GE Protimeter Timbermaster Quick Start Manual

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Introduction
The Protimeter Timbermaster is a
conductivity moisture meter designed
for use in wood. Moisture measure-
ments can be taken using the integral
pin electrodes, or using the meter in
combination with moisture probes or
hammer electrodes. When used with
the temperature probe, the moisture
measurements are automatically cor-
rected with respect to temperature.
This feature is particularly relevant
for users testing wood that is signifi-
cantly above or below 20°C (70°F).
The Timbermaster is switched ON by
pressing
switched OFF by pressing and holding
for 2 seconds or more. The instru-
ment will switch OFF automatically
after 5 minutes unless the default set-
ting is changed (see section 3).
1 Using the Protimeter
Timbermaster without the

Temperature Probe

The Timbermaster is calibrated for
wood at 20°C (70°F). In general, tim-
ber that is hotter than 20°C will give
higher readings and timber colder
than 20°C will give lower readings.
An approximate manual correction of
0.5% moisture content per 5°C may
be subtracted from timber that is
above 20°C. For timber that is below
20°C, a manual correction of 0.5%
moisture content per 5°C may be
added to the measured value.
Timbermaster
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