Shore 935 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
REVISION 1, DECEMBER 2020
Model 935
Moisture Tester

Model 935 Moisture Tester
SERIAL NUMBER
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card below. Shore Measuring Systems maintains a le of all Model 935 Moisture
Testers sold based on their serial numbers. With your help, your moisture tester
will be recognized by the buyer’s name and location.
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Model 935 Moisture Tester
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Model 935 Moisture Tester
QUICK-START GUIDE
NOTE: These steps are a general guide to quickly begin testing when rst receiving
the tester. Some grains may require steps other than those presented, however the
touchscreen prompts will guide you through the moisture test regardless of the grain
being tested.
1. Unpack the tester and place the base of the tester on a at, level and stable
surface.
2. Place the Grain Cell in the tester so that the green dots and connectors at the
base of the cell and the tester are aligned.
3. Connect the power cable between the tester and a suitable power source,
and move the power switch to the ‘ON’ position.
NOTE: The power receptacle and the power switch are located at the back of the tester
housing.
4. When prompted, place the Dump Cell
(clear plastic cylinder) in the top of the
Grain Cell so that the two cylinders form
a straight line.
NOTE: The Dump Cell should t easily into the
Grain Cell.
5. Press the green start button ( ) and
allow the self-test to begin.
6. When prompted, remove the Dump Cell.
7. Press the green continue button and
allow the self-test to continue.
8. Begin a moisture test with the displayed
chart or press MENU to select a
different chart, perform Foreign Material
or Damaged Kernel tests or modify the
tester settings:
• To begin a moisture test with the
displayed chart, proceed with Step 9.

Model 935 Moisture Tester
• To select a different chart, press
CHARTS SELECTION. Refer to Page
11.
• To perform Foreign Material or
Damaged Kernel tests, press
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. Refer to
Page 12.
• To modify the tester settings, press
SETTINGS. Refer to Page 13.
• To return to the previous screen, press MOISTURE.
9. Ensure that the buttery valve is in the locked-closed position by turning the
Dump Cell upside down, pressing and releasing the metal button on the side
of the cell and returning the cell to the upright position.
10. Place the Dump Cell in the center of a container that is suitable for catching
grain overow.
11. Overll the Dump Cell on the side with the ‘FILL THIS SIDE’ label and use the
leveling stick to level the grain in the Dump Cell.
12. Place the Dump Cell securely in the Grain Cell, and press the metal button on
the side of the Dump Cell to deposit the sample into the Grain Cell.
13. Remove the Dump Cell from the Grain Cell when prompted.
14. Allow the test to run, and wait for the
moisture, temperature, and test weight
readings to display on the screen.
Press the PRINT button to print the
results, if necessary.
15. Lift the Grain Cell out of the tester and
pour out the sample.
16. Test another sample or print prior results:
• To test another sample, place the Grain Cell back onto the tester as
described in Step 2, and repeat Steps 9 through 15.
• To print any or all of the last twenty
test results, place the Grain Cell back
onto the tester as described in Step 2
and press the HISTORY button. Refer
to “Test History” on Page 16.

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Overview....................................................................................1
Product Features ....................................................................................1
Commodities ...........................................................................................2
Main Components...................................................................................4
Dump Cell ....................................................................................................4
Scale ............................................................................................................4
Grain Cell .....................................................................................................4
Tester Housing .............................................................................................4
Touchscreen Display....................................................................................4
Power...........................................................................................................4
Touchscreen Legend...............................................................................5
Testing Guidelines...................................................................................6
Notes............................................................................................................6
Unpacking ...............................................................................................7
OPERATION
Startup ....................................................................................................9
Main Menu ............................................................................................10
Charts Selection....................................................................................11
Special Functions..................................................................................12
Settings .................................................................................................13
Time ...........................................................................................................13
Averaging...................................................................................................13
Test Weight UOM.......................................................................................13
Language ...................................................................................................14
Temperature Scale.....................................................................................14
Charts Installation ......................................................................................14
Test Weight Measurement ....................................................................15
Error Message ......................................................................................15
Test History ...........................................................................................16
Tester ID................................................................................................16
Resetting Procedures ...........................................................................17

Model 935 Moisture Tester
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care ......................................................................................................19
Maintenance .........................................................................................19
Software Update ...................................................................................19
Serial Communication...........................................................................20
WARRANTY AND TERMS OF USE
Warranty................................................................................................21
Terms of Use.........................................................................................21
Warranty Use .............................................................................................22

