu –body area fraction exposed
w –walking speed
p –air permeability
press the ‘→’ key or double-press the ‘Menu’ key.
If you select this procedure are displayed the following screens (see below).
=0. 2 5 c l o
=7. 5
m e t
C h a n g e o f u n i t
=s t a n d p o s.
w = 0. 8m / s
p = 8 l/m2s
 
 
OK
S E T T I N G S
M
Ar/Adu
Icl
ESC
= D i s a b l e d
= P D f
= E n a b l e d
 
 
t s
Act idx
BAR cmp
S E T T I N G S
ESC
OK
In order to change parameters, select the items by pressing the vertical cursors and then to change the value of the
parameter by pressing the horizontal cursors. All settings are stored in the memory of the device.
Changing the units of measurement for parameters: M and Icl (independently) can be made by pressing the
horizontal cursor in the item ‘Change of unit‘.
On the second screen, you can activate the display of supplementary temperature 'ts' (see the description of the
measuring module in Chapter 2A). For the ‘ts=Enabled’item it is possible to choose the type of the 'Act idx'
between:
PDf - percentage dissatisfied due to floor temperature
PDv - percentage dissatisfied due to vertical temperature difference (head-ankles)
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10 0. . R RE EC CO OR RD DI IN NG G O OF F M ME EA AS SU UR RI IN NG G R RE ES SU UL LT TS S. .
Recording results in the automatic mode.
Pressing the ‘Rec’ key in automatic mode starts recording results. The results are saved in the internal memory
of the device with the chosen interval and time recording. While recording ‘REC’ indicator blinks at the bottom
on the screen. Selection of recording parameters is available only before you start recording (by pressing the
‘Menu’ key and next ‘Rec’ key. Recording parameters are also saved. Recording ends with lapse of time
recording (signalized by buzzer) or can be stopped at any time by pressing once more the ’Rec’key. The current
recording status information, such as: date and start time, interval, averaging time, number of samples and series,
remaining time to the end of the recording, you can see when you press the ‘ESC’key.
Writing result to memory in single mode.
The locked result on the screen can be saved in the memory by pressing the ‘Rec’ key. Write to memory is
confirmed by the message with the current series and number of the sample. After you save the result appears
‘REC’indicator at the bottom of the screen. Re-writing the same result is locked. After pressing the 'Start' key
and starting the next measurement, the ‘REC’ disappears. Current information about the recording parameters
such as: date and time, averaging time, number of sample and series, free space of memory available, you can
see by pressing the ‘ESC’ key.
Organization of data in memory
The measuring results are sorted into a series and a samples. Every time you start recording in automatic mode,
the series number is increased by 1. In single mode, all results (samples) are stored in one series. Serial number
AUT
H I G R O B A R O
00:08
P b = 9 8 5 . 4 h P a
R H = 6 4 . 6 %

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increases at each entrance to the single mode. The serial number can be increased also by pressing the keys
sequence: ‘Menu’ and ‘Rec’. At each of the measuring series is placed a header with the date and the input
parameters. Each sample contains the time stamp and all results.
Memory delete.
After double-pressing the ‘Menu' key, appears ‘MAIN MENU’screen. When you select ‘Memory delete’ and
press ‘OK’ key, you can choose ‘All series’ or ‘Last serie’ to remove.
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11 1. . S SH HO OR RT TC CU UT T M ME EN NU U
A user has access to multi-level menu when showing the results. After pressing the ‘Menu’ key, appears the
‘SHORTCUT MENU’ with most commonly used features. Access to these features is possible after pressing the
corresponding key, whose symbol is located beside the features name (see below).
C o n f i g u r a t i o n

A v e r a g i n g t i m e
START S i n g l e m e a s 

C h a n g e c o n f i g
R e c o r d i n g c o n f i g
M a i n m e n u
ESC
OK
S H O R T C U T M E N U
REC
MENU
Configuration
After pressing the ‘OK’ key, appears screen below on which are shown connected transducers.
 
ESC
1 4 - 0 5 - 2 0 1 0
1 2 : 4 8 : 5 6
T H E R M A L C O M F O R T
A N E M O M O D U L E 1
T H E R M O M O D U L E 1
H Y G R O B A R O M O D U L E 1
OK
While displaying the screen with the configuration, it is possible to select one of items by pressing vertical
cursors and after pressing the ‘OK' key to go to the screen with the detailed information about the selected
transducer (see below the example for anemo transducer).
ESC
A N E M O M O D U L E 1
S e r i a l n u m b e r
M K 4 4 5 4 1 2 2 - 1 3 0 0 0 1
C a l e x p d a t e : 0 1 - 0 1 - 1 4
P r o b e I D : S F B 0 0 3 5 0
Averaging time
After pressing the ‘↓’ key, appears ‘AVERAGING TIME’screen. In order to change the averaging time should
push the vertical cursors, so that to increase or decrease the value in the seconds or minutes. By pressing the
horizontal cursors moves between the items of the seconds and minutes. You must accept the changes press the
‘OK’ key. Averaging time is not stored and after each reboot the device it is set by default to the 10s.
Single measurement
Pressing the ‘Start’ key switches modes between automatic ‘AUT’and single ‘SIN’. ‘SIN’ mode indicates by a
tag placed on the right side of the item name and the ‘SIN’ indicator in the bottom bar of the screen with results.
The mode is set as ‘AUT’ after each the reboot the device.
Change configuration
After pressing the ‘↑’ key, appears the ‘CONFIG SELECTION’ screen to select another transducer (see Chapter
4).

