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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.
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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.
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...
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...
"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...
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...
"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...
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...
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"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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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(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...
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%.
(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...
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...
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**(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...
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.
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...
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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.
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