Schaller HGT Operating Manual

Schaller HGT Operating Manual

Moisture meter, wood chips moisture transmitter for measuring the moisture content of wood chips

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Moisture meter
Operating Manual
HGT
Wood chips moisture transmitter
for measuring the moisture content of wood chips
78,0 °F | 6,16 % | 456 kg/m
| -27,3 td | 0,64 aw | 51,9 %r.H. | 14,8 % abs | 100,4 g/m
| 09 m/s | 4,90 Ugl | 1
3
2
Always read this operating manual before using the HGT!
Version 5.3

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  • Page 1 78,0 °F | 6,16 % | 456 kg/m | -27,3 td | 0,64 aw | 51,9 %r.H. | 14,8 % abs | 100,4 g/m | 09 m/s | 4,90 Ugl | 1 Always read this operating manual before using the HGT! Version 5.3...
  • Page 2: Your Hgt Device At A Glance

    HGT Operating Manual Your HGT device at a glance The main unit Name Sensor block Sensor surface Connecting cable Aluminium housing for electronics Page 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Your HGT device at a glance ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ........................2 1� Introduction ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Information about this operating manual ............5 Limitation of liability ..................5 Symbols used in this manual ................6 Customer service ...................6 2� For your safety ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7 Proper use .....................7...
  • Page 4 HGT Operating Manual Interpolation point table industrial wood chips: ..........19 Interpolation point table fine wood chips: ............19 8� Cleaning and maintenance ��������������������������������������������������������� 20 Care instructions ..................20 Cleaning the device ..................20 9� Faults �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 10� Storage and disposal ������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 10.1...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the HGT safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be easily accessible to users at all times.
  • Page 6: Symbols Used In This Manual

    For technical advice, please contact our customer service department at: Schaller Messtechnik GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A - 8181 St.Ruprecht an der Raab Telephone: +43 (0)3178 28899 Fax: +43 (0)3178 28899 - 901 E-mail: info@humimeter.com Internet: www.humimeter.com © Schaller Messtechnik GmbH 2022 Page 6...
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    The following safety information has to be observed at all times to avoid damage to objects and injury to people: • In case of damages or loose parts on the device, contact Schaller Messtechnik GmbH or your dealer. All of the device’s technical features have been inspected and tested before delivery.
  • Page 8: Warranty

    Scope of supply • HGT • Connecting cable of 1.9 m length • Operating manual Optional accessories: • Analogue output for temperature measurement (-10 °C to +70 °C) • Display with keyboard in the housing for HGT • Test block Page 8...
  • Page 9: Installation Of The Wood Chips Moisture Transmitter

    Installation of the wood chips moisture transmitter Laying of the supply line or transmission line • The cable must not be laid in the area of interference fields. • Do not operate the transmitter in the area of electromagnetic interference fields.
  • Page 10: Pin Assignment

    HGT Operating Manual Pin assignment Cable color Pin no. Function Brown Power supply V- (0 VDC) Ground current output White Power supply V+ (24 VDC) Blue Analogue output humidity 4 - 20 mA Black n.c. Grey Analogue output temperature 4 - 20 mA...
  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram

    Brown V- (0VDC) Power supply V- (0VDC) Analog output humidity 4-20mA Analog output temperature 4-20mA (optional) Potential equalisation GND Evaluation unit (PLC, ...) Blue Grey Purple Technical drawing HGT 21,0 188,0 170,0 Stecker 140,0 plug Datum Name Maße in mm! WolfgangSCH 25.02.2019...
  • Page 12: Product Types

    (according to EN ISO 18134-2). Schaller Messtechnik GmbH will be happy to advise you on the selection of the right calibration curve. Please send a picture of your wood chips, placing a measuring tape to the material, to support@schaller-gmbh.at.
  • Page 13: Wood Chips

    6.2.1 Wood chips For wood chips with fine fraction, mainly consisting of hardwood (maximum propor- tion of softwood of 30 %). For wood chips sizes from P31 to P45. The fine fraction mainly derives from barks, small branches and bushes. See example pictures and 2.
  • Page 14 HGT Operating Manual Example pictures wood chips Page 14...
  • Page 15 Example pictures coarse wood chips Page 15...
  • Page 16 HGT Operating Manual Example pictures industrial wood chips Page 16...
  • Page 17 Example pictures fine wood chips Page 17...
  • Page 18: How Moisture Content Is Defined

    HGT Operating Manual How moisture content is defined The device measures and shows the material’s moisture content. The moisture content readings it displays are calculated in relation to the material’s overall mass: Mass of the sample with average moisture content...
  • Page 19: Interpolation Point Table Industrial Wood Chips

    Interpolation point table industrial wood chips: Interpolation Analog output Wood chips Industrial wood chips point [mA] (X value) [%WC] (X value) [%WC] (Y value) 4.00 5.20 5.80 7.20 16.0 16.0 8.70 23.5 26,3 10.40 32.0 42.3 11.20 36.0 50.0 13.24 46.2 55.0 17.00...
  • Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Sensor surfaces Clean the sensor plates with a cloth and cleaning alcohol. Faults If the measures listed below fail to remedy any faults or if the device has faults not listed here, please contact Schaller Messtechnik GmbH. Fault Cause Remedy...
  • Page 21: Storage And Disposal

    Fault Cause Remedy Air value being displayed If there is no material above the sensor, the air value will be displayed (5.5 %). Incorrect material contact Make sure that the material exerts a pressure of at least pressure 20 N/dm onto the metal sensor plates.
  • Page 22: Device Information

    Max-Schaller-Straße 99 Name/ address of manufacturer: A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Produktbezeichnung: Schaller Product designation: Typenbezeichnung: HGT ; HGT-A; Universal-Transmitter Type designation: Produktbeschreibung: Messgerät zur Bestimmung des Wassergehalts in Bio- masse Measuring instrument for determining the water content in Product description biomass Das bezeichnete Produkt erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Richtlinien:...
  • Page 23 Für das angeführte Produkt ist eine vollständige Dokumentation mit Betriebsanleitung in Originalfassung vorhanden. For the mentioned product a complete documentation with manual of instruction in original version is available. Bei Änderungen, die nicht vom Hersteller spezifiziert sind, verliert diese Konformitätserklärung die Gültigkeit.
  • Page 24 Name/ address of manufacturer: Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Product designation: Schaller HGT ; HGT-A; Universal-Transmitter Type designation: Product description: Measuring instrument for determining the water content in biomass The designated product is in conformity with the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Great Britain •...
  • Page 25 For the mentioned product, a complete documentation with manual of instruction in original version is available. In case of any changes not agreed upon with the manufacturer, this declaration of conformity loses its validity. St. Ruprecht a.d. Raab, 31.07.2022 …............Bernhard Maunz Legal binding signature of the issuer Page 25...
  • Page 26: Technical Data

    HGT Operating Manual 11.2 Technical data Measuring range moisture content 10 % to 50 % Calibration accuracy moisture content +/- 5.0 % Measuring range temperature -10 °C to +70 °C Operating temperature +5 °C to +40 °C Outputs Moisture content (4 - 20 mA)
  • Page 27: Notes

    12. Notes Page 27...
  • Page 28 Schaller Messtechnik develops, produces and sells professional moisture meters and turnkey solutions. Schaller Messtechnik GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99, A - 8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab Tel +43 (0)3178 - 28899 , Fax +43 (0)3178 - 28899 - 901 info@humimeter.com, www.humimeter.com...

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