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Overview
The Model 935 Moisture Tester is a bench-top instrument used to determine the
moisture content that is retained in grains and other agricultural products.
• Moisture in the grain sample is determined by evaluating changes in the
dielectric properties of the sample caused by the presence of moisture. Using
calibration charts, these changes are automatically interpreted as a percentage
of moisture.
• A touchscreen panel provides simple navigational and process icons. Results
are quick and accurate, tests are simple to perform and can be customized to
t the product sampled and the user’s needs.
Product Features
• The measurement principle is based on the dielectric properties of the grain.
• The range of moisture and temperature for each selected chart is displayed.
• An advanced system of weight and temperature readout is used, eliminating
the need for an external thermometer and scale.
• A preset mass is not required.
• Weight and temperature measurements are automatic and are performed prior
to the display of the moisture percentage.
• For grains of the same type, multiple tests can be performed without changing
settings.
• Operation is easy and results are displayed clearly on a touchscreen display.
• The last twenty results are saved and all results can be printed.
• Universal voltage capability is provided (100 to 240 VAC).
• Calibration charts are available for a wide range of grain types.
• Meets requirements set forth by Handbook 44 (HB44) of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• Single measurements can be taken, or an average of three readings can be
calculated for greater precision.

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Commodities
The Model 935 Moisture Tester is designed to perform moisture tests for the
following commodities:
Alfalfa, Meal
Barley, Rolled 2% up to 20.1%
Barley, Six-Rowed
Barley, Two-Rowed
Beans, Baby Lima
Beans, Black
Beans, Black Eye
Beans, Canary
Beans, Cranb & Thor Lima
Beans, Cranberry High Moisture
Beans, Dark Red Kidney
Beans, Garbanzo
Beans, Great Northern
Beans, Kidney High Moisture
Beans, Large Lima
Beans, Lentils
Beans, Light Red Kidney
Beans, Mung
Beans, Pea (Navy)
Beans, Pink
Beans, Pinto
Beans, Red Ball
Beans, Small Red
Beans, Small White
Beans, Yellow Eye
Buckwheat
Cabbage Col Seed, Chart CC-5
Canola
Canola Meal
Canola Meal, Over 20%
Coffee, Green Beans
Coffee, Parchment
Corn, Broken with Foreign Material
Corn, Cob Ground
Corn, Gluten
Corn, Goya Big
Corn, High Moisture
Corn, Low Moisture
Corn, Meal
Corn, Rolled Flake
Crambe, Seed
Cranberry, High Moisture
Cucumber Seeds, Pointset-Ashley
Cucumber, Beta Alfa CBA-1
Cucumber, C-F1-74
Distillers Dried, Grain
Dried Brewers, Grain
Fescue, Chart KY31
Flaxseed
Flaxseed, Western
Lespedza Seeds, Chart LS-1
Mash & Pellets, M-P Tentative
Millet
Mustard, Brown
Mustard, Oriental
Mustard, Yellow
Oats
Oats, Low Density
Peanut, Meal
Peanuts, Runner
Peanuts, Runner High Moisture
Peanuts, Spanish
Peanuts, Spanish High Moisture
Peanuts, Virginia

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Peas, Austrian Winter
Peas, Wrinkled Dry
Pellets Dairy, Poultry Stock
Pellets, Milk Flo Mash
Pellets, Milk Flo Whole
Pellets, Paper Kitty Litter
Pepper, Seed
Pepper, Seed Green Jalapeno-
Cayenne
Pine Nuts
Popcorn, White
Popcorn, Yellow
Pumpkin Seed, Hulled Seeds
Radish Seeds, Chart RS-1
Red Altaswede, Clover 201262
Rice, Brown Long Grain
Rice, Brown Long Grain Parboiled
Rice, Brown Medium Grain
Rice, Brown Short Grain
Rice, Milled 2nd Head Parboiled
Rice, Milled Brewers & Screens
Rice, Milled Brewers Parboiled
Rice, Milled CAL2 CAL Second Head
Rice, Milled Long Grain
Rice, Milled Long Grain Parboiled
Rice, Milled Medium Grain
Rice, Milled Medium Grain Coated
Rice, Milled Medium Grain Parboiled
Rice, Milled Short Grain
Rice, Rough Calrose High Moisture
Rice, Rough Long Grain
Rice, Rough Long Grain Parboiled
Rice, Rough Long High Moisture
Rice, Rough Medium Grain
Rice, Rough Medium High Moisture
Rice, Rough Medium Low Moisture
Rice, Rough Short High Moisture
Rice, Rough Short Low Moisture
Rye
Sesame Seeds, SS-1
Sorghum, High Moisture
Sorghum, Low Test Weight
Sorghum, Milo
Soybean, Meal
Soybeans
Soybeans, Ground Hull Mill Feed
Soybeans, Immature
Soybeans, Over 20%
Squash, SQ-1-73
Sunower Seed
Sunower Seed, 7% Up To 25%
Sunower Seed, Confectionery
Sunower Seed, High Moisture
Sunower Seed, Hulled
Sunower Seed, Low Moisture
Timothy Seed, TM-1 Tentative
Tomato, Filon TF-1-73
Triticale
Wheat, Durum
Wheat, Hard Red Spring
Wheat, Hard Red Winter
Wheat, Hard White
Wheat, Middlings W MD 01
Wheat, Soft Red Winter
Wheat, Soft Red Winter High Moisture
Wheat, Soft White
Wheat, Soft White High Moisture

