Delmhorst QuickNav Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

Copyright 

 2011, Delmhorst Instrument Co.  

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3. 

You may begin taking readings

 by firmly pressing the back of the meter onto the 

material to be tested. This will display a relative reading that ranges between 0 and  300. 

 
4.  To hold a reading on-screen, press the 

HOLD (SELECT)  KEY

. Press the 

HOLD 

(SELECT)  KEY

  again to return to measuring mode. 

 

NOTE: 

The 

SCAN

 mode will give relative readings only, not %MC. The numbers displayed 

represent the relative dryness or wetness of the material on a scale of 0 to 300. In 
order to accurately interpret your readings, first establish a baseline reading by taking 
a reading in an area you know to be unaffected  or dry, then take a reading in the 
affected  or wet area and compare the two readings. 

 

TO TAKE TEMP/RH READINGS: 
 

Before entering the RH-T mode, firmly insert the RH/T-S1 sensor  into the top of the meter, 
making sure to align the pin-out on the DIN connector. 
 

1. 

From the Main Menu

, use the 

ñ ò 

key to highlight 

RH-T

. Then, press the 

SELECT

 

key to get into the 

RH-T

  mode main menu. 

 

The meter will display the main 

RH-T

 mode main menu, as shown below: 

 

 

 

 

2.  The meter will begin taking readings.   
 

Note: You may change the temperature mode between  °F and  °C by highlighting the F° C° in the 
lower left hand corner of the screen and pressing the SELECT key. When in °F mode, Absolute 
Humidity will be displayed in GPP. When in °C mode, Absolute Humidity will be displayed in GPK.

 

 
 
TO SET THE ALARM FOR WOOD, DRYWALL, OR SCAN MODE: 

 

1.  If you wish to set the alarm to beep after a pre-selected value is reached for 

WOOD

DRYWALL

, or 

SCAN

 use the 

ñ ò

 keys from the 

MAIN MENU 

screen to highlight the 

ALARM

.  Press the 

SELECT

  key to enter the alarm sub menu. 

 

2. 

The default status of all alarms is “OFF

.” Press the 

HOLD (SELECT) 

key on the 

desired alarm to turn it on. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for QuickNav

Page 1: ...QuickNav MOISTURE METER Owner s Manual Version 1 0 Delmhorst Instrument Co Rev 1 June 2011...

Page 2: ...READINGS 5 6 TO TAKE DRYWALL READINGS 6 TO TAKE SCAN READINGS 7 TO TAKE TEMP RH READINGS 7 TO SET THE ALARM IN WOOD DRYWALL SCAN MODE 8 MAIN MENU OPTIONS 8 TAKING A READING PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 9 TE...

Page 3: ...the range of 0 100 with accuracy of 2 over 10 90 Measures temperature over the range of 40 F 255 F with accuracy of 1 8 F over 4 F to 158F range of 40 C 124 C with accuracy of 1 C over 20 to 70 C Calc...

Page 4: ...Open the battery compartment by sliding the lid back while pressing on the release indent 2 Ensure correct polarity and push the battery in flush with the bottom board until the connectors snap togeth...

Page 5: ...ice The next screen is the MAIN MENU Use the keys to select the desired function mode and then press SELECT to activate the function Keypad Layout METER USE TO TAKEWOOD READINGS 1 From the Main Menu u...

Page 6: ...the key to highlight DRYWALL Then use the SELECT key to enter the pin mode 2 The meter will display the DRYWALL screen as shown below 3 Push the contact pins into the drywall Any Delmhorst electrode m...

Page 7: ...T mode firmly insert the RH T S1 sensor into the top of the meter making sure to align the pin out on the DIN connector 1 From the Main Menu use the key to highlight RH T Then press the SELECT key to...

Page 8: ...RYWALL or SCAN mode screen and an audible alarm will sound if that value is reached Note Default alarm settings are WOOD 15 DRYWALL 1 SCAN 300 MAIN MENU OPTIONS METRIC IMPERIAL This option will toggle...

Page 9: ...ipes or condensation on cold water lines in attic or hollow walls Faulty flashing around windows doors and where porch and dormer roofs meet sidings End grain wood that is not sealed with paint at all...

Page 10: ...o the hole and sealed to the concrete 4 Insert the protective yellow cap into the sleeve and let the hole acclimate for 72h 5 Remove the cap and immediately insert the sensor to full hole depth Wait a...

Page 11: ...ction and climatic conditions Subsurface test Drill two 1 4 holes 3 4 apart and 1 2 to 2 deep Drive the masonry nails into the bottom of the holes and make the tests as described above Nails must not...

Page 12: ...eter scale The meter displays the MC for two seconds USING SCAN MODE You can also take a reference reading on drywall using the meter s SCAN mode To take a reading firmly press the back of the meter o...

Page 13: ...tion of the pinless mode may be adversely affected Under these conditions allow the meter to acclimate to the temperature conditions in which it will be used for minimum of 1 2 hours or as long as pos...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ld stay in calibration follow the instructions in the Care of Your Meter section UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DELMHORST BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY TY...

Page 16: ...20 5 22 GUM RED 7 8 9 10 12 5 14 5 16 5 19 20 5 22 5 24 HEMLOCK WESTERN 7 8 9 10 5 13 15 17 19 20 5 22 23 5 HACKBERRY 7 8 5 9 9 5 12 13 15 17 18 5 20 22 HICKORY 8 8 5 9 10 11 12 5 14 15 5 17 19 20 5...

Page 17: ...4 5 17 19 21 23 5 26 SPF 9 10 11 5 13 15 5 18 20 5 23 25 28 30 SPF COFI 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 TEAK 7 8 8 5 9 11 12 14 15 17 18 5 20 VIROLA 6 5 7 8 9 11 12 5 14 16 18 18 5 20 5 WALNUT BLACK 7...

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