FLIR MR59 Operator's manual

QUICK START
FLIR Model MR59
Ball Probe Moisture Meter with Bluetooth®

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To obtain the detailed User Manual please visit http://support.flir.com (download
tab). Please read the user manual carefully before use. The MR59 includes a 3-year
limited warranty, visit www.flir.com/testwarranty to read the warranty document
and to register your product for a free warranty extension.
QUICK STEPS
1. Ensure that a 9V battery is installed in the meter’s rear compartment.
2. Long press the Power button to switch the meter ON. The meter
will display ‘CAL’ while it performs a ZERO calibration (keep hands and
objects away from sensor during this calibration).
3. The meter automatically switches OFF after 30 minutes (APO).
4. Place the ball sensor on the surface of the material under test. The
sensitivity of the sensor is uniform across its entire surface. The sensor
can detect moisture to a depth of 100 mm (4”) maximum.
5. Read the moisture level in %on the meter display. Take readings in
several locations for the best representation of the moisture present.
6. Note the MAX and MIN moisture readings on the display. Long press
the CLEAR button to reset the MAX/MIN readings.
7. Long press the button to switch the meter’s backlight ON/OFF.
8. Long press the button to switch the meter’s Work Light ON/OFF.
9. To freeze/unfreeze a displayed reading, short press the HOLD button.
10. The MR59 beeps when the moisture reading exceeds the high alarm
limit. To set the alarm limit, short press the SET button, and then
use the up /down arrows to set the value (press SET again to exit).
To enable/disable the alarm, long press the SET button. When the
alarm is enabled (default), the alarm bell icon appears.
11. Refer to the Bluetooth® section below, and the separate user manual,
for information on transmitting readings to a remote device.
12. The micro USB port (battery compartment) allows for System firmware
and Bluetooth® firmware upgrades. See the User Manual for details.

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METER DESCRIPTION
1. Moisture sensor
2. Backlit LCD
3. Data Hold/MIN-MAX clear
4. Worklight ON/OFF and up
arrow button
5. Backlight ON/OFF and down
arrow button
6. Power button
7. Alarm SET/Alarm limit button
8. Work light
9. Tripod mount
10. Battery/USB port
compartment
FUNCTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION
Long press to power the meter ON/OFF
CLEAR
HOLD
Long press to clear MIN/MAX memories
Short press to access/exit Data Hold mode
SET
Long press to enable/disable the audible Alarm
Short press SET to access/exit the alarm threshold screen
(use the arrow buttons to change the threshold value)
In Alarm limit mode, increase the moisture alarm threshold
In Alarm limit mode, decrease the moisture alarm threshold
Long press to switch work light ON/OFF
Long press to the switch display backlight ON/OFF

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DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
1. Bluetooth® (BLE) icon (when
connected)
2. Transmit icon (when connected)
3. Data Hold icon
4. Alarm enabled icon
5. Battery status icon
6. Maximum reading
7. Minimum reading
8. Moisture reading
BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION
To connect to a remote device running FLIR Tools™, turn on the remote
device and start the FLIR Tools™ application. Open Instruments, and search
for the MR59 (the MR59 must be ON). Tap to connect to the MR59.
When connected to a device running the FLIR Tools™mobile app, the MR59
(using the METERLiNK® protocol) continually sends readings for live display
on the remote device. When connected to a compatible FLIR camera that
supports BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy), the MR59 continually sends meter
readings for live display on the camera screen.
Download the FLIR Tools™mobile app from the Google Play™store, the
Apple App store, or here: https://www.flir.com/products/flir-tools-app/
1. When successful communication between the meter and a remote device
or FLIR camera is established, the Bluetooth® icon and the transmission
icon appear on the meter display.
2. Refer to the FLIR Tools™help utility in the mobile app for detailed
information regarding FLIR Tools™.

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Publication Identification No.: MR59-QS
Release version: AB
Release Date: August 2018
Language: en-US
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