Testing grains, Testing grain and seed in bags, Testing fescue and other grass seeds – Delmhorst Instrument Navigator Pro User Manual

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Press the UP key until the display reads: Clear Memory?

Press the ENTER key

. The display will read “Memory storage is cleared.”

SECTION B

– TAKING A READING

TESTING GRAINS

Fill the sample cup with a single layer if grain or seed and place it on the pressure plate.

Place electrode upper plate in position. Turn the electrode screw until you feel some

resistance to turning it. Then turn it an additional one and a half turns.


Press the “ENTER” key to store the displayed reading in memory.


Turn the upper electrode counter clockwise, empty the cup and clean it with the brush in

preparation for next test.


TESTING GRAIN AND SEED IN BAGS


 Screw the optional #832 long pin prod into the H-4 handle and connect the electrode cable to

the external connector on top of the moisture meter.


 Push the #832 prod into the seed bag and Press down on the electrode until the head of the

screw which holds the pressure button, touches the palm of your hand.


Press the “ENTER” key to store the displayed reading in memory.


NOTES:

Make several tests on various parts of the bag. Push the prod into the lower portion of the bag
being tested, or into one of the bags on the bottom of the pile. You may stand on a bag and
apply the electrode between your feet.

When using the #832 Long Pin Prod, the following correction should be added to the meter
readings:

Oats, Corn, Wheat

1.0%

Rye, Sorghum, Soybeans

2.0%

Barley

1.5%

Rough Rice, Coffee

2.5%

TESTING FESCUE AND OTHER GRASS SEEDS


Screw the optional #832 long pin prod into the H-4 handle and connect the electrode

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