EMD-4000 General Eastern Humidity Sensor The EMD-4000 is a bulk resistance-type humidity sensor based on the impedance change of a thinpolymer is deposited on Bismuth alloy terminals, which are set on a ceramic substrate. The sensor is excited by a low voltage alternating current and the impedance measured as a function of relative humidity. Features • Excellent interchangeability • Available in 5% accuracy • Economical • Recovers from condensation functional groups that disassociate into ionic species as water vapor is absorbed. This results in increased electrical conductance through the sensor or a decrease in impedance. The impedance is an inverse exponential function of the surrounding humidity. • Good resistance to chemical vapors • Fast response • Low hysteresis Page 1 of 3 Willow Technologies Ltd. + 44 (0) 1342 717102 Unit 3 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3LH, United Kingdom. + 44 (0) 1342 717014 [email protected] http://www.willow.co.uk W42014 The EMD-4000 is highly repeatable and interchangeable. The sensor is manufactured in high yields to ±5% RH or better tolerances. This results in a sensor that can be used in many designs without the need for humidity calibration, where the measuring circuit can be calibrated with external reference resistors. The EMD-4000 exhibits function of humidity and temperature and has low hysteresis and fast response. The EMD-4000 is priced for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with requirements to incorporate humidity sensors in HVAC controls, data loggers, appliances, automotive applications and consumer products. Response Curves EMD4000 (1 VAC, 1 kHz) 1.00E+07 1.00E+06 Impedance (ohms) The EMD-4000 is capable of withstanding environments where organic vapors are present. It recovers from condensing environments and may be used at temperatures up to 185°F (85°C). The EMD-4000 is also capable of in situ measurement of soluble water in organic liquids such as transformer oil, gasoline, toluene, acetone, and other compounds of varying hydrogen bond strengths. 5C 15C 25C 35C 45C 1.00E+05 1.00E+04 1.00E+03 1.00E+02 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 RH% Page 2 of 3 Willow Technologies Ltd. Unit 3 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3LH, United Kingdom. + 44 (0) 1342 717102 + 44 (0) 1342 717014 [email protected] http://www.willow.co.uk W42014 EMD-4000 .200 in (5.08 mm) %RH Range at 77°F (25°C) .400 in (10.2 mm) 20% to 95% Operating Temperature .80 in (20.3 mm) 41°F to 140°F (5°C to 60°C) Storage 0% to 95% RH, -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) Accuracy • ±5% RH standard .100 in (2.54 mm) Repeatability .060 in (1.52 mm) typical .025 in (.635 mm) ±0.5% RH Impedance 72K Ω at 77°F (25°C), 50% RH with 1 VAC at 1 KHz excitation Response Time <1 minute for 63% step change in non moving air Exposure to Saturated Chemical Vapors • Toluene, 25,200 ppm/3 days: <2% RH drift • Hexane, 152,000 ppm/3 days: <2% RH drift • Methanol, 127,000 ppm/3 days: <5% RH drift Transformer Oil; 60K Ω at 30 ppm at 77°F (25°C) • 3 months at 77°F (25°C): <5% drift, 2% RH typical • 1 month at 185°F (85°C): <5% drift, 2% RH typical Hysteresis <1% RH at 77°F (25°C) for step change from 30% to 98% RH then back to 30% RH Water Vapor Saturation 100% RH/77°F (25°C)/1000 hours storage; <3% RH drift typical; 1/16 in (1.59 mm) water droplet covering entire sensor surface for 10 minutes followed by drying via air ventilation; <5% drift Temperature Dependence 0.5% RH/°F (°C, average) Long Term Drift 0.1% RH/year typical in clean, chemical free air Dimensions 0.2 in (5.1 mm) wide x 0.4 in (10.2 mm) high x 0.02 in (0.51 mm) thick Caution DC current should never be applied to the EMD-4000 humidity sensor. Application of direct current will polarize the sensor and cause an irreversible shift. Only a symmetrical AC excitation current should be applied. Amphenol recommends that application of a low level AC excitation (1 VAC, 1 KHz typical) to minimize Leads: 0.4 in (10.2 mm) long x 0.15 in (3.81 mm) wide x 0.01 in (0.25 mm) thick on 0.1 in (2.54 mm) centers Page 3 of 3 Willow Technologies Ltd. Unit 3 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3LH, United Kingdom. + 44 (0) 1342 717102 + 44 (0) 1342 717014 [email protected] http://www.willow.co.uk W42014