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- Page 1 FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A FX-2000 o w n e r s m a n u a l ® W H E N A C C U R A C Y I S T H E P O I N T 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 FX-2000 Features 3 Before You Begin 3 To Use Meter In The Portable Mode 3 Check Calibration 4 Change the Set-Point 4 To Check Accumulated Readings 5 To Operate The Backlight... -
Page 3: Fx-2000 Features
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A D E L M H O R S T F X - 2 0 0 0 External Connector Digital Readout Set-Point Read Button Increase Calibration Check Button Set-Point Decrease FX-2000 FEATURES... -
Page 4: Before You Begin
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A BEFORE YOU BEGIN Button Functions Read Button - Reads the percent moisture con- tent value %MC when the meter is in the portable mode. Turns the meter on in the continuous mode. -
Page 5: Change The Set-Point
Continued use with a low battery may cause the meter to go out of calibration. If you have a fresh battery and the instrument still does not indicate an acceptable calibration, return it to DELMHORST for service. CHANGE THE SET-POINT... -
Page 6: To Operate The Backlight
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A hTo erase all the accumulated readings, hold the calibration check button for more than 5 seconds until the meter displays “0”. hTo keep the accumulated readings in memory, release the calibration check button before the total cycle time is complete. -
Page 7: To Reset Meter
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A TO RESET METER hPress and release the calibration check button hWithin one second, press and hold the set-point decrease button hThe meter will reset itself and display “222.” It will also reset the set-point to 19% and clear all of the readings stored in memory. -
Page 8: Testing In The Windrow
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A Testing in the Windrow There are three ways to test moisture content in the windrow: Test A hAttach the #831 short pin prod to the H-4 handle and connect the handle to the external connector on top of the meter. -
Page 9: Factors Affecting Your Reading
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A Test B hAttach the #831 short pin prod to the H-4 handle and connect the handle to the external connector on top of the meter. hPress down on the prod to make firm contact with the hay sample. -
Page 10: Range Of Moisture Content
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A Meter readings become more significant when they are considered in the light of the density of the bales, anticipated handling and storage, and prevailing climate conditions. Range of Moisture Content The FX-2000 is designed to test moisture in hay over a range of 6%-40%. -
Page 11: Curing
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A Curing Before proper curing has taken place, wide variations in moisture content should be expected in both recently baled hay and hay in the windrow. These variations will be exposed by meter readings taken on different parts of the windrow or bale. -
Page 12: Sample Size
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A Occasional higher readings may occur if, in addition to the effect of the increased conductivity due to the stabilizer, the bales tested also show an increase in temperature and “sweating.” As the stabilizer becomes more thoroughly... -
Page 13: To Install The #1986 Bale Sensor
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A To install the #1986 bale sensor: Installation on a conventional small square baler: hLocate a spot on either side of the bale chamber, approxi- mately halfway up the side of the bale, 12" to 24" in from the rear of the chamber. -
Page 14: Installation On An Inline Or Center Line Small Square Baler
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A Installation on an Inline or Center Line small square baler: hFollow instructions for installation as above. Top View of Inline or Centerline Small Square Baler DIVERTER SENSOR PAD Front Machine CENTER CHANNEL... -
Page 15: Installation On A New Holland Or Case Rbx Round Baler
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A Installation on a New Holland or Case RBX Round Baler: hLocate a spot on either side of the bale chamber. hYour baler may contain a circular crop diverter plate. If it does, a notch must be cut out of the plate so that the sen- sor can rest against the chamber wall. -
Page 16: To Use Meter In The Continuous Mode
FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A TO USE THE METER IN THE CONTINUOUS MODE hChange the set-point to the desired value as described on page 4. This must be done prior to turning the meter on. hPlug the external power supply into the side of the meter. -
Page 17: Care Of Your Meter
At our option we may replace or repair the meter. Delmhorst shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages for the breach of any express or implied warranty with respect to this product or its calibration. With proper care and maintenance the meter should stay in calibration;... - Page 18 8:57 A meters or electrodes and no other warranty, written, oral or implied applies. Delmhorst shall in no event be liable for any breach of warranty or defect in this product that exceeds the amount of purchase of this product.
- Page 19 FX-2000 B&W manual:FX-2000 B&W manual 50406Q5 12/10/08 8:57 A For 60 years Delmhorst has been the leading manufacturer of high quality moisture meters and thermo- hygrometers. Today we offer the ® innovative KIL-MO-TROL in-kiln monitoring system. We also offer a...
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