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Instantaneous Moisture Output
- This gives you the average moisture reading over a preset analysis time
(typically every 5 seconds).
Peak Moisture Output
- This gives you the maximum moisture reading over a preset number of
instantaneous readings. This is typically 12 readings (12 x 5 = 60 seconds of analysis time).
Average Moisture Output
- This gives an average of the moisture from a number of instantaneous
readings. For example, if the analysis time is set to 5 seconds and the average time constant is set to 120
seconds, then this output will give the average of the last 24 readings (120 / 5 = 24). Note that this time
is the time spent analyzing, not the real time on a clock. If the Gazeeka 870 is on the ISObus reading the
star wheel and knotter signals, then the Peak and Average will not be time-based, but bale-by-bale.
Current Status -
The first 8 characters on the top line display the current status of the instrument.
Moisture Set Point -
The Sxx (shown below set to S17) is the moisture value set point at which the
terminal gives out a “beep” and the bale is marked by the spray cans.
Calibration Setting -
The last three characters on the top line display the equation being used to convert
the microwave readings to moisture readings. There is a universal calibration equation which may be
used at any time, but using the appropriate calibration equation for the type of hay you are baling will
give the best results.
The current calibrations are:
UNI
(Universal 1)
FES
(Grass Hay)
OAT
(Cereal Hay)
LEG
(Legume Hay)
OMX (Oat Mix)
Gazeeka Screen
Instantaneous
Peak
Average