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FLIR MR160 User Manual

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FLIR MODEL MR160
IMAGING MOISTURE METER with IGM
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL FLIR MODEL MR160 IMAGING MOISTURE METER with IGM ™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.2.1 Moisture Measurement Overview 5.2.2 Moisture Displays Overview 5.2.3 IMAGE Modes 5.2.4 MOISTURE Modes 5.2.5 Internal Moisture Sensor Measurements (Pinless) 5.2.6 External Pin Probe Moisture Measurements 5.2.7 Reference Mode Moisture Measurements 5.3 Thermal Imager (IR) FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...
  • Page 3 6.3 Updating the MR160 firmware SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT MATERIAL GROUPS 9.1 Common Names of Timbers (BS888/589:1973) with MR160 Group Nos. 9.2 Botanical names of timbers with MR160 program group numbers 9.3 %WME Table (% Wood Moisture Equivalent) 10. WARRANTY 10.1 FLIR 10-Year Limited Warranty...

  • Page 4: Disclaimers

    1. Disclaimers 1.1 Copyright © 2020 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 5: Safety

    • Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes. • FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The MR160 can save measurements and images for later transfer to a PC; reports can be generated with FLIR Tools PC software. Please see www.flir.com/test for additional accessories available for this device. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.

  • Page 7: Meter And Menu Icon Descriptions

    9. Laser pointer lens (back) 10. Thermal imaging lens (back) 11. Internal Pinless Moisture sensor (back) 12. Micro USB Port (bottom) 13. External Probe Jack (bottom) 14. Battery Charging LED status lamp (bottom) Fig. 4-1 Meter Description FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 8: Control Buttons

    OFF. Press the Select button (center) to access the Main Menu. Use this button to select items from within the menu structure. Use the four outer navigation (rim) buttons to move up-down-left- right. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 9: Menu Map And Overview

    Icons 10 through 12 in Fig. 4-2 are available in the Image Mode Menu. Press icon 2 to view the Image Mode menu. 10. IR (View Thermal Image only) 11. IR + IGM Moisture (View Thermal Image + Moisture readings) 12. Moisture only Fig. 4-2 Menu Icons FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 10: Operation

    Moisture measurements can be performed using either the internal pinless moisture sensor (rear) or by connecting an external probe. A standard external pin probe is included which connects to the MR160 via the jack at the bottom of the meter. Other external probes are available; please visit www.flir.com/test...

  • Page 11: Moisture Displays Overview

    Reference mode in Sections 5.2.3 and 5.2.6); pinless mode only. Note that in Pin mode this display area will show the selected Material/Wood Group. Access the Moisture Mode to select the Material/Wood Group. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 12: Image Modes

    (depending on which is currently selected). See Fig. 5-1(a). Moisture reading only In the Moisture only mode the IR Thermal Camera Image is off and the meter shows only the moisture reading in digits and in bargraph formats, see Fig. 5-1(b). FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 13: Moisture Modes

    4. Keep hands, surfaces, and objects away from the rear internal moisture sensor area when taking measurements. 5. For best results, lift the meter off the surface under test between measurement points; do not drag the meter over surfaces. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 14: External Pin Probe Moisture Measurements

    Refer to example screens shown in Fig. 5-1. Notes on External Pin Probe Moisture measurements The MR160 will display accurate external pin probe readings in the 7% to 30% range, depending on the tested material. Moisture Content readings below 6% will display as 0% for all materials and the maximum specified range is dependent on the fiber saturation point for specific species.

  • Page 15: Reference Mode Moisture Measurements

    See the color palette example below in figure 5-5(c). For the ICE palette, the right side of the scale shows the hotter pixels in the frame, and the left side of the scale shows the coldest pixels. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...
  • Page 16 1. Laser icon (Press and hold Laser button to activate) 2. Crosshairs (Press and hold Laser button to activate) 3. IR Thermal Image Fig. 5-5 Thermal IR Image FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 17: Lock/Unlock Palette Auto-Scale Mode

    During the seven second ‘hold’ period, the user can simply examine the image and press the Back button to discard or press Select/Capture to save the image. Images are saved in bitmap (.bmp) format. Images can be accessed on the MR160 screen using the Image Review icon available in the Main Menu.

  • Page 18: Combination' Feature

    ‘Delete’ or ‘Cancel’. Choose ‘Delete’ to permanently discard the image; choose ‘Cancel’ to keep the image. Images can also be transferred to computer or other compatible device using the MR160 USB port (bottom of meter, under flap) and supplied USB cable.
  • Page 19 Fig. 5-7(b) Saved image with Target area and Moisture reading FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 20: High Moisture Alarm

    5.7 High Moisture Alarm The MR160 offers a High Moisture Alarm where an audible and visual alert activates when the moisture reading exceeds the programmed high limit. Press the Select button to access the Main Menu Select the SETTINGS mode...

  • Page 21: Settings Menu

    METER INFORMATION. From the SETTINGS menu, scroll to Meter Information and press the Select button to view the Model, Software Version, and Last Calibration Date information. Press the back button to return to the Settings menu. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste. Please contact your local FLIR Systems representative for more details. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 23: Updating The Mr160 Firmware

    6.3 Updating the MR160 firmware The MR160 firmware can be updated in the field by the user, without the need for sending the unit in for service. If assistance is required, the user can contact a FLIR technical specialist (see Section 8).

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Language options Meter display text can be shown in any of fourteen (14) languages 7.2 Imaging Specifications Thermal imaging camera FLIR Lepton® module, microbolometer FPA (focal plane array) Image calibration Automatic (with manual lock scale option) Thermal image resolution 80(W) x 60(H) pixels (4800 pixels) Spectral response 8~14µm...
  • Page 25 **Accuracy spec. applies to pin probe moisture measurements taken on wood whose temperature is 68°F (20°C). Add 0.1% to the accuracy spec. for each °C below 20°C or subtract 0.1% for each °C above 20°C. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    8. Technical Support Technical Support Website https://support.flir.com Firmware Updates To check for MR160 firmware updates please visit the technical support website (above) for complete installation instructions. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 27: Material Groups

    9. Material Groups 9.1 Common Names of Timbers (BS888/589:1973) with MR160 Group Nos. Note: GROUP 9 is for Building materials: Plywood, Drywall, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), etc. Abura Gurjun Pine, American Long Leaf Afara Hemlock, Western Pine, American Pitch Aformosa...
  • Page 28 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 MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 29: Botanical Names Of Timbers With Mr160 Program Group Numbers

    9.2 Botanical names of timbers with MR160 program 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...
  • Page 30 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 MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 31: Wme Table (% Wood Moisture Equivalent)

    27.4 20.8 20.4 25.8 20.5 ≈23 24.2 27.8 21.2 19.4 22.7 26.3 25.3 22.4 22.3 20.1 23.9 27.3 26.5 23.3 23.4 20.8 24.7 28.1 24.4 24.8 21.7 25.9 29.6 25.6 26.3 22.9 27.1 FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    10. Warranty 10.1 FLIR 10-Year Limited Warranty This product is protected by FLIR’s Limited 10-Year Warranty. Visit www.flir.com/testwarranty read the Limited 10-Year Warranty document. FLIR MR160 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR160-en-US_AF...
  • Page 33 27700 SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA Customer Support https://support.flir.com Firmware Updates To check for MR160 firmware updates please visit the technical support website (above) for complete installation instructions. Publication Identification No.: MR160 Release Version: Release Date: May 2020...

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