Schaller humimeter SG1 Operating Manual

Schaller humimeter SG1 Operating Manual

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Moisture meter
Operating Manual
humimeter SG1
Moisture meter
for water content determination of bulk material, powder
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 SG1!
Version 1.0

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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 SG1! Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Your Humimeter Sg1 At A Glance

    SG1 Operating Manual Your humimeter SG1 at a glance The main unit Name Connector for external sensor USB port (optional) Display Keypad Rubber protection cover Rear of the main unit Name Battery compartment Page 2...
  • Page 3: Overview Insertion Sensor (Art. No. 14924)

    Overview insertion sensor (art. no. 14924) Name Sensor connector Temperature probe Measuring plates Handle Page 3...
  • Page 4: The Display Symbols

    SG1 Operating Manual The display Name Product type Moisture content in % ("6.3 How moisture is defined") Display symbols Temperature display The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Change input level Down Back Change menu Enter numbers Enter data...
  • Page 5: The Menus

    The menus The device has four different menus: Data Log, product selection, offset and main menu: Product selection menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off For changing the product type Data Log menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Save measured value Show the last recorded values Page 5...
  • Page 6 SG1 Operating Manual Offset menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Setting the offset Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Edit Logs: Manual Logs, Clear Logs • Print Logs: Last Log, All Logs, Clear Logs •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Your humimeter SG1 at a glance ������������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ......................2 Rear of the main unit ....................2 Overview insertion sensor (art. no. 14924) ............... 3 The display symbols ....................4 The menus ....................... 5 1�...
  • Page 8 SG1 Operating Manual Connecting the sensor to the device ............. 17 Taking a measurement ................17 Switching the device off ................ 17 5� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 18 The measuring process with the insertion probe ........18 5.1.1 Preparing a measurement ..............18 5.1.2...
  • Page 9 Exporting measured values to a computer ..........32 8� Checking on the device's status ���������������������������������� 35 Configuring the device ������������������������������������������������� 36 Turning on Bluetooth ................36 Adjusting the date/time ............... 36 Selecting a language ................37 Activating options ................. 37 Deactivating options ................38 Selecting °C/°F ..................
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter SG1 safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be easily acces- sible to users at all times.
  • Page 11: 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 2023 Page 11...
  • Page 12: For Your Safety

    SG1 Operating Manual 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.
  • Page 13: General Safety Information

    • 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 14: On Receipt Of Your Device

    SG1 Operating Manual On receipt of your device Taking the device out of its packaging • Take the device out of its packaging. • Next, make sure that it is not damaged and that no parts are missing. Making sure that all of the components have been included...
  • Page 15: Inserting Batteries

    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 a sensor is connected, disconnect it before (see "4.5 Con- necting the sensor to the device").
  • Page 16: Automatic Calibration

    SG1 Operating Manual Automatic calibration » The display will show the message Adjust? (figure 7). Make sure that the measuring chamber of the device is empty and held in the air. » The insertion sensor must not rest on a surface! Confirm by pressing »...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Cable To The Sensor

    Connecting the cable to the sensor • Insert the connector into the sensor until both threads are in place. » Pay attention to the increase in the connector and its cor- rect positioning (figure 11). » The connector should fit without effort. •...
  • Page 18: The Measuring Process

    SG1 Operating Manual The measuring process The measuring process with the insertion probe 5.1.1 Preparing a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same tem- perature than the product being measured. It is recom- mended to let your humimeter device adjust to the surrounding temperature for at least 30 minutes before the measurement.
  • Page 19 The device will now instantly display the moisture content on the display (figure 17). » The displayed value flashes when the moisture con- tent exceeds the measuring range of the selected product type. A flashing value signals lowered ac- curacy of the measurement. The measuring range is dependent on the product type (see "6.
  • Page 20: Hold Function - Freezing The Displayed Value

    SG1 Operating Manual Hold function - Freezing the displayed value 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 21: Saving Individual Readings

    Saving individual readings The device can be configured in such a way that the device will save a reading every time a button is pressed. This option (manual save function) is the device’s default set- ting. 5.3.1 Activating the manual save function in the options menu To do so: The device has to be switched on and be in the product selection menu.
  • Page 22: Using The Manual Save Option

    SG1 Operating Manual 5.3.2 Using the manual save option To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "Data Log menu" page 5). The manual save option is set on the device. Press »...
  • Page 23: Saving Several Readings (A Measurement Series) At The Same Time

    Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu. Take several readings (see "5. The measuring process"). After each measurement, press to save the reading. » The display will appear as shown in figure 27.
  • Page 24 SG1 Operating Manual » The display will show the following information: Name Name of the measurement series (editable) Temperature (average) Date & start time of the measurement series Date & end time of the measurement series Number of saved readings...
  • Page 25: Viewing Individual Readings

    Viewing individual readings To do so: You must have saved a reading (e.g. 1 Log). The display will now appear as shown in figure 30. Press Select the required reading. To do so, press » The display will now appear as shown in figure 31. »...
  • Page 26: Deleting All Measured Values (Data Log)

