WAGNER BI 2200 User manual

Moisture Meter
Instruction Manual
Wagner Model BI 2200

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................3
THE WAGNER METERS MOISTURE METER DEFINED ..........................3
FEATURES ............................................................................................................4
ON/OFF FUNCTION ............................................................................................5
INSPECTION FUNCTION ..................................................................................6
HOLD FUNCTION ...............................................................................................6
MATERIAL SENSITIVITY RANGE ..................................................................7
A RELIABLE METHOD TO INSPECTING WITH A MOISTURE METER...... 9
FALSE ALARMS.................................................................................................10
AUTO SHUTDOWN ...........................................................................................11
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ..........................................................................12
METER STORAGE ............................................................................................12
BI 2200 METER SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................13
MATERIALS SETTINGS TABLE ...................................................................14
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .................................................................15
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................16
REPAIR SERVICE..............................................................................................19

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Introduction
The power of the Wagner Meters brand
speaks loudly of the company’s strategy
of building superior products. Over the
years, Wagner Meters has associated
itself with some of the biggest names
in construction materials. This means
consistently delivering real value to
customers. Wagner Meters initial success
resulted from the technical superiority of
its moisture measuring equipment, sold to
those who were frustrated by the lack of
innovation in moisture measurement.
The Wagner Meters Moisture
Meter Dened
The basic concept underlying your
moisture meter is its electromagnetic wave
measurement feature technology. This
allows you to perform a thorough survey
quickly. The Basic Inspection Meter was
specially designed to provide a quick

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general moisture indication for many
different industries who only require
relative readings.
Features
• Uses Wagner’s non-invasive patented
electromagnetic wave technology
• Selectable material range includes
wood, tile, shingles, plaster, drywall,
linoleum, berglass, veneer, synthetic
stucco, roong, siding, insulation
materials, and more.
• Teon®abrasion pad protects sensor
plate from abrasive surfaces1
• Hold feature allows you to freeze
readings on the display
• Large, bright digital display
• Smart autopower off saves battery life
Footnote:
1 Note that the meter sensor is covered with a self adhesive replaceable Teon
abrasion pad. Replace Teon pad when worn through to sensor, or when edges
or corners loosen. Do not use the meter with debris under a loosened edge or cor-
ner. Replacement Teon pads are available by calling Wagner Customer Service
[phone].

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On/Off Function
• Compact pocket-size design
• Rugged design
• User-friendly 2-button operation
• Low battery indicator
• Complete with 9-volt battery and
protective holster
• Factory-direct technical support
• Light weight and compact design
The ingenious 2 button control
panel makes the operation
of your moisture meter easy,
especially if your hands are full.
Turn on the meter by pressing the left
button. The rmware version 2.2.0
will appear briey on the screen as the
microcomputer is initializing.
You can turn off the meter by pressing
down on the On/Hold button for 3 seconds
ON/
HOLD

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ON/
HOLD
otherwise automatic turn off will occur
after one minute if the meter is not in use.
Inspection Function
Turn on the meter (the rmware
version 2.2.0 will appear briey).
Set the meter on the material to be
scanned. Press down rmly on the center
of the meter with approximately 3 pounds
of force to ensure good sensor plate
contact. Observe the number displayed
on the screen.
Hold Function
When the meter is in the
inspection mode, and the On/
Hold button is momentarily
pressed and released, it will enter Hold
mode to allow the user to “freeze” the
moisture reading.
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HOLD

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M
A (÷) symbol will appear on the left side
of the screen. This will indicate the hold
mode. To clear the screen, press the On/
Hold button again.
Material Sensitivity Range
There are three ways to use
the material sensitivity range
feature.
1. You can use the factory setting of
:50 for the moisture measurement
of many materials. No adjustment is
needed.
2. Before you scan a very dense material
such as concrete or cement, change the
material setting to 1:00. Remember
to reset the number to :50 when done
measuring this type of material.
To operate the material sensitivity range
feature, turn on the meter; when the

