GANN HYDROMETTE BL COMPACT TF 3, Operating Instruction

Page 1: ...1 Hydromette BL Compact TF 3 Operating Instruction Version 1 0 HYDROMETTE BL COMPACT TF 3 EN ...

Page 2: ...vice Layout and Button Assignment 8 1 3 Display Symbols 9 2 Basic Functions 10 2 1 Switching on the Device Ready Mode 10 2 2 Display in Measuring Mode 12 2 3 Setting Menus 13 2 3 1 Measurement Menu Main Menu 13 2 3 2 Measuring Mode Selection Menu 14 2 3 3 Maximum Value Display 18 2 3 4 Minimum Value Display 19 2 3 5 Saved Menu 20 2 4 Other Functions 21 2 4 1 Automatic Switch off 21 2 4 2 Battery M...

Page 3: ...suring Air Humidity 24 4 1 1 Absolute Humidity 24 4 1 2 Moisture Saturation 24 4 1 3 Relative Air Humidity 25 4 1 4 Equilibrium Moisture Content 25 4 2 Measuring the Temperature 26 4 2 1 Dew Point 27 4 2 2 Dew Point Dependent on the Air Temperature and the Rel Humidity for Condensation Calculation 28 4 3 Overview of the different TF sticks 29 5 USB Connection with GANN DIALOG Software 30 6 Appendi...

Page 4: ...d duplicated or disseminated using electronic systems without the written permission of Gann Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH Subject to technical and documentary changes All rights reserved This document was prepared with the required care Gann Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH accepts no liability for errors or omissions GANN Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH Gerlingen Germany 06 04 2017 ...

Page 5: ...echnik GmbH is not liable for any damage arising from such modifications or adaptations The risk is borne by the user alone The notes and tables in these instructions on permitted or normal humidity conditions in practice and the general definitions of terms have been taken from the specialist literature No responsibility can therefore be taken by the manufacturer for the correctness of this infor...

Page 6: ...uring transport storage or operation of the device even if this requirement for care is not specifically addressed in the operating instructions 0 3 WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Law on Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disposal of packaging the battery and the device must be undertaken in accordance with the legal requirements at a recycling centre The device was manufactured after 1 May 2010 ...

Page 7: ...midity in many applications e g residential space air conditioning printing shops warehouses museums The measuring sensor is exchangeable Several of these sensors plug in TF sticks can be put in different places environments Thus successive measurements in those places can be carried out more quickly for long adaption times can be avoided compared to a meter with a fixed sensor ...

Page 8: ...Introduction 8 Hydromette BL Compact TF 3 1 2 Device Layout and Button Assignment Sensor Display Up button On off button Measurement button Down button Mini USB connector ...

Page 9: ...F 3 1 3 Display Symbols Main menu symbols Air humidity in Measured value is held Ready for measurement Air temperature in C Dew point Dp in C Other symbols Min Max display Air humidity in Dead battery Air temperature in C Memory location 1 ...

Page 10: ... TF 3 2 Basic Functions 2 1 Switching on the Device Ready Mode The device is switched on by pressing the On button If there is no TF stick plugged in the device will not function The display will then look as shown in the picture on the left ...

Page 11: ...appears in the rh measuring mode see also section 2 3 2 Last value measured in Hold symbol Last measured temp in C Calculated dew point Dp in C In this menu a new measurement can be started by pressing the measurement button M See also Chapter 2 2 Figure 2 1 main menu measuring mode ...

Page 12: ...s the symbol blinks and the values adapt to the surrounding conditions After releasing the M button the symbol is displayed steadily and the Hold symbol also appears The device is now in Ready mode Press the M button again to start a new measurement Approx 40 seconds after releasing the measurement button the device switches itself off automatically to save battery power If the device is switched ...

Page 13: ...enu The last 5 values measured can be called here section 2 3 5 2 3 1 Measurement Menu Main Menu The last measurement with the note Hold is shown here In this menu a new measurement can be started by pressing the M button During the measuring process the Hold symbol disappears from the display After releasing the M button the measured value is saved The Hold symbol is displayed again If the new me...

Page 14: ...cted with a short press of the M button The mode then begins to blink Now a mode can be selected with the Up and Down buttons and confirmed with a short press on the M button The BL Compact TF 3 has 3 different setting modes which are run through in the following increasing sequence Figure 2 3 measuring mode selection menu Measuring mode rh Measuring mode Ah Measuring mode UGL EMC ...

Page 15: ...played Measuring mode Ah absolute humidity the relative humidity in and the absolute humidity in g m i e grammes of water in 1m of air Measuring mode UGL EMC equilibrium moisture content if wood is exposed to a constant climate constant humidity and constant temperature long enough it will finally adopt a certain moisture content Tis is called the equilibrium moisture content Information and expla...

Page 16: ...n value flashes Measurement Memory 1 Memory value 1 M 2 s Type selection menu M 1 s Max value reset menu rh flashes M Release the measuring key M Press the measuring key for any length of time On Off key Instrument deactivates after 30 sec of inactivity M 1 s M 2 s Hold the measuring key down for more than 2 seconds Press the measuring key briefly Key 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...n menu M 1 s etc Abs humidity Rel humidity Main menu M 1 s Main menu M 1 s Key Press the up or down key Up or down for menu selection Measurement value First steps for an easy measurement Power on device Main menu is displayed Press the measuring key for any length of time Release measuring key measure value will be hold Symbol Hold is displayed 1 2 3 3 ...

