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- Page 1 User manual Moisture meter for determining water content of biomass humimeter BMA version 2.2 © Schaller GmbH 2016...
- Page 2 Design of the device display start push button ON/OFF button LED (status) power supply interface measuring drawer bulk density (option) material temperature atro weight/m³ (option) water content page 2 version 2.2...
- Page 3 Close the drawer and push it down (normally this is effected automatically). Plug in the round plug of the delivered power supply unit at the humimeter BMA and tighten it. 4. Plug in the power supply unit into a Schuko socket (230VAC).
- Page 4 Measuring procedure 1. Open the drawer of the humimeter BMA and take out the measuring box. For that, lift the box and then pull it out. Completely fill up the measuring box with . For that you the material to measure must use the delivered bucket.
- Page 5 Saving of measuring values If desired the measuring values can be saved in the store menu by pressing the button ( button). The storage was successful when the number in front of symbol increases. To reach the store menu please press the left button ( ) as long as the symbol appears.
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Page 6: Calibration Curves
5 - 40 % Empty 1 for special sorts (calibration by Schaller GmbH) Reference for testing humimeter BMA. Not suited for measuring! Determination of the material reference moisture The humimeter BMA determines the water content, this is the moisture related total mass (wet base): ... - Page 7 Selection of the right calibration curve for wood chips The right calibration curve depends on the size of wood chips and especially on the content of fines. We gladly assist you with the selection of the right calibration curve. Take a picture placing a measuring tape next to your wood chips and send it to .
- Page 8 Example pictures for calibration curve wood chips: page 8 version 2.2...
- Page 9 Example pictures for calibration curve coarse wood chips: version 2.2 page 9...
- Page 10 Example pictures for calibration curve industrial wood chips: page 10 version 2.2...
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Page 11: Menu Level Overview
Keypad symbols Menu level overview Measuring window: Rolling menu Type selection menu On/Off Switch upper Switch lower Next calibration curve Save Last calibration curve Power off (3 sec.) Watch saved data Add suppliers data Store menu Menu: Enter Watch last saved data Switch upper Save new value Switch lower... - Page 12 The bigger connector has to be connected to a USB slot on your PC. Start the LogMemorizer software on your PC and switch on your humimeter BMA. The data transfer can be started on your humimeter or on the software:...
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Page 13: Print Saved Data
Print saved data (only possible with optional integrated printer) To print out your saved data, send a print job at your humimeter device. button until you reach For that press the the menu (see image on the right). Select the menu item „Print logs“ and confirm by pressing . - Page 14 Several functions Setting the clock 2 times -> Options -> Date / Time Enter date and time using the button. Pressing the button the cursor shifts to the next place. Pressing the button (OK) your entry will be saved. Info: If the power supply unit is unplugged the clock stands still! Unlocking the instrument (Super User) - Options –...
- Page 15 Definition of important units for wood chips accounting version 2.2 page 15...
- Page 16 Notes for bulk density and bone dry weight (atro) / m³ For determining the bulk density according to the norm EN14961 a round bucket is used. As the humimeter BMA uses a rectangular measuring box, we have entered a compensation factor in the device.
- Page 17 Notes for measuring shavings Weight of shavings must be more than 380g. If you go below that weight you have to compress the shavings in measuring chamber up to 380g. Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 18 Note: For the self-calibration the measuring chamber has to be empty and cleaned! Instructions for transport If the humimeter BMA is transported or shipped, the measuring chamber has to be removed from the BMA device. Otherwise all warranty claims will be rendered invalid.
- Page 19 Weight approx. 26 kg (with measuring box) Degree of protection IP 40 Scope of delivery humimeter BMA BMA measuring box (12 litre) power supply unit 12 VDC, 4 A 2 pieces bucket, 13 litre Options determination of bulk density and bone dry weight (atro)
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Page 20: Important! Please Read
!IMPORTANT! Please read Most common reasons for incorrect measurements Product temperature out of application range Material below 0°C resp. above +50°C may cause faulty measurements. Measuring material is frozen or mixed with snow In these cases the accuracy is decreasing heavily. ...