GANN Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR Manual

Thermo-hygrometer

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Version 2.3
Operating Instructions
HYDROMETTE BL
COMPACT TF-IR
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Hydromette BL Compact TF
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  • Page 1 Version 2.3 Operating Instructions HYDROMETTE BL COMPACT TF-IR Hydromette BL Compact TF...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Laser Pointer / EM Settings ........ 15 2.3.4 Maximum Value Display ........16 2.3.5 Minimum Value Display ........17 2.3.6 Saved Menu ............18 Other Functions ............... 19 2.4.1 Automatic Switch-off ........... 19 2.4.2 Battery Monitoring ..........19 Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 3 Technology (IR) ............... 26 Measuring Using an IR Sensor ........26 Emission Ratio ..............28 Measurement Spot Size ..........29 Appendix ................30 Emissivity Table ............... 30 USB Connection to GANN DIALOG Software ....32 General Concluding Remarks.......... 33 Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 4: Publication Statement

    Introduction Publication Statement This publication replaces all previous versions. It may not be reproduced in any form or processed, duplicated or disseminated using electronic systems without the written permission of Gann Mess- Regeltechnik GmbH. Subject technical documentary changes. All rights reserved. This document was prepared with the required care.
  • Page 5: General Notes

    Operational reliability and functionality are no longer ensured if the device is modified or adapted. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH is not liable for any damage arising from such modifications or adaptations. The risk is borne by the user alone.
  • Page 6: Weee Directive 2002/96/Ec Law On Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    Keep the device and accessories out of the reach of children! Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for damage resulting from non-adherence to the operating instructions or by not taking proper care during transport, storage or operation of the device, even if this requirement for care is not specifically addressed in the operating instructions.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction Description The Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR is a precise thermo-hygrometer that is fitted with an IR surface temperature sensor and may be used for various applications such as surveillance of residential space, air conditioning systems, print shops, warehouses, etc.
  • Page 8: Device Layout And Button Assignment

    Introduction Device Layout and Button Assignment humidity/temperature sensor Laser pointer IR sensor Display Up button On/off button Measurement button Down button Mini USB interface Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 9: Display Icons

    Air humidity in % Measured value is held. Ready for measurement Air temperature in °C Dew point (Dp) in °C Other icons Min/Max display Air humidity in % Dead battery Air temperature in °C Memory location 1 Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 10: Basic Functions

    "Hold" symbol Last measured temp. in °C Calculated dew point (Dp) in °C Figure 2-1: main menu/measuring mode In this menu, a new measurement can be started by pressing the "M" measurement button. See also Chapter 2.2. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 11: Display In Measuring Mode

    Press the "M" button again to start a new measurement. Approx. 40 seconds after releasing the measurement button, the device automatically switches off to save battery power. When the device is switched on again, the last value measured is shown on the display. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 12: Setting Menus

    "Max" flashes on the display. If the value is not to be saved, the "M" button must be pressed briefly. If the value is not to be saved, a new measurement is started with a long press on the "M" button without changing the previous maximum values. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 13: Measuring Mode Selection Menu

    The BL Compact TF-IR unit has 4 different setting modes that may be scrolled top-down in the following order by pressing the "Down" button: "rh/ir" measuring mode "EMC" measuring "rh/dp" measuring mode mode "rh/Ah" measuring mode Figure 2-3: measuring mode selection menu Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 14 "rh/dp" measuring mode (relative humidity, dew point temperature): Relative humidity (in %), air temperature (in °C), and dew point temperature (dp) (in °C) are displayed. Information and explanations on the individual measuring modes can be found in Chapter 4 "Application instructions". Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 15: Laser Pointer / Em Settings

    "Off" to "On" and vice versa. To save the status selected and to return to the main menu, the "M" button must be pressed momentarily (< 1s). Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 16: Maximum Value Display

    Using another momentary press on "M" button, the entry is confirmed and the device returns to the Ready mode. Using the "M" button, a new measurement can then be carried out immediately. Figure 2-6: deleted max. value Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 17: Minimum Value Display

    Using another momentary press on "M" button, the entry is confirmed and the device returns to the Ready mode. Using the "M" button, a new measurement can then be carried out immediately. Figure 2-8: deleted min. value Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 18: Saved Menu

