Schaller RH2 Operating Manual

Schaller RH2 Operating Manual

Air humidity and temperature moisture meter
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Moisture meter
Operating Manual
humimeter RH2
Air humidity and temperature
moisture meter
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
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Always read this operating manual before using the humimeter RH2!
Version 3.2

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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 humimeter RH2! Version 3.2...
  • Page 2: Your Humimeter Rh2 At A Glance

    RH2 Operating Manual Your humimeter RH2 at a glance The main unit Name Connector for external sensor USB port (optional) Display Keypad Rubber protection cover Page 2...
  • Page 3: Rear Of The Main Unit

    Rear of the main unit Name Battery compartment Page 3...
  • Page 4: Overview External Sensors

    RH2 Operating Manual Overview external sensors Art.no. 12004 LF_TB 120 precision humidity and temperature plug-in sensor Measurement Measuring range Resolution Accuracy rel. air humidity 0 % to 100 % rh 0.1 % calibration: 10 % to 90 % rh +/- 1.5 % rh (at 25 °C)
  • Page 5 Art.no. 13700 water activity measuring chamber Measurement Measuring range Resolution Accuracy aw value: 0 to 1 0.001 aw calibration: 0.00 to 0.98 "14.2 Technical data" temperature °C 0 °C to +50 °C 0.1 °C +/- 0.5 °C (at 25 °C) temperature °F 32 °F to 122 °F 0.2 °F...
  • Page 6: The Display

    RH2 Operating Manual Art.no. 12964 CO sensor Measurement Measuring range Resolution Accuracy 0 to 5000 ppm 1 ppm +/- 50 ppm calibration: 0 to 5000 ppm (at 25°C & 1013 mbar) Art.no. 12513 infrared temperature sensor Measurement Measuring range Resolution IR temperature °C...
  • Page 7: The Display Symbols

    The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Change input level Down Back Change menu Enter numbers Enter data Enter letters View measurements Continue / go right Delete measurements Left On/off button, display light Save measured value Auto save Hold function The menus The device has three different menus: product selection, Data Log and main menu: Product selection menu...
  • Page 8 RH2 Operating Manual Data Log menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Save measured value Show the last recorded values Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Edit Logs: Manual Logs, Auto Logs, Clear Logs •...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Your humimeter RH2 at a glance ������������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ......................2 Rear of the main unit ....................3 Overview external sensors ..................4 The display ....................... 6 The display symbols ....................7 The menus ....................... 7 1�...
  • Page 10 RH2 Operating Manual Taking a measurement ................19 Switching the device off ................ 19 5� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 20 Preparing a measurement ..............20 Taking a measurement ................20 5.2.1 Measurement with plug-in sensor ............20 5.2.2 Measurement with humidity and temperature sensor ......21 5.2.3...
  • Page 11 8� Using the LogMemorizer program ������������������������������ 36 Installing/opening the program ............. 36 Exporting measured values to a computer ..........36 9� Checking the device’s status ���������������������������������������� 39 10. Configuring the device ������������������������������������������������� 40 10.1 Turning on Bluetooth ................40 10.2 Adjusting the date/time ............... 40 10.3 Setting the emission ratio ..............
  • Page 12 RH2 Operating Manual 14� Device information ������������������������������������������������������� 51 14.1 EC declaration of conformity ..............51 14.2 Technical data ..................55 15� Notes ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57 Page 12...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter RH2 safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be easily accessi- ble to users at all times.
  • Page 14: Symbols Used In This Manual

    RH2 Operating Manual Symbols used in this manual All of the safety information provided in this manual is shown with a corresponding symbol. CAUTION It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to injury. ATTENTION It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to damage to property or equipment.
  • Page 15: For Your Safety

    For your safety The device complies with the following European directives: • Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The device corresponds to state-of-the-art technology. However, it is still associated with a number of residual hazards. These hazards can be avoided through strict observance of our safety information.
  • Page 16: General Safety Information

    (4 weeks). • In case of damages or loose parts on the device, remove the batteries and con- tact Schaller Messtechnik GmbH or your dealer. All of the device’s technical features have been inspected and tested before delivery. Every device has a serial number. Do not remove the tag with the serial number.
  • Page 17: On Receipt Of Your Device

    • Battery operated portable thermal printer (only possible together with humimeter USB data interface module) - Described in a separate operating manual • Bluetooth module - Described in a separate operating manual • Wall holder, mounted on humimeter RH2 • Plastic case Page 17...
  • Page 18: Inserting Batteries

