Schaller FSA User Manual

Schaller FSA User Manual

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grain moisture analyser
FSA
version 1.0
© Schaller GmbH
2015

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  • Page 1 User manual grain moisture analyser version 1.0 © Schaller GmbH 2015...
  • Page 2: Design Of The Device

    Design of the device material filling LCD display integrated printer ON/OFF button funnel drawer for rubber connector emptying material 230VAC Ethernet connector USB connector page 2 version 1.0...
  • Page 3: Initial Operation

    Initial operation When switching on the first time, some parameters have to be setted. After the device has finished the self-test of all components, first of all the desired menu language has to be chosen. version 1.0 page 3...
  • Page 4 Then set the current date and time. If desired, your company´s name and a note can be entered. page 4 version 1.0...
  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation The touch display can be operated with your finger or a pen. Please don´t touch the display with a sharp object. After switching on, the device automatically starts a self-check of all components. If an error occurs, please follow the instructions on the display.
  • Page 6: Overview Main Menu

    • Settings (separate details later) • Information o Up-to-date device information • Memory o All measurements are saved automatically • User data o Supplier´s data and measuring values can be deleted • Administrator (only for Schaller GmbH) page 6 version 1.0...
  • Page 7 • My device o The owner of the device is indicated on the printout • Log file o can be sent to Schaller GmbH in case of an error • Update o Updates can be imported from an USB flash drive •...
  • Page 8: Calibration Curves

    Calibration curves measuring product comment range corn machine harvested 0..100% 0..100% triticale 0..100% wheat 0..100% durum wheat 0..100% buckwheat peeled 0..100% buckwheat unpeeled coming soon 0..100% spelt peeled 0..100% spelt unpeeled with husk 0..100% millet peeled food millet peeled 0..100% millet unpeeled food millet unpeeled 0..100%...
  • Page 9 Determination of reference water content The FSA device determines the water content, which means that it calculates moisture referred total mass − × Mass of the sample before drying Mass of the dried sample %WG: Water content (according to the norm valid for the relevant product) Favourites If desired, the mainly measured products can be saved as favourites.
  • Page 10 Creating a supplier Before executing a measurement, supplier´s data from various suppliers can be entered. The supplier´s data is saved together with the measuring data and can also be found at the printout. The supplier´s data can be modified or deleted at any time. The first line is empty.
  • Page 11: Measuring Procedure

    Measuring procedure At first press the button „product“. Now select the product to measure from the list of calibration curves stored in the device by touching the picture. Effecting a measurement without selecting a product is not possible! version 1.0 page 11...
  • Page 12 Now fill the material filling funnel with the sample to measure. The chamber has to be completely filled with material. Otherwise it may happen that the there is not enough material in the measuring chamber and a new measurement has to be started. page 12 version 1.0...
  • Page 13 Now press the button „Start”. The measuring procedure will take about 30 seconds. As soon as the measurement is completed, the display shows the measuring results. Supplier´s data, barcode and a note have to be selected before starting a measurement. Finally empty the drawer.
  • Page 14 Printing measuring data By pressing the button „Print“ the last measuring value is printed automatically My device product water content hectolitre weight temperature date / time measurement number optional additional data device info Exchanging the thermal paper roll For exchanging the thermal paper roll, lift the flap as shown on the picture until the cover opens.
  • Page 15 Device test (ISO measuring device check) Sensor test: Insert the delivered glass beads (no other material!) into the material filling funnel. After pressing the start button, the device effects the measurement. version 1.0 page 15...
  • Page 16 When the measurement is finished, the display shows the measuring results. Next to the measuring value a green rectangle is displayed (in case the value is ok) or a red rectangle (in case the value is not ok). Scale test: The scale test measures two points: 1.
  • Page 17: Exemption From Liability

    Infrared temperature: Shows the current infrared temperature in the measuring chamber of the device. Exemption from liability For misreadings and wrong measurements and resulting damages we refuse any liability. This is a device for the quick determination of moisture. The moisture depends on multiple conditions and multiple materials.
  • Page 18 It is possible to update the software or the product calibration curves. If you receive an update from Schaller GmbH, the update file has to be copied into the main directory via USB flash drive. For that, plug in the USB flash drive and restart the device. After the restart the display shows the following picture: Press ok to start the update.
  • Page 19 Technical data Resolution of display 0.01% water content 0.1° C temperature 0.1kg/hl hectolitre weight Measuring range 0 to 50% water content (depending on the product) Operation temperature 0° C to +40° C Storage temperature 0° C to +50° C Temperature sensor Infrared (non-contact) Temperature compensation automatic...
  • Page 20: Important! Please Read

    Device maintenance instructions To provide a long life of your device please do not expose it to strong mechanical loads or heat e.g. dropping it or direct sunlight exposure. Clean your device using a dry cloth. The measuring chamber needs to be cleaned with a dry and soft brush. Any kind of wet cleaning damages the device.

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