CONDTROL A1202314006 HYDRO-Tec Moisture Meter Instruction Manual

CONDTROL A1202314006 HYDRO-Tec Moisture Meter Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

User’s manual contains information about operation, functions, technical specifications and other important information for user.
The device is designed to measure the humidity of a wide range of solid materials: concrete, gypsum, screed (6 groups), wood (8 different groups).
Carefully read the User Manual before using this product.

APPLICATION FIELD

1. The device is made for the rapid moisture testing of various types of wood and concrete.The device measures the moisture content of a material. The action principle of the Hydro CONDTROL is based on relationship between dielectric constant of materials and moisture content at a temperature above 0°C.
   Variety of measuring items:

   • 8 groups – wood
   • 6 groups – concrete (light, heavy), screed, plaster. Full list of material groups you can find in the application 1.

2. The main application field: various kinds of timber works, as well as construction production and technologies, in which the humidity of materials regulated by normative-technical or technical documentation.

3. The device produces with averaged characteristics settings.

4. Operating temperature: +5…+40 0 С, with several humidity till 90% at the temperature 25 0 С and air-pressure 86… 106 Pa.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Working range

2. Construction material:
   heavy concrete (2400kg / m3) from 0.1 to 10 %
   lightweight concrete (2200kg / m3) from 0.1 to 20 %
   screed (1700-2000kg / m3) from 0.1 to 35 %
   gypsum (1400kg / m3) from 0,1 to 35 %

3. Wood (420-700kg/m3 ) from 2 to 65%

4. Accuracy within Limits, %

5. Construction materials:
   from 1 to 10% up to ± 0,9%
   from 10 to 35% up to ± 1,5%

6. Wood:
   from 1 to 10% up to ± 1,0%
   from 10 to 20% up to ± 1,5%
   from 20 to 45% up to ± 2,0%
   from 45 to 65% up to ± 2,5%

7. The device equipped with calibration curves on the following materials above 2.1.1 – 2.1.2.

8. Power supply 2 ААА batteries

9. Power input (with LED) 17mA.

10. Operating time 10 hours.

11. Dimensions 110 x 43 x 25 mm;

12. Weight 75g.

13. The device constructed as an electronic unit with the integrated humidity sensor.

FUNCTIONS

On the front panel there are digital display (see Picture 1), and the keyboard that consists of 6 buttons (see Picture 2), humidity sensor located under the back panel of the device. Batteries located into the battery compartment in the back low part of the device.

1. Selected material

2. Battery status

3. Measurement recording (Hold)

4. Measuring result

5. Temperature

6. The number of chosen material group

7. 1- Power and measurement recording button

8. 2-3 – Choosing material group button

9. 4- Choosing material button

10. 5- LED button; Hold – turning off the device

11. 6- Auto zero mode button

OPERATION

Turn on/off the device

Turn the device on with short press on the button HOLD/ON. If there are no information on display appeared or the battery status indicator shows low battery voltage, change the power supply.
To turn the device off press and hold the button until the devise turn off.
The device will turn off automatically after 1 minute if you do not press any button.

Auto zero mode
If you press button ZERO/SET, the device goes to the auto zero mode. The following information will be appeared on the screen:

At this point the sensor of the device should be taken away from all objects on 30cm and press the button ZERO/SET again. The device will make the autotuning and goes to the measuring mode, see the picture 4.

Using auto zero mode you set up the humidity sensor readings to the zero. To avoid deviation the auto zero mode should be used periodically (time range 10-15 minutes).

Measuring mode

After choosing the material by button and the material group by button put the sensor plate on the testing surface. To obtain accurate readings it is necessary to ensure that the sensor fits to the test surface (between the sensor and the surface should be no gaps), and after reads the result.

The surface should be even, clean and homogeneous, without deep dents and protrusions. The device should be slightly pressed to the test surface with a force of about 1kg while obtaining the measurements.

Moisture measurement results can be obtained for:

• Wood – arithmetic mean of more than three times measurement
• Сoncrete – arithmetic mean of more than five times measurement;

The measuring depth is 15-20mm which depends on moisture and density of the measuring material (the device equipped with calibration setting on this depth). If the thickness of the chosen material is less than 15mm, the measurement should be carried out with holding device with material on the air, so that the sensor do not get information of the other materials. To avoid the deviation use the auto zero mode.

Sensor temperature units.
If you hold the button , the temperature unit changes from Celsius to Fahrenheit, and with second long press it changes back.

