OPERATOR’S MANUAL
M-3G/M-20P Operation and File Handling
11001-1361-200512
OPERATION 7
OPERATION
IMPORTANT: The cell must be empty and the pouring cup must be
removed before turning the unit on and while the
hourglass is displayed.
FILL TECHNIQUE
This unit eliminates sample weighing by utilizing advanced technology to
compensate for density including that associated with sample compaction
variations in the measurement cell. Some grain calibrations provide
excellent compensation, while others are slightly affected by sample
compaction. Therefore, it is recommended that the standard fill technique
be scooping or catching grain from an auger. If pouring is required, pour at a
fast rate (dump the grain into the cell). Do not pour slowly. In all cases, be
consistent in your method of fill. Biasing can be used to correct for small
errors associated with different techniques.
EMPTYING CELL
It is essential that the cell be empty upon power up of the unit. Empty cell
correction takes place immediately after the unit is powered on and is
shown by an hourglass on the display.
GRAIN SAMPLE TESTING
An empty cell reference measurement is taken immediately after power-up.
This reference measurement is used for all product testing until the unit is
powered off. Thus, it is critical that the cell be clean and completely empty
when the unit is powered up and the hourglass is displayed. Keep the
measurement cell opening clear of hands or other objects during this
period.
If the unit is to be used for an extended period of time without a normal
power down, it is recommended that the unit be powered off periodically so
that new empty cell readings may be taken. This should only occur where
continuous sample measurements are being made with no time in between.
To test a grain (see Figure 1):
1. Power the unit on by using the
On/Home
key. Allow the unit to
complete the self-test. An hourglass will be displayed while the
self-test is being performed.
2. Once the unit has completed the self-test, select the grain, fill the cell,
and press the
Enter
key. The unit will display the sample being tested
by teardrops appearing across the screen.
On/Home key
Enter key
Summary of Contents for M-20P
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