Trotec T3000 Operating Manual

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T3000

Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter ........... B - 1

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Table of contents

Notes regarding the operating manual............. B - 01

Information about the device ........................... B - 03

Safety.............................................................. B - 06

Transport and storage ..................................... B - 07

Operation ........................................................ B - 08

PC software..................................................... B - 34

Errors and faults .............................................. B - 36

Maintenance.................................................... B - 37

Using the trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI

(optional) .........................................................B - 39

Available SDI sensors ...................................... B - 48

Available BNC electrodes................................. B - 49

Further accessories (optional).......................... B - 51

Disposal .......................................................... B - 52

Declaration of conformity................................. B - 52

Symbols

Hazardous electric current!

Warns about hazards from electric cur­rent which can lead to injuries or even
death.

Hazard from hot surfaces!

Warns of a burn hazard from hot surfac­es.

Explosion hazard!

Warns of hazards from explosive sub­stances.

Danger!

Warns of a hazard which can lead to per­sonal injury.

Caution!

Warns of a hazard which can lead to
damage to property.

Notes regarding the operating manual

Preface

The operating manual only describes the multifunc­tion measuring meter and its intended use.
Detailed descriptions of the sensors and optional
accessories as well as tips for proper and practical
use of the multifunction measuring meter are not
included in this operating manual.
For that information, see the separate Practice Hand­book!

The current version of the operating manual and the

Definitions

Concept Meaning

SDI connection

BNC connection

NTC

MultiMeasure Studio
Standard,
MultiMeasure Studio
Professional

Serial Digital Interface;
digital serial interface for connecting sen­sors

interface for connecting passive elec­trodes after a resistance process

process for measuring temperature with
the electric resistance of a temperature
sensor

PC software for complete analysis and
visualisation of measured values

Practice Handbook can be found at: www.trotec.de

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Legal notice

This release replaces all previous versions. No part of
this publication may be reproduced without written
permission from TROTEC
electronically processing, duplicating or spreading the
publication. Subject to technical changes. All rights
reserved. Trademarks are used without guarantee
that they may be used freely and primarily following
the spelling of the manufacturer. Product names are
registered.
Changes to construction in the interests of constant
improvements to the product, as well as changes to
the shape and colour are reserved.
The scope of delivery may vary from product images.
This document was created with all due care.

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TROTEC

accepts no liability whatsoever for possible
mistakes or omissions.
The user is the only party responsible for determining
measured results to be valid, drawing conclusions and
deriving actions. TROTEC
warranty for correctness of detected measured values
or measured results. Further, TROTEC® accepts no
liability whatsoever for possible mistakes or damage
which have been caused by utilising the detected
measured results. © TROTEC

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. The same applies for

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accepts no claims of

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Warranty

The warranty is for 12 months. Damages caused by
incorrect use by untrained people or startup by unau­thorised people are excluded from the warranty.
The device complies with the fundamental health and
safety requirements of the applicable EU regulations
and was tested at the factory for perfect functionality
multiple times. However, if faults in the functionality
occur and cannot be remedied with the measures in
the chapter "Errors and faults", please get in touch
with your dealer or distributor. When making a war­ranty claim, supply the device number (see the rear of
the device). The invoice acts as warranty certificate.
When manufacturer's instructions or legal regulations
have not been followed, or after unauthorised changes
to the device are made, the manufacturer is not
responsible for the resulting damages. Changes to the
device or unauthorised replacement of individual
parts can drastically impact the electrical safety of this
product and leads to the forfeit of the warranty. Liabil­ity does not extend to damages to people or property
caused by the device being used other than as
described in the instructions in this operating manual.
Subject to changes to technical design and model
changes as part of constant development and product
improvement without prior notice.
No liability is accepted for damages resulting from im­proper use. In such cases, entitlements to a warranty
are then also forfeited.

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Information about the device

Description of the device

The T3000 Multifunction measuring meter is used for
carrying out detailed analysis in the fields of material
and construction diagnostics. To do so, the device has
a 24 bit analogue/digital converter which delivers pre­cise results and is permanently stable compared with
analogue measuring instruments.
The operating elements are found on the front and
sides of the robust housing. A scratch proof colour
display with touch function (1) is allows entering and
selecting values and functions and also displaying de­tected results. You can also navigate the device soft­ware for selecting measuring functions by using the
cross control (3) and the "OK" key (5).
Pressing the "Back" key (2) returns you to the previ­ous screen of the device software. Pressing the "Main
menu" key (6) opens the main menu which is also
shown when you start the device.
Pressing the "Illumination on/off" key (4) either
switches the background illumination for the colour
display and the keys on or dims them.
The sensor connections (one SDI connection (7) and
one BNC connection (8)) are found above the colour
display (1). At the SDI connection (7), connect the ap­propriate digital SDI sensor for the corresponding sit­uation. The universal interface of the SDI sensors
allows the multifunction measuring meter to automat­ically detect the sensor construction and/or indicates
when the wrong type of sensor is connected. Depend­ing on the sensor construction, it is calibrated to the
prevailing surrounding conditions after connection.
Any sensor settings are saved directly to the corre­sponding SDI sensor. The various measured values,
such as relative humidity, dew point or flow rate, are
automatically calculated by the SDI sensors and
transmitted to the multifunction measuring meter.

At the BNC connection (8), you connect passive wood
or building moisture sensors.
The measured results of the sensor which is connect­ed to the SDI or BNC connection are shown in the de­vice's colour display (1).
The "On/Off" key (10) and a USB connection (11) are
found on the sides of the device.
You can connect the device to a computer by using the
supplied USB connection cable. Then you can extract
and analyse your measured results with the optional
MultiMeasure Studio Standard or MultiMeasure Studio
Professional software. Contact TROTEC

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customer

service if you want this alternative version.

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Device depiction

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5

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7

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No. Operating element

1 scratch proof colour display with touch function
2"Back" key
3 cross control with "Up", "Down", "Left", "Right" keys
4 "Illumination on/off" key
5 "OK" key
6 "Main menu" key
7 SDI connection (5-pin)
8 BNC connection
9 battery compartment with battery cover
10 "On/Off" key
11 USB connection

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Technical data

Parameters Values

Multifunction measuring meter

Model T3000
Dimensions (L x W x H) approx. 170 x 62 x 34 mm

Operating range

Operating temperature 0 °C to +50 °C

Relative air humidity

<90% or <20g/m

Height above sea level (NN) max. 3000 m

Storage

Relative air humidity < 95 % (non condensing)
Ambient temperature -20 °C to +60 °C

Energy

Battery 4 x Alkaline LR6 AA batteries, 1.5 V or NiMH 1.2 V to 1,5 V (rechargeable batteries)
Optional power supply 5 V USB
Power input, active approx. 400 mW
Battery lifespan, passive approx. 1 year
Battery lifespan, active at least 24 h
Sensor supply 5.5 V ±10 % DC, max. 200 mA

Compatibility

Sensors

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SDI sensors (digital)

BNC electrodes

Measured value storage

for approx. 200 measuring projects consisting of up to 3 x 3,600 (=10,800) meas-

ured values, that is a total of 200 x 10,800 = 2,160,000 measured values
Amount of tiles in the grid max. 50 x 40 (max. amount of grid fields in one measurement)
Real time clock with calender programmed to 2099

3

(non-condensing)

Air temperature and humidity
Material temperature
Material moisture
Air current

trace gas detection

H

2

Material moisture (construction materials
and wood) after resistance process

Trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI (optional)

Response sensitivity

Measuring range

1 ppm H

2

0 to 1000 ppm H

2

Reaction time < 1 s
Pore size at stainless steel sinter filter > 50 μm
Power supply 11–14 V
Battery ("BatteryPack") 12 V / 2 Ah lead battery

Current consumption

Ambient temperature

active approx. 400 mA

passive approx. 20 mA (sensor inactive)

Operation 0 °C to +50 °C

Storage -20 °C to +50 °C
Relative air humidity < 95 % (non condensing)

*

Data changes reserved.

