USER'S GUIDE

Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and

Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT330

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 11
About This Manual ................................................................. 11
Contents of This Manual ..................................................... 11
Version Information ............................................................. 12
Documentation Conventions ............................................... 12
Safety ....................................................................................... 13
ESD Protection .................................................................... 13
Recycling ................................................................................ 14
Regulatory Compliances ....................................................... 14
EU Declaration of Conformity.............................................. 14
DNV Type Approval ............................................................ 15
Transmitters with LAN or WLAN Interface .......................... 16
Transmitters with WLAN Interface ...................................... 16
Patent Notice .......................................................................... 17
Trademarks ............................................................................. 17
Software License .................................................................... 17
Warranty .................................................................................. 17

CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................ 19
Introduction to HMT330 ......................................................... 19
Basic Features and Options ................................................ 20
Structure of the Transmitter ................................................ 21
Probe Options ..................................................................... 23
Warmed Probe HMT337 ..................................................... 25
Filter Options .......................................................................... 25
Catalytic VHP Filter ............................................................. 25

CHAPTER 3
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 27
Mounting the Housing ........................................................... 27
Standard Mounting without Mounting Plate ........................ 27
Wall Mounting with Wall Mounting Kit ................................. 28
Mounting with DIN Rail Installation Kit ................................ 30
Pole Installation with Installation Kit for Pole or Pipeline .... 30
Mounting Rain Shield with Installation Kit ........................... 32
Panel Mounting Frame ........................................................ 33
Wiring ...................................................................................... 34
Cable Bushings ................................................................... 34
Grounding the Cables ......................................................... 35
Grounding the Transmitter Housing .................................... 36
Signal and Power Supply Wiring ......................................... 37
Connections to a 24 VAC Power Supply ............................ 38
Probe Mounting ...................................................................... 40

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General Instructions for Probes with a Cable ...................... 41

HMT333 for Ducts and Tight Spaces .................................. 43
HMT334 for High Pressure and Vacuum Applications ........ 43
HMT335 for High Temperatures .......................................... 45
HMT337 for High Humidity Applications.............................. 46
Temperature Probe (Optional) ....................................... 46
HMT338 for Pressurized Pipelines ...................................... 46
Tightening the Clasp Nut ................................................ 48
Optional Modules.................................................................... 49
Power Supply Module.......................................................... 49
Installation ...................................................................... 50
Warnings ........................................................................ 51
Galvanic Isolation of the Power Supply ............................... 54
Third Analog Output ............................................................ 54
Installation and Wiring .................................................... 55
Relays .................................................................................. 56
Installation and Wiring .................................................... 56
Selecting the Activation State of the Relay .................... 56
RS-422/485 Interface .......................................................... 57
Installation and Wiring .................................................... 58
LAN Interface ....................................................................... 62
WLAN Interface ................................................................... 63
Attaching the WLAN Antenna......................................... 64
Data Logger Module ............................................................ 64
8-Pin Connector ................................................................... 66

CHAPTER 4
OPERATION ................................................................................................. 67
Getting Started ........................................................................ 67
Display/Keypad (Optional) ..................................................... 67
Basic Display ....................................................................... 67
Graphic History .................................................................... 68
Menus and Navigation ......................................................... 70
Changing the Language ................................................. 71
Rounding Setting ............................................................ 71
Display Backlight Setting ................................................ 71
Display Contrast Setting ................................................. 72
Using Display/Keypad ............................................... 72
Using Serial Line ....................................................... 72
Keypad Lock (Keyguard) ................................................ 73
Menu PIN Lock ............................................................... 73
Factory Settings ............................................................. 74
Configuring Display Alarms ................................................. 74
Using Display/Keypad .................................................... 75
Using Serial Line ............................................................ 77
MI70 Link Program for Data Handling .................................. 78
Serial Line Communication ................................................... 79
User Port Connection .......................................................... 80
User Port Operating Modes............................................ 80
Service Port Connection ...................................................... 81
Connection Cables ......................................................... 81
Installing the Driver for the USB Cable .......................... 81
Using the Service Port .................................................... 82
LAN Communication .............................................................. 82
IP Configuration ................................................................... 83
Using Display/Keypad .................................................... 84

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Using Serial Line ............................................................ 85

Wireless LAN Configuration ................................................ 86
Using Display/Keypad .................................................... 87
Using Serial Line ............................................................ 88
Communication Protocol ..................................................... 89
Web Configuration for LAN and WLAN ............................... 89
Terminal Program Settings ................................................. 90
Opening a Serial/USB connection ................................. 90
Opening a Telnet session (LAN/WLAN) ........................ 91
List of Serial Commands ....................................................... 93
Getting Measurement Message from Serial Line ................ 95
Starting Continuous Outputting ...................................... 95
Stopping Continuous Outputting .................................... 96
Outputting Reading Once .............................................. 96
Assign an Alias for the SEND Command ...................... 96
Outputting Reading Once From All Transmitters ........... 97
Communicating with a Transmitter in POLL Mode ............. 97
OPEN .................................................................................. 97
CLOSE ................................................................................ 97
Formatting Serial Line Message ........................................... 98
FTIME and FDATE .............................................................. 98
FST ...................................................................................... 99
General Settings ................................................................... 100
Changing Quantities and Units ......................................... 100
Using Display/Keypad .................................................. 100
Using Serial Line .......................................................... 101
FORM...................................................................... 101
UNIT ........................................................................ 103
Pressure Compensation Setting ....................................... 104
Using Display/Keypad .................................................. 104
Using Serial Line .......................................................... 104
PRES and XPRES .................................................. 104
Limit RH Output Range ..................................................... 105
Date and Time ................................................................... 106
Using Display/Keypad .................................................. 106
Using Serial Line .......................................................... 106
Data Filtering ..................................................................... 107
Using Display/Keypad .................................................. 107
Using Serial Line .......................................................... 107
Device Information ............................................................ 108
? ................................................................................... 109
LIGHT ........................................................................... 109
HELP ............................................................................ 110
ERRS ........................................................................... 110
MODS .......................................................................... 110
VERS ........................................................................... 111
Resetting Transmitter Using Serial Line ........................... 111
RESET ......................................................................... 111
Locking Menu/Keypad Using Serial Line .......................... 111
LOCK ........................................................................... 111
Serial Output Settings.......................................................... 112
Using Display/Keypad ....................................................... 112
Using Serial Line ............................................................... 113
SERI ............................................................................. 113
SMODE ........................................................................ 114
ADDR ........................................................................... 114

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INTV ............................................................................. 115

SDELAY ....................................................................... 115
ECHO ........................................................................... 115
Data Recording ..................................................................... 116
Selecting Data Recording Quantities ................................ 116
DSEL ............................................................................ 116
View Recorded Data.......................................................... 116
DIR ............................................................................... 116
PLAY ............................................................................ 118
Deleting the Recorded Files .............................................. 119
UNDELETE .................................................................. 119
Analog Output Settings ....................................................... 120
Changing Output Mode and Range................................... 120
Analog Output Quantities .................................................. 121
AMODE/ASEL .............................................................. 122
Analog Output Tests .......................................................... 123
ITEST ........................................................................... 123
Analog Output Fault Indication Setting .............................. 124
AERR............................................................................ 124
Extend Analog Output Range ............................................ 125
Operation of Relays .............................................................. 125
Quantity for Relay Output .................................................. 125
Measurement-Based Relay Output Modes ....................... 125
Relay Setpoints ............................................................ 125
Hysteresis ..................................................................... 127
Relay Indicating Transmitter Error Status ......................... 127
Enabling/Disabling Relays ................................................. 129
Setting Relay Outputs........................................................ 129
RSEL ............................................................................ 130
Testing Operation of Relays .............................................. 132
RTEST .......................................................................... 132
Sensor Functions ................................................................. 133
Chemical Purge (Optional) ................................................ 133
Automatic Chemical Purge (Interval Purge) ................. 134
Manual Chemical Purge ............................................... 134
Chemical Purge in Power Up ....................................... 134
Starting and Configuring Chemical Purge ......................... 135
Using Buttons on Motherboard..................................... 135
Using Display/Keypad (Optional) ................................. 135
Using Serial Line .......................................................... 136
PURGE .................................................................... 136
PUR ......................................................................... 136
RGLIMIT .................................................................. 137
Sensor Heating .................................................................. 138
Setting Humidity Sensor Heating ................................. 138
XHEAT .................................................................... 138

CHAPTER 5
MODBUS .................................................................................................... 141
Overview of Modbus Protocol Support .............................. 141
Taking Modbus into Use .................................................... 142
Enabling Serial Modbus ....................................................... 143
Using Display/Keypad (Optional) ...................................... 143
Using Serial Line ............................................................... 143
Enabling Ethernet Modbus .................................................. 144

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Using Display/Keypad (Optional) ...................................... 144

Using Serial Line ............................................................... 146
Diagnostic Modbus Counters ............................................. 147
Viewing Counters Using Display/Keypad .......................... 147
Viewing Counters Using Service Port ............................... 148
Disabling Modbus ................................................................ 148

CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 149
Periodic Maintenance .......................................................... 149
Cleaning ............................................................................ 149
Changing the Probe Filter ................................................. 149
Changing the Sensor ........................................................... 150
Error States ....................................................................... 151
Technical Support ................................................................ 153
Product Returns ................................................................... 153

CHAPTER 7
CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT......................................................... 155
Opening and Closing the Adjustment Mode ..................... 155
Relative Humidity Adjustment ............................................ 157
Using Push Buttons ........................................................... 157
Using Display/Keypad ....................................................... 158
Using Serial Line ............................................................... 159
Multipoint Adjustment Using Serial Line ........................... 161
MPC Command Syntax ............................................... 161
Example Multipoint Adjustment Procedure .................. 162
Relative Humidity Adjustment after Sensor Change ........ 164
Using Display/Keypad ....................................................... 164
Using Serial Line ............................................................... 164
FCRH ........................................................................... 164
Temperature Adjustment ..................................................... 165
Using Display/Keypad ....................................................... 165
Using Serial Line ............................................................... 165
Analog Output Adjustment.................................................. 167
Using Display/Keypad ....................................................... 167
Using Serial Line ............................................................... 167
ACAL ............................................................................ 167
Feeding Adjustment Information ........................................ 168
Using Display/Keypad ....................................................... 168
Using Serial Line ............................................................... 168
CTEXT ......................................................................... 168
CDATE ......................................................................... 168

CHAPTER 8
TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................... 169
Specifications ....................................................................... 169
Performance ...................................................................... 169
Relative Humidity ......................................................... 169
Temperature (+ Operating Pressure Ranges) ............. 170
Optional Temperature Probe ....................................... 170
Calculated Variables .................................................... 171

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Accuracies of Calculated Variables ................................... 171

Accuracy of Dewpoint Temperature °C ........................ 171
Accuracy of Mixing Ratio g/kg (Ambient Pressure 1013
mbar) ............................................................................ 171
Accuracy of Wet Bulb Temperature °C ........................ 172
Accuracy of Absolute Humidity g/m³ ............................ 172
Dewpoint Temperature (HMT337 Warmed Probe Option) 173
Operating Environment...................................................... 173
Inputs and Outputs ............................................................ 174
Mechanics ......................................................................... 175
Technical Specifications of Optional Modules ................... 176
Power Supply Module .................................................. 176
Analog Output Module .................................................. 176
Relay Module ............................................................... 176
RS-485 Module ............................................................ 177
LAN Interface Module ................................................... 177
WLAN Interface Module ............................................... 177
Data Logger Module ..................................................... 177
Spare Parts and Accessories .............................................. 178
Dimensions (mm/inch) ......................................................... 180
HMT331 ............................................................................. 182
HMT333 ............................................................................. 183
HMT334 ............................................................................. 183
HMT335 ............................................................................. 183
HMT337 ............................................................................. 184
HMT338 ............................................................................. 184
Temperature Probe ........................................................... 184

APPENDIX A
PROBE INSTALLATION KITS AND INSTALLATION EXAMPLES ......... 185
Duct Installation Kits (for HMT333/337/335) ....................... 185
Duct Installation Kit for Temperature Probe (for HMT337)
................................................................................................ 186
Pressure Tight Swagelok Installation Kits (for HMT337) .. 187
RH Probe Installation......................................................... 187
Temperature Probe Installation ......................................... 187
Examples of Vapor Tight Installations with Cable Gland . 188
RH-Probe Installations (for HMT333/337) ......................... 188
T- Probe Installations (HMT337) ....................................... 189
Example of Climate Chamber Installation ......................... 190
Example of Installation Through Roof ............................... 191
Ball Valve Installation Kit for HMT338 ................................ 192
Meteorological Installation Kit (for HMT337) ..................... 194

APPENDIX B
CALCULATION FORMULAS ..................................................................... 195

APPENDIX C
MODBUS REFERENCE ............................................................................. 199
Function Codes..................................................................... 199
Register Map ......................................................................... 200
Data Encoding ................................................................... 200
32-Bit Floating Point Format......................................... 200

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16-Bit Integer Format ................................................... 201

Measurement Data (Read-Only) ....................................... 202
Status Registers (Read-Only) ........................................... 202
Configuration Registers ..................................................... 203
Exception Status Outputs ................................................... 204
Diagnostic Sub-Functions ................................................... 204
Device Identification Objects .............................................. 205
Exception Responses .......................................................... 206

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Transmitter Body ...................................................................... 21
Figure 2 Inside the Transmitter ............................................................... 22
Figure 3 HMT331 Fixed Probe ............................................................... 23
Figure 4 HMT331 Short Cable Probe ..................................................... 23
Figure 5 Probe Options ........................................................................... 24
Figure 6 Standard Mounting ................................................................... 27
Figure 7 Mounting with Wall Mounting Kit .............................................. 28
Figure 8 Dimensions of the Plastic Mounting Plate (mm/inch) ............... 28
Figure 9 Dimensions of the Probe Holder Plate (mm/inch) .................... 29
Figure 10 Mounting with the DIN Rail Installation Kit ............................... 30
Figure 11 Vertical Pole.............................................................................. 30
Figure 12 Horizontal Pole ......................................................................... 31
Figure 13 Mounting with Metal Wall Mounting Plate ................................ 31
Figure 14 Dimensions of the Metal Mounting Plate (mm/inch) ................. 32
Figure 15 Mounting the Rain Shield with the Installation Kit .................... 32
Figure 16 Panel Mounting Frame ............................................................. 33
Figure 17 Panel Mounting Dimensions (mm/inch) .................................... 34
Figure 18 Cable Bushings......................................................................... 34
Figure 19 Grounding the Screen of Electrical Cable ................................ 35
Figure 20 Screw Terminal Block on Motherboard .................................... 37
Figure 21 Connections to 24 VAC Power Supply ..................................... 39
Figure 22 Measurement Error at 100 %RH .............................................. 40
Figure 23 Horizontal Mounting of Probe ................................................... 41
Figure 24 Vertical Mounting of Probe ....................................................... 42
Figure 25 HMT344 Probe ......................................................................... 44
Figure 26 Tightening the Nut .................................................................... 44
Figure 27 Cleaning of Tightening Cone .................................................... 45
Figure 28 HMT338 Probe ......................................................................... 47
Figure 29 Sealing of Fitting Body into Process ......................................... 47
Figure 30 Tightening the Clasp Nut .......................................................... 48
Figure 31 Power Supply Module ............................................................... 49
Figure 32 Galvanic Isolation Module ........................................................ 54
Figure 33 Third Analog Output ................................................................. 54
Figure 34 Third Analog Output Selection.................................................. 55
Figure 35 Relay Module ............................................................................ 57
Figure 36 RS-422/485 Module .................................................................. 58
Figure 37 4-Wire RS-485 Bus ................................................................... 60
Figure 38 2-Wire RS-485 Bus ................................................................... 61
Figure 39 LAN Interface Module ............................................................... 62
Figure 40 WLAN Interface Module ........................................................... 63
Figure 41 Data Logger Module ................................................................. 65
Figure 42 Pinout of the Optional 8-Pin Connector .................................... 66
Figure 43 Basic Display ............................................................................ 67
Figure 44 Graphical Display...................................................................... 68
Figure 45 Graphical Display with Data Logger ......................................... 69
Figure 46 Main Menus .............................................................................. 70
Figure 47 Alarm Limits Shown on Graph Screen ..................................... 75
Figure 48 Display Alarm Active ................................................................. 75
Figure 49 Display Alarms .......................................................................... 76
Figure 50 Modifying an Alarm Limit .......................................................... 76
Figure 51 Service Port Connector and User Port Terminal on
Motherboard ............................................................................. 79
Figure 52 Connection Example between PC Serial Port and User Port .. 80

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Figure 53 Network Interface Menu ........................................................... 84

Figure 54 IP Configuration Menu.............................................................. 84
Figure 55 Wireless LAN Settings .............................................................. 87
Figure 56 Entering Network SSID ............................................................ 87
Figure 57 Selecting the Wireless Network Type ...................................... 87
Figure 58 Web Configuration Interface for LAN ....................................... 90
Figure 59 Opening a Serial Connection ................................................... 91
Figure 60 Opening a Telnet Connection .................................................. 92
Figure 61 Device Information on Display ............................................... 108
Figure 62 Current/Voltage Switches of Output Modules ........................ 120
Figure 63 Measurement-Based Relay Output Modes ............................ 126
Figure 64 FAULT/ONLINE STATUS Relay Output Modes .................... 128
Figure 65 Relay Indicators on Display .................................................... 130
Figure 66 Decrease of Sensor Gain ....................................................... 133
Figure 67 Purge Buttons on Motherboard .............................................. 135
Figure 68 Chemical Purge Settings ........................................................ 135
Figure 69 Performing Chemical Purge ................................................... 136
Figure 70 Serial Interface Settings ......................................................... 143
Figure 71 IP Configuration ...................................................................... 145
Figure 72 Wireless LAN Settings ............................................................ 145
Figure 73 Communication Protocol ........................................................ 145
Figure 74 Modbus Counters ................................................................... 147
Figure 75 Changing the Sensor .............................................................. 150
Figure 76 Error Indicator and Error Message ......................................... 151
Figure 77 Adjustment and Purge Buttons .............................................. 156
Figure 78 Adjustment Menu ................................................................... 156
Figure 79 Selecting Point 1 Reference Type .......................................... 158
Figure 80 Accuracy over Temperature Range ....................................... 170
Figure 81 Accuracy in Dewpoint Measurement...................................... 173
Figure 82 Transmitter Body Dimensions ................................................ 180
Figure 83 WLAN Antenna Dimensions ................................................... 181
Figure 84 HMT331 Fixed Probe Dimensions ......................................... 182
Figure 85 HMT331 Short Cable Probe Dimensions ............................... 182
Figure 86 HMT333 Probe Dimensions ................................................... 183
Figure 87 HMT334 Probe Dimensions ................................................... 183
Figure 88 HMT335 Probe Dimensions ................................................... 183
Figure 89 HMT337 Probe Dimensions ................................................... 184
Figure 90 HMT338 Probe Dimensions ................................................... 184
Figure 91 Optional Temperature Probe Dimensions .............................. 184
Figure 92 Duct Mounting Installation Kit ................................................. 185
Figure 93 Duct Mounting Installation Kit for T-Probe ............................. 186
Figure 94 Swagelok Installation Kit for RH-probe .................................. 187
Figure 95 Swagelok Installation Kit for T-Probe ..................................... 187
Figure 96 Cable Installation with Cable Gland ....................................... 188
Figure 97 Probe Installation with Cable Gland ....................................... 188
Figure 98 Vapor Tight Installation........................................................... 189
Figure 99 Wall Mounting Installation ...................................................... 189
Figure 100 Climate Chamber Installation (not Available from Vaisala) .... 190
Figure 101 Example of Installation through Roof ..................................... 191
Figure 102 Installing the HMT338 Probe Through a Ball Valve
Assembly ................................................................................ 192
Figure 103 Meteorological Installation Kit for Outdoor Installation ........... 194

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List of Tables
Table 1 Manual Revisions ..................................................................... 12
Table 2 Application, Location Classes................................................... 15
Table 3 Quantities Measured by HMT330 ............................................. 19
Table 4 Optional Quantities Measured by HMT330 .............................. 19
Table 5 HMT338 Probe Dimensions ..................................................... 47
Table 6 Connecting the Twisted Pair Wires to the Screw Terminals .... 59
Table 7 4-Wire (Switch 3: On) ............................................................... 60
Table 8 2-Wire (Switch 3: Off) ............................................................... 61
Table 9 Observation Periods and Resolution ........................................ 64
Table 10 Wiring of the Optional 8-Pin Connector .................................... 66
Table 11 Periods for Trend and Max/Min Calculations ........................... 68
Table 12 Graph Information Messages in Cursor Mode ......................... 69
Table 13 ALSEL Parameters ................................................................... 77
Table 14 Default Serial Communication Settings for the User Port ........ 80
Table 15 Communication Settings for the Service Port ........................... 82
Table 16 IP Settings for the LAN and WLAN Interfaces .......................... 83
Table 17 Wireless LAN Settings .............................................................. 86
Table 18 Measurement Commands ........................................................ 93
Table 19 Communication Commands ..................................................... 93
Table 20 Formatting Commands ............................................................. 93
Table 21 Data Recording Commands ..................................................... 94
Table 22 Chemical Purge Commands ..................................................... 94
Table 23 Calibration and Adjustment Commands ................................... 94
Table 24 Setting and Testing the Analog Outputs ................................... 94
Table 25 Setting and Testing the Relays ................................................. 94
Table 26 Other Commands ..................................................................... 95
Table 27 FORM Command Modifiers .................................................... 102
Table 28 Conversion Factors for Pressure Units .................................. 105
Table 29 Filtering Levels........................................................................ 107
Table 30 Selection of Output Modes ..................................................... 114
Table 31 Relay State Examples ............................................................ 129
Table 32 Supported Modbus Variants ................................................... 141
Table 33 Error Messages ...................................................................... 152
Table 34 Indicator Led Functions .......................................................... 156
Table 35 Example List for Multipoint Correction .................................... 162
Table 36 Calculated Variables (Typical Ranges) .................................. 171
Table 37 Standard Probe Cable Lengths and Approximate
Transmitter Weight (in kg/lb) .................................................. 175
Table 38 Spare Parts and Accessories ................................................. 178
Table 39 Supported Function Codes ..................................................... 199
Table 40 HMT330 Modbus Register Blocks .......................................... 200
Table 41 Measurement Data Registers ................................................. 202
Table 42 Status Registers ..................................................................... 202
Table 43 Configuration Parameter Registers ........................................ 203
Table 44 Configuration Flag Registers .................................................. 203
Table 45 HMT330 Exception Status Outputs ........................................ 204
Table 46 HMT330 Modbus Diagnostics ................................................ 204
Table 47 HMT330 Modbus Device Identification ................................... 205
Table 48 HMT330 Modbus Exception Responses ................................ 206

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION

This chapter provides general notes for the manual and the product.

About This Manual

This manual provides information for installing, operating, and
maintaining Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature
Transmitter Series HMT330.

Contents of This Manual

This manual consists of the following chapters:

- Chapter 1, General Information, provides general notes for the manual

and the product.
- Chapter 2, Product Overview, introduces the features, advantages, and
the product nomenclature of HMT330.
- Chapter 3, Installation, provides you with information that is intended
to help you install the product.
- Chapter 4, Operation, contains information that is needed to operate
this product.
- Chapter 5, Modbus, contains information that is needed when
operating the transmitter using the Modbus protocol.
- Chapter 6, Maintenance, contains information that is needed in basic
maintenance of the product.
- Chapter 7, Calibration and Adjustment, provides information and
instructions concerning calibration and adjustment of HMT330.
- Chapter 8, Technical Data, provides the technical data of the product.
- Appendix A, Probe Installation Kits and Installation Examples,
presents the installation kits available for HMT330 and provides some
installation examples.
- Appendix B, Calculation Formulas, presents the equations used in
HMT330 to calculate values of dewpoint, mixing ratio, absolute
humidity and enthalpy in normal pressure.
- Appendix C, Modbus Reference, describes the Modbus functions and
data of the transmitter.

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Version Information
Table 1 Manual Revisions
Manual Code Description
M210566EN-K December 2013. This manual. Applicable from
transmitter software version 5.14 onward. Added
description of VHP filter option. Added new
command descriptions: ALSEL, AOVER, CON,
DSEND, MODS, RGLIMIT, RHLIMIT, and MPC
(multipoint RH calibration). Updated FILT command
description. Various small corrections.
M210566EN-J Previous version. Updated Chapter 2 Product
Overview. Updated Appendix C Modbus Reference.
M210566EN-I Applicable from transmitter software version 5.10
onward. Added Modbus protocol. Updated serial line
command descriptions. Updated storage
temperature range.

Documentation Conventions
Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are highlighted
as follows:

WARNING Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions very carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even
death.

CAUTION Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.

NOTE Note highlights important information on using the product.

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Safety
The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT330 delivered to you has been tested for safety and approved as
shipped from the factory. Note the following precautions:

WARNING Ground the product, and verify outdoor installation grounding

periodically to minimize shock hazard.

CAUTION Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the product,
lead to malfunction, or make the product noncompliant with applicable
legislation.

ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to
electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against
ESD for their intended use. However, it is possible to damage the product
by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or
inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.

To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:

- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and

protected ESD workbench. When this is not possible, ground yourself
to the equipment chassis before touching the boards. Ground yourself
with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord. When neither of the
above is possible, touch a conductive part of the equipment chassis
with your other hand before touching the boards.
- Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the
component contacts.

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Recycling
Recycle all applicable material.

Dispose of the unit according to statutory regulations. Do not dispose of

with regular household refuse.

Regulatory Compliances
EU Declaration of Conformity
Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT330 is in conformity with the provisions of the following EU
directives:

- Low Voltage Directive

- EMC-Directive
- ROHS Directive

Conformity is shown by compliance with the following standards:

- EN 60950-1: Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1:

General requirements.
- EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – EMC requirements – for use in industrial locations.
- EN 550022: Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement.
- EN 61000-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions.
- EN 61000-3-3: Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations
and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems.

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DNV Type Approval

The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT330 is found to comply with Det Norske Veritas' Rules for
Classification of Ships, High Speed & Light Craft and Det Norske
Veritas' Offshore standards.

Applicable tests carried out according to Standard for Certification

No. 2.4, April 2006.

Table 2 Application, Location Classes

Type HMT330
Temperature B
Humidity B
Vibration A
EMC B
Enclosure B/IP65

TYPE APPROVED PRODUCT

CERTIFICATE NO.: A-13529

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Transmitters with LAN or WLAN Interface

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Transmitters with WLAN Interface

This equipment has been designed to operate with a 2 dBi half-wave
antenna. Antennas with a gain greater than 2 dBi are prohibited for use
with this device. The antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and
its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful
communication.

This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

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Patent Notice
The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series
HMT330 is protected by, for example, the following patents and their
corresponding national rights:

Finnish patents 98861 and 99164, French patents 6650303 and 9504397,
German patents 69418174 and 19513274, Japanese patents 3585973 and
2801156, UK patents 0665303 and 2288465, and U.S. patent 5607564.

Trademarks
HUMICAP® is a registered trademark of Vaisala Oyj.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Software License
This product contains software developed by Vaisala. Use of the software
is governed by license terms and conditions included in the applicable
supply contract or, in the absence of separate license terms and
conditions, by the General License Conditions of Vaisala Group.

Warranty
Visit our Internet pages for standard warranty terms and conditions:
www.vaisala.com/warranty.

Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in case of
damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating conditions,
negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized modifications. Please
see the applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale for details of the
warranty for each product.

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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This chapter introduces the features, advantages, and the product

nomenclature of the Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature
Transmitter Series HMT330.

Introduction to HMT330
The HMT330 transmitter provides reliable humidity measurement in a
wide range of applications. Analog outputs can be chosen between
current and voltage signals. Alternatively, digital outputs RS-232
(standard) or RS-422/485 (optional) can be selected.

The quantities measured and calculated by HMT330 are presented in

Table 3 below. The quantities available as an option are presented in
Table 4 below.

