FISCHER MMS Inspection DPM User manual

Operator‘s Manual
MMS® Inspection DPM
Gage type High
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MMS® Inspection DPM
Gage type High
Gage for measurement and determination of ambient climatic variables as
drew point, relative humidity, air and surface temperatures
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Document no. 932-516
Issue date 2019-09-09 (for software version 1.0.0+3)
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1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Safety of the electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Measurement view (example). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Menus - function overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Gage concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Set up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Installing batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Switching on the gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Switching off the gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Settings for measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Creating a new batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Opening a batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 Measurement procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.3 Correctly holding the gage during the measurement . . . . . . 21
7 Assigning/changing batch names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8 Data transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 Transfer batch files in the PHASCOPE PAINT app. . . . . . . . 24
8.2 Transfer single readings online to an Excel file via PC-Datex 26
9 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.1 Glossary - Display symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.2 Glossary - Display texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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10 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
11 Legal Informations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
11.1 USA, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) . . . . . . . . 33

MMS® Inspection DPM High 1
Safety information
1 Safety information
If you use the gage as intended and observe the safety information, it will not
present any danger.
Please read and follow this Operator's Manual and observe the safety infor-
mation. Also observe generally applicable safety and accident prevention reg-
ulations.
1.1 Intended use
Only accessories approved or recommended by the manufacturer may be con-
nected to the gage.
Any use beyond this is not the intended use. The risk of damage ensuing there-
from is borne solely by the user.
1.2 Environmental conditions
Storage and transport temperature: 0 … +60 °C
Temperature
When exposed to sunshine, the areas behind glass windows (e.g. in an
automobile) can easily reach temperatures in excess of +60 °C. This can
cause damage to the gage.
►Do not keep or store the gage and accessories behind glass panes, or
near to heat sources such as radiators etc.!
Acid
The gage and accessories are not acid-proof.
►Do not place the gage or accessories in contact with acids or liquids
which contain acid!

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Safety information
Potentially explosive environment
The gage and accessories are not suitable for use in potentially explosive
environments.
►Operate the gage and accessories only outside of potentially explosive
areas!
1.3 Safety of the electrical equipment
Only accessories approved or recommended by the manufacturer may be con-
nected to the gage!
USB cable
Damaged USB cable
Kinking or pinching the USB cable can result in a broken wire. Data trans-
mission is then no longer possible.
►Connect only an undamaged USB cable with a max. length of 3 m to the
gage.
►Always coil up the USB cable for storage.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries
•Use the following alkaline or lithium battery type: Mignon, 1.5 V, LR6 -
AA
or
•Use the following NiMH rechargeable battery type: Mignon, 1.2 V, HR6
- AA
Servicing and repairs
Modifications, repairs as well as maintenance and service work on the gage
and accessories may be carried out only by service personnel authorized by
the manufacturer.
Exception: Changing the batteries/rechargeable batteries.

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Description
2 Description
The gage model MMS Inspection DPM is for continuously measuring air tem-
perature and humidity to determine the dew point. You can log these climate
values over a prolonged period and emit an optical warning if specification
limits are exceeded. To measure the surface temperature continuously, you can
connect a magnetic temperature probe to the gage.
This operator's manual describes the following gage versions in the MMS In-
spection DPM series:
•High variant
USB and WiFi interfaces, data storage for 250 000 measured readings
in 2500 batches, displays the measurement acquisition (optically and
acoustically) as well as by vibrating the gage
Additional information can be found in the data sheet, page 9
2.1 Measurement view (example)
1 Batch name
2 Currently measured and calculated climate values with units of dimension
1
2
3
4
Batch 001
%RH 34.9
Ta 26.1 °C
Ts 27.2 °C
Td 10.3 °C
Ts-Td 16.9 °C
n = 3
A
A
Example of the measurement
view with trend display
() and active alarm func-
tion (A)
/
5

