Lignomat mini-Ligno DX/C Professional Pin Moisture Meter
199.00 $
The Lignomat mini-Ligno DX/C is an advanced pocket-size pin meter with a 5–65% wood range, 42 wood/bamboo/panel settings, three gypsum/drywall settings and a 0–99 reference scale for concrete, brick and other building materials. Its external-electrode connector also supports deeper flooring and inspection work.
Key Product Details
- Meter Type
- Pin
- Measurement Material
- Building Materials, Concrete, Drywall, Masonry, Wood
- Application
- Building Inspection, Flooring Installation, Hardwood Flooring, Water Damage & Restoration, Woodworking
Lignomat mini-Ligno DX/C Overview
The mini-Ligno DX/C is Lignomat’s most feature-rich pocket-size pin meter in the mini-Ligno family. It is intended for flooring, woodworking, cabinetmaking, veneer production, building inspection and restoration work where users may need to move between many wood species and several building materials.
The meter combines built-in contact pins with a connector for optional external electrodes. This gives it a broader working range than a basic pocket pin meter, especially when measurements need to reach beneath floor planks or into harder-to-access building components.
42 Wood, Bamboo and Panel Settings
The DX/C provides 42 settings for domestic and tropical wood species, bamboo and engineered panel products. Its 5% to 65% wood range extends low enough for dry hardwood flooring and high enough for wetter lumber.
For flooring professionals who encounter different wood species, bamboo and engineered products, the broader correction library can be more useful than a meter that only divides wood into one or two general groups.
Drywall and Building-Material Modes
Three additional settings are provided for gypsum, drywall and different wall boards. A separate 0–99 reference scale is available for non-wood materials such as concrete, brick, plastic and insulation.
The reference scale is best used for search-and-compare work. It can help identify areas that respond differently from a known dry baseline, but it should not be confused with a dedicated quantitative concrete moisture-content scale.
External Electrodes for Floors and Inspection
The C-version includes a connector for external electrodes. Lignomat’s optional E12 depth electrode can be used for deeper wood measurements and can reach subfloors without removing floor planks in suitable situations.
Other optional electrodes extend the meter into wall, ceiling, roof and restoration investigations. These accessories are not included with the basic D-1 meter, but they make the platform more expandable than the standard mini-Ligno models.
Who Should Choose the DX/C?
The DX/C is particularly attractive to users who want one compact pin meter for detailed wood work plus drywall and comparative building-material checks. Its automatic calibration check and bright LED display support regular field use.
For users who only test one or two wood types, the extra settings may be unnecessary. Likewise, dedicated concrete testing or fast non-destructive surface scanning is better handled by a specialized concrete or pinless meter.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 5–65% wood moisture range
- 42 wood, bamboo and panel settings
- Three gypsum and drywall settings
- 0–99 building-material reference scale
- Reference mode includes concrete and brick
- External electrode connector
- Optional E12 reaches subfloors without removing floor planks
- Optional inspection electrodes for restoration
- Automatic calibration check
- Compact pocket-size design
Cons
- Pins leave small holes
- Concrete mode is comparative rather than dedicated quantitative slab testing
- External electrodes cost extra
- Many settings require more care than a simple two-mode meter
- No Bluetooth logging
Technical Specifications
| Meter Type | Pin |
|---|---|
| Wood Moisture Range | 5–65% depending on species |
| Wood / Bamboo / Panel Settings | 42 |
| Gypsum / Drywall Settings | 3 |
| Reference Scale | 0–99 |
| Reference Materials | Concrete, brick, plastic, insulation and other non-wood materials |
| Built-in Pin Depths | 3/16 in and 7/16 in / 5 and 10 mm |
| External Electrode Connector | Yes |
| Optional Wood Depth Electrode | E12 up to 2 in |
| Calibration | Built-in automatic check |
| Display | Digital LED |
| Power Source | 9V battery |
| Dimensions | 2.75 × 5 × 1 in / 70 × 140 × 25 mm |
| Weight | 8 oz / 200 g |
| Warranty | 2 years meter; lifetime display |
Who Is This Product For?
Flooring professionals, woodworkers, inspectors and restoration users who need many wood corrections plus drywall and comparative concrete/building-material capability.
Users who want the simplest low-cost meter, completely non-destructive testing or dedicated quantitative concrete slab measurements.
Editorial Verdict
One of the strongest compact pin options for users who move between hardwood flooring, many wood species, drywall and comparative building-material testing.
