GE HumiTrac XR Transmitter Series

Sensing & Inspection Technologies Installation Guide

Warranty Installation Duct Mount

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies warrants equipment Accuracy For your convenience, the transmitters can be mounted The transmitter should be mounted away from fans, corners,
of its manufacture to the original buyer against defective Dew Point 1.8F (1C) using the base as a mounting template (see Figure 1 or 2). heating and cooling coils, and other equipment that will
materials or workmanship, for a period of one year for the Enthalpy 2 BTU/lb (4.7 kJ/kg) affect the measurement of relative humidity. It should be
sensor tip and two years for the rest of the product, from the Wet Bulb 3F (1.7C)
Wall Mount mounted in a location that receives adequate air flow for
date of shipment. The sensor element and calibration are not Dry Bulb 0.5C (0.9F)
Locate the transmitter where it will be exposed to an proper operation.
covered by this warranty. unrestricted air circulation that is representative of the
Certification average humidity and/or temperature of the controlled The duct mount transmitter should be mounted so that the
Calibration CE Marked space. Avoid locations where excessive moisture, corrosive sensor probe is in the center of the duct.
All GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies RH/Dewpoint fumes, vibration, or high ambient temperatures are present.
Complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. Outside Air Mount
and Temperature Products are fully tested and calibrated in
accordance with the National Institute of Standards and IP 42 rating for Duct Mount and Outside Air Transmitters. The wall mount transmitter is designed to install onto a The transmitter should be mounted in a sheltered area that is
Technology (NIST) prior to shipment. This is the highest standard electric switch box. Mount the transmitter on an protected from rain. Ideally, the transmitter should be located
quality calibration standard available. Contact Information indoor wall approximately 4 to 6 feet above the floor. The on the north side of the building (under an eave) to prevent
base assembly should be positioned with the letters FR/ABS sun-heated air from rising up the building's wall and
Power Requirements located on the left side. affecting the relative humidity of the sensor.
1230 VDC power supply (furnished by the customer).
99 Washington Street The outside air mount transmitter should be mounted with
Specifications Melrose, MA 02176 the sensor pointing down to prevent water collection in the
Phone 781-665-1400
sensor cavity.
Environmental Conditions Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
3.79 (96.2)
Operating Range: 40F to 140F (40C to 60C) Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com 2.37 (60.3)
0-99% RH non-condensing.
Storage Temperature: 67F to +185F (55C to +85C) 3.79 (96.2)

Sensing Element: Capacitive Sensor 1.50 (38.1)

Long Term Stability: Less than 1% drift per year, typical.
Temperature Effect:** Delta %RH = 4.69
(0.0014 x %RH + 0.1325) x TC FR (119.1) 4.69
ABS
.50
(0.0317 x %RH + 3.0876) 2.37 (12.7) (119.1)
3.30
**Not needed for Signal-Conditioned Temperature units.
Signal Outputs: 4-20 mA, 0-5V or 0-10V (user selectable)
(83.8) * * (60.3)

1.75
Space (Wall Mount) Range * (44.5)

Dew Point 40 to 90F (4.4 to 32.2C)

Enthalpy 0-50 BTU/lb (0-116.3 kJ/kg)
Wet Bulb 40 to 90F (4.4 to 32.2C) .188 (4.76)
mounting hole, 4 pl.
Dry Bulb 40 to 90F (4.4 to 32.2C)
Notes:
1. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters).
Duct/Outside Air Mount Range 2. *To open the enclosure, squeeze the base Notes:
where indicated, and remove the cover. 1. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters).
Dew Point -20 to 120F (-28.8 to 49C) 2. Ensure the Duct Probe doesn't make any
Enthalpy 0-50 BTU/lb (0-116.3 kJ/kg) contact with the metal housing.
Figure 1: Wall Mount - Mounting Dimensions 3. *To open the enclosure, squeeze the base
Wet Bulb 0 to 100F (-17.8 to 37.8C)
where indicated, and remove the cover.
Dry Bulb -20 to 120F (-28.8 to 49C)

Figure 2: Duct / Outside Air - Mounting Dimensions

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GE HumiTrac XR Transmitter Series
Sensing & Inspection Technologies Installation Guide

Wiring Wiring (cont.)