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3 Number of times the displayed climate values have been saved
4 Key assignment line (example: delete icon, icon for opening the line chart
and statistics of all climate factors, hold function icon)
5 Battery indicator
A list of all display symbols and texts can be found starting on page 29.
2.2 Gage
1 Eyelets for a carrying strap
2 Signal lamp to indicate measurement acquisition and limit violations
3 Display
4 Keys, On/off key, for description see page 5
5 Type K connection below the cover for connecting a type K (magnetic)
temperature probe. When a temperature probe is connected, the function
of the gage surface temperature probe (6) is automatically switched off.
6 Gage surface temperature probe (protective cap in scope of supply)
Front of gage
12
3
4
5
6
7
Rear of gage
8
9

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Description
7 Air temperature and humidity probes protected by the housing grille
8 USB port
9 Battery compartment cover
Gage dimensions can be found in the data sheet, page 12
2.3 Keys
There are 4 keys for operating the gage.
The bottom line of the display always shows the functions of the 4 keys (see
illustration below). The assignment depends on the opened menu page.
The function shown on the display is assigned to the key directly underneath (example).
The key has two functions:
•It switches the gage on and off when the key is held for at least 1 s
•Function shown in the bottom line of the display
The  key has two functions:
•It moves the cursor/mark down when is shown in the bottom line of
the display
•It opens the main menu when is not shown in the bottom line of the
display
A description of the remaining key symbols can be found starting at page 29
OK

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2.4 Menus - function overview
Main menu
Statistics > Display of the statistics for the opened batch
Batch
Modify >
Settings and en-
tries for the
opened batch
MEASURE > Switch to the measurement view
Tolerance Limits > Activation of specification limit
monitoring and setting the limits
for all measurands
Alarm settings > Settings for all measurands
Auto Logging > Setting the automatic log interval
Batch Infos >
Temperature Units > °C / °F
Batches > New >
List of saved batches
(After a batch has been selected, it can be opened, copied
or deleted.)
Gage Settings
>
Language Select the display language
Display Settings > Brightness
Rotate display
Indication Settings > Key actuation signal
Audible signal
Visual signal
Vibration
Connections > USB mode
WiFi
Date & Time > Settings for date, time, time and
date format

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Description
2.5 Gage concept
In order to measure, a batch (file) must be created in the gage for each mea-
suring application. A description of the expressions can be found in Chapter
"Glossary".
The key contents of the batch files and calibration file are shown schematically
in the figure below:
A measuring application is defined in the gage by a batch file
More Settings > Measurement units (for new batch)
Resolution of the measurement
reading display (for new batch)
Battery Type
Probe Settings > Raw data from probe
About > Information about software version
and probe as well as legal informa-
tion such as copyright, data protec-
tion conditions, enhanced labeling
Measuring application 1
Batch 001
(settings)
•Specification limit monitor-
ing/alarm settings
•Measured reading view,
decimal places for the mea-
sured reading
•Unit of measurement
•Log interval
Gage
Batch 002
(settings)
•Specification limit monitor-
ing/alarm settings
•Measured reading view,
decimal places for the mea-
sured reading
•Unit of measurement
•Log interval
Batch 003
(settings)
•Specification limit monitor-
ing/alarm settings
•Measured reading view,
decimal places for the mea-
sured reading
•Unit of measurement
•Log interval
Measuring application 2 Measuring application 3

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Data Sheet
MMS®Inspection DPM
Monitoring climatic ambient conditions
Dew Point
Surface Temperature
Air Temperature
Relative Humidity
1.1 Technical Data
Easy and convenient
operation
Compact and robust case
Scale 1:1

