SADP

Portable Dewpoint Meter

The world renowned SADP portable dewpoint
meter from Shaw Moisture Meters offers an
easy to use hygrometer for fast and reliable trace moisture
measurement.

Designed to operate at atmospheric pressure, the SADP

features a large, easy to read analogue indicator scaled in °C
dewpoint, °F dewpoint and corresponding parts per million
(ppm(V)) range. The TR versions of the SHAW SADP offer the 0 -
10 ppm(V) range expanded over the full scale, which is selected
by means of the rotary switch on the front panel. This allows for
accurate measurement below 10 ppm(V).

The key to the SHAW automatic dewpoint meter is the unique

desiccant head and sensor assembly which allows the sensor to
be kept dry between tests. This ensures that the instrument is
always available for rapid spot checks of moisture in gases and
compressed air.

The SADP portable dewpoint meter is fully self contained and

certified intrinsically safe for use in hazardous areas to ATEX and IECEx standards, without the need for any additional
accessories such as a Zener barrier or signal isolator. It is also CE and UKCA approved.

The dewpoint meter is supplied, ready for use, with batteries installed, a Certificate of Calibration traceable to
National and International Humidity Standards at NPL, two metres of PTFE sampling hose, instruction manual,
pressure calculator, screwdriver and a specially designed heavy duty leather case with shoulder strap.

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Features

• Guaranteed accuracy ±3 °C to ±4 °C (±5.4 °F to • Analogue display, indication in °C, °F and ppm(V)

±7.2 °F) dewpoint
• Standard “C” type battery operation
• Intrinsically safe to ATEX and IECEx standards
with CE and UKCA approvals • Self-contained, robust and reliable
• Various ranges: overall range -100 °C to +20 °C • Fully portable
(-148 °F to +68 °F) dewpoint
• Simple to operate
• Extended range for 0-10 ppm (TR version only)
• Over 150 hours continuous operation
• Desiccant dry-down chamber assembly for
instantaneous readings • Supplied with a Certificate of Calibration traceable
• AutoCal (automatic calibration) feature to National and International Humidity Standards
Desiccant Dry-Down Technology

The unique design allows The desiccant

The Desiccant Head Assembly
purging of the gas in the “dry- Head and sensor
down position” which will are always
bring all surfaces and voids to isolated from Keeping the sensor dry between tests
equilibrium. The “head” can atmospheric air
then be raised to take a reading. to ensure an
ensures that the SADP is always ready to
accurate reading. carry out rapid spot checks. The unique
design of the desiccant head achieves this
by surrounding the sensor with desiccant
before the head is lifted for sampling.

At no time is the sensor allowed to

come into contact with ambient air. The
Sample gas Sample gas chamber is also designed so that the void
inlet pipe for exhaust
purging and
Sensor exposed space and chamber wall surfaces are
to gas sample
reading Sensor after purging. purged with sample gas, prior to exposure
of the sensor, giving faster, more accurate
Dry-Down Position Read Position and reliable results.

Automatic Calibration
The most important and unique feature of
the SHAW system is the automatic calibration
facility. Each SHAW sensor is precisely Model SADP
manufactured to saturate with water vapour
Automatic Dewpo
int Meter

Operating Inst
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at its design maximum. Hence, when the

sensor is exposed to moisture above its
maximum operating range, it will rapidly come
into equilibrium and cease to respond to any
further increase in moisture. This forms the
basis of AutoCal (automatic calibration).

The SHAW sensor can be checked by simply

exposing it to any atmosphere which is wetter
than the operating range of the sensor (usually
room air is sufficient) and adjusting the
calibration control on the front panel of the
instrument. The sensor is now set up with the
instrument and ready for use.

