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  • Multi-function meter with extension cable for remote measuring.

    Monitoring lumber while air-drying, kiln drying or storage.

  • Place probes in the kiln, read moisture outside without opening a hot kiln.

    Multiple probes allow monitoring different areas in a kiln.

  • Pinless mode: fast and easy moisture checking of lumber and flat boards.

    Domestic and tropical woods, wood floors, engineered products, bamboo …

  • Measuring depth matters.

    Dual-depth allows accurately measuring boards over and less than 3/4″ thick.

  • PK-H cable connect PK probes to Ligno-VersaTec via Adapter H.

    Upon request available in different lengths.

  • Assortment of PK probes for a measuring depth of 1/2″ to 2 ¾″ deep.

    V-11 package comes with PKB probes, work for 4/4 and 6/4 lumber.

  • Add on: Pulling tool fits over PK probe head.

    Assures placement and removal without damage to the probes.

  • Add electrode E12 and BNC cable.

    Then, you can check lumber up to 2″ deep, anywhere at anytime. Package V2-11M.

  • Another option: Effortlessly. Wireless transmitters and receivers report moisture readings to your PC.

    Records drying history from multiple probes.

Package V-11

Applications

Whenever moisture has to be measured, but the location cannot be reached with handheld meters. To monitor lumber drying with PK wood probes and cables. Otherwise at any time, the Ligno-VersaTec can be used as pinless dual-depth moisture meter.

Advantages

 The Ligno-VersaTec is the most versatile meter pin – pinless – RH all-in-one. A great meter for lumber drying and wood product manufacturing. Wide moisture range, multiple species corrections and wood temperature corrections are built-in. Pinless mode allows measuring moisture 1/4″ and 3/4″ deep.

Cables and PK probes  are used for:

  • Kiln drying, nobody has to enter a hot kiln. The drying cycle is monitored to avoid over and under drying and to determine, when the lumber is dry.
  • Monitoring logs, lumber, laminated beams, structural elements in buildings, crawl spaces, attics…

Add depth-electrode E12 for spot-checking anywhere, anytime. Package V2-11M.

Item Number: V-11

Starting at $458.00

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Product Description

Package V-11

The PK probe and cable system is designed to monitor places that would be otherwise unreachable. For example, the middle of a lumber charge in a hot dry kiln, during air drying, studs in a crawl space or structural lumber in a roof…

The package V-11 consists of:

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The Ligno-VersaTec is the most advanced meter among Lignomat’s pin-pinless-RH moisture meters. Features are the wide moisture range and more than 170 correction settings for measuring domestic and tropical wood species, OSB and other panel products, bamboo, gypsum and different types of wall boards. Relative scales are included for concrete, cementitious materials, plastics, insulation…

The meter by itself provides for dual-depth pinless measurements. Connectors for pin electrodes and RH cables or RH adapter are installed in the top of the meter. 
– BNC connector for electrode cables and in-kiln, remote cables with Adapter H
– 3.5mm stereo jack to connect RH cable or RH adapter.
– Two measuring plates for pinless dual-depth mode are mounted on the back of the meter.

Package includes depth-electrode E12. Accessories for measuring RH/T ambient conditions and in-situ concrete moisture testing can be added.

Pinless Measurements 
The Ligno-VersaTec moisture meter allows fast and easy measuring of flat materials 1/4″ and 3/4″ deep. Percent values are indicated for all wood species, OSB and other panel products, engineered floors, bamboo and drywall. Relative scales are for all other materials including concrete.

If the material is not flat, or measurements should reach deeper or you need to check differences between surface and core moisture, the Electrode E12 can be used to accomplish those tasks.

PK probes and cables have been used to measure moisture inside dry kilns for over 50 years . PK probes are still used with Lignomat’s dry kiln control systems for small and large, industrial kilns. If multiple probes and cables are used, kiln performance can be checked by distributing the cables in top, bottom, sides and middle sections of the kiln. Cables are standard 6ft long, but can be custom-cut upon request up to 50 ft long. 

