Usermanual
Paper resp. Leather
Moisture Meter
P2
P4
LM5
Version 2.2_en
© Schaller GmbH
2005
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Quality information:
Congratulations on purchasing this product at
Messtechnik Schaller GmbH (Ltd.).
We would like to inform you that your measuring device
corresponds to the CE norms EN50081 and EN50082.
The function of your instrument has been examined and
calibrated before delivery.
Application
P2: Mainly for very strong paper, packing paper,
cardboard
P4: Mainly for paper used for offset printing
LM5: mainly for leather
First setting into operation:
Your measuring device should be supplied with a battery
by the manufacturer. If this is not the case, open the
battery compartment and stick a 9 V block battery or a
charged accumulator onto the connecting contacts. Then
put the battery in the battery compartment. Make sure
that the power cable does not get caught in the lid. Press
the power switch (ON) at the front of the instrument and
the display will go on. If this is not the case, check if the
batteries are charged. If you hold your measuring
instrument in the air you will see a certain value on the
display depending on the switch position. Now you can
compare this value to the rated values according to
tables on pages 9 and 10. Furthermore it is advisable to
check the measuring device at the proof plane which is
the bottom of the wooden case.
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Measuring procedure
Exact measuring results can best be achieved by
adjusting the measuring instrument to the respective
product temperature. So you should store the device
near the object you wish to measure. A temperature
difference of more than 5 °C results in a falsified
measured value. Adjust the switch by shifting it to the
correct position (refer to type of product). Turn on your
measuring device and put it on the product with suitable
pressure or move it with constant pressure lengthwise
along the product roll to detect the wet streak.
Take care that you hold your measuring instrument with
a moderate but sufficient pressure on the product
because the compressed density influences the
measuring result. Make sure that you always exert the
same amount of pressure since the density of the
material increases when it is pressed tighter or softer; so
you could get different measuring results every time you
measure the material. The absolute density can
immediately be seen on the LC-Display. Please note that
the bigger the supporting surface of the sensor, the more
exact is the measurement (refer to sketch). The device
turns off automatically after 90 seconds or when the
measuring range has been exceeded.
Firmly press the
instrument on
the pile in the
middle
Paper piles must
be at least 2 cm
thick, leather piles
at least 1 cm
incorrect
Press the
instrument only
lengthwise on the
paper roll
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How to choose type of product
Since there is no unified manufacturing process of the
measuring products the adjustment of the switch can not
be standardized. But there is always the possibility of
having your device calibrated by Messtechnik Schaller
GmbH (Ltd.). In this case we need a pile of your product
(2 cm thick) size A4 in a plastic wrapping that is as tight
as possible. You can classify your products by means of
a comparison measurement applying methods
appropriate for verification according to DIN20287. Take
a 2 cm thick pile with an average quantity of moisture
size A5, weigh some of the sheets and dry them in a
drying stove. Store the rest of the paper in a plastic
wrapping to preserve the moisture. The dried sheets of
paper are weighed again. By using the following formula
the absolute moisture is calculated.
Caution! The dried sheets of paper must not be used for
measurement again.
Mn: mass of sheets with an average moisture.
Mt : mass of dried sheets
%F: calculated absolute moisture.
100% ×
−
=
Mn
MtMn
F
Now take the rest of the pile out of the plastic wrapping
and measure it with your measuring device. Adjust the
switch until the most exact value can be seen on the
display and note down the position of the switch.
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Verification and correction of switch
position
Now weigh the rest of the material sample, store it in
more humid or drier ambient conditions than where your
calibration has been carried out. Do not forget to adapt
the measuring device to the corresponding temperature.
Then weigh your pile once more, calculate the moisture
value by means of weight applying the formula of control
value calculation, measure this moisture value and
compare the result with the display
Control value calculation:
M
ter
: Calculated dry mass of your control sample
Mnk : mass of the remaining material
(
)
100
%100 FMnk
Mter
−
×
=
M
nneu
: new mass by drying or moistening
%F
neu
: New moisture value for comparison
measurement
Now insert the switch position in the table.
Please note: Messtechnik Schaller GmbH (Ltd.) provides
special versions of P2, P4 and LM5 adapted to certain
products. Refer to additional information on leather,
page 11.