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Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery includes:

• 1 x T3000 Multifunction measuring meter

• 1 x USB connection cable

• 4 x Alkaline LR6 AA, 1.5 V batteries

• 1 x Display protection film

• 1 x Getting started guide

• 1 x Factory test certificate

• MultiMeasure Studio Standard PC software (to be
downloaded from www.trotec.de under the
"Downloads" menu)

Intended use encapsulates e.g.:

• the analysis of:

– supply and exhaust air flows

– fluctuations in relative humidity

– formation of condensation

– poor machine cooling

– porous seals

– heat build up and temperature fluctuations

– excessively dry or damp materials

• leak location with trace gas

Safety

Carefully read the operating manual before using
the device and keep it within reach!

• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing
oil, sulphur, chlorine or salt.

• Ensure that all connection cables are protected
from damages (e.g. from kinks or crushing).

• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.

• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see
chapter "Technical data").

Intended use

Only use the T3000 multifunction measuring meter for
preventive maintenance and risk analysis in the fields
of material, construction and climate diagnostics.
Here, read and observe the technical data.
To use the device for its intended use, only connect
and use accessories and spare parts which have been
approved by TROTEC

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.

Improper use

Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmos­pheres, or for measurements in liquids. TROTEC® ac­cepts no liability for damages resulting from improper
use. In such a case, entitlements to a warranty are for­feited. Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or
structural changes to the device are forbidden.

Personnel qualifications

People who use this device must:

• know and understand the dangers of working near
live parts.

• take measures to protect themselves from direct
contact with live parts.

• have read and understood the operating manual,
especially the "Safety" chapter.

For maintenance or repair work which requires
the housing to be opened, contact TROTEC® cus­tomer service. Devices which have been opened
unlawfully are void of any warranty and warranty
claims.

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Residual risks

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Hazardous electric current!

Work on the electrical components must
only be carried out by an authorised spe­cialist company.

Hazardous electric current!

Never measure live parts.

Danger!

Do not leave the packaging lying around.
Children may use it as a dangerous toy.

Danger!

The device is not a toy and does not be­long in the hands of children.

Danger!

Dangers can occur at the device when it
is used by untrained people in an unpro­fessional or improper way. Observe the
personnel qualifications.

Caution!

To prevent damages to the device, do not
expose it to extreme temperatures,
extreme humidity or moisture.

Caution!

To prevent damages to the device or to a
connected sensor due to overheating, ob­serve the permissible operating and
measuring ranges of the device and the
connected sensor. The corresponding
specifications are provided in the product
catalogue for measuring devices or at
www.trotec.de under the "Product Cata­log – Measuring instruments – Multi­function" menu.

Transport and storage

Transport

To safely transport the multifunction measuring meter
and accessories, use the optional MultiMeasure carry
case (12) recommended by TROTEC
protect the device during use and transport with an
optional device bag (13). Contact TROTEC
service if you want this alternative version.

Storage

When the device is not being used, observe the fol­lowing storage conditions:

•dry,

• protected from dust and direct sunlight,

• with a plastic cover to protect it from invasive dust,
if necessary.

• The storage temperature is the same as the range
given in the chapter "Technical data".

• When storing the device for a long time, remove
the batteries.

• To store the device, use the optional carry case
(see chapter "Transport and storage") wherever
possible.

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. Otherwise,

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customer

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Operation

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191816 17

Inserting the batteries

• The text "SDI", "BNC" or "NTC" (16) indicates the
connected sensor type.

• Display of the current time (17)

• The "padlock" symbol (18) appears when you
press and hold the "On/Off" key for approx.
1 second during a measurement. The touch func­tion of the colour display is locked. To release the
lock, press and hold the "On/Off" key for approx.
1 second.

• The "lightbulb" symbol (19) appears when you
have used the "Illumination on/off" key to switch
on background illumination (see chapter "Informa­tion about the device").

• Battery loading status indicator (20); a plug symbol
is shown when power is supplied via a USB con­nection.

Switching on

1. Press and hold the "On/Off" key for approx.
3 seconds until the device beeps.

2. Release the "On/Off" key.

– The colour display is switched on. The device is

ready to go as soon as the main menu is
shown.

Switching off

1. Press and hold the "On/Off" key for approx.
3 seconds until the device beeps.

2. Release the "On/Off" key.

– The colour display is switched off.

Description of screen elements

When using the device, take special note of the fol­lowing important operating elements and displays:

• The "Back" key (2) opens the previous menu.

• The "Main menu" key (6) opens the main menu.

• Name of the current screen (15)

All options which can be selected via touch function
can also be selected by using the cross control and
the "OK" key.
For safety reasons, some options can only be selected
and configured by using the cross control and the
"OK" key (e.g. date and time in the "Settings" screen).

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Set language

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1. Press the "Settings" key in the main menu.

2. Press the language selection key (21) in the "Set­tings" screen.

3. Press the key with the desired language from the
following screen.

– The selected screen language is activated im-

mediately.

Main menu

You can open the following menus from the main
menu:

Measuring mode: Carrying out measurements.
Archive: Open archived measured values.
Settings: Make any device settings.

"Measuring mode" screen

The following measuring methods are available in the
"Measuring mode" screen:

4. Press the "Main menu" key (6) to open the main
menu.

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Wood moisture: Measure moisture in wood (with BNC elec-

Building moist: Measure moisture in walls and floors (with SDI

Flowrate: Measure air/gas flows (with SDI sensor).
Humidity: Measure humidity (with SDI sensor).
Temperature: Measure temperature (with SDI sensor).
Hydrogen: Measure hydrogen content (trace gas; with SDI

trode).

or BNC electrodes).

sensor).

"Measuring mode – Wood moisture" screen

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27

A.

23

24

26

B.

D.

C.

25

22 Select the desired type of wood (see image B.):

1. Touch the displayed type of wood (22 in image A.).

2. Press the "OK" key to activate the "Wood type" input box
(see image B.).

3. Press the "Up" or "Down" keys to select the initial letter of
the desired type of wood.

4. Press the "Right" key to select any other letters of the
desired type of wood.

5. Press the "OK" key.

6. Use the "Down" key to jump to the list of wood types and
select the desired type of wood. Press the "Left" or "Right"
keys to scan forward or backwards through the "Wood
type" list page by page.

