Farmcomp Wile 27 Manuel utilisateur

Moisture meter for hay, straw and silage

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WILE 27

MOISTURE METER (EN)

Included in this pack

–Wile 27 moisture meter

–User guide

9 V 6F22 battery - Needs connecting

–

QUICK INSTRUCTION

Measurement

1. Push the probe in the bale

2. Press - ON

3. Press - MENU to select the scale

4. The meter shows run.

5. The moisture % is shown

6. The meter switches off automatically

Choosing the scale

Scales for hay and silage:

-1- for large round bales

-2- for large square bales

-3- for bales with a density

Select density between 80 and 250 kg/m3

Scales for straw:

-4- for large round bales

-5- for large square bales

-6- for bales with a density

Select density between 80 and 250 kg/m3

When measuring small bales with scales

-3- ja -6- , you can generally use the density

setting 180 kg/m3.

For defining and setting the bale density in the

meter, please refer to 2.6.

Read all the instructions carefully before

using your Wile hay moisture meter

1. GENERAL

The Wile 27 measures the moisture in baled dry

hay, straw (wheat and barley straw), haylage

and silage. You can get the dry matter content

by subtracting the moisture percentage from

100. Example: The meter will show the moisture

content as 30%, so the dry matter content is

70%

The battery has been placed in the compart-

ment, that is located under the handle, it needs

to be connected.

2. MEASUREMENT

2.1. Preparation

When the meter is not used for a long time:

- Replace battery (See 5. "Battery")

- Read this manual

- Check you meter (See 4. "Control, care and

maintenance")

2.2 Bales and measurements

In big bales the chances of varying moisture is

greater so always make 5 readings per bale to

get an average.

In small traditional bales it is normally enough to

do one measurement.

Always double check any high readings, when

you deal with dry hay or straw.

If you find moist spots, immediately take action

to prevent further damage.

Please note that spoiling hay may heat up

dangerously.

2.3. Available scales

Scales for hay and silage

No 1: Large round bale - Over 290 kg/m3

No 2: Large square bale - Over 330 kg/m3

No 3: Bales with density - 80 to 250 kg/m3

Scales for straw

No 4: Large round bale - Over 200 kg/m3

No 5: Large square bale - Over 240 kg/m3

No 6: Bales with density - 80 to 250 kg/m3

When measuring small bales with scales

-3- ja -6- , you can normally use the density

setting 180 kg/m3.

The most accurate results are obtained when

you use the real density of the bale.

The meter also has scale number -0-, this is

used for service purposes.

2.4. Selection of the scale

2.4.1. Checking the current scale

Turn ON-The number of the current scale will

appear on the display, e.g. -1-.

2.4.2. Choosing the scale

Turn ON-. Wait until you can see the scale

number on the display, e.g. -1-.

Change it by pressing MENU.

When you have the desired number, wait a

moment, then run is in the display, the meter

will turn itself off and is ready for measurement.

2.5 Measurement

Turn ON. The display will show all available

characters to allow you check that the display is

working properly.

After this you will see the number of the scale

that is in use, e.g. -1-.

When using the scale -3- or -6- you will see the

current bale density setting, for example 120

kg/m³.

You can change this setting when necessary

(please see. 2.6).

After this the measurement starts automatically.

First run will appear on the display and after

this the result is shown as weight per cent, for

example 28,8.

After the measurement the meter turns off

automatically and it is now ready for the next

measurement.

2.6 How to determine the bale density and

set it up in the meter

You need to set the bale density when you use

the scale -3- or -6-.

To define the density, you need to know the

weight and volume of the bale. Divide the

weight of the bale (kg) with its volume (m3), the

result is the bale density in kg/m3

Rectangular bales

Length x Height x Width = Volume

Weight ÷ Volume = Density kg/m3.

Large round bales

Distance across the bale centre x 2 ÷ 1.273

x hight= Volume

Weight ÷ Volume = Density kg/m3.

Set the density in the meter as follows:

Turn ON- (Only Scale 3 or 6)

After this you can see the current density value

setting, for example 120 kg/m3

You can adjust the density value while the

density value is shown on the display. Push the

button MENU once to add 10 kg/m3to the

value. (250 is the maximum and then it reverts

to the beginning)

3. PROCESSING THE RESULTS

3.1. Average calculation

The meter can store and calculate an average

value of 99 measurements. After a measure-

ment you can add the result to the average

calculation.

3.1.1. Adding a result to the average

calculation

When the result is shown on the display, Press

MENU. Now Awill be on the display, the meter

has included the latest result to the average.

Then the average calculations E.g. A05 and

28,8 are alternating on the display.

It means the following:

A05 –The avg. is based on 5 measures

28,8 -The avg. moisture % of the results.

If you don't want to include the results just wait

and the meter will automatically switch off. Then

just start again.

Before using the average calculation, always

check that the average memory is empty.

Delete if necessary.

3.1.2. Delete the average memory

Method 1. When the average value is

displayed, press MENU and keep it pressed

until you see 0and after that A00 on the

display.

Method 2. Press MENU and keep it

depressed then press ON. When you see A on

the display, release the MENU button. If you

now see an average value, you can erase it by

keeping the button MENU depressed until you

see on the display 0 and after that A00.

