humimeter.com FSG User manual

User manual
Moisture meter for a quick determination
of water content of special products
humimeter FSG
Version 1.1_en
© Schaller GmbH
2016

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Design of the device
measuring
chamber
water content
Temperatur
calibration
curve
temperature
Power button
USB interface
(optional)
batteries slot

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Measuring procedure
1. Make sure that the measuring chamber
is completely empty. It is important that
no material is left in the measuring
chamber when you turn on the device.
2. Switch on the instrument by pressing
the power button ( ) for 3 sec.
3. The next step is a self-calibration of the
instrument. The word “reinitialize” will
show up on your display. Accept by
pressing the button.
4. Select the right calibration curve for your
material under test using the buttons
or .
5. Place the empty provided bucket on the
scale. Then turn on the scale. The scale
has to show 0.0 gram now (with the
bucket on it).
6. Fill up the bucket with the correct
quantity of sample material. The filling
quantity needed is shown on the upper
left corner of the display of the device.
7. Fill up the measuring device with the
sample material. The filling needs to be
done slowly and constantly to ensure
reproducible results. Don´t use a funnel
or anything similar for the filling.

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8. The display shows the measuring
result.
If the measuring value is blinking, the
valid measuring range has been
exceeded (for limits see list on page 5).
In this case the accuracy decreases.
9. To save the results in the store menu
press the ( button). The storage
was successful when the number in
front of the symbol increases. To
reach the store menu please press ( )
until the appears.
10. To name the saved results press the
button.
11. Empty the humimeter and ensure that
no material remains in the measuring
chamber.
List of calibration curves
Press the or key in the measuring
window for at least 3 seconds and a list with
all available sorts will appear. Select your
sort by pressing or and confirm with
the key.

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Calibration curves
calibration curve material
filling
quantity
measuring
range
450g spiral nood spiral noodles 450g 5 to 15%
400g pean.w.shel peanuts with shell 400g 2 to 11%
1000g pean.peel peanuts peeled, with skin 1000g 2 to 10%
1000g pean.roast peanuts roasted 1000g 2 to 10%
550g waln.w.shel walnuts with shell 550g 2 to 10%
650g waln.peeled walnuts peeled 650g 1 to 8%
1000g maca.w.she macadamia nuts with shell 1000g 2 to 10%
1000g maca.peel macadamia nuts peeled 1000g 1 to 8%
1000g almonds whole almonds with skin 1000g 1 to 12%
Free 1 for customer calibration
Free 2 for customer calibration
Free 3 for customer calibration
Free 4 for customer calibration
Reference
To test the humimeter – must not be used for measuring !
Product pictures
spiral noodles
peanuts
with shell
peanuts peeled
peanuts roasted
walnuts
with shell
walnuts peeled
m
acadamia
with shell
m
acadamia
peeled
Free calibration curves: On request Schaller GmbH can develop
customized calibration curves for your specific product. Schaller GmbH
can also enter already existing calibration curves subsequently .

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100% ×
−
=
Mn
MtMn
F
Determination of the material reference moisture
The humimeter FSG determines the water content, which means
that it calculates the moisture referred to the total mass:
M
n
: Mass of the sample before drying
M
t
: Mass of the dried sample
%F: Calculated water content
For the determination of material reference moisture, the samples
have been dried in a drying chamber at 105°C for 12 hours
(according to EN 14774).
Changing batteries
If the batteries are empty, please proceed as follows:
1.) Loosen the screws on the black battery
cover.
2.) Remove the empty batteries.
3.) Put four new 1.5 Volt AA Alkaline
batteries in the device. Check the right
position of the battery poles.
4.) Press down the batteries and close the
cap by tightening the screws.
If the battery symbol appears in the
measuring window resp. if a critical charge
of battery is shown in the status, the
batteries have to be changed
IMMEDIATELY.
Also remove the batteries if you do not use
your humimeter device for a longer period.
For eventual resulting damages we cannot
provide any warranty.

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Options
Date/Time
Language
Unlock
°C / °F
BL On Time
Auto Off Time
Materialcalib.
o Online Send
o Online Print
Passwort
Reset
Next calibration curve
Previous
calibration curve
Power off (3 sec.)
Watch last saved data (logs)
Save new value (log)
Power off (3 sec.)
Switch lower
Switch upper
Open this menu/Enter
ype selection menu
Store menu
Main menu
Edit logs
Manual logs
Clear logs
Print logs
Last log
All logs
Clear logs
Send logs
Manual logs
Clear logs
Options
Status
Keypad symbols
Measuring window:
Rolling Menu
Power ON / OFF
Switch upper
Switch lower
Save
Hold
Watch saved data
Add suppliers´data
Menu:
Enter
Switch upper
Switch lower
Exit
Enter numbers
Enter letters
Next or right
Left
Yes
No
Shift
OK
Menu level overview
Overview main menu

