Please read this document through carefully before using the instrument. • The operating manual must be kept for later use. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG, October 2013 Validity This manual corresponds to the state of the art at the time of going to print and applies for the following instrument: •...
Unauthorised modifications to the instrument can lead to malfunctions and are prohibited for safety reasons. • Send the instrument back to Schiltknecht Messtechnik when it has reached the end of its life. We will arrange for its proper disposal. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Relative humidity Scope of Supply MiniAir20 and MC20 were checked at the factory prior to delivery and left our works in perfect condition. Please check the product for damages upon receipt. Please contact us immediately if you discover any transport damages.
– shows measuring channels (max. four) or menu functions status bar Enter/main menu back/dialog menu navigation up navigation down on/off Connections and Interfaces 1. flow 2. temperature 3. IR interface/ 5. microSD- 4. Mini-USB measurement /humidity loudspeaker slot port Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
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5. Slot for microSD cards Slot for microSD card for saving and logging measured values. The card is part of the instrument’s scope of supply. • Please observe the instructions in chapter 6.2 for trouble-free operation of the instrument. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
The battery is built into the MC20 and is designed for long life. Please never carry out any unauthorised work on the battery or the instrument. This could cause irreparable damage to the instrument! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Connecting Sensors MC20 offers sensor sockets for flow measurement and for humidity and temperature measurement. The flywheel sensors of the MiniAir20 and MiniWater20 series are supported for flow measurements in air and water. These are supplemented by a combined humidity and temperature sensor.
MiniAir20 Macro Air 0-20m/s Macro 20m/s Air MiniAir20 Macro Air 0-40m/s Macro 40m/s Air MiniAir20 Micro Air 0-20m/s Steel 140°C Micro 20m/s Air 140°C MiniAir20 Micro Air 0-40m/s Steel 140°C Micro 40m/s Air 140°C MiniAir20 Mini Air 0-20m/s Steel 140°C Mini 20m/s Air 140°C...
The Start menu is the central selection area for instrument functions and instrument information. The Start menu is displayed with the following menu items on starting the instrument: Info bar display sensor type measuring profile Actual value measuring profile Interval measurement Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
(chapter 7.3). 5.4.2 Activating and Exiting Profiles Status: Start menu Open the desired profile with and activate it with Exit a menu with Exit measurement and confirm with Start menu is displayed. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Set units, volume measurement, time/date and other parameters. Status: Dialog menu Open and activate Settings. Sub-menus • Units – change dimension of measuring variables. Measuring variable Dimensions Temperature (air) °C, °F Volume (flow) /h, l/s, m Air-flow m/s, km/h Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
16 GB. There may be some incompatibility here depending on the manufacturers. However, this will not damage the instrument. • The use of cards with 32 GB memory size is prohibited. These are not supported by the instrument. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
PC with a card reader. Copy the log data into the target directory. 6.2.4 Troubleshooting If card errors occur (instrument hangs up), remove the card and restart the instrument. Take the incompatible card out of use! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Save values See chapter 8.2.1. 7.2.3 Datalogger Datalogger enables the recording of momentary values in start-stop measurement with adjustable interval (time span between two recordings). At least 1,000,000 data records can be logged (card memory with 1 GB). Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
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Then Log STOP and the measured time are displayed in the status bar. If the logger is not stopped manually, recording takes place continuously until the instrument is switched off or the battery is depleted. Log data are retained in this case. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
• The desired order can be sorted by pressing the keys repeatedly. The measured value displayed at the top is the control Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
START Interval. • End running intervals prematurely with STOP Interval in the main menu. • Display jumps back to the profile for the value view after pressing START Interval or STOP Interval. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Restarting the measurement also deletes frozen values. • Call the CLEAR Timer command in the main menu to delete the timer interval. New intervals can be set up at any time with the above steps. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
To do this, the text that is to appear in the header must be saved as a text file with the name "Address" in the root directory of the microSD card. Then the text file is read in by calling menu Dialog/Import file. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Save the measured values as described in save actual values in steps 1.– 3. The data record is displayed instrument-internally with the parameters Interval DD.MM.YY-HH:MM. 8.2.2 Extended Processing of Saved Data MC20 offers the following processing options for saved data: • Show • Print • Overwrite Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
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Display and printing of data records is possible alternatively by the Dialog menu. Call the Search function for this. Overwrite data record • Data records that are no longer required can be replaced directly by up to date measuring results with the Overwrite function. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Yes. Delete all data records Status: Dialog menu • Call the Recreate Memory function. Confirm the dialog Warning: All Measurements will be deleted with Yes. Attention! – This will completely overwrite the entire contents of the card! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Delete logger data from the microSD card after backing up on PC or notebook. • Alternatively, run the Recreate Memory function in the Dialog menu. Attention! – This will completely overwrite the entire contents of the card! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
Reproducibility ±0.1 % rh Temperature measuring range -20 to 70°C Accuracy ±0.3°C at 0 – 40°C Reproducibility ±0.1°C Media temperature -40 to +120°C Shaft ø 15 mm (optional hand sensor) Cable length 1.8 m (optional hand sensor) Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
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165 mm 175 mm 235 mm Cable length 1.8 m 1.8 m 1.8 m MiniAir20 flow sensor in stainless steel V2A for gases MiniAir20 Micro MiniAir20 Mini MiniAir20 Macro Flow measuring 1.0 – 20 m/s 0.7 – 20 m/s 0.5 – 20 m/s range 1.3 –...
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EU Directive 2014/30EU. The following harmonised standards were applied: - EN 55022:2011-12 (Emission) - EN 61000-6-1:2007-10 (Immunity) Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG Industriestrasse 13 CH-8625 Gossau Chief Executive Officer: Dr. I. Reinhold Date: 01.04.2016...
MC20 10 Care and Maintenance Schiltknecht measuring instruments are high-precision instruments which work trouble-free when handled with care. If you observe the handling instructions specified in the operating manual, your measuring instruments and sensors will remain in perfect condition and only then is reliable operation of the measuring system ensured.
Attention: Snap heads may only be replaced with others of the same design (identical diameter and measuring range). 10.3 Inspection / Revision at the Factory Depending on the purpose and time in use it is advisable to have the measuring sensors checked or calibrated annually at the factory. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
The guarantee conditions of the supplier apply for third party materials. We will accept no liability for suitability of the delivered goods for the intended purpose. Our liability is limited in all cases to the defective instrument only. All other liability for further damages is expressly excluded. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
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