999 ES OPERATING MANUAL MOISTURE METER VER DATE: 08/14

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1 OPERATING MANUAL MOISTURE METER VER DATE: 08/14

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3 INDEX 1. UNPACKING GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES MAIN COMPONENTS USE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME START UP SELF-TEST SETTINGS / MAIN MENU SETTINGS / AVERAGE READING / TIME SETTINGS MOISTURE TEST PROCESS LOG ACCESS CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHARTS SERIAL COMMUNICATION SAFETY NOTICE WARRANTY TERMS OF USE O.S LICENSE REGISTRATION CARD... OPERATING MANUAL / 01

4 UNPACKING We are pleased to offer you the finest technology in grain quality control. Your moisture meter went through an extensive quality control process to ensure its reliability and accurate results. Thank you for choosing MTC Moisture Analyzers. Please unpack your instrument carefully and in case you find any damage or noncompliance, you should put it back into the original package and contact your sales representative for replacement. MTC - UNITED STATES Missouri Moisture Analyzers LLC 1402 N. College Dr. CIE Bldg - Room Maryville - MO Tel:+1 (660) sales.usa@motomcogroup.com MTC - CANADA Canada Moisture Analyzers Inc. 1640A Dublin Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3H 0X5 sales.ca@motomcogroup.com Package Content: 01 moisture meter; 01 Power Cord; 01 Operating Manual; OPERATING MANUAL / 02

5 GENERAL INFORMATION MTC is a bench top instrument designed to measure moisture content of grains, seeds and a wide variety of other products. Based on USDA standards, all the instruments must provide results equivalent to the air oven, which is the reference method. The moisture content read uses a technology based on the water dielectric properties. Using calibrations charts, the changes on the dielectric constant are converted to moisture percentage. Designed to provide fast and accurate results, has also a simple and intuitive operating interface, offering the user a color screen with touch panel to make interactions with the instrument even easier. Built to meet or exceed the precision, security and performance demands for grain moisture meters described in the NIST (National Institute of Standard and Technology) Handbook 44, comes loaded with conversion charts made by Motomco Instruments and approved by USDA/FGIS. OPERATING MANUAL / 03

6 FEATURES MTC has the following features: 1. Moisture measurement based on water dielectric properties; 2. Internal weighing system to prevent external interference on the result accuracy; 3. Internal temperature measurement; 4. Security protection to metrological access; 5. Integrated thermal printer; 6. Full range voltage input ( VAC); 7. Virtual Emulated RS-232 output for external connection (See page 17 for detailed info); 8. Calibration charts available for more than 250 different types of grains; 9. Meets or exceeds requirements set by NIST Handbook 44, 2012; 10. Single measurement or 03 reads average for greater precision; 11. Color LCD display with touch panel; 12. Input custom ID to each moisture read; 13. Self-test sequence to assure equipment proper operation; OPERATING MANUAL / 04

7 FEATURES 48,9cm [ 19,24 in ] 36,7cm [ 14,45 in ] Front view 27,3cm [ 10,77 in ] Side view TYPE A USB PORT SHALL ONLY BE USED TO RECORD YOUR RESULTS TO AN EXTERNAL FLASH DRIVE. TYPE B USB PORT IS THE RS-232 OUTPUT. TO ACCESS IT, CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SCREEN. OPERATING MANUAL / 05

8 MAIN COMPONENTS DUMP CELL It is where the operator pours the sample in. The instrument controls the actuation of this device, dumping the sample into the grain cell after it has reached 100% of the necessary amount for testing purposes and the sample temperature is collected. GRAIN CELL After the dump cell releases the sample into the grain cell, will read the grain moisture content. The grain cell shape compensates the sample compaction and superficial moisture. SCALE Attached to the dump cell, the scale is an important part of our equipment reliability and precision. It reads the necessary sample amount and prevents the operator from manipulating the moisture results, by double-checking the sample weight. MAIN HOUSING The electronic circuits of the moisture meter are completely isolated inside the instrument enclosure, carefully developed to withstand the rigors of field usage. The ON/OFF Switch, communication ports and power inlet are located in the back of the unit. COLOR LCD AND TOUCH PANEL Equipped with a touch panel over a color 4.3 LCD screen, offers the user an easy and intuitive interface making the daily operation more pleasant. OPERATING MANUAL / 06

