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To erase all the accumulated readings
, hold the calibration check button (#2) for
more than five seconds until the meter displays “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 6% will be displayed as “0”. Those above 40% will be displayed as
“99.9.” Neither will be added to the accumulated readings or used in calculation of
average or highest reading.
TO RESET THE METER
Press and release
the calibration check button (#2).
Within one second
, press and hold the scale button (#3).
The meter will reset itself
and display “119.” This indicates that the meter has been
reset to scale #1 (hay) and default set-point 19%. It will also clear all of the readings
stored in memory.
TAKING A READING
TESTING BALED HAY
Connect the probe
to the external connector on the top of the meter.
Insert the probe into the bale
.
Press the read button (#1).
The meter displays the %MC for two seconds.
NOTES
The hay prod is electrically insulated, except at the metal points near the tip. The
moisture content measured represents the hay in contact with the tip of the prod only.
Partially cured hay may have wide variations in moisture content throughout the bale.
Readings should be taken in several different parts of the bale and the highest readings
used as a guideline. The arrangement and compaction of hay fibers in a bale may have
an effect on meter readings.
If you are testing high density bales, we recommend using the H-4 handle with the
830-2 25cm prod, 830-3 45cm prod, or the 830-4 90cm prod. Using the handle/prod
combination eliminates excess stress on the instrument case that may occur when trying
to insert the prod into a high density or large bale.
When using the 90cm prod, be sure to guide the prod into the bale with one hand while
pushing on the H-4 handle.
TESTING IN THE WINDROW
There are three ways to test moisture content in the windrow:
