Tramex 141 CMEX User Guide
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3. 5101 01 T 210 LII e EE 0 10 0 7 2 mis Dewpoint Td Mixing Ratio g kg 10 CMEX 0306 User Guide IMPERIAL R H 510 11 T 6 8 Td 513 1 F 010 5 1 G RIN Wood Pin Probe Display 1101 8 Moisture Content WORKING WITH YOUR CMEXpert Non Destructive Measurement Mode Concrete Scale For concrete read the moisture content from the top O to 6 9 scale of the CMEXpert display Readings on a concrete floor slab obtained on this scale indicate moisture content measurement and should not be confused with Ibs emission or any other unit of measurement obtained by other moisture testing methods or meters It should also be noted that there seems to be no linear correlation between moisture content measurements and lbs emission measurements as obtained using calcium chloride testing methods CM Equivalent Scale Your CMEXpert gives readings of 0 to 5 on the CM Equivalent Scale These are approximated equivalent read ings to the carbide test method for concrete Gypsum Scale The CMEXpert gives moisture content readings from O to 12 comparative on Gypsum and Anhydrite screeds Reference Scale The reference scale 0 to 99 can be used for comparative readings This scale is not to be interpreted as a measurement 11 0306 User Guide of percentage moisture content or relative hu
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5. PROFESSIONAL MOISTURE METER Digital resistance meter with probes tests deep into wood COMPACT MOISTURE METER Economical pin type resistance meter for wood SKIPPER PLUS Checks wooden boats for decay and finds osmosis in GRP LEAK SEEKER Leak tracing in flat and built up roofing DEC SCANNER Mobile non destructive surveying of flat roofs WET WALL DETECTOR Non destructive moisture evaluation and tracing in EIFS RWS ROOF AND WALL SCANNER For moisture scanning and leak tracing on roofing EIFS and the building envelope MOISTURE amp HUMIDITY INSPECTION KITS ARE AVAIL ABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES Floor inspection EIFS wall inspection Roof inspection Indoor Air Quality Water damage restoration CMEX 0306 User Guide Table of Contents Introduction 4 Fiore it WOLKS 5s MY 4 Instrument Features certior renis 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Non Destructive Measurement 7 Humidity Measurement Mode Wood Pin Meter Mode D Typical CMEXpert 10 WORKING WITH YOUR CMEXpert Non Destructive Measurement Mode Concrete Scale CM Equivalent Scale etre reet Gypsum Scale Reference Scale Drying time for concrete floors and screeds Testing for moisture content in a floor slab 13 Humidity Measurement Mode Calibration checking of RH Probe Woo
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9. a LOW BAT TERY message is shown on the LCD e HOLD button freezes reading to facilitate ease of record ing readings When the CMEXpert is in HOLD mode H will flash on the display If HOLD was selected prior to the CMEXpert automat ically powering off the frozen display reading is digital ly memorized and restored next time ON is selected CMEX 0306 User Guide OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A diagram of the instrument face with brief notes on the push button controls and LCD is shown on page 7 Figure 2 Non Destructive Measurement Mode 1 Press the ON OFF button to power up With no RH probe or pin probe connected the last used scale will be displayed on the LCD Press ON OFF button again to power down 2 To change scale press release the SCALE button until the required scale is displayed 3 Press your CMEXpert directly onto the surface of the material being tested ensuring that all of the electrode spring loaded pins are fully compressed 4 For the Reference scale the readings are comparative from 0 to 99 A visual indication is also given by the bar display on the bottom line of the LCD 5 readings on the reference scale are not to be inter preted as a measurement of percentage moisture content 96 MC or relative humidity RH It is not a relative humidity reading and it does not have any linear correla tion with Relative Humidity measurements This scale should be regarded as a reference or qualitative sca
10. comparative readings in the concrete substrate through thick floor cover ings such as wood Warranty Tramex warrants that this instrument will be free from defects and faulty workmanship for a period of one year from date of first purchase If a fault develops during the warranty period Tramex will at its absolute discretion either repair the defective product without charge for the parts and labour or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product returned to Tramex Ltd This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage 32 CMEX 0306 User Guide caused by improper use or improper or inadequate mainte nance and care In no event shall Tramex its agents or distributors be liable to the customer or any other person company or organisation for any special indirect or consequential loss or damage of any type whatsoever including without limitation loss of business revenue profits data savings or goodwill whether occasioned by the act breach omission default or negli gence of Tramex Ltd whether or not foreseeable arising howsoever out of or in connection with the sale of this prod uct including arising out of breach of contract tort misrepre sentation or arising from statute or indemnity Without prejudice to the above all other warranties represen tations and conditions whether made orally or implied by cir cumstances custom contract equity statute or common law are he
11. is affected by temperature and humidity within the building as well as concrete curing times and other factors Typically a period of 1 month per inch 25mm depth of concrete or sand cement screed is often quoted Longer periods may be required in areas of high humidity or low temperature During the drying period and prior to applying the floor covering the floor should be regularly checked to monitor moisture content 12 CMEX 0306 User Guide Testing for moisture content in a floor slab Pre test conditioning and preparation For best and most accurate results tests should be carried out after the internal conditions of the building in which the slab is located have been at normal service temperature and humidity for at least 48 hours artificial heating or drying equipment should be turned off at least 96 hours before final readings are attempted other wise results may not accurately reflect the amount of mois ture present or moisture movement in the slab during normal operating conditions Prior to testing the actual test area should be clean and free of any foreign substances Where covered floor slabs are being tested all covering mate rials adhesive residue curing compound sealers paints etc shall be removed to expose a test area of clean bare concrete For removal of any existing flooring or adhesives strictly observe all the appropriate safety and health practices rele vant to cleaning and removal of these
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13. 2 15 20 26 30 Adjustment 5 40 1 2 2 3 4 5 7 10 50 0 1 1 2 2 3 4 20 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 80 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 40 100 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 50 122 1 3 3 4 5 7 8 60 140 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 70 158 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 1 If meter reads 15 and temperature of wood is 10 C 50 F actual moisture content is 17 1 15 2 17 18 CMEX 0306 Example 2 If meter reads 1596 and temperature of wood is 50 C 122 F the actual moisture content is 11 i e 1596 496 1196 Combined Species Temperature Correction Example 1 If meter gives reading 1596 on a sample of Sitka Spruce and the wood temperature is 40 C the correction is as follows Species correction 15 16 Temperature correction 40 C 3 Corrected reading 1396 Example 2 If meter gives reading 24 on sample of Teak and the wood temperature is 10 C the correction is as follows Species correction 92496 20 Temperature correction 10 C 2 Corrected reading 22 Humidity amp Moisture Content Relationship The table below shows the approximate relationship between relative humidity RH and equilibrium moisture content EMC of some woods These figures are approximate values and may vary for dif ferent species Relative Humidity Wood MC 10 3 to 5 20 5 to 6 30 6 to 8 40 8 to 10 50 10 to 11 60 11 to 13 7096 13 to 15 80 15 to 18 90 18 to 23 100 23 Table 1 Approx re
14. D LI Of SI SI v H 6 6 JOATIS POOA TIS st LI LI Of St v of oO 6 8 L L 9 Par pooAv rs JUAJUOD 24n S101U 1224407 5212946 VC ET CC IT OC 61 81 LI Of ST ZI 6 8 1 9 momoo2umiiou 1 ANIN 31 30 0306 User Guide Calibration For regular on site assessment of your CMEXpert in mois ture measurement mode a calibration check plate is avail able from the suppliers of your CMEXpert Should it be found that readings are outside the set tolerances it is recom mended that the CMEXpert be returned for re calibration Calibration adjustments should not be carried out by anyone other than Tramex or their authorised service provider who will issue a calibration certificate on completion Requirements for quality management and validation proce dures such as ISO 9000 2000 have increased the need for regulation and verification of measuring and test instruments It is therefore recommended that calibration of the CMEXpert should be checked and certified in accordance with the standards and or protocols laid down by your indus try usually on an annual basis by an authorized test provider The name of your nearest test provider and estimate of cost is available on request Limitations The CMEXpert will not detect or measure moisture through any electrically conductive materials including metal sheeting or cladding black EPDM rubber or wet surfaces The CMEXpert is not suited for taking
