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Model 935

 

Moisture Tester

commodities

The  Model  935  Moisture Tester  is  designed  to  perform  moisture  tests  for  the 

following commodities:
Alfalfa, Meal
Barley, Rolled 2% up to 20.1%

Barley, Six-Rowed

Barley, Two-Rowed
Beans, Baby Lima

Beans, Black

Beans, Black Eye

Beans, Canary

Beans, Cranb & Thor Lima

Beans, Cranberry High Moisture

Beans, Dark Red Kidney

Beans, Garbanzo

Beans, Great Northern

Beans, Kidney High Moisture

Beans, Large Lima

Beans, Lentils

Beans, Light Red Kidney

Beans, Mung

Beans, Pea (Navy)

Beans, Pink

Beans, Pinto

Beans, Red Ball

Beans, Small Red

Beans, Small White

Beans, Yellow Eye
Buckwheat
Cabbage Col Seed, Chart CC-5
Canola

Canola Meal

Canola Meal, Over 20%
Coffee, Green Beans

Coffee, Parchment
Corn, Broken with Foreign Material

Corn, Cob Ground  

Corn, Gluten

Corn, Goya Big

Corn, High Moisture

Corn, Low Moisture

Corn, Meal

Corn, Rolled Flake
Crambe, Seed
Cranberry, High Moisture
Cucumber Seeds, Pointset-Ashley

Cucumber, Beta Alfa CBA-1

Cucumber, C-F1-74
Distillers Dried, Grain
Dried Brewers, Grain
Fescue, Chart KY31
Flaxseed

Flaxseed,  Western
Lespedza Seeds, Chart LS-1
Mash & Pellets, M-P Tentative
Millet
Mustard, Brown

Mustard, Oriental

Mustard, Yellow
Oats

Oats, Low Density
Peanut, Meal

Peanuts, Runner

Peanuts, Runner High Moisture

Peanuts, Spanish

Peanuts, Spanish High Moisture

Peanuts, Virginia

Summary of Contents for 935

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL REVISION 1 December 2020 Model 935 Moisture Tester ...

Page 2: ...urn the registration card below Shore Measuring Systems maintains a file of all Model 935 Moisture Testers sold based on their serial numbers With your help your moisture tester will be recognized by the buyer s name and location Registration Card Model 935 Moisture Tester Serial Number _____________________ Buyer s Name ______________________________________ Address ______________________________...

Page 3: ...nd a suitable power source and move the power switch to the ON position NOTE The power receptacle and the power switch are located at the back of the tester housing 4 When prompted place the Dump Cell clear plastic cylinder in the top of the Grain Cell so that the two cylinders form a straight line NOTE The Dump Cell should fit easily into the Grain Cell 5 Press the green start button and allow th...

Page 4: ...THIS SIDE label and use the leveling stick to level the grain in the Dump Cell 12 Place the Dump Cell securely in the Grain Cell and press the metal button on the side of the Dump Cell to deposit the sample into the Grain Cell 13 Remove the Dump Cell from the Grain Cell when prompted 14 Allow the test to run and wait for the moisture temperature and test weight readings to display on the screen Pr...

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Page 6: ...using 4 Touchscreen Display 4 Power 4 Touchscreen Legend 5 Testing Guidelines 6 Notes 6 Unpacking 7 OPERATION Startup 9 Main Menu 10 Charts Selection 11 Special Functions 12 Settings 13 Time 13 Averaging 13 Test Weight UOM 13 Language 14 Temperature Scale 14 Charts Installation 14 Test Weight Measurement 15 Error Message 15 Test History 16 Tester ID 16 Resetting Procedures 17 ...

Page 7: ...Model 935 Moisture Tester CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care 19 Maintenance 19 Software Update 19 Serial Communication 20 WARRANTY AND TERMS OF USE Warranty 21 Terms of Use 21 Warranty Use 22 ...

Page 8: ...properties of the grain The range of moisture and temperature for each selected chart is displayed An advanced system of weight and temperature readout is used eliminating the need for an external thermometer and scale A preset mass is not required Weight and temperature measurements are automatic and are performed prior to the display of the moisture percentage For grains of the same type multipl...

Page 9: ... Red Beans Small White Beans Yellow Eye Buckwheat Cabbage Col Seed Chart CC 5 Canola Canola Meal Canola Meal Over 20 Coffee Green Beans Coffee Parchment Corn Broken with Foreign Material Corn Cob Ground Corn Gluten Corn Goya Big Corn High Moisture Corn Low Moisture Corn Meal Corn Rolled Flake Crambe Seed Cranberry High Moisture Cucumber Seeds Pointset Ashley Cucumber Beta Alfa CBA 1 Cucumber C F1 ...

Page 10: ...in Parboiled Rice Milled Short Grain Rice Rough Calrose High Moisture Rice Rough Long Grain Rice Rough Long Grain Parboiled Rice Rough Long High Moisture Rice Rough Medium Grain Rice Rough Medium High Moisture Rice Rough Medium Low Moisture Rice Rough Short High Moisture Rice Rough Short Low Moisture Rye Sesame Seeds SS 1 Sorghum High Moisture Sorghum Low Test Weight Sorghum Milo Soybean Meal Soyb...

Page 11: ...ipped with a temperature sensor When the grain is deposited into the Grain Cell the temperature sensor is automatically activated To provide maximum precision the Grain Cell is designed to evenly disperse the sample The patented cell post system compensates for differences in volume weight and those caused by uneven grain release Tester Housing The tester housing is designed to withstand the rigor...

