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humimeter FL2 Operating Manual

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13.  Device information

13.1  CE declaration of conformity

 

 

 

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY______

We

Schaller GmbH 
Max-Schaller-Straße 99
A

–

 8181 St. Ruprecht 

in accordance with the following Directives: 

EMV - Richtlinie 2014/30/EU,

RoHS - Directives 2011/65/EG,

hereby declare that the following product types: 

Product:

                              

humimeter  

Types:         

BL2 ; BLL ; BLH ; BLW ; FL1 ; FL2 ; FLH ; FLM ; FLS ; SLW ; WLW 

are in conformity 

with

 the applicable requirements 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 and elec-

tronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances:

I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the 

relevant Sections of the above referenced specifications. The unit complies with all applica-

ble Essential Requirements of the Directives. 

St. Ruprecht a.d. Raab, 13.09.2018  

 

 

....................................................... 

  

                                                         

Schaller GmbH 

        Maximilian Schaller 

 

General Manager

Summary of Contents for FL2

Page 1: ...14 8 abs 100 4 g m2 09 m s 4 90 Ugl 1 Operating Manual Always read this operating manual before using the humimeter FL2 humimeter FL2 Moisture meter with insertion probe for measuring the moisture content of hay and straw Moisture meter Version 2 0 ...

Page 2: ...humimeter FL2 Operating Manual Page 2 Your humimeter FL2 at a glance The main unit No Name 1 Measuring head 2 Insertion probe 3 Electronics in plastic housing 3 2 1 ...

Page 3: ...Page 3 The main unit in detail No Name 1 USB port optional 2 Display 3 Keypad 4 Rubber protection cover Rear of the main unit No Name 1 Battery compartment 2 1 3 4 1 ...

Page 4: ... Manual Page 4 The measuring head No Name 1 Compression plate 2 Isolator 3 Measuring tip The display No Name 1 Product type 2 Moisture content 6 1 How moisture is defined 3 Display symbols 4 Temperature display 1 2 4 3 1 3 2 ...

Page 5: ...Enter letters View measurements Continue go right Delete measurements Left On off button display light Yes Save measured value The menus The device has three different menus product selection Data Log and main menu Product selection menu No Name 1 Change menu 2 Display illumination device on off 3 For changing the product type 2 1 3 ...

Page 6: ...w the last recorded values Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items Edit Logs Manual Logs Clear Logs Print Logs Last Log All Logs Clear Logs Send Logs Manual Logs Clear Logs Options Bluetooth Date Time Log Time Language Unlock C F Userlevel BL On Time Auto Off Time Materialcalib Online Send Password Reset Status 2 1 3 4 ...

Page 7: ... manual 11 1 4 Customer service 11 2 For your safety 12 2 1 Proper use 12 2 2 Improper use 12 2 3 User qualifications 12 2 4 General safety information 13 2 5 Warranty 13 3 On receipt of your device 14 3 1 Taking the device out of its packaging 14 3 2 Making sure that all of the components have been included 14 3 3 Inserting batteries 15 4 Using the device Basics 15 4 1 Switching the device on 15 ...

Page 8: ...ctivating the manual saving function in the options menu 21 5 5 2 Using the manual saving option 22 5 6 Saving several readings a measurement series at the same time 23 5 7 Viewing individual readings 25 5 8 Viewing individual readings from a series of measurements 25 5 9 Deleting all measured values data log 26 5 10 Deleting individual measurement series 26 5 11 Deleting single values from a seri...

Page 9: ...e s power consumption 40 9 8 1 Configuring the display illumination time 40 9 8 2 Configuring automatic switch off 40 9 9 Configuring the material calibration function 41 9 10 Changing the password 41 9 11 Resetting the device to its factory settings 42 10 Cleaning and maintenance 42 10 1 Changing batteries 42 10 2 Care instructions 43 10 3 Cleaning the device 43 11 Faults 44 12 Storage and dispos...

Page 10: ...ormation 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 the extensive expertise and experience of Schaller GmbH Schaller GmbH does not accept any liability for damage associated with the following which also voids the warranty Non observance of this operating manual Improper use Inadequately quali...

Page 11: ...ompliance can lead to damage to property 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 contact our customer service department at Schaller GmbH Max Schaller Straße 99 A 8181 St Ruprecht an der Raab Telefon 43 0 3178 28899 Fax 43 0 3178 28899 901 E Ma...

Page 12: ...re content of hay and straw The device must only be used for taking measurements on the products defined in the following sections of this manual see 6 Product types 2 2 Improper use The device is not suitable for measuring mouldy or rain wet hay straw The device is not waterproof and must be protected from water and fine dust IP40 2 3 User qualifications The device must only be operated by people...

Page 13: ... 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 to Damage resulting from non observance of the operating manual Damage resulting from third party interventions Products that have been used improperly or modified without authorisation Products with m...

Page 14: ...the package contents against the following list humimeter FL2 4 pieces of AA Alkaline batteries Rubber protection cover Compacting plate Wooden case Operating manual Optional accessories humimeter USB data interface module USB flash drive with software and USB cable Battery operated portable thermal printer only possible together with humimeter USB data interface module Described in a separate ope...

