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Common Questions
1. What terminal is required to operate microwave sensor?
Microwave sensors are compatible with select AGCO, Case, New Holland, and Krone baler Virtual
Terminals & Apple/Android tablets with Precision Bale App.
2. What moisture range will sensors detect?
The 77E Bale Chute chamber sensors have a range of 6-40%.
3. What crops are the microwave sensors designed for?
The Microwave sensors are designed and calibrated for Alfalfa.
4. Is there a calibration to the microwave sensors for different crops?
No, there is no adjustments needed. However, the density setting can be adjusted to offset the moisture
reading should the operator observe moisture readings are above or below the actual bale moisture. The
greater the density setting the lower the moisture reading. Decreasing the density setting will increase the
moisture read out.
5. Do the sensors emit harmful waves?
No
6. How often should a Zero Adjust (ZA) be performed?
A zero adjust should be performed on initial installation. It is also recommended completing a zero adjust
calibration at the beginning of each season.
7. When reading moisture with 77E microwave sensors why can I not select Automatic mode?
MWM Bale Chute sensors can only be used in Manual Mode due to limited features of this moisture
sensor. The 77E sensors use the same operating software found in the 700 series automatic applicator
but are limited to sensing moisture in manual mode only.
8. Where do I position optional 740DM moisture dye marker spray tip when operating microwave
sensors when using a 77E MWM Chute system?
Dye marking tips should be located behind (toward rear end of chute) MWM Chute sensors, with the tips
angled toward the rear at a 45-degree angle. Alternative mounting would locate the dye marking tips above
the bale w/ the brackets mounted off the top cross beam.
9.
Should the light blink green or remain solid on the ICM module 030-6673?
Blinking Green Light
– When properly connected to a Virtual terminal or tablet (with the Precision Bale
App), the blinking green light will indicate good connection
