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Operators Manual

MT-PRO

Grain Moisture Tester

ENGLISH

DOCU-M0112 07-11

Introduction

THANK YOU for purchasing an AgraTronix product.

READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your

equipment correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or

equipment damage.

THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of this

equipment and should remain with the unit when you sell it.

RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS in the warranty section located on page

20-1. Accurately record all the numbers. Your dealer needs these numbers

when you need service or parts. If this manual is kept with the equipment,

also ﬁle the serial numbers in a secure place away from the unit.

WARRANTY is provided through AgraTronix for customers who operate

and maintain their equipment 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 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.

If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance,

contact AgraTronix Customer Service at 1-800-821-9542.

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.

Contents

Page

Operation

Operating Conditions ........................................................................05-1

Operational Messages .....................................................................05-1

Moisture Limit Guidelines .................................................................05-2

Operating Procedure - Preheating ...................................................05-3

Operating Procedure – Normal Operation ........................................05-4

Average Test Results ........................................................................05-5

Select a New Grain Scale or Function .............................................05-6

Select a Different Language .............................................................05-6

Calibration Modes ............................................................................05-7

Select a Different Calibration Mode ..................................................05-8

Calibration Consideration / Limits .....................................................05-8

Adjust Calibration – Simple Option ...................................................05-10

Adjust Calibration – Advanced Option ..............................................05-11

Clear Calibration – Simple Option ....................................................05-12

Clear Calibration – Advanced Option ...............................................05-12

Display Temperature in the Cell ........................................................05-13

Turn on Backlight and Turn off Tester ...............................................05-13

Troubleshooting .............................................................................10-1

Service

Check Battery Power Levels and Replace Batteries ........................15-1

Clean the Tester ...............................................................................15-1

Warranty

Warranty ...........................................................................................20-1

Record Serial Numbers ....................................................................20-1

Manufacturer’ Contact Information

Manufacturer’s Contact Information .................................................25-1

Accessories ......................................................................................25-1

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.

Operation

05-1

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Test cell and grain MUST be free of any condensation or surface

moisture. Moisture on grain or in test cell will cause high readings.

Very hot or cool grain will pick up moisture when it warms or cools. The

pressure cap of the tester can squeeze moisture from high moisture

grains, such as corn, into the bottom of the test cell.

Because grains are irregularly shaped and may not always pack the

same way in the test cell, minor variations in readings may occur. To

enhance accuracy, always take three (3) successive readings of the total

sample being tested and average the results. Empty and reﬁll the tester

with new grain from the sample between each test.

The tester is most accurate when grain and tester are between 60˚F

(16˚C) and 90˚F (32˚C). The unit will, however, operate at temperatures

between 33˚F (1˚C) and 120˚F (49˚C). For best results, grain

temperature should not be below 40˚F (4˚C) or above 110˚F (43˚C). If the

grain temperature is 20˚F (11˚C) more or less than the temperature of

the unit, preheat the tester per instructions on page 05-3. Condensation

on the grain or test cell is best avoided by having the tester and grain at

about the sample temperature.

The environment to which a grain sample is exposed can appreciably

change its moisture content. Exposed to the open air, grain can gain or

lose 1% to 2% indicated moisture in only a few minutes. If a sample is to

be held for even a short time before being tested, it should be placed into

a tightly closed, air-tight container, such as a re-closable bag or jar.

OPERATIONAL MESSAGES

Symbol Deﬁnition

SYSTEM BATTERY LOW System battery needs replacing

MOISTURE BELOW LIMIT Moisture is below limit

MOISTURE ABOVE LIMIT Moisture is above limit

ERROR (---) Electronic Failure

NOTE: Contact Manufacturer if an ERROR message occurs.

Operation

05-2

MOISTURE LIMIT GUIDELINES - DISPLAY READING

SEE INSERT

OPERATING PROCEDURE – PREHEATING

IMPORTANT: If the temperature of the grain sample is 20˚F (11˚C)

more or less than the temperature of the unit, preheat the tester and

test as follows:

PREHEATING PROCEDURE

1. Remove cap (A) and inspect test cell (B) to be sure that it is clean

and empty.

2. Press ON-OFF button (C) to turn on tester. The display (D) will show

ALWAYS AVERAGE 3 TESTS for approximately 7 seconds, then will

show ALFALFA (initial operation) or the name of the last grain tested.

3. When the grain to be tested has been selected using the SELECT

arrows (E), ﬁll the test cell (B) even to the top of the cell with sample

to be tested.

4. Replace cap loosely. DO NOT TIGHTEN.

5. After 30 seconds, empty test cell and immediately reﬁll with

fresh grain.

6. Replace cap (A) and tighten until pressure-indicator screw (F) is

ﬂush with the top of cap (A). (Use “ﬁnger-ﬂush” test as illustrated)

7. Immediately press TEST button (G). The words TESTING will be

displayed for about 10 seconds, while the tester compensates

for temperature. The moisture % and temperature will then be

displayed for about 10 seconds.

