Legacy desktop single-kernel grain and rice moisture meter. Replaced by the PQ520.
The PQ500 was Kett's first-generation desktop single-kernel moisture meter, measuring kernels individually and building a moisture distribution histogram for harvest timing, drying optimization, and lot consistency verification. Current production has moved to the PQ520, which offers expanded calibrations, faster throughput, USB output, and universal voltage.
Original single-kernel design: Resistance-based measurement of each kernel, with average moisture, kernel count, and 21-segment LED histogram display.
Four factory calibrations: Wheat, barley, rice, and paddy rice. Sample sizes selectable from 10 to 1,000 kernels.
Service and replacement support: Service and parts availability is limited for this legacy unit. Contact Kett for current options.