Check-line humimeter RH5.1 User manual

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Operating Manual
Always read this operating manual before using the humimeter RH5 & RH5.1!
humimeter RH5 & RH5.1
Paper moisture meter with sword sensor
for measuring the relative air humidity of paper
Moisture meter
Version 3.1
®

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Your humimeter RH5 & RH5.1 at a glance
The main unit
No. Name
1 Air humidity and temperature sensor
2 Sword sensor
3 USB Port (optional for RH5)
4 Rubber protection cover
5 Keypad
6 Display
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Rear of the main unit
No. Name
1 Sword sensor
2 Battery compartment
The display
No. Name
1 Product type
2 Relativ air humidity in % (see "7.1 Definition of
relative humidity and dew point")
3 Display symbols
4 Temperature display
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The display symbols
Symbol Name Symbol Name
Enter No
Up Change input level
Down OK
Back Change menu
Enter numbers Enter data
Enter letters View measurements
Continue / go right Delete measurements
Left On/off button, display
light
Yes Save measured value
Auto save Hold function
The menus
The device has three different menus: product selection, Data Log and main menu:
Product selection menu
No. Name
1 Change menu
2 Display illumination / device on/off
3 For changing the product type
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Data Log menu
No. Name
1 Change menu
2 Display illumination / device on/off
3 Save measured value
4 Show the last recorded values
Main menu
The main menu comprises the following menu items:
• Edit Logs:
Manual Logs, Auto Logs,Clear Logs
• Print Logs:
Last Log, All Logs,Clear Logs
• Send Logs:
Manual Logs, Auto Logs,Clear Logs
• Options:
Bluetooth, Date/Time, Log Time, Language, Unlock, °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off
Time, Calibrate, Materialcalib., Online Send, Password, Reset
• Status
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Table of contents
Your humimeter RH5 & RH5.1 at a glance ................................... 2
The main unit ..........................................................................................................2
Rear of the main unit ...............................................................................................3
The display ...............................................................................................................3
The display symbols .................................................................................................4
The menus ...............................................................................................................4
1. Introduction .................................................................... 9
1.1 Information about this operating manual ................................................ 9
1.2 Limitation of liability ................................................................................ 9
1.3 Symbols used in this manual .................................................................10
1.4 Customer service .................................................................................. 10
2. For your safety .............................................................. 11
2.1 Proper use ............................................................................................11
2.2 Improper use ........................................................................................11
2.3 User qualications ................................................................................. 11
2.4 General safety information .................................................................... 12
2.5 Warranty .............................................................................................. 12
3. On receipt of your device ............................................ 12
3.1 Taking the device out of its packaging ...................................................12
3.2 Making sure that all of the components have been included ................. 12
3.2.1 RH5's scope of supply ...........................................................................13
3.2.2 RH5.1's scope of supply ........................................................................13
3.3 Inserting batteries .................................................................................14
4. Using the device - Basics .............................................. 14
4.1 Switching the device on ........................................................................14
4.2 Selecting the product type ....................................................................15
4.3 Taking a measurement ..........................................................................15

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4.4 Switching the device off ........................................................................ 15
5. The measuring process ................................................. 16
5.1 Taking a measurement on a stack .........................................................16
5.1.1 Taking a measurement of single pieces ..................................................17
5.2 Adjustment behaviour of the sensor ...................................................... 18
6. Saving your readings ................................................... 19
6.1 Hold function - Freezing the displayed values ........................................ 19
6.1.1 Activating the Hold function in the options menu .................................19
6.1.2 Using the Hold function ........................................................................19
6.2 Saving your readings manually .............................................................. 20
6.2.1 Saving individual readings .....................................................................20
6.2.2 Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time .......... 22
6.3 Auto save function (time-based) ............................................................ 23
6.3.1 Activating the auto save function in the Options menu ......................... 23
6.3.2 Auto save function: Saving measured values .........................................23
6.4 Viewing individual readings ................................................................... 24
6.5 Viewing individual readings from a series of measurements ................... 25
6.6 Deleting all measured values (data log) ................................................. 25
6.7 Deleting individual measurement series ................................................. 26
6.8 Deleting individual values from a single series of measurements ............ 27
7. Product types ................................................................ 28
7.1 Denition of relative humidity and dew point ........................................ 28
7.2 Application range ................................................................................. 28
8. Using the LogMemorizer program (RH5) .................... 29
8.1 Installing/Opening the program ............................................................. 29
8.2 Exporting measured values to a computer ............................................. 29
9. Checking the device’s status ........................................ 32
10. Conguringthedevice................................................. 32
10.1 Turning on Bluetooth ............................................................................32