    RH2 Operating Manual Inserting batteries Remove the rubber protection cover. To do so, hold the rubber protection cover at the upper side and pull it over (figure and 2). In case of a sensor being connected, disconnect it beforehand and if...
  • Page 19: Selecting The Product Type

    Selecting the product type To do so: The device has to be in the product selection menu. For an overview of the different product types and the criteria for selecting them, please refer to "7. Product types". Press the  or button to move from one product to the next Press the...
  • Page 20: The Measuring Process

    RH2 Operating Manual The measuring process Preparing a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same temperature than the product being measured. It is recommended to let your humimeter device adjust to the surrounding temperature for at least 30 minutes before the measurement.
  • Page 21: Measurement With Humidity And Temperature Sensor

    Let the device adjust to the surrounding temperature for at least 30 minutes (see "5.3 Adjustment behaviour of the sensor"). • Position your humimeter RH2 or sensor at a loca- tion that is representative for the room climate. » Make sure to avoid draft and unnatural tempera- ture changes.
  • Page 22: Measurement With The Co Sensor

    RH2 Operating Manual 5.2.5 Measurement with the CO sensor To do so: Let the device adjust to the surrounding temperature for at least 30 minutes. • After an adequate adjustment time period, take the CO value shown on the display of the device.
  • Page 23: Adjustment Behaviour Of The Sensor

    Adjustment behaviour of the sensor In humidity and temperature measurement, several parameters are responsible for the adjustment behaviour (time until the actual measuring value is displayed). The para- meter responsible for the highest measuring error is a temperature discrepancy between the sensor resp. the whole measuring instrument and the material being measured resp.
  • Page 24: Saving Your Readings

    RH2 Operating Manual Saving your readings Hold function - Freezing the displayed values The device can be configured in such a way that the information being shown on the display will freeze at the touch of a button until a new button is pressed. This function can be very useful when e.g.
  • Page 25: Saving Your Readings Manually

    Saving your readings manually All of the readings can be saved, edited and viewed on the device. The figure below shows the overview screen of a single saved series of measurements. Name Name of the measurement series (editable) Temperature (average) Date &...
  • Page 26 RH2 Operating Manual » The setting has been saved. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. Using the manual save function To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "Data Log menu"...
  • Page 27: Saving Several Readings (A Measurement Series) At The Same Time

    6.2.2 Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "Data Log menu" page Take several readings (see "5. The measuring process"). To save a reading, press as soon as the reading has been taken.
  • Page 28: Auto Save Function (Time-Based)

    RH2 Operating Manual Auto save function (time-based) The device can be configured in such a way that it will automatically save a reading (log) at a selected time interval. 6.3.1 Activating the Auto save function in the Options menu To do so: The device has to be switched on and be in the product selection menu.
  • Page 29: Viewing Individual Readings

    Inputting letters: Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required letter and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected letter. Inputting numbers: Press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for 3 seconds or press to confirm the selected number.
  • Page 30: Viewing Individual Readings From A Series Of Measurements

    RH2 Operating Manual Viewing individual readings from a series of measurements To do so: You must have saved a series of measurements (e.g. 2 logs). The display will now appear as shown in figure 31. Press Navigate to the required measurement series. To do so, press »...
  • Page 31: Deleting Individual Measurement Series

    Press to leave the Edit Logs menu. Press to leave the main menu. Deleting individual measurement series To do so: You must have saved a measured value (e.g. 1 log) or a series of measurements (e.g. 3 logs). The display will now appear as shown in figure 38.
  • Page 32: Deleting Individual Values From A Single Series Of Measurements

    RH2 Operating Manual Deleting individual values from a single series of measurements To do so: You must have saved a series of measurements comprising at least 2 logs. The display will now appear as shown in figure 42. Press Select the required reading.
  • Page 33: Product Types

    Product types Product type Definition Unit Measuring range Sensor absolute absolute air humidity 0 to 130 g/m³ 12004/12032/ g/m³ Humidity 12514/13700 °C -55 °C to +60 °C 12004/12032/ Dew Point Dew Point °F -67 °F to 140 °F 12514/13700 relativ Humi- 0 to 100 % 12004/12032/ relative air humidity...
  • Page 34 Free calibration curves There are free calibration curves in the measuring device, which can be used for mea- suring special products. On request Schaller Messtechnik GmbH can develop customer-specific calibration cur- ves for your special product. Page 34...
  • Page 35: Application Range

    Using the CO sensor and corresponding calibration curve, the air quality can be mea- sured. The sensor has a measuring range of up to 5000 ppm (parts per million). The value is a decisive factor for the air quality. value possible occurrences effect fresh ambient air...
  • Page 36: Using The Logmemorizer Program

