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Moisture meter
Operating Manual
humimeter BMA-2
Moisture meter for measuring the moisture content of
biomass
78,0 °F | 6,16 % | 456 kg/m
| -27,3 td | 0,64 aw | 51,9 %r.H. | 14,8 % abs | 100,4 g/m
| 09 m/s | 4,90 Ugl | 1
3
2
Always read this operating manual before using the humimeter BMA-2!
Version 3.0
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- Page 1 78,0 °F | 6,16 % | 456 kg/m | -27,3 td | 0,64 aw | 51,9 %r.H. | 14,8 % abs | 100,4 g/m | 09 m/s | 4,90 Ugl | 1 Always read this operating manual before using the humimeter BMA-2! Version 3.0...
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Page 2: Your Humimeter Bma-2 At A Glance
BMA-2 Operating Manual Your humimeter BMA-2 at a glance The main unit Name Control panel and display Measuring chamber Drawer USB port Power supply Page 2... -
Page 3: The Control Panel
The control panel Name Print button Save button Control buttons for display Start button On/off button Display LED light solid blue: ready for use flashing blue: measurement in progress flashing red: fault (see"11. Faults") Page 3... -
Page 4: The Display
BMA-2 Operating Manual The display Name Temperature Moisture content in % (see "6.1 How moisture defined") Display symbols Atro weight/m³ (optional) Bulk density (optional) Product type The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Change input level Down Back... -
Page 5: The Menus
The menus The device has two different menus: product selection menu and main menu: Product selection menu Name Open main menu Show the last recorded values For changing the product type Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: •... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
BMA-2 Operating Manual Table of contents Your humimeter BMA-2 at a glance �������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ....................2 The control panel ....................3 The display ......................4 The display symbols ..................4 The menus ......................5 1� Introduction �������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Information about this operating manual .......... - Page 7 Taking a measurement ..............16 Switching the device off ..............16 5� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 17 Preparing a measurement ............... 17 Taking a measurement ..............17 Saving individual readings ............... 19 Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time ..20 Printing measured values ..............
- Page 8 BMA-2 Operating Manual Deactivating options ............... 40 Selecting °C/°F ................40 Reducing the device's power consumption ........41 Configuring the material calibration function ........42 Changing the password ..............42 9.10 Resetting the device to its factory settings ........43 10�...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter BMA-2 safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be easily ac- cessible to users at all times. -
Page 10: Symbols Used In This Manual
BMA-2 Operating Manual Symbols used in this manual All of the safety information provided in this manual is shown with a corresponding symbol. WARNING It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to serious irreversible or fatal injury. -
Page 11: For Your Safety
For your safety The device complies with the following European directives: • Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) • Electrical equipment (Low Voltage Directive, LVD) • Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) • Machinery The device corresponds to state-of-the-art technology. However, it is still associated with a number of residual hazards. -
Page 12: Danger From Electric Current
BMA-2 Operating Manual Danger from electric current WARNING Electric shock Danger to life due to electric shock when operating with a defective mains cable or defective device. ► Disconnect the device from the power supply and secure it against being switched on again. -
Page 13: On Receipt Of Your Device
Data package, ATRO package) • Determination of bulk density and ATRO dry weight (tons/m³) for humimeter BMA-2 (Included in the ATRO equipment package) • External rechargeable battery - Described in a separate operating manual • Bluetooth module - Described in a separate operating manual •... -
Page 14: Setting Up The Device
BMA-2 Operating Manual Setting up the device Note the following: • Do not leave the device out in the rain. The device and measuring chamber are not waterproof. • Do not position the device in damp rooms.. • Place the device on a stable, level and dry surface. -
Page 15: Using The Device - Basics
Using the device - Basics Inserting the measuring chamber Open the drawer of the device by lift- ing and pulling the handle towards you (figure 1). Hang the empty measuring chamber in the drawer. » The handle and the suspension of the measuring chamber must hang in the plastic brackets of the drawer (figure 2). -
Page 16: Automatic Drawer Check
BMA-2 Operating Manual Automatic drawer check » After switching on, the device goes through a sen- sor check of the drawer. The display will show the message Check Door (figure 5). • Open and close the drawer. Automatic calibration »... -
Page 17: The Measuring Process
The measuring process Preparing a measurement To do so: The display has to show the measuring window (figure 9). Open the drawer of the device by lifting and pulling the handle towards you (figure 10). Take out the measuring chamber. Completely fill the measuring chamber with the material being measured. - Page 18 BMA-2 Operating Manual Keep pressed to scroll through the types and confirm by pressing Press to start the measurement. » The LED is blinking in blue during the entire mea- surement. » The display shows the active measurement process (figure 14).
