FLIR MR59 Ball Probe Moisture Meter with Bluetooth User Guide

Quick Start
Ball Probe Moisture Meter with Bluetooth®
Model MR59

INTRODUCTION

To obtain the detailed User Manual please visit http://support.flir.com (download tab). Please read the user manual carefully before use. The MR59 includes a 3-year limited warranty, visit www.flir.com/testwarranty to read the warranty document and to register your product.
QUICK STEPS

1. Ensure that a 9V battery is installed in the meter’s rear compartment.

2. Long press the power button to switch the meter ON. The meter will display ‘CAL’ while it performs a ZERO calibration (keep hands and objects away from sensor during this calibration).

3. The meter automatically switches OFF after 30 minutes (APO).

4. Place the ball sensor on the surface of the material under test.
   The sensitivity of the sensor is uniform across its entire surface. The sensor can detect moisture to a depth of 4 in (100 mm) maximum.

5. Read the moisture level in % on the meter display. Take readings in several locations for the best representation of the moisture present.

6. Note the MAX and MIN moisture readings on the display. Long press the CLEAR button to reset the MAX/MIN readings.

7. Long press the button to switch the meter’s backlight ON/ OFF.

8. Long press the button to switch the meter’s Work Light ON/OFF.

9. To freeze/unfreeze a displayed reading, short press the HOLD button.

10. The MR59 beeps when the moisture reading exceeds the high alarm limit. To set the alarm limit, short press the SET button, and then use the up /down arrows to set the value (press SET again to exit). To enable/disable the alarm, long press the SET button. When the alarm is enabled (default), the alarm bell icon appears.

11. Refer to the Bluetooth section below, and the separate user manual, for information on transmitting readings to a remote device.

METER DESCRIPTION

1. Moisture sensor
2. Backlit LCD
3. Data Hold/MIN-MAX clear
4. Worklight ON/OFF and up arrow button
5. Backlight ON/OFF and down arrow button
6. Power button
7. Alarm SET/Alarm limit button
8. Work light
9. Tripod mount
10. Battery compartment

FUNCTION BUTTONS

| Long press to power the meter ON/OFF
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CLEAR HOLD| Long press to clear MIN/MAX memories
Short press to access/exit Data Hold mode
SET| Long press to enable/disable the audible Alarm
Short press SET to access/exit the alarm threshold screen (use the arrow buttons to change the threshold value)
| In Alarm limit mode, increase the moisture alarm threshold
| In Alarm limit mode, decrease the moisture alarm threshold
| Long press to switch work light ON/OFF
| Long press to the switch display backlight ON/OFF

DISPLAY DESCRIPTION

1. Bluetooth (BLE) icon (when connected)
2. Transmit icon (when connected)
3. Data Hold icon
4. Alarm enabled icon
5. Battery status icon
6. Maximum reading
7. Minimum reading
8. Moisture reading

BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION

To connect to a remote device running FLIR Tools™, turn on the remote device and start the FLIR Tools application. Open Instruments, and search for the MR59 (the MR59 must be ON). Tap to connect to the MR59. When connected to a device running the FLIR Tools mobile app, the MR59 (using the METERLiNK® protocol) continually sends readings for live display on the remote device.
When connected to a compatible FLIR camera that supports BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), the MR59 continually sends meter readings for live display on the camera screen. Download the FLIR Tools mobile app from the Google Play™ store, the Apple App store, or here: https://www.flir.com/products/flir-tools-app/

1. When successful communication between the meter and a remote device or FLIR camera is established, the Bluetooth icon and the transmission icon  appear on the meter display.
2. Refer to the FLIR Tools help utility in the mobile app for detailed information regarding FLIR Tools.

Customer Support

Three-Year Limited Warranty
This product is protected by FLIR’s 3-Year Limited Warranty. Visit www.flir.com/testwarranty to read the 3-Year Limited Warranty document.

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References

• support.flir.com
• Thermal Imaging, Night Vision and Infrared Camera Systems | Teledyne FLIR
• Test & Measurement Warranties | Teledyne FLIR
• support.flir.com
• support.flir.com/contact
• FLIR Tools App Thermal Analysis and Reporting (Mobile) | Teledyne FLIR

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