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Measuring method
Even if the kiln drying method is the only measuring
procedure appropriate for verification according to DIN
20287 it is time consuming, in-situ application can very
seldom be carried out; the method also has the
disadvantage that the samples are destroyed. Schaller
GmbH (Ltd.) has developed the P2, P4 and LM5
generation – a measuring method which provides exact
measuring results within seconds. Yet it is not possible
to develop a measuring device that is ideal under every
single condition; even P2, P4 and LM5 have a certain
limited range to provide optimum results. In order to
minimize incorrect applications resulting from that fact
we have provided you with a list.
Important! Here are the most common
reasons for measuring errors.
• Product temperature beyond ambient conditions:
The temperature of the measuring device and of
the product should be nearly equal.
• Wrong switch position
• Uneven pressing
• Wrong application on rolls
Press your measuring device lengthwise to the
longitudinal axis of the product roll, otherwise the
bearing area of the sensor is too small.
• Product pile not thick enough
• Electrically conductive material
All metallic objects as well as electrically
conductive packaging film or paper coloured with
carbon black influence the measuring result in a
negative way and must no be positioned within a
range of 500 mm below the sensor area.
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• Exceeding of measuring range:
This can occur depending on the type of product
and the position of the selector switch. It is
indicated on the display by blinking and means that
the measuring accuracy is less precise.
Measuring principle
The material in the measuring field is penetrated by an
electromagnetic field whose features change due to the
material's quantity of moisture. Because of the
characteristic polarity of the water molecule and the thus
resulting high relative permittivity of water (about 83) the
capacity of the measuring field changes together with
the changing moisture of the measuring sample.
Measuring plate at the
back of the instrument
8 x 5 cm
7 x 4,5 cm
Measuring instrument
P2, P4 Measuring plate
8cm long x 5cm broad x 1,3cm depth
LM5 Measuring plate
7cm long x 4,5 cm broad x 0,5cm depth
Caution! When the material thickness is below a certain
limit, the measuring result is falsified.
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Exclusion of liability
The producer can not be made liable for any measuring
errors and the damage that might result from it. This
measuring principle is a quick measuring procedure
which can be influenced by product and user-specific
margin conditions. Therefore it is recommended to carry
out a plausibility check of the measured values. In every
measuring device there is a serial number and a seal of
warranty. If this seal is broken no warranty claims will be
accepted. In case of defect send back your measuring
device to Messtechnik Schaller or your dealer. The
device must be sufficiently packaged for protection
reasons. (refer to technical support)
Care regulations
In order to guarantee that your measuring device is kept
in good condition, please take care that it is not imposed
to too much mechanical strain (it should not be dropped
or exposed to excessive temperatures). Always use a
dry cloth when cleaning your measuring device because
it can be destroyed by incoming water or other cleaning
agents.
Do not leave your device unattended – put it back into
the delivered wooden case after the measuring
procedure.
We recommend an ISO-approved examination of the
device in regular intervals by applying the kiln method or
by using the enclosed proof plane PP2 (base plate of the
wooden case)!
If needed, Messtechnik Schaller GmbH (Ltd.) will also
carry out a calibration at your expense. In this case a
calibration certificate will be issued and delivered.
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ISO-approved examination of the
instrument
The surface of the proof plane PP2 must not be
scratched and must be free of dust, dirt, fats and
moisture.
Field of application: temperatures ranging from 10°C to
30°C, relative humidity 30-80%
Procedure of examination
Torn on the device, place it in the middle of the proof
plane PP2 and press firmly onto it. Now check the
values on the display against the set measuring values
in the table and fill them in the provided table. We have
defined the ideal temperature for your device – 20°C, but
it can range between 17°C and 23°C. If an adjustmen t is
not possible, a calculated correction of the temperature
of the displayed value is necessary. The corrected value
and the set value must be within the range of tolerance.
Set measuring values for PP2 should be at a
temperature of 20°C.
Switch
set measuring
value adjust readjust
position
P2
P4
tolerance
tolerance
S1 6.4 4.3 0.6 0.9
S2 5.8 4 0.6 0.9
S3 5.1 3.7 0.5 0.8
S4 4.5 3.3 0.5 0.7
S5 3.8 3 0.4 0.6
S6 3.1 2.6 0.4 0.6
Value when held up in the air at switch position 1 is:
P2= 1.3% und P4= 2.5%
range of adjustment tolerance by the plant 0.6%
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switch
set measuring
value adjust readjust
position
LM5 tolerance tolerance
S1 11,9 0,9 1,5
S2 11 0,8 1,3
S3 10,1 0,8 1,1
S4 9,2 0,7 1,0
S5 8,2 0,6 0,9
S6 7,2 0,5 0,8
Value when held up in the air at switch position 1 is:
LM5= 3,7%
range of adjustment tolerance by the plant 0,8%
Example of temperature correction
This example has only been calculated for P2, but the
temperature correction can be calculated for both P4
and LM5. Your measuring device is adjusted to a
temperature of 28°C. The display of P2 with switch
position S1 on proof plane PP2 is 6.1%.
