User Manual Pin Moisture Meter with Bluetooth® Model MR55
Table of Contents 1. Advisories ................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Copyright...................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Quality Assurance .......................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Documentation ...............................................
1. Advisories 1.1 Copyright © 2018, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
2. Introduction Thank you for selecting the FLIR MR55 Pin Moisture Meter with Bluetooth® connectivity. This instrument detects moisture in wood and other building materials. The MR55 also measures Relative Humidity (RH) and ambient Temperature. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. 2.
3. Description 3.1 Meter Description 1. Temperature and Relative Humidity sensors 2. Measurement electrode pins 3. Display (backlit LCD) 4. Data Hold (short press) / Bluetooth® transmit (long press) 5. Worklight ON/OFF (short press) and backlight ON/OFF (long press) 6. Power button (long press ON/OFF) 7. Material Group number (short press) and oC, oF, RH% selection (long press) 8. Work light 9. Battery/USB port compartment lock 10.
3.2 Display Description 1. Bluetooth® (BLE) icon (when paired) 2. Transmission icon (appears for 3 seconds at the start of transmission) 3. Data Hold 4. Battery status 5. Material group number 6. Moisture measurement 7. Ambient temperature (oC, oF) and RH% display area 3.3 Button Description Long press to power the meter ON/OFF Short press to freeze/unfreeze displayed readings.
4. Operation CAUTION: The electrode measurement pins are sharp; Use care when handling. Cover the pins with the protective cap when the instrument is not in use. 4.1 Meter Power and APO 1. Two (2) 1.5V ‘AA’ batteries (rear compartment) power the meter. 2. Long press the power button to switch the meter ON/OFF. When ON, the meter display will appear as shown in the meter description section above. If the meter display does not switch ON, please check the batteries.
4.4 Bluetooth® Transmission Basics When connected with a remote device, the MR55 shows the Bluetooth® icon . To transmit a displayed reading to a remotely paired device, first short press the HOLD button to freeze the reading. Long press the button to send the data. The transmission symbol will appear for 3 seconds during transmission.
4.10 Calibration Verification Test With the meter ON and set to Group 1, touch the measurement pins to the test points labeled ‘T’ on the protective cap (test points ‘1’ in accompanying diagram). The display will read 18% (±2) if the test passes. Next, touch the measurement pins to the test points labeled ‘B’ on the protective cap (test points ‘2’ in the accompanying diagram). The display will read 26% (±2) if the test passes. Please return the MR55 for service if either self-test consistently fails. 5.
6. Field Firmware Upgrades via USB Interface The MR55 includes a micro USB port, located inside the battery compartment. The USB port allows the user to upgrade the System firmware or the Bluetooth® firmware by first downloading an upgrade file from the FLIR website and then connecting the meter to a PC to transfer the file to the meter. Firmware upgrades are available at the http://support.flir.com website.
10. If the battery power is too low, the meter will display the ‘LO’ message shown below. You must replace the batteries before you can upgrade the meter firmware. 11. When the upgrade is complete, the meter will automatically power ON. 6.2 Bluetooth® Firmware Upgrade To execute a Bluetooth® Firmware Upgrade please perform the same steps as listed in Section 6.1, System Firmware Upgrade, above. If there is an error, the screens shown below will alternately display.
7. Maintenance 7.1 Cleaning Wipe the meter housing and pins with a soft, damp cloth. Use a mild detergent if necessary. Do not use solvents or abrasives. Always keep the instrument dry. Prevent dirt from accumulating at the electrode pins. 7.2 Battery Installation and Replacement If the instrument does not switch ON or if the battery status icon indicates a low battery voltage, please replace the batteries: 1.
8. Safety The electrode pins are sharp; please use caution when handling the meter. Keep the protective cover in place when not in use. Keep the instrument dry. Do not strike the meter in an effort to push the pins further into the material under test. Always hold the meter by its side grips when firmly pressing the pins into the tested material. Store the batteries separately when the meter is to be stored for periods longer than 60 days. 8.
9. Specifications Measurements Moisture measurement type Display Electrode length Electrode pins Work light Auto Power OFF (APO) Power supply Low battery indicator Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Housing material Drop-proof IP rating Safety Compliance Dimensions Weight Moisture, relative humidity and ambient temperature Electrical resistance Backlit, multifunction LCD 0.4” (10mm) Integrated, replaceable White LED After 20 minutes Two (2) 1.
10. Material Group Reference 10.1 Common Names of Timbers (BS888/589:1973) with group nos.
Cherry, European 8 Meranti, Red (dark/light) 2 Rubberwood 7 Chestnut 3 Meranti, White 2 Santa Maria 7 Coachwood 6 Merbau 2 Sapele 3 Cordia, American Light 5 Missanda 3 Sen 1 Cypress, E African 1 Muhuhi 8 Seraya, Red 3 Cypress, Japanese (18-28%mc) 3 Muninga 6 Silky Oak, African 3 Cypress, Japanese (8-18%mc) 8 Musine 8 Silky Oak, Australian 3 Dahoma 1 Musizi 8 Spruce, Japanese (18-28%mc) 3 Danta 3 Myrtle, Tasmanian 1 Spruce, Japanese (8-18%mc) 8 Douglas Fi
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Cedrela odorata 8 Liquidamper styraciflua 1 Sequoia sempervirens 2 Ceratopetalum apetala 6 Lovoa klaineana 8 Shorea spp 2 Chamaecyparis spp (18-28%mc) 3 Lovoa trichiloides 8 Sterculia rhinopetala 1 Chamaecyparis spp (8-18%mc) 8 Maesopsis eminii 8 Swietenia candollei 1 Chlorophora excelsa 5 Mansonia altissima 2 Swietenia mahogani 2 Cordia alliodora 5 Millettia stuhimannii 1 Syncarpia glomulifera 3 Croton megalocarpus 8 Mimusops heckelii 2 Syncarpia laurifolia 3 Crypt
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11. Technical Support Main Website http://www.flir.com/test Technical Support Website http://support.flir.com Technical support Email TMSupport@flir.com Service/Repair Support Email Repair@flir.com Support Telephone number +1 855-499-3662 option 3 (toll-free) 12. 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.
Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. 2770 SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA Telephone: +1 503-498-3547 Customer Support Technical Support Website Technical Support Email Service and Repair Email Customer Support Telephone http://support.flir.com TMSupport@flir.com Repair@flir.com +1 855-499-3662 option 3 (toll free) Publication Identification No.