Page 18: ...deleted the displayed value must be selected with a short press on the M button The value blinks and can now be deleted with a long press of the M button Afterwards only the Max symbol and the symbol are still blinking With a further short press of the M button the entry is confirmed and the device returns to the Ready mode With the M button a new measurement can then be carried out immediately Fi...

Page 19: ...ayed value must be selected with a short press on the M button The value blinks and can now be deleted with a long press of the M button Afterwards only the Min symbol and the symbol are still blinking With a further jhfjfjfjjshort press of the M button the entry is confirmed and the device returns to the Ready mode With the M button a new measurement can then be carried out immediately Figure 2 5...

Page 20: ... is displayed for approx 1 second and then the last measured saved value contained there is displayed The last 5 measured values are automatically saved and stored in memory locations r1 to r5 The last measured value is in memory location r1 This is a ring buffer As soon as the sixth measured value is recorded the first first measured measured value is automatically removed from the buffer With a ...

Page 21: ...0 seconds the device switches itself off automatically The current values are retained and are displayed again after it is switched back on 2 4 2 Battery monitoring If the battery symbol appears in the display the battery is dead and must be renewed A list of battery types that can be used can be found in the Technical data chapter ...

Page 22: ...term Operating conditions 0 to 50 C 10 to 60 C short term Power supply 9 V block battery Approved types type 6LR61 or type 6F22 Dimensions 180 210 x 50 x 30 L x W x H mm Weight approx 310 g 3 2 Technical data for the TF Stick 16 K 21 Weight ca 5 g Diameter in the area of the shot 8 mm Diameter in the area of the measuring point 6 5 mm Length 52 mm With PTFE filter cap for protection in case of wet...

Page 23: ...s Air humidity 0 to 100 R H 20 to 80 R H 3 R H Temperature 20 to 80 C 0 to 60 C 0 5 C 3 5 Storage conditions The Hydromette BL Compact TF 3 may only be stored in the packaging that is supplied by us also available as accessory We will not assume any liability for damages caused by non compliance to a device or the sensor system that is used in it Fumigation from foam materials that have not been s...

Page 24: ...1 Absolute humidity The amount of water vapour in g m in the air is termed absolute humidity The amount of water vapour cannot exceed a fixed specified amount 𝐻𝑢𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑔 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑚3 4 1 2 Moisture saturation Moisture saturation is the maximum amount of water that can be contained in a certain volume of air The higher temperature the larger the amount of water that can b...

Page 25: ...moisture content EMC The device is able to display relative humidity air temperature and the equilibrium moisture content of wood simultaneously This makes it easier for parquet recliners and interior designers to evaluate whether timber components can be exposed to the existing climate or whether damage such as cracking shrinkage or swelling is to be feared The equilibrium moisture content is the...

Page 26: ...ed to the surrounding atmosphere of the measurement location for approx 10 15 minutes or until the temperature has equalised The measuring range of 40 C to 80 C only applies to the sensor tip of the electrode length of the protective filter cap The measuring device may only be exposed to temperatures above 50 C for short periods False measurements can arise from shielding with body parts e g hand ...

Page 27: ...ir temperature except with 100 r h where both temperatures are the same The dew point is dependent on the air temperature and water vapour partial pressure and equal to the temperature whose saturation pressure is equal to the water vapour partial pressure present The water vapour partial pressure is calculated as follows 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑙 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑥 𝑠𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 100 Further info...

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Page 29: ...rious filters to protect against dust and moisture TF Stick 16 K 21 TF Stick 16 K 25 TF Stick 16 K 25 M TF Stick 16 K 25 P Order number 31003260 31003262 31003264 31003266 Air humidity 0 to 100 R H 0 to 100 R H 0 to 100 R H 0 to 100 R H Sensor accuracy 3 R H 20 to 80 R H 1 8 R H 10 to 90 R H 1 8 R H 10 to 90 R H 1 8 R H 10 to 90 R H Temperature 20 to 80 C 20 to 80 C 20 to 80 C 20 to 80 C Sensor ac...

Page 30: ...data graphically or data can also be exported to Excel for further use General advice The Hydromette BL Compact TF 3 only saves the last five measured values In order to save more than five measured values a computer which uses Windows e g a netbook laptop needs to be connected as data storage GANN DIALOG Ref No 16083 Computer program used for controlling and transferring measured data onto an IBM...

Page 31: ...ntact the manufacturer of the coating or floor covering and to take account of the recommendations of trade organisations Guarantee conditions Gann Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH shall rectify material or manufacturing defects at no cost by repair or replacement of the defective parts at its choice that occur within six months of purchase or one year of dispatch from the factory whichever period ends fi...

Page 32: ...ective functions caused by improper or incorrect handling or storage of the device Gann Mess u Regeltechnik GmbH will on no account accept liability for damage lost profits lost usage or other consequential damage that arise from the use of the product or the inability to use it Subject to technical changes ...