Datalogger Moisture Meters
Description
Datalogger Moisture Meters are devices designed to measure and record the moisture content in various materials. These instruments are equipped with sensors that detect moisture levels and store the data for analysis. They are often used to monitor environmental conditions over time, providing valuable insights into moisture trends and patterns.
Working Principle
Datalogger Moisture Meters operate by using sensors to detect moisture levels in the environment or within specific materials. These sensors can vary in type, such as resistivity or impedance style sensors, which measure changes in electrical properties as moisture is absorbed. The data collected by the sensors is then logged and can be output in various formats, including analog current, voltage, frequency, or digital signals . This continuous monitoring capability makes them useful for tracking changes in moisture levels, which is critical for applications where moisture control is essential.
Applications
Datalogger Moisture Meters are used in a variety of specific applications. For instance, in agriculture, they help farmers monitor soil moisture to optimize irrigation systems, thereby conserving water and enhancing crop yields . In building maintenance, they are employed to prevent mold growth by monitoring humidity levels in structures .
Advantages over other Moisture Meters
One significant advantage of Datalogger Moisture Meters is their ability to connect multiple sensors to a single data logger, particularly those using the SDI-12 protocol. This feature allows for low power consumption and efficient data collection from multiple points, which is beneficial in large-scale applications like agriculture . Additionally, these devices often come with built-in displays for easy spot checks and can record a wide range of environmental parameters beyond just moisture, such as temperature and pressure .
Limitations
A limitation of Datalogger Moisture Meters is that they may require additional equipment or secondary devices for data acquisition or transmission, depending on the form factor and specific model . This can add complexity and cost to their deployment and operation.
Considerations
When considering Datalogger Moisture Meters, it is important to evaluate the initial costs, which can vary based on the complexity and capabilities of the device. Operating expenses may include power consumption, especially if the device is used in remote locations where battery life is a concern. Durability and accuracy are also critical factors, as these devices need to withstand environmental conditions while providing precise measurements. Maintenance and replacement costs should be considered, particularly for sensors that may degrade over time or require calibration to maintain accuracy .
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
Moisture meter PCE-RCM 11. Air Quality Monitor for Indicative Measurement of Environmental Conditions / Determination of HCHO, particulate matter (PM2.5 / PM10) / Temperature and relative humidity / 3 " TFT LCD display The air quality monitor PCE-RCM 11 serves the indicative examination of... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Operating Temp: 32 to 122
from Panametrics
GE ’s Optica Series chilled mirror hygrometers offer National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) —traceable humidity, temperature and pressure measurements for the connected generation. Now data is accessible from anywhere, any time, from within a browser over the Internet or... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint; Pressure; Temperature
- Dew Point Range: -112 to 185
from Panametrics
Panametrics OptiSonde hygrometer precisely analyzes humidity and temperature using chilled mirror sensing technology. This humidity analyzer is the perfect sensor of choice for laboratory and process measurements that require high precision without long-term drift. Key Benefits: Chilled mirror... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint; Pressure; Temperature
- Dew Point Range: -103 to 167
from Panametrics
Features. air.IQ simplifies the selection and installation of your moisture analyzer. Install the moisture probe, wire your power and outputs to the terminal strip, and connect your gas to the inlet fitting. Wall mounted NEMA 4X package. Includes the analyzer display, moisture probe, interconnecting... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint
- Dew Point Range: -166 to 140
from Panametrics
Features. Rack, bench, panel, and wall mount configurations. NEMA 4 weatherproof membrane front display/keypad. M Series or IQ.probe moisture probe compatible. Displays moisture content in dew/ frost point and ppmv. Built-in isolated current or voltage analog output. Fail-safe fault alarm relay. Two... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint
- Dew Point Range: -166 to 140
from Panametrics
Applications. This multichannel analyzer measures moisture in gases and non-aqueous liquids and oxygen (optional) in gases. Designed for permanent installations, it is used in conjunction with Panametrics Moisture Image Series and M Series moisture probes for industries and applications including:... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint; Pressure (optional feature); Temperature (optional feature)
- Dew Point Range: -148 to 50
from DME Company
The Vaisala DRYCAP ® Hand-Held Dewpoint Meter DM70 measures dewpoint temperature accurately over a wide measurement range. The probe may be inserted directly into pressurized processes, and it responds rapidly from ambient to process conditions. The sensor withstands condensation and fully... [See More]
- Features: Self Calibrating; Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: DewPoint
- Digital Outputs: USB
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
RH80 Series thermo-hygrometers are compact in size and easily fit into your shirt pocket. The cover protects the sensor and also acts as a handy pocket clip. Model RH81 is a digital thermo-hygrometer with min/max data storage, data hold and auto power off features. Model RH82 has all of the features... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Sensor (optional feature); Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; DewPoint (optional feature); Temperature; Wet Bulb
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from Traceable® Products
Traceable® Monitor shows current, minimum, and maximum displays and includes a settable high/low alarm for all four readings (dew-point, wet-bulb, humidity, temperature). Alarm may be set in 0.1 increments, it sounds for one minute and red LED flashes until readings return to non-alarm condition. [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; DewPoint; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 1 to 99
from The Kahn Companies
The Optidew Dewpoint Hygrometer uses fundamental optical dewpoint measurement to provide drift-free long-term performance. It offers a wide measurement range of -76 to +194 °F dewpoint (or 0.5 to 100% relative humidity) at temperatures from -40 to +194 °F. Optidew provides two linear 4 -... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Transmitter; Meter (optional feature); Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Absolute Humidity; Moisture Content; DewPoint; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.5000 to 100
from Meter Group
Temperature Controlled Bench-Top Water Activity Meter. The AquaLab 4TE water activity meter has internal temperature control which allows you to choose a measuring temperature between 15 and 50 °C. Since water activity is temperature dependent, the AquaLab 4TE will allow you to expertly manage... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Meter; Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint; Water Activity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 3 to 100
from Terra Universal, Inc.
