Trotec BM12 User Manual

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moisture measuring device BM12
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given in
the Technical data chapter.
• Remove the batteries from the device.
Operation
Removing the plastic strip
• Before first use, remove the plastic strip from the battery
compartment which serves to prevent contacting during
storage.
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
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1. Remove the cover(6) from the device by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Remove the plastic strip from the battery compartment.
3. Slide the cover(6) back on the device.
Switching the device on
1. Press the On/Off button(4) for approx. 2seconds.
ð The display switches on.
ð The device is ready for operation.
Measuring temperature
The ambient temperature determined by the device is displayed
on the measurement value display(12) in real time.
Setting the measuring mode
1. Briefly press the MODE button(5) to select the desired
measuring mode.
ð If symbol7appears on the display, wood moisture
measuring mode is activated.
ð If symbol10 appears on the display, building moisture
measuring mode is activated.
Moisture measurement
1. Remove the protective cap(1) from the measuring tips.
2. If possible, carefully prick the measuring tips a few
millimetres into the material.
3. Read the measured value from the measurement value
display(14).
4. Carefully pull the device out of the material by gently
moving it in turns to the left and to the right.
5. Upon conclusion of the measurement put the protective
cap(1) back on the device.
Changing the unit °C / °F
1. Press the MODE button(5) for approx. 3seconds.
ð The display(11) changes to either °C or °F.
ð The measured temperature value(12) adapts to the
selected unit.
Setting the background illumination
1. Briefly press the ON/OFF key(4) to switch the background
illumination for the display on or off.
The background illumination switches off automatically after
approx. 3seconds.
Automatic switch-off
If the symbol for automatic switch-off(9) is displayed, the
device will switch off automatically when not in use for approx.
2minutes.
To deactivate automatic switch-off, please proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the device, if necessary.
2. Press and hold the MODE key(5) whilst switching the
device on with the ON/OFF key(4).
ð The symbol for automatic switch-off(9) is no longer
displayed.
ð Automatic switch-off is deactivated.
Note
Automatic switch-off is reactivated as soon as the
device is switched off and switched on again.
Switching the device off
With activated automatic switch-off function(9) the device
switches off after approx. 2minutes of non-use.
Please proceed as follows for manual switch-off:
1. Press the On/Off button(4) for approx. 3seconds.
ð The device is switched off.
Put the protective cap(1) back on the device after use.

Trotec BM12 Specifications

General

Brand	Trotec
Model	BM12
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English