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Kiln Packages with mini-Ligno DX/C  

A convenient way to obtain core moisture readings from inside the kiln in the middle of the stack without having to walk into the hot kiln. Kiln-Packages are available for any size dry kiln, from small solar kilns to conventional steam kilns as well as dehumidification or vacuum kilns.

One step up from the DX/C: >>Lignometer K with 150 wood species corrections and wood temperature corrections built-in.

 Description     

   Item

mini E/C, 1 pair PKB Probes, 1 PK-mini Cable 6ft (2m)

E-11

mini DX/C, 1 pair PKB Probes, 1 PK-mini Cable 6ft (2m)

D-11

mini DX/C, 3 pair PKB Probes, 3 PK-mini Cables 12ft (4m)

D-33

Lignometer K, E12, Cable, Case, Pulling Tool, 3 pair PKB  Probes, 3 PK-H Cables 18ft (6m), one 4-Station Plate, one 4-Station Switch-Box, 15ft (5m) Teflon-insulated Cable to connect Switch Box to 4-Station Plate +FREE EMC Station

 K-33

Lignometer K, E12, Cable, Case, Pulling Tool, 6 pair
PKB
Probes, 6 PK-H Cables 18ft (6m), 6 angle connectors, one 12-Position Switch-Box, 200ft (66m) Teflon-insulated Cable to connect Switch Box to Angle Connectors + FREE EMC Station

 K-66

add 1 pair PKB Probes and 1 PK-mini Cable 6ft (2m)         

KB

Specifications and Description: Kiln Packages with mini-Ligno DX/C

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Measuring Range:

5-65% dependent upon species setting*

Resolution:

0.1% for values below 10% and 1% steps above 10%

 Species Corrections:

20 settings for wood species corrections with chart for domestic and tropical species  

Reference Scale:

0-99 for non-wood building materials

Calibration Check:

The calibration is internally checked and automatically adjusted if necessary

Pins:

2 pair of pins, measuring depth of 3/16" and 7/16" (5,10mm)

Size:

pocket-size  2 3/4"x 5"x1" (70x140x25mm)

Weight:

8 ounces (200g), made out of high-impact plastic

Accessories:

wrist strap and pouch, one 9V battery and 2 pair of pins

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The Package D-33 consists of the mini-Ligno DX/C

3 PK-mini Cables 12ft (4m) long and 3 pair PKB Probes

 The DX/C is one of our most popular meters with the following features:

-- a unique shape that fits comfortably in your hand when measuring

-- a measuring range low enough to check hardwood floors (5%*)

-- a measuring range high enough to evaluate wet lumber (65*)

-- a bright, digital display readable even in dark crawl spaces

-- resolution of  0.1% below the critical range of 10%

-- 20 settings for wood species corrections including a chart for

domestic and tropical wood species

-- a reference scale 0-99 for non-wood building materials such as  

drywall, plaster and other "soft" building materials. 

For instance, to  pinpoint problems around windows or showers,

in leaky ceilings, after water lines broke or buildings were flooded.

-- connection for external cables and electrode -- to measure wood

moisture inside a kiln without having to enter the hot kiln.

For more options see >> Packages with mini-Lignos.

The functionally designed mini-Ligno DX/C fits in your hand when measuring and is small enough to carry in a shirt-pocket. 

The green cap covers the pins during transportation and serves as a handle when pushing the pins into the wood. This unique design allows pushing behind the entire meter to insert the tapered pins easily. Longer pins are stored inside the meter for measuring thicker material. The short pins are ideal for surface or end cut readings and for veneer.

 For measurements, push the pins into wood. The unique on-off switch between the pins, turns meter on automatically and bright LED lights instantly indicate moisture percentage.

An easy-to-use, reliable instrument.

Pins for mini-Lignos :  

#MA Pins for a measuring depth of  3/16"

#MB Pins for a measuring depth of  7/16" 

We use our experience and expertise to manufacture moisture meters 

that are consistently reliable and accurate. 

Over 220,000 mini-Lignos sold worldwide.

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PK Probes

for In-Kiln

Readings

 

The insulated PK-Probes are set into pre-drilled holes in the wood about 1 1/4" apart. A pulling Tool #PT is available to place the probes correctly and to remove the probes easily. At any time the PK-mini Cable can be connected to the mini-Ligno DX/C to obtain moisture readings. If the wood temperature inside the kiln is over 850F (300C) the readings need to be temperature corrected using a chart in the mini-Ligno manual. If using the chart is too cumbersome the >>Lignometer K has temperature corrections built-in.

Given length of probe is measuring depth, dia 1/8" (3mm):

#PKA:   1/2" (12.5mm) long for up to 4/4 or 5/4 lumber

#PKB:   3/4" (19.5mm) long for up to 6/4 lumber

#PKC:   1" (25mm) long for up to 8/4 lumber

#PKD:  1 1/2" (38mm) long for up to 16/4 lumber

#PKE:  2 3/4" (70mm) long over 16/4 lumber

Pulling Tool #PT to place and remove PK Probes easily  

Ideal for monitoring stacks of lumber during air-drying, in predryers and kilns or during storage. 

The PK-Probe System has been popular for many years with owners of small dry kilns as an easy way to reach the center of the load and determine when the kiln is ready to unload.

 

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Cables

Each PK-mini Cable connects one pair of PK-Probes to the mini-Ligno DX/C. One split end of the Cable has 5/34" (2mm) connectors to fit the mini-Ligno DX/C. The other split end has 5/32" (4mm) Plugs to fit the PK Probes:

PK-mini Cable 6 ft (2m) long

PK-mini Cable 12 ft (4m) long

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