User Manual humimeter BM2
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1. A humimeter com SCHALLER GMBH User Manual Biomass moisture meter humimeter BM2 Version 2 2 en Schaller GmbH 2014 Measuring procedure 1 Place the scale on an even and sturdy work surface Place the humimeter BM2 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 BM2 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 humimeter conr 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 or The weight of the material in the measuring chamber must be the same as the calibration curve The d2. Pressing the 4 or key in the measuring Bitte 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 f 2k Heoderar the key The measurement will continue NN automatically t Design of the device l LE per LE TE te IE e ui ui mi TE Name of calibration Measuring chamber inside nn RE Water content POWER Button Batteries slot flipside L 5 i SU a geil ee Sy 4 hd i Me FA 5 page 4 dhumimeter cont 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 Woodchips Standard woodchips 2 40 kg 10 35 2 8k Woodchips Standard woodchips 2 80 kg 10 40 35k Coarse WC Coarse woodchips 350kg 20 50 35k maustr WC Indusval woodchips 350kg 20 50 Zak P100 chips Very coarse woodchips 240kg 10 30 35K P100 chips Very coarse woodchips 350kg 95 55 5 0k Pellets Pellets made of wood 5 00kg 5 15 1 0k Miscanthus Miscanthus chopped 1 00 kg 10 25 1 5k Corn cob Corn cob without corn 1 50 kg 5 45 Empty 1 For customer calibration Empty 2 For customer calibration Empty 3 For customer calibration Empty 4 For customer calibration reference To test the humimeter BM2 Not for use of measuring the moisture
3. 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 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 31 5 mm P45 minimum 75 of the bulk is between 8 and 45 mm P63 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 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 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 Tak
4. Selection of the right calibration curve Below you can find advices for selecting the right calibration curve If 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 cont 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
5. e 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 com page 7 Menu level overview L Next calibration curve Power off 3 sec Store menu 5 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 IH 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 hy o m rn Overview main menu Edit Logs Manual Logs Clear Logs Print Logs Last Log All Logs Clear Logs Send Logs Manual Logs Clear Logs Options Status page 8 humimeter com Options Date Time Log Time Language Unlock C F o Userlevel BL On Time Auto Off Time Materialcalib o Online Send o Online Print Password Reset Version 2 2 en Transfer saved data to the PC To send your saved logs to the PC connect 1 the humimeter device to your PC using the USB cable that was delivered with your device Carefully loose the protection cap on your h
6. e 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 approx 6 min adjustable 60mA with light 128x64 matrix display lighted 490 x 290 x 300 mm App 5 3 kg including batteries IP 40 BM2 Measuring bucket 13 Litre 4 x 1 5Volt AA Alkaline Batteries software LogMemorizer USB interface for PC transfer USB cable scale 10 kg art no 11656 humimeter 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
7. g the printer cable that was delivered with your device Carefully Pa loose the protection cap on the humimeter BM2 At first plug in the side of the connector with the close plastic casing at the humimeter BM2 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 amp button at your humimeter until you reach the menu see image on the right Choose Print Logs and confirm by pressing Now you can select if you want to print the last saved measuring series or all saved measuring series logs Confirm by pressing again The selected logs are printed out now To save paper please think of clearing the data storage regularly Online Print and Online Send Your device supports the function Online Print and Online Send this can be activated in the menu Options If an option is active every newly recorded log will immediately be printed or transferred to the jm PC after pressing il key page 10 7 humimeter con 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 Therefor
8. isplay 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 amp button 14 Empty the humimeter BM2 and ensure that no material rests are accumulated in the measuring chamber Version 2 2_en dhumimeter com page 3 Measuring process of wooden pellets Measure wooden pellets with the calibration curve 5 0k 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 curves
9. test Let your humimeter BM2 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 are empty they should be removed to prevent a leakage of the battery acid page 12 dhumimeter comt Version 2 2_en
10. umimeter 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 BM2 The data transfer can be started on your humimeter or on the software Starting the data transfer on the humimeter Press the 9 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 Mme confirm with el 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 amp 2 humimeter com LogMemorizer For transferring the data you can select fie Ta Lreneconta extras Import last manual log the last saved S u ar n 7 measuring series is transferred or Import MEET all manual logs all saved logs are Additional Data Additional Dat transferred lf you click on one of these menu items the transfer starts immediately import last manuel Log For the basic adjustments of the software import last Auto Log please look through the instructions on the LogMemorizer USB flash drive aa Clear all manuel logs Clear all Suto logs Version 2 2_en dhumimeter cont page 9 Print saved data To print your saved data connect the device to the printer usin
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