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10.2 Adjusting the date/time .......................................................................32
10.3 Selecting a language ............................................................................. 33
10.4 Activating options ................................................................................. 34
10.5 Deactivating options .............................................................................35
10.6 Selecting °C/°F ......................................................................................35
10.7 Reducing the device’s power consumption ............................................35
10.7.1 Conguring the display illumination time .............................................. 35
10.7.2 Conguring automatic switch-off ......................................................... 36
10.8 Calibrating the device ...........................................................................36
10.9 Conguring the material calibration function ........................................ 36
10.10 Changing the password ........................................................................36
10.11 Resetting the device to its factory settings ............................................. 37
11. Cleaning and maintenance .......................................... 38
11.1 Changing the batteries ......................................................................... 38
11.2 Care instructions ................................................................................... 38
11.3 Cleaning the device .............................................................................. 38
12. 2-point (optionally 3-point) calibration ...................... 39
12.1 Assembling the calibration equipment .................................................. 39
12.2 Determining the deviation ..................................................................... 40
12.3 Performing a recalibration ..................................................................... 41
12.3.1 Determination of calibration values ....................................................... 41
12.3.2 Entering the calculated calibration values into the RH5 or RH5.1 ........... 42
13. Faults ............................................................................. 44
14. Storage and disposal .................................................... 45
14.1 Storing the device .................................................................................45
14.2 Disposing of the device .........................................................................45
15. Device information ....................................................... 46
15.1 CE declaration of conformity ................................................................. 46
15.2 Technical data .......................................................................................47

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1. Introduction
1.1 Information about this operating manual
This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter RH5 & RH5.1
safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be
easily accessible to users at all times.
All users are required to carefully read and make sure that they have understood this
operating manual before using the humimeter RH5 and RH5.1. All of the safety and
operating instructions detailed in this manual have to be observed to ensure the safety
of the device.
1.2 Limitation of liability
All of the information and instructions provided in this operating manual have been
compiled on the basis of the current standards and regulations, the state of the art,
and the extensive expertise and experience of Schaller GmbH.
Schaller GmbH does not accept any liability for damage associated with the following,
which also voids the warranty:
• Non-observance of this operating manual
• Improper use
• Inadequately qualified users
• Unauthorised modifications
• Technical changes
• Use of unapproved spare parts
This fast measuring procedure can be affected by a range of different factors.
We, as the manufacturer, do not accept any liability for any incorrect measurements
and associated consequential damage.

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1.3 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.
iInformation
This symbol indicates important information that enables users to use the de-
vice more efficiently and cost-effectively.
1.4 Customer service
For technical advice, please contact our customer service department at
Schaller GmbH
Max-Schaller-Straße 99
A - 8181 St.Ruprecht an der Raab
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] - 901
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.humimeter.com
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2. 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.
2.1 Proper use
• Easy to use device for quickly measuring the relative air humidity of stacks of
cardboard and paper and for determining the residual humidity of diverse
materials
• Easy to use device for automatic climate monitoring of printing rooms or storage
rooms
2.2 Improper use
• The device must not be used in ATEX.
• The device is not waterproof and must be protected from water and fine dust.
2.3 User qualifications
The device must only be operated by people who can be expected to reliably take the
measurements. The device must not be operated by people whose reaction times may
be slowed due to, e.g. the use of drugs, alcohol or medication.
All persons using this device must have read, understood and follow the instructions
provided in the operating manual.

