Operating Procedure - Normal Operation - agratronix MT-PRO Operator's Manual

OPERATING PROCEDURE – NORMAL OPERATION
1. Remove cap (A) and inspect test cell (B) to be sure that it is clean
and empty.
2. Press ON-OFF button (C) to turn on tester. The display (D) will show
ALWAYS AVERAGE 3 TESTS for approximately 7 seconds, then will
show ALFALFA (initial operation) or the name of the last grain tested.
3. When the grain to be tested has been selected using the SELECT
arrows (E), fill the test cell (B) even to the top of the cell with sample
to be tested.
4. (For Initial Test Only) Before tightening pressure cap, turn on tester
and allow tester to warm up for 30 seconds before attempting first test.
5. Replace cap (A) and tighten until pressure-indicator screw (F) is
flush with the top of cap (A). (Use Finger-flush test as illustrated.)
6. Immediately press TEST button (G). The words TESTING will be
displayed for about 10 seconds, while the tester compensates for
temperature. The moisture % and temperature will then be displayed
for about 10 seconds.
7. The tester will then return to displaying the name of the last grain
tested. Empty the test cell and refill with a fresh sample and test again.
NOTE: Take at least three readings of new grain from the sample
collected and average the results.
Operation
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A - Cap
B - Test Cell
C - ON-OFF Button
D - Display
E - Select Arrows
F - Pressure-Indicator Screw
G - Test Button