    SG1 Operating Manual Deleting all measured values (data log) To do so: You must have taken and saved one or several readings. Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Edit Logs (figure 36). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Clear logs (figure 37).
  • Page 27: Deleting Single Values From A Series Of Measurements

    » The display will then show the message clear? (figure 42). Confirm by pressing » The value has been deleted. Deleting single values from a series of measurements To do so: You must have saved a series of measurements comprising of at least 2 logs. The display will now ap- pear as shown in figure 43.
  • Page 28: Offset Function

    SG1 Operating Manual 5.10 Offset function By changing the offset, the displayed measurement values can be adapted to other norms/standards. The displayed measuring value is corrected by the entered offset. Example: An offset of 1.5 % applied to a measurement value of 10.0 % results in a displayed measurement value of 11.5 %.
  • Page 29 Moving back: Press to switch to another input level. To move back, press Confirm the offset by pressing » The offset has been saved. 10. Press to leave the material calibration menu. 11. The set offset will now be applied to the selected product type and shown in the display (figure 4).
  • Page 30: Product Types

    EN/ISO standards), material-specific characteristics can be created. • For this purpose, we recommend that you let us carry out a laboratory order for the creation of a characteristic curve of a material for the humimeter SG1 art nr. 11217. • In addition, the SG1 also has 8 Free Bulk Characteristics pre-installed. Here it is possible for the customer to assign one of these characteristic curves to his mate- rial via a comparison procedure (such as various EN/ISO standards).
  • Page 31: How Moisture Is Defined

    How moisture is defined In the standard delivery state, the device measures and shows the material moisture content. The moisture content readings are calculated in relation to the material’s overall mass: Mass of the sample with average moisture content Mass of the sample with zero moisture content %WG: Moisture content (in accordance with EN ISO 18134-2) Notes for comparative measurement with oven-drying method...
  • Page 32: Using The Logmemorizer Program

    Exporting measured values to a computer To do so: The LogMemorizer program is installed. You must have taken and saved one or several moisture readings. Options: You can export moisture readings from the humimeter SG1 or initiate the export at your computer. Page 32...
  • Page 33 All measuring values saved on the humimeter SG1 will now be sent to your computer. Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter SG1 to your computer using the supplied USB cable: Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humi meter SG1 (figure 58).
  • Page 34 SG1 Operating Manual Select and click on one of the two buttons shown in figure 60. » Import all manual logs (for importing all manually saved readings) Import most recent manual log (for importing the most recent manually saved logs).
  • Page 35: Checking On The Device's Status

    Checking on 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: Name Serial number Software version...
  • Page 36: Configuring The Device

    SG1 Operating Manual Configuring the device Turning on Bluetooth The information on Bluetooth is provided in a separate operating manual. 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 37: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Language. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Navigate to the required language. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
  • Page 38: Deactivating Options

    SG1 Operating Manual » The °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalibration, Password, Reset options are now activated. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. Deactivating options Once the device has been switched restarted, the °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalibration, Password, Reset options will be deactivated again.
  • Page 39: Configuring Automatic Switch-Off

    Select the required display illumination period (30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes). To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The settings have been saved. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. 9.7.2 Configuring automatic switch-off To do so: All of the options must be activated (see...
  • Page 40: Changing The Password

    SG1 Operating Manual Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 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 41: Resetting The Device To Its Factory Settings

    Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Reset. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
  • Page 42: Care Instructions

    SG1 Operating Manual 10.2 Care instructions • Do not leave the device out in the rain. The device is not waterproof. • Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures. • Protect the device from strong mechanical shocks and loads.
  • Page 43: Faults

    11. 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 errors Temperature discrepancy Let the temperature adjust to between device and material...
  • Page 44: Storage And Disposal

    SG1 Operating Manual 12. Storage and disposal 12.1 Storing the device The device must be stored as follows: • Do not store outdoors. • Store in a dry and dust-free place. • Protect the device from sunlight. • Avoid mechanical shocks/loads.
  • Page 45: Device Information

    13. Device information 13.1 EC declaration of conformity _______________ KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name/ Adresse des Herstellers: Schaller Messtechnik GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99 Name/ address of manufacturer: A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Produktbezeichnung: humimeter Product designation: Typenbezeichnung: Type designation: Produktbeschreibung: Messgerät zur Bestimmung des Wassergehalts in Schütt- gütern...
  • Page 46 SG1 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 47 _______________ DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Schaller Messtechnik GmbH Name/ address of manufacturer: Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Product designation: humimeter Type designation: Product description: Measuring device for determining the water content in bulk materials The designated product is in conformity with the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Great Britain •...
  • Page 48 SG1 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 49: Technical Data

    13.2 Technical data Basic device Measuring range 1 to 50 % water content (depending on the material) Measuring range reference 0 to 100 unitless characteristic curve Resolution 0,1 % water content Operating temperature 0 to +40°C Hold function Manual saving of results, datalog for 10.000 logs with measuring point report Temperature compensation Automatic...
  • Page 50: Notes

    SG1 Operating Manual 14. Notes Page 50...
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  • Page 52 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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