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Operators Manual
WINDROW
Hay MoistureTester
ENGLISH
DOCU-M0114 10-10
Operators Manual
WINDROW
Hay MoistureTester
ENGLISH
DOCU-M0114 10-10
THANKYOU for purchasing a Agratronix product.
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your
windrow moisture tester correctly.Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your
windrow moisture tester.
RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS in the Service section. Accurately record all
the numbers. Agratronix needs these numbers when you order parts. If this
manual is kept with the windrow moisture tester, also file the identification
numbers in a secure place separate from the windrow moisture tester.
WARRANTY is provided through Agratronix for customers who operate and
maintain their windrow moisture tester as described in this manual.The
warranty is explained in the warranty section located on Page 20-1.
This warranty provides you the assurance that Agratronix will back its products where
defects appear within the warranty period. In some circumstances, Agratronix also provides
field improvements, often without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty.
Should the equipment be abused, or modified to change specifications, the warranty will
become void and field improvements may be denied.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest information available at the time of publication.The right is
reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Introduction
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Contents
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest information available at the time of publication.The right is
reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Disclaimer ..............................................................................................................................05-1
Operation
Components........................................................................................................................10-1
Operational Messages........................................................................................................10-1
Operational Limits...............................................................................................................10-2
Part Descriptions.................................................................................................................10-2
Before Taking the First Test.................................................................................................10-3
Quick Start..........................................................................................................................10-5
Troubleshooting
For Best Results..................................................................................................................15-1
Do’s and Don’ts...................................................................................................................15-2
Care, Maintenance and Storage...........................................................................................15-3
Warranty and Service............................................................................................................20-1
Manufacturer’s Contact Information.........................................................................................20-3
05-1
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER –This windrow hay moisture tester’s
only intended use is for testing windrow hay in a five-
gallon bucket.Do not attempt to use this tester directly
in any type of baled hay or hay stack/pile.Using this
product in a manner other than what is described in the
instruction manual will give unknown results. This prod-
uct is not a probe-style moisture tester. To test baled
hay, use a product designed for this purpose, such as
an 18” or longer probe-style hay moisture tester.
Picture depicts
windrow hay moisture
tester’s intended use.
10-1
Operation
COMPONENTS
KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 *07253 SENSOR
2 *PLA-D0103 BATTERY DOOR
3 *07141 TESTER BODY
*Indicates manufacturers part numbers
OPERATIONAL MESSAGES
Symbol Definition
BATLO............... System battery needs replacing
HI................................... Moisture is above limit
LO..................................Moisture is below limit
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2
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10-2
Operation
OPERATIONAL LIMITS
Moisture Range................................ 12% to 70%
Operating Temperature...................40˚F to 125˚F
(5˚C to 52˚C)
PART DESCRIPTIONS
1 Sensor Tip
2 Sensor Dish
3 Tester Body
4 Tester Power Button
5 Sensor (Tip and Dish)
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2
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NOTE: 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket Needed (Not Included)
10-3
Operation
BEFORETAKINGTHEFIRSTTEST
STEP 1 Take a 9-volt battery and place it in the battery compartment on the bottom of your
tester.
• Be sure to pay attention to the polarity markings on the tester and match them to the
battery when placing it in the tester.
STEP 2 Your 5-gallon bucket must be marked before using it with your windrow tester.
• Before marking your bucket, check that it is clean and dry on the inside.
• Using a tape measure or ruler, measure 10 inches up from the bottom of the bucket
and mark it in several places with black electrical tape or a black permanent marker.
See Figure A.
• Once the bucket is marked, a more permanent mark can be made in the bucket by
simply drilling holes in the bucket at the 10-inch mark.
• Marking your bucket at 10 inches up from the bottom ensures that during the testing
process your windrow tester sensor tip will not get closer than 3 inches from the bot-
tom of the bucket.Allowing the sensor tip to come within 3 inches of the bottom may
alter the moisture measurement.
STEP 3 Connect the sensor to the tester body.Take the sensor’s threaded end and
connect it to the tester body by threading and tightening it in a clockwise direction.
See Figure B. Be sure the sensor is tight, but it does not need to be more than
hand-tightened.
Operation
10-4
Figure B.
Screw sensor to
tester body
Figure A.
Operation
10-5
QUICK START
STEP 1
Mark the Bucket
• Ensure your bucket is properly marked. This is critical. It ensures the sensor tip will not
be any closer than 3 inches from the bottom of your bucket when you take your measure-
ment (if less than 3 inches from the bottom then inaccurate readings may occur). Refer to
page 10-3, STEP 2 for marking your bucket.
STEP 2
Fill Bucket with Hay
• Take a handful of hay from the area of the eld you wish to test, and place hay in the
bucket. See Figure C.
• Compact hay in the bucket, pushing down rmly with your hands. See Figure D.
• Continue lling and compacting hay in the bucket until “compacted” hay is up to the rim of
the bucket. See Figure E.
• Hay on the top of the windrow may be considerably drier than hay on the bottom. When
filling the bucket, grab hay from both the top and bottom of the windrow and thoroughly
mix in the bucket.
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