Tramex MEX5 Offers

By non-destructively measuring the electrical impedance within various building materials, including drywall, roofing, plaster, tile, and masonry, this moisture encounter meter detects and evaluates moisture conditions for numerous applications. A low-frequency electronic signal is transmitted into the material via the electrodes in this meter's base. Furthermore, the strength of this signal varies in proportion to the amount of moisture in the material under test, allowing this meter to determine the strength of the current and convert it to a moisture content value.

Features

• Non-destructive
• Dual-depth
• Ambient relative humidity, temperature, dew-point, and gr/lb measurements
• Wood moisture content of 0 to 30%
• Pin wood moisture content of 6 to 64% (with pin probe)
• Pin drywall moisture content of 0 to 8.5% (with pin probe)
• Surface temperature
• Enthalpy
• Accompanying tramex meters app

Dual-depth measuring range

Featuring a dual-depth measuring range, this moisture and humidity meter has deep depth penetration of up to 1¼" (30 mm) and shallow depth penetration of up to ⅜" (9 mm). These dual depth readings of surface and core moisture can be compared to eliminate the influence of the substrate when testing coverings.

This pinless moisture meter measures moisture content percentage of wood from 0 to 30%. This meter can be expanded with the use of pin probes for wood, wood by-products, and drywall, as well as relative humidity sensor probes for evaluating ambient conditions.

All moisture and humidity readings can be visualized and geotagged with the Tramex Meters App and turned into moisture maps, reports, and charts for easier, more streamlined sharing.

Psychometrics mode

This meter uses its built-in hygrometer to measure the ambient relative humidity (RH), ambient temperature (Ta), dew point temperature (Td), and humidity ratio (HR GPP, g/kg) of the environment. These measurements are displayed at the bottom of the screen for each mode or scale in use.

In psychometrics mode, the DELTA temperature value (difference between ambient and dew point temperature), the surface temperature, and the enthalpy value (heat content in the air) can also be viewed. Plug-in in-situ equilibrium RH probes are available for psychometric values within building materials like concrete, wall and floor cavities, and insulation.

Wood pin-probe mode

By plugging in the optional handheld or hammer probes (sold separately), this moisture encounter meter becomes a resistance-type meter and measures the percentage moisture content (%MC) of wood. International wood standards or preprogrammed wood are selectable options, and wood temperature correction can be automatically calculated. Pin probe mode is also effective for drywall %MC and WME (wood moisture equivalent) readings for other materials.

NDT - Non-destructive testing

• %MC dual-depth measurement of wood
• Comparative dual-depth of drywall, roofing, plaster, tile, and masonry
• Dual-depth comparative readings of surface and core moisture for eliminating influence of substrate on moisture testing of coverings
• LED indicator low/medium/high for all NDT scales
• Built-in hygrometer readings on permanent display
• Built-in surface temperature infrared thermometer
• Adjustable specific gravity for NDT wood readings
• Baseline reference reading set point adjuster to compare to known dry/drying goal reading

Built-in hygrometer and infrared surface thermometer

• Psychometric evaluations of ambient RH, temperature, dew point temperature, and humidity ratio (GPP, g/kg)
• Surface temperature
• Delta temperature value
• Enthalpy readings
• Emissivity adjustment for surface temperature correction

Pin probe (optional plug-in probe)

A variety of external pin probes and electrodes can be used with this meter.

• %MC wood, pre-set international standards/access to various preset wood species
• WME readings
• Drywall %MC
• Auto calibration check
• Temperature correction of %MC in wood
• Expected moisture content (EMC) indication based on ambient conditions

In-situ equilibrium RH probe (optional plug-in probe)

A variety of external RH probes can be used with this meter.

• In-situ RH probes for concrete moisture testing
• In-situ RH probes for the building envelope, building materials, insulation, crawl spaces, and HVAC/R systems

Uses

• Locating moisture-related problems and relative humidity issues within and behind a variety of building materials in the building envelope
• Mapping the extend of moisture damage caused to buildings
• Monitoring progressive drying conditions in the drying process of building materials and surfaces
• Dual-depth penetration allows for comparison of surface and core moisture and elimination of substrate influence on the testing of coverings

Applications

• Building surveillance
• Home inspection
• Building moisture inspection
• Water damage restoration
• Wood and wood flooring inspection

Wood %MC measurements

Range from approximately 6.5 to approximately 50% MC.

Low/medium/high LEDs:

• Green: 0 to 13.9%
• Yellow: 14 to 17.9%
• Red: 18 to 50%

In the pin probe menu choose from:

Wood standards scales

Choose the international pin probe wood standard used in your region. (Example: Douglas Fir for the US).

Wood species scales

Select a specific wood species for more precise measurements based on these woods' density, or SG specific gravity. In settings/advanced features, turn on/off the pin temperature correction and EMC Expected Moisture Content features.

WME scale

The WME wood moisture equivalent scale is used from non-wood products on a relative scale of 0 to 99 (not a percentage).

Low/medium/high LEDs:

• Green: 0 to 13.9%
• Yellow: 14 to 17.9%
• Red: 18 to 99%

Drywall scale

Use the drywall scale for %MC moisture content measurements in drywall and gypsum board on a scale of 0 to 8.5%.

Low/medium/high LEDs:

• Green: 0.5
• Yellow: 0.6 to 0.7%
• Red: 0.8 to 8.5%