BAPI BA/10K-3-H215-O-BB2 Overview
The BAPI BA/10K-3-H215-O-BB2 is an outside air humidity transmitter with a ±2% RH capacitive polymer sensor, a 1 to 5 VDC humidity output and a passive 10K-3 thermistor for outdoor air temperature, housed in a UV-resistant polycarbonate BAPI-Box 2 enclosure rated IP66 / NEMA 4.
BAPI calibrates its humidity transmitters at 10 points from 10 to 90% RH, eliminating field calibration. The humidity sensor sits in a 1 in. diameter probe below the enclosure, protected by a replaceable 80 micron sintered stainless steel filter.
The 1 to 5 VDC humidity output spans 0 to 100% RH, powered from 10 to 35 VDC or 12 to 27 VAC. A separate passive 10K-3 thermistor (Yellow/Red leads) gives the controller a resistance input for outdoor air temperature.
The BAPI-Box 2 enclosure is UV-resistant polycarbonate rated IP66 and NEMA 4, and closed cell foam on the back seals it to the mounting surface.
Specifications verified against BAPI Outside Air Units datasheet Rev. 10/06/25, BAPI installation instructions 49483 rev. 10/06/25, enclosure dimension drawings Rev. 05/26/17 and BAPI enclosure styles application note Rev. 05/02/23. Last reviewed by ZOT Supply on November 3, 2026.
Best For
- Controllers with 1 to 5 VDC analog inputs for outdoor humidity
- Controllers with 10K-3 thermistor temperature inputs
- Panels supplying 10 to 35 VDC or 12 to 27 VAC
- Exterior walls exposed to rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust and hose-directed water (NEMA 4)
Warranty
BAPI warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for five years from the date of sale.
Key Features
10-Point Calibration
Calibrated at 10 points from 10 to 90% RH, eliminating field calibration.
1 to 5 VDC Humidity Output
1 to 5 VDC humidity output for 0 to 100% RH, powered from 10 to 35 VDC or 12 to 27 VAC.
Passive 10K-3 Thermistor
Separate 10K-3 thermistor for outdoor air temperature, accurate to ±0.36°F (0.2°C) from 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C). Leads are Yellow/Red and are not polarity sensitive.
IP66 / NEMA 4 BAPI-Box 2
UV-resistant polycarbonate enclosure, UL 94 V-0, dust tight and protected against powerful water jets.
Replaceable Sintered Filter
80 micron sintered stainless steel filter unscrews for cleaning; replacement part BA/HDOFS3.
Reverse Polarity Protected
The humidity transmitter is polarity sensitive and reverse polarity protected.
ZOT Supply is an authorized distributor of BAPI products.
Technical Specifications
| Humidity | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Capacitive polymer |
| Accuracy | ±2% RH (10 to 80% RH @ 25°C), ±3% RH (80 to 90% RH @ 25°C), non-condensing |
| Calibration | 10 points from 10 to 90% RH |
| Drift | 0.5% per year |
| Response Time | < 5 seconds in moving air |
| RH Linearity | Negligible, factory corrected linear from 10 to 80% RH |
| RH Hysteresis | Factory corrected to <1% |
| Output | 1 to 5 VDC at 0 to 100% RH |
| Low RH Behavior | Output goes to its maximum value if humidity drops to 5% RH or below |
| Output Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| Wiring | Red: power; White: humidity output to controller analog input; Black: common (ground for power and humidity output) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 10 to 35 VDC, 22 mA max; 12 to 27 VAC, 0.53 VA max |
| Temperature Sensor | |
| Element | Passive 10K-3 thermistor |
| Accuracy | ±0.36°F (0.2°C) from 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C) |
| Lead Wire Colors | Yellow/Red (not polarity sensitive) |
| Output | Resistance |
| Physical | |
| Probe | 2.4 in. below enclosure, 1 in. diameter |
| Filter | 80 micron sintered stainless steel, replaceable (BA/HDOFS3) |
| Enclosure | BAPI-Box 2 (BB2) |
| Enclosure Material | UV-resistant polycarbonate, UL 94 V-0 |
| Enclosure Rating | IP66, NEMA 4 |
| Enclosure Dimensions | 4.91 x 2.82 x 2.35 in. (124.8 x 71.6 x 59.7 mm), H x W x D |
| Ports | Two 1/2 in. NPSM ports and three 1/2 in. drillable ports |
| Mounting Seal | Closed cell foam |
| Termination | Open wire; 18 to 26 AWG with sealant filled crimp connector (BA/SFC1000-x00) or 26 to 16 AWG with sealant filled wire nut (BA/SFC2000-x00) |
| Wiring Practice | Twisted pair, 22 AWG minimum; do not run in the same conduit as AC power wiring |
| Environment and Compliance | |
| Operating Range | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C), 0 to 100% RH |
| Compensation | Fully temperature compensated |
| Agency | CE EN 61326-1:2013 EMC, RoHS |
| Warranty | 5 years from date of sale |
Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BAPI BA/10K-3-H215-O-BB2?
The BAPI BA/10K-3-H215-O-BB2 is an outside air humidity transmitter with a ±2% RH capacitive polymer sensor, a 1 to 5 VDC humidity output and a passive 10K-3 thermistor for outdoor air temperature, housed in a UV-resistant polycarbonate BAPI-Box 2 enclosure rated IP66 / NEMA 4.
What power supply does the BAPI BA/10K-3-H215-O-BB2 need?
The BAPI BA/10K-3-H215-O-BB2 runs on 10 to 35 VDC (22 mA max) or 12 to 27 VAC (0.53 VA max). Power requirements depend on the humidity output type.
How accurate is the BAPI BA/10K-3-H215-O-BB2?
Humidity accuracy is ±2% RH (10 to 80% RH @ 25°C), ±3% RH (80 to 90% RH @ 25°C), non-condensing. The 10K-3 thermistor is accurate to ±0.36°F (0.2°C) from 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C).
How do I convert the 1 to 5 VDC output to percent RH?
Use %RH = (V - 1) / 0.04. The output spans 0 to 100% RH.
Can the BAPI-Box 2 enclosure take hose-directed water?
Yes. The BAPI-Box 2 is rated IP66 (dust tight and protected against powerful water jets from any direction) and NEMA 4 (protected against rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water and hose-directed water, and undamaged by external ice formation).
Does an outdoor sensor need a weather shade?
Radiant heat from building surfaces and parking lots affects outdoor temperature and humidity sensors. The BAPI Weather Shade blocks that radiant heat, improving sensor accuracy.
Where should an outside air humidity sensor be mounted?
Mount it in a permanently shaded area away from windows and doors, out of direct sunlight, with the sensor probe pointed down. Seal the wiring hole with caulk after wiring, and terminate with sealant filled connectors.
- Sensor Type:
- Outside Air
- Humidity Element:
- 2%
- Output Signal:
- 1-5 VDC
- Temperature Element:
- 10K Type III
- CO2 Element:
- None
- Display:
- No Display
- VOC Element:
- None
- Probe Length:
- 2.4
- Enclosure:
- NEMA 4 Enclosure
- Supported Protocols:
- None
