User manual Moisture Analyser BLL
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1. PC E Instruments PCE Americas Inc PCE Instruments UK Ltd 711 Commerce Way Units 12 13 Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL 33458 Hampshire Southampton USA United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside US 1 From outside UK 44 Tel 561 320 9162 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 561 320 9176 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce americas com info pce instruments com www pce instruments com english www pce instruments com User manual gN f i i s o Q A Moisture meter with insertion probe for determination of water content of wood chips Moisture Analyser BLL Version 2 3 en Design of the device Measuring head Insertion probe page 2 Version 2 3 en Batteries slot flipside Measuring procedure 1 For a correct measurement please ensure that the device has the same temperature than the wood chips 3 C For that reason let your moisture analyser BLL adjust to the surrounding temperature of the material for at least half an hour before measuring 2 Switch on the device Press the key for 3 seconds 3 Change the calibration curve Press one time the 4 key and then the amp or key The name of the calibration curve can be seen at the head of the display 4 Plug the probe of your moisture analyser BLL straight into the wood chips It is not allowed to load the measuring head incorrect or drop it down 5 Now the display shows2. Auto Log Import all manuel logs Import all Suto logs Clear all manuel logs Clear all Suto logs page 9 Print saved data Only possible with humimeter USB interface module in combination with Schaller thermo printer To print your saved data connect the device to the printer using the printer cable that was delivered with your device Carefully loose the protection cap on the humimeter BLL At first plug in the side of the connector with the close plastic casing at the humimeter BLL Then switch on the device Not till then the other side of the cable has to be plugged in at the printer Switch on the printer by pressing 4 Now the green LED is blinking If it does not blink please change the batteries and try again Press the S button at your humimeter until you reach the menu see image on the right Choose Print Logs and confirm by pressing 1 Now you can select if you want to print the last saved measuring series or all saved measuring series logs Confirm by pressing 4 again The selected logs are printed out now To save paper please think of clearing the data storage regularly page 10 Version 2 3 en Technical data Resolution of the display Measuring range Operation temperature Storage temperature Temperature compensation Power supply Auto Switch OFF Current consumption Display Dimensions Weight Degree of protection Scope of supply Options 0 5 water co
3. Exit Enter numbers Enter letters Next or right Left Yes No Shift OK page 5 Changing batteries Your new device is provided with batteries Please find enclosed the manual for changing of batteries 1 At first remove the rubber protective housing For that hold the rubber housing at the upper side and pull it over If your BLL is provided with an optional USB port you have to remove the protection cap before 2 Press with your finger onto the arrow of the battery cap und pull it back Remove the empty batteries Put four new batteries in the device Make sure that the position of the battery poles is correct 5 Press down the batteries and close the Cap ee lf the battery symbol appears in the measuring window resp if a critical charge of battery is shown in the status the batteries have to be changed IMMEDIATELY If you do not use your humimeter device for a longer period remove the batteries For eventual resulting damages we cannot provide any warranty List of calibration curves Pressing the amp or key in the measuring for at least 3 seconds and a list with all available sorts will appear Select your sort by pressing amp or and confirm it with the key The measurement will continue automatically page 6 Version 2 3 en Running the instrument Switch on Set the clock Save measuring value Hold measuring value Display lighting Power off Mea
4. much lesser or greater extent this will cause measuring imprecisions Normally compressed wood chips are defined in norm EN 15103 determination of the bulk density Determination of the material reference moisture The principle is a comparison measurement with the dehydration method according to EN 14774 Take the measured sample and weigh it Dry it out in an oven and weigh it again Mn Mt xX Mn Ma Mass with average moisture content M Mass of the dried sample F Calculated absolute moisture page 4 Version 2 3 en F 100 Menu level overview Store menu Watch the saved data logs Save new value Power off 3 sec Type selection menu i_______ Next calibration curve Previouse calibration curve Power off 3 sec Additional function menu Rotate display Power off 3 sec Main menu Switch upper Switch lower Open this menu Enter Overview main menu Edit Logs Manual Logs Clear Logs Options Date Time Log Time Language Unlock C F o Userlevel BL On Time Auto Off Time Materialcalib Password Reset Print Logs Last Log All Logs Clear Logs Send Logs Manual Logs Clear Logs Options Status Version 2 3 en Keypad symbols Measuring window GObAre 4 z Rolling Menu Power ON OFF Switch upper Switch lower Save Hold Watch the saved data Suppliers data can be added Rotate display Enter Switch upper Switch lower
5. ce to your PC using the USB cable that was delivered with your device Carefully loose the protection cap on your humimeter and plug in the USB mini B connector The bigger connector has to be connected to a USB slot on your PC Start the LogMemorizer software on your PC and switch on your humimeter BLL The data transfer can be started on your humimeter or on the software Starting the data transfer on the humimeter Press the amp key until you reach the menu see image on the right Then choose Send Logs and confirm by pressing the 4 key Now choose Manual Logs and confirm with 4 again All saved logs will be sent to your PC Starting the data transfer on your PC Press the button remote control in the LogMemorizer software A drop down menu with several options opens see image below For transferring the data you can select Import last manual log the last saved measuring series is transferred or Import all manual logs all saved logs are transferred lf you click on one of these menu items the transfer starts immediately For the basic adjustments of the software please look through the instructions on the LogMemorizer CD Version 2 3 en a humimeter com LogMemorizer Fie Tools Extras A ss a 4m mi 7 Drag a column header here to group by tha Additional Data gt Additional Dati i remote control Import last manuel Log import last
