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Field Scout TruFirm Product Manual

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Summary of Contents for Field Scout TruFirm

  • Page 1 TruFirm Turf Firmness Meter PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Component Part Names Setup Using the TruFirm FieldScout Mobile App Bluetooth Option Troubleshooting Warranty This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new Field Scout TruFirm Turf Firmness Meter. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your instrument.

  • Page 3: General Overview

    General Overview Based on technology developed by the USGA, the Field Scout TruFirm Turf Firmness Meter is used to measure the firmness of sports playing surfaces, especially golf greens, fairways and bunkers. The device consists of an impact plunger and a rotary position sensor. Once motion of the plunger is detected the electronics will collect and process the signal and send a measurement to an LCD display.

  • Page 4: Component Part Names

    Component Part Names Collar Actuator Arm Button Plunger Shaft Base Foot Support...

  • Page 5: Setup

    Remove the four screws holding the lid in place to access the battery holder. Note: If the TruFirm will not be used for an extended period of time (over one month), it is recommended that you re-...

  • Page 6: Using The Trufirm

    LCD will display the percent battery life for 5 seconds and then show zeros when it is ready to take a measurement. The TruFirm will power off after 5 minutes of inactivity. Taking a reading: 1. Place the unit on the surface being measured. If the sur- face is sloped, orient the Base so that it is pointing downhill.
  • Page 7 Lift plunger straight up to top of travel. Use foot support to stabilize the unit. Release smoothly to avoid affecting drop speed.

  • Page 8: Fieldscout Mobile App

    SpecConnect username and password. FieldScout Mobile Pro users can use Pro features in the app as well as trans- mit all TruFirm data to the SpecConnect Cloud. Call Spec- trum Technologies or look online for more information on the SpecConnect FieldScout Pro web portal.

  • Page 9: Bluetooth Option

    Pairing the TruFirm Bluetooth Smart module to a smart device: The TruFirm meter and the smart device must be paired to share data. In the app, create a new course and data ses- sion, then tap on the desired measurement zone to access the Take Readings screen.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Start by placing the TruFirm on a hard flat surface such as a floor or table top with the plunger raised 0.06”. This can be accomplished by placing a flat object about the thick- ness of 15 sheets of paper under plunger.