PCE Instruments PCE-GMM 10 User manual

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PCE-GMM 10 Grain Moisture Meter
User Manual
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Last change: 22 January 2020
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
3Meter Overview...................................................................................... 2
4Operation Instructions ......................................................................... 3
5Moisture Value Correction ...................................................................3
6Maintenance .......................................................................................... 3
7Warranty.................................................................................................4
8Disposal ................................................................................................. 4

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
Cereal
Measuring range
Resolution
Accuracy
Wheat
9 ... 38%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Corn
9 ... 39%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Japonica rice
8.5 ... 40%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Indian rice
8.9 ... 30.4%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Soybeans
8.9 ... 33.4%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Rice
10.4 ... 26.4%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Sorghum
8 ... 35%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Rapeseed
6.4 ... 25.4%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Millet
9.4 ... 28.4%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Peanuts
5.4 ... 18.9%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Barley
9.4 ... 26.4%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Sunflower seeds
7.9 ... 24.4%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Coffee beans
10 ... 30%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Cocoa beans
4.5 ... 17%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Sesame
6 ... 18%
0.1%
± 0.5%
Repeatability
0.2%
Adjustment range
± 9.9%
Sample size
About 65 ml
Operating temperature range
0 ... 40°C / 32 ... 104°F
Temperature compensation
Automatically
Power supply
9V block battery
Automatic shutdown
After 3 minutes
3 Meter Overview
1
Cover
2
Measuring Cup
3
Display
4
Operation Buttons
1
2
3
4

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4 Operation Instructions
1. Press the power button to turn the meter on.
2. Press the set button; the meter will now display “Select kind” and “Adjust moisture”.
3. Press set again to select “Select kind”
4. Use the +and –buttons to navigate the menu
5. Press set to select the desired grain type; the meter will now return to measurement
mode.
Important!
6. Fill the measuring cup ½ full with grain. Gently shake the meter to settle the grains. Full
the measuring cup to the top.
7. Gently press the cover down during measurement to ensure accurate results. If the
grains settle further after pressing the cover down, refill again to the top and measure
again.
8. Remove the cover and replace the sample grains with a new sample.
9. Pressing the set button after 2 or more measurement will display the average value of
the measurement results.
Using the +and –buttons in measurement mode will adjust the display brightness.
The meter will display “LOW” of the battery runs low.
5 Moisture Value Correction
Depending on the environment, a grain may have varied moisture. This can be adjusted for each
grain type individually.
1. Press the set button; the meter will now display “Select kind” and “Adjust moisture”.
2. Press set again to select “Select kind
3. Use the +or –button to navigate the menu
4. Press set to select the desired grain type; the meter will now return to measurement
mode.
5. Press set again, but this time select “Adjust moisture”
6. Use the +and –buttons to adjust the moisture value.
7. Press and hold the set button to save the value and return to the measurement mode.
6 Maintenance
•Before use, please place the grains and the meter in the same location and under the
same temperature to ensure measurement accuracy.
•Handle the meter with care.
•Ensure the battery is in good condition. Battery leakage can cause damage to the
meter.
•Use the provided brush to gently clean the measuring cup after use.

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7 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
8 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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