Endress+Hauser Solitrend MMP20 User manual

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Operating Instructions
Solitrend MMP20 (Option D)
Material moisture measurement
BA01947M/00/EN/02.19
71462899
2019-12-27

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Order code:
Ext. ord. cd.:
Ser. no.:
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Operations App
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Serial number
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A0023555

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Table of contents
1 About this document ................ 4
1.1 Document function ..................... 4
1.2 Symbols used .......................... 4
1.3 Terms and abbreviations ................. 6
1.4 Documentation ........................ 6
2 Basic safety instructions ............ 7
2.1 Requirements for personnel ............... 7
2.2 Designated use ........................ 7
2.3 Workplace safety ....................... 7
2.4 Operational safety ...................... 7
2.5 Product safety ......................... 8
3 Product description ................. 9
3.1 Design ............................... 9
4 Incoming acceptance and product
identification ..................... 10
4.1 Incoming acceptance ................... 10
4.2 Product identification ................... 10
4.3 Manufacturer's address ................. 10
4.4 Storage, transport ..................... 10
5 Electrical connection .............. 11
5.1 Connecting the probe ................... 11
5.2 Charging the battery ................... 11
6 Operating options ................. 12
6.1 Operating elements .................... 12
6.2 Description of the function of the keys ...... 12
6.3 Description of the icons on the display ...... 13
6.4 Meaning of displayed text ............... 14
7 Commissioning .................... 15
7.1 Checking the packaging contents .......... 15
7.2 Charging the battery ................... 15
7.3 Connecting the probe ................... 15
7.4 Switching the handheld device on/off ....... 15
7.5 Configuration and measurement .......... 16
7.6 General G-Set parameter ................ 17
7.7 Setting or changing the three concrete
formulation parameters ................. 18
7.8 EC-T: a parameter for cement analysis ...... 20
7.9 General settings ....................... 21
8 SWZ probe ........................ 25
8.1 Introduction ......................... 25
8.2 Measuring volume ..................... 25
8.3 Measurement procedure ................ 26
8.4 Potential problems in the laboratory and at
the concrete plant ..................... 30
9 Commissioning fresh concrete
measurement ..................... 32
9.1 Procedure ........................... 32
9.2 Core moisture, core water and water
absorption ........................... 35
9.3 Kiln-drying as a reference value ........... 36
9.4 Measurement of earth-dry fresh concrete
(i.e. no-slump, stiff concrete) with F1
consistence .......................... 37
9.5 The three types of water measured by the
SWZ probe .......................... 37
9.6 Air voids, glass fibers and steel fibers ....... 38
10 Managing and archiving concrete
formulations ...................... 39
11 S1 moisture probe ................. 40
11.1 Connecting the S1 probe ................ 40
11.2 Measurement ........................ 40
11.3 Settings ............................. 41
11.4 Using the S1 probe ..................... 47
12 Technical data .................... 53
12.1 Handheld device ...................... 53
12.2 SWZ probe .......................... 53
12.3 S1 probe ............................ 53

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1 About this document
1.1 Document function
These Operating Instructions provide all of the information that is required in various
phases of the life cycle of the device including:
• Product identification
• Incoming acceptance
• Storage
• Installation
• Connection
• Operation
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Disposal
1.2 Symbols used
1.2.1 Safety symbols
DANGER
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in
serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
minor or medium injury.
NOTICE
This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result in
personal injury.
1.2.2 Symbols for certain types of information and graphics
Permitted
Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted
Forbidden
Procedures, processes or actions that are forbidden
Tip
Indicates additional information
Reference to graphic
Notice or individual step to be observed
1.
,
2.
,
3.
Series of steps

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Result of a step
1, 2, 3, ...
Item numbers
A, B, C, ...
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1.3 Terms and abbreviations
BA
Document type "Operating Instructions"
TI
Document type "Technical Information"
SD
Document type "Special Documentation"
TDR
Time Domain Reflectometry
HW
Hardware version
FW
Firmware version
1.4 Documentation
The following documentation types are available in the Downloads section of the Endress
+Hauser website (www.endress.com/downloads):
For an overview of the scope of the associated Technical Documentation, refer to the
following:
•W@M Device Viewer (www.endress.com/deviceviewer): Enter the serial number
from nameplate
•Endress+Hauser Operations App: Enter the serial number from the nameplate or
scan the 2D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate
1.4.1 Technical Information (TI)
Planning aid
The document contains all the technical data on the device and provides an overview of
the accessories and other products that can be ordered for the device.

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2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for personnel
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill
the following requirements:
‣Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task.
‣Personnel must be authorized by the plant owner/operator.
‣Be familiar with federal/national regulations.
‣Before starting work: personnel must read and understand the instructions in the
manual and supplementary documentation as well as the certificates (depending on
the application).
‣Personnel must follow instructions and comply with general policies.
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
‣Personnel are instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by
the facility's owner-operator.
‣Personnel follow the instructions in this manual.
2.2 Designated use
Application and media
The device serves as a mobile terminal for measuring material moisture.
The following probes can be connected: SWZ, S1, S1C, S2
Incorrect use
Only probes specially designed for this device may be connected to it. If a probe that is not
designed for the device is connected to it, this may damage the device and/or the
connected probe.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.
2.3 Workplace safety
For work on and with the device:
‣Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.
2.4 Operational safety
Risk of injury.
‣Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
‣The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers.
‣If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with the manufacturer.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
‣Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
‣Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.
‣Use original spare parts and accessories from the manufacturer only.

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Hazardous area
To eliminate a danger for persons or for the facility when the device is used in the
hazardous area (e.g. explosion protection, pressure vessel safety):
‣Based on the nameplate, check whether the ordered device is permitted for the
intended use in the hazardous area.
‣Observe the specifications in the separate supplementary documentation that is an
integral part of these Instructions.
2.5 Product safety
This device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet state-of-the-
art safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in which it is
safe to operate.
It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EC
directives listed in the device-specific EC Declaration of Conformity. The manufacturer
confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device.

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3 Product description
The device is used to determine material moisture based on time-domain reflectometry
(TDR) technology.
The measuring system is suitable for mobile use (battery operation) and consists of a
handheld device and a connected probe.
3.1 Design
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A Handheld device
B S1 two-rod probe
C S1C two-rod probe
D S2 two-rod probe
E SWZ probe

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4 Incoming acceptance and product
identification
4.1 Incoming acceptance
Check the following during incoming acceptance:
 Are the order codes on the delivery note and the product sticker identical?
 Are the goods undamaged?
 Do the nameplate data match the ordering information on the delivery note?
 If required (see nameplate): Are the safety instructions (XA) provided?
If one of these conditions is not met, please contact the manufacturer's sales office.
4.2 Product identification
The following options are available for the identification of the measuring device:
• Nameplate specifications
• Extended order code with breakdown of the device features on the delivery note
‣Enter the serial number from the nameplates into W@M Device Viewer
(www.endress.com/deviceviewer)
 All the information about the measuring device and the scope of the associated
Technical Documentation are displayed.
‣Enter the serial number from the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations App
or use the Endress+Hauser Operations App to scan the 2-D matrix code (QR Code)
provided on the nameplate
 All the information about the measuring device and the scope of the associated
Technical Documentation are displayed.
4.3 Manufacturer's address
Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KG
Hauptstraße 1
79689 Maulburg, Germany
4.4 Storage, transport
4.4.1 Storage temperature
–20 to +80 °C (–4 to +176 °F)
Use the original packaging
4.4.2 Transporting the product to the measuring point
Transport the device to the measuring point in the original packaging or case (accessory).