Humimeter RP6 User manual

User manual
Recycling Paper Moisture Meter
humimeter RP6
2018

Measuring procedure
1.) For accurate measurements, please ensure that the device has
the same temperature (+/-3°) than the material being tested.
For that reason, let your humimeter adjust to the surrounding
temperature of the material for at least half an hour before
measuring (protect from direct sunlight!).
2.) Switch on the device: Press the key or the button on the
handle bar for 3 seconds.
3) Please note that the accuracy of the
measurement depends on the size of the
contact area of the sensor. Hold the device
with adequate pressure against the paper
bale in one hand and ensure that the whole
sensor area rests on the paper bale. There
must not be any wire below the sensor.
The display instantly shows the water content.
4.) Measurements can be taking at different
positions of the paper bale as outlined in Step
3. The measurements can be saved in the
store menu by pressing the button on the
handle bar. The saving of data can is
complete when the number in front of the
symbol increases.
The humimeter RP6 automatically calculates
the average moisture content of the saved
values. Please avoid measurements at
apparently wet areas of the bale, as they do
not represent the average moisture content of
the bale.
To name the saved results press the button.
5.) In the type selection menu (press once) you
can change the calibration curve using the
switch setting using the arrow keys.
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Start-up
Your humimeter RP6 moisture meter for determination of water
content of recycling paper bales is delivered with a loaded
accumulator and can be used immediately. Switch on the device by
pressing and holding the power button ( ) for 3 sec. The display
screen will now be lit. During the startup for a short time the serial
number, the software version, the battery state and the free
memory space will be displayed. After that, the humimeter RP6 is
ready for use. To switch off the device, press and hold the power
button ( ) for 5 seconds. If the device is left inactive for 4 minutes,
it switches off automatically.
Design of the device USB interface
Calibration Curve /
Density
Water Content
Temperature
measurement
Measurement
Power Button
Connector for
and Saving
External
Sensor
handle bar
Measuring
Plate
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List of calibration curves
Press the or key in the measuring window for
at least 3 seconds, to display a list of all available
calibration curves. Select your desired
calibration curve by pressing or and confirm
by pressing the key. Calibration curves
displayed in grey are not available for the actual
sensor and cannot be chosen.
Determination of the paper type
Due to the addition of diverse substrates during paper manufacturing and
diverse paper densities and compressed densities, the adequate calibration
curve must be determined before measuring. This is effected by a
comparison measurement by calibratable methods corresponding to norm
E20287 (drying chamber and kiln drying). For that, take samples from
different places all over the measuring field, at least the size of the sensor
plate and up to a depth of 50 cm.
The compressed density is determined as follows:
Calculate the volume:
Volume (m³) = length(m) * breadth(m) * height(m)
and weigh the material.
Specific wet weight (kg/m³) = weight (kg) / volume (m³)
calibration curve
paper type
switch setting
300 Recycl. Paper
Corrugated
paper,
white
multi-layer
S1
cardboard
350 Recycl. Paper
Chipboard,
mixed
cardboard without
S2
corrugated paper
400 Recycl. Paper
Light newsprint
S3
450 Recycl. Paper
packaging
Newsprint,
paper
and
cardboard
S4
500 Recycl. Paper
Mixed wastepaper,
assorted
coloured
S5
documents, offset paper
550 Recycl. Paper
Coated paper
S6
600 Recycl.Paper
Multiprint, white documents wood-free
S7
650 Recycl.Paper
S8
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Menu level overview
Store menu
Watch or edit saved logs
Number of logs
Enter new log
Type selection menu
Next calibration curve
Previous calibration curve
Switch off
Main menu
Switch upper
Switch lower
Open this menu/enter
Overview main menu
Edit logs
Options
Manual logs
Date/time
Datalog time
Clear logs
Language
Print logs
Unlock
Last log
°C / °F
Lighting time
All logs
Clear logs
Auto off time
Setting
Send logs
Material calib.
Manual logs
Password
Clear logs
Reset
Status
Keypad symbols
Measuring window:
rolling menu
power ON / OFF
switch upper
switch lower
save
hold
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
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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
results press the button.
Hold:
Select the menu item “Options”, then
select “datalog time”. Activate the Hold
function there and change to the
measuring 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 activated
automatically when any button is pressed.
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
decreasing.
Activation of the “Main User” function
2 times - Options –Unlock
Enter the 4-digit password by using the button (The standard is
the 4-digit serial number) and confirm by pressing the button.
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Measurement with Plug-In Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
To ensure accurate measuring values let the plug-in sensor adjust
to the room temperature of the material for at least half an hour
before starting your measurement. Then plug the sensor into the
connector. Your humimeter automatically recognizes the sensor
and activates the corresponding air humidity calibration curves.
The following calibration curves are available:
Calibration curves
Relative air humidity
Absolute moisture wastepaper
Absolute moisture Kraftliner
Absolute moisture Testliner
Absolute air humidity
Plug the sensor into the material to measure and let it adjust for
approx. 15 minutes. Turn-On the humimeter RP6 device and select
the desired calibration curve. The display immediately shows the
measurement.
The calibration curve “Absolute moisture wastepaper” has been
developed from a mixture of different paper types and is used for
quick measurements. The adjustment to special applications or
specific paper types can be done by Scigiene for a fee.
Adjustment (device calibration)
Turn on the instrument and select the calibration curve “Test
Characteristic”using the arrow keys. Hold the humimeter RP6 up in
the air with one hand. There must not be any wall or other objects
within 1 meter from the device.
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The measuring value shown on the display
should range between +1.5 and -0.5. If the
measuring value is out of this range, we
recommend an adjustment by zero-point
calibration. This can be done 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 must be unlocked. To
unlock, enter the 4-digit serial number of
your humimeter RP6. You can find it on the
top right edge of the display a short time
after turning on the instrument.
Press the third button until the black bar
shows the first digit of your serial number.
After a few seconds the device accepts the
entered digit. Now the other 3 digits must
be entered in the same way. When the 4-
digit number has been entered correctly
(see picture), press the button to confirm.
Now the display will show the query
“Calibrate?”. Hold the humimeter RP6 in
one hand up in the air and make sure that
nothing stands behind the sensor plate.
Then confirm the query by pressing . The
device will produce a zero point adjustment.
As soon as the measuring window appears,
the instrument is ready for use again.
If an exclamation mark (!) appears on the
display, the zero point adjustment is not
possible, as the calibration is out of the
adjustable range. In this case please
contact Scigiene at www.scigiene.com.
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Battery Charge
If the battery symbol appears in the measuring window or if a
critical charge of battery is shown in the status (!), the batteries
must 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.
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 damages the device. The device is
splash-proof (IP64), but not rainproof. Do not expose your device
to the rain.
Exemption from liability
For misreadings and wrong measurements and any damages as a
result of this; we refuse any liability. This is a device for quick
determination of moisture. The moisture depends on multiple
conditions and multiple materials. Therefore, we recommend a
plausibility check of the measurements. 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 Scigiene Corporation (www.scigiene.com).
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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 provided with your
device. Carefully loosen 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 RP6.
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 select “Send
Logs”and confirm by pressing the key.
Now select “Manual Logs”and confirm by
pressing 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 to
the right).
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 (logs)
(Only with optional printer)
To print your saved data, connect the device
to the printer using the printer cable that was
delivered with your device. Carefully loosen
the protection cap on the humimeter RP6.
First plug in the side of the connector with
the close plastic casing on the humimeter
RP6. Then switch on the device.
Now the other side of the cable must be
plugged into the printer. Switch on the
printer by pressing . The green LED will
now blink. If it does not blink, please change
the batteries and try again.
Press the button on 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 measurement log or all saved
measurement 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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Hardware Reset
In case your humimeter device does not respond when keys are
pressed or cannot be turned 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,
level them again and try again.)
If the humimeter is not restarting, please contact your technical
support.
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RP6

