USER`S MANUAL MODEL 407777 Heavy Duty - Cole
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1. 2 Table of Materials Alphabetized by Group Afara p Balsa Bange Wanga 7 Bosquiea Boxwood Maracaibo Cypress E African Gum American Red Gum Spotted Karri Maple Pacific Panga Panga Ash American Baa fF Ss O O 3 31 O n o D JE amp i 5 D D 1 Pi 1 Pi Pi EN EI EN 1 i 1 EN EI E 1 EI 4 1 1 EI EN 1 Ni 2 7 Canarium African Pine Hoop 3 Aaa o Ash European Douglas Fir Pigg pitch Ash Japanese 1 Fir ER eranti Red light or 2 ark Hyedunani ronbank jahogany akore ansonia Maple Queensland West Indian Q f Olive E African Pine New Zealand 2 White e 17 African KI N OI s Hickory roko AMEE Ce CEECEE CE s elisise de ss sslisless ss s eruing arch Western ine Corsican ine American ong Leaf ueensland Walnu apele ilky Oak African ilky Oak mu ILL adauk African illarwood mu mu ycamore frormosia mboyna asswood O x k W gt n S D Coachwood op ne S cC O D Zz o S D European pruce Sitka tringybar Yello tringybark essmate urpentine alnut Queensland 4l Im Rock ir Noble auri New Zealan auri Queensland ahogany African Muhuhi Musine yinkado andoo itterwood hipboard Cordia American 5 i e Cc 5 a D2. Obeche livillo W 0 vu ersimmon amin a Wawa Gegu Nohor N pepe anta Maria W N irch Yellow isselon Im White irch European edar West India herry European ol DS PI O S E a s KI gt D ji n m O te el et N O PAN Ez ISIS S19 i OI oy EF gt a rimado 407777 V1 8 03 01
3. the meter If the Test Pins are damaged oxidized bent etc they must be replaced in order to continue obtaining reliable readings Follow the replacement steps below 1 Loosen the lock nuts at the base of the test pins 2 Remove and replace the existing pins and tighten the lock nuts RS 232 PC Interface The meter s RS 232 serial port 3 5mm phono jack is located at the top of the meter next to the sensor input jack This interface is for use with the Extech Data Acquisition Software Hardware kit Part Number 407000 For more information contact Extech or refer to the 407000 user s manual for details on the PC interface Meter Calibration Check Ensure that the RECORD function is not engaged Select Material Group 1 using the Material Select button Press and hold both the CALIBRATION and buttons The display will begin to count down from 5 to 1 If the meter s existing calibration is correct the LCD will display good If the meter s existing calibration is incorrect the LCD will display Err If the calibration is incorrect follow the steps in the next section to recalibrate DOD Qi BONS Meter Recalibration 1 Remove the Meter s protective rubber holster 2 Select Material Group 1 via the Material Select button 3 Remove the rear battery compartment cover and locate the VR1 potentiometer that sits inside the battery compartment on the left side Press and hold the Calibration button Adjust VR1 for a displa
4. using undue force The meter display will now indicate moisture content in If the moisture content is greater then 30 the display will indicate 4 If the moisture content is less than 9 the display will indicate g Measuring Procedure II for use on unknown wood sources BON Turn ON the meter Select Material Group 1 by pressing the Material Select button Insert the sensor s test pins into the material under test Insertion should be to at least a 0 08 2mm depth for highest accuracy However if this is not possible carefully insert the test pins as far as possible without using undue force The meter display will now indicate moisture content in This method is useful for reference only and cannot match the higher accuracy provided by Method However a fair approximation is obtained for measuring materials whose make up is not known or not on the lists provided in this manual s appendices Temperature Compensation This meter is calibrated for use at ambient temperature 68 F 20 C When the ambient temperature is above or below this value manual temperature compensation should be performed to maintain accuracy Follow these steps to manually compensate for ambient temperature differences le 2 Check that the RECORD function is not engaged REC MAX MIN icons are not on the display Press the left TEMP ADJ key to increase or the right key to decrease the temperature display from the 20 C
5. USER S MANUAL EXT INSTRUMENTS MODEL 407777 Heavy Duty Moisture Meter Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Extech s Heavy Duty Moisture Meter This meter measures the moisture content of wood Measurements are made using the supplied remote intrusive sensor Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants the basic instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for three years from date of shipment a six month limited warranty applies on sensors and cables If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period contact the Customer Service Department at 781 890 7440 for authorization A Return Authorization RA number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech The senderis responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Extech s total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or
