Instructions

FLIR MR176 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR176-en-US_AB

3. Introduction

Thank you for selecting the FLIR MR176 Imaging Moisture Meter. The MR176 integrates high

quality thermal imaging technology with the best in class moisture detection and measurement.

The MR176 includes an integrated non-invasive pinless moisture sensor, an external pin moisture

probe (MR02), and a replaceable temperature and relative humidity sensor (MR01) that provides

dew point, vapor pressure, and mixing ratio readings in addition to air temperature and relative

humidity.

Featuring Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM

) technology, the MR176 helps to quickly scan and

target moisture issues; visually guiding the user to the spot where measurements can be

confidently made and where readings can be easily analyzed. The MR176 can save measurements

and images for later transfer to a PC; reports can be generated with FLIR Tools PC software. Please

see www.flir.com/test for additional accessories available for this device. This device is shipped

fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.

Please register the FLIR MR176 within 60 days of purchase for extended warranty at the following

location: www.flir.com/testwarranty

3.1 Key Features

 FLIR Lepton® microbolometer Focal Plane Array (FPA) with integrated shutter delivers best in

class thermal imaging

 Quickly scan for moisture using the integrated non-invasive pinless moisture sensor

 External pin probe (included) for resistive moisture content measurements

 Ambient air temperature and relative humidity readings from field replaceable sensor

 IGM Custom mode allows user to select which measurements (Moisture and Psychrometrics)

are displayed with the IR thermal image

 IGM Moisture mode displays both the thermal image and moisture readings on one screen

 Psychrometrics mode shows ambient air temperature, relative humidity (RH%), dew point,

mixing ratio, and vapor pressure all on one screen

 Moisture mode shows Pin or Pinless moisture readings with large digits and color bargraph

 Scale Lock adds precision to thermal image scanning

 Capture, view, & delete thermal images and measurements

 Nine (9) material group selections for pin‐based readings

 Programmable high moisture alarm with audible and color visual alerts

 Laser pointer and display crosshairs for targeting of anomalies found on thermal image

 Easy to read, color display with intuitive graphical interface and tool tips in local languages

 File management, image review, & report generation with free FLIR Tools PC software via USB

 Internal rechargeable battery with USB based international charger