Kett Riceter fg529 User manual

Grain and Seed Moisture Tester Riceter fg529
Operating Manual

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Thank you for purchasing our Grain/Rice/Seed Moisture Tester, Riceter
fg500 series. This tester can measure the moisture of grain by simple op-
eration, but proper operation is necessary for accurate moisture measure-
ment.
Please read this operating manual carefully before use.
Note: The pictures and specifications are subject to change.

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Contents of Package ............................................................................ 2
Part Names .............................................................................................. 3
Description of Display ......................................................................... 4
How to Place Batteries ........................................................................ 6
Before Measurement ........................................................................... 7
Measurement ......................................................................................... 8
Average Value....................................................................................... 18
Storage.................................................................................................... 19
Specications .......................................................................................20
Table of contents

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Contents of Package
Maize mill Operating
manual
Rice husker
TR-130
Carrying case
Sample tray
(2 pcs)
Spoon
with tweezers
Cleaning brush Battery
(AA size x4 pcs)
Inspection
certicate
Riceter
J·m·f checker
<Option>

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Part Names
Note : Application table dier depending on the model number.
“POWER” button
“SELECT” button
Display Handle stop red markModel No.
“MEA.” button (Measure)
“AVG.” button (Average)
Testing Chamber
Handle

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This tester adopts the auto power off
function. The power of the tester is
automatically turned o in approx.
5 minutes after turning on the power if
no operation is performed.
Use of backlight in the display section
allows users to see the display clearly
even in the dark.
Battery Indicator
Moisture Content
Number of measurement
Application Name
Description of Display

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Meanings of special marks The display may show marks as follows:
Battery mark Caution Battery is dead. Replace the batteries with new ones.
(displayed immediately after pressing the power switch and while using)
Over mark Caution Displayed when the measured result exceeded the upper limit of the
measurement range
Under mark Caution
Displayed when the measured result fell below the lower limit of the
measurement range, or the contact between the test sample tray
and the measuring unit of the main body was poor.
Error mark
Main unit temperature is too low -5°C or lower.
Main unit temperature is too high 50°C or higher.
• When measurement is performed with the sample tray empty or the measuring unit is
poorly insulated due to condensation, high humidity, contamination, etc., the over mark,
under mark, or other meaningless numbers may be displayed. In such a case, clean the
measuring unit and dry it well in a natural way.
Description of Display

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123
Take out the main unit
from the carrying case.
Take out the batteries
from under the battery
holder.
Open the battery box
on the back side of the
main unit, and place 4
batteries appropriately.
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How to Place Batteries
Note : Rice husker (TR-130) is included / not included depending on the model number. Above example is fg501.

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Battery replacement
When the battery is running out, the
battery mark lights up the display.
Replace all 4 batteries (AA) with new
ones.
Those batteries are gradually discharging
even when the tester is not used.
It is recommended to always use new
batteries.
Place batteries in
the correct polarity
Riceter fg500 series is equipped with
a temperature compensation circuit.
However the test unit and samples
are required to be thermally stabilized
before measurement.
How to Place Batteries (Before Measurement)

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<All characters displayed after pressing the "POWER" button> <Model number and software version number>
Press the “POWER” button. All the characters and marks on the display section as
well as the backlight light up for 2 seconds, and then model number and software
version number are automatically displayed. The backlight goes out, and the tester
becomes a standby state for measuring.
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Measurement
Ex) Riceter fg501

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<Ready for measurement>
The backlight turns off and
“Application”, “Times” “%” are
displayed. It is ready for measurement.
Measurement
Press the "SELECT" button and repeat
until the abbreviation for the name
of the application you wish to test
appears.
The selected application is memorized
even after turning o the power.
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Note: The measurement procedure varies depending on applications.
• See page 11 (3-A) for Aus paddy, Aman paddy, Boro Paddy, Hard
wheat, Soft wheat, Jute seed, Parboiled rice and Atap rice.
• See page 13 (3-B) for Maize (milled), Lentil, Mustard, Sesame, Chili,
Black cumin and Onion.
• See page 13 (3-C) for Mung bean and Black gram.
• See page 14 (3-D) for Grass pea, Pigeon pea and Coriander.
• See page 14 (3-E) for Cow pea, Sunower and Soybean.
• See "How to use Maize mill" attached to Maize mill.
Measurement