9 USE INSTRUCTIONS was developed to perform quick and accurate moisture readings on different grain samples, however correct sample preparation is important to achieve its best performance. To do so, please follow the operation instruction s below. PREPARING THE SAMPLE The moisture retained in a large amount of grain can vary considerably. To obtain a representative sample, you must collect from different batches and mix together before proceeding to the moisture reading. For results that are more accurate, we suggest the use of a grain divider, if you don t have one, use a similar process to assure that the sample is equally divided. Any foreign material mixed with the sample can lead to erratic reading, so sample cleanliness is important to obtain an accurate result. According to NIST Handbook 44, grain temperature is an important parameter to assure that the moisture content is constant. Below there are some parameters described in the NIST handbook: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Room/Meter Temperature Range: 10 C to 40 C (50 F to 104 F) Sample Temperature Range: 0 C to 50 C (32 F to 122 F) Temperature difference between Meter and Sample: 10 C (50 F) (05) Five minutes warm-up time for equipment stabilization and accurate results OPERATING MANUAL / 07

10 FIRST TIME STARTUP ENGLISH OK At the very first power up, the instrument asks the user to choose the desired language. Touch until your choice is displayed. To set it as the system language touch OK. This equipment is warranted against any manufacturing defects, ENGLISH considered the conditions set by the Operation Manual that accompanies the equipment specified in the warranty from the data of the invoice of sale to the final consumer and will include the replacement of parts and labor in the repair due to manufacturing defects. After the language is set, please read the Terms of Use¹ carefully, to navigate through the text please use the scrollbar on the right side of the screen. After you reach the end of the page, a screen will pop-up, if you agree to the terms please touch the YES. Company: The name of the company that owns the instrument can be recorded on the system. To do so please use keyboard on the screen and after you finish touch. COMPANY DO YOU CONFIRM THE COMPANY S NAME? After the name is saved, a screen will pop-up with a message asking for confirmation, If you agree, touch YES YES NO PLEASE SELECT A STANDARD CHART BRAZIL ARGENTINA has 13 built-in charts groups (ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CGC ENGLISH, CGC FRENCH, EUROPE ENGLISH, EUROPE FRENCH, EUROPE GERMANY, EUROPE ITALIAN, MEXICO, SOUTH AMERICA, UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES NTEP). The user can select the group that is appropriate to his area, or whichever he desires. To navigate through the options, use the buttons ¹The Terms of Use can also be found at the end of this manual. (Pg. 21) OPERATING MANUAL / 08

11 SELF-TEST SELF-TEST The self-test verifies all the important components and software parameters. Everytime that you restart your equipment, it will pass through the self-test. Some of the self-test steps are: 1. Configuration parameters integrity; 2. Memory; 3. Time and date; 4. Equipment calibration data integrity; 5. Scale. At the unlikely event of an error, a message and these two buttons will show up on the screen. In most cases, the error is just an alert that can be easily solved by the user. If you can`t solve the issue by yourself, please contact the most convenient MTC office for further assistance. Takes you to setup option screen. Restarts the self test process OPERATING MANUAL / 09

12 SETITNGS / MAIN MENU PLEASE CHOOSE AN OPTION Takes you to restricted setup menu. Takes you to language selection screen. Returns to configuration screen. Takes you to settings screen. CORN LOW MOIST Takes you to commodity selection screen. Takes you to measurement screen. SELECT THE GROUP TO THE CORRESPONDING CHOISE OF CHARTS BEANS CORN SOYBEANS RICE SUNFLOWER WHEAT CUSTOM OTHER Choose the commodity group that contains the product you want to measure. The options here are the grains you selected at the first time you turned the instrument on. If the grain you want to test isn t here, please go back to page 09 and add it to the main menu. PRODUCTS PAGE 1 OF 2 CORN1 Moisture 5.3% to 20.5% Temperature? 0ºF to 50ºF Moves 01 page. Moves 10 pages. CORN2 Moisture 5.3% to 20.5% Temperature? 0ºF to 50ºF OPERATING MANUAL / 10

