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- Page 1 Handbook EC09 Electronic Platemeter Made by...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Manual entry of data is required, or users can enter data into 3rd party apps or the Jenquip App, which may be purchased separately. Use of the Jenquip App allows users to store paddock data for unlimited number of farms. -
Page 3: Introduction/ Important Safety Note
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your EC09 Platemeter. This platemeter is a highly engineered precision device for measuring the average height of pasture relative to density of the pasture. This is directly relative to the quantity of dry matter present (kilograms of dry mat- ter –... -
Page 4: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions The platemeter is supplied in three parts: The plate The plate sits on top of the pasture to establish average height and density. The area-to-weight ratio of the plate has been carefully calibrated. The rod with meter The grooved rod allows pasture to be measured in 0.5 cm intervals (clicks). The rod includes the electronic meter. -
Page 5: Top Handle Assembly Instructions /Grooved Rod Extension
Top Handle assembly instructions Screw top handle onto the top of the grooved rod where it comes out of the counter. Grooved Rod Extension (for the 400mm model) Turn upside down and slip off the O ring. Put 4 drops of thread locker into the female end. -
Page 6: Operating The Platemeter
Operating the platemeter Switching the unit on and off The platemeter is switched on and off using the black switch at the back of the unit. Off is in the ‘down’ position. When the unit is off there are no numbers displayed on the LCD screen. Rubber Bung On/off switch Front display buttons... -
Page 7: Zero Calibration
Zero Calibration To ensure that the platemeter accurately measures the compressed height of the pasture the platemeter must be calibrated. This requires setting a base level of zero so that measurements can be benchmarked against this. If the counter does not return to zero after each “plonk”... -
Page 8: Start Up/Self Test
Start up/self test Switch on The platemeter will beep and display the current formula setting. The formula will be displayed next with the ‘+’ part of the equation first (default 500) and then the ‘x’ part second (default 140.) The display will then show the kg DM/ha calculation based on that formula and any readings stored in memory. -
Page 9: Selecting The Factory Default Formula
+ 1180 5 Late autumn - after rain x 157 + 970 The above formulas are industry published. Jenquip does not provide agronomy advice. Entering your own formula for displaying total covers To enter your own cover equation or one that may have been recommended by a third party, such as your consultant or industry body, do the following: While the unit is switched on, hold down the “Formula”... -
Page 10: Entering Your Own Formula For Displaying Available Covers: Changes To
Entering your own formula for displaying available covers: changes to the EC09 Displays “Available” cover required in some markets. All the current features of the EC09 are still there and function in exactly the same way. There is now an extra option in the menu called “A---”... - Page 11 When the platemeter is switched on, it will display the default setting of: 0.0.0.0 (The decimal points will flash 3 times indicating a negative, of any number the user has entered and saved.) Any changes to the formula will be retained and displayed next time the plateme- ter is switched on.
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Page 12: Using Your Platemeter/Taking Paddock Readings (The Pasture Walk)
Taking paddock readings (the pasture walk) The platemeter displays the rolling average cover and this cannot be stored in the device. Users need to either manually record or manually enter into the Jenquip Android App if purchased separately, or other 3rd party mobile apps. - Page 13 Walk across the paddock taking readings every few paces. The counter will beep every time a reading is stored. The average Height is immediately recalculated and displayed. The number of samples (plonks) to be taken should range between 20 and 40 per paddock however this will be determined by the variance existing in the cover.
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Page 14: Software
Software The Jenquip Pasture Management Software provided can be used, however this is only suitable for single farms. Jenquip recommends for multiple farm users the use of the Android App which can be purchased separately. It takes the information from your farm walk and produces ready-to-use reports. -
Page 15: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the battery On start up if you get a “Lo” battery warning then the battery will need replacing over the next farm walk or two. A triangle icon in the top left hand corner also indicates a low battery. The electronic counter is powered by a single 9V battery. The use of an alkaline battery is recommended, though a standard heavy duty battery will still work well. -
Page 16: Fault Finding
Fault finding There is no visual display Check Resolution Replace the battery If you have just changed a battery you Service: Send to your service agent. may have damaged the battery snap clip that attaches to the top of the battery. - Page 17 Check Resolution Check the metal shaft is coming right Clean the platemeter back into the base of the tube. En- sure there is no grass or soil build-up preventing it from doing so. Also check the washer at the bottom of the shaft is not catching on the bottom of the plate.
- Page 18 How do I change a formula? Resolution Check Hold down the ‘Formula’ button until The platemeter is switched on. If the display changes to ‘F d’. While you wish to select the inbuilt default the ‘d’ is displayed, press the ‘Reset’ formula button.