AGRETO PFM II Content Introduction ......................3 Scope of delivery ....................3 Intended use ......................3 Security ......................... 4 Safety instructions for the buyer ..................4 Safety instructions for the operator ................4 Personal protective equipment ..................5 Residual risks ........................5 Technical specifications ..................
3 Intended use The AGRETO PFM II Baler mounted moisture meter is designed for measuring the moisture of hay and straw bales during the pressing process. In order to get meaningful values, the sensor plate must be installed in the baler according to this installation instructions.
AGRETO PFM II, has read and understood this manual. Safety instructions for the operator DANGER! The AGRETO PFM II may only be operated by persons who are familiar with the operation of the device. CAUTION! Keep the work area clean! Soiled areas contributes to accidents.
AGRETO PFM II 5 Technical specifications Packaging dimensions: 316x226x54 mm (LxWxH) Weight incl. packaging: 1.400 g Display unit Dust-and splash water resistant housing Dimensions with mounting bracket: 70x131x62 mm Keypad with 4 keys LCD-Display 13 mm digit height ...
AGRETO PFM II 6 Installation Positioning of the sensor in round balers Select to install the sensor a vacancy in the lower third in a side wall of the compression chamber or the tailgate (left or right), which is accessible for installation even from the outside.
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AGRETO PFM II Insert the 4 screws with the sensor plate through the holes in the side wall and press the sensor plate so to the press wall that the 4 small grommets slide into the holes. If necessary, you can push it gently with a ...
AGRETO PFM II Install on each of the two screws a washer, a cable eye, again a washer, a locking ring and a hex nut. Tighten the two nuts with the wrench. When tightening, ensure not to rotate the cable ...
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AGRETO PFM II Position the 4-pin screw connector at an accessible location. Here you have to connect and disconnect the sensor cable when attaching and deattaching the baling machine. Pin assignment sensor cable If you dismount a connector on the sensor cable and need to re-connect use...
AGRETO PFM II Performing measurements Once the device is turned on, it is in the measurement mode and continuously displays moisture levels. These readings are only useful if compacted material is applied to the sensor. The device measures 25 times per second and calculates within the set ...
AGRETO PFM II Retrieving the average value To display the average of the stored measurements, proceed as follows: Press and hold the [Sum] for about 4 seconds. The number of stored measurements and the average moisture value of all ...
With increasing drying, the differences are less. The AGRETO PFM II measures the moisture only in the area of the material that sweeps directly in the area of the sensor plate.
AGRETO PFM II 9 Maintenance and cleaning Clean before the season and any visible dirt the bolt heads in the sensor plate with fine steel wool and / or alcohol. Store the display unit in a dry and safe place.
AGRETO PFM II 11 Warranty Over and above statutory warranty for AGRETO hydraulic balance following warranty provisions apply : The AGRETO electronics GmbH guarantees the function and repairs or replaces all the parts that have a material or manufacturing damage within the warranty period.
EC Declaration of Conformity For the following named product AGRETO PFM II Baler Mounted Moister Meter This is to confirm that it complies with the essential protection requirements of Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC).