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- Page 1 T-M-170 Aquameter Operator’s Manual Original Instructions: Revision August 2011...
- Page 2 Notice The James Instruments Aquameter™ has been tested in accordance with the EU regulations governing Electro- Magnetic compliance and it meets required directives. Aquameter™ is a registered trademark of James Instruments Inc. and is property of its respective owner. © 2011 James Instruments Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of James Instruments. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents Introduction ............... 1 Features ............1 Aquameter Overview ..........2 Feature List ............3 Procedure ..............4 Alarm Limits .............. 8 Considerations ............9 Battery Replacement ..........10 ... - Page 5 We: James Instruments Inc. Of: Chicago, IL In accordance with the following Directive(s): 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive hereby declare that: Equipment Aquameter Model Number T-M-170 is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents Ref. No. Title Edition/date ASTM F 2659 Standard Guide for 2010...
- Page 6 EN 61000-6-3 Electromagnetic 2007 Compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments. EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic 1999 Compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2: Generic Standards—Immunity for Industrial Environments. I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications.
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Introduction The James Instruments Aquameter (T-M-170) is a powerful and versatile instrument which is used for measuring the dampness in building materials. This product enables building surveyors and other practitioners to measure the moisture levels of building elements such as walls, floors and other materials simply by switching between two different modes of operation –... -
Page 8: Aquameter Overview
Aquameter Overview Aquameter Overview The following is an overview of all of the external features of the Aquameter. Figure 1: Aquameter System Overview www.ndtjames.com 2... -
Page 9: Feature List
Aquameter Overview Feature List Item # Description Pin Probe Search Probe Symbol for Search Mode Display Jack for RS232C Interface Color Coded LED Up/Hold Key Select Key Jack for External Pin Probe Down/Zero Key Power Key Battery Compartment/Cover (Back Side) www.ndtjames.com 3... -
Page 10: Procedure
Procedure Procedure 1) After installing the batteries, press and release the power key, to turn ‘ON’ the Aquameter. 2) To verify the material code setting, press and release the Select key. The material code will be displayed for about 5 seconds. During this time, the code setting can be changed by using the Up/Hold or Down/Zero keys;... - Page 11 Procedure 2b) Code selection for the Search/Density Mode. The standard material code for the search/density mode is ‘cd10’; which is suitable for measuring materials whose density is like that of pine, fir, oak etc. The user can carry out an accurate measurement by selecting one of the material codes between ‘cd01’...
- Page 12 Procedure 3) Moisture measurement. Check which operational mode the instrument is in by looking at the symbol ‘(•)’ in the display. It is in a Search Mode if the symbol ‘(•)’ shows up on the display. And it is in a Pin Mode if the display is without this symbol.
- Page 13 Procedure 3d) To hold the max. value during measurements, just depress the Up/HOLD key until the symbol ‘max’ appears on the display. To display again the instant values, just press the Up/HOLD key until the symbol ‘max’ disappears from the display. 4) Zero Adjustment.
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Page 14: Alarm Limits
Alarm Limits 5) Changing the measurement mode. To switch between modes, press and hold the Select key until the letters ‘CH’ appears on the display. When this is seen, release the Select key, and the mode has now changed to the other mode. Which mode is the Aquameter in now? (See step 3 above to verify.) Alarm Limits 1) There is a Tri-color coded LED indicating the... -
Page 15: Considerations
2b) These values can be adjusted according to your needs by pressing the Up or Down keys. Then when complete, press the Select key again to return to the measurement mode. (Warning: If the second limit AL2 is less than the first limit AL1, the setting is invalid, and the factory settings for AL1 and AL2 are restored to AL1 = 13 and AL2 = 18 automatically.) Considerations... -
Page 16: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Battery Replacement When the battery symbol appears on the display, it is time to check or replace the batteries. Open the back compartment of the unit. Remove the old batteries, and install new ones; paying close attention to the battery polarity. Appendix 1: Pin Code Table Code Material... - Page 17 Appendix 1: Pin Code Table Cd01 Araucaria bidwilli, Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus saligna, Flindersia brayleyana, Fraxinus Americana, Intsia bijuga, Podocarpus dacrydioides, Sequoia sempervirens, Pinus pinaster, Gum (southern), Mahogany (west Indian), Douglas fir, Maple (queensland), red (light or dark) Meranti, white Meranti, Redwood (Californian), Walnut (new guinea), white Pine (new Zealand), Araucaria angustifolia Cd02...
- Page 18 Appendix 1: Pin Code Table Cd04 Acer pseudoplatanus, Carya glabra, Sycamore, Cassipourea elliotti, Dipterocarpus (keruing), Teak, Cordia al liodore, Larix occidentalis, Pterocarpus soyauxii, Hickory, Padauk (African) Cd05 Afrormosia elata, Diospyros virginiana, Gonystylus macrophyllum, Pterocarpus indicus, Afrormosia, Amboyna, Basswood, Coachwood, Persimmon Calophyllumbrasiliense, Guarea cedrata, white Cd06 Guarea...
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Page 19: Appendix 2: Search/Density Code Table
Appendix 2: Search/Density Code Table Appendix 2: Search/Density Code Table Density Code Materials Kg/m3 (Only for Reference) Foam Soft Wood Felt Peat Charcoal Coke White Lime Veneer Timber, Chipboard Pine, Fir, Oak Leather, Slag, Kerosene, Alcohol Polyethylene 1000 Soft Coal, Bamboo, Paraffin 1200 Clunch, Organic Glass Asphaltum, Lime... - Page 20 Appendix 2: Search/Density Code Table 1800 Asbestine Board Vitriol (87%) 2000 Sand (Wet) Bricklaying, Firebrick 2200 Quartz Glass Concrete, Asbestos, Plaster 2500 China, Glass 3000 Marble, Granite, Magnetite www.ndtjames.com 14...
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Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Replacing Pin Probes After using the Aquameter Pin Probes a number of times to puncture various materials, the Pin Probes will begin to wear down and become dull or break. In this event, the Pin Probes should be replaced. Included with the Aquameter are two replacement Pin Probes. -
Page 22: Safety
Do not drop in water • Use caution with Pin Probes, as they are sharp and can puncture the skin Specifications Aquameter T-M-170 Display: 4 digits, 10 mm LCD Tri-Color coded LED indication • Green - represents a safe, dry air state •... - Page 23 Specifications Power Off (2 modes): Manual ‘OFF’ - at any time Auto ‘OFF’- after 5 minutes from last key operation Operating Conditions: Temperature: 0 - 50˚C Humidity: below 90% RH (Relative Humidity) Dimensions: 165mm x 62mm x 26 mm (~6.5 in. x 2.4in. x 1.0 in) Weight: 175g (not including batteries) Standard Accessories Included:...
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Page 24: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Warranty Information James Instruments Inc. warrants to the original user, that each product of its manufacture is free from defects in material and factory workmanship. James Instruments Inc. obligation under this warranty is limited to correction without charge, any part found to have material or workmanship defects when returned to its factory, transportation, prepaid, within 12 months of manufacture. -
Page 25: Repair Policy
Repair Policy Repair Policy United States | Canada | International Ship the instrument in a box that meets UPS, Fed Ex, and standard shipping regulations. Enclose a note describing the problem(s) you are having. Include the name and phone number of the contact person in your organization. - Page 26 Repair Policy Country of manufacture: USA Instrument being returned to manufacturer for repair – no value for customs, value for carriage only. Promat (HK) Ltd 901 New Trend Centre, 704 Prince Edward Road, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 寶時(香港)有限公司 香港九龍新蒲崗太子道東...