VOLTCRAFT MF-50 User Manual

Measuring the humidity levelb)
Press the on/off button to turn the product on.1.
Hold the measurement instrument so that the sensor at the back is completely exposed.2.
If the display does not show the reading 0.0, press and hold the ZERO button for approx. 3.
two seconds until the ZERO indicator appears at the top of the display. The product is now
calibrated and ready for use.
Now start the measurement and follow the instructions outlined in the sections above.4.
The display will show the reading. In the lower part of the display, the reading is also shown 5.
via a notication made up of four segments.
Segment 1 2 3 4
Reading 0 – 9.9 10 – 25.9 26 – 59.9 60 – 100
If one of the preset limit values is exceeded, an alarm signal sounds. More information on 6.
how to set the limit values can be found in the following section.
Setting the signal functionc)
Press the MODE button. The high alarm value (HIGH) is displayed.1.
Press the UP APO button to increase the value, or the DOWN button to decrease the value. 2.
To fast forward through the values, press and hold the corresponding button.
Conrm your selection by pressing the MODE button. The low alarm value (LOW) is 3.
displayed.
Set the value as described under item 2 and conrm your selection by pressing the MODE 4.
button.
Using the buttons UP APO and DOWN, you can now set whether the alarm function is 5.
activated (ON) or deactivated (OFF).
Conrm your selection by pressing the MODE button.6.
When the reading falls below the low alarm value, a beep will repeatedly sound. Additionally, 7.
the LOW indicator will ash on the display.
When the reading exceeds the high alarm value, one long, continuous beep will sound. 8.
Additionally, the HIGH indicator will ash on the display.
Auto off functiond)
The product automatically powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity. •
To activate/deactivate the auto off function, press the UP APO button. •
When the APO indicator appears on the display, the auto off function is activated.•
Backlighte)
Press the DOWN button to activate/deactivate the backlight.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
The measuring device is maintenance-free apart from the need to replace the battery and •
occasional cleaning.
Use a clean, lint-free, antistatic and slightly damp cloth to clean the device. Do not use any •
abrasive or chemical agents or detergents containing solvents.
DISPOSAL
Producta)
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household
waste!
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory
regulations.
(Rechargeable) batteriesb)
You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/
rechargeable batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited!
Batteries/rechargeable batteries that include hazardous substances are labelled with
these icons to indicate that disposal in domestic waste is forbidden. The descriptions
for the respective heavy metal are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead (the
designation is written on the rechargeable battery e.g. under the rubbish can symbols
depicted at the left).
You can return used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge at the ofcial
collection points of your community, in our stores, or wherever batteries/ rechargeable
batteries are sold!
You thus full your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Legal notice
These operating instructions are a publication by Voltcraft®, Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau/Germany, Phone +49 180/586 582 7
(www.voltcraft.de).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microlming, or the capture in electronic data processing
systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2011 by Voltcraft® V2_0811_02-SB
TECHNICAL DATA
Operating voltage: 3 x 1.5 V battery (type AAA)
Current consumption: max. 11.5 mA
Measuring range: 0 – 100 units
Resolution: 0.1
Penetration depth: 19 mm (3/4”)
Operating temperature: 0 to +50 ºC
Operating humidity: 10 – 90 % RH
Storage temperature: -20 to +60 ºC
Storage humidity: <80 % RH
Dimensions (W x H x D): 63 x 175 x 29 mm
Weight: 188 g
Moisture threshold range
The following threshold range may be used as a reference.
Construction material Moisture range (unit) Moisture status
Gypsum
<30 dry
30 – 60 risky
>60 wet
Cement
<25 dry
25 – 50 risky
>50 wet
Wood
<50 dry
50 – 80 risky
>80 wet

VOLTCRAFT MF-50 Specifications

General

Brand	VOLTCRAFT
Model	MF-50
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English