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3-A
Evenly in one layer on the sample tray
Aus paddy, Aman paddy, Boro Paddy, Hard
wheat, Soft wheat, Jute seed, Parboiled rice and
Atap rice:
Put the test sample evenly in one layer on the
sample tray.
Note: Both the amount of sample is too much or
insufficient may cause a measurement error. Over
more, too much sample may cause wear on the
screw and damage the instrument.
Note: Sort out unripe or degenerated grains from the
sample tray in order to avoid error. Too ManyInsucient Evenly Placed
in one layer
× ×
Measurement

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Measurement
Maize (milled), Lentil, Mustard, Sesame, Chili,
Black cumin and Onion:
Take one cup of sample by using the spoon with
tweezers and put it on sample tray.
Note:The milling operation of Maze is included in the
attached manual.
3-B
× 1
Mung bean and Black gram:
Take one and a half cups of sample by using the
spoon with tweezers and put it on sample tray.
3-C
× 1.5

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Measurement
Grass pea, Pigeon pea and Coriander:
Take two cups of sample by using the spoon
with tweezers and put it on sample tray.
3-D
× 2
× 2
Soybean:
Remove the handle, insert the sample tray into the
testing chamber until the guide line is hidden, place
5 to 6 pieces of grain through the threaded opening
in the front of the unit, and attach the handle.
Cow pea (approx. 6 to 7 pieces), Sunower (approx.
4 to 5 pieces) and Soybean (approx. 5 to 6 pieces):
Put some pieces of sample on the sample tray
directly.
3-E

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Measurement
4Rotate the handle counterclockwise
to let the sample tray enter the
testing chamber and insert it into the
testing chamber until the guide line
is hidden.
Note: Failure to observe this may cause the
tip of the handle to damage the plastic
portion of the sample tray. Be sure to
fully insert the tray.
Correct placement Incorrect placement
Designated position
Guide line

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Slowly rotate the handle clockwise.
When the tip of the handle reaches
the sample (A), and fully rotate the
handle to the “handle stop red mark”
holding the handle rmly (B).
Press the "MEA." button, the decimal
point blinks, the backlight lights up,
the moisture content and measuring
number are displayed thereafter. The
backlight goes out after 4 seconds,
but the moisture content remains
being displayed.
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Handle stop red mark ●
(B) Fully rotating
Handle stop red mark ●
(A) Slowly rotating
(B)
Fully rotating
(A) Slowly rotating
(B)
Fully rotating
(B)
Fully rotating
Measurement

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For continuous measurement, perform
the next measurement while the last
measured value is displayed. Replace the
test sample, fully rotate the handle, and
press the "MEA." button. The last measured
value disappears and the new measured
value is displayed. The measuring count
also changes at the same time.
7After a lapse of 5 minutes, the power
is automatically turned o and all the
displayed items are cleared.
Pressing the "POWER" button while
the display is in the on state allows
users to turn o the power manually.
Note: If the handle moves to the right side
of the red mark after being fully
rotated, the handle or main unit may
be damaged. Please inspect the unit at
our ocial distributor.
Measurement

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Clean the inside of the testing chamber, the sample tray, and metal plate after
every measurement. If the last test sample remains, proper measurement cannot
be performed. For continuous measurement, disconnect the handle and remove
the attached sample and contamination from the tip of the handle and contact
section sometimes.
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Measurement

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Pressing the "AVG." button after several
measurements can obtain the average
value of the measured moisture
contents. The average value calculated
from the measured values of the
measuring count 2 to 9 is displayed with
the average characters and number of
measurement times.
Note1: To obtain the average value of
moisture contents, press the
"AVG." button within 5 minutes
after measurement. After the last
measured value disappears, the
average calculation function does
not work.
The initial state is restored in the
following states:
• When the power is turned o
• When the "SELECT" button is pressed
• When the "AVG." button is pressed
• When the continuous measurement
count exceeds 9
Note 2: AVG characters are displayed while
an average value is displayed.
Average Value