BMC Wood chips 5-50% humidity 0 to +40 °C 8 Characteristic curves

Measuring device for fast water content determination of wood chips. Accurate measurement (max. deviation 1.5 % from standard value)/ fast measurement result without sample preparation / very simple, cost-saving measurement / 10-year repair warranty / lifetime support.

Description

The calorific value of wood chips is determined by their water content. With the accurate determination of the water content by a professional moisture meter, a fair price for producers, suppliers and end customers is assured. Fast and accurate measurement with a Humimeter BMC biomass moisture meter provides the best quality control in biomass production and supply.

The determination of the water content happens within a few seconds - simple and professional. The device stores the measured value and the data can either be printed out or sent to a PC if required.

Compared to conventional measurement in a kiln, automated measurement saves 80% of the time to perform and 96% of the energy costs.

Application area:

The professional meter is a perfect fit for biomass heating system suppliers and operators.

The exact determination of the water content in wood chips is of crucial importance, as it has a significant influence on the calorific value. With a professional moisture meter, such as the Humimeter BMC biomass moisture meter, this value can be determined precisely. This precision ensures fair prices for producers, suppliers and end customers of wood chips.

The use of the Humimeter BMC biomass moisture meter enables a quick and accurate measurement of the water content within a few seconds. This method is easy to use and provides professional results. The device stores the measured values, which can either be printed out or transferred to a PC if required.

Compared to the conventional method of water content measurement using a Darrofen, automated measurement with the BMC humimeter saves considerable time and energy costs. In fact, the automated method can save up to 80% of the measurement time and reduce energy costs by an impressive 96%.

This professional measuring device is ideal for use by suppliers and operators of biomass heating systems. By precisely monitoring the water content, they can ensure that their biomass always meets the highest quality standards and can therefore be used efficiently and cost-effectively as fuel. This contributes to sustainability and efficiency in the biomass industry.

Alternative: BMA-2

Bioenergy

Application area

Handling and measuring process:

The entire measurement process takes less than a minute!

Switch on the instrument and select the calibration curve that corresponds to your material. Fill the supplied plastic bucket with wood chips and empty it into the measuring chamber. Remove any excess wood chips so that the material is flush with the top edge of the measuring chamber. The illuminated display immediately shows the water content and temperature of the material.

The device has a data logger for up to 10,000 measured values and offers the option of entering additional data, e.g. a batch number. For each stored series of measurements, the device automatically calculates the average. The measured values can be transferred to a PC via the optionally available USB interface. With the included LogMemorizer software, the data can be archived, exported and further processed.

Performance features

Measuring range 5 % to 50 % water content (depending on type)
Resolution 0.5 % Water content
Calibration accuracy to reference material: +/-1.5%.
12.5 liters sample volume
Temperature is optionally switchable to °C and °F
Automatic temperature compensation
Temperature range for water content determination: 0 to +40°C
Measurement result in seconds without sample preparation
Sample temperature measurement
Hold function, manual measured value memory for up to 10,000 values with measuring location description
Robust housing
Supplier memory management
Dimensions 296 x 278 x 508 mm, weight approx. 7.9 kg
Included in delivery: Humimeter BMC, batteries and plastic bucket

Your advantages

Fast moisture measurement without sample preparation on site
Easy operation of the meter
Optional USB interface and internal battery for documentation and data recording
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Comparison table + extensions and accessories

Art.no.	Image	Extension, accessories
12485		Humimeter USB data interface module AKKUVERSION with LogMemorizer measurement data acquisition and evaluation software on USB stick including USB cable for PC (Attention: retrofitting option only possible in the factory)
11733		Battery-powered portable thermal printer , industrial version (only in conjunction with item 12485). Dimensions: 180 x 100 x 45 mm, weight: 0.4 kg
10600		Factory calibration certificate Calibration and delivery report
12627		Bluetooth Module Pluggable class 1 (up to 100 meters) module for Humimeter devices with USB interface and suitable device software
12318		Test equipment monitoring for Humimeter BMA and BMC
11217		Laboratory order for the creation of a characteristic curve of a new material for a Humimeter device

