REED R6010 User manual

Pinless
Moisture
Meter
Instruction
Manual
R6010
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Features...................................................................................................... 3
Specications..........................................................................................3-4
Instrument Description............................................................................... 4
Display Description .................................................................................... 5
Operating Instructions.............................................................................5-7
Alarm Settings........................................................................................ 6
Alarm Setup Mode..............................................................................6-7
Backlighting ........................................................................................... 7
Moisture Comparison Table ....................................................................... 7
Battery Replacement.................................................................................. 8
Accessories and Replacement Parts ......................................................... 8
Product Care .............................................................................................. 8
Product Warranty ....................................................................................... 9
Product Disposal and Recycling ................................................................ 9
Product Support......................................................................................... 9
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R6010 Pinless Moisture Meter.
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your
instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will
provide years of reliable service.
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Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product
specications.
Safety
Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
Features
• Non-invasivemeasurements,runsensoroversurfacebeingtested
without scratching or penetrating the surface
• Classiesmoisturestatusas:dry,atriskorwet
• Detectsmoisturecontentinvariousbuildingmaterials
• Measurementdepthfrom0.8"(20mm)to1.6"(40mm)
• DataHoldandMin/Maxfunctions
• Useradjustablealarmswithaudibleandvisualindicators
• LargebacklitLCDdisplay
• Lowbatteryindicatorandautoshut-off
Specifications
MeasuringRange: 0to100.0%MoistureContent
DepthDetection: 0.8to1.6"(20to40mm)
Resolution: 0.1%
SensorType: Pinless
Display LCDDisplay
BacklitDisplay: Yes
DataHold: Yes
Min: Yes
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Max: Yes
AutoShut-off: Yes(30secs)
LowBatteryIndicator: Yes
PowerSupply: 3xAAAbatteries
ProductCertications: CE
OperatingTemperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)
StorageTemperature: 14to140°F(-10to60°C)
OperatingHumidityRange: 0to85%
Dimensions: 9.5x2.5x1.2"(242x63x30mm)
Weight: 8oz(226g)
Instrument Description
1. Moisture Sensor
2. UP/BacklightButton
3. LCDDisplay
4. Alarm SET Button
5. DOWN Button
6. Measure/DataHoldButton
7. Power Button
8. Battery Cover
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Display Description
1. LowBatteryIndicator
2. DataHoldIndicator
3. Current Moisture Value
4. Status Indicators
5. MAX Indicator
6. MAX Moisture Value
7. MIN Indicator
8. MIN Moisture Value
Operating Instructions
1. Turn the meter ON by pressing the button.
2. Please be advised that you must calibrate the meter before rst use.
3. To calibrate the meter, press the MEAS button while holding the
meter in an upright position so the ball sensor is in the air and at
least3to4"(8to10cm)awayfromanyobject.
4. "CAL"willdisplayontheLCDscreenwhiletheunitself-calibrates.
5. When calibration is complete, the beeping and ashing will stop, and
a measurement will be displayed. The measurement must be below
0.5%inordertotakeaccuratemeasurements.Ifnot,youmustturn
the meter off, move to a dry area and recalibrate by repeating steps 1
to 4.
NOTE: When you move from the location of your initial calibration you
must recalibrate the meter.
6. After the meter is calibrated it will automatically start to take readings.
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7. To take a measurement, position the sensor so that it is directly
touching the surface being tested. The moisture sensor ball head
must be kept perpendicular to the material being measured, pressed
rmly on the surface and not slanted.
8. TheLCDdisplaysarelativemoisturereadingfrom0.0%to100.0%
withprogrammablealarmindicators(DRY,RISKandWET)–See
"AlarmSetupMode"toprogramalarms.
9. The MAX and MIN indicators display the highest and lowest readings
recorded during the measuring period.
10. To hold the current measurement press the MEAS button and the
dataholdsymbolwillappearontheLCDscreen.Inordertoresume
normal operation, press the MEAS button again.
11. After60secondsofinactivity(inDataHoldMode),themeterwill
automatically power off.
Alarm Settings
1. ThedefaultRISKalarmvalueissetat30%.TheRISKalarmvalue
canbesetbetween0%and50%.–See"AlarmSetupMode"to
program alarms.
2. ThedefaultWETalarmvalueissetat60%.TheWETalarmvalue
canbesetbetween50%and100%.–See"AlarmSetupMode"to
program alarms.
Alarm Setup Mode
1. ToadjustRISKandWETalarmvalues,themetermustbeturnedon
andcalibrated(seesteps1to4inOperatingInstructions).
2. Press the MEAS button to put the meter in data hold mode and
press the SET button.
3. TheRISKsymbolwillappearontheLCDscreenaswellasthevalue
inwhichtheRISKalarmissetto.
4. To change the alarm value, press the UP or DOWN buttons.
5. Press the SET button to save your setting and to move onto the WET
alarm value.
6. TheWETsymbolwillappearontheLCDscreenaswellasthevalue
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7. To change the WET alarm value, press the UP or DOWN buttons.
8. Press the SET button to save the WET alarm value and to return to
data hold mode.
9. IfthemoisturemeasurementexceedsthesetRISKalarmsetting,the
meterwillbeepeverysecond.Ifthemoisturemeasurementexceeds
the set WET alarm setting, the meter will beep every half second.
10. Press the MEASbuttontoexitdataholdmodeandresume
normal operation.
Backlighting
Press the UP/button to turn backlighting on and off.
Moisture Comparison Table
Construction Material Display (Unit) Moisture Status
Gypsum
<30 DRY
30-60 RISK
>60 WET
Cement
<25 DRY
25-50 RISK
>50 WET
Wood
<50 DRY
50-80 RISK
>80 WET
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Battery Replacement
If appearsontheLCDscreen,thebatteriesshouldbereplaced
immediately. In order to replace the batteries, proceed with the
following steps.
1. Turn off the meter
2. Remove the Phillips-head screw located on the battery compartment
3. Remove the battery cover
4. Replacethethree(3)"AAA"1.5Vbatteries
5. Reinstall the battery cover
Accessories and Replacement Parts
CA-05A Soft Carrying Case
Don't see your part listed here? For a complete list of all accessories and
replacement parts visit your product page on www.reedinstruments.com.
Product Care
Tokeepyourinstrumentingoodworkingorderwerecommendthefollowing:
• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.
• Changethebatteryasneeded.
• Ifyourinstrumentisn'tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger
please remove the battery.
• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot
spraythecleanerdirectlyontheinstrument.Useonexternalpartsonly.
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Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in
materialorworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateofshipment.
During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no
charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because
of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the
product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for damages to goods,
property, or persons due to improper use or through attempts to utilize the
instrumentunderconditionswhichexceedthedesignedcapabilities.In
order to begin the warranty service process, please contact us by phone at
1-877-849-2127 or by email at [e-mail] to discuss the
claim and determine the appropriate steps to process the warranty.
Product Disposal and Recycling
Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your
instrument.Yourproductcontainselectroniccomponentsandmustbe
disposed of separately from standard waste products.
Product Support
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REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at
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