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. Three-Year Limited Warranty .................. 20 FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AB...
2. Introduction Thank you for selecting the FLIR MR55 Pin 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_AB...
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_AB...
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_AB...
Material Group Reference section for details. 4.9 Temperature ( F) and Relative Humidity Display Selection Long press the button to step through C, and Relative Humidity readings. These readings appear on the lower left LCD area. FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AB...
™ ™ store, or from here: https://www.flir.com/products/flir-tools-app/ 1. When successful communication between the meter and a remote device or FLIR camera is established, the Bluetooth® icon appears on the meter display. 2. Refer to the FLIR Tools help utility (in the mobile app) for detailed information ™...
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. Firmware upgrades are available at the http://support.flir.com...
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_AB...
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_AB...
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_AB...
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_AB...
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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_AB...
+1 855-499-3662 option 3 (toll-free) 12. Three-Year Limited Warranty This product is protected by FLIR’s 3-Year Limited Warranty. Visit www.flir.com/testwarranty to read the 3-Year Limited Warranty document. Register your product at the website to receive a free 1-year warranty extension.
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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: August 2018 Language: en-US FLIR MR55 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR55-en-US_AB...
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