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Protimeter MMS Moisture Measurement System
Surface Temperature Sensor
is connected to the instrument and held against
the surface of interest. Temperature values can be displayed in °C or °F (see
section 2.5 for instructions).
T
DIFF
is a useful function when investigating condensation, as it tells the user
how many degrees a surface is above or below the prevailing dew point
temperature. When a surface exceeds the dew point by more than 3°C, T
DIFF
is
displayed with the message
NO CONDENSATION
. When a surface exceeds
the dew point by 3°C or less, T
DIFF
is displayed with the message
AT RISK, NO
CONDENSATION
. When the surface temperature is equal to or lower than the
dew point, a negative T
DIFF
is displayed with the message
CONDENSATION
.
The
progress bar
is activated when T
DIFF
is less than 14°C above the dew
point. The indicator moves from left to right to signify the increasing risk and
degree of condensation. Table 3 below summarizes this functionality.
Table 3: Condensator Mode Readings
Temperature of Surface
MMS Condensator Mode Display
>14°C above dew point
T
DIFF
, NO CONDENSTATION,
[inactive progress bar]
≤
14°C but >3°C above dew point
T
DIFF
, NO CONDENSTATION,
[active progress bar]
≤
3°C above dew point
T
DIFF
, AT RISK, NO CONDENSTATION,
[active progress bar]
≤
dew point
T
DIFF
, CONDENSTATION,
[active progress bar]