7. Press the "OK" key to confirm the selected type of wood.

23 M%: Display the measured value as a mass percent-

24 Select the temperature sensor (INT) which is built into the

T3000 or select the manually specified temperature value (FIX;
see image C.). The measured or manually specified tempera-

ture value is shown to the right of the "INT" or "FIX" key.
25 Resets the measured values shown by 27 to zero.
26 Specifies how measured values by 27 are shown (see

image D.):

Minimum: Always shows the smallest detected measured

Maximum: Always shows the largest detected measured

Average: Shows the average value of all detected

Hold: Pauses the current detected measured value and

Off: Switches off the measured values by 27.
27 Shows the measured values according to the specifica-

tions under 26:

Minute: Duration of the measured interval

M%: Shows the measured value (e.g. as average

°C: Shows the measured (INT) or manually specified

28 Carries out a grid measurement (see image E., page B - 11).
29 Specifies the measuring range in height x width (edge lengths)

and their activation/deactivation as well as the specified tem-

perature value (FIX) (see image F. , page B - 12).
30 Carries out an automatic measurement for the duration of an

already specified recording interval. The recording interval can

be specified in the following screen (see image G. and

image H., page B - 13).
31 Saves the measured values in the archive.

age (relative mass proportion of the humidity to
the total mass).

value from a measuring period.

value from a measuring period.

measured values from a measuring period.

shows it continually (when this option is
selected).

value) as a mass percentage (relative mass pro­portion of the humidity to the total mass).

temperature values (FIX).

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"Measuring mode – Wood moisture – Grid measurement" screen

32

E.

33

373635

34

32 digits: Dimensionless display of the measured value;

33 Use the grid measurement function to carry out a grid

measurement (e.g. of a wall). The grid measurement can be

carried out either with or without height and length details, but

the grid is always used.

Proceed as follows:

1. Press the "OK" key to select the grid.

2. Use the cross control to select the first grid measuring spot
(e.g. "2-1" in image E.).

3. Press the "OK" key to confirm the selected grid measuring
spot. => The dimensionless measured value is recorded.

4. Use the keys of the cross control to select the next grid
measuring spot and repeat the process.

34 Enters the current measured value to the marked grid measur-

ing spot (e.g. "2-1" in image E.). Then, the grid measuring
spot below it is selected (e.g. "2-2" in image E.).
Use this function if no measurement can be made at this posi­tion because of a power cabinet or a window etc.

35 Skips the grid measuring spot below the currently selected

grid measuring spot (e.g. "2-1" in image E.) and selects the

grid measuring spot after it (e.g. "2-3" in image E.).
36 Skips to the start of the next column.
37 Saves the measured values in the archive.

the lower the measured electric resistance, the
higher the moisture in the wood and therefore,
the higher the digit value.

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"Measuring mode – Wood moisture – Measuring range/limit value alarm signal" screen

42

38

F.

39

40

41

38 Specifies the total height of the grid area to be measured. The

value is used during grid measurement (see image E.).
39 Specifies the total width of the grid area to be measured. The

value is used during grid measurement (see image E.).
40 Activates ("On") or deactivates ("Off") the use of specified

edge lengths (38, 39) during grid measurement. For deactiva-

tion, you must specify the corresponding edge lengths of the

grid area in the PC software after grid measurement.
41 Specifies the temperature value (FIX) for the temperature com-

pensation which is necessary for accurate wood moisture cal-

culation. (image C., page B - 10).
42 Saves the settings.

Note!

The settings saved here are also used for all following meas-

urements, unless they are deactivated (in the corresponding

menu item)!

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"Measuring mode – Wood moisture – Automatic measurement" screen

G.

43

44

484746

45

H.

43 M%: Display the measured value as a mass percent-

44 Shows the measured (INT) or the specified (FIX) temperature

45 Opens a screen for selecting the recording duration for meas-

46 Starts recording.

47 Stops the current recording. The detected values are auto-

48 Pauses the current recording.

age (relative mass proportion of the humidity to
the total mass).

value for temperature compensation.

uring over a long period (see image H.).

The key turns red once recording has started.

matically saved to the current measuring project.

Key 46 flashes.

Press this key again to continue recording.

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"Measuring mode – Building moist" screen

Note!

The following applies for the screen descriptions be­low:

• When using BNC electrodes, the measured value is
shown as the dimensionless unit "digits".

• When using dielectric measuring SDI sensors, the
measured value is shown as "digits", "M%" or
"CM%".

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53

A.

50

52

B.

C.

51

49 Selection for connected SDI sensor (see image B.):

Without mate­rial:

Anhydrite floor: A building moisture measurement is carried out for

Cement floor: A building moisture measurement is carried out for

Selection for connected BNC electrode (see image A.):

Without mate­rial:

50 For selection "Without material" (with BNC electrode):

digits: Dimensionless display of the measured value; the

For selection "Anhydrite floor" or "Cement floor" (with SDI
sensor TS 660 SDI):

M%: Display the measured value as a mass percentage

CM%: Shows the measured value according to the calcium

51 Resets the measured values shown by 53 to zero.
52 Specifies how measured values by 53 are shown (see

image C.):

Minimum: Always shows the smallest detected measured

Maximum: Always shows the largest detected measured value

Average: Shows the average value of all detected measured

Hold: Pauses the current detected measured value and

Off: Switches 53 display off.

53 Shows the measured values according to the specifications

under 52:

Minute: Duration of the measured interval
M%: Shows the measured value (e.g. as average value)

CM%: Shows the measured value (e.g. as average value)

54 Carries out a grid measurement (see image D., page B - 16).
55 Specifies the measuring range in height x width as well as the limit

value for the alarm signal (see image E. and image F., page B - 17).

56 Carries out an automatic measurement for the duration of an

already specified recording interval. The recording interval can be
specified in the following screen (see image G. and image H.,
page B - 18).

57 Saves the measured values in the archive.

A non-destructive, indicative (digits) measurement
is carried out.

anhydrite floor (with SDI sensor TS 660 SDI). The
measurement results (indicative) in M% and CM%
are detected with an equation which is suitable for
this material.

cement floor (with SDI sensor TS 660 SDI). The
measurement results (indicative) in M% and CM%
are detected with an equation which is suitable for
this material.

A resistance measurement is carried out.

lower the measured electric resistance, the higher
the moisture in the material and therefore, the
higher the digit value.

(relative mass of the humidity to the total mass).

carbide method.

value from a measuring period.

from a measuring period.

values from a measuring period.

shows it continually (when this option is selected).

as a mass percentage (relative mass proportion of
the humidity to the total mass).

according to the calcium carbide method.

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"Measuring mode – Building moisture – Grid measurement" screen

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D.

58

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57 digits: Dimensionless display of the measured value;

58 Use the grid measurement function to carry out a grid meas-

urement (e.g. of a wall). The grid measurement can be carried
out either with or without height and length details, but the
grid is always used.
Proceed as follows:

1. Press the "OK" key to select the grid.

2. Use the cross control to select the first grid measuring spot
(e.g. "2-1" in image D.).

3. Press the "OK" key to confirm the selected grid measuring
spot. => The dimensionless measured value is recorded.

4. Use the keys of the cross control to select the next grid
measuring spot and repeat the process.

59 Enters the current measured value to the marked grid measur-

ing spot (e.g. "2-1" in image D.). Then, the grid measuring
spot below it is selected (e.g. "2-2" in image D.).
Use this function if no measurement can be made at this posi­tion because of a power cabinet or a window etc.

60 Skips the grid measuring spot below the currently selected

grid measuring spot (e.g. "2-1" in image D.) and selects the

grid measuring spot after it (e.g. "2-3" in image D.).
61 Skips to the start of the next column.
62 Saves the measured values in the archive.

the lower the measured electric resistance, the
higher the moisture in the material and there­fore, the higher the digit value.

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"Measuring mode – Building moisture – Measuring range/limit value alarm signal" screen

67

63

E.

64

65

66

F.

