Spectrum Technologies Field Scout TruFirm 6490S Product Manual
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- Page 1 TruFirm Turf Firmness Meter PRODUCT MANUAL Item #6490S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Field Scout TruFirm Turf Firmness Meter. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your instrument. For customer support, or to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248-8873 or 815-436-4440 between 8 am and 4:30 pm CST, FAX at 815-436-4460, or e-mail at info@specmeters.com. -
Page 3: General Overview
General Overview 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
SET UP The TruFirm meter requires 2 AA Batteries (included). They are installed inside the plastic housing. 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- move the batteries. -
Page 6: Using The Trufirm
Using the TruFirm The TruFirm meter measures the depth the plunger de- presses a surface when it is released from a set height. The value of this depth is displayed on an LCD readout. The unit will also display the average of a series of meas- urements and the number of measurements included in the average on its LCD. - Page 7 Lift plunger straight up to top of travel. Use foot support to stabilize the unit. Release smoothly to avoid affecting drop speed.
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Page 8: Fieldscout Mobile App/Specconnect
Field Scout Mobile App/ SpecConnect The FieldScout Mobile App can be used to view measurement results directly on your mobile device and send data directly to the Spec- Connect web interface. Data can be viewed on a Smartphone in two formats: Basic Grid mode - Available with or without a SpecConnect subscrip- tion. - Page 9 Fig. 3. 2-D Mapped Readings and Contour Plot in SpecConnect Fig. 4. Trend Report...
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Page 10: Fieldscout Mobile App/Setup And Use
FieldScout Mobile App: Setup and use 1. Open the FieldScout mobile app. 2. Enter the SpecConnect username and password to send measure- ments to the cloud account or tap Use FieldScout Basic to start grid mode 3. Upon first use; Tap the Golf or Agriculture icon. 4. - Page 11 9. Tap the Connect FieldScout Device via Bluetooth button. If Blue- tooth is not enabled on the mobile device, a prompt will appear to ena- ble it. 10. Select the meter from the device list (fig. 2). 11. For Grid mode, confirm that the meter type you are using appears at the top of the screen (fig 3a).
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Page 12: Interpreting Trufirm Readings
Interpreting TruFirm Readings The larger the Trufirm value, the softer the turf. The follow- ing are general guidelines used by the USGA to describe firmness measurements of the TruFirm on greens. With ex- perience, you will see how the firmness measured by the TruFirm corresponds to ball bounce. -
Page 14: Certifications
In accordance with European Parliament and Council Decision No. 768/2008/EC Annex III we, Spectrum Technologies, Inc., a corporation validly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, having its principal place of business at 3600 Thayer Court, Aurora... - Page 15 Article 3.3 Other Requirements EN 63000:2018 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances Robert T Benesh Job Title: Electronics Engineer, FieldScout Product Manager...
- Page 16 UK Declaration of Conformity (DoC) #20220414_2 In accordance with BS EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2010 we, Spectrum Technologies, Inc., a corporation validly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, having its principal place of business at 3600 Thayer Court, Aurora IL 60504 USA...
- Page 17 Other Requirements BS EN 63000:2018 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic prod- ucts with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances Robert T Benesh Job Title: Electronics Engineer, FieldScout Product Manager Email: rbenesh@specmeters.com...
- Page 18 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Unique Identifier: FieldScout TruFirm Turf Firmness Meter TruFirm 6490S Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information Spectrum Technologies, Inc., 3600 Thayer Ct. Aurora IL 60504 Phone: (800) 248-8873 or (815) 436-4440 Fax (815) 436-4460 E-Mail: info@specmeters.com Web: www.specmeters.com Directive/Standard: FCC Part 15: 2014: Emissions for Unintentional Radiators for USA (ANSI C63.4:2014)
- Page 19 Proper Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol when found on the product or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as common waste and that an effort to recycle materials should be made or may be required. Disposal of used and depleted electrical &...
- Page 20 Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or work- manship for one year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. This warranty does not cover damage due to im- proper installation or use, lightning, negligence, accident, or unauthor- ized modifications, or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum product.
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