13 SETTINGS / AVERAGE READING / TIME SETTINGS SETTINGS Takes you to charts group selection (see pg. 09). Log Takes you to average reading menu. Takes you to time set menu. Log Takes you to maintenance log. Returns to the main menu. This instrument is capable of making 3 sequential readings and showing the average value, which increases the result accuracy, and is highly recommended when your sample moisture is over 18%. Sets average mode on and off. AVERAGE YES OK Returns to settings menu. OK 01/01/ :00 Use the arrows to set the time. HOUR MINUTE OPERATING MANUAL / 11

14 MOISTURE TEST PROCESS SELFTEST Step 1: Make sure that the equipment is on a flat, leveled surface. Step 2: Connect the equipment to the power supply and power it on. Wait until the self-test process is finished. MENU CORN GRAIN PLACE sample until it reaches 100% ID 0.0% Step 3: Pour the sample into the dump cell until it reaches 100%. If you want to add an ID to the measurement, like a truck license plate, touch. This will be recorded for next measurements, if you want to change or remove, touch the button again and do so. If you want verify the last 20 measures, touch. MENU ID Is the access for all kind of configurations that you can change in your equipment. You can also access the special functions. CORN LOW MOIST NTEP 8% TO 21% MOISTURE 12.1% Temperature 60 F V Step 4: Wait for the moisture results. If you want to print a receipt with the measurement data, touch. If the drawer is not enabled, the button V will appear, touch it to repeat the process from step 3. If the drawer is enabled remove the sample from drawer and place it again on equipment. to repeat the process from Step 3. Notes: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ When average mode is enabled, the result is shown only after the third reading. Results are shown if moisture or temperature values are outside charts range, but an error message will appear. It is possible to save your results into a flash drive, to do so, stick in the back panel USB port before you start the measurement process. OPERATING MANUAL / 12

15 DAMAGED KERNEL PROCESS MENU CORN GRAIN PLACE sample until it reaches 100% ID 0.0% Step 1: Make sure that the equipment is on a flat, leveled surface. Step 2: Touch MENU button to access the main menu. CORN GRAIN Step 3: Touch functions. SPECIAL FUNCTION button to access the special CHARTS SELECTION SPECIAL FUNCTION SETTINGS MOISTURE Please select the desired function Step 4: Touch funciton. DAMAGED KERNEL button to access the Damaged Kernel TEST WEIGHT FOREIGN MATERIAL DAMAGED KERNEL OK INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGED KERNEL Step 5: Follow the instructions displayed on bottom of the lcd screen, in the area where is written INSTRUCTIONS. Touch to print the results. Touch to exit. Notes: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ This equipment is able to make 10 kind of damaged kernel for each sample analyzed. After each result, the button OK will appear. If you desire make more than 1 kind of damaged kernel, this button should be touched before remove the last sample analyzed. If you don t touch it, the process will repeat from start automatically. It is possible to save your results into a flash drive, to do so, stick in the back panel USB port before you start the measurement process. If the total damaged kernel is above 100% of sample weight, an error message will appear and the results should be not considered. OPERATING MANUAL / 13

16 LOG ACCESS ID Step 1: From the measure screen, touch MENU MENU CORN GRAIN PLACE sample until it reaches 100% 0.0% Step 2: Touch to access the settings menu. CORN LOW MOIST SETTINGS Step 3: Touch Log to access the LOG menu. Log VIEW LOGGER Loads the log events ont he are bellow the buttons VIEW LOGGER SAVE TO USB DRIVE SAVE TO PC EXIT SAVE TO USB DRIVE SAVE TO PC Saves the log events to a TXT file on the flash drive Sends the log events to PC using the USB cable EXIT Returns to the previous screen Notes: Ÿ Make sure the flash drive is connected to the USB port on the back of the instrument SAVE TO USB DRIVE before you touch OPERATING MANUAL / 14

