Operating manual humimeter FLSO Your humimeter FLSO at a glance The main unit Name Electronics and display in aluminum housing Piercing lance Measuring head Page 2...
The main unit in detail Name Aluminum housing for electronics Display Keyboard Sensor connector Pin assignment Protective and insulating disk Page 3...
Operating manual humimeter FLSO The measuring head Bezeichnung Measuring tip Insulator The display Name Product type Moisture content % ("9.1 How moisture is defined") Display symbols Temperature display Page 4...
The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Left Down Back Change input level Enter numbers Enter letters Change menu Continue / go right On/off button Übersicht Ebenen The device has three different menus: product selection and main menu: Product selection menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off...
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Operating manual humimeter FLSO Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Options: Language, unlock, °C/°F, averaging, luminous duration, grade calibration, pass- word, reset • Status Page 6...
Inhaltsverzeichnis Your humimeter FLSO at a glance ����������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ......................2 The main unit in detail ..................... 3 The measuring head ....................4 The display ....................... 4 Übersicht Ebenen ..................... 5 1� Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Information about this operating manual ..........10 Limitation of liability ................
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Operating manual humimeter FLSO 5.3.1 Port scaling ................... 16 Wiring diagram ..................17 6� Technical drawing FLSO ����������������������������������������������� 17 7� Selecting the product type ������������������������������������������ 18 Taking a measurement ................18 Switching the device off ................ 18 8� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 19 Preparing a measurement ..............
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13.1 Storing the device ................. 30 13.2 Disposing of the device ................. 30 14� Angaben zum Gerät ����������������������������������������������������� 31 14.1 CE Konformitätserklärung ..............31 14.2 Technical data ..................35 Page 9...
Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter FLSO 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.
Operating manual humimeter FLSO 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.
• Keep the measuring head away from other people throughout all activities. • 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.
Operating manual humimeter FLSO Making sure that all of the components have been included Make sure that all of the components have been included by checking the package contents against the following list: • humimeter FLSO • Insulating disk • 5 pole connection cable 1.9 m •...
Using the device - Basics Switching on the device » If the power supply is available, start the FLSo by pressing the power button for 3 seconds. » Select the desired characteristic curve. » Carry out the measurement according to the specifications explained in Chapter 8.
Operating manual humimeter FLSO Pinassignment 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...
. . h h u u m m i i m m e e t t e e r r . . c c o o m m Datum Name wolfgangs 12.05.2023 Gezeichnet humimeter FLSO Kontrolliert Norm Art. Nr. 13990 Freimasstoleranzen ISO 2768 mittel...
Operating manual humimeter FLSO Selecting the product type To do so: The device has to be in the product selection menu (figure 7). For an overview of the different product types and the criteria for selecting them, please refer to "9.
The measuring process Preparing a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same tempe- rature than the product being measured. It is recommen- ded to let your humimeter device adjust to the surround- ing temperature before the measurement. Switch on the device (see "4.1 Switching on the device").
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Operating manual humimeter FLSO 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.
Product types For the following products characteristic curves are available for selection: Product type Product type Measuring range Hay loose storage loose hay 10 % - 30 % Empty 1 free curve for special products Empty 2 free curve for special products Reference ! Only for testing the moisture meter ! »...
Operating manual humimeter FLSO Notes for comparative measurement with oven-drying method The device uses a much higher sample quantity than the drying oven (12-fold to 20-fold quantity of kiln-drying method). Furthermore, to determine a more accurate average moisture value in case of inhomogeneous material, there can be effected sev- eral measurements within a short time.
10. Configuring the device 10.1 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 »...
Operating manual humimeter FLSO Confirm the four-digit password by pressing » The setting has been saved. » The °C/°F, Averaging, BL On Time, Materialcalibration, Password, Reset options are now activated Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu.
10.5 Setting the averaging time To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "10.2 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Averaging. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Navigate to the required time at which the arithmetic average should be calcu- lated (90 seconds/45 seconds/20 seconds/7 seconds/ 5 seconds).
Operating manual humimeter FLSO 10.7 Configuring the material calibration function The type calibration function is described in a separate operating manual. 10.8 Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "10.2 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds.
10.9 Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "10.2 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 »...
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Operating manual humimeter FLSO ATTENTION Do not clean with fluids Water or cleaning fluid getting inside the device can destroy the device. ► Only clean with dry materials. Page 28...
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 of the mate- The temperature of the ma-...
Operating manual humimeter FLSO Fault Cause Remedy Heating of the measuring Let the device cool down. head because of friction in bales with high compressed density 13. Storage and disposal 13.1 Storing the device The device must be stored as follows: •...
14. Angaben zum Gerät 14.1 CE Konformitätserklärung _______________ 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 ; FLSO; FLH ; FLM ; FLS RM1 ;...
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Operating manual humimeter FLSO 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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_______________ DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Schaller Messtechnik GmbH Name/ address of manufacturer: Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Product designation: humimeter BL2 ; BLL ; BLH ; BLW ; FL1 ; FL2 ; FLSO ; FLH ; FLM ; FLS Type designation: ;...
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Operating manual humimeter FLSO 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 …............
14.2 Technical data Display resolution 0.1 % moisture content Measuring range 8 % to 30 % water content Measuring range tempera- 5 °C bis 85 °C ture Operating temperature 5 °C to +40 °C Temperature measuring -10 °C bis +70 °C range Temperature compensation Automatic...
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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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