Page 15: ...ive terminals 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 batteries have been inserted the device switches on automatically 4 Push the battery cover onto the housing until it clicks into place Then mount the rubber protection cover onto the housing beginning at the end where the battery com...

Page 16: ...w figure 8 3 Use the arrow keys to move from one product type to the next 4 and keep any of them pressed to scroll through the types 5 Confirm your selection by pressing The product type you selected will now be shown at the top of the display 4 3 Taking a measurement For information on how to take a measurement see section 5 The measuring process 4 4 Switching the device off To do so The device h...

Page 17: ...he or see 4 2 Selecting the product type figure 10 5 1 1 Measuring loose hay straw Assembly of the compression plate 1 Loosen the fixing nut 2 Guide the compression plate over the measuring head onto the insertion probe figure 11 The fixing nut has to face towards the device 3 Position the compression plate on the insertion probe and fasten the fixing nut by hand figure 13 The recommended distance...

Page 18: ...ue signals lowered accuracy of the measurement The measuring range is dependent on the product type see 6 Product types Once the reading has been taken it can be saved on the device see 5 5 Saving individual readings or 5 6 Saving several readings a measurement series at the same time 5 2 2 Measuring loose hay straw To do so The device has to have nearly the same temperature than the product being...

Page 19: ...oughout all activities Keep the measuring head away from other people throughout all activities ATTENTION HIGH MEASURING INTERVAL The measuring head will heat up when taking a high amount of measurements on bales with high compressed density in a rapid succession This will decrease the accuracy of the measurement significantly i Information Measuring accuracy This rapid and non destructive measuri...

Page 20: ...bet ween the different menus see 5 4 Hold function Freezing the displayed values 5 4 Hold function Freezing the displayed values The device can be configured in such a way that the information being shown on the display will freeze at the touch of a button until a new button is pressed This function can be very useful when e g taking readings in spaces where it is not possible to see the display e...

Page 21: ...h a way that the device will save a reading every time a button is pressed This option manual saving function is the device s default setting 5 5 1 Activating the manual saving function in the options menu To do so The device has to be switched on and 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 fi...

Page 22: ...display will now appear as shown in figure 30 3 The data you have inputted can be overwritten at any time 4 Inputting letters Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required letter and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected letter figure 31 5 Inputting numbers Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the ...

Page 23: ...suring process The display will now appear as shown in figure 33 4 The data you have inputted can be overwritten at any time 5 Inputting letters Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required letter and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected letter figure 34 6 Inputting numbers Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for 3 seconds or pr...

Page 24: ...ing information No Name 1 Name of the measurement series editable 2 Temperature average 3 Date start time of the measurement series 4 Date end time of the measurement series 5 Number of saved readings 6 Product type 7 Device name 8 Moisture content average 1 5 4 3 2 6 7 8 ...

Page 25: ...f measurements To do so You must have saved a series of measurements e g 2 logs The display will now appear as shown in figure 37 1 Press 2 Navigate to the required measurement series To do so press or The display will now appear as shown in figure 38 3 Press to switch to another input level The display will now appear as shown in figure 39 4 Press again The display will now appear as shown in fig...

Page 26: ...ssage clear figure 43 4 Confirm by pressing The data log has been deleted 5 Press to leave the Edit Logs menu 6 Press to leave the main menu 5 10 Deleting individual measurement series To do so You must have saved a measured value e g 1 log or a series of measurements e g 3 logs The display will now appear as shown in figure 44 1 Press The display will now appear as shown in figure 45 2 Select the...

Page 27: ...ow appear as shown in figure 49 2 Select the required reading To do so press or 3 Press to switch to another input level The display will now appear as shown in figure 50 4 Press The display will now appear as shown in figure 51 5 Select the required measured value To do so press or 6 Press to switch to another input level The display will now appear as shown in figure 52 7 Press to delete the val...

Page 28: ...ating material special product 38 65 kg m 10 35 Empty 1 free curve for special products Empty 2 free curve for special products Digit 0 100 Reference Only for testing the moisture meter A divergent compressed density may lead to deviations in the measuring result 6 1 How moisture is defined The device measures and shows the material moisture content The moisture content readings are calculated in ...

Page 29: ...ing EN ISO 18134 2 Schaller GmbH will be happy to advise you on the selection of the right calibration curve for special hay and straw types The insertion direction for both round and rectangle bales is from the face side of the bale as shown on the following figures Measurements taken from any other direction may lead to incorrect readings Straw round bales Straw rectangle bales 54 55 ...

Page 30: ...humimeter FL2 Operating Manual Page 30 Hay round bales Hay rectangle bales Hay loose 56 57 58 ...

Page 31: ...asurements within a short time Considering a sampling error due to the considerably smaller sample quantity as well as the content of volatile matters resin etc that are not water the kiln drying method will practically reach an accuracy of approx 3 Therefore if the measuring values of these two very different methods of determining the water content are compared differences of 3 can be considered...

