Description Definitely n° 1 in a category of moisture meters dedicated to work in the field. The smallest on the market, pocket size. The product of the year! Dimensions - - 16.5 × 7.0 × 7.5 cm Weight of the device 520 g (with batteries and the tightening cap) Way of filling the chamber - - manual Method of humidity measurement - - impedance in 4 frequencies Sample’s capacity - - 90 ml Measurement control single system microcomputer Power supply - - 4 batteries 1.5V type AA + 1 battery 3V type CR-2032 Power intake - - from 30 to 72 mA w depending on the user’s settings Approximate time of continuous operation on one battery set - - 77 hours when backlight is set to 0% 54 hours when backlight is set to 30% Low battery indicator - - graphic Measurement resolution - - humidity – 0.1%, temperature – 0.1°C/°F Humidity measurement accuracy - - ± 0.5 % for normalized grain ± 1 % in the range up to 10 % of humidity ± 1.5 % in the range over 10 % of humidity and can increase if the sample’s humidity increases Temperature measurement accuracy - - ± 0.5°C in the range from 0°C to 85°C / ± 0.9°F in the range from 32°F to 185°F Temperature measurement range - - from 0°C to 125°C Correction of measurements - - using the keyboard – option “modification” Save data - - internal storage Internal memory capacity - - – 50000 measurements with date and time – 20 external temperature probes recognised automatically on the basis of ID number – 20 language versions – 400 species Thank you for allowing Accurate Weighing Scales (U) Ltd the privilege to serve you in advance. For inquiries on deliveries contact us Office +256 (0) 705 577 823, +256 (0) 775 259 917 Address: Wandegeya KCCA Market South Wing, 2nd Floor Room SSF 036 Email: weighingscales@countrywinggroup.com

1. How to Choose the Right Grain Moisture
Meter for Your Needs
If you work with grains in any capacity, whether as a farmer, a commodity trader, aggregator, or
feed producer, then a grain moisture meter is a piece of equipment you absolutely need. In this
article, you’ll learn about grain moisture meters, why you need one, how they work and how to
choose the best moisture meter for your operations.
Why you need a grain moisture meter
Grain moisture meters are tools that help you measure the moisture content in different grains,
before, during, and after harvest. Measuring the moisture content of your grains helps you know
whether your grains are dry enough. Knowing the moisture content of your grains is important
because the high moisture content in grains leads to mold growth and aflatoxin contamination
which destroy grains.
For farmers, the high moisture content in grains could cause you to lose a big chunk of your
harvest – which in itself is a scary thought. Also for commodity traders, many buyers require you
to meet certain moisture content standards before they will accept your grain.
In addition, many buyers want the moisture content of corn to remain below 13% otherwise they
will not buy. Finally, for poultry farmers and feed producers, the high moisture content in grains
can affect the quality of your feed and ultimately the productivity of your birds.
While there are ingenious ways to estimate the moisture content in grains, the best way is to use
a grain moisture meter. As it offers precise and accurate measurements, letting you know
whether your grains are dry enough or if they should be dried some more. Ingenious ways like
biting the kernel or tossing a handful of grains to listen for the sound they make do not offer such
benefits.
Types of grain moisture meters and how they work
There are different kinds of moisture meters, each with its own principle of operation and
underlying technologies.
Probe-type moisture meters like the GrainMate Grain Moisture Meter use a sensor to measure
the temperature and humidity of the grains. It also comes along with special mathematical
models to tell the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) in a grain sample.

2. Sesi Technologies GrainMate Grain Moisture Meter
Cup-type meters like the John Deere Moisture Check Plus SW08120 use a high frequency
capacitive circuit to measure the moisture content in a small gain sample.
John Deere Moisture Check Plus SW0812
Other types of moisture meters like the AgraTronix 08201, GMT-Grind Portable Grain Moisture
Meter use a grinder to grind a small sample of the grain in order to measure the in the sample.
AgraTronix 08201, GMT-Grind Portable Grain Moisture Meter
Choosing the right moisture meter for your operations
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a grain moisture meter. These include
accuracy, ease of use, price, mode of operation, calibration, moisture measurement range,
number of species supported, and more. If you frequently test the moisture content on the field
before harvest, then a grinder-type meter or a cup-type meter will be most suitable for you. As it
can tell you if your grains are dry enough for harvest.
Many of these moisture meters support several species, have a wide measurement range, and can
be calibrated.
In Africa where grains are usually packed and stored in 50kg to 130kg sacks, a probe-type grain
moisture meter like the GrainMate GM-102 is a very suitable choice for African farmers and
aggregators. This is because it can be used to easily probe bags and take moisture readings
within a short time both during and after harvest.
The GrainMate Moisture Meter comes with a mobile app that lets users record, track the
moisture content of grains across different suppliers and get useful recommendations. Aside
from being effective and accurate, GrainMate Moisture Meter is considerably less expensive
than other meters on the market. And affordability is very important since most farmers in Africa
are unable to afford expensive technology tools. The GrainMate Moisture Meter is also very
portable, easy to use, and can be calibrated. It also supports popular grains grown in Africa
including corn, rice, wheat, sorghum, soybeans, millet, and groundnuts.
Closing thoughts
It’s a proven fact that poor moisture content in grains can have adverse effects on the quality of
grains. This could result in big losses for both farmers and traders. Which is why you need to
have a good quality moisture meter to measure the moisture content in your grains before, during
and after harvest.

3. The right grain moisture meter is a good investment that will definitely help you reduce losses
and save money for several years. For farmers in Africa, the GrainMate Moisture Meter is an
excellent moisture meter developed and manufactured in Africa. Learn more about GrainMate
Moisture Meter and see how our meter can benefit your operations today.
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