10. Material Group Reference ..................15 10.1 Common Names of Timbers (BS888/589:1973) with group nos............15 10.2 Botanical names of timbers with MR55 group numbers ..............17 10.3 %WME Table (% Wood Moisture Equivalent) ................19 11. Technical Support ....................20 12.
2. Introduction Thank you for selecting the FLIR MR55 Moisture Meter with Bluetooth® connectivity. This instrument detects moisture in wood and other building materials. The MR55 also measures Relative Humidity (RH) and ambient Temperature. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.
Worklight ON/OFF (short press) and backlight ON/OFF (long press) Power button (long press ON/OFF) Material Group number (short press) and F, RH% selection (long press) Work light Battery/USB port compartment lock 10. Battery/USB port compartment cover Note: Protective cap not pictured FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
Long press to switch display backlight ON/OFF Short press to select a material group number (1~11) Long press to step through ambient temperature ( F) and relative humidity readings (shown on lower left display digits) FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
4. The measurement range for wood is 7 to 99%. The measurement range for other building materials is 1 to 99% (Group 10) and 1 to 35% (Group 11). Readings are automatically temperature compensated. 5. Replace the protective cap after each use. FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
4.4 Bluetooth® Transmission Basics When connected with a remote device, the MR55 shows the Bluetooth® icon To transmit a displayed reading to a remotely paired device, first short press the HOLD button to freeze the reading. Long press the button to send the data.
(using the METERLiNK® protocol) can send readings for display on the remote device. When connected to a compatible FLIR camera that supports BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy), the MR55 can send meter readings for display on the camera screen. Download the FLIR Tools...
6. Field Firmware Upgrades via USB Interface The MR55 includes a micro USB port, located inside the battery compartment. The USB port allows the user to upgrade the System firmware or the Bluetooth® firmware by first downloading an upgrade file from the FLIR website and then connecting the meter to a PC to transfer the file to the meter.
To execute a Bluetooth® Firmware Upgrade please perform the same steps as listed in Section 6.1, System Firmware Upgrade, above. If there is an error, the screens shown below will alternately display. If this error occurs, please repeat the upgrade procedure. If the problem persists, contact FLIR technical support. FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL...
3. Secure the battery compartment before operating the meter. 7.3 Electrode Pin Replacement To replace the two electrode pins: 1. Remove the protective cap 2. Unscrew and remove the electrode pins 3. Install the new pins 4. Replace the protective cap FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
The meter should be stored in an environment with a relative humidity similar to the area to be tested. If the storage humidity differs by more than 50% RH from the area under test, an acclimation period of up to 24 hours may be required to meet the specified RH accuracy. FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
Queensland Kauri Camphorwood, E African Maple, Pacific Queensland Walnut Canarium, African Maple, Queensland Ramin Cedar, Japanese Maple, Rock Redwood, Baltic (European) Cedar, West Indian Maple, Sugar Redwood, Californian Cedar, Western Red Matai Rosewood, Indian FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
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Guarea, Black Opepe Walnut, American Guarea, White Padang Walnut, European Gum, American Red Padauk, African Walnut, New Guinea Gum, Saligna Panga Panga Walnut, Queensland Gum, Southern Persimmon Wandoo Gum, Spotted Pillarwood Wawa Whitewood FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
11. Technical Support Main Website http://www.flir.com/test Technical Support Website http://support.flir.com Technical support Email TMSupport@flir.com Service/Repair Support Email Repair@flir.com Support Telephone number +1 855-499-3662 option 3 (toll-free) FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
(the “Warranty Period”). Any Product that is repaired or replaced under warranty is covered under this 3-Year Limited Warranty for one hundred eighty days (180) days from the date of return shipment by FLIR or for the remaining duration of the applicable Warranty Period, whichever is longer.
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RMA instructions provided by FLIR including but not limited to adequately packaging the Product for shipment to FLIR and for all packaging and shipping costs. FLIR will pay for returning to Purchaser any Product that FLIR repairs or replaces under warranty.
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Technical Support Website http://support.flir.com Technical Support Email TMSupport@flir.com Service and Repair Email Repair@flir.com Customer Support Telephone +1 855-499-3662 option 3 (toll free) Publication Identification No.: MR55-en-US Release Version: Release Date: July 2018 Language: en-US FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...
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