Wood chips moisture tester
FS_200-HT
Measuring instrument for a quick moisture test of wood chips. For measurements concerning charging we suggest the more exact
humimeter BM1 or BM2
moisture meter!
Version 1.2
© Schaller GmbH
2008
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Page 1: ...e tester FS_200 HT Measuring instrument for a quick moisture test of wood chips For measurements concerning charging we suggest the more exact humimeter BM1 or BM2 moisture meter Version 1 2 Schaller GmbH 2008 CHECK LINE ...
Page 2: ...ed If you hold your measuring instrument in the air you will see a certain value on the display depending on the switch position see item Technical data Measuring procedure Exact measuring results can best be achieved by adjusting the measuring instrument to the respective product temperature So you should store the device near the object you wish to measure 15 Minutes before measurement A tempera...
Page 3: ... You must not touch the sensor plate or electronic box during the measurement The absolute moisture depending on the wet weight can immediately be seen on the LC Display The device turns off automatically after 90 seconds or when the measuring range has been exceeded Switch position Bulk density kg m Sort of wood chips Measuring range 1 100 150 softwood low density 40 2 150 200 softwood 37 3 200 2...
Page 4: ...vide optimum results In order to minimize incorrect applications resulting from that fact we have provided you with a list IMPORTANT Most common reasons for measuring errors Product temperature NOT between 5 and 35 C You can not measure wood chips which are contaminated with ice or snow Before measuring you must conditioning the chips at a temp 5 C Product temperature beyond ambient conditions The...
Page 5: ...tive permittivity of water about 83 the capacity of the measuring field changes together with the changing moisture of the measuring sample Exclusion of liability The producer can not be made liable for any measuring errors and the damage that might result from it This measuring principle is a quick measuring procedure which can be influenced by product and user specific margin conditions Therefor...
Page 6: ...f the device in regular intervals by applying the kiln drying method If needed Messtechnik Schaller GmbH Ltd will also carry out a calibration at your expense In this case a calibration certificate will be issued and delivered Zero point adjustment Ambient temperature must be 20 to 25 C 68 to 77 F Shift the selector switch to 3 put off the lid of the battery compartment take out the battery which ...
Page 7: ...hips pile 300 mm air setpoint switch position 3 2 1 working temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F temperature compensation automatically from 5 to 35 C power supply 9V alkaline battery or NiCd accumulator drawing of current 5mA sufficient for about 4000 measuring procedures when BAT appears on the display still about 200 measurements are possible display three digit LC Display dimensions 100 x 140 ...
