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MO290  V3.1  03/10 

Auto Power Off 

The meter will enter a sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. The meter will emit a warning 
beep 15 seconds before shutting down.  
To disable the APO feature, press the MODE button when turning the meter ON. The “APO” 
icon will not appear, indicating it is disabled. 

Specifications 

Function 

Range Accuracy 

 

Pinless Moisture  

0 to 99.9 

Relative only 

Ext. Pin Moisture 

0 to 99.9 

Relative only 

Pinless Depth 

Up to 0.75” (19mm) 

RH Measurement 

0 to 10% 

± 3%RH 

11 to 90% 

± 2.5%RH 

91 to 100% 

± 3%RH 

Air Temperature 

-20 to 170°F (-29 to 77°C) 

±

 3.6

°

F (2.0

°

C) 

IR Temp

 

-4 to 31

°

F  

±

 9

°

32°F

 

 ± 

2°F 

33 to 392

°

F Greater 

of 

±

3.5% or 

±

9

°

-20 to-1

°

±

 4.5

°

0

°

±

 1

°

1 to 200

°

Greater of ±3.5% or ± 4.5°C 

 
Display 

3-digit primary display, 4-digit secondary display 

Vapor Pressure 

0 to 20.0kPA 

Dew Point 

-22 to 199°F (-30 to 100°C) 

Mixing Ratio 

0-999GPP (0 to 160g/kg) 

Sample Rate 

2 per second 

Backlight White 

LED 

Operating Temperature 

40 to 110°F (4 to 43°C) 

Storage Temperature 

-14 to 140°F (-30 to 60°C) 

Operating Humidity 

90%, 32-86°F (0-30°C), 75%, 86-104°F (30-40°C),  
45%, 104-122°F (40-50°C) 

Storage Humidity 

90% 

Power Supply 

9V battery 

Battery Life 

6-8 weeks (4 hrs/day use), using alkaline batteries 

Auto Power Off (APO) 

After 30 minutes (nominal) inactivity. The APO function can be 
disabled by the user. 

APO Quiescent Current 

50µA maximum 

Dimensions 6.5x2.8x1.5’ 

(165x70x38mm) 

Weight 7.4oz 

(210g) 

 

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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