Table 3 Quantities Measured by HMT330

Quantity Abbreviation Metric Unit Non-Metric Unit
Relative humidity (RH) RH %RH %RH
Temperature (T) T ºC ºF

Table 4 Optional Quantities Measured by HMT330

Quantity Abbreviation Metric Unit Non-Metric Unit
Dewpoint / Frostpoint TDF ºC ºF
Temperature (Td/f)
Dewpoint Temperature (Td) TD ºC ºF
3 3
Absolute humidity (a) A g/m gr/ft
Mixing ratio (x) X g/kg gr/lb
Wetbulb temperature (Tw) TW ºC ºF
Humid air volume / dry air H2O ppmv/ppmw ppmv/ppmw
volume (by volume or by
weight) (H2O)
2
Water vapor pressure (Pw) PW hPa lb/in
2
Water vapor saturation PWS hPa lb/in
pressure (Pws)
Enthalpy (h) H kJ/kg Btu/lb
Difference of T and Td/f (∆T) DT ºC ºF

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Basic Features and Options

- Several probes for various applications
- User-friendly display and keypad interface (optional)
- Calculated output quantities available
- Different probe mounting kits, sensor protection options and probe
cable lengths
- Transmitter mounting kits for multiple installation purposes
- Chemical purge for applications where interfering chemicals in the
measuring environment pose a risk
- Warmed probe and sensor heating for high humidity conditions
(HMT337)
- Additional temperature sensor (HMT337)
- Support for Modbus serial communications protocol
- USB connectivity for service connections via the optional
USB-RJ45 cable
- Optional modules:
- Isolated power supply
- Power supply module for AC mains power
- RS-422/485-module
- LAN and WLAN interfaces
- Data logger module with real time clock
- Additional analog output module
- Relay module

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Structure of the Transmitter

1104-001

Figure 1 Transmitter Body

The following numbers refer to Figure 1 above:

1 = Signal + powering cable gland
2 = Cable gland for optional module, or WLAN antenna
connector
3 = Cable gland for optional module or AC mains cable
4 = Cover screw (4 pcs)
5 = Display with keypad (optional)
6 = Cover LED

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0508-010

Figure 2 Inside the Transmitter

The following numbers refer to Figure 2 above:

1 = Service port (RS-232)
2 = DIP switches for analog output settings
3 = Power supply and signal wiring screw terminals
4 = Relay, data logger, RS-422/485, LAN, or WLAN module
(optional)
5 = Grounding connector
6 = Power supply module (optional)
7 = Relay, data logger, or analog output module (optional)
8 = Humidity probe cable
9 = Temperature probe cable (optional)
10 = Galvanic isolation module (optional)
11 = Adjustment buttons (chemical purge buttons) with indicator
LED

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Probe Options
The HMT331 is intended for demanding wall-mounted applications. The
standard version has a fixed probe.

1102-025

Figure 3 HMT331 Fixed Probe

The HMT331 short cable probe is a special version for use with the
WLAN module and when LAN module and power supply module are
simultaneously installed. It has the HMT333 probe on a short cable
(21 cm), and a mounting plate with a probe holder.

1102-024

Figure 4 HMT331 Short Cable Probe

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Figure 5 Probe Options

The following numbers refer to Figure 5:

1 = HMT333 for ducts and tight spaces
2 = HMT334 for high pressure and vacuum applications
(up to 100 bars)
3 = HMT335 for high temperatures (up to 180 ºC, vapor tight)
*) Flange available as an option
4 = HMT337 for high humidity applications
(optional warmed probe)
5 = HMT338 for pressurized pipelines (up to 40 bar)

For probe cable lengths, see Table 37 on page 175.

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Warmed Probe HMT337

Temperature difference between the probe and external environment can
cause a risk of condensation on the sensor. A wet probe cannot observe
the actual humidity in the ambient air. If the condensed water is
contaminated, the life span of the probe may shorten and calibration may
change.

HMT337 probe shall be used in applications where condensation can

occur due to high humidity and rapid humidity changes. The warmed
probe is heated continuously so that its temperature is always higher than
in environment. This prevents condensation on the probe. The power
consumption of the warmed probe is slightly higher than other probes.

Filter Options
There are several filter types for HMT330. All filters are 12 mm in
diameter with a female thread, and are compatible with all HMT330
probe models. The filters recommended for a probe type can be selected
on the corresponding HMT330 order form.

Fore more information, see section Spare Parts and Accessories on page
178

Catalytic VHP Filter

Vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) is a gaseous form of hydrogen
peroxide that is commonly used in decontamination and sterilization.
Hydrogen peroxide has relatively low saturation pressure which increases
the possibility of saturation when used in humid conditions. When
saturation conditions occur, liquid hydrogen peroxide will form on
surfaces in the decontaminated space.

Vaisala HUMICAP® sensor is compatible with direct VHP exposure

even at high concentrations and hundreds of VHP cycles up to saturation.
The long term performance is very good at concentrations higher than
typically used for sterilization. However, for the applications where full
saturation is possible, Vaisala recommends using the catalytic VHP filter
to protect the sensor and extend the calibration interval.

The catalytic filter is based on a generally known method where the H2O2
is split to H2O and O2. This reaction is produced by the catalyst layer that
has been applied to the filter. As the filter prevents the VHP from
reaching the humidity sensor, the sensor responds to humidity only. The
catalytic filter affects the reading approximately +1 %RH at 300 pmm
VHP, or +3 %RH at 900 ppm VHP (at 23 °C / 73.4 °F).

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CHAPTER 3
INSTALLATION

This chapter provides you with information that is intended to help you
install the product.

Mounting the Housing

The housing can be mounted either without the mounting plate or with
optional mounting plates.

Standard Mounting without Mounting

Plate
Mount the housing by attaching the transmitter to a wall with 4 screws,
for example, M6 (not provided).

0804-066

Figure 6 Standard Mounting

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Wall Mounting with Wall Mounting Kit

When mounting with wall mounting kit the mounting plate (Vaisala
order code 214829) can be installed directly on wall or onto a standard
wall box (also US junction box). When wiring through back wall, remove
the plastic plug from the wiring hole in the transmitter before mounting.

0503-004

Figure 7 Mounting with Wall Mounting Kit

The following numbers refer to Figure 7 above:

1 = Plastic mounting plate
2 = Mount the plate to wall with 4 screws M6 (not provided)
3 = Arched side up
4 = Attach the HMT330 to the mounting plate with 4 fixing
screws M3 (provided)
5 = Holes for wall/junction box mounting

183 (7.20)
133 (5.24)
4.5 (0.18)
8.5 (0.33)
6.5 (0.26)

Ø6.2 (0.24)
10.5 (0.41)
116 (4.57)
104 (4.09)

84 (3.30)

59 (2.32)

Thickness
9.5 (0.37)

59 (2.32)

0804-065

Figure 8 Dimensions of the Plastic Mounting Plate (mm/inch)

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The HMT331 short cable probe is designed to be wall mounted with the
probe holder plate (Vaisala order code 226252). The probe holder plate is
similar to the standard mounting plate, except for the probe holder at the
bottom.

0911-061

Figure 9 Dimensions of the Probe Holder Plate (mm/inch)

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Mounting with DIN Rail Installation Kit

DIN rail installation kit includes a wall mounting kit, 2 clip-fasteners and
2 screws M4 × 10 DIN 7985 (Vaisala order code: 215094).

1. Attach two spring holders to the plastic mounting plate by using the
screws provided in the installation kit.
2. Attach the HMT330 to the plastic mounting plate with 4 screws
(provided).
3. Press the transmitter onto the DIN rail so that the clip-fasteners
snap into the rail.

0503-002

Figure 10 Mounting with the DIN Rail Installation Kit

Pole Installation with Installation Kit for

Pole or Pipeline
Installation kit for pole or pipeline (Vaisala order code: 215108) includes
the metal mounting plate and 4 mounting nuts for pole mounting. When
mounting, the arrow in the metal mounting plate must point upward; see
Figure 13 on page 31.

0503-006

Figure 11 Vertical Pole

The following numbers refer to Figure 11 above:
1 = Fixing brackets (2 pcs) M8 (provided) for 30 ... 102 mm poles
2 = Mounting nuts M8 (4 pcs)

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0503-007

Figure 12 Horizontal Pole

The following number refers to Figure 12 above:

1 = Mounting nuts M8 (4 pcs)

Metal mounting plate is included in rain shield with installation kit and
installation kit for pole or pipeline.

0503-041

Figure 13 Mounting with Metal Wall Mounting Plate

The following numbers refer to Figure 13 above:

1 = Mount the plate to wall with 4 screws M8 (not provided)
2 = Attach the HMT330 to the mounting plate with 4 fixing
screws M6 (provided)
3 = Note the position of the arrow when mounting. This side
must be up when mounting.

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Figure 14 Dimensions of the Metal Mounting Plate (mm/inch)

Mounting Rain Shield with Installation Kit

The rain shield is highly recommended for outdoor installations,
especially for transmitters with the display/keypad option.

0503-008

Figure 15 Mounting the Rain Shield with the Installation Kit

The following numbers refer to Figure 15 above:

1 = Fasten the rain shield with the installation kit (Vaisala order
code: 215109) to the metal mounting plate with 2 (M6) mounting
screws (provided)
2 = Fasten the mounting plate with rain shield with installation kit to
the wall or to the pole (see pole installation)
3 = Fasten the transmitter to the mounting plate with 4 fixing screws
(provided)

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Panel Mounting Frame

To enable a neat and dirt free embedded installation of the transmitter, a
panel mounting frame is available as an option (Vaisala order code:
216038). The frame is a thin, flexible plastic frame for the transmitter,
with adhesive tape on one side.

The frame is used to hide any rough edges of the installation hole, and
provide a more finished look. Note that the panel mounting frame is not
intended to bear the weight of the transmitter, and does not include any
mounting supports.

Use the panel mounting frame as follows:

1. Use the frame as a template to mark the required size for the
installation hole in the panel.
2. Cut the hole in the panel.
3. Mount the transmitter through the panel with suitable supports.
4. Remove the paper protecting the adhesive tape on the frame, and
attach the frame around the transmitter. Refer to Figure 16 below.

0704-002

Figure 16 Panel Mounting Frame

The following numbers refer to Figure 16 above:

1 = Panel (not included)
2 = Panel mounting frame

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Figure 17 Panel Mounting Dimensions (mm/inch)

Wiring
Cable Bushings
A single electrical cable with screen and three to ten wires is
recommended for power and analog/serial connections. The cable
diameter should be 8 ... 11 mm. The number of cable bushings depends
on the transmitter options. See the following recommendations for the
cable bushings:

0503-010

Figure 18 Cable Bushings

The following numbers refer to Figure 18 above:

1 = Cable for signal/powering Ø8 ... 11 mm
2 = Cable for optional module Ø8 ... 11 mm
3 = Cable for optional power supply module Ø8 ... 11 mm

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NOTE When there is high electric noise level (for example, near a powerful
electric motor) in the operating environment it is recommended to use
shielded cable or take care that the signal cables are separated from other
cables.

Grounding the Cables

Ground the screen of the electrical cable properly to achieve the best
possible EMC performance.

0605-027

Figure 19 Grounding the Screen of Electrical Cable

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Refer to Figure 19 on page 35 when performing the procedure below.

1. Cut back outer sheath to desired length.

2. Cut back screen braiding or screen foil to dimension X.
3. Push the domed cap nut (item 1) and the seal insert with contact
socket of the gland (item 2+3) onto the cable as shown in the
diagram.
4. Bend over the screen braiding or screen foil by about 90º
(item 4).
5. Push the seal insert with the contact socket of the gland
(item 2+3) up to the screen braiding or screen foil.
6. Mount the lower part (item 5) on the housing.
7. Push the seal with the contact socket of the gland (item 2+3)
into the lower part (item 5).
8. Attach the domed cap nut (item 1) onto the lower part (item 5).

Grounding the Transmitter Housing

In case you need to ground the transmitter housing, the grounding
connector is found inside the housing; see Figure 2 on page 22. Note that
the probe is connected to the same potential as the housing. Make sure
that different groundings are made to the same potential. Otherwise
harmful ground currents may be generated.

If it is needed to have galvanic isolation of the power supply line from

the output signals, the HMT330 can be ordered with an optional galvanic
isolation module. This module prevents harmful grounding loops.

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Signal and Power Supply Wiring

When connecting the transmitter with 8-pin connector, see section
8-Pin Connector on page 66. When wiring the power supply module, see
section Power Supply Module on page 49.

0506-028

Figure 20 Screw Terminal Block on Motherboard

The following numbers refer to Figure 20 above:
1 = Power supply terminals 10 ... 35 VDC, 24 VAC
2 = User port (RS-232 terminals)
3 = Analog signal terminals

WARNING Make sure that you connect only de-energized wires.

1. Unfasten the four cover screws and open the transmitter cover.
2. Insert the power supply wires and signal wires through the cable
bushing in the bottom of the transmitter; see the grounding
instructions in the previous sections.
3. Connect the analog output cables to terminals: Ch1+, Ch1-, Ch2+,
Ch2-. Connect the RS-232 user port cables to terminals RxD, GND
and TxD. For more information about the RS-232 connection refer
to section Serial Line Communication on page 79.
4. When wiring the optional modules, see the corresponding section
for instructions:
- RS-422/485 Interface on page 57
- Relays on page 56
- Third Analog Output on page 54
- LAN Interface on page 62
- WLAN Interface on page 63

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5. Connect the power supply wires to the connectors: POWER

10 ... 35V+ 24V~ (+) and (-) terminals. If you are using 24 VAC
power supply, see the note below before connecting the supply
wires.
6. Turn on the power. The indicator LED on the cover is lit
continuously during normal operation.
7. Close the cover and fasten the cover screws. The transmitter is
ready for use.

Connections to a 24 VAC Power Supply

Separate floating supply for each transmitter is recommended (see the
upper part of Figure 21 on page 39). If you have to connect several
transmitters or other instruments to one AC supply, the phase (~) must
always be connected to the (+) connector of each transmitter (see the
lower part of Figure 21).

CAUTION 24 VAC POWER SUPPLY USE

To prevent fire and/or damage, if either 24 VAC wire is grounded or
connected to a "-", "0", or "GND" terminal of any other device, you
must connect the same wire on the "-" terminal also on this instrument.

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0703-041

Figure 21 Connections to 24 VAC Power Supply

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Probe Mounting
In humidity measurement and especially in calibration it is essential that
temperature of the probe and measuring environment is the same. Even a
small difference in temperature between the environment and the probe
causes an error. As the curve below shows, if the temperature is +20 °C
and the relative humidity 100 %RH, a difference of ±1 °C between the
environment and the probe causes an error of ±6 %RH.

The graph below illustrates the measurement error at 100 %RH when the
difference between the ambient and sensor temperature is 1 °C.

0507-023

Figure 22 Measurement Error at 100 %RH

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General Instructions for Probes with a

Cable
Mount the probes with a cable horizontally; this way, any water
condensing on the tube cannot flow onto the sensor.

0507-024

Figure 23 Horizontal Mounting of Probe

The following numbers refer to Figure 23 above:

1 = To be sealed
2 = To be insulated
3 = Insulate the cable
4 = Let the cable hang loosely. This prevents condensed water
running to the probe along the cable.

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When there is no alternative but to install the probe in the process

vertically, the point of entry must be carefully insulated. The cable must
also be allowed to hang loosely as this prevents any condensed water
from running onto the probe along the cable.

0507-022

Figure 24 Vertical Mounting of Probe

The following numbers refer to Figure 24 above:

1 = To be sealed
2 = Insulate the cable
3 = To be insulated
4 = Let the cable hang loosely. This prevents condensed water
running to the sensor along the cable.

NOTE Please do not attach a heated probe (HMT337) to metal structures to

avoid condensation problems caused by heat conduction along the metal.

If the process temperature is much higher than that of the environment,

the whole probe and preferably plenty of cable must be inside the
process. This prevents measuring inaccuracy caused by heat conduction
along the cable.

When mounted on the side of a duct or channel, the probe must be

inserted from the side of the duct. If this is not possible and the probe
must be inserted from the top, the point of entry must be carefully
insulated.

For Vaisala probe installation kits and some installation examples, see
Appendix A on page 185.

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HMT333 for Ducts and Tight Spaces

The HMT333 is a small size (ø = 12mm) general-purpose probe suitable
for ducts and channels with the installation kit available from Vaisala.

The HMT333 provides for two measuring range options. The first probe
version is equipped with a flexible cable and can be used when
measuring in environments up to 80 ºC. The second version is suitable
for measuring in environments up to 120 ºC.

See Appendix A on page 185 for the following probe installation kits for
HMT333 and installation examples.

- Duct mounting kit

- Cable gland

HMT334 for High Pressure and Vacuum

Applications
The HMT334 probe is for the dewpoint measurements in pressurized
rooms and industrial processes. The probe is provided with a nut, a fitting
screw and a sealing washer. Keep the fitting screw and the nut in place
on the body of the probe during handling to prevent damage to the highly
polished surface of the probe. Follow the instructions below to achieve a
leak-tight assembly:

1. Remove the fitting screw from the nut and the probe.
2. Attach the fitting screw to the chamber wall with a sealing washer.
Tighten the fitting screw into the threaded sleeve with a torque
wrench. The tightening torque is 150 ± 10 Nm (110 ± 7 ft-lbs).
3. Insert the body of the probe into the fitting screw and attach the nut
manually to the fitting screw so that the connection feels tight.
4. Mark both the fitting screw and the nut hex.

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0506-029

Figure 25 HMT344 Probe

The following numbers refer to Figure 25 above:

1 = Tightening cone
2 = Nut
3 = Fitting screw, M22x1.5 or NPT 1/2"
4 = Sealing washer
5 = Probe; Ø12 mm

5. Tighten the nut a further 30º (1/12) turn or if you have a torque
wrench tighten it with a torque of 80 ± 10 Nm (60 ± 7 ft-lbs).

0503-034

Figure 26 Tightening the Nut

NOTE When re-tightening the nut after detachment the nut must be tightened
without increased effort.

6. Clean and grease the tightening cone of the fitting screw after every
tenth detachment. Change the sealing washer every time the fitting
screw is detached. Use high-vacuum grease (for example Dow
Corning) or similar grease.

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0503-033

Figure 27 Cleaning of Tightening Cone

The following numbers refer to Figure 27 above:

1 = Fitting screw
2 = Sealing washer
3 = Tightening cone
4 = Clean cotton stick

CAUTION In pressurized processes it is essential to tighten the supporting nuts and

screws very carefully to prevent loosening of the probe by the action of
pressure.

NOTE When installed in a process with a pressure differing from normal

atmospheric pressure, please enter the pressure value of the process
(in hPa or mbar) into the transmitter memory using the display/keypad
option, using the serial line (see section PRES and XPRES on page 104),
or using the Modbus protocol (see Configuration Registers on page 203).

HMT335 for High Temperatures

HMT335 is installed similarly as the HMT333 probe but without the
supporting bar. Refer to Appendix A on page 185 for more information
on the duct installation kit for HMT335.

To avoid incorrect humidity readings, the temperature differences

between inside and outside of the duct must not be remarkable.

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HMT337 for High Humidity Applications

The HMT337 is designed for environments where relative humidity is
very high, near saturation. The warmed probe prevents the saturation of
the sensor. An additional temperature probe is also available.
See Appendix A on page 185 for a presentation of the following probe
installation kits for HMT337 with installation examples:

- Duct mounting kit

- Cable gland
- Pressure tight Swagelok connector
- Vaisala's Meteorological Installation Kit

The installation kits are available for both humidity and temperature
probe.

Temperature Probe (Optional)

An additional temperature probe is available to measure the ambient
temperature when the HMT337 (with probe warming) is used. The
additional temperature probe allows you to measure other humidity
quantities apart from dewpoint and mixing ratio. The temperature probe
must be connected to the transmitter at the factory. Do not cut and re-
connect the cable yourself.

You must install the additional temperature probe in the same

measurement environment as the HMT337 probe. Make sure that heat
does not transfer from the warmed probe to the temperature probe. For an
example installation, refer to section Example of Installation Through
Roof on page 191.

HMT338 for Pressurized Pipelines

Due to the sliding fit the HMT338 is easy to install into and remove from
the pressurized process. The probe is especially suitable for the
measurements in pipelines. See section Ball Valve Installation Kit for
HMT338 on page 192.

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0508-077

Figure 28 HMT338 Probe

The following numbers refer to Figure 28 above:

1 = Clasp nut, 24 mm hex nut
2 = Fitting body, 27 mm hex head

The following two fitting body options are available:

- Fitting Body ISO1/2 solid structure

- Fitting Body NPT1/2 solid structure

Table 5 HMT338 Probe Dimensions

Probe type Probe Dimension Adjustment Range
Standard 178 mm 120 mm
Optional 400 mm 340 mm

0507-025

Figure 29 Sealing of Fitting Body into Process

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Tightening the Clasp Nut

1. Adjust the probe to a suitable depth according to the type of
installation.
2. Tighten the clasp nut first manually.
3. Mark the fitting screw and the clasp nut.
4. Tighten the nut a further 50 -60º (ca. 1/6 turn) with a wrench. If
you have suitable torque wrench, tighten the nut to max 45 ± 5 Nm
(33 ± 4 ft-lbs).

0505-276

Figure 30 Tightening the Clasp Nut

The following numbers refer to Figure 30 above:

1 = Probe
2 = Clasp nut
3 = Fitting screw
4 = Pen

CAUTION Take care not to damage the probe body. A damaged body makes the
probe less tight and may prevent it from going through the clasp nut.

CAUTION In pressurized processes it is essential to tighten the supporting nuts and

screws very carefully to prevent loosening of the probe by the action of
pressure.

NOTE Take care not to over tighten the clasp nut to avoid difficulties when
opening it.

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NOTE When installed in a process with a pressure differing from normal

atmospheric pressure, please enter the pressure value of the process (in
hPa or mbar) into the transmitter memory. You can enter the value using
the display/keypad option, using the serial line (see section PRES and
XPRES on page 104), or using the Modbus protocol (see Configuration
Registers on page 203).

Optional Modules
Power Supply Module
The AC (mains) power connection may be connected to the power supply
module only by an authorized electrician. A readily accessible disconnect
device shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring.

0506-027

Figure 31 Power Supply Module

The following numbers refer to Figure 31 above:

1 = Connect AC (mains) voltage wires to these terminals
2 = Grounding terminal
3 = In case the module is not installed in the factory: Connect
wires from these terminals to the POWER 10 ... 35V 24V
terminals of the motherboard.
4 = +
5 = -

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Installation
1. Disconnect the power and open the transmitter cover.
2. Remove the protective plug from the cable gland and thread the
wires. In case the power supply module is installed in the factory,
continue with the step 5.
3. Attach the power module to the bottom of the housing with four
screws. See the position in Figure 2 on page 22.
4. Connect the wires from the terminals of the power supply module
marked with + and - to the terminals POWER 10 ... 35 V 24V on
the motherboard of the transmitter.
5. Connect the AC mains voltage wires to the power supply module
terminals marked with N and L.
6. Attach the grounding wire to the grounding terminal on the right-
hand side of the transmitter.
7. Connect the power. The LED on the cover of the transmitter is lit
continuously during normal operation.

WARNING Do not detach the power supply module from the transmitter when the
power is on.

WARNING Do not connect the mains power to power supply module when it is not
installed in the transmitter.

WARNING Always connect the protective ground terminal.

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Warnings
Dieses Produkt entspricht der Niederspannungsrichtlinie (2006/95/EWG).

- Das Netzmodul darf nur von einem dazu befugten Elektriker angeschlossen werden.
- Trennen Sie das Netzmodul nicht vom Messwertgeber, wenn der Strom eingeschaltet ist.
- Verbinden Sie das Netzmodul nur mit der Spannungsquelle, wenn es im Messwertgeber
HMT330 montiert ist.
- Das Erdungskabel muss zum Schutz immer angeschlossen sein.

Ce produit est conforme à la Directive relative à la Basse Tension (2006/95/EEC).

- Seul un électricien compétent est habilité à raccorder le module d’alimentation au secteur.

- Ne pas détacher le module d’alimentation du transmetteur lorsqu’il est en service.
- Ne pas raccorder le secteur au module d’alimentation lorsque celui-ci n’est pas installé dans le
transmetteur HMT330.
- Toujours raccorder un bornier de protection à la terre.

Tämä tuote on pienjännitedirektiivin (2006/95/EEC) mukainen.

- Vaihtovirtaliitännän saa kytkeä tehonsyöttömoduuliin ainoastaan valtuutettu sähköasentaja

- Älä irrota tehonsyöttömoduulia lähettimestä, kun virta on kytkettynä.
- Älä kytke verkkovirtaa tehonsyöttömoduuliin, jos kyseistä moduulia ei ole asennettu
HMT330 lähettimeen.
- Kytke aina maadoitusliittimet.

Denna produkt uppfyller kraven i direktivet om lågspänning (2006/95/EEC).

- Nätanslutningen (växelströmsanslutningen) får bara anslutas till strömförsörjningsmodulen av

en behörig elektriker.
- Ta inte loss strömförsörjningsmodulen från mätaren när strömmen är på.
- Anslut inte strömförsörjningsmodulen till nätet när den inte är installerad i HMT330-mätaren
- Anslut alltid en skyddande jordningsplint.

Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva sul basso voltaggio (2006/95/CEE).

- La conduttura elettrica può essere collegata al modulo di alimentazione elettrica soltanto da

un elettricista autorizzato.
- Non staccare l’alimentazione elettrica dal trasmettitore quando è acceso.
- Non collegare la corrente elettrica al modulo di alimentazione elettrica se non è installato nel
trasmettitore HMT330.
- Collegare sempre il morsetto protettivo a terra!

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Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med direktivet om lavspænding

(2006/95/EØS).

- Netstrømskoblingen til må kun tilsluttes strømforsyningsmodulet af en autoriseret elinstallatør

- Strømforsyningsmodulet må ikke løsgøres fra senderen, mens spændingen er sluttet til.
- Slut ikke netspændingen til strømforsyningsmodulet, når det ikke er installeret i HMT330-
senderen
- Forbind altid den beskyttende jordklemme!

Dit product voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 2006/95/EEG

(Laagspanningsrichtlijn).

- De stroom kan aan de stroomtoevoer module aangesloten worden alleen door een bevoegde
monteur.
- Het is niet toegestaan de stroomtoevoer module van de transmitter los te koppelen wanneer de
stroom aan is.
- Het is niet toegestaan de stroom aan de stroomtoevoer module aan te sluiten als deze niet in
een HMT330-transmitter is gemonteerd.
- Altijd beschermend aardcontact aansluiten!

Este producto cumple con la directiva de bajo voltaje (2006/95/EEC).

- La conexión de la alimentación principal al módulo de alimentación sólo puede realizarla un

electricista autorizado.
- No desenchufe el módulo de alimentación del transmisor cuando esté encendido.
- No conecte la alimentación principal al módulo de alimentación cuando no esté instalado en
el transmisor HMT330.
- Conecte siempre el terminal de protección de conexión a tierra.

See toode vastab madalpinge direktiivile (2006/95/EEC).

- Voolukaabli võib vooluallika mooduli külge ühendada ainult volitatud elektrik.

- Ärge ühendage vooluallika moodulit saatja küljest lahti, kui vool on sisse lülitatud.
- Ärge ühendage voolukaablit vooluallika mooduli külge, kui seda pole HMT330-tüüpi
saatjasse paigaldatud.
- Ühendage alati kaitsev maandusklemm!

Ez a termék megfelel a Kisfeszültségű villamos termékek irányelvnek

(2006/95/EGK).

- A hálózati feszültséget csak feljogosított elektrotechnikus csatlakoztathatja a

tápegységmodulra.
- A bekapcsolt távadóról ne csatolja le a tápegységmodult.
- Ne csatlakoztassa a hálózati feszültséget a tápegységmodulhoz, ha az nincs beépítve a
HMT330 távadóba.
- Feltétlenül csatlakoztasson földelő védőkapcsot!

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Šis produktas atitinka direktyvą dėl žemos įtampos prietaisų (2006/95/EB).

- Elektros tinklą su energijos tiekimo moduliu sujungti gali tik įgaliotas elektrikas.
- Niekada neišimkite energijos tiekimo modulio iš siųstuvo, kai maitinimas yra įjungtas.
- Jei energijos tiekimo modulis nėra įmontuotas HMT330 siųstuve, nejunkite jo į elektros
tinklą.
- Visada prijunkite prie apsauginės įžeminimo jungties!

Šis produkts atbilst Zemsprieguma direktīvai (2006/95/EEC).

