Amprobe MT-10 User Manual

MT-10

Moisture Meter

Users Manual

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MT-10

Moisture Meter

Users Manual

July 2009, Rev.1
©2009 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China

English

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage
from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not
authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product
with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools
Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair
Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some
states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an
implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this
limitation of liability may not apply to you.

Repair

All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or
for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your
name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of
purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the
problem or the service requested and include the test leads with
the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be
remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with
expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe®
Test Tools.

In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries

Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before
requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test
tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor
for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the
“Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and
Canada In-Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent
to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center (see address below).

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada

Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be
sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test
Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and
replacement rates.

In USA In Canada
Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: [phone]

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe

European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe®
Test Tools distributor for a nominalv charge. Please check the
“Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you.
European Correspondence Address*

Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
Tel.: [phone] - 0
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from
this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)

MT-10 Moisture Meter

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Test Probes Cover

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Display (LCD)

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Function Button / Power on /off

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Pin

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LED

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Battery Cover

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LCD Display

Batteries are low and should be replaced.

Wood moisture measurement mode is selected.
In this mode, you can measure the moisture
level of sawn timber, paper or cardboard.

Material moisture measurement mode is
selected. In this mode, you can measure the
moisture level of hardened material (mortar
concrete or plaster).

% Percent (moisture unit)

°C Celsius degree

°F Fahrenheit degree

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MT-10 Moisture Meter

CONTENTS

SYMBOLS ...........................................................................2

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ........................................2

INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 3

OPERATION ........................................................................ 3

SPECIFICATION ..................................................................5

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ............................................ 6

Battery Replacement ...................................................6

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SYMBOLS

Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual

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Conforms to relevant Australian standards

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Complies with European Directives

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Do not dispose of this clamp meter as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler for

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disposal.

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WARNING and PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate the meter in explosive gas
(material), combustible gas (material) steam or
lled with dust.

• Keep the instrument dry.

• Keep the probe clean.

• Keep the instrument and battery out of reach of
infant and child.

• Some factors (such as material type and
temperature) can affect moisture measurement
result and may make it necessary to correct the
displayed value. Don’t use the instrument in the
case of inspections or for reference purposes.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include:

1 MT-10 moisture meter

1 9 volt battery

1 Users manual

If any of the items are damaged or missing, return
the complete package to the place of purchase for an
exchange.

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INTRODUCTION

Moisture meters MT-10 can be used to measure the
amount of water in the wood or building material so
that the woodworker can determine if it is suitable for
the intended purpose. Building inspectors, carpenters,
hobbyists, and other woodworkers often are required
to have moisture meters. Wood flooring installers, for
example, have to verify that the moisture of the wood
matches the relative humidity in the air of the building.
If this step is skipped, a vast array of problems may
present itself: cracking, cupping, crowning, buckling,
sunken joints, and cracked finishes.

OPERATION

1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button once to turn on
the instrument

2. Selecting desired Measurement Mode

a) After the instrument has been turned on, press

and hold down the button for about 3 seconds
to enter Setting Mode (reading disappears,
symbol starts flickering on the display).

b) While symbol is flickering on the display, press

the button until the meter is in the desired
measurement mode and the corresponding
symbol flickers on the display.
The four modes are as follows:
Wood moisture measurement mode
(“

“flickers), material moisture measurement
mode (“ “flickers), Celsius temperature
measurement mode (“°C“flickers), Fahrenheit
temperature measurement mode (“°F“flickers).

c) After the desired measurement mode is

selected, don’t operate the instrument. About 3
seconds later, the instrument exits Setting Mode
automatically. Now you can start measurement.

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3. Performing Measurement

a) For temperature measurements, the display

shows the present environment temperature
directly.

b) To perform moisture measurements, drive

the probes into the wood or material to be
measured, read the reading on the display.

4. Automatic Power-Off Feature

a) In wood moisture or material moisture

measurement mode, if you don’t operate the
instrument (or the reading does not change)
for about 1 minute, the instrument will turn off
automatically.

b) In Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature

measurement mode, the instrument will turn
off automatically about 1 minute later. After
the instrument is turned on, pressing the button
turns on the backlight. About 15 seconds later,
the backlight turns off automatically.

5. MOISTURE READINGS (LED)

Green - indicates “air-dry” conditions.

Yellow - indicates increased moisture.

Red - indicates excess moisture.

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SPECIFICATION

Display: LCD and 3 LED’s

Measurement

Range

Wood 8 ~ 60% 0.1% ±2%

Building
Material

Temp. 0°C ~ 40°C or

Low Battery Indication : Symbol “

Automatic Power-Off

Battery : 9V, 6F22

Temp. 0°C ~ 40°C -10°C ~ -50°C

Relative

Humidity

Compliance : Complied with CE Regulation

0.3 ~ 2.0% 0.01% ±0.1%

32°F ~ 99°F

Operating

Environment

< 85% < 85%

Resolution Accuracy

0.1°C / 0.2°F ±2°C / ±4°F

” shown on the display

Storage

Environment

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

If there appears to be a malfunction during the
operation of the meter, the following steps should be
performed in order to isolate the cause of the problem.

1. Check the battery. Replace the battery
immediately when the “
the LCD.

2. Review the operating instructions for possible
mistakes in operating procedure.

Except for the replacement of the battery, repair of the
meter should be performed only by a Factory Authorized
Service Center or by other qualified instrument service
personnel. The front panel and case can be cleaned with
a mild solution of detergent and water. Apply sparingly
with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely before
using. Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated
solvents for cleaning.

” symbol appears on

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Requires one standard 9V battery. Battery compartment
is located on the bottom of the meter

1. Lift clip to access the battery compartment.

2. Connect a new 9V battery.

3. Replace the cover and securely snap in place. The
meter is now ready for use.

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