Page 2 - International Safety Symbols; Meter Description
2 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 1 2 3 16 4 5 6 7 12 8 9 10 11 15 1413 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech SDL550 Humidity Content Meter. This meter displays and stores Humidity Content readings, Air Temperature, Dew Point Temperature, and Wet Bulb Temperature. Logged data readings a...
Page 3 - Humidity Probe Description; Basic Operation; Display Backlight
3 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 1 6 4 5 3 22 7 Humidity Probe Description 1. Probe Handle 2. Probe connecting cable 3. Probe-to-meter input plug 4. Probe collar (probe sensor unscrews from here to access filter) 5. Moisture Sensor penetrating tip 6. Sensor port openings 7. Protective cap (slides off of sen...
Page 4 - Selecting Meter Functions; Measurements; Moisture Content Measurements
4 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 Selecting Meter Functions The SDL550 can measure Humidity Content (%RH), Dew Point Temperature ( ° C/ ° F), Wet Bulb Temperature ( ° C/ ° F), and Thermocouple Temperature ( ° C/ ° F). Press and hold the FUNCTION button for 1.5 seconds to begin scrolling through the functions...
Page 6 - Setup Mode
6 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 Setup Mode Basic settings at a glance To view the current configuration of the meter with regard to time, date, and datalogging sampling rate press the SET button momentarily. The meter will now display the configuration in quick succession. If the information is missed on t...
Page 8 - Datalogging
8 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 Set the Thermocouple Type 1. Access the tYPE parameter. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired sensor type ( J or K ) 3. Press ENTER to confirm setting. 4. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or simply wait 7 s...
Page 9 - Automatic Datalogging; SD Data Card to PC Data Transfer
9 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 Automatic Datalogging In automatic datalogging mode the meter takes and stores a reading at a user-specified sampling rate onto an SD memory card. The meter defaults to a sampling rate of two seconds. To change the sampling rate, refer to the Setup Mode section (the sampling...
Page 10 - Battery Replacement and Disposal
10 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 RS-232/USB PC Interface For streaming of data to a PC via the RS232 Output jack, the optional 407001-USB kit (RS232 to USB cable and driver CD) along with the 407001 software (available free at www.extech.com/sdl550 ) are required. AC Power Adaptor This meter is normally po...
Page 11 - Specifications; General Specifications
11 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 Specifications General Specifications Display Backlit LCD; LCD size: 52 x 38mm (2 x 1.5”) Status indicators Over-range audible beep and low battery display icon Sensor types Accepts supplied Humidity Content/Temperature probe and optional thermocouple temperature probe Meas...
Page 12 - Dew Point Temperature; Wet Bulb Temperature
12 SDL550-EU-EN V1.4 3/14 Dew Point Temperature °C Range -25.3 to 48.9°C Resolution 0.1°C °F Range -13.5 to 120.1°F Resolution 0.1°F Note: The Dew Point display value is calculated from the humidity and temperature measurements made by the Humidity Content probe Wet Bulb Temperature °C Range -21.6 t...