RP6 Operating Manual Your humimeter RP6 at a glance The main unit Name USB port (for charging the battery) Display Keypad Handle Measuring plate Power/Save button Connector for external sensor Page 2...
Rear of the main unit Name Measuring plate Identification plate The display Name Product type Moisture content in % (see 7.3 How moisture content is defined for definition) Display symbols Temperature display Page 3...
RP6 Operating Manual The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Change input level Down Back Change menu Enter numbers Enter data Enter letters View measurements Continue / go right Delete measurements Left On/off button, display light Save measured value...
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Product selection menu Name Change menu Display illumation / device on/off For changing the product type Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Edit Logs: Manual Logs, Auto Logs, Clear Logs • Print Logs: Last Log, All Logs, Clear Logs •...
RP6 Operating Manual Table of contents Your humimeter RP6 at a glance ������������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ......................2 Rear of the main unit ....................3 The display ....................... 3 The display symbols ....................4 The menus ....................... 4 1�...
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Taking a measurement ................15 5.2.1 Taking a measurement on a paper bale ..........15 5.2.2 (Optional) measurement with plug-in sensor ......... 16 5.2.3 (Optional) measurement with insertion probe ........16 6� Saving your readings ��������������������������������������������������� 17 Hold function - Freezing the displayed values ........17 6.1.1 Activating the hold function in the options menu ........
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RP6 Operating Manual 10. Configuring the device ������������������������������������������������� 32 10.1 Turning on Bluetooth ................32 10.2 Adjusting the date/time ............... 32 10.3 Selecting a language ................33 10.4 Activation options ................. 34 10.5 Deactivating options ................35 10.6 Selecting °C/°F ..................35 10.7...
Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter RP6 safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be easily accessi- ble to users at all times.
RP6 Operating Manual Symbols used in this manual All of the safety information provided in this manual is shown with a corresponding symbol. ATTENTION It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to damage to property or equipment.
For your safety The device complies with the following European directives: • Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The device corresponds to state-of-the-art technology. However, it is still associated with a number of residual hazards. These hazards can be avoided through strict observance of our safety information.
RP6 Operating Manual General safety information The following safety information has to be observed at all times to avoid damage to objects and injury to people: • Please contact your dealer if any parts of the device have become loose or damaged.
Optional accessories: • Battery operated portable thermal printer (described in a separate operating manual) • Bluetooth module (described in a separate operating manual) • LF_TB 120 moisture and temperature sensor • Conductance insertion probe • Wooden case with test plate •...
RP6 Operating Manual Taking a measurement • For information on how to take a measurement, see section 5. The measuring process. Switching the device off To do so: The device has to be in the product selection or Data Log menu. It is not possible to switch off the device when it is in the main menu.
Taking a measurement 5.2.1 Taking a measurement on a paper bale To do so: The bale has to have a minimum thickness of 50 cm. The correct product type must have been selec- ted. Take hold of the device with one hand and press it against the bale with a pressure of approx.
The device has to have nearly the same temperature (+/- 3 °C) than the product being measured . Connect the sensor to the socket. » The humimeter RP6 automatically recognizes the sensor and activates the corresponding air humidi- ty calibration curves. Insert the sensor into the material being measured and let it adjust to the surrounding temperature for approx.
Saving your readings Hold function - Freezing the displayed values The device can be configured in such a way that the information being shown on the display will freeze at the touch of a button until a new button is pressed. This function can be very useful when e.g.
RP6 Operating Manual Saving your readings manually All of the readings can be saved, edited and viewed on the device. The figure below shows the overview screen of a single saved series of measurements. Name Name of the measurement series (editable) Temperature (average) Date &...
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» The setting has been saved. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. Using the manual saving option To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "Data Log menu" page Press »...
RP6 Operating Manual 6.2.2 Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "Data Log menu" page Take several readings (see 5. The measuring pro- cess).
Auto save function (time-based) The device can be configured in such a way that it will automatically save a reading (log) at a selected time interval. This function is particularly useful when taking rea- dings of the humidity in loose paper or measuring the room climate . 6.3.1 Activating the auto save function in the options menu To do so:...
RP6 Operating Manual The data you have inputted can be overwritten at any time. Inputting letters: Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required letter and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected letter.
Viewing individual readings from a series of measurements To do so: You must have saved a series of measurements (e.g. 3 logs). The display will now appear as shown in figure 28. Press Navigate to the required measurement series. To do so, press »...
