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Kett PM450 Grain Moisture Meter

Rapid moisture measurement in grain, seed and similar samples, with integrated weighing and temperature compensation.

Kett PM450 Grain Moisture Meter

Key specifications

Kett PM450
Measuring range
1–40% depending on the sample
Measuring principle
Capacitance / dielectric, 50 MHz
Operating temperature
0–40 °C
Power supply
4 × 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries
Weight
Approx. 1.3 kg
Dimensions
125 × 205 × 215 mm
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How it works

How does grain moisture measurement work?

Choose a grain and follow the sample from the measuring chamber to the moisture reading.

  1. Calibration

    Select the calibration for the grain being measured.

  2. Sample

    Pour the 240 mL sample from the measuring cup into the chamber.

  3. Sensing

    The instrument measures sample capacitance, temperature and weight.

  4. Calculation

    The processor uses the selected grain calibration to calculate moisture.

  5. Reading

    The display shows the moisture percentage. The actual reading depends on the sample.

3D operating diagram, drawn without a scale. Sensor positions are schematic.

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How a grain moisture meter works: schematicThe sample is poured through the funnel into the measuring cell. The meter measures capacitance between the two electrodes of the cell, weighs the sample, measures its temperature and shows moisture as a percentage on the display. The enlarged view on the right compares dry and moist grain.1234
  1. Sample

    Grain is poured through the funnel into the measuring cell. The cell takes 240 mL of sample.

  2. Measurement

    The cell sits between two electrodes. The meter passes a 50 MHz signal through the sample and measures its capacitance. The wetter the grain, the higher the capacitance.

  3. Compensation

    Capacitance also depends on the density and temperature of the sample. The meter weighs the sample, measures its temperature and corrects the result for both.

  4. Reading

    Moisture appears as a percentage on the digital display. The 13.5 in the diagram is an example reading.

Measuring principle
Capacitance / dielectric, 50 MHz
Sample volume
240 mL
Measuring range
1–40% depending on the sample
Left, the meter in section; right, an enlarged view of the measuring cell: dry grain first, then moist grain. Schematic view; not to scale. Values are from this model’s specification table.

Key features

  • Fast, simple measurement

    Pour the sample into the hopper and the instrument shows the moisture reading on its digital display within seconds.

  • Automatic compensation

    The built-in balance and thermistor compensate automatically for changes in density and temperature.

  • Wide range of calibrations

    It runs on stored calibrations for grain, seed, coffee, nuts and many similar products.

  • Portable in the field

    A light body, battery operation and auto power-off make it suited to work on site.

Technical specifications

Kett PM450 Grain Moisture Meter specifications
Measuring principleCapacitance / dielectric, 50 MHz
ApplicationsGrain, seed and other product-dependent samples
Measuring range1–40% depending on the sample
Sample volume240 mL
Operating temperature0–40 °C
DisplayDigital LCD
FunctionsWeighing, automatic temperature compensation, averaging and auto power-off
Power supply4 × 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries
Dimensions125 × 205 × 215 mm
WeightApprox. 1.3 kg
Standard accessoriesFunnel, sample container, brush, batteries and operating manual

Taken from the manufacturer’s catalogue.

Service and spare parts

Maintenance, repair and spare parts for the machines and instruments we sell are handled by our service workshop at İMÇ, Istanbul. When you ask for a spare part, give the brand, the model and the serial number.

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Service phone
+90 212 519 29 70
Service address
İMÇ 5. Blok No:5413, Unkapanı / İstanbul

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