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Non-Destructive Wood Moisture Meter (Moco II) — No Longer Manufactured
The HM530, also known as the Moco II, measured wood moisture through surface contact using high-frequency capacitance, leaving no pin marks. It has been replaced by the HM540, which carries the same non-destructive method forward with a wider species range and added data logging.
$995.00
The HM530, sold as the Moco II, measured moisture in wood by high-frequency capacitance through two metal sensors, reading inside the wood through surface contact without leaving pin holes. It served sawmills, woodworkers, and inspectors who needed a non-marking reading across a wide moisture range.
The HM540 carries the HM530’s non-destructive capacitance method forward and adds 999-point internal memory, USB data logging through the optional HDL-02 software, and JHWTC authorization as a moisture meter for conifer timber. For owners of the HM530 and the Moco II, it is the direct current replacement.
Looking for the current model? The HM540 Wood Moisture Meter is the active, non-destructive successor to the HM530.
| Weight | 3 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 7 × 4 in |
| Measurement Principle | High-frequency capacitance (20 MHz) |
| Measurement Range | 2–150% dry basis (specific gravity and species dependent) |
| Accuracy | ±0.5%, ±1% above 20%, on standard samples (reference method dependent) |
| Resolution | 0.1% |
| Reproducibility | 0.1% |
| Precision | 0.1% |
| Applications | Solid wood and lumber |
| Measurable Components | Moisture |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Calibrations | 400+ species via specific gravity setting |
| Sensor Type | Two metal surface sensors, non-destructive contact |
| Display | Digital LCD |
| Compensation Functions | Specific gravity 0.10–1.25; thickness 10–40 mm; automatic temperature compensation 0–70°C |
| Features | Alarm, limit detector, power saver |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40°C |
| Operating Humidity | Non-condensing |
| Power | One 9V battery |
| Dimensions | 110 mm (W) × 56 mm (D) × 130 mm (H) |
| Weight | 0.45 kg (1.0 lbs) |
| Standard Accessories | Carry case |
| Warranty | One Year Total Care Warranty covering parts, labor, and specification compliance. Maintenance Agreements available. |
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