
Lighttells MD-500 Coffee Moisture & Density Analyzer
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Description
The Lighttells MD-500 is a capacitance-based Moisture and Density Analyzer. It supports measuring cherry, parchment, green beans, and roasted beans. Compact form factor design allows you to carry it everywhere you need to measure moisture and density.
MD-500 is a necessity for coffee roasting vendors, coffee shop owners, or home roasters.
- Accuracy: ± 0.5% for moisture content and 1.2g/L for density
- Repeatability: 0.20% for moisture content
- Measurement Range: 1 to 40% mc depending on bean types
- Operating environment: 5 to 40 °C
- Dimensions (main unit): 212mm L x 150mm W x 202mm H
- Dimensions (funnel): 139mm D x 90mm H
- Weight (main unit): 1050 g or 2.3 lb
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Power supply
- Power adapter: 110V/220V to 5V
- 3.7V/2300 mAh Lithium battery
- Charging time(0% to 100%): 6.5 hours
- Working hours: 20 hours of continuous working per full charge
- Sample cell: 250ml Volume, 50 – 240g
- Data output to PC: micro USB cable
Used Equipment Crate & Freight Estimates (Financing Covers These Costs)
Most equipment purchases require some form of protective crating and professional freight services to ensure safe relocation. These costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
Size | Crate/Freight Prep | Freight (Cont. USA) |
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Sample to 1kg | $500-$1,200 | $600-$1,400 |
1kg to 3kg | $800-$1,500 | $1,200-$1,600 |
5kg to 20kg | $1,400-$3,000 | $1,500-$2,800 |
22kg to 120kg | $2,500-$6,000 | $2,500-$5,000 |
120kg+ | $4,000-$15,000 | $4,000-$8,000 |
Please note: The chart above outlines estimated ranges for crating and freight. Be sure to factor these into your total purchase cost including the portion you may choose to finance. (Yes, crate and freight costs can be included in your financing!)
Please remember: These are estimates only. Actual costs may vary depending on the roaster model, additional equipment, shipping distance, location, and current market rates.
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