GANN HYDROMETTE BL COMPACT TF 3 User manual

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Hydromette BL Compact TF 3
Operating Instruction
Version 1.0
HYDROMETTE BL
COMPACT TF 3
EN

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Table of Contents
0.1 Publication Statement........................................................4
0.2 General Notes ...................................................................5
0.3 WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC Law on Electrical and
Electronic Equipment.........................................................6
1Introduction.......................................................................... 7
1.1 Description.........................................................................7
1.2 Device Layout and Button Assignment..............................8
1.3 Display Symbols................................................................9
2Basic Functions................................................................. 10
2.1 Switching on the Device/Ready Mode............................. 10
2.2 Display in Measuring Mode ............................................. 12
2.3 Setting Menus.................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Measurement Menu (Main Menu)....................... 13
2.3.2 Measuring Mode Selection Menu....................... 14
2.3.3 Maximum Value Display..................................... 18
2.3.4 Minimum Value Display...................................... 19
2.3.5 Saved Menu....................................................... 20
2.4 Other Functions............................................................... 21
2.4.1 Automatic Switch-off........................................... 21
2.4.2 Battery Monitoring.............................................. 21

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3Specifications..................................................................... 22
3.1 Technical Data of the Hydromette................................... 22
3.2 Technical Data of the TF stick 16 K-21............................ 23
3.3 Prohibited Environmental Conditions............................... 23
3.4 Measuring Ranges of the TF stick 16 K-21 ..................... 23
3.4 Storage conditions........................................................... 23
4Application Instructions.................................................... 24
4.1 Measuring Air Humidity ................................................... 24
4.1.1 Absolute Humidity............................................... 24
4.1.2 Moisture Saturation ............................................ 24
4.1.3 Relative Air Humidity.......................................... 25
4.1.4 Equilibrium Moisture Content 25
4.2 Measuring the Temperature ............................................ 26
4.2.1 Dew Point........................................................... 27
4.2.2 Dew Point Dependent on the Air Temperature and
the Rel. Humidity for Condensation Calculation. 28
4.3 Overview of the different TF sticks .................................. 29
5USB-Connection with GANN DIALOG Software.............. 30
6Appendix ............................................................................ 31
6.1 General Concluding Remarks.......................................... 31
Graphical short operating instructions in the centre 

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0.1 Publication Statement
This publication replaces all previous versions. It may not be
reproduced in any form or processed, duplicated or disseminated
using electronic systems without the written permission of Gann
Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH . Subject to technical and
documentary changes. All rights reserved. This document was
prepared with the required care. Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik
GmbH accepts no liability for errors or omissions. GANN Mess- u.
Regeltechnik GmbH, Gerlingen, Germany. 06.04.2017

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0.2 General Notes
This measuring device fulfils the requirements of the applicable
European and national directives (2014/30/EU). Appropriate
declarations and documentation are held by the manufacturer. To
ensure trouble-free operation of the measuring device and
operational reliability, the user must carefully read the operating
instructions. The measuring device may only be operated under the
climatic conditions specified. These conditions can be found in
Chapter 3.1 "Technical data". This measuring device may likewise
only be used under the conditions and for the purposes it was
designed for. Operational reliability and functionality are no longer
ensured if the device is modified or adapted. Gann Mess- u.
Regeltechnik GmbH is not liable for any damage arising from such
modifications or adaptations. The risk is borne by the user alone.
The notes and tables in these instructions on permitted or
normal humidity conditions in practice and the general
definitions of terms have been taken from the specialist
literature. No responsibility can therefore be taken by the
manufacturer for the correctness of this information. The
conclusions to be drawn from the measurement results
are related to the individual conditions and the knowledge
drawn from professional experience for each user.
The measuring device may be operated in residential and
commercial areas, as the stricter class B for emitted
interference (EMC) has been adhered to.
The device may not be operated in the immediate area of
medical equipment (heart pacemakers, etc.).
The measuring device may only be properly used as
described in these instructions.
Keep the device and accessories out of the reach of
children!

