PREXISO Wood Moisture Meter PMX-57A User Manual

1. Fampidirana

The PREXISO PMX-57A Wood Moisture Meter is a versatile digital instrument designed for accurately measuring moisture content in various materials. This pin-type meter provides precise readings for wood, walls, drywall, paper, and other building materials, helping to prevent issues like warping, cracking, and mold growth. It also features ambient temperature and humidity measurement capabilities.

2. Vokatra mihoatraview

The PREXISO PMX-57A is equipped with high-precision pins for direct material penetration, ensuring accurate moisture detection. Its robust design and user-friendly interface make it suitable for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Lafin-javatra fototra:

• Accurate Pin-Type Measurement: Two stainless steel pins provide direct and precise moisture readings.
• Multifunctional Measurement: Includes single-point, multi-point average, maximum, and minimum measurement modes. Also measures ambient temperature and humidity.
• 7-in-1 Calibration Scales: Pre-calibrated for 7 types of materials, including softwood, hardwood, and various building materials.
• Famolavolana mora ampiasaina: Features a color backlit LCD screen, data hold function, C/F temperature display, and automatic power-off.
• Ergonomic grip: Sturdy, hand-friendly shape with rubber side grips for comfortable use.

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Familiarize yourself with the main components of your PREXISO PMX-57A moisture meter:

Sary 2.1: Diagram illustrating the various components of the PREXISO PMX-57A Moisture Meter, including the probes, LCD display, control buttons, and probe cover.

• Fanadihadiana: Two sharp pins for penetrating materials to measure moisture.
• Sarona fikarohana: Protects the probes and includes a standard resistance test contact for calibration.
• LCD Display: Backlit screen showing moisture content, temperature, humidity, and measurement modes.
• H (Hold) Button: Mampijanona ny famakiana ankehitriny eo amin'ny efijery.
• REC (Record) Button: Used for recording data (specific functionality may vary, refer to advanced manual if available).
• AVG (Average) Button: Activates multi-point average measurement mode.
• M (Material) Button: Selects the material category for measurement.
• Bokotra °C/°F: Toggles between Celsius and Fahrenheit for temperature display.
• Bokotra Mamelona/Efa: Mamelona na mamono ny fitaovana.

3. Fametrahana

3.1 Fametrahana bateria

The PREXISO PMX-57A requires 3 AAA batteries (included). To install or replace batteries:

1. Tadiavo ny toerana misy ny bateria ao ambadiky ny fitaovana.
2. Use a small screwdriver to open the battery compartment cover.
3. Ampidiro ny bateria AAA 3, hiantohana ny polarity marina (+/-).
4. Akatona tsara ny fonony fonosana bateria.

3.2 Fanamarinana ny fanitsiana voalohany

Before first use and periodically thereafter, it is recommended to perform a calibration check using the standard resistance test contact integrated into the probe cover.

Sary 3.1: The PREXISO PMX-57A Moisture Meter undergoing a calibration check by inserting the probes into the standard test resistance contacts on the probe cover. The display shows an approximate 20.5% RH reading, indicating proper function.

1. Ensure the meter is powered on.
2. Carefully insert the meter's pins into the two metal contacts located on the inside of the probe cover.
3. The display should show a reading of approximately 20.5% RH (Relative Humidity) or a similar reference value, indicating the meter is functioning correctly.
4. If the reading is significantly different, contact customer support.

4. Torolàlana miasa

4.1 Power On/off

• Tsindrio ilay mena Power On/off bokotra hampandeha ny metatra.
• Ho faty ho azy ny metatra rehefa tsy ampiasaina mandritra ny fotoana kelikely mba hitsitsiana ny faharetan'ny bateria.
• To manually turn off, press and hold the red Power On/off bokotra.

4.2 Selecting Material Category

The PMX-57A features 7 pre-calibrated material categories to ensure accurate readings for different densities. Press the M button to cycle through the categories (M1 to M7).

Sary 4.1: The PREXISO PMX-57A Moisture Meter displaying the 7 material categories and their corresponding moisture measurement ranges for softwood, hardwood, wet building materials, and dry building materials.

4.3 Mandray refy

1. Select the appropriate material category (M1-M7) using the M bokotra.
2. Carefully remove the probe cover.
3. Firmly press the two pins into the surface of the material you wish to measure. Ensure both pins fully penetrate the surface for an accurate reading.
4. Vakio ny isan-jaton'ny hamandoanatage displayed on the LCD screen. The screen also shows ambient temperature and humidity.
5. For consistent results, take multiple readings in different spots on the material and consider the average.

Sary 4.2: The PREXISO PMX-57A Moisture Meter in use, demonstrating measurements on various materials including softwood, hardwood, areas with potential mold water damage, drywall, cement mortar, and brick.

4.4 Fomba fandrefesana

The PMX-57A offers several measurement modes:

Sary 4.3: The PREXISO PMX-57A Moisture Meter's display showing different measurement modes: Power On, Single-point Measurement, Data Hold, Maximum Measurement, Minimum Measurement, and Multi-point Average Measurement.

• Single-point Measurement: The default mode, displaying the current moisture reading.
• Maximum (MAX) Measurement: Tsindrio ny H button to cycle through MAX/MIN/AVG. This mode displays the highest moisture reading recorded during a measurement session.
• Minimum (MIN) Measurement: Displays the lowest moisture reading recorded during a measurement session.
• Multi-point Average (AVG) Measurement: Tsindrio ny AVG button. Take multiple readings, and the meter will calculate and display the average moisture content.

4.5 Fihazonana angon-drakitra

To freeze the current reading on the display, press the H button. Press it again to release the hold and resume live readings.

4.6 Fifantenana ny mari-pana

Tsindrio ny ° C / ° F button to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit for ambient temperature display.

5. Fikojakojana

• Fanadiovana: After each use, wipe the probes and the meter body with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Probe fiarovana: Always replace the probe cover when the meter is not in use to protect the pins from damage and prevent injury.
• fitahirizana: Store the meter in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. If storing for extended periods, remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
• Fanoloana bateria: Soloy ny bateria rehefa miseho eo amin'ny efijery ny famantarana ny bateria ambany mba hahazoana antoka fa marina ny famakiana.

6. Famahana olana

If you encounter issues with your PREXISO PMX-57A, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

If the problem persists after attempting these solutions, please contact PREXISO customer support.

7. Famaritana

Detailed technical specifications for the PREXISO PMX-57A Moisture Meter:

Sary 7.1: The PREXISO PMX-57A Moisture Meter shown with its approximate dimensions: 14-3/4 inches in height, 6 inches in width, and 3-5/16 inches in depth.

8. Warranty sy fanohanana

PREXISO products are manufactured to high-quality standards. For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please refer to the contact information provided with your product packaging or visit the official PREXISO website. Azafady, tehirizo ny porofon'ny fividiananao ho an'ny fitakiana fiantohana.