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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FX-2000 Features

Before You Begin

To Use Meter In The Portable Mode

Check Calibration

Change the Set-Point

To Check Accumulated Readings

To Operate The Backlight

To Reset Meter

Taking a Reading

Testing Baled Hay

Notes

Testing in the Windrow

Factors Affecting Your Reading

Range of Moisture Content

Hay Temperature

10 Curing

10 Density

10 Use of Preservatives

11 Sample Size

11 To Use Meter For Continuous Monitoring

12 To Install The #1986 Bale Sensor

13 Installation on an Inline or Center Line

Small Square Baler

13 Installation on a Large or Mid-size Baler

13 Installation on a John Deere Round Baler

14 Installation on a New Holland or Case RBX

Round Baler

Installation on all other Round Balers

To Use Meter in the Continuous Mode

About Your Readings

Care of Your Meter

Warranty

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Page 1: ...FX 2000 o w n e r s m a n u a l W H E N A C C U R A C Y I S T H E P O I N T TM FX 2000 B W manual FX 2000 B W manual 50406Q5 12 10 08 8 57 A www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187...

Page 2: ...Density 10 Use of Preservatives 11 Sample Size 11 To Use Meter For Continuous Monitoring 12 To Install The 1986 Bale Sensor 13 Installation on an Inline or Center Line Small Square Baler 13 Installati...

Page 3: ...c case design hIncludes 1 9 volt battery hThree year warranty h60 years of proven quality accuracy and service Digital Readout Read Button Calibration Check Button Set Point Increase Set Point Decreas...

Page 4: ...r will alert you if the meter reads higher than the selected MC Also operates the back light in the portable mode When the battery is replaced the meter displays its software version for one second an...

Page 5: ...nt decrease button and the set point value will decrease hWhen scrolling in either direction release the button to stop at your desired set point If the meter reads a MC higher than that of the set po...

Page 6: ...calibration check button Within one second press and hold the set point increase button hHold the set point increase button until the backlight turns on The backlight will be activated and remain lit...

Page 7: ...easured repre sents the hay in contact with the tip of the prod only hPartially cured hay may have wide variations in moisture content throughout the bale Readings should be taken in several different...

Page 8: ...t with the hay sample hPress the read button and take a reading hMix the sample once again and take at least two more readings Use the highest readings Notes hWhenever pressure is being applied on the...

Page 9: ...one at a time across two adjacent points on the 831 short pin prod hThe average of these stem readings should be about two to five points higher than the actual moisture content Notes hRepeat these s...

Page 10: ...a few high readings indicate that some action be taken to dry the hay to avoid spoilage or even self combustion While it is important to note the average of several readings it is even more important...

Page 11: ...readings 1 2 points higher hLooser bales tend to yield 1 2 point lower hTests in stacks usually yield readings 2 3 lower hTests on grass hay may yield readings about 3 lower Baling should be done acco...

Page 12: ...sture 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...

Page 13: ...e mounting holes File any burrs from the holes hInstall the sensor plate with only the bale chamber wall between it and the backplate The beveled edge of the insu lation must face the plunger opposite...

Page 14: ...ditional protection to the sensor plate Installation on a John Deere Round Baler hLocate a spot on the right hand side of the bale chamber approximately 4 5 up from the bottom of the frame The back ed...

Page 15: ...baler Installation on all other Round Balers hLocate a spot on the side wall or tailgate on either side of the baler as low as possible to the bottom hFollow instructions for installation as above Be...

Page 16: ...ter off by either removing the external power supply or pressing and holding the calibration check button until the meter is off The backlight will stay on until the power supply is removed Notes hSta...

Page 17: ...nal electrodes against defects in material or workmanship for 90 days This limited warranty does not cover abuse alteration misuse damage during shipment improper service unauthorized or unreason able...

Page 18: ...purchase of this product The express warranty set forth above constitutes the entire warranty with respect to Delmhorst meters and electrodes and no other warranty written oral or implied applies This...

Page 19: ...o hygrometers Today we offer the innovative KIL MO TROL in kiln monitoring system We also offer a wide range of meters for a variety of applications including wood working lumber agriculture con struc...

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