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Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for damage
resulting from non-adherence to the operating instructions or by not
taking proper care during transport, storage or operation of the
device, even if this requirement for care is not specifically
addressed in the operating instructions.
0.3 WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC Law on Electrical
and Electronic Equipment
Disposal of packaging, the battery and the device must be
undertaken in accordance with the legal requirements at a recycling
centre.
The device was manufactured after 1 May, 2010

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1 Introduction
1.1 Description
The BL Compact TF 3 unit is a precise thermo hygrometer for
measuring the temperature and air relative humidity in many
applications (e.g. residential space, air conditioning, printing
shops, warehouses, museums).
The measuring sensor is exchangeable. Several of these sensors
(plug-in TF sticks) can be put in different places (environments).
Thus, successive measurements in those places can be carried out
more quickly, for long adaption times can be avoided (compared to
a meter with a fixed sensor).

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1.2 Device Layout and Button Assignment
Sensor
Display
Up button
On/off button
Measurement button
Down button
Mini-USB connector

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1.3 Display Symbols
Main menu symbols
Air humidity in %
Measured value is held.
Ready for measurement
Air temperature in °C
Dew point (Dp) in °C
Other symbols
Min/Max display
Air humidity in %
Dead battery
Air temperature in °C
Memory location 1

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2 Basic Functions
2.1 Switching on the Device/Ready Mode
The device is switched on by pressing the On button .
If there is no TF stick plugged in, the device
will not function. The display will then look as
shown in the picture on the left.

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After the start phase, the main menu appears in the "rh" measuring
mode (see also section 2.3.2)
Last value measured
in %
"Hold" symbol
Last measured temp. in °C
Calculated dew point (Dp)
in °C
In this menu, a new measurement can be started by pressing the
measurement button "M". See also Chapter 2.2
.
Figure 2-1: main menu/measuring mode

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2.2 Display in Measuring Mode
Measured value in %
"Hold" symbol signals readiness to
make a measurement
Measured temperature in °C
Calculated dew point (Dp)
in °C
A measurement is started by pressing the "M" button. During the
measurement process, the "%" symbol blinks and the values adapt
to the surrounding conditions. After releasing the "M" button, the
"%" symbol is displayed steadily and the "Hold" symbol also
appears.
The device is now in Ready mode.
Press the "M" button again to start a new measurement.
Approx. 40 seconds after releasing the measurement button, the
device switches itself off automatically to save battery power. If the
device is switched on again, the last value measured is shown on
the display.
Figure 2-2: measuring mode

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2.3 Setting Menus
If the up or down buttons are pressed in Ready mode, the various
setting menus are shown in sequence:
1. Measurement menu (Ready mode): The measuring
process can be carried out here
2. Measuring mode selection: Here you can specify the
measuring mode (section 2.3.2)
3. Maximum value display: The largest value measured is
shown here (section 2.3.3)
4. Minimum value display: The smallest value measured is
shown here (section 2.3.4)
5. Saved menu: The last 5 values measured can be called
here (section 2.3.5)
2.3.1 Measurement Menu (Main Menu)
The last measurement with the note "Hold" is shown here.
In this menu, a new measurement can be started by pressing the
"M" button.
During the measuring process, the "Hold" symbol disappears from
the display. After releasing the "M" button, the measured value is
saved. The "Hold" symbol is displayed again.
If the new measured value is larger than the previous maximum
value, "Max" flashes on the display. If the value is not to be saved,
the "M" button must be pressed briefly. If the value is not to be
saved, a new measurement is started with a long press on the "M"
button without changing the previous maximum values.

