The document is the user manual for a humidity sensor. It provides an overview of the sensor and its applications in humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and other devices. It then details the sensor's specifications, including its operating temperature and humidity ranges, accuracy, and pin definitions. Finally, it provides instructions on connecting the sensor and shows examples of the relationship between the sensor's output voltage and temperature or humidity values.

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Humidity Sensor
User’s Manual
V1.2
April 2009
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Index
1. Introduction and Overview 1
2. Product Specification 2
3. Product Layout 3
4. Getting Started 4
5. Warranty 6
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1. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Humidity sensor is a device consisting of a special plastic material whose electrical
characteristics change according to the amount of humidity in the air. Basically it is a sensor
that senses the amount of water vapor in air. The module of HSM-20G is essential for those
applications where the relative humidity can be converted to standard voltage output. The
applications include:
• Humidifiers & dehumidifiers
• Air-conditioner
• Humidity data loggers
• Automotive climate control
• Other applications
The product features include:
• Voltage analog output for both humidity and temperature.
• Small size makes it easy to conceal
• Compatible with all types of microcontrollers
• High sensitivity to humidity in the air
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2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
2.1 The specifications of humidity sensor
No. Specification Humidity Sensor
1. Input voltage range DC 5.0±0.2 V
2. Output voltage range DC 1.0—3.0 V
3. Measurement Accuracy ±5% RH
4. Operating Current (Maximum) 2mA
5. Storage RH Range 0 to 99% RH
6. Operating RH Range 20 to 95% (100% RH intermittent)
7. Transient Condensation < 3%RH
8. Temperature Range:
- Storage 20℃ to 70℃
- Operating 0℃ to 50℃
9. Hysteresis (RH @ 25℃) MAX 2%RH
10. Long Term Stability (typical drift per year) ±1.5%
11. Linearity Linearity
12. Time Response (63% step change) 1 min
13. Dimensions (L*W) 30mm*22mm
Table 2.1
2.2 Pin Definitions and Ratings
Pin Name Function
- GND Connects to Ground
H Humudity Output Voltage analog output.
+ Vcc Connects to Vcc (+5V )
T Temperature Output Voltage analog output.
Note: Please refer Getting Started for the pin connection
Table 2.2
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3. PRODUCT LAYOUT
Sensor for
Humidity
Sensor for
Temperature 4-Pin
Header
Vcc Temperature Output
Humidity Output GND
Figure 3.1
Label Description
Vcc The power supply to the sensor.
Humidity Output The analog output of Humidity for the sensor.
GND The Ground of the sensor.
Temperature Output The analog output of Temperature for the sensor.
Sensor for Temperature The sensor to sense the temperature.
Sensor for Humidity The sensor to sense the humidity.
4-Pin Header The connector to the cable which connect to
testing/microcontroller circuit.
Table 3.1
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4. GETTING STARTED
4.1 Connecting and Testing
To use the Humidity Sensor, users have to build a connector cable to connect the sensor to
the PCB circuit. Connect the 4-pin header to your circuit so that the ( - ) pin connects to
ground, the ( + ) pin connects to Vcc, H pin and T pin connects to your microcontroller’s I/O
pin. The microcontroller’s I/O pin needs to be set to ADC mode. The circuit in Figure 4.1
shows the example circuit for humidity sensor. The relationship between output voltage and
temperature shows in Figure 4.2. Please take note that when the temperature is higher than
45℃, the output voltage becomes unstable.
Figure 4.1
Voltage vs Temperature
5
4.5
4
3.5
Voltage(V)
3
2.5 Series1
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
30 32 34 36 38 40 42 45
Temperature (℃)
Figure 4.2
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Figure 4.3 shows the relationship between output voltage and humidity while Table 4.1
shows the standard characteristics of the humidity sensor.
Figure 4.2
Table 4.1
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U1
1 28
MCLR MCLR/Vpp RB7/PGD
2 27
RA0 RA0/AN0 RB6/PGC
3 26
RA1 RA1/AN1 RB5
4 25
RA2/AN2/Vref-/CVref RB4
5 24
RA3/AN3/Vref+ RB3/PGM
6 23
RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT RB2
7 22
RA5/AN4/SS/C2OUT RB1
8 21 VCC
Vss RB0/INT
9 20
OSC1/CLKIN Vdd
10 19
OSC2/CLKOUT Vss
C1 11 18
RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI RC7/RX/DT
12 17
RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 RC6/TX/CK
13 16
RC2/CCP1 RC5/SDO
2
30pF 14 15
RC3/SCK/SCL RC4/SDI/SDA
Y1
C2 20MHz PIC16F876A
1
VCC
`
30pF
Humidity Sensor Connector
4
3 RA0
2
+ C3 R1
1
VCC D2 100K
2510-04 47uF / 10V
Diode 1N4148 R3
S5 10K
MCLR
SW-PB RA1
R2
10K
Figure 4.4
Figure 4.4 shows the connection of humidity sensor to PIC microcontroller, which is
PIC16F876A. The voltage supply (VCC) of the circuit is 5V. The voltage analog output of
humidity (H) is connected to RA0 (AN0) while the voltage analog output of temperature (T)
is connected to RA1 (AN1). However, user is free to choose any type of microcontroller, just
have to make sure that both of the voltage analog outputs of humidity sensor are connected to
the ADC (Analog Digital Convector) pin of that particular microcontroller. For more details
of example application, please refer Cytron product, PR15 which can be found in the web site:
www.cytron.com.my .
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5. WARRANTY
Product warranty is valid for 6 months.
Warranty only applies to manufacturing defect.
Damage caused by miss-use is not covered under warranty.
Warranty does not cover freight cost for both ways.
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