AutoCal can be carried out in-situ and without

the need for any special equipment or skilled
personnel. The net result is reduced downtime,
minimal calibration costs and immediate
verification of the system. SADP complete with two metres of PTFE sampling hose, pressure calculator,
instruction manual and heavy duty leather case with shoulder strap.
Specifications
DEWPOINT SENSOR ELECTRICAL
• Sensing Element • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
SHAW Ultra High Capacitance Aluminium Oxide Sensor Immunity: complies with EN 61000-6-1
Emissions: complies with EN 61000-6-3
• Ranges
P (Purple): -100 to 0 °C dewpoint 0 - 6,000 ppm(V)
• Warm Up Time
5 seconds
S (Silver): -100 to -20 °C dewpoint 0 - 1,000 ppm(V)
G (Grey): -80 to 0 °C dewpoint 0 - 6,000 ppm(V) • Display
Analogue: 120 mm Taut Band indicating meter showing dewpoint and
R (Red): -80 to -20 °C dewpoint 0 - 1,000 ppm(V)
ppm with amplified range of 0 - 10 ppm on TR versions.
B (Blue): -80 to +20 °C dewpoint 0 - 23,000 ppm(V)
TR-G (TR-GREY): -80 to 0 °C dewpoint 0 - 6,000 & 0 - 10 ppm(V) • Power Supply
9 V DC – six “C” type batteries (included)
TR-R (TR-RED): -80 to -20 °C dewpoint 0 - 1,000 & 0 - 10 ppm(V)
• Battery Life
• Intrinsic Safety Certification In excess of 150 hours continuous operation
ATEX: Ex II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga
• Resolution
IECEx: Ex ia IIC T6 Ga 0.1 °C, 0.2 °F dewpoint or 0.1 ppm(V)
• Approvals • Repeatability
Better than ±0.5 °C (±0.9 °F) dewpoint
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• AutoCal MECHANICAL
Field calibration/span check facility. Activated and operated via • Dimensions and Weight
potentiometer on the front of the instrument Overall dimensions: 200 mm (w) x 225 mm (d) x 278 mm (h) Height
(328 mm with head extended) Weight 4.5 kg
• Factory Calibration
Supplied with Certificate of Calibration traceable to National • Operating Pressure
Physical Laboratory (NPL) Atmospheric to 0.3 barg

• Accuracy • Operating Humidity (External)

± 3 °C (± 5.4 °F) dewpoint (Red/Silver) Maximum - 95% RH non-condensing
± 4 °C (± 7.2 °F) dewpoint (all others) • Operating Temperature Storage Temperature
NPL traceable -90 °C to +20 °C (-130 °F to +68 °F) -20 °C to +40 °C (-4 °F to +104 °F) -20 °C to +40 °C (-4 °F to +104 °F)

• Response Times • Sensor Protection

Wet to dry: -20 °C to -60 °C (-4 °F to -76 °F) - less than 120 secs 316 sintered stainless steel filter - 50 micron
Dry to wet: -100 °C to -20 °C (-148 °F to -4 °F) - less than 20 secs • Weatherproof Classification
IP66/NEMA 4X
• Sample Flow Rate
Flow independent but ideally 2 to 5 litres per minute • Connections
Max: 20 litres per minute Two Fir Tree type on either side of desiccant chamber

• Calibration Warranty 12 months from date of dispatch • Mechanical Warranty

24 months in case of faulty workmanship and defective parts

Guide to Installation
Cylinder Gas Clean Gas Gas with Par�culate or
Liquid Contamina�on
Sample
Two-stage Exhaust Pressure Regulator Filter Unit /
Pressure Regulator or Needle Valve Coalescer

Process
line
Flow
Indicator
(op�onal)

Dewpoint Hygrometer
Ordering Information Related Products

SADP
0598 1180 SU3 Sample Plate
SADP - (R) Attaches to the side
(R) - Choose required range: of the SADP case.
P (Purple): -100 to 0 °C dewpoint 0 - 6,000 ppm(V) Comprises a flow meter,
S (Silver): -100 to -20 °C dewpoint 0 - 1,000 ppm(V) filter unit, pressure
G (Grey): -80 to 0 °C dewpoint 0 - 6,000 ppm(V) regulator (210 bar) and
R (Red): -80 to -20 °C dewpoint 0 - 1,000 ppm(V)
pressure gauge.
B (Blue): -80 to +20 °C dewpoint 0 - 23,000 ppm(V)
TR-G (TR - GREY): -80 to 0 °C dewpoint 0 - 6,000 & 0 - 10 ppm(V)
TR-R (TR - RED): -80 to -20 °C dewpoint 0 - 1,000 & 0 - 10 ppm(V)
Example: SU2 Sample Plate
To order a SADP with a measuring range of -80 to 0 °C dewpoint Mounts on top of the
(grey sensor) please order as SADP-G SADP. Comprises a
flow meter, pressure
SADP General Assembly Diagram regulator (210 bar) and
pressure gauge.
328 mm HEIGHT
WHEN HEAD IS RAISED
FOR MEASUREMENT

Pressure Regulator
For accurate control of
328 mm with head extended

pressure at all important

points in a sample system.
278 mm

Flow Meter
200 mm Compact flow meter provides
FRONT VIEW visual indication and fine
control of sample flow.
210 mm

DEWPOINT
328 mm (with head extended)

METER
DESICCANT
CHAMBER
Service Kit
Includes desiccant, head seal kit, grommet,
silicone grease and batteries.
278 mm

Includes as standard:
145 mm

Dewpoint sensor, batteries (installed), Certificate

of Calibration, two metres PTFE sampling hose,
screwdriver, Allen key, pressure calculator,
225 mm
instruction manual and leather carry case.
SIDE VIEW

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