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- Page 1 Model 935 Moisture Tester OPERATION MANUAL REVISION 1, DEcEMbER 2020...
- Page 2 REGISTRATION cARD When you receive your equipment, please complete and return the registration card below. Shore Measuring Systems maintains a file of all Model 935 Moisture Testers sold based on their serial numbers. With your help, your moisture tester will be recognized by the buyer’s name and location.
- Page 3 Model 935 Moisture Tester QUIcK-START GUIDE NOTE: These steps are a general guide to quickly begin testing when first receiving the tester. Some grains may require steps other than those presented, however the touchscreen prompts will guide you through the moisture test regardless of the grain being tested.
- Page 4 Model 935 Moisture Tester • To select a different chart, press CHARTS SELECTION. Refer to Page • To perform Foreign Material Damaged Kernel tests, press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. Refer to Page 12. • To modify the tester settings, press SETTINGS. Refer to Page 13.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Model 935 Moisture Tester TAbLE OF cONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Product Overview ..................1 Product Features ..................1 Commodities ...................2 Main Components ...................4 Dump Cell ....................4 Scale ......................4 Grain Cell .....................4 Tester Housing .....................4 Touchscreen Display ..................4 Power ......................4 Touchscreen Legend ................5 Testing Guidelines ...................6 Notes ......................6... - Page 7 Model 935 Moisture Tester cARE AND MAINTENANcE Care ......................19 Maintenance ..................19 Software Update ...................19 Serial Communication ................20 WARRANTY AND TERMS OF USE Warranty ....................21 Terms of Use ..................21 Warranty Use .....................22...
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Page 8: General Information Product Overview
GENERAL INFORMATION Product Overview The Model 935 Moisture Tester is a bench-top instrument used to determine the moisture content that is retained in grains and other agricultural products. • Moisture in the grain sample is determined by evaluating changes in the dielectric properties of the sample caused by the presence of moisture. -
Page 9: Commodities
Model 935 Moisture Tester commodities The Model 935 Moisture Tester is designed to perform moisture tests for the following commodities: Alfalfa, Meal Corn, Gluten Corn, Goya Big Barley, Rolled 2% up to 20.1% Corn, High Moisture Barley, Six-Rowed Corn, Low Moisture... - Page 10 Model 935 Moisture Tester Peas, Austrian Winter Peas, Wrinkled Dry Sesame Seeds, SS-1 Pellets Dairy, Poultry Stock Sorghum, High Moisture Pellets, Milk Flo Mash Sorghum, Low Test Weight Pellets, Milk Flo Whole Sorghum, Milo Pellets, Paper Kitty Litter Soybean, Meal...
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Page 11: Main Components
Model 935 Moisture Tester Main components Dump cell The grain sample is placed in the Dump Cell. The Dump Cell is a clear, plastic cylinder that is equipped with a manually-operated butterfly valve. This design ensures that the sample is always uniformly deposited into the Grain Cell. -
Page 12: Touchscreen Legend
Model 935 Moisture Tester Touchscreen Legend Icon Description Scroll Confirm selection / entry Start / Select Cancel / Deselect Return to previous screen Continue Access the Main Menu Access the History screen Access the Identification (ID) screen Print Save Save to USB drive... -
Page 13: Testing Guidelines
This is necessary because the moisture retained in a large amount of grain can vary considerably. For even more accurate results, Shore recommends the use of a grain divider to mix the collected sub-samples. If you do not have this equipment, a similar process should be used to ensure that a correct sample is available and an accurate percentage is calculated. -
Page 14: Unpacking
• Leveling stick • Operation manual The Model 935 Moisture Tester was carefully inspected to be free of defects. Inspect all components for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If any components are damaged or were not provided, place the tester and its... - Page 15 (Page Intentionally Left Blank)
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Page 16: Operation Startup
Model 935 Moisture Tester OPERATION Startup When the tester is turned on, the self-test/calibration will start automatically for the next moisture test. This self-test requires minimal manual intervention, and the tester will then be ready to perform a moisture test with the last selected chart without further adjustment of settings. -
Page 17: Main Menu
• Press SETTINGS to adjust tester settings such as time, language, units of measurement (UOM) and averaging, and to install charts other than those pre- installed by Shore. Refer to Page 13. • Press MOISTURE to return to the previous screen and/or initiate the moisture... -
Page 18: Charts Selection
Model 935 Moisture Tester charts Selection The charts selection screen is accessible from the main menu. Press CHARTS SELECTION to access the charts selection screen. This screen allows selection of the installed chart that is applicable to the grain to be tested. -
Page 19: Special Functions
Model 935 Moisture Tester Special Functions The special functions screen is accessible from the main menu. Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS to access the special functions screen. This screen allows Foreign Material and Damaged Kernel tests to be performed. To perform a Foreign Material or Damaged Kernel test, press the appropriate button and follow the touchscreen prompts. -
Page 20: Settings
Shore. NOTE: The Technical Assistance screen is used by Shore to set up the tester prior to use. Time • To adjust the hour, use the plus and minus buttons to the left of the time display. -
Page 21: Language
Fahrenheit (°F) and degrees Celsius (°C), and then press the return button to save the setting. charts Installation IMPORTANT: Charts are pre-installed by Shore based on the grains you will be testing. If you elect to install a different set of charts, those that were pre-installed will be deleted. -
Page 22: Test Weight Measurement
Model 935 Moisture Tester 5. Select the desired charts: • Press the green select button at the top of the screen to include all charts. • Press the red deselect button at the top of the screen to remove all charts. -
Page 23: Test History
Model 935 Moisture Tester Test History Test history is accessible after the self-test has completed, charts have been selected, settings have been changed or a moisture test or special test is performed. Press the HISTORY button to access test history. -
Page 24: Resetting Procedures
Model 935 Moisture Tester 2. Use the touchscreen keyboard to specify the Batch/Lot. 3. Press EXIT. Resetting Procedures If the tester is reset, the language must be selected, the Terms of Use Agreement must be accepted and charts must be installed before a moisture test can be performed. - Page 25 (Page Intentionally Left Blank)
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Page 26: Care And Maintenance
Software Update The Model 935 Moisture Tester is designed for software updates to be performed through a personal computer. Updates will be installed during periodic maintenance, however if your tester requires a software update at any other time,... -
Page 27: Serial Communication
Model 935 Moisture Tester Serial communication To allow serial communication between the tester and a computer, obtain a USB A/B type serial cable. It will be necessary to install the version of driver ‘FT232’ onto your computer that is applicable to your operating system. This... -
Page 28: Warranty And Terms Of Use
WARRANTY AND TERMS OF USE Warranty Shore Measuring Systems warrants each new analyzer sold by it, to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or at its option replacing at its factory, any part or parts there of, which... -
Page 29: Warranty Use
• Removal, packaging, transporting and insuring the equipment for repair. Notes: • In no case shall Shore be responsible for loss of productivity, data, direct or indirect damages, claims by third parties, strikes or any other losses or expenses, including lost profits. If by reason of law or agreement, Shore were... - Page 30 Model 935 Moisture Tester • Shore does not authorize any person or entity to assume any other responsibility on the warranty of their products beyond what is expressed here. • This is an electronic instrument, and it should be handled as such.
- Page 31 Shore Measuring Systems 103 North Perry St. Attica, IN 47918 Phone: (765) 769-3000 Toll-Free: (800) 837-0863 Email: sales@shoremeasuring.com www.moisturetesters.com “We SERVICE What We Sell”...
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