15. TRZVMEX CMEXPERT Non Destructive Concrete Moisture Meter Humidity Meter x Wood Moisture Probe User Guide CMEX 0306 TRAMEX MOISTURE HUMIDITY INSTRUMENTS SURVEY ENCOUNTER The intelligent moisture meter State of the art non destructive moisture meter for measurement and data logging of moisture in building materials MOISTURE ENCOUNTER PLUS General purpose non destructive moisture meter employing advanced analog and digital technology CONCRETE ENCOUNTER CME 4 Non destructive moisture meter for concrete floors CRH FLOORING KIT Complete kit for non destructive testing of concrete floors and relative humidity testing of flooring by either the in situ probe method to ASTM F 2170 02 or the RH hood method ASTM F 2420 05 and BS 5325 2001 amp 8203 2001 Also has data storage for 900 readings RHR FLOORING HYGROMETER KIT Complete kit for relative humidity testing of flooring by either the in situ probe method to ASTM F 2170 02 or the RH hood method ASTM F 2420 05 and BS 5325 2001 amp 8203 2001 FLOOR INSPECTION KIT Complete kit for moisture testing concrete hardwood flooring sub floor ing and environmental monitoring MRH Digital Moisture and Humidity Meter with 4 scales for wood roofing masonry and drywall Humidity probe also available Also suitable for humidity testing of flooring by either the in situ probe method to ASTM F 2170 02 or the RH hood method ASTM F 2420 05 and BS 5325 2001 amp 8203 2001
16. art electronic technology to provide an easy to use and accurate method for measur ing relative humidity mixing ratio temperature and dew point in a wide range of applications such as Heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC systems e Environmental and building monitoring Building inspection e Flooring including ASTM 2170 02 In Situ amp ASTM F 2420 05 RH Hood methods BS 5325 2001 and BS 8203 2001 A typical CMEXpert display with the RH Probe attached is shown on page 10 Pressing the red button at the end of the instrument changes the temperature readings from C to F the mixing ratio from g kg gms to Grains Lb GRN or vice versa NOTE When performing Humidity tests on Concrete Flooring it should be noted that A Use of artificial aids for accelerated drying of concrete is not recommended If they are being used it is recom 14 CMEX 0306 User Guide mended that they be turned off at least four days before taking final readings B It is important that the installer ensures that the floor cov ering is applied at the moisture content and or relative humidity specified by the manufacturer of the floor cov erings and or adhesives C It is very important that RH probes are handled with care and protected from harsh environments in order to main tain their long term stability It is recommended that you do not insert the RH probe into concrete until the chemi cal reaction between the ce
17. d Pin Meter Mode eerte Factors Affecting Moisture Readings 16 Wood Flooring Testing wood and wood products Temperature Adjustment Chart Humidity amp Moisture Content Relationship 19 Species Correction Charts titre 20 Calibration Wattatity ete 32 0306 User Guide Introduction Congratulations on your selection of a new CMEXpert instrument from Tramex with three measurement modes The CMEXpert utilises state of the art electronic technol ogy to provide you with an accurate and easy to use non inva sive instrument for non destructive testing NDT of Moisture Content MC in concrete and comparative readings in gypsum and other floor screeds The CMEXpert has 2 other modes of operation 1 By inserting the optional plug in RH probe the instrument automatically changes to hygrometer mode This enables the CMEXpert to measure relative humidity RH temperature dew point temperature and mix ing ratio of the environment or in a structural mate rial A structural material such as a concrete slab can be tested using the in situ ASTM F2170 02 or RH Hood ASTM F2420 05 methods and British standards BS 5325 2001 and BS 8203 2001 2 By inserting the optional plug in pin probe for wood the instrument automatically changes to wood pin meter mode This enables the CMEXpert to measure the perc