Properties	Humimeter BMA-2	Humimeter BMC	Humimeter BLL
Application	For suppliers and operators of biomass heating systems. For fast and automated measurement of wood chips, pellets, miscanthus, wood shavings, sawdust and corn cobs. The patented professional measuring device for determining the water content of biomass also offers an optional display of the bulk density and the ATRO ton per cubic meter.	For suppliers and operators of biomass heating systems. Measuring device for quickly determining the water content of wood chips and sawdust.	Moisture meter with 1 meter long penetration lance for determining the water content of wood chips with data logger.
Measuring range	5 to 70 % water content (depending on variety) 11 Characteristic curves	5 to 50 % water content (depending on variety) 8 Characteristic curves	10 to 50 % water content (depending on type) (100 % wood moisture) 3 characteristic curves
Wood chips	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	10 % - 50 %
Coarse chopped material	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	10 % - 50 %
Coniferous wood chips	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	10 % - 50 %
Softwood coarse chips	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	-
Finely chopped material	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	-
Pellets	5 % - 14 %	-	-
Miscanthus	5 % - 35 %	-	-
Wood shavings softwood	5 % - 45 %	5 % - 35 %	-
Sawdust Softwood	10 % - 60 %	5 % - 50 %	-
Sawdust Hardwood	10 % - 60 %	5 % - 50 %	-
Corn husk	10 % - 40 %	-	-
Resolution	0.1 % Water content	0.5 % Water content	0.5 % Water content
Calibration accuracy	+/- 1,0 %	+/- 1,5 %	+/- 2,5 %
Bulk density compensation	Integrated	Not specified	Not specified
Sample quantity	12 liters	12.5 liters	Not specified
Temperature measurement	Infrared (non-contact) Temperature range for water content determination 0 to 50 °C	Temperature range for water content determination 0 to 40 °C	Temperature measuring range -10 to + 80 °C
Measurement result	Fast, no sample preparation	Fast, no sample preparation	Fast, no sample preparation
Memory function	10,000 values with description	10,000 values with description	10,000 values with description
Power supply	100-240 VAC	4 AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries or Li-ion rechargeable battery	4 AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries
Dimensions	432 x 282 x 862 mm	296 x 278 x 508 mm	1155 x 75 x 45 mm (without handle bar)
Weight	29 kg	7.9 kg	830 g (with batteries)
Accessories	Measuring chamber, power supply unit, USB interface	Batteries and plastic buckets	Steel handle bar, rubber protection and batteries
Scope of delivery	Humimeter BMA-2 incl. measuring chamber, power supply unit and USB interface	Humimeter BMC, batteries and plastic buckets	Humimeter BLL, steel handle bar, rubber protection and batteries
Advantages	- Very low power consumption, you save 96% electricity compared to a measurement in a kiln - Measurement result in seconds without sample preparation - Fast, automated measurement - Measurement result within 30 seconds, which can be connected to all systems via software - Very high accuracy due to the large sample volume of 12 liters - Integrated weighing cell - Bulk density compensated - Many material characteristics - Memory function - Print and save quick button - Automatic average calculation - Display of atroweight/m³ and bulk density (option) - USB interface included, printer (option)	- Fast moisture measurement without sample preparation - Quality control and documentation on site - Very easy to use measuring device - Optional USB interface including internal rechargeable battery - Technical data	- Easy determination of water content and temperature in deeper layers - Insertion lance is mounted directly on the measuring device; there are no cables that could break - No conversion from wood moisture to water content required - Tested by our accredited test laboratory - High measuring range: up to 50% water content (depending on material) - Automatic calculation of average values - Quality control and documentation on site - Easy handling - Menu language in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian and many more on request

Measuring range	BMA-2	BMC	BLL
Wood chips	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	10 % - 50 %
Coarse chopped material	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	10 % - 50 %
Coniferous wood chips	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %	10 % - 50 %
Softwood coarse chips	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %
Finely chopped material	5 % - 70 %	5 % - 50 %
Pellets	5 % - 14 %
Miscanthus	5 % - 35 %
Wood shavings softwood	5 % - 45 %	5 % - 35 %
Sawdust Softwood	10 % - 60 %	5 % - 50 %
Sawdust Hardwood	10 % - 60 %	5 % - 50 %
Corn husk	10 % - 40 %