Protimeter BLD5059 temperature sensor for the TimberMaster
A surface temperature sensor that lets the TimberMaster compensate its wood moisture readings for temperature automatically.
Specifications
| Part number | BLD5059 |
|---|---|
| Type | Surface temperature sensor |
| Function | Automatic temperature compensation of wood moisture readings |
Compatible meters
- Protimeter TimberMaster only
Important — TimberMaster only
This is the one Protimeter accessory in the pin range that is meter-specific. It does not work with the MMS2, SurveyMaster, Mini or Digital Mini. If you are buying it for anything other than a TimberMaster, stop and talk to us first.
Why temperature compensation matters above 20 °C
Electrical resistance in timber changes with temperature as well as with moisture. Above about 20 °C an uncompensated resistance meter reads high — it reports timber as wetter than it is. In an Australian summer, on a roof space or a north-facing deck, that is not a marginal effect.
Reading high is the safer direction of error than reading low, but it still costs money: it holds up a floor installation or extends a drying job that was already finished.
TimberMaster only
This sensor fits the TimberMaster and nothing else in the Protimeter range. It is the one meter-specific accessory in the pin range, so it is worth checking your instrument before ordering.
- TimberMaster with temperature probe (BLD5605) — supplied with this sensor included
- TimberMaster (BLD5609) — the version this sensor is bought for
What it does
Resistance readings drift with the temperature of the timber. With this sensor fitted the TimberMaster applies automatic temperature correction, so stock measured cold from a yard and again warm in a workshop reads consistently. Without it, the same timber will read differently at different temperatures.