18. e only Please contact industry associations and manufacturers for their specifications Furniture 5 to 6 when used in locations of low relative humidity and up to 10 to 11 may be acceptable where the relative humidity is higher e nterior wood 6 in low humidity areas Up to 12 in higher humidity locations e Exterior wood 10 to 15 depending on local humidity levels Generally wood with moisture content in excess of 23 25 is susceptible to rot Wood moisture content in excess of 1896 to 2096 17 0306 User Guide may provide an environment for termite and wood boring insects to thrive and multiply Wood at these high levels can also support mold and biological growth Wood at 28 moisture content is considered to have reached fiber saturation point 5 Avoid taking readings on wood from the top of a stack stored outside as these may be affected by surface mois ture from recent rain h When taking readings in chemically treated wood it is advisable to allow for possible effects that the treatment may have on readings Temperature Adjustment Chart The Wood Pin Probe has been calibrated on wood at an ambi ent temperature of 20 C 68 F When measuring moisture wood at a different temperature the following temperature adjustment needs to be applied Figures rounded to the near est whole number TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT CHART Wood temperature Meter reading 7 10 1
19. entage moisture content of wood and wood based products How it works In concrete moisture measurement mode the instrument operates on the principle that the electrical impedance of a material varies with its moisture content The electrical impedance is measured by creating a low frequency alternat ing electric field between the electrodes as illustrated in Figure lopposite This field penetrates the material under test The very small alternating current flowing through the field is inversely pro portional to the impedance of the material The instrument detects this current determines its amplitude and thus derives the moisture value CMEX 0306 User Guide Instrument in free air Glass fibre board Copper electrode Spring loaded ne eds it Electrode Receive Electrode Instrument pressed on to material surface to measure detect moisture content Pins fully compressed Material sample under test Alternating Electric Field 9 7 te Figure 1 Hygrometer mode the CMEXpert determines the tance of the RH probe sensor which varies with the relative humidity of the testing environment The CMEXpert displays this capacitance as percentage relative humidity It also measures temperature and displays dew point tempera ture and mixing ratio In Pin Meter mode the CMEXpert is a resistance type pin meter f
20. instance if installed with excess moisture the wood can subsequently shrink leading to job failure c If a wood floor solid laminated or engineered is installed above wet concrete the wood can absorb mois ture emitting from the concrete causing the wood to swell 16 CMEX 0306 User Guide and buckle and even cause structural damage to the building d When vinyl or other impervious coverings are applied over wet concrete the result can be failure of the adhe sive and blistering of the surface e Your CMEXpert in PIN Probe mode can be used to measure the moisture content of the wood floor to ensure it meets specification Testing wood and wood products 3 When testing wood power on insert pin probe at top of CMEXpert b When the pin probe is inserted the moisture content MC in percent is shown on the right hand side of the bottom line of the display If possible always take readings with the pins parallel to the direction of the wood grain d Calibration tests are based on Douglas fir which has a published specific gravity SG of 0 50 e Acceptable levels of moisture content depend on climat ic conditions and we advise you check the levels accept able in your area Table 1 on page 18 shows the approxi mate relationship between the ambient relative humidity and equilibrium moisture content in woods f The following moisture content levels are often quoted in the wood industry and should be used as a guid
21. isture meters are influenced by the characteristics of different species of wood as well as temper ature and other factors listed below Species Different species of wood can vary in density and conductiv ity which can have an effect on the electrical resistance of the wood This can influence meter readings for the same mois ture content and can also apply to similar species from differ ent origins A species adjustment table is provided on page 20 to 31 Temperature Meter readings can be affected by wood temperature The Wood Probe is calibrated at 20 C 68 F At wood tempera tures above 20 C 68 F the meter readings are higher and at wood temperatures below 20 C 68 F the meter readings lower A temperature adjustment chart is provided on page 19 Chemical treatment or contamination Readings may be affected by certain flame retardants preser vatives aluminium paint and by contamination by salt water Treat all readings on such wood as indicative readings only Surface Moisture Surface moisture due to wetting or condensation can affect readings when uninsulated pins are used It is recommended that insulated pins such as SP 52 are used in conjunction with HA 22 Hammer Action electrode As the pins are driven into the wood readings can be taken at different depths unaffect ed by moisture on the surface Wood Flooring a Excess moisture in wood flooring or concrete sub floors can cause major problems b For