17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE is factory calibrated with a MTC Standard Meter, which goes under periodic verification to assure that it meets the tolerances defined by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and Commission). CGC ( Canadian Grain To assure its accuracy, the instrument must be periodically submitted to MTC`s Service Center, where it will be calibrated and fully checked according to our technical check-list. We recommend that the instrument be submitted yearly to maintenance, during the off season, when its usage is reduced. The presence of foreign material inside the cells directly affects the instrument accuracy. It is recommended to clean the accessible parts with a damp soft cloth. The use of alcohol or other chemicals can damage the instrument. Keep the instrument indoors and away from the external environment. Avoid strong impacts to the external enclosures, as it can directly affect the load cell (weighing component). Do not let liquids contact electrical parts, and avoid the use of cordless phones, 2 way radios and other RF equipment near the instrument, since the RF can cause interference on the measurement. For maintenance, please put your instrument in the original box, with the power cable included. The customer must pay shipment cost. Note To get your MTC service center address, please check page 02 OPERATING MANUAL / 15

18 CHARTS is factory loaded with the following charts: BARLEY SIX-ROWED Moisture: 7,9% to 21,9% BARLEY TWO-ROWED Moisture: 7,1% to 18,1% CORN LOW MOIST 8% to 21% Moisture: 7,9% to 21,1% GRAIN SORGHUM (Milo) Moisture: 9,9% to 22,0% OATS Moisture: 7,8% to 20,1% RICE ROUGH LN GR Long Grain Moisture: 8,8% to 28,1% RICE ROUGH MD GR Medium Grain Moisture: 8,8% to 29,9% SUNFLOWER SEED Moisture: 5,9% to 19,0% SOYBEANS Moisture: 7,0% to 20,8% WHEAT DURUM DD EXT 113 Moisture: 6,0% to 23,0% WHEAT HARD WHITE Moisture: 5,9% to 16,0% WHEAT HARD RED WI Red Winter Moisture: 5,8% to 20,0% WHEAT SOFT WHITE Soft White Moisture: 7,9% to 25,9% WHEAT SOFT RD WI Red Winter Moisture: 8,5% to 24,6% WHEAT HARD RD SP Red Spring Moisture: 6,0% to 24,0% OPERATING MANUAL / 16

19 SERIAL COMMUNICATION The instrument is equipped with an internal RS-232 module. To connect it to your PC, please use a USB cable (see figure below). It is necessary to install the module driver, which you can find at our website in the first page you will find a link called RS232 PC driver. Serial Port Settings: Baud rate = 9600 Data Bits = 8 Parity = none Stop bit = 1 Flow control = none OUTPUT RECEIPT SAMPLE OPERATING MANUAL / 17

20 SAFETY NOTICES Don`t touch the metallic parts, as it can be electric charged. Don`t touch the metallic parts, as it can be electric charged. Never put your hand inside the drawer compartment, as the moving parts can harm you. THE GROUNDING PIN ON THE LINE CORD CONNECTS DIRECTLY 999-ES CHASSIS. WHEN USING AN ADAPTER, MAKE SURE THE GROUNDING WIRE IS CONNECTED PROPERLY TO A GOOD EARTH GROUND. WHEN REPLACING THE FUSE MAKE SURE THE EQUIPMENT IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER LINE. USE ONLY REPLACEMENT FUSES THAT MATCHES TO THE SPECIFICATIONS BELOW. MAKE SURE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS UL 817 LISTED AND MATCHES THE SPECIFICATION BELOW THE GROUNDING PIN ON THE LINE CORD CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO THE INSTRUMENT CHASSIS. WHEN USING AN ADAPTER, MAKE SURE THE GROUNDING WIRE IS CONNECTED PROPERLY TO A GOOD EARTH GROUND. OPERATING MANUAL / 18

