Traceable 4310 Moisture Meter Owner's Manual

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Your purchase of this MOISTURE METER marks a step forward
for you into the field of precision measurement. Although this
METER is a complex and delicate instrument, its durable structure
developed. Please read the following instructions carefully and
always keep this manual within easy reach.
OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2. SPECIFICATIONS EERE at 1
3. FRONT PANEL DES ee 3
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3—7 Temp. Adjust ( Manual Compensation ) Button.. 3
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3—9 Material Select Button
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4. TABLE OF 9 KIND MATERIAL (TIMBER) GROUPS ..... 4
4—1 Sorting by alphabetic order (a—z), table 1......... A
4—2 Sorting by 9 kind material group
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5-1 Measurement by selecting the material group....11
5-2 Measurement by reference method..................... 12
5—3 Temp. compensation adjusting................................. 13
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. FEATURES
Measures moisture content cover the range 9 % to 30 %.
9 material groups in memory, calibrations for about
150 different species of material (wood) are provided.
Built—in self-calibration circuit.
0 to 50 °C manual temp. compensation setting.
Microprocessor circuit assures maximum possible
accuracy, provides special functions and features.
Super large LCD with dual display.
Heavy duty case designed for easy carrying and operation.
Records Maximum & Minimum reading with recall.
Data hold function for storing the current reading on
display.
Auto power shut off to save battery life.
RS 232 PC serial interface.
Built—in low battery indicator.
Separate pin type moisture probe, easy operation &
remote measurement.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Applications For surveying buildings for dampness and
for the rapid determination of the moisture
content of wood, chipboard.....
Principal Uses 2 pins electrodes to measure the
conductivity of the material, then converts
the reading to % moisture Content.
Default Memory
for the species
9 material groups in memory,
calibrations for about 150 different species
of materil (wood) are provided.
Ref. 4-1, 4-2
D11 & D12 | Anunuciator for Upper Display |
00 =No Symbol | 07 = mg/L | 14 =mS
01=C 08 = m/s 15 =Lux
02=F 09 = Knots | 16 =Ft-cd
03 =% 10 = Km/h 17 =dB
04 =% RH 11 = Ft/min | 18 =mV
05 =% PH 12 = mile/h
06 =% 02 13=uS
D13 Anunuciator for Lower Display
0 =No Symbol | VCC. | 2="°F
D14 Reading Polarity for the Display
0 = Both upper & lower display value are "+".
1 = Upper "—", Lower "+".
2 = Upper "+", Lower "—".
3 = Both upper & lower display value are "—".
D15 Start Word
Circuit Custom design microprocessor LSI circuit.
Display 13 mm ( 0.5") super large LCD display.
Measurement 9 % to 30 % moisture content,
Resolution 0.1 % moisture content.
Accuracy + (4.% 4 5.d)
(23 250) * Above fibre satuartion ( 25% to
30% ) readings the approximate
value, reference only.
* Spec. tested under the environment
RF Field Strength less than 3 V/M &
frequency less than the 30 MHz only.
Probe 2 pin moisture electrodes.
Temperature Manual temperature compensation of the
Compensation | meter in the range of 0 to 50 °C.
Calibration Built in self calibration circuit.
Data Hold Facility available.
Memory Recall |Records Maximum & Minimum value.
Power off Manual and Auto shut off available.
Sampling Time | Арргох. 0.8 second.
Data Output |RS 232 PC serial interface.
Operating Temp. |0 to 50 °C.
Operating Less than 90% R.H.
Humidity
Power Supply DC 9V battery, heavy duty type.
006P, MN1604(PP3) or equivalent.
Power Current
Approx. DC 5.8 mA.
Weight
330 g/0.73 LB
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8. RS232 PC INTERFACE
The instrument features an RS232 output via 3.5 mm
Terminal (3-1, Fig. 1).
The connector output is a 16 digit data stream which
can be utilized to the user’s specific application.
An RS232 lead with the following connection will be
required to link the instrument with the PC serial input.
Each digit indicates the following status :
DO End Word
D1 to D4 Upper Display reading, D1=LSD, D4=MSD
D5 to D8 Lower Display reading, D5=LSD, D8=MSD
D9 Decimal Point(DP) for Upper display.
~~ |0=NoDP,1=1DP,2=2DP,3 = 3 DP
D10 Decimal Point (DP) for lower display
O=NoDP,1=1DP,2=2DP,3 =3DP
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Dimension Main instrument:
180 x72 x32 mm (7.1 x 2.8 x 1.3 inch).
