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Summary of Contents for Wiltronics ME2100
- Page 1 ME2100 Fine Fuel Moisture Meter User Manual Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd 5 - 7 Ring Road Alfredton Victoria 3350 I PO Box 4043, Alfredton, 3350 sales@wiltronics.com.au I Phone (03) 5334 2513 I Fax (03) 5334 1845...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reviewing Stored Results Using ME2100 Manager Software to Upload/Download Parameters & Data 13 - 15 6.1 Calibration Parameter and Logged Data Download from the ME2100 6.2 Modifying Parameters 6.3 Uploading Modified Parameters to the ME2100 6.4 Display Layout Clearing the Stored Results from the Moisture Meter... -
Page 4: Description Of The Meter
1.Description of the Meter The ME2100 Fine Fuel Moisture Meter is a versatile tool that can be used both in the field and in the laboratory. Its primary purpose is to measure the moisture content of fine fuels, such as leaves, twigs, and grasses. -
Page 5: Component List
1.1 Component List This list indicates the complete ME2100 moisture meter kit which is supplied when a moisture meter is supplied. When ordering any parts separately from Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd, please use the indicated part number, or order online from https://www.wiltronics.com.au/product-category/spare-parts-for-fine-fuel-moisture-meter/... - Page 6 1.1a The grinder has replaceable parts which may be ordered from Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd when required such as when damaged or worn out. Alternatively the grinder can be returned to Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd for repair or restoration. 1.1b The use of 99.8% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes are the only effective and approved cleaner for...
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Page 7: Meter Layout
ENTER key at all times. Key 8 is for changing between Field Mode & Lab Mode. NOTE the default mode is Field Mode, Meter will always start in Field Mode Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd 561 DC1V1... -
Page 8: Display Layout
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fuel selection indicates which fuel in the numbered list (from 1 to 8) stored in the ME2100 memory was selected for the test. This number is not related to fuel types in the fuel list found on the flash drive or in ME2100 Manager software. -
Page 9: Checking The Operation Of The Meter
NOTE: if you continue to use the meter after CELL TEST FAILS it can cause from slight to extreme inaccuracies in the moisture content reading. If the cell continues to fail the meter should be returned to Wiltronics for repair. Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd... - Page 10 The lists are not exhaustive and more fuel types are available in the fuels list in the ME2100 Manager software. If the required fuel type is not available on the meter, see section 5 of this manual for details on using ME2000 Manager to change the fuel types on the meter.
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Page 11: Measuring The Moisture Content Of A Sample
*A warning message (* RANGE *) will be displayed if the fuel sample is near the upper or lower limit of the measurement range. *A warning message (*ERROR*) will be displayed if the fuel sample is outside measurable limit. Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd 561 DC1V1... -
Page 12: Cleaning The Test Cell
All other products leave a contaminating residue. Particularly nail polish remover (liquid or wipes), 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (liquid or wipes) etc. Wiltronics can supply 99.8% Isopropyl Alcohol wipes in packs of 50 as a consumable item (Wiltronics Part No. ME2011) 5. -
Page 13: Using Me2100 Manager Software To
ME2100 Manager is available on the flash drive that was provided with the meter and can be installed simply by copying the folder labelled, “ME2100 Manager”, to the PC. It can also be executed directly from the flash drive. -
Page 14: Modifying Parameters
6.3.2 Once the desired fuel parameters have been entered into the parameters tabbed page grid, click the “Upload to ME2100” button or select “ME2100 → Parameter Upload” from the menu. 6.3.3 If the upload was successful then a small information dialogue should appear indicating “Upload Complete”... -
Page 15: Uploading Modified Parameters To The Me2100
With the moisture meter turned on, Press RESET followed by ENTER to clear all stored data. 8. Charging the Battery The ME2100 meter is fitted with a Rechargeable Lithium LiFeP04 battery. There is no maintenance required. The battery should have a life of between four and five years. -
Page 16: Scheduled Maintenance And Calibration
Fully charge battery before storage Charge battery overnight once every three months NOTE Long term storage of the ME2100 without battery recharge can lead to a short battery life or even permanent battery operation impairment. IMPORTANT CAUTION FULLY CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE STORAGE OF THE METER 10. -
Page 17: Acknowledgements
Tolhurst (CFTT, DCNR), Graeme Hood (Federation University), Andrew Wilson (DCNR) and Matt Fenwick. Department of Sustainability & Environment CENTRE FOR FOREST TREE TECHNOLOGY CFTT Wiltronics has made significant changes to the meters performance and accuracy. This has been achieved by upgrading hardware and software including • A New Microprocessor •... -
Page 18: Appendix A. Specifications
Appendix D. 24 - 27 Establishing USB Serial Connection with a PC D.1 Connecting the USB Serial Communications Hardware 24 - 25 D.2 Connecting the ME2100 to a PC using ME2100 Manager 26 - 27 Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd 561 DC1V1... - Page 19 Resolution 0.1% moisture content. Communications Serial interface Virtual COM port via USB using an A-type to B-type USB cable Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity none Flow Control none Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd 561 DC1V1...
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Page 20: Appendix B. A Guide To Fuel Moisture Content And Fire Behaviour
NOTE 1. Surface needles refer to the top part of the duff layer of dead pine needles. They are more compacted than elevated dead needles, but better aerated than the underlying part of the duff layer. Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd 561 DC1V1... -
Page 21: Appendix C. Calibration Equation And Parameters
200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 When testing the meter, with no fuel sample, a reading less than or equal to the minimum moisture content %, for the fuel type group selected should be expected. Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd 561 DC1V1... -
Page 22: Fuel (Leaf) Condition Classification Guide
The table below indicates fuel coefficients for the ME2100 meter for a range of fuel group types. These provide effective averages for fuels classified under each indicated fuel group type, from A to M. Some fuels have not been classified under any of these groups. -
Page 23: Fuel Moisture Meter Calibrations
The above table is not exhaustive and an extensive table of fuel types and their specific parameters is available in the ME2100 Manager software. See section 6 of this manual for details on the use of ME2100 Manager for modifying fuel parameters and uploading and downloading parameters to the meter as well as accessing the parameters list. -
Page 24: Appendix D. Establishing A Serial Connection With A Pc
APPENDIX D. ESTABLISHING A SERIAL CONNECTION WITH A PC In order to download parameters and data from the ME2100 meter it is necessary to first connect the ME2100 to a PC via its USB serial port. This is done using the USB cable (with A-type and B-type connectors) which is supplied with the ME2100.. - Page 25 (RS232) COM ports as well as any virtual COM ports including the COM port assigned to the USB Serial Interface of the ME2100, assuming that the driver was correctly installed and the meter is currently connected to the PC.
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Page 26: Connecting The Me2100 To A Pc Using Me2100 Manager
PC running an MS Windows operating system. If ME2100 Manager has not already been installed, then install it on the PC using the supplied flash drive. The software does not require any special installation process and the directory on the supplied memory media containing the program can simply be copied directly to the PC's storage media directly or even executed from the supplied memory media. - Page 27 If the COM designator is changed for some reason or communication later fails after starting ME2000 Manager at a later time, then check the setting as described in section D.1.2 and correct it in ME2100 Manager, setting it as described above, ensuring first that communications has been disabled.
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