PMT-330 Handheld
The Process Sensors Portable Moisture Tester (PMT-330) puts the capabilities of an online moisture analysis and control system in the palm of your hand, allowing operators to quickly and easily spot-check the moisture content of boards, wood, plastic, and paper products. It features radio-frequency dielectric (RF) measurement technology that penetrates product surfaces and instantly displays accurate moisture data.
Description
RF Moisture Detection in the Palm of Your Hand
Benefits
- On-the-Spot Moisture Control: PMT-330 delivers direct moisture profiling with an accuracy range of ±1.0% of full scale (subject to application), allowing rapid at-line review of product condition
- Simple, Lightweight Design: PMT-330 puts the same state-of-the-art principles of an online RF moisture measurement system into a compact, easy-to-use device, helping users make data-driven quality assessments of finished products
- Multiple Calibrations Available: Pre-programmed to reliably analyse the moisture content of a wide array of product types
Features
- RF dielectric measurement provides a true moisture profile
- Low-cost, sophisticated at-line or laboratory measurement solution, offering unmatched accuracy and reliability
- A completely wireless, rechargeable battery-operated unit
- Instantly obtain accurate moisture readings
- Options available to analyse boards and sheets up to a depth of 20 mm (.75 in)
Applications
The PMT-330 matches simplicity with convenience to measure the moisture content of finished products across a wide range of industries.
- Board Manufacturing: Gypsum board, hardboard, particle board, gypsum/fibre board, cement/fibre board
- Wood Manufacturing: Hardwood veneers, plywood veneers, dimensional lumber
- Paper Manufacturing: Cardboard, laminates, pulp bales, sheets
How It Works
The PMT-330 is designed for ease of use and rapid analysis for at-line moisture content control.
- Hold the sensor upright in the air to “zero” the unit, which calibrates the device to the air humidity and temperature of the local environment.
- Select from 1 of 10 “Product Codes” from the device, which are pre-programmed calibrations of the material you are measuring.
- Press the sensor firmly onto a single board and press a button to execute your moisture measurement. Within seconds, an accurate moisture reading will appear on the display screen.
PMT-330 utilises radio frequency dielectric measurements (RF) to penetrate and analyse the full moisture composition of the product. It is an alternative to near-infrared (NIR) technology, which measures the product’s surface without penetrating. This article explains the key differences between NIR and RF.