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Main Components
Dump Cell
The grain sample is placed in the Dump Cell. The Dump Cell is a clear, plastic
cylinder that is equipped with a manually-operated buttery valve. This design
ensures that the sample is always uniformly deposited into the Grain Cell.
Scale
The correct amount of grain that is required for each grain type is measured
by the scale when the grain sample is placed in the Dump Cell. This advanced
weighing system is used to obtain the most accurate moisture measurements.
NOTE: The built-in scale is active at all times.
Grain Cell
Moisture content is measured in the Grain Cell. The Grain Cell is a metal cylinder
that is equipped with a temperature sensor. When the grain is deposited into the
Grain Cell, the temperature sensor is automatically activated.
To provide maximum precision, the Grain Cell is designed to evenly disperse the
sample. The patented cell-post system compensates for differences in volume,
weight and those caused by uneven grain release.
Tester Housing
The tester housing is designed to withstand the rigors of eld use. The electronic
circuits are isolated from the interior of the cabinet.
The power switch, communication ports, power receptacle and printer output are
located at the rear of the housing.
Touchscreen Display
The LCD touchscreen display is located at the front of the housing and has a
screen resolution of 480x272 pixels. All user functions and measurement results
are available on the touchscreen display.
Power
Power Specications:
• 100 to 240 VAC
• 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Touchscreen Legend
Icon Description
Scroll
Conrm selection / entry
Start / Select
Cancel / Deselect
Return to previous screen
Continue
Access the Main Menu
Access the History screen
Access the Identication (ID) screen
Print
Save
Save to USB drive
Restricted access

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Testing Guidelines
The Model 935 Moisture Tester was designed to provide moisture readings
quickly and accurately for various types of grain. For the tester to perform as
designed, familiarize yourself with the following general guidelines:
• The sample should be as clean as possible (free of foreign material).
• The grain should be removed from various sections of a batch and mixed prior
to performing a moisture test. This is necessary because the moisture retained
in a large amount of grain can vary considerably.
For even more accurate results, Shore recommends the use of a grain divider
to mix the collected sub-samples. If you do not have this equipment, a similar
process should be used to ensure that a correct sample is available and an
accurate percentage is calculated.
• A large amount of grain should be used for the measurement of the sample.
This is necessary to obtain an accurate average with a minimum of variations.
This tester has a 3.5 in (8.9 cm) cell with a capacity of 10.5 oz (300 g), depending
on the density, and the sample size is determined automatically without the
need for an external scale.
• The temperature standards set forth by the NIST should be adhered to. These
standards were set to ensure consistency across moisture measurements.
• Ambient temperature: 50 °F to 86 °F (10 °C to 30 °C).
• Ideal temperature of the grain sample: 40 °F to 104 °F (4.4 °C to 40 °C).
NOTE: This tester can accept samples with a temperature up to 160 °F (71.1 °C).
• The difference in temperature between the grain sample and the tester should
not exceed 18 °F (10 °C) when performing a moisture test.
Notes
• Averaging:
• If averaging is set to ‘YES’, the test result will display only after the third
reading.
• If averaging is set to ‘OVER 20%’, the test result will display only after the
third reading if the moisture content of the initial sample is greater than 20%.
• If the tester detects a discrepancy between the ranges of temperature and
moisture of the selected product and of the product being analyzed, test results
will not be displayed.
• If the tester indicates that the sample volume exceeds 100% capacity, remove
grain manually until that level reaches 100%.

