PCE Americas PCE-HMM User Manual

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User manual

PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
FL-33458
USA
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PCE Instruments UK Ltd.

Units 12/13

Southpoint Business Park

Ensign way

Hampshire / Southampton

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF

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Table of contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3

2 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................. 3

3 Intended use ......................................................................................................... 4

4 Security ................................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Safety instructions for the buyer ...................................................................................... 5

4.2 Safety instructions for the operator ................................................................................. 5

4.3 Personal protective equipment ....................................................................................... 5

4.4 Residual hazards ............................................................................................................ 6

5 Technical Specifications ....................................................................................... 7

6 Commissioning ..................................................................................................... 7

7 Working with the device ........................................................................................ 8

7.1 Keypad............................................................................................................................ 8

7.2 Switching on the device .................................................................................................. 8

7.3 Making Measurements ................................................................................................... 8

7.4 Freezing of displayed values (Hold function) .................................................................. 9

7.5 Forming averages ......................................................................................................... 10

7.6 Retrieving the average value ......................................................................................... 10

7.7 Deleting the total memory ............................................................................................. 11

7.8 Display of Battery Voltage ............................................................................................. 11

7.9 How to switch off the device ......................................................................................... 11

8 Factors influencing moisture testing .................................................................. 12

8.1 Bale density .................................................................................................................. 12

8.2 Material ......................................................................................................................... 12

8.3 Sweating ....................................................................................................................... 12

8.4 Preservatives ................................................................................................................. 12

9 Cleaning and maintenance ................................................................................ 13

10 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 13

10.1 Battery is empty ......................................................................................................... 13

10.2 Wrong measurement values ...................................................................................... 13

10.3 Damages on the device ............................................................................................ 13

11 Warranty ............................................................................................................. 14

12 Disposal .............................................................................................................. 14

13 Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................... 15

14 Imprint ................................................................................................................. 16

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1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing an AGRETO hay moisture meter. You have got a robust
tool for daily practice. Please read this manual carefully before operating the
unit.

2 Scope of delivery

 1 meter 50 cm measuring lance (or 100/270 cm depending on model)
 1 battery 9V
 1 packaging box
 1 user manual

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3 Intended use

The HFM II AGRETO hay- & straw moisture meter is designed for measurement
of moisture and temperature in compressed hay bales (square bales, round
bales and large bales) by inserting the probe into the bale at right angles.

To obtain meaningful values, the measurement at several points in the ball must

be carried out, and an average can be formed.

In practice it is usually not an exact moisture percentage, but a review of the
barrel in terms of quality and storability. The higher values in the ball must be
given priority.

Not pressed material must be compressed before measurement in a suitable
form, for example by compressing in a bucket.

To measure the temperature the probe must remain in the material until a
constant temperature is displayed.

User information:

 Store the device on a dry place.
 Do not immerse the probe in water!
 Make sure that the lance is not tilted or bent during insertion. This is

especially true for the long lances (100/270 cm).

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4 Security

4.1 Safety instructions for the buyer

Important!

Make sure that each person who works for the first time with the
AGRETO HFM II, has read and understood this manual.

Danger!

Make sure that the AGRETO HFM II is kept in a place that is not
accessible to unauthorized persons.

4.2 Safety instructions for the operator

Danger!

The AGRETO HFM II may only be operated by persons who are
familiar with the operation of the device.

Precaution!

Keep the work area clean! Soiled areas contributes to accidents.

4.3 Personal protective equipment

WARNING!

For people who work with the device, the wearing of safety gloves
is required.

WARNING!

For people who work with the device, the wearing of safety shoes
is required.