ProScan™ Owner’s Manual v.1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………..…….…….…2 SWITCH KEY FUNCTIONS ……………………………………………………..……......3 OPERATION …………………………………………………………………….…...…….4 TIPS FOR USING PROSCAN TO MEASURE WOOD …………………….….………5 TIPS FOR USING PROSCAN TO MEASURE RELATIVE MOISTURE …….……......6 CARE FOR YOUR METER ..……………………………………………….……….……8 SERVICE YOUR METER …………………………………………………….…….…........9 WARRANTY …………………………………………………………………..….…………..
ProScan™ VERSION 1.2 OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing ProScan, a multi-purpose meter that can be used in many applications including lumber and woodworking, flooring, water damage restoration, home inspection, and indoor air quality. ProScan provides a fast, effective way to identify moisture problems and determine if further action must be taken.
SWITCH KEY FUNCTIONS 1. On/Hold Key: Press to turn meter on, return to reading mode after checking calibration, setting alarm, or to hold the current reading if pressed while reading. (There is a slow beeping sound while holding a reading.) 2. Self Check Key: Press once to display battery status. Press again to check calibration. During calibration check the meter must be held in the air to read internal reference only. 3. Select Key: Press to select wood species (SG) mode or alarm mode. 4.
OPERATION Checking the Battery and Calibration • • Press the Self Check key once to display the battery status. “bAtt” will be displayed followed by “PASS”, “FAIL”, or “LO”. PASS indicates there is sufficient battery voltage to operate the meter. LO indicates the battery should be replaced soon. FAIL indicates the battery no longer has sufficient capacity to operate the meter. NOTE: the meter automatically checks the battery when the meter is turned on and will display the status if it is FAIL.
Auto Shut-off • The meter automatically turns off when no keys are pressed for three minutes. • Five seconds before the meter turns off, the beeper will sound and the display will count down the 5 seconds. • To prevent the meter from turning off, press any key before the meter turns off. HELPFUL TIPS FOR USING PROSCAN TO MEASURE MC IN WOOD: • Turn the meter on and select the appropriate SG for the wood you are testing. The entire sensor plate should be in contact with the surface of the board.
• The “right” moisture content depends on the final use of the wood and is climate-driven. Recommended moisture content for indoor woodworking / furniture ranges from 6%-9%. Outdoor construction grade lumber is usually 19% or less; 10%-15% for safe painting or staining. Corrections for Specific Gravity (SG) Measurements obtained with capacitance type moisture meters such as ProScan are greatly influenced by the specific gravity of the material (specifically the wood) being measured.
To establish a benchmark or “dry standard” for the material you are measuring, first take readings in areas that you know are dry, or acceptable. Then take readings on areas that you know are wet. These “dry to wet” readings should be used as the reference points against which subsequent readings are compared. One should not expect that the reference scales for meters of different brands and types (resistance /capacitance) will read alike on the same material.
• Using ProScan In A Water Damage Restoration Or Mold Remediation Job: ProScan is a useful tool in identifying moisture in walls, ceilings and floors in a water restoration or mold remediation. In order to establish pre-loss conditions, find an area of the building that was not damaged and take several readings on various materials. This will provide you with a “dry standard” or target moisture levels when drying damaged areas. Take several readings on each wall.
SERVICE FOR YOUR METER If your meter is not working properly, replace the battery with a new one and check the calibration. If this does not resolve the problem, go to www.delmhorst.com and follow the instructions under Product Support. If you require further assistance please call 877DELMHORST (335-6467) or 973-334-2557. WARRANTY Delmhorst Instrument Co., referred to hereafter as Delmhorst, guarantees its ProScan meter for one year from date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship.
For more than 65 years Delmhorst Instrument has been the leading manufacturer of high quality, US-made moisture meters and thermo-hygrometers. Today we offer a wide range of meters for applications including water damage restoration, construction, flooring, lumber/woodworking, paper, and agriculture. Delmhorst Instrument Co 51 Indian Lane East Towaco, NJ 07082 973-334-2557 877-DELMHORST (335-6467) info@delmhorst.com www.delmhorst.
11
12
