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FLIR MR55 User Manual

Moisture meter with bluetooth
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  • Page 1 User Manual FLIR Moisture Meter with Bluetooth® Model MR55...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Advisories

    1. Advisories 1.1 Copyright © 2018, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Description

    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...

  • Page 6: Display Description

    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...

  • Page 7: Operation

    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...

  • Page 8: Bluetooth® Transmission Basics

    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.

  • Page 9: Calibration Verification Test

    (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...

  • Page 10: Field Firmware Upgrades Via Usb Interface

    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.

  • Page 11: Bluetooth® Firmware Upgrade

    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...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    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...

  • Page 13: Safety

    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...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    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...

  • Page 15: Material Group Reference

    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...
  • Page 16 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...

  • Page 17: Botanical Names Of Timbers With Mr55 Group Numbers

    10.2 Botanical names of timbers with MR55 group numbers Picea jezoensis (8- Abies alba Eucalyptus acmenicides 18%mc) Abies grandis Eucalyptus crebra Picea sitchensis Abies procera Eucalyptus diversicolor Pinus caribaea Acanthopanex ricinifolius Eucalyptus globulus Pinus contorta Acer macrophyllum Eucalyptus maculate Pinus lampertiana...
  • Page 18 Tsuga heterophylia Endiandra palmerstoni Paulownia tomentosa Ulmus americana Entandrophragma angolense Pericopsis elata Ulmus procera Entandrophragma cylindricum Picaenia excelsa Ulmus thomasii Entandrophragma utile Picea abies Xylia dolabriformis Erythrophleum spp Picea jezoensis (18-28%mc) Zelkova serrata FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...

  • Page 19: Wme Table (% Wood Moisture Equivalent)

    10.3 %WME Table (% Wood Moisture Equivalent) Standard Wood Species Group Chipboard Scale %WME FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AA...

  • Page 20: Technical Support

    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...

  • Page 21: Three-Year Limited Warranty

    (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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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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