Delmhorst Instrument TechCheck - Manual (Page 6)

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falls below 30 percent. Otherwise, these high readings provide relative comparisons,
indicating that the material is taking on or losing moisture.
5. To hold a reading on-screen, press the HOLD (SELECT) KEY. Press the HOLD
(SELECT) KEY again to return to measuring mode.
NOTE: The TechCheck is calibrated to give %MC readings on Douglas Fir. If you are taking
readings on other species of wood, refer to the species correction chart found on pages 14-
15.
TO SET THE ALARM IN PIN MODE:
1. To access alarm settings, press the ALARM KEY three times.
2. The default status of the alarm is “OFF.” Press the HOLD (SELECT) key to turn it on.
3. After the alarm is turned on, use the SCAN ( ð) key to increase the alarm value, and the
PIN ( ï) key to decrease alarm value.
4. After you have selected the alarm value, use the LIGHT ( ò) key to highlight DONE.
Press the center HOLD (SELECT) key to return to PIN mode.
5. The chosen alarm value will be displayed on the PIN mode screen and an audible alarm
will sound if that value is reached.
Note: Default alarm setting for PIN mode is 15%.
TO TAKE SCAN READINGS:
1. Press the SCAN ( ð) button to enter scan mode.
2. The meter will display the SCAN mode screen, as shown below:
3. You may begin taking readings by firmly pressing the back of the meter onto the
material to be tested. This will display a relative reading that ranges between 0 and 300.