hf sensor MOIST 350 B User manual
hf sensor GmbH
Weißenfelser Straße 67
D-04229 Leipzig
phone: +49.341.49726-0
fax: +49.341.49726-22
http://www.hf-sensor.de
MOIST 350 B
Operation Manual
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Content
1 Construction 3
1.1 Basic equipment and accessories supplied 3
1.2 Interconnection sockets 7
1.3 Keyboard layout 8
2 Initial operation 9
2.1 Power supply 9
2.2 Power up 9
2.3 Download to personal computer 10
3 Menu tree Moist 350 11
4 Handling 12
4.1 Screen elements 12
4.2 Menu items 12
5 Technical data 23
6 Measurements with the meter 24
6.1 Basics of Dielectric Moisture Measurements 24
6.2 Microwave Moisture Measurements 25
6.3 MOIST-Method and it’s special features 26
7 Applications 32
8 Scope of delivery 33
9 Safety Instructions 34
10 Installation instruction for USB-driver unit 35
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The handheld microwave moisture meter MOIST 350 B was designed for non-
destructive moisture measurements in various building materials. In its basic
configuration it consists of a microcontroller based handheld with colour display and
sensing heads. More moisture probes, a RH humidity probe, a penetration applicator
MOIST-ENDO and software MOISTANALYZE are available optionally.
1 Construction
1.1 Basic equipment and accessories supplied
Basic equipment of the meter consists of
the handheld MOIST 350
the surface sensing head MOIST-R1M V2 (sensing head with narrow rim and
penetration depth up to 3 cm)
the volume sensing head MOIST-PM V2 (sensing head with plate rim and
penetration depth up to 30 cm)
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the RH humidity probe
power supply (with battery charging circuitry integrated in the handheld)
carrying case
penetration applicator MOIST-ENDO M
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the sensing head MOIST-R2M V2 (with penetration depth up to 7 cm into the
material)
the sensing head MOIST-DM V2 (with penetration depth up to 11 cm into the
material)
the sensing head MOIST-SM (with penetration depth up to 80 cm into the material)
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Telescopic lengthening MOIST TELE1 for measurements with MOIST microwave
probes at floors or ceilings
software MOISTANALYZE for data transfer and graphical visualisation (including
interface cable)
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1.2 Interconnection sockets
At the upper side of the handheld is the socket for the sensing heads (7 pins).
Sensing head socket
[S]
Figure 1: MOIST 350 upper front side
The serial interface socket USB (4 pins), is located at the left side of the handheld.
USB [U]
At its lower front side the meter has a socket for connecting the external power supply.
Operating the meter is also possible when using the power supply. Please turn off the
moisture meter before you plug in the power supply.
Power supply socket
Figure 2: MOIST 350 lower front side
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Warning: The included accumulator is not designated to be changed by the end
user. If the accumulator can not be charged anymore (after app. 1000 cycles) you
have to send the handheld to hf sensor.
1.3 Keyboard layout
(1) <ON/OFF>-Button: Turns the
device on/off.
(2) Softkey-Buttons: The function
changes depending on the
menu item. The actual function is
shown on the bottom bar.
(3) <ENTER>-Button: Starts the
measurement. Alternatively it can
be used as right softkey.
(4) <ESC>-Button: To quit the input
of layer or array names.
Alternatively it can be used as left
softkey.
Figure 3: Keyboard layout
(1)
(
4
)
(
3
)
(2)
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2 Initial operation
2.1 Power supply
The device is designed to be used with the enclosed power supply as well as the
included accumulator for independent operation.
Please turn off the device before you plug in the power supply.
The charge indicator is calibrated for the original accumulator. The use of other types of
accumulator can destroy the device but at least causes wrong information about the
charge state.
The use of non rechargeable batteries is forbidden. These batteries could destroy
the device or cause fire.
The recharging process starts automatically when the power supply is connected. This
procedure takes up to 4 hours (depending on the charge state).
2.2 Power up
The sensor head must be plugged in at the socket [S] (7 Pins).
Before you can change the sensor heads you have to turn off the device.
The sensor head type is detected automatically. If the
communication with the head fails an error message
occurs.
Figure 4 – Failure report
Wrong sensorhead:
Used sensorhead 30XXX
Neded sensorhead 30XXX
OK
Messen
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Mostly no sensor head is connected or the head has been changed during the on-state
of the device. A reset of the handheld (turn off and on) will relieve the failure.
The handheld will be turned on by pressing the button <ON/OFF>.
Depending on the mode the main menu will be displayed or the screen for download to
PC. The modes toggle according to the plugged in USB-cable.
Figure 5 - Main menu
During power up the device searches for a valid sensor head. This procedure can take
a few seconds (depending on the sensor type).
2.3 Download to personal computer
The enclosed USB-cable should be plugged in the socket [U]
If this cable is connected to the PC before you power up the device it will be started in
download mode. In this mode no further actions are necessary. The stored data can be
downloaded to the PC with the software MOISTANALYZE. During this mode the
shutdown function is disabled. The device has to be shut down manually after finishing
the download. It is recommended to run the handheld with the enclosed power supply.
Measurement array
Preferences
Delete all
Info
OK
Single array
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