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2.4 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.
• In case of damages or loose parts on the device, remove the batteries and con-
tact Schaller GmbH or your dealer.
All of the device’s technical features have been inspected and tested before delivery.
Every device has a serial number. Do not remove the tag with the serial number.
2.5 Warranty
The warranty does not apply to:
• Damage resulting from non-observance of the operating manual
• Damage resulting from third-party interventions
• Products that have been used improperly or modified without authorisation
• Products with missing or damaged warranty seals
• Damage resulting from force majeure, natural disasters, etc.
• Damage from improper cleaning
• Batteries older than six months
3. On receipt of your device
3.1 Taking the device out of its packaging
• Take the device out of its packaging.
• Next, make sure that it is not damaged and that no parts are missing.
3.2 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:

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3.2.1 RH5's scope of supply
• humimeter RH5
• 4 pieces of AA Alkaline batteries
• Rubber protection cover
• Wooden case
• Operating manual
Optional accessories:
• Sword sensor holder - for protecting the sword sensor in heavy material stacks
• Tool for removing the sword sensor holder - from heavy material stacks
• Calibration equipment and calibration ampoules - for checking the calibration of
the humimeter RHx series
• humimeter USB data interface module - USB stick with software and USB cable
• Battery operated portable thermal printer (only possible together with humimeter
USB data interface module) - described in a separate operating manual
• Bluetooth module - described in a separate operating manual
3.2.2 RH5.1's scope of supply
• humimeter RH5
• 4 pieces of AA Alkaline batteries
• Operating manual
Optional accessories:
• Rubber protection cover
• Sword sensor holder - for protecting the sword sensor in heavy material stacks
• Tool for removing the sword sensor holder - from heavy material stacks
• Calibration equipment and calibration ampoules - for checking the calibration of
the humimeter RHx series

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3.3 Inserting batteries
1. Remove the rubber protection
cover. To do so, hold the rubber
protection cover at the upper side
and pull it over. If your device is
provided with an optional USB
port, remove the protection cap
of the USB socket before (figure 1
and 2).
2. Take hold of the device with one hand, press your thumb
onto the engraved area of the battery compartment (1)
and drag downwards(2) (figure 3).
3. Insert the batteries with negative and positive terminals
matching those indicated on the battery compartment.
Press down the batteries so that they lay flat on the bot-
tom of the housing (figure 4).
»As soon as all batteries have been inserted, the device
switches on automatically.
4. Push the battery cover onto the housing until it clicks into
place. Then mount the rubber protection cover onto the
housing, beginning at the end where the battery com-
partment is situated (figure 5).
4. Using the device - Basics
4.1 Switching the device on
• Press the button for 3 seconds.
»The display will then show the status indicator (figure "9. Checking the device’s
status").
»After inserting the batteries, the device switches on automatically.
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4.2 Selecting the product type
To do so: The device has to be in the product selection menu.
For an overview of the different product types and the criteria for selecting them,
please refer to "7. Product types".
Press the or button to move from one product to the next Or
1. Press the or button for 2 seconds to open
the product type overview. (figure 6).
»All product types that are enabled for your device
type are displayed in black and can be selected.
2. Use the arrow keys to move from one product type
to the next
3. and keep any of them pressed to scroll through the types.
4. Confirm your selection by pressing .
»The product type you selected will now be shown at the top of the display.
4.3 Taking a measurement
• For information on how to take a measurement, see section "5. The measuring
process".
4.4 Switching the device off
To do so: The device has to be in the product selection or Data Log menu. It is not
possible to switch off the device when it is in the main menu.
• Press the button for 2 seconds.
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5. The measuring process
5.1 Taking a measurement on a stack
To do so: Let your humimeter device adjust to the sur-
rounding temperature of the product being measured
before the measurement (see "5.2 Adjustment behaviour
of the sensor").
1. Take hold of the device with one hand and insert
the sword sensor 10 cm into the stack (figure 7).
»Make sure to push the sword sensor straight into
the stack to prevent bending of the aluminium
sword.
»In case of heavy stacks, use the optionally available
sword sensor holder and the tool for removing the
sword sensor holder (figure 8).
2. Push the sword a few centimetres further into the
stack at short intervals (approx. 10 seconds)
(figure 9).
3. Let the device adjust to the material being measu-
red for an adequate time period (see "5.2 Adjust-
ment behaviour of the sensor").
4. Now take the measured values shown on the display of the device.
»Once the reading has been taken, it can be saved on the device (see "6.2 Saving
your readings manually" or "6.3 Auto save function (time-based)").
ATTENTION
Damage to the aluminium sword
The aluminium sword can be bent by pushing it in or out at an angle.
►Push the aluminium sword straight into the material and pull it straight out
of the material.
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5.1.1 Taking a measurement of single pieces
To do so: Tight packaging material required. Let your humimeter device adjust to the
surrounding temperature of the product being measured before the measurement (see
"5.2 Adjustment behaviour of the sensor").
1. Put the material being measured into the
packaging (figure 10).
2. Take hold of the device with one hand and insert
the sword into the packaging so that it is com-
pletely enclosed by the material.
3. Seal the packaging to prevent air exchange with
the environment (figure 11).
4. Let the device adjust to the material being measu-
red for an adequate time period (see "5.2 Adjust-
ment behaviour of the sensor") (figure 12).
5. Now take the measured values shown on the
display of the device.
»Once the reading has been taken, it can be saved
on the device (see "6.2 Saving your readings manu-
ally" or "6.3 Auto save function (time-based)")
iInformation - Measuring accuracy
This rapid and non-destructive measuring procedure allows you to take mois-
ture readings at a number of different points. When saving the individual rea-
dings, the device will automatically calculate the readings’ average (see "6.2.2
Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time").
iInformation - Incorrect readings
Always make sure to select the correct product type for the material you are
measuring. This prevents taking incorrect readings (see "13. Faults").
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5.2 Adjustment behaviour of the sensor
In humidity and temperature measurement, several parameters are responsible for the
adjustment behaviour (time until the actual measured value is displayed). The para-
meter responsible for the highest measuring error is a temperature discrepancy
between the sensor resp. the whole measuring instrument and the material being
measured resp. the air.
Therefore, allow your humimeter RH5 to adjust until the displayed temperature corres-
ponds to the actual temperature. The graph below shows how long it takes to adjust
from 20 °C to 30 °C:
When using the sword sensor holder, pay attention to the temperature adjustment
between the sword sensor holder and the sword.
To demonstrate the importance of temperature adjustment, the table below shows the
measuring errors due to a temperature difference between the measuring instrument
and the material being measured of only 1 °C / 1.8 °F, at different ambient tempera-
tures.
10 °C (50 °F) 20 °C (68 °F) 30 °C (86 °F)
10 % r.h. +/- 0.7 % +/- 0.6 % +/- 0.6 %
50 % r.h. +/- 3.5 % +/- 3.2 % +/- 3.0 %
90 % r.h. +/- 6.3 % +/- 5.7 % +/- 5.4 %
At room temperature (20 °C / 68 °F) and an assumed paper moisture value of 50 % r.h.
a temperature difference between the measuring sensor and the material being measu-
red of 1 °C / 1.8 °F causes a measurement error of 3.2 % r.h. A temperature difference
of 3 °C / 5.4 °F would cause a measurement error of more than 10 % relative humidity.

