DR10
HYGROSTAT
Description Mounting
The DR10 hygrostat is a unit in which specially The DR10 hygrostat is available for mounting in a duct
prepared fibres act as the sensing element. or on a wall.
Air from the surrounding space enters the hygrostat The bracket-mounted duct version is made of ABS
through openings in the plastic case, and comes into plastic and is fitted with a stainless steel shaft.
contact with the sensing element. When exposed to
changes in relative humidity, the hygroscopic prop- The compact, wall-mounted version is made of light
erties of these special fibres result in a proportional grey high-impact plastic.
change in the length of this sensing element.
AC rail mounting is also available (type 90-256-F07).
A precision mechanism then transmits any change in
DH24 It’s in the air ...
DA20 SA3the length of the element to a microswitch
SA20 that is sen-
sitive to extremely small movements. This then turns
Installation
The DR10 hygrostat is available for mounting in a duct
the dehumidifier on or off. or on a wall. It can be used at ambient temperatures
from -20°C to +60°C, and with air velocities of up to 15
... quality does indeed The relative humidity settings that activate the micro- metres per second.
make a difference! switch are determined by turning the setting knob on
the front of the casing. There are no restrictions regarding the position in
which the DR10 hygrostat can be mounted. However, it
Applications will work best if the ventilation slots are at right angles
The DR10 hygrostat is a mechanical hygrostat specially to the flow of air.
configured for use as an on/off switch for Cotes dehu-
midification units.
The hygrostat turns the dehumidifier on and off when
required, in order to maintain a pre-determined rela-
tive humidity (level of moisture in the air) in the room,
structure or installation in which the dehumidifier and
hygrostat are mounted.
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References
Dry air storage
Water damage, flood
Corrosion protection
DR10
HYGROSTAT
Technical data Protection: IP20
Weight: Approx. 300 grams Electromagnetic compatibility:
Interference immunity EN 50 082-2
Sensing element: Plastic, hygrometric Interference emission EN 50 081-2
Range (scale): 30–100% relative humidity NB: Cleaning and adjustment of the sensing element
inside the hygrostat casing can only be carried out at
Working range (adjustment scale): the factory.
35–100% relative humidity
Measurements
Accuracy: L W D
±3.5% above 50% relative humidity at 23°C mm mm mm
±4.0% below 50% relative humidity at 23°C 85 55 36
Medium being measured: Connections
Air at atmospheric pressure, not corrosive Fx relative humidity of air (actual value)
Fw humidity as set by the setting knob (set point)
D r y A i r M a ke r s
50% response time: If the relative humidity Fx drops below the set point Fw,
Approx. 90 seconds at v = 2 metres/second contact 1–4 (7–5) opens and contact 1–2 (7–6) closes.
Switching differential:
(Microswitch) 3–6% relative humidity
Contact spacing with two switches 3–18% relative
Distributor
humidity
Switch rating:
Resistive load 10A at 230 volt AC WARNING
250 volt current can only be used if it can be en-
Switching voltage: sured that there is no condensation present inside
Up to 80% relative humidity 250 volt AC (maximum) the hygrostat head. If not, short circuits must be
Up to 100% relative humidity 24 volt DC (maximum) expected.
Manufacturer
Cotes A/S
Ndr. Ringgade 70 C
DK 4200 Slagelse
T: +45 58 19 63 22
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