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- Page 1 Version 1.0 Operating Instructions HYDROMETTE BL A plus Hydromette BL A plus...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Menu Guidance ..............13 Settings ................14 3.1.1 Measuring methods, "Type" menu...... 14 3.1.2 Resistance-based Measurement ......15 3.1.3 Capacitive Measurement ........15 3.1.4 Temperature Compensation (resistance-based measurement) ............ 16 3.1.5 Wood Type Adjuster (capacitive measurement) . 17 Hydromette BL A plus... - Page 3 5.1.1 M 20 drive-in electrode ......25 5.1.2 Surface Measurement Cap M 20-OF 15 ..26 5.1.3 Stick-in Electrode Pair M 20-HW 200/300 . 26 5.1.4 Ram-in Electrode M 18 ......27 5.1.2 Notes for capacitive measurement ..... 28 Hydromette BL A plus...
- Page 4 Wood equilibrium moisture content ....29 5.1.5 Growth ranges of fungi ........30 5.1.6 Swelling and shrinkage of the wood ....30 Wood types table for the capacitive measurement ..31 Accessories ................ 32 Appendix ................34 General Concluding Remarks.......... 34 Hydromette BL A plus...
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Page 5: Publication Statement
Operational reliability and functionality are no longer ensured if the device is modified or adapted. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH shall not be liable for any damage arising from such modifications or adaptations. The risk is borne solely by the user. - Page 6 Keep the device and accessories out of the reach of children! Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for damage resulting from non-compliance with the operating instructions or from not taking proper care during transport, storage and handling of the device during operation, even if this duty of care is not specifically addressed in this operating manual.
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Page 7: Weee Directive 2002/96/Ec Law On Electrical And Electronic Equipment
Before inserting the electrode pins into wooden panels or similar, use suitable methods to ensure that there are no electrical wires, water pipes or other supply lines at this point. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction 1 Introduction Description The Hydromette BL A plus is an electronic wood moisture measuring instrument which can be used for both resistance-based measurements and capacitive (non-destructive) measurements. The Hydromette has a high quality measurement amplifier and an OLED display. -
Page 9: Device Layout And Button Assignment
Introduction Device layout and button assignment LED for alarm signal Electrode connector Capacitive sensor (rear side) OLED display Up button On/off button Measurement button Down button Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 10: Display Symbols For The Resistance-Based Measurement
Compensation temperature in °C Wood type classification number (1 - 7) Display symbols for the capacitive measurement Battery symbol Wood moisture in % Value of the wood type adjuster Wood type classification number (91 - 93) Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 11: Basic Functions
Display in measuring mode Figure 2-1: Display of the resistance-based measurement Measured value in % Compensation temperature in °C Wood type 2 "Hold" symbol indicates readiness to make a measurement Hydromette BL A plus... - Page 12 If the current measured value of the wood moisture is greater than the stored maximum value, the "Max" symbol flashes on the display. The maximum value is automatically stored in the memory. Hydromette BL A plus...
