Non-Destructive Moisture Testing — Concrete, Mortar, and Building Materials
The HI520-2 measures surface moisture in cured concrete, mortar, and a range of building materials in seconds. No drilling, no coring, no sample prep — place the sensor on the surface and read the moisture content directly. Built for construction sites, finishing and coating prep, and quality control in building material manufacturing.
Six built-in calibrations: Concrete, mortar, lightweight concrete, gypsum board, ALC, and calcium silicate board — one instrument for the materials you actually test.
±0.5% accuracy on concrete and mortar: Repeatable readings to verify spec compliance before flooring, coating, or finishing work.
Eight user calibrations & 1,000-reading memory: Build custom curves for materials outside the factory list. Each reading is date and time stamped for documentation.
Backlit display, single-hand operation: Larger LCD with adjustable backlight for low-light measurement. Push-button controls replace the older HI-520 dial system.
Instant Moisture Readings on Freshly Mixed Concrete — Before the Batch Cures
The HI300 measures moisture content in freshly mixed concrete in under five seconds. Drop a sample into the cup, press the button, read the result. No waiting for loss-on-drying ovens, no batch sitting on hold while results come back. Built for ready-mix plants, jobsite QC, and any operation where moisture decisions need to happen at mix speed.
±0.5% accuracy on fresh concrete: Factory-calibrated capacitance measurement matches loss-on-drying results without the wait.
Three-second response per sample: Test the batch, log the value, release the load. No production delays waiting for lab confirmation.
126-reading onboard memory: Track moisture across a shift or a pour. RS232C output for batch records and QC documentation.
Built for the plant floor: No moving parts, vibration-tolerant, orientation-independent. Runs on AC or six C-cell batteries for portable use.
Instant Moisture Readings on Sand and Aggregate — Before It Goes Into the Mix
The HI330 measures moisture content in sand and aggregate in under five seconds. Drop a sample into the cup, press the button, read the result. Built for ready-mix plants and aggregate suppliers who need to dial in water-cement ratios accurately — not estimate them based on yesterday's stockpile reading.
±0.3% accuracy on aggregate: Factory-calibrated capacitance measurement gives you the precision needed to adjust mix water with confidence.
Three-second response per sample: Test the stockpile or hopper feed, get the value, adjust the batch. No waiting, no guessing.
126-reading onboard memory: Track moisture across stockpiles, shifts, or weather changes. RS232C output for QC records.
Built for the plant floor: No moving parts, vibration-tolerant, orientation-independent. Runs on AC or six C-cell batteries for portable stockpile work.
Moisture Readings at Depth — Drill, Probe, Diagnose
The HI800 reads moisture deep inside concrete and mortar walls and slabs through small drilled access holes. When a surface tester cannot reach a leak path, a moisture barrier failure, or trapped moisture under flooring, the HI800 brush probes go where surface contact cannot. Built for restoration contractors, building inspectors, and facility teams diagnosing moisture problems that aren't visible from the surface.
Reads moisture at any drillable depth: Two 6mm holes spaced 30mm apart, brush probes inserted, reading displayed. Surface testers max out at 40mm of compensation — the HI800 goes as deep as you need to drill.
Concrete and mortar calibrations built in: Direct moisture readings on both materials. A separate Count mode reads electric resistance for custom calibration on materials outside the factory list.
Upper and lower alarm limits: Audible alert when readings fall outside spec — useful for systematic wall surveys where you're flagging values, not recording every point.
Hand-held with corded probe assembly: Main unit fits in one hand. Probe cable reaches drilled holes in walls, slabs, and tight spaces without repositioning the display.
Legacy Model — Replaced by the HI520-2
The HI520 is a handheld non-destructive moisture tester for concrete, mortar, lightweight concrete, gypsum board, and ALC. It uses high-frequency capacitance to read surface moisture without sample damage. The HI520 has been replaced by the HI520-2, which adds a backlit display, push-button controls, onboard data memory with timestamps, three additional material calibrations, and eight user calibration slots.
Legacy Model — Replaced by the HI-520-2
The HI510 is a handheld non-destructive moisture tester for concrete, mortar, and ALC. It uses high-frequency capacitance to read surface moisture without sample damage. The HI510 has been replaced by the HI520-2, which expands the calibration list, adds a backlit display, push-button controls, onboard data memory with timestamps, and eight user calibration slots.