- Strāvas pieslēgumu var pieslēgt pie barošanas avota moduļa tikai autorizēts elektriķis.
- Neatvienot barošanas avota moduli no raidītāja, kad pieslēgta strāva.
- Nepievienot strāvu barošanas avota modulim, ja tas nav uzstādēts HMT330 raidītājā
- Vienmēr pievienot aizsargājošu iezemētu terminālu !

Ten produkt spełnia wymogi Dyrektywy niskonapięciowej (2006/95/EEC).

- Napięcie zasilające powinno zostać podłączone do modułu zasilacza tylko przez

wykwalifikowanego elektryka.
- Nie wolno odłączać modułu zasilacza od nadajnika, kiedy zasilanie jest włączone.
- Nie wolno podłączać napięcia zasilającego do modułu zasilacza, kiedy nie jest on
zamontowany w nadajniku HMT330.
- Zawsze należy podłączać zabezpieczający zacisk uziemiający!

Tento výrobek vyhovuje Směrnici pro nízké napětí (2006/95/EEC).

- Připojení síťového napájení k napájecímu modulu smí provádět pouze oprávněný elektrikář.
- Neodpojujte napájecí modul od snímače při zapnutém napájení.
- Nepřipojujte síťové napájení k napájecímu modulu, pokud není instalován ve snímači
HMT330.
- Vždy zapojte ochrannou zemnící svorku!

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Galvanic Isolation of the Power Supply

If galvanic isolation of the power supply line from the output signals is
needed, HMT330 can be ordered with optional galvanic isolation
module. This module prevents harmful grounding loops.

NOTE Galvanic isolation module is not needed when using the AC power
supply module. Note also that these two modules are physically
incompatible to be installed at the same time. If both modules are
installed, there is no room to close the transmitter cover completely.

0506-030

Figure 32 Galvanic Isolation Module

The following number refers to Figure 32 above:

1 = Galvanic isolation module

Third Analog Output

0503-030

Figure 33 Third Analog Output

The following numbers refer to Figure 33 above:

1 = Flat cable pins
2 = Screw terminals for signal line
3 = DIP switches to select the output mode and range

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Installation and Wiring

1. Disconnect the power. In case the analog output module is installed
in the factory, continue with the step 4.
2. Open the transmitter cover and fasten the analog output module to
the position for MODULE 2 with four screws. Refer to Figure 2 on
page 22.
3. Connect the flat cable between the analog output module and the
motherboard's connector for MODULE 2.
4. Take out the protective plug from the cable gland and thread the
wires.
5. Connect the wires to the screw terminals marked with Ch+ and
Ch- .
6. Select the current/voltage output by setting ON either of the
switches 1 or 2.
7. Select the range by setting ON one of the switches 3 ... 7.

NOTE Only one of the switches 1 ... 2 can be ON at a time.

Only one of the switches 3 ... 7 can be ON at a time.

0508-029

Figure 34 Third Analog Output Selection

8. Connect the power.

9. Select the quantity and scale the channel via the serial line or
display/keypad, see section Analog Output Quantities on page 121.
For testing the analog output, see section Analog Output Tests on
page 123. For fault indication setting, see section Analog Output
Fault Indication Setting on page 124.

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Relays
HMT330 can be equipped with one or two configurable relay modules.
Each module contains two configurable relays. See the contact ratings in
section Technical Specifications of Optional Modules on page 176.

Installation and Wiring

1. Disconnect the power and open the transmitter cover. In case the
relay-module is installed in the factory, continue with step 5.
2. Attach the relay module to the bottom of the housing with four
screws. See the position in Figure 2 on page 22.
3. When the mains power is in use attach the grounding wire to the
grounding terminal.
4. Connect the flat cable between the relay module and the
MODULE 1 or MODULE 2 pins of the motherboard.
5. Take out the protective plug from the cable gland and thread the
relay wires.
6. Connect the wires to the screw terminals: NO, C, and NC. Refer to
section Selecting the Activation State of the Relay below.

CAUTION For installations in the USA: If your transmitter has both the relay
module and a LAN or WLAN module, the maximum voltage you are
allowed to connect to the relay module is 50 V.

7. Connect the power and close the cover.

Selecting the Activation State of the Relay

The middlemost C terminal and either one of the terminals NO/NC must
be connected. The polarity can be freely selected.

NO Normally open
C Common relay
NC Normally closed

Relay NOT activated: C and NC outputs are closed, NO is open

Relay IS activated: C and NO outputs are closed, NC is open.

NOTE For instructions on how to operate the relay (for example, selecting
quantity for the relay output and setting the relay setpoints), see section
Operation of Relays on page 125.

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0503-037

Figure 35 Relay Module

The following numbers refer to Figure 35 above:

1 = Indication led for the relay 1 or 3
2 = Relay test buttons
3 = Flat cable pins
4 = Indication led for relay 2 or 4

WARNING The relay module may contain dangerous voltages even if the
transmitter power has been disconnected. Before opening the transmitter
you must switch off both the transmitter and the voltage connected to
the relay terminals.

WARNING Do not connect the mains power to relay unit without grounding the
transmitter.

RS-422/485 Interface
The RS-422/485 interface enables communication between an RS-485
network and the HMT330 transmitter. The RS-485 interface is isolated
and offers a maximum communications rate of 115 200 bits/s. (For
maximum bus length of 1 km, use bit rate 19200 b/s or less.)

When selecting an RS-232 to RS-485 converter for the network, avoid

self-powered converters, as they do not necessarily support the needed
power consumption.

NOTE RS-232 User Port on HMT330 main board cannot be used and
connected when RS-485 module is connected. Service port operates
normally.

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1
1102-023

Figure 36 RS-422/485 Module

The following numbers refer to Figure 36 above:

1 = Flat cable pins
2 = Selection switches
3 = Screw terminals for wiring

NOTE The data lines on earlier versions of the RS-422/485 module are marked
A and B instead of D1+ and D0-. When the line is idle, D1+ has positive
voltage compared to D0-.
When connecting the module, be prepared to swap the D1+ and D0-
wires if you have a communication problem.

Installation and Wiring

1. Disconnect the power. In case the RS-422/485-module is installed
in the factory, continue with the item 4.
2. Open the transmitter cover and attach the RS-422/485 module to
the bottom of the housing with four screws.
3. Connect the flat cable between the RS-422/485 module and the
motherboard's pins MODULE1 (Communications).
4. Pull the network wirings through the cable gland.

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5. Connect the twisted pair wires (1 or 2 pairs) to the screw terminals

as presented in Table 6 below:
Table 6 Connecting the Twisted Pair Wires to the Screw
Terminals
Screw Terminal Data Line Data Line
(2-wire RS-485) (4-wire RS-422/485)
1 (not connected) Rx D0-
2 (not connected) Rx D1+
3 Common Common
4 D0- Tx D0-
5 D1+ Tx D1+

To avoid problems in the RS-422/485 network, the Common

terminal should be wired to the corresponding terminals of the
other devices.

6. If you use RS-422 or RS-485 to connect just one HMT330 to a

master computer, enable the internal termination of HMT330 by
switching switches 1 and 2 ON. Make sure that the master's end of
the line is also terminated (by using master's internal termination or
with a separate terminator).
If you are connecting many transmitters to the same RS-485 bus,
make sure that switches 1 and 2 are OFF and terminate the bus with
separate terminators at both ends. This allows removing any
transmitter without blocking the bus operation.

NOTE If you use the internal termination of the transmitter at the end of the
RS-485 bus (instead of using separate terminators) removing that
transmitter will block the bus operation.

7. Use the bus type (4-wire/2-wire) to select the selection switch 3.

In 4-wire mode RS-485 master sends data to the HMT330 through

terminals Rx D1+ and Rx D0- and receives data from HMT330
through terminals Tx D1+ and Tx D0-.

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Termination Termination

120R
Rx D0-
Rx D1+ 120R
Common Junction
Tx D0- box
Tx D1+ Common
Stub line
RS485 bus master
Twisted pair

Address NN
Switch Tx D0-
Term off Tx D1+ Junction
Term off Common
2/4 wire on Rx D0- box
RS422 off Rx D1+ Common
Stub line
RS485-1
Twisted pair

Address MM
Switch Tx D0-
Term off Tx D1+ Junction
Term off Common
2/4 wire on Rx D0- box
RS422 off Rx D1+ 120R
Stub 120R
RS485-1

Baud > 19.2K Stub < 10ft, 3m Termination Termination

Baud > 112K Stub < 1ft, 0.3m
1102-028

Figure 37 4-Wire RS-485 Bus

Table 7 4-Wire (Switch 3: On)

RS-485 master Data HMT330
Tx D1+ → Rx D1+
Tx D0- → Rx D0-
Rx D1+ ← Tx D1+
Rx D0- ← Tx D0-

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Termination

120R
D0-
D1+
Common Junction
box

Stub
RS485 bus master
Twisted pair Common line
Address NN
Switch
Term off
Term off Common Junction
2/4 wire off D0- box
RS422 off D1+
Stub
RS485-1
Twisted pair Common line

Address MM
Switch
Term off Junction
Term off Common
2/4 wire off D0- box
RS422 off D1+
Stub 120R
RS485-1
Termination
1102-027

Figure 38 2-Wire RS-485 Bus

Table 8 2-Wire (Switch 3: Off)

RS-485 master Data HMT330
D1+ ↔ D1+
D0- ↔ D0-

8. When operating in communication mode RS-422, set both switches

3 and 4 to ON position (4-wire wiring is required for RS-422
mode).
9. Connect the power and close the cover.

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LAN Interface
The optional LAN interface enables an Ethernet connection to the
transmitter. The user can establish a virtual terminal session using a
Telnet client program such as PuTTY or by using Modbus TCP protocol.
When the LAN interface is in use, serial communication using the RS-
232 User Port is disabled.

The LAN interface module must be installed at the factory (when

ordering the transmitter), or by a Vaisala Service Center. Once installed,
the module is automatically used by the transmitter. The physical
connection to the network is made to the RJ45 connector on the LAN
interface module, using a standard twisted pair Ethernet cable
(10/100Base-T). Transmitters with the optional LAN interface are
delivered pre-installed with a suitable cable and cable gland.

The LAN interface can use both static and dynamic network settings. If
the interface is configured to use dynamic settings, the network where the
LAN interface is connected must have a DHCP server that provides the
settings.

The network configuration can be done using the optional display and
keypad, or by using the service port. For instructions, see section LAN
Communication on page 82. The LAN interface also provides a web
configuration interface, which you can access by entering the IP address
of the LAN interface in the address field of a web browser. See section
Web Configuration for LAN and WLAN on page 89.

CAUTION The LAN interface is designed to be used in trusted network

environments (trusted corporate LAN or VPN-based connection over
internet). Avoid connecting the transmitter directly to a public network
because the device can be attacked by a malicious user through the
network.

1 = Flat cable connector

2 = RJ45 connector with
indicator LEDs for
link and activity

0709-003

Figure 39 LAN Interface Module

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WLAN Interface
The optional WLAN interface enables a wireless Ethernet connection
(IEEE 802.11b) to the transmitter. The user can establish a virtual
terminal session using a Telnet client program such as PuTTY or by
using Modbus TCP protocol. When the WLAN interface is in use, serial
communication using the RS-232 User Port is disabled.
The interface supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA, WPA2). For WEP, 64 and 128 bit encryption is
supported, with open system or shared key authentication. WPA is used
in the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) mode, with either TKIP or CCMP (also
known as AES) encryption.
Similarly to the LAN interface, the WLAN interface can use both static
and dynamic network settings. If the interface is configured to use
dynamic settings, the network where the WLAN interface is connected
must have a DHCP server that provides the settings.
The WLAN interface also provides a web configuration interface, which
you can access by entering the IP address of the WLAN interface in the
address field of a web browser. See section Web Configuration for LAN
and WLAN on page 89.

1 = Flat cable connector

2 = Connector for antenna
cable (connected to
transmitter cover)

0802-103

Figure 40 WLAN Interface Module

CAUTION The WLAN interface is designed to be used in trusted network

environments (trusted corporate LAN or VPN-based connection over
internet). Avoid connecting the transmitter directly to a public network
because the device can be attacked by a malicious user through the
network.

NOTE The default country setting for the WLAN interface is United States,
which limits the operation to WLAN channels 1 ... 11. To enable
additional channels (12 ... 14), you can change the country setting using
the web configuration interface.

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NOTE The WLAN interface is not recommended for use with the HMT331
fixed probe model (for wall-mounted applications). The HMT331 short
cable probe is designed to be used with the WLAN interface.

Attaching the WLAN Antenna

The WLAN interface module must be installed at the factory (when
ordering the transmitter), or by a Vaisala Service Center. Before taking
the transmitter into use, you must attach the antenna of the WLAN
interface into the RP-SMA connector on the transmitter cover. The
location of the antenna is shown in Figure 83 on page 181.

Data Logger Module

The optional data logger module extends the data storage for the
measurement data. When the data logger is present, this storage is
automatically used by the transmitter. The stored data can be browsed
using the optional display module, and accessed through the serial
connections. See sections Graphic History on page 68 and Data
Recording on page 116.

The data logger module contains non-volatile flash memory providing

4 years and 5 months of storage for 4 parameters at a 10-second sampling
interval. When the memory is full, the data recording will not stop.
Instead, the oldest data is overwritten. For each parameter and
observation period, the module stores the minimum and maximum values
during the interval, as well a data trend value that is averaged from
samples taken during the interval (see Table 9 on page 64).

Table 9 Observation Periods and Resolution

Observation Period Period for Trend/Max/Min
Calculations (Resolution)
20 minutes 10 seconds
3 hours 90 seconds
1 day 12 minutes
10 days 2 hours
2 months 12 hours
1 year 3 days
4 years 12 days

The quantities that are logged are the same that have been selected for
measurement using the display/keypad or the serial line. When taking the
transmitter into use, verify that the desired quantities are selected. If you
change the quantities later, the transmitter will start logging the new
quantities, and stop logging the quantities that are no longer selected.
Changing the quantities does not delete any measurement data that is

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already in memory. However, the data of any removed quantity cannot be

accessed unless the quantity is re-activated first.

The data logger module has a real time clock with a battery back-up. The
clock has been set to the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at the
factory, and its time cannot be set by the user. The data that is stored in
the logger's memory is timestamped using the logger's clock.

When date and time are set on the transmitter, they are stored to the
transmitter's memory as an offset from the time on the logger's clock.
When browsing the stored data, the time offset is applied to the
timestamps shown in the graphical history, and data outputted from the
serial port. The timestamps in the data logger's memory remain as they
were originally stored.

You can compensate for the clock drift (less than ±2 min/year) by setting
the time on the transmitter. This updates the time offset used on the
display and the serial port. You can set the time by using the
keypad/display or the serial commands.

1 = Flat cable pins

2 = Battery

0706-068

Figure 41 Data Logger Module

After a reset or a power up, it will usually take at least 10 seconds before
the data logger module is initialized. The instrument will not start up
before the data logger module is ready.

The indicator LED on the module will blink green during normal
operation. If the LED is lit in red color, there is a problem with the
module. The transmitter will also indicate the problem by activating the
"Internal error on add-on module" error. If the module is not operating
correctly, the transmitter must be sent to Vaisala for maintenance.

The data logger module must be installed at the factory (when ordering
the transmitter), or by a Vaisala Service Center. Once installed, the
module is automatically used by the transmitter. When the module
requires a new battery, the transmitter must be sent to Vaisala for
maintenance.

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8-Pin Connector

1104-126

Figure 42 Pinout of the Optional 8-Pin Connector

Table 10 Wiring of the Optional 8-Pin Connector

Pin Wire Serial Signal Analog Signal
RS-232 (EIA-232) RS-485 (EIA-485)
1 White Data out TX D1+ -
2 Brown (Serial GND) (Serial GND) Signal GND (for
both channels)
3 Green - - Ch 2+
4 Yellow - - Ch 1 +
5 Grey Supply - Supply - Supply -
6 Pink Supply + Supply + Supply +
7 Blue Data in RX D0- -
8 Shield/Red Cable shield Cable shield Cable shield

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION

This chapter contains information that is needed to operate this product.

Getting Started
Within a few seconds after power-up the LED on the cover of the
transmitter is lit continuously indicating normal operation. If the data
logger module is installed, the startup may take up to 18 seconds.

When using the optional display and turning the transmitter on the first
time, the language selection menu window opens. Select the language
with ▼▲ arrow buttons and press the SELECT button (the left-hand
button).

Pressure has an effect on humidity calculations and accuracy. Therefore,

accurate calculations can be achieved only when the ambient pressure is
taken into consideration. For instructions on how to set the pressure, see
section Pressure Compensation Setting on page 104.

Display/Keypad (Optional)
Basic Display
Display shows you the measurement values of the selected quantities in
the selected units. You can select 1 ... 4 quantities for the numerical basic
display (see section Changing Quantities and Units on page 100.)

1= INFO shortcut button; see

section Device Information on
page 108

2 = GRAPH shortcut button;

see section Graphic History
on page 68
3 = Quantities selected for display
0705-209

Figure 43 Basic Display

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NOTE From any view, even in the absence of an EXIT button, a four-second
press on the right-hand function button takes you directly to the basic
display.

Graphic History
The graphical display shows the data trend or min/max graph of the
selected quantities, one at a time. The graph is updated automatically
while measuring.

0705-210

Figure 44 Graphical Display

Trend graph: Shows you a curve of average values. Each value is a

calculated average over a period. See Table 11 below.

Max/min graph: Shows you the minimum and maximum values in a

form of curve. Each point shows the absolute minimum and maximum
observed during the time period represented by the data point. See Table
11 on page 68.

Table 11 Periods for Trend and Max/Min Calculations

Observation Period Period for Trend/Max/Min
Calculations (Resolution)
20 minutes 10 seconds
3 hours 90 seconds
1 day 12 minutes
10 days 2 hours
2 months 12 hours
1 year 3 days
4 year* 12 days
* The maximum logging period of the data logger module (available
when data logger module is installed)

Use the following functions in the graphical display:

- Press the NEXT button to change between the trend graph and
max/min graph for the quantities selected for display.
- Press the EXIT button to return to the basic display.
- Press the ▼▲ arrow buttons to zoom in and out in the graph window.

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- Press the ◄► arrow buttons move the cursor (vertical bar) along the
time axis. The cursor mode allows you to observe individual
measuring points. The numerical value at the cursor position is shown
at the left upper corner. The right upper corner shows the time from
the present to the chosen moment (without the logger module), or the
date and time at the cursor position (when the logger module is
installed).
- If the optional data logger module is installed, you can scroll the
cursor off the screen to move to a new point on the time axis. The new
date will be displayed, and the cursor will be centered at the date
where the cursor scrolled off the screen.

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Figure 45 Graphical Display with Data Logger

If the data logger module is installed, you can move quickly on the time
axis: zoom out, move the cursor, and zoom back in.

The time that is shown below the graph is adjusted with the current time
offset of the transmitter. If you change the transmitter's date and time
setting, the displayed timestamps in the history graph change
accordingly. For an explanation of the effect of changing the date and
time manually, see section Data Logger Module on page 64.

Table 12 Graph Information Messages in Cursor Mode

Message Interpretation
Power outage Power failure (marked also with dashed
vertical line)
No data Quantity has not been selected for the display
System error General device or power supply problem
T meas. error Temperature measurement/sensor failure
RH meas. error Humidity measurement/sensor failure
Adj. mode active Adjustment mode active (data recorded in the
adjustment mode is not displayed)

A question mark after time tells you that at least one power failure
(dashed vertical line) has occurred after the chosen moment. In this case,
the exact time difference between the present and the cursor position is
not exactly known. If the data logger module is installed, the time is
known and the question marks are not present.

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Menus and Navigation

You can change settings and select functions in the menus.

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow

buttons in the basic (numeric) display mode.
2. Move in the menus by using the ▲▼ arrow buttons.
3. Open a submenu with ► button.
4. Press ◄ to return to the previous level.
5. Function button EXIT returns you back to the basic display.

0705-208, 0802-040

Figure 46 Main Menus

Some menu items, such as Purge in the Measuring menu, are only
shown if supported by the transmitter and the installed options.

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Changing the Language

1. Go back to the basic display by keeping the right-hand button
pressed for four seconds.

2. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► buttons.

3. Scroll to the System menu option, and press the ► button. The
menu option is indicated with the wrench symbol.
4. Scroll to the Language menu option, and press the left-hand
button. The menu option is indicated with the flag symbol.
5. Select the language with the ▼▲ buttons, and confirm the
selection by pressing the left-hand button.
6. Press the right-hand button to exit to the basic display.

Rounding Setting
Round off one decimal by using the Rounding function. The default
setting is rounding on. Rounding has no effect on quantities without
decimals.

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow

buttons.
2. Select Display and confirm by pressing the ►arrow button.
3. Select Rounding and press ON/OFF button.
4. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

Display Backlight Setting

As a default the display backlight is always on. In the automatic mode
the backlight stays on for 30 seconds from the last press of any button.
When pressing any button, the light turns on again.

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow

buttons.
2. Select Display, press the ►arrow button.
3. Select Backlight, press the CHANGE button.
4. Select On/Off/Automatic, press the SELECT button.
5. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

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Display Contrast Setting

Display contrast is automatically adjusted based on the ambient
temperature. However, depending on the installation location and
viewing direction, it may be necessary to fine-tune the contrast manually.

Using Display/Keypad
1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow
buttons.
2. Select Display, press the ►arrow button.
3. Select Contrast, press the ADJUST button.
4. Adjust the contrast by pressing the ◄► arrow buttons.
5. Press OK and EXIT to return to the basic display.

Using Serial Line

Use the serial line command CON to view or set the display contrast.

CON [xxx]<cr>

where
xxx = Contrast value for display. Recommended range -9 ... 9,
default 0. Negative values make screen lighter, positive
values make it darker.

Example (view current contrast setting):

>con
Contrast : 0
>

Example (set contrast to 5):

>con 5
Contrast : 5
>

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Keypad Lock (Keyguard)

This function locks the keypad and prevents unintentional key presses.
1. Keep pressing the left-hand function button for 4 seconds to lock
the keypad (at any display).
2. To unlock the keypad, press the OPEN button for 4 seconds.

Menu PIN Lock

You can prevent unauthorized changes of the device settings by
activating the menu PIN lock. When this function is activated, the basic
display, graphical view, and device information displays are available,
but access to the menus is locked. The key symbol indicates the
activation of this feature.

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow

buttons.
2. Select System, press the ►arrow button.
3. Select Menu PIN, press the ON button.
4. Enter a PIN code by using the ▼▲arrow buttons. Press OK to
confirm the setting. Now the PIN lock is on and a key symbol is
shown in a display.
5. Press EXIT to return to the basic display. Returning to the menu is
possible only by entering the correct PIN code.

When you want to turn off the PIN lock, go to the menu by giving the
PIN code and select System, Menu PIN, press OFF button.

In case you have forgotten the PIN code, open the transmitter cover and
press the ADJ button once. Wait for a few seconds and the adjustment
menu opens. Select Clear menu PIN, press CLEAR.

NOTE You can also disable the keypad completely with serial command
LOCK. See section Locking Menu/Keypad Using Serial Line on page
111.

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Factory Settings
Use the display/keypad to restore the factory settings. This operation
does not affect the adjustments. Only settings available in the menus are
restored.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Select System by pressing the ► arrow button.
3. Select Factory settings and press the REVERT button to confirm
your selection. Press the YES button to reset all settings to the
factory defaults.

See section General Settings on page 99 for a description of the other

menu options.

Configuring Display Alarms

The Display Alarm feature provides two independently configurable
alarms for transmitters with the display/keypad option. Each alarm tracks
a selected quantity, with freely configurable limit values. Each alarm also
has a configurable hysteresis value to prevent unnecessary triggering
when the measurement fluctuates around an alarm limit. The alarms can
be configured for any quantity supported by the transmitter. The
configuration of the Display Alarms can only be done using the
display/keypad option.

You can have the alarm activate inside or outside the specified range by
setting the limits correctly:

- To have the alarm activate when the measured quantity is outside the
specified range, set the Act. above limit higher than the Act. below
limit.
- To have the alarm activate when the measured quantity is inside the
range, set the Act. above limit lower than the Act. below limit.

The alarm limits are shown on the graph display as thicker dotted lines.
When a display alarm is activated, the automatic scaling of the graph
display always keeps the limits in view.

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Figure 47 Alarm Limits Shown on Graph Screen

When an alarm is activated, an alarm note is displayed on the display,

and the lights of the display will blink. If the data logger module is
installed, the alarm note includes the time and date of the alarm.

0802-041

Figure 48 Display Alarm Active

Multiple alarms can be active at the same time; the alarm that was
triggered first will be shown on the display. The next active alarm is
revealed when the currently shown alarm is acknowledged by pressing
the OK button.

Activated alarms are only shown on the screen; there are no alarm
messages output to the serial line. After an alarm has been
acknowledged, you must refer to the data graphs to see when the
measured quantities have exceeded the limits. You may use the optional
relay outputs as alarm outputs by configuring them separately; see
section Setting Relay Outputs on page 129.

Using Display/Keypad
1. Enter the Main Menu by pressing an arrow key on the keypad.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Display, followed by Alarms, to open
the Display Alarms menu. The Display Alarms menu shows the
currently enabled and disabled alarms.

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Figure 49 Display Alarms

3. Use the arrow keys to select an alarm to configure. The alarm

editing page opens.

NOTE Changes you do on the alarm editing page will take effect immediately,
and may cause an alarm to appear on the screen.

4. To select a quantity for the alarm, press the Change button and
select the quantity from the list.
5. To modify or remove the alarm limit values, move the selection
over the Act. above or Act. below field and press the Set button.
You will be prompted to Modify or Remove the value.

0802-070

Figure 50 Modifying an Alarm Limit

When modifying the value, use the arrow up and down buttons to
change the value under the cursor. Left and right arrow buttons
move the cursor. Select the OK button to accept the modified
value, or Cancel to undo the modification.
6. Set a suitable Hysteresis value to prevent the alarm from being
triggered unnecessarily by small measurement changes that pass
the alarm limit repeatedly.
7. Set or clear the Alarm enable checkbox to enable or disable the
alarm.
8. Press the Exit button to leave the alarm configuration screen and
return to the basic view.

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Using Serial Line

Use the serial line command ALSEL to view or set the display alarms.

ALSEL [quantity1 quantity2]<cr>

where
quantity1 = Quantity for display alarm 1. You can set any quantity
available on your transmitter; see Table 3 on page 19 and
Table 4 on page 19. In addition to quantities, you can also
select the following:

FAULT – Alarm for device errors

ONLINE – Alarm for sensor operations that freeze the
measurement output (for example, chemical purge).
quantity2 = Quantity for display alarm 2. Options are the same as for
quantity1.

Example (view current display alarm settings):

>alsel ?
Al1 RH above: 80.00 %RH
Al1 RH below: -
Al1 RH hyst : 1.00 %RH
Al1 RH enabl: ON
Al2 T above: 40.00 'C
Al2 T below: -
Al2 T hyst : 1.00 'C
Al2 T enabl: ON
>

Table 13 ALSEL Parameters

Name Description
above If specified, the alarm goes off when the quantity value rises above
the exact value of this setpoint. However, if above < below, the
alarm goes off at (above + hyst) and (below – hyst) instead.
Cannot be set for fault and online alarms.
below If specified, the alarm goes off when the quantity value decreases
below the exact value of this setpoint. However, if above < below,
the alarm goes off at (above + hyst) and (below – hyst) instead.
Cannot be set for fault and online alarms.
hyst Distance from setpoint amount of extra retractment needed in order
to regenerate alarm on the next crossing of the setpoint.
Cannot be set for fault and online alarms.
enabl Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the display alarm.

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Example (set Tdf and T as display alarm quantities and configure the
alarms as prompted):
>alsel tdf t
Al1 Tdf above: 80.00 'C ? 0
Al1 Tdf below: - ?
Al1 Tdf hyst : 1.00 'C ?
Al1 Tdf enabl: ON ?
Al2 T above: 40.00 'C ? 30
Al2 T below: - ?
Al2 T hyst : 1.00 'C ?
Al2 T enabl: ON ?
>

MI70 Link Program for Data Handling

MI70 Link is a support program that enables you to handle the
measurement data of your Vaisala transmitter using a Windows PC.
Using the MI70 Link you can, for example:

- Monitor the transmitter’s measurement readings directly using the

real-time window function.
- Transfer recorded data from the main transmitter memory in numeric
or graphical format, for further use in a spreadsheet program (such as
Microsoft Excel) or virtually any other application. Note that the
maximum amount of data points that can be downloaded in one
transfer is 65000.