Page 12: ...end Icon Description Scroll Confirm selection entry Start Select Cancel Deselect Return to previous screen Continue Access the Main Menu Access the History screen Access the Identification ID screen Print Save Save to USB drive Restricted access ...

Page 13: ... in 8 9 cm cell with a capacity of 10 5 oz 300 g depending on the density and the sample size is determined automatically without the need for an external scale The temperature standards set forth by the NIST should be adhered to These standards were set to ensure consistency across moisture measurements Ambient temperature 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Ideal temperature of the grain sample 40 F to 10...

Page 14: ... tester confirm that the following components were provided Model 935 Moisture Tester Power cord Dump cell Grain cell Leveling stick Operation manual The Model 935 Moisture Tester was carefully inspected to be free of defects Inspect all components for damage that may have occurred during shipment If any components are damaged or were not provided place the tester and its components in the origina...

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Page 16: ...ower switch to the turn the tester off and back on To perform a moisture test with the last selected chart which is displayed on the touchscreen when the self test is complete follow the touchscreen prompts To select a different chart perform a Foreign Material or Damaged Kernel test or change the moisture settings press the MENU button Refer to Main Menu on Page 10 To review or print any or all o...

Page 17: ...alysis and provides access to main functions Press CHARTS SELECTION to select the applicable chart for the grain to be tested Refer to Page 11 Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS to perform Foreign Material or Damaged Kernel tests Refer to Page 12 Press SETTINGS to adjust tester settings such as time language units of measurement UOM and averaging and to install charts other than those pre installed by Shore ...

Page 18: ...ON to access the charts selection screen This screen allows selection of the installed chart that is applicable to the grain to be tested To select the applicable chart 1 Press the button that is applicable to the grain to be tested 2 Use the scroll buttons at the bottom of the screen to display the applicable chart 3 Press OK ...

Page 19: ...essible from the main menu Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS to access the special functions screen This screen allows Foreign Material and Damaged Kernel tests to be performed To perform a Foreign Material or Damaged Kernel test press the appropriate button and follow the touchscreen prompts ...

Page 20: ...time setting Averaging Use the scroll button to the left of the AVERAGE display to select the desired type of averaging and then press the return button to save the setting NO Results are based on a single test of the sample YES Results are based on an average of three tests of the sample OVER 20 Test results that are over 20 moisture will be based on an average of three tests Test Weight UOM Use ...

Page 21: ... by Shore based on the grains you will be testing If you elect to install a different set of charts those that were pre installed will be deleted To delete the currently installed charts and install a different set of charts 1 Press CHARTS INSTALLATION 2 Use the scroll buttons at the bottom of the screen to display the desired set of charts NOTE The countries specified in the chart names refer to ...

Page 22: ...ess OK 7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for each chart set desired 8 Press the SAVE button Test Weight Measurement 1 Obtain a pint cup and place the cup on a flat level and stable surface 2 Fill the pint cup with the tested grain 3 With a z shaped motion level the grain in the pint cup with the leveling stick 4 Dump the contents of the pint cup into the Grain Cell 5 Allow the test to complete Error Mess...

Page 23: ...tom of the screen to display the result to be printed 2 Press the PRINT CURRENT button Tester ID Tester ID is accessible after the self test has completed charts have been selected settings have been changed or a moisture test or special test is performed Press the IDENTIFICATION button to access the tester ID screen This screen is used to specify the License Plate and the Batch Lot on the printou...

Page 24: ...must be accepted and charts must be installed before a moisture test can be performed Perform these procedures when the tester is reset 1 Use the scroll button to display the desired language and press OK 2 Use the scroll buttons at the right of the screen to read the Terms of Use Agreement and press YES to accept the agreement 3 Refer to Charts Installation on Page 14 to install the desired chart...

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Page 26: ...it a thin layer of residue on the walls of the cells Ensure that the interior and exterior surfaces of the cells are clean prior to each test Use a cloth moistened with water to clean all tester components The use of alcohol or other chemicals can damage internal tester components Maintenance All Model 935 Moisture Testers are factory calibrated with the manufacturer s Standard Tester For maintena...

Page 27: ...tween the tester and a computer obtain a USB A B type serial cable It will be necessary to install the version of driver FT232 onto your computer that is applicable to your operating system This driver is available for download free of charge at http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm ...

Page 28: ...ty will be void if any equipment has been repaired or altered by an unauthorized person This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied including any warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose Shore Measuring Systems neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of this instru...

Page 29: ...aration for installation of equipment in other words electric grid electrical outlet communication cables connectors mechanical supports grounds stabilizers etc Replacement parts for normal wear and tear whether mechanical parts electronics housing and the assembly of the parts used in the repair and the consequences arising from these incidents Equipment or parts that have been damaged as a resul...

Page 30: ...nty of their products beyond what is expressed here This is an electronic instrument and it should be handled as such Parts and or accessories that are replaced under warranty become the property of Shore Any questions about the warranty conditions should be treated directly with Shore I have read the preceding information ...

Page 31: ...Shore Measuring Systems 103 North Perry St Attica IN 47918 Phone 765 769 3000 Toll Free 800 837 0863 Email sales shoremeasuring com www moisturetesters com We SERVICE What We Sell ...

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