WAGNER BI 2200 Instruction Manual

Moisture Meter
Instruction Manual

Wagner Model BI 2200

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Table of Contents

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

THE WAGNER METERS MOISTURE METER DEFINED ..........................3

FEATURES ............................................................................................................4

ON/OFF FUNCTION ............................................................................................5

INSPECTION FUNCTION ..................................................................................6

HOLD FUNCTION ...............................................................................................6

MATERIAL SENSITIVITY RANGE ..................................................................7

A RELIABLE METHOD TO INSPECTING WITH A MOISTURE METER ...... 9

FALSE ALARMS .................................................................................................10

AUTO SHUTDOWN ...........................................................................................11

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ..........................................................................12

METER STORAGE ............................................................................................12

BI 2200 METER SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................13

MATERIALS SETTINGS TABLE ...................................................................14

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .................................................................15

WARRANTY ........................................................................................................16

REPAIR SERVICE ..............................................................................................19

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Introduction

The power of the Wagner Meters brand
speaks loudly of the company’s strategy
of building superior products. Over the
years, Wagner Meters has associated
itself with some of the biggest names
in construction materials. This means
consistently delivering real value to
customers. Wagner Meters initial success
resulted from the technical superiority of
its moisture measuring equipment, sold to
those who were frustrated by the lack of
innovation in moisture measurement.

The Wagner Meters Moisture

Meter Dened

The basic concept underlying your
moisture meter is its electromagnetic wave
measurement feature technology. This
allows you to perform a thorough survey
quickly. The Basic Inspection Meter was
specially designed to provide a quick

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general moisture indication for many
different industries who only require
relative readings.

Features

• Uses Wagner’s non-invasive patented
electromagnetic wave technology

• Selectable material range includes
wood, tile, shingles, plaster, drywall,

linoleum, berglass, veneer, synthetic
stucco, roong, siding, insulation

materials, and more.

• Teon

®

abrasion pad protects sensor

plate from abrasive surfaces

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• Hold feature allows you to freeze
readings on the display

• Large, bright digital display

• Smart autopower off saves battery life

Footnote:

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Note that the meter sensor is covered with a self adhesive replaceable Teon

abrasion pad. Replace Teon pad when worn through to sensor, or when edges

or corners loosen. Do not use the meter with debris under a loosened edge or cor

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ner. Replacement Teon pads are available by calling Wagner Customer Service

[phone].

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On/Off Function

• Compact pocket-size design

• Rugged design

• User-friendly 2-button operation

• Low battery indicator

• Complete with 9-volt battery and
protective holster

• Factory-direct technical support

• Light weight and compact design

The ingenious 2 button control
panel makes the operation
of your moisture meter easy,

especially if your hands are full.

Turn on the meter by pressing the left

button. The rmware version 2.2.0
will appear briey on the screen as the

microcomputer is initializing.

You can turn off the meter by pressing
down on the On/Hold button for 3 seconds

ON/

HOLD

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ON/

HOLD

otherwise automatic turn off will occur
after one minute if the meter is not in use.

Inspection Function

Turn on the meter (the rmware
version 2.2.0 will appear briey).

Set the meter on the material to be

scanned. Press down rmly on the center

of the meter with approximately 3 pounds
of force to ensure good sensor plate
contact. Observe the number displayed
on the screen.

Hold Function

When the meter is in the
inspection mode, and the On/

Hold button is momentarily
pressed and released, it will enter Hold
mode to allow the user to “freeze” the
moisture reading.

ON/

HOLD