21 WARRANTY Missouri Moisture Analyzers, LLC. (MMA), and Canada Moisture Analyzers, Inc. (CMA), guarantees each new analyzer sold by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship. MMA and CMA obligations under this warranty are limited to repairing, or at company option replacing at the company factory, any part or parts thereof, which shall, within 1 (one) year after the delivery of the equipment to the original owner, be returned to MTC MMA or CMA, with transportation charges prepaid, and which examination shall disclose to MTC's satisfaction to have been thus defective. This warranty shall not apply to any instrument which has been repaired or altered outside of the manufacturer's factory or service center in any way so as, in the judgment of the manufacturer, to affect the instrument's stability or reliability, or which has been subject to misuse, neglect, or accident, or which has had the serial number altered, defaced or removed. Nor shall this warranty apply to any instrument which has been connected in a manner other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by the manufacturer. This warranty will be void if any equipment has been repaired or altered by an unauthorized person. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MMA and CMA neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of this instrument. MMA and CMA makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy of any calibration chart supplied or used with this instrument. In no event shall Missouri Moisture Analyzers, LLC or Canada Moisture Analyzers, Inc. be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages and its liability under the warranty shall be limited solely to the repair or replacement of parts as stated above. OPERATING MANUAL / 19

22 WARRANTY This equipment is warranted against any manufacturing defects, considered the conditions set by the Operation Manual that accompanies the equipment specified in the warranty from the date of the invoice of sale to the final consumer and will include the replacement of parts and labor in the repair due to manufacturing defects. Both the finding of defects and necessary repairs will be performed by a MTC Service Center closest to the customer. The addresses are available at Warranty Use For the purpose of accuracy it is necessary for the customer, to send the "Registration Card" listed on the last page of the Operation Manual, duly completed and mailed to the closest MTC office. The warranty is automatically void if: - The equipment is not installed and used according to instructions contained in the Operation Manual. - The equipment has been damaged by accidents or natural hazards, abused, used carelessly, improperly connected to the electrical grid, exposed to chemical and/or corrosive presence of water, damaged by insects or rodents, used in a way other than in accordance of the Operation Manual or by modified or repaired by persons or entities not accredited by MTC. - There are removal and/or alteration of serial number and/or sealing device of the equipment. The warranty does not cover: - Cost of labor, materials, parts and adjustments necessary for the location preparation for installation of equipment, in other words, electric grid, electrical outlet, communication cables, connectors, mechanical supports, grounds, stabilizers, etc. OPERATING MANUAL / 20

23 TERMS OF USE - Replacement parts for normal wear and tear, whether mechanical parts, electronics, housing, and the assembly of the parts used in the repair and the consequences arising from these incidents. - Equipment or parts that have been damaged as a result of transportation or handling accidents, dents, scratches, cracks or acts and effects of natural disasters. - Malfunctions or burning of components due to problems in electrical line. - Removal, packaging, transporting and insuring the equipment for repair. Notes: - In no case shall MTC 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, MTC were to be responsible for damage caused to the customer, the overall limit of such responsibility shall be equivalent to 5% of the price of equipment that caused the damage, in view of the special circumstances under which this equipment was sold. - MTC 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. Parts and/or accessories that are replaced under warranty become the property of MTC. - Any questions about the warranty conditions should be treated directly with MTC. I have read the above information. OPERATING MANUAL / 21

24 OPERATING SYSTEM LICENSE The operating system of your MTC moisture meter is a original licensed product and is subject to a license agreement enforcement. Therefore it is important to keep this manual which is the bearer of the serial number of the operating system license. Serial number: OPERATING MANUAL / 22

25 REGISTRATION CARD When you receive your equipment, please complete and return the registration card. Motomco has a file of all moisture meters sold by their serial numbers. With your help, your moisture meter will be recognized by the buyer s name and location. Registration Card MTC Moisture Meter Serial number: Buyer s name: Address: City: Zip Code: Telephone number: Date of purchase: Company: State: OPERATING MANUAL / 23

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