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2.3.2 Measuring Mode Selection Menu
In this menu, the various modes for the BL Compact TF 3 can be
set.
The currently active mode is selected with a short press of the M
button. The mode then begins to blink. Now a mode can be
selected with the Up and Down buttons and confirmed with a short
press on the M button.
The BL Compact TF 3 has 3 different setting modes, which are run
through in the following increasing sequence:
Figure 2-3: measuring mode selection menu
Measuring mode "rh"
Measuring mode "Ah"
Measuring mode "UGL
= EMC"

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The selected mode changes the display of the measurement menu.
Depending on the mode, the appropriate physical dimension is
displayed:
Measuring mode "rh" (relative humidity):
the relative humidity (in %), the temperature (in °C)
and the dew point (in °C) are displayed.
Measuring mode "Ah" (absolute humidity):
the relative humidity (in %) and the absolute humidity
(in g/m³ i.e. grammes of water in 1m³ of air)
Measuring mode "UGL=EMC" (equilibrium moisture
content ):
if wood is exposed to a constant climate (constant
humidity and constant temperature) long enough, it
will finally adopt a certain moisture content. Tis is
called the equilibrium moisture content.
Information and explanations on the individual measuring modes
can be found in Chapter 4 "Application instructions".

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Illustrated quick-start- guide
Main menu
Min. value
reset menu
Memory menu
M M
M
<1 s
M
<1 s
M
>2 s
<1 s M
<1 s
Max. value
flashes
Min. value
flashes
Measurement
Memory 1 Memory value
1
M
>2 s
Type selection
menu M
<1 s
Max. value
reset menu
rh flashes
MRelease the measuring key
MPress the measuring key for any
length of time
On/Off key: Instrument deactivates
after 30 sec. of inactivity
M
<1 s
M
>2 s
Hold the measuring key down
for more than 2 seconds
Press the measuring key
briefly
Key
1 2

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M
<1 s
Memory 2
<1 s
Memory value
2Memory 5
Value deleted
Main menu
M
<1 s
Value deleted
Main menu
M
<1 s
etc.
Abs humidity
Rel. humidity
Main menu
M
<1 s
Main menu
M
<1 s
Key
Press the up or down key
Up or down for
menu selection
Measurement
value
First steps for an easy measurement:
Power on device, Main menu is displayed
Press the measuring key for any length
of time
Release measuring key, measure value
will be hold (Symbol “Hold” is displayed)
1
2
3
3

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2.3.3 Maximum value display
In this menu, the maximum air humidity value measured in a
measurement sequence is displayed. This function is only
available in the "rh" measuring mode.
If a maximum value is to be deleted, the
displayed value must be selected with a short
press on the "M" button.
The value blinks and can now be deleted with
a long press of the "M" button.
Afterwards, only the "Max" symbol and the %
symbol are still blinking. With a further short
press of the "M" button, the entry is confirmed
and the device returns to the Ready mode.
With the "M" button, a new measurement can
then be carried out immediately.
Figure 2-4: maximum value 1
Figure 2-5: deleted max. value

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2.3.4 Minimum value display
In this menu, the minimum air humidity value measured in a
measurement sequence is displayed. This function is only
available in the "rh" measuring mode.
If a minimum value is to be deleted, the
displayed value must be selected with a
short press on the "M" button.
The value blinks and can now be deleted
with a long press of the "M" button.
Afterwards, only the
"Min" symbol and the
% symbol are still blinking. With a further
jhfjfjfjjshort press of the "M" button, the entry is
confirmed and the device returns to the
Ready mode.
With the "M" button, a new measurement
can then be carried out immediately.
Figure 2-5:
minimum value
menu
Figure 2-6: min. value
Figure 2-7: deleted min. value

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2.3.5 Saved menu
In this menu, the last 5 measured values are saved. The view and
the respective units depend on the measuring mode selected.
The memory location number "r1" is
displayed for approx. 1 second, and then
the last measured saved value contained
there is displayed.
You can recognize saved values as there is
no "Hold" symbol in the display.
As soon as you select the saved menu, the
memory location number "r1" is displayed
for approx. 1 second, and then the last
measured saved value contained there is
displayed.
The last 5 measured values are automatically saved and stored in
memory locations "r1" to "r5". The last measured value is in
memory location "r1". This is a ring buffer. As soon as the sixth
measured value is recorded, the "first" (first measured) measured
value is automatically removed from the buffer.
With a short press of the "M" button, the next memory location "r2"
is selected and the value contained there is displayed. After
reaching the 5th memory location, the first is shown again.
The menu can be exited with the up and down buttons.
Figure 2-8: memory location "r1"