Tcf: Temperature correction factor corresponds to 0.04%
(S1) moisture of paper per 1°C.
Tcv: Temperature compensated value
Tcv = displayed value + (ambient temperature - 20°C) x
x Tcf
P2: Tcv= 6,1 + (28 – 20) x 0,04 results 6,4%
If your value is beyond the set range of adjustment
tolerance a new adjustment by the factory is necessary.
If there is a linear deviation from the set values, you can
adjust the device to the zero point adjustment yourself.
This is done as follows:
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Zero point adjustment
Shift the selector switch to S1, put off the lid of the
battery compartment, take out the battery (which must
still be stuck to the connecting contacts). Then put off
the serial number tag carefully. Now hold the device into
the air with one hand and adjust the inner potentiometer
as long as the following values appear on the display:
P2:1.3%, P4: 2.5%, LM5: 3.7%. Again the temperature
correction value must be taken into consideration. Put on
the serial number tag again, insert the battery and close
the lid.
inner Potentiometer
Additional information ( for LM 5 only)
Switch positions 1 to 6 serve as an approach to the real
quantity of moisture of the material. The density of the
material has the biggest influence on the measuring
result. For leather, the relevant range of density
corresponds to 0.45 gram/cm³ for switch position 1 and
0.85 gram/cm³ for switch position 6. Various
manufacturing procedures can result in a change of up
to two switch positions. A higher moisture value is
indicated on the display when measuring values lie
below or above the set measuring range. These values
can be used as reproducible comparative values and
with the help of a conversion table you get values
corresponding to absolute moisture values. When
measuring leather it is especially important that the
pressure against the material is the same pressure when
determining the switch position.
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P2 Examination table
Copy this table and fill in the displayed values – without
temperature correction – and the ambient temperature.
Enclose a copy of the data if the instrument should be
adjusted again by the factory.
serial number measuring instrument:_____________
serial number proof plate:______________
temperature :______°C date :_____________
set
displayed
temperature- drift
switch- measuring
value compensation in readjust
position
value P2 value % tolerance
S1 6.4
0.6
S2 5.7
0.6
S3 5.1
0.5
S4 4.5
0.5
S5 3.8
0.4
S6 3.1
0.4
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P4 Examination table
Copy this table and fill in the displayed values – without
temperature correction – and the ambient temperature.
Enclose a copy of the data if the instrument should be
adjusted again by the factory.
serial number measuring instrument:____________
serial number proof plate:_____________
temperature :______°C date :_____________
set displayed temperature- drift
switch- measuring
value compensation in readjust
position
value P4 value % tolerance
S1 4,3
0,6
S2 4
0,6
S3 3,7
0,5
S4 3,3
0,5
S5 3
0,4
S6 2,6
0,4
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LM5 Examination table
Copy this table and fill in the displayed values – without
temperature correction – and the ambient temperature.
Enclose a copy of the data if the instrument should be
adjusted again by the factory.
serial number measuring instrument:____________
serial number proof plate:_____________
temperature :______°C date :_____________
set displayed temperature- drift
switch- measuring
value compensation in readjust
position
value LM5 value % tolerance
S1 11,9
1,5
S2 11
1,3
S3 10,1
1,1
S4 9,2
1
S5 8,2
0,9
S6 7,2
0,8
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Technical data:
dissolution 0.1% moisture of material
depth of measurement P2, P4:13mm
LM5: 5mm
measuring range P2: 3-10% moisture of paper
P4: 3-8% moisture of paper
LM5: 8-20% moisture of
leather indication of % refers
to wet weight P2, P4: switch
position 4, LM5: switch
position 2
working temperature 5°C to 35°C
temperature compensation P2:0,04%/°C ,P4:0,03%/°C
LM5: 0,05%/C°
power supply 9V alkaline batteries or
accumulator
drawing of current 5mA, sufficient for about
4000 measuring procedures,
when BAT appears on the
display, still about 200
measurements are possible
display three-digit LC-Display
size 60 x 120 x 26 mm
weight without battery about 140 gramms
delivery wooden case, proof plate, 9V
alkaline compound battery,
case protection made of
rubber
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Schaller
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Tel +43 (0)31
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