6. default to the new ambient temperature in C The temperature can be adjusted in 1 degree steps The value will be stored after 4 seconds Temperature compensation adjustments are not stored in memory when the meter is turned OFF however 4 407777 V1 8 03 01 Data Hold Press the DATA HOLD key to freeze the displayed value on the LCD Press the HOLD key again to release the data hold function MIN MAX Recording When selected the RECORD function records the Minimum and Maximum readings To begin recording 1 Press the RECORD key once The REC indicator will appear on the display Now begin to take measurements 2 Press the RECALL key after measurements have been taken to enter the MAX mode The MAX indicator along with the maximum measurement value will appear on the LCD display 3 Press the RECALL key again and the MIN indicator along with the minimum measurement value will appear on the LCD display 4 Toreturn to normal operation press the RECORD key again The display indicators REC MAX MIN will disappear Maintenance Battery Replacement The LBT low battery icon appears when the battery is weak To replace the battery 1 Remove the meter s rubber protective holster 2 Remove the battery compartment cover on the rear of the meter using a small coin or screwdriver 3 Replace the 9V battery 4 Reinstall the battery compartment cover and holster Sensor s Test Pin Replacement 10 Spare pins are provided with
7. e Radiata Pine Carribean pitch Poplar Black Pterygota African Pyinkado Queensland N Ov issanda 3 Muhuhi uninga usine usizi i yrtle Tasmanian Niangon Queensland Kauri Ramin Redwood Baltic Europe Redwood Californian Redwood Baltic Europe Rosewood India Santa Maria Sapele Seraya Red Silky Oak Africa Silky Oak Australian Spruce Norway European Spruce Sitka Sterculia Brown Stringybar Yello Stringybark Messmate Sycamore Tallowwood d 1 3 g jm K z 2 Oak Japanese 1 1 Oak Tasmanian 3 4 1 1 1 Oak Turkey Oak American Re Oak American whit Oak European Obeche Odoko 3 oO 4 Okwen 2 3 Olive E African Olivillo Opepe Padang 2 NI Oo 4 Padauk African Panga Panga Persimmon 5 5 1 1 3 3 5 on Pillarwood Pine Maritime Pine Nicaraguan Pitch Pine American Long Leaf Pine Corsican Pine Yellow 2 3 Turpentine Utile 3 Queensland Walnut European Walnut African 3 1 3 2 OVI Pine Hoop Pine Kauri Pine Huon Pine Scots Pine Lodgepole Pine Sugar Pine New Zealand White Pine Parana 2 1 2 4 Walnut American 1 Whitewood 2 Yew Sugar 1 NN Ez ES 3 EN EH 3 i 8 2 EN N 4 4 BPE a a YES D o oj g zja 5 5 R SIS S SI O O OI S 5 S a 407777 V1 8 03 01 Appendix
8. erating Instructions Preparation 1 2 Insert the sensor into the sensor input jack on the meter top Ensure that a fresh 9V battery is installed by powering the unit observing that the LCD illuminates and that the LBT low battery indicator is not illuminated on the LCD Remove the rubber pin protector on the sensor tips before measurements are performed Auto Shutoff Feature The meter will automatically turn OFF if no function button is pressed in any 10 minute period To disable this feature press the RECORD key to engage the record function Measurement Procedure Selection Follow the procedure below that most suits your application Procedure is used when the wood under test is of a known type Procedure II is used when the wood type under test is unknown Measuring Procedure for use on known wood species 1 2 3 Turn ON the meter Select the material group 1 through 9 by pressing the Material Select button Refer to the Appendices at the end of this manual for groups and species listings According to Table in the Material Group Appendix select Material Groups 1 through 9 for the general woods listed or Group 9 for Chipboard for unknown materials with paper or paint covering refer to Procedure II Insert the sensor s test pins into the wood under test Insertion should be to at least a 2mm depth for highest accuracy If this is not possible carefully insert the test pins as far as possible without
9. implied Calibration and Repair Services Extech offers complete repair and calibration services for all of the products we sell For periodic calibration NIST certification or repair of any Extech product call customer service for details on services available Extech recommends that calibration be performed on an annual basis to insure calibration integrity T Tech Support Hotlines 781 890 7440 ext 200 extech extech com www extech com Copyright 2001 Extech Instruments Corporation All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form 2 407777 V1 8 03 01 Specifications General Specifications Custom LSI microprocessor circuit Dual function 0 5 13mm 1999 count LCD display 9 to 30 Moisture Content 9 memory groups for approx 150 species of wood Front Panel push button Approx 0 8 seconds Remote two prong intrusive sensor Records Max Min readings for later recall Auto shut off after 10 minutes RS 232 PC serial interface 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Max 90 RH V battery Approx DC 5 8 mA 0 73 Ibs 330g including batteries amp probe Main instrument 7 1 x 2 8 x1 3 180 x 72 x 32 mm Probe 0 9 diameter x 6 54 23 x 165mm Range Specifications Measurement Accuracy Moisture content 9 to 30 4 5d Temperature compensation 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Meter Description Battery compartment on rear 3 407777 V1 8 03 01 Op
10. y of 18 0 For any problems with calibration contact the Extech Repair Department our 5 407777 V1 8 03 01 Appendix 1 Alphabetized Table of Material Groups Material amp Grou EN 7 Afrormosia H C E 8 6 Ash European Ash Japanese Baguacu Brazilian Basswood 0 TI TI O roko arrah Birch Yellow N i arri Blackbutt Boxwood Maracaibo Eu Camphorwood E 3 African Cedar West Indian 8 Larch edar Wi SS A N Lime Cherry European 5 3 3 Chipboard ropean African est Indian estern Re Indian E African Elm English aple Queensland Elm Rock a d E re aple Em Wie Pa Mata Erimado N ir Douglas ir Grand ir Noble egu Nohor reenheart uarea Black i OLO cic 3 2 OD DIO 3 HE gio Pu oO a al o E E 3 3 3 O n wn no O O gs S amp D S a T O a lt 3 21 o D n S 5 jun Hickory T lt oO 2 5 5 ronbank i elutong auri New Zealand O D D D D a Keruing Kuroka r m ejr o w olm ISIS So ajaja 5 5 515 S l m sis r oS 2 o 2 gt Slolo 3 8 6 gt Ov ahogany West Coachwood 6 Mahogany African Dana 3 Maple Pace Douglas Fr 2 Maple rock Meranti Red light or dark eranti white erbau 2 Pine Ponderosa 3 2 Pin
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