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 EC09 Electronic Platemeter

Summary of Contents for EC09

Page 1: ...Made by Handbook EC09 Electronic Platemeter...

Page 2: ...roduction Important safety note 2 Assembly Instructions 3 Top handle assembly instructions grooved rod extension 4 Operating the platemeter 5 Zero calibration 6 Start up self test 7 Selecting the fact...

Page 3: ...d understand all the instructions before using the platemeter A copy of this user guide can be downloaded from www jenquip co nz or www nzagriworks co nz Your platemeter is designed only for measuring...

Page 4: ...sity The area to weight ratio of the plate has been carefully calibrated The rod with meter The grooved rod allows pasture to be measured in 0 5 cm intervals clicks The rod includes the electronic met...

Page 5: ...he female end Screw threaded rod extension into grooved rod and do up firmly by hand wiping off any excess thread locker that may have leaked out with a dry cloth Do not use tools as this will damage...

Page 6: ...ula are activated by holding the button down until the function operates When the unit is first switched on the display will show the current formula in use and the calculated kg DM ha based on that f...

Page 7: ...n mode Remove the protective rubber bung by levering it out gently using a flat bladed screwdriver Use a flat bladed screwdriver and turn the plastic or steel shaft within the cog anti clockwise until...

Page 8: ...equation is typically used between April and September in New Zealand During start up if the battery charge is low it will display lo and give two beeps It will still work for some time however it wo...

Page 9: ...does not provide agronomy advice Entering your own formula for displaying total covers To enter your own cover equation or one that may have been recommended by a third party such as your consultant o...

Page 10: ...in some markets All the current features of the EC09 are still there and function in exactly the same way There is now an extra option in the menu called A This is to allow the user to input a number...

Page 11: ...then the LCD will display 0000 The platemeter will still beep with each plonk and continue to count The hyphens will flash on and off with each beep An Actual negative number cannot be displayed A po...

Page 12: ...growth and areas of poor growth If recently grazed the pasture may be clumpy Ensure that your walk includes representative samples of both areas Avoid tracks stock camp sites and other uncharacteristi...

Page 13: ...ber of plonks you should take 4 If you need to negotiate an obstacle e g fence or creek switch the counter off so that no readings are taken if the plate moves On the other side of the obstacle switch...

Page 14: ...er Kg Dry Matter per Hectare x Paddock Area Growth Rate of Pasture Final Kg DM Ha Initial Kg DM Ha KgDM Ha day Number of days between samples Maintenance Your meter has been developed over a number of...

Page 15: ...continuous use A NiCad rechargeable battery may also be used Before you replace the battery ensure the counter is switched off Remove the screw on the front of the counter The battery retainer will sl...

Page 16: ...tly but the problem will not go away Resolution Replace the battery Service Send to your service agent Resolution Change the battery Battery may be due for replacement NOTE Most problems are due to th...

Page 17: ...give false readings under normal circumstances Platemeter not running freely low results Check Metal shaft is bent Grass or soil build up inside case Grooves on steel shaft have become filled with gra...

Page 18: ...rmula Resolution Hold down the Formula button until the display changes to F d While the d is displayed press the Reset button The following equation is used Cover kg DM ha 140 x height 500 Returning...

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