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AUDIO BUTTON

How to enable Audio:

 Turn on your meter and then press the Audio 

button to enable audio indication. A short tone will play, and “ON” will 
display momentarily on the screen. When audio indication is enabled, 
the short tone will also play when you press other buttons. Exceptions: 
when the Up or Down buttons are held down for SG scrolling, or when a 
button does not register a specifi c result (e.g., pressing an Up or Down 
button in Standard Measurement mode).

How to disable Audio: Press the audio button a second time to disable 
all audio tones. No tone will play this time, and the word “OFF’ will be 
displayed momentarily on the screen.

DEPTH BUTTON

NOTE: The D300 and S300 are single-depth models that do not include the 
Depth button and the option to select the depth. The D300 takes readings in 
¾” mode only, and the S300 takes measurements in ¼” mode only. If you 
are using the DS500, you have the capability of selecting the measurement 
depth (either ¾” or ¼”).

How to Select Depth When Using the DS500:

1.  After the meter is turned on, 

press the Depth button. In 
Standard Measurement mode, you 
will see a small trapezoidal bar 
(        ) indicating the Depth mode 
currently selected. If the bar is 
displayed in the upper left-hand 

Summary of Contents for D300

Page 1: ...MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...arts 3 Quick 1 2 3 Start Guide 4 Summary of Features 5 How to Use Your Bessemeter Pinless Moisture Meter 6 Using the Meter s Buttons 10 Calibration Verification 10 Battery 11 Storing Your Meter 12 Specifications 13 Species Settings Table ...

Page 3: ...which utilizes either 6 4mm or 19mm depth mode The sensor field of your Bessemeter pinless meter approximates the full thickness cross section method per the ASTM D4442 oven dry method This ASTM standard along with its international counterparts is the standard for comparison of all wood moisture meters for accuracy With proper use of your meter each time you take a measurement you are assured of ...

Page 4: ...chnology of your pinless meter is virtually unaffected by wood temperature PARTS On Hold button Species button Depth button NOTE not applicable to D300 S300 LCD Up button Down button Audio button 2 Battery Compart ment Sensor Plate ...

Page 5: ...he species settings table on pages 13 23 to find the correct setting for your wood or if you cannot find the setting contact our customer support team at info bessemeter com Use the Up and Down buttons to toggle to the correct setting Once you have the SG setting programmed press the Species button again or the On Hold button to return to Standard Measurement mode For additional details about prog...

Page 6: ...ent mode MC measurement range for wood 6 0 to 32 0 Programmable species settings for a range of softwoods hardwoods Large sensor area for moisture measurement HOLD capability to freeze the current reading on the LCD display Low battery alert indicator Audio confirmation that can be enabled disabled Dual depth readings DS500 model only Field calibration verification when using the verification refe...

Page 7: ...ugh not substantially if the board is at least 0 625 inches 16mm thick The hinner the board the greater will be the underestimation 3 If the wood thickness is greater than 1 38mm and you are seeking a full thickness measurement and not a shallow measurement then take readings in mode on both sides and average your readings 4 If you need to measure wood that is less than 13mm thick then use either ...

Page 8: ...adings then you may need to make additional measurement corrections Contact us at info bessemeter com if you need further guidance about making corrections 10 When taking a reading ensure your meter is parallel to the direction of the grain USING THE METER S BUTTONS ON HOLD BUTTON Press the power button to turn the meter on The meter will briefly display the model number and then the firmware revis...

Page 9: ...ly returns to Standard Measurement mode so that you can take additional readings Turningyourmeteroff PresstheOn Holdbuttonforabouttwoseconds to power it off Alternatively the meter will shut down automatically if left in Hold Mode for 60 seconds with no further activity UP and DOWN BUTTONS These buttons are used in conjunction with the Species mode and Depth mode if using the DS500 meter How you u...

Page 10: ...e the SG setting of the meter by 01 each time If you pressandholdeithertheUporDownbutton thiswillallowtheSG setting to increase or decrease by multiples of 10 and until you release the Up or Down button the display will continue to adjust by multiples of 0 10 allowing you to quickly get to the SG setting you need 4 Once the SG setting you need is displayed press either the Species button or the On...

Page 11: ...button a second time to disable all audio tones No tone will play this time and the word OFF will be displayed momentarily on the screen DEPTH BUTTON NOTE The D300 and S300 are single depth models that do not include the Depth button and the option to select the depth The D300 takes readings in mode only and the S300 takes measurements in mode only If you are using the DS500 you have the capabilit...

Page 12: ...IBRATION VERIFICATION Your Bessemeter pinless meter comes factory calibrated and is designed to provide years of reliable service Keep in mind however that a sharp impact or undue exposure to the elements moisture dust wide temperature swings etc may potentially affect the meter s electronics and its calibration setting If at any time you wish to verify that your meter is still calibrated per fact...

Page 13: ...ompartment door carefully until it snaps back in place STORING YOUR METER When you are not using your Bessemeter pinless meter it is recommended that you store it in the case provided with your meter under the storage temperature and humidity conditions specified on page 21 If your meter is to be stored without using it for longer than 30 days remove the 9 volt battery 2 YEAR WARRANTY All Bessemet...

Page 14: ...19mm Depth DS500 6mm Depth and 19mm Depth Specific Gravity Range 0 3 to 1 0 Moisture Content Range 6 0 to 32 0 MC range for wood Precision 0 1 Auto Power Shutdown 60 seconds Power 9V Battery Bessemeter recommends using non rechargeable Alkaline or Lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries Operating Temperature 32 deg F to 110 deg F 0 deg C to 43 deg C Storage Temperature and Humidity 50 deg F to 90 d...

