Checkline RH1 User Manual

15.0 WARRANTY

Electromatic Equipment Co., Inc. (Electromatic) warrants to the original purchaser
that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms in kind and quality with the
descriptions and specifications thereof. Product failure or malfunction arising out of
any defect in workmanship or material in the product existing at the time of delivery
thereof which manifests itself within one year from the sale of such product, shall be
remedied by repair or replacement of such product, at Electromatic’s option, except
where unauthorized repair, disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has
taken place, as determined by Electromatic. All returns for warranty or non-warranty
repairs and/or replacement must be authorized by Electromatic, in advance, with all
repacking and shipping expenses to the address below to be borne by the
purchaser.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY’S IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
NOR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE, RESULTING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT, WHETHER
SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS OR IS DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER
REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS
CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER’S OR SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN ONE
YEAR FROM INVOICE DATE.

Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
The duration of any implied warranty, including, without limitation, fitness for any
particular purpose and merchantability with respect to this product, is limited to the
duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts but, not withstanding, this warranty, in the absence of such
limitations, shall extend for one year from the date of invoice.

Electromatic Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516 - USA
Tel: [phone] / Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of information contained herein. Any brand or product names mentioned herein
are used for identification purposes only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction …………………………………………………………… 2

2.0 Calibration Curves …………………………………………………… 2

3.0 Operating the instrument …………………………………………… 3

4.0 View of the instrument …………………………………………….… 4

5.0 Menu ………………………………………………………………..… 5

5.1 Main menu

5.2 Other symbols and key functions

5.3 Other instrument functions – Overview

6.0 Common reasons for incorrect measurements ………………..… 9

7.0 Temperature behaviour of the sensors …………………………… 10

8.0 Transfer saved data to the PC ……………………………………… 11

9.0 Print saved data ……………………………………………………… 13

10.0 Looking after the instrument ……………………………………..… 13

11.0 Changing the batteries ……………………………………………… 13

12.0 Liability ……………………………………………………………..… 14

13.0 Optional accessories ……………………………………………..… 14

14.0 Technical data ……………………………………………………… 15

15.0 Warranty …………………………………………………………..… 16

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Name of

Meaning

Unit Instrument

relHum

Relative humidit

y of Air

%RH

RH1 / RH5

Dew Point

Dew point

°C or °F

RH1 / RH5

absHum

Absolute humidity of Air

g/m³ RH1 EMC Wood

Equilibrium moisture

%EMC

RH1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

To switch on the instrument, press the

key for 3 seconds. If a menu item is

shown, press the left key Exit or Rolling Menu until the measuring window
appears. The measurement value is now shown on the display.

2.0 CALIBRATION CURVES

calibration curve

content of wood

Explanation of calibration curves:
relHum: This shows the relative air humidity in %RH (relative humidity) and the

temperature in the selected unit (°C or °F).
absHum: This shows the absolute air humidity in g/m³ (grams of water per cubic

meter of air) and the temperature in the selected unit (°C or °F).
Dew Point: This shows the dew point and the temperature in the selected unit (°C

or °F).
EMC Wood: This shows the equilibrium moisture content of wood (for the timber

stored under these conditions) in % moisture cont. of wood and the temperature in
the selected unit (°C or °F).

14.0 TECHNICAL DATA

Measurement: Meas. Range / Resolution / Accuracy

Relative humidity: 0 to 100%RH / 0.1% / ±1.5% (0 - 90% at 25°C)
Temperature Pt1000 DIN B °C:

Temperature °F: 14 to 140°F / 0.3°F / ±0.7°F (at 77°F)
Dew Point °C: -55 to +60°C / 0.1°C
Dew Point °F: -67 to 140°F / 0.3°F
Absolute humidity: 0 to 130g/m³ / 0.1g/m³

-10 to +60°C / 0.1°C / ±0.4°C (at 25°C)

Equilibrium moisture

content of wood: 2 to 30% / 0.1% / ±0.5% (at 25°C)
Operating temp. range -10°C to 60°C / 14 to 140°F
Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C / -4 to 140°F
Temperature compensation Automatic
Memory for meas. values approx 10.000 meas. values
Menu languages Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano
Power supply 4 x 1.5Volt AA Alkaline Batteries (approx.

Switchoff time after approx. 4 minutes
Power consumption 55 mA (with display lighting)
Display 128 x 64 matrix display, with LED backlighting
Dimensions: Housing: Sensor: Weight (incl. batt.)

RH1: 145 x 63 x 24mm 100mm x Ø 12mm approx. 210g
RH5: 145 x 63 x 29mm 295mm x 20mm x 4mm approx. 285g

Protection class IP 40

1800 measurements)

Delivery includes Wooden case

4 x 1.5Volt AA Alkaline Batteries
Short instruction manual

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12.0 LIABILITY

The manufacturer is not liable for any incorrect measurements and resulting
damages.

As this rapid measurement procedure is influenced by product specific and
application-specific conditions, we recommend you carry out a plausibility check on
the measurement results. Each instrument has a serial number and warranty seal. If
this is broken we cannot provide warranty. If the instrument is defective, contact
Electromatic.

13.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Wall holder / table stand Two-in-one holder for the RHx instrument series made of

acrylic glass.
Interface for printing saved data on a portable printer and/or transferring data to a

PC incl. Software LogMemorizer
LogMemorizer data recording and analysis software for Windows® PCs based

on a database; for recording data, direct analysis of measurement values in the
program, numerous export functions. Download a demo version from
www.checkline.com.

Portable measurement value printer – Battery-powered direct thermal printer
Sword cover for RH5 to protect the sword-shaped sensor for use with heavy

stacks.

Sword cover remover for RH5 for removing the sword cover from heavy stacks.
Checking unit and humidity standards: For checking your own RHx moisture

meter.

3.0 OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT

Switching on: Press

for 3 seconds.

Changing the calibration curve: or .
Setting the time: Press three times - Options – Date / Time

Hold the measurement value (HOLD): Press the key (this must be set in the

menu
Log Time)

Switching on the display lighting: Press the key briefly; the display lighting
switches off automatically after approx. 20 seconds. Pressing any key activates the
display lighting.

Switching off: Press the

key for 5 seconds. The instrument switches off when
you stop pressing this key. The instrument switches off approx. 4 minutes after the
last key has been pressed.

Changing the menu language: Options – Language – select the language
required.

Moving from the simple user level to the menu: The instrument must be switched
off. Switch the instrument on and as soon as the display lighting comes on, press

AND simultaneously until the menu appears.

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