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DMT242 Dewpoint Transmitter for

OEM Applications
Features/Benefits
▪ Ideal choice for industrial dryer
applications
▪ Incorporates advanced Vaisala
DRYCAP® Sensor and enhanced
auto-calibration software
▪ Long-term stability in low
dew points
▪ Fast response time

▪ Two sensor options cover

dew point measurement
range from -60 … +60 °C
(-76 … +140 °F) with an
accuracy of ±2 °C (±3.6 °F)
▪ Withstands condensation

▪ NIST traceable (certificate

included)
Due to its wide measurement range and high long-term stability, the DMT242 is an ▪ Compatible with Vaisala
ideal choice for low dew point industrial applications such as compressed air dryers, DRYCAP® Hand-Held Dewpoint
plastic dryers and other OEM applications. Meter DM70

Vaisala DRYCAP ® The auto-calibration software works Dimensions

The Vaisala DRYCAP® Dewpoint on-line while the process is running. Dimensions in mm (inches)
Transmitter DMT242 provides If the measurement accuracy is not
reliable and stable measurements confirmed, corrections are made
for industrial dryer applications. It is automatically. The DMT242 adjusts
designed for extreme conditions. the measurement, corrects dry-end
DMT242 incorporates the Vaisala drifts and continues to function.
DRYCAP® thin film polymer sensor Calibration occurs quickly, and
and auto-calibration software. with corrections so minor, it will go
The standard sensor choice for unnoticed.
dry gases and desiccant dryers is
DRYCAP® 180M and for more humid Compact, Rugged and
applications such as refrigeration Intelligent
dryers, a DRYCAP® 180S sensor. Due to its compact size, DMT242 is
Both the sensors are immune to quickly and easily installed in tight
particulate contamination, water spaces.
condensation, oil vapor and most Users can perform a field-check by
chemicals. Because the sensor using the Vaisala DRYCAP® Hand-
withstands condensation, its Held Dewpoint Meter DM70. The
performance is unmatched for transmitter can be sent to Vaisala
low dew point applications that Service for NIST traceable calibration.
experience process water spikes, The recommended calibration
such as pipeline condensation during interval is every two years.
a system failure or start-up.
 Technical Data

Dew Point Temperature Operating Environment

Measurement range (typical) -60 ... +60 °C (-76 ... +140 °F) Temperature 0 ... +60 °C (32 ... +140 °F)
Analog output scalings higher temperature peaks Short-term OK
Option A -80 ...+20 °C (-112 ... +68 °F) Td Relative humidity 0 ... 100 %RH
Option B -60 ... +60 °C (-76 ... +140 °F) Td Pressure 0 ... 20 bara (0 ... 290 psia)
Option X free scaling Sample flow rate no effect
(when the dew point is below 0 °C (32 °F),
the transmitter outputs frost point)
Accuracy with DRYCAP® 180M ±2 °C (±3.6 °F)
Output
(see graph below)
Analog output 4 ...20 mA
Resolution for analog output ±0.002 mA
Typical temperature dependence 0.0008 mA/ °C
Serial line for service use RS232

General
Sensor DRYCAP® 180M
Optimal sensor for refrigeration dryers DRYCAP® 180S
Operating voltage 18 - 35 VDC, 20 - 28 VAC
Power consumption at 24 VDC max. 220 mA
External load for analog output max. 500 Ω
Optional connection cable with
DMT242 connector 2 m or 10 m
DEW POINT ACCURACY VS. MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS
Connector for supply voltage and
Response time 63 % [90 %] at +20 °C gas temperature
signal output
Flow rate >1 l/min and 1 bar pressure
max. wire size 0.75 mm2
-60 -> -20 °C Td (-76 -> -4 °F Td) 5 s [10 s]
max. cable diameter 6.5 mm /PG7
-20 -> -60 °C Td (-4 -> -76 °F Td) 45 s [10 min]
Service cable for serial interface
Accuracy with DRYCAP® 180S ±2 °C (±3.6 °F)
RS232 product code DMT242RS
(see graph below)

Probe material (wetted parts) stainless steel

Dew point temperature (°C)

70 (AISI 316L)
60
50
Sensor protection stainless steel
e
tion lin sintered filter (HM47280)
40 satura
30 vapor
20
Water Mechanical connection G½” ISO228-1 thread with
10 bonded seal ring (U-seal)
0 Td
y < ± 2°C
Accurac
-10 Electronics housing material plastic (ABS/PC)
-20
-30 Housing classification IP65 (NEMA4)
-40 Weight 225 g
er limit
-50 ur ement range low
-60 Dew point meas Storage temperature range -40 ... +70 °C, (-40 ... +158 °F)
-70
-80 Complies with the EMC standard EN61326-1, Electrical equipment
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements;
Process temperature (°C) Industrial environment.

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