63 Specifies the total height of the grid area to be measured. The

value is used during grid measurement (see image D.).
64 Specifies the total width of the grid area to be measured. The

value is used during grid measurement (see image D.).
65 Activates ("On") or deactivates ("Off") the use of specified

edge lengths (63, 64) during grid measurement. For deactiva-

tion, you must specify the corresponding edge lengths of the

grid area in the PC software after grid measurement.
66 Specifies the limit value for the alarm signal of the dimension-

less measuring unit "digits".

Once the limit value is reached, an alarm signal is emitted.

Note!

This option is only enabled when an SDI sensor with alarm

function is connected (see image F.). This option is greyed out

when connecting a BNC electrode (see image E.).
67 Saves the settings.

Note!

The settings saved here are also used for all following

measurements, unless they are deactivated (in the

corresponding menu item)!

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"Measuring mode – Building moisture – Automatic measurement" screen

G.

68

69

737271

70

H.

68 For selection "Without material" (see image A.,

page B - 14):

digits: Dimensionless display of the measured value;

For selection "Anhydrite floor" or "Cement floor" (see

image A., page B - 14):

M%: Display the measured value as a mass percent-

CM%: Shows the measured value according to the cal-

69 Shows the remaining time until the automatic measurement

finishes.
70 Opens a screen for selecting the recording duration for meas-

uring over a long period (see image H.).
71 Starts recording.

The key turns red once recording has started.
72 Stops the current recording. The detected values are automat-

ically saved to the current measuring project.
73 Pauses the current recording.

Key 71 flashes.

Press this key again to continue recording.

the lower the measured electric resistance, the
higher the moisture in the material and there­fore, the higher the digit value.

age (relative mass proportion of the humidity to
the total mass).

cium carbide method.

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"Measuring mode – Flowrate" screen

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79

A.

75

76

B.

77
78

74 Shows the measured flow rate as a numerical value in the

selected unit (e.g. m/s).

This unit is selected in the "Settings" screen, page B - 30.
75 Shows the measured flow rate as visual bars.
76 Shows the measured temperature value.
77 Resets the measured values shown by 79 to zero.
78 Specifies how measured values by 79 are shown (see

image B.):

Minimum: Always shows the smallest detected measured

Maximum: Always shows the largest detected measured

Average: Shows the average value of all measured values

Hold: Pauses the current detected measured value and

Off: Switches 79 display off.
79 Shows the measured values according to the specifica-

tions under 78:

Minutes: Duration of the measured interval

m/s: Shows the measured flow rate as a numerical

°C: Shows the measured temperature value.
80 Carries out an automatic measurement for the duration of an

already specified recording interval. The recording interval can

be specified in the following screen (see image C. and

image D., page B - 20).
81 Specifies the measuring range in height x width as well as the

form of the object to be measured (e.g. pipe or shaft) for the

volumetric flow measurement (see image E., page B - 21).
82 Saves the measured values in the archive.

value from a measuring period.

value from a measuring period.

which have been detected so far from a measur­ing period.

shows it continually (when this option is
selected).

value in the selected unit (e.g. m/s).
This unit is selected in the "Settings" screen,
page B - 30.

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"Measuring mode – Flowrate – Automatic measurement" screen

C.

83

85

908988

87

D.

84

86

83 Shows the measured flow rate as a numerical value in the

selected unit (e.g. m/s).

This unit is selected in the "Settings" screen, page B - 30.
84 Shows the measured flow rate as visual bars.
85 Shows the measured temperature value.
86 Shows the remaining time until the automatic measurement

finishes.
87 Opens a screen for selecting the recording duration (see

image D.).
88 Starts recording.

The key turns red once recording has started.
89 Stops the current recording. The detected values are automat-

ically saved to the current measuring project.
90 Pauses the current recording.

Key 88 flashes.

Press this key again to continue recording.

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"Measuring mode – Flowrate – Measuring range" screen

95

91

E.

92

93

94

F.

91 Selects the form of the object to be measured. The following

options are available (see image F.):

1. Square

2. Round

3. Off

Depending on the selected form, a different equation is used

to calculate the measured values.
92 Specifies the diameter of the object to be measured.
93 Specifies the height of the object to be measured.
94 Specifies the width of the object to be measured.
95 Saves the settings.

Note!

The settings saved here are also used for all following

measurements, unless they are deactivated (in the

corresponding menu item)!

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"Measuring mode – Humidity" screen

B.

100

96

98

A.

97

99

101

96 Shows the following measured values:

Temperature:Temperature value in °C

Humidity: humidity in %RH (relative humidity)

Dew point: Dew point in °C
97 Specifies how measured values by 99 are shown (see

image B.):

Minimum: Always shows the smallest detected measured

Maximum: Always shows the largest detected measured

Average: Shows the average value of all measured values

Hold: Pauses the current detected measured value and

Off: Switches 99 display off.
98 Resets the measured values shown by 99 to zero.
99 Shows the measured values according to the specifica-

tions under 97:

Temperature:Temperature value in °C

Humidity: humidity in %RH (relative humidity)

Dew point: Dew point in °C
100 Carries out an automatic measurement for the duration of an

already specified recording interval. The recording interval can

be specified in the following screen (see image C. and

image D., page B - 23).
101 Saves the measured values in the archive.

value from a measuring period.

value from a measuring period.

which have been detected so far from a measur­ing period.

shows it continually (when this option is
selected).

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"Measuring mode – Humidity – Automatic measurement" screen

C.

102

103

107106105

104

D.

102 Shows the following measured values:

Temperature:Temperature value in °C

Humidity: humidity in %RH (relative humidity)

Dew point: Dew point in °C
103 Shows the remaining time until the automatic measurement

finishes.
104 Opens a screen for selecting the recording duration for

measuring over a long period (see image D.).
105 Starts recording.

The key turns red once recording has started.
106 Stops the current recording. The detected values are auto-

matically saved to the current measuring project.
107 Pauses the current recording.

Key 105 flashes.

Press this key again to continue recording.

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"Measuring mode – Temperature" screen

B.

112

108

110

A.

109

113

111

108 Shows the measured temperature in °C.
109 Specifies how measured values by 111 are shown (see

image B.):

Minimum: Always shows the smallest detected measured

Maximum: Always shows the largest detected measured

Average: Shows the average value of all measured values

Hold: Pauses the current detected measured value and

Off: Switches 111 display off.
110 Resets the measured values shown by 111 to zero.
111 Shows the measured value according to the specifications

under 109:

Minutes: Shows the measurement duration in minutes.

Temperature:Shows the measured temperature in °C.
112 Carries out an automatic measurement for the duration of an

already specified recording interval. The recording interval can

be specified in the following screen (see image C. and

image D., page B - 25).
113 Saves the measured values in the archive.

value from a measuring period.

value from a measuring period.

which have been detected so far from a measur­ing period.

shows it continually (when this option is
selected).

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"Measuring mode – Temperature – Automatic measurement" screen

C.

114

115

119118117

116

D.

114 Shows the measured temperature in °C.
115 Shows the remaining time until the automatic measurement

116 Opens a screen for selecting the recording duration for

117 Starts recording.

118 Stops the current recording. The detected values are auto-

119 Pauses the current recording.

finishes.

measuring over a long period (see image D.).

The key turns red once recording has started.

matically saved to the current measuring project.

Key 117 flashes.

Press this key again to continue recording.

