F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 F-2000 owner’s manual ® .
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F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 F-2000 Features 3 Before You Begin 3 Check Calibration 4 Change the Set-Point 4 Information About Your Readings 5 To Check Accumulated Readings 5 To Reset Meter 6 Taking a Reading 6 Testing Baled Hay 6 Testing in the Windrow 8 Factors Affecting Your Reading 8 Range of Moisture Content 9 Hay Temperature 9 Curing 10 Density 10 Use of Preservatives 10 Sample Size 11 Care of Your Meter 12 Se
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 4 DELMHORST F-2000 ^ Connector % Digital Readout ! Read Key $ Set-Point Key @ Calibration Check Key # Set Point Decrease F-2000 FEATURES h6% - 40% MC range hDigital readout hOn-screen statistics hBuilt-in calibration check hProven microcontroller circuit hErgonomic case design hIncludes (1) 9-volt battery hThree year warranty 2
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Key Functions ! READ KEY - Reads the Percent Moisture Content Value. @ 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.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 6 CHANGE THE SET-POINT hTo change the set-point value press the set-point key The meter will display the current set-point value. $. hTo scroll forward to a higher value, hold the set-point key $ while the current value is displayed and scroll to the set-point value desired. hTo scroll backward through the set-point values, press and release the set-point key $ . Within one second press and hold the set-point decrease key # .
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 7 TO CHECK ACCUMULATED READINGS This feature allows you to view the total number of all accumulated readings, the average of those readings, and the highest stored reading. hTo view the statistics press and release the calibration check key @. First the meter displays the number of accumulated readings for one second, then the average of those readings for two seconds. Then it displays the highest stored reading for two seconds.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 8 TAKING A READING Testing Baled Hay hConnect the bale prod to the connector on the top of the meter. hInsert the bale prod into the bale. hPress the read key two seconds. ! The meter displays the %MC for Notes hThe bale prod is electrically insulated, except at the metal points near the tip. The moisture content measured represents the hay in contact with the tip of the prod only.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 9 Test A hAttach the #831 short pin prod to the H-4 handle and connect the handle to the external connector on top of the meter. hPrepare a representative sample by collecting hay from various parts of the windrow. hPlace hay in a non-conductive container (such as a 5 to 10 gallon plastic pail) and apply the short pin prod to the hay. hPress the read key ! and take a reading.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 Test C hSelect up to five large, slower-drying stems from a section of the windrow. hPlace them one at a time across two adjacent points on the # 831 short pin prod. hThe average of these stem readings should be about two to five points higher than the actual moisture content. Notes hRepeat these steps in different parts of the field and pay special attention to the areas where the hay is heaviest.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 Hay Temperature The F-2000 has been calibrated at 80°F on various samples of different types of hay, mostly alfalfa, and on different cuttings and mixtures. The higher the temperature of the sample, the higher the meter readings will be. Temperatures lower than 80°F cause lower meter readings. The correction is approximately 1% for every 20° difference.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 Density The calibration of the moisture testers applies to bales of normal “average” density. Generally: hDenser bales may yield readings 1-2% higher. hLooser bales tend to yield 1-2% lower. hTests in stacks usually yield readings 2%-3% lower. hTests on grass hay may yield readings about 3% lower. Baling should be done according to the lower meter reading.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 CARE OF YOUR METER To keep your meter in good working order: hStore your meter in a clean, dry place. The optional protective carrying case is an ideal storage place when the meter is not in use. hChange the 9-Volt battery as needed. Continued use with a low battery may cause the meter to go out of calibration. hClean the meter and probe with any biodegradable cleaner. Use the cleaner sparingly and on external parts only.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 SERVICE FOR YOUR METER If your meter is not working properly, replace the battery with a new one and check the calibration. If this does not resolve the problem, go to www.delmhorst.com and follow the instructions under the Product Support tab. If you require further assistance please call 877DELMHORST (335-6467) or 973-334-2557.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 WARRANTY Delmhorst Instrument Co., referred to hereafter as Delmhorst, guarantees its F-2000 meter for three years from date of purchase and any optional electrodes against defects in material or workmanship for 90 days. If, within the warranty period of the F-2000, you find any defect in material or workmanship return the meter following the instructions in the Service for Your Meter section.
F-2000 owners manualB&W_F-2000 owners manual out 1/11/13 11:31 AM Page 1 For more than 65 years Delmhorst Instrument has been the leading manufacturer of high quality, USmade moisture meters and thermohygrometers. Today we offer a wide range of meters for applications including water damage restoration, construction,flooring, lumber/woodworking, paper, and agriculture. ® . WHEN ACCURACY IS THE POINT TM 51 Indian Lane East Towaco, NJ 07082 (877)-DELMHORST www.delmhorst.com e-mail - info@delmhorst.
