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H60.0.11.6C-14 Operating Manual GMH 3830 Page 11 of 18
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8 Fault and System Messages
Display
Meaning
Remedy
low battery voltage, device will continue to work for a
short time
replace battery
If mains operation: wrong voltage
replace power supply, if fault continues to
exist: device damaged
low battery voltage
replace battery
If mains operation: wrong voltage
Check/replace power supply, if fault
continues to exist: device damaged
No display
or
weird display
Device does not
react on keypress
low battery voltage
replace battery
If mains operation: wrong voltage
Check/replace power supply, if fault
continues to exist: device damaged
system error
Disconnect battery or power supply, wait
some time, re-connect
device defective
return to manufacturer for repair
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Sensor error: no material connected (meas. Value
below permissible range), no valid signal
Connect meas. material
charge at the probe, device will discharge (resp. at dry
wood)
Wait until probe has discharged
Sensor broken or device defective
return to manufacturer for repair
Err.1
Value exceeding measuring range
Check: Is the value exceeding the
measuring range specified? -
>temperature too high!
Wrong probe connected
Check probe
Probe or device defective
return to manufacturer for repair
Non-floating probe near the unshielded electrode
Insulate probe or measure at shielded
electrode
Err.2
Value below display range
Check: Is the value below the measuring
range specified? -> temperature too low!
Wrong probe connected
Check probe
Probe, cable or device defective
return to manufacturer for repair
Err.7
system error
return to manufacturer for repair
9 Application in the glued timber construction acc. to DIN 1052-1 (MPA certified)
The instrument with its curve h.460 (Fir) was certified by the MPA Stuttgart (Otto Graf institute) for
applications in the glued timber construction according to DIN 1052-1 with the following equipment:
- measuring cable GMK38
- reciprocating piston electrode GHE91 (recommended) or impact electrode GSE91
10 Inspection oft he accuracy / Adjustment Services
Accuracy can be inspected with the testing adapter GPAD 38 (extra equipment).
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the testing adapter to the needles. The device must display the printed value for the GMH38xx
If the precision is no more corresponding to the imprint of the GPAD 38, we suggest to send the device to the
manufacturer for a new adjustment.