Rotronic HF5-EX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter

  • Safe operation in areas with explosion risk
  • Instrinsically safe probes
  • Interchangeable stainless steel probe
  • HygroSoft Software

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

General
Parameters Humidity and temperature
 

Calculated parameters

All psychrometric parameters

available

 

Housing material / Protection

Aluminium (DIN EN 1706  EN

AC-AlSi 12 (Fe)) / IP66

 

Weight

Wall mounted version: 1030  g

Duct mounted version: 1140  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  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)

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