Greisinger BaleCheck 100 User guide

as of version 1.0 BaleCheck 100

Operating Manual

Hay and straw humidity measuring device

WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 93889386

H63.0.11.6C-01

GREISINGER electronic GmbH

D - 93128 Regenstauf, Hans-Sachs-Straße 26

 +49 (0) 9402 / 9383-0  +49 (0) 9402 / 9383-33  [e-mail]

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Index

1 GENERAL NOTE .......................................................................................................................................2

2 SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................3

2.1 INTENDED USE .........................................................................................................................................3

2.2 SAFETY SIGNS AND SYMBOLS ...................................................................................................................3

2.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................................3

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................4

3.1 SCOPE OF SUPPLY .....................................................................................................................................4

3.2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ADVICE ..................................................................................................4

4 HANDLING .................................................................................................................................................5

4.1 DISPLAY ELEMENTS .................................................................................................................................5

4.2 CONTROL ELEMENTS ................................................................................................................................5

4.3 START OF OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................5

4.4 SELECTION OF THE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE ............................................................................................5

5 PRINCIPLES OF THE MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................6

5.1 MOISTURE RATING ( WET - MEDIUM - DRY ) ....................................................................................6

5.2 MOISTURE U AND WATER CONTENT W ......................................................................................................6

5.3 TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................6

5.4 AUTO-HOLD FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................6

5.5 MEASURING PRACTICE .............................................................................................................................7

6 CONFIGURATION OF THE DEVICE ....................................................................................................8

7 ERROR AND SYSTEM MESSAGES ......................................................................................................8

8 RESHIPMENT AND DISPOSAL ..............................................................................................................9

9 SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................9

1 General Note

Read this document carefully and get used to the operation of the device before you use it.
Keep this document within easy reach near the device for consulting in case of doubt.

Mounting, start-up, operating, maintenance and removing from operation must be done by quali­fied, specially trained staff that have carefully read and understood this manual before starting any
work.

The manufacturer will assume no liability or warranty in case of usage for other purpose than the
intended one, ignoring this manual, operating by unqualified staff as well as unauthorized modifica­tions to the device.
The manufacturer is not liable for any costs or damages incurred at the user or third parties be­cause of the usage or application of this device, in particular in case of improper use of the device,
misuse or malfunction of the connection or of the device.

The manufacturer is not liable for misprints.

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DANGER

Caution! This symbol warns of imminent danger, death, serious

injuries and significant damage to property at non-observance.

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Attention! This symbol warns of possible dangers or dangerous
situations which can provoke damage to the device or environ­ment at non-observance.

Note! This symbol point out processes which can indirectly influ­ence operation or provoke unforeseen reactions at non­observance.

DANGER

DANGER

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2 Safety

2.1 Intended Use

The BaleCheck 100 is a material moisture measuring device with moisture display and rating.
The slim and robust measuring probe makes the set a first-class tool for humidity measurements of

pressed straw or hay (bales) and grain.
The Probe included to the set is connected to the device by a BNC-plug.

Depending on the application either the material moisture u (based on dry matter) or the water con­tent w (based on wet total mass) can be displayed.

Please consider the information “Measuring precision” in chapter 5.5

2.2 Safety signs and symbols

Warnings are labelled in this document with the followings signs:

2.3 Safety guidelines

This device has been designed and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for electronic
devices. However, its trouble-free operation and reliability cannot be guaranteed unless the stand­ard safety measures and special safety advises given in this manual will be adhered to when using
the device.

1. Trouble-free operation and reliability of the device can only be guaranteed if the device is not
subjected to any other climatic conditions than those stated under "Specification".
If the device is transported from a cold to a warm environment condensation may cause in a fail­ure of the function. In such a case make sure the device temperature has adjusted to the ambi­ent temperature before trying a new start-up.

2. If there is a risk whatsoever involved in running it, the device has to be switched off

immediately and to be marked accordingly to avoid re-starting.
Operator safety may be a risk if.

- there is visible damage to the device.

- the device is not working as specified.

- the device has been stored under unsuitable conditions for a longer time.
In case of doubt, please return device to manufacturer for repair or maintenance.

3. Do not use these products as safety or emergency stop devices or in any other ap-

plication where failure of the product could result in personal injury or material dam­age.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury and
material damage.