Flir MR59 Instruction Manual

User Manual

Ball Probe Moisture Meter

With Bluetooth®

Model MR59

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Table of Contents

1. Advisories ................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Quality Assurance .......................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste ........................................................................................................... 3

2. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Key Features ................................................................................................................................. 4

3. Description ................................................................................................................ 4

3.1 Meter Description ......................................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Display Description ........................................................................................................................ 5

3.3 Button Description......................................................................................................................... 5

4. Operation .................................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Meter Power, APO, and Zero Calibration .......................................................................................... 6

4.2 Moisture Measurements ................................................................................................................ 6

4.3 Maximum and Minimum Readings .................................................................................................. 6

4.4 Data Hold ..................................................................................................................................... 6

4.5 Display Backlight ........................................................................................................................... 6

4.6 Worklight ..................................................................................................................................... 6

4.7 High Moisture Audible Alarm .......................................................................................................... 7

4.8 Bluetooth® Transmission Basics ....................................................................................................... 7

5. Bluetooth® Technical Details ..................................................................................... 7

6. Field Firmware Upgrades via USB Interface ............................................................... 8

6.1 System Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................. 8

6.2 Bluetooth® Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 9

7. Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 9

7.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 9

7.2 Battery Installation and Replacement .............................................................................................. 9

8. Safety ...................................................................................................................... 10

8.1 FCC Compliance ........................................................................................................................... 10

9. Specifications .......................................................................................................... 10

10. Technical Support .................................................................................................... 11

11. Three-Year Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 11

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1. Advisories

1.1 Copyright

© 2018, 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.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or
transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing,
from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or company
names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective
owners.

1.2 Quality Assurance

The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manufactured
has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore, we reserve the right
to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.

1.3 Documentation

To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the ‘Downloads’ tab at:

http://support.flir.com. It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you

will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our
historical and obsolete products.

1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste

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 FLIR Systems representative for more details.

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2. Introduction

Thank you for selecting the FLIR MR59 Ball Probe Moisture Meter with Bluetooth®. This
instrument detects moisture in wood and other building materials and transmits readings
to a remotely paired smart device. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and,
with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.

2.1 Key Features

 Non-invasive pinless moisture measurements for wood and other building materials

including plywood, drywall, oriented strand board (OSB), brick, cement screed,
concrete, cement mortar, anhydrite screed, lime mortar, and plaster

 Bluetooth® data transmission
 Firmware upgrades via micro USB port located in battery compartment
 Maximum/Minimum readings
 High moisture Alarm audible alert
 LED Worklight
 Backlit LCD
 Data Hold
 Battery powered (1 x 9V battery)
 Automatic Power OFF after 30 minutes

3. Description

3.1 Meter Description

1. Moisture sensor (capacitance type)

2. Backlit LCD

3. Data Hold / MIN-MAX clear button

4. Worklight ON/OFF and up arrow

button

5. Backlight ON/OFF and down arrow

button

6. Power button

7. Alarm enable/Alarm threshold button

8. Worklight

9. Tripod mount

10. Battery/USB port compartment