To use the MI70 Link program, you must connect your Windows PC to
the service port of the transmitter with a serial or USB cable. The MI70
Link program, and the optional connection cables, are available from
Vaisala. See section Spare Parts and Accessories on page 178.

Follow the steps below to connect your transmitter and start using the
MI70 Link:

1. Connect your PC to the service port of the transmitter. Refer to

section Service Port Connection on page 81.
2. Check that the HMT330 is powered.
3. Start the MI70 Link program.
4. Start using the program. There is usually no need to select a COM
port manually, the MI70 Link software can detect it automatically.

NOTE For instructions on using the MI70 Link, see the program’s online help.

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Serial Line Communication

Connect the serial interface by using either the User Port or the Service
Port.
For permanent interfacing to host system, use the User Port. You can
change the serial settings and operate in RUN, STOP, SEND, POLL, and
Modbus modes.
For temporary connections, use the Service Port. The Service Port is
always available with fixed serial settings.

0605-039

Figure 51 Service Port Connector and User Port Terminal on

Motherboard
The following numbers refer to Figure 51 above:
1 = Service port connector
2 = User port terminals

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User Port Connection

Use a suitable serial cable between the user port RxD, GND and TxD
screw terminals and the PC serial port, see Figure 52 below.
Table 14 Default Serial Communication Settings for the User Port
Parameter Value
Bauds 4800
Parity Even
Data bits 7
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
10…36 V=

+
ANALOG OUTPUTS USER PORT POWER

24 V~

–
RxD
RS-232

GND
TxD
Ch1+
Ch1–
1 2 3 4 5
Ch2+
6 7 8 9
Ch2–
IOIOI
0506-033

Figure 52 Connection Example between PC Serial Port and User

Port
Connections to pins 4, 6, 7 and 8 on PC serial port are required only if
you are using software requiring hardware handshaking.

User Port Operating Modes

When the transmitter is powered up, it will behave according to its
configured operating mode:
- In STOP mode, the transmitter outputs the software version and the
command prompt (if echo is on).
- In RUN mode a measurement output starts immediately.
- In SEND mode one measurement message is printed and command
prompt is displayed (if echo is on).
- In POLL or Modbus mode, the transmitter does not output anything
after power-up.
For a description of the modes, see section SMODE on page 114.

NOTE RS-232 User Port cannot be used when a communication module

(LAN, WLAN, or RS-422/485 interface) has been installed.

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Service Port Connection

Connection Cables
To connect to the service port, you need a suitable cable with an RJ45
connector. Depending on the connections of your PC, you can either use
the Serial Connection Cable (optional accessory 19446ZZ) or the
USB-RJ45 Serial Connection Cable (optional accessory 219685). The
USB cable enables you to connect the transmitter to a PC via a standard
type A USB port. Note that the USB cable does not enable high speed
data transfer, since the bit rate is limited by the serial interface of the
service port.

Installing the Driver for the USB Cable

If you have not used the Vaisala USB cable before, install the driver
before attempting to use the cable. When installing the driver, you must
acknowledge any security prompts that may appear.

1. Check that the USB service cable is not connected. Disconnect the
cable if you have already connected it.
2. Insert the media that came with the cable, or download the latest
driver from www.vaisala.com.
3. Execute the USB driver installation program (setup.exe), and
accept the installation defaults.
4. After the driver has been installed, connect the USB service cable
to a USB port on your PC. Windows will detect the new device,
and use the driver automatically.
5. The installation has reserved a COM port for the cable. Verify the
port number, and the status of the cable, using the Vaisala USB
Instrument Finder program that has been installed in the
Windows Start menu.
Windows will recognize each individual cable as a different device, and
reserve a new COM port. Remember to use the correct port in the
settings of your terminal program.

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Using the Service Port

1. Unfasten the screws on the transmitter cover, and open the
transmitter.
2. Connect the desired cable (serial interface cable or USB cable) to
your PC and the service port connector on the transmitter. For the
location of the service port, refer to Figure 51 on page 79.
3. Open a terminal program and set the communication settings as
follows:
Table 15 Communication Settings for the Service Port
Parameter Value
Bauds 19200
Parity None
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Flow control None

For a detailed explanation of using a terminal program, see section

Terminal Program Settings on page 90.

4. Power-up the HMT330.

LAN Communication
To enable LAN communication, a LAN or WLAN interface must be
physically connected to the network, and the networking settings must be
suitable for your network. For a description of interfaces, see sections
LAN Interface on page 62 and WLAN Interface on page 63.

The LAN and WLAN interfaces both operate by accessing the serial
interface (User Port) of the transmitter. All commands and protocols that
are available using the serial interface are available through the LAN and
WLAN interfaces; refer to section List of Serial Commands on page 93.
For instructions on how to connect using a terminal program, see section
Terminal Program Settings on page 90.

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IP Configuration
The IP settings of the LAN and WLAN interfaces are described in Table
16. The current settings can be viewed on the serial line or using the
device information display; see section Device Information on page 108.

Table 16 IP Settings for the LAN and WLAN Interfaces

Parameter Description
Automatic configuration If enabled, the transmitter will retrieve its network
(DHCP) settings (including the IP Address) from a server in
the network. If disabled, static network settings are
used instead.
Web configuration If enabled, the settings of the interface can be
changed using a web browser. The configuration
page can be accessed by browsing to the IP
address of the transmitter.
IP Address The four part network ID of the transmitter. Must
be set manually if automatic configuration is not
used.

Example value: 192.168.0.222

Netmask Used together with the IP address to determine
which network the transmitter is a part of. Must be
set manually if automatic configuration is not used.

A common netmask is 255.255.255.0

Gateway IP address of the server that enables the
transmitter to access other networks. Must be set
manually if automatic configuration is not used.

Example value: 192.168.0.1

MAC The MAC address is the unique hardware address
of the LAN or WLAN interface. Cannot be
changed.

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Using Display/Keypad
You can configure the IP settings of the LAN and WLAN interfaces
using the display/keypad as follows:

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Press the ► arrow button to select Interfaces.
3. Press ► arrow button to select Network settings. There will be a
delay as the transmitter refreshes the network information.
4. You are now in the Network Interface menu. Selecting the IP
configuration option opens the IP configuration menu.

1102-015

Figure 53 Network Interface Menu

The Network Interface menu also allows you to configure the

Communication Protocol, enable or disable the Web
configuration option, or Disconnect all users that are currently
accessing the LAN or WLAN interface.
5. In the IP configuration menu, select Automatic configuration
(DHCP), or enter the IP address, Netmask and Gateway
manually. If automatic configuration is enabled, manual
configuration cannot be done.

0709-004

Figure 54 IP Configuration Menu

To enter a value manually, use the ▲▼ arrow buttons to select the

parameter to change, and press Change. A cursor will appear in the
first digit. Move the cursor using the ◄► arrow buttons, and
change the value under the cursor using the ▲▼ arrow buttons.
Confirm the selection by pressing OK.
6. After configuring the desired parameters, press EXIT to apply the
changes and return to the basic display.

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Using Serial Line

Use the serial line command NET to view or set the network settings for
the LAN and WLAN interfaces. You can also refresh the network
information or disconnect all active connections.

NET [REFRESH] [DISCONNECT] [DHCP WEB] [DHCP IP SUBNET

GATEWAY WEB]<cr>

where
REFRESH = Updates the network information and displays it
DISCONNECT = Disconnects all current sessions
DHCP = ON or OFF. Enables or disables the automatic IP
configuration.
WEB = ON or OFF. Enables or disables the Web
Configuration page.
IP = The four part network ID of the transmitter. Must
be set manually if automatic configuration is not
used.
SUBNET = Used together with the IP address to determine
which network the transmitter is a part of. Must be
set manually if automatic configuration is not used.
GATEWAY = IP address of the server that enables the transmitter
to access other networks. Must be set manually if
automatic configuration is not used.

Examples:
>net refresh
OK
DHCP : OFF
IP address : 192.168.0.101
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
Web config. : OFF
MAC address : 00:40:9d:2c:d2:05
Status : Not connected
>

>net on off
DHCP : ON
IP address : 192.168.0.104
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
Web config. : OFF
MAC address : 00:40:9d:2c:d2:05
Status : Connected
OK
>

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>net off 192.168.0.101 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 off

DHCP : OFF
IP address : 192.168.0.101
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
Web config. : OFF
MAC address : 00:40:9d:2c:d2:05
Status : Connected
OK
>

Wireless LAN Configuration

The settings of the WLAN interface are described in Table 17. The
current settings can be viewed on the serial line or using the device
information display; see section Device Information on page 108.

- CCMP encryption is called AES in some networking products.

- The WLAN interface supports both WPA and WPA2 (also known as
802.11i) security when either WPA-PSK mode is selected.
- If your WLAN network is using some other security method than
listed below, you must set up a temporary WLAN network with any of
these settings and then use the web configuration to set WLAN
security settings for the actual network. See section Web
Configuration for LAN and WLAN on page 89.

Table 17 Wireless LAN Settings

Parameter Description
SSID The service set identifier (that is, network
name) of the wireless network to connect to. 1
… 32 characters.
Security type The security type of the wireless network. The
options are:

OPEN
OPEN/WEP
WPA-PSK/TKIP
WPA-PSK/CCMP

All other choices except OPEN require a

security key; see below.
Security key The encryption key or passphrase that is used
with an encrypted network.

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Using Display/Keypad
You can configure the Wireless LAN settings using the display/keypad
as follows:

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Press the ► arrow button to select Interfaces.
3. Press the ► arrow button to select Network settings. There will be
a delay as the transmitter refreshes the network information.
4. Press the ► arrow button to select Wireless LAN settings.

0802-111

Figure 55 Wireless LAN Settings

5. The Name entry on the page shows the SSID of the currently
selected wireless network. To change the SSID, press the SET
button. Use the ▲▼ arrow buttons to change the character under
the cursor, and ◄► arrow buttons to more the cursor. Press the
OK button when done.

0802-110

Figure 56 Entering Network SSID

6. To change the currently selected Network type, select the Type

entry and press the Change button. Select the new type from the
list and press the Select button.

0802-112

Figure 57 Selecting the Wireless Network Type

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7. If you have selected an encrypted network type (WEP or WPA),

you must enter the security key to be used. Select the
Key/passphrase entry and press the Set button. Enter the key in
the same way as the SSID, and press the OK button. With the WEP
encryption you must enter the encryption key in hexadecimal (10
hexdecimals for 64-bit encryption or 26 hexadecimals for 128-bit
encryption). A WPA key must be 8 … 63 ASCII characters.
8. After setting the wireless network parameters, press the Exit button
in the Wireless LAN Settings menu. You will be asked to confirm
the new settings. Note that when new settings are saved, all
currently active WLAN connections are disconnected.

Using Serial Line

Use the serial line command WLAN to view or set the wireless network
settings. If you set an encrypted network type, you will be asked to enter
the security key. With the WEP encryption you must enter the encryption
key in hexadecimal (10 hexdecimals for 64-bit encryption or 26
hexadecimals for 128-bit encryption) or with plain ASCII characters (5
characters for 64-bit encryption or 13 characters for 128-bit encryption).
A WPA key must be 8 … 63 ASCII characters.

WLAN [SSID TYPE]<cr>

where
SSID = Network name in 1 … 32 characters
TYPE = Security type of the wireless network. The options are:

OPEN
OPEN/WEP
WPA-PSK/TKIP
WPA-PSK/CCMP
Examples:
>wlan ?
Network SSID : WLAN-AP
Type : OPEN
>

>wlan accesspoint wpa-psk/tkip

Network SSID : accesspoint
Type : WPA-PSK/TKIP
WPA-PSK phrase ? thequickbrownfox
Save changes (Y/N) ? y
OK
>

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Communication Protocol
When a connection is established via the LAN or WLAN interface, the
session has the same communication mode, run interval, poll address and
echo settings as the serial port (User Port) session would have.

These settings can be changed using the display/keypad, using the serial
line (User Port or Service Port), or on-the-fly during a Telnet session.

The display menu path to the Communication Protocol settings is:

Main Menu ► Interfaces ► Network Interface ► Communication
Protocol.

The commands for changing the settings are SMODE, INTV, ADDR,
and ECHO.

Web Configuration for LAN and WLAN

The LAN and WLAN interfaces both have a web configuration page that
is accessible using a browser. If you have not disabled the page from the
network settings, you can access it with a web browser at the IP address
of the interface. You can check the currently assigned IP address of the
interface from the device information screens (see Device Information on
page 108), or from the serial line by issuing the net ? command.

When accessing the web configuration page, you must first log in.

Username: user
Password: vaisala

The web configuration page provides similar network configuration

options as the serial line and the display/keypad. It also has additional
options for advanced users. For example, there are more options for
securing the wireless network.

If these additional options are used, they will appear as custom

configurations when viewed from the serial line or the display/keypad.

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Figure 58 Web Configuration Interface for LAN

Terminal Program Settings

The instructions below describe how to connect to the HMT330 using the
PuTTY terminal application for Windows. Perform the necessary cabling
and configuration of the transmitter before following the instructions.

PuTTY is available for download at www.vaisala.com.

NOTE PuTTY cannot be used to access the transmitter through the User Port if
the transmitter is configured to use the Modbus protocol. However, you
can always use PuTTY to access the transmitter through the Service Port.

Opening a Serial/USB connection

1. Power up the HMT330 and start the PuTTY application.
2. Select the Serial & USB settings category, and check that the
correct COM port is selected in the Serial or USB line to connect
to field. Change the port if necessary.

If you are using a Vaisala USB cable, you can check the port that it
uses by clicking the USB Finder... button. This opens the Vaisala
USB Instrument Finder program that has been installed along with
the USB drivers.
3. Check that the other serial/USB line settings are correct for your
connection, and change if necessary. The default settings (shown in
Figure 59 on page 91) are used by the Service Port of the HMT330.

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Figure 59 Opening a Serial Connection

4. Click the Open button to open the connection window and start
using the serial line.

If PuTTY is unable to open the serial port you selected, it will show
you an error message instead. If this happens, restart PuTTY and
check the settings.

Opening a Telnet session (LAN/WLAN)

NOTE The instructions below assume that the LAN/WLAN interface on the
transmitter is correctly configured and the network connection is already
done.

1. Power up the instrument and start the PuTTY application. If your

transmitter acquires a network address using DHCP, wait for a
minute for this to complete, then verify the address from the
transmitter.
2. In the Session window, select the Telnet connection type.
3. Enter the IP address of your transmitter in the Host Name (or IP
address) field. Use the default Telnet port 23.

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Figure 60 Opening a Telnet Connection

4. Click the Open button to open the connection window and start
using the Telnet session.

If PuTTY is unable to connect the IP address you entered, it will

show you an error message instead. If this happens, check the
IP address and the connections, restart PuTTY, and try again.

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List of Serial Commands

All commands can be issued either in uppercase or lowercase. In the
command examples, the keyboard input by the user is in bold type.
The notation <cr> refers to pressing the carriage return (Enter) key on
your computer keyboard. Enter a <cr> to clear the command buffer
before starting to enter commands.
In the tables below, the bold text in the brackets is the default setting.
Table 18 Measurement Commands
Command Description
R Start the continuous outputting
S Stop the continuous outputting
SEND [0 ... 255] Output the reading once
DSEND Output the reading once from all connected
transmitters (in STOP or POLL mode)

Table 19 Communication Commands

Command Description
INTV [0 ... 255 S/MIN/H] Set the continuous output interval
(for RUN mode)
SMODE [STOP/SEND/RUN/ Set the serial interface mode
POLL/MODBUS]
SDELAY View or set user port (RS232 or RS485)
answer minimum delay
SERI [baud p d s] User Port settings (Default: 4800 E 7 1)
baud: 300 ... 115200
ADDR [0 ... 255] Set the transmitter address (for POLL and
MODBUS modes)
NET View or set networking parameters for LAN
and WLAN interfaces
WLAN View or set wireless network parameters
for WLAN interface
OPEN [0 ... 255] Open a temporary connection to a POLL
mode device
CLOSE Close the temporary connection (Back to
POLL mode)

Table 20 Formatting Commands

Command Description
FORM Set the output format of SEND and R
commands
TIME Set the time
DATE Set the date
FTIME [ON/OFF] Add time to SEND and R outputs
FDATE [ON/OFF] Add date to SEND and R outputs
FST [ON/OFF] Add the state of probe heating and
chemical purge in connection with SEND
and R commands
SCOM Assign a new command name that works
like the SEND command
UNIT Select the metric or non-metric output units

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Table 21 Data Recording Commands

Command Description
DIR Display recorded files
PLAY [0 ... 28] [START END] Output recorded data file. Start and end
times can only be specified if the data
logger module is installed. The times must
be given in the following format:
yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss
DSEL Select data recording and display
quantities (1 ... 4).
DELETE Delete all data files, including the memory
of the optional data logger module
UNDELETE Recover the deleted files that have not
been overwritten

Table 22 Chemical Purge Commands

Command Description
PUR Set the automatic chemical purge
PURGE Start the manual chemical purge
RGLIMIT [ON/OFF] Prevent chemical purge if sensor
temperature is below 0 °C

Table 23 Calibration and Adjustment Commands

Command Description
CRH Relative humidity calibration
CT Temperature calibration
CTA Additional temperature probe calibration
FCRH Relative humidity calibration after sensor
change
CTEXT Give the text to calibration information field
CDATE Set the calibration date
ACAL Analog output calibration
MPC Multipoint relative humidity calibration

Table 24 Setting and Testing the Analog Outputs

Command Description
AMODE View the analog output modes
ASEL Select the parameters for the analog
outputs
ITEST Test the analog outputs
AERR Change the analog error output values
AOVER [ON/OFF] Extend analog output range by 10%

Table 25 Setting and Testing the Relays

Command Description
RSEL Set and view the relays
RTEST Test the relays

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Table 26 Other Commands

Command Description
? Output information about the device
?? Output information about the device in
POLL mode
ALSEL Set display alarms
CON Set display contrast
ECHO [ON/OFF] Turn the serial interface echo ON/OFF
ERRS List present transmitter errors
FILT Set the result filtering
FIND All devices in POLL mode send their
addresses
HELP List the currently available commands
LIGHT Set the display backlight mode
LOCK Lock the menu or disable the keypad
MODBUS View Modbus diagnostic counters
MODS View information about connected modules
PRES [hPa] Set the value for pressure compensations
RHLIMIT [ON/OFF] Limit highest value of RH output to 100%
VERS Display the software version information
XHEAT Sensor heating
XPRES [hPa] Set the value for pressure compensations,
temporarily

Getting Measurement Message from Serial Line

Starting Continuous Outputting
Use the R command to start the continuous output of measurements.

R<cr>

The default output format depends on the quantities your transmitter

supports. You can change the output message format and interval with
the FORM and INTV commands. See sections FORM on page 101 and
INTV on page 115.

Example:
>r
RH= 60.5 %RH T= 23.7 'C Tdf= 15.6 'C Td= 15.6 'C a= 13.0
g/m3 x= 11.1 g/kg Tw= 18.5 'C H2O= 17889 ppmV pw=
17.81 hPa pws= 29.43 hPa h= 52.3 kJ/kg dT= 8.1 'C

If a value is too long to fit to the allocated space in the output, or if there
is an error in outputting the quantity, the value is displayed with stars ‘*’.

Example:
>r
RH=***.* %RH T= 31.0 'C

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Stopping Continuous Outputting

Use the S command to end the RUN mode. After this command all other
commands can be used. You can also press the Esc button or reset the
transmitter to stop the outputting.

S<cr>

See command SMODE to change the default (power-up) operation

mode.

Outputting Reading Once

Use the SEND command to output the reading once in STOP mode.

SEND<cr>

Examples:
>send
RH= 98.4 %RH T= 31.1 'C

>send
RH= 98.4 %RH T= 31.1 'C Td= 36.0 'C Tdf= 36.0 'C a= 42.4
g/m3 x= 38.8 g/kg Tw= 30.8 'C ppm= 62414 pw= 59.53 hPa
pws= 60.52 hPa h= 130.7 kJ/kg

Assign an Alias for the SEND Command

Use the SCOM command to assign a new command that works like the
SEND command. The standard SEND command of the transmitter will
always function normally whatever the SCOM definition may be.
Command names are case-insensitive.

SCOM<cr>

Example (assigning the command MEASURE as an alias for the SEND

command):
>scom
Send command : ? measure
>measure
RH= 23.8 %RH T= 21.4 'C
>

You can remove the SCOM definition by pressing Esc when entering the
command name:
>scom
Send command : measure ? <esc>
>

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Outputting Reading Once From All Transmitters

Use the DSEND command to output the reading once from all connected
transmitters that are in STOP or POLL modes. In order to avoid data
collisions, the transmitters will send their response after a suitable delay.
The response includes the transmitters’s address, followed by their
measurement message.

NOTE The total execution time of the DSEND command depends on the bit rate
of the serial port connection. At slow speeds, it will take a considerable
amount of time for devices with large address number to respond. The
delay will be the same even if there are no other devices at all.

DSEND<cr>

Example (transmitters with addresses 3 and 25 responding):

>dsend
3 RH= 98.4 %RH T= 31.1 'C
25 RH= 71.1 %RH T= 34.0 'C
>

Communicating with a Transmitter in POLL

Mode
OPEN
When all transmitters on the RS-485 bus are in POLL mode the OPEN
command sets one transmitter temporarily to STOP mode so that other
commands can be entered.

OPEN [aa]

where
aa = Address of the transmitter (0 ... 255)

CLOSE
The CLOSE command switches the transmitter back to the POLL mode.

Example:
>OPEN 2 (opens the line to transmitter 2, other
transmitters stay in POLL mode)

>CRH (for example, calibration performed)

...
>CLOSE (line closed)

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Formatting Serial Line Message

NOTE Instead of using the FTIME, FDATE and FST commands described in
this section, you can use the FORM command with modifiers TIME,
DATE, and STAT. See section FORM on page 101.

FTIME and FDATE

FTIME and FDATE commands will enable/disable output of time and
date to the serial line. To add time to R and SEND outputs enter:

FTIME [x]<cr>

To add date to R and SEND outputs enter:

FDATE [x]<cr>
where
x = ON or OFF

Examples:
>send
RH= 98.4 %RH T= 31.0 'C
>ftime on
Form. time : ON
>send
03:47:59 RH= 98.4 %RH T= 31.0 'C
>fdate on
Form. date : ON
>send
2004-07-05 03:48:03 RH= 98.4 %RH T= 31.0 'C
>

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FST
To output the state of optional probe heating and chemical purge in
connection with SEND and R commands enter:

FST [x]<cr>

where
x = ON or OFF (default)
Examples:
>fst on
Form. status : ON

>send
N 0 RH= 40.1 %RH T= 24.0 'C Td= 9.7 'C Tdf= 9.7 'C a=
8.7 g/m3 x= 7.5
g/kg Tw= 15.6 'C ppm= 11980 pw= 12.00 hPa pws= 29.91 hPa
h= 43.2 kJ/kg

>purge
Purge started, press any key to abort.

>send
S 134 RH= 40.2 %RH T= 24.1 'C Td= 9.8 'C Tdf= 9.8 'C a=
8.8 g/m3 x= 7.5
g/kg Tw= 15.7 'C ppm= 12084 pw= 12.10 hPa pws= 30.11 hPa
h= 43.5 kJ/kg
>

where the state of the probe is indicated by the following letters and values:
N ... xxx = Normal operation where h xxx = Probe heat power
X ... xxx = Sensor heating where xxx = Sensor temperature (ºC)
H ... xxx = Chemical purge where xxx = Sensor temperature (ºC)
S ... xxx = Sensor cooling where xxx = Sensor temperature (ºC)
after purge

For more information on chemical purge, see section Chemical Purge

(Optional) on page 133.

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General Settings
Changing Quantities and Units
To change quantities and units use serial commands or the optional
display/keypad. See Table 3 on page 19 for available quantities and
Table 4 on page 19 for optional quantities.

NOTE Only the quantities selected when ordering the device can be selected as
display output quantities.

Using Display/Keypad
Use display/keypad to select the display output quantities.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Press the ► arrow button to select Display.
3. Press ► arrow button to select Quantities.
4. Select the quantity by using the ▲▼ arrow buttons. Confirm the
selection by pressing SELECT. You can select 1 ... 4 display
quantities at a time.
5. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

To select display units:

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Press the ► arrow button to select Display.
3. Use the ▲▼arrow buttons to select Units. Confirm the selection
by pressing the right-hand arrow button.
4. Use the ▲▼ arrow buttons to select display units. Confirm the
selection by pressing CHANGE. The unit changes from metric to
non-metric or the other way round.
5. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

NOTE Changing the display quantities/units (by using the display/keypad) has
no effect on the serial output data.

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Using Serial Line

Use the serial line command FORM to change the format, and the
command UNIT to select metric or non-metric output units.

FORM

Use the serial line command FORM to select the output quantities and
format for serial line measurement messages.
FORM [x]<cr>

where
x = Formatter string

The formatter string consists of quantities and modifiers. If no formatter

string is entered, the command will display the currently active formatter
string. Note that the hash symbol “#” is shown as a backslash “\” when
viewing the current formatter string.

Example:
>form
3.1 "RH=" RH " " U4 3.1 "T=" T " " U3 3.1 "Tdf=" Tdf " " U3
3.1 "Td=" Td " " U3 3.1 "a=" a " " U7 4.1 "x=" x " " U6 3.1
"Tw=" Tw " " U3 6.0 "H2O=" H2O " " U5 4.2 "pw=" pw " " U4
4.2 "pws=" pws " " U4 4.1 "h=" h " " U7 3.1 "dT=" dT " " U3
\r \n
>

When entering the command, use the abbreviations of the quantities. For
more information on quantities, see Table 3 and Table 4 on page 19.

The modifiers are presented in Table 27 on page 102.

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Table 27 FORM Command Modifiers

Modifier Description
x.y Length modifier (number of digits and decimal places)
#t Tabulator
#r Carriage-return
#n Line feed
“" String constant
#xxx Special character, code "xxx" (decimal), for example
#027 for ESC
U5 Unit field and length (length optional)
ADDR Transmitter address [00...255]
ERR Error flags for P, T, Ta, RH [0000 ... 1111], 0 = no error
STAT Transmitter status in 7 character field, for example:
N 0 no heating
h 115 probe heating active, power 115/255
H 159.0 purge heating active, temperature 159ºC
S 115.0 purge cooling active, temperature 115ºC
X 95.0 sensor heating active, temperature 95ºC
SN Transmitter serial number
TIME Time [hh:mm:ss]
DATE Date [yyyy-mm-dd]
CS2 Modulus-256 checksum of message sent so far, ASCII
encoded hexadecimal notation
CS4 Modulus-65536 checksum of message sent so far,
ASCII encoded hexadecimal notation
CSX NMEA xor-checksum of message sent so far, ASCII
encoded hexadecimal notation

Examples:
>form "RH=" 4.2 rh U5 #t "T=" t U3 #r #n
OK
>send
RH= 16.03%RH T= 74.66'F

>form "Tfrost=" tdf U3 #t "Temp=" t U3 #r#n

OK
>send
Tfrost= 36.0'C Temp= 31.0'C
>

Command ‘FORM /’ will return the default output format. The default
output format depends on the device configuration.
>form /
OK
>send
RH= 98.4 %RH T= 31.1 'C
>

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UNIT
Use the UNIT command to select metric or non-metric output units, and
change the unit for the H2O quantity:

UNIT [x]<cr>

where
x = Unit system to be used. Options are:
M (metric units)
N (non-metric units)

UNIT H2O [y]<cr>

where
y = Unit to be used for H20. Options are:
PPMV (parts per million by volume)
PPMW (parts per million by weight)

NOTE This command changes both the serial output and display units. When
you want to output both metric and non-metric units simultaneously on
the display, select the display units later by using the display/keypad.

Examples:
>unit m
Output units : metric
>

>unit h2o ppmv

H2O units : ppmV
>

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Pressure Compensation Setting

The pressure has an effect on humidity calculations and accuracy.
Therefore, accurate calculations can be achieved only when the process
pressure is taken into consideration.

