Michell Instruments S8000 precision hygrometer range

Michell Instruments has launched its upgraded S8000 chilled mirror hygrometer range, including the S8000 RS, the S8000 Remote and the mid-range S8000 Integrale.

The chilled mirror hygrometers cover a dewpoint range from -100 to +120°C dp, using both integral and remote sensors. The remote sensors can survive environmental temperatures up to +120°C, so can often be positioned directly at the point of interest.

The instruments in the series now use the same intuitive, touch-screen HMI, making it easier to use and configure. For multi-instrument users, the common interface makes it simple to switch between models — a key feature for many operators.

A complete range of communication options is now available on all models, giving the option of USB, Ethernet, RS232 or RS485 to take the hassle out of establishing connectivity with the user’s system. All models feature data logging to SD card for convenient standalone operation. The cases have also been updated to a fresh, easy-to-clean surface and distraction-free look.

The high-precision instruments use the fundamental chilled mirror principle to ensure drift-free measurements of dewpoint. The S8000 RS has an accuracy of ±0.1°C dewpoint and can measure dewpoints down to -90°C with no need for additional cooling. Typical applications range from use as a calibration reference to industrial settings where precise control of humidity is critical, such as semiconductor manufacture.

The S8000 Remote features a remote sensor for measuring directly in the process. Typical applications include environmental chamber verification, pharmaceutical manufacture or as a National Measurement Institute traceable precision reference tool for field calibrations.