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Schaller humimeter BLL Operating Manual

Moisture meter with insertion probe for the determination of the moisture content of wood chips
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Moisture meter
Operating Manual
humimeter BLL
Moisture meter with insertion probe for the
determination of the moisture content of wood chips
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 BLL
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 BLL Version 3.0...

  • Page 2: Your Humimeter Bll At A Glance

    BLL Operating Manual Your humimeter BLL at a glance The whole unit Name Measuring head Insertion probe Electronics in plastic housing Handle bar Page 2...

  • Page 3: The Main Unit

    The main unit Name USB port (optional) Display Keypad Rubber protection cover Rear of the main unit Name Battery compartment Page 3...

  • Page 4: The Display

    BLL Operating Manual The display Name Product type Moisture content % ("6.1 How moisture con- tent is defined") Display symbols Temperature display The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Change input level Down Back Change menu Enter numbers...

  • Page 5: The Menus

    The menus The device has four different menus: Data Log, product selection, additional function and main menu: Data Log menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Save measured value Show the last recorded values Product selection menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off For changing the product type...
  • Page 6 BLL Operating Manual Additional function menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Mirror display Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Edit Logs: Manual Logs, Clear Logs • Print Logs: Last Log, All Logs, Clear Logs •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Your humimeter BLL at a glance �������������������������������������������������� 2 The whole unit ......................2 The main unit ......................3 Rear of the main unit ....................3 The display ....................... 4 The display symbols ....................4 The menus ....................... 5 1�...
  • Page 8 BLL Operating Manual Switching the device off ................ 17 5� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 17 Preparing a measurement ..............17 Taking a measurement ................18 Hold function - Freezing the displayed values ........19 5.3.1 Activating the Hold function in the Options menu ......... 19 5.3.2...
  • Page 9 Configuring the device ������������������������������������������������� 36 Turning on Bluetooth ................36 Adjust the date/time ................36 Selecting a language ................37 Activating options ................. 37 Deactivating options ................38 Selecting °C/°F ..................38 Reducing the device's power consumption ..........38 9.7.1 Configuring the display illumination time ..........38 9.7.2 Configuring automatic switch-off ............

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter BLL 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.

  • Page 11: Symbols Used In This Manual

    For technical advice, please contact our customer service department at: Schaller GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A - 8181 St.Ruprecht an der Raab Telefon: +43 (0)3178 28899 Fax: +43 (0)3178 28899 - 901 E-Mail: info@humimeter.com Internet: www.humimeter.com © Schaller GmbH 2018 Page 11...

  • Page 12: For Your Safety

    BLL Operating Manual 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.

  • Page 13: General Safety Information

    • Keep the measuring head away from other people throughout all activities. • In case of damages or loose parts on the device, remove the batteries and con- tact Schaller GmbH or your dealer. All of the device’s technical features have been inspected and tested before delivery.

  • Page 14: Making Sure That All Of The Components Have Been Included

    BLL Operating Manual Making sure that all of the components have been included Make sure that all of the components have been included by checking the package contents against the following list: • humimeter BLL • 4 pieces of AA Alkaline batteries •...

  • Page 15: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting batteries Remove the rubber protection cover. To do so, hold the rubber protection cover at the upper side and pull it over. If your device is provided with an optional USB port, remove the protection cap of the USB socket before (figure and 2).

  • Page 16: Using The Device - Basics

    BLL Operating Manual Using the device - Basics Switching the device on • Press the  button for 3 seconds. » The display will then show the status indicator (figure 7). » After inserting the batteries, the device switches on automatically.

  • Page 17: Mirroring The Dispay

    Mirroring the dispay To do so: The device has to be in the additional function menu (figure 10). • Press the button to mirror the display. • Press the button again to cancel the mirroring of the display. Switching the device off To do so: The device has to be in the product selection, the Data Log or the additional function menu.

  • Page 18: Taking A Measurement

    BLL Operating Manual Taking a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same tempe- rature than the product being measured. • Insert the measuring head of the device straight into the wood chips (figure 13).

  • Page 19: Hold Function - Freezing The Displayed Values

    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.

  • Page 20: Saving Individual Readings

    BLL Operating Manual Saving individual readings The device can be configured in such a way that the device will save a reading every time a button is pressed. This option (manual save function) is the device’s default setting. 5.4.1...