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23. le only 0306 User Guide Recessed RH Temperature button for Pin Probe in RH Probe socket Probe mode Flashing H in Hold mode Power On Off button Automatic Switch off after 10 minutes if no button pressed Scale button Hold button Figure 2 6 When the Concrete Gypsum or CM Equivalent scale is selected the moisture content MC is shown on the right hand side of the bottom line of the display The readings on the Gypsum and CM Equivalent scales are qualitative only 7 The CMEXpert will automatically power off after ten minutes if no button is pressed or if no change in meter reading is detected If a button is pressed or the meter reading changes the power off will be extended for an additional ten minutes 8 freeze readings press the HOLD button once While on HOLD H will flash slowly on the upper line of the display If the unit powers OFF while on HOLD the frozen meter reading is digitally memorized and restored next time ON is selected To remove freeze press HOLD button again CMEX 0306 User Guide Humidity Measurement Mode Hygrometer Humidity mode is activated by plugging the optional Relative Humidity RH Probe into the socket at the top of the instrument The display shows relative humidity RH temperature T dew point temperature Td and mix ing ratio in grains Ib GRN or g kg gms When
24. ment and water has taken place and the drying process has begun To achieve this it is recommended that you do not insert the probe into the hole in the concrete until the moisture content of the concrete has dropped below 596 when measured with a Tramex CMEXpert CME4 or CRH RH probes should not be left enclosed in concrete or similar envi ronments at an RH level greater than 93 for long peri ods in these situations it is recommended to remove the RH probe and allow the test area to continue to acclima tize by replacing the stopper in the hole liner sleeve Calibration checking of RH Probe Each RH probe is factory calibrated using precision equip ment traceable to NIST standards With reasonable care in use and storage RH probe measurements should remain within the 3 specification RH probe accuracy can be degraded by exposure to polluted atmospheres such as dust aggressive chemical vapors or contaminated wetting It is thus advisable to periodically check the RH Probe accuracy by using RH 75 or a similar suitable reference kit These kits contain a satu rated Sodium Chloride salt solution which creates a nominal 75 relative humidity within the measuring cell The precise relative humidity is temperature dependent The RH 75 cali bration check is available from the manufacturer or the sup plier of your CMEXpert meter 0306 User Guide Wood Pin Meter Mode Factors Affecting Moisture Readings The readings of all mo
25. midity It is not a relative humidity reading and it does not have any linear correlation with Relative Humidity measurements This scale should be regarded as a comparative or qualitative scale only This reference scale is included to facilitate comparative test ing of different areas where direct contact with the bare con crete surfaces may not be possible due to some form of very thin coating or covering on the concrete or additive in the concrete that could influence the readings This scale is not suitable for reading through thicker floor coverings such as wood laminates etc Readings from the reference scale are comparative only and of help in identifying areas with mois ture problems Drying time for concrete floors and screeds Concrete floors and screeds must be allowed to dry to an ade quate level before the installation of sheet material tile wood or coating Manufacturers of such systems generally require moisture testing to be performed before installation on a floor slab Moisture content measurement is one such method Excessive moisture in or permeating from a floor slab after the installation of a floor covering or coating can cause fail ures such as condensation blistering delaminating move ment and general deterioration of the finished flooring coat ing There is also a risk of promoting microbial growth No exact period can be specified for the drying of such floors to reach an acceptable moisture content as this
