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- Page 1 ® Moisture Measurement System Instruction Manual Protimeter MMS, Protimeter MMS Plus...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4. Condensator Mode 5. Setup Mode 6. Hold and Logging Mode 7. Diagnostic Procedure Guidelines 8. Calibration Checking 9. Care and Maintenance 10. Technical Specification Appendix 1: Guidance notes for measuring in floors Appendix 2: MMS Plus (BLD5800 LH) Additional functions... -
Page 3: Introduction
In this way, a detailed understanding of the moisture condition of the property can be obtained. 1.0 Product Familiarisation The Protimeter MMS kit comprises a carry case containing the MMS instrument and a range of standard accessories, as detailed in table 1. Description... - Page 4 The MMS instrument is a battery powered handheld unit that has cluster of four buttons and a large liquid crystal display (LCD). The bulge at the top of the instrument houses a sensor for detecting moisture within solid materials. Edge connection1 (EC1) is for use with a Hygrostick probe.
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Page 5: Switching The Mms On And Off
1.2 Optional Accessories A range of optional accessories may be used with the Protimeter MMS and MMS Plus. These include Hammer Electrodes, memory access software and deep wall probes. For more information please contact GE Protimeter or your official Protimeter supplier. -
Page 6: Moisture Meter Modes
2.0 Moisture Meter Modes The MMS can be used to detect and measure moisture in non-conductive solid materials such as wood and masonry. Two modes of operation are available, the Search mode for qualitative measurements and the Measure mode for precise and localised moisture content measurements in wood or WME values in materials other than wood. -
Page 7: Measure Mode
2.2.0 Measure Mode - Selection and Use Turn the MMS on by pressing . Select the moisture meter mode pressing (((((((successively until the word MOISTURE is visible in the top right corner of the LCD. Then press to select the Measure mode, indicated on the LCD. -
Page 8: Detecting Hygroscopic Salts
2.2.2 Detecting Hygroscopic Salts The MMS instrument can be used as a basic salts detector when used with the Moisture Probe, filter papers and distilled water (not included). Moisten the filter paper with the water and take a reference reading across it with the Moisture Probe. Then place the moistened filter paper against the surface of interest and hold in place for 30 seconds. -
Page 9: Condensator Mode
4. Condensator Mode The Condensator mode enables the user to assess the risk of condensation occurring on surfaces or to confirm whether or not condensation is present on a surface. To use the MMS as a Condensator, connect the Hygrostick probe directly into EC1 and connect the Surface Temperature Sensor (either the standard direct-contact type or the optional infrared remote type) -
Page 10: Setup Mode
5. Setup Mode The Protimeter MMS instrument has a range of features that can be selected by the user as listed in table 5. Setup Setup selection Code Displays temperature values in Displays temperature values in Activates LCD back light... -
Page 11: Hold And Logging Mode
. Table 6 details what information is logged when using this facility in the operational modes. Contents of the memory can be downloaded to a PC running Microsoft Windows 95 or later, and loaded with Protimeter MMS Logging Software. For ® further information please refer to the MMS LOGGING HELP DOCUMENT (INS5800L) supplied with the Protimeter Logging Software CD. -
Page 12: Diagnostic Procedure Guidelines
Air-dry is the moisture content that is normal element in a safe air-dry and safe (from moisture-related deterioration condition? or decay) in buildings. When the Protimeter MMS moisture meter modes are selected, measured values are identified as DRY, AT RISK or WET. - Page 13 Protimeter MMS in Measure mode as described. When required, the Protimeter Salts Analysis Kit (part number BLD4900) can be used to identify the relative concentrations of nitrates and chlorides.
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Page 14: Calibration Checking
Protimeter plc or official Protimeter distributors. 9. Care and Maintenance The Protimeter MMS is a precision built piece of electronic equipment that will provide many years of reliable service if the following points are observed: i. When not in use, keep the MMS instrument in its pouch together with its accessories. -
Page 15: Technical Specification
Dimensions & Weights Protimeter MMS Kit (BLD5800): 230 x 190 x 90mm, 1.2kg Protimeter MMS instrument (POL5800): 180 x 70 x 45mm (max. values), 300g Hygrostick probe (POL4750): length 50mm, ø 8mm. Optimal clearance hole ø 12mm (when used with compression sleeve to measure ERH in solid material) -
Page 16: Appendix 1: Guidance Notes For Measuring In Floors
Caution: moisture sensitive coverings that are laid onto damp floors may fail in service. 2.1 Sub-surface ERH Test Procedure - without using Protimeter Humidity Sleeves i. Drill 12mm (0.5”) diameter clearance holes to a nominal depth of 50mm (2”) at the required points of measurement (POMs) and plug or cover with suitable impervious material. - Page 17 ERH techniques (e.g. BS 8203:1996). A Protimeter Humidity Box (Part No. BLD4711) is available as an optional accessory. It should be used in accordance with applicable standard recommendations, or placed...
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Page 18: Appendix 2: Mms Plus (Bld5800 Lh) Additional Functions
APPENDIX 2 BLD5800LH MMS ‘Plus’ - Additional Functions The Protimeter MMS ‘Plus’ is a derivative of the standard Protimeter MMS that has additional functionality as follows: • In Hygrometer mode, it can display the Mixing Ratio (Specific Humidity) of moisture vapour in either grains/lb or g/kg of dry air •... - Page 19 The optional Low Humidity Range (LHR) probe measures humidity in the nominal range 0- 40%rh. It can only be used with the Protimeter MMS ‘Plus’ instrument as follows: Select Hygrometer mode of operation as detailed in Section 3 Ensure that the Hygrostick is not plugged into the connection on the top of the instrument...
- Page 20 Tel.: +44 (0) 1628 472722 Fax: +44 (0) 1628 474312 E-mail: protimeter@ge.com Web Site: www.protimeter.com GE Protimeter North America: Tel: +1 800 321 4878 GE Protimeter GmbH: Tel: +49 (0) 2129 37530 GE Protimeter Nordic: Tel: +46 (0) 8718 3245 ©...
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