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Introduction 

Congratulations on your purchase of a 

C-Dax Pastu.

 It represents 

World’s  Best  Technology,  which  has  been  carefully  designed  to  provide  key 

decision  making  tools  to  pastoral  farmers.  We  anticipate  these  tools  will  deliver 

economic benefits to our customers - please be assured that this is our objective. 

 

We are confident that your Pastu will perform for many years as long as 

sensible equipment husbandry practices are followed. Extensive trials have been 

conducted  during  the  development  phase  to  ensure  that  this  product  is  able  to 

function reliably in the punishing agricultural environment. We have endeavoured 

to  make  the  Pastu  as  robust  and  functional  as  possible,  but  please 

remember that like any piece of precision electronic equipment, its performance 

parameters need to be respected. 

 

We  thank  you  for  making  this  investment  and  assure  you  of  our  attention  at  all 

times. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING 

The  C-Dax  Pasture  Meter+  is  designed  specifically  to  be  trailed  behind  an  All 
Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or similar type of agricultural vehicle. 
Operators  should  note  that like  any  piece  of  trailed  or  mounted  agricultural 
equipment,  THE  PASTU  WILL  EFFECT  THE  STABILITY  AND 
HANDLING  CHARACTERISTICS  OF  THE  TOWING  VEHICLE.  FAILURE  TO  TAKE 
ACCOUNT OF THIS AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING THE PASTURE 
METER+ MAY RESULT IN INJURY, OR IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, DEATH TO 
THE  OPERATOR  OR  BYSTANDERS.  OPERATORS  ARE REMINDED  THAT 
GROUND  CONDITIONS  COULD  BE  SLIPPERY  AND  THAT  UNDULATIONS IN 
TERRAIN MAY BE CONCEALED BY GRASS OR OTHER VEGETATION. 
  
OPERATORS 

ARE 

FURTHER 

REMINDED 

NEVER 

TO 

EXCEED 

THE 

MANUFACTURERS  RECOMMENDED  LOADING  LIMITS FOR  THE  TOWING 
VEHICLE.  

 

C-Dax accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injuries sustained 

while using The Pasture Meter+.

 

Содержание pasture meter+

Страница 1: ...1 Operation Manual Version 2400 6640 7 July 2022...

Страница 2: ...0 This section contains Introduction Important Safety Warning Important Safety Information Table of Contents Warranty Disclaimer Limit of Liability SECTION 1 Introduction...

Страница 3: ...parameters need to be respected We thank you for making this investment and assure you of our attention at all times IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING The C Dax Pasture Meter is designed specifically to be tra...

Страница 4: ...to equipment that is loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner s manual and is not familiar with the operation of the equipment NEVER EXCEED THE LOAD LIMIT CAPACITY OF THE ATV OR OTHER V...

Страница 5: ...ar 8 Adjusting the angle of sled 8 Check Clearance on sled movement 10 Understanding the Sensor 12 Understanding Pasture Covers 14 Pasture cover equation adjustment 14 Maintenance 15 Maintaining Your...

Страница 6: ...pair or replace the defective equipment or part of the equipment or notify the retailer of the equipment to refund the purchase price for such defective equipment to you in the event of a breach of th...

Страница 7: ...ttack ii has been built to a customer s specifications or iii has been dismantled repaired or serviced other than by an authorised service agent of C Dax d for loss or damage caused by any factors bey...

Страница 8: ...1 This section contains General Description The Sled Assembly Safety Warning The Sensor The Indicator Console SECTION 2 General Descriptions...

Страница 9: ...es tracks and which can be raised to allow the sled to run directly on the ground in the measurement position The wheels then act as outriggers for stability The Pasturemeter has been designed to meas...

Страница 10: ...structural strength and the weight necessary to keep the sled on the ground Special blade like fixtures have been built into the feet of the frame to stabilise tracking during operation The wheels are...

Страница 11: ...nd regular inspection of the polycarbonate windows will ensure reliability of results The Sensor The sensor consists of 18 light beam emitters at 20 mm spacings on one side of the sensor frame and 18...

Страница 12: ...rall reading The height shown on the indicator console in mm is the number of light paths broken at any instant multiplied by 20mm plus the 10mm adjustment For example 7 light paths broken records as...

Страница 13: ...6 This section contains Sled Setup The Indicator Console Operating Hints Understanding the Sensor Understanding Pasture Covers SECTION 3 Assembly and Setup...

Страница 14: ...t that the sled be slightly raised at front to allow easy passage over terrain If angled downwards the front of the sled is likely to dig into the ground Particular care should be taken in conditions...

