CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction....................2 How it works..................3-4 Instrument Features..............5-7 Working With your Concrete Moisture Encounter 5..8 • Drying time for concrete floors and screeds.....8 • Pre-test conditioning and preparation......9 Operating Instructions............10-13 Limitations...................14 Calibration....................14 Warranty....................15 Warranty Claims................16 Product...
Water Damage Restoration, Inspection/Surveying and Indoor Air Quality industries. To get the maximum benefit from the Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5, it is suggested that you read this manual to familiarize yourself with the instrument and its capabilities, before undertaking any flooring tests.
CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE HOW IT WORKS The Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5 detects and evaluates the moisture conditions within the cementi- tious slab or screed by non-destructively measuring the electrical impedance, which varies in proportion to the moisture content in the material under test. The...
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By simply pressing the Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5 down on the surface in strategically chosen locations, instant readings can be taken over a large area in the shortest possible time.
CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE INSTRUMENT FEATURES The instrument face with brief notes on the push button controls and LED indicators is shown below. 85mm 1 = Moving coil meter. 2 = Bluetooth ON LED 3 = Hold flashing LED. 4 = Bluetooth button 5 = Hold button.
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CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE INSTRUMENT FEATURES Your Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5 employs advanced analog and digital technology to enable the incorporation of the many features listed below. • Three simple push controls - On/Off; Hold; Bluetooth; with corresponding LED indicators.
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HOLD button freezes needle on moving coil meter, to facilitate ease of recording readings. • If HOLD was selected prior to the Concrete Mois- ture Encounter CME5 automatically powering off, the frozen meter reading is digitally memorized and restored next time ON/OFF is selected. •...
During the drying period and prior to applying the floor covering, the floor should be regularly checked to monitor moisture content with the Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5. - Back to Top -...
CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE Pre-test conditioning and preparation For best and most accurate results, to allow for an accurate reflection of the amount of moisture present and moisture movement in the slab during normal operating conditions: • Artificial heating or drying equipment should be turned off at least 96 hours before final readings are taken.
Bluetooth is turned on and the LED indicator illuminated. Your Concrete Mois- ture Encounter CME5 identifier will be the serial number that is found on the back of the meter. Press the Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5...
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CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE Reading the Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5 analog dial: • CONCRETE Scale : For concrete, read the moisture content from the top, 0% to 6%, scale of the meter dial. Readings on a concrete floor slab obtained on...
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The needle freezes on the analog dial. The HOLD LED light flashes slowly indicating HOLD is on. • If the Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5 is powered off while on HOLD, the frozen reading is digitally memorized and restored when powered on again.
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Power down by pressing ON/OFF. The power LED light will go off. NOTE To conserve battery life, the Concrete Moisture Encounter CME5 automatically powers OFF after 5 minutes of inactivity. - Back to Top -...
Calibration Request. Calibration adjustments should not be carried out by anyone other than Tramex or their authorized service provider who will issue a calibration certificate on completion. Requirements for quality man- agement and validation procedures, such as ISO 9001, have increased the need for regulation and verification of measuring and test instruments.
In no event shall Tramex, its agents or distributors be liable to the customer or any other person, company or organisation for any special, indirect, or consequential...
Tramex Ltd. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT It is the policy of Tramex to continually improve and update all its products. We therefore reserve the right to alter the specification or design of this instrument without prior notice.
CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE SAFETY This Users Guide does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with this instrument or its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this instrument to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
FIND US ON: Tramex Ltd. Unit F, Glencormack Business Park, Kilmacanogue, County Wicklow, Ireland. Email: sales@tramexmeters.com USA (toll free) & Canada: Tel: 1800-234-5849 EU & Rest Of World: Tel: +353 1 681 4450...
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