PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-PMM 10 Moisture Meter
USER MANUAL
MODEL: PCE-PMM 10
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1. INTRODUCE
- The Pinless Moisture Meter is a tester that uses inductive sensors to measure moisture in the material, material moisture value can be displayed in real-time.
- 10 materials can be measured: Dry wall, Masonry, Hardwood, Softwood, Hard gypsum floor (Wt%), Hard gypsum floor (CM%), Cement (Wt%), Cement (CM%), Concrete, Gypsum plaster.
- Can be simple button operation and comfortable feel, so that users can use this instrument more easily and quickly to measure.
Note: CM% is carb method and Wt% is water weight method.
2. FUNCTION
- The LCD off-code screen display is shown
- Material moisture measurement, measurement principle: capacitive type
- Induction measurements of 10 materials
- 10s Backlight, any button trigger
- Turn it off automatically for 10 minutes
- Low-Power display
- Alarm threshold value settings
- Data remains functional
3. DESCRIPTION
3-1.Meter Description
1 – LCD Display
2 – Indicator Light
3 – MODE Button
4 – ON/OFF Button
5 – HOLD Button
6 – SET Button
7 – Induction Sensor
8 – Battery Cover
3-2.Symbols Used on LCD Display
1 – Material Type Number
2 – HOLD sign
3 – Inductive Formula (REL) Mode
4 – Battery indicator
5 – Cellular Alarm Symbol
6 – Automatically Shut Down Symbol
7 – Percent (%)
8 – Displays the Values
4. TECHNICAL PARAMETER
| Material | Range | Resolution | Accuracy | |||||
| Hardwood | 0 … 35 % | 0.1 % | ± 4 % | |||||
| Softwood | 0 … 55 % | 0.1 % | ± 4 % | |||||
| Drywall | 0 … 100 % Relative (See Appendix for others) | 0.1 % | Relative Readings | |||||
| Working Temperature | 0 … 40 °C (32 … 104 °F), < 80 % RH | |||||||
| Storage Temperature | -10 … 40 °C (14 … 104 °F), < 70 % RH | |||||||
| Battery | 9 V battery | |||||||
5. OPERATION
5-1. Startup & Shutdown
» Press the ON/OFF Button to start on, press the ON/OFF Button to shut down. » The hand shall be kept as far as possible from the humidity board.
5-2. Alarm Threshold Value Settings
» Long press the SET Button to enter the alarm threshold setting.
» Short press the HOLD or MODE Button to increase or decrease the alarm threshold, and short press the SET Button to switch between the alarm point and alarm switch options. » MAT1 is the first alarm point; When the humidity reaches a set threshold, the buzzer emits a rapid beep and lights up yellow (Setting range: 20 % … 69 %). » MAT2 is the second alarm point; When the humidity reaches a set threshold, the buzzer emits a sound and lights up red (Setting range: 70 % … 100 %). » ON/OFF turns the alarm function on or off.
5-3. Material Type Select
» The moisture tester can measure 10 materials, with numbers corresponding to numbers 0 … 9.
» When you press the MODE Button, the number is increased by 1.
» When the number reaches 9, simply press the MODE Button to change the number to 0.
5-4. Auto Power Off Function
» When the automatic shutdown function is off, press the MODE Button for the automatic shutdown function on.
» When the automatic shutdown function is turned on, long press the MODE Button, and the automatic shutdown function turns off.
» 
shows that the automatic shutdown function is turned on and vice versa.
» After the automatic shutdown function turns on, the instrument will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
5-5. Low-Power Display Function
When the instrument battery voltage is low, “ 
” indicates that the battery needs to be replaced at this time.
5-6. HOLD Function
When HOLD function turns on, HOLD character display, start data hold function and prohibit key function.
5-7. Blacklight
The backlight turns on, automatically turn off after 10s, and press any button to restart the backlight.
6. APPENDIX
| Number | Function | Range | Resolution | |||||
| 0 | Drywall | 0 … 100 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 1 | Masonry | 0 … 89.5 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 2 | Hardwood | 0 … 35.0 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 3 | Softwood | 0 … 55.0 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 4 | Anhydrite Screed (Wt %) | 0 … 3.5 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 5 | Anhydrite Screed (CM %) | 0 … 1.5 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 6 | Cement Screed (Wt %) | 0 … 4.7 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 7 | Cement Screed (CM %) | 0 … 3.0 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 8 | Concerte | 0 … 6.0 % | 0.1 % | |||||
| 9 | Gypsum Screed | 0 … 10.0 % | 0.1 % | |||||
Note: CM WW % is carb method and Wt % is water weight method
DISPOSAL
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the (EU) 2023/1542 directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.
PCE INSTRUMENTS CONTACT INFORMATION
Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH
Im Langel 26
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch
United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Trafford House
Chester Rd, Old Trafford Manchester M32 0RS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 161 464902 0
Fax: +44 (0) 161 464902 9
info@pce-instruments.co.uk
www.pce-instruments.com/english
The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V.
Twentepoort West 17
7609 RD Almelo
Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 info@pcebenelux.nl
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch
France
PCE Instruments France EURL
23, rue de Strasbourg
67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets France
Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 info@pce-france.fr
www.pce-instruments.com/french
Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l.
Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 Loc. Gragnano
Capannori (Lucca)
Italia
Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
Fax: +39 0583 974 824
info@pce-italia.it
www.pce-instruments.com/italiano
United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach
33458 FL
USA
Tel: +1 561-320-9162
Fax: +1 561-320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/us
Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L.
Calle Mula, 8
02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España
Tel. : +34 967 543 548
Fax: +34 967 543 542
info@pce-iberica.es
www.pce-instruments.com/espanol
Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti. Halkalı Merkez Mah.
Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: 0212 471 11 47
Faks: 0212 705 53 93
info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr
www.pce-instruments.com/turkish
Denmark
PCE Instruments Denmark ApS Birk Centerpark 40
7400 Herning
Denmark
Tel.: +45 70 30 53 08
kontakt@pce-instruments.com
Specifications
- Material: Hardwood, Softwood, Drywall
- Working Temperature: 0°C to 35°C
- Storage Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
- Battery: 9 V battery
- Range:
- Hardwood: 0 to 35%
- Softwood: 0 to 55%
- Drywall: 0 to 100% Relative
- Resolution: 0.1%
Subject to change without notice
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I change the battery?
A: To change the battery, open the battery cover and replace the old battery with a new 9 V battery.
Q: What do the symbols on the LCD display mean?
A: The symbols indicate different parameters such as material type, hold status, battery level, and more. Refer to the manual for detailed explanations.
Q: Can I measure materials other than hardwood, softwood, and drywall?
A: Yes, you can measure additional materials by referring to the appendix in the manual for the appropriate ranges and resolutions.
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