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FX-2000 FEATURES
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6% to 40% moisture range (starting with serial number
19569) Dual mode - portable or continuous (on-the-go
monitoring)
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Digital readout- On-screen statistics
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Built-in calibration check
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Ergonomic case design
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Includes (1) 9-volt battery
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Three year warranty
Digital Readout
Read Key
Calibration
Check Key
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Set-Point Key
Increase
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Set-Point Key
Decrease
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External Connector
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D E L M H O R S T F X - 2 0 0 0
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Key Functions
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Read Key - Reads the percent moisture content
value %MC when the meter is in the portable
mode. Turns the meter on in the continuous
mode.
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Calibration Check Key - When pressed with the
read key checks the meter calibration. It also
displays the number of readings in memory (up
to 100), the average, and the highest stored
reading. It also clears the memory. Turns the
meter off in the continuous mode.
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Set-Point (Decrease) Key - Allows you to
decrease the set-point to a lower value. Acts
as an arrow (scroll) key when pressed after the
set-point key to decrease the set-point value in
1% increments.
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Set-Point (Increase) Key - Displays the
current set-point. Acts as an arrow (scroll)
key to increase the set-point value in 1%
increments. Also operates the backlight
in the portable mode.
When the battery is replaced, the meter displays its
software version for one second and then turns itself
off. After replacing the battery, you must reset the
meter as described on page 3.
USING THE METER IN THE
PORTABLE MODE:
Please read this section carefully. In the portable mode, the
FX-2000 is powered by its 9v battery and has different func-
tions than in the continuous mode.
CHECK CALIBRATION
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Remove the probe
from the top of the meter.
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Press and hold
the read button
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and check button
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simultaneously. Meter is in calibration if it displays “12”
(± 0.2).
TO OPERATE THE BACKLIGHT
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Press and release the calibration check key
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Within one
second, press and hold the set-point increase key
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Hold the set-point increase key
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until the backlight
turns on. The backlight will be activated and remain lit as
long as the meter remains on. After the meter turns off,
the backlight will also turn off.
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The backlight will remain activated
while the meter is off
and will light up when any function is activated.
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To deactivate the backlight,
repeat the same steps taken to
activate it.
If there are readings stored in memory, the meter will
run through the check cycle while activating the back-
light. If no readings are stored, it will display “0”.
The backlight will be deactivated automatically when chang-
ing from the portable mode to the continuous mode.
Use of the backlight should be kept to a minimum to avoid
draining the battery.
TO RESET METER
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Press and release
the calibration check key
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Within one second,
press and hold the set-point decrease
key
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The meter will reset itself
and display “222.” It will also
reset the set-point to 19% and clear all of the readings
stored in memory.
Note: The meter will also reset itself if you change from the
portable mode to the continuous mode.
TAKING A READING
Testing Baled Hay
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Connect the bale prod or H-4 handle
to the external con-
nector on the top of the meter
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Insert the probe into the bale.
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Press the read key
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The meter displays the %MC and
stores the reading in memory if the key is released within
two seconds. If you do not want to store the reading, press
and hold the read key for more than two seconds or until
the meter completes another read cycle.