Technical data
Measuring depth
max. 500mm
Calibration curves
23
Resolution
0.5 % water content; 0.5 °C/°F
Measuring range
0.0 –50.0% water content
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 measuring values
Temperature compensation
automatic
Menu languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Russian
Power supply
LI-Ion accumulator 1950mAh
(for 60 to 100 operating hours)
Current consumption
40mA (with light)
Display
128 x 64 matrix display, lighted
Dimensions
620 mm x 100 mm x 147 mm
Weight
1 kg (incl. accumulator)
Degree of protection
IP 64
Scope of supply
RP6 with integrated accumulator, user
manual, plastic case, USB interface incl.
cable and PC software, calibration
certificate
Optional
Bluetooth module, portable printer, proof
plate in wooden case, external plug-in
sensor
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!IMPORTANT! Please Read
Most common reasons for Misreadings
Product temperature out of application range
The temperature of the measuring device and the material under test
should be approximately the same. Put the humimeter device in same
room temperature as the material, for half an hour before starting the
measurement to ensure a temperature adjustment.

Wrong calibration curve and switch setting
Double-check the selection of the correct calibration curve before
measuring.

Unbalanced pressing
Uneven contact surface
Choose a relatively flat surface for
measuring. If the measuring plate doesn´t
rest on the material evenly, the device will
show very low measurements.

Inadequate thickness of material or bale
There has to be at least 50 cm of material
below the sensor plate.

Electrically conductive material/wire in the measuring field
Any kind of metal as well as electrically conductive packaging
film e.g. paper polluted by soot or wire has a negative influence
on the measurement result. Please make sure that there is no
metal or electrically conductive material in an area of 50 cm
below the sensor plate.
Connected USB cable during measuring
During the measurement, the USB cable must not be connected
to the device, as the measuring value may be falsified by more
than 10 %.
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