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- Device will turn off automatically after selected
idle time
To turn the meter off, press the button
6. Turning the meter OFF
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1. Turning the meter ON
- Press the button briefly to turn it on
- Model of the meter and battery status is shown
- After autocalibration is completed, device starts
to display measured MC (in %)
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ON
OFF
PAR
MC 118% .
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2. Wood density adjustment
- Press once the button (see image) briefly
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density (given in t/ )
Use buttons and to adjust wood
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ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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5. Measurement - ALARM function
- In case that measured MC is higher than certain
setpoint, alarm will be triggered
- Device will inform the user with sound alarm and
blinking display that measured MC is too high
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2. DVD-241/DVD-340/MCD-50TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF MOISTURE METERS
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
3. DESCRIPTION OF MOISTURE METER
DVD-241/MCD-50/DVD-340 DVD-241/MCD-50 DVD-340
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Contact MC meters DVD-241, DVD-340 and MCD-50
are made for quick reading of wood moisture by simple
pressing on flat wooden surface (nondestructive).
There is specially designed contact plate on back side
of DVD-241 and MCD-50 that the meter use to read MC
in the sample when it is pressed against it. DVD-340 use
three contact plates at the front part for this purpose.
- DVD-241 is suitable for fast checking of MC in stack
- DVD-340 is suitable for hard to access samples and
small dimension samples
- MCD-50 is suitable for on-field MC check in rough
samples. It is least sensitive to surface moisture.
Although MC meters measure full range of moisture
content (0-100%), only MC up to 30% is considered
to be accurate.
MC values above 30% are approximate and only show
that wood sample is wet (contains free water).
DEVICE
1. L:
- Measured moisture content
- Parameter values during set-up
- Messages for user
2. Buttons UP and DOWN are used for increase
or decrease of value of selected parameter
3. Button PAR is used for parameter selection
4. Power ON / OFF button
DEVICE BACK SIDE LAYOUT
5/6. CONTACT PLATE measures moisture
content when pressed against smooth
wood surface
7. Battery compartment
FRONT SIDE LAYOUT
CD DISPLAY displays
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4. TURNING METER ON / OFF AND AUTOCALIBRATION
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Turning meter OFF is performed with short pressing on the button .
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Device will turn off automatically after selected idle time.
When it is turned off, the meter does not consume energy from the
battery
Autocalibration procedure is performed each time the meter is powered ON, which ensures reliability
of measurement in all declared conditions.
If there is any doubt in either measuring accuracy or possible error in autocalibration as a cause of false
measurement, autocalibration should be repeated by simple turning off and turning on the meter again.
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5. DEVICE SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT FOR MEASUREMENT
5.1
Information regarding type of wood for MC measurement is given via WOOD DENSITY for that type of
wood. That is why it is required to determine wood density in t/ as precisely as possible. Wood density
is most commonly given as a table data for specific wood type (specie) when it is absolutely dry.
Data regarding wood density of specific wood specie can be found in appendix of this manual, but
other reliable sources can also be used. Portable moisture meters DVD-241, DVD-340 and MCD-50
support selection of WOOD DENSITY in range 0.20 t/ to 1.10 t/ .
- Meter must be in basic measurement mode ( )
- Press the button once (see image)
- Use buttons and to set wood density (in t/ )
- Press the button to advance to next parameter setting
(wood thickness)
WOOD DENSITY parameter setting
3
m
3 3
m m
MC %
3
m
Wood density adjustment is performed in following way:
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3. Wood thickness adjustment 4. Measurement
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surface of the wood sample
- Read the measured value on display (in %MC)
- Repeat the measurement in several points
Gently press contact plate on the flat, smooth
ON
OFF
PAR
250 mm .
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ON
OFF
PAR
MC 126% .
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ON
OFF
PAR
MC 432% .
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Power supply
Consumption
Continuous operating time
Display
Operating conditions
Storage
Device dimensions (W x H x D)
Sensor dimensions (W x H)
Weight
Battery 9V, alkaline or rechargeable
3mA (DVD-241/340), 6mA (MCD-50)
up to 200h (DVD-241/340), up to 100h (MCD-50)
LCD, digital
60 x 120 x 28 (DVD-241/MCD-50); (60 x 150 x 28 (DVD-340) (mm)
(mm) (DVD-241/MCD-50)
0
T: 5 50 C; RH: 5 ¸ 90%
0
T: - 40 ¸ 85 C; RH: 5 ¸ 90%
( ) )
(48 x 75)
140 g
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MEASUREMENT
Measurement resolution
Wood MC measurement range
Wood thickness range
Wood density range
0.1%
( ) (values above 30% should be considered informative!)