A - Cap

B - Test Cell

C - ON-OFF Button

D - Display

E - Select Arrows

F - Pressure-Indicator Screw

G - Test Button

Operation

05-3

Operation

05-4

OPERATING PROCEDURE – NORMAL OPERATION

1. Remove cap (A) and inspect test cell (B) to be sure that it is clean

and empty.

2. Press ON-OFF button (C) to turn on tester. The display (D) will show

ALWAYS AVERAGE 3 TESTS for approximately 7 seconds, then will

show ALFALFA (initial operation) or the name of the last grain tested.

3. When the grain to be tested has been selected using the SELECT

arrows (E), ﬁll the test cell (B) even to the top of the cell with sample

to be tested.

4. (For Initial Test Only) Before tightening pressure cap, turn on tester

and allow tester to warm up for 30 seconds before attempting ﬁrst test.

5. Replace cap (A) and tighten until pressure-indicator screw (F) is

ﬂush with the top of cap (A). (Use Finger-ﬂush test as illustrated.)

6. Immediately press TEST button (G). The words TESTING will be

displayed for about 10 seconds, while the tester compensates for

temperature. The moisture % and temperature will then be displayed

for about 10 seconds.

7. The tester will then return to displaying the name of the last grain

tested. Empty the test cell and reﬁll with a fresh sample and test again.

NOTE: Take at least three readings of new grain from the sample

collected and average the results.

A - Cap

B - Test Cell

C - ON-OFF Button

D - Display

E - Select Arrows

F - Pressure-Indicator Screw

G - Test Button

Operation

05-5

AVERAGE TEST RESULTS

1. When testing grain, the test result

is displayed for about ten seconds.

During the period that the test

moisture % and temperature is

displayed, press the MEMORY

button (A). The tester will

acknowledge that it has entered the

reading into memory, by displaying

the current average and then the

number of stored readings. Up to

20 readings can be stored into

memory. If the maximum number

of readings has been reached,

the tester will not allow any more

readings to be stored.

NOTE: Averaging is stored for

one grain only. When a test for a

new grain is performed, existing

averaging data for the previous

grain is erased when the new

grain’s averaging data is taken.

Averaging data is retained even

if batteries are removed.

2. Press the AVG button (B)

to display the average of all

results entered for the grain

being tested.

3. To clear the averaging, press

the AVG button. The current

average will be displayed. Then

press the CLEAR button (C)

and the tester will then display

0.0% (0). This indicates that the

averaging has been cleared.

Operation

05-6

SELECT A NEW GRAIN SCALE OR FUNCTION

1. At start up, the tester will display,

ALWAYS AVERAGE 3 TESTS for

approximately 7 seconds, then will

display the name of the last grain

tested, such as CORN.

2. To select a new grain scale, press

either the up or down arrow on

the SELECT button (A) to index

forward or backward through the

grain (function) menu. The grains

are listed in alphabetical order

followed by other tester functions.

NOTE: To use other functions

included with the tester, push

SELECT button (A) up or down to

get desired function. Push TEST

button (B) to perform that function.

SELECT A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE

1. At start up, the tester will always display the name of the last grain

tested in the current language selected. (English is the default

language from the factory.)

2. To select a new language, press either the up or down arrow on the

SELECT button (A) to index forward or backward through the grain

(function) menu until the word LANGUAGE is displayed.

3. When LANGUAGE is displayed, press TEST button (B). The

current language selected will be displayed. Press either the up

or down arrow on the SELECT button (A) to index forward or

backward through the grain language menu until your choice of

language is displayed. The seven (7) languages (as displayed)

are: ENGLISH, SPANISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN,

SWEDISH and PORTUGUESE.

4. Press TEST button (B) again to return to the main grain menu, which

will now be displayed in the new language.

Operation

05-7

CALIBRATION MODES

This tester includes two different Calibration Modes. Please read

the description below to determine which calibration mode you

wish to use.

1. Simple Calibration Mode: In Simple Calibration Mode if you apply

an offset to a given grain the tester will simply apply that offset to the

displayed moisture regardless of the moisture content or range. This

means there is just a single offset that will be applied to the grain.

The calibration offset can also be adjusted at any time without having

to take a valid test. This is the default mode for the tester. Example:

You have tested two grain samples, one at 10%, and the other at

20%. You have retested the 20% grain and apply a 2% offset. If you

now retest the two samples the new results are as follows:

Original Moisture display with user offset applied

20% 22%

10% 12%

2. Advanced Calibration Mode: In Advanced Calibration Mode

you must ﬁrst take a valid test before you can adjust the offset for

the tested grain. Once a test is taken and the offset is made, the

adjustment will only be applied to the moisture range of the grain just

tested. So if you are making large adjustments at higher moisture

levels, the offset that you apply will not affect the lower moisture of

the same grain. This means that multiple tests can be taken for a

grain at different moisture ranges and different offset can be applied

to each of the ranges. Example: You have tested two grain samples,

one at 10%, and the other at 20%. You have retested the 20% grain

and apply a 2% offset. If you now retest the two samples the new

results are as follows:

Original Moisture display with user offset applied

20% 22%

10% 10%

NOTE: Regardless of the mode selected (Simple or Advanced) each

grain can still be individually adjusted.

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