INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FA 515
The CS dew point sensor FA 515 with 2-wire technology 4…20 mA and RS
485 Modbus output enables a reliable and long-term stable monitoring of the dew
point in industrial applications such as in

• compressed air plants (refrigerating/adsorption dryers)

• granulate dryers
• medical gases
• non-corrosive gases, e. g. nitrogen

FA 515 V1.10
 FUNCTIONS

Page
Introduction / Intended Use 2
Notes of safety 3
Description 3
Technical data 4
Diagram of instrument / Dimensions of instrument 5
Installation 6
Modbus interface 7
Calibration/Adjustment 9
Warranty 9
Ordering data 9
Contact 11

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

thank you for choosing the FA 515. Please read these installation and operating instructions
carefully before installation and commissioning and follow our instructions. The proper
functioning of the FA 515 and safe operation can only be ensured if the regulations and
instructions described are strictly observed.

Intended Use

The dew point sensor is intended for measuring the dew point or the pressure dew point in
clean, dry and oil-free gases and compressed air.

The user must check whether the instrument is suitable for the selected application. It must
be ensured that the medium is compatible with the wetted parts. The technical data listed in
the data sheet are obligatory.

Improper handling or operation outside the technical specifications is not permitted. Claims of
any kind based on improper use are excluded.

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 NOTES ON SAFETY

Read these operating instructions carefully before installing the FA 515.

! Failure to observe the instructions contained herein, in particular the
safety instructions, may result in hazards to personnel, equipment and
systems..
• The product may only be used in accordance with its intended purpose.
• Installation of the dew point sensor and maintenance work may only be carried
out by trained personnel.
• Installation and service work must be carried out in a de-energized state.
• The applicable safety regulations must be observed!
• All work on the compressed air network must only be carried out in a
depressurized state.
• Attention: Do not exceed the pressure range > 50 bar for the standard version.
• Observe the measuring ranges of the sensor!
Overheating will destroy the sensors.
• Observe the permissible storage and transport temperature as well as the
permissible operating temperature (e.g. protect the measuring instrument from
direct sunlight).
• Opening the instrument, improper handling or use of force will void all warranty
claims!
• Important: Before installation, briefly allow compressed air to flow off to remove
condensate and particles, this will prevent soiling of the FA 515.
• Standing air leads to long measuring times

DESCRIPTION

The FA 515 dew point sensor enables a reliable and long-term stable monitoring of the dew
point in industrial applications. The FA 515 features improved stability.

Advantages:

• Extremely long-term stable

• IP 65 housing grants a reliable protection in extreme industrial conditions
• Very fast response time
• Installable in the dryer by means of G 1/2" thread, optional UNF 5/8“ or NPT ½“
• High accuracy of  1…2 °Ctd
• Calibration on location and testing with CS control and calibration set (PC connection set)

Programming via Software.

With the CS Service Software incl. USB / Modbus Adapter the Modbus settings, the scaling of the
Analogue output and the assignment of the measurement values could be set.

- Analogue output 4…20 mA scalable

- Switching between °Ctd,°Ftd, % RH, °C, °F, g/m³, mg/m³, g/kg, ppm, and so on
- Calibration and adjustment
- Sensor diagnosis
- Read-out of service data

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 TECHNICAL DATA

Measuring range -80…50 °Ctd pressure dew point resp. dew point in °Ctd
0…100 % RH
-20…70 °C
Type 0699.0515, FA 515 -80…20 °Ctd ≙ 4…20 mA
Type 0699.0517, FA 515 -20…50 °Ctd ≙ 4…20 mA
Other scales on request, for example, -60 ... 30 ° Ctd ≙ 4 ... 20 mA

Accuracy: typical  1 °Ctd von 20…-20 °Ctd

 2 °Ctd von -50…-20 °Ctd
 3 °Ctd von -50…-80 °Ctd

Pressure range: -1…50 bar standard

Power supply: 24V VDC (10..30 VDC)

Output: 4…20 mA 2-wire technology**

RS 485 Modbus **

Protection class: IP 66
EMV: DIN EN 61326-1
Operating temperature: -20…70 °C (ideal 0…50 °C)
Storage temperature: -40…80 °C
Load for analogue output: < 500 Ohm
Screw-in thread: G 1/2" stainless steel
Optional: UNF 5/8” or NPT ½”
Material of housing: zinc alloy
Sensor protection: sinter filter 50 m stainless steel
Connection: M12, 5-pole
Response time t95: < 30 seconds (descending)
< 10 seconds (ascending)

** Remark: The FA515 comes standard with a 4...20mA output in 2-wire technique and an
RS 485 Modbus output. But it can only be used either the
analogue output 4...20 mA or RS 485 Modbus output.
Both outputs can not be used at the same time due to the 4...20 mA
2-wire technology (low power).

