FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Your humimeter FS1 & FS1.1 at a glance The main unit Name Auxiliary plate for filling Measuring chamber Display Keypad Page 2...
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual The display Name Calibration curve Moisture content in % ("6.1 How moisture content is defined") Display symbols Currently applied offset Temperature display The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Down Change input Level...
The menus The device has three different menus: product selection menu, offset menu and main menu Product selection menu Name Setting the offset Display illumination / device on/off For changing the calibration curve Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: •...
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Table of contents Your humimeter FS1 & FS1.1 at a glance ........2 The main unit ......................2 Rear of the main unit ....................3 The display ....................... 4 The display symbols ....................4 The menus .......................
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Selecting the calibration curve ............... 15 Taking a measurement ................15 Switching the device off ................ 15 The measuring process ..........16 Preparing a measurement ..............16 Taking a measurement ................17 Offset function - Device adaptation ............19 5.3.1 Setting the offset ..................
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FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual 11.2 Disposing of the device ................. 30 Device information ............31 12.1 CE declaration of conformit ..............31 12.2 Technical data ..................35 Page 8...
Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter FS1 & FS1.1 safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be eas- ily accessible to users at all times.
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Symbols used in this manual All of the safety information provided in this manual is shown with a corresponding symbol. ATTENTION It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to damage to property or equipment.
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. These hazards can be avoided through strict observance of our safety information.
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual General safety information The following safety information has to be observed at all times to avoid damage to objects and injury to people: • Remove the batteries if the device isn't used for a prolonged period of time (4 weeks).
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: 3.2.1 FS1's scope of supply • humimeter FS1 • 4 pieces of AA Alkaline batteries • Digital scale 150 grams •...
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Using the device - Basics Switching the device on • Press the button for 3 seconds. » The display will then show the status indicator (figure 4). » After inserting the batteries, the device switches on automatically.
Selecting the calibration curve To do so: The device has to be in the product selection menu (figure 7). For an overview of the different calibration curves and the criteria for selecting them, please refer to "6. Calibration curves"es". Press the or button to move from one calibration curve to the next...
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual The measuring process Preparing a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same temperature than the product being measured. It is recommended to let your humimeter device adjust to the surrounding temperature of the material being measured for at least 30 minutes.
Taking a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same tem- perature than the product being measured. Fill the measuring cup with the filling quantity displayed in the calibration curve name (+/- 1.0 g) (figure 12) (see "6.
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FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Information - Incorrect readings Always make sure to select the correct calibration curve and the correct filling quantity for the material you are measuring. This prevents taking incorrect read- ings (see "10. Faults"). Page 18...
Offset function - Device adaptation 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 %.
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Moving back: Press to switch to another input level. To move back, press Confirm the offset by pressing » The offset has been saved. Press to leave the material calibration menu. 10. The set offset will now be applied to the selected calibration curve and shown in the display (figure 19).
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Checking the device's status Access the main menu (see "4.3 Accessing the main menu"). Select Status. To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The display will then show the status indicator humimeter.
Configuring the device Selecting a language Access the main menu (see "4.3 Accessing the main menu"). 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 »...
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Confirm the four-digit password by pressing » The settings have been saved. » The °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalibration, Password, Reset options are now activated. Press to leave the Options menu.
Reducing the device's power consumption 8.5.1 Configuring the display illumination time To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "8.2 Activating options"). Access the main menu (see "4.3 Accessing the main menu"). Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select BL On Time.
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "8.2 Activating options"). Access the main menu (see "4.3 Accessing the main menu"). Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Password.
Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "8.2 Activating options"). Access the main menu (see "4.3 Accessing the main menu"). Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Reset.
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual 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.
10. 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 ma- The temperature of the...
FS1 & FS1.1 Operating Manual Fault Cause Remedy Entered offset An entered offset leads to deviations on the displayed measured value. If the de- viation does not match your reference procedure, enter an offset corresponding to the difference or set the offset to 0.0 (see...
Name/ address of manufacturer: A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Produktbezeichnung: humimeter Product designation: Typenbezeichnung: FS1 ; FS1.1 ; FS2 ; FS3 ; FS4 ; FS4.1 ; FS4.2 ; BP1 Type designation: Produktbeschreibung: Messgerät zur Bestimmung des Wassergehalts in Lebens- mitteln Product description...
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FS1 & FS1.1 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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Name/ address of manufacturer: Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Product designation: humimeter FS1 ; FS1.1 ; FS2 ; FS3 ; FS4 ; FS4.1 ; FS4.2 ; BP1 Type designation: Product description: Measuring instrument for determining the water content in foodstuffs...
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FS1 & FS1.1 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.
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