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USER MANUAL

EVO

 

SM

WOOD MOISTURE METER

Excellent 

Business Conditions.

for non-destructive measurement of wood products 

with a roughly sawn surface

Содержание EVO SM

Страница 1: ...USER MANUAL EVO SM WOOD MOISTURE METER Excellent Business Conditions for non destructive measurement of wood products with a roughly sawn surface...

Страница 2: ...ve Wood Moisture Meter EVO WW wood work EVO SM saw mill Hints of the manufacturer read in any case before using the meter Thank you for buying a MERLIN Moisture Meter Please read the instructions care...

Страница 3: ...C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 to 140 F without batteries Temp Compensation automatically Menu language German English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Czech Russian Power supply 4...

Страница 4: ...er Manual EVOww EVOSM Version 2016 1 2 Description of EVO meters Application area The MERLIN meters are designed for measurement of timber products with planed EVO WW and roughly sawn surface EVO SM F...

Страница 5: ...IT WORK As soon as the sensor plate is in contact with the surface of the wood measuring starts The processor of the instrument analyses the sensor readings and displays the result as a percentage of...

Страница 6: ...eries push the battery cover opener underside and connect 4 pcs 1 5 V AAA batteries Carefully put battery cover back on Your meter is now ready to work IMPORTANT When you first receive the instrument...

Страница 7: ...r software version and battery status appear Afterwards the meter is ready for measurement To turn off the meter push the ON button again and release it after approx 3 seconds The meter will turn off...

Страница 8: ...riod between Take care to push only one button If the display remains off check the batteries The batteries could be discharged or disconnected 5 Display lighting To turn on the display lighting push...

Страница 9: ...l light coarse h heavy fin For many species the density of heartwood and sapwood differs For the denser heart wood correct the wood group settings by 1 for the lighter sapwood correct the wood group...

Страница 10: ...density by pushing the or button The wood species are in ascending order of dry density Select a timber group by pushing the ON OFF Button If you cannot find the desired wood species in the menu of t...

Страница 11: ...d species press the meter with appropriate support pressure ca 4 kg against the measured material The actual moisture content is displayed instantly In addition an evaluation of the moisture appears o...

Страница 12: ...w EVOSM Version 2016 1 Below the lower measuring limit below 2 no evaluation is displayed Division limits for the evaluation EVO WW EVO SM Dry 2 8 2 10 Optimal 8 1 11 10 1 15 Moist 11 1 17 15 1 20 Wet...

Страница 13: ...utely sure seek advice from professional associations or the norm as well as supplier specifications Take advantage of non destructive wood moisture measurement by not only measuring at one point of t...

Страница 14: ...dry density of the measured wood deviate from average dry density g cm control density selection it is necessary to correct the density downwards sapwood rough grained or upwards heartwood fine grain...

Страница 15: ...siness Conditions meter needs to be slightly pressed approx 4 kg against the wood while obtaining measurements Ensure that there is no metal or similar material underneath the wood This can influence...

Страница 16: ...se you have no straight sight to the display e g at overhead measurements you can use the hold button key icon to save the actual measured value on the display In this case all four button symbols cha...

Страница 17: ...approximate readings we suggest the following procedure Measure Length width and thickness of a block of wood in cm Multiply Length x Width x Thickness to find Volume in cm Weigh the block of wood in...

Страница 18: ...6 1 Example Length 100 cm Width 12 cm Thickness 2 55 cm Volume 3060 cm Weight 1415 gram at approx 15 wood moisture content Density 100 x 1415 3060 100 15 x 0 5 0 43 g cm Dry Density 0 43 g Choose wood...

Страница 19: ...s 10 Exceedance of measuring range The accuracy has been optimized for the main application range between 2 and fibre saturation point of wood Variation from the oven dry test may occur in case the me...

Страница 20: ...tion point Ex max exceedance of measuring range This variation might be high due to a very dry outer layer and a wet core inside the wood Measuring values in grey show you that the actual wood moistur...

Страница 21: ...s if you do not use the meter for a long time Avoid high moisture areas for storage The meter can be affected by static electricity close to electrical wiring Static electricity may be the reason for...

Страница 22: ...he temperature of the measured material should have approx the same temperature as the moisture meter Temperature differences of above 5 C can affect the measurement results negatively The meter shoul...

Страница 23: ...on Perform measurements along the fibre direction To obtain averages or maximum values slide meter with the grain across the wood Measuring evaluation the values are recommendations with no guarantee...

Страница 24: ...he meter with care If a species is not listed on the Timber Table see page 17 to determine the wood species At an exceedance of the measuring range measurement result on the display is transparent the...

Страница 25: ...Business Conditions The sensor pad must be completely covered by the measured material Consider maximum measuring depth and minimum wood thickness You run an average measurement based on the measurem...

Страница 26: ...s to consumer 2 years from date of purchase If the EVO WW or EVO SM moisture meter doesn t function properly during the warranty period due to defects in either materials or workmanship MERLIN will at...

Страница 27: ...r circumstances beyond MERLIN s control service required as the result of unauthorized modifications or service misuse abuse failure to follow MERLIN s operating or maintenance instructions Repair or...

Страница 28: ...revenue or profit downtime costs loss of use of the equipment cost of any substitute equipment facilities of services or claims of your customers for such damages IMPORTANT We recommend to prevent fau...

Страница 29: ...ill in process send your instrument in original packaging to your geographical agent or directly to MERLIN Agents and employees of MERLIN are not authorized to make any modifications to this warranty...

Страница 30: ...30 User Manual EVOww EVOSM Version 2016 1 14 Accessory optional Test board PP2 It is a pleasure for us to inform you about our full range of MERLIN moisture meters...

Страница 31: ...s Conditions 15 Technical support Local dealer or MERLIN Technology GmbH Hannesgrub S d 10 4911 Tumeltsham AUSTRIA Tel 43 0 7752 71966 Fax 43 0 7752 71988 www merlin technology com office merlin techn...

Страница 32: ...merlin technology com MERLIN Technology GmbH Hannesgrub S d 10 4911 Tumeltsham Ried i I AUSTRIA Tel 43 0 7752 71966 Fax 43 0 7752 71988 office merlin technology com Seit 1995...

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