FLIR

MR40
Moisture Pen + Flashlight

The FLIR MR40 is a pocket-portable, rugged 2-pin, single-

scale moisture meter with an integrated flashlight for wood
and common building materials – ideal for builders, building
inspectors, remodelers, moisture remediation technicians,
pest control professionals, and residential roofing and flooring
contractors. Providing reliable and accurate measurements
offered at a highly affordable price point, MR40 is a quick and
easy-to-use tool to find and quantify moisture content.

When used in combination with a thermal camera, MR40

can help confirm whether a cold spot in a thermal image
is moisture, and measure the severity of the problem.

Easy to use
Simple and effective tool for reliable measurements
Integrated worklight eliminates the need to carry a
separate flashlight • Clear LCD display
• Simple On/Off button with ‘Auto Power Off’
• Replaceable pins (includes 2nd set)
• Audible indication of measured range (5- 12%, 13- 60%, 60%+)

Convenient, portable, rugged design

Ready to work when and wherever you are

• Small enough to carry in your pocket and

take measurements in tight spaces
• IP54 splash-proof rated, operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Rugged, compact design for measurements in tight

• 3-meter drop tested
spaces
Reliable and accurate measurements
Provides essential features and functions to
quickly verify and quantify moisture

• Measurement ‘Hold’ function

• Calibration/Pin check integrated in cap

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Specifications
Measurements
Measurement Range 5% to 60% MC (Moisture Content)
Measurement Accuracy 5 to 30% MC (Moisture Content): +/- 2%
30 to 60% MC (Moisture Content): Reference only

Note: For materials other than Group 9/Building Materials:

plywood, drywall, and oriented strand board (OSB), download
the MR40 Material Conversion Table (publication MR40-AN01):
[Link]
5 to 12%: Low Beep rate. 13 to 60%: Higher beep rate.
Audible Indication
More than 60%: Highest Beep rate (Display OL)
Calibration/ Pin Check, 16%
Integrated in Cap
Quick and easy to use; reliable and accurate results
General Information
Flashlight ~40 lumens
Display LCD
Electrode pins Integrated, Replaceable (4 pins included)
Measurement Principle Electrical Resistance
Warranty Limited lifetime
Calibration cycle N/A
Battery type 2 × AAA alkaline batteries (included)
Battery life 70 Hrs W/O Flashlight
Battery status indicator 4 Bar battery icon
Auto Power Off (APO) 3 minutes
Drop test 3 m (9.8 ft.)
IP Rating IP54 Splash Proof
Operating temperature -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Use MR40 to confirm whether the cold spot found in a
Weight 80g (2.8 oz) with batteries thermal image is moisture
Dimensions (H × W × L) 193 x 26 x 31 mm (7.6” x 1.0” x 1.2”)
Material PC-ABS w/TPE Overmold

What’s in the Box UPC

MR40 Moisture Pen + Flashlight 793950370414
(spare set of pins in box)
Accessories Optional
MO25-PINS Spare electrode pins 793950470268
(10 pins per pack)
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