Pin-type moisture meter with colour display, 0.1% to 55% range

Pin-type contact moisture meter for wood with a 2" colour LCD, 7 measuring modes and a 0.5 s response. HOLD function, curve logging, customisable alarms with vibration and buzzer. Built-in USB-C rechargeable battery.

SKU 6080-FSWHD02

Description

The FSWHD02 is a professional-grade pin-type moisture meter. It is aimed at people who work with wood every day: joiners, floor layers, furniture makers, building technicians and demanding hobbyists. In a single pocket-sized instrument it measures wood moisture, ambient temperature and relative air humidity.

The measuring principle is the pin type: the two electrodes penetrate just below the surface of the material and read the moisture content in about half a second, with a resolution of 0.1%.

Pin-type moisture meter with 7 modes

The instrument offers seven selectable modes, from A to G. Each mode has a range optimised for a given type of wood or material: mode A for very damp wood (12.4%–55%), for instance, through to mode D for very dry wood (0.1%–11%). That way you get consistent readings on any species.

The 2-inch colour LCD shows wood moisture, temperature and air humidity together, refreshed in real time every half second. You can choose a light or dark theme and adjust the brightness.

Alarms, memory and HOLD function

The HOLD function freezes the reading with a short press; a second press opens the history curve of the readings. You can also set independent minimum and maximum thresholds.

When a threshold is crossed the instrument warns you with vibration, a buzzer or a visual indicator, and it stores up to 30 records with date and time. The battery recharges over USB Type-C and the firmware can be updated the same way.

Where to use the pin-type moisture meter

Out on the job the instrument earns its place in joinery and solid-wood work. It helps when laying and testing wooden floors and in the production of furniture and window frames. It also measures moisture in plastered walls, which makes it useful for building inspections and surveys.


Measure wood moisture: 7 modes, alarm and HOLD

FSWHD02 pin-type hygrometer with colour display measuring wood moisture

The instrument packs in seven measuring modes, an audible, visual and vibrating alarm and a 30-record memory. The box also holds the carry case and the USB-C cable for charging and firmware updates.


Two metal probes for an instant reading

The FSWHD02 moisture meter's two pin probes resting on wood

Two precision metal probes penetrate just below the surface of the material and read the moisture content in about half a second. The procedure could not be simpler: rest the probes on the wood and read the value off the colour display.


Checking moisture in walls

FSWHD02 pin-type moisture meter checking the moisture of a wall

The instrument is not limited to wood: the metal probes measure moisture in plastered walls too. That makes it useful for building inspections, surveys and checks after work on masonry.


Measure anywhere: wood, indoor and outdoor surfaces

FSWHD02 moisture meter used on wood and indoor/outdoor surfaces

The instrument suits every setting. It measures on logs and rough timber, on plastered indoor surfaces and on outdoor structures exposed to the weather, so a single instrument covers the site, the garden and the workshop.


Measuring methodPin / needle type (direct contact)
Display themesLight / Dark
HOLD functionYes (short press of the power button)
AlarmsHigh/low threshold, vibration + buzzer
Alarm memory30 records with timestamp and curve
BatteryBuilt-in rechargeable, USB-C charging
Firmware updateYes, via USB-C (Bootloader mode)
Dimensions≈ 63 × 28 × 148 mm
Weight≈ 185 g
Manual languageItalian
FSWHD02 pin-type moisture meter - package contents
  • FSWHD02 pin moisture meter
  • Carry case
  • USB-C cable
  • Instructions

User manual (English)

Technical details

Measuring modes 7 selectable modes (A–G)
Mode A range 12.4% ~ 55%
Mode B range 10.9% ~ 48%
Mode C range 1.6% ~ 22.1%
Mode D range 0.1% ~ 11%
Mode E range 1.1% ~ 8.7%
Mode F range 0.6% ~ 9.9%
Mode G range 0.3% ~ 16.6%
Moisture resolution 0.1%
Ambient humidity measurement Yes
Ambient temperature measurement Yes
Response time ≈ 0.5 s
Curve refresh 0.5 s
Display 2.0" colour LCD, adjustable brightness

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