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"Measuring mode – Hydrogen" screen

120

121

122

120 Shows the measured hydrogen concentration in digits (dimen-

sionless measured value). This measured value is shown rela-

tive to the set base value (see chapter "Preparing for

measurement with trace gas sensor (heating phase)"). Nega-

tive measured values cannot be shown.
121 Shows the measured hydrogen concentration in digits (dimen-

sionless measured value). This measured value is shown rela-

tive to the set reference value (see chapter "Differentiated

indication measurement"). Negative measured values can also

be shown.
122 Exits the screen.

Note!

When using the differentiated indication measurement, new

basic concentrations always occur which the displayed

H

2

measured values are based on. An evaluation and comparison

of the measured dimensionless measured values is then not

worthwhile, because the measurements may relate to con-

stantly changing H

ues are not saved.

So, only use the Measuring mode – Hydrogen for locating

leaks.

concentrations. Thus, the measured val-

2

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"Archive" screen

125

123

124

A.

In the "Archive" screen, you can view archived meas­uring projects or open them for further processing:

Archive, image A.:

123 Shows the measuring projects which are saved in the archive.

The currently selected archive entry is highlighted.

Navigate in the archive as follows:

1. Press the "Down" key on the cross control until the desired
archive entry is selected.

2. You may need to turn the page by pressing the "Left" or
"Right" keys on the cross control.

3. Press the "OK" key on the cross control to confirm the
selected archive entry. You can also press "OK" (124) on
the screen key. => Image B. opens.

124 Selects the currently selected archive entry.

=> Image B. opens.

125 Deletes all entries from the archive. => A safety prompt

opens. Confirm it by pressing the "OK" key if you want to
delete all entries. Otherwise, touch the "Cancel" key.

The icons beside the saved measuring projects show
each measuring mode (see image A.). The meaning is
as follows:

Building moisture measurement

Wood moisture measurement

Flowrate measurement

Temperature measurement

Relative humidity measurement

Grid measurement

Spot measurement

Time measurement

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Archive, image B.:

B.

126

127

128

C.

129

130

Archive, image C.:

126 Opens the selected archive entry (see image C., page B - 28).
127 Deletes the selected archive entry. => A safety prompt opens.

Confirm it by pressing the "OK" key if you want to delete the
entry. Otherwise, touch the "Cancel" key.

128 Closes image B. and returns to image A. ("Archive" screen).

129 Closes the selected archive entry and returns to image A.

("Archive" screen, page B - 27).

130 Opens the editing mode for the selected grid measurement.

This editing mode is only available for grid fields. Single
measurements or measurements over a long period cannot be
edited in the device.

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-28

"Settings" screen

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

138

139

140

You can configure the device as follows in the "Set­tings" screen:

Settings 1/3:

Settings 2/3:

131 Selects the screen language (see chapter "Set language").
132 Selects the unit system:

Metric: Activates the metric unit system (e.g. for use in

Imperial: Activates the imperial unit system (e.g. for use in

133 Sets the screen brightness.

This option can only be selected by using the cross control
below the colour display.

1. Press the "Down" key on the cross control until the scale is

2. Press the "Left" or "Right" keys on the cross control to

134 Sets the date and time.

This option can only be selected by using the cross control
below the colour display.

1. Press the "Down" key on the cross control until the date is

2. Press the "OK" key on the cross control.

3. Press the "Left" or "Right" keys on the cross control to

4. Press the "Up" or "Down" keys on the cross control to

5. Press the "OK" key on the cross control.

135 Opens the next screen.

136 Either specifies the period for automatic dimming of the colour

display or deactivates the function:
30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, off

137 Either specifies the period for automatic switch-off of the

colour display or deactivates the function:

10 min, 30 min, 1 hour, off
138 Switches signal tones/key tones on or off.
139 Selects the base value to be shown in measuring mode:

Dew point: Displays the value as dew point.

Absolute

humidity:

Mixing ratio: Displays the value as mixing ratio (g/kg) of the

140 Opens the next screen.

continental Europe).

the USA).

selected.

reduce (left) or increase (right) the screen brightness.

selected.

=> The entire row is selected.

select the value to be configured.

increase or reduce the value to be configured.

=> The row is deselected.

Displays the value as absolute humidity in g/m

mass of steam to the mass of the dry gas.

3

.

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Settings 3/3:

141

141 Specifies the unit for volumetric flow:

3

/s, m3/min, m3/h, l/min

m

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Carrying out a measurement

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Note:

Note that moving from a cold area to a warm area can
lead to condensation forming on the device's circuit
board. This physical and unavoidable effect can falsify
the measurement. In this case, the colour display
shows either no measured values or they are incor­rect. Wait a few minutes until the device has become
adjusted to the changed conditions before carrying
out a measurement.

After connecting a sensor and selecting the measur­ing mode, the measurement starts automatically.

Carrying out a measurement with SDI sensor (e.g.
with TS 300 SDI humidity sensor)

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Carrying out a measurement with BNC electrode

F.

90°

A.

B.

C.

D.

(e.g. with TS 60 hand electrode)

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-32

E.

F.

G.

H.

Shut down procedure

1. Switch off the device by pressing the "On/Off" key

(see chapter "Switching off").

2. Detach connecting cables and sensors.

3. Clean the device according to the chapter

"Maintenance".

4. Store the device according to the chapter

"Storage".

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PC software

Use the MultiMeasure Studio Standard PC software
(free standard version) or MultiMeasure Studio
Professional (paid professional version) to carry out a
detailed analysis and visualisation of your measured
results. You can only use all configuration,
visualisation and functional options of the
multifunction measuring meter when using this PC
software and a TROTEC

You can open a basic display of your measured values
at any time in the device (see chapter "Description of
screen elements").

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USB dongle (professional).

Installation conditions

Ensure that the following minimum requirements for
installing the MultiMeasure Studio Standard or Multi­Measure Studio Professional PC software are fulfilled:

• Supported operating systems (32 or 64 bit ver­sion):

– Windows XP from service pack 3

–Windows Vista

–Windows 7

–Windows 8

• Software requirements:

– Microsoft Excel

– Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (is otherwise

automatically installed during the software in­stallation)

• Hardware requirements:

– Processor speed: 1.0 GHz, minimum

– USB connection

– Internet connection

– 512 MB RAM, minimum

– 1 GB hard disk space, minimum

– TROTEC

®

USB dongle (Professional) for using

the professional version of the PC software

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-34

Installing the PC software

1. Download the current PC software from the Inter­net. To do so, visit the website www.trotec.de.
Click "Downloads" and then "Software Down­load". In the "Software" search box, select "Mul­tiMeasure Studio Standard" and then follow the
other instructions. If you want to use the optional­ly available professional version of the PC soft­ware "MultiMeasure Studio Professional", then
get in touch with your TROTEC
vice.

2. Unpack the downloaded file and double click the
"Setup.exe" file.

3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

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customer ser-

Starting the PC software

1. Connect the multifunction measuring meter to
your PC via the USB connection cable provided in
the scope of delivery.

®

2. If necessary, connect the TROTEC
to a free USB port on your PC.

– You need the TROTEC® USB dongle (Profes-

sional) to use the professional version of the PC
software.

– The TROTEC® USB dongle (Professional) is

automatically detected by the operating sys­tem.

– If you only connect the TROTEC® USB dongle

(Professional) to your PC after starting the PC
software, click the "Parameters" menu item in
the PC software. Afterwards, click the USB
symbol ("Dongle check") to read the connected

®

TROTEC

USB dongle (Professional).