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Recording configuration
After pressing the ‘Rec’ key, appears the following screen with the recording parameters:
Interval –specifies the time between samples
Recording time –specifies the time since the start, after which you want to stop recording.
I n t e r :
R e c.
t i m e :
 
 
R E C O R D I N G C O N F I G.
0 0 m 1 0 s
0 0 h 1 0 m
OK
ESC
In order to change the recording parameters, select corresponding items: seconds, minutes or hours, by pressing
the horizontal cursors and next change the value by pressing the vertical cursors. The changes should be accept
by pressing the 'OK ' key. This feature is not available during recording or single mode.
Main Menu
After pressing the ‘Menu’ key appears the ‘MAIN MENU’ screens.
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12 2. . M MA AI IN N M ME EN NU U
To enter the main menu press twice the ‘Menu’ key. The main menu consist of two screens that appear
successively as scrolled page. In order to enter into the feature, select the appropriate item by pressing horizontal
cursors and press ‘OK’ key. During the recording, some features may not be available.
M e m o r y d e l e t e
T i m e / d a t e s e t u p
S e t t i n g s
D a t a t r a n s f e r
E n v i r o n m e n t
 
M A I N M E N U
ESC
OK
B u z z e r
B a c k l i g h t
D i s p l a y c o n t r a s t
W i r e l e s s c o n n.
E C O M o d e
 
M A I N M E N U C o n t
ESC
OK
Memory delete
- select the appropriate item by pressing the vertical cursors (all series or last series)
- press the ‘OK’ key
- confirm again, if you are unsure.
Time / date setup
- select appropriate item: hour, minutes, seconds, year, month or day by pressing the horizontal cursors
- change the value of item by pressing horizontal cursors
- press ‘OK’ key to store or ‘ESC’ key
Settings (change of an input parameters)
By choosing appears ‘SETTINGS’ screens (see Chapter 9).
Data transfer
See Chapter 13.
Environment
When you select this feature, appears the ‘ENVIRONMENT TYPE’ screen to choose the environment.
Depending on the environment are displayed the appropriate screens with the results. Access to this feature is
also possible directly from any screen with the results after pressing the ‘← ‘ key. The type of the selected
environment is identified in the upper-left corner of each screen with the results (C –cold, M –moderate, H –
hot).
Buzzer (the threshold speed)
Beginning and end of the recording in auto mode, beginning and end of the measurement in single-mode and
exceeding the speed threshold can be indicated by a buzzer. In order to enabled this feature:
- select enabled or disabled by pressing the horizontal cursors
- if you select ‘enabled’, press the ‘↓’ key and select the ‘Limit’item before the decimal point

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- set the appropriate value of the threshold speed by pressing horizontal cursors
- press the ‘↓’ key again to select ‘Limit’ item after the decimal point and set the value by pressing horizontal
cursors
- press the ‘OK’ key to store or ’ESC’ key.
Backlight
- select the appropriate mode by pressing the horizontal cursors
- if you select ‘Auto off’ mode, press the ‘↓’ key to go to the item to set the time after which you want to
automatically turn off the screen backlight
- select the required time by pressing the horizontal cursors
- press the ‘OK’ key to store or ’ESC’ key.
Display contrast
- change the screen contrast by pressing the horizontal cursors
- press the ‘OK’ key to store or ’ESC’ key.
Wireless connection (active only for version SensoData 5500 Bee)
- select enabled or disabled by pressing the horizontal cursors
- press the ‘OK’ key to store or ’ESC’ key.
ECO Mode (disabled)
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13 3. . D DA AT TA A T TR RA AN NS SF FE ER R
Recorded measuring results can be transferred to your computer and saved as a text file with chosen name. You can
save all memory or last measurement series. To transfer the results of measurement:
-Select from the main menu (press ‘Menu’ key twice) the ‘Data transfer’ item
-When appears the ‘Communication’ screen, connect the device to the USB port of computer. The USB socket in
the device is located on the left side of the casing. Before the first using, you must install the software (for data
transfer)
-Run the program SensoData Transfer.
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14 4. . I IN NS ST TA AL LA AT TI IO ON N O OF F T TH HE E S SO OF FT TW WA AR RE E
Install the program to transfer data ‘Transfer_SensoData’. The program can be found on the supplied CD or you
can download it from the website: www.sensor-electronic.pl. In order to install the program, run the Setup.exe
file in the folder SensoData Transfer_Inst and follow the instructions. The setup program automatically installs
the driver for the USB port.
Locate the USB port and connect the device to the computer. Windows automatically identifies the new device
and select the appropriate driver. In the case of trouble, find a DriverInstaller shortcut in the Transfer SensoData
application and run it.
To verify whether the hardware is properly installed and to determine the COM port assignment for the device
follow the steps:
- open the “Control Panel”, and then double click on the “System” icon.
- once the System Properties window is displayed select the “Device Manager” button.
- double-click on Ports (COM &LPT).
- if the hardware is correctly installed, you should now see the USB device listing and the assigned COM port.
If you need to assign the COM port name to another Port Number:
- double-click on the USB device to view the properties
- once the properties window opens click on the Port Settings tab and select the advanced button
- when the Advanced Settings dialog box appears on the screen, click on the COM Port Number drop down the
box to check what other port number are available
- try to reassign COM port to a unused port number
- click OK when finished.
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15 5. . W WI IR RE EL LE ES SS S C CO OM MM MU UN NI IC CA AT TI IO ON N
The device in the SensoData 5500 Bee version is equipped with a radio receiver that allows wireless communication
with measuring modules (transducers). Modules (transducers) must be connected to the SensoBee 485 wire-less
transmitter (see Chapter 2A page 4). In order to switch the SensoData 5500 Bee in a wire-less mode: