Measuring Menu (main menu) ......11 2.2.2 Material Settings ..........12 2.2.3 Alarm Value Setting ..........13 2.2.4 Maximum Value ..........16 Additional Functions ............17 2.3.1 Automatic Shut-down ......... 17 2.3.2 Battery Monitoring ..........17 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
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Notes on Use ..............19 General Notes ..............19 Orientation Values ............20 Handling the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 ...... 21 Display Values (Digits) in Relation to the Bulk Density ..23 Annex .................. 25 Materials Table ..............25 Comparison Graph of Humidity - Material Moisture Content ..................
This publication replaces all previous versions. It may not be reproduced or electronically processed, duplicated or distributed in any way without the written permission of Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH. Subject to technical and documentary change. All rights reserved. This document was compiled with the necessary care.
The operational safety and functionality are no longer guaranteed if the instrument is modified or converted. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH assumes no liability for any ensuing damage. All risks are assumed solely by the user.
Do not measure on metal surfaces. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by non-compliance with the operating instructions or by violation of a duty to care during transport, storage or operation of the instrument, even if this duty to care is not specifically discussed in the operating instructions.
Introduction 1 Introduction Description The Hydromette BL Compact B 2 is an electronic building moisture meter based dielectric-constant high-frequency measurement principle, with a 3-line LCD display and a flexibly applicable ball probe for non-destructive detection of moisture in all types of building materials, as well as the moisture distribution in walls, ceilings and floors.
Type ID Type ID Additional icons Additional icons Max. / alarm display Max./alarm display Alarm „Off“ Alarm „Off“ Battery icon Battery icon Temperature in °C Building materials icon Building material icon Wood type icon Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
Digital values are dimensionless measurement values and not real moisture values as a percentage! Measure by pressing the “M” key and placing the ball electrode on the material to be measured. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
"Max" flashes on the display. The "M" key is pressed briefly to store the new value. A new measurement can be started without altering the previous maximum by pressing "M" longer if the value is not to be stored. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
The material ID flashes and can be set using the "Up" and "Down" keys. Press the "M" key again briefly to save the change. The material table can be found in the Annex. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
(re)activated, press briefly on the “M” key to confirm the entry. The instrument will return to standby mode. If 0 is chosen as the material ID, the display will show in digits, without percentage data. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
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Hold the measuring key down On/Off key: Instrument deactivates for more than 2 seconds after 30 sec. of inactivity >2 s Press the measuring key for any length of time Press the measuring key briefly <1 s Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
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Main menu >2 s Set value <1 s Main menu >2 s Value deleted <1 s Up or down for menu selection Release the measuring key Press the up or down key <1 s Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
After that, only the “Max” symbol flashes. Another brief press on the “M” key confirms the input and returns the instrument to standby mode. A new measurement can then be carried out using the "M" key. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
2.3.2 Battery Monitoring If the battery icon appears in the display, the battery is empty and must be replaced. A list of suitable battery types can be found in the "Specifications" section. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
Condensation, continuously high air humidity (> 85%) and Continuous dust exposure and flammable gases, vapours or solvents Continuously high ambient temperatures (> + 50° C) Continuously low ambient temperatures (< + 0° C) Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
4 Notes on Use General Notes The Hydromette BL Compact B 2 is a dielectric moisture meter for determining the moisture and moisture distribution in building materials, such as masonry, concrete, screed, etc.
Depending on the height of the covering, metal in the subsurface (iron reinforcements, wires, pipes, stucco bars, etc.) can raise the measurement value. This should be considered when evaluating the displayed values in relation to the covering. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
Notes on Use Handling the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 To prevent any influence from the hand of the operator who is performing the measurement, during the measurement and inspection process, only the rear half can be covered by the hand.
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(about 90°) to the area. In corner areas, a margin of about 8-10 cm from the edge or angle should be maintained. Figure 4-3 Measuring as vertically as possible to the measurement are Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
Display Values (Digits) in Relation to the Bulk Density Notes on Use Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
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The instrument’s manufacturer can therefore not guarantee their accuracy. The conclusions drawn from the measurement results depend on each user's individual requirements and practical, professional empiricism. Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
Mixed plaster in wt.% Gypsum plaster in wt.% Cement screed in CM% Anthydrite screed in CM% Gypsum plaster in CM% Lime mortar in CM% Cement mortar in CM% Mixed plaster in CM% Concrete in CM% Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
Annex Comparison Graph of Humidity - Material Moisture Content Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
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Material condition Pale zone: Dry Equilibrium moisture. Hatched zone: Equilibrium zone Caution! Non-diffusing coverings or adhesives should not be used. Please ask the respective manufacturer. Dark zone: Moist Machining or processing at very high risk! Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
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