3. Switch on the multifunction measuring meter (see
chapter "Switching on") if necessary.

4. Start the MultiMeasure Studio Standard or Multi­Measure Studio Professional software.

USB dongle

Information about using the PC software is provided in
the online help.

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Errors and faults

The accurate functionality of the device was tested
during production a number of times. However, if
functionality faults do occur, then check the device
according to the following list.

The device does not switch on:

• Check the loading status of the batteries. Replace
the batteries when the battery symbol in the colour
display only shows one bar. If the battery symbol
is red, then the battery voltage is insufficient.

• Check that the batteries are properly positioned.
Check the polarity is correct.

• Never carry out an electrical check yourself;
instead, contact your TROTEC

The device runs but no measured values are
shown:

• Check whether the multifunction measuring meter
is in the correct sensor mode.

• Check the connection cable to the SDI or BNC
sockets is connected properly.

• Check the used connection cable and its connec­tions as well as the connections to the multifunc­tion measuring meter for damages (e.g. broken
cable, damaged pins etc.). Use a different connec­tion cable of the same type to rule out possible
faults.

• Ensure that the appropriate sensor for the meas­urement is being used. Here, also observe the
Practice Handbook or the product catalogue for
measuring devices.

• Ensure that the colour display is switched on. Pos­sibly use the "Illumination on/off" key (see chapter
"Device depiction").

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customer service.

• Check the room temperature and the relative
humidity. Check the device's permissible
operating range complies with the technical data.

• Check whether the multifunction measuring meter
responds to touching the colour display. If it shows
no reaction despite an enabled colour display and
sufficient battery power, then the device firmware
may have crashed. Restart the multifunction
measuring meter. To do so, remove a battery and
reinsert it.

Does your device still not operate correctly after
these checks?

®

Contact TROTEC

customer service.

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-36

Maintenance

Maintenance and care intervals

Maintenance and care interval before every start

check SDI, BNC, USB connections for dirt and foreign
objects and clean if necessary

clean housing X X
visually check whether the device is dirty X X
replace batteries X
check for damages X
carry out a test run X

X

when

necessary

at least every

4 weeks

at least annually

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Activities for before the start of maintenance

1. Switch off the device (see chapter "Switching
off").

2. Detach connecting cables and sensors.

For maintenance or repair work which
requires the housing to be opened,
contact TROTEC

®

customer service.
Devices which have been opened un­lawfully are void of any warranty and
warranty claims.

Visual inspection of the device

1. Check the device for dirt and damages.

2. Check the SDI, the BNC and the USB connection
for dirt and damages.

3. Check the colour display for dirt and damages.

4. Check that the batteries and battery cover sit
properly.

Damaged connections can falsify measurements and
measurement results. A damaged colour display can
influence how measured results are shown. In this
case, contact your TROTEC® customer service or re­place the device.

Cleaning the device

1. Use a soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning.

2. Dampen the cloth with clean water. Do not use
sprays, solvents, alcohol-based or abrasive
cleaners to dampen the cloth.

3. Clear dirt from the housing, the connections and
the colour display.

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-38

Using the trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI
(optional)

Hazard from hot surfaces!

The silver sensor protection cap (sinter
filter) of the trace gas sensor heats up
during operation to a temperature ap­proximately 40 °C above ambient tem­perature.
Do not touch the sensor protection cap.

Explosion hazard!

Do not use pure hydrogen as a trace gas.
There is a risk of explosion!
Only use the gas mixture recommended
in chapter "Trace gas and calibration
gas".

Caution!

To prevent damages to the trace gas sen­sor, never hold it in stagnant water, other
liquids, mud or fine powdered or powdery
substances.

Trace gas and calibration gas

Use a mixture of 95 % nitrogen and 5 % hydrogen as
trace gas. This gas mixture is not flammable, not ex­plosive, not poisonous and not corrosive.

Do not use this trace gas to calibrate the trace gas
sensor. The calibration gas must contain oxygen.

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TROTEC
thetic air as calibration gas.

recommends 50 ppm of hydrogen in syn-

Functioning principle

When using the trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI, it is pos­sible to detect and locate leakages in systems purged
with trace gas without causing any damage. To do so,
an indicative measurement of the hydrogen concen­tration is carried out. The measurement of easily vola­tile and flammable gases is also possible to an extent.

Hydrogen is known for its small molecule size and
high rate of diffusion. After being filled into the system
to be checked, this allows the hydrogen contained in
the trace gas to exit through small openings (e.g. tears
in the sleeves of pressure tanks, pipes, tanks) and
back into the surrounding air. Hydrogen can also dif­fuse through surrounding and covering materials (e.g.
flooring, plaster, mineral joining material). Thus, cov­ered leakages in the home technology can be limited
by detection of the hydrogen or even precisely locat­ed. The surrounding material does not need to be
damaged to do so.

Due to its high resolution accuracy, the trace gas sen­sor TS 800 SDI already detects low concentrations of
hydrogen from 1 ppm. Here, the detection is carried
out at a heated sensor, which permanently detects the
hydrogen concentration in the surroundings within the
measuring range from 0 ppm to 1000 ppm.
During measurement, rising and falling hydrogen con­centrations are signalled acoustically at the carry han­dle or the trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI as well as
displayed numerically on the colour display of the
T3000 multifunction measuring meter.

The trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI is not designed for
absolutely determining the hydrogen content in sur­rounding air!

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Scope of delivery

177

13

142

T3000

148

The scope of delivery of the TS 800 SDI trace gas sen­sor set contains:

• 1 x Trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI (177)

• 1 x Battery pack (142)

• 2 x TC 30 SDI connecting cable (148)

• 1 x Device bag (13)

• 1 x Charger (not shown)

For a battery voltage between 11.5 V and 11 V, the
lead battery is run in the reserve range. Two short
note signals are sounded. The trace gas sensor can
still remain in operation.

If the lead battery is discharged, a three-beep signal
sounds every 10 seconds. The colour display of the
T3000 multifunction measuring meter displays the
flashing value "-1000.0" (battery voltage < 11 V).

If the lead battery capacity is lower, then the operation
is automatically interrupted to prevent damages to the
lead battery.

Switch off the trace gas sensor (see chapter "Switch­ing the trace gas sensor on and off") and use the
charger provided to load the battery pack.

If the lead battery is not completely discharged and
another minimum voltage is available, you can also
run the trace gas sensor directly via the charger (con­nected to the battery pack). In this case, the lead bat­tery is loaded simultaneously.

However, first ensure that the lead battery is defi­nitely not completely discharged!

Caution!

Information about the battery pack

The battery pack contains a special lead battery which
allows continuous operation for approx. 4 hours.

Always store and load the lead battery at
temperatures of 15 °C to 35 °C. Other­wise, there is a risk of decreased capacity
and long-term damages to the lead bat­tery!

Always use the charger provided to load the battery
pack completely and without interruption. Then use
the battery pack until it is nearly completely empty.
A 'memory effect' does not occur if the lead battery is
only occasionally not completely discharged and load­ed. But try to avoid interim charging wherever possi­ble, as this can influence the lead battery lifetime.

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-40

Connecting the trace gas sensor to the T3000

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

multifunction measuring meter

B-41 Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 GB

Switching the trace gas sensor on and off

H.

143 144 145 146 147

The trace gas sensor is also switched on and off when
the multifunction measuring meter is switched on and
off.

Note:

Ensure that the trace gas sensor is correctly connec­ted to the T3000 multifunction measuring meter. The
trace gas sensor remains connected if it is only con­nected to the battery pack.

