PCE Instruments Brookhuis FMC User manual

FMC / FME Moisture Meter
Operating Instructions
Version 6.13
MOISTURE METERS
FEUCHTEMESSGERÄTE
HUMIDIMÈTRES
MEDIDORES DE HUMEDAD
MEDIDORES DE HUMIDADE
ALAT MENGUKUR KADAR AIR
PENGUKUR KADAR AIR
FUKTKVOTSMÄTARE
KOSTEUSMITTARIT
VOCHTMETERS
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Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of the FMC or FME microprocessor-controlled
moisture meter. This meter is a Dutch quality product that will allow you to measure
the moisture content of wood and construction materials.
These operating instructions contain a number of important directions on how to use
and handle the FMC and FME moisture meters. Please keep them in a safe place for
future reference.
Enschede, The Netherlands, 9 August 2004

Operating Instructions FMC/FME moisture meter
Notification
The information in these operating instructions may be altered without prior
notification.
BROOKHUIS MICRO-ELECTRONICS B.V. CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY TECHNICAL OR PRINTING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS
DOCUMENT. MOREOVER, BROOKHUIS MICRO-ELECTRONICS B.V. CANNOT
ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGE OR DAMAGE
CAUSED BY FAULTY DELIVERY OR INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
The information contained in these operating instructions is protected by copyright.
No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any form without prior written
permission from Brookhuis Micro-Electronics B.V.
© 2004 Brookhuis Micro-Electronics B.V.
All rights reserved. Printed in the Netherlands.

Contents
Foreword..................................................................................................................................I
Notification..............................................................................................................................II
1Introduction........................................................................................................................1
2Intended use.......................................................................................................................2
3Examples of use ................................................................................................................3
4Overview of the FMC/E moisture meter set.....................................................................4
4.1 Picture of the FMC/E moisture meter .......................................................................4
4.2 The FMC/E moisture meter set components............................................................5
4.3 Optionally available accessories ..............................................................................5
5Starting up and settings....................................................................................................6
5.1 Installing the battery .................................................................................................6
5.2 Setting up the FMC/E ...............................................................................................7
5.2.1 Connecting the Ram electrode / handle electrode......................................................................... 7
5.2.2 Connecting the universal electrode................................................................................................ 8
5.2.3 Connecting the cup electrode......................................................................................................... 9
5.2.4 Connecting the concrete measuring set......................................................................................... 9
5.3 Setting the FMC/E ..................................................................................................11
5.4 Precautions and instructions ..................................................................................12
6Functions..........................................................................................................................13
6.1 Automatic temperature correction...........................................................................13
6.2 The FME memory...................................................................................................13
6.3 Calibration check....................................................................................................15
6.4 Battery check..........................................................................................................15
6.5 Accessing the serial number ..................................................................................15
6.6 Accessing the version number ...............................................................................16
6.7 Setting ˚C or ˚F and switch-off time........................................................................16
6.8 Pin code..................................................................................................................16
7Specifications ..................................................................................................................18
Index......................................................................................................................................19
Declaration of conformity....................................................................................................20

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©2004 Brookhuis Micro-Electronics BV, PO Box 11, 7500 AA, Enschede, the Netherlands.Telephone [phone],
Fax [phone], [email protected], www.brookhuis.com, FME 6.13. Our products may be subject to alteration.
1 Introduction
These operating instructions explain how to operate and use the FMC and FME
moisture meters. Since these instructions describe the operation of two types of
meter, FMC/E is used to refer to a function in both the FMC and FME meters. If the
function only applies to one of the meters, that particular type of meter is indicated.
Various symbols are used in these instructions:
This symbol indicates safety measures to be taken or instructions to be
followed that make this meter easier to use.
)This symbol indicates an operation to be performed.

Operating Instructions FMC/FME moisture meter
2 Intended use
The meter may only be used for measuring the moisture content of
non-movable materials.
The purpose of the meter is to determine the moisture content of solid
materials.
Avoid using the instrument near highly magnetic, electromagnetic and
electrostatic fields.
The instrument should be cleaned with a dry cloth only.
Be careful when and after using the measuring instrument since the
measuring pins on the electrode are sharp.
Use only Brookhuis measuring pins for the electrode.
Always return the measuring electrode to its case to avoid accidents.
After use, the measuring instrument should be stored in a dry place.

3 Examples of use
The FMC/E can be used in various applications. The table below shows some of
these applications.
FMC/FME
Measuring moisture
in wood
Measuring moisture
in construction
materials
Measuring moisture
in
wood chippings and dust,
coffee beans, etc.
Measuring moisture
in
paper, veneer, sawdust,
etc.

Operating Instructions FMC/FME moisture meter
4 Overview of the FMC/E moisture meter set
This chapter describes the various components of the FMC/E, as well as optionally
available components.
4.1 Picture of the FMC/E moisture meter
The components of the FMC/E are shown in Figure 4-1 below.
Figure 4-1
<OFF> ke
y
<-> ke
y
˚C or ˚F indication
<ON> ke
y
<+> ke
y
<MENU> ke
y
Error indication
Memor
y
indication
Indication of
material selection
and temperature
Batter
y
Moisture content
Connectors for measuring
electrode (FMC/E) and
temperature sensor (FME)

4.2 The FMC/E moisture meter set components
The FMC/E set consists of the following components:
•An FMC or FME moisture meter.
•An ABS instrument case.
•A measuring electrode.
•A measuring cable.
•A spanner (for the hammer probe and hand probe).
•A 9 Volt battery.
•A booklet about moisture measurement with the settings for the material being
measured.
•Operating instructions.
4.3 Optionally available accessories
Reference resistance With the help of the reference resistance, it is easy to find
out whether the FMC/E moisture meter carries out
measurements in accordance with the factory settings
(see section 6.3)
Temperature sensor The FME can be used as a temperature meter with the aid
of the temperature sensor. The temperature measured is
used for the automatic temperature correction
(see section 6.1)
Concrete measuring set The concrete measuring set enables the user to measure
the moisture content of various construction materials to a
high level of accuracy. The set is suitable for both the
FMC and the FME.
MC selector The MC selector enables the user to measure the
moisture content of wood at various locations in the drying
room without having to enter the room.
Thermo-Hygrometer The thermo-hygrometer measures relative air humidity
and temperature in order to establish the equilibrium
moisture content or the dew point, for example.
Special electrodes Using special electrodes, the FMC/E is able to measure
the moisture content of materials such as paper, card
cotton, sawdust, coffee beans and veneer.

Operating Instructions FMC/FME moisture meter
5 Starting up and settings
This chapter describes the operations required to start up the FMC/E.
5.1 Installing the battery
The battery compartment is at the back of the FMC/E, as shown in Figure 5-1
)Open the battery compartment by gently pressing down the groove in
the lid and then lifting it up.
)Connect the 9 Volt battery supplied with the meter to the attachment clip
and then close the compartment by replacing the lid. The FMC/E is now
ready to be set up.
When removing the battery, hold the attachment clip – not the wires.
Use alkaline batteries only.
Figure 5-1