1First,confirm that model number, the figures
"8 TIMES 88.8%" and several other marks
appear when the "POWER" button is pressed with
your finger. Should the figures not appear ,or
mark appear, the batteries are exhausted. Replace
all of the batteries with new ones, according to
the diagram illustrated in the battery chamber.
2Press the "SELECT" button and repeat until
the Selection Indicator and the abbreviation
for name of the product you wish to test appears.
3Take one spoonful of the grain to be measured,
and place it evenly in one layer in the
Sampling Tray.
NOTE: Put the sample tray to a position where the
guide line is hidden.
NOTE: Sort out unripe or degenerated grains from
the tray in order to avoid error.
4Rotate the Crushing Handle counterclockwise,
and fully insert the Sampling Tray into the
Testing Chamber. Fully rotate the Crushing
Handle until stop is reached , so that the sample
may be well crushed. Press the "MEA." button, the
most reliable moisture content is then displayed to
be read directly without using any conversion tables.
5The following indicators each have important
meanings. The illuminator lights for 2 seconds
when the "POWER " button is pressed and for 4
seconds when the moisture content is displayed
or the "SELECT" button is pressed. The Battery
Indicator indicates the battery power remaining.
This indicator is displayed for approxi-mately 2
seconds when the "POWER" button is pressed.
INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Indicator Full
Half
Empty
Over Indicator
Under Indicator
Selection Indicator
The Over Indicator " "is displayed when the
moisture content of the measured sample
exceeds the upper limit of the measurement
range, or in the event of problems with the
measurement operation ,or if irregularities are
detected. The Under Indicator " " is displayed
when the moisture content of the sample is below
the lower limit of the measurement range.
NOTE: Over or under indicators may also be
displayed in the event that the measurement
procedure is perfomed without a sample loaded
on the sampling tray, there is condensation within
the testing chamber, or insulation is poor due
to high humidity or soiling. If this should occur,
thoroughly clean the testing chamber and allow it
to dry through natural evaporation if damp.
6The averaged moisture content of 2-9
sequential tests is indicated when the "AVE"
button is pressed within 2 minutes after the tests.
In this case," " or " "marked tests are
disregarded. Numbers of tests being performed is
shown on the left part of the digital display. But in
the following cases, the reading of the number of
tests goes back to "1".
1. More than 2 minutes have passed after the
tests.
2. After the tests are already averaged.
3. More than 9 tests are performed.
POWER OFF
1.Pressthe"POWER"button,theunitwillpowero.
2. When inactive, the unit will automatically power
oaer5minutes.
After each measurement, clean the
Testing Chamber, Crushing Handle and
Sampling Tray with the supplied brush.
Too Many Insucient
Evenly
Placed in
one layer
Guide line