Operating elements of the trace gas sensor

Use the operating elements at the battery pack for
operating the trace gas sensor.

No. Operating element

Connection cable socket for the T3000 multifunction

143

measuring meter

144 Connection cable socket for the trace gas sensor

"Sensitivity" selector switch:
Position 1:
Maximum interval for measured value difference 500
(Device only reacts to larger amounts of hydrogen.)
Position 2:
Maximum interval for measured value difference 200
Position 3:

145

Maximum interval for measured value difference 100
Position 4:
Maximum interval for measured value difference 50
Position 5:
Maximum interval for measured value difference 10
(Device even reacts to small amounts of hydrogen.)
Position 6: Beep deactivated

"Reset" key:

146

Defines the current measured value as the new reference
value.

147 Connection for charger

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-42

Preparing for measurement with trace gas
sensor (heating phase)

1. Ensure that the trace gas sensor and the T3000
multifunction measuring meter are properly con­nected to each other.

2. Ensure that the T3000 multifunction measuring
meter is switched on.

Hazard from hot surfaces!

The silver sensor protection cap (sinter
filter) of the trace gas sensor heats up
during operation to a temperature
approximately 40 °C above ambient tem­perature.
Do not touch the sensor protection cap.

After being switched on, the trace gas sensor is heat­ed for approx. 1 minute at approx. 600 °C – regard­less on the position of the "Sensitivity" selector
switch.

During the heating phase, the trace gas sensor carries
out a self-calibration to detect the base value for
hydrogen concentration in the surroundings.

3. During the heating phase, ensure that the
trace gas sensor is not near a relevant source
of hydrogen. Otherwise, an increased hydro­gen concentration can influence the self-cali­bration.

If you have disabled the trace gas sensor beep ("Sen­sitivity" selector switch at position 6), then the end of
the heating phase is indicated with a short beep. The
trace gas sensor is ready for operation.

If you have enabled the trace gas sensor beep ("Sen­sitivity" selector switch at position 1–5), then this
beep is not emitted at the end of the heating phase.
The readiness to operate is automatically indicated at
least once per second with a beep.

During heating, the "Hydrogen 2" value on the colour
display or the T3000 multifunction measuring meter
drops from 50 to 0. Upon reaching zero, the trace gas
sensor is ready for operation.

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Measuring with the trace gas sensor

1. Start by setting the "Sensitivity" selector switch
to position 5.

– The leakage rate of the exiting hydrogen is not

yet known at the start of a measurement. If the
"Sensitivity" selector switch is at position 5,
then even minimal amounts of hydrogen are
detected.

2. Inspect the surrounding area for raised hydrogen
concentration.

– The colour display of the T3000 multifunction

measuring meter shows an increasing
measured value when you approach an area
with raised hydrogen concentration. In
addition, the trace gas sensor emits a beep at
higher frequency and shorter intervals when
the measured values increase.

– The colour display of the T3000 multifunction

measuring meter shows a decreasing
measured value when you leave an area with
increased hydrogen concentration. The beep of
the trace gas sensor is emitted at longer
intervals and lower frequency.

3. Adjust the position of the "Sensitivity" selector
switch during the measurement according to con­ditions on site.

Note:

It is not possible to display measured values below the
base values (negative measured values) in standard
operation.
To inspect surrounding areas in which the hydrogen
concentration is below the base value, use the differ­entiated indication measurement by pressing the "Re­set" key (see chapter "Differentiated indication
measurement").

Differentiated indication measurement

1. Press the "Reset" key on the battery pack to
specify the current measured value as the new
reference value.

– A short beep confirms the selection of the new

reference value.

– The T3000 multifunction measuring meter's

colour display shows two different measured
values in the "Measuring mode – Hydrogen"
screen at the same time.

For the differentiated indication measurement, the
trace gas sensor also reacts to minimal changes to
hydrogen concentration when the nearby hydrogen
concentration is raised.

If you reach areas with higher or lower hydrogen
concentration, the shown measured value in the lower
measured value display in the "Measuring mode –
Hydrogen" screen changes in relation to the reference
value. For increasing hydrogen concentration, it rises.
For decreasing hydrogen concentration, even nega­tive measured values are shown in relation to the ref­erence value.

The base value for the beep intervals is no longer the
benchmark, but instead the selected reference value
is.

From a combination of the basis value and reference
value, as well as a systematic procedure, you can also
locate hydrogen leaks in poor conditions.

GB Operating manual – Multifunction measuring meter T3000 B-44

Schematic example of measured value

Reactivation of the dif-

ferentiated indication

measurement

Schematic example of measured value displays

Standard operation:

Differentiated indication measurement:

Activation of the dif-

ferentiated indication

measurement

Environment 1

Base hydrogen concen-

tration is 200 digits

Startup and base value

calibration

Environment 2

Base hydrogen concen-

tration is 300 digits

Environment 3

Base hydrogen concen-

tration is 100 digits

Hydrogen1 digits

0.0

Hydrogen2 digits

0.0

Hydrogen1 digits

100.0

Hydrogen2 digits

100.0

Hydrogen1 digits

0.0

Hydrogen2 digits

0.0

Hydrogen1 digits

0.0

Hydrogen2 digits

-100.0

Hydrogen1 digits

0.0

Hydrogen2 digits

0.0

Hydrogen1 digits

100.0

Hydrogen2 digits

200.0

Hydrogen1 digits

0.0

Hydrogen2 digits

0.0

displays

In the following example, three bordering, fictional
measuring environments are assumed:

• In environment 1, a base hydrogen concentration
of 200 digits applies.

• In environment 2, a base hydrogen concentration
of 300 digits applies.

• In environment 3, a base hydrogen concentration
of 100 digits applies.

The base hydrogen concentrations are not known to
the example user, but the reader does know them for
understandability.

The trace gas sensor is commissioned in
environment 1. After the start up phase and automatic
calibration, the base value 0 for the prevailing base
hydrogen concentration (200 digits) is specified.

The measurements start in standard operation.

In environment 1, the relative measured value 0 is
shown in the upper and lower measured value display.
The user proceeds to environment 2. Both measured
value displays show a relative measured value of 100,
relating to the base value.
Finally, the user proceeds to environment 3. Here,
both displays show 0 again, but the base hydrogen
concentration is 100 digits lower than the concentra­tion below the base value.
This is due to the fact that no measured values below
the base value (negative measured values) can be
shown in standard operation.

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The user then returns to environment 1 to use the
differentiated indication measurement by press­ing the "Reset" key (see chapter "Differentiated
indication measurement").

In environment 1, the user activates the differentiated
indication measurement and defines an additional ref­erence value for the current environmental concentra­tion.
The upper display now shows the measured value re­lating to the base value. The lower display shows the
measured value relating to the reference value.
Because both the base value and the reference value
were specified in this environment, both measured
value displays show the value 0 in this environment.

Now the user returns to environment 3. The upper dis­play shows the measured value 0 here relating to the
base value; while the lower displays shows the meas­ured value -100 relating to the reference value.

While still in environment 3, the user carries out a dif­ferentiated indication measurement. The measured
value display of the reference value now changes
from -100 to 0 because this environment was speci­fied as the new reference value. Afterwards, the user
proceeds to environment 2. Here, the upper display
shows the measured value 100 as at the start be­cause the base value was not changed. Due to the re­newed differentiated indication measurement in
environment 3 and thus a renewed reference value
specification, the lower measured value display now
shows a measured value of 200 in environment 2.

