WAGNER MMI 1100 Instruction Manual - Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations!
You have purchased one of the most accurate moisture measurement instruments for wood in the world.
Using patented electromagnetic wave technology, hand-held moisture meters from Wagner Meters have
been proven by universities and institutes worldwide to provide superior measurement results.
With its electro-magnetic field, your Wagner moisture meter covers a relatively large cross-sectional area
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each time you take a reading, giving you a far better representation than other technologies of the true
moisture content of your wood. Pin-type meters only measure a very small area, and only at a particular
depth, giving you very limited insight into the true moisture content of the wood. Very short, non-
insulated pins are especially prone to just reading the surface of your wood. Wagner moisture meters read
IN the wood, not just on the wood.
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inch thick sensing area of your Wagner moisture meter closely
approximates the full-thickness cross-section method used when performing the ASTM D 4442-92 oven-
dry lab method. This ASTM standard (and its international counterparts) is the standard to which all
moisture meters for wood are compared for accuracy.
The Wagner MMI-1100 Moisture Meter utilizes the latest design features available in moisture
measurement technology. It is designed to fit comfortably in a jacket pocket or toolbox, and the MMI-
1100 is ideal for anyone who needs a professional quality tool to inspect wood or wood products for
accurate moisture content. It is popular with floor installers, woodworkers, cabinet and furniture makers,
contractors, and quality assurance inspectors.
Other important features of Wagner hand-held moisture meters from Wagner Meters include:
The “Wood-Friendly”™ MMI-1100 uses advanced electromagnetic wave technology to
accurately measure wood moisture content
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from 5% to 30% (at settings up to .80 SG), and to a
depth of 3/4 inch.
Useful for inspections on many types of materials, including solid and laminated wood products.
Selectable wood species setting eliminates complicated and time consuming wood species
adjustment corrections.
Easy to read digital display read-out scaled in 0.1% increments.
Virtually unaffected by wood temperature or surface moisture.
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Since 1966, Wagner Meters has been providing quality moisture measurement equipment. Wagner Meters
is the leading supplier of moisture measurement equipment for the primary forest products industry.
Wagner Meters’ technology has been proven to provide some of the most accurate results in the industry
when compared to this worldwide standard. Closely scrutinized and approved by numerous university
studies and used for years by professional lumber-grading associations, moisture meters from Wagner
Meters continue to provide reliable and consistent moisture measurements, with unsurpassed convenience
and ease-of-use.
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Confirmed in university study- information available upon request.
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Contact Wagner Meters technical support for guidelines when wood is frozen.