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CX-30 Owner's Manual
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Rev 2 - November 2023

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  • Page 1 CX-30 Owner’s Manual Rev 2 - November 2023...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ............................3 2. Safety ............................... 4 3. Meter Features ............................5 4. Menu Features ............................7 5. Read Menu ............................. 8 Material Selection and Correction ....................8 Live Reading Area ..........................9 Set Point ............................... 10 Material Temperature ........................10 6.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The CX-30 offers the latest in features and functionality. It is packaged in a robust and ergonomically designed ABS case (patent pending). The meter has large, tactile buttons to provide a premium, tactile feel, and intuitive user interface with dashboard-like display.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Check feature or external MCS calibration standard to ensure the meter is working correctly and electrically accurate. Proper Use: When used properly, the CX-30 meter can help users make informed decisions on the moisture levels of cotton and textiles at the various stages of production. A moisture meter is a secondary method of determining moisture content, and users should be aware of other potential influences on the accuracy of conductance meter readings.

  • Page 5: Meter Features

    3. Meter Features Figure 1: Meter components Rev 2 - November 2023...
  • Page 6 Display – Easy to read, backlit LCD display. Read Button – When in live reading mode, press this button to hold a reading. When in any other mode, press this button to enter live reading mode. Navigation Buttons – Use the up/down/left/right buttons to navigate through the meter’s display.

  • Page 7: Menu Features

    4. Menu Features The Delmhorst CX-30 has three operating modes: Read, Set, and Stats. The currently selected menu is marked with an underline. To change the menu, press the up button until the menu underline is blinking. Then use the left and right buttons to switch between menus.

  • Page 8: Read Menu

    Figure 2: Read screen components 1. Material Selection and Correction Info: The CX-30 includes 4 material calibrations: Lint Cotton, Seed Cotton, Viscose Rayon, and Wool. If desired, use the EDGE™ app to remove any of the 4 materials from the meter that are not being used.

  • Page 9: Live Reading Area

    2. Live Reading Area Info: The live reading area displays the moisture value (%MC) of the selected material, corrected for Material Temperature (4) (see Figure 2 above). Indicated readings with a less than (<) or greater than (>) sign are considered out of range.

  • Page 10: Set Point

    Memory: There are 100 memory slots available in the meter. As readings are saved, the memory slots will fill in order from lowest (1) to highest (100). After 100 readings are stored, newly saved readings will replace the oldest stored readings. Unlimited number of readings may be saved when connected to the app.
  • Page 11 especially when working in extreme environments (outside 50- 90°F or 10-32°C) and environments subject to temperature variation. Use: When active, press the left and right buttons to adjust the Material Temperature down or up. Holding the left or right buttons will cause the temperature to change more rapidly.

  • Page 12: Set Menu

    2. Bluetooth® Indicator The CX-30 is equipped with Bluetooth® technology, allowing users to connect their meter(s) to a mobile device (smartphone or tablet). The Bluetooth® icon is visible on all meter screens when turned on. Please refer to the Delmhorst EDGE™...
  • Page 13 • A value between 11.8 and 12.2 means the meter is in calibration • A value of <11.8 or >12.2 means the meter is out of calibration – change the batteries (2 x AA alkaline) • When Bluetooth is on but not connected, the Bluetooth symbol will be on screen and flashing •...

  • Page 14: Stats Menu

    7. Stats Menu Figure 4: Stats screen components 1. Stats Selection The stats selection area will display all statistics in a scrollable list (see Table 3 below). Press the left and right buttons to view statistics. 2. Stats Details Statistics are calculated from the list of saved readings in meter memory, and only readings taken within the valid measurement range of the selected material are used for the calculations.

  • Page 15: Applications

    The stats details section can only be selected for the ‘View Data’ and ‘Erase Data’ options. For these two cases, press the down or center buttons to enter the stats details box from stats selection. Use the left and right buttons to scroll the list of latest readings or select the desired option for clearing readings.
  • Page 16 minimum of impurities. Optimal accuracy may be obtained if meter readings are checked against %MC by means of properly run oven tests on the product being tested. Testing Lint Cotton and Seed Cotton Attach the 52-E/C Sample Cup Electrode to the connector on top of the meter.
  • Page 17 Higher moisture readings near the surface are an indication that the cotton has been exposed to higher moisture after baling. The CX-30 gives accurate results on normally compressed bales. If the bale is loosely packed, the meter will read lower than the actual moisture content.

  • Page 18: Delmhorst Edge ™ App Features

    3. View a customizable plot of all readings. 4. Export readings from app to spreadsheet for long term storage and analysis. 5. Change the materials available in the CX-30 meter. 6. Adjust the moisture values at which the LEDs change colors. 7. Upgrade meter firmware.

  • Page 19: Power

    Power 2x AA Alkaline Batteries Battery life while using the meter in reading mode and active LED’s is estimated at 125-150 hours. A combination of alarm, backlight and Bluetooth will reduce expected life to a minimum of 35 hours. A “LOW BATT”...

  • Page 20: Dispose Of Your Meter

    Dispose of your Meter Figure 5: WEEE symbol – crossed out wheeled bin For private households: Information on Disposal for Users of WEEE This symbol (figure 5) on the product(s) and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household waste.

  • Page 21: For Disposal In Countries Outside Of The European Union

    For disposal in countries outside of the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union (EU). If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer, and ask for the correct method of disposal. 10.

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Delmhorst Instrument Co. 51 Indian Lane East, Towaco, NJ 07082, referred to hereafter as Delmhorst, guarantees its CX-30 moisture meter against defects in material or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. Optional electrodes are guaranteed for 90 days. See the owner’s manual or Delmhorst website (www.delmhorst.com) for warranty period on your...
  • Page 23 This warranty extends to the original owner only and is not transferable. Contact info: Delmhorst Instrument Co 51 Indian Lane East Towaco, NJ 07082 www.delmhorst.com Info@delmhorst.com...

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