Operating Instructions:
1. Measuring %mc
a) Inspect the cell to ensure it is clean and empty
b) Turn on the analyzer by pressing ON/TEST button. The >> MEASURE << menu will be
automatically displayed.
c) Accept mean by pressing the ON/TEST button.
d) By using the ©or ªarrows select the crop for measurement.
e) Using the scoop provided, fill the measuring cell evenly to the top, ensuring the crop is
level with the top of the cell. Screw on the cap and tighten until the stainless steel
pressure indicator is flush with the top of the cap. see figure 1a - 1 d.
f) Press the ON/TEST button. The word >> TEST << will be displayed for approximately
10 seconds before the moisture content result is displayed.
Theactual%mcwillbedisplayedontheleft-handsideoftheLCDe.g.14.9%andthe
right-hand will show the average of the last measurements, e.g. 14.7%.
g) The analyzer will remain with the chosen crop displayed and a new measurement can
be made by emptying the test cell and re-filling with a new sample.
Note: DO NOT RE-TEST THE SAMPLE WITHOUT EMPTYING AND REFILLING.
2. To select crop or function
a) When pressing the ON/TEST the analyzer will show software version and the country
code, followed by the level of battery and lastly the >> MEASURE<< menu. If you wish
to accept this choice of menu press the ON/TEST button and the desired crop can be
selected by use of the ©or ªarrows. If you wish to return to the >> MEASURE<<menu
simply press the ESC/OFF button and use the ©or ªarrow keys to cycle through the
menus.
3. How to adjust a calibration
Each calibration can, if required be adjusted individually, up or down by 3.9%mc by
increments of 0.1%mc.
a) Turn the analyzer by pressing ON/TEST. The menu >>MEASURE<< will be
displayed.
b) Using the ©or ªarrow keys the menu >>CALIBRATION<< can be selected
c) Accept the menu by pressing ON/TEST.
d) By using the ©or ªarrow keys select the desired crop.
e) Accept this choice by pressing ON/TEST. The numeric value +0.0 is shown on the
display.
f) By using the ©or ªarrow keys the desired calibration can be adjusted up to a
maximumof-3.9to+3.9%mc.
g) Accept the adjusted value by pressing the ON/TEST button.
Note: Where an adjustment has been made to a factory installed calibration a * will
appear at the end of the crop name.
Some calibrations are factory biased on delivery and should only be changed with
extreme caution.
4. How to clear the calculated average values.
a) Turn on the analyzer by pressing the ON/TEST button. The menu>>MEASURE<< will
appear on the display.
b) By pressing the ©or ªarrow key the menu >>CLEAR AVERAGE<< is selected.
