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Start-up Insert the four delivered 1.5V Alkaline AA batteries as follows: 1.) At first remove the rubber protection cover. For that, hold the rubber protec- tion cover at the upper side and pull it over. If your moisture meter is provided with an optional USB port, you have to remove the protection cap before.
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Measuring procedure 1. To ensure best possible measuring results, please make sure that the device has nearly the same temperature than the material to measure. 2. Switch on the device: Press the for three seconds. 3. Select the right calibration curve (density of leather) using the buttons .
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Calibration curves overview Name Explanation Leather LD Leather with a density of 550 kg/m³ Leather CR Leather with a density of 600 kg/m³ Leather MD Leather with a density of 650 kg/m³ Leather FOC Leather with a density of 700 kg/m³ Leather HD Leather with a density of 750 kg/m³...
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Reference water content The humimeter LM6 determines the water content, which means that it calculates the moisture referred to the total mass (according to EN ISO 4684): Mass with average moisture content Mass of the dried sample...
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Checking the calibration We recommend to check the calibration of the humimeter LM6 every 4 weeks, using the proof plate delivered with the device. For this check the device has to show a temperature between 20.0 and 26.0°C. Switch on the instrument and select the calibration curve „reference“...
Menu level overview Keypad symbols Measuring window: Rolling Menu Type selection menu Power ON / OFF Switch upper Next calibration curve Last calibration curve Switch lower Switch off (3 sec.) Save Save menu Hold Watch saved data Watch the saved data (logs) Enter new log Enter supplier´s Switch off (3 sec.)
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Changing battery If the battery symbol appears in the measuring window or if a critical charge of battery is shown in the status (!), the batteries have to be changed IMMEDIATELY. Also remove the batteries if you do not use your humimeter device for a longer period. For eventual resulting damages we cannot provide any warranty.
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Transfer saved data to the PC (only possible with optional USB interface!) To send your saved logs to the PC, connect the humimeter device to your PC using the USB cable that was delivered with your device. Carefully loose the protection cap on your humimeter and plug in the USB mini B connector.
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Print saved data (only possible with optional USB interface and Schaller thermo printer!) To print your saved data, connect the device to the printer using the printer cable that was delivered with your device. Carefully loose the protection cap on the humimeter. At first plug in the side of the connector with the close plastic casing at the humimeter.
Weight (incl. batteries) 265 g Protection class IP 40 Scope of supply humimeter LM6, 4 x 1.5Volt AA Alkaline batteries, rubber protection cover, wooden case with test plate, user manual Options USB interface incl. cable and PC software, portable printer (only with USB...
If those are broken, no claims for guarantee can be made. In case of a faulty device, please contact Schaller GmbH (www.humimeter.com) or your dealer. Common reasons for incorrect measurements Product temperature out of application range Material below 0°C resp.
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