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Introduction 

 

 

10 

Hydromette BL A plus 

1.3 

Display symbols for the resistance-based 
measurement 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.4 

Display symbols for the capacitive 
measurement 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood type classification 

number (91 - 93) 

Battery symbol 

Wood moisture in % 

Compensation 

temperature in °C 

Wood type classification 

number (1 - 7) 

Battery symbol 

Wood moisture in % 

Value of the wood type 

adjuster 

Summary of Contents for Hydromette BL A plus

Page 1: ...1 Hydromette BL A plus HYDROMETTE BL A plus Operating Instructions Version 1 0 EN...

Page 2: ...ment 9 1 3 Display symbols for the resistance based measurement 10 1 4 Display symbols for the capacitive measurement 10 2 Basic Functions 11 2 1 Switch on device 11 2 2 Display in measuring mode 11 3...

Page 3: ...hnical data 22 4 2 Prohibited Environmental Conditions 22 4 3 Measuring ranges of the resistance measurement 23 4 4 Measuring ranges of the capacitive measurement 23 4 5 Transport Storage Conditions 2...

Page 4: ...ood moisture measurement 29 5 1 4 Wood equilibrium moisture content 29 5 1 5 Growth ranges of fungi 30 5 1 6 Swelling and shrinkage of the wood 30 6 Wood types table for the capacitive measurement 31...

Page 5: ...d documentation are held by the manufacturer To ensure trouble free operation of the measuring device and operational reliability the user must carefully read the operating instructions The measuring...

Page 6: ...ted or normal humidity conditions in practice and the general definitions of terms have been taken from the specialist literature No responsibility can therefore be taken by the manufacturer for the c...

Page 7: ...requirements at a recycling centre The device was manufactured after 01 10 2009 0 4 Safety advice WARNING There is a risk of injury from the measuring pins of the electrodes for resistance based mois...

Page 8: ...hipboard and veneers For the resistance based measurement the electrical resistance of the wood between two electrodes is measured and thus the moisture in sawn timber chipboard veneers and wood fibre...

Page 9: ...uction 9 Hydromette BL A plus 1 2 Device layout and button assignment LED for alarm signal Electrode connector Capacitive sensor rear side OLED display Up button On off button Measurement button Down...

Page 10: ...nce based measurement 1 4 Display symbols for the capacitive measurement Wood type classification number 91 93 Battery symbol Wood moisture in Compensation temperature in C Wood type classification nu...

Page 11: ...s open during the last operation or the measuring mode is displayed In the measuring mode the last measured value in the last operation is displayed 2 2 Display in measuring mode Figure 2 1 Display of...

Page 12: ...dated After releasing the measurement button the Hold symbol is displayed again and the last measured values remain unchanged The device is now in Standby mode Press the measurement button again to st...

Page 13: ...e Down button to navigate through the menu A menu item is selected by pressing the measurement button The three dots at the top and bottom of the screen indicate that further selection items are avail...

Page 14: ...asurement with a standard smooth material surface The material selection is performed in the submenu Wood Type Adjuster using the table in chapter 6 Wood types table for the capacitive measurement If...

Page 15: ...volves a seven stage wood type correction the selection of which is made via a wood type table with over 300 different wood types The optimum electrodes for the respective measuring task can be connec...

Page 16: ...material thicknesses The menu can be reached as follows Main menu Settings Type 3 1 4 Temperature Compensation resistance based measurement This menu is only available if a resistance based measureme...

Page 17: ...0 1 steps materials can be found in the Wood types table for the capacitive measurement chapter 6 The menu can be reached as follows Main menu Settings Wood Type Adjuster 3 1 6 Languages Setting The...

Page 18: ...ally for each type in the Alarm menu The type is selected using the Up and Down buttons The selection is confirmed by pressing the measurement button Any upper limit value within the selected measurin...

Page 19: ...display The minimum and maximum measured wood moisture values of a measurement series are displayed in this menu The minimum value and maximum value can be deleted using the Delete menu item Main men...

Page 20: ...ing the determined setting of the wood type adjuster further measurements can be carried out non destructively for the same wood type It should be noted for this mode that moisture close to the surfac...

Page 21: ...tes the device switches off automatically The current values are retained and are displayed again after the device is switched on again 3 4 2 Battery Monitoring If the battery symbol appears in the di...

Page 22: ...60 C short term 85 RH non condensing Power supply 9V block battery Approved types type 6LR61 and 6F22 Dimensions 185 x 50 x 30 L x W x H mm Weight approx 200 g 4 2 Prohibited Environmental Conditions...

Page 23: ...endent 4 5 Transport Storage Conditions The Hydromette BL A plus may only be stored in the packaging that is provided by us or available from us as accessory We shall not accept any liability or warra...

Page 24: ...r resistance measurement the Hydromette BL A plus works according to the method of electrical resistance or conductivity measurement which has been known for years This process is based on the fact th...

Page 25: ...c When removing light lever movements can be used at right angles to the grain to loosen the needles To determine the core moisture content the electrode tips must reach to between 1 4 and 1 3 of the...

Page 26: ...s When measuring stacks of veneer to expose the measuring point ensure that the veneer is lifted and not pulled over the remaining stack avoid friction electrostatic charge Wood particles adhering to...

Page 27: ...gon nuts should be tightened with a spanner or pliers before beginning a series of measurements Loose electrode tips break easily Attention Do not completely drive in the electrode tips There should b...

Page 28: ...t be selected in the menu In the second case there must be air or e g Styrodur underneath the measuring point The measurement is based on the principle of the capacitive electric field The active meas...

Page 29: ...21 at the top right in the first line A difference of 0 5 is permitted 5 1 4 Wood equilibrium moisture content If wood is stored in a particular climate for a long period it takes up the moisture matc...

Page 30: ...tinus 40 60 wood moisture Blue stain fungi 25 wood moisture 5 1 6 Swelling and shrinkage of the wood Wood shrinks if it transfers moisture to the surrounding air below the fibre saturation level On th...

Page 31: ...Wood types table for the capacitive measurement 31 Hydromette BL A plus 6 Wood types table for the capacitive measurement...

Page 32: ...etration depth 23 mm long order no 4620 with 17 mm penetration depth Ram electrode M 18 order no 3500 For depth measurements in thick wood up to 180 mm thick available for this Electrode tips without...

Page 33: ...surement Wood moisture test adapter order no 6070 Test adapter for wood moisture for check of wood moisture measuring instruments with accessories Surface measuring caps M 20 OF 15 order no 4315 For m...

Page 34: ...anty or an extension of the original warranty period Batteries or other wear parts such as cables or filter fabric are excluded from the warranty When making any warranty claim the device must be sent...

Page 35: ...Appendix 35 Hydromette BL A plus...

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