Rotronic HF5-EX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter
- Safe operation in areas with explosion risk
- Instrinsically safe probes
- Interchangeable stainless steel probe
- HygroSoft Software
- Description
- Additional information
- Specifications
Description
The Rotronic HF5-EX is a robust and reliable humidity and temperature transmitter designed specifically for use in explosive atmospheres. This makes it ideal for applications in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where safety is paramount.
Key Features:
- Explosion-Proof Design: Certified for use in hazardous areas, ensuring safe operation in explosive environments.
- High Accuracy: Delivers precise measurements of humidity and temperature, even in challenging conditions.
- Wide Operating Range: Operates reliably in a broad range of temperatures and humidity levels, accommodating diverse industrial applications.
- Robust Construction: Features a durable aluminum housing and stainless steel probes, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Flexible Configuration: Offers various output options, including analog and digital signals, to suit different control systems and data acquisition systems.
- Easy Installation and Maintenance: Simple to install and maintain, minimizing downtime and reducing operational costs.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Safety: The explosion-proof design prevents accidents and safeguards personnel and equipment.
- Improved Process Efficiency: Accurate humidity and temperature control optimizes production processes and reduces energy consumption.
- Reduced Downtime: The robust construction and easy maintenance features minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Compliance with Industry Standards: The HF5-EX meets stringent safety and performance standards, ensuring compliance with regulations.
By choosing the Rotronic HF5-EX, you can ensure the safety and reliability of your operations in hazardous areas. Its robust design, high accuracy, and explosion-proof certification make it a trusted choice for critical industrial applications.
Additional information
Brand | Rotronic |
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General | |
Parameters | Humidity and temperature |
Calculated parameters |
All psychrometric parameters
available |
Housing material / Protection |
Aluminium (DIN EN 1706 Â EN
AC-AlSi 12 (Fe)) / IP66 |
Weight |
Wall mounted version: 1030 Â g
Duct mounted version: 1140 Â g |
Start-up time | Standard cold <60 s / warm <30 s |
Measurement interval | 20…240 s |
Display | Optional, LCD without  backlight |
Electrical connections |
Connections: Ex-e terminals
(0.2…2.5 mm2) Cable gland: 16 x 1.5 (Ø cable 4.5…7 mm) |
Power supply | 10…28 VDC |
Current Consumption |
2×24 mA start up / 2×20 mA
operation |
Application temperature
Housing / electronics |
-40…60 °C without  display
-10…60 °C with display |
Service interface |
UART internal service  interface
(only to be used outside the explosive zone) |
Conformity | CE, UKCA, ATEX, EMC, RoHS |
EX Certification | IECEx, UKEX, QPS |
EX identification |
II 2(1) G Ex eb mb [ia Ga] IIC T5 Gb
II 2(1) D Ex tb [ia Ga] IIIC T80 °C Db |
Analogue output | |
Number | 2 |
Current | 4…20 mA, two-wire |
Galvanic isolation | Yes |
Maximum load | 500 Ohms |
Accuracy at 23 °C | <20 uA |
General | |
Parameters | Humidity and temperature |
Housing material / Protection | Stainless steel / IP66 |
Cable lengths | 2/5/10 metres |
EX identification |
II 1/2 G Ex ia IIC T5 Ga/Gb
II 1/2 D Ex ia IIIC T80°C Da/Db |
Humidity measurement | |
Sensor |
HC2-SM/IM/IE-EX:
® |
Adjustment |
Not via device  menu
(only outside the explosive zone with Hygrosoft + AC3001) |
Measurement range | 0…100 %rh |
Accuracy at 23 °C | ±0.8 %rh |
Temperature measurement | |
Sensor | HC2-SM/IM/IE-EX: Pt100 Â Class A |
Measurement range | -40…85 °C |
Accuracy at 23 °C | ±0.1 °C |
Accessories | |
Filters | Steel sinter filter, SP-FN15 |
Cable gland |
AC1301-MEX for duct mounting and
cable  probes (IM) |