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Button Function
Power Button
Turn the meter power ON or OFF.
MEAS Button
Press the MEAS button, the instrument will start measuring.
Release this button the “HOLD” icon will appear on the LCD
indicating that the current reading is being held.
MAX/MIN Button
When taking measurements, press MAX/MIN Button, the ‘MAX’ icon
will appear on LCD display and the meter will begin keeping track of
MAX value. Press the button again, ‘MIN’ icon will appear on LCD
display and the meter will begin keeping track of MIN value. Press
MAX/MIN button for two seconds to exit this mode.
Backlight button
Turn the backlight on or off.
Measuring degree of moisture
Hold the instrument without touching the sensor. Keep your hands
and fingers away from the sensor during measurements.
After switching on and pressing “MEAS” the instrument does a
self-calibration. There fore hold the instrument during the first
measurement into the air away from yourself and other surfaces.
The display indicates “CAL”. After appr. 2 seconds it will display 000
(Keep “Meas” pressed until CAL disappears). Now you can start
with the measurements. Hold the instrument as near to the back
as possible. Press the “MEAS” button and use the ball to scan the
surface under investigation. The ball must be in firm contact with the
material. To obtain the best results, the instrument should be held at
an angle of 90° to the surface to be measured.
Building
Moisture range
Moisture status
Materials
(unit)
< 30
DRY
Gypsum
30 - 60
MEDIUM
> 60
WET
< 25
DRY
Cement
25 - 50
MEDIUM
> 50
WET
< 50
DRY
Wood
50 - 80
MEDIUM
> 80
WET
Once metal is present in building materials, there may be
Incorrect measurements come.
Following information is used as reference.
The instrument is an indicator for quick measurements.
Battery replacement
If the icon “ ” appears on the LCD display, it indicates that the
battery should be replaced. Open the battery case and replace the
exhausted battery with new battery.
