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How do I change a formula?

Check

The platemeter is switched on. If

you wish to select the inbuilt default

formula

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 500

Returning for service

Remove plate and handle or extra freight charges will result. Leave the counter on

the grooved rod.

Summary of Contents for EC10

Page 1: ...Made by Handbook EC10 Platemeter...

Page 2: ...rod extension 4 Operating the platemeter 4 EC10 Front Button Displays 5 Zero calibration 6 Start up self test 6 Selecting the factory default formula 6 Other formulas 7 Seasonal variations of formulas...

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: ...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 th...

Page 6: ...unctions in normal type see below by holding the button down until the function operates Up Down arrows used to scroll back and forth in some options When the Count button is pressed the number of rea...

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: ...aland between April and September Dairy Pasture reasonably consistent rainfall areas height reading x 158 1000 Cover kg DM ha Dairy Pasture moderate rainfall periods height reading x 158 200 Cover kg...

Page 9: ...er Reading x 120 1000 December Platemeter Reading x 140 1200 January Platemeter Reading x 140 1200 February Platemeter Reading x 185 1200 March Platemeter Reading x 170 1100 Months Northern Hemisphere...

Page 10: ...he platemeter Each model will leave the factory with the A set at 0000 This means that the EC10 will function straight out of the box exactly as they do now and this feature will have no effect unless...

Page 11: ...the average h height 4 0 then 4 x 140 500 1000 would result in a display of 60 kg Any negative number entered by the user is saved to memory and ready to use next time If in the menu the F d option is...

Page 12: ...ered The display then changes to the multiply number which has only 3 figures 3 The multiply number can range from 0 199 The first digit will appear as 0 or 1 Press the Up arrow button to change this...

Page 13: ...conditions i e pugged paddocks more samples should be taken Most paddocks will have areas of good growth and areas of poor growth If recently grazed the pasture may be clumpy Ensure that your walk inc...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...he arrow key The display will first show the paddock number and the average height that was recorded Pressing the arrow key again will show the next paddock with data in it Once the last recorded padd...

Page 16: ...cl paddock clear shows on the display Press hold the enter button E _ _ 1 will show on the display Press the arrow button to scroll upwards To scroll backwards hold the count button and briefly press...

Page 17: ...15 Instructions for downloading your platemeter software Load software onto computer Connect USB cable to computer and to the EC10 Attach cable to counter...

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Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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...