Pinless Mode
To toggle: Place the meter on the test sample and
press READ. The active measuring depth is
indicated on the left side of the display. Hold the
meter with one hand and put light pressure on
the meter to obtain accurate measurements. Use
the other hand to toggle between 1/4” and 3/4”:
Press the up key to switch to 3/4”.
Press the down key to switch to 1/4”.
You do not have to move the meter at all.
Toggling enables you to obtain 2 moisture values
at different depth levels in the same location.
This is the best way to compare surface and core
moisture with the pinless measuring technology. Use the Ligno-VersaTec with a pin
electrode to measure a moisture gradient in thicker wood.
Toggle between 1/4” and 3/4”
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Measuring Wood:
Check/change wood species setting: Code numbers 111-230. These code numbers are
the same for pin and pinless mode. Wood can also be measured in pinless mode using
code numbers 30-100, based on specific gravity. For example, fora specific gravity of
0.42, choose #42. All pinless meters from Lignomat including the Ligno-VersaTec are
programmed for code numbers 30-100.
Check/change depth setting according to the thickness of the wood. Page 13: Dual-Depth.
To measure, press the READ key and place the meter on the wood in the direction of
the grain.
Press down lightly
, holding the outer sides of the meter without touching
the test sample with your hand.
Measuring range for wood is 5*-60%.
Measurements above fiber saturation (25-30%) are less accurate.
* The lowest measurable moisture value depends on the specific gravity of the wood
species. To find the lowest moisture value for a species setting, hold the meter in the
air and press READ. The lowest values for hardwoods are usually lower than 5%. The
lowest values for softwoods are usually higher than 5%. For example, the lowest value
for setting #160 is 4.3%.
Measuring Bamboo:
Lignomat developed a unique set of calibrations for different types of bamboo floors
and engineered bamboo products, code # 11-24. Depth is limited to 1/4” since bamboo
