DIGITAL HAY MOISTURE METER 2188
WITH CALIBRATION CLIP
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Page 1: ...DIGITAL HAY MOISTURE METER 2188 WITH CALIBRATION CLIP OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ...
Page 2: ...RAL INFORMATION 3 3 0 BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 4 0 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 4 1 OPERATION 4 4 2 TESTING PROCEDURE INFORMATION 5 4 3 VARIABLES AFFECTING MOISTURE READING 5 5 0 CALIBRATION 6 6 0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6 7 0 TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY 7 8 0 SPECIFICATIONS 8 ...
Page 3: ...s can take a minute or two The moisture meter measures only the hay in contact with the tip of the probe Moisture and temperature may vary widely in different parts of the windrow and within each bale Take readings in at least five 5 places in the bale and use the highest reading as a guideline Remember Consult your local agricultural extension office for recommended bailing moisture Our tester is...
Page 4: ...PROBEINTO TIGHT SIDEATA45 ANGLE Takereadingsinatleastfive 5 places andusethehighestreadingasaguideline DONOTAVERAGERESULTS Press moisture button The FARMSCAN 2188 will display continuous moisturereadingswhenturnedon The2188readsmoisturebetween8 and 45 Readings below 8 are displayed as 00 0 Readings above 45 aredisplayedas99 9 Pressthetemperaturebutton Theunitwilldisplaythetemperatureatthe probetip...
Page 5: ...veral bales should also be baled and tested before the entire field is baled 4 3 VARIABLES AFFECTING MOISTURE READING Natural variations within the plant before proper curing The higher the moisture content the wider the variations Greater uniformity can be expected as more curing takes place SWEATING Higher readings may occur during the first couple of days after baling Immediatley after baling m...
Page 6: ...ng that the unit is now calibrated If the tester displays 99 9 any time during the calibration process this indicates an error has occurred Try repeating the calibration procedure starting at Step 1 6 0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE After each use always store your moisture meter in a clean and dry place The metal tip of the probe should be wiped clean between each use for best results Clean both parts of ...
Page 7: ...y workmanship or materials The period of this guarantee is 1 one year Farmscan Guarantee is subject to the following conditions Faulty equipment must be returned to Farmscan or an authorised repair center at the owner s expense and at the owner s risk If gurantee valid Farmscan may pay the cost of return freight using its nominated carrier at owner s risk Commencement date of Guarantee will be fro...
Page 8: ...eONLY Accuracy 1 MoistureRange 8 to45 TempRange 0ºCto99ºC Weight 400g 800gpacked Dimensions W90mmxD40mmxL210mm Sold Serviced by Farmscan Pty Ltd ABN 76 632 674 545 Unit 4 27 Mordaunt Circuit Canning Vale WA 6155 Sales Line 08 6102 3200 Support Line 0480 018 282 www farmscan com au ...
