Understanding The Sensor - C-Dax pasture meter+ Operation Manual

Understanding the Sensor

When the indicator console has established a connection with the unit while in
the 'wheels-down' transport position, and has no light paths broken, the indicator
console will be reading 10mm.
Note. Should any other height reading be shown while in this position, it
indicates that one or more of the beams is obstructed. If this occurs,
inspect the polycarbonate windows and the side protective tapered edge
shields and wipe off the obstructing material with a soft damp cloth. Should
this not rectify the situation, please refer to the trouble shooting tips at the
end of this manual.
Placing an object or hand between the sensor side arms will result in height
readings being displayed on the indicator console. The sensor takes 200
readings a second which are then averaged to update the indicator console
display once per second.
• When stationary in the pasture measurement position (wheels up),
the indicator console readings can vary if individual blades of grass
are blown across the light beams intermittently.
• The clear polycarbonate windows should be inspected at the
beginning and end of any period of operation.
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