MTC 999-E User manual

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USER GUIDER
999-E

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CONGRATULATION ON YOUR CHOICE
We are pleased to offer you the finest technology in grain quality control.
Your moisture meter was submitted through an extensive quality control process
to ensure its reliability and accurate results.
Thank you for choosing this instrument.
Please unpack your instrument carefully and if you find any damage or
noncompliance, you should put it back into its original package and contact your
sales representative for replacement.
To take full advantage of the features and technology in this equipment, as well
as, for better performance during operations, please read this manual.
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THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT
PRIOR NOTICE.

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INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION ________________________________________ 5
SAFETY INFORMATION __________________________________________ 6
MAIN COMPONENTS____________________________________________ 8
KNOWING YOUR MOISTURE TESTER______________________________ 9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________ 10
SETUP ________________________________________________________ 10
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT___________________________________ 10
PACKAGE CONTENTS __________________________________________ 10
INSTALLATION GUIDANCE______________________________________ 10
SERIAL COMMUNICATION ______________________________________ 11
OUTPUT RECEIPT SAMPLE ______________________________________ 11
FIRST TIME START UP ___________________________________________ 12
STARTUP PROCESS_____________________________________________ 12
LANGUAGE SELECTION ________________________________________ 13
USER NAME ___________________________________________________ 13
COMPANY NAME ____________________________________________ 13
STANDARD CHARTS SELECTION ________________________________ 14
TERMS OF USE_________________________________________________ 14
AUTO TEST ____________________________________________________ 14
CHARTS SELECTION ___________________________________________ 15
QUICK GUIDE__________________________________________________ 16
DAILY USE _____________________________________________________ 17
TURNING THE EQUIPMENT ON__________________________________ 17
SELECTING THE USER __________________________________________ 17
HOME SCREEN ________________________________________________ 18
STARTING _____________________________________________________ 19
MEASURING THE MOISTURE ____________________________________ 19
RESULT SCREEN________________________________________________ 20
CHANGING THE CHART ________________________________________ 21
SETTINGS _____________________________________________________ 22
LAST RESULTS _________________________________________________ 23
UPDATE _______________________________________________________ 23
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS___________________________________________ 24
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS___________________________________________ 25
PAPER PRINTER ________________________________________________ 27
MAINTENANCE ________________________________________________ 28
TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________ 29
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE _______________________________________ 30

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The moisture meter you just acquired is worldwide renowned and a benchmark
for moisture readings for grain and by-products in United States, Canada and
Latin America.
Unique system and manufactured to avoid and not allow results manipulation.
The commodity charts of the equipment were certified by the NTEP (National
Type Evaluation Program), a program recognized by the USDA as a standards
regulator for commercial transactions. These charts are stored in the software of
each equipment and easily located by name and product. The moisture reading
results are extremely reliable with a great repeatability.
Developed for quick and accurate results, your moisture meter has an user-
friendly interface, easy to use with a full color touchscreen, which makes the user
experience easy and intuitive.
With a resistant design, your moisture tester is ready for intense use for a
production line and in processes such as: drying, inspection and handling,
receiving and processing the most varied types of grains products and
by-products.
The equipment is available in the following languages: Portuguese, English,
Spanish, Italian, German and French.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
• Do not install this equipment exposed to weather conditions.
• Do not repair or replace any parts.
• Do not break the warranty seal or open the equipment. This action
may damage the equipment; if the warranty seal is damaged the
warranty will be terminated.
• If you have any questions or problems, call our Customer Support.
CAUTION
Plug the power supply into a 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz and 10A.
• Do not use extensions or connectors; it may cause overloading in
the electrical installation.
• Make sure the outlet has the right voltage and frequency for the
proper equipment operation.
Remove foreign substances, such as dust or water from the contacts
points using a dry cloth.
• Disconnect the plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
Connect the plug to the outlet so that the cord extends toward the
floor.
• Be sure the power cord is not twisted, kinked or crimped to
prevent possible internal wire damage and electrical shock and/
or fire.
• Do not hang or drape the power cord over or on top of the
equipment.
• Do not pull or bend the power cord with excessive strength.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not touch the charger with wet hands.
• This may cause electric shock.
READ THE USER GUIDE BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT
• • Keep it for future reference.

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Always unplug the product holding the charger firmly and pulling out
from the outlet.
• Damage to the power cord may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not modify the charger supplied with the equipment.
Do not allow liquids to come into contact with electrical parts of the
equipment.
Use care when handling the equipment.
• Any misuse, such as dropping, tossing or throwing, can potentially
damage the load cell.
During the measurement, do not move the equipment.
Avoid using cell phone, radio or other radio-frequency products near
the equipment during the measurement. It may affect the accuracy of
the reading.
Do not use sharp objects to interact with the touchscreen display.
• Using sharp objects can damage the display, it is considered
misuse, and the warranty will be terminated.
• It is recommended to use finger touch or non-tipped objects on
the display.
• The display recognizes the press of a finger even with gloves.
• The display does not support multi-touch.

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MAIN COMPONENTS
DUMP CELL
It is where the operator pours the sample in. A
mechanism made of two wings, it holds/releases
the sample into the grain cell.
GRAIN CELL
After receiving the sample from the dump
cell, the grain cell is responsible for measuring
the sample moisture and temperature. The
grain cell shape compensates the sample
compaction and superficial moisture.
MOISTURE METER
4.3” Touchscreen display, built-in thermal
printer, user-friendly and intuitive interface.
11.08.2016
999 - FB - E - CONJUNTO COPO DE MEDIÇÃO BRILHANTE 3 IMAS
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USB Port A
Shall only be used to record your results to an external flash drive.
USB PORT B 1
Technical assistance use, only.
USB PORT B 2 and DB9 Port
RS-232 output. Connect to your computer to access it. See page 11 for further information.
KNOWING YOUR MOISTURE METER

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Power Source From 100 to 240 VCA
(50 to 60 Hz )
Equipment Power Source 12 VCC - 5A
Operating temperature Range From 10 °C to 40 °C
From 50 °F to 104 °F
Grain Temperature Range From -20 °C to 70 °C
From -4 °F to 158 °F
Temperature difference between
equipment and sample ±10 °C ±18 °F
Equipment heating and stabilization time 5 minutes
Equipment dimension
(Width x Length x Height) 29cm x 24cm x 37,3cm 11.3 in x 9.5 in x 14.7 in
Approximate Weight (without package) 3,6 kg
7.9 pounds
SETUP
INSTALLATION GUIDANCE
• Place the moisture tester on a flat, firm and vibration free surface.
• Connect the power cord on the outlet.
• Connect the power cord plug in the equipment.
• Before starts, place the grain cell and connect with the four pins on the
moisture meter.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1 Moisture Meter
• 1 Dump Cell
• 1 Grain Cell
• 1 Power Cord
• 1 AC/DC Adapter 12V 5A
• 1 User Guide
• 1 Warranty term
• 1 Carrying Case (Optional)
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT
Carefully, unpack your moisture meter
and in case of damaged parts or
malfunction, return the equipment in
the original package. Please, contact
your customer support.