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GE Protimeter Aquant®
User Instructions
Introduction
The GE Protimeter Aquant BLD5760 moisture detector is used to
assess and monitor the relative moisture level of non-conductive
and porous materials: such as plaster, masonry, concrete and
fiberglass (GRP). It is an ideal instrument for making rapid surveys
of solid walls and floors and to pinpoint areas of concern in tiled
shower cubicles, GRP boat hulls, motor homes and caravans etc.
The Aquant BLD5760 has a digital display that is synchronized
with a color coded LED scale. The digital display shows the relative
moisture level of the material under investigation on a scale of 0-
1000 and the LED scale indicates moisture condition of the material.
The color-coded zones signify the moisture condition of the material under investigation. The green,
yellow, and red color-coded zones indicate the following:
• Material in the green zone is in a safe air-dry condition.
• In the yellow zone moisture levels are higher than normal but not critical; further investigation is
recommended.
• The red zone represents excessive moisture levels. If sustained, red zone moisture levels will lead
to decay in organic materials.
1 Operation
The Aquant BLD5760 moisture detector has a radio frequency transceiver located in the bulge on it’s
underside to give relative readings within the material against which it is held up to a nominal depth of
3/4 in. (19 mm). The depth of measurement is subject to the characteristics of the material under test.
To use the Aquant, do the following:
1. Hold the Aquant away from surfaces as shown and switch ON by pressing
momentarily. The instrument may now be used to take measurements
or zeroed as appropriate.
2. Zero the instrument (with respect to the environment in which it is about to
be used) by pressing and holding ꢀfor 3 seconds, until the word “nuL”
appears in the display.
3. Release ꢀ; “nuL” will flash for a few seconds and then disappear from
the screen. The Aquant is now zeroed.
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2. Scroll across the display and record the following information:
a. part number (“bLd5760”)
b. firmware date in the form yy-mm-dd (e.g. “04-05-20”)
c. calibration code (e.g. E1-1).
Note: Once the scrolling is complete, display shows “0 = 0” meaning that option 0 is set to 0. The
and ꢀbuttons may now be used to change the instrument options and settings,
respectively, as detailed in Table 1 below.
TABLE 1. User Set-Up Options
When
Option No. Is:
ꢀAnd Setting
Number Is:
Aquant Set-Up Is:
0
0
1
Instruments settings are not changed from previous settings
Instrument default settings loaded - switches OFF
automatically after 1 minute, beeper is activated, factory-set
zeroing
1
0
1
2
Beeper is switched OFF
Beeper beeps when switching from one mode to the other
Beeper beeps with increasing frequency from nominal value
of 170
2
0
Auto switch OFF is not active. Instrument can only be
switched OFF by pressing
and holding it for over 3 sec.
1
2
3
Auto switch OFF is active. Instrument switches OFF after 1
minutes
Auto switch OFF is active. Instrument switches OFF after 2
minutes
Auto switch OFF is active. Instrument switches OFF after 3
minutes
Note: The instrument options can only be changed in numerical order (0, 1, and 2 respectively).
Save setting changes and exit the Set-up mode by pressing
following example:
again, as in Step 4 of the
Example:
To switch the audible beeper OFF and set the auto switch OFF time to 3 minutes, complete the
following steps:
1. Press and hold ꢀfollowed by
to enter Set-up mode.
2. When display shows 0 = 0, press
once to select beeper options (1), then press ꢀuntil the
display shows 1 = 0.
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3. Press
once again to select auto switch off options (2), then press ꢀ until the display shows
2 = 3.
4. Press
to save settings, exit Set-up mode and return to operational modes.
6 Error Messages
When zeroing if the error message E32 appears on the instrument display, signifying that the
instrument reading is beyond the zeroing range of 130.
7 Care and Maintenance
When the Aquant is not being used, then do the following:
• Store the Aquant in the carry case (provided with the kit) in a stable and dry environment.
• Remove the battery, if the Aquant will not be used for extended period of time.
• Replace the battery when the low battery symbol appears on the display.
The information contained in this leaflet is given in good faith. As the method of use of the
instrument (and its accessories) and the interpretation of the readings are beyond the control of
the manufacturers, they cannot accept responsibility for any loss, consequential or otherwise,
resulting from its use.
USA
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Billerica, MA 01821-4111
Ireland
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Shannon Free Zone East,
Shannon, County Clare
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Protimeter Aquant is a registered trademark of GE
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