Please note! It is a good practice to erase

the average memory after completing a

measuring session. This prevents any old

values affecting later measurements.

The avg. memory blinks If it is full.

3.2. Adjusting the calibration

If you have had a sample tested in an oven and

the moisture is different to what the Wile 27

reads. Then you can adjust your Wile 27 to

match the oven test, and this adjustment can

remain in the settings to change future

measurements.

The calibration can be adjusted +/- 10 moisture

per cent

3.2.1. If you want to add the result

Press MENU twice when the result is on the

display. Three bars will appear on the top of the

display and after that the moisture reading. Now

add 0,1 percent to the result with each press of

MENU.

3.2.2. If you want to deduct from the result

Press MENU three times when the result is on

the display. Three bars will appear on the

bottom of the display and after that the moisture

reading. Now deduct 0,1 percent from the result

with each press of MENU.

Please note! The adjustment of the calibration

is specific for each of the 1 to 6 scales.

3.2.3. Adjustment of the calibration

An adjustment to the calibration will appear on

the display after the next run.

E.g. "-.5". - 0,5 per cent units have been

deducted from the result before displaying it.

Please note: the proceeding zero is not

displayed.

E.g. "1.5" - 1.5 per cent units have been added

to the result before displaying it.

3.2.4. Removing the adjustment

Press MENU and keep it depressed until the

reading changes Now the adjustment is

removed.

3.3. Result out of range

HI is displayed if the result is over the upper

limit of the measurement range

LO is displayed if the result is below the lower

limit of the measurement range

4. CONTROL, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

All Wile 27 moisture meters are calibrated prior

to shipping and will not need any servicing,

except changing the battery.

To check the calibration:

Select the scale -0-. Keep the probe in free air

and read the result. The reading should be 2000

+/-5. Please note that readings over 1999 will

be displayed without first digit, i.e.,

2003 displays as "003".

If the value deviates from this, please check

that the tip of the probe is clean. If cleaning of

the probe tip does not help, there may be a

problem with the meter or the calibration. In this

case please contact your Wile dealer or Farm-

comp.

Store the meter in a dry place, preferably at

room temperature. Do not drop the meter.

Remove the battery for longer storage.

If there is a fault in the meter, please contact

you local Wile dealer or Farmcomp. If you

suspect a fault in the meter, always check the

battery first.

5. BATTERY

The meter works with a 9 volt 6F22 battery or

an alkaline battery of the same format.A battery

is included in the delivery.

Remove the battery if the meter is not used for

an long period of time. Insert a new battery prior

to each new season.

LOBAT-sign at the upper left corner of the

display indicates that the battery should be

replaced

Replace the battery as soon as possible.

To replace the battery, open the lid of the bat-

tery compartment, under the handle. Take out

the battery and disconnect it from the connector

and re-connect the new battery and close the

lid.

If the battery is nearly empty, the LOBAT sign

may not be seen any more.

Always first check the battery if you suspect any

problems with the operation of the meter.

Please note that the batteries discharge them-

selves slowly even if the meter is not used.

6. TECHNICAL DATA

Wile 27 can measure the moisture of baled hay,

straw, haylage and silage

The meter shows the water content of the

sample in percentage of weight. The definition

of moisture is based on measuring the loss of a

high frequency alternating current signal

(capacitance) in the sample.

The repeatability of the result is +/- 2,0 percent

of moisture or better.

Wile 27 meter is calibrated to give uniform

results with the official methods that are used

for defining the moisture content in hay and

straw.

The calibrations are defined with samples that

represent the most common available qualities

of hay and silage.

The straw scales are defined for the straw of

wheat and barley

Measurement ranges

Baled straw: approx. 10-50%

Baled hay and silage: approx. 10-73%.

Bale density range

>80 kg/m3

Features

- Automatic compensation of the temperature

difference of the meter and the environment

- Average calculation of up to 99 measurements

- Adjust calibration to match the meter reading

with a reference result.

7. SERVICE, WARRANTY AND STORAGE

This product carries a one (1) year

manufacturer warranty for materials and

workmanship. The warranty also covers

possible overload situations caused by thunder.

The warranty is valid for one (1) year from the

date of purchase on the receipt.

To claim the warranty, the customer should

return the defect product to the Manufacturer,

reseller or the nearest Wile Service Partner at

customer's own expense. The warranty claim

must be accompanied by the description of the

fault, copy of the sales receipt and customer's

contact information. The manufacturer / Wile

Service Partner will repair or replace the defect

product and return it as soon as possible.

The warranty does not cover any damages that

are caused by incorrect or careless use of the

product, installation that does not correspond to

the provided instructions and other damages

which may arise due to causes beyond the

control of the manufacture.

Farmcomp does not accept any responsibility

for any direct, indirect or consequential

damages that are caused by the use of the

product or the fact that the product could not be

used. The liability of Farmcomp is limited to the

price of the product in maximum.

IMPORTANT: Do not open the device! Do

not try to repair the device yourself! The

above mentioned actions are strictly

forbidden! Only the manufacturer and

authorized service partners have the right to

repair the device.

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