C-Dax Pasture Meter, Assembly And Operation Manual

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The Pasture Meter has been designed to measure the height of pasture grass
and average the readings. Internal software then converts the averaged readings
to kgDM/ha by using a calibration equation that can be changed for different
times of the year.
Note: The operator is able to set the indicator console to show pasture
height in “mm” or the available pasture cover in “kgDM/ha .”
The sensor takes 200 height readings per second. At a ground speed of 20kph,
this represents a reading every 27mm of ground traveled.
The measuring sensor is mounted on a purpose built sled. (See FIG 1, Page 8)
which is trailed behind an ATV or farm vehicle at speeds of up to 20 kph
depending on terrain. The sensor has 18 light beams for measurement purposes
between the left and right vertical arms. The indicator console is normally
mounted at the front of the vehicle for easy observation by the operator. It is
connected to the sensor by cable and also to the vehicle’s own 12 volt battery
system.