PM880

Panametrics portable
hygrometer
Application
The PM880 hygrometer is a complete, intrinsically safe, portable This rugged, intrinsically safe, portable hygrometer measures
system with options and accessories to meet all industrial moisture in gases and non-aqueous liquids. It is used in
moisture measurement needs. conjunction with Moisture Image® Series (MIS), TF and M
Series moisture probes for applications including:
This hygrometer is small, lightweight, and easy-to-use. The
large LCD displays moisture readings in dew point (°C or °F), • Natural gas
ppmv, ppmw, lb/MMSCF (natural gas) and a variety of other • Chemical and petrochemical gases
unit options. Data can be viewed in alphanumeric or graphic
• Non-aqueous liquid applications
formats. A rechargeable battery pack and battery charger
make this the ideal go-anywhere moisture analyzer. • Air separation plants
• Tanker preparation and fi lling
• Industrial gases
• Gas cylinder preparation and fi lling
• Shipboard applications
• SF6 circuit breakers
• Furnace gases/heat treating
• General plant/facility maintenance
Features PM880 accessories
• Hand-held portable design 1. Zippered soft carrying case
• Intrinsically safe 2. Flexible Stainless Steel Braided Hose
• IP67 rated 3. MISP2 moisture probe
• Large graphic display 4. TF moisture probe
• Internal data logger 5. M Series moisture probe with probe cable
• IrDA® communication with PC 6. Portable sample system
• Stores up to 60 log/site files 7. PC infrared adapter
• Simple programming via graphic user interface 8. PM880 battery and charger
• Compatible with all Panametrics moisture probes
• Lightweight hand-held sample system
• C
 onvenient carrying bag to store hygrometer
and all accessories

The PM880 comes in a soft carrying case with zippered

compartments, a handle and a shoulder strap. The case
accommodates the PM880, a sample system, flexible hosing,
probes with protective covers, a Moisture Image Series probe
electronics module, an operating manual, a battery pack, a
battery charger and probe cables.

Training for the PM880 is available on-site, in the factory or

online. Panametrics offers extended warranties and service
agreements for the PM880 as well as a range of services
including NIST-traceable calibration, field calibration, rentals
and moisture surveys.

The PM880’s large LCD displays moisture

readings in dew point (°C or °F), ppmv,
ppmw, lb/MMSCF (natural gas) and a
variety of other unit options in graphic or
alphanumeric
 Overall Moisture measurement

Channels Single channel Compatible with all Panametrics aluminum

oxide moisture probes: M Series, TF Series,
• Size: 9.4 x 5.5 x 1.5 in. (238 x 138 x 38 mm) Compatibility
and Moisture Image Series. Each probe type
Dimensions • Weight, electronics: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) requires a different type of I/O cable.
• Weight, sample system: 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Panametrics moisture sensors are computer-
Enclosure Type 4X, IP67 calibrated to National Institute of Standards
Calibration
and Technology (NIST) traceable moisture
Electronics concentrations.
Rechargeable. PM880 batteries can be Dew/frost point temperature
installed or removed in hazardous areas.
Internal battery Calibration ranges (dew/ Standard: 50 to -112°F (+10 to –80°C) with data
Batteries must be recharged in non-hazardous
areas only. frost point) from +68 to -166°F (+20 to -110°C)

15 to 24 hours depending on type of probe; Accuracy • ±3.6°F (±2°C) above -148°F (-100°C)
Battery life battery life reduced when operating below (dew/frost point) • ±5.4°F (±3°C) below -148°F (-100°C)
32°F (0°C)
Repeatability • ±0.4°F (±0.2°C) above -148°F (-100°C)
• Switchable input: 115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz (dew/frost point) • ±0.9°F (±0.5°C) below -148°F (-100°C)
Battery charger • Requires approximately three hours for full
battery recharge 5 μ of Hg to 5000 psig (345 bar) limited by
Operating pressure pressure sensor (see pressure measurement
Memory FLASH memory specifications)
14 to 122°F (–10 to 50°C) Temperature measurement
To ensure maximum battery life, Panametrics Optional thermistor available for all Panametrics moisture probes
Operating temperature does not recommend storage at temperatures
Range –22 to 158°F (–30 to 70°C)
exceeding 95°F (35°C) for longer than one
month. Accuracy ±0.9°F (±0.5°C) at -22°F (–30°C)
Keypad 25-key, rubberized, tactile membrane Pressure measurement
Optional pressure sensor available for TF Series and Moisture Image Series
Display 240 x 200 pixel, graphic backlit LCD display
moisture probes
Printer/terminal output Infrared communication port
• 30 to 300 psig (3 to 21 bar)
Cable type dependent on probe type: M Series, • 50 to 500 psig (4 to 35 bar)
Cables TF Series, or Moisture Image Series. LEMO®-to- Ranges • 100 to 1000 psig (7 to 69 bar)
bayonet connector
• 300 to 3000 psig (21 to 207 bar)
• Standard: 10 ft (3 m) • 500 to 5000 psig (35 to 345 bar)
Cable length • Optional: Consult Panametrics for
Accuracy ±1% at full scale
other lengths
Three times span of available range up to
Intrinsic-safety certification: Baseefa (2001) Ltd. Proof pressure
maximum 7500 psig (518 bar)
II 1 G EEx ia IIC T3 (–20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C)
Hazardous area
Baseefa02ATEX0191; and CSA C US Class I, Sample system
classification
Division 1, The SS880A standard sample system comprises an inlet needle valve, a built-
in coalescing filter and sample cell with a bypass needle valve and venting
Groups A, B, C & D, Type 6
tube, a pressure gauge (various ranges), and an outlet needle valve with
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1:2013, venting tube.
European compliance
Class A, Table 2, Industrial Environment
Wetted parts 316 stainless steel
Operational
Configurations available for 300, 500, 1000,
Menu-driven, graphic, operator interface uses Operating pressure 2000, or 3000 psig (21, 35, 69, 137, 207 bar),
Site parameter keypad and soft-function keys. Online help dependent on pressure gauge
programming functions. Memory storage for saving site
Maximum • Standard: 3000 psig (207 bar)
parameters.
pressure rating • Optional: 5000 psig (345 bar)
Memory capacity to log over 100,000 moisture
Data logging data points. Programmable keypad for log • Inlet pressure regulator, 0 to 500 psig
units, update times, and start/stop times. (1 to 345 bar) outlet
• Armored flowmeter, 1.3 to 13 SCFH
Displays measurements and logged data in Other options
Display functions • 10-ft (3-m), flexible, polytetrafluoroethylene-
alphanumeric or graphic format.
lined, braided–stainless steel hose with 1/4-inch
• Moisture: DP temperature, ppmv, ppmw, % RH, tube connections. Not recommended for dew
lb/MMSCF and others point temperatures below –103°F (–75°C).
Display units • Temperature: °F, °C and °K
• Pressure: psig, bar, kPa (gauge),
kg/cm2 (gauge) and others

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