Digi-Star Moisture Tracker User Manual
Operators Manual
D3973 Rev C
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin USA
Digi-Star International
Pannigen, The Netherlands
www.digi-star.com
June 3, 2014
LINKS
Follow the link below to a video on Digi-Star’s web site showing
how to use Moisture TrackerTM.
digi-star.com/solutions/2-13/Moisture_Tracker
To activate the Moisture Tracker
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software license, see page 30
for a direct link to Digi-Star’s software license activation page and
instruction.
For Moisture Sensor v2.00
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CONTENTS
LINKS .......................................................................................2
MOISTURE TRACKERTM FEATURES......................................4
SAFETY ....................................................................................4
DEVICE OVERVIEW ................................................................5
OPERATION ...........................................................................10
Install USB Drive ................................................................10
Updating Data Using USB Drive ........................................10
Managing On-Board Data ..................................................10
Cleaning Probe Head and Grate ........................................10
Turn On Moisture Tracker
MAIN MENU ...........................................................................12
MOISTURE MEASUREMENT ................................................13
Notes on Taking Moisture Measurements .........................14
Farmer Settings..................................................................15
Set Date and Time .........................................................16
Set Measurement Count ................................................17
Set Power Down Time ...................................................18
Set Screen Dim Time .....................................................18
Set Defogger Level ........................................................19
Calibrate Sensor ............................................................20
Enter New Calibration Code ..........................................22
Set Worker Operating Mode ..........................................23
Set Worker Options .......................................................24
Diagnostics ....................................................................25
PREVIOUS READINGS .........................................................25
ABOUT THIS DEVICE ............................................................26
SET LANGUAGE ....................................................................28
MOISTURE TRACKERTM INFORMATION..............................29
Batteries .............................................................................29
Low Battery ....................................................................29
Charging Battery Pack ...................................................29
Repair Parts ......................................................................29
HOW TO UPDATE MOISTURE TRACKER
SOFTWARE (HAND-HELD DEVICE) ....................................30
LICENSE ................................................................................33
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Device ....................................11
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MOISTURE TRACKERTM FEATURES
Moisture Tracker
ents fed to livestock and therefore dry matter can be determined.
A photometer in this device measures light reected from ingredient sample and determines moisture. Then a set of readings is
averaged and results displayed for user and stored for transfer to
a PC.
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determines percentage of moisture in ingredi-
SAFETY
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates important safety
messages in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY and carefully read the message that follows.
Indicated an imminent hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
The functioning and operational safety of this device can only be
ensured if user observes usual safety precautions as well as spe-
cic safety guidelines stated in these operating guidelines:
IMPORTANT: Before connecting device to electrical supply, en-
sure the operating voltage stated on power adapter corresponds
to voltage supplied to adapter.
• Transmitter controls, maintenance and repair work must only
be carried out by a qualied technician.
• If there is any reason to assume the product cannot be used
without risk, it must be marked to prevent further use.
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Do not take moisture measurements from open
face of a feed bunk over 8 feet high due to risk of silage collapse.
Do not stand closer than three times (3X) the height of the face.
Take samples from loader bucket or small pile after it has
been moved a safe distance from the silage face.
DEVICE OVERVIEW
The following items are included with the Moisture TrackerTM:
Case 115VAC Charger
Moisture Tracker
TM
with USB Memory Device
12VDC Charger
Calibration Disk
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Probe Grate
Battery
in handle
Trigger
Charging Port
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Slide lock back to open
USB drive cover
This port for
factory use
USB drive
port for data
transfer
USB drive contains the Moisture Tracker
TM
PC Software,
and this operators manual in
PDF format.
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Number
Description Function/Use
/Operation
1 Power Button Turns Moisture TrackerTM on/off
2 Home Press to return to Main Menu screen
3 Back Press to return to previous display
mode screen
4 Select/Enter Press to select highlighted item- De-
vice Display Mode changes according to highlighted menu option; also
can be used in place of trigger
5
Left
Arrow/Reject
6
Right
Arrow/Accept
7
Down Arrow
Press and release to scroll left; also
used to delete or reject
Press to scroll right; also used to
accept
Press to scroll down
8
9
10
11
12
13 Indicator LEDs Indicate system responses and
Up Arrow
Preset 1
Preset 2
Preset 3
Preset 4
Press to scroll up
Press to select ingredient assigned
to Preset 1 and proceed directly to
measurement
Press to select ingredient assigned
to Preset 2 and proceed directly to
measurement
Press to select ingredient assigned
to Preset 3 and proceed directly to
measurement
Press to select ingredient assigned
to Preset 4 and proceed directly to
measurement
errors
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OPERATION
Install USB Drive
Before turning on device, install USB drive in USB port. See page
11. USB drive is required when software les need updating and
data collection. Using the removable drive, data is downloaded to
a PC for analysis using Digi-Star software. Note: Turn Moisture
TrackerTM off before removing USB drive.
Updating Data Using USB Drive
(See page 30 for full procedure)
To update data, ingredient calibrations, software and rmware:
1. Load updates onto a USB drive from Moisture TrackerTM soft-
ware loaded on a PC.
2. Insert the USB drive with updates into Moisture Tracker
3. Power up device and it will automatically update software and
data les.
TM
.
Managing On-Board Data
To manage on-board data, the USB containing the data must
be removed from the Moisture Tracker
with Moisture Tracker
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software loaded.
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and plugged into a PC
Cleaning Probe Head and Grate
• To clean probe head of debris that may cause measurement
interference, remove probe grate by grasping grate in hand
and turn counter clockwise to release.
• Wash grate with water or wipe clean using a damp towel.
• Clean window using a clean microber cloth dampened with
water or methanol. Do not use window cleaner and a rag.
Avoid excess liquid in this area.
• Reinstall grate positioning it over probe head and twist clock-
wise to attach, a slight click will occur once grate is seated
properly.
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Turn On Moisture Tracker
To turn on Moisture TrackerTM, depress the Power button for 2
seconds.
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Device
Power Button
USB drive connected
to USB port
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