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Quick Guide to Display Messages  

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Definition:

 

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Calibration has been adjusted from the factory setting for the crop 
being displayed. 

 
Temp+  

Grain temperature is above upper operating limit (50°C).

 

Temperature-- 

Grain temperature is below lower operating limit (0°C).

  

 

 

Hi 

Grain moisture content is above upper limit (varies with crop).

 

Lo 

Grain moisture content is below lower limit (varies with crop).

 

 
Change battery 

Battery needs replacing.

 

 

Technical data 

 

Measurements 

 15 crop calibrations included: 

Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Maize, Oil seed rape, Peas, Beans, Triticale, 
Red fescue, Rye grass, Linseed, Sunflower, Blue grass, Mustard 

 Self-calibration facility 

 Measurement range 5-50% depending on crop  

 Automatic calculation of mean value (average) 

 Automatic temperature compensation 

 Ac/- 0.5% or better by using averaging and self-calibration 

 Resolution to one decimal point 

Manufacture 

 Grinder parts manufactured in hardened galvanized steel 

 Grinder with integrated measuring cups 

 Outer shell manufactured in non-shock ABS plastic 

 Supplied in shockproof carry case  

 Backlight display 

Dimensions 

 Meter: 13 x 21 x 8 cm 

 Case:  32 x 29 x 12cm 

 Weight including case: 1.8 kg 

Power 

 9 volt alkaline battery 

Other 

 2 year guarantee 

Summary of Contents for Field Check PLUS

Page 1: ...Field Check PLUS INSTRUCTION MANUAL and USER GUIDE Distributed exclusively by Martin Lishman Tel 01778 426600 Fax 01778 426555 www martinlishman com ...

Page 2: ...be tested 1 After pressing ON TEST the display will show the software version followed by the level of the battery and lastly the word MEASURE choice of crop 2 Press ON TEST again and select the crop to be tested by using the arrow keys or To select a different crop press the ESC OFF button to return to MEASURE and use arrow keys or to cycle through the options To take a reading 1 Using the built ...

Page 3: ... In particular when measuring maize with more than 20 moisture and some grass types 18ml 2x9 ml must be measured out for grinding as stated in the display Using the averaging facility 1 Due to the changing nature of grain when being harvested or dried it is recommended to take several readings These will automatically be used to create an average reading 2 It is recommended to take 3 5 measurement...

Page 4: ...ars in the display use the arrow keys or until CALIBRATION is displayed 3 Accept this choice by pressing ON TEST 4 Use the arrow keys or to select the crop that is in need of calibration adjustment 5 Accept this choice by pressing ON TEST The numeric value 0 0 is shown in the display factory calibration 6 Use the arrow keys or until the desired calibration adjustment value is displayed Adjustments...

Page 5: ...til the calibration scale meets the range and requirements needed The more samples that are used the more accurate the calibration will be Try always to use samples at the same temperature 6 Plot the values on a graph either manually or using Excel with moisture content on the y axis and Bit on the x axis and draw a line or curve that best fits the points The calibration is now completed and moist...

Page 6: ... Barley Oats Rye Maize Oil seed rape Peas Beans Triticale Red fescue Rye grass Linseed Sunflower Blue grass Mustard Self calibration facility Measurement range 5 50 depending on crop Automatic calculation of mean value average Automatic temperature compensation Accuracy 0 5 or better by using averaging and self calibration Resolution to one decimal point Manufacture Grinder parts manufactured in h...

Page 7: ...tend one of our grain clinics held each Spring at machinery dealers across the country See our website www martinlishman com for details of dates and places Warranty As the instrument is for guidance purposes only the manufacturer accepts no liability for damages arising from any consequential losses in connection with its use including incorrect display in connection with settlement of grain The ...

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