Summary of Pro-60
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Wood moisture meter user manual for: part number 701-2000-001 pro-60 ™.
Page 2: Warranty
Accurate technology pro-60 page 2 of 12 warranty accurate technology, inc., warrants this product against defective parts and workmanship commencing from the date of original purchase. Upon notification of a defect, accurate technology, inc., shall have the option to repair or replace any defective ...
Page 3: Table of Contents
Accurate technology pro-60 page 3 of 12 table of contents warranty .........................................................................................................................................2 table of contents................................................................................
Page 4: Operational Instructions
Accurate technology pro-60 page 4 of 12 operational instructions on/off button : when the meter is off, momentarily pressing then releasing this button will cause the meter to turn on, and briefly display the firmware version, then enter measurement mode. To turn off the meter, depress the on/off bu...
Page 5: Programming
Accurate technology pro-60 page 5 of 12 3:35 example: species table index value= 3, species setting = 35 each time the species button is pressed, it will increment the species table index value and show the current setting for that index. The index value will increment to 3 and wrap back to 1. To ex...
Page 6: Taking Measurements
Accurate technology pro-60 page 6 of 12 taking measurements in order to take correct moisture content measurements, ensure that the meter’s specific gravity (species) setting is the right one for your species of wood as listed in the species adjustment table * . Be sure to press down firmly on the m...
Page 7: Species Corrections
Accurate technology pro-60 page 7 of 12 species corrections the dry specific gravity (density) values for a species are based on the best, current world data, and are used to determine the species correction factor within the meter. The values provide average density values for the species. A coeffi...
Page 8: Determining Specific Gravity
Accurate technology pro-60 page 8 of 12 wood is not a uniform material. Specific gravity of solid-sawn lumber varies within the piece and among pieces. In the osu study, the average specific gravity for each species differed from the individual sample by plus or minus 1% to plus or minus 8%. For gen...
Page 9: Meter Calibration
Accurate technology pro-60 page 9 of 12 1. Select a sample of wood that is approximately 12% moisture content, with all edges being true. Carefully measure the dimensions of the sample using a caliper. You will need the length, width, and thickness. 2. Convert these measurements to feet. 3. Carefull...
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Accurate technology pro-60 page 10 of 12 species specific gravity chart note: the sg values are entered as a whole number for the species setting value. Sg u.S. Hardwood species sg u.S. Softwood species sg imported species 0.41 alder, red 0.46 baldcypress 0.69 afrormosia 0.61 apple 0.44 cedar, alask...
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Accurate technology pro-60 page 11 of 12 sg u.S. Hardwood species sg u.S. Softwood species sg imported species 0.50 magnolia, southern 0.35 spruce, engelmann 0.45 primavera 0.48 maple, bigleaf 0.40 spruce, red 0.80 purpleheart 0.57 maple, black 0.40 spruce, sitka 0.48 radiata pine 0.66 maple, hard 0...
Page 12: Product Registration
Accurate technology pro-60 page 12 of 12 product registration fill out for your records and fax to accurate technology @ (+1) 828.654.8824 or register on line at www.Proscale.Com name e-mail company address address city state/region zip/postal code country purchased from: purchased when: pro-60 seri...