(DVD-241/340); (MCD-50) (mm)
(
(DVD-241/340); 0.5% (MCD-50)
(0 ¸ 100) %
2 ¸ 30 10 ¸ 50
3
0.20 ¸ 1.10) (t/m )
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adjust wood thickness (given in mm)
- Dots in the upper part of display also provide
thickness information (1 dot per each 5mm)
Press again , then use and to
PAR
Turning the meter ON is performed with brief pressing on the button .
will briefly display model and then battery status. During this time, device will automatically perform
It is essentially important to ensure that meter during autocalibration has such position that contact
plate hangs free in the air, i.e. there is nothing behind contact plate blocking it!
Do not hold fingers or other objects behind contact plate during
autocalibration. Existence of any object near contact plate during
autocalibration procedure can corrupt this process and results in
inaccurate measurement and measuring errors.
After a few seconds, when autocalibration procedure is finished, meter
will display: ,
Upon power-up, device
AUTOCALIBRATION procedure, i.e. series of test-measurements required for its adaptation to current
operating conditions (ambient temperature, air humidity, etc).
MC 0.0% which signals that it is ready for measurement
or other adjustments.
PAR
PAR
5.2
Second essential parameter for correct moisture content measurement is thickness of the wooden sample.
Measured MC value greatly depends on this parameter (especially when thin samples are used - thinner
than 15 mm), so it is required to determine the thickness as precise as possible. Value is entered in mm and
in range 2 to 40 mm for meters DVD-241 and DVD-340 while MCD-50 have range from 10 to 50 mm.
Thickness parameter setting is performed similar to wood density parameter setting:
- Press the button again (see image)
- Use buttons and to set wood thickness (in mm)
- Press the button to return to basic measurement mode
(display shows )
After these procedures, all needed parameters are loaded in
meter's memory. Once entered, these parameters remain stored
in the memory and they are active until next adjustment. In case
there is no need to change these parameters frequently, it is
enough just to check these values before each measurement
and proceed with measurement immediately.
WOOD THICKNESS parameter setting
MC %
PAR
PAR
ON
OFF
PAR
250 mm .
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WOOD MOISTURE METER
DVD-241
ON
OFF
PAR
MC 126% .
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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF MOISTURE METERS DVD-241/DVD-340/MCD-50
3. DESCRIPTION OF MOISTURE METER
4. TURNING METER ON / OFF AND AUTOCALIBRATION PROCEDURE
5. DEVICE SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT FOR MEASUREMENT
5.1 WOOD DENSITY parameter setting
5.2 WOOD THICKNESS parameter setting
5.3 Additional settings
6. WOOD MOISTURE CONTENT MEASUREMENT
6.1 Timber MC measurement procedure
6.2 Veneer MC measurement procedure
7. USER CALIBRATION OF DEVICE AND RESET TO FACTORY CALIBRATION
7.1 Reset to factory calibration
7.2 User calibration of the meter
8. APPENDIX
8.1 Appendix 1: Additional information regarding wood density and wood MC
8.2 Appendix 2: Wood density table
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DVD-241 / DVD-340 / MCD-50
Nondestructive hand held MC meter
NIGOS-elektronik
Borislava Nikolica - Serjoze 12, 18000 Nis, Serbia
Tel/fax: +381 18 / 211-212, 217-468
Internet: http://www.nigos.rs
E-mail: office@nigos.rs
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6. WOOD MOISTURE CONTENT MEASUREMENT
in percentage (%) and displayed on LC display.
Measurement process itself is very simple procedure and comes to (aside previously described adjustment)
proper placing of the meter on the surface of wooden sample and reading of displayed value.
Complete procedure is as follows:
- Turn the meter on before taking the measurement. Wait until autocalibration is finished and meter is ready
(see chapter 4).
- Check the value of parameters that are adjustable (THICKNESS and DENSITY) and if necessary change
their values to correct ones
- Place contact plates on wood sample and ensure proper position, gently press the device against the
sample and read the measured value
It is recommended to check moisture of the sample at several points in case that conditions allow it in
order to achieve better information about moisture content and its distribution in the wooden sample.
Turn the meter off after use in order to preserve battery.
