User Manual humimeter BM1
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1. Store menu L Watch the saved data logs Save new value log Power off 3 sec Main menu L Switch upper Switch lower Open this menu Enter Type selection menu li Previouse calibration curve Keypad symbols Measuring window Rolling Menu Power ON OFF Switch upper F Switch lower in Save H Hold tra Watch the saved data F Suppliers data can be added Enter Switch upper Switch lower Exit Enter numbers Enter letters Next or right Left Yes No Shift OK eA S ae hj m a Overview main menu Edit Logs Manual Logs Clear Logs Options Status page 8 sdhumimeter com Options Date Time Log Time Language Unlock F Password Reset Version 2 2 en 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 activated 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 I 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 switching2. A humimeter com SCHALLER GMBH User Manual Biomass moisture meter humimeter BM1 Version 2 2 en Schaller GmbH 2014 Measuring procedure 1 Place the scale on an even and sturdy work surface Place the humimeter BM1 in the centre of the scale Zero the scale to show 0 00kg 2 Fill the supplied 13 litre bucket with samples taken from varying locations in sample storage 3 Check that the measuring chamber is completely empty It is important that no material is left in the measuring chamber when you turn on the device 4 Switch on the humimeter BM1 by pressing the power button fl for 3 sec 5 As the next step please do the self calibration The word Reinitialize will show up on your display Accept by pressing the button 6 The self calibration is finished when the display shows the measuring window 7 Fill the measuring device with the sample evenly distributed to ensure reproducible results page 2 4humimeter com Version 2 2_en 8 Remove material till the next lower weight range is reached i only a little missing e g 0 10kg to the next higher level should be filled up to that sr The actual weight is shown on the scale Lo eae NE 9 Smooth the material by hand 10 Select the right calibration curve for your material under test using the buttons amp or The weight of the material in the measuring chamber must be the same as the calibration curve Th
3. 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 31 5 mm P45 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 45 mm minimum 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 63 mm P100 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 100 mm O O O U O GO page 6 dhumimeter com Version 2 2_en Changing batteries Your new device is provided with batteries Please find enclosed the manual for fitting and changing of batteries 1 Press with your finger onto the arrow of the battery cap und pull it back 2 Remove the empty batteries 3 Put four new batteries in the device Make sure that the positions of the battery poles are correct 4 Press down the batteries and close the Cap If 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 ip remove the batteries For eventual resulting damages we cannot provide any warranty 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 Mn Mass with average moisture content x 100 M Mass of the dried sample F Calculated moisture content F Version 2 2_en humimeter cont page 7 Menu level overview L Next calibration curve Power off 3 sec
4. are empty they should be removed to prevent a leakage of the battery acid page 12 dhumimeter comt Version 2 2_en
5. you are not sure about the right calibration curve we recommend to carry out a comparison measurement by kiln drying EN 14774 once Version 2 2_en dhumimeter comt page 5 gt Woodchips standard chips of wood forest wood chips according to EU norm EN 14961 class P16 P31 5 and P45 gt Coarse WC for coarse chips of wood P31 5 amp P45 but with fewer fines f the weight of the filled 13 litre bucket is under 2 6 kg the standard wood chips calibration curves 2 4k resp 2 0k have to be used gt Industr WC for industrial chips of wood without barks and fines similar P63 and fresh wood chips which are not older than two weeks after cutting down the tree f the weight of the filled 13 litre bucket is under 2 6 kg the standard wood chips calibration curves 2 4k resp 2 0k have to be used gt P100 chips very coarse chips of wood according to class P100 Information P100 chips are bigger than G100 chips of wood To avoid filling differences in cause of these coarse chips make more measurements with one sample and note the average Information There is the possibility to add further existing calibration curves e g shredder logging debris wood chips to your humimeter by Schaller GmbH Definition of wood chips classes The stated numbers refer to the particle size that goes through round gaps of the corresponding diameters e g P16 16 mm o P16 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 3 15 and 16 mm P31 5 minimum