Page 15: ...3 Andiroba 0 57 Ash Black 0 49 Ash Blue 0 58 Ash Green 0 56 Ash Oregon 0 55 Ash Red 0 55 Ash White 0 60 Aspen Bigtooth 0 39 Aspen Quaking 0 38 Avodire 0 51 Baldcypress 0 46 Balsamo Myroxylon balsamum 0 83 Balsamo Protium spp 0 55 Banak Virola spp 0 45 Basswood American 0 37 Beech American 0 64 ...

Page 16: ...ox 0 83 Brazilian Cherry 0 83 Brazilian Mahogany 0 47 British Elm 0 53 Bubinga Guibourtia spp 0 75 Butternut 0 38 Cativo 0 42 Cedar of Lebanon 0 53 Cedar Alaska 0 44 Cedar Atlantic White 0 32 Cedar Eastern Red 0 47 Cedar Incense 0 37 Cedar Northern White 0 31 Cedar Port Orford 0 43 Cedar Western Red 0 32 Cedar Yellow 0 44 ...

Page 17: ...English Oak 0 57 European Ash 0 58 European Walnut 0 56 Fir Balsam 0 35 Fir California Red 0 38 Cedrella 0 39 Cherry Black 0 50 Chestnut American 0 43 Cocobolo 0 85 Cottonwood Balsam Poplar 0 34 Cottonwood Black 0 35 Cottonwood Eastern 0 40 Degame 0 72 Determa 0 55 Dogwood Flowering 0 72 Douglas Fir 0 48 ...

Page 18: ...can Water 0 62 Hickory True Mockernut 0 72 Hickory True Pignut 0 75 Hickory True Shagbark 0 72 Hickory True Shellbark 0 69 Hickory Pecan 0 66 Fir Grand 0 37 Fir Noble 0 39 Fir Pacific Silver 0 43 Fir Subalpine 0 32 Fir White 0 39 Gombeira 1 00 Guatambu Argentinean 0 70 Guatambu Brazil 0 79 Gum Black 0 50 Gum Red 0 52 Hackberry 0 53 ...

Page 19: ...urel California 0 55 Limba 0 40 Locust Black 0 69 Macassar Ebony 0 90 Madrone Pacific 0 64 Magnolia Southern 0 50 Mahogany African 0 44 Holly American 0 55 Hophornbeam Eastern 0 70 Hura 0 40 Indian laurel 0 79 Ipe 0 99 Iroko 0 57 Jacaranda 0 34 Jarrah 0 75 Jelutong 0 38 Kapur 0 70 Karri 0 79 ...

Page 20: ... Myrtle Tasmanian 0 64 Oak Red Black 0 61 Oak Red Cherrybark 0 68 Oak Red Laurel 0 63 Oak Red Northern 0 63 Oak Red Pin 0 63 Mahogany True 0 47 Manni 0 63 Maple Bigleaf 0 48 Maple Black 0 57 Maple Hard 0 60 Maple Red 0 54 Maple Silver 0 47 Maple Soft 0 49 Maple Sugar 0 63 Merbau 0 67 Mersawa 0 54 ...

Page 21: ...79 Padauk Pterocarpus marsupium 0 71 Parana Pine 0 49 Pecan 0 60 Peroba de Campos 0 66 Oak Red Scarlet 0 67 Oak Red Southern 0 59 Oak Red Water 0 63 Oak Red Willow 0 69 Oak White Bur 0 64 Oak White Chestnut 0 66 Oak White Overcup 0 63 Oak White Post 0 67 Oak White Swamp Chestnut 0 67 Oak White Swamp 0 72 Oak California Black 0 53 ...

Page 22: ... Plane Lacewood 0 49 Primavera 0 42 Purpleheart 0 71 Radiata Pine 0 45 Ramin 0 56 Redwood Old Growth 0 40 Peroba Rosa 0 71 Persimmon Common 0 71 Pine Lodgepole 0 41 Pine Longleaf 0 59 Pine Pitch 0 52 Pine Pond 0 56 Pine Ponderosa 0 40 Pine Red 0 46 Pine Sand 0 48 Pine Shortleaf 0 51 Pine Slash 0 59 ...

Page 23: ...more American 0 49 SYP Southern Yellow Pine 0 56 Tamarack 0 53 Tanoak 0 64 Tatajuba 0 72 Redwood Young Growth 0 35 Roble Tabebuia spp 0 55 Rosewood Brazilian Dalbergia nigra 0 84 Rosewood Indian 0 79 Rubberwood 0 51 Sapele 0 60 Sassafras 0 46 Scots Pine 0 45 Spanish Cedar 0 44 Spruce Northern 0 36 Spruce Black 0 42 ...

Page 24: ... Tauari Couratari spp 0 53 Tawa Beilschmiedia tawa 0 62 Tawa Pometia spp 0 58 Teak 0 57 Tupelo Black 0 50 Tupelo Water 0 50 Virola Virola spp 0 45 Walnut Black 0 55 Wenge Millettia spp 0 82 Willow Black 0 39 Yellow Poplar 0 42 ...

Page 25: ...23 Plywood OSB and MDF Setting Plywood 0 57 OSB 0 62 Permacore MDF 0 70 HDF core 0 85 Advantech 0 70 ...

Page 26: ...24 NOTES ...

Page 27: ...25 NOTES ...

Page 28: ... retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher The information in this document is subject to change without notice 500 00500 001 REV N C 844 888 5280 www Bessemeter com ...

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