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Page 13: Menu Guidance
2. Settings: settings can be defined here (section 2.3.2) 3. Data Menu: the last 5 measured values can be retrieved here, and minimum and maximum values can be queried (chapter 2.3.9 to chapter 2.3.11) Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 14: Settings
3.1.1 Measuring methods, "Type" menu The Hydromette BL A plus provides two methods for determining the moisture content of wood. The types 1 to 7 are used for resistance measurement. The corresponding material assignment takes place via the wood type table. -
Page 15: Resistance-Based Measurement
1 °C for temperature compensation of the measured values. Main menu Settings Type 3.1.3 Capacitive Measurement The ten-step wood type setting of the capacitive measurement is carried out in 0.1 steps as default. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 16: Temperature Compensation (Resistance-Based Measurement)
1 °C. The temperature compensation of the measured value is always performed using the temperature displayed in the measuring mode. The menu can be reached as follows: Figure 3-4: Temperature Main menu Settings Comp.temp Compensation Menu Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 17: Wood Type Adjuster (Capacitive Measurement)
3.1.6 Languages Setting The desired menu language can be selected in this menu. German and English are available. The menu can be reached as follows: Main menu Settings Language Figure 3-6: Languages Setting Menu Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 18: Brightness Setting
Figure 3-8: Alarm the ON / OFF Limit Values Menu function. If the limit value is exceeded, the LED flashes red. The menu can be reached as follows: Main menu Settings Alarm Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 19: Data
Figure 3-9: Min / Max Value Menu 3.2.2 Memory Menu ("1-5") The last 5 stored values can be retrieved in this menu. The menu can be reached as follows: Main menu Data 1-5 Figure 3-10: Memory Menu ("1-5") Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 20: Rescap Mode
Areas of knots and twists, as well as bark or cambium must be avoided when using the capacitive measuring method. It is not possible to use this mode for moisture values of <5% and >45% wood moisture, as the capacitive measuring method no longer provides reliable values. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 21: Other Functions
3.4.2 Battery Monitoring If the battery symbol appears in the display, the battery is dead and must be renewed. A list of battery types that can be used can be found in the "Technical data" chapter. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 22: Specifications
Condensation, air humidity continuously too high (> 85%) and wetness Permanent presence of dust and combustible gases, vapours or solvents Ambient temperatures continuously too high (> +50 °C) Ambient temperatures continuously too low (< 0 °C) Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 23: Measuring Ranges Of The Resistance Measurement
5 to 45% (type and temperature dependent) Transport & Storage Conditions The Hydromette BL A plus may only be stored in the packaging that is provided by us or available from us as accessory. We shall not accept any liability or warranty for damage that may occur to the device or the sensor system as a result of non-compliance. -
Page 24: Application Notes
Notes for wood moisture measurement The measurement of wood moisture is carried out with the Hydromette BL A plus using resistance measurement or capacitive measurement. The wood moisture is displayed in percent by weight in relation to absolutely dry wood (ATRO). -
Page 25: M 20 Drive-In Electrode
M 18 ram-in electrode for thicker or particularly hard woods. If possible, the hexagon nuts should be tightened with a spanner or pliers before beginning a series of measurements. Loose electrode tips break off easily. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 26: Surface Measurement Cap M 20-Of 15
For measurement in chips and wood wool, it is advisable to compact the material to be measured slightly. To do so, sawdust should be pressed together with a weight of approx. 5 kg. No compression is necessary for balls of wood wool. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 27: Ram-In Electrode M 18
Teflon-insulated electrode tips, which enable very precise measurement of zones and layers. They are available in packets of 10 in lengths of 45 mm (order no. 4450) and 60 mm (order no. 4500). Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 28: Notes For Capacitive Measurement
Application Notes 5.1.2 Notes for capacitive measurement Measurements with the Hydromette BL A plus must not be performed on a conductive surface (e.g. metal). For wood thicknesses of less than 40 mm (e.g. veneers, strips, etc.), either several layers must be laid on top of each other until a minimum thickness of 40 mm is reached, or the selection for thin material thicknesses must be selected in the menu. -
Page 29: Test Adapter For Resistance-Based Wood Moisture Measurement
20-25 °C) in the winter months, and between approx. 10.5 and 13.0% (corresponding to 60–70% relative humidity and 25 °C) in the summer months. Further values and tables can be found on the World Wide Web. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 30: Growth Ranges Of Fungi
On the other hand, wood swells if it takes up moisture from the surrounding air below the fibre saturation level. This is a very complex process. If you are interested, we recommend finding the relevant information on the World Wide Web. Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 31: Wood Types Table For The Capacitive Measurement
Wood types table for the capacitive measurement Wood types table capacitive measurement Hydromette BL A plus... -
Page 32: Accessories
-60 mm long (order no. 4660) with 54 mm penetration depth Electrode tips with insulated shank -45 mm long (order no. 4550) with 25 mm penetration depth -60 mm long (order no. 4500) with 40 mm penetration depth Hydromette BL A plus... - Page 33 Surface measuring caps M 20-OF 15 (order no. 4315) For moisture measurements on surfaces without damaging the material to be measured, to be used in combination with the M 20 electrode Hydromette BL A plus...
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Page 34: Appendix
Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH shall not accept any responsibility for damage or malfunctions caused by non-intended use or incorrect handling or storage of the device. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH shall not accept liability for damage, lost profit, lost usage or other consequential damage that arise from the use of the product or the inability to use it. - Page 35 Appendix Hydromette BL A plus...
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