Schaller humimeter FS4 User manual

User manual
grain special fruit moisture meter
humimeter FS4
Version 2.7_en
© Schaller GmbH
2014

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1. Place the empty provided cup (0.5 litre) on
the scale and turn the scale on. It shows
0.0 gram.
2. 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.
3. Switch on the humimeter FS4 by pressing
the power button ( ) for 3 sec.
4. The next step is a self calibration. The
word “reinitialize” will show up on your
display. Accept by pressing the button.
5. Select the right calibration curve for your
material under test using the buttons or
.
6. Fill up the cup with the sample material
(+/- 1.0g). The filling quantity needed is
shown on the upper left corner of the
display of your device.

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7. Fill up the measuring device with the
sample material. The filling needs to be
done slowly and constantly to ensure
reproducible results.
8. The display shows the measuring result.
9. If the measuring value is blinking, the valid
measuring range has been exceeded
(limits see list on page 5). In this case the
accuracy is decreasing.
10. To save the results in the store menu
press ( button). Storage
was successful when the number in
front of the symbol increases. To
reach the store menu please press ( )
until the appears.
11. To name the saved results press the
button.
12. Empty the humimeter and ensure that no
grain rests are accumulated in the
measuring chamber.

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Changing the batteries
Your new device is provided with batteries. Please find enclosed the
manual for changing of batteries:
At first remove the rubber protective housing. For that, hold the
rubber housing at the upper side and pull it over. If your humimeter
is provided with an optional USB port, you have to remove the
protection cap before. Press with your finger onto the arrow of the
battery cap und pull it back.
Remove the empty batteries. Put four new batteries in the device.
Make sure that the position of the battery poles is correct. Press
down the batteries and close the cap.
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.
If you do not use your humimeter device for a
longer period, remove the batteries. For eventual
resulting damages we cannot provide any
warranty.
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 using the
key. The
measurement will continue automatically.

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Calibration curves
name of calibration
curve
material under test filling
quantity
measuring
range
300g corn stand. corn standard 300g 5 up to 40%
300g hand corn corn hand reaped 300g 5 up to 40%
300g rye rye 300g 5 up to 28%
300g triticale triticale 300g 5 up to 28%
300g wheat wheat 300g 5 up to 28%
300g spelt peel. spelt peeled 300g 5 up to 28%
300g barley barley 300g 5 up to 28%
190g oats oats 190g 5 up to 25%
300g rape rape 300g 5 up to 18%
230g pumpkin pumpkin seed 230g 2 up to 20%
310g peas peas 310g 5 up to 25%
300g soybeans soybeans 300g 9 up to 18%
295g horse beans horse beans 295g 10 up to 20%
277g beetle bean beetle beans 277g 8 up to 25%
180g sunflower sunflower seeds 180g 5 up to 18%
200g jatropha jatropha 200g 5 up to 18%
300g rice peeled rice peeled 300g 9 up to 25%
250g rice unpe. rice unpeeled 250g 4 up to 30%
300g rice brown brown rice 300g 4 up to 26%
300g buckwheat buckwheat 300g 5 up to 18%
300g millet Millet 300g 5 up to 15%
300g sorghum Sorghum 300g 5 up to 25%
285g raw cof. pe raw coffee peeled 285g 9 up to 18%
180g raw cof.unp raw coffee unpeeled 180g 5 up to 40%
150g coffee kib. coffee kibbled 150g 2 up to 10%
160g coffee roa. coffee roasted 160g 3 up to 20%
300g poppy poppy 300g 5 up to 15%
Empty for customer calibration
----- ------
Reference
To test the humimeter. Must not be used for measuring!

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Empty calibration curves:
The measuring device offers 10 empty calibration curves. They
can be used for special fruits or variety calibration.
On request Schaller GmbH can develop customized calibration
curves for your product.
Design of the device
Determination of the material reference moisture
The principle is a comparison measurement with the dehydration
method according to EN ISO712. Take the measured sample and
weigh it. Dry it out in an oven and weigh it again.
measuring
chamber
name of
calibration
curve
water content
batteries slot
(flipside)
POWER button
filler assistance
M
n
: Mass with average moisture content
M
t
: Mass of the dried sample
%F: Calculated moisture content
100% ×
−
=
Mn
MtMn
F

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Options
Date / Time
Log Time
Language
Unlock
°C / °F
o Userlevel
BL On Time
Auto Off Time
Materialcalib.
o Online Send
o Online Print
Password
Reset
Next calibration curve
P
revious
calibration curve
Power off (3 sec.)
Watch saved data (logs)
Save new value (log)
Power off (3 sec.)
Switch upper
Switch lower
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
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.
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 CD.

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Print saved data
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
Your device supports the functions “Online
Print” and “Online Send”. These functions
can be activated in the menu „Options“. If an
option is active, every newly recorded log will
immediately be printed or transferred to the
PC after pressing the key.

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Exemption from liability
For miss-readings 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.
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.
Changing the Userlevel
Changing from advanced user to single user:
Make sure that you have activated the “super user” functions
according to the instructions above. Afterwards change to the menu
and choose „Options“.
In the submenu please select „o Userlevel“ (2 times - Options –
o Userlevel)
Confirm by pressing the button. Now the single user is activated.
Changing from single user to advanced user:
Keep both the buttons and pressed directly after switching on
the device. Your humimeter automatically starts the main menu.
Activate the “super user” functions according to the instructions
above.
Navigate to “Options – o Userlevel” and confirm by pressing the
button.

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Technical data
Resolution of the display 0.1% water content
0.5°C temperature
Measuring range 0up to 50% depending on the
material
Operation temperature 0 up to +40°C (32 up to 104°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C
Temperature compensation automatically
Power supply 4 pcs. 1.5 Volt AA Alkaline
batteries (900 measurements)
Auto Switch OFF after app. 6 minutes
Current consumption 60mA (with light)
Display 128x64 matrix display, lighted
Dimensions 260 x 70 x 250 mm
Weight approx. 1.3 kg (with batteries)
Degree of protection IP 40
Scope of supply FS4 incl. plastic case
digital scale (max.500g, 0.1g)
measuring cup 0.5 liter
4 pcs. 1,5Volt AA Alkaline
batteries
USB interface for PC transfer
LogMemorizer software
Optional accessories portable thermo printer

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! IMPORTANT ! please read
Most common reasons for miss readings
•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
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 (± 1.0g) of material in the
measuring chamber.
•Wet or mouldy material
•Stored and fermented corn silage from whole grains may
lead to higher value
•Frozen measuring material
To provide a long life of your device please does 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. 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.