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Operators Manual

MT-PRO

Grain Moisture Tester

DOCU-M0112 07-11

AM-2166-09/19

Farmscan Part No. 2166

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Page 1: ...Operators Manual MT PRO Grain Moisture Tester EN DOCU M0112 07 11 AM 2166 09 19 Farmscan Part No 2166 ...

Page 2: ...quipment as described in this manual The warranty is explained in the warranty section located on page 20 1 This warranty provides you the assurance that AgraTronix will back its products where defects appear within the warranty period In some circumstances AgraTronix provides field improvements often without charge to the customer even if the product is out of warranty Should the equipment be abu...

Page 3: ...alibration Advanced Option 05 11 Clear Calibration Simple Option 05 12 Clear Calibration Advanced Option 05 12 Display Temperature in the Cell 05 13 Turn on Backlight and Turn off Tester 05 13 Troubleshooting 10 1 Service Check Battery Power Levels and Replace Batteries 15 1 Clean the Tester 15 1 Warranty Warranty 20 1 Record Serial Numbers 20 1 Manufacturer Contact Information Manufacturer s Cont...

Page 4: ...rate at temperatures between 33 F 1 C and 120 F 49 C For best results grain temperature should not be below 40 F 4 C or above 110 F 43 C If the grain temperature is 20 F 11 C more or less than the temperature of the unit preheat the tester per instructions on page 05 3 Condensation on the grain or test cell is best avoided by having the tester and grain at about the sample temperature The environm...

Page 5: ...Flax Linseed 5 0 17 0 Lentils 7 0 18 0 Millet 6 0 21 0 Mustard 5 0 21 0 Navy Beans 8 0 20 0 Oats 6 0 23 0 Peanuts Spanish 6 0 15 0 Peas FODDER 7 0 20 0 Peas Green 8 0 21 0 Peas Yellow 8 0 21 0 Phleum 6 0 24 0 Popcorn White 6 0 24 0 Popcorn Yellow 6 0 25 0 Rapeseed canola 7 0 15 0 Rice Long 8 0 22 0 Rice Medium 8 0 22 0 Rye 7 0 26 0 Rye Grass 9 0 20 0 Safflower 6 0 28 0 Sorghum milo 9 0 21 0 Soybea...

Page 6: ...be tested has been selected using the SELECT arrows E fill the test cell B even to the top of the cell with sample to be tested 4 Replace cap loosely DO NOT TIGHTEN 5 After 30 seconds empty test cell and immediately refill with fresh grain 6 Replace cap A and tighten until pressure indicator screw F is flush with the top of cap A Use finger flush test as illustrated 7 Immediately press TEST button...

Page 7: ...allow tester to warm up for 30 seconds before attempting first test 5 Replace cap A and tighten until pressure indicator screw F is flush with the top of cap A Use Finger flush test as illustrated 6 Immediately press TEST button G The words TESTING will be displayed for about 10 seconds while the tester compensates for temperature The moisture and temperature will then be displayed for about 10 se...

Page 8: ...ings has been reached the tester will not allow any more readings to be stored NOTE Averaging is stored for one grain only When a test for a new grain is performed existing averaging data for the previous grain is erased when the new grain s averaging data is taken Averaging data is retained even if batteries are removed 2 Press the AVG button B to display the average of all results entered for th...

Page 9: ...GE 1 At start up the tester will always display the name of the last grain tested in the current language selected English is the default language from the factory 2 To select a new language press either the up or down arrow on the SELECT button A to index forward or backward through the grain function menu until the word LANGUAGE is displayed 3 When LANGUAGE is displayed press TEST button B The c...

Page 10: ...Original Moisture display with user offset applied 20 22 10 12 2 Advanced Calibration Mode In Advanced Calibration Mode you must first take a valid test before you can adjust the offset for the tested grain Once a test is taken and the offset is made the adjustment will only be applied to the moisture range of the grain just tested So if you are making large adjustments at higher moisture levels t...

Page 11: ...nly 2 mode options are SIMPLE and ADVANCED 4 Press TEST button B WAIT will be displayed and then you will be returned to the Calibration Mode menu 5 If you do not want to change calibration mode simply press the CLEAR button and you will be returned to the Calibration Mode menu NOTE CHANGING CALIBRATION MODES WILL ERASE ALL USER CALIBRATION SETTINGS CALIBRATION CONSIDERATION LIMITS Typically the m...

Page 12: ...For example in Graph 1 the area between B and C represents the mid range moisture Moisture tester readings match elevator tester readings in this area with an accuracy of plus or minus 0 5 percent The area between A and B represents the low moisture range Moisture tester readings differ more from elevator tester readings and are LOWER than elevator tester readings The area between C and D represen...

Page 13: ...sted 3 Press CAL Button A tester will now display the current offset applied to the grain 4 Press the Up Arrow B to raise the adjustment amount or press the Down Arrow C to lower The tester will add or subtract up to 5 0 by increments of 0 1 to the calibration offset 5 After the adjustment amount has been selected press the CAL Button A to return to grain tester mode NOTE Adjustment can NOT be mad...

Page 14: ...alid moisture test has been performed 4 Once CAL button A is pressed tester will now display the obtained moisture reading and the current offset applied to that moisture range 5 Press the UP arrow B to raise the adjustment amount or press the DOWN arrow C to lower The tester will add or subtract up to 5 0 by increments of 0 1 to the current moisture range 6 After the adjustment amount has been se...

Page 15: ... press the CAL button and tester displays 0 0 on both lines then no calibration has been made for this grain CLEAR CALIBRATION ADVANCED OPTION 1 Select grain to clear 2 Press CAL Button A tester will then display last calibration that was made 3 Press CLEAR Button B 4 Tester will then display 0 0 for both lines if the calibration has been cleared NOTE If you hit the CAL Button and tester displays ...

Page 16: ...ain menu NOTE If the tester and grain are different temperatures the mass of the metal tester will quickly warm or cool the grain Therefore the temperature reading is the cell temperature not necessarily the temperature of the grain before being put in the cell TURN ON BACKLIGHT AND TURN OFF TESTER 1 Press LIGHT button A 2 Press again to turn off backlight NOTE The backlighting feature is designed...

Page 17: ...erature of the grain sample Allow grain and tester to stabilize near room temperature Inspect for visible moisture on grain and inside test cell Dry the test cell with a soft cloth or a blow dryer if necessary Retest grain See page 05 4 SOLUTION 4 If the tester displays SYSTEM BATTERY LOW the test results may be inaccurate Replace battery SOLUTION 5 Unit may need to be re calibrated by factory Ret...

Page 18: ... from main menu C and press TEST D to display the percentage available for both batteries 4 The tester system functions will operate if no backlight battery is installed or if it is low 5 SYSTEM BATTERY LOW message will be presented when unit is turned ON and the battery is 10 or less usable NOTE If the backlight battery is fresh and the system battery needs replacing the backlight battery can be ...

Page 19: ...y fitness for purpose and any other type whether expressed or implied AgraTronix neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with its product and will not be liable for consequential damages RECORD SERIAL NUMBER NOTE The tester serial number is located on the bottom of the unit Write your model number serial number and date of purchase in ...

Page 20: ...S Carrying Case Part No 06053 The MT PRO s carrying case is constructed of padded vinyl to protect the tester A zipper bottom and Velcro sealing flap permit operation with tester in carrying case Velcro is a registered trademark of VELCRO Industries SOLD SERVICED BY FARMSCAN PTY LTD ABN 76 632 674 545 Unit 4 27 Mordaunt Circuit Canning Vale WA 6155 Sales 08 6102 3200 Support 0480 018 282 www farms...

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