TRAMEX CMEX II User Manual

user guide
CMEX II
concrete moisture
meter (Digital)
04/2015

TRAMEX CMEX II Specifications

General

Type	Concrete Moisture Meter
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries
Resolution	0.1%
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Measurement Range	0 to 6.9% Moisture Content in Concrete
Accuracy	±0.5% Moisture Content
Dimensions	150mm x 85mm x 38mm
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Non-invasive, Non-destructive test (NDT) mode

Measures moisture content (MC%) in concrete and comparative readings in gypsum and other floor screeds.

Hygro-i probe mode

Measures relative humidity (RH), temperature, dew point and mixing ratio of environment or material.

PIN Probe mode

Measures the percentage moisture content (MC%) of wood and wood-based products.

HOW IT WORKS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NON-DESTRUCTIVE MEASUREMENT MODE

CALIBRATION

Testing for moisture content in a floor slab

Pre-test Conditioning and Preparation

Ensures accurate results by preparing the building and test area before moisture testing.

Pre-testing Guidelines

Details preparing the concrete surface, removing coverings, and cleaning for optimal test results.

Guideline test procedures as per ASTM F2659

HUMIDITY MEASUREMENT MODE

RELATIVE HUMIDITY MEASUREMENT

In-situ RH Test Method (ASTM F2170)

Guidelines for drilling holes and measuring RH in-situ, specifying depth and cleaning procedures.

MOISTURE TESTING GUIDELINES

HOLE LINER INSTRUCTION ASTM F2170

RH Hood Method

On-Surface RH Tests (RH Hood Method)

RH Hood Pre-Test Guidelines

CALIBRATION CHECK SALTS

PIN PROBE (WOOD PIN-METER) MODE

Wood Pin Probe Display and Operation

Factors Affecting Moisture Readings

Species and Temperature Influences

Temperature Adjustment Chart

SPECIES CORRECTION CHART

LIMITATIONS