Wood moisture content measurement is main purpose of this device. Moisture content value (MC) is given
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8. APPENDIX
8.1 Appendix 1: Additional information regarding wood density and wood moisture content
Wood density is given for wood specie (type) in absolutely dry condition and is expressed in t/ or
g/c . It is calculated as weight of absolutely dry wooden sample divided by its volume.
This density is often given as constant value for specific wood type from specific climate and it
represents important data for wood moisture content measurement.
Wood moisture content for a given sample of wood is defined as the weight of water in wood expressed
as a percentage of the weight of wood fibrous material (which is the weight of the absolutely dry
sample). The moisture content is calculated by the following equation:
u (%) = (m - m ) / m x100
o o
u
where:
u (%) - equals wood moisture content (MC)
m - equals weight of wet sample
u
m - equals weight of absolutely dry sample
o
i.e., wood moisture content (MC) in wooden sample equals weight of existent moisture content in
sample divided with weight of absolutely dry (same) sample and multiplied by 100.
3
m
3
m
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8.2 Appendix 2: Wood density table
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6.1
For accurate MC measurement in timber boards the attention must be payed to:
- Moisture distribution along depth of the board should be uniform (board surface must not be overdried
due to exposure to direct sun light or during extensive drying. If necessary, cut the sample in half.
- Place the board (sample) on wooden bars to avoid the influence of the ground on the measurement. Thick
piece of polystyrene (styropor) can be used instead of bars.
Timber MC measurement procedure
> 50 mm
6.2
Veneer MC measurement is very specific, so it is required to perform following preparation:
- Precisely determine sample thickness. Thickness parameter has great influence for thin samples.
- Place veneer sample on expanded polystyrene layer at least 50 mm thick (polystyrene does not
influence measurement!).
NOTES:
- Use only models DVD-241 and DVD-340 to measure MC in veneer.
- Model MCD-50 is not suitable for veneer MC measurement!
- It is more accurate to measure MC of multiple veneer layers (at least 3) while setting total thickness.
- In case veneer is already stacked, set the thickness to 40 mm (best avoid this kind of measurement)
Veneer MC measurement procedure
> 50 mm
Polystyrene
Veneer
5.3 Additional settings
There are several additional settings which are available at separate menu. To access this menu, device
must be in basic measurement mode. Press and hold button and then briefly press button
(see image). Use button to list the items in menu and buttons and to adjust the value
of selected parameter. Battery status is shown first ( ) followed by measured temperature
( ). These are informational data which can not be changed.
Following parameters are changeable:
- Value of moisture content that will trigger ( ). Sound
signal and blinking of the display will warn the user that MC is too high.
It provides easy detection the sample that has MC significantly above others.
Alarm function is turned OFF when value of this parameter is set to .
It can be set in range from 4 to 99.9%.
- Turn off time ( ). It is possible to set the value of this
parameter in range 1 to 60 minutes. Device will turn off automatically
if it is idle for the time defined by this parameter.
- Display contrast ( ). In case that device is used in the
field at high or low temperature, readability of the display can be
low so user can adjust the value of this parameter to improve it.
BAT) 96%
T) 25ªC
AL) 30.0%
OFF
TO) 2min
CONTRAST
alarm
PAR
PAR
DVD-241/MCD-50 DVD-340
Proper placing of the meter on the surface of wooden sample means following:
- Longer side of contact plate must be parallel to wood fibers when DVD-241 and MCD-50 are used
- Wooden sample must be wider than contact plate and entire surface of contact plate must be laid on
wooden sample. To check MC in narrow wooden samples, use DVD-340.
- Contact plates of DVD-340 must be perpendicular to wood fibers when DVD-340 is used
7.1 Reset to factory calibration
After entering calibration menu, subsequent pressing on button will lead to next item ( ),
like on image bellow, which marks entering the procedure for calibration reset to factory default.
This procedure should be used in case that readings on the meter are not accurate because a user
performed user calibration earlier. It can be also done in case you are not certain wether user
calibration has been performed or not.
To reset the meter, use buttons and to select
the value ( ) then press button to confirm reset to factor y
default calibration.
C-RESET
OK
PAR
PAR
ON
OFF
7.2 User calibration of the meter
Next item in the calibration menu is user calibration. Display will show label ( ).
After item is selected, meter must be placed on wood sample with known MC while taking care
that all recommendation for accurate measurement are applied.
Use buttons and to change the values of calibration parameters of . Display will show
for example: (). One second after last press on any button, the meter will switch to display of
measured value, for example: ( ).
