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- Page 1 Version 2.1 assignementsreservedmulti Operating Instructions HYDROMETTE BL COMPACT Hydromette BL Compact...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Measuring Menu (main menu) ......13 2.3.2 Material Settings ..........14 2.3.3 Maximum Value ..........15 2.3.4 Minimum Value ........... 18 Additional Functions ............19 2.4.1 Automatic Shut-down ......... 19 2.4.2 Battery Monitoring ..........19 2.4.3 Electrode Replacement ........19 Hydromette BL Compact... - Page 3 4.3.2 Equilibrium Moisture/Balance Moisture ....27 4.3.3 Material not Covered by the Type Tables ... 27 Annex .................. 28 Type Table............... 28 Wood Types Table ............29 Comparison Graph of Humidity - Material Moisture Content ..................30 Hydromette BL Compact...
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Page 4: Publication Declaration
This publication replaces all previous versions. It may not be reproduced or electronically processed, duplicated or distributed in any way without the written permission of Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH. Subject to technical and documentary change. All rights reserved. This document was compiled with the necessary care. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
The operational safety and functionality are no longer guaranteed if the instrument is modified or converted. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH assumes no liability for any ensuing damage. All risks are assumed solely by the user. - Page 6 Do not measure wood or other materials on conductive surfaces. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by non-compliance with the operating instructions or by violation of a duty to care during transport, storage and handling of the instrument when operating, even if this duty to care is not specifically discussed in the operating instructions.
- Page 7 There is also a danger of injury due to careless handling of the measuring pins during the measuring procedure. Before pressing the electrode pins into walls or ceilings, ensure that no electrical cables, water pipes or other utilities are present using suitable means. Hydromette BL Compact...
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction 1 Introduction Description The Hydromette BL Compact is an electronic moisture meter for various types of wood and soft building and insulating materials with a 3-line LCD display. The measuring pins are pressed into the respective medium and allow recording of the moisture content of... -
Page 9: Instrument Design And Key Assignments
Introduction Instrument Design and Key Assignments Measuring pins Display Up key On/Off key Measue key Down key Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 10: Display Icons
Additional icons Additional icons Max. / alarm display Min./Max. display Alarm „Off“ Material moisture content Battery icon Battery icon Temperature in °C Temperature in °C Building material icon Building materials icon Wood type icon Wood types icon Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 11: Basic Functions
Last measured value in % "Hold" icon Last measured instrument temperature in° C Type icon and ID Figure 2-1 Main menu A new measurement can be started in this menu by pressing measuring key "M". Also see Section 2.2 "Measuring mode". Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 12: Display In Measuring Mode
A measuring process is started by pressing the "M" key. Settings Menus By repeatedly pressing the "Up" and "Down" keys the following menus can be selected in sequence (sequence using the "Down" key; the menus are accessed in the opposite direction using the "Up" key): Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 13: Measuring Menu (Main Menu)
"M" longer if the value is not to be stored. If a measurement is outside of the measuring range (< 6%, > 25%) a flashing value, which is additionally marked by "LO" or "HI", warns of this. Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 14: Material Settings
The type ID flashes and can be set using the "Up" and "Down" keys. Press the "M" key again briefly to save the change. The type table can be found in the Annex. Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 15: Maximum Value
% sign flashes. By briefly pressing the "M" key once again the deletion is confirmed and the % sign disappears. The instrument returns to the ready mode. A new measurement can then be carried out using the "M" key. Hydromette BL Compact... - Page 16 On / Off key – Device shuts down Press measure key longer than after 30 seconds if no key is pressed 2 seconds during that time >2 s Press measure key Press measure key briefly <1 s Hydromette BL Compact...
- Page 17 Type 15 <1 s Main Menu >2 s Value deleted <1 s Main Menu >2 s Value deleted <1 s legend „up“ or „down“ for menu Release measure key selection Press „up“ or „down“ key <1 s Hydromette BL Compact...
