Device description

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Device description

Overview

The HygroLab features two distinct operating modes:  

 

Aw Measurement: This specialized mode is used for measuring the water activity (Aw) of product samples and materials in bulk such as powders, seeds, etc. When set to operate in the water activity mode, the HygroLab automatically displays humidity as Aw (1.000 Aw = 100 %rh). The Aw Mode offers the following options:

 

Accelerated water activity measurement (AW Quick): permits measuring the water activity of most products in typically 5 minutes. The measurement starts simultaneously for all four probe inputs and is ended automatically.

 

Conventional water activity measurement (AWE): the measurement starts simultaneously for all four probe inputs. The HygroLab automatically detects full equilibrium conditions and ends the measurement at that time.

 

Adjustment (This features are only available with the Software Version 2.0.0.0 or higher)

 

Relative humidity: Multiple point calibration and adjustment

 

Temperature: One point calibration and adjustment

 

 

Standard Mode: In this mode the HygroLab can be used as a general-purpose indicator with the following functions:

 

Relative humidity and temperature data measured by up to 4 HygroClip 2 digital probes

 

 

The HygroLab is available with a wide assortment of HygroClip 2 humidity-temperature probes to meet almost any requirement. The HygroClip 2 probes feature well proven, durable sensors. Digital signal processing ensures consistent product performance and also facilitates the task of field maintenance with features such as potentiometer free – digital calibration.

 

 

General information of the HygroLab

Functions

Description

Measured parameters

%rH, aw, °C, °F

Operating range

0...40°C (32...104°F) / 0...80% rH

Humidity measurement range

0…100 %rH (0.0000 - 1.0000 aw)

Display

7” LCD capacitive touch screen

Power button

Push button (with RGB light indicator)

Clock

Real time clock provides a time stamp for every measurement

AW Quick Mode

Yes

Storage acpacity

16 GB

Trend display

Yes

Power supply

12VDC 2.0A 24W Max (AC adapter)

Probe connections

4 x HC2 station probe (HC2A-S or HC2-AW)

USB (A) types

2x 2.0 and 2x 3.0

USB power supply

5V / 500 mA

Measurement interval

15 s

Start-up time

30 s

Firmware update

Direct with the HygroLab over the internet

HW5 compatible

No

Acoustic alarm

No

Calculations

No psychrometric calculations available

Height (mm)

78.9

Width (mm)

214.4

Length (mm)

146

Housing material

Aluminum, ABS, Stainless steel

Weight

1.06 kg / 2.25 lbs

CE conform

CE 2014/30/EU

IP protection rating

IP30

 

General information of the HC2(A)-AW

Functions

Description

Measured parameters

%rH, aw, °C, °F

Humidity measurement range

0…100 %rH (0.0000 - 1.0000 aw)

Humidity accuracy @ 23 ±5 °C

0.8 %rh / ± 0.008 aw

Humidity repeatability

0.3 %rH

Humidity long term stability

< 1%rH / year

Temperature measurement range

-40...85°C

Temp. accuracy @ 23 ±5 °C

±0.1 K

Temp. repeatability

0.05 K

Temp. long term stability

< 0.1 K / year

 

General information of the HC2A-S

Functions

Description

Measured parameters

%rH, °C, °F

Humidity measurement range

0…100 %rH

Humidity accuracy @ 23 ±5 °C

±0.8 %rH

Humidity long term stability

< 1%rH / year

Temperature measurement range

-50...100°C

Temperature accuracy @ 23 ±5 °C

±0.1 K