Schaller Messtechnik Humimeter AW3 User Manual Download Page 54

 

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Fault

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

Data transfer to Log- 
Memorizer failed

 

Interface  has not been con- 
figured

 

The interface  only has to be 
configured  once. To do so, 
press the F1 key on your 
computer and read the Help 
file for your LogMemorizer 
program.

 

14.  Storage and disposal

 

 

 

14.1  Storing the device

 

 

The device must  be stored  as follows:

 

 

•   Do not store outdoors.

 

•   Store in a dry and dust-free place.

 

•   Protect the device from sunlight.

 

•   Avoid mechanical shocks/loads.

 

•   Remove the batteries if the device  is not used for a period of 4 weeks or 

longer.

 

•   Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C

 

 

14.2  Disposing of the device

 

 

Devices marked  with this symbol are subject to Directive 2012/19/ 
EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on 
waste electrical and electronic  equipment  (WEEE).

 

If the device is being  operated  outside  the European Union, the 
national regulations on the disposal of such devices that apply in the 
country of use must  be observed.

 

 

Electronic devices must  not be disposed of as domestic  waste.

 

 

The device must  be disposed of appropriately using appropriate  collection systems.

 

Summary of Contents for Humimeter AW3

Page 1: ...Page 1 User manual Humimeter AW3 Meter 2019...

Page 2: ...Page 2 Your Humimeter AW meter at a glance The main unit 1 2 3 4 5 No Name 1 Connector for external sensor 2 USB port optional 3 Display 4 Keypad 5 Rubber protection cover...

Page 3: ...Page 3 Rear of the main unit 1 No Name 1 Battery compartment...

Page 4: ...aw calibration 0 00 to 0 98 see 15 2 Technical data temperature C 0 C to 50 C 0 1 C 0 5 C at 25 C temperature F 32 F to 122 F 0 2 F 0 5 F at 77 F The display 1 4 2 3 No Name 1 Sensor type 2 Water acti...

Page 5: ...ed value Hold function The display symbols Symbol Name Enter Up Down Back Enter numbers Enter letters Continue go right Left Yes Auto save The menus The device has three different menus product select...

Page 6: ...Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items Edit Logs Manual Logs Auto Logs Clear Logs Print Logs Last Log All Logs Clear Logs Send Logs Manual Logs Auto Logs Clear Logs Options Blueto...

Page 7: ...1 4 Customer service 12 2 For your safety 13 2 1 Proper use 13 2 2 Improper use 13 2 3 User qualifications 13 2 4 General safety information 14 2 5 Warranty 14 3 On receipt of your device 15 3 1 Takin...

Page 8: ...e same time 25 6 3 Auto save function time based 26 6 3 1 Activating the Auto save function in the Options menu 26 6 3 2 Auto save function Saving measured values 26 6 4 Viewing individual readings 27...

Page 9: ...ing the material calibration function 43 10 11 Online Send 43 10 12 Changing the password 44 10 13 Resetting the device to its factory settings 45 11 Cleaning and maintenance 46 11 1 Changing the batt...

Page 10: ...Page 10 14 2 Disposing of the device 54 15 Device information 55 15 1 EC declaration of conformity 55 15 2 Technical data 56...

Page 11: ...1 2 Limitation of liability All of the information and instructions provided in this operating manual have been compiled on the basis of the current standards and regulations the state of the art and...

Page 12: ...rty or equipment i Information This symbol indicates important information that enables users to use the de vice more efficiently and cost effectively 1 4 Customer service For technical advice please...

Page 13: ...to use device for quickly measuring the water activity of food Easy to use device for climate and environmental applications 2 2 Improper use The device must not be used in ATEX The device is not wate...

Page 14: ...f the device s technical features have been inspected and tested before delivery Every device has a serial number Do not remove the tag with the serial number 2 5 Warranty The warranty does not apply...

Page 15: ...NO NO Yes 4 Pcs of Alkaline Batteries Yes Yes Yes Rubber Protection Cover Yes Yes Yes Plastic Case and Manual Yes Yes Yes Optional accessories Humimeter USB data interface module USB Flash drive with...

