Protimeter Aquant Moisture Meter Manual PDF
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1. red based on the measurement shown 7 16 9 DRY Green 17 19 9 AT RISK Yellow 20 99 9 WET Red Reference Mode of Measurement Take the first measurement which needs to be taken as reference While the first reading 1s displayed on the screen press and hold the 3 button for 2 seconds to enter the Reference Mode The display will be similar to the one shown below 00 iu u BB AT RISK To return to the normal measurement mode press again Protimeter Aquant Page 5 Settings Press and hold the 3 button and switch on the unit by pressing Hold both the buttons until the Aquant displays the version C3 ca Release both buttons while it shows the version number The unit enters Settings Mode Page 6 Protimeter Aguant DRY AT RISK and WET Settings The first screen to appear in Settings is the DRY AT RISK and WET setting screen This screen sets whether the indication on the display needs to be switched ON or OFF When it is ON the moisture condition will be displayed on the screen When it is OFF no indication is displayed on screen DRY ATRISK WET Protimeter Aquant Page 7 DRY AT RISK and WET Settings cont Use the button to turn ON OFF the settings DRY ATRISK WET If the unit detects no key press for 2 seconds in the Setting screen it moves to the next setting Pressing the button after you have entered the desired sett2. compartment Protimeter Aquant Page 13 6 Technical Specifications Operating Conditions Operating temperature range 0 C to 50 C Humidity 0 to 90 RH non condensing Measurement Specifications Non Invasive moisture measurement Measurement depth up to 3 4 19mm deep Reading 70 to 999 no effect on reading by surface moisture 7 Physical Specifications Power 9V Alkaline 550mAh Battery low indication on LCD Size 19cm x 6 5cm x 5cm FON 2 5 K 27 Gross Weight without battery 240 Buzzer Audible buzzer for Key tone and measurement indication user configurable Regulatory Compliance CE RoHS ETL Page 14 Protimeter Aquant USA 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 4111 Tel 1 800 833 9438 Web http www ge mcs com en moisture and humidity moisture meters html Ireland Sensing House Shannon Free Zone East Shannon Co Clare Tel 353 61 470200
3. unit will not automatically turn off A user must manually turn it off by pressing and holding the button for 5 sec Protimeter Aquant Page 11 Auto Off Time Settings cont Turn off time can be set by pressing the button and can be saved by pressing After you save this setting the unit will exit to the measurement screen Battery Low Indication Whenever the battery is low there will appear a battery low indication symbol on the screen bottom right This indicates that the battery is low and should be replaced soon The unit will continue to perform in battery condition within the specified accuracy and turns off when the battery reaches the limit REL Page 12 Protimeter Aquant Holding Freezing the Reading While measuring if the reading needs to be frozen for any observation press during measurement A text HOLD will be displayed on the screen 5 Battery Replacement A 550mAh battery will last continuously for more than 20 hours for a Aquant in operation A Battery Low indication on the screen indicates that the battery needs to be changed in a short time Remove the screw assembled to fix the battery lid on the back side of the unit Slide the battery lid downwards applying a little pressure with the thumb to open the battery compartment Remove the battery and replace Care must be taken to ensure that the polarity is correct as below Place the battery inside the
4. GE Measurement amp Control Agua nt Protimeter Non Invasive Moisture Meter Aquant Protimeter Instruction Manual INS5765 Rev A June 2015 1 Safety Considerations en Calibration of unit The accuracy specifications of the product are valid for one year after the date of calibration and the product requires recalibration after this period Only operate the measuring instrument properly for its intended purpose and within the parameters specified in the technical data Readings from moisture meters are not definitive but are used to help a professional make informed judgment to the material s moisture condition Conductive material such as salts carbon and metal can give false positive readings 2 Search Mode REL The Aguant non invasive mode gives readings in relative terms of the moisture condition up to 3 4 beneath the surface of materials This mode of operation is ideal for making rapid surveys of solid walls and floors and to pinpoint areas of concern that may justify a more extensive investigation Protimeter Aguant Page 1 2 Search Mode REL cont The Search mode may also be used as an alternative to the Measure mode when it is impractical or undesirable to push electrode pins into surfaces Consider for example taking moisture readings behind ceramic tiles in shower cubicles or in walls covered by guality wallpapers where pinholes would not be acceptable Surface moisture s
5. ing will save the setting and move the screen to the next setting Page 8 Protimeter Aquant Buzzer ON OFF Settings Once the DRY AT RISK and WET settings are entered the next setting turns the Buzzer ON or OFF gt ri LIII To change the settings press the button If the unit detects no key press for 2 seconds in the Setting screen it moves to the next setting Pressing the button after you have entered the desired setting will save the setting and move the screen to the next setting Protimeter Aquant Page 9 Backlight Settings Once the Buzzer settings are entered the next setting turns the Backlight ON or OFF n LIII To change the settings press the button OFF If the unit detects no key press for 2 seconds in the Setting screen it moves to the next setting Pressing the button after you have entered the desired setting will save the setting and move the screen to the next setting Page 10 Protimeter Aquant Auto Off Time Settings When Auto Off is set the unit will shut down automatically at a specified time between 1 and 6 minutes 1f there is no key press detected within the set time For example if the Auto Off time is set as 1 then the unit will automatically shut down after a minute when no key is pressed AUTO OFF b The duration will change based on the set time of 1 6 minutes If the auto off time is set to be 0 then the
6. uch as condensation on an otherwise dry wall has little effect on Search mode readings Conductors other than water within the material may cause high Search mode readings Make sure the flat surface on the back of the meter is in full contact with the material to be tested It is recommended that users place the meter onto different areas to measure and do not slide the meter across surfaces Note Sliding the meter can cause premature wear to the back of the meter Page 2 Protimeter Aguant 3 Reference Mode Measure the material until the meter s reading is stable then press for 2 seconds This will store the reading until the mode changes of the meter turns off Now all reading taken after will be displayed as normal but below you will see a second reading that shows you if the material is measured above or below the original reading Reference mode can be useful when trying to establish what materials are above or below a point of reference or dry standard See page 6 for further information Protimeter Aguant Page 3 4 Operating Aguant Switch On Press the ON OFF button The unit turns on with the LCD displaying all the segments and sweeping the LED bar graph D Ser St REL PEE 0 0 0 1888 DRY ATRISK WET HOLD Page 4 Protimeter Aquant Measurements The numeric measurement and color LED will be shown as well as the DRY green or AT RISK yellow or WET
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