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TRAMEX SKIPPER 5 User Manual

Moisture meter for marine surveying
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SKIPPER 5
MOISTURE METER
FOR MARINE SURVEYING
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USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER FOR MARINE SURVEYING SMM5 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................3 The Tramex Meters App............4 SKIPPER 5 - How it works............5-6 Shallow Depth Functionality........7-8 Diagnosis....................9 Osmosis in GRP..................9 Wooden Boats ...................10 Instrument Features ..............12-13 Operating Instructions............14 -17 Scales and Sensitivity..............15 Working With Your SKIPPER 5 .........18-27...
  • Page 3 SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE Warranty Claims..................29 Product Development ..............29 Safety......................30...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Hi there! Thank you for trusting our brand and choosing the Skipper 5, SMM5, from Tramex. It is our goal to ensure that you are always happy with what you bought from us, so please let us know if you have any questions and rest assured, we are always here to help.

  • Page 5: The Tramex Meters App

    G.R.P. decks and hulls. THE TRAMEX METERS APP Visualize, photograph and Geo-tag your meter readings: On pairing any of your Skipper 5 to the Tramex Meters App, the meter name will appear on the screen of your phone or tablet.

  • Page 6: Skipper 5 - How It Works

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE SKIPPER 5 - HOW IT WORKS The instrument operates on the principle that the electri- cal impedance of a material varies with its moisture con- tent. To measure / detect moisture, the three co-planar...
  • Page 7 SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE Skipper 5 Shallow Depth: 10 mm or 0.4 inches Regular Depth: 30mm or 1 1/4 inches As there is a wide variation in the nominal electrical impedance of different material types, the instrument is provided with three selectable scales which are optimized for testing: 1.

  • Page 8: Shallow Depth Functionality

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE SHALLOW-DEPTH FUNCTIONALITY The Skipper 5 incorporates non-destructive dual-depth functionality. The regular non-destructive penetration depth is 30mm (1 ¼ inches) when using : Scale 1 - Hardwood; Scale 3 - G.R.P; (The depth of field penetration will depend on the density of the material being tested.)
  • Page 9 SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE NOTE: While the Shallow Depth scale reduces the influence of any deep moisture beyond 10mm (0.4 inches), the regular depth does not eliminate the moisture near or on the surface. The regular depth gives readings from the surface to a depth of up to 30mm (1 ¼...

  • Page 10: Diagnosis

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE DIAGNOSIS Your Skipper 5 can be used to diagnose trapped mois- ture which can contribute to osmosis in GRP boats and rot and decay in wooden boats and wooden components. The Skipper 5 is also essential in monitoring drying out of hulls and other boat components prior to remedial treatment.

  • Page 11: Wooden Boats

    As with a GRP boat, your Skipper 5 is a useful preventative maintainance tool which can be used for the annual examination of the hull above and below the waterline, decks, cabin and inside and outside the boat.
  • Page 12 Always drain water from the bilges before inspecting a boat as water from within the boat could be detected through the hull by your Skipper 5. You may get a slightly different reading from some species of wood which may be of higher or lower density than 0.6 S.G.

  • Page 13: Instrument Features

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE INSTRUMENT FEATURES Your Skipper 5 employs advanced analog and digital technology to enable the incorporation of the many features listed below: • There are 2 scales on the meter face. A Wood Scale and Comparative Scale. Refer to the top Wood scale when measuring moisture in wood using Scale 1 - Wood, Timber;...
  • Page 14 Last used scale is memorized at supply timeout and automatically selected next time ON/OFF button is pressed. If Bluetooth was selected prior to the Skipper 5 automatically powering off it will be restored next time ON/OFF is selected. • LEDs illuminate for selected scale.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The instrument face with brief notes on the push button controls and LED indicators is shown below. 85mm 1 = Moving coil meter. 2 = LED Scale Indicators. 3 = Bluetooth ON/OFF button 4 = Bluetooth LED 5 = Hold/Audio button.