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6. Saving your readings
6.1 Hold function - Freezing the displayed values
The device can be configured in such a way that the information being shown on the
display will freeze at the touch of a button until a new button is pressed. This function
can be very useful when e.g. taking readings in spaces where it is not possible to see
the display (e.g. overhead).
6.1.1 Activating the Hold function in the options menu
To do so: The device has to be switched on and be in the product selection menu.
1. Press twice or hold for 2 seconds.
2. Select Options. To do so, press or and confirm by pressing .
3. Select Log Time (figure 13). To do so, press or
and confirm by pressing .
4. Select Hold (figure 14). To do so, press or
and confirm by pressing .
»The setting has been saved.
5. Press to leave the Options menu.
6. Press to leave the main menu.
6.1.2 Using the Hold function
To do so: The device has to be switched on and be in the Data Log menu.
• Press .
»The current reading will be frozen. All of the four
symbols will now be displayed as (figure 15).
• To reactivate the frozen display, simply press any
button.
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6.2 Saving your readings manually
All of the readings can be saved, edited and viewed on the device. The figure below
shows the overview screen of a single saved series of measurements.
No. Name
1 Name of the measurement series (editable)
2 Temperature (average)
3 Date & start time of the measurement series
4 Date & end time of the measurement series
5 Number of saved readings
6 Product type
7 Device name
8 Relative air humidity (average)
6.2.1 Saving individual readings
The device can be configured in such a way that the device will save a reading every
time a button is pressed. This option (manual save function) is the device’s default
setting.
Activating the manual save function in the options menu
To do so: The device has to be switched on and be in the product selection menu.
1. Press twice or hold for 2 seconds.
2. Select Options. To do so, press or and con-
firm by pressing .
3. Select Log Time. To do so, press or and
confirm by pressing .
4. Select Manual (figure 16). To do so, press or and confirm by pressing .
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