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Delmhorst Instrument Co

Model F-2000/H (Hay and Hops)

Owners Manual – v3.6 (reissued July 2015)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 F-2000 Features

2 Before You Begin

2 Button Functions

3 Check Calibration

Set Scale

3 Change The Set Point

3 To Check The Accumulated Readings

4 To Reset The Meter

4 Taking A Reading

4 Testing Baled Hay

5 Testing in the Windrow

6 Factors Affecting Your Reading

7 Range Of Moisture Content

7 Hay Temperature

7 Curing

8 Density

8 Use Of Preservatives

8 Sample Size

9 Testing for hops

10 Care Of Your Meter

11 Service For Your Meter

12 Warranty

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Page 1: ...oint 3 To Check The Accumulated Readings 4 To Reset The Meter 4 Taking A Reading 4 Testing Baled Hay 5 Testing in the Windrow 6 Factors Affecting Your Reading 7 Range Of Moisture Content 7 Hay Temperature 7 Curing 8 Density 8 Use Of Preservatives 8 Sample Size 9 Testing for hops 10 Care Of Your Meter 11 Service For Your Meter 12 Warranty www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sal...

Page 2: ...to 100 accumulated readings displays the highest stored reading erases the readings Scale Button 3 Displays the meter scale hay or hops and acts as a toggle switch to change between two scales Also acts as an arrow button when pressed after the set point button to decrease the set point to a lower value Set Point 4 Displays the current set point Also acts as an arrow scroll button to increase the ...

Page 3: ...o test hay scale 2 is used to test hops Hold the scale button 3 to toggle between the scales Release the scale button 3 to stop at the desired scale After the scale is changed the meter will clear any stored readings and restore the set point to its default view CHANGE THE SET POINT To change the set point value press the set point button 4 The meter will display the current set point value To scr...

Page 4: ...lays 0 To keep the accumulated readings in memory release the calibration check button 2 before the total cycle time is complete The meter will accumulate up to 100 readings After all 100 readings are stored it will not add new readings until the memory has been cleared It will also continue to display the average of all 100 readings as a reminder that the memory is full Readings below 8 will be d...

Page 5: ... density or large bale When using the 36 prod be sure to guide the prod into the bale with one hand while pushing on the H 3 handle TESTING IN THE WINDROW When testing in the windrow push down on the pressure button until the palm of your hand touches the screw that holds the button in place The pressure button depresses a calibrated spring inside the handle When the screw touches the palm of your...

Page 6: ...ter Apply the prod to the hay in the windrow and press down on the electrode handle until the head of the screw touches the palm of your hand Press the read button 1 and take a reading Make several tests on the hay exposed to the sun then turn the windrow over and make an equal number of tests on the hay that had been closer to the ground Use the highest readings NOTES Make sure that the points of...

Page 7: ...t moisture meters use the relationship existing between electrical conductivity and moisture content in hay As moisture content increases so does the conductivity Tests on hay at high moisture content over 25 are less accurate This is mostly due to the variability in moisture distribution The reduced level of accuracy in the high range does not significantly affect the usefulness of the meter as a...

Page 8: ... to be tested Whether hay in the windrow or baled hay is tested the number of tests made should be increased whenever the initial readings show considerable variations DENSITY The calibration of the moisture testers applies to bales of normal average density Generally Denser bales may yield readings 1 2 points higher Looser bales tend to yield 1 2 point lower Tests in stacks usually yield readings...

Page 9: ...ter If there is a possibility of high moisture areas samples from these locations should be taken Areas of high moisture content will spoil resulting in loss It is extremely important to note the high readings and the frequency at which they occur Testing Hops set meter to scale no 2 The F 2000 enables you to easily check moisture levels in baled hops to assure quality and safe storage When measur...

Page 10: ...hange battery as needed Continued use with a low battery may cause the meter to go out of calibration Clean the meter and probe with any biodegradable cleaner Use the cleaner sparingly and on external parts only DO NOT IMMERSE THE METER OR ANY PROD IN WATER Remove the battery if the meter will not be used for one month or longer www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales Global...

Page 11: ...place or repair the meter Delmhorst shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages for the breach of any express or implied warranty with respect to this product or its calibration With proper care and maintenance the meter should stay in calibration follow the instructions in the Care of Your Meter section UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DELMHORST BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT S...

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