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Schaller Messtechnik humimeter.com PMSA User Manual

Schaller Messtechnik humimeter.com PMSA User Manual

Moisture analyser for single paper sheets

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Moisture analyser for single paper sheets
PMSA
version 1.3_en
© Schaller GmbH
2021

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  • Page 1 User manual Moisture analyser for single paper sheets PMSA version 1.3_en © Schaller GmbH 2021...
  • Page 2 Design of device Lid push button Infrared temperature sensor Measuring plate LED status bar USB connection Serial number Reset Button page 2 version 1.3_en...
  • Page 3 General information The PMSA (paper moisture single sheet analyzer) is a measuring system for determining the water content of single sheets of paper. The system consists of a moisture sensor and an analyzing software for a PC. Software start-up The delivery contains an USB flash drive with the analysing software PMSA.
  • Page 4 Measuring procedure After the connection has been established as described, the measurement can be started. First of all choose the corresponding characteristic curve for the paper to measure. Clicking the arrow in the field Characteristic, a list with all available calibration curves opens. Select the desired curve by clicking on it.
  • Page 5 conditions. This procedure ensures long-time stable measurement values. For this blank measurement, no paper sheet must be situated in the device! Upon successful completion of the blank measurement, put the paper sheet into the device and press OK. Now the measuring procedure is started.
  • Page 6 If desired, the popup window „Meas- urement successful“ can be hidden. For that, remove the respective tick in the tab „Common“ of the sensor settings. NOTE: In this mode the measuring data is NOT SAVED in the archive!! Database / Archive In this window all saved measuring values are viewed.
  • Page 7 Filter The filter functions allow an easy retrieval of measurements in the database. If you leave archive, all filters will be reset. Date filter: With that function you can chose a period. All saved measured in that period will be shown. For selection of that time, you have to use two arrays: In the first field enter the start date.
  • Page 8 Filter by entered data: Additionally, the filter by specific data like entered paper type, charge number or grammage is possible. For that, click the button with the magnifying glass, select one of the filter functions and enter the desired search term. The date filter and filter by entered data can also be combined.
  • Page 9 Further database functions All data in the database can be deleted, edited or exported. Delete measurements: Clicking the waste bin button, the selected data series are deleted irretrievably. The selection functions are the same as in Excel. For selecting a measuring series, click the arrow field in front of the field ID, for selecting a certain sector, keep the Shift button pressed.
  • Page 10 Using the pencil button, saved measurements can be modified. Just select the desired measuring series and click the pencil button. Now paper type and charge number can be modified. Confirm by clicking the Save button. Print measurements: Clicking on the printer symbol, all measuring series shown in the list below are printed out.
  • Page 11 Export measurements: Clicking the Export button, the export of CSV, HTML or XML formats is possible. All measuring data shown in the list below is exported. If a filter is set, only the filtered data is exported. Determination of reference water content The PMSA determines the water content, which means that it calculates the moisture referred to the total mass (EN ISO 287).
  • Page 12 Device maintenance instructions • Please note that the moisture sensor is a sensitive measuring instrument and handle it with care. • The white sensor plate (measuring plate) most not be exposed to mechanical stress. Heavy mechanical load may cause the break- ing of the sensor plate.