Extech MO290-HP MO290-HP material moisture impact probe Compatible with MO290 MO290-HP Dépliant

 

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User Guide   MO290-HP 

 

Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech Hammer 
Probe. This probe, when connected to an MO290 Moisture 
Meter, measures moisture in wood and other building 
materials. With proper care, this device will provide years 
of reliable service. 

 

•  This device should be used only for the purposes 

outlined in this guide. Other uses may cause damage to 
the probe and/or external devices, and can cause 
personal injury. 

•  Keep the probe packed when not in use. 
•  Do not allow children to handle the probe. 

 

1. Probe 

pins 

2. Probe 

nuts 

3. Hammer 

handle 

4. Probe 

cable 

5. RJ-45 

connector 

 

•  Carefully remove the probe and two pins from the 

packaging box (extra pins are provided). 

•  Loosen and remove the nuts from the probe and insert 

the flat end of the pins into the holders. Slide the nuts 
over the pins and tighten. 

•  Connect the probe’s RJ-45 connector to the socket at the 

bottom of the MO290 meter. 

•  Position the pins on the area under test. 
•  Drive the pins into the material under test using the 

hammer action force to assist. 

•  Operate the MO290 as described in the User Guide 

supplied with the meter. 

 

Cable Length 

30” (0.8m) cable length 

Hammer length 

13” (33cm) without pins inserted 

Pin length 

1.6” (4cm) 

Weight 

4.2 lbs. (1.9kg) 

Replacement pins 

Part No.MO290-PINS-HP