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rmware version 2.2.0 clears from the
screen, press the M button. The meter
display will show the current material
setting. The factory preset number is :50.
Press the M button a second time. The
colon (:) will blink, indicating that you
are in the change mode.
Next, hold the M button down to increment
the material setting by :10. The value will
go as high as 1:00, then will wrap around
to :20 and continue incrementing. When
the desired setting has been reached,
release the M button and then press the
On/Hold button to store the material
setting and return to Inspection mode.
For a list of suggested material settings,
see the Material Settings Table section in
this manual.
3. The BI 2200 meter has a feature to
allow you to ne tune your moisture
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materials. This is a feature that may not
be needed by most users. If you would
like to adjust the material sensitivity
range anywhere between :20 to 1:00 for
customized projects you may use the
instructions outlined above. (Note: You
may press the M button to increment the
selected material setting by :01 or hold
the button down to increment by :10).
A Reliable Method To Inspecting
With A Moisture Meter
Compare dry to wet readings, one
material at a time.
For example, before a wall stain is
scanned by the meter establish a base line
reading on the meter at a section of the
same wall that is known to be dry. This
reading is the base line of comparison.
Next, take readings at the stain area and
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readings at the stain, compared to the
base line can indicate elevated moisture
near the stain area.
Your moisture meter may respond to
metal in a wall as it would to an increase
in moisture content. To determine if the
elevated readings are caused by metal,
scan in the direction of a straight line,
horizontally, then vertically away from
the point where you obtained elevated
readings. Notice if the meter is responding
to what may be a piece of metal or wood
stud rather than an area of elevated
moisture. By observing the shapes of the
elevated reading area you may obtain
clues as to whether the readings are from
moisture or from metal such as a pipe or
copper wire.
Be aware of hidden metal objects that are
used in construction. Common examples
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are steel frames that join drywall at
corners (bead and trim), fasteners,
ashing and metal channels. You do not
need to be concerned with metal at depths
greater than 1 inch to 11/2inch from the
surface being scanned. Please note that as
you scan across studs, the readings will
be elevated due to the higher density of
the stud vs. the void and the insulation
space. The above guidelines also apply
when measuring ooring material over
concrete or plywood. Your meter may
respond to these types of materials as it
would to an increase in moisture content.
Auto-Shutdown
The meter will automatically shutdown
in 60 seconds when the meter’s moisture
reading has not changed by more than 2,
and none of the meter buttons have been
pressed. The shutdown timer will reset
anytime the meter reading changes or a
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Low Battery Indicator
When the LO BAT indicator is on, you
should replace the battery to insure the
meter will function properly. If the battery
needs to be replaced, use a 9-volt alkaline
battery. Be sure to observe proper battery
polarity.
Meter Storage
For a long service life, it is important
to store your meter properly. Avoid
excessively hot or cold locations, and
keep the meter in the case provided.
Do not store the meter in an area with
excessive electro-magnetic interference,
such as near an electric motor, or where it
could be crushed.

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BI 2200 Meter Specications
Size:
Length 4
9/16 inches
Width 2
3/4inches
Height 1
1/16 inches
Scanning Area:
Length 2
1/2inches
Width 1
1/2inches
Scanning Depth: 3/4inch
Weight: 0.37 pounds
Power: 9 volt alkaline
Auto Shut Down: 60 seconds

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Materials Settings Table
These material settings are provided to
give users general correction factors for
various construction materials.
Material Setting Material
:50 Boat Structures (Fiberglass)
1:00 Brick
:50 Ceramic Tile
1:00 Concrete
:50 Drywall / Sheetrock
:50 Engineered / Laminated Wood
:50 Fiberboard / Particleboard
:50 Flooring (Wood)
1:00 Gypsum
:50 Insulation Materials
1:00 Mortar
:50 Plaster
:50 Roong
:50 Siding (Wood)
:50 Stucco (Synthetic)
:50 Veneer
:50 Wood

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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 is powered.
• If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions.
CAUTION: Only equipment certied to comply with Class B (computer input/
output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) should be attached to this equipment.
Finally, any changes or modications to the equipment by the user not expressly
approved by the grantee or manufacturer 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 equipment does not exceed class B limits per radio noise emissions for digital
apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department
of communications. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable
interference to radio and TV reception, requiring the owner or operator to take
whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada
Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe B d’émission de bruits
radioélectriques pour les appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le Réglement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le ministère des Communications du
Canada. L’exploitation faite en milieu résidentiel peut entrainer le brouillage des
réceptions radio et télé, ce qui obligerait le propriétaire ou l’opérateur à prendre les
dispositions nécessaires pour en éliminer les causes.

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Warranty
Wagner Meters warrants this product
against defects in material and work-
manship for one (1) year from the date of
purchase, subject to the following terms
and conditions:
Wagner Meters’ liability under this
warranty shall be limited, at Wagner
Meters’ option, to the repair or
replacement of this product or any part
thereof, which is demonstrated to be
defective. To exercise this warranty, visit
www.wagnerrepairs.com for instructions.
This limited warranty does not apply if the
product has been damaged by accident,
negligent handling, misuse, alteration,
damage during shipment, or improper
service. Wagner Meters shall in no event
be liable for any breach of warranty or
defect in this product, which exceeds the
amount of purchase price of the product.
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incidental or consequential damages
for the breach of any express or implied
warranty with respect to this product or
its calibration.
With proper care and maintenance, the
meter should stay in calibration; however,
because Wagner Meters has no control
over the manner in which the unit will be
used, it makes no warranty that the meter
will stay in calibration for any specic
period of time. Factory recalibrations are
not covered under this warranty.
This warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, whether oral or written,
express or implied. Any implied
warranties, including implied warran-
ties of merchantability and tness for a
particular purpose, are excluded. Agents
and employees of Wagner Meters are
not authorized to make modications to
this warranty or additional warranties
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additional statements, whether oral or
written, except written statements from
an ofcer of Wagner Meters do not
constitute warranties and should not be
relied upon by the customer.
This warranty is personal to the customer
purchasing the product from Wagner
Meters and is not transferable.

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Repair Service
In the event of damage, failure, or if the unit
requires re-calibration, contact Wagner
Meters Technical Services Department at
www.wagnerrepairs.com or by phone for
complete shipping information.
The values stored in memory may be lost
in the event that the meter is sent in for
repair.
* If parts are unavailable to repair we reserve the
right to replace the meter with an alternative model
with equal or better accuracy and range

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Phone: [phone]
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Wagner Meters
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