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Page 19: Saving Individual Readings
Saving individual readings To do so: A measurement has been taken. The display will now appear as shown in figure 16. Press » The display will now appear as shown in figure 17. Press to enter a name for the saved reading and to finish the measuring process. -
Page 20: Saving Several Readings (A Measurement Series) At The Same Time
BMA-2 Operating Manual Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time Take several readings of the same material (see "5. The measuring process"). Press after each measurement. » The display will now appear as shown in figure 20. -
Page 21: Printing Measured Values
» The display will show the following information: Name Name of the measurement series (editable) Bulk density [kg/m³] (average) (optional) Dry weight (atro)/m³ [kg/m³] (average) (optional) Temperature (average) Moisture content (average) Printing measured values To do so: The integrated printer and a paper roll is required (figure 23). - Page 22 BMA-2 Operating Manual 5.5.2 Printing already saved readings To do so: You must have taken and saved one or several readings. Press Select Print Logs (figure 27). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Last Log (figure 28) to print the last recorded measurement series.
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Page 23: Viewing Individual Readings
Viewing individual readings To do so: You must have saved a reading (e.g. 1 log). The display will now show Press Select the required reading. To do so, press » The display will now appear as shown in figure 31. Press to leave this screen. -
Page 24: Deleting All Measured Values (Data Log)
BMA-2 Operating Manual Deleting all measured values (data log) To do so: You must have taken and saved one or several readings. Press Select Edit Logs (figure 35). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Clear Logs (figure 36). To do so, press and confirm by pressing »... -
Page 25: Product Types
Product types Measuring Product name Product type range Woodchips "6.3.1 Wood chips" 5 % - 70 % Coarse chips "6.3.2 Coarse wood chips" 5 % - 70 % Softwood chips "6.3.3 Softwood chips" 5 % - 70 % Softwood coarse chips "6.3.4 Softwood coarse chips"... -
Page 26: Definition Of Wood Chips Types (Norm En Iso 17225-1)
BMA-2 Operating Manual Definition of wood chips types (Norm EN ISO 17225-1) The given numbers, in accordance with EN ISO 17225-1, refer to the particle sizes that fit through the round screen openings. • P16 at least 75% of the mass between 3.15 and 16mm •... - Page 27 6.3.3 Softwood chips For wood chips with fine fraction, mainly (more than two thirds) consisting of soft- wood (spruce, fir, pine, larch). The fine fraction mainly derives from barks, small branches and bushes. For softwood chips sizes from P16 to P45. See example pictures and 45.
- Page 28 BMA-2 Operating Manual Example pictures wood chips Page 28...
- Page 29 Example pictures coarse wood chips Page 29...
- Page 30 BMA-2 Operating Manual Example pictures softwood chips Page 30...
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- Page 32 BMA-2 Operating Manual Example pictures fine wood chips Page 32...
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Page 33: Notes For The Measurement Of Wood Shavings
For determining the bulk density according to norm EN 14961 a round bucket is used. As the humimeter BMA-2 device uses a rectangular measuring chamber, a compensa- tion factor is stored in the device. This compensation factor has been optimised for wood chips and therefore can differ when measuring other material types. -
Page 34: Using The Logmemorizer Program
Exporting measuring values to a computer To do so: LogMemorizer must be installed. And you must have taken and saved one or several moisture readings. Options: You can export moisture readings from the humimeter BMA-2 and initiate the export at your computer. Page 34... - Page 35 BMA-2 will now be sent to your computer. Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter BMA-2 to your computer using the supplied USB cable: Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humi- meter BMA-2 (figure 55).