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
• If you need to change any tester setting, press the MENU button and access
the applicable screen.
• If you need to save a measurement remotely, insert a USB ash drive into the
back of the tester housing prior to starting a moisture test. The results will be
saved in a text-document format, which will include the date and the time of
the test.
Unpacking
When unpacking your tester, conrm that the following components were provided:
• Model 935 Moisture Tester
• Power cord
• Dump cell
• Grain cell
• Leveling stick
• Operation manual
The Model 935 Moisture Tester was carefully inspected to be free of defects.
Inspect all components for damage that may have occurred during shipment.
If any components are damaged or were not provided, place the tester and its
components in the original box and contact Shore Measuring Systems:
Shore Measuring Systems
103 North Perry St.
Attica, IN 47918
Phone: [phone]
Toll-Free: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.moisturetesters.com

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
OPERATION
Startup
When the tester is turned on, the self-test/calibration will start automatically for
the next moisture test. This self-test requires minimal manual intervention, and
the tester will then be ready to perform a moisture test with the last selected chart
without further adjustment of settings.
• To complete the self-test, follow the touchscreen prompts.
• To initiate a self-test at any time, use the power switch to the turn the tester off
and back on.
• To perform a moisture test with the
last selected chart (which is displayed
on the touchscreen when the self-test
is complete), follow the touchscreen
prompts.
• To select a different chart, perform a
Foreign Material or Damaged Kernel test
or change the moisture settings, press the
MENU button. Refer to “Main Menu” on
Page 10.
• To review or print any or all of the last twenty tests, press the HISTORY button.
Refer to “Test History” on Page 16.
• To specify the License Plate and/or the Batch/Lot on the printout for the next
moisture test(s), press the IDENTIFICATION button. Refer to “Tester ID” on
Page 16.

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Main Menu
The main menu is accessible after the
self-test has completed, charts have been
selected, settings have been changed or a
moisture test or special test is performed.
Press MENU to access the main menu.
The main menu displays the grain type
(chart) selected for analysis and provides
access to main functions:
• Press CHARTS SELECTION to select the
applicable chart for the grain to be tested.
Refer to Page 11.
• Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS to perform
Foreign Material or Damaged Kernel
tests. Refer to Page 12.
• Press SETTINGS to adjust tester settings such as time, language, units of
measurement (UOM) and averaging, and to install charts other than those pre-
installed by Shore. Refer to Page 13.
• Press MOISTURE to return to the previous screen and/or initiate the moisture
test.

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Charts Selection
The charts selection screen is accessible
from the main menu. Press CHARTS
SELECTION to access the charts selection
screen.
This screen allows selection of the installed
chart that is applicable to the grain to be
tested.
To select the applicable chart:
1. Press the button that is applicable to the
grain to be tested.
2. Use the scroll buttons at the bottom
of the screen to display the applicable
chart.
3. Press OK.

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Special Functions
The special functions screen is accessible
from the main menu. Press SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS to access the special functions
screen.
This screen allows Foreign Material and
Damaged Kernel tests to be performed.
To perform a Foreign Material or Damaged
Kernel test, press the appropriate button
and follow the touchscreen prompts.

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Model 935 Moisture Tester
Settings
The settings screen is accessible from the
main menu. Press SETTINGS to access the
settings screen.
This screen allows adjustment of the time,
tester language, UOM and averaging, and
installation of charts other than those pre-
installed by Shore.
NOTE: The Technical Assistance screen is used
by Shore to set up the tester prior to use.
Time
• To adjust the hour, use the plus and minus buttons to the left of the time display.
• To adjust the minute, use the plus and minus buttons to the right of the time
display.
• Press the return button to save the time setting.
Averaging
Use the scroll button to the left of the AVERAGE display to select the desired type
of averaging, and then press the return button to save the setting:
• NO: Results are based on a single test of the sample.
• YES: Results are based on an average of three tests of the sample.
• OVER 20%: Test results that are over 20% moisture will be based on an
average of three tests.
Test Weight UOM
Use the scroll button to the left of the UNIT TW display to select the desired test
weight UOM/setting, and then press the return button to save the setting:
• lb/bu: Pound per bushel
• lb/A bu: Pound per bushel ‘Avery’
• lb/W bu: Pound per bushel ‘Winchester’
• KIT: Measurement of the test weight will occur after the moisture test. Refer to
“Test Weight Measurement” on Page 15 to perform this test.