P-2000 owner’s manual ® .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 P-2000 Features 3 Key Functions 3 Check Calibration 4 To Set the Scale 4 To Change the Set-Point 5 Information About Your Readings 5 To Check the Accumulated Readings 6 To Reset the Meter 6 Applications 7 Using the 0-100 Arbitrary Scale 7 Testing Baled Scrap Paper 8 Care of Your Meter 9 Service for Your Meter 10 Warranty
DELMHORST P-2000 # ! Set-Point Key Read Key @ Calibration Check Key $ Scale Key P-2000 FEATURES h Designed to check the moisture levels in paper products such as cores, corrugated, kraft stock, baled scrap paper, and other paper-based materials h Resistance technology recognized around the world as the most accurate method for measuring moisture h Proven microcontroller circuit h Averages up to 100 accumulated readings h 4.
KEY FUNCTIONS ! Read: Press this key to read the %MC or relative moisture value of the material under test. @ Check: This key, when pressed with the Read key, checks the meter calibration. It also displays the number of readings in memory (up to 100), the average, and the highest stored reading. It also clears the memory. # Set-Point: This key programs the set-point value. A buzzer will alert you if the meter reads higher than the selected value. It also acts as a scroll key, depending on the function.
Disconnect the battery. Press and hold the Read key for 15 seconds. Release the Read key. Press and hold the Check key for 15 seconds. Release the Check key. Connect a fresh battery to the lead wire in a single action, making sure to align the poles properly and without interrupting contact. If the display remains frozen, repeat the procedure. If this procedure does not solve the problem, refer to the Service for Your Meter section.
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR READINGS Readings below the nominal range of each scale will be displayed as a negative number. Readings above the nominal range will be displayed with a blinking number. All underrange and over-range readings should be disregarded. They are not added to the accumulated readings or used in calculation of the average or highest reading. The meter can accumulate up to 100 readings. After all 100 readings are stored, it will not add new readings until the memory has been cleared.
TO RESET METER hPress and release the calibration check key @. hWithin one second, press and hold the scale key $. The meter will display a reset sequence as follows: “141”, “7”, “2.0”, “11.1”. The last number, “11.1” is a calibration check. hResetting the meter clears the memory and restores default settings. APPLICATIONS Testing Paper, Paper Cores and Corrugated Products hSet the meter scale for #1 paper. Check that the contact pins are firmly hand tightened.
Using the 0 –100 Arbitrary Scale This scale is used to test the moisture content of hygroscopic materials for which a calibration is not available. Depending on the material, a special application external electrode, instead of the integral contact pins may be required. Increasing readings on the 0-100 reference scale indicate higher levels of moisture content. These readings can be translated into percent moisture content once a calibration has been developed. hSet the meter scale for #2.
A few meter readings in a limited number of specific areas of a large mass can not be projected to indicate an average moisture content of an entire bale.The readings can be very helpful in providing an indication of the overall moisture condition inside the bale and to detect areas of excessive moisture. Meter readings may be used as an arbitrary guideline in determining whether or not to accept or reject the material.
SERVICE FOR YOUR METER If your meter is not working properly, replace the battery with a new one and check the calibration. If this does not resolve the problem, go to www.delmhorst.com and follow the instructions under the Product Support tab. If you require further assistance please call 877-DELMHORST (335-6467) or 973-334-2557.
WARRANTY Delmhorst Instrument Co., referred to hereafter as Delmhorst, guarantees its P-2000 meter for one year from date of purchase and any optional electrodes against defects in material or workmanship for 90 days. If, within the warranty period of the P-2000, you find any defect in material or workmanship return the meter following the instructions in the Service for Your Meter section.
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For over 65 years Delmhorst Instrument has been the leading manufacturer of high quality, USmade moisture meters and thermo-hygrometers. Today we offer a wide range of meters for applications including water damage restoration, construction, flooring, lumber/woodworking, paper, and agriculture. ® . WHEN ACCURACY IS THE POINT 51 Indian Lane East Towaco, NJ 07082 TM (877)-DELMHORST www.delmhorst.com info@delmhorst.com ©2006, Delmhorst Instrument Co. 510INS-0013 REV.
