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Moisture meter User manual MF-P-HTD Paper Moisture Sensor Sensor for online moisture measurement of paper and cardboard 6% | 456kg/m | -27,3td | 0,64aw | 51,9%r.H. | 14,8%abs | 100,4g/m | 09m 78,0°F | 6,1 /s | 4,90Ugl | 1 Read the user manual before starting any work! Version 1.3...
User manual MF-P-HTD Overview of your MF-P-HTD Sensor Overview top side Name Installation plate Socket for external sensors (Option) Button with green LED (Reset, Link) USB interface for firmware Update Button with red LED (Status, Adjust) Paper guide rolls Page 2...
Overview bottom side Name Paper guide rolls Sensor plate ATTENTION Sensitive sensor plate The white sensor surface consists of a thin ceramic plate. It can be damaged by mechanical loads! ► When installing the sensor, remove the provided transport protection as late as possible! Page 3...
User manual MF-P-HTD Overview connections Name Connection for digital interface option or po- wer supply option and analog output. Connection for IR temperature sensor Ground connection Page...
Pin assigment power supply and analogue output (option) ....16 Pin assignment option digital interface with PoE ......17 Laying the power supply or transmission line ....... 17 Measurement ..............18 MF-P-HTD with Modbus TCP option and HumiSenseWare software ..18 Page...
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MF-P-HTD with analogue output option ........18 Care and maintenance ........... 18 Adjustment of the device ............19 Reset ................19 Cleaning the device ............20 Faults ................21 Storage and disposal ............ 22 Storing the device .............. 22 Disposal of the device ............22 Device information ............
Introduction Information on this user manual These user manual enables safe and efficient use of the MF-P-HTD. The user manual is an essential part of the device and must be kept close to the device and be accessible to the user at any time.
User manual MF-P-HTD 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 associate with a number of residual hazards.
General safety information Follow the safety instructions below to avoid personal injury and material damage: • If you notice loose parts or damage on the device contact your distributor. All of the device’s technical features have been inspected and tested before delivery. Every device has a serial number.
• Avoid strong mechanical impacts or loads. • Do not install the device near strong electromagnetic radiations. • Ensure that the paper lies on the paper guide rollers of the MF-P-HTD sensor dur- ing operation. • The sensor must always be installed above the paper web.
► When installing the sensor, remove the provided transport protection as late as possible! The MF-P-HTD sensor has to be fastened with the mounting plate to the machine. For this, different holes are placed on the mounting plate. Use four screws (M8 or M6) to attach the sensor to the machine.
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User manual MF-P-HTD The height of the sensor can be adjusted with the four M8x50 hexagon screws. First, release the two marked M8 hexagon nuts » for each screw (image 4). » With these nuts the desired height can now be adjusted.
User manual MF-P-HTD Pin assigment power supply and analogue output (option) Cable color Pin No Function Brown Power supply V- (0 VDC) White Power supply V+ (24 VDC) Blue Power output moisture 4 - 20 mA (optional) Black Ground power output & temperature...
Pin assignment option digital interface with PoE A 4-pole M12 connector with D-coding (M12-D) is required here. Pin No Function Housing Shielding • A CAT 5e type cable is recommended. The cable must be shielded and the strands twisted in pairs. •...
MF-P-HTD with analogue output option To calculate the water content with the analogue output option, a separate PLC programme is required. The value of the MF-P-HTD analogue output is not the water content, it is the internal value of the MF-P-HTD sensor!
Adjustment of the device Every two weeks an adjustment must be run (adjust). This procedure guarantees a long term stability of the moisture measuring. Requirement: The device must have a temperature between 20.0 °C and 26.0 °C and must be on for at least 30 minutes. Remove the paper or cardboard under the sensor surface.
User manual MF-P-HTD Cleaning the device ATTENTION Device damage caused by wet cleaning Water or cleaning products can damage the device if they get into the device. ► Only dry cleaning (compressed air) is recommended. ATTENTION Sensitive sensor plate The white sensor surface consists of a thin ceramic plate. This can be destroyed by mechanical pressure! ►...
Faults If the following actions do not eliminate the faults or if other faults not listed here ap- pear, please contact Schaller Messtechnik GmbH. Fault Cause Remedy Incorrect measure- Paper or cardboard tempera- Use material with a tempe- ment ture beyond the application rature above 0 °C or below...
User manual MF-P-HTD Storage and disposal Storing the device Store the device as follows: • Store with the original transport cover. • Do not store outdoors. • Store dry and dust-free. • Avoid mechanical shocks and impacts. • Storage temperature : -20 °C to +70 °C...
Name/ address of manufacturer: Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Produktbezeichnung: Schaller Product designation: Typenbezeichnung: MF-P-HTD ; MF-S-HTD Type designation: Produktbeschreibung: Messgerät zur Bestimmung des Wassergehalts in Papier und Karton Product description Measuring device for determining the water content in pa- per and board Das bezeichnete Produkt erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Richtlinien:...
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User manual MF-P-HTD 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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Schaller Messtechnik GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht Product designation: Schaller Type designation: MF-P-HTD ; MF-S-HTD Product description: Measuring device for determining the water content in paper and board The designated product is in conformity with the following directives: •...
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User manual MF-P-HTD 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 …............
Technical data Measuring range moisture 1 % to 20 % water content (depending on material) Measuring range tempera- to +100 °C °C ture Paper grammage 80 to 500 g/m² Paper temperature 0 °C to +100 °C Operating temperature automatic Environmental temperature 0 °C to +70 °C Storage temperature -20 °C to +70 °C...
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