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DOCU-M0106 05-10
AM-2188 v4 09-19
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The FARMSCAN 2188 will read hay mositure between 8.0% to 45%. The Farmscan Hay Moisture
Meter is most accurate from 10% to 30%. Readings should only be used as a qualitive indication
of very high moisture, especially over 30%.
BELOW & ABOVE LIMIT INDICATORS:
Moisture readings
below 8.0%
will be displayed as
00.0.
Readings
above 45.0%
will be displayed as
99.9
. Temperature readings
below 0°C
will be
displayed as
00.0
. Readings above
99°C
will be displayed as
99.9
.
The FARMSCAN 2188 will display 00.0% moisture in open air (if an open air reading of 8.0 is
displayed, the tip probably needs cleaning, clean tip and re calibrate moisture meter).
Your moisture meter is for reading moisture in hay (placing probe in 100% moisture ie water there
will not be a reading of 100%).
Temperatures can be measured from 0° to 99°C. Make sure to allow the metal tip of the probe
to adjust to the bale temperature. This 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 for reading moisture in hay. Placing a probe in 100% moisture – water will NOT result i
n a reading of 100%
3.0 BATTERY INSTALLATION
The 9 Volt alkaline battery (included) must be connected before the mositure meter will work.
Remove the battery door on the back of the handle and snap the leads onto the battery.
NOTE:
Your moisture meter will display 88.8 briefly just after the battery is replaced. This signifies that
the moisture meter has re-initialised using its last calibration and backlighting (on/off status).
“LOBAT” will be displayed, if the battery is running low and needs replacing. Always use a
ALKALINE
9 Volt battery.
After the battery is replaced, always re-calibrate your tester using the self calibration clip
supplied. See calibration.
