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MOISTURE METER
Please read this user manual thoroughly before using this meter and keep it handy for future reference.
Application
This meter is designed for testing moisture levels in different building materials. The accuracy of measu-
rement is increased by combining microcontroller technology with integrated characteristics for four ma-
terial groups.
Safety
Read the following safety information carefully before operating or servicing the meter.
Use the meter only as specified in this manual.
Do not allow the instrument or the measurement pins to touch any corrosive liquid.
The moisture meter must not be used in environments where explosive gases or vapours are present.
The measurement pins (electrodes) are extremely sharp. Be carefully when handling this instrument. Cover
the pins with the protective cap when the instrument is not in use.
Never use the meter if you suspect any type of electrical problem or short-circuiting in the area to be
measured. Electric shocks can damage the moisture meter and be hazardous for both person and property.
Do not expose the moisture meter to direct sunlight for any extended period. Using the meter in the presen-
ce of strong magnetic fields can lead to false readings.
Specifications
Electrode length
10 mm
Moisture range
Wood: relative humidity (RH) 5–70 %
Building materials: relative humidity (RH) 5–70 %
Temperature range
-20 – +70 °C / -4 – +158 °F
Moisture accuracy
Wood: 5–30 %: ± 1 %
30–60 %: ± 2 %
60–70 %: ± 4 %
Other materials: ± 0.5 %
Temp. accuracy
-20 – +70 °C / -4 – +158 °F: ± 1.5 °C / 2.7 °F
Auto power off
Meter shuts off automatically after 120 seconds of
inactivity.
Power supply
9 V battery (1 x)
Operating temperature
0–50 °C / 32–122 °F
Operating humidity
Relative humidity (RH) 0–85 %
Note
This moisture meter has a temperature compensation function. Allow a waiting time of 30 minutes if the
meter is moved between two very different temperatures. This will allow the meter to adjust to the environ-
ment and provide more accurate readings.
Meter Description
1. Protective cap
2. Measurement pins (electrodes)
3. LCD display
4. Power on/off key
5. Backlight key
6. °C/°F conversion key
7. MODE key
8. MAX/MIN key
LCD Display
1. Graphical display of moisture level
2. Auto power off icon
3. Numerical reading of ambient temperature
4. °C/°F icon
5. Low battery icon
6. SCAN and HOLD icon
7. MAX and MIN icon
8. Moisture unit
9. Numerical reading of moisture level
10. Material mode icon
Operating Instructions
Open the battery cover and insert a 9 V battery into the battery compartment.
Power on the meter, and then select the suitable measurement mode (MODE key) according to the object to
be measured. Please refer to the more specific materials list at the end of this manual.
Remove the protective cap to expose the measurement pins. Carefully push the measurement pins as far
as possible into the material under test. Take several readings in several locations on the material for the
best representation of the amount of moisture present. The measured values will be displayed on the LCD.
When the low battery icon “
” appears on the LCD, replace the battery in the meter.
Button Functions
Power on/off key
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Press this key to power on or power off the meter.
Temperature unit conversion key
When the meter is on, press this key to switch the temperature units between °C and °F.
Backlight on/off key
In measurement mode, press this key quickly to switch between SCAN and HOLD mode. Long press this
key to turn on/off the backlight.
MODE key
When the meter is on, press the MODE key to select the suitable measurement mode according to the ob-
ject to be measured.
M1: Hard woods
M2: Medium-hard woods/materials
M3: Soft materials
M4: Concrete
Please refer to the more specific materials list at the end of this manual.
MAX/MIN key
In measurement mode, pressing this key will enter MAX or MIN mode. Press this key for a short time: the
MAX icon will appear on the LCD, which indicates the current maximum reading; press this key again to en-
ter MIN mode, which indicates the current minimum reading. Press this key once again to go back to the
normal SCAN measurement mode.
Notes
This meter has already been calibrated before delivery. Please do not revise the calibration parameters wi-
thout professional equipment and qualified personnel.
Maintenance, storage and disposal
Wipe the body with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents on this instrument.
Do not store the meter near water or dusty areas, areas of high salinity, sulfur or other chemical substan-
ces or in high temperatures or high humidity. Remove the battery if the meter will not be used for long time.
If the battery leaks, it will damage the meter. The meter should be stored inside its protective case whene-
ver it is not being used.
The meter should not be disposed of with the general household waste. Dispose of the meter according to
your local recycling system.
Materials list
WOOD
Mode 1
Abachi
Abura
African mahogany
Agba
Andiroba
American Ash
Alder
Aspen
Alder (red, black)
Aiele
Ash
Japanese Ash
Beech
Cardboard
Basralocus
Birch
Black Afara
Beech (European)
Balsa
Cedar
Cupressus lusitanica
Campeachy
Common beech
Chestnut (sweet, red)
Dabema
Douka
Douglas fir
Ebiara
Ebony
Emien (Alstonia congensis)
Elm
Guanandi
Hickory/silver poplar
Hornbeam
Hickory poplar
Hornbeam white
Iroko
Izombé
Jarrah
Juniper
Kapok
Karri
Ipé
Limba
Logwood
Maple
Mockernut hickory
Niangon
Niove (Staudtia stipitata)
Okoume
Oak (holm oak)
Oak
Parana pine
Patagonian cypress
Pear wood
Purple heart
Rio rosewood
Red Oak
Rosewood
Red birch
Longleaf pine
Small-leaved lime
Small-leaved lime (American)
Willow
Teak
White hornbeam
Yellow birch
White Oak
Walnut tree
Mode 2
Cherry wood
Common aspen
Cherry mahogany
Cypress (red)
Carpet
Durmast oak
Damson wood
Elm
English Oak
Fibre board
Kosipo
Kaurane particleboard
Larch
Limba
Mahogany
Maritime pine
Paper
Pine
Plumwood
Poplar
Red sandalwood
Swiss pine
Textiles
Walnut
Gmelina
Wood fibre board
Western red cedar
White poplar
White birch
White maple
Mode 3
Afrormosia
Cork
Drywall
Imbuia
Kokrodua
Melamine particle board
Niove Bidinkala
Rubber tree
Sheetrock
Tola (real, red)
Phenolic resin particle board
Mode 4
Concrete
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