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  • Page 1 Manual Handheld Device HD2...

  • Page 2: Manual Handheld Device Hd2 Version 2

    D-76275 Ettlingen Germany Phone: +49-7243-5921-0 Fax: +49-7243-90856 E-mail: info@imko.de Internet: http://www.imko.de The HD2 is a portable device which serves for the display of measurement values delivered by TRIME moisture measurement sensors and was de- signed for mobile field deployment. Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............................19 Measurement Volume of the SONO-M1 PICO64 Probes ..............19 Recommended way to achieve the best possible accuracy with the HD2 kit ...... 20 Measurement directly in the sand and gravel pile ................20 Measurement of laboratory samples in the bucket ................21 Exchange of the Probe Rods ....................

  • Page 4: General Notices

    Should the device heat up during the charging process, this is normal and not connected with any hazards. Should the HD2 only function for a short period or not at all in spite of several attempts to charge it, the inte- grated accumulator is defective and must be exchanged.

  • Page 5: Control Elements

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 2 Control Elements Probe/Charger Connection „Measurement/Activate“ „UP“  Shutting ON/OFF-  press 1s  Back to previous Menu  Perform Measurement  press Item or Setting shortly  Direct link to “CHOOSE ...

  • Page 6: Initial Commissioning

    Connecting a Sensor The HD2 handheld device can be operated with the following IMKO-moisture probes: Connect the moisture probe to the HD2 by plugging in the 7-pole plug into the respectively provided socket at the HD“ and fastening the coupling nut.

  • Page 7: Operation

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 4 Operation Key/Button Designation: Key/Button Designation Measurement  Shutting ON/OFF-  press 1s  Perform Measurement  press shortly  Selection of a Menu Item  press shortly  Storing a setting  press shortly Settings ...

  • Page 8: Switching On The Hd2 Handheld Device

    Switch OFF the HD2 by pressing the button „Measurement“ for approximately 1 second. It is not possible to shut off the HD2 while it is in the „Settings“. Please, first leave the menu Notice: item „Settings“ by pressing the button „Settings“...

  • Page 9: Operating Mode „Normal

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 4.3.1 Operating Mode „Normal“ After switching on the HD2 handheld device, the following display will appear in the operating mode „Normal“ after the start screen: Number of selected Serial No. If connected Residual Accu-...

  • Page 10: Operating Mode „Water Calculation

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 TIPP: 4.3.3 Operating Mode „Water Calculation“ In this operating mode, only the variable Moisture is measured. There will be up to six single values stored and concluded to an average value. Out of this the water content per m³ is calculated. To get the correct water contend it is necessary to set up the density of the measured material.

  • Page 11: Settings

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 Settings There are various options to modify and align the settings of the HD2 handheld device. You will reach the following menu configuration by actuating the button „Settings“ By actuating the buttons „Up“...

  • Page 12: Material Calibration

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 With the selection „Normal“, an individual measurement of the three probe parameters Moisture, Tempera- ture and the EC-TRIME is selected. The parameter Moisture, depending on the selected calibration, the moisture in volumetric or gravimetric percentages or can state the running period of the TDR pulse.
  • Page 13 2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 HINT: Get to this menu item directly out of the measurement screen, by actuating the button „Up“ Menu item: “CHANGE”: Here you’ve got the possibility to setup your own material calibration or to change an existing one to your requirement.
  • Page 14 2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 Attention: If you choose “SAVE” at the end of calibration, the stored calibration inside the probe is over- written! The only possibility to get back the original calibrations is to connect the probe with a RS485 adapter (for example SM-USB) to the PC.

  • Page 15: Detecting Sensor/Probe

    After selection of this menu item, the HD2 will again attempt to establish a connec- tion to the connected probe. If this attempt is successful, the serial number of the probe will appear in the display.

  • Page 16: Language

    Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 4.4.4 Language In this menu item, the language of the HD2 handheld device can be selected. Currently, the user has the choice between the languages English and German. You can select the desired language by actuating the buttons „Up“...

  • Page 17: Display Contrast

    Serial Number Probe Type Hardware Version (HW) Firmware Version (FW) 4.4.9 HD2-Info By selecting this menu item you will be issued various information regarding your HD2 handheld device. These are: Serial Number Hardware Version (HW) Firmware Version (FW) Accumulator Capacity...

  • Page 18: Technical Data Hd2

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 5 Technical Data HD2 Height 36mm Width 64mm Length 150mm Weight Power Consumption Power Down ca. 35µA Idle - Background Illum. OFF ca. 26mA Idle - Background Illum. OFF - Background Illum. Max ca.

  • Page 19: Handling Of The Sono-M1 And Pico64 Probes

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 6 Handling of the SONO-M1 and PICO64 Probes Introduction The determination of the soil moisture content with the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology has in the mean time managed to well-establish itself on the market. In former times, the reliable measurement of the moisture was laborious and not always accurate.

  • Page 20: Recommended Way To Achieve The Best Possible Accuracy With The Hd2 Kit

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 7 Recommended way to achieve the best possi- ble accuracy with the HD2 kit Measurement directly in the sand and gravel pile For measurements in sand pile, make sure that the probe (rods) is inserted in the material until the blue probe body.

  • Page 21: Measurement Of Laboratory Samples In The Bucket

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 Measurement of laboratory samples in the bucket Following requirements has to be fulfilled, to ensure the optimal accuracy of the system:  The probe rods has to be covered completely by the material to be measured ...
  • Page 22 2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 1. Dump the sand sample into the bucket 2. Compact the sand sample by lifting the bucket 5cm and letting it fall down vertically onto a solid base and repeat this procedure 5 times (if there is still to see a compaction after 5-times repeat this procedure until there is no more compaction to see!) 3.
  • Page 23 2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 4. Measure once with the HD2 handheld device 5. Remove the probe out of the material and jiggle the bucket to loosen up the material 6. Repeat the steps 2. to 4. Twice until you have determined three values 7.

  • Page 24: Exchange Of The Probe Rods

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 8 Exchange of the Probe Rods In the event that the probe rods are damaged, the same can be easily exchanged. 1) Prepare the gaskets, the probe body, and the 2) Press the gaskets into the bore holes...

  • Page 25: Technical Data Sono-M1 Probe

    2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 9 Technical Data SONO-M1 probe For measurement of the moisture content in sand, and gravel  State-of-the-art sensor with integrated TDR-electronics  Measurement Value Range 0..40 vol.%  Integrated Temperature Sensor  Deployable up to more than 5dS/m Total Conductivity (Bulk-Soil-Conductivity).

  • Page 26: Savety Notes

    IMKO. The sensor or the measuring system must be disconnect- ed from the power supply before installation or maintenance work. Do not open or repair the hand-...
  • Page 27 2017-05-31 Manual Handheld Device HD2 Version 2_0 Danger by electricity The hand-held meter must not be immersed in water or other liquids. The sensor is insensitive to moisture contained in the typically measured products. Only connect the hand-held meter to a properly installed outlet with the supplied voltage supply cable, the voltage of which corresponds to the technical data.
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  • Page 31 Precise Moisture Measurement in industry, hydrology, forestry, agriculture, environmental and earth science, civil engineering, as well as individual applications...

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