Functional Description - HPM 3000B Handbuch

HPM 3000B
Contents
1. Safety Information and Exclusion of Liability
2. Device Description

3. Functional Description

4. Battery Change
5. Technical Data
6. Table of Wood Types
7. Warranty
8. EC Declaration of Conformity
1. Safety information and exclusion of liability
This measuring device fulfils the applicable standards of Euro-
pean and national directives and has been constructed accor-
ding to the state of the art. The instructions and information in
the operating manual must be followed carefully for haza-
rd-free use. Devices with technical defects or damage must
not be put into operation. In cases of doubt concerning the
operational safety of the device, it must be sent to the manu-
facturer for inspection.
Before any use, make sure that no electrical or supply lines
are located in the measuring range.
Do not measure anything at, in or on metallic areas and
objects.
The protective cap must be attached before and after use.
Careless actions when measuring pose an injury risk due to
open measuring tips.
The determined measuring results as well as all conclusions
from these are the sole responsibility of the user.
On no account is liability accepted for damage resulting
from use of the device or the determined results.
Electronic devices must not be disposed of in domestic
waste but must be sent or collected for professional disposal
in the European Union - in accordance with Directive 2002 / 96
/ EC of the european parliament andof the council of 27th
January 2003 regarding used electrical and electronic equip-
ment. Please dispose of this device after use corresponding to
the applicable statutory regulations. Batteries must not be
disposed of in domestic waste but must be sent or collected
for professional disposal in the European Union - in accordan-
ce with Directive 2006 / 66 / EC of the european parliament
and council of 6th September 2006 on batteries and accu-
mulators and spent batteries and accumulators. Please dis-
pose of batteries corresponding to the applicable statutory
regulations.
2. Description of the HPM 3000B Moisture
Measuring Device
The electronic moisture measuring device HPM 3000B serves
for determining the moisture (content) in wood, plaster,
masonry and other construction materials. Based on the
conductance/resistance measurement, a rapid and precise
measurement can be performed with corresponding
characteristics.
The LCD display for reading off the moisture level makes it
easier to use the device and also enables a quick estimation
of the moisture trend.
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2.1. Select the material
Press the „Material" button to toggle between Wood and
Plaster/Masonry.
2.2. Tilt the material view
Depending on the position of the moisture measuring instru-
ment, you have the option of turning the display clockwise so
as to be able to read out the measured display comfortably.
2.3. Pull off the protective cap
The measuring needles are exposed by pulling off the protec-
tive cap. Replace the protective cap after use to avoid injuries
from the measuring needles and damage to the needles them-
selves.
2.4. Measuring in materials
Press the measuring needles gently into the material you wish
to measure (approx. 1mm). The measurement is performed
automatically and the measured value can be read off the dis-
play.
3. Functional Description
3.1 Switching on the device
The devices switches on as soon as the
The battery status is indicated in the top right of the LDC
display.
3.2 Measurements in wood
1. Press the probe containing the measuring needles gently
into the wood to be measured.
2. The measurement is performed automatically so that the
measured value can now be read off from the display.
As soon as the measuring needles are removed the
measured value changes.
Moisture display in percent by weight 6-30 %. max.,
deviation +/- 1 %
On drop (6 - 12 % = air-dry wood)
Two drops (l3 - 19 % = critical wood moisture)
Three drops (20 - 30 % = excessive moisture, root cause
analysis is required)
Depending on the type of wood, the displayed value must
be modified slightly owing to the different wood density. For
this, use the printed Table of Wood Types indicating the exact
deviations. The displayed value of the HPM 3000B refers
to wood type 1.
Paint and coating manufacturers provide information on their
containers regarding the maximum permissible moisture at
which it is possible to work with the material.
Attention: If the wood has been treated with impregnation,
significantly higher measuring results may occur. All informati-
on without guarantee.
3.3 Measurements in plaster and masonry
Moisture display in digits from 0 - 100. By measuring at various
points, e.g. a damp wall, it is possible to trace the moisture
source. The depth measuring probe can be helpful here.
Measurements at various times allow you to conclude
whether the moisture has increased or decreased. This makes
it easier to search for causes behind the resultant moisture.
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