RP6 Operating Manual Deleting all measured values (data log) To do so: You must have taken and saved one or several readings. Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Edit Logs (figure 32). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Clear Logs (figure 33).
» The display will then show the message clear? (figure 38). Confirm by pressing » The value has been deleted. Deleting individual values from a single series of measurements To do so: You must have saved a series of measurements comprising at least 2 logs.
Due to the addition of various substances during paper production and due to different paper densities and compressed densities, there are no default product type categories. For the humimeter RP6 the paper density is the decisive factor for the different product types.
The fine adjustment to special applications or particular paper types has to be effected by the customer resp. can be effected by Schaller GmbH for a fee Page 27...
The fine adjustment to special applications or particular paper types has to be effected by the customer resp. can be effected by Schaller GmbH for a fee. The calibration curve "test block" is determined for calibration checks. For that, the optionally available test block article no.
Exporting measured 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 RP6 or initiate the export at your computer. Page 29...
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RP6 will now be sent to your computer. Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter RP6 to your computer using the supplied USB cable: Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humime- ter RP6 (figure 50).
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Import most recent auto save log (for importing the most recent auto save logs. Name Import all auto save logs Import most recent auto save series Import all manual logs Import most recent manual » The measuring values saved on the humimeter RP6 will now be sent to your computer. Page 31...
RP6 Operating Manual Checking the device's status Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. 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 (figure 52):...
Select Date/Time. To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The display will now appear as shown in figure 53. » The format for the date is DD-MM-YY (Day-Month- Year). » The format for the time is hh:m:ss (hour:minutes:seconds). Inputting numbers: Press and hold to quickly scroll to the...
RP6 Operating Manual 10.4 Activation options To do so: Some of the options must be deactivated. Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Unlock. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
10.5 Deactivating options Once the device has been restarted, the °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Adjust, Calib- rate, Materialcalib., Online Send, Password, Reset options will be deactivated again. 10.6 Selecting °C/°F To do so: All of the options must be activated (see 10.4 Activation options).
RP6 Operating Manual 10.7.2 Configuring automatic switch-off To do so: All of the options must be activated (see 10.4 Activation options). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Auto Off Time. To do so, press...
Moving back: Press to switch to another input level. To move back, press Confirm the new four-digit password by pressing » The setting has been saved. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. 10.11 Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see 10.4 Activation...
(figure 60). To charge the battery, insert the supplied USB cable into the USB mini-B port on the humimeter RP6. Next, connect the cable to a computer or USB adaptor/charging cable connected to the mains (e.g. from a mobile phone) (figure 61).
11.2 Resetting the hardware/device The device will go into battery protection mode if the battery’s charge is very low to prevent it from being completely drained. Once that happens, the device can only be restarted once the battery has been recharged and the hardware has been reset. The hardware/device can also be reset if the device has stopped operating for some reason.
RP6 Operating Manual 11.3 Checking the calibration The device's calibration should be checked every four weeks. To do so: There must be a minimum of 1 metre of empty space behind the measuring plate. • Switch on the device and use the arrow keys to select "Test Plate"...
in grey, figure 71), the moisture meter has to be calibrated (see 11.5 Calibrating the moisture meter). 11.5 Calibrating the moisture meter To do so: All of the options must be activated (see 10.4 Activation options). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options.
RP6 Operating Manual 11.6 Care instructions • Do not leave the device out in the rain. The device is not waterproof. • Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures. • Protect the device from strong mechanical shocks and loads.
12. 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 terial being measured is too material being measured low or high.
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RP6 Operating Manual Fault Cause Remedy Metal or similar conducti- Remove all metal or other ve materials in the device's conductive materials from measuring range as well as the device’s measuring measuring over wire. range (the device is not...
13. Storage and disposal 13.1 Storing the device The device must be stored as follows: • Do not store outdoors • Store in a dry and dust-free place • Protect the device from sunlight • Avoid mechanical shocks/loads • Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C 13.2 Disposing of the device Devices marked with this symbol are subject to Directive 2012/19/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on...
RoHS - Directives 2011/65/EG, hereby declare that the following product types: humimeter Product: Types: RP4 ; RP5 ; RP6 are in conformity the applicable requirements of the following documents with • EN 61326–1:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –...
14.2 Technical data Display resolution 0.5 % moisture content, 0.5 °C/°F temperature Measuring range 0 % to 50 % moisture content Operating temperature 0 °C to + 50 °C Temperature range -10 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C Temperature compensation Automatic Data memory Up to 10,000 measuring values...
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