Model BM for testing the moisture content of most types of biomass materials.
Highly accurate moisture meter with automatic bulk density compensation for quick determination of water content of wood chips, barks, wooden pellets, elephant grass, wood shavings and sawdust.
The entire measurement procedure is extremely easy & only takes seconds. Simply turn on the gauge, collect the desired Biomass test sample and pour into storage bin and view the water content (%-moisture) on the large backlit LCD display.
Name Of Calibration Curve | Material Under Test | Filing Quantity | Measuring Range Limit |
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2.0kg Woodchips | Woodchips according to P16 | 2.00 kg | 28% |
2.4kg Woodchips | Woodchips according to P16 | 2.40 kg | 35% |
2.8kg Woodchips | Woodchips according to P16 | 2.80kg | 40% |
3.5kg Woodchips | Woodchips according to P16 | 3.50 kg | 50% |
4.5kg Woodchips | Woodchips according to P16 | 4.50 kg | 60% |
2.8kg Coarse WC | Woodchips according to P45 | 2.80 kg | 50% |
3.5kg Coarse WC | Woodchips according to P45 | 3.50 kg | 50% |
2.8kg Fresh WC | Fresh woodchips | 2.80kg | 50% |
3.5kg Fresh WC | Fresh woodchips | 3.50 kg | 50% |
2.4kg Barks | Barks | 2.40 kg | 35% |
2.8kg Barks | Barks | 2.80 kg | 50% |
5.0kg Pellets | Pellets made of wood | 5.00 kg | 14% |
1.0kg Shavings | Shavings | 1.00kg | 20% |
1.3kg Sawdust | Sawdust | 1.30 kg | 28% |
2.0kg Sawdust | Sawdust | 2.00 kg | 50% |
1.0kg Miscanthus | Miscanthus chopped Elephant Grass |
1.00 kg | 25% |
Reference | To test the BM Not for use of measuring the moisture! |
Measuring range | 5 to 60% water content depending on material |
Resolution | 0.5% water content (0.5 °C or °F) |
Calibration accuracy | +/- 1.5% |
Measurement Technique | Capacitance, Click for more info |
Sample volume | 13 liter |
Menu languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian |
Housing | Gauge: Plastic with IP40 rating Storage Bin: Stainless Steel |
Data logger | 10,000 moisture measurements plus date, batch & temperature |
Display | Graphic LCD display with backlight (128 x 64 pixel) |
Bulk Density Compensation | With Digital Precision Scale |
Temperature Compensation | Automatic in °C or °F |
Data Interface | Not available (only on BM2) |
Custom Material Calibration | Not available (only on BM2) |
Operating Temp | 0 °C to 40 °C (32°F to 104 °F) |
Storage Temp | –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) |
Power | 4 x 1.5 Volt AA Alkaline batteries |
Battery Life | 900 measurements, with auto-off after 6 minutes of non-use |
Dimensions | 490 x 290 x 300 mm (19.3" x 11.4 x 11.8) |
Weight | 5.3 kg (11.60 lbs) including batteries |
Warranty | 2 years |