Note:

The correlation of measured value display and H
concentration is not linear, but logarithmic. The
displayed digit value does not automatically equal the
ppm value!

Practical example

The measuring position is located in the basement of
a house. Earlier pressure testing determined that a
pressure water line was to be checked. This pressure
water line proceeds through three basement rooms
without windows.

After purging the line with air from a compressor and
then feeding the trace gas, the gas is emitted from the
leakage point. This point should now be found. Be­cause no damp areas on the floor are visible, every
room must be individually checked.

Because the room cannot be aired, the leakage must
be located with the prevailing, high H

concentration.

2

To do so, a reference value is enabled with the differ­entiated indication measurement (see chapter "Differ­entiated indication measurement").

Thus, the user carries out an active compensation re­lating to the H

surrounding concentration. This is now

2

adopted as reference value 0.

The device emits the corresponding tone and/or
shows the according value for rising, deviating con­centrations, e.g. directly above or near the leakage.

The sensitivity control with its six settings also re-

2

mains functional.

It is thus possible to locate very high H

concentra-

2

tions in surroundings where trace gas is already en­riched.

The first measurement occurs in basement room 1 –
unsuccessful. After approx. 5 minutes, the next un­successful measurement occurs in basement room 2.
Thus, the leakage must be located in basement
room 3. After 10 minutes, the user enters the third
basement room with the enriched trace gas. The de­vice shows a high base level and emits beeps at a high
frequency.

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Errors and faults at the trace gas sensor

The accurate functionality of the trace gas sensor was
tested during production a number of times. However,
if functionality faults do occur, then check the trace
gas sensor according to the following list.

Fault at basic calibration:

• Never heat the trace gas sensor near a source of
hydrogen.

The displayed measured value rises over a long
period continually by approx. 20 to 30 digits:

• This so-called basic noise occurs when the "Sen­sitivity" selector switch is set to position 5 or 6.
This effect is normal and negligible over the entire
measuring range of 1000 digits.

The trace gas sensor reacts sensitively to sources
of interference such as flammable gases:

• Due to the physical principle of the detection pro­cess, the trace gas sensor does not only react to
hydrogen, but also to other flammable gases (e.g.
alcohol-air mixtures, methane or hydrocarbons).

• Use the differentiated indication measurement to
bypass existing, permanent sources of inter­ference on a case by case basis (see chapter "Dif­ferentiated indication measurement"). This lowers
the sensitivity to sources of interference and raises
the sensitivity for detecting hydrogen.

Cleaning the trace gas sensor

Caution!

The silver sensor protection cap is sealed
with a special sticker.
Do not remove the silver sensor protec­tion cap. Otherwise, the sensor may be
damaged.

Caution!

Never use water or harsh cleaners for
cleaning. These can damage the sensor
head if they come into contact with it.

1. After measuring with the trace gas sensor, wait
approx. 5 minutes before cleaning it. After ap­prox. 5 minutes, the silver sensor protection cap
has cooled down sufficiently.

2. Only clean the silver sensor protection cap exter­nally by using a short bristled brush (e.g. file
brush) while applying only slight pressure.

3. Ensure that the silver sensor protection cap is
screwed on tightly. Particulate must not enter be­low the silver sensor protection cap or directly
onto the sensor element.

4. Remove any loose dust with compressed air. En­sure that the compressed air flow is only used
near the silver sensor protection cap.

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Available SDI sensors

170 171 172 173

174 175 176 177 178

An overview of the currently available SDI sensors is
provided below.
Further details about SDI sensors and their use is pro­vided in the separately Practice Handbook.

No. SDI sensor

170 TS 210 SDI

Climate sensor

171 TS 230 SDI

Climate sensor

172 TS 250 SDI

Climate sensor

173 TS 660 SDI

Dielectric humidity sensor

No. SDI sensor

174 TS 610 SDI

Microwave humidity sensor

175 TS 410 SDI

Anemometer sensor

176 TS 470 SDI

Anemometer sensor

177 TS 800 SDI

Trace gas sensor system (also see chapter "Using the
trace gas sensor TS 800 SDI (optional)")

178 TS 131/150 SDI

Surface temperature sensor, 5 mm

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Available BNC electrodes

179 180 181

182 183 184

An overview of the currently available BNC electrodes
is provided below.
Further details about BNC electrodes and their use is
provided in the separately available Practice Hand­book.

No. BNC electrode

179 TS 16/300

Flat electrodes, 1 mm, insulated

180 TS 16/200

Flat electrodes, 1 mm, insulated

181 TS 12/300

Round electrodes, 4 mm, insulated

No. BNC electrode

182 TS 12/200

Round electrodes, 4 mm, insulated

183 TS 4/300

Round electrodes, 2 mm

184 TS 4/200

Round electrodes, 2 mm

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No. BNC electrode

185 186 187 188

189 190

185 TS 70

Ram electrode

186 TS 8/300

Round electrodes, 4 mm

187 TS 8/200

Round electrodes, 4 mm

188 TS 60

Hand electrode

No. BNC electrode

189 TS 24/250

Layer depth electrodes, 8 mm

190 TS 20/110

Brush electrodes, 7 mm, insulated

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Further accessories (optional)

The following accessories are optionally available.
Contact TROTEC® customer service in this case:

Accessories Article number

MultiMeasure case 2 ZB9119017

MultiMeasure case 5 3510200921

Holster 2 MM series -

Holster 5 MM series -

Battery pack for TS 800 SDI 3510200209

Charger for battery pack 3510200208

Telescopic rod for T3000 sensors 3510200221

Stainless steel sinter filter for T 200, T 250,
TS 200 SDI

Teflon coated electrode tips, 45 mm long 3510200212

Teflon coated electrode tips, 60 mm long 3510200213

Replacement electrode tips, not insulated 3510200214

Contact mass 3510200217

TC 20 BNC connection cable 3510200024

TC 30 SDI connection cable 3510200025

Calibration block for SDI sensors 3510200216

Calibration ampoules for calibration block
(supplied for humidity values 35 %, 50 %
and 80 %)

Test block for BNC electrodes 3510200226

Display protection film 3510200220

MultiMeasure Studio Professional PC soft­ware for analysing the measured results

3510200211

3510200215

3510204010

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Disposal Declaration of conformity

In the European Union, electronic equip­ment must not be treated as domestic
waste, but must be disposed of profes-

sionally in accordance with Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and Council
of 27th January 2003 concerning old electrical and
electronic equipment. After the end of its use, please
dispose of this device in a manner appropriate to the
relevant legal requirements.

In the European Union, batteries must not be treated
as domestic waste, but must be disposed of profes­sionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of
the European Parliament and Council of 6th Septem­ber 2006 concerning batteries and accumulators.
Please dispose of batteries in a manner appropriate to
the relevant legal requirements.

in accordance with the EC Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and the EC Directive 2004/108/EC about
electromagnetic compatibility.
Herewith, we declare that the T3000 multifunction
measuring meter was developed, constructed and
produced in compliance with the named EC directives.
Applied harmonised standards:
EN 61326-1:2006,
EN 61326-2-1:2006,
IEC 61326-1:2005,
IEC 61326-2-1:2005

The marking is found on the rear of the device.

Manufacturer:
Trotec GmbH & Co. KG
Grebbener Straße 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Heinsberg, 05/04/2013

Managing Director: Detlef von der Lieck

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