    Exporting measured values to a computer To do so: LogMemorizer must be installed. And you must have taken and saved one or several moisture readings. Options: You can export moisture readings from the humimeter RH2 or initiate the export at your computer. Page 36...
  • Page 37 RH2 will now be sent to your computer. Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter RH2 to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humi- meter RH2 (figure 53).
  • Page 38 Import most recent manual log (for importing the most recent manually saved logs). Name Import all auto save logs Import most recent auto save series Import all manual logs Import most recent manual » The measuring values saved on the humimeter RH2 will now be sent to your computer. Page 38...
  • Page 39: Checking The Device's Status

    Checking the device’s status Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Status. To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The display will then show the status indicator humimeter. » The display will show the following information (figure 56): Name Serial number Software version...
  • Page 40: Configuring The Device

    RH2 Operating Manual 10. Configuring the device 10.1 Turning on Bluetooth The information on Bluetooth is provided in a separate operating manual. 10.2 Adjusting the date/time Press  twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Date/Time.
  • Page 41: Setting The Emission Ratio

    10.3 Setting the emission ratio Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Emission ratio. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Overwrite the current emission ratio. To do so, press and hold to quickly scroll to the required number and either press it for 3 seconds or press confirm the selected number.
  • Page 42: Activating Options

    RH2 Operating Manual 10.5 Activating options To do so: Some of the options must be deactivated. Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Unlock. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
  • Page 43: Selecting °C/°F

    10.7 Selecting °C/°F To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "10.5 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select °C/°F. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Navigate to the required temperature scale, i.e.
  • Page 44: Configuring Automatic Switch-Off

    RH2 Operating Manual 10.8.2 Configuring automatic switch-off To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "10.5 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Auto Off Time. To do so, press...
  • Page 45: Changing The Password

    10.12 Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "10.5 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Password. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
  • Page 46: Resetting The Device To Its Factory Settings

    RH2 Operating Manual 10.13 Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "10.5 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Reset.
  • Page 47: Cleaning And Maintenance

    11. Cleaning and maintenance Regularly cleaning and maintaining the device will ensure that it will have a long service life and stay in good condition. 11.1 Changing the batteries The device constantly monitors the charge level of the batteries. The current battery status is shown on the status screen.
  • Page 48: Cleaning The Device

    RH2 Operating Manual 11.3 Cleaning the device ATTENTION Do not clean with fluids Water or cleaning fluid getting inside the device can destroy the device. ► Only clean with dry materials. Plastic housing Clean the plastic housing with a dry cloth.
  • Page 49: Faults

    12. 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 Measuring error The temperature is outside the Only use the device in tem- operating temperature: lower peratures between -10 °C...
  • Page 50: Storage And Disposal

    RH2 Operating Manual Fault Cause Remedy Data transfer to Log- Interface has not been confi- The interface only has to Memorizer failed gured be configured once. To do so, press the F1 key on your computer and read the Help file for your LogMemorizer program.
  • Page 51: Device Information

    A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Produktbezeichnung: humimeter Product designation: Typenbezeichnung: RH1 ; RH2 ; RH2 AW ; RH5 ; RH5.1 ; RH5.2 ; RH6 ; RHL ; Type designation: Produktbeschreibung: Messgerät zur Bestimmung der rel.Feuchte und abgeleiteter Messgrößen Measuring instrument for determining relative humidity...
  • Page 52 RH2 Operating Manual 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 53 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Product designation: humimeter Type designation: RH1 ; RH2 ; RH2 AW ; RH5 ; RH5.1 ; RH5.2 ; RH6 ; RHL ; Measuring instrument for determining relative humidity Product description and derived measured variables The designated product is in conformity with the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Great Britain •...
  • Page 54 RH2 Operating Manual 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 …............
  • Page 55: Technical Data

    14.2 Technical data Display resolution 0.1 g/m absolute humidity, 0.1 % rel. air humidity, 0.1 °C / 0.3 °F dew point, 0.1 °C/ 0.3 °F temperature, 0.1 % EMC Wood, 0.01 % EMC POM, 0.001 aw, 1 ppm Measuring range relative air 0 % to 100 % rh humidity Calibration relative air humidity...
  • Page 56 RH2 Operating Manual Current consumption 60 mA (incl. display illumination) Menu languages German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Russian, Inter- national Display 128 x 64 illuminated matrix display Device dimensions 249 x 75 x 30 mm Dimensions art.no. 12004 precision humidity and ø...
  • Page 57: Notes

    15. Notes Page 57...
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  • Page 60 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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