FLIR MR60 Operating Manual
USER MANUAL
FLIR MODEL MR60
MOISTURE METER PRO
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Table of Contents
1. DISCLAIMERS 4
1.1 Copyright 4
1.2 Quality Assurance 4
1.3 Documentation 4
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste 4
2. SAFETY 5
2.1 Safety Notes 5
2.2 Safety Symbols 5
3. INTRODUCTION 6
3.1 Key Features 6
4. METER DESCRIPTIONS 7
4.1 Meter Description 7
4.2 Control Button Descriptions 8
4.3 Main Menu Overview 8
5. OPERATION 9
5.1 Powering the Meter 9
5.1.1 Auto Power OFF (APO) 9
5.2 Moisture Measurements 9
5.2.1 Moisture Measurement Overview 9
5.2.2 Moisture Display Overview 10
5.2.3 Moisture Menu 10
5.2.4 External Pin Probe Moisture Measurements 11
5.2.5 Internal Moisture Sensor Measurements (Pinless) 11
5.2.6 Reference Mode Moisture Measurements 12
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5.3 Screen Capture and Data Acquisition 12
5.3.1 Screen Capture and Review 12
5.3.2 Data Acquisition 12
5.4 High Moisture Alarm 13
5.5 SETTINGS Menu 14
6. MAINTENANCE 15
6.1 Cleaning 15
6.2 Battery Charging 15
6.2.1 Disposal of Electronic Waste 15
6.3 Updating the MR60 firmware 16
7. SPECIFICATIONS 17
7.1 General Specifications 17
7.2 Moisture Meter Specifications 18
8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 18
9. MATERIAL GROUPS 19
9.1 Common Names of Timbers (BS888/589:1973) with MR60 Group Nos. 19
9.2 Botanical names of timbers with MR60 program group numbers 21
9.3 %WME Table (% Wood Moisture Equivalent) 23
10. WARRANTY 24
10.1 FLIR Test & Measurement 2-Year Limited Warranty 24
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1. Disclaimers
1.1 Copyright
© 2016 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 user manuals, extended warranty registration, firmware updates, and notifications
go to the Download tab at: http://support.flir.com. 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. The extended warranty page can also be found at www.Flir.com/testwarranty.
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. Safety
2.1 Safety Notes
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.
2.2 Safety Symbols
UL listed
Double insulation protection
European Community compliance
Electronic Waste disposal restrictions
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol, indicates the user must refer to the
user manual for further information.
Agency Approvals:
FCC CLASS B
UL listing is not an indication or a verification of the accuracy of the meter
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3. Introduction
Thank you for selecting the FLIR MR60 Moisture Meter Pro. The FLIR MR60 Moisture Meter Pro is
an easy-to-use pin and pinless moisture meter with advanced functionality to meet all your
professional measurement needs. An integrated pinless sensor and an external pin probe (MR02)
provide the flexibility to take either destructive or non-destructive measurements. You can select
one of the eleven material groups for pin moisture, or set a reference point for fast pinless
moisture scanning. The MR60 is also compatible with FLIR’s full line of external moisture probes, so
you have the flexibility to expand your meter as needed (Please see www.flir.com/test for
additional accessories available for this device). Conveniently save screenshots of your
measurements and as a CSV file with the date, time, and settings. The bright, color screen and
bargraph makes readings clear and easy to see. Built portable and durable enough to withstand a
3-meter drop, you can take MR60 with you anywhere – even to your toughest jobs.
Please register the FLIR MR60 within 60 days of purchase for extended warranty at
www.flir.com/testwarranty
This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable
service.
3.1 Key Features
Quickly scan for moisture using the integrated non-invasive pinless moisture sensor
External pin probe (included) for resistive moisture content measurements
Pin or Pinless moisture readings are displayed with large digits and color bargraph
Save up to 10,000 screens shots and readings that you can transfer, view, & via PC / USB
Eleven (11) material group selections for pin‐based readings
Programmable high moisture alarm with audible and color visual alerts
Easy to read color display and intuitive interface with helpful function labels in local languages
File management & report generation with free FLIR Tools PC software
Internal rechargeable battery with USB based international charger
Durable, 3m drop tested and Portable for everyday use on the go
Optional probe accessories for application specific needs
Register for Extended Warranty: www.Flir.com/testwarranty
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4. Meter Descriptions
4.1 Meter Description
1. Color Graphical Display
2. Capture button stores reading and screen shot
3. Four (4) Navigation buttons (ring)
4. Select button (center)
5. Back button
6. Hold button
7. Power button
8. USB, external probe jack, and charge LED
9. Internal Pinless Moisture sensor (back)
10. Micro USB cable jack
11. External probe jack (RJ45)
12. Charging LED
Fig. 4-1 Meter Description
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4.2 Control Button Descriptions
Capture button. Save a reading to internal CSV file and store a
screen shot.
Back button. Back up or return from a menu screen.
Hold Button (freezes reading on the display)
Press to power ON. Press and hold to power the meter 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 (ring) buttons to navigate.
4.3 Main Menu Overview
The menu items are described briefly in this section. Detailed explanations for each item are
provided in subsequent sections of this User Manual.
The Main Menu is shown in Fig. 4-2. Press the Select button to open the Main Menu and use
the navigation buttons to move to the desired mode (Screen-shot review mode, Moisture
mode, and Settings mode, left to right). Use the Back button to return from a sub-menu:
1. Screen-shot review mode (press Select to enter the mode
and then use left/right navigation buttons to scroll
through stored screen shots)
2. Moisture mode icon. Press Select to view the four
Moisture menu items (Material group, Pin mode, Pinless
mode, and Set Reference mode). Note that the Material
group mode is only accessible when Pin mode is selected
and the Set Reference function is only available when Pinless mode is selected.
3. Settings mode items: Language, High Alarm, Auto Power OFF, Date & Time, Meter
Information, and Help contact screen.
Fig. 4-2 Main Menu
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