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Seedburo 1200D

®

Digital Moisture Tester Manual

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3.2 POWER CONNECTION

The

Seedburo Model 1200D Digital Moisture Meter

is supplied with

the universal 110/230 VAC power supply (an optional car battery cord is
also available on request).

The power cord is connected in the AC power inlet also located in the
back panel, where the fuse holder is also present.

3.3 DISPLAY & KEY PAD

All information, from moisture percent to error messages, is clearly

displayed on the 128x64 pixels graphic LCD screen (Part a in figure).

Three MULTI-FUNCTION KEYS are located below the display (Part
b in figure). Their function changes in the operation of the

Model

1200D,

and is continuously displayed on the last line of the graphical

display.

The MEASURE key (part c in figure) button is located beneath the
three multi-function keys.

DISPLAY CONTRAST
ADJUSTER

POWER PLUG

ON/OFF SWITCH

RS-232
SERIAL
CONNECTOR
(PC Interface)

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Summary of Contents for 1200D

Page 1: ...Seedburo 1200D Digital Moisture Tester Manual MMAN0235 02 Seedburo Equipment Company 2293 S Mt Prospect Rd Des Plaines IL 60018 Ph s toll free 800 284 5779 312 738 3700 Fax 312 738 5329 ...

Page 2: ...play Key Pad 9 3 4 Serial Communication 10 4 Operation 13 4 1 Sample Collection 13 4 2 Power Up 13 4 3 Menu Screen Mode 14 4 3 1 Setup Screen Mode 14 4 4 Sample Screen Mode 15 4 5 Measure Mode 15 5 Maintenance 17 5 1 Routine Care And Maintenance 17 5 2 Factory Service 18 6 Troubleshooting 19 6 1 Error Messages 19 6 2 Error list 20 Appendix A Warranty 23 B Registration 24 C Registration Card 25 ...

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Page 4: ...he office from which the unit was purchased The Model 1200D is shipped along with a universal power supply with the DUMP CELL and the GRAIN CELL disconnected Unpack both cells and verify that the serial numbers are identical The utilization of components with different serial numbers may result in inaccurate results since all units are carefully calibrated in the factory to obtain the most accurat...

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Page 6: ...in Standards of the United States specifies that the percentage of moisture shall be ascertained by a the use of the air oven method or b any device and method which gives equivalent results The Seedburo Model 1200D Digital Moisture Tester is outstanding in providing this equivalency quickly and accurately The instrument determines the quantity of moisture in the grain sample by evaluating changes...

Page 7: ...red for moisture content using the calibration data developed by Motomco Ins and are at the discretion of the regulatory body having authority over the device 2 1 FEATURES The Seedburo Model 1200D Digital Moisture Tester is equipped with the following features 1 Full featured backlit graphic LCD display 2 Measure key for multiple measurement of the same grain type 1 Three multifunction keys for ea...

Page 8: ...mponents 1 DUMP CELL Completely redesigned from the previous version of the 1200D it contains temperature sensing probe in the Grain cell The design of the DUMP CELL insures that the sample is always deposited into the GRAIN CELL in the same uniform pattern 1 Dump Cell 2 Grain Cell 3 Main Housing c Measure Enter Button b Keyboard a LCD Display ...

Page 9: ... uniquely identified by the serial number of the unit and is calibrated in the factory to work properly only with that unit The utilization of a different GRAIN CELL will cause inaccurate results 3 MAIN HOUSING The electronic circuitry of the Seedburo Model 1200D Digital Moisture Meter is totally encased in a rigid die cast aluminum housing with components mountings carefully designed to withstand...

Page 10: ... present 3 3 DISPLAY KEY PAD All information from moisture percent to error messages is clearly displayed on the 128x64 pixels graphic LCD screen Part a in figure Three MULTI FUNCTION KEYS are located below the display Part b in figure Their function changes in the operation of the Model 1200D and is continuously displayed on the last line of the graphical display The MEASURE key part c in figure ...

Page 11: ... connector is here given Pin Label Signal 1 DCD RLSD 2 TXD Transmit Data 3 RXD Receive Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Signal Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request To Send 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicate The electrical wiring diagram for the 9 pin to a 25 or 9 pin connector is here given DB9 DB25 or DB9 4 DTR 20 4 6 DSR 6 6 7 RTS 4 7 8 CTS 5 8 1 DCD 8 1 2 TXD 3 2 3 RXD 2 3 5 GND 7 ...