Page 16: ...eries with negative and positive terminals 4 matching those indicated on the battery compartment Press down the batteries so that they lay flat on the bot tom of the housing figure 4 As soon as all ba...

Page 17: ...ype you selected will now be shown at the top of the display 4 3 Exchanging the sensors If a sensor is already connected unscrew it counterclock 7 wise Then plug the desired sensor into the device unt...

Page 18: ...e filling close the measuring chamber tightly The right measuring value can be read off when the displayed value does not change any more over a longer period Experience value for adjustment time Chan...

Page 19: ...Page 19 5 2 Taking a measurement Steps To Real aw Step 1 Insert Sample into AW Cup Step 2 Grind Homogenize Sample Step 3 Close AW Cup Step 4 Turn on to Log Readings To Stability typically 5 minutes...

Page 20: ...which leads to incorrect measurements Make sure to only lift the water activity mearuing chamber straight up into the air i Information Measuring accuracy This rapid and non destructive measuring pro...

Page 21: ...ow shows how long it takes to adjust from 20 C to 30 C To demonstrate the importance of temperature adjustment the table below shows the measuring errors due to a temperature difference between the me...

Page 22: ...be in the product selection menu 1 Press twice or hold for 2 seconds 2 Select Options To do so press or and confirm by pressing 3 Select Log Time figure 14 To do so press or 14 and confirm by pressing...

Page 23: ...Device name 8 Water activity average 6 2 1 Saving individual readings The device can be configured in such a way that the device will save a reading every time a button is pressed This option manual...

Page 24: ...ing process The display will now appear as shown in figure 19 3 The data you have inputted can be overwritten at any time 4 Inputting letters Press and hold to quickly scroll to the 20 required letter...

Page 25: ...reading and to finish the measuring process The display will now appear as shown in figure 22 22 4 The data you have inputted can be overwritten at any time 5 Inputting letters Press and hold to quick...

Page 26: ...e desired time interval figure 26 To do so press or and confirm by pressing The setting has been saved 5 Press to leave the Options menu 6 Press to leave the main menu 6 3 2 Auto save function Saving...

Page 27: ...press to confirm the selected number 6 Moving forward back Press to switch to another input level Press or to move forward or back 7 Confirm your entry by pressing The data you entered has been saved...

Page 28: ...as shown in figure 33 4 Press again The display will now appear as shown in figure 34 34 5 Navigate to the required reading No 1 No 2 No 3 To do so press 6 Press to leave this screen 6 6 Deleting all...

Page 29: ...measurements e g 3 logs The display will now appear as shown in figure 39 1 Press 39 2 Select the required reading To do so press or The display will now appear as shown in figure 39 3 Press to switch...

Page 30: ...level 44 The display will now appear as shown in figure 44 4 Press 5 The display will now appear as shown in figure 45 6 Select the required measured value To do so press 45 or 7 Press to switch to an...

Page 31: ...ate can precipitate or how much water has to be evaporated in order to obtain the desired humidity Dew Point The dew point is the temperature to which the air that is not completely saturated with wat...

Page 32: ...obacco and pharmaceutical industry and is represented in a aw value from 0 to 1 The water activity is synonymous with the equilibrium moisture content the relative humidity at which the material to be...

Page 33: ...ollowing characteristics of a product microbiological stability chemical stability enzymatic stability color taste and nutritional value content of proteins and vitamins stability of composition shelf...

Page 34: ...ion range normal range the accuracy of the device is as indicated A long term application beyond the normal application range max range particularly at an air humidity of more than 80 can lead to high...

Page 35: ...screen will now display the LogMemorizer s interface figure 48 Before using LogMemorizer please refer to the the separate LogMemorizer operating manual for the correct configuration of the USB COM Por...

Page 36: ...nfirm by pressing 7 Select Manual Logs or Auto Logs figure 51 To do so press or and confirm by pressing 52 8 The display will then show the message Send figure 52 All of the measuring values saved on...