Change from 2 wire technolgy to Modbus and back requires the CS Instruments
service software. (Order.No.: 0554 2007)

Sensor ex-factory: 0695 0515 FA515 (-80…20 °Ctd) with 2-wire technology
0695 0517 FA515 (-20…50 °Ctd) with 2-wire technology

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 DIAGRAM OF INSTRUMENT

M12 connector plug

Dimensions
30,2

123,2
1 4

23

Pin 1 Pin 2** Pin 3 Pin 4** Pin 5

Connector plug +VB RS485 A -VB RS485 B NC

FA 515 Connection cable

0553.0104 (5 m) brown white blue black grey
0553.0105 (10 m)

+VB Positive supply voltage 24VDC (10...30 VDC) smoothed

RS485 A Modbus A (+)
-VB Negative supply voltage
RS485 B Modbus B (-)
NC Not connected
** Not usable in 2 wire application
M12 connector plug Wiring diagram
20mA

If no connection cable (0553.0104, Braun / Brown - +

0553.0105) is ordered the sensor 5

will be supplied with a M12
1 4 1 4 + VB
connector plug. The user can
connect the supply and signal Schwarz / Black

cables as indicated in the Blau / Blue

connection diagram. 2 3 2 3
- VB

Weiss / White
Modbus (B)
Modbus (A)

Connector plug

Remark: The sensor must be connected in strainless state only

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 INSTALLATION

• The direct installation of the sensor is only allowed in the unpressurized state
of the system
• • The sensor must be tightened with a torque of 25 - 30 Nm.
• Tightness of the connection must be checked and ensured.
• It is not permitted to use a sealing ring with a NPT 1/2“ thread. Appropriate
PTFE sealing tape or sealant should be used instead

Please note: CS recommends the indirect installation with measuring chamber

Advantage: Easy mounting and dismounting of the probe without interruption of the line.
Quick response time due to quick coupling. Optimum sensor protection.

Indirectly in the compressed air system

Connect probe with measuring chamber to the

compressed air pipe by means of a quick coupling. In
FA 515 case of compressed air containing oil and dirt particles
a pre-filter should be installed in front of the measuring
Measuring chamber chamber. Compressed air flows continuously (at 7 bar
approx. 1 l/min expanded) in the capillary pipe of the
Standard connection
measuring chamber. The reaction times for the humidity
reading are shorter than in case of a direct mounting.
compressed air pipe

Directly in the compressed air system

FA 515
compressed air pipe Screw in probe with G 1/2" thread pressure-tight in the
center or at the top of the compressed air pipe. Take
care that measurement is effected close to the
compressed air flow. U-bend pipes or non-flowing
compressed air, result in very slow reaction times for
the moisture reading.

Measurable gases

In general, humidity can be measured in all non-

FA 515 corrosive gases. In case of measurements in
corrosive gases please consult CS Instruments GmbH.

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 Modbus

The FA515 comes standard with a 4...20mA output in 2-wire technique and an RS 485
Modbus output. But it can only be used either the analogue output 4...20 mA or RS 485
Modbus output. Both outputs can not be used at the same time due to the 4...20 mA 2-wire
technology (low power).

Change from 2 wire technolgy to Modbus and back requires the CS Instruments
service software. (Order.No.: 0554 2007)

Before commissioning of the sensor the communication parameters

Modbus ID, Baudrate, Parity und Stop bit
must be set in order to ensure the communication with the Modbus master.
The adjustment can be done either with the CS Instruments PC service software, DS 400, DS
500 and the hand-held instrument PI 500 done.
Modbus communication default values:

• Modbus ID : 1 (1 -247)
• Baudrate: 19200 bps (1200,2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps)
• Parity: even (none, even, odd)
• Stoppbit: 1 (1,2)

Supported are following functioncodes:

• Function code 03: Read Holding Register

• Function code 16: Write multiple Register

Register Mapping measuring values:

Modbus Modbus No.of Default Read
Data Type Description Setting Unit /Comment
Register Address Byte Write
1001 1000 4 Float Temperature R [°C]

1003 1002 4 Float Temperature R [°F]

1005 1004 4 Float Relative Humidity R [%]

1007 1006 4 Float Dew Point R [°Ctd]

1009 1008 4 Float Dew Point R [°Ftd]

1011 1010 4 Float Absolute Humidity R [g/m³]

1013 1012 4 Float Absolute Humidity R [mg/m³]

1015 1014 4 Float Humidity Grade R [g/kg]

1017 1016 4 Float Vapor Ratio (Volume) R [ppm]

1019 1018 4 Float Saturation vapor pressure R [hPa]

1021 1020 4 Float Partial Vapor Pressure R [hPa]

1023 1022 4 Float Atmospheric DewPoint R [°Ctd]

1025 1024 4 Float Atmospheric DewPoint R [°Ftd]

Remark for DS400 / DS 500 / Handheld devices - Modbus Sensor Datatyp:

„Data Type R4-32“ match with „Data Type Float“

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Modbus Settings (2001 2006)

Modbus Modbus No.of Default
Data Type Description Read Write Unit /Comment
Register Address Byte Setting

