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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual 2700-AGRI ® Grain Analysis Computer...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S SAFETY NOTICES ..................2 Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ..........2 Liability ....................3 INTRODUCTION ..................4 Accessories ..................4 Unit Overview ..................4 Features ....................5 Specifications ..................5 Grain Calibrations ................5 Regulatory Compliance Information ............ -
Page 3: Safety Notices
S A F E T Y N O T I C E S Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call attention to potential hazards. An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved. This product is intended for indoor use. -
Page 4: Liability
L i a b i l i t y ® ® DICKEY-john designed the GAC 2700 to measure moisture content in grains, oilseeds, and other products. We rigorously test and calibrate each instrument before it leaves the factory. Use of the instrument in the field, however, is subject to environmental and ®... -
Page 5: Introduction
I N T R O D U C T I O N The DICKEY-john ® Grain Analysis Computer GAC ® 2700 quickly tests grain and automatically calculates moisture content, grain temperature, and test weight (bulk density) of the sample. The unit prompts for sample loading, tests the sample, and displays the results. -
Page 6: Features
F e a t u r e s • Color touch screen display guides users through testing and setup • Easy-to-use user interface • Fast, accurate grain analysis • Alpha/numeric sample identification with the ability to add an optional external keyboard or bar code reader using USB •... -
Page 7: Regulatory Compliance Information
R e g u l a t o r y C o m p l i a n c e I n f o r m a t i o n ® The GAC 2700 is in conformity with the provisions of the following directives and regulations: Safety ... -
Page 8: External Communication Connections
E x t e r n a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n C o n n e c t i o n s • 4 USB-A ports (2 in front, 2 in back) to connect a keyboard, mouse, printer or flash drive. -
Page 9: Packing List
P a c k i n g L i s t Description ® Model GAC 2700-AGRI Grain Moisture Analyzer Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord Allen Wrench Cleaning Brush Grain Drawer ® S e t t i n g u p t h e G A C 2 7 0 0 ®... - Page 10 5. Loosen and then remove the hex bolt from the bracket on the left side wall. 6. Press down on the bracket to release. 7. Slide the bracket toward the bottom of the instrument. 8. Insert the hex bolt into the operating location hold and tighten using the Allen wrench.
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Page 11: Initial Setup
I n i t i a l S e t u p The GAC ® 2700-AGRI is ready to begin grain analysis immediately upon power up after successful setup. The instrument will proceed to the Home screen after power-up. Prior to conducting grain measurements, please register the instrument at the following website: http://www.dickey-john.com/gac2700reg C o n d u c t i n g G r a i n A n a l y s e s... -
Page 12: Navigation
N A V I G A T I O N The user interacts with the GAC ® 2700 using the LCD touch screen display. Screen interaction by finger touch. Refer to Maintenance section for cleaning display. Do not use any sharp objects on the display. Damage to screen can result. -
Page 13: Using External Devices
Press the line to bring up a keyboard if it is desired to track the identification of the sample. Type using the keyboard and press Press the line to bring up a keyboard if it is desired to track the identification of the customer. -
Page 14: On-Screen Keyboard
O n - S c r e e n K e y b o a r d Select the line to bring up keyboard and to enter content. Icon Description Upper Case/Lower Case button is available to switch between upper/lower case letters. Delete button is used to delete letter or space. - Page 15 Time - press to change the time. Print button allows printing test results to a local printer. Refer to the Setup section for print requirements. Left button returns to the previous option within the screen. Right button advances to the next option within the screen. Abort button dumps grain from hopper, empties the cell, and aborts test.
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Page 16: Analysis Results
A N A L Y S I S R E S U L T S NAVIGATION FROM SCREEN: ® The GAC 2700 is equipped with memory to store approximately 3,000 moisture measurement results consisting of all parameters of the measurement. Items such as the grain name, moisture and test weight results, the temperature of the grain at time of measurement, user ID, sample, ID, etc. - Page 17 Note: Results will be downloaded in the format as specified in the Settings Page. Print Press to send results to installed printer, third party scale or financial management software system. Delete Records Press to delete results. Enter the quantity of result records to delete in the dialog box that appears on the screen.
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Page 18: Calibrations
C A L I B R A T I O N S NAVIGATION FROM SCREEN: Users are able to use this menu to view detailed information of the currently installed grain calibrations, add new calibrations, modify existing calibrations, or to delete calibrations. HELPFUL TIP: Additional calibrations are available for download at the DICKEY-john calibration website: http://cal.dickey-john.com/calibrations.aspx. - Page 19 ® Modify Existing The GAC 2700 will permit the user to modify Calibrations existing calibrations. 1. Press the desired calibration name so the details screen is displayed. If the calibration is Unofficial, then the Bias & Slope values for the moisture and test weight parameters will be in black font.
- Page 20 USB Symbol Press to access calibration bundles saved on a USB memory stick inserted into one of the ® USB-A ports of the GAC 2700. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the calibrations ® to the GAC 2700. Press to upload a single calibration. Press to export calibrations to a USB memory stick.