- Page 36 Import most recent manual log (for importing the most recent manually saved logs). Name Import all manual logs Import most recent manual » The measuring values saved on the humimeter BMA-2 will now be sent to your computer. Page 36...
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Page 37: Checking The Device's Status
Checking the device's status Press Select Status. To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The display will then show the status indicator humimeter. » The display will show the following information: Name Serial number Software version Battery status Memory status Confirm by presssing Press... -
Page 38: Configuring The Device
BMA-2 Operating Manual Configuring the device Turning on Bluetooth The information on Bluetooth is provided in a separate operating manual. Adjust the date/time Press Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Date/Time. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »... -
Page 39: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language Press Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Language. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Navigate to the required language. To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The settings have been saved. Press to leave the Options menu. -
Page 40: Deactivating Options
BMA-2 Operating Manual » The settings have been saved. » The °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalib., Password, Reset options are now activated. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. Deactivating options Once the device has been switched restarted, the °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time,... -
Page 41: Reducing The Device's Power Consumption
Reducing the device's power consumption 9.7.1 Configuring the display illumination time To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select BL On Time. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select the required display illumination period (30 seconds/2 minutes/5 minu- tes/10 minutes). -
Page 42: Configuring The Material Calibration Function
BMA-2 Operating Manual Configuring the material calibration function The type calibration function is described in a separate operating manual. Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Password. -
Page 43: Resetting The Device To Its Factory Settings
9.10 Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Reset. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »... -
Page 44: Cleaning The Device
BMA-2 Operating Manual 10.2 Cleaning the device ATTENTION Do not clean with fluids Water or cleaning fluid getting inside the device can destroy the device. ► Only clean with dry materials. ATTENTION Damage due to improper cleaning Damage to the golden contacts on the weighing plate (figure 64) can destroy the device. -
Page 45: Replacing The Printer Paper Roll
10.3 Replacing the printer paper roll To do so: The integrated printer and a paper roll is required. Both are included in the equipment pack- ages: Data package or ATRO package. Lift the tab of the printer all the way up (figure 66). -
Page 46: Faults
BMA-2 Operating Manual 11. Faults If the measures listed below fail to remedy any faults or if the device has faults not listed here, please contact Schaller GmbH. Fault Cause Remedy Measuring error The temperature of the ma- The temperature of the... - Page 47 Fault Cause Remedy Measuring chamber is not Put the filled measuring in the device while taking a chamber into the device. Press to confirm the measurement error message. Measuring chamber empty Put the filled measuring while taking a measurement chamber into the device. Press to confirm the error message.
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Page 48: Troubleshooting
BMA-2 Operating Manual 12. Troubleshooting 12.1 Cleaning the contacts of the measuring chamber To do so: The automatic calibration is not successful and the exclamation mark on the display does not go away. The contacts of the measuring chamber are polluted. -
Page 49: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
13. Transportation, storage and disposal 13.1 Transporting the device ATTENTION Damage due to improper transport The device can be damaged or ruined by a dispatch with various parcel services or by post. ► Only ship the device in its original packaging. ►... -
Page 50: Device Information
BMA-2 Operating Manual 14. Device information 14.1 EC declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY______ in accordance with the following Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EC, Schaller GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht hereby declare that the following product type humimeter BMA ;... -
Page 51: Equipment Packages
14.2 Equipment packages In addition to the standard version without any accessories, the device is available in three further, different equipment variants: USB package • USB flash drive with LogMemorizer measuring data recording and analysing software and USB cable Data package •... - Page 52 Paper / Board Schaller Messtechnik develops, produces and sells professional moisture meters and turnkey solutions. Schaller GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99, A - 8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab Tel +43 (0)3178 - 28899 , Fax +43 (0)3178 - 28899 - 901 info@humimeter.com, www.humimeter.com...
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