HIH-3610-003

Humidity Sensors Humidity Sensor FEATURES • Molded thermoset plastic housing with cover • Linear voltage output vs %RH • Laser trimmed interchangeability • Low power design • High accuracy • Fast response time • Stable, low drift performance • Chemically resistant TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • Refrigeration • Drying • Metrology • Battery-powered systems • OEM assemblies HIH-3610 Series The HIH-3610 Series humidity sensor is designed specifically for high volume OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) users. Direct input to a controller or other device is made possible by this sensor’s linear voltage output. With a typical current draw of only 200 µA, the HIH-3610 Series is ideally suited for low drain, battery operated systems. Tight sensor interchangeability reduces or eliminates OEM production calibration costs. Individual sensor calibration data is available. The HIH-3610 Series delivers instrumentation-quality RH (Relative Humidity) sensing performance in a low cost, solderable SIP (Single In-line Package). Available in two lead spacing configurations, the RH sensor is a laser trimmed thermoset polymer capacitive sensing element with on-chip integrated signal conditioning. The sensing element's multilayer construction provides excellent resistance to application hazards such as wetting, dust, dirt, oils, and common environmental chemicals. WARNING PERSONAL INJURY • DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop devices, or in any other application where failure of the product could result in personal injury. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury. WARNING MISUSE OF DOCUMENTATION • The information presented in this product sheet is for reference only. Do not use this document as system installation information • Complete installation, operation, and maintenance information is provided in the instructions supplied with each product. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury. Sensing and Control Humidity Sensors Humidity Sensor TABLE 1: PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Parameter RH Accuracy(1) RH Interchangeability RH Linearity RH Hysteresis RH Repeatability RH Response Time, 1/e RH Stability Power Requirements Voltage Supply Current Supply Voltage Output Vsupply = 5 Vdc Drive Limits Temperature Compensation Effect @ 0% RH Effect @ 100% RH Humidity Range Operating Storage Temperature Range Operating Storage Package(2) Handling HIH-3610 Series Condition ±2% RH, 0-100% RH non-condensing, 25 °C, Vsupply = 5 Vdc ±5% RH, 0-60% RH; ±8% @ 90% RH typical ±0.5% RH typical ±1.2% RH span maximum ±0.5% RH 15 sec in slowly moving air at 25 °C ±1% RH typical at 50% RH in 5 years 4 Vdc to 5.8 Vdc, sensor calibrated at 5 Vdc 200 µA at 5 Vdc Vout = Vsupply (0.0062(Sensor RH) + 0.16), typical @ 25 °C (Data printout option provides a similar, but sensor specific, equation at 25 °C.) 0.8 Vdc to 3.9 Vdc output @ 25 °C typical Push/pull symmetric; 50 µA typical, 20 µA minimum, 100 µA maximum Turn-on ≤ 0.1 sec True RH = (Sensor RH)/(1.093 -0.0021T), T in °F True RH = (Sensor RH)/(1.0546-0.00216T), T in °C ±0.007 %RH/°C (negligible) -0.22% RH/°C (