Kett PM-450 Operating Manual

Kett PM-450 Operating Manual

Grain moisture tester

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Grain Moisture Tester
PM-450
(version 4501)
Operating Manual

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SI Thu
June 12, 2025

It show Lo

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Mr. Anderson
June 12, 2025

"Lo" on the Kett PM-450 means the moisture content of the sample is below the measurement range.

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M soleh
April 3, 2025

Saya bisa perbaikannya eror003

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Htet Phyo Zaw
March 20, 2025

How to solve the er 003 on pm 450 model

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Summary of Contents for Kett PM-450

  • Page 1 Grain Moisture Tester PM-450 (version 4501) Operating Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Features ....................4 2. Specifications ..................5 3. Part Names ................... 6 4. Display/Keyboard ................. 7 5. Preparation and Configuration ............8 5-1. Battery Installation ................ 8 5-2. Product number viewing .............. 8 5-3. Product number selection ............9 6. Sample Extraction and Measurement ..........10 6-1. Manual hopper................10 6-2. How to extract a sample ............... 10 6-3. Measurement ................11 7. Other functions ..................14 7-1. Displaying the average moisture value ........
  • Page 4: Features

    [Note] The entered product versions may be different even among the same PM-450 models. The display may be different between examples in the Operating Manual and the real ones on the actual tester, but the usage is the same.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    2. Specifications Measuring principle : Capacitance(Dielectric) (50MHz) Applications : Grain, seeds, small objects Measurement range : 1 - 40% (sample dependent) Sample volume : 240 mL Operating temperature range : 0 - 40 °C Precision : <Moisture> Standard error of 0.5% or less versus drying method (all samples with moisture content of less than 20%) Correction function : <Mass>...
  • Page 6: Part Names

    3. Part Names <Accessories> <Front> Measuring section (sample inlet) Inner cylinder Funnel Manual hopper Display (Sample cup) Keyboard Brush Batteries Battery cover (1.5V “R6” or “AA” size, x4) Operating manual...
  • Page 7: Display/Keyboard

    4. Display / Keyboard Product name Product number Battery level icon Sample in/out icon Number of Moisture value measuring POWER key AVG. key Power On/Off Average value SELECT key MEA. key Selection of products Measurement...
  • Page 8: Preparation And Configuration

    5. Preparation and Configuration • This instrument is equipped with an integrated weighing scale. For optimal results, this instrument should be placed on a horizontal surface and used in locations where the wind is not strong and the instrument isn’t subject to vibration.
  • Page 9: Product Number Selection

    5-3. Product number selection Select a product number to be measured from the "Product List". (1) Ever y time the key is pressed, the product n u m b e r i s d i s p l a y e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g o r d e r : "01→02→03→04→...
  • Page 10: Sample Extraction And Measurement

    6. Sample Extraction and Measurement 6-1. Manual hopper Use of Manual hopper <Items to be used> Manual hopper Funnel 6-2. How to extract a sample (1) Mount the funnel on the manual hopper, and load a sample into the funnel to one-third of the funnel depth.
  • Page 11: Measurement

    6-3. Measurement (1) Make sure that there is no residual sample in the measuring section, and press the key. [Note] First, the decimal point blinks. During the blinking, a zero adjustment (tare) During blinking, do not move the instrument. of the weighing scale is performed. Therefore, never move the instrument.
  • Page 12 (3) After the decimal point blinks for approx. 5 seconds, the measuring count and moisture content are displayed. Display example : 01 WHEA 1TIMES 13.5% (Product number : 01 WHEAT, 1st measurement, moisture content 13.5%) The measuring count is displayed from 1 to 9. (example of below measurement range) The 10th measuring count is displayed as 1.
  • Page 13 [Note 4] Measurement of pine pulp, cashew nuts, etc. (Items to be measured vary with Instrument versions) Fo r s a m p l e s t h a t a r e l i ke l y t o b e c a u g h t b y t h e electrode such as pine pulp, break the samples into fine pieces before measurement or eliminate pieces that are likely to be caught before measuring.
  • Page 14: Other Functions

    7. Other functions 7-1. Displaying the average moisture value When the measurement count is 2 to 9, the average value can be calculated (simple arithmetic mean). Pressing the key displays the average value of measurements from 1st to the current (up to 9). In th e exa mp l e at th e r i g ht, “...
  • Page 15: Error Display

    8. Error Display The following error are displayed when this instrument or usage conditions are not normal. In such cases, please contact us because repair may be necessary. This is also true should other error messages be displayed. Error Display Description Error Display Description...
  • Page 16 Warning indication (measured value blinking) • The main unit temperature is above (or below) the operating temperature range. • The main unit board temperature is above (or below) the operating temperature range. • The sample temperature is above (or below) the operating temperature range.
  • Page 17: Instructions For Proper Use

    9. Instructions for proper use (1) This tester is a precision instrument equipped with an integrated weighing scale. To avoid instrument failure, do not hit the instrument or drop it. (2) Do not directly touch the metal part of the measuring unit with your hand. Failure to observe this may generate static electricity which may lead to breakdown.
  • Page 18: Product List

    10. Product List version 4501 Products Measuring range Standard method S.E.C. (Range) Wheat 6-40% 130℃ 5g ground 2hr 0.5% (6-20%) Barley 6-40% 130℃ 5g ground 2hr 0.5% (6-20%) Corn (Maize) 6-35% 130℃ 5g ground 4hr 0.5% (6-20%) Soybean 6-30% 105℃ 5g ground 5hr 0.5% (6-20%) Canola (Rapeseed) 6-30%...
  • Page 20 Caution ● It is strictly prohibited to transfer part or all of this manual without permission. ● The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. ● The appearances, screens, etc. of the product and accessories displayed on this manual may differ from the actual ones, however, operations and functions are not affected. ● All efforts have been made to ensure the contents of this manual are accurate. However, if you notice any part to be unclear, incorrect, omitted, or the like in this manual, please contact us. ● Be aware that we are not liable for the effects resulting from opera- tions according to this manual regardless of the items above. 1310·HI·0101·PDF...

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