MS100 / MS150

TRIPLETT

Pin/Pinless* Moisture Meters

Pins

Pin Cover

Power Button

Lock/Beep

Button

Mode Button

Self-test Check Points

Moisture Content Low/High Indicator

(This will show one, two, or

three droplet icons. Refer to the

legend on the back of the tester.)

Material Type Indicator

(Press the Mode Button to

select your Material Type.)

Sound Indicator

(Press and hold the Lock/Beep

Button for 3 seconds to turn on/off.

Beep will sound faster the higher

the moisture content.)

Battery Indicator

Measurement Lock

(Press the Lock/Beep Button to

select. A Key icon will display

when the locked is on.)

Moisture Measurement

The MS100 and MS150 series Moisture Meters are designed to test both wood and building

materials. The MS100 uses Dual Pins that must be inserted into the material being tested. The

MS150 uses either Dual Pins, or a “Pinless” sensor which is located on the back of the tester.

Be sure to read these instructions all the way through before you use your new Moisture Meter.

WARNING!!!

The Pins are extremely sharp and can cause injury.

Always follow the instructions to prevent injury

to yourself, others, and to the meter.

USING YOUR MS100/150

The Pin Cover is designed to remain in place during transport. The pins are extremely sharp

since they need to penetrate wood and construction materials, so it is important that you

develop a technique for removing the cover that will minimize your risk of injury. Here is what

we recommend:

1. Grip the Moisture Meter ﬁrmly in the palm of your non-dominant hand, with your thumb

and foreﬁnger positioned at each side (i.e., left/right, not front/back) of the Pin Cover.

2. Brace the bottom of the tester against your abdomen/stomach.

3. While gently but ﬁrmly applying upward pressure to the side of the Pin Cover with

the thumb of your non-dominant hand, with your dominant hand, use a #3 ﬂathead

screwdriver to very gently pry the bottom corner of the Pin Cover nearest to your

thumb. Make sure your foreﬁnger of your non-dominant hand remains ﬁrmly secured

against the opposite side of the Pin Cover while you are doing this so the cover doesn’t go

ﬂying off.

Always replace the Pin Cover when you are ﬁnished using the device.

REMOVING THE PIN COVER

1. Power the Tester on by pressing and holding the Power Button for 3 seconds.

2. Remove the Pin Cover.

3. Select the MODE by pressing the Mode Button until the appropriate Icon appears. You will

select either the Log icon for testing wood, or the Brick Wall icon for testing building

materials (e.g., sheetrock).

4. Perform a Self-Test by inserting the Pins into the Pin Holes on the cover. Conﬁrm the

reading is between 17% and 19% if you have selected Wood, and 15.5% and 17.5% if you

have selected Building Materials.

4. Insert the Pins into the material you are testing.

5. Press the Lock/Beep Button to freeze the reading on the screen.

6. Withdraw the tester from the material.

7. Review the reading that was captured on the screen. There is a reference chart on the

back of the tester for your convenience.

8. Press the Lock/Beep Button again to unfreeze the reading and start a new test.

9. Press and hold the Power Button to shut off the Tester when you are done testing.

TAKING MEASUREMENTS USING PINS

The MS150 includes a Pinless Sensor, located on the back of the unit under the sticker. Do

not remove the sticker.

1. Power the Tester on by pressing and holding the Power Button for 3 seconds.

2. Select the MODE by pressing the Mode Button until the appropriate Icon appears. You will

select either the BLINKING Log icon for testing wood, or the BLINKING Brick Wall icon for

testing building materials (e.g., sheetrock).

4. Place the back of the tester on the material you are testing.

5. Press the Lock/Beep Button to freeze the reading on the screen.

6. Withdraw the tester from the material.

7. Review the reading that was captured on the screen. There is a reference chart on the

back of the tester for your convenience.

8. Press the Lock/Beep Button again to unfreeze the reading and start a new test.

9. Press and hold the Power Button to shut off the Tester when you are done testing.

TAKING MEASUREMENTS USING PINLESS SENSOR

UM-MS100150

Pin Range Wood: 5% to 50%; Bldg Material: 1.5% to 33%

Pinless Range Wood: 0.1% to 99.9%; Bldg Material: (relative)

Power Requires 9V Battery; uses <40mA maximum current.

Low Battery Indication will show at 7.5V; Auto Power Off after 3 mins of inactivity.

Accuracy & Resolution Pin Probe ±3% reading + 5 digits; Pinless is a Relative reading; 0.1%

Op & Stor Temp ~32 °F to ~122 °F

Operating Humidity Max 80% RH

Measurement Depth Pinless up to 1”; Pin up to 0.3”

Dimensions & Weight 2.625” x 6.625” x 1.25”, 4.2 ounces (without battery)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer that this product is in good working

order for a period of one year from the date of manufacture or the date of purchase. During

this period, the product will be repaired or replaced without charge for either parts or labor.

Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the

purchaser.