6. IP 40 BM1 Measuring bucket 13 Litre 4x 1 5Volt AA Alkaline Batteries scale 10 kg art no 11656 4humimeter com page 11 IMPORTANT please read Most common reasons for miss readings e 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 ina warm storage area usually creates condensed water which may lead to major measuring errors e Not adjusted material under test Let your humimeter BM1 adjust to the surrounding temperature of the material for approx half an hour A very high temperature difference has a negative effect on the stability of the measurement results e Wrong calibration curve Before you measure your sample double check the correct selection of the calibration curve e Wrong filling quantity Fill in exactly the right weight 0 01kg of wood chips in the measuring chamber e Wet or mouldy material e Frozen measuring material 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 The measuring chamber needs to be cleaned with a dry and soft brush Any kind of wet cleaning damages the device The instrument is not rainproof Keep it in dry areas When the device is not used for a longer period 6 months or when the batteries
7. e display shows the water content 11 If the measure value is blinking the valid measuring range is exceeded limits see list on page 5 In this case the accuracy will be decreasing If you are measuring wood chips select the next higher weight class and refill wood chips to reach the higher filling weight 12 To save the results in the save menu press the il amp button The storage was successful when the number in front of the symbol H increased To reach the store menu please press until the W appears 13 To name the saved results press the button 14 Empty the humimeter BM1 and ensure that no material rests are accumulated in the measuring chamber Version 2 2_en 4humimeter com page 3 Measuring process of wooden pellets Measure wooden pellets with the calibration curve 5 00kg pellets For this measurement the bucket not has to be full of pellets you must fill in 5 00 kilograms of wooden pellets every time Measuring process of dry wood shavings Is the 13 litre bucket not big enough for 1 00 kilogram of shavings the measuring device has to be filled separately e g 2 x 0 50kg During the filling process the measuring material has to be slightly and constantly compressed in the measuring chamber in order to provide enough place for 1 00kg of shavings After finishing the filling process all of the measuring material has to be 5cm below the back case edge List of calibration curve
8. 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 Version 2 2_en 4humimeter com page 9 page 10 4humimeter com Version 2 2_en 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 Schaller GmbH www humimeter com or our dealer 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 Necessary accessory Version 2 2 en 0 5 water content 0 5 C temperature 5 up to 60 depending on the material 0 C up to 40 C 20 C to 60 C Automatically 4 pieces 1 5 Volt AA Alkaline batteries 900 measurements After app 6 minutes 60mA with light 128x64 matrix display lighted 490 x 290 x 300 mm App 5 3 kg including batteries
9. s Pressing the amp or key in the measuring sms i LS AU MOON window for at least 3 seconds and a list with 2 4k Hoodch all available sorts will appear Select your MESSE sort by pressing amp or and confirm it with BSR Hoodehie the key The measurement will continue NN automatically t Design of the device La LE per LE TE da IE ME le ui he TR Name of calibration Measuring chamber inside EE RE Water content POWER Button Batteries slot flipside L i A geil ee Sy 4 hd i Me de 3 page 4 4humimeter com Version 2 2_en Calibration curves Name of Material under test Filling Measuring calibration curve quantity range 2 0k Woodchips Standard woodchips 2 00 kg 5 30 2 4k Woodehips Standard woodchips 2 40 kg 10 35 35k Woodchips Standard woodchips 3 50 kg 20 50 45k Woodchips Standard woodchips 450kg 35 60 3 5k Coarse WC Coarse woodchips 3 50 kg 20 50 35k Industr WC Industrial woodchips 350kg 20 50 35k P100 chips Very coarse woodchips 350kg 35 55 za Bares Barks BAD kg 10 95 50k Pellets Pellets made of wood 500kg 5 15 Tok Shavings Shavngs 100kg 5 20 13k Sawdust Sawdust 130kg 10 30 20k Sawdust Samdust 200kg 15 60 15k Com cob Com cob without corm 150kg 5 45 Selection of the right calibration curve Below you can find advices for selecting the right calibration curve If
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