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Most problems are due to the plate meter being out of calibration (see 
following points as to why). If in doubt it is worth Zero Calibrating just 
to make sure it is correct. 

This means that the plate meter does not know where the bottom is and therefore 
does not record the reading. 

Check 

Resolution 

The cog has wound off. 

Replace - Request a spare cog from 
your service agent. 

Potentiometer is damaged. The 
Potentiometer is the shaft part that 
drives the cog. 

Note:

 Under no 

circumstances should you apply CRC or 
a light oil to the potentiometer. It is a 
dry bearing and any lubricant will 
render the potentiometer useless. 

Send the plate meter to your service 
agent for repair. 

Check that the metal shaft is coming 
right back into the base of the tube. 
Ensure that there is no grass or soil 
build-up preventing it from doing so. 
Also check the washer at the bottom of 
the shaft is not catching on the bottom 
of the plate. 

Clean the plate meter. 

Metal shaft is bent. 

Straighten or request a replacement 
part from your service agent. 

Grass or soil build-up inside case. 

Clean the plate meter. 

Flutes on steel shaft have become filled 
with grass or soil. 

Clean the plate meter. 

Содержание EC-20

Страница 1: ...USERGUIDE TRU Tesr EC 20 Plate Meter ...

Страница 2: ...es on your phone The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc Any use by Tru Test Limited is under licence 2018 Tru Test Limited All product names and brand names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of this publication may be photocopied reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any f...

Страница 3: ...Introduction 1 Assembly instructions 2 Operating the plate meter 4 Battery 5 Testing to see whether Zero Calibration is required 5 Zero calibration 6 Fault finding 7 Warranty and servicing 8 ...

Страница 4: ......

Страница 5: ...the instructions before using the plate meter A copy of this user guide can be downloaded from www livestock tru test com Your plate meter is designed only for measuring pastures Use it for no other purpose e g it is not a walking stick We have manufactured the plate meter using quality materials and manufacturing techniques however if faults do occur have them corrected before you use the plate m...

Страница 6: ...plate have been carefully calibrated The grooved rod allows pasture to be measured in 0 5 cm intervals clicks The yellow shaft includes the electronic meter The black handle can be adjusted to suit the height of the user To assemble the plate meter 1 With one hand hold the yellow shaft vertically with the counter towards the ground The grooved rod will slide down through the shaft ...

Страница 7: ...r the correct way up plate down and place it on the ground The grooved rod will protrude out of the shaft With one hand hold the grooved rod and with the other hand screw on the black plastic handle Be careful not to displace the small rubber O ring on the top of the rod 4 Use the buttons on the handle to adjust the handle so that it is a comfortable height ...

Страница 8: ...e plate meter will turn off automatically after 15 minutes if it is left on and is not in use The pasture app enables the EC20 plate meter to communicate with your Android phone or tablet You can store paddock walk data and export reports for viewing or further manipulation in other pasture management systems Refer to the EC20 Pasture Android App Handbook that shipped with your EC20 Plate Meter ...

Страница 9: ...ld beep as you lift the plate meter off the pasture registering the reading The Bluetooth link does not need to be active to do this test If the Phone App is connected the Wireless Error LED should be blue and will flicker briefly as data is being sent to the Phone App If there is no beep and you continue to perform three sample readings in a row the product will likely play a warning alarm sound ...

Страница 10: ...ve rubber bung by levering it out gently using a flat bladed screwdriver 3 Insert the flat bladed screwdriver into the slot Turn anti clockwise gently until the potentiometer stops turning 4 Replace the rubber bung Do not force or over tighten the potentiometer This may damage the plate meter and void the warranty ...

Страница 11: ...ces should you apply CRC or a light oil to the potentiometer It is a dry bearing and any lubricant will render the potentiometer useless Send the plate meter to your service agent for repair Check that the metal shaft is coming right back into the base of the tube Ensure that there is no grass or soil build up preventing it from doing so Also check the washer at the bottom of the shaft is not catc...

Страница 12: ...8 For warranty and servicing information see www livestock tru test com product warranty For all support phone 0800 AGDATA 0800 243282 ...

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