  • Page 21: Saving Several Readings (A Measurement Series) At The Same Time

    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 (figure 24). Inputting numbers: Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for 3 seconds...
  • Page 22 BLL Operating Manual 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 (figure 27). Inputting numbers: Press and hold to quickly scroll to the...

  • 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 appear as shown in figure 28. Press Select the required reading. To do so, press » The display will now appear as shown in figure 29. »...

  • Page 24: Deleting All Measured Values (Data Log)

    BLL Operating Manual Deleting all measured values (data log) To do so: You must have taken and saved one or several readings. Press three times or hold for 2 seconds. Select Edit Logs (figure 34). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Clear Logs (figure 35).

  • Page 25: Deleting Individual Values From A Single Series Of Measurements

    » The display will then show the message clear? (figure 40). Confirm by pressing » The value has been deleted. 5.10 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.

  • Page 26: Product Types

    BLL Operating Manual Product types Product type Wood chip type Measuring range Wood chips "6.3.1 Wood chips" 10 % - 50 % Coarse wood chips "6.3.2 Coarse wood chips" 10 % - 50 % Industrial wood chips See "6.3.3 Industrial wood chips"...

  • Page 27: Selection Of Calibration Curve For Wood Chips

    (according to EN ISO 18134-2). Schaller GmbH will be happy to advise you on the selection of the right calibration curve. Please send a picture of your wood chips, placing a measuring tape to the material, to support@schaller-gmbh.at.
  • Page 28 BLL Operating Manual Example pictures wood chips Page 28...
  • Page 29 Example pictures coarse wood chips Page 29...
  • Page 30 BLL Operating Manual Example pictures industrial wood chips Page 30...

  • Page 31: Notes For Comparative Measurement With Oven-Drying Method

    Compression of wood chips The humimeter BLL is calibrated for normally compressed wood chips. If the wood chips being measured are much less or much more compressed, the accuracy of the measurement will decrease. Normally compressed wood chips are defined in norm EN 15103 (determination of the bulk density).

  • Page 32: Using The Logmemorizer Program

    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 BLL or initiate the export at your computer. Page 32...
  • Page 33 BLL will now be sent to your computer. Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter BLL to your computer using the supplied USB cable: Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humi meter BLL (figure 58).
  • Page 34 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 BLL will now be sent to your computer. Page 34...

  • Page 35: Checking On The Device's Status

    Checking on the device's status Press three times 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: Name Serial number Software version...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Device

    BLL Operating Manual Configuring the device Turning on Bluetooth The information on Bluetooth is provided in a separate operating manual. Adjust the date/time Press three times or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and cofirm by pressing Select Date/Time.

  • Page 37: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language Press three times or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and cofirm by pressing Select Language. To do so, press and cofirm by pressing Navigate to the required language. To do so, press and cofirm by pressing »...

  • Page 38: Deactivating Options

    BLL Operating Manual » 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, Materialcalib., Password, Reset options will be deactivated again.

  • Page 39: Configuring Automatic Switch-Off

    Select the required display illumination period (30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes). To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The settings have been saved. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. 9.7.2 Configuring automatic switch-off To do so: All of the options must be activated (see...

  • Page 40: Configuring The Material Calibration Function

    BLL 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 three times or hold for 2 seconds.

  • Page 41: 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 three times or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and cofirm by pressing Select Reset.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Device

    BLL Operating Manual 5. 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.

  • Page 43: Faults

    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 terial being measured is too material being measured low or high.

  • Page 44: Storage And Disposal

    BLL Operating Manual 12. Storage and disposal 12.1 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 •...

  • Page 45: Device Information

    13. Device information 13.1 CE declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY______ Schaller GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht in accordance with the following Directives: EMV - Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, RoHS - Directives 2011/65/EG, hereby declare that the following product types:...

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    BLL Operating Manual 13.2 Technical data Display resolution 0.5 % moisture content, 0.5 °C/°F temperature Measuring range 10 % to 50 % moisture content Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C Temperature measuring -10 °C to +80 °C range Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C...

  • Page 47: Notes

    14. Notes Page 47...
  • Page 48 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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