Delmhorst Instrument ProScan - Manual (Page 3)

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ProScan
™
VERSION 1.2
OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing ProScan, a multi-purpose meter that can be used in many
applications including lumber and woodworking, flooring, water damage restoration,
home inspection, and indoor air quality. ProScan provides a fast, effective way to
identify moisture problems and determine if further action must be taken.
ProScan is a capacitance-type moisture meter with patented sensor technology, using
the relationship between the moisture content and the dielectric properties of the
material under test. When the meter is placed on wood or other hygroscopic building
material, an electro-magnetic field penetrates approximately ¾ to 1 inch into the
material. The meter reading represents a biased average, with the MC nearest to the
sensor having the greatest effect.
If you require a more complete evaluation of moisture conditions or need to penetrate
through flooring, check behind drywall, or test lumber over 1-1/2” thick, we recommend
using ProScan in conjunction with a Delmhorst resistance (pin-type) moisture meter.
ProScan offers specific gravity settings from 0.30-0.80 and reads wood moisture
content over a 5%-30% range, depending on the specific gravity (SG). ProScan also
includes a 0-100 reference scale for relative indications of moisture levels on non-wood
hygroscopic materials.