Extremely accurate memory (min./max.). Easy to read LCD displays temperature ( °C and °F switchable), humidity, wet bulb and dew point. Electronically calculates wet bulb in 5 seconds. Also includes auto power off and data hold functions [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Sensor; Meter; Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; DewPoint; Temperature; wet bulb temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 10 to 90
from KPM Analytics
A Simple On-Line Web Scanner for Fewer Products & Zones. The Guardian-HD Basic Web Profile Analyzer is a single-scanner system to measure moisture, coat weight, and temperature (optional) for all paper, film, and web-converting processes. Entry-level functionality for operators to run simple... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Analyzer
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 0.1000 to 95
from Alpha Moisture Systems
Complete turnkey laboratory calibration systems or individual modules. Manual or fully automatic Moisture Generators, Desiccant Driers, Touchscreen Interface and Chilled Mirror Hygrometer. Proprietary software to automate calibration, data collection, processing and archiving. Intelligent design for... [See More]
- Features: Self Calibrating; Datalogger
- Form Factor: Sensor; Transmitter; Meter; Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint
- Dew Point Range: -112 to 68
from REED-Direct
User selectable measurement rate from 2 seconds to 24 hours. Alarm display if user-defined max/min values are exceeded. Displays all status information through two LEDs. Includes wall mount bracket and Windows compatible software. SPECIFICATIONS: Temperature Range: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Datalogger
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from CHINO Works America Inc.
The HN-CH series is reliable and accurate palm-sized temperature/ humidity meter with the measuring humidity range of 0 to 100%RH by using a new developed humidity sensor.It also provides the data logging function capable to store each 8000 readings of temperature and humidity into memory. [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from Kett US
Designed for use on the production floor, moisture content can be transmitted to process control loops for automated monitoring and production optimization. Integrated air purge and humidity and temperature compensation provide measurement stability in the harshest of environments. The bright LED on... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 0.0 to 70
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Specifications. Display: 31/2 digit LCD. Low Battery Indication: A symbol is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the operating level. Battery Life: 200 hours, typical use. Operating Ambient: 0 to 50C (32 to 122F), at <75% R.H. Storage Ambient: -20 to 60C (-4 to 140F), 0 to 80% R.H. [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Sensor; Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; DewPoint; Temperature; Wet/Dry Bulb
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from Traceable® Products
Digital Relative Humidity/Temperature Meter with Minimum/Maximum Memory Routine measurements, monitoring round-the-clock, quality-control needs, and critical experimental requirements are features of this humidity/temperature meter. Unique instrument shows the exact air conditions in labs, hoods,... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 25 to 95
from The Kahn Companies
Humidity Calibrator. Stand-alone calibrator for relative humidity (RH) sensors providing humidity and temperature profiling with a built-in, NIST traceable optical reference hygrometer. • Perform RH sensor calibration in-house. • Simple and easy to use. • Fully self-contained system. [See More]
- Features: Self Calibrating; Datalogger
- Form Factor: Meter; Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 10 to 90
from Meter Group
Measure Water Activity and Moisture Content Simultaneously. Decagon's new AquaLab DUO makes it possible to measure water activity and moisture content simultaneously with unmatched repeatability. To measure moisture content using water activity requires an understanding of the relationship between... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Meter; Analyzer; Instrument
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content; Water Activity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 10 to 95
from Terra Universal, Inc.
