AAS-920-085D Datasheet, PDF (2/4 Pages) Amphenol Corporation – Protimeter Dual-Function Moisture Meter

Search Mode
Non-Invasive
Measure Mode
Pin-Type
The search mode is used to assess the moisture
level beneath the surface of solid walls and floors
independently of surface conditions. The nominal depth
of the measurement is 3/4 inch (19 mm); this depends
on the density and other characteristics of the material
being measured. When held against the surface, as
shown below, the instrument transmits a signal into
the material. The relative moisture level is shown on
the digital display and its moisture condition is shown
on the accompanying scale of color-coded lights. This
measurement presentation helps the user to:
This mode is used to measure the moisture level at the
surface and at incremental depth, when used with the
auxiliary probes. Measure mode readings are precise
and specific to the immediate area of contact of the
electrodes. The actual moisture content of wood is
shown on the digital display with the corresponding
moisture condition shown on the accompanying scale
of color-coded lights. Wood Moisture Equivalent (WME)
values are shown for other non-conductive, porous
building materials.
• Look for moisture behind wall and floor coverings,
such as tile and vinyl.
• Assess, in relative terms, if the material is in a dry,
borderline or damp condition.
• Map the extent of the problem numerically.
• Non-invasive pinless radio frequency finds moisture
at depth where moisture is not always directly
visible—up to 3/4 in (25.4 mm) below the surface.
• This mode of measurement is not adversely affected
by the presence of surface moisture.
Applications: Shower pans, behind ceramic tile, fine
finishes, water stains, tile and vinyl floor coverings,
joists, around toilets, drywall, below grade floors and
walls, plaster, masonry, concrete and concrete block.
• Pin-type probes measure moisture in wood and
other building materials (use provided wood species
calibration chart for more precise readings)
• Deep wall probes establish the presence of moisture
in wall cavity insulation, sub and surface structures
Options
• Exterior Insulation and Finished Systems (EIFS) probe
finds moisture in exterior insulation finishing systems
• Hammer electrode for wood floor applications
Applications: Wood and wood floors, subfloors, drywall,
concrete and concrete block, stucco, plaster, masonry
and EIFS.
Note: Metal additives in concrete can create false
positive readings.