Note that conversions from mmHg and inHg are defined at 0°C and for
mmH2O and inH2O at 4°C.

NOTE Pressure compensation is intended to be used in normal air only. When

measuring in other gases, please contact Vaisala for further information.

Using Display/Keypad
Use display/keypad to set the pressure compensation. To select the
pressure unit using display/keypad, see section Changing Quantities and
Units on page 100.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Select Measuring and press the ►arrow button to confirm your
selection.
3. Select Pressure compensation and press the ►arrow button to
confirm you selection.
4. Press SET and enter the pressure value in the chosen unit by using
the arrow buttons.
5. Press OK and EXIT to return to the basic display.

Using Serial Line

PRES and XPRES
Command XPRES must be used if the value is changed frequently (for
example, by an automatic system that updates the value). Its value is not
retained at reset, and when set to 0; last value set with PRES is used
instead. Use the serial line and do the following:
PRES [aaaa.a]<cr>

XPRES [aaaa.a]<cr>

where
aaaa.a = Absolute process pressure (hPa)
Example:
>pres
Pressure : 1013.00 hPa ?
>pres 2000
Pressure : 2000.00 hPa
>

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Table 28 Conversion Factors for Pressure Units

From To: hPa
mbar 1
Pa N/m2 0.01
mmHg torr 1.333224
inHg 33.86388
mmH2O 0.09806650
inH2O 2.490889
atm 1013.25
at 980.665
bar 1000
1)
psia 68.94757
1) psia = psi absolute.
For example, 29.9213 inHg = 29.9213 × 33.86388 = 1013.25 hPa.

Limit RH Output Range

Use the serial line command RHLIMIT if you want to strictly limit the
allowed value of the relative humidity (RH) quantity to range 0 ... 100%.
The limit is implemented on all outputs and the display. Other quantities
are not affected, only RH. Note that seeing values above 100 %RH is
useful for detecting condensation on the sensor, and possible
measurement drift in very high humidities. For this reason, Vaisala
recommends leaving this feature at the default setting (off).

RHLIMIT [ON/OFF]<cr>

where
ON = Allowed range of RH output is 0 ... 100 %.
OFF = Allowed range of RH output is -5 ... 110 % (default).

Example (view current setting):

>rhlimit ?
RH limit 0...100: OFF
>

Example (enable RH limit):

>rhlimit on
RH limit 0...100: ON
>

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Date and Time

Using Display/Keypad
If the optional Data Logger Module is installed, you can change the time
and date using the display/keypad.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Select System and press the ► arrow button to confirm your
selection.
3. Select Date and time and press the ► arrow button.
4. Press the SET button to enter the adjustment mode, and use the
arrow buttons to select and change the values.
5. You can also change the date and time formats that are shown in
the graphs. The selected formats are only used in graphical display,
they do not change the formats that are used in the serial
communication.
6. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

Using Serial Line

To set time enter the TIME command. To set date enter the DATE
command.
TIME<cr>
DATE<cr>
These time and date settings are shown on the timestamps of PLAY
command. When you want to include time and date in the R and SEND
commands, use the FTIME and FDATE commands.

Example:
>time
Time : 13:42:49 ?

>date
Date : 2007-05-31 ?

NOTE If the optional Data Logger Module is not installed, time and date
available on the serial ports (only) are cleared to 2000-01-01 00:00:00 at
reset or at power failure.

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Data Filtering
The averaging data filter calculates an average over a certain period of
time. The lowest measurement noise is achieved with the extended
filtering. There are three filtering levels available.

Table 29 Filtering Levels

Setting Filtering Level
OFF No filtering (default setting).
STANDARD Standard filtering. Approximately 13 s moving average.
EXTENDED Extended filtering. Approximately 1 min average by
default, but configurable on the serial line.

Using Display/Keypad
1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Measuring by pressing the ► arrow button.
3. Select Filtering and press CHANGE to confirm your selection.
4. Select Off/Standard/Extended and press SELECT to confirm
your selection.
5. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

Using Serial Line

Use the serial line command FILT to set the filtering level.

FILT [level] [extfactor]<cr>

where
level = Filtering level. The options are:

OFF (no filtering, default setting)

ON (standard filtering, approximately 13 s moving
average)
EXT (extended filtering, approximately 1 min average by
default but configurable by changing the extfactor)
extfactor = Weighted average factor for extended filtering level.
Range 0 ... 1, default 0.030.

In extended filtering mode, the output is calculated based

on the following formula:
[(new result * extfactor) + (old result * (1.0 - extfactor))]
This means that with extfactor value 1 the transmitter
will take only the latest measurement into account, but
with extfactor value 0.1 a new output is a combination of
the previous output (90%) and the latest measurement
(10%).

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Example (enable standard filtering):

>filt on
Filter : ON
>

Device Information
Use the display/keypad or the serial line to display the device
information.

Press the INFO button in the basic display to see the following
information:

- Current sensor operation (for example, chemical purge), if any, in

progress
- Present or past unacknowledged errors, if any
- Device information
- Current date and time (only shown if data logger module installed)
- Adjustment information fed by the user
- Measuring settings
- Information on chemical purge settings (when applicable)
- Display Alarm settings
- Serial interface information
- Network settings and status of the LAN and WLAN interfaces
- Analog output information
- Relay output information (when applicable)

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Figure 61 Device Information on Display

Proceed in the information views by pressing the MORE button
repeatedly until you get the desired information. You can browse through
the information displays also with arrow buttons. Press OK to return to
the basic display.

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?
Use the serial line command ? to check the current transmitter
configuration. Command ?? is similar but can also be used if the
transmitter is in POLL mode.

Example:
>?
HMT330 / 5.10.0
Serial number : D1140055
Batch number : D0750008
Adjust. date : 2010-12-17
Adjust. info : Helsinki / FIN
Date : 2011-02-09
Time : 09:29:35
Serial mode : STOP
Baud P D S : 19200 N 8 1
Output interval: 10 s
Address : 0
Echo : ON
Pressure : 1013.25 hPa
Filter : OFF
Module 1 : LOGGER-1 (1024 MB; HW: B; SW: 3)
Module 2 : not installed
>

LIGHT
Use the LIGHT command to view or set the backlight mode of the
display (optional). Issuing the command without specifying a mode
shows the current backlight mode.

LIGHT [mode]<cr>

where
mode = Operating mode of the display backlight. The options are:

ON (backlight always on)

OFF (backlight always off)
AUTO (backlight automatically turns on and off when
keypad is used)

Example:
>light
Backlight : OFF
>light auto
Backlight : AUTO
>

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HELP
Use the HELP command to list the currently available commands. The
available commands are determined by the device configuration and
installed options.

Example:
>help
? ACAL ADDR AERR ALSEL
ASEL CDATE CLOSE CON CRH
CT CTEXT DATE DELETE DIR
DSEL DSEND ECHO ERRS FCRH
FILT FORM HELP INTV ITEST
LIGHT LOCK MODBUS MODS PLAY
PRES R RESET SCOM SDELAY
SEND SERI SMODE SYSTEM TEST
TIME UNDELETE UNIT VERS XPRES
>

ERRS
Use the ERRS command to display transmitter error messages, see Table
33 on page 152.

Example (no active errors):

>errs
No errors
>

Example (showing active error):

>errs
Error: E2 Humidity sensor open circuit.
>

MODS
Use the MODS command to display information about the optional
modules that are connected to the transmitter.
Example:
>mods
Module 1 : WLAN-1 (POST: release_82000941_J; FW:
Version 82000977_K1 10/16/2008)
Module 2 : LOGGER-1 (1024 MB; HW: B; SW: 5)
>

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VERS
Use the VERS command to display software version information.
Example:
>vers
HMT330 / 5.10
>

Resetting Transmitter Using Serial Line

RESET
This command resets the device. The user port switches to start-up output
mode selected with command SMODE.

Locking Menu/Keypad Using Serial Line

LOCK
Use the LOCK command to prevent the user from entering the menu
using the keypad, or to lock the keypad completely. You can optionally
set a 4-digit PIN code, for example 4444.

If a PIN code has been set, the user will be prompted to enter the code
when trying to access the menu. Entering the code correctly will disable
the lock until the user returns back to the basic view.

LOCK [x] [yyyy]<cr>

where
x = Keypad locking level, range 0...2. The options are:
0 - No lock (enables full access)
1 - Menu locked, but graphs are accessible
2 - Keypad completely disabled
yyyy = 4-digit PIN code. The code can only be set when keypad
locking level is 1.

Examples:
>lock 1 4444
Keyboard lock : 1 [4444]
>

>lock 1
Keyboard lock : 1
>

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Serial Output Settings

The communication settings for the user port can be changed via the
serial line or by using the optional display/keypad. The communication
settings for the service port are fixed and not changeable.

NOTE If a communication module (LAN, WLAN, or RS-422/485 interface) has

been installed, the user port is not accessible. Any changes to the settings
are applied to the interface provided by the module, if applicable.

Using Display/Keypad
1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Interfaces and press the ►arrow button to confirm your
selection.
3. Select Serial interface and press the ►arrow button to confirm
your selection.
4. Select Bit rate and Serial format by pressing the CHANGE
button. Use the ▲▼ arrow buttons to select and press SELECT to
confirm your selection.
5. Select the Protocol to be used by the serial output by pressing the
CHANGE button. Select the option using the ▲▼ arrow buttons
and press SELECT. This is the same serial mode setting that is
changed by the SMODE serial command.
- RUN mode continuously outputs the measurement message at
the set interval. If you select the RUN mode, set the desired
RUN interval also.
- POLL mode enables multiple transmitters to share the same
RS-485 line. If you select the POLL mode, select the Device
address also, as each transmitter on the line must have an
unique address.
- In STOP mode, transmitter outputs the transmitter software
version at reset or power-up and remains silent, waiting for
commands.
- The SEND mode is almost identical to the STOP mode. The
only difference is that the transmitter outputs a measurement
message at start-up, instead of software version.
- In MODBUS mode, only Modbus protocol communication is
available. See Chapter 5, Modbus, on page 141.
6. Select the RUN interval and the unit. Press OK to confirm.
7. Select the Device address and press SET to confirm.
8. Select ECHO, and press ON to turn to it on, OFF to turn it off.
9. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.The new user port
settings set using the display/keypad are effective immediately.

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Using Serial Line

NOTE You can use the serial commands to change/view the user port settings
even if you are currently connected to the service port.

SERI
Use the SERI command to set the communication settings for the user
port. Changed settings will be activated at next reset or power up.

SERI [b p d s]<cr>
where
b = Bit rate (110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,19200,
38400, 57600, 115200)
p = Parity (n = none, e = even, o = odd)
d = Data bits (7 or 8)
s = Stop bits (1 or 2)

The settings can be changed one parameter at a time or all parameters at

once.

Example (changing all parameters):

>SERI 600 N 8 1
600 N 8 1
>

Example (changing parity only):

>SERI O
4800 O 7 1

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SMODE
Use the SMODE command to set the user port start-up operating mode.

SMODE [xxxx]<cr>

where
xxx = STOP, SEND, RUN, POLL, or MODBUS.

Table 30 Selection of Output Modes

Mode Measurement Output Available Commands
STOP Only with the SEND command. All (default mode).
SEND One measurement message All.
automatically at start-up, then
only with the SEND command.
RUN Automatic output. Only command S.
POLL Only with the SEND [addr] SEND [addr] and OPEN [addr].
command. Other commands available after
opening a line to the transmitter
using the OPEN command.

Use with RS-485 buses where

multiple transmitters can share
the same line.
MODBUS Must be read from the Modbus protocol only; see
transmitter using Modbus Chapter 5, Modbus, on page 141.
protocol.

Selected output mode will be activated at next reset or power up.

ADDR
Use the ADDR command to set the device address of the transmitter.
Addresses are required for POLL mode and MODBUS mode (serial
Modbus).

ADDR [aa]<cr>

where
aa = Device address of the transmitter, range 0 ... 255 (default = 0)

Example (changing the transmitter address from 0 to 52):

>addr
Address : 0 ? 52
>

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INTV
Use the INTV command to set the RUN mode output interval. The time
interval is used only when the RUN mode is active. Setting the interval to
zero enables the fastest possible output rate.

INTV [xxx yyy]<cr>

where
xxx = Delay, range 0 ... 255.
yyy = Unit: S, MIN or H.

Example (setting the output interval to 10 minutes):

>intv 10 min
Output interval: 10 min
>

SDELAY
With the SDELAY command you can set delay (response time) for user
port, or view currently set delay value. Adjusting the delay may be
needed when half-duplex communication (typically two-wire RS-485) is
used.

The delay value corresponds to tens of milliseconds (for example, 5 =

0.050s minimum answer delay). The value can be set between 0 ... 254.

Example:
>sdelay
Serial delay : 0 ? 10

>sdelay
Serial delay : 10 ?

ECHO
Use the ECHO command to set the user port echo. The command either
enables or disables echo of characters received.

ECHO [x]<cr>

where
x = ON (enabled, default) or OFF (disabled)

NOTE When using the RS-485 interface with a 2-wire connection, always
disable echo. When using a RS-232, RS-422/485 4-wire connection,
LAN, or WLAN, you can enable or disable it as you wish.

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Data Recording
Data recording function is always on and collects data automatically into
the memory of the device. If the optional data logger module is installed,
the transmitter uses it automatically. Recorded data does not disappear
from the memory when the power is switched off. Collected data can be
observed in a form of a graph in the graphical view of the display or it
can be listed out by using the serial line or MI70 Link program.

Selecting Data Recording Quantities

If the device is provided with the optional display, the recorded quantities
are always those selected for the display. Up to four quantities can be
recorded at a time. For instructions on how to select the display quantities
with the keypad, see section Changing Quantities and Units on page 100.
DSEL
Use the serial line command DSEL to select the quantities to be recorded
if the transmitter is not equipped with display/keypad.

DSEL [xxx]<cr>

where
xxx = Data recording quantity. See Table 3 on page 19 and Table 4
on page 19 for the quantities.

Example:
>dsel rh t tdf
RH T Tdf
>
Enter the command without parameters and press ENTER to display the
current recording parameters.

View Recorded Data

If the device is provided with the optional display, the graphical display
shows the data of the selected quantities, one at a time. See section
Graphic History on page 68 for details about graphical display.

You may also dump the logged data to the serial line in numeric form
with the following commands.
DIR
Use the serial line and enter the DIR command to check the available
files.
Without the data logger module, the device records six files (six
observation periods) for each selected quantity. The data logger raises the

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number of recorded files to seven for each quantity. Thus, the total
amount of the files varies between 6 and 28. See Table 11 on page 68.

Select, for example, three quantities (RH, T, and Tdf). The last column
illustrates the number of data points that has been stored in the file.
Example (data logger module installed):
>dir
File description Oldest data available No. of points
1 RH (10 s intervals) 2007-05-30 08:26:50 13996800
2 RH (90 s intervals) 2007-05-30 05:25:30 1555200
3 RH (12 min intervals) 2007-05-29 05:48:00 194400
4 RH (2 h intervals) 2007-05-19 02:00:00 19440
5 RH (12 h intervals) 2007-03-23 12:00:00 3240
6 RH (3 d intervals) 2006-04-20 00:00:00 540
7 RH (12 d intervals) 2002-12-16 00:00:00 135
8 T (10 s intervals) 2007-05-30 08:26:50 13996800
9 T (90 s intervals) 2007-05-30 05:25:30 1555200
10 T (12 min intervals) 2007-05-29 05:48:00 194400
11 T (2 h intervals) 2007-05-19 02:00:00 19440
12 T (12 h intervals) 2007-03-23 12:00:00 3240
13 T (3 d intervals) 2006-04-20 00:00:00 540
14 T (12 d intervals) 2002-12-16 00:00:00 135
15 Tdf (10 s intervals) 2007-05-30 08:26:50 13996800
16 Tdf (90 s intervals) 2007-05-30 05:25:30 1555200
17 Tdf (12 min intervals) 2007-05-29 05:48:00 194400
18 Tdf (2 h intervals) 2007-05-19 02:00:00 19440
19 Tdf (12 h intervals) 2007-03-23 12:00:00 3240
20 Tdf (3 d intervals) 2006-04-20 00:00:00 540
21 Tdf (12 d intervals) 2002-12-16 00:00:00 135
>
Example (without data logger module):
>dir
File description Oldest data available No. of points
1 RH (10 s intervals) 2008-04-11 23:41:10 135
2 RH (90 s intervals) 2008-04-11 20:41:11 135
3 RH (12 min intervals) 2008-04-10 21:03:41 135
4 RH (2 h intervals) 2008-03-31 18:03:41 135
5 RH (12 h intervals) 2008-02-04 12:03:41 135
6 RH (3 d intervals) 2007-03-04 00:03:41 135
7 T (10 s intervals) 2008-04-11 23:41:11 135
8 T (90 s intervals) 2008-04-11 20:41:11 135
9 T (12 min intervals) 2008-04-10 21:03:41 135
10 T (2 h intervals) 2008-03-31 18:03:41 135
11 T (12 h intervals) 2008-02-04 12:03:41 135
12 T (3 d intervals) 2007-03-04 00:03:41 135
13 Tdf (10 s intervals) 2008-04-11 23:41:11 135
14 Tdf (90 s intervals) 2008-04-11 20:41:11 135
15 Tdf (12 min intervals) 2008-04-10 21:03:41 135
16 Tdf (2 h intervals) 2008-03-31 18:03:41 135
17 Tdf (12 h intervals) 2008-02-04 12:03:41 135
18 Tdf (3 d intervals) 2007-03-04 00:03:41 135
>

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PLAY
Use the PLAY command to output the selected file to the serial line. If
the data logger module is installed, you can specify an interval to be
outputted.

Data in the output is <TAB> delimited. This is compatible with most

spreadsheet programs. Before giving the command, set the local date and
time with TIME and DATE commands, if needed.

PLAY [x] [start_date start_time end_date end_time]<cr>

where
x = Number of the data file that will be outputted, range 0...21.
The numbers correspond to the output of the DIR command;
refer to the example on page 116.
Selecting number 0 will output all data files.
start_date = Starting date of the interval to be outputted. Must be given in
the following format: yyyy-mm-dd.
start_time = Starting time of the interval to be outputted. Must be given in
the format hh:mm:ss or h:mm.
end_date = Ending date of the interval to be outputted. Must be given in
the following format: yyyy-mm-dd.
end_time = Ending time of the interval to be outputted. Must be given in
the format hh:mm:ss or h:mm.
Example:
>play 3 2007-05-05 00:00:00 2007-05-06 00:00:00
RH (12 min intervals) 2007-05-05 00:00:00 121
Date Time trend min max
yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss %RH %RH %RH
2007-05-05 00:00:00 19.16 18.99 19.33
2007-05-05 00:12:00 19.30 19.09 19.55
2007-05-05 00:24:00 20.01 19.28 21.17
2007-05-05 00:36:00 21.21 20.98 21.44
2007-05-05 00:48:00 19.57 17.72 21.11
2007-05-05 01:00:00 19.09 18.62 19.84
...

You can use the <ESC> key to interrupt the output listing.

NOTE Output of large amounts of recorded data can result in huge data files
and take a long time, up to several days for the entire memory of the
data logger at 10 second resolution. To make it easier to process the data
it is recommended to select the largest suitable data interval, and to
specify the start and end times carefully.

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Deleting the Recorded Files

You can delete the recorded data files using the keypad/display, or the
DELETE command on the serial line. The deletion is always done for all
data; you cannot delete individual files.

Note that the transmitter automatically overwrites the old data when the
memory is full, so manual deletion of the recorded files is not necessary
in normal use.

To delete the data files using the keypad/display:

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Select System by pressing the ► arrow button.
3. Select Clear graph memories by pressing the CLEAR button.
Press the YES button to confirm the selection.

CAUTION This function clears the entire data history of the transmitter, including
all graphs and the content of the optional data logger module.

UNDELETE
Similarly to the DELETE command, the UNDELETE command is used
without any arguments. It will recover all deleted data that has not been
overwritten yet.

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Analog Output Settings

The analog outputs are set in the factory according to the order form. In
case you want to change the settings, follow these instructions. See
section Third Analog Output on page 54.

Changing Output Mode and Range

Both output channels have their own DIP switch module with 8 switches;
see the position in Figure 2 on page 22 (DIP switches for analog output
settings).

1. Select the current/voltage output; switch ON either of the switches,

1 or 2.
2. Select the range; switch ON one of the switches from 3 to 7.

0503-045

Figure 62 Current/Voltage Switches of Output Modules

The following numbers refer to Figure 62 above:

1 = Current/voltage selection output switches (from 1 to 2)
2 = Current/voltage range selection switches (from 3 to 7) in
analog output 1 and 2.
3 = Switches for service use only. Keep in OFF position always.

NOTE Only set one mode and one range switch to ON for one output channel.
The rest of the switches must remain OFF.

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Example: 0 ... 5 V voltage output selected for channel 1 and 4 ... 20 mA

selected for channel 2.

OFF ON Selection
█

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
█ Voltage output selected
█
█
█
█ 0 ... 5 V selected
█
█

█ Current output selected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

█
█
█ 4 ... 20 mA selected
█
█
█
█

NOTE If you have customized the error output setting (AERR), check that the
set error values are still valid after changing the output mode/range. See
section Analog Output Fault Indication Setting on page 124.

Analog Output Quantities

Use the display/keypad to change and scale the analog output quantities.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Select Interfaces by pressing the ► arrow button.
3. Select Analog outputs by pressing the ► arrow button.
4. Select Output 1/2/3 by pressing the ► arrow button.
5. Select Quantity by pressing the ▲▼ arrow buttons. Confirm your
selection by pressing CHANGE.
6. Select the quantity by using the arrow buttons. Press SELECT to
confirm your selection.
7. Select Scale, lower limit, by pressing the ▲▼arrow buttons. Press
SET to confirm your selection. Press OK to confirm your setting.
8. Select the upper limit by pressing the ▲▼arrow buttons. Use the
arrow buttons to set the upper limit value. Press SET to confirm
your selection. Press OK to confirm your setting.
9. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

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AMODE/ASEL
Use the serial line to select and scale the analog output quantities. Check
the analog output modes with the AMODE command.

AMODE<cr>

Example:
>amode
Ch1 output : 0...1V
Ch2 output : 0...1V
>

Select and scale the quantities for the analog outputs with the command
ASEL. Note that the optional quantities can be selected only if they have
been selected when ordering the device.

ASEL [xxx yyy zzz]<cr>

where
xxx = Quantity of channel 1
yyy = Quantity of channel 2
zzz = Quantity of the optional analog output channel 3

Always enter the quantities for all outputs. For quantities and their
abbreviations see Table 3 on page 19 and Table 4 on page 19.
Use the ASEL [xxx yyy] command as shown in the example below when
using a device with two analog outputs.

Example:

>asel rh t
Ch1 (RH ) low : 0.00 %RH ? 0
Ch1 (RH ) high : 100.00 %RH ? 100
Ch2 (T ) low : -40.00 'C ? -50
Ch2 (T ) high : 60.00 'C ? 80
>

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Analog Output Tests

Use the display/keypad to test the operation of the analog output s by
forcing the outputs to known values. Measure then the outputs with a
current/voltage meter.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Select System by pressing the ► arrow button.
3. Select Diagnostics by pressing the ► arrow button.
4. Select Analog output tests by pressing the ► arrow button.
5. Select one of the testing options Force 0%/50%/100% of scale.
Press TEST to confirm your selection. All outputs are tested
simultaneously. The actual output value depends on the selected
range.
6. Press OK to stop testing. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

ITEST
Use the ITEST command to test the operation of the analog outputs. The
ITEST command forces the analog outputs to entered values. The analog
outputs remain at these values until you enter the command ITEST
without parameters or reset the transmitter.

ITEST [aa.aaa bb.bbb cc.ccc]<cr>

where
aa.aaa = Current or voltage value to be set for channel 1 (mA or V)
bb.bbb = Current or voltage value to be set for channel 2 (mA or V)
cc.ccc = Current or voltage value to be set for channel 3 (optional)
(mA or V)

Examples:
>itest 20 5
Ch1 (Td ) : * 20.000 mA H'672A
Ch2 (T ) : * 5.000 mA H'34F9

>itest
Ch1 (Td ) : -23.204 'C 16.238 mA H'FFFE
Ch2 (T ) : 22.889 'C 8.573 mA H'5950
>

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Analog Output Fault Indication Setting

Factory default state for analog outputs during error condition is 0 V/ 0
mA. Please be careful when selecting the new error value. The error state
of the transmitter should not cause unexpected problems in process
monitoring.

Use the display/keypad to set the analog output fault indication.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.

2. Select Interfaces by pressing the ► arrow button.
3. Select Analog Outputs by pressing the ► arrow button.
4. Select Output 1/2/3 by pressing the ► arrow button.
5. Select Fault indication. Press SET to confirm your selection. Enter
the fault indication value by using the arrow buttons. Press OK to
confirm your setting. This value is outputted if a transmitter error
occurs.
6. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

AERR
Use the serial line AERR command to change the error output.

Example:
>aerr
Ch1 error out : 0.000V ? 5.0
Ch2 error out : 0.000V ? 5.0
>

NOTE The error output value must be within a valid range of the output mode.

NOTE The error output value is displayed only when there are minor electrical
faults such as humidity sensor damage. When there is a severe device
malfunction, the error output value is not necessarily outputted.

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Extend Analog Output Range

Use the AOVER command to allow the analog output channels to
exceed their specified range by 10%. The scaling of the parameter
remains as before; the extra range is used for additional measurement
range in the high end of the scale.

AOVER [ON/OFF]<cr>

Example:
>aover on
Extended output: ON
>

The following example illustrates how the analog output is affected.

Channel 1 outputs RH with voltage output 0 … 5 V (0 … 100 %RH).
After giving the AOVER ON command, the range is 0 … 5.5 V
(0 … 110 %RH). Note that the 100 %RH point is still at 5 V.

Operation of Relays
Quantity for Relay Output
A relay monitors the quantity chosen for the relay output. Any of the
quantities available can be chosen.

Measurement-Based Relay Output

Modes
Relay Setpoints
When the measured value is in between the "above" and "below" values,
the relay is passive. When choosing lower value as "above" value and
higher value as "below" value, the relay is passive when the measured
value is not between the setpoints. You can also set only one setpoint.
See Figure 63 on page 126 for illustrative examples of the different
measurement-based relay output modes.

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Figure 63 Measurement-Based Relay Output Modes

Mode 4 is usually used if an alarm needs to be triggered when the

measured value exceeds a safe range. The relay is active when
measurement is in range, and is released if the value goes out of range or
the measurement fails.

NOTE If the measurement of the selected quantity fails or the transmitter loses
its power, the relay is released.

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Hysteresis
Hysteresis function is to prevent the relay switching back and forth when
the measured value is near to the setpoint values.

Relay is activated when the measured value passes the exact value of the
setpoint. When returning and passing the setpoint again relay is not
released before the value reaches the setpoint increased/decreased by the
hysteresis value.

Hysteresis should be smaller than difference of the setpoints.

Example: When the 'active above' value is 60 %RH and the hysteresis
value is 5 %RH, relay activates when the relative humidity reaches 60
%RH. As the humidity decreases, relay releases at 55 %RH.

NOTE If both setpoints are specified and "above" setpoint is lower than
"below" setpoint, the hysteresis works in the opposite direction, that is,
relay is released when the measured value passes the exact value of the
setpoint.

Relay Indicating Transmitter Error Status

You can set a relay to follow the operation status of the device. By
selecting FAULT/ONLINE STATUS for output quantity a relay changes
state on the basis of the operation status as follows:

FAULT STATUS

Normal operation: relay active (C and NO outputs are closed)

Not measuring state (error state or power off): relay released (C and NC
outputs are closed)

ONLINE STATUS
Live measurement (data available): relay active (C and NO outputs are
closed)

No live data (for example: error state, chemical purge or adjustment

mode): relay released (C and NC outputs are closed)

See Figure 64 on page 128 for illustrative examples of the

FAULT/ONLINE STATUS relay output modes.

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Figure 64 FAULT/ONLINE STATUS Relay Output Modes

FAULT/ONLINE STATUS relays are usually used in conjunction with

an analog output to obtain validity information for the output value.

