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Moisture meter
Operating Manual
humimeter FL2
Moisture meter with insertion probe
for measuring the moisture content of hay and straw
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
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Always read this operating manual before using the humimeter FL2
Version 2.0
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Page 1: Operating Manual
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 FL2 Version 2.0... -
Page 2: Your Humimeter Fl2 At A Glance
FL2 Operating Manual Your humimeter FL2 at a glance The main unit Name Measuring head Insertion probe Electronics in plastic housing Page 2... -
Page 3: The Main Unit In Detail
The main unit in detail Name USB port (optional) Display Keypad Rubber protection cover Rear of the main unit Name Battery compartment Page 3... -
Page 4: The Measuring Head
FL2 Operating Manual The measuring head Name Compression plate Isolator Measuring tip The display Name Product type Moisture content % ("6.1 How moisture is defined") Display symbols Temperature display Page 4... -
Page 5: The Menus
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 The menus The device has three different menus: product selection, Data Log and main menu: Product selection menu Name Change menu... - Page 6 FL2 Operating Manual Data Log menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Save measured value Show the last recorded values Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Edit Logs: Manual Logs, Clear Logs •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Your humimeter FL2 at a glance �������������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ......................2 The main unit in detail ..................... 3 Rear of the main unit ....................3 The measuring head ....................4 The display ....................... 4 The menus ....................... 5 1�... - Page 8 FL2 Operating Manual 5� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 17 Preparing a measurement ..............17 5.1.1 Measuring loose hay/straw ..............17 Taking a measurement ................18 5.2.1 Measuring hay and straw bales ............. 18 5.2.2 Measuring loose hay/straw ..............18 Simplified user ..................
- 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 Changing the Userlevel ................. 39 9.7.1 Changing from advanced to simplified user .......... 39 9.7.2 Changing from simplified to advanced user ..........
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter FL2 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
FL2 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: On Receipt Of Your Device
FL2 Operating Manual On receipt of your device Taking the device out of its packaging • Take the device out of its packaging. • Next, make sure that it is not damaged and that no parts are missing. Making sure that all of the components have been included... -
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: Selecting The Product Type
FL2 Operating Manual Selecting the product type To do so: The device has to be in the product selection menu (figure 7). For an overview of the different product types and the criteria for selecting them, please refer to "6. -
Page 17: The Measuring Process
The measuring process Preparing a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same tempe- rature than the product being measured. It is recommen- ded to let your humimeter device adjust to the surround- ing temperature before the measurement. Switch on the device (see "4.1 Switching the device on"). -
Page 18: Taking A Measurement
FL2 Operating Manual Taking a measurement 5.2.1 Measuring hay and straw bales 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 hay or straw bale (figure 15). - Page 19 » Continue to compact as long as the display shows a constant measuring value (figure 21). » The displayed value flashes when the moisture content exceeds the measuring range of the selected product type (figure 17). A flashing value signals lowered accuracy of the measurement. The measuring range is dependent on the product type (see "6.
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Page 20: Simplified User
FL2 Operating Manual Simplified user The device can be configured in such a way that the access of the user can be reduced to the product selection menu combined with the hold function. 5.3.1 Activating/deactivating the simplified user • For information on how to activate/deactivate the simplified user, see section "9.7 Changing the... -
Page 21: Using The Hold Function
Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. 5.4.2 Using the hold function To do so: The device has to be switched on and be in the Data Log menu (see "The menus" page • Press »... -
Page 22: Using The Manual Saving Option
FL2 Operating Manual 5.5.2 Using the manual saving option To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "The menus" page 5). The device is set to Data Log time - Manual. Press »... -
Page 23: Saving Several Readings (A Measurement Series) At The Same Time
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 measurements at different points of the same haystack (see "5. The measuring process"). - Page 24 FL2 Operating Manual » The display will show the following information: Name Name of the measurement series (editable) Temperature (average) Date & start time of the measurement series Date & end time of the measurement series Number of saved readings...
