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How to take paddock readings:
Switch the unit on via the on/off switch at the back of the counter. 1.
If starting the first paddock ensure the EC10 does not contain any old data. 2.
Press and hold the “Reset” button until display changes to 0. (There will
be two short beeps.) Press and hold the “Menu” button. Press the arrow
button twice until “P CL” appears (paddock clear). Press “Enter”. All recorded
paddock data will be set to 0.
Press and hold the “Enter” button. You will see “E_ _ 1.” Scroll the numbers 3.
upwards using the arrow button. If you want to scroll back, hold the “Count”
button while briefly pressing the “Arrow” button. The screen will go blank.
The arrow (on its own) will scroll the numbers backwards. Press “Enter” at
the paddock number you want to record. The paddock number will now be
set. Check any time by pressing “Disp”.
Walk across the paddock taking readings every few paces. Every time a 4.
reading is stored a beep will sound. The kg/DM/ha is immediately recalculated
and displayed. Depending on the variance existing in the cover, the number
of samples - or “plonks” - taken should range between 20 and 40 per paddock.
There will be 3 short beeps after completion of 29 plonks, and one long beep
at 30 plonks. This is recommended as the minimum number of readings to
be taken. Plonks should be taken on a regular basis - say every five paces - to
even out any variations. Avoid stockcamp areas, tracks or uncharacteristic
areas. The greater the variability of your paddocks, the higher number of
plonks you should take.
Switch the unit off whilst negotiating obstacles - fences or creeks so that no 5.
readings are taken if the plate moves. (All data recorded so far is saved.) Once
on the other side of the obstacle switch the unit back on and continue taking
readings. UNDO feature: If you make a mistake while taking readings turn
the unit off and hold down the reset button as you turn it back on. The word
“UNDO” will display in the LCD window and the previous DM/kg reading will
be displayed. The count will also be one less. Carry on taking readings from
this point.
Once the paddock walk is completed hold the “Reset” button. The Average 6.
height of the paddocks will display first, which is then saved to memory under
that paddock number. A small triangle icon will appear in the top left hand
corner indicating that paddock now contains data. The EC10 will also be reset
to zero ready for the next paddock.