NOTE If transmitter loses its power, all status-based relays are released
similarly to the case of an instrument failure.

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Table 31 Relay State Examples

Criterion for Transmitter NC-C NO-C
Relay Activation Operation Status Connected Connected
Not chosen

Power off

Measured RH
above 50 %
RH below 50 %*
Measured RH
below 50 %
Measured RH
above 50 %
RH above 50 %*
Measured RH
below 50 %
Measurement OK
Fault status
Error active

Measurement live
Online status Purge or sensor
heating active
* Hysteresis has an effect when relay switching is based on live measurement.
See section Hysteresis on page 127.

Enabling/Disabling Relays
You can deactivate the relay outputs for example for service purposes of
your system.

Setting Relay Outputs

NOTE When you have only one relay module installed, its relays are called
“relay 1” and “relay 2”.
When you have two relay modules, the relays of the module connected
to slot MODULE 1 are called “relay 1” and “relay 2” and relays
connected to slot MODULE 2 are called “relay 3” and “relay 4”.

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0706-003

Figure 65 Relay Indicators on Display

The following number refers to Figure 65 above:
1 = Lists enabled relays. Activation state shown in black.
Disabled relays are not shown.

Use the display/keypad to set the relay outputs.

1. Press any of the arrow buttons to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Interfaces, confirm by pressing the ►arrow button.
3. Select Relay outputs, confirm by pressing the ►arrow button.
4. Select Relay 1/2/3/4, confirm by pressing the ►arrow button.
5. Select the Quantity, confirm by pressing Change. Select the
Quantity by using the arrow buttons. Confirm your selection by
pressing Select.
6. Select Act. above / Act. below. Press SET to confirm your
selection. (If asked, select MODIFY if you want to set the setpoint
by using the arrow buttons. Select REMOVE if you want to
remove the setpoint.)
7. Select Hysteresis by using the arrow buttons. Press SET to set the
hysteresis. Press OK.
8. Select Relay enable by using the arrow buttons, press ON/OFF to
enable/disable the relay.

RSEL
Use the serial line to select the quantity, setpoints and hysteresis or
enable/disable the relay outputs. Enter the RSEL command.

RSEL [q1 q2 q3 q4]<cr>

where
q1 = Quantity for the relay 1 or Fault/Online
q2 = Quantity for the relay 2 or Fault/Online
q3 = Quantity for the relay 3 or Fault/Online
q4 = Quantity for the relay 4 or Fault/Online
Factory setting: All relays disabled.

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Use the quantity abbreviations presented above. See Table 3 on page 19

and Table 4 on page 19.

Example of window limit switch: Selecting relay 1 to follow relative

humidity measurement and relay 2 to follow temperature measurement.
Two relay setpoints are set for both relays.
>rsel rh t
Rel1 RH above: 0.00 %RH ? 30
Rel1 RH below: 0.00 %RH ? 40
Rel1 RH hyst : 0.00 %RH ? 2
Rel1 RH enabl: OFF ? ON
Rel2 T above: 0.00 'C ? 30
Rel2 T below: 0.00 'C ? 40
Rel2 T hyst : 0.00 'C ? 3
Rel2 T enabl: OFF ? ON
>

Example of normal limit switch: Selecting relay 1 to follow relative

humidity, relay 2 to follow temperature, relay 3 to follow dewpoint and
relay 4 to follow dewpoint. One setpoint is chosen for all the outputs.
>rsel rh t td td
Rel1 RH above: 60.00 %RH ? 70
Rel1 RH below: 70.00 %RH ? -
Rel1 RH hyst : 2.00 %RH ? 2
Rel1 RH enabl: ON ? on
Rel2 T above: 50.00 'C ? 60
Rel2 T below: 40.00 'C ? -
Rel2 T hyst : 2.00 'C ? 2
Rel2 T enabl: ON ? on
Rel3 Td above: 5.00 'C ? 10
Rel3 Td below: 0.00 'C ? -
Rel3 Td hyst : 1.00 'C ? 1
Rel3 Td enabl: OFF ? on
Rel4 Td above: 0.00 'C ? 20
Rel4 Td below: 0.00 'C ? -
Rel4 Td hyst : 0.00 'C ? 2
Rel4 Td enabl: OFF ? on
>

Example of using relay 1 as fault alarm: selecting relay 1 to follow the

fault status and relay 2 to follow the temperature measurement.
>rsel fault t
Rel1 FAUL above: -
Rel1 FAUL below: -
Rel1 FAUL hyst : -
Rel1 FAUL enabl: ON ?
Rel2 T above: 0.00 'C ? 30
Rel2 T below: 0.00 'C ? -
Rel2 T hyst : 0.00 'C ? 2
Rel2 T enabl: OFF ? ON
>

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Testing Operation of Relays

Testing activates relays even if they are disabled.

Use the module push buttons to activate the relays. Press the REL 1 or
REL 2 button to activate the corresponding relay.

Relay is activated: led is lit

Relay is not activated: led is not lit

Use the display/keypad to test the operation of relays.

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the arrow buttons.

2. Select System, press the ►arrow button.
3. Select Diagnostics, press the ►arrow button.
4. Select Relay tests, press the ►arrow button.
5. Select Invert relay 1... , press TEST. Now the selected relay
output is forced to opposite state. Press OK to return to normal
operation.
6. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

RTEST
Use the serial line command RTEST to test the operation of the relays.

RTEST [x1 x2 x3 x4]<cr>

where
x = ON/OFF

Example: Activate and then release all four relays.

>rtest on on on on
ON ON ON ON
>
>rtest off off off off
OFF OFF OFF OFF
>

Enter the command RTEST without parameters to stop testing.

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Sensor Functions
Chemical Purge (Optional)
In some specific applications the sensor gain may decrease gradually due
to an interference caused by a particular chemical present in the
measured gas, for example. The decrease of sensor gain due to an
interfering chemical and the effect of the chemical purge process are
illustrated below, see Figure 66 below. The sensor polymer absorbs the
interfering chemical, and this reduces the ability of the polymer to absorb
water molecules. Consequently the sensor gain decreases. In chemical
purge, heating the humidity sensor to a temperature level of
approximately +160 °C for several minutes evaporates the interfering
chemical.
The purge function starts with heating stage, continues with settling and
when the temperature of the sensor is decreased the transmitter returns to
normal mode. The whole cycle takes about 6 minutes.

NOTE Chemical purge function locks the output values for about 6 minutes.

0508-035

Figure 66 Decrease of Sensor Gain

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Before starting the chemical purge, note the following:

- The sensor is protected with a PPS grid with stainless steel netting, a
stainless steel sintered filter or with membrane SST filter.
- The sensor temperature must be below 100 °C. At higher temperatures
the chemicals evaporate spontaneously from the sensor and the
chemical purge is not necessary.
- Subzero temperatures slow down the recovery of the sensor after the
chemical purge. The sensor is completely dry after the purge, and in
very cold temperatures it can take more than two hours for it to reach
ambient humidity again.

Automatic Chemical Purge (Interval Purge)

When HMT330 leaves the factory the automatic chemical purge (if
chosen) takes place repeatedly with the time intervals set in the factory.
User can change the interval in which the purge takes place by using
serial commands or with the optional display/keypad. This can be needed
if the measuring environment contains high concentrations of interfering
chemicals. The automatic chemical purge can also be turned off if
necessary.

Manual Chemical Purge

The chemical purge should be performed always before calibration (see
section Calibration and Adjustment on page 155) or when there is a
reason to believe that a sensor has become exposed to an interfering
chemical. Make sure that the temperature of the sensor has come down to
normal temperature before starting a calibration.

Chemical Purge in Power Up

Chemical purge (start-up purge) can be set to start within 10 seconds
from the power-up of the device.

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Starting and Configuring Chemical Purge

Using Buttons on Motherboard
Start manual chemical purge by pressing simultaneously two PURGE
buttons on the motherboard inside the transmitter for a few seconds.
Indicator LED flashes until purge is complete (up to 6 minutes).

0508-011

Figure 67 Purge Buttons on Motherboard

Using Display/Keypad (Optional)

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow
buttons.
2. Select ►Measuring, press ►button.
3. Select ►Chemical purge, press ► button.

1102-016

Figure 68 Chemical Purge Settings

- Start the chemical purge manually by selecting Start purge now

and pressing START.
- Select Purge on power-up by using the arrow buttons. Press
On/Off to turn the start-up purge on/off.
- Turn on/off the automatic purge by selecting Automatic purge,
press ►ON/OFF button.
- Set the automatic purge interval by selecting Interval: ..., press
SET. Set the purge interval and the unit (hour/day) by using the
arrow buttons. The interval must be 1 hour ... 10 days. Press OK.

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- If you have the data logger module installed, you can also specify
the Date and Time when the purge is performed next.
4. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

0706-004

Figure 69 Performing Chemical Purge

Using Serial Line

PURGE
Use the PURGE command to start chemical purge immediately.
>purge
Purge started, press any key to abort.
>

The prompt '>' appears when the heating period is over. However, the
transmitter outputs are locked to the values measured before performing
chemical purge until the settling time is over.

PUR
With PUR command you can enable or disable automatic and power-up
chemical purge and set the interval for automatic purge. If the sensor is
exposed to chemicals it is recommended to have the chemical purge done
at least once in 720 min (=12 hours). In applications where the chemical
exposure is not likely, the interval can be longer.

If the transmitter has a data logger module installed, you can also set the
starting date and time for the interval purge. After the set time has been
reached, the interval purge will be performed at the set interval. This
functionality can be used to make sure the chemical purge starts at a
specific time of the day.

Do not change the settings for duration, settling, temperature or

temperature difference unless instructed by Vaisala personnel.

Type PUR and press ENTER to proceed. Skip unchanged values by

pressing ENTER. Input changed values in the format shown by the
current value (for example, date and time). The maximum interval is
14400 minutes (=10 days).

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Example (no data logger module installed):

>pur
Interval Purge : OFF ?
Interval : 720 min ?
Power-up Purge : OFF ?
Duration : 120 s ?
Settling : 240 s ?
Temperature : 160 'C ?
Temp. diff. : 0.5 'C ?
>

Example (with data logger module installed):

>pur
Interval Purge : OFF ?
Interval : 720 min ?
Next Purge date: 2011-02-09 ?
Next Purge time: 12:00:00 ?
Power-up Purge : OFF ?
Duration : 120 s ?
Settling : 240 s ?
Temperature : 160 'C ?
Temp. diff. : 0.5 'C ?
>

NOTE To activate the new interval settings immediately, reset the transmitter.

NOTE When chemical purge in power-up is enabled, wait about 6 min after
power up before taking measurements. The output channels are locked
for the first operation minutes to the initial measured values

RGLIMIT
Use the RGLIMIT command to prevent the chemical purge in subzero
temperatures.

RGLIMIT [ON/OFF]<cr>

where
ON = Chemical purge disabled in < 0 °C temperatures.
OFF = Chemical purge allowed in < 0 °C temperatures.

Example (turn on the limiter and prevent purge in subzero temperatures):

>rglimit on
No purge if <0'C: ON
>

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Sensor Heating
This function is optionally available only in transmitters with
HUMICAP®180C or HUMICAP®180RC sensor. It should be used only
with the warmed probe.

The sensor heating is recommended for the high humidity environments

where even small temperature differences can cause water to condense
on the sensor. The sensor heating speeds up the recovery of the humidity
sensor from condensation.

Sensor heating starts-up when the relative humidity of the measuring

environment reaches the RH-value set by a user (RH-limit). The user can
define the RH-sensor heating temperature as well as the duration of the
heating.

After the heating cycle the humidity conditions are checked and new
sensor heating is performed if the predefined conditions are reached
again.

NOTE During the sensor heating the outputs are locked to the values measured
before the heating cycle.

Setting Humidity Sensor Heating

When the HMT330 leaves the factory the sensor heating follows the
factory default values. You can enable/disable the function, change the
RH-limit and define the heating temperature and duration of this
function.

XHEAT
Enables/disables the sensor heating.

XHEAT [xx]<cr>

where:
xx = ON / OFF

Example:
>xheat on
Extra heat : ON
>xheat off
Extra heat : OFF
>

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To configure the sensor heating use the XHEAT command without

parameters. Enter the values after question mark. The available ranges
include the following:

Extra heat RH -limit (heating 0 ... 100 %RH (default: 95 %RH)

function starts-up above the
setpoint)
Extra heating temperature 0 ... 200 ºC (default: 100 ºC)
Extra heating time 0 ... 255 s (default: 30 s)

Example:
>xheat
Extra heat : OFF
Extra heat RH : 95 ? 90
Extra heat temp: 100 ? 85
Extra heat time: 30 ? 10
>xheat on
Extra heat : ON
>

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CHAPTER 5
MODBUS

This chapter contains information that is needed when operating the

transmitter using the Modbus protocol.

Overview of Modbus Protocol Support

The HMT330 transmitter can be accessed using the Modbus serial
communication protocol. Support for Modbus protocol is available on all
HMT330 transmitters as a standard feature from software version 5.10
onward. The supported Modbus variants and the connections they use are
listed in Table 32 below.

Table 32 Supported Modbus Variants

Supported Modbus Variant Connections
Modbus RTU (Serial Modbus) RS-232 (standard User Port)
RS-422/485 interface (optional module)
Modbus TCP (Ethernet Modbus) LAN interface (optional module)
WLAN interface (optional module)

The supported Modbus functions, registers, configuration options, and

diagnostics are described in Appendix C, Modbus Reference, on page
199.

Note the following limitations of the Modbus implementation:

- Modbus TCP mode accepts only one TCP connection at a time.

Design the system so that only one Modbus TCP client accesses the
transmitter.
- Modbus TCP can process reliably only one Modbus transaction at a
time. Reduce the polling rate of the client to avoid nested transactions.

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Taking Modbus into Use

To take the Modbus protocol into use on the HMT330, you must perform
some configuration tasks using the built-in display and keypad (optional)
or a PC connected to the serial line. For example, you can connect to the
service port using the USB service cable (Vaisala order code: 219685).
The transmitter must be powered from a suitable power supply during
configuration.

Instructions for performing the configuration are provided in the

following sections:

- Enabling Serial Modbus on page 143

- Enabling Ethernet Modbus on page 144

After configuring the transmitter, perform the transmitter installation and

wiring according to the instructions in Chapter 3, Installation, on page
27.

The configuration instructions assume you are familiar with the use of
the transmitter. Additional details on the display/keypad, service port use,
and serial commands are available in other sections of this manual:

- The use of the display/keypad option is described in section

Display/Keypad (Optional) on page 67.
- If this is the first time you are using the USB service cable, you can
find detailed instructions in section Service Port Connection on page
81. You must install the required driver before using the service cable.
- Configuration of the LAN and WLAN interfaces is decribed in section
LAN Communication on page 82.
- The serial commands available through the service port are described
beginning from section List of Serial Commands on page 93.

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Enabling Serial Modbus

In addition to enabling the Modbus protocol in the device, Modbus over
RS-232 or RS-485 needs the following software settings: serial bit rate,
parity, number of stop bits, and Modbus device address.

Using Display/Keypad (Optional)

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow
buttons.
2. Navigate to Interfaces ► Serial Interface.
3. On the Serial Interface settings screen:
- Enable the Modbus protocol.
- Change the baud rate and parity if necessary.
- Set the Modbus device address.

1101-033

Figure 70 Serial Interface Settings

4. After changing the settings, press the EXIT button. The Modbus
configuration is now complete, as configuration changes made with
the display and keypad are effective immediately.

Using Serial Line

1. Open the transmitter cover.
2. Connect power supply wiring (if not using the power supply
module) and power up the transmitter.
3. Connect the USB service cable between a computer and the service
port of the transmitter.
4. Start the Vaisala USB Instrument Finder program (which has been
installed on the computer along with the USB service cable driver),
and check the COM port that the cable is using.
5. Open a terminal program, and connect to the service port. The
fixed serial line settings of the service port are 19200, 8, 1, N.

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6. Use the SMODE command to enable the Modbus mode:

>smode modbus
Serial mode : MODBUS
>
7. If necessary, use the SERI command to check and/or change the
serial interface settings for the User Port. For example, to set the
User Port serial settings to 19200 N 8 1, issue the following
command:

>seri 19200 N 8 1

NOTE The number of data bits must always be 8 for Modbus RTU.
Serial Modbus interface of the HMT330 does not work with baud rates
115, 150, and 300 b/s.

8. Use the ADDR command to set the Modbus address of the

transmitter. For example, to set the Modbus address to 52, issue the
following command:

>addr 52

You must set a non-zero address or Modbus RTU will not work.
9. The Modbus configuration is now complete. Reset or power cycle
the transmitter to enable the Modbus mode, and proceed with the
installation of the transmitter and the wiring of the serial interface.

Enabling Ethernet Modbus

In addition to enabling the Modbus protocol in the device, Modbus TCP
needs the following software settings: IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway address. Also network name (SSID) and security settings
must be configured if wireless network is used.

Using Display/Keypad (Optional)

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing any of the ▼▲◄► arrow
buttons.
2. Navigate to Interfaces ► Network Settings ► IP Configuration.
3. On the IP Configuration screen, set the network configuration
settings, and exit to save the changes.

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1101-034

Figure 71 IP Configuration

4. Navigate back to the Network Settings menu. If you are using the
WLAN interface, select Wireless LAN Settings.
5. On the Wireless LAN Settings screen, set the network name
(SSID) and security options, and exit to save the changes.

1101-036

Figure 72 Wireless LAN Settings

6. Navigate back to the Network Settings menu. Select

Communication Protocol.
7. On the Communication Protocol screen, enable the Modbus
protocol. Press the EXIT button to save the changes.

Note that the device address setting is not relevant for Modbus
TCP. In the Modbus mode, the transmitter will respond to all valid
Modbus messages with any “unit identifier” value.

1101-034

Figure 73 Communication Protocol

8. The Modbus configuration is now complete, as configuration

changes made with the display and keypad are effective
immediately.

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Using Serial Line

1. Open the transmitter cover.
2. Connect power supply wiring (if not using the power supply
module) and power up the transmitter.
3. Connect the USB service cable between a computer and the service
port of the transmitter.
4. Start the Vaisala USB Instrument Finder program (which has been
installed on the computer along with the USB service cable driver),
and check the COM port that the cable is using.
5. Open a terminal program, and connect to the service port. The
fixed serial line settings of the service port are 19200, 8, 1, N.
6. Use the SMODE command to enable the Modbus mode:

>smode modbus
serial mode : MODBUS
>
7. Configure the networking parameters of the interface you are
using:

NOTE After transmitter startup, it may take a few minutes for the network
interface to become available for configuration.

a. Use the NET command to configure the networking

parameters of both LAN and WLAN interface. You can, for
example, enter the command without parameters and enter
the settings as prompted:

>net
DHCP : ON ? OFF
IP address : 0.0.0.0 ? 143.154.142.102
Subnet mask : 0.0.0.0 ? 255.255.0.0
Default gateway: 0.0.0.0 ?
Web config. : ON ? OFF
Save changes (Y/N) ? y
OK
>

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b. If you are using the WLAN interface, use the WLAN

command to configure the network name (SSID) and security
settings. For example:

>wlan
Network SSID : NAME ? NETWORKID
Type : OPEN ? WPA-PSK/TKIP
WPA-PSK phrase ? thequickbrownfox
Save changes (Y/N) ? y
OK
>

For a description of the available settings, see section

Wireless LAN Configuration on page 86.

8. The Modbus configuration is now complete. Reset or power cycle

the transmitter to enable the Modbus mode, and proceed with the
installation of the transmitter.

Diagnostic Modbus Counters

HMT330 has diagnostic counters that can be used to pinpoint Modbus
problems. The counters are always active when the Modbus protocol is
enabled.

Viewing Counters Using Display/Keypad

You can use the display/keypad option to view and clear the counters.
Enter the Main Menu and navigate to System ► Diagnostics
► MODBUS Counters.

1101-037

Figure 74 Modbus Counters

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Viewing Counters Using Service Port

Use the MODBUS command to view the counters:

MODBUS<cr>

Example:
>modbus
Bus messages : 0
Bus comm. error: 0
Bus exceptions : 0
Slave messages : 0
Slave no resp. : 0
Last message :
>

In addition to the diagnostic counters, the last message (received or

transmitted) is shown in hexadecimal format. If the last message was a
broadcast message, the suppressed response message is shown.

The last message displayed may be incomplete if there is active Modbus

traffic while using the MODBUS command.

Modbus RTU only: If the last received message was rejected because of
bad CRC checksum, the MODBUS command displays the message with
corrected CRC (last two bytes updated).

To clear the counters, select again the Modbus mode with the SMODE
command:
>smode modbus

Disabling Modbus
If you stop using Modbus with the transmitter, set the transmitter to some
other operating mode using the display/keypad option or the SMODE
command.

For example, to return the transmitter to the RUN mode where the
measurements are output at regular intervals, issue the following
command through the service port:
>smode run

Alternatively, you can enter the Main Menu using the display/keypad
option, and change the mode from the Interfaces submenu.

The other communication settings of the output interface (User Port,

LAN interface, or WLAN interface) will remain as configured, but the
Modbus protocol will be disabled.

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CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE

This chapter contains information that is needed in basic maintenance of

the product.

Periodic Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean the transmitter enclosure with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with
mild detergent.

Changing the Probe Filter

1. Turn the filter counter-clockwise to loosen it.
2. Remove the filter from the probe. Be careful not to touch the sensor
with the filter. Without the filter in place, the sensor is easily
damaged – handle the probe carefully.
3. Install a new filter on the probe. When using the stainless steel
filter (for fuel cell applications), take care to tighten the filter
properly (recommended force 5 Nm).
New filters can be ordered from Vaisala, see section Spare Parts and
Accessories on page 178.

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Changing the Sensor

NOTE When replacing the sensor, the new sensor must be of the same type as
the old sensor (for example, HUMICAP180R). The sensor type can only
be changed at a Vaisala Service Center. Information on Vaisala sensors
is available online at www.vaisala.com/sensorinfo.

Changing HUMICAP180 and HUMICAP180R humidity sensors is

simple. If the transmitter has the chemical purge and/or warmed probe
option which utilize the HUMICAP180C or HUMICAP180RC sensor,
the change is more difficult as soldering is required to attach the pins of
the integrated temperature sensor element. Vaisala recommends that you
leave the replacement of HUMICAP180C and HUMICAP180RC sensors
to Vaisala Service Centers, but spare parts are available if you want do it
yourself. Soldering instructions are not provided.

Changing the sensor should be considered corrective maintenance, and it

is not necessary in normal operation. If the accuracy of the transmitter
does not seem to be within specification, it is more likely that the
transmitter is in need of calibration and adjustment, and not sensor
replacement. Refer to chapter Calibration and Adjustment on page 155.

To replace the HUMICAP180 or HUMICAP180R sensor:

1. Remove the filter from the probe. See the instructions in section
Changing the Probe Filter on page 149.
2. Remove the damaged sensor and insert a new one. Handle the new
sensor by the plastic socket. DO NOT TOUCH THE SENSOR
PLATE.
3. Perform a calibration and adjustment as instructed in section
Relative Humidity Adjustment after Sensor Change on page 161.
4. Attach a new filter on the probe. When using the stainless steel
filter, take care to tighten the filter properly (recommended force
5 Nm).

1 = Pull out the sensor

2 = Plastic socket
0508-079

Figure 75 Changing the Sensor

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Error States
In error state the affected quantities are not measured and the output is
shown as follows:

- Analog channel outputs 0 mA or 0 V (you can use the serial line

command AERR or display/keypad to change this fault indication
value, see section Analog Output Fault Indication Setting on page
124.).
- Serial port outputs stars "***" instead of measurement data.
- Display shows "----" instead of measurement data.
- Cover LED is blinking.
- Error indicator is shown on the display.

1103-068

Figure 76 Error Indicator and Error Message

The following number refers to Figure 76 above:

1 = Error indicator

The error indicator disappears when the error state is over and you have
checked the error message. Press the INFO button to display the error
message.

You can also check the error message via the serial interface by using the
command ERRS. In case of constant error, please contact Vaisala. See
section Technical Support on page 153.

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Table 33 Error Messages

Error Code Error Message Action
E0 Humidity sensor measurement Check the integrity of the humidity probe
malfunction. and the probe cable. Clean the probe from
E1 Humidity sensor short circuit dirt, water, ice or other contaminants.
E2 Humidity sensor open circuit Check the integrity of the humidity probe
E3 Temperature sensor open circuit. and the probe cable.
E4 Temperature sensor short circuit. Check the integrity of the humidity probe
E5 Temperature measurement and the probe cable. Clean the probe from
malfunction dirt water, ice or other contaminants.
E6 Temperature sensor current Check the integrity of the humidity probe
leak. and the probe cables. Clean the probes
from dirt, water, ice or other contaminants.
E7 Internal ADC read error Internal transmitter failure. Remove the
transmitter and return the faulty unit to
Vaisala Service.
E8 Additional temperature sensor Check the integrity of the temperature
short circuit probe and the probe cable. Clean the
probe cable from dirt, water, ice or other
contaminants.
E9 Checksum error in the internal Internal transmitter failure. Remove the
configuration memory transmitter and return the faulty unit to
E10 Internal EEPROM read error Vaisala Service.
E11 Internal EEPROM write error
E12 … E13 Add-on module 1 (or 2) Turn off the power and check the module
connection failure connection. Turn on the power.
E14 Device internal temperature out Ensure that the operating temperature is
of range within the valid range.
E15 Internal RAM memory or Internal transmitter failure. Remove the
software checksum error transmitter and return the faulty unit to
Vaisala Service.
E18 Internal ADC reference voltage Internal transmitter failure. Remove the
out of range transmitter and return the faulty unit to
E19 Internal analog output reference Vaisala Service.
voltage out of range
E20 … E22 Configuration switches for Check and re-set the switches, see page
analog output 1/2/3 set 55.
incorrectly
E24 … E25 Internal error in add-on module Disconnect the power and check the
1 (or 2) module connection.
E26 Communication module installed Disconnect the power and change the
in incorrect add-on module slot communication module to another module
slot.
E28 … E29 Unknown/incompatible module Ensure that the module is compatible with
installed in add-on module slot 1 the HMT330.
(or 2)
E30 Internal analog voltage out of Internal transmitter failure. Remove the
range transmitter and return the faulty unit to
Vaisala Service.
E31 Internal system voltage out of Check that the supply voltage is correct
range and the power supply can provide enough
power for the instrument.

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Technical Support
For technical questions, contact the Vaisala technical support by e-mail at
[email protected]. Provide at least the following supporting
information:

- Name and model of the product in question

- Serial number of the product
- Name and location of the installation site
- Name and contact information of a technically competent person who
can provide further information on the problem.

Product Returns
If the product must be returned for service, see www.vaisala.com/returns.

For contact information of Vaisala Service Centers, see

www.vaisala.com/servicecenters.

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CHAPTER 7
CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT

The HMT330 is fully calibrated and adjusted as shipped from factory.

Typical calibration interval is one year. Depending on the application it
may be good to make more frequent checks. Calibration must be done
always when there is a reason to believe that the device is not within the
accuracy specifications.

It is recommended that calibration and adjustment should be carried out

by Vaisala. For contact information of Vaisala Service Centers, see
www.vaisala.com/servicecenters.

Calibration and adjustment is carried out either by using the push-keys on

the motherboard, through the serial port or with the optional
display/keypad.

(Vaisala portable instruments HM70 and HMI41 can also be used).

Opening and Closing the Adjustment Mode

1. Open the transmitter cover. The buttons needed in adjustment are
on the left-hand side of the motherboard.
2. If the chemical purge option is available, it should be carried out
always before calibration. To start chemical purge press
simultaneously two PURGE push-keys (on the motherboard) for a
few seconds. Red indicator LED flashes with short pulses until
purge is complete (up to 6 minutes).
3. Press the ADJ key to open the adjustment mode.
4. Press the ADJ key again to close the adjustment mode.

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0508-013

Figure 77 Adjustment and Purge Buttons

The following numbers refer to Figure 77 above:
1 = Indicator LED
2 = Adjustment button
3 = Press the purge buttons simultaneously to start chemical
purge (if available)

Adjustment menu is displayed only when ADJ button (on the

motherboard inside the transmitter) is pressed.

