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Introduction 

 

 

Hydromette BL Compact S 

0.4  Safety Instructions 

This measuring instrument conforms to the EN 61326-1: 2006-05 
standard and fulfils the requirements of applicable European and 
national directives. Appropriate declarations and documentation are 
located with the manufacturer. The user must read these opera ting 
instructions  in  order  to  guarantee  problem -free  instrument 
operation and operational safety. The measuring instrument may 
only  be  operated  under  the  specified  climatic conditions. These 
conditions can be found in Section 3.1 "Specifications". In addition, 
this  measuring  instrument  may  only  be  operated  under  the 
conditions and for the purpose it was designed for. The operational 
safety and functionality are no longer guaranteed if the instrument 
is  modified  or  converted.  Gann  Mess -  u.  Regeltechnik  GmbH 
assumes no liability for any ensuing damage. All risks are assumed 
solely by the user. 

 

The  instrument  may  not  be  stored  or  operated  in 
aggressive  atmospheres  or  atmospheres  containing 
solvents! 

 

 

Static electricity

 - At low wood humidities, below approx. 

12%  and  low  air  humidity  (especially  in  the  winter 
months), high-voltage static electricity charges may build 
up,  favoured  by  external  influences  (friction  during 
material  transport,  high environmental insulation value), 
which  may  not  only  lead  to  strong  fluctuations  in  the 
measured  data  or  negative  values,  but  also  to  the 
destruction  of  electrical  components  in  the  instrument. 
Even  the  instrument  operator  may 

—  inadvertently  — 

contribute to the build up of a static charge by the clothing 
worn. A considerable improvement can be achieved if the 
operator  and  the  instrument  are  absolutely  still  during 
measuring, as well as by earthing (contact with conducting 
metal, water or heating pipes, etc.). 

Summary of Contents for COMPACT S

Page 1: ...outside US 1 Tel 561 320 9162 Fax 561 320 9176 info pce americas com www pce instruments com us www industrial needs com PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign way Hampshir...

Page 2: ...scription 8 1 2 Instrument Design and Key Assignments 9 1 3 Display Icons 10 2 Basic Functions 11 2 1 Switching the Instrument On 11 2 2 Display in Measuring Mode 12 2 3 Settings Menus 12 2 3 1 Measur...

Page 3: ...4 Notes on Use 21 4 1 General Notes 21 4 1 1 Definition Wood moisture u 21 4 1 2 Definition Water content w 22 4 1 3 Calorific Value 22 4 1 4 Conversion Table 22 4 2 Notes on Measuring Wood Moisture 2...

Page 4: ...ve named directive in the design introduced to the market by us This declaration is invalid if unauthorised modifications are made to the instrument The following standards were consulted for electrom...

Page 5: ...technical and documentary change All rights reserved This document was compiled with the necessary care Gann Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability whatsoever for errors or omissions GANN Mess...

Page 6: ...d or converted Gann Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH assumes no liabilityfor any ensuing damage All risks are assumed solely by the user The instrument may not be stored or operated in aggressive atmospheres...

Page 7: ...to the stricter emitted interference EMC Class B it may be operated in residential and commercial environments The measuring instrumentand any accessories used may only be used for the purpose intende...

Page 8: ...ackaging There is also a danger of injury due to careless handling ofthe electrode pins during the measuring procedure 1 Introduction 1 1 Description The Hydromette BL Compact S is an electronic moist...

Page 9: ...Introduction 9 Hydromette BL Compact S 1 2 Instrument Design and Key Assignments Electrode pins Display Up key Measure key On Off key Down key...

Page 10: ...3 Display Icons Main menu icons Additional icons Temperature in C Wood type icon Measured value on hold ready to measure Material moisture in Material moisture in Min Max display Drained battery icon...

Page 11: ...On The instrument is switched on by pressing the On key Last measured value in Hold icon Last measured instrument temperature in C Wood type symbol and code A new measurement can be started in this m...

Page 12: ...als measurement readiness Instrument temperature in C Wood type symbol and code A measuring process is started by pressing the M key 2 3 Settings Menus By repeatedly pressing the Up and Down keys the...

Page 13: ...pressing the M key The Hold icon disappears from the display during the measurement and the sign flashes If the measured value remains stable the sign stays on and the measured value is stored after r...

Page 14: ...menu Type selection menu Max value reset menu Min value reset menu M M 1 s M 1 s M 1 s M Press the measuring key for any length of time On Off key Instrument deactivates after 30 sec of inactivity M...

Page 15: ...2 s M 1 s Main menu Value deleted Value deleted Main menu Main menu M 1 s M 1 s Software Version Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH M Release the measuring key Press the Up or Down key Up or Down for menu sele...

Page 16: ...isplayed with the icon for wood moisture Wood type symbol and ID Press the M key measure key briefly to change the type The type ID flashes and can be set using the Up and Down keys Press the M key ag...

Page 17: ...ue must be selected by briefly pressing the M key measure key The value and the sign are now flashing and the value can be deleted by pressing the M key longer Once the value has been deleted only the...

Page 18: ...lue must be selected by briefly pressing the M key measure key The value and the sign are now flashing and the value can be deleted by pressing the M key longer Once the value has been deleted only th...

Page 19: ...Battery Monitoring If the battery icon appears in the display the battery is empty and must be replaced A list of suitable battery types can be found in the Specifications section 2 4 3 Electrode Rep...

Page 20: ...rating conditions 0 to 50 C 10 to 60 C short term Power supply 9 V battery Usable types Type 6LR61 or Type 6F22 Dimensions 200 x 50 x 30 L x B x H mm Weight approx 170 g 3 2 Intolerable Ambient Condit...

Page 21: ...opriate code allows evaluation by weight percentage and percent of water content 4 1 1 Definition Wood moisture u The term wood moisture refers to the wood s water content Normally wood moisture accor...

Page 22: ...lue or calorific value with the lowest possible emissions the aim should be wood moisture u of under 20 for single ovens withoutautomatic feed This corresponds to a water content w of less than 17 Aft...

Page 23: ...surementresults before measurement the log should be splitagain and measured at the fresh inner face The electrode pins must be pressed into the wood across the grain Care must be taken that the knurl...

Page 24: ...ct S 5 Annex 5 1 Setting the Type Evaluation is done in 2 Hardwood wood moisture in weight atro 3 Softwood wood moisture in weight atro 32 Hardwood wood moisture in of water content 33 Softwood wood m...

Page 25: ...nt in weight Measurement in water content Maple 3 33 Birch 3 33 Pear tree 2 32 Beech white red 2 32 Douglas fir 3 33 Yew 3 33 Oak 3 33 Oak red white 2 32 Alder 3 33 Ash 3 33 Spruce 3 33 Pine 3 33 Ches...

Page 26: ...ph of Humidity Material Moisture Content 10 100 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Relative air humidity in Fungus attack Outdoor moisture range Room moisture in summer Room moisture in winter 6 8 10 12 14 16...

Page 27: ...Annex 27 Hydromette BL Compact S Notes...

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