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Description
The gage models MMS Inspection DPM measure all relevant climatic variables such as rela-
tive humidity, air and surface temperature and determine dew point and the temperature
difference between dew point and surface temperature from these variables. All these vari-
ables may be monitored as well as continuously logged by means of the Log function.
Gage properties • Ideal for onsite applications (outside and inside) due to the compact size, the light weight
and the robust and durable instrument design
• All measurement sensors (humidity, air, surface temperature) are integrated in the gage,
for single-handed operation
• Additional temperature sensor can be connected to the gage, e. g., sensor with magnetic
support for continuous measurement of surface temperature
• IP65, dust-tight and water repellant and resistant
• Intuitive operation of the menu navigation and graphic display
• The measurement presentation flips automatically and thus allows optimum reading in dif-
ferent measuring positions
• Different languages selectable
Application
Example Monitoring of the climate ambient conditions, which are required for surface varnishing
Variants Start High
Entry level gage with small data memory for
max. 10,000 measured values in one batch,
display of measurement acquisition (audible
and optical) and USB interface for data
transfer
High-end gage with large data memory for
250,000 measured values in 2500 batches,
display of measurement acquisition (audible
and optical) additional by gage vibration,
USB interface and WiFi for data transfer
Metrological Standard Functions Measurement Tasks
Batch File containing all metrological function settings necessary for the measurement task as well
as the measured readings and evaluations
Chart limits Scaling of Y chart axis; Adjustable axis values for the variables relative humidity (RH), air
temperature (Ta), surface temperature (Ts), dew point (Td) and Ts-Td
Alarm mode Adjustable alarm limit values, for the variables relative humidity (RH), air temperature (Ta),
surface temperature (Ts), dew point (Td) and Ts-Td
Log function Automatic data logging according to the given time interval
Hold function Freezing the present displayed values
Measurement reading acquistion/display-
ing Continuous measurement capture and displaying
Measurement reading storage • Automatically according to the given time interval, by means of the Log function
• Manually by using the Hold function; you can store the readings shown in the frozen dis-
play
Measurement units °C/°F selectable, %RH
Resolution of measurement reading Low (up to 1 decimal place), Medium (up to 2 decimal places), High (up to 3 decimal
places)

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General Features
Data memory The memory content is preserved even when there is no voltage supply; subsequent viewing
of the measured single readings and evaluations
• Gage variant Start with memory capacity of max. 10,000 measured readings in 1 batch
• Gage variant High with memory capacity of 250,000 measured readings in 2500
batches
Evaluation Statistics
Display of mean value, min/ max values, number of stored values, date and time for each
variable relative humidity (RH), air temperature (Ta), surface temperature (Ts), dew point (Td)
and Ts-Td
Graphic Presentation
Run-Chart, showing the progress of stored readings of each climatic variable
Display of alarm Limit violation: Audible by 2 short beeps and visual by red illuminated LED; gage variant
High: Additional by gage vibration
Languages German and English
Presettings for batches
Only available in gage variant High
Each new batch is created with a preset measurement unit and resolution for the displayed
measured value. You can adapt these presettings to your requirements. However, you can
also change the unit of measurement and the resolution for the measured value display at
any time in the batch that has already been created.
Display • Graphic display with automatic flipping measuring presentation view (deactivatable) to
read measurement results in many different gage positions
• Setting of brightness and contrast (definable for Office, Sunlight and Night)
Data transfer
Bluetooth/WiFi only available in gage variant
High
• USB: Data transfer of single readings to a PC, Data import to MSExcel via PC-Datex soft-
ware; You can gratis download the PC-Datex program from Fischer-Homepage
• Bluetooth/WiFi: Data transfer of measurements and data transfer of batches to App PHA-
SCOPE® PAINT; Creation and export of reports via App; You can gratis download the
App from Google Play Store and Apple App Store
USB port 2.0 Type C
• For service purpose
• For connection to PC for data transfer, max. cable length: 3 m (118 inches)
Wireless interface
Only available in gage variant High
WiFi: WiFi module integrated in gage, Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth module integrated in gage, Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE
Temperature connector Type K, to connect an external type K temperature sensor, e.g., magnetic surface tempera-
ture sensor (606-036)
Admissible climatic conditions
during operation
Ambient temperature Relative Humidity Altitude of location Pollution Degree
0 … +50 °C 5 … 85 %RH,
at 25 °C (77 °F),
non-condensing
up to 2000 m
(6561.7 ft (US))
(above sea level)
3
Protection class (housing) IP65, measurements under water are not permissible
Weight (incl. batteries) about 259 g
Power supply • 2 batteries: Mignon, Alkaline or Lithium, LR6 - AA, 1.5 V
• 2 rechargeable batteries: Mignon, NiMH, HR6 - AA
Battery life
Specifications valid for +20 °C (+68 °F) ambi-
ent temperature and Alkaline batteries used
> 8 h for continuous measuring, brightness set to sunlight and deactivated wireless interface