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Page 25: 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 35. Press Select the required reading. To do so, press » The display will now appear as shown in figure 36. »... -
Page 26: Deleting All Measured Values (Data Log)
FL2 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 41). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Clear Logs (figure 42). -
Page 27: Deleting Single Values From A Series Of Measurements
» The display will then show the message clear? (figure 47). Confirm by pressing » The value has been deleted. 5.11 Deleting single values from a series of measurements To do so: You must have saved a series of measurements comprising of at least 2 logs. -
Page 28: Product Types
FL2 Operating Manual Product types Product name Product type Compressed density Measuring range Straw round bales Straw round bales > 130 kg/m³ 8.5 % - 30 % Straw bales Straw rectangle 100 - 130 kg/m³ 8.5 % - 30 %... -
Page 29: Selecting The Product Type
If you are not sure which calibration curve is the best suited for your material, it is recommended to carry out a reference measurement by kiln-drying (EN ISO 18134-2). Schaller GmbH will be happy to advise you on the selection of the right calibration curve for special hay and straw types. - Page 30 FL2 Operating Manual Hay round bales Hay rectangle bales Hay loose Page 30...
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Page 31: Notes For Comparative Measurement With Oven-Drying Method
Incorrect measurement Notes for comparative measurement with oven-drying method The device uses a much higher sample quantity than the drying oven (12-fold to 20-fold quantity of kiln-drying method). Furthermore, to determine a more accurate average moisture value in case of inhomogeneous material, there can be effected sev- eral measurements within a short time. -
Page 32: Using The Logmemorizer Program
Exporting measured values to a computer To do so: The LogMemorizer program is installed. You must have taken and saved one or several moisture readings. Options: You can export moisture readings from the humimeter FL2 or initiate the export at your computer. Page 32... - Page 33 All measuring values saved on the humimeter FL2 will now be sent to your computer. Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter FL2 to your computer using the supplied USB cable: Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humime- ter FL2 (figure 65).
- 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 FL2 will now be sent to your computer. Page 34...
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Page 35: Checking On The Device's Status
Checking on 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: Name Serial number Software version... -
Page 36: Configuring The Device
FL2 Operating Manual Configuring the device Turning on Bluetooth The information on Bluetooth is provided in a separate operating manual. Adjust the date/time Press twice or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Date/Time. -
Page 37: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language Press twice or hold for two seconds. 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 »... -
Page 38: Deactivating Options
FL2 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 39: Changing The Userlevel
Changing the Userlevel 9.7.1 Changing from advanced to simplified user To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Userlevel. -
Page 40: Reducing The Device's Power Consumption
FL2 Operating Manual Reducing the device's power consumption 9.8.1 Configuring the display illumination time To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select BL On Time. -
Page 41: Configuring The Material Calibration Function
Configuring the material calibration function The type calibration function is described in a separate operating manual. 9.10 Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for two seconds. Select Options. -
Page 42: Resetting The Device To Its Factory Settings
FL2 Operating Manual 9.11 Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Reset. -
Page 43: Care Instructions
10.2 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. 10.3 Cleaning the device Plastic housing •... -
Page 44: Faults
FL2 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 mate- The temperature of the... -
Page 45: Storage And Disposal
Fault Cause Remedy Heating of the measuring head Let the device cool down. because of friction in bales with high compressed density Data transfer to Log Interface has not been con- The interface only has to Memorizer failed figurated. be configurated once. To do so, press the F1 key on your computer and read the Help file of the Log... -
Page 46: Device Information
Product: Types: BL2 ; BLL ; BLH ; BLW ; FL1 ; FL2 ; FLH ; FLM ; FLS ; SLW ; WLW are in conformity the applicable requirements of the following documents with ... -
Page 47: Technical Data
13.2 Technical data Display resolution 0.1 % moisture content, 0.5 °C/°F temperature Measuring range 8 % to 30 % water content Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C Temperature measuring -20 °C to +120 °C (only measuring head) range Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C Temperature compensation Automatic... - 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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