Страница 15: ...drawbar bolts and select the appropriate angle depending on towing vehicle and terrain Experience will determine the best angle for the terrain being traversed The operator should exercise care and c...

Страница 16: ...ustrations Should the angle be satisfactory as it is then tighten the bolts as shown Once the sled is correctly adjusted the equipment is ready for use 5 adjustment positions each side for angle of sl...

Страница 17: ...pipe or hot exhaust emissions CAUTION Exercise caution around the moving parts of the Pasturemeter The sled will automatically return to its wheels down state whenever power is initially connected Kee...

Страница 18: ...e tyre Lower tyre pressures should be maintained on rougher terrain If sled bounces excessively try lowering the tyre pressures A starting point would be 135 kPa 20 Psi DANGER Do not attempt to revers...

Страница 19: ...terial with a soft damp cloth Should this not rectify the situation please refer to the trouble shooting tips at the end of this manual Placing an object or hand between the sensor side arms will resu...

Страница 20: ...covering the light beams becomes dirty NOTE The following applies to both sides of the sensor Keep clear poly carbonate clean Warning Do NOT use cleaning objects likely to damage the polycarbonate Me...

Страница 21: ...on designed for use in Winter may be appropriate all year round As a starting point use the following equation KgDM ha Pasture height x 18 6 750 Pasture cover equation adjustment If low covers are rea...

Страница 22: ...15 This section contains Maintaining your Pasturemeter Removing the Shroud Removing the Sensor Dispatching for Repair SECTION 4 Maintenance...

Страница 23: ...re tight 3 Do not adjust the screws which bolt the sensor together These screws are torque set and sealed against the ingress of water The lid is also sealed in place with sealing compound Note Remova...

Страница 24: ...r of the ATV These components must be carefully put aside while any welding work is undertaken Welding sets up high circulating currents in the steel framework and these can damage or destroy the sens...

Страница 25: ...button head bolts on the inside face of the main sled The drawbar can then be pulled out toward the tow coupling Once the drawbar is removed there are two bolts at the rear of the unit and two bolts a...

Страница 26: ...ous page Ensure that the power cable plug is disconnected Undo remove the three cable clips which hold the power and actuator cable in place Unscrew the 2 round plugs coming out from the front of the...

Страница 27: ...ght hand side of the frame and one is located on the underside of the top crossmember Remove the cable from the actuator by undoing the M10 shoulder bolt on the moving end of the actuator With this en...

Страница 28: ...remove the plug NOTE The actuator plug only goes in one way The incut portion of the plug is on the side indicated by the red arrow in the adjacent photo Now that both the power cable and the actuator...

Страница 29: ...d the cable protector power cable back in order to more thoroughly investigate faults Both legs of the sensor must be securely wrapped in suitable packaging material eg bubble wrap cardboard etc All r...

Страница 30: ...23 This section contains Exploded parts diagram Parts list SECTION 5 Parts...

Страница 31: ...24 Exploded Parts Diagram...

Страница 32: ...4 3310 6008 Fastener Washer Flat M8 ZP 21 2 3310 6010 Fastener Washer Flat M10 ZP 22 6 3322 7010 Fastener Washer Shakeproof Internal Star M10 304 SS 23 6 3322 7012 Fastener Washer Shakeproof Internal...

Страница 33: ...26 This section contains DIY Calibration Method Seasonal Equations SECTION 6 Quick Reference...

Страница 34: ...paddocks to calibrate against Pre Grazing post grazing and in between approximately 5 paddocks 2 Turn your Pasturemeter on and set the units to mm 3 Sit the Pasturemeter over each of your pastures of...

Страница 35: ...J i e 1200 1560 360 Step 3 Calculate Column E Square each entry in Column C i e 40 x 40 1600 Step 4 Calculate Column F Multiply each entry in Column C by its corresponding entry in Column D i e 40 x 3...

Страница 36: ...the y axis of a graph c see below The parameters are used to convert pasture height to pasture dry matter using the formula below kgDM ha Pasture height x Slope Intercept N B Use the form on the prev...

Страница 37: ...ht x Slope Intercept kgDM ha 110 x 18 6 750 2796 kgDM ha During 2008 AgResearch DairyNZ and Massey University with the support of Pastoral 21 Feeds Program conducted extensive independent calibration...

Страница 38: ...ble Use the following table to select the suggested Pasture Cover Equation Month Multiplier FACTr Constant ConSt Winter 18 6 750 October 15 3 1358 November 16 0 1530 December 18 6 1818 January 21 9 19...

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