0706-007

Figure 78 Adjustment Menu

Table 34 Indicator Led Functions
Indicator Led Function Description
LED off adjustment locked
LED on adjustment available
LED blinking evenly measurement not stabilized
LED blinking with short pulses performing chemical purge

NOTE If using a warmed probe (HMT337 option), probe heating will be

interrupted when ADJ key is pressed. Allow sufficient time for the
probe to reach ambient temperature before starting the adjustment
procedure.

NOTE Fixed pressure compensation value of 1013.25 hPa is used when in

adjustment mode

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Relative Humidity Adjustment

Using Push Buttons
A simple push-button adjustment is carried out by using two relative
humidity references: 11 %RH (LiCl) and 75 %RH (NaCl).

1. Carry out the chemical purge (if available).

LiCl reference

2. Press the ADJ button (see Figure 77 on page 156) on the

motherboard to open the adjustment mode. The indicator LED
starts flashing.
3. Remove the filter from the probe and insert the probe into a
measurement hole of the 11 %RH (LiCl) in the humidity calibrator
HMK15. Use the adapter fitting for the probes of HMT334,
HMT335, HMT337 and HMT338.
4. Wait at least 30 minutes for the sensor to stabilize (the indicator
LED is lit continuously). Adjustment cannot be done if the
conditions are not stabilized (indicator LED is flashing).
5. When the indicator LED is lit continuously, press the button
LiCl~11% to adjust the 11 %RH condition. After adjustment
transmitter returns to normal operation mode (indicator LED is
unlit).

NaCl reference

6. When adjusting in the second reference 75 %RH, press the ADJ

button to open the adjustment mode. The indicator LED starts
flashing.
7. Insert the probe into a measurement hole of the 75 %RH (NaCl)
reference chamber of the humidity calibrator HMK15. Use the
adapter fitting for the probes of HMT334, HMT335, HMT337 and
HMT338.
8. Wait at least 30 minutes for the sensor to stabilize (the indicator
LED is lit continuously). Adjustment cannot be done if the
conditions are not stabilized (indicator LED is flashing).
9. Press the button NaCl 75 % to adjust the 75 %RH condition. After
adjustment transmitter returns to normal operation mode (indicator
LED is unlit).

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Using Display/Keypad
Note that the difference between the two humidity references must be at
least 50 %RH.

1. Carry out the chemical purge (if available).

2. Press the ADJ button (opens the ADJUSTMENT MENU).
3. Select Adjust RH measurement, press ► button.
4. Select 1-point/ 2-point adjustment, press START.
5. Select the reference as guided by the display, press SELECT.

0706-005

Figure 79 Selecting Point 1 Reference Type

6. Remove the filter from the probe and insert the probe into a
measurement hole of the dry end reference chamber (for example,
LiCl: 11 %RH in the humidity calibrator HMK15.) Use the adapter
fitting for the probes of HMT334, HMT335, HMT337 and
HMT338.
7. Wait at least 30 minutes for the sensor to stabilize. Follow the
stabilization from the GRAPH display.
8. Press READY when stabilized. If you have chosen the Other
reference value, enter now the reference value by using the arrow
buttons.
When carrying out the 2-point adjustment proceed to the next
adjustment point and carry out the procedure as described in the
previous steps.
9. Press YES to confirm the adjustment. Press OK to return to the
adjustment menu.
10. Press EXIT to close the adjustment mode and return to the basic
display. Before closing the adjustment mode, feed the adjustment
information into the device, see section Feeding Adjustment
Information on page 168.

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Using Serial Line

Note that the difference between the two humidity references must be at
least 50 %RH.

1. Connect the HMT330 to a PC. See section Serial Line

Communication on page 79. Open a terminal program.
2. Carry out the chemical purge (if available).
3. Press the ADJ button.
4. Remove the filter from the probe and insert the probe into a
measurement hole of the dry end reference chamber (for example,
LiCl: 11 %RH in the humidity calibrator HMK15). Use the adapter
fitting for the probes of HMT334, HMT335, HMT337 and
HMT338.
5. Enter the CRH command and press ENTER.
>crh

6. Wait at least 30 minutes for the sensor to stabilize.

7. Type C and press ENTER a few times to check if the reading is
stabilized.
8. When the reading is stabilized, give the reference humidity after
the question mark and press ENTER.

>crh

RH : 11.25 Ref1 ? c
RH : 11.25 Ref1 ? c
RH : 11.25 Ref1 ? c
RH : 11.24 Ref1 ? c
RH : 11.24 Ref1 ? 11.3
Press any key when ready ...

9. Now the device is waiting for the high end reference. Insert the
probe into the measurement hole of the high end reference chamber
(for example, NaCl: 75 %RH chamber in the humidity calibrator
HMK15). Use the adapter fitting for the HMT334, HMT335,
HMT337 and HMT338 probes. Press any key when ready.
10. Let the probe stabilize for about 30 minutes. You can follow the
stabilization by typing C and pressing ENTER.

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11. When stabilized, type the high end reference value after the
question mark and press ENTER.

>crh
RH : 11.25 Ref1 ? c
RH : 11.24 Ref1 ? c
RH : 11.24 Ref1 ? 11.3
Press any key when ready ...

RH : 75.45 Ref2 ? c
RH : 75.57 Ref2 ? c
RH : 75.55 Ref2 ? c
RH : 75.59 Ref2 ? 75.5
OK
>

12. OK indicates that the adjustment has succeeded and the new
calibration coefficients are calculated and stored. Enter the
adjustment information (date and text) to the memory of the
transmitter; see the commands CTEXT and CDATE.
13. Press the ADJ button on the motherboard to close the adjustment
mode.
14. Take the probe out of the reference conditions and replace the
filter.

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Multipoint Adjustment Using Serial Line

You can use the MPC command (introduced in software version 5.14) to
perform a multipoint adjustment to the relative humidity measurement.
Due to the linear response of the HUMICAP® sensor, the standard two
point adjustments are recommended for all users. Use multipoint
correction only if:

- You have a requirement to adjust the relative humidity measurement

in 3 ... 6 adjustment points.
- You are interested in a narrow range of measurement and want to
optimize the RH measurement performance for that range.

Multipoint adjustment works by means of a correction table that holds

2 ... 6 adjustment points. The idea is that for every point, you enter the
RH reading that the transmitter shows, and the correct humidity reference
value. You can select any references points in range 0 ... 100 %RH, but
Vaisala recommends that the difference between the lowest and highest
reference point is at least 50 %RH.

NOTE Multipoint adjustment is applied “on top” of the standard user-made two
point adjustment (done with CRH command, push-buttons, or display). It
is recommended that before you start using the MPC command, you clear
the existing humidity adjustment. This is done as part of the example
multipoint adjustment procedure provided here.

MPC Command Syntax

MPC [quantity] [function]<cr>

where
quantity = Quantity to be adjusted. The only available quantity is
RH.
function = Desired function. The options are:

ON – Enable multipoint correction.

OFF – Disable multipoint correction.
LIST – Show correction table.
INIT – Start entering values in correction table.
CLEAR – Remove all values from correction table and
disable multipoint correction.

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Example Multipoint Adjustment Procedure

1. Connect the HMT330 to a PC. See section Serial Line
Communication on page 79. Open a terminal program.
2. Issue the PURGE command to carry out the chemical purge, and
wait for six minutes for it to complete. Transmitters without the
chemical purge feature will not respond to the command.

>purge
Purge started, press any key to abort...

3. Press the ADJ button on the component board.

4. View the currently applied standard user adjustment offset and gain
using the L command. If offset is zero and gain is one (example
shown below), no user correction is applied:

>l
RH offset : 0.00000000E+00
RH gain : 1.00000000E+00
T offset : 0.00000000E+00
T gain : 1.00000000E+00

5. If some RH offset or gain is applied, write down the adjustment

and then clear it by writing zero to RH offset and one to RH gain
using the LI command:

>li
RH offset : 0.001300000E+00 ? 0
RH gain : 1.040000000E+00 ? 1
T offset : 0.00000000E+00 ?
T gain : 1.00000000E+00 ?

6. You must now prepare a list of 3 ... 6 correction points using a

humidity generator or salt solutions (for example, using the
HMK15 Humidity Calibrator). You must measure the transmitter’s
RH reading at each point, and make a note of the reference RH
reading. Here is an example list for a four-point correction:
Table 35 Example List for Multipoint Correction
Point Number Transmitter’s Reading Reference
1 12.2 %RH 11 %RH
2 34 %RH 33 %RH
3 75.5 %RH 75 %RH
4 97.3 %RH 97 %RH

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To start, remove the filter from the probe and insert the probe into a
measurement hole of the driest reference chamber you intend to
use. Proceed from low to high humidity. Remember to allow at
least 30 minutes for the sensor to stabilize at each point.
7. When done preparing the list, remove the probe from the last
measurement chamber and re-attach the filter.
8. On the serial line, issue the MPC RH INIT command and start
entering the readings and reference points from the list you
prepared in step 6. When you have no more points to enter, press
enter to save the points.
>mpc rh init
1 Reading : ? 12.2
1 Reference: ? 11
2 Reading : ? 34
2 Reference: ? 33
3 Reading : ? 75.5
3 Reference: ? 75
4 Reading : ? 97.3
4 Reference: ? 97
5 Reading : ?

Mpc points saved.

9. Issue the MPC RH LIST command to verify the list you entered:
>mpc rh list
MPC : OFF
# Reading Reference Correction
1 12.20 11.00 -1.20
2 34.00 33.00 -1.00
3 75.50 75.00 -0.50
4 97.30 97.00 -0.30

10. If you are satisfied with the correction list, enable multipoint
correction by issuing the command MPC RH ON.

>mpc rh on

11. Multipoint adjustment is now complete.

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Relative Humidity Adjustment after Sensor

Change
Using Display/Keypad
When using the optional display/keypad, follow the instructions in
section Using Display/Keypad on page 158 but select Adj. for new RH
sensor (instead of 1-point/ 2-point adjustment).

Using Serial Line

After sensor change, carry out the procedure as described in previous
sections. Just replace the CRH command with the FCRH command.

FCRH
Example:
>fcrh
RH : 1.82 1. ref ? 0
Press any key when ready...
RH : 74.22 2. ref ? 75
OK
>

The OK indicates that the calibration has succeeded.

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Temperature Adjustment
Using Display/Keypad
1. Press the ADJ button on the motherboard to open the
ADJUSTMENT MENU. If using a warmed probe for measuring,
probe heating will be interrupted when ADJ key is pressed. Wait
some time for the probe to reach ambient temperature.
2. Select ►Adjust T measurement, press ►key.
3. Select 1-point/ 2-point adjustment, press START.
4. Remove the filter from the probe and insert the probe into the
reference temperature.
5. Wait at least 30 minutes for the sensor to stabilize. Follow the
stabilization from the GRAPH display.
6. Press READY when stabilized. Give the reference temperature
using the arrow buttons.

When carrying out the 2-point adjustment, proceed to the next

adjustment point and carry out the procedure as described in the
previous item. Note that the difference between the two
temperature references must be at least 30 ºC.
7. Press OK. Press YES to confirm the adjustment.
8. Press OK to return to the adjustment menu.
9. Press EXIT to close the adjustment mode and return to the basic
display.

Using Serial Line

1. Press the ADJ key on the motherboard to open the adjustment
mode. If using a warmed probe for measuring, probe heating will
be interrupted when ADJ key is pressed. Wait some time for the
probe to reach ambient temperature.
2. Remove the probe filter and insert the probe into the reference
temperature.
3. Enter the command CT or (CTA for additional T probe) and press
ENTER.

>ct

or for additional T probe:

>cta

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4. Type C and press ENTER a few times to check if the reading is

stabilized. Let the reading stabilize, give the reference temperature
after the question mark and press ENTER three times.

When using two reference temperatures (2-point calibration) press

ENTER only twice and insert the probe to the second reference.
When the reading is stabilized, give the second reference
temperature after the question mark and press ENTER. Please,
note that the difference between the two temperature references
must be at least 30 ºC.

Example (one-point adjustment):

>ct
T : 16.06 Ref1 ? c
T : 16.06 Ref1 ? c
T : 16.06 Ref1 ? c
T : 16.06 Ref1 ? c
T : 16.06 Ref1 ? c
T : 16.06 Ref1 ? 16.0
Press any key when ready ...
T : 16.06 Ref2 ?
OK
>

5. OK indicates that the calibration has succeeded. Enter the

calibration information (date and text) to the transmitter's memory;
see the serial commands CTEXT and CDATE.
6. Press the ADJ button on the motherboard to close the adjustment
mode.
7. Take the probe out of the reference conditions and replace the
filter.

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Analog Output Adjustment

In the analog output calibration the analog output is forced to the
following values:
- Current output: 2 mA and 18 mA
- Voltage output: 10 % and 90 % of the range
Connect HMT330 to a calibrated current/voltage meter in order to
measure either current or voltage depending on the selected output type.

Using Display/Keypad
1. Press the ADJ button to open the ADJUSTMENT MENU.
2. Select Adjust analog outputs, press ► button.
3. Select the output to be adjusted Adjust analog output 1/2, press
START.
4. Measure the first analog output value with a multimeter. Give the
measured value by using the arrow buttons. Press OK.
5. Measure the second analog output value with a multimeter. Give
the measured value by using the arrow buttons. Press OK.
6. Press OK to return to the adjustment menu.
7. Press EXIT to close the adjustment mode and to return to the basic
display.

Using Serial Line

Enter the ACAL command and type the multimeter reading for each
case. Continue by pressing ENTER.

ACAL
Example (current outputs):
>acal
Ch1 I1 (mA) ? 2.046
Ch1 I2 (mA) ? 18.087
Ch2 I1 (mA) ? 2.036
Ch2 I2 (mA) ? 18.071
>

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Feeding Adjustment Information

This information is shown on the device information fields. See section
Device Information on page 108.

Using Display/Keypad
1. If you are not in the adjustment menu, press the ADJ button on the
motherboard (opens the ADJUSTMENT MENU).
2. Select Adjustment info, press the ► button.
3. Select Date, press SET. Give the date by using the arrow buttons.
Press OK.
4. Select i, press SET. Enter information text including 17 characters
at maximum by using the arrow buttons. Press OK.
5. Press EXIT to return to the basic display.

Using Serial Line

CTEXT
Use the CTEXT command to enter text to the adjustment information
field.

Example:
>ctext
Adjust. info : (not set) ? HMK15
>

CDATE
Use the CDATE command to enter date to adjustment information field.
Set the adjustment date in format YYYY-MM-DD.

Example:

>cdate
Adjust. date : (not set) ? 2004-05-21
>

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CHAPTER 8
TECHNICAL DATA

This chapter provides the technical data of the product.

Specifications
Performance
Relative Humidity
Measurement range 0 ... 100 %RH
Accuracy (including non-linearity, hysteresis and repeatability)

with HUMICAP®180 for typical applications

HUMICAP®180R for typical applications
HUMICAP®180C for applications with chemical purge and/or
warmed probe
HUMICAP®180RC for applications with chemical purge and/or
warmed probe
at +15 ... 25 °C ± 1 %RH (0 ... 90 %RH)
± 1.7 %RH (90 ... 100 %RH)
at -20 ... +40 °C ± (1.0 + 0.008 × reading) %RH
at -40 ... + 180 °C ± (1.5 + 0.015 × reading) %RH

Factory calibration uncertainty (+20 °C)

±0.6 %RH (0 ... 40 %RH)
±1.0 %RH (40 ... 97 %RH)
(Defined as ± 2 standard deviation limits.
Small variations possible, see also calibration
certificate.)
Response time (90 %) for HUMICAP®180 and HUMICAP®180C in still air
8 s with grid filter
20 s with grid + steel netting filter
40 s with sintered filter

Response time (90 %) for HUMICAP®180R and HUMICAP®180RC

at 20 °C in 0.1 m/s air flow
17 s with grid filter
50 s with grid + steel netting filter
60 s with sintered filter

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Temperature (+ Operating Pressure Ranges)

HMT331 -40 ... +60 °C (-40 ... +140 °F)
HMT333 80 ºC -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F)
HMT333 120 ºC -40 ... +120 °C (-40 ... +248 °F)
HMT334 -70 ... +180 °C (-94 ... +356 °F),
0 ... 10 MPa (0 ... 100 bar)
HMT335 (vapor tight) -70 ... +180 °C (-94 ... +356 °F)
HMT337 (vapor tight) -70 ... +180 °C (-94 ... +356 °F)
HMT338 -70 ... +180 °C (-94 ... +356 °F),
0 ... 4 MPa (0 ... 40 bar)

Accuracy at +20 °C (+68 °F) ± 0.2 °C

Accuracy over temperature range (see graph below):

D °C
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
°C
0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
-0.6
-0.7
-80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
0507-021

Figure 80 Accuracy over Temperature Range

Temperature sensor Pt100 RTD Class F0.1 IEC 60751

Optional Temperature Probe

Temperature measurement
range: -70 ... + 180 ºC (-94 ... +356 ºF)
Typical accuracy: 0.1 ºC (0.18 ºF)
Sensor: Pt100 PRT DIN IEC 751 class 1/4 B
Cable length: 2 m, 5 m, and 10 m
Pressure tight: Up to 7 bar
Probe material: Stainless steel

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Calculated Variables

Table 36 Calculated Variables (Typical Ranges)

Variable HMT331 Probe HMT333 Probe HMT334/335/337/338
Probes
Dewpoint temperature -20 ... +60 ºC -20 ... +80 ºC -20 ... +100 ºC
Mixing ratio 0 ... 160 g/kg dry air 0 ... 500 g/kg dry air 0 ... 500 g/kg dry air
3 3 3
Absolute humidity 0 ... 160 g/m 0 ... 500 g/m 0 ... 500 g/m
Wet bulb temperature 0 ... 60 ºC 0 ... +100 ºC 0 ... +100 ºC
Enthalpy -40 ... +1500 kJ/kg -40 ... +1500 kJ/kg -40 ... +1500 kJ/kg
Water vapor pressure 0 ... 1000 hPa 0 ... 1000 hPa 0 ... 1000 hPa

Accuracies of Calculated Variables

Accuracies of the calculated variables depend on the calibration accuracy
of the humidity and temperature sensors; here the accuracies are given
for ± 2 %RH and ± 0.2 °C.

Accuracy of Dewpoint Temperature °C

Relative humidity
Temp. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
-40 1.86 1.03 0.76 0.63 0.55 0.50 0.46 0.43 — —
-20 2.18 1.19 0.88 0.72 0.62 0.56 0.51 0.48 — —
0 2.51 1.37 1.00 0.81 0.70 0.63 0.57 0.53 0.50 0.48
20 2.87 1.56 1.13 0.92 0.79 0.70 0.64 0.59 0.55 0.53
40 3.24 1.76 1.27 1.03 0.88 0.78 0.71 0.65 0.61 0.58
60 3.60 1.96 1.42 1.14 0.97 0.86 0.78 0.72 0.67 0.64
80 4.01 2.18 1.58 1.27 1.08 0.95 0.86 0.79 0.74 0.70
100 4.42 2.41 1.74 1.40 1.19 1.05 0.95 0.87 0.81 0.76
120 4.86 2.66 1.92 1.54 1.31 1.16 1.04 0.96 0.89 0.84
140 5.31 2.91 2.10 1.69 1.44 1.26 1.14 1.05 0.97 0.91
160 5.80 3.18 2.30 1.85 1.57 1.38 1.24 1.14 1.06 0.99

Accuracy of Mixing Ratio g/kg (Ambient Pressure

1013 mbar)
Relative humidity
Temp. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
-40 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.004 0.004 — —
-20 0.017 0.018 0.019 0.021 0.022 0.023 0.025 0.026 — —
0 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.13
20 0.31 0.33 0.35 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.43 0.45 0.47 0.49
40 0.97 1.03 1.10 1.17 1.24 1.31 1.38 1.46 1.54 1.62
60 2.68 2.91 3.16 3.43 3.72 4.04 4.38 4.75 5.15 5.58
80 6.73 7.73 8.92 10.34 12.05 14.14 16.71 19.92 24.01 29.29
100 16.26 21.34 28.89 40.75 60.86 98.85 183.66 438.56 — —
120 40.83 74.66 172.36 — — — — — — —

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Accuracy of Wet Bulb Temperature °C

Relative humidity
Temp. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
-40 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 — —
-20 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.23 0.23 — —
0 0.27 0.28 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.30 0.30 0.31 0.31
20 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.43 0.43 0.42 0.42
40 0.84 0.77 0.72 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.56 0.54 0.52
60 1.45 1.20 1.03 0.91 0.83 0.76 0.71 0.67 0.63 0.60
80 2.23 1.64 1.32 1.13 0.99 0.89 0.82 0.76 0.72 0.68
100 3.06 2.04 1.58 1.31 1.14 1.01 0.92 0.85 0.80 0.75
120 3.85 2.40 1.81 1.48 1.28 1.13 1.03 0.95 0.88 0.83
140 4.57 2.73 2.03 1.65 1.41 1.25 1.13 1.04 0.97 0.91
160 5.25 3.06 2.25 1.82 1.55 1.37 1.24 1.13 1.05 0.99

Accuracy of Absolute Humidity g/m³

Relative humidity
Temp. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
-40 0.004 0.004 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.006 0.006 0.006 — —
-20 0.023 0.025 0.027 0.029 0.031 0.032 0.034 0.036 — —
0 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.17
20 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.43 0.45 0.47 0.49 0.51 0.53 0.55
40 1.08 1.13 1.18 1.24 1.29 1.34 1.39 1.44 1.49 1.54
60 2.73 2.84 2.95 3.07 3.18 3.29 3.40 3.52 3.63 3.74
80 6.08 6.30 6.51 6.73 6.95 7.17 7.39 7.61 7.83 8.05
100 12.2 12.6 13.0 13.4 13.8 14.2 14.6 15.0 15.3 15.7
120 22.6 23.3 23.9 24.6 25.2 25.8 26.5 27.1 27.8 28.4
140 39.1 40.0 41.0 42.0 43.0 44.0 45.0 45.9 46.9 47.9
160 63.5 64.9 66.4 67.8 69.2 70.7 72.1 73.5 74.9 76.4

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Dewpoint Temperature (HMT337 Warmed

Probe Option)
Find the intersection of the dewpoint temperature curve and the dewpoint
difference reading (process temperature-dewpoint temperature) on the x-
axis and read the accuracy in dewpoint measurement on the y-axis.

0508-017

Figure 81 Accuracy in Dewpoint Measurement

Operating Environment
Operating temperature range
for humidity measurement -70 ... +180 °C (-94 ... +356 °F)
see probe specifications
for transmitter body electronics -40 ... +60 °C (40 ... +140 °F)
with display 0 ... +60 °C (+32 ... +140 °F)

Storage temperature range

without display -55 … +80 °C (-67 … +176 °F)
with display -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)

Electromagnetic compatibility EN61326-1: Electrical equipment for

measurement, control, and laboratory use –
EMC requirements – for use in industrial
locations

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Inputs and Outputs

Operating voltage 10 ... 35 VDC, 24 VAC
with optional power supply module 100 ... 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Start-up time after power-up 3s
Power consumption at 20 °C (Uin 24VDC)
RS-232 max 25 mA
Uout 2 × 0 ... 1V / 0 ... 5V / 0 ... 10V max 25 mA
Iout 2 × 0 ... 20 mA max 60 mA
display and backlight + 20 mA
during sensor purge + 110 mA max
Analog outputs (2 standard, 3rd optional)
current output 0 ... 20 mA, 4 ... 20 mA
voltage output 0 ... 1 V, 0 ... 5 V, 0 ... 10 V
Accuracy of analog outputs at 20 °C ± 0.05 % full scale
Temperature dependence of the analog outputs ± 0.005 %/°C full scale
External loads
current outputs RL < 500 ohm
0 ... 1V output RL > 2 kohm
0 ... 5V and 0 ... 10V outputs RL > 10 kohm
Wire size 0.5 ... 2.5 mm2 (AWG 20 ... 14)
stranded wires recommended
Digital outputs RS-232
RS-422/485 (optional)
LAN (optional)
WLAN (optional)
Protocols ASCII commands
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP
Relay outputs (optional) 0.5 A, 250 VAC, SPDT
Display (optional) LCD with backlight, graphic
trend display
Menu languages Chinese, English, Finnish,
French, German, Japanese,
Russian, Spanish, Swedish

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Mechanics
Cable bushing M20x1.5 for cable diameter
8 ... 11mm/0.31..0.43"
Conduit fitting 1/2"NPT
User cable connector (optional) M12 series 8- pin (male)
option 1 with plug (female) with 5 m /
16.4 ft black cable
option 2 with plug (female) with screw
terminals
Probe cable diameter
HMT333 80ºC 6.0 mm
Other probes 5.5 mm
Probe tube material
HMT331 Chromed ABS plastic
Other probes AISI 316L
Housing material G-AlSi 10 Mg (DIN 1725)
Housing classification
Without display IP 66 (NEMA 4X)
With display and keypad IP 65 (NEMA 4X)
Transmitter weight (with probe, cable, and modules) 1.0 ... 3.0 kg (2.2 ... 6.6 lb)
Table 37 Standard Probe Cable Lengths and Approximate
Transmitter Weight (in kg/lb)
Probe Type Probe Cable Length
2m 5m 10 m 15 m 20 m
HMT333 1.1/2.4 1.2/2.6 1.5/3.3 - 2.1/4.5
HMT334 1.4/3.1 1.6/3.5 1.9/4.2 - -
HMT335 1.3/2.9 1.4/3.1 1.7/3.7 2.0/4.3 -
HMT337 1.2/2.6 1.3/2.9 1.5/3.3 - 2.1/4.5
HMT338 232 mm 1.3/2.9 1.5/3.3 1.7/3.7 - -
HMT338 454 mm 1.4/3.1 1.6/3.5 1.9/4.2 - 2.5/5.6

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Technical Specifications of Optional

Modules
Power Supply Module
Operating voltage 100 ... 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Connections screw terminals for
0.5 ... 2.5 mm2 wire
(AWG 20 ... 14)
Bushing for 8 ... 11 mm diameter cable
Operating temperature -40 ... +60 °C (-40 ... +140 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... +70°C (-40 ... +158 °F)
UL file number E249387

Analog Output Module

Outputs 0 ... 20 mA, 4 ... 20 mA,
0 ... 1 V, 0 ... 5 V, 0 ... 10 V
Operating temperature range -40 ... +60 °C (-40 ... +140 ºF)
Power consumption
Uout 0 ... 1 V max 30 mA
Uout 0 ... 5V/0 ... 10V max 30 mA
Iout 0 ... 20 mA max 60 mA

External loads
current outputs RL< 500 ohms
Max load + cable loop resistance 540 ohms
0 ... .1 V RL> 2000 ohms
0 ... 5 V and 0 ... 10 V RL> 10 000 ohms

Storage temperature range -55 ... +80 °C (-67 ... +176 ºF)
3-pole screw terminal
max wire size 1.5 mm2 (AWG16)

Relay Module
Operating temperature range -40 ... +60 ºC (-40 ... +140 ºF)
Operating pressure range 500 ... 1300 mmHg
Power consumption at 24 V max 30 mA
Contacts SPDT (change over), for example,
Contact arrangement Form C
Imax 0.5 A 250 VAC
Imax 0.5 A 30 VDC
Safety standard for the relay component IEC60950 UL1950
Storage temperature range -55 ... +80 ºC (-67 ... +176 ºF)
3-pole screw terminal / relay
max wire size 2.5 mm2 (AWG14)

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RS-485 Module
Operating temperature range -40 ... +60 ºC (-40 ... +140 ºF)
Operating modes 2-wire (1-pair) half duplex
4-wire (2-pair) full duplex
Operating speed max 115.2 kbaud
Bus isolation 300VDC
Power consumption at 24V max 50 mA
External loads
standard loads 32 RL> 10kohm
Storage temperature range -55 ... +80 ºC (-67 ... +176 ºF)
Max wire size 1.5 mm2 (AWG16)

LAN Interface Module

Operating temperature range -40 ... +60 ºC (-40 ... +140 ºF)
Storage temperature range -40 ... +85 ºC (-40 ... +185 ºF)
Operating humidity range 5 … 95 %RH
Power consumption at 24V max 60 mA
Ethernet type 10BASE-T 100BASE-TX
Connector 8P8C (RJ45)
IPv4 address assignment DHCP (automatic), static
Protocols Telnet, Modbus TCP
Max number of Telnet/Modbus clients 1

WLAN Interface Module

Operating temperature range -20 ... +60 ºC (-4 ... +140 ºF)
Storage temperature range -40 ... +85 ºC (-40 ... +185 ºF)
Operating humidity range 5 … 95 %RH
Power consumption at 24V max 80 mA
Supported standards 802.11b
Connector RP-SMA
IPv4 address assignment DHCP (automatic), static
Protocols Telnet, Modbus TCP
Max number of Telnet/Modbus clients 1
Security WEP 64/128, WPA2/802.11i

Data Logger Module

Operating temperature range -40 ... +60 ºC (-40 ... +140 ºF)
Storage temperature range -55 ... +80 ºC (-67 ... +176 ºF)
Power consumption at 24V max 10 mA
Logged parameters up to four with trend/min/max
values for each
Logging interval 10 s (fixed)
Maximum logging period 4 years 5 months
Logged points 13.7 million points / parameter
Accuracy of the clock better than ±2 min/year
Battery lifetime
at -40 ... +30 ºC (-40 ... +86 ºF) 7 years
at +30 ... +60 ºC (+86 ... +140 ºF) 5 years

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Spare Parts and Accessories

Information on spare parts, accessories, and calibration products
is available online at www.vaisala.com and store.vaisala.com.