6. ivated the super user functions according to the instructions above Afterwards change to the menu and choose Options In the submenu please select o Userlevel 2 times a Options o Userlevel Confirm by pressing the 4 button Now the single user is activated Changing from single user to advanced user Keep both the buttons amp and pressed directly after switching on the device Your humimeter automatically starts the main menu Activate the the super user functions according to the instructions above Navigate to Options o Userlevel and confirm by pressing the button Device maintenance instructions To provide a long life of your device please does not expose it to strong mechanical loads or heat e g dropping it or direct sunlight exposure Clean your device using a dry cloth Any kind of wet cleaning damages the device It is not allowed to load the measuring head incorrect stress bending other wise it can be broken Plug and remove the insertion probe of your BLL straight into the wood chips The instrument is not rainproof Keep it in dry areas When the device isnt used for a longer period 2 months or when the batteries are empty they should be removed to prevent a leakage of the battery acid page 8 Version 2 3 en Transfer saved data to the PC Only possible with humimeter USB interface module To send your saved logs to the PC connect the humimeter devi
7. ntent 0 5 C temperature 10 to 50 water content 0 C up to 40 C 20 C to 60 C Automatically 4 pcs 1 5 Volt AA Alkaline batteries 900 measurements After app 4 minutes 60mA with light 128 x 64 matrix display lighted 1155 x 5 x 45 mm 830g including batteries IP 40 4x 1 5Volt AA Alkaline Batteries Rubber protective housing grab bar Wooden case Test block USB data interface modul Thermo printer runs by battery Exemption from liability For miss readings and wrong measurements and of this resulting damage we refuse any liability This is a device for quick determination of moisture The moisture depends on multiple conditions and multiple materials Therefore we recommend a plausibility check of the measuring results Each device includes a serial number and the guarantee stamp If those are broken no claims for guarantee can be made In case of a faulty device please contact PCE Instruments Version 2 3 en page 11 Most common reasons for miss readings It is not allowed to load the measuring Product temperature out of application range Material below 0 C resp above 40 C 32 to 104 F may cause faulty measurements The storage of cold material in a warm storage area usually creates condensed water which may lead to major measuring errors Not adjusted material under test Please ensure that the device and the material under test are being stored at the same temperature 3 C befo
8. re measuring A high temperature difference has a negative effect on the stability of the measurement results Wrong calibration curve Before you measure your sample double check the correct selection of the calibration curve Wet or mouldy material Frozen measuring material Water film at the measuring head After measuring wet material a water film can arise on the sensor head This could lead to a too high result in the following measurement After measuring wet material clean both plastics parts accurately with a dry cloth head incorrect stress bending other Bam wise it can be broken Plug and remove the Swe insertion probe of your BLL straight into the Kipas wood chips Do not move the BLL crosswise to the insertion direction after plugging in Do not drop the measuring head or use it for any ulterior purposes A broken measuring head is no case of warranty page 12 Version 2 3 en
9. suring range limit Rotate display Version 2 3 en Press the 4 key for 3 seconds Press 3 times the key gt Options gt Date Time Save the measuring value by pressing the button below the fl symbol The storage was successful when the number in front of the symbol fl increased To name the saved results press the button At first activate the function in the menu Options gt Datalog time by choosin Hold Then press the left key until appears Press the iI key The measuring value remains on the display until another button is pressed Press the 4 key Backlight will turn off automatically after 30 seconds Backlight will be activated by pressing any key Press the i0 key for 5 seconds the device will be switched off when you leave the key The device also switches off automatically when no key is pressed for 4 minutes lf the measuring value is blinking the valid measuring range Is exceeded In this case the accuracy will be decreasing This function rotates the complete display If you press the button amp in the additional function menu f the display will rotate page Activation of the super user function 2 times Options Unlock Enter the 4 digit password by using the amp button standard is the 4 digit serial number and confirm by pressing the button Changing the Userlevel Changing from advanced user to single user Make sure that you have act
10. the water content Left hand the temperature of the material is displayed 6 To save the results in the save menu press the inl amp button The storage was successful when the number in front of the symbol fl increased To reach the store menu please press until the in appears 7 To name the saved results press the button Risk of injury by measuring head Keep away from children Version 2 3 en page 3 Calibration curves Wood chips Standard wood chips 10 50 Coarse wood chips 10 50 Industrial chips Industrial wood chips 10 50 Test block Only for testing the BLL with the test block gt Wood chips standard chips of wood forest wood chips according to standard EN 14961 class P16 P31 5 and P45 gt Coarse chips for coarse wood chips P45 or P31 5 but with fewer fines gt Industrial chips for industrial chips of wood without barks and fines similar P45 or P63 Definition of wood chips classes The stated numbers refer to the particle size that goes through round gaps of the corresponding diametres e g P16 16 mm o P16 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 3 15 and 16 mm o P31 5 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 31 5 mm o P45 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 45 mm o P63 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 63 mm Compression of wood chips The moisture analyser BLL is calibrated for normally compressed wood chips If the measured wood chips are compressed to a
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