Match your transmitter with the corresponding diagrams
V I V I CE COMPLIANCE
(Figure 4 through Figure 9), set the switches and wire SW3 Current*
SW1
accordingly. (See Figure 3 below for switch and terminal 1. Ensure that the probe earth ground wire (for Duct and
block locations.) Ensure that all the installation and wiring is
V in I1XR/P+ Outside Air units only), the shield wire and the PCB earth
Figure 4: Switch Positions for Voltage Mode XR (4-20mA) out I2XR/P ground wire are connected to the mounting screw or the
in compliance with all national and local codes. NEAREST (<1.5m) earth ground.
I2-TMP
Note: All Voltage Outputs are measured with respect to the Switch Selectable 0-5 Volt or 0-10 Volt Output I1XR/P+
TH
2. The other end of the shield wire MUST be connected to
Thermistor Output
POWER SUPPLY / CONTROLLER GROUND. I2XR/P TH the power supply /controller earth ground ONLY.
10V
Voltage I2-TMP
J8
V-TMP TH
Wiring for the transmitter should be a shielded, twisted pair, XR REPRESENTS

SW2
Thermistor Output*
GND TH
16-22 AWG. Use only copper conductors. Do not run *Shipped in 4-20mA output.
V-XR XR 0-5/0-10Vout J8
Dew Point - DP
transmitter wires and AC power wires together in the same 5V I2XR/P GND, 0-5/0-10Vout
Enthalpy - EN
conduit or wire bundle. I1XR/P+ +V
Wet Bulb - WB
J7

Caution! Figure 8: DP/EN/WB and Temp. (Direct Connection) -

Running transmitter wires and AC power wires, *To provide a connector for Thermistor
Output, divide the 5-pin terminal block into
Current
including earth ground, in the same conduit or a 3-pin and a 2-pin terminal block as shown. XR REPRESENTS Hold the sides of
wire bundle may cause malfunction due to the sensor tip
Dew Point - DP Current* near the base of
electrical noise. Enthalpy - EN
Wet Bulb - WB
V in I1XR/P+ the sintered filter.
XR RTN I2XR/P
Figure 5: DP/EN/WB and Temp. (Direct Connection) - Temp RTN I2-TMP
Voltage
TH
Caution: Remove power before replacing the sensor.
TH XR REPRESENTS
Switch Selectable 0-5 Volt or 0-10 Volt Output
J8 Figure 10: Remove/Install the Sensor Tip
Dew Point - DP
V I 10V
Voltage *Shipped in 4-20mA output. Enthalpy - EN
SW3 Wet Bulb - WB Table 1: HumiTrac XR Ordering Information
V-TMP Temp
SW2

GND GND
Figure 9: DP/EN/WB and Temp. (Signal Condition) - Model Product Information
V I
Current Space HUMI-DP-XR-S DEW POINT TRANSMITTER-SPACE MOUNT
SW1 V-XR XR XR REPRESENTS (Wall) HUMI-EN-XR-S ENTHALPY TRANSMITTER-SPACE MOUNT
3K 5V I2XR/P V Mount
HUMI-WB-XR-S WET BULB TRANSMITTER-SPACE MOUNT
I1XR/P+ +V Dew Point - DP
JPR1
Current Enthalpy - EN Duct Mount HUMI-DP-XR-D DEW POINT TRANSMITTER-DUCT MOUNT
J7 Wet Bulb - WB HUMI-EN-XR-D ENTHALPY TRANSMITTER-DUCT MOUNT
10K
10V
Voltage Figure 6: DP/EN/WB and Temp. (Signal Condition) - HUMI-WB-XR-D WET BULB TRANSMITTER-DUCT MOUNT

Voltage Air Mount HUMI-DP-XR-O DEW POINT TRANSMITTER-OPEN AIR

SW2

HUMI-EN-XR-O ENTHALPY TRANSMITTER-OPEN AIR

HUMI-WB-XR-O WET BULB TRANSMITTER-OPEN AIR
J7 J8
5V V I V I
SW1 SW3

Figure 7: Switch Positions for Current Mode

Figure 3: Connector/Switch Locations - Inside Cover

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