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Owner's Manual JX-20 & JX-30
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Rev 2 - November 2023

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual JX-20 & JX-30 Rev 2 - November 2023...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ............................3 2. Safety ............................... 4 3. Meter Features ............................5 4. Menu Features ............................7 5. Read Menu ............................. 8 Species Selection and Correction ....................8 Live Reading Area ..........................9 Set Point ............................... 10 Material (Wood) Temperature ....................... 11 Pin Correction .............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Care for your Meter .......................... 21 Service Your Meter ........................... 22 Limited Warranty ..........................22 11. Appendix ............................25 Meter Species Table ......................... 25 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the new JX-20 or JX-30, the latest in Delmhorst’s legacy “J-series” pin-type (conductance) moisture meters from the new Navigator™...

  • Page 4: Safety

    2. Safety Sharp Measurement Pins: The measurement pins are very sharp as they are intended to penetrate through hard woods, drywall, and building materials. Ensure that the pin cap is always covering the pins when not in use to avoid unintentional injury to the user or others. Meter Calibration: Meters are factory-calibrated prior to shipment.

  • Page 5: Meter Features

    3. Meter Features Figure 1: Meter components Screen – Easy to read, backlit LCD display. Read Button – When in live reading mode, press this button to hold a reading. When in any other mode, press this button to enter live reading mode.
  • Page 6 increased leverage when pushing the meter into hard materials. The battery door is located on the rear of the handle. LEDs – The GREEN light indicates a sufficiently dry moisture level, the YELLOW light indicates a borderline condition, and the RED light indicates material that is too wet for most applications.

  • Page 7: Menu Features

    4. Menu Features The Delmhorst JX meters have three operating modes: Read, Set, and Stats. The currently selected menu is marked with an underline. To change the menu, press the up button until the menu underline is blinking. Then use the left and right buttons to switch among menus. Use the down or center button to enter the menu.

  • Page 8: Read Menu

    Table 1: Menu Features *JX-30 Only 5. Read Menu Figure 2: Read screen components 1. Species Selection and Correction Info: JX series moisture meters are calibrated based on the USDA standard, Douglas Fir. Because the electrical characteristics of different species vary, all species read differently at the same moisture content.

  • Page 9: Live Reading Area

    www.delmhorst.com contact 877-335-6467 info@delmhorst.com for more information. Use: Select the Read menu. While the underline flashes, press the down button to enter the species selection field. Press the left or right buttons to scroll through available species/materials. Any changes to the species/material selection field will NOT be saved until the center button is pressed to confirm.

  • Page 10: Set Point

    pins to full depth if possible. Drive insulated pins to the desired depth where the non-insulated tips will come into contact with the wood fibers. The moisture content (%MC) of the wood will appear in the live reading area. NOTE: The non-insulated contact pins on the top of the meter penetrate max 5/16in.

  • Page 11: Material (Wood) Temperature

    without having to review each one individually, helping to quickly identify high moisture areas. Use: When active, press the left and right buttons to adjust the Set Point down or up. Holding the left or right buttons will cause the Set Point to change more rapidly.

  • Page 12: Pin Correction

    5. Pin Correction Info: The Pin Correction setting allows users to obtain a more accurate reading by adjusting the measurement according to the type of pin being used: non-insulated or insulated. The basic calibration (and default setting) of the JX meters is non-insulated pins. Insulated pins read lower than non-insulated ones.

  • Page 13: Set Menu

    6. Set Menu Figure 3: Set screen components 1. Setting Selection The setting selection area will display all settings in a scrollable list. Each setting is listed and explained in Table 2 below. Press the left and right buttons to view settings. After locating the desired setting, press the down or center button to enter the setting state.
  • Page 14 • A value between 11.8 and 12.2 means the meter is in calibration • A value of <11.8 or >12.2 means the meter is out of calibration – change the batteries (2 x AA alkaline) • When Bluetooth is on but not connected, the Bluetooth symbol will be on screen and flashing •...

  • Page 15: Stats Menu

    7. Stats Menu Figure 4: Stats screen components 1. Stats Selection The stats selection area will display all statistics in a scrollable list (see Table 3 below). Press the left and right buttons to view statistics. 2. Stats Details Statistics are calculated from the list of saved readings in meter memory, and only readings taken within the valid measurement range of the selected material are used for the calculations.

  • Page 16: Delmhorst Edge ™ App Features

    Table 3: Available Stats Statistic Description • Displays the total number of readings stored in Readings the meter Average • Displays the average value of the saved readings. • Displays the highest value of the saved readings. High • Displays the lowest value of the saved readings. Standard •...

  • Page 17: Specifications And Operating Conditions

    The Delmhorst EDGE™ app expands upon many features found within the JX-30. These features include: 1. Export full data sets or selected readings from meter to app to be viewed on a single page and further analyzed. 2. Exclude extraneous readings from Statistics calculations. 3.

  • Page 18: Size

    Battery life while using the meter in reading mode and active LED’s is estimated at 125-150 hours. A combination of alarm, backlight and Bluetooth will reduce expected life to a minimum of 35 hours. A “LOW BATT” warning will appear on screen when the meter is woken up if battery voltage is below 1.75V.

  • Page 19: For Private Households: Information On Disposal For Users Of Weee

    Figure 5: WEEE symbol – crossed out wheeled bin For private households: Information on Disposal for Users of WEEE This symbol (figure 5) on the product(s) and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery, and recycling, please take this product(s) to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.

  • Page 20: For Disposal In Countries Outside Of The European Union

    If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. For disposal in countries outside of the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union (EU). If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer, and ask for the correct method of disposal.

  • Page 21: Meter Care, Service And Warranty

    10. Meter Care, Service and Warranty Care for your Meter To keep your meter in good working order: • Store your meter in a clean, dry place. The protective carrying case provided is an ideal storage place when the meter is not in use. •...

  • Page 22: Service Your Meter

    877-DELMHORST (335-6467) or 973-334-2557. Limited Warranty Delmhorst Instrument Co. 51 Indian Lane East, Towaco, NJ 07082, referred to hereafter as Delmhorst, guarantees its JX series moisture meters against defects in material or workmanship for two years from date of purchase.
  • Page 23 This warranty extends to the original owner only and is not transferable. Contact info: Delmhorst Instrument Co 51 Indian Lane East Towaco, NJ 07082 Rev 2 - November 2023...
  • Page 24 www.delmhorst.com Info@delmhorst.com 973-334-2557 Rev 2 - November 2023...

  • Page 25: Appendix

    11. Appendix Meter Species Table Table 4: Meter species available in meter and via EDGE ™app Rev 2 - November 2023...
  • Page 26 Rev 2 - November 2023...

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