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- Page 1 Moisture Meter Instruction Manual for Wagner Models: • MMC 205 • MMC 210 • MMC 220...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......Pages 3-6 Instructions - MMC-205... Pages 7-9 Instructions - MMC-210..Pages 10-13 Instructions - MMC-220..Pages 13-17 Taking Measurements....Pages 17-19 Features........Page 20 Meter Storage ......Page 21 Meter Calibration......Page 21 Meter Specifications ....Pages 22-23 FCC Compliance Statement ..Pages 24-25 Warranty ........Pages 26-27 Repair Service ...... -
Page 3: Introduction
Utilizing an electro-magnetic field, your Wagner moisture meter measures a relatively large cross-sectional area each time you take a reading, giving you a far better representation than other technologies of the true moisture content of your wood. - Page 4 Introduction Continued. . . Your Wagner meter measures the moisture content in a 1 inch wide by 2 inch long inch thick area of your wood. This closely approximates the full-thickness cross-section method used when performing the ASTM D 4442-92 Oven Dry lab test for determining moisture content in wood.
- Page 5 They are popular with flooring installers, woodworkers, cabinet and furniture makers, contractors, and quality assurance inspectors. Other important features of Wagner hand- held meters include: • The "Wood-Friendly"™ MMC-200 series meters use advanced electromagnetic wave technology to accurately measure wood moisture content* to a depth of inch.
- Page 6 • Easy to read digital display read-out scaled in 0.1% increments (1.0% for the MMC- 205). • Virtually unaffected by wood temperature or surface moisture. ** *Confirmed in university study– information available upon request. **Contact Wagner technical support for guidelines when wood is frozen.
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Page 7: Instructions - Mmc-205
Operational Instructions—MMC 205 On/Off/Species Button: When the meter is Off, momentarily pressing and releasing this button will cause the meter to turn On, and briefly display the firmware version, then enter Measurement mode. When the meter is in Measurement mode, and the button is momentarily pressed and released, it will display the species setting value. - Page 8 MMC 205 Instructions Continued. . . Species Setting: The species setting can be changed to compensate for a variety of wood species. When measuring another species other than the factory default setting of 0.50 Specific Gravity (SG), the species setting needs to be changed.
- Page 9 and release to enter CHANGE SPECIES MODE, or momentarily press and release the button to return to Measurement mode. When CHANGE SPECIES MODE has been selected, a blinking colon symbol (:) will appear on the display. Momentarily pressing the On/Off/Species button again will increment the selected specific gravity value by 01.
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Page 10: Instructions - Mmc-210
Operational Instructions—MMC 210 On/Hold Button: When the meter is Off, momentarily pressing and releasing this button will cause the meter to turn On, and briefly display the firmware version, then enter Measurement mode. When the meter is in Measurement mode, and the On/Hold button is momentarily pressed and released, it will enter Hold mode to allow the user to “freeze”... - Page 11 To turn Off the meter, press the On/Hold button for 3 seconds. The meter will also turn itself off automatically when not in use as described in the auto-shutdown section. Species Button: The species setting can be changed to compensate for a variety of wood species.
- Page 12 MMC 210 Instructions Continued. . . When the meter is in Measurement mode, momentarily pressing and releasing the species button will cause the display to show the current specific gravity setting. Momentarily press and release the button a second time to enter CHANGE SPECIES MODE, or momentarily press and release the On/Hold button to return to Measurement mode.
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Page 13: Instructions - Mmc-220
Your commonly used species setting values can be written on the meter overlay decal in the spaces provided using a pencil or non- permanent marker, and erased with a swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Avoid using a permanent marker because staining of the decal may occur. - Page 14 MMC 220 Instructions Continued. . . selected when the symbol (÷) appears in the left corner of the display. This is ideal for keeping a moisture reading on the display when you are taking moisture readings in hard-to-reach places. The reading will be “frozen”...
- Page 15 setting needs to be changed. Refer to the Species Setting Tables included with your meter to locate the correct species setting for your wood. If your species is not listed, refer to the “Species Corrections” portion of this manual. The values entered into the MMC-220 meter omit the decimal point, so for example the Douglas Fir value of 0.50 would be “50”...
- Page 16 MMC 220 Instructions Continued. . . When CHANGE SPECIES MODE has been selected, a blinking colon symbol (:) will appear near the left side of the display. Pressing the Species button again will increment the selected specific gravity value by 01, or hold the button down to increment by 10.
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Page 17: Taking Measurements
Your commonly used species setting values can be written on the meter overlay decal in the space provided using a pencil or non-permanent marker, and erased with a swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Avoid using a permanent marker because staining of the decal may occur. Taking Measurements In order to take correct moisture content measurements,... - Page 18 Taking Measurements continued. . . of force to ensure good sensor plate contact with the wood surface. This is especially important on rough-sawn lumber. Do not take readings where there is a noticeable defect or knot in the lumber. If there is visible surface moisture or water, wipe off any excess, and let the surface of the wood dry-out for a couple of minutes, then take the reading.
- Page 19 Raft Wood (salt water permeated), or lumber treated with Copper, Chrome, Arsenic (CCA), or Ammonical, Copper, Quantenary (ACQ).** *Refer to the Species Setting Tables in the supplemental manual provided. **Contact Wagner Technical Services for further information for these applications.
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Page 20: Features
Features (All 200 Series Meters) Auto-Shutdown: The meter will automatically shutdown in 60 seconds when the meter’s moisture content reading has not changed by more than 2%, and none of the meter buttons have been pressed. The shutdown timer will reset anytime the meter reading changes or a button has been pressed. -
Page 21: Meter Storage
The meter has been calibrated at the factory and should not require re-calibration. If you need to have the calibration verified, please contact the Wagner Electronics Sales Department to purchase a calibration verification block if you don’t already have one. Should the meter need to have a... -
Page 22: Meter Specifications
MMC-200 Series Meter Specifications Size: Length: inches Width: inches Height: inches Scanning Area: Length inches Width inches Scanning Depth: inch Weight: 0.37 pounds Power: 9 volt alkaline or ni-cad rechargeable Auto Power Shut Down: 60 seconds... - Page 23 Measurement Ranges: (MMC-205): 5% - 20% MC scaled in 1% increments (MMC-210): 5% - 30% MC scaled in 0.1% increments (MMC-220): 5% - 30% MC scaled in 0.1% increments (up to .80 SG) Note: If the MMC 220 species setting value selected is more than 80, the maximum moisture content reading attainable will be lower than 30%.
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Page 24: Fcc Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may... - Page 25 CAUTION: Only equipment certified to comply with Class B (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) should be attached to this equipment. Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacture could void the user's authority to operate such equipment.
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Page 26: Warranty
Wagner’s liability under this warranty shall be limited, at Wagner’s option, to the repair or replacement of this product or any part thereof, which is demonstrated to be defective. To exercise this warranty, customer must telephone, fax or e- mail Wagner’s Customer Service Department for... - Page 27 Wagner Electronic Products, Inc., recommends returning the unit to the factory for a diagnostic checkup and recalibration in the event the meter is dropped or otherwise damaged, or the meter accuracy is suspect.
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Page 28: Repair Service
Wagner Electronic Products, Inc. 326 Pine Grove Road, Rogue River, OR 97537 USA Phone: (541) 582-0541 Fax: (541) 582-4138 E-mail: sales@wwwagner.com Visit Our Moisture Measuring Information Center at: www.moisturemeters.com © 2003WEPI Wagner Part #500-60200-001 Rev. B...
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