Page 37: ...recent automatically saved logs Import all manual logs for importing all manually saved readings Import most recent manual log for importing the most recent manually saved log 55 1 2 3 4 No Name 1 Imp...

Page 38: ...do so press or and confirm by pressing The display will then show the status indicator humimeter The display will show the following information figure 56 56 1 2 3 4 No Name 1 Serial number 2 Software...

Page 39: ...ormat for the date is DD MM YY Day Month Year 57 The format for the time is hh mm ss hour minutes seconds 5 Inputting numbers Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press i...

Page 40: ...ted number Moving back Press to switch to another input level To move back press 5 Confirm the new emission ratio by pressing The setting has been saved 6 Press to leave the Options menu 7 Press to le...

Page 41: ...required number and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected number figure 60 60 5 Moving back Press to switch to another input level To move back press 6 Confirm the four digit...

Page 42: ...leave the Options menu 6 Press to leave the main menu 10 8 Reducing the device s power consumption 10 8 1 Configuring the display illumination time To do so All of the options must be activated see 1...

Page 43: ...Press to leave the main menu 10 9 Calibrating the device For information on how to calibrate your device see section 12 2 point optionally 3 point calibration 10 10 Configuring the material calibrati...

Page 44: ...o press or and confirm by pressing The display will show the current password 4 Overwrite the current password To do so press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for...

Page 45: ...ress or and confirm by pressing 3 Select Reset To do so press or and confirm by pressing The display will then show the message Reset figure 61 4 Confirm by pressing 61 The device will now be reset to...

Page 46: ...ponsible by law for pro perly disposing of all used batteries which must not be disposed of as domestic waste Battery Directive 11 2 Care instructions Do not leave the device out in the rain The devic...

Page 47: ...ether in a room with only small temperature fluctuations ideally overnight even better if done for 24 hours Components of calibration equipment Aw Salt Standard Solutions 0 754 saturated solution in s...

Page 48: ...of Aw sensor is connected to the RH2 meter and turn the device ON 3 Change the scales to Water Activity Aw using UP and DOWN arrows Let the whole set up stay there until you see a stable reading on t...

Page 49: ...you select reset a prompt will ask to confirm Select the checkmark sign to confirm Reset 4 Press twice or hold for 2 seconds to go to the main Menu 5 Select Options and Scroll to find Auto OFF Time Se...

Page 50: ...returned to Index1 Idx 1 6 Press 7 The Ic value upper line has to change figure 68 If Index7 Idx 7 is displayed after the key is 68 released the key has been pressed too long In that case navigate bac...

Page 51: ...Wmeasuringchamber Turnontheunitandrepeatthesteps1 9 12 3 2 Entering the calculated calibration values into the RH2 To do so The Microsoft Excel calculation sheet has been filled in correctly 1 Press t...

Page 52: ...e 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the rest of the calculated indices leaving index7 Idx 7 untouched 8 Press to switch to another input level and to leave the Humidity menu The recalibration has been saved...

Page 53: ...type Check whether you have selected the right product type before taking a reading see 7 Product types Filling volume too low Fill the screw top jar to at least two thirds with fine material or at le...

Page 54: ...s loads Remove the batteries if the device is not used for a period of 4 weeks or longer Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 14 2 Disposing of the device Devices marked with this symbol are subject to Di...

Page 55: ...ments of the following documents EN 61326 1 2013 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements EN 50581 2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical...

Page 56: ...ctivity 0 to 1 00 Calibration Water activity 0 to 0 98 Accuracy rel air humidity 1 5 at 25 C Accuracy temperature 0 3 C at 25 C 0 5 F at 77 F Accuracy EMC Wood 0 5 at 25 C Accuracy EMC POM 0 05 at 25...

Page 57: ...trix display Device dimensions 249 x 75 x 30 mm Dimensions water activity measuring chamber 85 x 102 mm 186 ml 85 x 111 mm 245 ml Device weight 210 g Weight water activity measuring chamber 542 g 186...

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