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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Dj F-2000 Hay Moisture Meter

11001-1355-200511

INTRODUCTION 3

INTRODUCTION

Proper moisture control at baling is key to reducing mold development, 
preserving leaves, color and feed value. These factors are critical to the hay 
producer’s main goal – to produce better quality hay and minimize 
economic losses. 

FEATURES

The Dj F-2000 offers the following features:

6-40% moisture range for alfalfa hay.

Digital readout.

Built-in calibration check.

Temperature stable circuit.

Ergonomic case design.

Includes (1) 9-volt battery.

One year warranty.

The Dj F-2000 measures moisture content over the range of 6-40%. 

Содержание Dj F-2000

Страница 1: ...3 Operation 5 Changing Set Point 5 Checking Accumulated Readings 5 Checking Calibration 5 Resetting The Meter 6 Testing Baled Hay 6 Testing In The Windrow 6 Factors Affecting Readings 9 Curing 9 Dens...

Страница 2: ...Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Страница 3: ...llows Be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death Use of the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Use of th...

Страница 4: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 2 SAFETY NOTICES...

Страница 5: ...ese factors are critical to the hay producer s main goal to produce better quality hay and minimize economic losses FEATURES The Dj F 2000 offers the following features 6 40 moisture range for alfalfa...

Страница 6: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 4 INTRODUCTION Figure 1 Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter Set point Increase button Set point Decrease button Read button Check button...

Страница 7: ...button will repeat the read cycle but will not add a new reading to the storage until the button is released To view the readings press and release the Check button The meter will display the number o...

Страница 8: ...veral different parts of the bale and the highest readings used as a guideline The arrangement and compaction of hay fibers in a bale may have an effect on meter readings When testing high density bal...

Страница 9: ...prod to the hay in the windrow and press down on the electrode handle until the head of the screw touches the palm of your hand Press the Read button and take a reading Perform several tests on the h...

Страница 10: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 8 OPERATION...

Страница 11: ...ill be The more curing that has been allowed to take place the greater uniformity in moisture distribution can be expected The validity of the meter readings is closely related to the care spent in sa...

Страница 12: ...alitative indication of high moisture content DICKEY john moisture meters use the relationship existing between electrical conductivity and moisture content in hay As moisture content increases so doe...

Страница 13: ...to note the high readings and the frequency at which they occur USE OF PRESERVATIVES Hay preservatives or stabilizers may also have an affect on meter readings Normally a bale of hay treated with pres...

Страница 14: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 12 FACTORS AFFECTING READINGS...

Страница 15: ...r in a clean dry place The optional protective carrying case in an ideal storage place when the meter is not in use Change the 9 volt battery as needed Continued use with a low battery may cause the m...

Страница 16: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 14 METER CARE...

Страница 17: ...m date of original installation and is returned to DICKEY john within 30 days after such defect is discovered DICKEY john will at our option either replace or repair said part This warranty does not a...

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