Humimeter Ms4 User manual

User manual

moisture meter for road salt

humimeter MS4

Version 1.4_en

2017

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Start-up

Your humimeter MS4 moisture meter for determination of moisture

of road salt is delivered with loaded accumulator and can be used

immediately. Switch on the device by pressing the power button ( )

for 3 sec. Now the display starts glowing. During the startup for a

short time the serial number, the software version, the battery state

and the free space on your memory are displayed. After that the

humimeter MS4 is ready to use. For switching off the device, press

the power button ( ) for 3 sec. If you do not push any button for 4

minutes, the device switches off automatically.

Design of humimeter MS4

temperature

moisture

selection of

calibration curves

POWER button

USB interface

calibration curve

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Measuring procedure

1. To ensure accurate measuring results, it is necessary that the

moisture meter nearly has the same temperature than the mate-

rial to measure. For that, we advise to store the moisture meter

and the material to measure in the same place for at least 30

minutes before measuring.

2. Switch on the device by pressing the

power button ( )for 3 sec.

3. Select the right calibration curve using

the buttons or . The name of the

calibration curve is shown at the top of

the display. To enter the list of calibration

curves, press one of the arrow keys for 3

seconds.

4. Hold the device in one hand and press it

onto the material to measure with gentle

compacting pressure (4.0 kg). The con-

tact-free temperature sensor on the back

side must not be covered.

Now the display shows the water con-

tent and temperature. To get an

average moisture value or to detect moist

areas, just move the instrument across

the material.

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Please note:

The humimeter MS4 shows an average value of the material

covered by the sensor plate, the maximum measuring depth is

30mm. Please ensure a minimum material thickness of 50mm

below the sensor!

5. To save the results in the save menu

press the ( button). The storage

was successful when the number in front

of the symbol increased. To reach the

store menu please press the left ( )

button.

6. To name the saved results press the

button.

List of calibration curves

Road Salt fine:

Calibration curve for standard NaCl road salt (brine salt) !

name

grain size

measuring range

1 Empty

2 Empty

Road Salt fine

<1,5mm

0.00 % - 3.00 %

Road Salt coarse

>1,5mm

0.00 % - 3.00 %

5 Empty

6 Empty

reference

For moisture meter check only!

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Menu level overview

Keypad symbols

Measuring window:

Rolling Menu

Power ON / OFF

Switch upper

Switch lower

Save

Hold

Autolog

Watch saved data

Enter supplier´s

data

Menu:

Enter

Switch upper

Switch lower

Exit

Enter numbers

Enter letters

Next or right

Left

Yes

No

Shift

OK

Overview main menu

Edit Logs

Manual Logs

Auto Logs

Clear Logs

Print Logs

Last Logs

All Logs

Clear Logs

Send Logs

Manual Logs

Auto Logs

Clear Logs

Options

Status

Options

Date/Time

Datalog Time

Language

Unlock

°C/°F

Userlevel

BL ON time

Auto Off time

Materialcalib.

Password

Reset

SN.

Logo

Admin

store menu

type selection menu

main menu

Next calibration curve

Previous calibration curve

Power off (3 sec.)

Watch the saved data (logs)

Power off (3 sec.)

Enter new log

Switch lower

Switch upper

Open this menu/enter

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Checking of calibration

The calibration of your humimeter

MS4 can be checked using the

proof plate in your wooden case.

For this procedure, the device has

to show a temperature between

18.0 and 24.0°C.

Switch on the instrument and select

the calibration curve „reference“

using the arrow keys. Hold the

humimeter MS4 in one hand and press it onto the grey proof plate

with a compacting pressure of 4kg.

The shown measuring value should range between 17.5 and 19.0.

If the shown value is out of this range, you have to carry out a

calibration (see instructions below).

Calibration

By a zero point adjustment you can correct

a too high deviation at the calibration check.

For that please proceed as follows:

Press the left key twice to reach the menu

level. Navigate to the menu item „Options“

using the arrow keys. Confirm by pressing

the button.

Select the menu item „Calibrate“ using the

arrow keys and confirm by pressing .

This menu item has to be unlocked. For that

you have to enter the 4-digit serial number

of your humimeter MS4. You can find the

serial number on the top right edge of the

display a short time after switching on the

instrument.

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Press the third button until the black bar

has reached the first digit of your serial

number. After a waiting time of a few

seconds the device accepts the entered

digit. Now the other 3 digits have to be

entered. When the 4-digit number has

been entered correctly (see picture),

press the button to confirm.

Hold the humimeter MS4 in one hand up in the air and make sure

that nothing stands behind the sensor plate. Then confirm the

query “Calibrate?” by pressing the second button ( ) with one

finger.