Excellent reproducibility and reliability by capacitance type humidity sensor. Humidity sensor with quick response in 15 seconds. Easy maintenance by complete interchangeable sensors. Handheld type, desktop type and wall-mounting type are available for various applications. Data logging function... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Sensor; Meter; Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from KPM Analytics
Product Overview. Continuous Measurement of Moisture, Oil, & Other Parameters. Thousands of MCT460 sensors have been installed at many of the largest industrial manufacturing plants in the world. The sensors help operators control moisture to within one tenth of a percent to meet product specs... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Analyzer
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 0.1000 to 60
from REED-Direct
deg;F/ °C selectable. Data Hold and Min/Max function. RS-232 serial interface. Timer function. Includes K-type thermocouple bead probe, probe holder, RS-232 cable, Windows compatible software, 9V battery, and carrying case. SPECIFICATIONS: Humidity Range: 0 to 100% RH. Resolution: 0.1% RH. [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from Kett US
The largest selling moisture meter in the world, the Riceter sets the standard for handheld grain testers. To operate, place several grains of rice, wheat, barley or oats in the sample holder. Insert the holder and twist the integrated grinder. The sample is measured using the capacitance circuit... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 10 to 40
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
This portable dew point hygrometer integrates the accuracy and reliability of the OMEGA chilled mirror with the battery life and ruggedness required for field use. The RHB-1500-C portable chilledmirror hygrometer has all the standard features, such as drift-free NIST-traceable accuracy, low... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: DewPoint
- Dew Point Range: -76 to 122
from Traceable® Products
Digital display permits instant readings of relative humidity and temperature (°F/°C). It is ideal to monitor conditions in chambers, clean rooms, food processing, scientific labs, and all humidity-sensitive manufacturing operations. Memory captures 99 data points which can be recalled on command. [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 10 to 95
from Meter Group
NEW Bench-Top Water Activity Meter for Measuring Volatiles. The AquaLab 4TEV is designed specifically for measuring formulations that include volatiles such as propylene glycol and ethanol. The dual sensor block uses both a chilled-mirror dewpoint sensor and a capacitance sensor for measuring... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Meter; Instrument
- Variables Measured: DewPoint; Water Activity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 5 to 100
from KPM Analytics
The Instant Moisture Profiling System (IMPS) is a non-contact RF moisture profiling system, typically used in board manufacturing plants, built in a customizable multi-sensor arrayed framework. [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Analyzer
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 0.0 to 25
from REED-Direct
Bi-mettalic coil temperature sensor and de-fatted hair humidity sensor. Provides maximum and minimum values. SPECIFICATIONS: Humidity Range: 30 to 100% RH. Resolution: 1% RH/1 hour. Accuracy: ±5% RH/30 min. Temperature Range: -15 to 40 °C. Resolution: 1 °C/1 hour. Accuracy: ±1... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 30 to 100
from Kett US
Replaced the Riceter J and Riceter L [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 10 to 40
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
OMEGA ’s compact and low cost RH1362P is ideal for applications requiring display and printing of relative humidity and temperature measurements. It offers a triple display to show the temperature and humidity from a handheld probe and can display data from a separate K type thermocouple... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Sensor; Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 10 to 95
from Traceable® Products
Hygrometer/Dew Point/Thermometer with 0.01 resolution, data logger, and computer output Unit simultaneously displays humidity or dew point and temperature. One of the newest and fastest humidity sensors ever developed displays full-range humidity changes in 5-30 seconds. It records wide humidity... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 10 to 95
from KPM Analytics
The NIR-6000 industrial-grade analyzer provides continuous on-line moisture measurement in challenging process environments. Capturing measurements every four milliseconds, our analyzers can automatically adjust your process to meet your moisture measurement targets. This ongoing monitoring of... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Analyzer
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 0.0 to 95
from REED-Direct
Minimum/Maximum function with alarm. Real-time clock stores data and time. LCD readout displays current temperature ( °F or °C) or humidity reading, min/max reading with date and time. Download data directly to a PC via USB cable supplied. Includes data logger, mounting bracket with screws,... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
RH62C-MV & RH62F-MV Transducer (no display) Detection elements: Capacitive sensor and Pt385/1000 Ohm RTD sensor, Analog output: 10mV/1 & 1%RH, RH Range: 0.0 to 100.0% over 0 to 50C , RH Basic accuracy: 2.5%, Connects to any DMM for display via STICK-CABLE ordered separately. RH62C &... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Instrument
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity
- Relative Humidity Range: 0.0 to 100
from Traceable® Products
Read humidity and temperature from 100 feet away Traceable® Radio-Signal Remote Humidity Meter/Thermometer receives a radio signal from the remote wireless sensors. It eliminates the cable. Place the main unit at your desk or bench. Place the remote sensor module in labs, ducts, and storage... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger; Battery Powered
- Form Factor: Meter
- Variables Measured: Relative Humidity; Temperature
- Relative Humidity Range: 25 to 90
from KPM Analytics
The NIR-6000 Series are continuous on-line near infrared (NIR) analyzers that deliver reliable non-contact moisture measurements directly in process environments for monitoring and controlling almost any production line. This series is especially suited for high-throughput industrial applications... [See More]
- Features: Datalogger
- Form Factor: Analyzer
- Variables Measured: Moisture Content
- Moisture Content Range: 0.0 to 95