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Testing Machines Inc. 2 Fleetwood Court Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Tel: (631) 439-5400 Fax: (631) 439-5420 Info@testingmachines.com Messmer Instruments Unit F1 Imperial Business Estate West Mill, Gravesend Kent DA11 0DL UK Tel:+44 (0) 1474 566488 Fax:+44 (0) 1474 560310 Büchel BV Fokkerstrat 24, 3905 KV Veenendaal, Netherlands Tel:+33 (0)318 521500 Fax:+33 (0)318 5400358 Lako Tool and Manufacturing Inc. 7400 Ponderosa Road Perrysburg, Ohio 43552 Tel: (419) 662-5256 Fax: (419) 662-8225 Lawson Hemphill 1658 G A R Highway Swansea, MA 02777 Tel: (508) 679-5364 Fax: (508) 679-5396 Information@ lawsonhemphill.com Adamel Lhomargy SARL Z.A. de l’Habitat, Bâtiment 6 Route d’Ozoir, 77680 Roissy en Brie, France Tel:+33 (0) 1 6440291 Fax:+33 (0) 1 64409211 TMI Canada P.O. Box 203 Pointe-Claire Dorval QC, H9R-4N9 CAN Tel: (514) 426-5855 Fax: (514) 426-1557 www.testingmachines.com www.lakotool.com www.lawsonhemphill.com Portable Moisture Meter Test Procedure The measurement technique employed in the portable moisture meter involves an electronic determination of a basic physical characteristic of the paper, the dielectric constant. This physical property changes with paper moisture, therefore, a calibration can be defined which relates the measured dielectric constant to moisture content. The character of the dielectric response also changes with frequency, hence it is possible to select a frequency and operating mode which minimizes the influence of other variables in the paper such as pH and temperature. The moisture meter employs this principle to achieve a calibration which can be used with good accuracy for all types of paper. To assure highest measurement accuracy, eight readings of moisture content are taken in the machine direction, and the average is displayed as one moisture reading. A new average is taken every half second, providing an easily read display rate. Optional Data Storage Unit Stores 2,000 Moisture Readings · 30 minutes worth of testing The Data Storage Unit (DSU) is a powerful tool for statistical quality control data when integrated into the Portable Moisture Meter. The DSU incorporates a real-time clock, non-volatile memory and an RS-232 Input/Output link to a computer. When the portable moisture meter is turned on, the DSU records the date, time and Calibration Curve Switch Position that is in use. The moisture readings are then recorded at a rate of one per second and downloaded to a program that saves the measurements as files. The custom “point and click” software then displays the files as graphs. The files can be printed or imported into a spreadsheet program for additional analysis and for future reference. Model 53-36-00-0001 Range 0 to 15% moisture Instrument Size Weight 4 kg (9 lb) W x D x H 150 x 150 x 230 mm (6 x 6 x 9 in) Electrical Specify voltage requirements when ordering Rechargable battery; charger included Data Interface RS-232 with optional Data Storage Unit Graphs and Data from the Data Storage Unit (optional)