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GANN BL COMPACT B 2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Version 2.0
HYDROMETTE
BL COMPACT B 2
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Version 2.0 HYDROMETTE BL COMPACT B 2 [Geben Sie Text ein]...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer GANN Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH does not make any assurances or warranties with respect to this document and, to the extent permitted by law, limits its liability for breach of any implied warranty to the replacement of this document with another. Furthermore, GANN Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH reserves the right to revise this publication at any time without having to notify anyone about such revisions.
  • Page 3 Measuring Menu (Main Menu) ..................17 Material Setting ......................18 Alarm Value Setting ....................... 19 Maximum Value Display ....................20 Memory Menu ....................... 21 Other Functions ......................... 22 Automatic Switch-Off ......................22 ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 4 General Notes on Structural Moisture Measurement ............27 Notes on non-destructive Structural Moisture Measurement ..........28 Using the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 ................. 29 Display Values (Digits) in Relation to the Bulk Density ............32 Orientation Values ......................... 33 Accessories ..........................
  • Page 5 All local regulations must be observed. 1.2 Intended Use The BL Compact B 2 unit is an electronic structural moisture indicator for non-destructive building material moisture measurement. The measuring instrument uses the dielectric constant/radio frequency measuring principle. This non-destructive measurement technology is used to detect moisture distribution in walls, ceilings and floors.
  • Page 6 Warning / Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious irreversible injuries. WARNING Caution / Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injuries. CAUTION Indicates important information. INFORMATION ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 7 Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability. The device must not be used by persons under the age of 14! Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. WARNING ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 8 - contribute to the build-up of a static charge by the clothing worn. A considerable improvement can be achieved by the operator and the measuring instrument being absolutely still during measuring, as well as by earthing (contact with conducting metal, water or heating pipes, etc.). ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 9 Caution, there is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is inserted. Handle used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by non-compliance with the operating instructions or by violation of a duty to care during transport, storage or operation of the instrument, even if this duty to care is not specifically discussed in the operating instructions.
  • Page 10  2.3 Transport- & Storage Conditions Die Hydromette BL Compact B 2 may only be stored in the packaging provided by the manufacturer or available from the manufacturer as an accessory. The manufacturer shall not accept any liability or warranty for damage that may occur to the device or to the sensor system as a result of non- compliance.
  • Page 11 0.6 to 4.5 % by weight 0.6 to 4.5 CM-% Mixed plaster: 2.2 to 11.0 % by weight 1.5 to 10.0 CM-% Gypsum plaster: 0.3 to 10.0 % by weight 0.3 to 10.0 CM-% ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 12 Operational reliability and functionality are no longer ensured if the device is modified or adapted. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH shall not be liable for any damage arising from such modifications or adaptations. The risk is borne solely by the user.
  • Page 13 4 Description of the Product The BL Compact B 2 unit is an electronic structural moisture indicator for non-destructive building material moisture measurement. The Hydromette unit uses the dielectric constant / radio frequency principle of measurement. The versatile ball sensor is used to sense moisture in building materials of any kind as well as to determine the moisture distribution in walls, ceilings, and floors.
  • Page 14 5 Device Layout and Button Assignment Ball electrode LCD segment display Up button On / Off button Down button Measure button ("M" button) Mini-USB port Figure 5-1: View of the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 15 Material index and building material symbol Figure 5-2: Main menu symbols Other Symbols Symbols for maximum value display Alarm "OFF" Battery level indicator Material index Building material symbol Figure 5-3: Other symbols ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 16 5. Memory Menu: The last 5 measured values are stored here. The oldest value is overwritten after each measurement. The menu items are selected in reverse order by pressing the "Up" button. ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 17 Digital values are dimensionless measurement values and not real moisture values as a percentage! For this reason, the measurement values are displayed in digits WITHOUT %! INFORMATION ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 18 "Max" values remain in the memory of the respective measuring mode. Now a new measurement can be performed by pressing and holding (> 2 seconds) the "M" button. Figure 5-6: Display after a material change ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 19 (< 1 second) pressing the "M" button. The instrument returns to the measuring mode. If 0 is chosen as the material ID, the display will show in digits, without percentage data. ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 20 The device returns to the measuring mode by briefly (< 1 second) pressing the "M" button again. A new measurement can then be performed immediately by pressing and holding (> 2 seconds) the "M" button. Figure 5-9: Deleted maximum value ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 21 Memory Menu and not in the Measuring Menu. The memory value is retained in the background. The saved values displayed can be identified by the fact that there is no "Hold" symbol in the display. ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 22 ID number (device-dependent) in the third line. Briefly press the "M" button to return to measuring mode. ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 23 Minimum screen resolution 1280 x 800 (1920 x 1080 is recommended) Internet connection for software downloads. updates and upgrades The PC software GANN Dialog Pro is available for download free of charge at the following link: http://download-ota.gann.de/dlg Detail information about the PC software GANN Dialog Pro can be found in the associated user manual.