  • Page 16: Scales And Sensitivity

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE SCALES AND SENSITIVITY Scale 1 , when used with wood, will give a %MC reading. Scales 2 and 3 have a preset sensitivity appropriate to the density of G.R.P.
  • Page 17 To change the scale, press the the Scale Select button until the LED opposite the required scale lights. Hold your Skipper 5 directly on the material being tested ensuring the electrodes on the base are fully in contact with the surface. The meter should be held by the rubber grips when taking readings.
  • Page 18 To remove freeze, press the HOLD/AUDIO button again.. Best Practice It is advised when using the Skipper 5 with the App to avoid sliding or dragging the meter across the surface under test. Place and press the meter on...

  • Page 19: Working With Your Skipper 5

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE WORKING WITH YOUR SKIPPER 5 SCALE 1 - HARDWOOD % M C When testing Wood, select Scale 1 and lightly press the rubber electrodes directly to the surface. Read the moisture % from the top line of the analog dial where calibration is marked from 5% to 30%.

  • Page 20: Wood Decking

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE The following moisture content levels are given as a guide: • Indoors wood: 6% in low humidity areas. Up to12% in higher humidity locations. • Exterior wood: 10% to 15% depending on local humidity levels.

  • Page 21: Depth Of Field Penetration

    30mm (1.25 inches) below the surface. Your Skipper 5 can be used to measure the elevated moisture of all the wooden parts in your boat, even those encased in GRP. Likewise it can be used to check elevated moisture in other electri- cally non-conductive materials.

  • Page 22: Relationship Between Relative Humidity And Moisture Content

    Relative Humidity / Wood Moisture Content Relationship Notes on Specific Gravity (S.G.) The S.G. of Hardwood used in boat building varies be- tween species and this has an effect on moisture meter readings. The Skipper 5 calibration is based on Wood having an SG of 0.60.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Wood Sg Tables

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE Wood is normally categorised as follows: Density SG @ 12% MC Exceptionally Light 0.30 or less Light 0.30 to 0.45 Medium 0.45 to 0.65 Heavy 0.65 to 0.90 Exceptionally Heavy 0.90 or more Wood Density Categorisation.

  • Page 24: Scale 2: Shallow Depth

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE SCALE 2: SHALLOW DEPTH The Skipper 5 can be used in the Shallow Depth scale to detect moisture on or just below the surface. This dual- depth feature gives the user more versatility, allowing for a better understanding of moisture conditions at different depths.
  • Page 25 SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE NOTE: While the Shallow Depth scale reduces the influence of any deep moisture beyond 10mm (0.4 inches), the regular depth does not eliminate the moisture near or on the surface. The regular depth gives readings from the surface to a depth of up to 30mm (1 ¼...

  • Page 26: Scale 3 - G.r.p. (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

    0 - 1 0 0 The presence of moisture trapped between the lay-up and the gel coat can cause blistering in the coating of the hull. Your Skipper 5 can be used to locate unwanted moisture. When moisture has penetrated the gel coating, severe blistering will result.

  • Page 27: Surveying Guidelines

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE SURVEYING GUIDELINES Boat hulls should be thoroughly pressure washed with fresh water to remove all weed, slime and salt. Allow the hull to become completely dry before taking any read- ings. Make sure that bilges are thoroughly dry and well ventilated before the test.

  • Page 28: Notes

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE NOTES Your Skipper 5 is calibrated to give %MC moisture readings when set on Scale 1 in Hardwood of 0.6 S.G. This reading is displayed on the upper scale of the meter and is marked %MC Wood. When taking...

  • Page 29: Limitations

    SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE LIMITATIONS The Skipper 5 will not detect or measure moisture through any electrically conductive materials or coat- ings including fuel tanks or through bulk heads or wet surfaces. WARRANTY Tramex warrants that this instrument will be free from defects and faulty workmanship for a period of one year from date of first purchase.
  • Page 30 A defective product should be returned shipping pre paid, with full description of defect to your supplier or to Tramex at address shown on the back of this guide. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT It is the policy of Tramex to continually improve and update all its products.
  • Page 31 SKIPPER 5 MOISTURE METER USER GUIDE SAFETY This User Guide does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with this instru- ment 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.
  • Page 32 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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