Operation
OPERATING PROCEDURE –
NORMAL OPERATION
1. Remove cap (A) and inspect
test cell (B) to be sure that it
is clean and empty.
2. Press ON-OFF button (C)
to turn on tester. The dis-
play (D) will show ALWAYS
AVERAGE 3 TESTS for ap-
proximately 7 seconds, then
will show GREEN COFFEE
(initial operation) or the name
of the last grain tested.
3. When the grain to be tested
has been selected using the
SELECT arrows (E), fi ll the
test cell (B) even to the top
of the cell with sample to be
tested.
4. (For Initial Test Only) Before
tightening pressure cap, turn
on tester and allow to warm up
for 30 seconds before
attempting fi rst test.
5. Replace cap (A) and tighten until
pressure-indicator screw (F) is
fl ush with the top of cap (A). (Use
Finger-Flush test as illustrated.)
6. Immediately press TEST button (G). The words TESTING will be displayed
for about 10 seconds, while the tester compensates for temperature. The
moisture % and temperature will then be displayed for about 10 seconds.
7. The tester will then return to displaying the name of the last grain tested.
Empty the test cell and refi ll with a fresh sample and test again.
NOTE: Take at least three readings of new grain from the sample collected
and average the results.
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A - Cap
B - Test Cell
C - ON-OFF Button
D - Display
E - Select Arrows
F - Pressure-Indicator Screw
G - Test Button