26. or determining the moisture content of wood and wood based products 0306 User Guide Instrument Features Your CMEXpert employs advanced digital technology to enable the incorporation of many features that are listed below 3 modes of measurement Non destructive moisture measurement hygrometer and wood pin probe Three simple membrane keypad controls ON OFF SCALE and HOLD The red button at the end of the instrument is used in Hygrometer Mode for changing from C to F and vice versa 4 Optimised Scales Concrete CM Equivalent Gypsum and Reference Scale These are selected using the SCALE button e Moisture readings and scale are displayed on a clear easy to read liquid crystal display LCD Reference Scale is displayed both numerically 0 99 and in a bar graph form on the bottom line of the dis play e Relative Humidity RH readings probe temperature dew point and mixing ratio are automatically displayed when the RH Probe is inserted Hygrometer Mode e n Pin meter mode wood moisture contents from 7 to 40 are displayed To conserve battery life the instrument automatically powers OFF after 10 minutes of inactivity or when the ON OFF button is pressed e Power remains ON if a change in meter reading is detected or any button is pressed e An audio alert bleep will sound 10 seconds prior to the meter automatically powering OFF When the battery requires replacement
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28. reby excluded including all terms implied by Section 13 14 and 15 of the Sale of Goods Act 1893 Warranty claims A defective product should be returned shipping pre paid with full description of defect to your supplier or Tramex at address shown below Product development It is the policy of Tramex to continually improve and update all its products We therefore reserve the right to alter the specification or design of this instrument without prior 33 0306 User Guide NOTES 34 Tramex Limited Shankill Business Centre Shankill Co Dublin Ireland Tel Fax Email Web Site 353 1 282 3688 353 1 282 7880 sales tramex ie www tramex ie USA and Canada Tramex c o Black Hawk Sales Inc 28 Pin Oak Drive Littleton CO 80127 Tel Fax Email Web Site U K Tramex Ltd Tel E mail Web Site 303 972 7926 303 972 7106 sales tramexltd com www tramexltd com 0870 735 2870 sales tramex co uk www tramex co uk
29. the RH Probe is plugged in the red button at the top end of your is used for changing the temperature between and F and the mixing ratio between g kg and grains lb Wood Pin Meter Mode This mode is activated by plugging the optional Wood Pin Probe into the socket at the top of the instrument In pin meter mode the CMEXpert works on the principle of electrical resistance When the electrode pins are pressed or driven into the wood the electrical resistance between the electrodes is measured and indicated on the digital display If the wood is dry the resistance is very high The higher the moisture con tent the lower the resistance This resistance is accurately measured by the instrument which translates it into a percent age moisture content for wood The CMEXpert gives mois ture readings from 7 to 40 It should be noted that read ings above 2796 nominal value of the fibre saturation point are indicative only 0306 User Guide Typical CMEXpert Displays Moisture Measurement Mode 0 4 3 C M v 0 2 8 5 0 2 3 R E 5 Battery Warning Humidity Probe Display METRIC Relative Humidity Flashing H in Hold mode Ny
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31. types of materials Removal of covering materials and cleaning if required shall take place a minimum of 48 hours prior to testing Use of water based cleaning methods that could lead to ele vated surface and or sub surface moisture levels in the floor slab are not recommended and testing after such treatment could result in elevated readings No visible water in liquid form should be present on the con crete at the time of testing with the CMEXpert Avoid testing in locations subject to direct sunlight or sources of heat Use of artificial aids for accelerated drying of concrete is not recommended If they are being used it is recommended they should be turned off at least four days before taking final readings 13 0306 User Guide Testing procedures 1 Remove any dust or foreign matter from the CMEXpert electrodes before commencing tests Make sure that the floor slab being tested is clean and bare and free from dust dirt or standing water 2 Push the ON button and press the instrument directly onto the surface of the material being tested ensuring that all of the electrode spring loaded pins are fully com pressed Read the moisture measurement from the appro priate scale of the moving coil meter dial 3 On a rough surface take a number of readings in close proximity to one another If the readings vary always use the one with the highest value Humidity Measurement Mode The RH Probe utilises state of the
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