Testboy TV-341 Moisture Meter Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Testboy

Table of Contents

Testboy TV-341 Moisture Meter Instruction Manual
Notes
Operation
Replacing the battery
Maintenance
Cleaning
Technical data
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Testboy TV-341 Moisture Meter Instruction Manual

Notes

Safety notes

WARNING
Sources of danger are mechanical parts, for example, which can cause serious personal injury. Objects are also at risk (e.g. damage to the instrument).

WARNING
An electric shock can result in death or serious personal injury, and also functional damage to objects (e.g. damage to the instrument).

WARNING
Never point the laser beam towards the eyes directly or indirectly, via reflective surfaces. Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to the eyes. The laser beam must be deactivated when measuring close to people.

General safety notes

**WARNING**
Unauthorised modification and/or changes to the instrument are not permitted, for reasons of safety and approval (CE). In order to ensure safe and reliable operation using the instrument, you must always observe the safety instructions, warnings and the information contained in the section “Intended use”.

WARNING
Please observe the following information before using the instrument:

Do not operate the instrument anywhere near electrical welders, induction heaters or other electromagnetic fields.
Further to abrupt temperature fluctuation, the instrument must be allowed to adjust to the new ambient temperature for approx. 30 minutes before using it, in order to stabilise the IR sensor.
Do not expose the instrument to high temperatures for a long period of t ime.
Avoid dusty and humid environments.
Measuring instruments and their accessories are not toys, and must be kept out of the reach of children!
In industrial facilities, the accident prevention regulations for electrical systems and equipment, established by the employer’s liability insurance association, must be observed.

Please observe the five safety rules:

Disconnect
Ensure that the instrument cannot be switched back on again
Ensure isolation from the power supply (check that there is no voltage on both poles)
Earth and short-circuit
Cover adjacent live parts

Intended use
The instrument is intended strictly for use in applications described in the operating instructions. Any other usage is considered improper and forbidden, and can result in accidents or the destruction of the instrument. Any such application will result in the immediate expiry of all guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the operator against the manufacturer.

Remove the batteries if the instrument is not in use for a long period of time, in order to protect the instrument from damage.

We assume no liability for damages to property or personal injury caused by improper handling or failure to observe the safety instructions. Any warranty claim expires in such cases. An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates safety notices in the operating instructions. Read the instructions completely before beginning the initial commissioning. This instrument is CE-approved and thus fulfils the required guidelines.

Disclaimer

The warranty claim expires in cases of damages caused by failure to observe the instructions! We assume no liability for any resulting damage!

Testboy is not responsible for damage resulting from

failure to observe the instructions,
changes to the product that have not been approved by Testboy or
the use of spare parts that have not been manufactured or approved by Testboy
the use of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Accuracy of the operating instructions
These operating instructions have been compiled with due care and attention. No guarantee is
given that the data, illustrations and drawings are complete or correct. All rights reserved with
regard to changes, printing mistakes and errors.

Disposal
Dear Testboy customer: purchasing our product gives you the option of returning the instrument to suitable collection points for waste electrical equipment at the end of its lifespan.

The WEEE directive regulates the return and recycling of electrical appliances. Manufacturers of electrical appliances are obliged to take back and recycle all electrical appliances free of charge. Electrical devices may then no longer be disposed of through conventional waste disposal channels. Electrical appliances must be recycled and disposed of separately. All equipment subject to this directive is marked with this logo.

Disposal of used batteries

As an end user, you are legally obliged (battery law) to return all used batteries; disposal with normal domestic waste is prohibited! Batteries containing contaminant material are labelled with adjacent symbols indicating the prohibition of disposal with normal domestic waste.

The abbreviations used for the respective heavy metals are:
Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.

You can return your used batteries free of charge to collection points in your community or anywhere where batteries are sold!

Certificate of quality
All activities and processes carried out within Testboy GmbH relating to quality are monitored
permanently within the framework of a Quality Management System. Furthermore, Testboy
GmbH confirms that the testing equipment and instruments used during the calibration process
are subject to a permanent inspection process.

Declaration of conformity
The product conforms to the actual directives. For more detailed information go to
www.testboy.de

Operation

Thank you for purchasing the Testboy® TV 341.
This hygrometer is used to measure the content of moisture in wood and construction material, as well as for measuring the air temperature.

Commissioning
In order to switch on the measuring instrument, activate the button “POWER”. After 10 minutes of inactivity, the measuring instrument automatically switches off.

Presetting and self-test:
Prolonged pressing (approx.5 sec.) of the button “POWER” calls up the basic settings. Using ▲, select the unit for the temperature measurement (°C/°F) and press “Mode” in order to confirm and start the self-test. The character “—” appears on the display for a few seconds. If “PAS” appears after the self-test is completed, the hygrometer is in a good condition. By again pressing the button “Mode”, the instrument is ready for operation. If “NO” is indicated, send the instrument to us for further checking.

Carry out presetting and self-test each time after replacing the battery.

Selecting material
By pressing ▲, select the material to be measured.

FIG 1 Selecting material

In order to ensure an exact measurement, the measurement must be repeated at different positions. Insert the measurement probes into the material. Keep the hands and other sources of interference away from the measurement probes.

Indication of the highest and lowest value
By pressing “Mode”, the actual value (HOLD), highest value (MAX) and lowest value (MIN) are indicated consecutively. The highest and lowest value apply from switching on or resetting the measurement instrument.

Replacing the battery

Replace the batteries when is shown on the display. When inserting the new batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct!

Only commission instruments that are closed!

Batteries must not be disposed of with normal domestic waste. There will be a collection point near you!

Maintenance

The instrument does not require special maintenance when used as specified in these operating instructions.

Cleaning

Use a damp cloth and mild household detergent to clean the instrument should it become soiled through daily use. Never use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents to clean the instrument.