  • Page 24 BL Compact B 2 Hydromette-Settings Check for a BL Compact B 2 firmware update! Install the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 Drivers BL Compact B 2 Drivers BL Compact B 2 Workspace Figure_7_2: Download device drivers of the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 To download the device drivers, the working range of the desired Hydromette must first be selected in the menu item "Select working range".
  • Page 25 Figure 7-2) If the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 is connected to a PC with Windows operating system when it is switched off, the Hydromette starts in USB mode. No measurements can be performed during the communication with the PC. The GANN Dialog Pro software now provides the possibility to update the firmware of the Hydromette BL Compact B 2 via the Internet.
  • Page 26 Digit values are non-dimensional measured values and no real humidity values in per cent (%)! For this reason, the measured values are displayed in INFORMATION digits WITHOUT %! ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 27 (wt. %) in relation to the dry weight or also in CM-% (moisture determination according to the calcium carbide method). Depending on the type of GANN Hydromette used, this is done using programmed characteristic curves or independent conversion using tables.
  • Page 28 Capacitive measuring devices are moisture indicators and not measuring devices with 100 % reliable measured value statements. • The conversion tables or characteristic curves for capacitive measuring devices generally refer to pure building materials (not to layered building materials, e.g. plaster on masonry etc.). ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 29 Therefore, no binding statements can be made in this regard. Of course, this problem does not only apply to capacitive measuring instruments from GANN, but is the physical basis for all moisture probes and sensors that work dielectric constant (DK), high- frequency or microwave basis.
  • Page 30 90°) to the area. A measuring process is carried out as long as the measurement button is pressed. After releasing the "M" button, the measuring process is interrupted and the "Hold" symbol is displayed. INFORMATION Figure 9-3: Measuring as vertically as possible to the measurement area ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 31 Figure 9-4: Incorrect use – measurement in drill hole In the corner/angle area. it is essential to maintain a distance of approx. 8 - 10 cm from the edge/angle. Figure 9-5: Correct use of distances when measuring ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 32 120 - 140 above 140 * Digital values are dimensionless measurement values and not real moisture values as a percentage! Figure 9-7: Display values as a function of the material bulk density ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 33 This should be considered when evaluating the displayed values in relation to the covering. 10 Accessories Connection cable MK 26 – Length: 1.80 m (order no. 31016920) For device connection with a USB port. ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 34 CM-% Anhydrite screed wt.-% CM-% ConcreteC12/15, wt.-% C20/25, C30/37 CM-% Cement mortar wt.-% CM-% Lime mortar wt.-% CM-% Lime cement wt.-% 10.6 11.0 mortar CM-% 10.0 Gypsum plaster wt.-% 10.0 CM-% 10.0 ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 35 The instructions for use for the device and any accessories should be carefully observed, as supposed simplifications in handling often lead to measurement errors. - Subject to technical changes- Status: July 2024 ® Version 2.0 Hydromette BL Compact B 2...
  • Page 36 EU Declaration of Conformity Document no. / order no.: 30012032 HYDROMETTE BL Compact B 2 Product identifier: We declare that the hand-held meter and related accessory correspond with the protection requirements and if used according to their intended purpose, comply with the requirements of the directives: ☒...