Moisture Probe:
Round 23 mm Dia. x 165 mm.
Round 0.9 inch Bia. x 6.5 inch.
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Extra CORtEot PIAS iawn 1 Set.
Hard Carrying Case...................... TPPC,
3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
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3—1 RS232 output terminal 3-8 Hold Button
3—2 Probe Input Socket 3—9 Material Select Button
3—3 Display 3—10 Calibration Button
3—4 Power On/OffButton 3-11 Battery Compartment
3—5 Record Button - /Cover
3—6 Recall Button 3—12 Probe Handle
3-7 Temp. Compensation 3-13 Test Pins
Adjust Button 3—14 Protection Rubber
4. TABLE OF 9 KIND MATERIAL (TIMBER)
GROUPS
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7. MAINTENANCE
7—1 Replacement of Battery
A low battery is indicated by " LBT " in the left corner of the
display. To replace the battery remove the battery cover
with a small screwdriver or coin and replace with a DC 9 V
battery ( heavy duty type, 006P, MN1604/PP3 or equivalent ).
7—2 Replacement of test pins |
To replace test pins on the probe, first loosen the lock nut at
the base of the pin, slide pin out and replace with new.
Lock Nut
Fig. 4
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2) * If the display shows " Err " the meter will need to be
re—calibrated using the following method.
3) Select the material group " 1 " using the " Material Select
Button ".
Remove the battery cover using a small screwdriver or
coin. Press and hold down the bottom Calibration Button.
Using a screwdriver adjust VR1 until the display value
reads 18.0. Release the button, calibration is now
complete.
CALIBRATION
Only push the down button
continuously.
Battery Cover
Front Panel Side E LCD Display
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6. CALIBRATION
Remove the " Protection Rubber " (3—14, Fig.1) away
from the " Test Pins " (3—13, Fig. 1).
1) * Select the material groups to group " 1 " using the
" Material Select Button " (3—9, Fig. 1).
Push both Calibration Buttons ( up and down button
together ) simultaneously.
CALIBRATION
Push together at the same time
* The display will count backwards from 5 to 1 after
which the display will show " good "
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Consideration :
When the unit is turned off, the new temperature
setting is lost and the unit will default again to 20 “Con
power up.
5—4 Other Functions
1) Data Hold
* During measurement, pushing the " Hold Button "
(3-8, Fig. 1) will hold the display values & the LCD
will show the " D.H " symbol.
* To cancel the Data Hold function, Press the Data
Hold Button, once more.
2) Data Record( Max., Min. reading)
* The DATA RECORD function displays the maximum
and minimum readings. To start the DATA RECORD
function, press the " Record Button " (3—5, Fig. 1)
once. "REC" marker will appear on the LCD display.
* With the " REC " symbol indicated on the display
(a) Push the " RECALL Button " (3—6, Fig. 1) once,
then the " Max " symbol with the maximum values
recorded will appear on the LCD display.
(b) Push the " RECALL Button " once again, the " Min "
symbol with the minimum values recorded will
appear on the LCD display.
(c) To de—activate the Data Record function, Press
the " Record Button " once again. All associated
display units will disappear from the LCD.
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4—2 Sorting by 9 kind material group
( group 1 to 9), table 2
| Material Group i |
* Afara * Maple, Sugar
* Ash. European * Myrtle, Tasmanian
* Ash. Japanese * Oak, American Red
* Balsa * Oak, American White
* Bange Wanga * Oak, European
* Bosquiea * Oak, Japanese
* Boxwood, Maracaibo * Padang
* Cahoma * Panga panga
* Cypress, E. African * Pine, Lodgepole
* Fir, Grand * Pine, Radiata
* Gum, American Red * Pine, Scots
* Gum, Spotted * Pine, Yellow
* Gurjun * Poplar, Black
* Kapur * Pterygota, African
* Karri * Redwood, Baltic (European)
* Kuroka * Rosewood, Indian
* Maple, Pacific * Sterculia, Brown
* Maple, Rock * Tallowwood
*
Walnut, American
| Material Group 2 i
* Ash. American * Makore
* Berlina * Mansonia
* Canarium, African * Maple, Queensland
* Douglas Fir * Meranti, Rec (Light or Dark)
* Fir, Douglas * Meranti, White
* Gum, Saligna * Merbau
* Gum, Southern * Okwen
* Hyedunani * Olive. E African
* Ironbank * Pine, Bunya
* Mahogany, West Indian * Pine, Huon
| Material Group a j
* Pine, Maritime
* Pine, New Zealand, White
| Material Group 3 ]
Ayan
Bech, European
Blackbutt
Camphorwood, E. African