MAINTENANCE

1. Preventive measures and checking should be periodically done by users.
2. Keep the device clean and protected from any bumps, dust and dampness; wipe it with a clean and soft cloth.
3. After using remove all the dirt, thus etc., from the device.
4. If the battery status indicator shows low battery voltage, turn off the device and change the power supply.
5. To optimize the battery discharge time, turn on the device before measuring and turn it off after using.
6. If during operation the device does not respond to the keystrokes and does not turn off, open the battery compartment for a few seconds, remove one of the batteries, insert it back and re-start the instrument.
7. If the device does not respond to the turn on button, remove the batteries from the device; wipe the battery contacts with alcohol-wetted swab or clear it with fine sandpaper, insert the batteries back and check if the device works again.
8. Repair must be carried out by authorized after-sales service centers.
9. Warning
   In case of long-term non-use, remove the power supply from the battery compartment in order to avoid the damage of the device by leaked fluid.
   The device is a highly technical product and should not be repaired by its users, that is why we do not supply users with a complete technical documentation of the device.

COMPLETE SET

• Moisture meter 1
• Battery 2
• User’s manual 1
• Pouch 1
• Belt 1

Application

Technical Specifications Hydro-Tec CONDTROL.

Scanning depth| wood: 20 mm
concrete: 10 mm
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Density range| wood: 420 – 700 kg/m3
concrete: 1800 – 2400 kg/m3
Timber group| 1 – 8
Concrete group| 1 – 4
Resolution| 0.1 % humidity; 1 0C/0F
Measuring range| wood: 2.0 – 65.0 %
concrete: 0 – 35.0 %
Temperature range| -10 0C to +60 0C
Operating temperature| 0 0C to +40 0C
Power supply| 2 pcs. 1.5 V AAA Alkaline batteries
Aut. shut off function| after approx. 1 minutes
Power input| 17 mA (incl. display lightning)
Dimensions| 110 x 43 x 25 mm
Weight incl. batteries| 75 g

Timber table

Group

| Density, kg/m 3|

Species

---|---|---
1| under 420| Spruce, poplar, aspen
2| 421-460| Pine, basswood, oregon
3| 461-500| Alder, cedar, meranti
4| 501-540| Larch, cherry, mahogany
5| 541-580| Ramin, walnut, elm
6| 581-620| Ash, maple, birch, teak
7| 621-660| Beech, pear, yew
8| 661-700| Oak, hickory

Concrete table

Group| Density, kg/m 3|

Species

---|---|---
1| Below 1400| Gypsum
2| 1401-1700| Screed
3| 1701- 1800| Screed
4| 1801-2000| Screed
5| 2001-2200| Light concrete1
6| 2201-2400| Heavy concrete1

Note:

1). Since the production of concrete varies from brand to brand the corresponding data (e.g. specific weight etc.) need to be obtained from the manufacturer. Based on this information the correct group position can be determined.

UTILIZATION

Expired tools, accessories and package should be passed for waste recycle. Please send the product to the following address for proper recycle:

CONDTROL GmbH
Wasserburger Strasse 9
84427 Sankt Wolfgang
Germany

Do not throw the product in municipal waste!
According to European directive 2002/96/ЕC expired measuring tools and their components must be collected separately and submitted to environmentally friendly recycle of wastes.

WARRANTY

All CONDTROL GmbH products go through post-production control and are governed by the following warranty terms. The buyer’s right to claim about defects and general provisions of the current legislation do not expire.

1. CONDTROL GmbH agrees to eliminate all defects in the product, discovered during the warranty period, that represent the defect in material or workmanship in full volume and at its own expense.
2. The warranty period is 24 months and starts from the date of purchase by the end consumer (see the original supporting document).
3. The warranty does not cover defects resulting from wear and tear or improper use, malfunction of the product caused by failure to observe the instructions of this user manual, untimely maintenance and service and insufficient care, the use of non-original accessories and spare parts. Modifications in design of the product relieves the seller from responsibility for warranty works. The warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, that doesn’t hinder normal operation of the product.
4. CONDTROL GmbH reserves the right to decide on replacement or repair of the device.
5. Other claims not mentioned above, are not covered by the warranty.
6. After holding warranty works by CONDTROl GmbH warranty period is not renewed or extended.
7. CONDTROL GmbH is not liable for loss of profit or inconvenience associated with a defect of the device, the rental cost of alternative equipment for the period of repair.

This warranty applies to German law except provision of the United Nations Convention on contracts for the international sale of goods (CISG).
In warranty case please return the product to retail seller or send it with defect description to the following address:

CONDTROL GmbH
Wasserburger Strasse 9
84427 Sankt Wolfgang
Germany

References

• Condtrol - SHOP

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