DOSTMANN 5020-0343 Pinless Moisture Meter Instruction Manual

Humid Check Non-Contact
Moisture measuring instrument
5020-0343

Instruction for Use
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Moisture measuring instrument

5020-0343 Pinless Moisture Meter

The NON-Contact Moisture Meter is an electronic dampness indicator with a measuring process working on the principle of high frequency measurement. The instrument is used for non-destructively tracing dampness in building materials of all kinds as well as for detecting damp distribution in walls, ceilings and floors. It is particularly suitable for pre-testing the readiness of building materials for covering prior to CM measurement.

Safety instructions

• Check if the contents of the package are undamaged and complete.
• Use the device only for purposes for which it is intended.
• The instrument is not a toy. It must be kept out of the hands of children.
• Store the device in a dry place.
• Do not drop the instrument! Protect the instrument against shock or vibrations.
• For cleaning the instrument please do not use an abrasive cleaner only a dry or wet piece of soft cloth. Do not allow any liquid into the interior of the device. Note the cleaning conditions.
• Do not use the device when the instrument or a part of the instrument is damaged. In case of a defective devise please contact your distributor.

Delivery contents

• Moisture Meter
• 9 volt battery
• Instruction for Use

Operating the unit

Features

• Quickly indicate the moisture content of materials
• Depth of penetration about 20-40mm.
• Low battery indication
• Auto Power Off
• MAX/MIN Function
• Measure and HOLD Function
• White Backlit LCD Display

Description of the unit

1. Metal Ball
2. MAX/MIN Button
3. LCD Display
4. Power ON/OFF Button
5. Backlight Button
6. MEAS Button
7. Battery Cover

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.
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.

30 – 60

60| DRY
MEDIUM
WET
Cement| < 25
25 – 50
50| DRY
MEDIUM
WET
Wood| < 50
50 – 80
80| DRY
MEDIUM
WET

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.

Converting table

15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90| 0,25
0,30
0,40
0,65
1,00
1,40
1,70
1,90
2,05
2,20
2,35
2,50
2,65| 2,50
2,65
2,85
3,20
3,55
4,00
4,30
4,70
5,10
5,45
5,75
6,10| 10,00
12,00
15,00
17,00
20,00

This information is a roughly indication. For wood the results are determinated by pine tree.

Specification

General provisions

Explanation of symbols

This sign certifies that the product meets the requirements of the EEC directive and has been tested according to the specified test methods.

Disposal

This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of empty batteries and rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As a consumer, you are legally required to take them to your retail store or to an appropriate collection site depending on national or local egulations in order to protect the environment. The symbols for the heavy metals contained are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead
This instrument is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Please do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally-compatible disposal

Cleaning conditions

The sensor/ Metal Ball is the most delicate part of the Moisture Meter. The sensor should be kept clean at all times, care should be taken when cleaning the sensor using only a soft cloth or cotton swab with water. Allowing the sensor to fully dry before using the Instrument.
Do not submerge any part of the Instrument.

DOSTMANN electronic GmbH Mess- und Steuertechnik
Waldenbergweg 3b
D-97877 Wertheim-Reicholzheim Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 93 42 / 3 08 90
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.dostmann-electronic.de
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Reproduction is prohibited in whole or part Stand05 2111CHB
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