2001 2000 2 UInt16 Modbus ID 1 R/W Modbus ID 1…247

2002 2001 2 UInt16 Baudrate 4 R/W 0 = 1200

1 = 2400
2 = 4800
3 = 9600
4 = 19200
5 = 38400
2003 2002 2 UInt16 Parity 1 R/W 0 = none
1 = even
2 = odd
2004 2003 2 UInt16 Number of Stopbits R/W 0 = 1 Stop Bit
1 = 2 Stop Bit

2005 2004 2 UInt16 Word Order 0xABCD R/W 0xABCD = Big Endian
0xCDAB = Middle Endian

2006 2005 2 UInt16 Modbus Enabled FA510: 1 R/W 0 = Modbus disabled

FA515: 0 1 = Modbus Enabled

Analog Scaling Settings (2007 2011)

Modbus Modbus No.of Default
Data Type Description Read Write Unit /Comment
Register Address Byte Setting

2007 2006 4 UInt32 Output Value 4 R/W 0 = 4-20mA disabled

1 = Temperature [°C]
2 = Temperature [°F]
3 = relative Humidity [%]
4 = DewPoint [°C]
5 = DewPoint [°F]
6 = Absolute Humidity [g/m3]
7 = Absolute Humidity [mg/m3]
8 = Humidity Grade [g/kg]
9 = Vapor Ratio [ppm]
10 = Saturation Vapor Pressur [hPa]
11 = Partial Vapor Pressure [hPa]
12 = Atmospheric DewPoint [°C]
13 = Atmospheric DewPoint [°F]

2009 2008 4 float 4mA Scale Low -80 R/W

2011 2010 4 float 20mA Scale High 20 R/W

Modbus installation, Modbus settings and further information refer to the manual CS
Instruments "Modbus Installation and Operating Instructions FA 5xx sensors"

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 CALIBRAITON/ADJUSTMENT

From the manufacturer

According to DIN ISO certification of the measuring instruments we recommend regular
calibration and, if necessary, adjustment of the instrument by the manufacturer. The
calibration cycles should fit your internal scheme. In the course of the DIN ISO certification,
we recommend for FA 515 a calibration cycle of one year.

WARRANTY

If you have reason for complaint, we will of course repair any faults free of charge if it can be
proven that they are manufacturing faults. The fault should be reported immediately after it
has been found and within the warranty time guaranteed by us. Excluded from this warranty
is damage caused by improper use and non-adherence to the instruction manual.

The warranty is also cancelled once the measuring instrument has been opened provided
this is not described in the instruction manual for maintenance purposes. This is also the
case if the serial number has been changed, damaged or removed.

The warranty time for FA 515 is 12 months for the instruments and 6 months for accessories
if no other terms are agreed upon. Warranty services do not extend the warranty time.

If in addition to the warranty service necessary repairs, adjustments or similar are carried out,
the warranty services are free of charge but there is a charge for other services such as
transport and packing costs. Other claims, especially those for damage occurring outside the
instrument are not included unless responsibility is legally binding.

After-sales service after the warranty time has elapsed

We are, of course, there for you after the warranty time has elapsed. In the case of function
faults please send us your measuring instrument with a brief description of the defect. Please
also indicate your telephone number so that we can contact you if necessary.

ORDERING DETAILS

Order no. Description

0699.0515 FA 515 dew point sensor (-80…-20 °Ctd)
0699.0517 FA 515 dew point sensor (-20…50 °Ctd)
0699.3390 Standard measuring chamber for compressed air up to 16 bar
0699.3690 Measuring chamber for atmospheric dew point
CS Service Software for FA/VA sensors incl. PC connection set,
0554 2007
USB connection and interface adapter to the sensor
0554.0002 Control and calibration set 11.3 % RH
0554.0004 Control and calibration set 33 % RH
0554.0005 Control and calibration set 75.3 % RH
0553.0104 Connection cable for FA 515, length: 5 m
0553.0105 Connection cable for FA 515, length: 10 m
3200.0003 Precision calibration at 0 °Ctd and 10 °Ctd incl. ISO certificate
0699.3396 Precision calibration at -40 °Ctd incl. ISO certificate

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KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Wir CS Instruments GmbH & Co.KG

We Gewerbehof 14, 24955 Harrislee

Erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das Produkt

Declare under our sole responsibility that the product

Feuchtesensoren FA 510 / FA 515

Dew point sensors FA 510 / FA 515

den Anforderungen folgender Richtlinien entsprechen:

We hereby declare that above mentioned components comply with requirements of the following EU directives:

Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit 2014/30/EUG

Electromagntic compatibility 2014/30/EC

RoHS (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances) 2011/65/EC

Angewandte harmonisierte Normen:

Harmonised standards applied:
EMV-Anforderungen EN 55011: 2011-04
EMC requirements EN 61326-1: 2013-07
Anbringungssjahr der CE Kennzeichnung: 15
Year of first marking with CE Label: 15

Das Produkt ist mit dem abgebildeten Zeichen gekennzeichnet.

The product is labelled with the indicated mark.

Harrislee, den 08.04.2021

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