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4. Scale selection
The device is equipped with multiple scales, which eliminates the need to use adjustment tables. This
makes measurements not only more precise, but also easier. The selected scale is displayed at the bot-
tom of the screen. To change the measurement scale, briefly press the “SELECT MATERIAL” button.
CAUTION! When the device turns on, the display will show the latest selected scale.
Table 1. Names and descriptions of the measurement scales available in PCE-PMI 3
Scale No.
Scale name
Description
1
Relative Scale
[%]
Basic scale. Shows the relative humidity of the material.
2
Anhydrite Screed
[Wt%]
This scale is meant for moisture measurements in anhydrite floors.
Data are in weight percent water.
3
Anhydrite Screed
[CM%]
This scale is used to measure the moisture content of anhydrite.
The displayed value is an approximate value that can be also deter-
mined with the Carbide Method (CM).
4
Cement screed
[Wt%]
This scale is used to measure the moisture content of cement scre-
ed. The content of water is expressed as a percentage of weight.
5
Cement screed
[CM%]
This scale is used to measure the moisture content of cement scre-
ed. The displayed value is an approximate value that can be also
determined with the Carbide Method (CM).
6
Concrete
[Wt%]
This scale is used to measure the moisture content of concrete. The
content of water is
expressed as a percentage of weight.
7
Gipsputz
[Wt%]
This scale is used to measure the moisture content of gypsum pla-
ster. The content of water is expressed as a percentage of weight.
8
Hardwood / Oak
[Wt%]
This scale is used to measure the moisture content of wood with
a density of 0.6-0.9 [103 kg/m3] (i.e. oak). The content of water
is expressed as a percentage.
9
Softwood / Spruce
[Wt%]
This scale is used to measure the moisture content of wood with a
density of 0.4-0.55 [103 kg/m3] (i.e. spruce). The content of water is
expressed as a percentage.
5. „HOLD” function
The Hold function displays the last measured value. It is activated automatically when the “ON” button
is release. When the device switches to the Hold mode, the following symbol appears at the top of the
display on the status bar.
