Digital moisture meter for paper WIP-20A - Users manual (4 ... - TANEL

GUARANTEEThe manufacturer guarantees the correct functioning of theMoisture Meter for Paper WIP-20A under normal use fora period of 12 months.Serial number ......................Production date ...................MOISTURE METER FOR PAPERWIP-20AUSERS MANUAL.1. ApplicationMoisture Meter for Paper WIP-20A is an electronicdevice for measuring moisture contents of paper. Itmeasures the dielectric constant (SIC) of paper. The finalreading is an average level of moisture in a layer of paper50 mm thick.

2. Technical data- 2 -Range 2 % - 12 %Thicknessof layer measured approx. 50 mmDisplayLCDAccuracy ± 0.6 %Resolution 0.1Power9V, battery 6F22Battery lifeapprox. 5000 measurementsLow bat signalyesSizeinstrument165 * 80 * 33 mmcase270 * 180 * 55 mm3. Preparing the instrument for measurements3.1 Measurements of wrapping paper G=45 g/m 2 or otherpaper with similar gsm and composition.To prepare the instrument for measurements: set the CALIBRATION/MEASUREMENT knob toCALIBRATION (see fig. 1 on page 5), hold the instrument in the air, turn it on with theON/OFF button and use CALIBRATION knob toreset the displayed value to 0.0 (acceptable errormargin is ± 0.1), set the CALIBRATION/MEASUREMENT knob toMEASUREMENT (a negative value should bedisplayed on the LCD).-7-ImportantTo prevent faulty results in measurements the Producerrecommends that in due time you check your meterreadings with a dry oven test.LimitationsThis warranty becomes null and void if you fail to pack yourWIP-20A in a manner consistent with the original productpackaging and dam-age occurs during product shipment. Thiswarranty does not cover: circumstance beyond our company’scontrol; service required as the result of unauthorizedmodifications or service; misuse, abuse; failure to follow ourcompany operating or maintenance instructions. Repair orreplacement without charge is our company’s only obligationunder this warranty. Our company will not be responsible forany special, consequential or incidental damages resulting fromthe purchase, use, or improper functioning of this equipmentregardless of the cause. Such damages for which our company’swill not be responsible include, but are not limited to, loss ofrevenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment,cost of any substitute equipment, facilities of services, or claimsof your customers for such damages.7. ProducerTANELElectronics & IT General PartnershipPoland , 44-100 Gliwice, Kopernika 121tel./fax +48 32 238-16-15, 234-96-15http://www.tanel.com.pl/

- 6 -5. Changing the battery and storageThe device is equipped with a power level controlcircuit. When the power drops below acceptable level asign ”LO BAT” appears on the left side of the LCD. Thisindicates that the battery has expired and should bereplaced with a new one. To replace the battery unscrewthe screw on the back of the instrument and carefullyremove the back panel. Store the device in a dry place.6. Guarantee and ServiceThe Moisture Meter for Paper WIP-20A has a 12months guarantee. all repairs during the guarantee period will be donewithin 10 days from the date of delivery, all other repairs will be done within 14 days fromthe date of delivery.TANEL Electronic warrants the Moisture Meter forPaper WIP-20A to be free from malfunction and defects inboth materials and workmanship for one year (12 months)from the date of purchase.If the Moisture Meter WIP-20A does not functionproperly during the warranty period due to defects ineither materials or workmanship, our company will, at itsoption, either repair or replace the instrument withoutcharge, subject to the conditions and limitations statedherein. Such repair service will include any necessaryadjustments and replacement part.- 3 -3.2 Measurements of other types of paperTo prepare the instruments for measurements ofother types of paper perform once the calibrationprocedure as described below: prepare a sample of the paper, find the moisture contents of the sample using thedry oven test, preferably for moisture contentswithin the range of 5%÷7%, set the knob to MEASUREMENT (see fig. 1), press the ON/OFF button, conduct the measurement as described in chapter‘4. Measurements’ of this users manual, use the CALIBRATION knob to set the resultdisplayed on the LCD to the result of the dry oventest, set the knob to CALIBRATION, hold the instrument in the air and read thecalibration value for this type of paper (e.g. –1.3), write the type of paper and it’s calibration valueinto the calibration table, for subsequent measurements of this type of paperuse the calibration value from the table i.e. beforemeasurements hold the instrument in the air, set theknob to CALIBRATION, and set the appropriatecalibration value (e.g. -1.3) instead of the standardvalue of 0.0.

Paper type- 4 -CALIBRATION TABLECalibration value(instrument in the air, knobset to CALIBRATION)4. Measurements- 5 -Conduct the measurements of moisture contents ofpaper in at least several places. These places should besmooth and clean. The thickness of the layer of papershould be larger than 50 mm. The final result is theaverage of all measurements.Hold the instrument as show on fig. 2. Press theON/OFF button with your right thumb. Press the metalelectrodes against the paper. Read the result. Results thatare out of range (below 2% and above 12%) should beconsidered approximate. If a digit 1 is displayed on the leftside of the LCD the result is above 19.9%. If the result isbelow 0% (a negative value) it means that the paper isextremely dry.Fig. 1 Fig. 2