Operation
OPERATING PROCEDURE –
NORMAL OPERATION
1. Remove cap (A) and inspect
test cell (B) to be sure that it
is clean and empty.
2. Press ON-OFF button (C) to
turn on tester. The display (D)
will show ALWAYS AVERAGE
3 TESTS for approximately
7 seconds, then will show
GREEN COFFEE (initial opera-
tion) or the name of the last
grain tested.
3. When the grain to be tested
has been selected using the
SELECT arrows (E), fill the
test cell (B) even to the top
of the cell with sample to be
tested.
4. (For Initial Test Only) Before
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tightening pressure cap, turn on
tester and allow to warm up for 30
seconds before
attempting first test.
5. Replace cap (A) and tighten until
pressure-indicator screw (F) is
flush with the top of cap (A). (Use
Finger-Flush test as illustrated.)
6. Immediately press TEST button (G). The words TESTING will be displayed for
about 10 seconds, while the tester compensates for temperature. The moisture
% and temperature will then be displayed for about 10 seconds.
7. The tester will then return to displaying the name of the last grain tested. Empty
the test cell and refill with a fresh sample and test again.
NOTE:
Take at least three readings of new grain from the
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sample collected and average the results.
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A - Cap
B - Test Cell
C - ON-OFF Button
D - Display
E - Select Arrows
F - Pressure-Indicator Screw
G - Test Button