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Transfer saved data to the PC
(Only possible with humimeter USB
interface module)
To send your saved logs to the PC, connect
the humimeter device to your PC using the
USB cable that was delivered with your
device. Carefully loose the protection cap on
your humimeter and plug in the USB mini B
connector. The bigger connector has to be
connected to a USB slot on your PC.
Start the LogMemorizer software on your
PC and switch on your humimeter BL2.
The data transfer can be started on your
humimeter or on the software.
Starting the data transfer on the humimeter:
Press the key until you reach the menu
(see image on the right). Then choose
„Send Logs“ and confirm by pressing the
key. Now choose „Manual Logs“ and
confirm with again. All saved logs will be
sent to your PC.
Starting the data transfer on your PC:
Press the button „remote control“ in the
LogMemorizer software. A drop-down menu
with several options opens (see image
below).
For transferring the data you can select
„Import last manual log“ (the last saved
measuring series is transferred) or „Import
all manual logs“ (all saved logs are
transferred).
If you click on one of these menu items, the
transfer starts immediately.
For the basic adjustments of the software
please look through the instructions on the
LogMemorizer USB flash drive.

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Print saved data
(only with optional USB interface)
To print your saved data, connect the device
to the printer using the printer cable that
was delivered with your device. Carefully
loose the protection cap on the humimeter.
At first plug in this side of the connector
having the plastic casing closer to the end at
the humimeter. Then switch on the device.
Not till then the other side of the cable has
to be plugged in at the printer. Switch on the
printer by pressing . Now the green LED
is blinking. If it does not blink, please
change the batteries and try again.
Press the button at your humimeter until
you reach the menu (see image on the
right). Choose „Print Logs“ and confirm by
pressing .
Now you can select a print of the last saved
measuring series or of all saved measuring
series (logs).
Confirm by pressing again. The selected
logs are printed out now.
To save paper, please think of clearing the
data storage regularly .
Online Print and Online Send
If your device supports the functions “Online
Print” and “Online Send”, these functions
can be activated in the menu „Options“. If
one of these options is active, every newly
recorded log will immediately be printed or
transferred to the PC when pressing the
key.

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Exemption from liability
For misreadings and wrong measurements and of this resulting
damages we refuse any liability. This is a device for the quick
determination of moisture. The moisture depends on multiple
conditions and multiple materials. Therefore we recommend a
plausibility check of the measuring results. Each device includes a
serial number and the guarantee stamp. If those are broken, no
claims for guarantee can be made. In case of a faulty device,
please contact Schaller GmbH (www.humimeter.com) or our
dealer.
Operation and handling
Switching on: Press the button for 3 seconds.
Setting time: 3 times -> Options -> Date / Time
Saving: Pressing the button below the symbol,
the shown measuring value is saved on
the instrument. To name the saved results
press the button.
Activation of superuser: 2 times - Options – Unlock
Enter the 4-digit password by using the
button (standard is the 4-digit serial
number) and confirm by pressing the
button.
Display lighting: Press the key; backlight will turn off
automatically after 30 seconds. Backlight
will be activated by pressing any key.
Power off: Press the key for 5 seconds; the
device will be switched off when you leave
the key. The device also switches off
automatically when no key is pressed for
4 minutes.
Measuring range limit: If the measuring value is
blinking, the valid
measuring range is
exceeded. In this case
the accuracy will be decreasing.

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Technical data
Resolution of display 0.1 % water content
0.5 °C temperature
Measuring range 1 to 15 % (dependent on material)
Operation temperature 0°C to +50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4 to 140 °F)
Temperature compensation automatically
Power supply 4 pcs. 1.5 Volt AA Alkaline
batteries (900 measurements)
Auto Switch OFF after approx. 6 minutes
(adjustable)
Current consumption 60 mA (with light)
Display 128 x 64 matrix display, lighted
Dimensions 226 x 165 x 240 mm
Weight 3.0 kg (with batteries)
Degree of protection IP 40
Scope of supply humimeter FSG
digital scale 2200g
plastic bucket 2.5 litres
4 pcs. 1.5 Volt AA Alkaline
batteries
Optional accessories USB data interface module with
LogMemorizer software,
portable thermo printer

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!IMPORTANT! Please read
Most common reasons for misreadings
•Product temperature out of application range
Material below 0°C resp. above +50°C (32 to 122 °F) may
cause faulty measurements. The storage of cold material in a
warm storage area usually creates condensed water, which
may lead to major measuring errors.
•Not adjusted material under test
Let your humimeter adjust to the surrounding temperature of
the material for approx. half an hour.
A very high temperature difference has a negative effect on
the stability of the measurement results.
•Wrong calibration curve
Before measuring your sample, please double-check the
correct selection of the calibration curve.
•Wrong filling quantity
Fill in exactly the right weight of material in the measuring
chamber.
•Wet or mouldy material
•Frozen measuring material or material mixed with snow
In these cases the accuracy decreases significantly.
Device maintenance instructions
To provide a long life of your device, please do not expose it to
strong mechanical loads or heat e.g. dropping it or direct sunlight
exposure. Clean your device using a dry cloth. The measuring
chamber needs to be cleaned with a dry and soft brush.
Any kind of wet cleaning or detergents damages the device. The
instrument is not rainproof. Keep it in dry areas. When the device is
not used for a longer period (6 months) or when the batteries are
empty, they should be removed to prevent a leakage of the battery
acid.