FLS Operating Manual Your humimeter FLS at a glance The main unit Name Measuring head Insertion probe Insertion probe Electronics in plastic housing Page 2...
The main unit in detail Name USB port (optional) Display Keypad Rubber protection cover Rear of the main unit Name Battery compartment Handle bar Page 3...
FLS Operating Manual The display Name Product type Moisture content % ("6.1 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...
The menus The device has four different menus: Data Log, product selection, additional function and main menu: Data Log menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Save measured value Show the last recorded values Product selection menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off For changing the product type...
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FLS Operating Manual Additional function menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Mirror display Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Edit Logs: Manual Logs, Clear Logs • Print Logs: Last Log, All Logs, Clear Logs •...
Table of contents Your humimeter FLS at a glance �������������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ......................2 The main unit in detail ..................... 3 Rear of the main unit ....................3 The display ....................... 4 The display symbols ....................4 The menus ....................... 5 1�...
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FLS Operating Manual Taking a measurement ................17 Mirroring the display ................17 Switching the device off ................ 17 5� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 18 Preparing a measurement ..............18 Taking a measurement ................18 Hold function - Freezing the displayed values ........20 5.3.1...
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Selecting a language ................33 Activating options ................. 33 Deactivating options ................34 Selecting °C/°F ..................34 Reducing the device's power consumption ..........35 9.7.1 Configuring the display illumination time ..........35 9.7.2 Configuring automatic switch-off ............35 Configuring the material calibration function ........35 Changing the password ................
Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter FLS 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.
FLS 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.
• In case of damages or loose parts on the device, remove the batteries and con- tact Schaller 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.
FLS 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...
Assembling the insertion probe Put the device and the second part of the insertion probe on a flat surface (e.g. on a table). » The two ends with cables must be adjacent to each other (figure 1). Connect the plug-in connector (figure 2). »...
FLS Operating Manual Insert the batteries with negative and positive terminals matching those indicated on the battery compartment. Press down the batteries so that they lay flat on the bottom of the housing (figure 10). » As soon as all batteries have been inserted, the device switches on automatically.
Confirm your selection by pressing » The product type you selected will now be shown at the top of the display. Taking a measurement • For information on how to take a measurement, see section "5. The measuring process". Mirroring the display To do so: The device has to be in the additional function menu (figure 15).
FLS Operating Manual The measuring process Preparing a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same tempe- rature than the product to measure. It is recommended to let your humimeter device adjust to the surrounding temperature before the measurement.
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CAUTION Risk of injury Risk of injury due to the measuring head ► Keep the measuring head away from your body throughout all activities. ► Keep the measuring head away from other people throughout all activities. ► Keep the measuring head away from current lines. ►...
FLS Operating Manual 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.
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 saving function) is the device’s default setting. 5.4.1 Activating the manual saving function in the options menu To do so: The device has to be switched on and be in the product selection menu.
FLS Operating Manual 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 (figure 29). Inputting numbers: Press and hold to quickly scroll to the...
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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 (figure 32). 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.
FLS Operating Manual 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 33. Press Select the required reading. To do so, press » The display will now appear as shown in figure 34.
Deleting all measured values (data log) To do so: You must have taken and saved one or several readings. Press three times or hold for 2 seconds. Select Edit Logs (figure 39). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Clear Logs (figure 40).
FLS Operating Manual » The display will then show the message clear? (figure 45). Confirm by pressing » The value has been deleted. 5.10 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.
Product types Product type Product type Measuring range Hay loose storage loose hay 8 % - 30 % Empty 1 free curve for special products Empty 2 free curve for special products Reference ! Only for testing the moisture meter ! How moisture is defined The device measures and shows the material moisture content.
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 FLS or initiate the export at your computer. Page 28...
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All measuring values saved on the humimeter FLS will now be sent to your computer. Initiating the data export at your computer Connect the humimeter FLS to your computer using the supplied USB cable: Insert the USB Mini B connector into the humi meter FLS (figure 57).
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Import most recent manual log (for importing the most recent manually saved logs). Name Import all manual logs Import most recent manual » The measuring values saved on the humimeter FLS will now be sent to your computer. Page 30...
Checking on the device's status Press three times 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...
FLS Operating Manual Configuring the device Turning on Bluetooth The information on Bluetooth is provided in a separate operating manual. Adjust the date/time Press three times or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Date/Time.
Selecting a language Press three times or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Date/Time. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Navigate to the required language. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
FLS Operating Manual » The settings have been saved. » The °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalib., 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 restarted, the °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalib.,...
Reducing the device's power consumption 9.7.1 Configuring the display illumination time To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press three times or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select BL On Time.
FLS Operating Manual Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press three times or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Password. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
9.10 Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "9.4 Activating options"). Press three times or hold for two seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Reset.
FLS 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.
11. Faults If the measures listed below fail to remedy any faults or if the device has faults not listed here, please contact Schaller GmbH. Fault Cause Remedy Measuring error The temperature of the mate- The temperature of the rial being measured is too low...
FLS 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.
13. Device information 13.1 CE declaration of conformity _______________ KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Schaller Messtechnik GmbH Name/ Adresse des Herstellers: Max-Schaller-Straße 99 Name/ address of manufacturer: A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Produktbezeichnung: humimeter Product designation: Typenbezeichnung: BL2 ; BLL ; BLH ; BLW ; FL1 ; FL2 ; FLH ; FLM ; FLS ; RM1;...
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FLS 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.
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FLS 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 …............
13.2 Technical data Display resolution 0.1 % moisture content, 0.5 °C/°F temperature Measuring range 8 % to 30 % water content Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C Temperature measuring -20 °C to +120 °C (only measuring head) range Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C Temperature compensation Automatic...
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