Table 38 Spare Parts and Accessories

Description Order Code
MODULES
Relay Module RELAY-1
Analog Output Module AOUT-1
Isolated RS485 Module RS485-1
Power Supply Module POWER-1
Galvanic Isolation Module DCDC-1
SENSORS
HUMICAP180 15778HM
HUMICAP180R HUMICAP180R
HUMICAP180C 229011SP
HUMICAP180RC HUMICAP180RC
PT100 Sensor 10429SP
FILTERS
PPS Plastic Grid with Stainless Steel DRW010281SP
Netting
PPS Plastic Grid Filter DRW010276SP
Sintered Filter AISI 316L HM47280SP
Catalytic VHP Filter 231865
Stainless Steel Filter HM47453SP
Stainless Steel Filter with Membrane 214848SP
TRANSMITTER MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
Wall Mounting Kit 214829
Probe Holder Plate 226252
Installation Kit for Pole or Pipeline 215108
Rain Shield with Installation Kit 215109
DIN Rail Clips with 215094
Installation Plate
Meteorological Installation Kit HMT330MIK
Panel Mounting Frame 216038
PROBE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
HMT334
Fitting Body M22x1.5 17223SP
Fitting Body NPT1/2 17225SP
HMT335
Mounting Flange For HMT335 210696
HMT337
Swagelok for 12mm Probe 3/8" ISO SWG12ISO38
Thread
Swagelok for 12mm Probe 1/2" ISO SWG12ISO12
Thread
Swagelok for 12mm Probe 1/2" NPT SWG12NPT12
Thread
Swagelok for 6mm Probe 1/2" ISO SWG6ISO12
Thread

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Description Order Code

Swagelok for 6mm Probe 1/8" ISO SWG6ISO18
Thread
Swagelok for 6mm Probe 1/8" NPT SWG6NPT18
Thread
Cable Gland M20x1.5 with Split Seal HMP247CG
Duct Installation Kit for HMT333 and 210697
HMT337
Duct Installation Kit for Temperature 215003
Probe
HMT338
Ball Valve ISO1/2 with Welding Joint BALLVALVE-1
Fitting Body ISO1/2 Solid Structure DRW212076SP
Fitting Body NPT1/2 Solid Structure NPTFITBODASP
Thread Adapter ISO1/2 to NPT1/2 210662SP
Manual Press HM36854SP
Plug Kit (ISO 1/2) 218773
CONNECTION CABLES
Serial Interface Cable 19446ZZ
USB-RJ45 Serial Interface Cable 219685
MI70 Connection Cable with RJ45 211339
Connector
HMI41 Connection Cable with RJ45 25917ZZ
Connector
OUTPUT CABLES FOR 8-PIN CONNECTOR
Connection Cable 5m 8-pin M12 212142
Female, Black
Female Connector 8-pin M12 with 212416
Screw Terminals
Male Connector 8-pin M12 with Cable 214806SP
and Adapter
CABLE BUSHINGS
Cable Gland M20x1.5 for 8 ... 11mm 214728SP
Cable
Cable Gland M20x1.5 for 11 ... 14mm 214729
Cable
Cable Gland M16x1.5 for Wall Mounting 216681SP
Plate Pass-Through
Conduit Fitting M20x1.5 for NPT1/2 214780SP
Conduit
Dummy Plug M20x1.5 214672SP
WINDOWS SOFTWARE
Software Interface Kit 215005
OTHER
HMK15 Calibration Adapter for 211302SP
12 mm Probes with >7 mm Sensor Pins
HMK15 Calibration Adapter for 218377SP
12 mm Probes with <3 mm Sensor Pins
Enclosure spare kit: hexagonal cover 238509
screws (4x) and hinge with attachment
screws

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Dimensions (mm/inch)

77 (3.03)
71 (2.80)

(1.08)
27.5
53.5 (2.10) 38 (1.50) 38 (1.50) 53.5 (2.10)

183 (7.20)

169 (6.65)
116 (4.57)

96 (3.78)

ø 7 (0.28)

0506-035

Figure 82 Transmitter Body Dimensions

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183 (7.20)

116 (4.57)
92 (3.62)

0804-035

Figure 83 WLAN Antenna Dimensions

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HMT331

120 (4.72)

12 (0.47)

0508-030

Figure 84 HMT331 Fixed Probe Dimensions

183 (7.20)
116 (4.57)
106 (4.17)

42 (1.65)

0911-060

Figure 85 HMT331 Short Cable Probe Dimensions

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HMT333

0804-060

Figure 86 HMT333 Probe Dimensions

HMT334

0804-059

Figure 87 HMT334 Probe Dimensions

HMT335

0508-020

Figure 88 HMT335 Probe Dimensions

The flange is available as an option for the HMT335 probe.

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HMT337

0804-061

Figure 89 HMT337 Probe Dimensions

HMT338

0508-078

Figure 90 HMT338 Probe Dimensions

Temperature Probe

0804-062

Figure 91 Optional Temperature Probe Dimensions

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APPENDIX A
PROBE INSTALLATION KITS AND
INSTALLATION EXAMPLES

Duct Installation Kits (for HMT333/337/335)

Duct installation kit includes a flange, a sealing ring, a supporting bar, a
probe attaching part, and screws for attaching the flange to the duct wall.
Vaisala order codes: 210697 (for HMT333 and HMT337), 210696 (for
HMT335, no supporting bar), and 215003 for temperature probe.

0508-021

Figure 92 Duct Mounting Installation Kit

The following numbers refer to Figure 92:

1 = Duct wall
2 = Flange
3 = Sealing ring
4 = Supporting bar (not included in the kit for HMT335)
5 = Probe attaching part (to be fixed with the supporting bar)
6 = Relative humidity probe

NOTE When the temperature difference between the duct and the air outside the duct is
remarkable, the supporting bar must be installed as deep in the duct as possible.
This prevents errors caused by the heat conduction in the bar and cable.

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Duct Installation Kit for Temperature Probe (for

HMT337)
Vaisala duct installation kit for the T-probe includes flange, supporting
bar, probe attaching part, sealing ring and the fixing screws (4 pcs).
Vaisala order code: 215003.

0507-018

Figure 93 Duct Mounting Installation Kit for T-Probe

The following numbers refer to Figure 93:

1 = Duct wall
2 = Flange
3 = Sealing ring
4 = Supporting bar
5 = Probe support (to be fixed to the supporting bar)
6 = Retainer bushing (to be fixed to the probe support)
7 = Temperature probe (to be fixed to the retainer bushing)

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Pressure Tight Swagelok Installation Kits (for

HMT337)
RH Probe Installation
Swagelok installation kit for the relative humidity probe includes
Swagelok connector with ISO3/8" or NPT1/2" thread. Vaisala order
codes: SWG12ISO38 or SWG12NPT12.

0508-032

Figure 94 Swagelok Installation Kit for RH-probe

The following numbers refer to Figure 94:
1 = Relative humidity probe
2 = Duct connector
3 = ISO3/8" or NPT1/2" thread
4 = Swagelok connector
5 = Ferrules

Temperature Probe Installation

Swagelok installation kit for T-probe includes Swagelok connector with
either ISO1/8" or NPT1/8" thread. Vaisala order codes: SWG6ISO18 or
SWG6NPT18.
135 mm

33 mm
18 mm min

P = max 10 bar
T = max 180 ºC max 30 mm
1 2 3 4

0508-016

Figure 95 Swagelok Installation Kit for T-Probe

The following numbers refer to Figure 95:
1 = T-probe
2 = Duct connector
3 = Swagelok connector
4 = Ferrules

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Examples of Vapor Tight Installations with

Cable Gland
RH-Probe Installations (for HMT333/337)
Cable gland AGRO is available from Vaisala (order code: HMP247CG.)
1
2
3

0508-026

Figure 96 Cable Installation with Cable Gland

The following numbers refer to Figure 96:
1 = Nut (to be tightened to the body)
2 = Seal
3 = Body and O-ring

0508-018

Figure 97 Probe Installation with Cable Gland

Probe installation with cable gland is not available from Vaisala.
The following numbers refer to Figure 97:
1 = AGRO 1160.20.145 (T= -40 ... +100 ºC) Not available from
Vaisala.
2 = In pressurized places, use a locking ring (for example: 11× 1
DIN471).

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T- Probe Installations (HMT337)

0508-015

Figure 98 Vapor Tight Installation

Vapor Tight Installation is not available from Vaisala.

The following numbers refer to Figure 98:

1 = Cable gland. For example AGRO 1100.12.91.065
(T= -25 ... +200 ºC)
2 = In pressurized processes, use a locking ring
(example: 6x 0.7 DIN471)

0508-022

Figure 99 Wall Mounting Installation

Wall Mounting Installation is not available from Vaisala.

The following numbers refer to Figure 99:

1 = Cable gland. For example AGRO 1100.12.91.065
2 = Compacted PTFE sleeve
3 = Silicon glue between the PTFE sleeve and the cable
4 = Temperature probe
5 = Recommended support to keep the probe in horizontal
position

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Example of Climate Chamber Installation

0507-016

Figure 100 Climate Chamber Installation (not Available from

Vaisala)

The following numbers refer to Figure 100:

1 = PTFE sleeve
2 = Cable gland, for example: AGRO 1100.12.91.065
3 = Stainless steel cable tie or similar fastener
4 = To be sealed (silicone)
5 = Temperature probe
6 = Relative humidity probe
7 = HMP247CG, Cable gland AGRO (available from Vaisala)

NOTE Let the cables hang loosely to prevent condensed water running to the
probe.

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Example of Installation Through Roof

1
3 12 Outdoor
environment

11

10
9
8

Process:
4 7
For example
5 6 +85 ºC, 85 %RH

0507-015

Figure 101 Example of Installation through Roof

The following numbers refer to Figure 101:

1 = Insulated probe cables
2 = Sealings
3 = Roof
4 = Cable gland for temperature probe (for example: AGRO 1100.12.91.065)
5 = Temperature probe
6 = Relative humidity probe
7 = Cable gland for relative humidity probe (for example: AGRO 1160.20.145)
8 = Plastic adapter to protect probes from condensation water coming from the
pipe. Diameter slightly smaller than tube diameter.
9 = Plastic tube for probe (2 pcs)
10 = Stainless steel tube coming through the roof
11 = Two thread bars holding the plastic adapter
12 = Insulated pipe ending

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Ball Valve Installation Kit for HMT338

The ball valve installation kit (Vaisala order code: BALLVALVE-1) is
preferred when connecting the probe to a pressurized process or pipeline.
Use the ball valve set or a 1/2" ball valve assembly with a ball hole of
ø14 mm or more. If you install the probe (ø12 mm) in a process pipe,
please note that the nominal size of the pipe must be at least 1 inch
(2.54 cm). Use the manual press handle to press the probe into the
pressurized (< 10 bar) process or pipeline.

0507-043

Figure 102 Installing the HMT338 Probe Through a Ball Valve

Assembly

The following numbers refer to Figure 102:

1 = Manual press tool
2 = Handle of the ball valve
3 = Probe
4 = Process chamber or pipeline
5 = Groove on the probe indicates the upper adjustment limit
6 = Filter
7 = Ball of the ball valve
8 = Fitting screw

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NOTE The probe can be installed in the process through the ball valve
assembly provided that the process pressure is less than 10 bars. This
way, the process does not have to be shut down when installing or
removing the probe. However, if the process is shut down before
removing the probe, the process pressure can be max. 20 bars.

NOTE When measuring temperature dependent quantities make sure that the
temperature at the measurement point is equal to that of the process,
otherwise the moisture reading may be incorrect.

Follow the steps below to install the HMT338 probe through a ball valve
assembly. After the installation, the probe should be sitting in the process
chamber or pipeline as shown in Figure 102 on page 192.

1. Shut down the process if the process pressure is more than 10 bars.
If the pressure is lower there is no need to shut down the process.
2. Close the ball valve.
3. Seal the threads on the fitting body; refer to Figure 29 on page 47.
4. Attach the fitting body to the ball valve and tighten it.
5. Slide the clasp nut of the probe toward the filter, as far as it will go.
6. Insert the probe to the fitting body, and manually tighten the clasp
nut to the fitting body.
7. Open the ball valve.
8. Push the probe through the ball valve assembly into the process. If
the pressure is high, use the pressing handle that is provided with
the probe. If you push the probe hard without using the handle, you
may damage the cable.

Note that the probe must be pushed so deep that the filter is
completely inside the process flow.
9. Mark the fitting screw and the clasp nut.
10. Tighten the clasp nut with a fork wrench a further 50 ... 60º
(ca. 1/6 turn). If you have a suitable torque wrench, tighten the nut
to max 45 ± 5 Nm (33 ± 4 ft-lbs). Refer to Figure 30 on
page 48.

NOTE Take care not to tighten the clasp nut more than 60° to avoid difficulties
when opening it.

If you wish to remove the probe from the process, note that you have to
pull the probe out far enough. You cannot close the valve if the groove
on the probe body is not visible.

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Meteorological Installation Kit (for HMT337)

The Vaisala Meteorological Installation Kit HMT330MIK (Vaisala order
code: HMT330MIK) enables the HMT337 to be installed outdoors to
obtain reliable measurements for meteorological purposes. For more
information, see HMT330MIK brochure and order form.

0804-063

Figure 103 Meteorological Installation Kit for Outdoor

Installation

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APPENDIX B
CALCULATION FORMULAS

This Appendix contains the formulas used for the calculated output
quantities.

The HMT330 series transmitters measure relative humidity and

temperature. From these values dewpoint, mixing ratio, absolute
humidity and enthalpy in normal pressure are calculated using the
following equations:

Dewpoint:

Tn
Td =
m
−1 (1)
 Pw 
log 
 A 
Pw is the water vapor pressure. The parameters A, m, and Tn depend on
temperature according to the following table:

t A m Tn
1)
<0 °C 6.1134 9.7911 273.47
0 ... 50 °C 6.1078 7.5000 237.3
50 ... 100 °C 5.9987 7.3313 229.1
100 ... 150 °C 5.8493 7.2756 225.0
150 ... 180 °C 6.2301 7.3033 230.0

1) Used for frostpoint calculation if the dewpoint is negative

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Mixing ratio:

P
x = 621.99 × w
(2)
p-P w

Absolute humidity:

Pw
a = 216.68 ⋅ (3)
T
Enthalpy:

h = (T − 273.15) ⋅ (1.01 + 0.00189 ⋅ x) + 2.5 ⋅ x (4)

The water vapor saturation pressure Pws is calculated by using two

equations (5 and 6):

3
Θ = T − ∑ CiT i (5)
i =o

where:
T = temperature in K
Ci = coefficients
C0 = 0.4931358
C1 = -0.46094296 * 10-2
C2 = 0.13746454 * 10-4
C3 = -0.12743214 * 10-7

3
ln Pws = ∑ bi Θ i + b4 ln Θ (6)
i = −1

where:
bi = coefficients
b-1 = -0.58002206 * 104
b0 = 0.13914993 * 101
b1 = -0.48640239 * 10-1
b2 = 0.41764768 * 10-4
b3 = -0.14452093 * 10-7
b4 = 6.5459673

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The water vapor pressure is calculated using:

Pws
Pw = RH ⋅ (7)
100

Parts per million by volume is calculated using:

Pw
ppmv = 106 ⋅
( p − Pw )
(8)

Symbols:
Td = dewpoint temperature (°C)
Pw = water vapor pressure (hPa)
Pws = water vapor saturation pressure (Pa)
RH = relative humidity (%)
x = mixing ratio (g/kg)
p = atmospheric pressure (hPa)
A = absolute humidity (g/m3)
T = temperature (K)
h = enthalpy (kJ/kg)

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APPENDIX C
MODBUS REFERENCE

This appendix describes the Modbus functions and data of the

transmitter.

Function Codes
HMT330 supports all Modbus conformance class 0 and class 1 function
codes defined in Open Modbus/TCP Specification, Release 1.0.

Table 39 Supported Function Codes

Function Code Name Notes
01 (0x01) Read Coils Class 1
02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs Class 1
03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers Class 0
04 (0x04) Read Input Registers Class 1
05 (0x05) Write Single Coil Class 1
06 (0x06) Write Single Register Class 1
07 (0x07) Read Exception Status Class 1
08 (0x08) Diagnostics
15 (0x0F) Write Multiple Coils Class 2
16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers Class 0
22 (0x16) Mask Write Register Class 2
23 (0x17) Read/Write Multiple Registers Class 2
43 / 14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification

Class 0 function codes are enough to access all measurement data and
configuration settings of the HMT330 transmitter. In addition, all class 1
and some class 2 commands are also supported giving better
compatibility and allowing more efficient communication when needed.

Modbus diagnostic and device identification data can be read out only
with the function codes dedicated for those purposes (08 and 43 / 14).

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Register Map
All data available via the Modbus interface is grouped in six contiguous
blocks of registers as described in Table 40 below.

Table 40 HMT330 Modbus Register Blocks

Address Data Format Description
0001…0068 32-bit IEEE float Measurement data (read-only)
0257…0290 16-bit signed integer
0513…0517 Bit field Status registers (read-only)
0769…0790 32-bit IEEE float Configuration settings
1025…1035 16-bit signed integer
1281…1288 Bit field Configuration flags

The addresses are 1-based decimal Modbus data model addresses without
the first digit (e.g. 0xxxx, 1xxxx, 3xxxx, or 4xxxx). Subtract 1 to get
address field values used in Modbus Protocol Data Unit (PDU).

The register map is the same for all Modbus function codes. For
example, function codes 03 and 04 return exactly same result, as do
01 and 02.

Function codes 01 and 02 return 0 if the corresponding register has value

0x0000 and 1 if the register is non-zero. Writing with function codes 05
or 15 effectively writes value 0x0000 or 0x0001 in the register(s).

Data Encoding
All numeric values are available both in 32-bit IEEE floating point and
16-bit signed integer formats.

32-Bit Floating Point Format

Floating point values are represented in standard IEEE 32-bit floating
point format. Least-significant 16 bits of floating point numbers are
placed at the smaller Modbus address as specified in Open Modbus TCP
Specification, Release 1.0. This is also known as “little-endian” or
“Modicon” word order.

NOTE Despite the specification, some Modbus masters may expect

“big-endian” word order (most-significant word first). In such case, you
must select “word-swapped” floating point format in your Modbus
master for HMT330 Modbus registers.

A “quiet NaN” value is returned for unavailable values. Writing any NaN
or infinite value is silently ignored. A quiet NaN is, for example,
0x7FC00000; however, the master should understand any NaN value.

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NOTE A complete 32-bit floating point value should be read and written in a
single Modbus transaction (e.g. function codes 05, 06, and 22 do not
have an effect on floating point values).

16-Bit Integer Format

16-bit integer values are scaled to include the necessary decimals
(see corresponding register table for the scaling factor). Negative values
(when applicable) are represented in 2’s complement (65535 = -1, 65534
= -2, etc.).

NOTE Measurement parameters with normally positive values (for example,

0 … 100 %RH) may occasionally return small negative values because of
measurement inaccuracy. These negative values are returned as large 16-
bit integer values (2’s complement).

If the scaled value does not fit in the range 0…65535 (16-bit range), the
value is “wrapped” to the range by adding or subtracting 65536 as many
times as needed.

For example, mixing ratio (x) value 658.92 g/kg is returned in 16-bit
integer format as 356 (0x0164). You will need to add suitable offset to
the 16-bit data in the Modbus master to get valid value out:

356 (16-bit register value) + 65536 (offset) = 65892 --> 658.92 g/kg
(scaled by ×0.01).

However, most of the measurement data values do not need any offset.

A zero 16-bit value is returned for unavailable values. There is no way to

distinguish missing values from actual zero values if the zero value is
included in the valid measurement range of the parameter.

NOTE If your Modbus master supports 32-bit floating point values, always use
them instead of 16-bit integer registers.
The use of 16-bit integer values is not recommended in critical
applications because you cannot distinguish true zero values from zero
values generated by measurement failures.
In addition to this, 2’s complement makes negative values look like large
positive values, which must be taken into account when utilizing the
16-bit register values.

When writing 16-bit values in configuration registers, they are always

processed as signed integers in the range of -32768…+32767. You shall

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use the floating point registers to write values outside this 16-bit signed
integer range. Maximum writable value is 32767 also for configuration
registers that do not accept negative values.

Measurement Data (Read-Only)

Table 41 Measurement Data Registers
Name Float Integer Unit
RH 0001…0002 0257 (×0.01) %
T 0003…0004 0258 (×0.01) °C
Td 0007…0008 0260 (×0.01) °C
Td/f 0009…0010 0261 (×0.01) °C
a 0015…0016 0264 (×0.01) g/m³
x 0017…0018 0265 (×0.01) g/kg
Tw 0019…0020 0266 (×0.01) °C
H2O 0021…0022 0267 (×1) ppmV
pw 0023…0024 0268 (×0.1) hPa
pws 0025…0026 0269 (×0.1) hPa
H 0027…0028 0270 (×0.01) kJ/kg
ΔT 0031…0032 0272 (×0.01) °C
H2O 0065…0066 0289 (×1) ppmW

Available measurements depend on the instrument configuration. Values

may be unavailable also in case of device failure. Read status registers or
exception status outputs to check for failures.

NOTE Only real-time data can be read from the instrument. Data that is
recorded in the transmitter’s memory (internal memory or data logger
module) cannot be read through Modbus.

Status Registers (Read-Only)

Table 42 Status Registers
Name Address Description
Fault status 0513 1 = No errors
Online status 0514 1 = Online data available
Error code (bits 15…0) 0516 Bit field that represents the
Error code (bits 31…16) 0517 error codes listed in Table 33
on page 152. Active errors are
set to 1. For example, if bit 14
is set to 1, error code E14 is
active.

Error information can retrieved also with function code 08, sub-function
02.

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NOTE Basic status information of the HMT330 transmitter is also available with
the Read Exception Status function code 07. For details, see section
Exception Status Outputs on page 204.

Configuration Registers
Configuration parameter registers are used to configure the measurement.
Writing out-of-range values is silently ignored.

Table 43 Configuration Parameter Registers

Name Float Integer Valid Range
Pressure setting default 0769…0770 1025 (×1) 0…9999 hPa
value
Pressure setting 0771…0772 1026 (×1) 0…9999 hPa
temporary value
Chemical purge interval 0773…0774 1027 (×1) 10…2880 min
Molecular weight for 0775…0776 1028 (×0.001) 0…999.999
ppmw calculation g/mol

If you modify the pressure setting repeatedly, modify the temporary

value at register 0771...0772 (1026) instead of the permanent setting at
register 0769…0770 (1025). Set the temporary value to zero to return to
the default pressure setting.

Non-metric units are not available on Modbus. If they are needed,

calculate the conversion outside the transmitter.

Configuration flags are used to select some basic options of the

instrument and to manually start the sensor operations.

Table 44 Configuration Flag Registers

Name Address Description
Standard filtering on/off 1281 1 = Filtering on
Extended filtering on/off 1282 1 = Extended filtering on
Automatic chemical purge on/off 1283 1 = Automatic purge on.
See configuration register
0773…0774 (1027).
Start-up chemical purge on/off 1284 1 = Start-up purge on
Chemical purge in progress 1285 1 = Purge in progress
(write 1 for manual start)
Sensor heating on/off 1287 1 = Sensor heating on
(optional feature)

Flags 1281 and 1282 are mutually exclusive.

Some of the configuration registers might not have an effect depending

on the instrument model and configuration.

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Other configuration settings are not usually needed and are not available
using the Modbus interface. The service cable must be used to change
other configuration settings if needed.

Exception Status Outputs

Exception status outputs (read with function code 07) tell the summary of
the HMT330 transmitter status as described in Table 45 below.

Table 45 HMT330 Exception Status Outputs

Output Name Description
0 (0x01) Fault status 1 = No errors
1 (0x02) Online status 1 = Online data available

Status information is available also with register access; see section

Status Registers (Read-Only) on page 202.

Diagnostic Sub-Functions
HMT330 supports some of the Modbus diagnostic functions described in
the Modbus Application Protocol Specification V1.1b. These diagnostic
functions are accessed with function code 08. See Table 46 below for
details.

Table 46 HMT330 Modbus Diagnostics

Code Sub-Function Name Notes
00 (0x00) Return Query Data
01 (0x01) Restart Communications Cancels the “Listen Only” mode.
Option
Data field must be set to “00 00”
for Restart Communications
Option. Sub-Function 01 with
data field “FF 00” is rejected.
02 (0x02) Return Diagnostic Register Non-zero if there are active
transmitter errors.

For same error information, see

status registers 0516 and 0517.
The value of the Diagnostic
Register is a logical OR of these
two status registers.
04 (0x04) Force Listen Only Mode Puts device “off-line”
10 (0x0A) Clear Counters and Diagnostic Register cannot be
Diagnostic Register cleared
11 (0x0B) Return Bus Message Count Total number of messages seen
on the bus/interface
12 (0x0C) Return Bus Communication Number of messages with bad
Error Count Modbus RTU CRC or Modbus
TCP frame

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Code Sub-Function Name Notes

13 (0x0D) Return Bus Exception Error Number of Modbus exception
Count responses sent
14 (0x0E) Return Slave Message Count Number of Modbus messages
processed
15 (0x0F) Return Slave No Response Number of Modbus messages
Count received without sending a
response. This happens for
received broadcast messages
(Modbus RTU only) or when
HMT330 is in the “Listen Only”
mode.

Although Modbus Diagnostics are standardized only for serial line

devices, HMT330 supports the same diagnostic functions also on
Modbus TCP.

NOTE Resetting, powering up the transmitter, or reselecting the Modbus mode

(by serial command or with the user interface) resets all Modbus
diagnostic counters and cancels any “Listen Only” mode.

Device Identification Objects

HMT330 Modbus conforms to the extended identification level defined
in the Modbus Application Protocol Specification V1.1b. Both stream
access and individual access to the objects is supported.

Table 47 HMT330 Modbus Device Identification

Object Id Object Name Description
0x00 VendorName “Vaisala”
0x01 ProductCode Product code (e.g. “HMT330”)
0x02 MajorMinorVersion Software version (e.g. “5.10”)
0x03 VendorUrl “http://www.vaisala.com/”
0x04 ProductName Product name of the instrument
0x80 SerialNumber Serial number (e.g. “D0710040”)
0x81 CalibrationDate Date of the last calibration
(e.g. “2011-02-07”, empty if not
available)
0x82 CalibrationText Information text of the last calibration
(empty if not available)

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Exception Responses
Exception responses from the transmitter are according to the Modbus
Application Protocol Specification V1.1b.

Table 48 HMT330 Modbus Exception Responses

Code Name Reason
01 ILLEGAL FUNCTION Unsupported function code
02 ILLEGAL DATA ADDRESS Address out of valid ranges
03 ILLEGAL DATA VALUE Otherwise invalid request

Accessing unavailable (unsupported or temporarily missing) registers

inside ranges specified in Table 41 does not generate an exception.
“Unavailable” value (a quiet NaN for floating point data or zero for
integer data) is returned instead. An exception is generated only for any
access outside the register blocks defined in section Register Map on
page 200.

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