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Dimensions
Gage
Spezifications of Sensors Air temperature (Ta) Surface temperature (Ts) relative Humidity (RH)
Measurement range -20 … +60 °C
(-4 … +140 °F)
-20 … +80 °C
(-4 … +176 °F)
0…100%RH
Trueness 20…50°C: ±0.1°C
(68 …122°F: ±0.18°F)
±0.5°C
(± 0.9 °F) ±1.5%RH
Resolution 0.01 °C (0.018 °F) 0.1 °C (0.18 °F) 0.01 %RH
External Magnetic Surface Temperature Sensor Type K (606-036) - Accessory
Sensor type K
Measurement range -40 … +200 °C (-40 …+392 °F)
Trueness ± 2 °C (± 3.60 °F)
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.18 °F)
Diameter of magnetic support 26 mm (1.02 ")
Scope of Supply
Gage; 2 batteries; USB cable type C to type A (1 m (39.4 inches)); guideline
15 mm
(0.59 ")
18.3 mm (0.72 ")
29 mm
(1.14 ")
38 mm
(1.5 ")
73 mm (2.9 ")
45 mm
(1.8 ")
186 mm (7.3 ")
50 mm (2 ")

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Order Information MMS Inspection DPM
Gage Variant Order no. Interface Memory capacity Vibration
Start 606-032 USB max. 10,000 measured
values in 1 batch
High 606-033 USB + WiFi 250,000 measured values
in 2500 batches
Accessory for
MMS Inspection DPM
Product Order no. Description
Surface tempera-
ture sensor 606-036 Magnetic surface temperature sensor, type K, self-adhe-
sive on ferrous materials, cable length: 2 m (78.74 "),
connection plug type K

Set up
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3 Set up
3.1 Installing batteries
Battery polarity
Observe the correct polarity when in-
serting the batteries!
Damage to the gage
The use of defective batteries or the
wrong type of battery causes dam-
age to the gage. Leaking batteries
destroy the gage's electronics.
►Use only undamaged batteries.
►Use only the following battery
types:
Alkaline, 1.5 V, AA - LR6
Lithium 1.5 V, AA - LR6
NiMH rechargeables, 1.2 V,
AA - HR6
Rechargeable batteries cannot
be charged in the gage
Individual rechargeable batteries in
the gage cannot be charged via the
USB port
►Use a commercially available
charger to charge individual
rechargeable batteries.
3.2 Switching on the gage
►Press the key for approx.
1 s.
The display shows the main
menu or Measurement view for
the batch that was open at shut-
down.
3.3 Switching off the gage
►Press the key for approx.
1 s.
What you can do next
•Setting the language: Main
Menu (V) > Gage Settings > OK
> Language > Select the desired
language > OK > 2 x
•Create a new batch, page 17

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Getting started
4 Getting started
All the settings relevant to measuring
and logging the surface temperature,
the ambient atmosphere and mea-
sured readings themselves are saved
in a file. Such a file is called a batch.
In the batch, you define the measure-
ment procedure, e.g. specification
limit and alarm monitoring for certain
factors during the measurement.
3 steps to the measurement
1. Switch on the gage,
2. Open a batch or create a new
one
•Opening a batch, see
page 18
•Creating a new batch, see
page 17
3. Logging measurements,
temperatures and climate
values, see page 19
After the gage is switched
on, the Measurement view
(example) for the batch that
was open at shutdown ap-
pears
Batch 001
%RH 34.9
Ta 26.1 °C
Ts 27.2 °C
Td 10.3 °C
Ts-Td 16.9 °C
n = 3

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Settings for measurement
5 Settings for measurement
In order to measure, you need to create and open a batch (measuring appli-
cation file). In a batch, you define the measuring application and settings for
the measurement procedure, e.g. specification limit and alarm monitoring for
certain factors during the measurement.
If any parameter changes, there is a new measuring application and you have
to create a new batch.
Overview of the possible settings you have to make before a measurement
Settings Page
Creating a new batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening a batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18