The manufacturer and exporter of quality equipment for veterinarians, animal breeders, agriculture and dairy industry since 1987.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is modification and what is it used for?
2. Which grain is the Moisture Meter calibrated for?
3. What should I remember while using the Moisture Meter?

1. What is modification and what is it used for?

   The tester user may modify data (calibrate the instrument), namely make amendments to moisture curves coded for each species which were created based on the trials comparing them with the drier method. There are two possibilities of modifications:

   FULL MODIFICATION: It consists of correcting tester readings basing on prepared samples with a predetermined moisture level (e.g. with the drier method). This operation allows to shape chosen fragments of moisture curves. "The full modification" can be used to scale a tester for a completely new species.

   SHORTENED MODIFICATION: It consists of modification of tester readings by increasing or decreasing values of instrument readings for a chosen species with the same value in the whole measurement range. "The shortened modification" is performed when a user has observed that the instrument tends to lower or raise the results by the same value in the whole moisture range for the whole species.

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2. Which grain is the Moisture Meter calibrated for?

   The standard list of grain contains the following species (measurement ranges presented in brackets):

   Grains:

   • rye (8% - 35%)
   • common wheat (8% - 35%)
   • quality wheat (8% - 35%)
   • triticale (8% - 35%)
   • spring barley (8% - 35%)
   • oats (8% - 35%)
   • buckwheat (8% - 35%)
   • maize (8% - 43%)

   Leguminous plants:

   • broadbean (8% - 35%)
   • yellow lupin (8% - 35%)
   • blue lupin (8% - 35%)
   • field pea (8% - 35%)
   • beans (8% - 35%)

   Oliferous plants:

   • rape (4% - 30%)

   It is possible to program other species of grain (max. 15) at the customer’s request. Ask the manufacturer for details.

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3. What should I remember while using the Moisture Meter?
   • in order to achieve the most reliable readings, you have to perform three measurements of one grain sample and then average them
   • The purity of a testing sample has an influence on the accuracy of readings. The sample should be free of chaff, dirt and other impurities.
   • The way of filling the measurement compartment is important and affects the accuracy of results:
     • While pouring the grain the bolt should be pulled out with a decisive regular movement during the period of about one second.
     • The upper edges of the measurement chamber must be completely covered with grain after its filling.
   • ensure the temperature of the instrument is similar to the temperature of a sample (the sensor reacts with a slight delay)
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