Page 12: ...calibration version user identification date and time of the measurement sample number and product name and percent moisture The sample number is automatically incremented for each measurement and is reset to zero at power on A typical printed ticket is shown in figure SEEDBURO 1200D S N SP 0733 Cal USA Ver VC1 5 User SEC Time 03 15 2003 18 22 Sample Number 5 Sample CORN TO 21 8 TO 21 MOIST MOISTU...

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Page 14: ...termination is used In addition the size of the sample upon which the test is made should be as large as possible in order to average out small variations This is accomplished in the Seedburo Model 1200 D Digital Moisture Meter by the use of 3 test cell which for most types of commodities can contain sizes up to 300 grams The proper sample size is shown on the display An outside scale with the acc...

Page 15: ... TIME USER PRINT OPTION BAUD RATE AVERAGE MODE see page 15 Pressing SAMPLE takes you back to the grain list and pressing SETUP allows you to change the values date time etc Once in Setup press the UP or DOWN key to change the values or NEXT to move from one variable to another Press MEASURE when done Pressing MEASURE will save the changes and allow you to get out of the setup mode 01 10 2003 18 22...

Page 16: ... Screen 4 5 MEASURE MODE 1 Attach empty Grain cell and DUMP cell to the unit Make sure that the wings on the DUMP cell are closed so that when the sample is poured in it does not fall into the Grain cell If the wings are not closed just flip the DUMP cell upside down over the Grain cell Follow screen by manually pressing DUMP CELL knob Measure Screen 1 The unit will take temperature and then will ...

Page 17: ...istical measurements on the sample To insure great accuracy of results the instrument performs calibration after pressing the MEASURE KEY if any of the following conditions are satisfied 1 Before the first measurement after power on initial cal 2 If the equipment temperature has changed more than 2 C since last calibration Temp diff 3 After an interrupted or erroneous not complete calibration prev...

Page 18: ... clean the inside of the cells swab out with a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use alcohol or other solvent which can affect the plastic housing present in the cells Verify that the butterfly mechanism in the DUMP cell is working correctly and that both wings are opening in the same manner Check if the contacts in the DUMP and GRAIN cell are good verify that the spring mechanism of the conta...

Page 19: ...f its first three years of field usage To return a product for repair first contact the AgPoint Precision Scales Service Department at 1 866 668 4855 for a return authorization number An RMA Return Material Authorization is required for any returned product A delay in the repair can be expected if a product is returned without proper documentation including the RMA number All returns MUST be packa...

Page 20: ...tive action for each error If no corrective action can be taken or fails to alleviate the problem please call Seedburo Equipment Company with the error number and the sequence of operations performed to obtain such error The errors can be divided into two types 1 Equipment errors and 2 Procedural errors In general the equipment errors result in the in operational status of the unit while procedura...

Page 21: ...ll occur if operator selects measure to early or dumps grain in the wrong sequence This error can occur if the female or male conical is loose dirty or not making proper contact Check empty cell counts in special combination mode must be within 9 000 15 000 counts 16 26 N A 27 Temp diff out of range Temperature difference between instrument and grain is greater than required Wait for grain to stab...

Page 22: ...uthorization is required for any returned product A delay in the repair can be expected if a product is returned without proper documentation including the RMA number All returns MUST be packaged in good sturdy protective packaging Please save your original packaging Replacement packaging can be ordered After receiving an RMA number package the equipment in its original shipping carton If the orig...

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Page 24: ...l not apply to any instrument which has been repaired or altered outside of the manufacturer s factory in any way so as in the judgment of the manufacturer to affect the instrument s stability or reliability or which has been subject to misuse neglect or accident or which has had the serial number altered effaced or removed Nor shall this warranty apply to any instrument which has been connected o...

Page 25: ...e factory maintains a file record by serial number of all Seedburo 1200 D Digital Moisture Meter produced With your cooperation in mailing the registration card the serial number of your Seedburo 1200 D Digital Moisture Meter will be fully identified as to owner and location Instrument Serial No ______________ Date registration Card Mailed ____________ ...

Page 26: ..._____ Street Address _____________________________________________________________ City or Town ______________________________________________________________ Date of Purchase ___________________________________________________________ Seller s Name and Location _________________________________________________ Your Phone No ___________________________________________________________ Please fill i...

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