Page 32: ...gMemorizer The screen will now display the LogMemorizer s interface figure 60 Before using LogMemorizer please refer to the the separate LogMemorizer operating manual for the correct configuration of the USB COM Port For more information on LogMemorizer please refer to the separate LogMemorizer operating manual supplied with the device 7 2 Exporting measured values to a computer To do so The LogMe...

Page 33: ... confirm by pressing 7 Select Manual Logs figure 63 To do so press or and confirm by pressing The display will then show the message Send figure 64 All measuring values saved on the humimeter FL2 will now be sent to your computer Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter FL2 to your computer using the supplied USB cable 1 Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humime ter ...

Page 34: ...7 Import all manual logs for importing all manually saved readings or Import most recent manual log for importing the most recent manually saved logs No Name 1 Import all manual logs 2 Import most recent manual log The measuring values saved on the humimeter FL2 will now be sent to your computer 67 1 2 ...

Page 35: ...tatus To do so press or and confirm by pressing The display will then show the status indicator humimeter The display will show the following information No Name 1 Serial number 2 Software version 3 Battery status 4 Memory status 3 Confirm by pressing 4 Press to leave the main menu 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 36: ...igure 68 The format for the date is DD MM YY Day Month Year The format for the time is hh mm ss Hour Minutes Seconds 4 Inputting numbers Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected number figure 69 5 Moving forward To move forward between DD MM YY and hh mm ss press 6 Moving back Press to switch to another input level T...

Page 37: ... Some of the options must be deactivated 1 Press twice or hold for two seconds 2 Select Options To do so press or and confirm by pressing 3 Select Unlock To do so press or and confirm by pressing The display will now appear as shown in figure 70 On delivery the four digit password is the device s serial number 4 Inputting numbers Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either p...

Page 38: ...ime Materialcalib Password Reset options will be deactivated again 9 6 Selecting C F To do so All of the options must be activated see 9 4 Activating options 1 Press twice or hold for two seconds 2 Select Options To do so press or and confirm by pressing 3 Select C F To do so press or and confirm by pressing 4 Navigate to the required temperature scale i e Celsius C or Fahrenheit F To do so press ...

Page 39: ...Press to leave the Options menu 5 Press to leave the main menu 9 7 2 Changing from simplified to advanced user To do so The device has to be turned off 1 Switch the device on see 4 1 Switching the device on 2 Press and hold and at the same time directly after switching the device on The device will automatically boot into the main menu 3 Activate all of the options see 9 4 Activating options 4 Sel...

Page 40: ...inutes To do so press or and confirm by pressing The settings have been saved 5 Press to leave the Options menu 6 Press to leave the main menu 9 8 2 Configuring automatic switch off To do so All of the options must be activated see 9 4 Activating options 1 Press twice or hold for two seconds 2 Select Options To do so press or and confirm by pressing 3 Select Auto Off Time To do so press or and con...

Page 41: ...d confirm by pressing 3 Select Password To do so press or and confirm by pressing The display will show the current password Overwrite the current password To do so press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected number Moving back Press to switch to another input level To move back press 4 Confirm the new four digit passwo...

Page 42: ...Resetting the device will not affect the saved measuring values 10 Cleaning and maintenance Regularly cleaning and maintaining the device will ensure that it will have a long service life and stay in good condition 10 1 Changing batteries The device constantly monitors the charge level of the batteries The current battery status is shown on the status screen If the battery s charge is very low the...

Page 43: ...t the device from strong mechanical shocks and loads 10 3 Cleaning the device Plastic housing Clean the plastic housing with a dry cloth Measuring head The measuring head can be cleaned with a cloth and cleaning alcohol ATTENTION Do not clean with fluids Water or cleaning fluid getting inside the device can destroy the device Only clean with dry materials ...

Page 44: ...ther you have selected the right product type product before taking a reading see 6 Product types Mouldy or rain wet material Accuracy decreases signifi cantly Only measure dry not mouldy material Frozen material or material mixed with snow Accuracy decreases signifi cantly The measured material most not be frozen or mixed with snow Insertion direction The insertion direction has a great effect on...

Page 45: ...echanical shocks loads Remove the batteries if the device isn t used for a period of 4 weeks or longer Store the device in its original packaging if it isn t used for a longer period of time Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 12 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 electrica...

Page 46: ...ty with the applicable requirements 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 and elec tronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the rel...

Page 47: ...ature 20 C to 60 C Temperature compensation Automatic Data memory Up to 10 000 measuring values Power supply 4 pcs of 1 5 Volt AA Alkaline batteries Current consumption 60 mA incl display illumination Menu languages English German French Italian Spanish Por tuguese Czech Polish Russian International Display 128 x 64 illuminated matrix display Device dimensions 740 x 65 x 40 mm Device weight 450 g ...

Page 48: ...n der Raab Tel 43 0 3178 28899 Fax 43 0 3178 28899 901 info humimeter com www humimeter com Climate Environment Food Bioenergy Materials Buildings Paper Board Schaller Messtechnik develops produces and sells professional moisture meters and turnkey solutions ...

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