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Page 21: Settings
S E T T I N G S NAVIGATION FROM SCREEN: The GAC ® 2700 can be configured to meet the needs of any application globally where grain or crops are analyzed to determine moisture content. Because operators are able to configure the GAC ®... -
Page 22: Samples/Results
S a m p l e s / R e s u l t s ® The GAC 2700 is designed to provide advanced customization options based upon operator preferences, application requirements, or regulatory specifications. The operator is permitted to change both the operation pre-measurement (sample settings) and post measurement (results settings). -
Page 23: Units
instrument will be used in Bottomless Drawer Mode. The other options are 1 drop or 3 drops. Sample ID Toggle to require the operator to enter an Required identification (ID) for each sample prior to analysis start. Automatically ® Toggle to have the GAC 2700 automatically Sequence increase the increments of the Sample ID. -
Page 24: Power Management
Temperature Click on whether the measurement results are Format displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Test Weight Click on whether the test weight results are Format displayed in pounds per bushel (lbs/bu) or kilogram per hectoliter (kg/hl). Cancel Select to exit the menu with no changes. Save Select to save the changes. -
Page 25: Printers
P r i n t e r s NOTES: ® The GAC 2700 is designed to provide an onscreen moisture 1. It may be necessary to contact measurement result and relevant data to external printers. It can also the scale system / accounting be configured for third party scale or accounting software programs. - Page 26 Operation Process to Change the Setting (General) Printer Type ® Select whether the GAC 2700 will communicate results data to the Star 742WebPRNT printer or an RS232 compatible device. Test Print Press this button to test print the data to the output stream.
- Page 27 Operation (USB) Process to Change the Setting This Printer Toggle to enable this printer / data Enabled streaming device. Output Format It is possible to choose between different widths for the print out of measurement results. Choose the desired option from the drop-down box. Line Terminator Choose the desired option for the end of the line of the result being sent to the printer.
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Page 28: Date/Time
Add Line Feeds Toggle to direct the printer to add empty lines After Print after each measurement result. Once activated, it is necessary to manually enter a number of blank lines: 4. Select the line so that the keyboard is displayed. 5. -
Page 29: Owner Information
O w n e r I n f o r m a t i o n The GAC ® 2700 permits the user to apply owner information into the instrument memory in order to aid with asset tracking. Operation Process to Change the Setting Owner Name 1. -
Page 30: Device Information
D E V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N NAVIGATION FROM SCREEN: This screen displays the information potentially required during field audits by regulatory agencies. This information is pre-populated either at the factory or by Authorized Service Centers and cannot be changed by end users. -
Page 31: Diagnostics
D I A G N O S T I C S NAVIGATION FROM SCREEN: The purpose of this menu is to provide the specific data required by technicians to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that may occur on the GAC ®... -
Page 32: Cleaning / Maintenance
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E IMPORTANT: It is recommended the unit be regularly NOTE: For customers that inspected and cleaned to ensure continued require a more extensive cleaning and consistent results. -
Page 33: External Cleaning
E x t e r n a l C l e a n i n g The LCD display may require periodic cleaning. Use a commercial cleaner for glass lenses to remove dust. Do not apply water, organic solvent or chemicals, such as acid and alkali to the LCD display. -
Page 34: Daily Clean Method
D a i l y C l e a n M e t h o d A daily clean method allows cleaning the cell and door using an automated process. During the cleaning sequence, the hopper door automatically opens. To start the cleaning process: 1. - Page 35 Figure 5 Power Down 2. Unplug power cord. Figure 6 Unplug Power Cord 2700-AGRI OPERATOR’S MANUAL ® 6015940 Rev A...
- Page 36 3. Remove other accessory cords (USB and printer). Figure 7 Remove Accessory Cords 4. Remove grain drawer. Figure 8 Remove Grain Drawer 5. Place the instrument on its back side. 2700-AGRI OPERATOR’S MANUAL ® 6015940 Rev A...
- Page 37 Figure 9 Place Instrument on Back Side 6. Manually pull down on trap door. Figure 10 Pull Down on Trap Door 7. Clean surfaces around measurement cell including hinge, trap door, and edge of cell with the supplied brush. Figure 11 Clean Surface Area around Cell, Hinge, Trap Door, Edge of Cell 2700-AGRI OPERATOR’S MANUAL ®...
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Page 38: Cleaning The Temperature Sensor Probe
8. Close the trap door and clean hinge under trap door with brush. Figure 12 Clean Under Trap Door 9. Proceed to instruction for cleaning the temperature sensor probe. C l e a n i n g t h e T e m p e r a t u r e S e n s o r P r o b e IMPORTANT: Any particles in front of the sensor’s optics can affect measurement performance. - Page 39 TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOCATION With the instrument placed upside down and looking inside the instrument, the sensor probe is located in the middle of the instrument toward the top and front attached to a circuit board. Figure 13 Sensor Probe Location To Clean the IR Temperature Sensor: 1.
- Page 40 Figure 15 Cleaning the Brush Assembly 3. Select the appropriate cotton swab as described. Wet one end of the cotton swab with 99% Isopropyl alcohol. 4. Swab method for cleaning sensor: Gently clean the entire IR temperature sensor surface with the wet end of the cotton swab as depicted in (Figure 16).
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G ® The GAC 2700 utilizes an RF frequency of 149 MHz to make measurements within the machine. It is not a strong ® signal strength. If potential interference is determined to originate from the GAC 2700 simple corrective steps can be taken;... - Page 42 Instrument Firmware in the instrument is out of date Update device with new firmware. Needs Updated for this application. An obstruction has occurred in the cell. An unexpected file i/o error File I/O Error Blockage must be cleared before testing has occurred.
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Page 43: Dickey-John ® Warranty
D I C K E Y - j o h n ® W A R R A N T Y Dealers have the responsibility of calling to the attention of their customers the following warranty ® prior to acceptance of an order from their customer for any DICKEY-john product. - Page 44 Operator’s Manual 2700-AGRI ® Grain Analysis Computer DICKEY-john, the DICKEY-john Logo and GAC 5200 Dickey John Road +1 217-438-3371 ® registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated in the Auburn, IL 62615 +1 217-438-6012 fax United States and may be protected under other www.dickey-john.com ©2021 DICKEY-john country’s trademark registrations.
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