Wagner Electronics L610 Owner's Manual
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DOCUMENT NO: 500-61001-001
REV: D
WAGNER MODEL L610
"DIGITAL RECORDING"
MOISTURE METER
Wagner Model L610 “Digital Recording” Moisture Meter Owner’s Manual
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be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any other language in any form by
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Technical Support
Should you require support, please consult your printed documentation to resolve your problem. If you are still
experiencing difficulty, you may contact a Wagner Technical Service representative during normal business hours—
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Voice: (541) 582-0541
Fax: (541) 582-4138
E-Mail: support@wwwagner.com
Mail: Technical Services Department
Wagner Electronic Products, Inc.
326 Pine Grove Road
Rogue River, OR 97537
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................3
FCC Compliance Statement..............................................4
L610 Moisture Meter............................................................4
Getting Started......................................................................6
Taking Measurements.........................................................7
Meter Storage........................................................................7
Turning ON the Meter..........................................................8
%MC Readings ......................................................................8
Storing Readings.................................................................8
Changing Groups.................................................................9
Menu Selection.....................................................................9
Menu Selection List.............................................................9
AVG/STD Stats....................................................................10
HI/LOW Stats .......................................................................10
Change Species..................................................................11
Edit SG Mode.......................................................................11
Edit Name Mode .................................................................11
Battery Check......................................................................12
Backlight...............................................................................12
Clear Menu...........................................................................13
Clear Menu List...................................................................13
Clear Group .........................................................................13
Clear Reading......................................................................14
Restore Factory..................................................................14
Clear All Groups.................................................................14
Calibration............................................................................15
Technical Notes..................................................................16
Factory Species List..........................................................17
Technical Bulletin 13.........................................................18
Species Setting Tables.....................................................19
Specific Gravity Correction Value Sources................21
Species Corrections..........................................................22
Checking the Moisture Content in Veneer..................22
Commentary on Species Adjustment...........................23
Determining Specific Gravity..........................................24
Questions and Answers...................................................25
Warranty...............................................................................29
Repair Service.....................................................................30
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in residential installations.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Move the equipment away from the receiver
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver powered
• If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
L610 Moisture Meter
In response to today’s growing need for timely, accurate
moisture monitoring information and record keeping,
Wagner introduces the L610 Digital Recording Moisture
Meter. This remarkable instrument combines Wagner’s
unique “Wood-Friendly” electromagnetic scanning with
CAUTION: Only equipment certified to comply with Class B
(computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) should be
attached to this equipment.
Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user
not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacture could void the
user’s authority to operate such equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des
Communications du Canada
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes
les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du
Canada.
Wagner’s latest microcomputer technology.
• Stores and displays up to 50 user-selected species
adjustments by name.
• Stores up to 500 separate moisture readings.
• Stores readings in up to 5 groups.
Using non-volatile memory, stored readings are retained
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even when the batteries are removed. A backlit LCD
display features a 2-line, 32 character display. Function
buttons and scroll arrows operate a menu system that
guides the user step-by-step through the selecting,
storing and reporting process. The meter has auto-shutoff to extend battery life. It can operate accurately in
virtually every wood drying and processing environment.
Like all Wagner handmeters, it is virtually unaffected by
wood temperature.**
** Contact Wagner technical support for guidelines when
wood is below freezing.
To learn more about Wagner Electronics, visit us on the
Web at: http://www.wwwagner.com
L610 Specifications
Physical Size (in): L 8.5 x W 4 x H 3.75
(mm) L 216 x W 102 x H 95
Scanning Area (in): 2.5 x 2.5
(mm) 63.5 x 63.5
Scanning Depth (in): 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
Weight: 18 oz. (510 g)
Power: 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
Battery Life: ~8 hours of continual use.
Auto Power Shut Down: After 1 minute of non-use.
Moisture Measurement Range: 5 to 30% (dependent on
species setting)
Specify Gravity Range: 0.30 to 0.75
Meter Operating Temperature: 30° to 120°F
Patent Number: 5,486,815
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Getting Started
This sections informs you about
• Turning on the meter
• Moisture readings
• Storing a reading
• What is a group
• Viewing statistics
What is a group?
A group is a set of readings that belong together. You
determine which readings belong together. Switch to
another group by first pressing the GROUP button. Press
the ARROW buttons to select a different number. Press
the STORE button to activate the selection. The active
group number is shown in the bottom right corner of the
display.
• The menu system
• Changing species
Before you begin, make sure your hand-meter has a
fresh set of batteries.
Turning on the meter
Turn on the meter by pressing the STORE button for one
second. The display will momentarily show the model,
software version, and revision numbers. Your meter is
now ready to take moisture readings.