Calibration procedure consists of successive change of the parameter
and verification of reading until wanted value is achieved.
Press the button to accept the current calibration value as final.
In case we want to exit further calibration without making any change
of calibration, press the button to exit this procedure.
We emphasize that special attention must be paid when this
procedure is used and that user use it at his own risk!
In case that in any time user suspects that meter is making false
measurement due to user calibration, it is required to reset the device
to factory calibration defaults as described in chapter 7.1.
C-GAIN
C-GAIN
C-GAIN
GAIN)170
CAL) 13.5%
GAIN
PAR
7. USER CALIBRATION OF DEVICE AND RESET TO FACTORY CALIBRATION
In case that, for any reason, there is a reason to doubt accuracy of measurement, user can perform
its calibration according at its sole discretion. It is possible to reset the meter to its factory calibration at
any given time.
Main goal of user calibration is that the user himself adjust device reading to match MC of the known wood
sample by changing gain factor (calibration parameter - will be discussed more in chapter 7.2)
CALIBRATION MENU ENTERING:
- Device must be in basic MC measurement mode ( ).
- Press and hold button and then simultaneously press and hold
for 5 seconds button i.e. until display shows software version
(see image).
- Press again button to see the date of software installation.
GAIN
MC 0.0%
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OFF
PAR
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PAR
WOOD SPECIE WOOD SPECIE
min minmax maxaverage average
3
DENSITY (t/m ) 3
DENSITY (t/m )
Abachi (Samba)
Abura
Acacia
Afara, White
Afrormosia
Agathis
Alder
Ash
Atlas
Balau
Balsa
Beech
Beech, Chilean
Bintangor
0.25
0.6
0.45
0.41
0.6
0.49
0.46
0.5
0.35
0.52
0.4
0.7
0.52
0.32
0.66
0.52
0.75
0.6
0.82
0.85
0.88
0.8
0.6
0.55
0.62
0.55
1.0
0.64
0.71
0.8
Birch
Camphorwood
Cedar
Cherry
Chestnut
Cypress
Daru Daru
Durian
Ebony
Elm
Fir, Silver, Douglas
Hickory
Hornbeam
Iroko
0.35
0.5
0.65
0.45
0.65
0.45
0.4
0.65
0.75
0.85
0.2
0.65
0.45
0.60
0.6
0.55
0.45
0.55
0.5
0.4
0.90
0.60
0.85
0.6
0.45
0.7
0.8
0.6
WOOD SPECIE WOOD SPECIE
min minmax maxaverage average
3
DENSITY (t/m ) 3
DENSITY (t/m )
0.31
0.55
0.38
0.36
0.45
0.61
0.57
0.76
0.48
0.56
0.75
0.74
Okume
Olive Tree
Padauk
Palisander
Pear
Perupok
Pine
Pine, White, Yellow
Plum
Poplar
Pulai
Punak
Pyinkado
Ramin
Rosewood
Rubberwood
Seminai
Sequoia
Seraya
Spruce
Teak
Teak, Rhodesian
Ulin
Walnut, African
Walnut, European
Willow, White
Yew
Zebrano
0.4
0.75
0.7
0.7
0.65
0.50
0.45
0.35
0.7
0.4
0.45
0.72
0.82
0.52
0.80
0.55
0.95
0.35
0.50
0.40
0.60
0.8
0.95
0.45
0.65
0.4
0.65
0.65
WOOD SPECIE WOOD SPECIE
min minmax maxaverage average
3
DENSITY (t/m ) 3
DENSITY (t/m )
0.3
0.4
0.45
0.32
0.41
0.48
0.4
0.39
0.64
0.82
0.5
0.56
0.9
0.75
0.63
0.93
Ivory Wood, Pink
Jelutong
Juniper
Kapur
Kekatong
Kempass
Keranji
Keruing
Kranji
Kulim
Larch
Laurel, Chilean
Linden (Lime)
Magnolia
Mahogany, African
Mahogany, Sapelli
Mahogany, White
Mahogany, Philippines
Mango Wood
Maple
Meranti, Dark Red
Meranti, Light Red
Meranti, White
Merawan
Merbau
Niangon
Nyatoh (Balam)
Oak, European
0.8
0.45
0.4
0.75
0.82
0.72
0.80
0.78
0.75
0.78
0.5
0.48
0.45
0.5
0.5
0.65
0.45
0.55
0.55
0.6
0.6
0.54
0.58
0.70
0.85
0.6
0.65
0.65
MAX
HOLD
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