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Page 18: Minimum Value
% sign flashes. By briefly pressing the "M" key once again the deletion is confirmed and the % sign disappears. The instrument returns to the ready mode. A new measurement can then be carried out using the "M" key. Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 19: Additional Functions
The knurled screws must be loosened to replace the electrodes. The pins can then be easily replaced. Care must be taken that the knurled screws are always sufficiently tightened to prevent measuring errors and the area between the pins is kept clean. Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 20: Specifications
Condensation, continuously high humidity (> 85%) and wet Continuous dust exposure and flammable gases, vapours or solvents Continuously high ambient temperatures (> + 40° C) Continuously low ambient temperatures (< + 5° C) Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 21: Measuring Range
Measuring Range Wood moisture: 6 to 25% (depending on type) 4-stage wood type correction Building moisture: 0.4 to 6.0% wt. (depending on material) Building materials: Lime mortar, gypsum plaster, mixed plasters Insulating materials: Styrofoam, wood fibre insulation panels Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 22: Notes On Use
Notes on Measuring Wood Moisture 4.2.1 Introduction The Hydromette BL Compact works by the well-known principle of electrical resistance or conductivity measurement. This method is based on the fact that electrical resistance is closely related to the respective wood moisture content. The conductivity of oven-dried wood is very low and the resistance so great that practically no current can flow. - Page 23 1/4 of the total wood thickness, but 1/3 maximum. Care must be taken that the knurled screws are always sufficiently tightened to prevent measuring errors and the area between the tip slots is kept clean. It is not possible to measure frozen wood. Hydromette BL Compact...
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Page 24: Static Electricity
6.0% to 7.5% wood moisture (corresponds to 30–40% rel. humidity and 20-25° C) and in the summer months approx. 10.5% to 13.0% (corresponds to 60–70% rel. humidity and 25° C). Additional data and tables can be found on the internet. Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 25: Fungal Growth Ranges
In contrast, wood swells when it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air below the fibre saturation range. This is a very complex process. If you are interested in this topic we recommended searching for suitable information sources on the internet. Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 26: Notes On Building Moisture Measurements
Notes on Building Moisture Measurements 4.3.1 Introduction The Hydromette BL Compact works by the well-known principle of electrical resistance or conductivity measurement. This method is based on the fact that electrical resistance is closely related to the respective material moisture content. The conductivity of oven- dried material is very low and the resistance so great that practically no current can flow. -
Page 27: Equilibrium Moisture/Balance Moisture
(water damage) or drying-out progress be identified by comparative measurements on dry internal and wet external walls. Insulating materials such as rock wool/glass wool, synthetic foams, etc., cannot be measured exactly in a dry condition due to their Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 28: Annex
5 Annex Type Table Wood type 1 Lime mortar Wood type 2 Mixed plaster Wood type 3 Gypsum plaster Wood type 4 Styrofoam Natural cork Wood fibre insulating panels Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 29: Wood Types Table
Pear tree Okoume, Gabon Bubinga Palisander Beech, white, red Poplar Douglas fir Ramin Rubberwood Sapelli Oak red, white Sitka spruce Alder Sipo Spruce Tchitola Pine Teak Chestnut, Spanish, Horse 3 Cherry Weymouth pine Larch Zebrano Limba Stone pine Hydromette BL Compact... -
Page 30: Comparison Graph Of Humidity - Material Moisture Content
Annex Comparison Graph of Humidity - Material Moisture Content Hydromette BL Compact... - Page 31 Equilibrium zone Moist Material condiotion Pale zone: dry Equilibrium moisture. Hatched zone: equilibrium zone Caution! Non-diffusing coverings or adhesives should not be used. Please ask the respective manufacturer. Dark zone: moist Machining or processing at very high risk! Hydromette BL Compact...
- Page 32 Operating note for the protection cap When removing the cap, please hold on the narrow sides and pull it off to the side. When plugging please stick in only one of the two clips - then tilt the cap forward and lock the other clip by gently squeezing the cap.
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