Repairs and Warranty

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Performance Test for mini-Ligno Series:

Step 1: When the on-off switch is depressed by hand without touching the pins, the lowest moisture value is indicated: 6% for mini-Ligno ED on species setting #3. Step 2: When the on-off switch is depressed by hand and both pins are touched with two fingers at the same time at least 12% should be indicated. Step 3 optional: The external test block TP checks calibration and operation of all Lignomat pin meters, including cable and electrode. All Lignomat moisture meters internally, automatically check and adjust the calibration. Therefore manual recalibration is not necessary. If steps 1, 2 or 3 fail either the battery needs to be replaced or the mini-Ligno is defective.

Video on battery replacement of mini-Ligno moisture meters

Performance Tests for Ligno-VersaTec and Lignometer K:

Step 1: When the READ key is pressed and nothing is touching the pins of the electrode, a low moisture value of 5.0 is indicated with a blinking decimal point for material code 147 and wood temperature of 700F. Step 2: When the READ key is pressed and both pins are touched with two fingers at the same time, a reading higher than at least 12% should be indicated. Step 3 optional: Lignomat offers an external test block to check calibration and operation of any Lignomat pin meter, including cable and electrode. All Lignomat meters internally check and adjust the calibration. Therefore manual recalibration is not necessary and not possible If steps 1, 2 or 3 fail either the battery needs to be replaced or the electrode, the cable or the meter is defective. After the previous steps have been taken and the moisture meter is still defective it may be time to send to us. Download Repair Form

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Warranty:

All Lignomat moisture meters come with a two-year warranty, accessories have a one-year warranty, pins and batteries are excluded.

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