The calibration procedure will take a few

seconds. During that time, the instrument

has to be held up in the air and the

measuring field must NOT be touched.

The device is ready when the shown

picture on the right disappears automatical-

ly and the measuring window is shown again.

Battery charge

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 charged IMMEDIATELY.

Charging the batteries

Connect the provided USB cable to the device and the other end

of the cable to a PC or another USB charging adapter. It takes

about 6 hours to charge the completely discharged batteries.

Please make sure that the temperature during the charging

process is between 0°C and 45°C, as otherwise the batteries

may be destroyed.

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Operating the instrument

Switching on: Press for three seconds.

Setting date and time: two times -> Options -> date/time

Saving: Press the button to save the shown

measuring value. To name the saved re-

sults press the button.

Hold: Select the menu item „Options“, then

select „datalog time“. Activate the Hold

function there and change to the measur-

ing window again. When the symbol is

pressed, the shown measuring value is

frozen on the display until another button

is pressed.

Display lighting: Press the key briefly; the display

lighting switches off automatically after

approx. 30 seconds. The lighting is acti-

vated automatically when pressing any

button.

Switching off: Press the key in the measuring window

for 5 seconds. The instrument switches off

after releasing the key. The instrument

switches off automatically after approx.

four minutes.

Measuring range: If the measuring value is

blinking in grey, the

measuring range has

been exceeded. In this

case the measuring accuracy is decreas-

ing.

Activation of the “super user”function

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.

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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. Any kind of wet cleaning may

damage the device.

The instrument is protected against splash water (IP64). Keep it in

dry areas, don´t leave it in the rain!

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Transfer saved data to the PC

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 BM2.

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 „communication“ in the

LogMemorizer software. A menu with

several options opens (see image below).

For transferring the data you can select „get

last manual log“ (the last saved measuring

series is transferred) or „get all manual logs“

(all saved logs are transferred).

If you click on one of these buttons, the

transfer starts immediately.

For the basic adjustments of the software

please look into help file. Press F1 key to

change to that help files.

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Print saved data (logs)

(only with optionally available printer)

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 MS4. At first plug in the side of

the connector with the close plastic casing

at the humimeter MS4. 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). Select „Print Logs“ and confirm by

pressing .

Now you can select if you want to print the

last saved measuring series or 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.

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Notes

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Hardware Reset

In case that your humimeter device does not respond to any key

press or cannot be switched on any more, you can carry out a

hardware reset. Please make sure that the accumulator has been

charged before starting the following procedure:

Remove the blue plastic handle by sliding it off. Open the moisture

meter by pulling the two half sides apart. Then push the small push

button on the right upper edge of the moisture meter. Now the

humimeter will restart. Put the two sides together again. (Do not

use any force, if it is not possible to put the sides together easily,

flush them again and try again.)

If the humimeter is not restarting, please contact your technical

support.

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Technical data

Measuring depth

max. 30mm

Minimum material thickness

50mm

Calibration curves

6

Resolution

0.01 % water content; 0.5 °C/°F

Measuring range

0.00 –3.00%

Temperature range

-10 °C to +50 °C (0.5 °C), 14 to 122 °F (0.5

°F)

Operating temperature

0 °C to 50 °C, 32 to 122 °F

Storage temperature

-20 °C to +60 °C, -4 to 140 °F

Memory

approx. 10.000 values

Temperature compensation

automatically

Menu languages

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,

Russian

Power supply

LI-Ion battery 1800mAh

(for 60 to 100 operating hours)

Current consumption

60mA (with light)

Display

128 x 64 matrix display, lighted

Dimensions

145 mm x 95 mm x 28 mm

Weight

265g (incl. battery)

Degree of protection

IP 64

Scope of supply

MS4 with integrated battery, user manual,

wooden case (incl. proof plate), USB

interface incl. cable and PC software

Optional

Bluetooth module,

portable printer

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Exemption from liability

For miss-readings and wrong measurements and of this resulting

damage we refuse any liability. This is a device for quick determi-

nation 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 your dealer.

Common reasons for incorrect measurements

Product temperature out of application range

The material temperature has to be between 0 and +50°C (32

and 122 °F).

Discrepancy in temperature between device and material

Please ensure that the device and the material under test are

being stored at the same temperature before measuring. A

high temperature difference has a negative effect on the sta-

bility of the measurement results.

Wrong calibration curve

Double-check the correct selection of the calibration curve be-

fore measuring.

Compacting pressure is too low

Ideal is a compacting pressure of 4 kg.

Interfering material

Electrically conductive material or little stones have a negative

effect on the accuracy of your measurement and can damage

your sensor plate. Make sure that there is no such material in

an area of 10 cm below the sensor plate.

Humimeter MS4 User manual

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