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MO290  V3.1  03/10 

Condensation Mode 

The Condensation feature alerts the used when the surface temperature as measured by the 
IR thermometer is close to or has reached the Dew Point temperature. 

1. 

Press the power 

 button to turn the meter on. 

2. 

Simultaneously press the MOIST/REL and RH buttons. The “COND” icon will appear. 

3. 

Point the meter at a surface, press the IRT button to measure the surface 
temperature. The small display will indicate the IR surface temperature and the large 
display will indicate the difference between the IR temperature and the Dew Point 
temperature. 

4. 

The meter will then report the potential for condensation on that surface in the 
following manner 

  If the temperature of the IRT is more than 14°C (25°F) above the Dew Point, the 

temperature difference shall be displayed, with no other warning. 

  If the temperature of the IRT is 3-14°C (5-25°F) above the Dew Point, the 

temperature difference shall be displayed, along with a standard Condensation 
Indicator icon.  The meter shall beep once to confirm that the reading is in the risk 
area. 

  If the temperature of the IRT is less than 3°C (5°F) above the Dew Point, the 

temperature difference shall be displayed, along with a flashing Condensation 
Indicator icon.  The meter shall beep twice to confirm that the reading is in the high-
risk area. 

5. 

Press the RH button to exit the mode. 

Vapor Pressure Mode 

1.  With the Condensation mode active, press the MODE button to display the Vapor 

Pressure in mBAR (°F) or kPa (°C). 

2.  Press the MODE button to exit the Vapor Pressure mode. 

Alarm High and Low Limit Setting 

High and Low alarm points can be set for Humidity and Moisture measurements. 
Humidity Alarm Set Procedure: 
1. 

With RH% displayed, simultaneously press the RH and MODE buttons. 

2. 

The “HIGH” icon will appear on the display. 

3. Press 

the 

or 

button to set the high limit desired. 

4. 

Press the ALARM SET button to save the value and proceed to the LOW set value. 

5. 

With the “LOW” icon in the display, Press the 

or 

button to set the low limit 

desired. 

6. 

Press the ALARM SET button to save the value and to return to the normal mode. 

7. 

If the humidity measurement is lower than the low alarm setting or higher than the 
high alarm setting, the meter will beep once every second. 

 

Moisture Alarm Set Procedure: 
1. 

With MOIST displayed, simultaneously press the MOIST/REL and MODE buttons. 

2. 

The “HIGH” icon will appear on the display. 

3. Press 

the 

or 

button to set the high limit desired. 

4. 

Press the ALARM SET button to save the value and proceed to the LOW set value. 

5. 

With the “LOW” icon in the display, Press the 

or 

button to set the low limit 

desired. 

6. 

Press the ALARM SET button to save the value and to return to the normal mode.. 

7. 

If the moisture measurement is higher than the LOW alarm setting, the meter will 
beep once every second 

8. 

If the moisture measurement is higher than the HIGH alarm setting, the meter will 
beep continuously. 

Summary of Contents for MO290

Page 1: ...User s Guide Pinless Moisture Humidity Meter IR Model MO290...

Page 2: ...Description 1 IR temperature sensor 2 Laser pointer 3 Humidity sensor 4 Temperature sensor 5 LCD display 6 Relative Humidity button 7 Mode Zero Button 8 IR thermometer button 9 Alarm set button 10 Al...

Page 3: ...asy to read large dual display with backlit feature Simultaneously displays moisture of wood or material being tested and Air Temperature IR Temperature or Humidity Designed with patented IR design to...

Page 4: ...surements 1 Press the power button to turn the meter on 2 Press the MOIST button to select Moisture measurement MOIST and INT internal pinless sensor will appear in the display 3 Hold the meter so tha...

Page 5: ...the display 2 Press the IRT button to enable the IR thermometer The meter will display the minimum temperature measured and will update only when a lower temperature is measured 3 Press the MODE butto...

Page 6: ...the mode Vapor Pressure Mode 1 With the Condensation mode active press the MODE button to display the Vapor Pressure in mBAR F or kPa C 2 Press the MODE button to exit the Vapor Pressure mode Alarm H...

Page 7: ...31 F 9 F 32 F 2 F 33 to 392 F Greater of 3 5 or 9 F 20 to 1 C 4 5 C 0 C 1 C 1 to 200 C Greater of 3 5 or 4 5 C Display 3 digit primary display 4 digit secondary display Vapor Pressure 0 to 20 0kPA Dew...

Page 8: ...s responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper...

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