Schaller FSA User manual

User manual
grain moisture analyser
FSA
version 1.0
© Schaller GmbH
2015

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Design of the device
integrated printer ON/OFF button LCD display material filling
funnel
drawer for
emptying material
rubber connector
230VAC
Ethernet
connector
USB connector

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Initial operation
When switching on the first time, some parameters have to be setted.
After the device has finished the self-test of all components, first of all
the desired menu language has to be chosen.
.

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Then set the current date and time.
If desired, your company´s name and a note can be entered.

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Operation
The touch display can be operated with your finger or a pen. Please
don´t touch the display with a sharp object.
After switching on, the device automatically starts a self-check of all
components. If an error occurs, please follow the instructions on the
display.
By clicking on the button „Measurement“ a new measurement can be
effected.
By clicking on the button „menu“ you can enter the main menu of the
device. All possible settings in the main menu are illustrated separately
later in this manual.
In the bottom left corner the current version number is displayed.
The bottom right corner shows the current date and time, as setted
when first starting the device.

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Overview main menu
In the main menu all device parameters can be set.
•Languages
oEnglish
oGerman
oFrench
oItalian
oPortuguese
oSlovenian
•Memory location
oUSB
onetwork (not implemented yet)
•Settings (separate details later)
•Information
oUp-to-date device information
•Memory
oAll measurements are saved automatically
•User data
oSupplier´s data and measuring values can be deleted
•Administrator (only for Schaller GmbH)

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Settings
In the general settings, the following modifications can be made:
•date / time
•temperature
o°Celsius
o°Fahrenheit
•device test
oMotor test chamber
oMotor test flap
oGeneral device test with optional test equipment
moisture sensor
scale
•My device
oThe owner of the device is indicated on the printout
•Log file
ocan be sent to Schaller GmbH in case of an error
•Update
oUpdates can be imported from an USB flash drive
•Switch-off time
oAfter this time (in minutes) the display switches off
automatically (NOTE: only the display, not the device itself)
•Screen calibration
oNew calibration of the touch display

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Calibration curves
product comment measuring
range
corn machine harvested 0..100%
rye 0..100%
triticale 0..100%
wheat 0..100%
durum wheat 0..100%
buckwheat peeled 0..100%
buckwheat unpeeled coming soon 0..100%
spelt peeled 0..100%
spelt unpeeled with husk 0..100%
millet peeled food millet peeled 0..100%
millet unpeeled food millet unpeeled 0..100%
sorghum millet 0..100%
barley spring and winter barley 0..100%
oats 0..100%
rape 0..100%
soybeans 0..100%
field beans also called horse beans 0..100%
sunflower seeds unpeeled 0..100%
pumpkin seeds 0..100%
rice peeled 0..100%
linseed 0..100%
field peas 0..100%
scarlet runner beans 0..100%

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100% ×
−
=
Mn
MtMn
WG
Determination of reference water content
The FSA device 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
%WG: Water content (according to the norm valid for the relevant product)
Favourites
If desired, the mainly measured products can be saved as favourites.
These products are listed at the beginning of the product list.

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Creating a supplier
Before executing a measurement, supplier´s data from various
suppliers can be entered. The supplier´s data is saved together with the
measuring data and can also be found at the printout. The supplier´s
data can be modified or deleted at any time.
The first line is empty. This line can be used when you don´t want to
indicate a supplier´s name.
You also have the possibility to read in your samples with a barcode
scanner. The barcode data is also saved and can be found at the
printout too.
All these fields have to be chosen before starting a measurement.

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Measuring procedure
At first press the button „product“. Now select the product to measure
from the list of calibration curves stored in the device by touching the
picture. Effecting a measurement without selecting a product is not
possible!

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Now fill the material filling funnel with the sample to measure. The
chamber has to be completely filled with material. Otherwise it may
happen that the there is not enough material in the measuring chamber
and a new measurement has to be started.

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Now press the button „Start”. The measuring procedure will take about
30 seconds.
As soon as the measurement is completed, the display shows the
measuring results. Supplier´s data, barcode and a note have to be
selected before starting a measurement.
Finally empty the drawer. Only then
a new measurement can be started.

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Printing measuring data
By pressing the button „Print“ the last
measuring value is printed automatically .
Exchanging the thermal paper roll
For exchanging the thermal paper roll, lift
the flap as shown on the picture until the
cover opens.
Then remove the empty roll.
Now insert a new, opened roll with the open
side facing the front side (see picture).
To prevent a crumpling of the paper, hold
the paper tight while closing the cover.
Now the printing can continue.
My device
product
water content
hectolitre weight
t
emperatur
e
date
/
time
device info
measurement
number
optional
additional data

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Device test (ISO measuring device check)
Sensor test:
Insert the delivered glass beads (no other material!) into the material
filling funnel. After pressing the start button, the device effects the
measurement.

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When the measurement is finished, the display shows the measuring
results. Next to the measuring value a green rectangle is displayed (in
case the value is ok) or a red rectangle (in case the value is not ok).
Scale test:
The scale test measures two points:
1. Value without check weight (tara value):
For this test press the Start button. When the test is completed,
the current value (in gram) is shown on the display. As described
in the sensor test, a green or red rectangle is displayed (green =
ok, red = not ok).
2. Value with delivered check weight:
The check weight has to be positioned in the center of the
measuring cell. The dimensions of the check weight correspond to
the width of the measuring cell. NOTE: The check weight must not
have any contact with the material filling funnel! For starting the
test, press the Start button. When the test is completed, the
current value (in gram) is shown on the display. As described in
the sensor test, a green or red rectangle is displayed (green = ok,
red = not ok).

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Infrared temperature:
Shows the current infrared temperature in the measuring chamber of
the device.
Exemption from liability
For misreadings and wrong measurements and 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.

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Update
It is possible to update the software or the product calibration
curves.
If you receive an update from Schaller GmbH, the update file has to
be copied into the main directory via USB flash drive.
For that, plug in the USB flash drive and restart the device. After
the restart the display shows the following picture:
Press ok to start the update.

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Technical data
Resolution of display 0.01% water content
0.1°C temperature
0.1kg/hl hectolitre weight
Measuring range 0 to 50% water content
(depending on the product)
Operation temperature 0°C to +40°C
Storage temperature 0°C to +50°C
Temperature sensor Infrared (non-contact)
Temperature compensation automatic
Sample volume approx. 400ml
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 1 A, 50-60 Hz
Plug Schuko plug CEE 7/7
Display 7 inch colour touch display
Dimensions (BxTxH) 44 x 31 x 43 cm
Weight approx. 15 kg
Protection class IP 40
Scope of supply FSA
Schuko cable
Ethernet cable
measuring cup 0.5l

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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. The measuring
chamber needs to be cleaned with a dry and soft brush.
Any kind of wet cleaning damages the device. The instrument is
not rainproof. Keep it in dry areas.
In case of frequent measurements of dusty materials, the device can
also be cleaned with dry compressed air.
!IMPORTANT! Please read
Most common reasons for misreadings
•Product temperature out of application range
Material of a temperature below 0°C resp. above +40°C (32
to 104 °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
Please make sure that the measuring device and the material to
test nearly have the same temperature. A very high temperature
difference has a negative effect on the accuracy of the measuring
results.
•Wrong calibration curve
Before measuring your sample, please double-check the
correct selection of the calibration curve .
•Wet or mouldy material
•Stored and fermented corn silage from whole grains may
lead to higher measuring values
• Surrounding temperature out of specified range
Measurements out of specified range can lead to wrong
measuring results.