    By momentarily pressing the "M" button, the next memory location "r2" is selected and the value contained there is displayed. After reaching the 5th memory location, the first one is shown again. The menu can be exited using the "Up" or "Down" buttons. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 19: Other Functions

    2.4.2 Battery Monitoring If the battery symbol appears in the display, the battery is dead and must be renewed. A list of battery types that can be used can be found in the "Technical data" chapter. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Condensation, air humidity continuously too high (> 85 %) and wetness  Permanent presence of dust and combustible gases, fumes or solutions  Ambient temperatures continuously too high (> +50 °C)  Ambient temperatures continuously too low (< 0 ℃) Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 21: Measuring Ranges And Sensor Accuracy

    Fumigation from foam materials that have not been supplied by us may damage the sensor system and lead to falsified measuring values. Therefore it is particularly important that the device is not stored in such a material. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 22: Application Notes

    Moisture saturation is the maximum amount of water that can be contained in a certain volume of air. The higher temperature the larger the amount of water that can be held in the air. ������. �������� ���� ���������� (��) ���������������� (������. ) = ������ ������������ (�� Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 23: Relative Air Humidity

    10-15 minutes or until the temperature has equalised. The measuring range of -40 °C to +80 °C only applies to the sensor tip (length of the protective/filter cap). The measuring Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 24: Dew Point Temperature

    The water vapour partial pressure is calculated as follows: ������. ℎ�������������� �� ���������� ������������ ������. ����������. ���������� ������������ ���������������� = Further information can be found on the Internet. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 25: Dew Point Temperature Vs. Air Temperature And Rel. Humidity For Condensation Calculation

    4.2.2 Dew Point Temperature vs. Air Temperature and Rel. Humidity for Condensation Calculation Dew point temperature in °C at a relative humidity of: temperature Saturation moisture = °C amount of water °C °C °C °C °C °C °C in g/m³ 10,5 14,9 18,5...
  • Page 26: General Information On Infrared Temperature Measuring Technology (Ir)

    To avoid measurement errors and to prevent the unit from being damaged, you should…  ... not press the sensor opening of the measuring transducer directly onto the object to be measured. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 27 (e.g. transporting the unit in the boot).  ... not expose the unit to high air humidity (condensing).  ... not measure in immediate vicinity of sources of electromagnetic or electrostatic energy (RF generators, electric motors, ignition voltages etc.). Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 28: Emission Ratio

    Application Notes Emission Ratio The Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR unit provides manual adjustment of the emission ratio between 20% and 100%. The emissivity table is found in the Appendix. By default, the measuring unit is set to an emission ratio of 95%.
  • Page 29: Measurement Spot Size

    (A) between the surface to be measured and sensor, we recommend using 20 to 50 mm. The respective diameter can be obtained from the figure below. A = Distance to the object to be measured D = Measurement spot diameter Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 30: Appendix

    Uncoated Stainless Matt steel** Oxidised Surface Iron** Enamelled Oxidised Corroded Nickel-plated, matt Nickel-plated, polished Zinc-plated Soil Humid Paint Black, matt Black, glossy Other colours Clear coat Gypsum Bulk material Processed Glass Plane Convex Concave Gold** Graphite Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 31 **(Because of their surface, metals cannot be measured precisely (e.g.: oxidised/polished surface  EM factor between 2 and 100%). We therefore recommend using the paper label (IR 30/E95 item no. 5833) showing a factor of 95%. This label provides for exact object temperature measurements. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 32: Usb Connection To Gann Dialog Software

    Appendix USB Connection to GANN DIALOG Software Using a USB cable, the Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR unit may be connected to a PC on which Windows operating system is running and which is used to directly retrieve and save the measured values by means of the GANN DIALOG software package.
  • Page 33: General Concluding Remarks

    When claiming under the guarantee, the device must be sent postage-free to Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH or the supplier with details of the claim and accompanied by proof of purchase. Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...
  • Page 34 Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for damage or malfunctions caused by improper or incorrect handling or storage of the device. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH will on no account accept liability for damage, lost profit, lost usage or other consequential damage that arise from the use of the product or the inability to use it.
  • Page 35 Appendix Hydromette BL Compact TF-IR...

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