HMP3 General Purpose Humidity and
Temperature Probe
Features
• Available with field replaceable
HUMICAPâ R2 sensor
• RH accuracy up to 0.8 %RH
• Temperature accuracy up to 0.1 °C
(0.18 °F)
• Temperature measurement range
−40 … +120 °C (−40 … +248 °F)
• Modbusâ RTU over RS-485
• Compatible with Indigo series
transmitters and Insight PC
software
Vaisala HUMICAPâ Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP3 is a general purpose probe
designed for various industrial processes. The probe structure allows for replacing the
sensor without tools, making it suitable for applications such as paint booths and
other industrial applications where periodic recalibration alone is not sufficient for
maintaining the probe performance. Other suitable applications include, for example,
industrial HVAC systems, cleanrooms, and environmental chambers.
Designed for field Chemical purge available with easy-to-use access to field calibration,
maintenance composite sensors device analytics, and configuration
Probe design allows for several operating If purchased with a composite sensor functionality, the probe can be
environments and flexible field instead of the field replaceable connected to Vaisala Insight software for
maintenance. Filter and HUMICAPâ R2 HUMICAPâ R2 sensor, HMP3 can use the Windowsâ. For more information, see
sensor element are field replaceable for chemical purge feature. In environments www.vaisala.com/insight.
applications that require frequent with high concentrations of chemicals
replacements. Calibration and and cleaning agents, the chemical purge
adjustment of humidity measurement is option helps to maintain measurement
also needed if the HUMICAPâ R2 sensor accuracy between calibration intervals.
is replaced. The following filter types are The chemical purge involves heating the
recommended for HMP3: sensor to remove harmful chemicals. The
• Stainless steel mesh filter (12 µm mesh function can be initiated manually or
size) for typical applications such as air programmed to occur at set intervals.
handling units DNV GL type approval
Flexible connectivity certificate no. TAA00002YT
• Sintered stainless steel filter for
applications where maximal protection The probe is compatible with Vaisala
from dust ingress is essential Indigo series transmitters, and it can be
• PPS plastic grid filter for best humidity used as a standalone digital Modbus RTU
response time transmitter over RS-485 serial bus. For
Technical data
Measurement performance Inputs and outputs
Relative humidity Operating voltage 15 … 30 V DC
Measurement range 0 … 100 %RH Current consumption 10 mA typical, 500 mA max.
Accuracy at +23 °C (+73.4 °F) 1) ±0.8 %RH (0 … 90 %RH) Digital output RS-485, non-isolated
Factory calibration uncertainty 2) ±0.5 %RH (0 … 40 %RH) Protocols Modbus RTU
±0.8 %RH (40 … 95 %RH)
T63 response time 15 s
Output parameters
Sensor options HUMICAPâ R2
HUMICAPâ R2C 3) Relative humidity (%RH)
Absolute humidity (g/m3)
HUMICAPâ 180VC 3) 4)
Absolute humidity at NTP (g/m3) Relative humidity (dew/frost) (%RH)
Temperature
Sensor Pt100 RTD Class F0.1 IEC 60751 Dew point temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)
Measurement range −40 … +120 °C (−40 … +248 °F) Dew/frost point temperature (°C) Water concentration (ppmv)
Accuracy 1) ±0.1 °C (±0.18 °F) Dew/frost point temperature at 1 atm Water concentration (wet basis)
(°C) (vol‑%)
Factory calibration uncertainty 2) ±0.1 °C (±0.18 °F) at +23 °C (+73.4 °F)
Dew point temperature at 1 atm (°C) Water mass fraction (ppmw)
1) Defined against calibration reference. Including non-linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability.
2) Defined as ±2 standard deviation limits. Small variations possible; see calibration certificate.
Dew point temperature difference (°C) Water vapor pressure (hPa)
3) Chemical purge feature available with this sensor.
4) H2O2 resistant. With HUMICAPâ 180VC sensor, accuracy is not specified below −20 °C (−4 °F) operating
Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Water vapor saturation pressure
temperature. (hPa)
Mixing ratio (g/kg) Wet-bulb temperature (°C)
4.0
3.5
3.0 90
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Compliance
2.5 10
Accuracy [+/- % RH]
0
2.0 % EU directives and regulations EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
RH
1.5
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
amended by 2015/863
1.0
0.5
EMC compatibility EN 61326‑1, industrial environment
0 ... 90 %RH
0.0 Type approvals DNV GL certificate no. TAA00002YT
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Compliance marks CE, China RoHS, RCM
Temperature [°C]
HMP3 humidity measurement accuracy as a function of Mechanical specifications
temperature
Connector M12 5-pin A-coded male
0.4
Weight 302 g (10.65 oz)
0.3
Materials
Accuracy [+/- °C]
0.2 Probe AISI 316L
0.1 Probe body AISI 316L
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Cable jacket FEP
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Temperature [ °C]
Accessories
HMP3 temperature measurement accuracy over full
Duct installation kit 210697
range
Solar radiation shield DTR502B DTR502B
Cable gland M20×1.5 with split seal HMP247CG
Operating environment USB2
Indigo USB adapter 1)
Operating temperature of probe head −40 … +120 °C (−40 … +248 °F)
1) Vaisala Insight software for Windows available at www.vaisala.com/insight.
Operating temperature of probe body −40 … +80 °C (−40 … +176 °F)
Storage temperature −40 … +80 °C (−40 … +176 °F)
Operating environment Suitable for outdoor use
Measurement environment For air, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon,
helium, and oxygen 1)
IP rating of probe body IP66
1) Consult Vaisala if other chemicals are present. Consider safety regulations with flammable gases.
136 [5.35] mm
Ø 75
mm
[in]
5
9.
Ø
Ø 50
[0.98]
Ø 25
M12/5
Probe cable 2 m [6.56 ft]
15.2
98.5 [3.88]
22
78.5 [3.09]
37.5 [1.48]
105 ... 355
Duct installation kit 210697 dimensions with probe
[0.47]
M9x1
Ø 12
[0.2]
Ø5
HMP3 probe dimensions
52 [2.05] 38 [1.50]
25 [0.98]
57 [2.24]
4 mm hex
mm
Ø 5.9 [0.23] [in]
Probe holder ASM213582 dimensions
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