Moisture readings
Take moisture readings by pressing the bottom of the
meter to the wood surface. The first line of the display
shows the species for which the meter is calibrated. The
second line shows the reading in percent moisture
content.
Storing a reading
While pressing the bottom of the meter to the wood
surface at the location of interest, press the STORE button
to save that reading in a group.
Viewing statistics
Statistical values such as mean, standard deviation,
highest reading, and lowest reading are calculated on
individual groups. They may be accessed for viewing by
using the menu system.
The menu system
For example, to view the mean and standard deviation
values for the active group, press the MENU button to
activate the main menu. Press the ARROW button to
scroll through the menu until the menu item Mean/Std is
displayed. Press the STORE button to activate the menu
item.
Changing species
If the meter is not set to the species you are measuring
change it using the menu system. See the section
“Factory Species List” for a complete list of available
species. If your species is not listed, you may customize
a species as outlined in the section “Changing Species.”
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Taking Measurements
In order to take correct moisture content measurements,
ensure that the meter’s specific gravity (species) setting
is the correct one for your species of wood as listed in the
Species Setting Table or Species lists.
Be su re to press down firmly on the center of the meter
with approximately 3 pounds of force to ensure good
sensor plate contact with the wood surface. This is
especially important on rough-sawn lumber. Do not take
readings where there is a noticeable defect or knot in the
lumber.
If there is visible surface moisture or water, wipe off any
excess, and let the surface of the wood dry -out for a
couple of minutes, then take the reading. If possible, turn
the board over and measure the other side. If the
thickness of the piece is greater than 3 inches, it is a
good idea to take measurements on both sides.
Ensure that there is nothing (especially your hand or
metal) under the material you are measuring. The actual
moisture sensing area is a 2 ½ inch by 2 ½ inch
rectangle on the meter’s backside (opposite side of the
panel meter). In order to take a valid measurement, this
sensing area must be completely covered with the wood
you are measuring. If the sensing area is not completely
covered, your moisture reading wi ll be inaccurate.
Additional meter corrections may be necessary if you are
measuring Raft Wood (salt water permeated), or lumber
treated with Copper, Chrome, Arsenic (CCA), or
Ammonical, Copper, Quantenary (ACQ). Contact Wagner
Technical Services for further information for these
applications.
Meter Storage
Meter Storage
For a long service life, it is important to store your meter
properly. Avoid excessively hot or cold locations. Do not
store the meter in an area with excessive electromagnetic interference, such as near an electric motor, or
where it could be crushed, such as in front of a forklift. Do
not leave the meter in an operating kiln during the drying
cycle.
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readings and puts them on the display.
OPERATION
DISPLAY
STORE
GROUP
MENU
ARROWS
Turning ON the Meter
To turn ON the Meter, press the
STORE button for one second.
The Meter will turn OFF after 1 minute
of inactivity.
Inactivity means no change in
moisture readings or button presses.
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To turn the Meter ON, press the
STORE button for one second.
%MC Readings
The Meter takes continuous %MC
When a reading is below 5%, the first
line shows the current species and
group field label. The second line
shows the current %MC reading and
group number. When a reading is
above 5%, the first line becomes a bar
graph representing the current %MC
reading.
Douglas Fir Grp
.0 %MC 0
Storing Readings
When a valid reading is stored, the
second line will display a message
stating that it was stored as sample #
xxx. When attempting to store an
invalid reading, a message will state
the reading was too low and last
sample # xxx.
Storing MC # 14 or
MC too low # 13
Press the STORE button to store the
current MC reading into the current
group.
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OPERATION
DISPLAY
STORE
GROUP
MENU
ARROWS
Changing Groups
Menu Selection
Press the GROUP button to activate
the Change Group function.
Use the ARROW buttons to select the
desired group number.
Press the STORE button to accept the
new group change.
The group number range is from 0 to
4.
Change Group
New Group #: 1
Press the STORE button to accept the
new group change.
Press the MENU button to activate the
Menu Selection function.
Press the ARROW buttons to scroll
through the menu list.
Press the STORE button to activate
the selected menu item.
Menu Selection
AVG/STD Stats
Press the STORE button to activate
the selected menu item.
Menu Selection List
AVG/STD Stats
HI/LOW Stats
Calibration
Backlight
Battery Check
Clear Menu
Change Species
Press the GROUP button to cancel a
new group change.
Press the GROUP button to leave the
Menu Selection function.
Press the MENU button to cancel a
new group change.
Press the MENU button to activate the
selected menu item.
Press the ARROW buttons to
increment or decrement the group
number.
Press the ARROW buttons to scroll
through the menu list.
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