All probes have a hole in the head for pushing a 4 mm banana plug through. This is a fail-proof connection. The probes have teflon-coated shanks, which insure that moisture is measured where the tip of the PK probe is and measurements are not affected by surface moisture. Probes are inserted into pre-drilled holes and are set and removed correctly with the Pulling Tool.

All PK probes are made out of stainless steel to withstand the harsh conditions in a kiln. They can be re-used for many drying cycles. Using the pulling tool will help to set and remove probes without any damage.

PK probes can be used in many materials other than wood, such as concrete, brick, tile, roofing. They monitor changes in moisture content at the depth where the tips of the probes are placed. PKB probes are standard with V-11 Package.

PKA: measuring depth 1/2″ (1.2cm) 4/4 lumber
PKB: measuring depth 3/4″ (1.9cm) 6/4 lumber
PKC: measuring depth 1″ (2.5cm) 8/4 lumber
PKD: measuring depth 1 1/2″ (3.8cm) 12/4 lumber
PKE: measuring depth 2 3/4″ (7cm)

Measurements from PK probes can be obtained with
– handheld moisture meters (Lignometer K or Ligno-VersaTec)
– MC Tracker data logger
– wireless transmitters

Cables: The PK-H cables have 4mm plugs on each end. The plugs fit the PK probes on one end and the adapter H, switch box or angle connector on the other end. To connect PK cables with split ends to the moisture meter Lignometer K and Ligno-VersaTec, the adapter H is used.

The cables included in the V-11 package are 6ft long. Upon request we can supply longer cables, please call customer service at 800-227-2105 for a quote. 

Options:

  • Add depth-slide-hammer electrode E12 and BNC cable to spot-check lumber anywhere at any time. Pins are available for core measurements up to 2″ deep.  Package V2-11M
  • Add Electrode E14-V for measuring extremely hard wood up to 1/2″ deep. Hammered into the wood with a hammer. Package V4-11S.
  • Add EMC holder to measure EMC (relative humidity) inside a dry kiln, in your warehouse, manufacturing place, etc. More info EMC measurement.
  • Add RH Thermo-Hygro probe to utilize the built-in RH/T function in the Ligno-VersaTec
    If you want to use the RH probe inside a kiln, do not leave the probe in the kiln. The RH probe cannot withstand the corrosive conditions in a dry kiln in longtime use.

For more information please contact Customer Service at 1-800-227-2105.

Lignomat USA Ltd, 14345 NE Morris Ct., Portland OR 97230, USA,
Email: sales@Lignomat.com, www.Lignomat.com

Package Includes

Ligno-VersaTec

Pin – Pinless – RH. Meter comes with a BNC connection for external electrodes or in-kiln cables and a connector for Lignomat’s RH BluePeg probe. Manual, laminated species card, battery and a pouch with belt loop.

The Ligno-VersaTec has 170 individualized correction settings for domestic and tropical wood species, bamboo, gypsum and wall boards (water resistant, interior and exterior). Wood temperature corrections are built-in for pin mode and dual-depth measuring mode for pinless.

PKB Probes

1 (3, 5) pair of PKB Probes, teflon-coated for core measurements. PKB Probes can be used for 4/4 to 6/4 lumber.

PK Probes are available for lumber: 4/4, 6/4, 8/4, 12/4 and a measuring depth of 2 ¾”.

PK-H Cable

1 (3, 5) PK-H Cables 6 ft long. Cables are used to connect PK probes to Ligno-VersaTec via Adapter H. All PK-H cables are high-grade, teflon-insulated cables to assure accurate transmission of measured moisture values for all kiln temperatures. Longer cables up to 50′ are available upon request.

Adapter H has a BNC connector to fit directly to the Lignometer K and the Ligno-Versatec. and 2 posts for the cable connection. Fits the 4mm plugs at the PK-H cables.

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