Cedar, Western Red
Chestnut
Danta
Greenheart
Hemlock, Western
Jarrah
Jelutong
Larch, European
Larch, Japanese
Loliondo
Missanda
Niangon
Oak, Tasmanian
Pine, American Long Leaf
Pine, American Pitch
| Material Group 4 j
Abura
Afzelia
Binvang
Birch, Yellow
Bisselon
Elm, English
Elm, Rock
Elm, White
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Pine, Parana
Redwood, Californian
Walnut, New Guinea
Pine, Caribbean, Pitch
Pine, Corsican
Pine, Hoop
Pine, Nicaraguan Pitch
Pine, Ponderosa
Pine, Sugar
Queensland Walnut
Sapele
Seraya, Red
Silky Oak, African
Silky Oak, Australian
Spruce, Norway (European)
Spruce, Sitka
Stringybar, Yellow
Stringybark, Messmate
Turpentine
Walnut, European
Walnut, Queensland
Whitewood
Yew
Kaur, New Zealand
Lime
Matai
Oak, Turkey
Odoko
Pine, Kauri
Pyinkado
Totara
5-3 Temp. compensation adjusting
The Moisture Meter defaults to calibration for wood
at 20 °C /68 °F. The meter reading can be corrected
approximately by adding 0.5 % for every 5 °C below
20 °C. Or by subtracting 0.5 % for every 5 °C above
20°C.
If the environment temperature is not 20 °C and a
precise measurement is required, the following
procedure should be followed.
TEMP. ADJ.
Press either TEMP ADJ Button to display 20 °C. The
temperature can be increased or decreased in 1 °C steps by
subsequent use the relevant TEMP ADJ Button.
When the required temperature value is reached the display
will return to normal mode after 4 seconds non use.
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4) Display will show the moisture contents in " % moisture
content" directly.
* If the sample under test has a high moisture
content it may take a few minutes to obtain a
stable reading.
For a moisture content ( > 30% ) the display will show
ti "
.
For a moisture content ( < 9% ) the display will show
— — — s—
5—2 Measurement by reference method
For material not in the groups ( 1-9), the moisture
meter may be used for reference by following the
procedure below :
1) Turn unit on ( Power Button ).
2) Select the material group to " 1".
3) Insert the test pins into the materail under test.
4) The display will show the reference moisture content in %.
Consideration :
This value is only for reference. Although the
measured data is for reference only, it can be used to
estimated the dampness of tested sample. It is a useful
tool for checking the reference moisture content of
material types not included in table 1.
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| Material Group 9 i
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Baguacu, Brazilian
Bitterwood
Cordia, American light
Erimado
Hickory
Iroko
| Material Group 6 $
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Afrormosia
Amboyna
Basswood
Coachwood
Muninga
| Material Group 7 i
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Gegu, nohor
Guarea, white
| Material Group 8 j
+ + + + + * *
Agba
Birch, European
Cedar, West Indian
Cheery, European
Fir, Noble
Guarea, Black
Kauri, Queensland
| Material Group 9 ÿ
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Chipboard
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Keruing
Larch, Western
Padauk, African
Pillanwood
Sycamore
Teak
Obeche
Olivillo
Persimmon
Ramin
Wawa
Opepe -
Santa Maria
Mahogany, African
Muhuhi
Musine
Musizi
Queensland Kauri
Utile
Walnut, African
Wandoo
5. MEASURING PROCEDURE
If the test pins ( 3—13, Fig. 1 ) are not
installed to the probe head & packed
separately, please refer the following
diagram to fix the test pins into the probe.
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5—1 Measurement by selecting the material group
1) Power the meter using the " Power On/Off Button "
(3-4 Fig 1).
Remove the " Protection Rubber " (3—14, Fig. 1) away
from the " Test Pins " (3— 13, Fig. 1)
2) Select the required material group via the " Material
Select Button " (3—9, Fig. 1).
With reference to 4— 1, table 1, select a material from
group (1-2
MATERIAL + * For " Chipboard " select group 9.
CU * For general woods, please select the
1-9 oroup 1 to 9
* For unknown materials, such as papers,
paint etc please refer to the operation
procedure 5—2,
For example :
If the wood is " LIME ", then select " 4 ".
If the material is " CHIPBOARD ", then
seicet 9"
3) It is recommended that the test pins are inserted to a
minimum depth of 2 mm into the material under test.
If a depth of 2 mm can not be obtained, then insert the
test pins to their maximum achievable depth.
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