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Foreword

Congratulations on your purchase of the FMC or FME microprocessor-controlled
moisture meter. This meter is a Dutch quality product that will allow you to measure
the moisture content of wood and construction materials.

These operating instructions contain a number of important directions on how to use
and handle the FMC and FME moisture meters. Please keep them in a safe place for
future reference.

Enschede, The Netherlands, 9 August 2004

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Page 1: ...SMITTARIT VOCHTMETERS PCE Americas Inc 711 Commerce Way Suite 8 Jupiter FL 33458 USA From outside US 1 Tel 561 320 9162 Fax 561 320 9176 info pce americas com www pce instruments com english www pce i...

Page 2: ...quality product that will allow you to measure the moisture content of wood and construction materials These operating instructions contain a number of important directions on how to use and handle th...

Page 3: ...MENT MOREOVER BROOKHUIS MICRO ELECTRONICS B V CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGE OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAULTY DELIVERY OR INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THIS MATERIAL The information contained...

Page 4: ...2 1 Connecting the Ram electrode handle electrode 7 5 2 2 Connecting the universal electrode 8 5 2 3 Connecting the cup electrode 9 5 2 4 Connecting the concrete measuring set 9 5 3 Setting the FMC E...

Page 5: ...and use the FMC and FME moisture meters Since these instructions describe the operation of two types of meter FMC E is used to refer to a function in both the FMC and FME meters If the function only a...

Page 6: ...using the instrument near highly magnetic electromagnetic and electrostatic fields The instrument should be cleaned with a dry cloth only Be careful when and after using the measuring instrument since...

Page 7: ...applications The table below shows some of these applications FMC FME Measuring moisture in wood Measuring moisture in construction materials Measuring moisture in wood chippings and dust coffee beans...

Page 8: ...onally available components 4 1 Picture of the FMC E moisture meter The components of the FMC E are shown in Figure 4 1 below Figure 4 1 OFF key key C or F indication ON key key MENU key Error indicat...

Page 9: ...rature meter with the aid of the temperature sensor The temperature measured is used for the automatic temperature correction see section 6 1 Concrete measuring set The concrete measuring set enables...

Page 10: ...ack of the FMC E as shown in Figure 5 1 Open the battery compartment by gently pressing down the groove in the lid and then lifting it up Connect the 9 Volt battery supplied with the meter to the atta...

Page 11: ...er Insert the measuring pin into the swivel Slide the swivel nut over the measuring pin and screw it tight Repeat the above for the second measuring pin Attach the plug for the measuring cable to the...

Page 12: ...Tighten the plastic nut on the holder Insert the measuring cable connector into the back of the holder Attach the measuring cable plug to the FMC E connector Make sure the groove in the plug slides o...

Page 13: ...or Turn the wheel of the cup electrode anticlockwise until it comes away from the cup Fill the cup electrode with the material being measured and close it The meter is now ready for setting see sectio...

Page 14: ...prinkle graphite powder on the measuring pin contact sockets Insert the measuring pins and contact sockets into the holes Turn the measuring pins clockwise until they are secured in the material being...

Page 15: ...oklet entitled Brookhuis moisture meters for wood construction materials and paper supplied with the FMC E Press the or key to select the appropriate material Press the MENU key The display will show...

Page 16: ...en display a higher measurement value The measurement electrode should be dry and placed in the measuring area for a few minutes to allow it to acclimatise to the ambient temperature If the wood is ex...

Page 17: ...cribed in section 5 2 6 2 The FME memory The FME can store up to 50 measurement values in its memory The measurement values can be stored retrieved and deleted as follows Ready the FME for use as desc...

Page 18: ...now show Press the key again to retrieve measurement values stored previously in the memory Press the MENU key to take another measurement The memory can be cleared as follows Press the and keys simul...

Page 19: ...erature as shown on the back of the reference resistance Insert the measuring pins into the two sockets on the reference resistance When the value shown by the meter corresponds to the value indicated...

Page 20: ...splay will now show Press the or key to set the temperature to C or F Press the MENU key The display will now show Press the MENU key Press the or key to set the switch off time in minutes Press the M...

Page 21: ...pressed the setting C or F and switch off time will appear see chapter 6 7 Press the or key to switch the pin code setting on or off Press the MENU key to go to the measuring screen The display will n...

Page 22: ...0 3 Resolution 0 1 Memory function for up to 50 measurement values FME only Temperature correction 40 90 C 40 194 F Connection for temperature sensor FME only Instrument temperature range FMC E 0 50...

Page 23: ...eck 15 Examples of use 3 FMC E set components 5 Installing the battery 6 Intended use of the FMC E 2 MEMO 13 Memory clear 14 Memory of the FME 13 Notification II Overview of the FMC E set 4 Pin code 1...

Page 24: ...huis FMC FME moisture meter complete with Brookhuis Measuring probe Brookhuis Measuring cable Brookhuis Measuring pins Brookhuis Temperature probe optional to which this declaration relates is in conf...

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