Supertech Agroline Superpro User manual
Superpro User Manual
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Superpro MANUAL
The Portable Grain Moisture Meter With BUILT-IN Grinder
User Information 3
General Safety Instruction 3
Highlights & Features 4
Introduction 4
Package Content 5
Part Locator 5
Keypad 5
Instructions 6
Prepare and Make a Measurement 6
Adjusting the Calibration of the Meter 8
Superpro Settings and Menu´s 9
MEASURE 9
BATTERY 9
CLEAR AVERAGE 9
CALIBRATION 9
COUNTRY 9
Some more valuable information about the moisture meter 10
Using the averaging facility 10
Battery 10
Storage and Advice for General Usage 10
Auto Turn OFF time - Setting 10
How to make your own grain calibration. 11
Quick Guide to Display Messages 11
Technical Specifications 12
Troubleshooting 12
EU WEEE Statement 13
EU Declaration of Conformity 13
List of crops and ranges 13
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User Information
Warning/ Danger symbols used in this User Manual:
These notes identify hazards which have a high probability of resulting in death
or serious physical injury if not avoided.
These notes identify hazards that can result in moderate or mild injuries if not avoided.
These notes identify hazards associated with the risk of material damage.
These notes identify information that are important for the usage and maintenance of
the device.
These notes identify hazards associated with disposal of the product.
General Safety Instruction
Guidelines and General Information
The analyzer complies with EU Directives and standards, among other regulations, for
electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Inaccurate usage or handling may,
however, result in damage to the product and small to medium injuries.
The analyzer is powered by a 9-volt Alkaline battery. Extra precautions should be taken, when
handling the battery. Removing a leaking battery should be done while wearing protective
gloves, whereafter the contacts must be cleaned with a soft cloth.
Before using the device, please read and understand this user manual, including the safety
instructions.
Always keep the equipment and analyzer freely accessible and stored in it’s ABS carry case.
The instrument should not be exposed to large temperature fluctuations and should be kept
free of moisture.
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Highlights & Features
●Digital readout with accuracy to one decimal point
●Automatic temperature compensation
●Combined grinding and compression of sample
●Individual calibration for all grain types
●Can be updated with new moisture scales
●Automatic calculation of average value
●Built-in measuring cups
●Backlight display for easy reading
●User friendly experience
●Native language in the display
●Grinder made of hardened galvanized steel
●Casing made of shockproof ABS plastic
●Supplied in shockproof carrying case
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Supertech’s Superpro Grain Moisture Analyser. This moisture meter is a ground
grain meter with built-in grinder which provides quick and simple moisture readings before and during the
processes of harvesting and when drying is taking place. It is an accurate instrument that provides
consistent repeat readings when several samples are taken. The Superpro is made to ensure long durability
and has a bright display for easy outdoor reading.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate this device correctly.
The device is preprogrammed with eight different languages. German, English, Dutch, French,
Spanish, Swedish, polish and Italian. As default, the meter will start up in English language. To select
another language go to the section “Country” at page 9.
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Package Content
●Superpro moisture analyser
●Grinder handle with 9 and 11ml measuring cups
●Battery
●Operator’s manual
●Brush for cleaning grinder
●Shockproof carrying case
Part Locator
1. Grinder handle with 9-11ml measuring cups
2. Grinder housing/lower grinder cell
3. Display
4. Superpro grip
5. Keypad
Keypad
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Instructions
This section explains how to use the Superpro
Prepare and Make a Measurement
Inspect the two parts of the grinder cell to make sure they are clean and empty.
If the temperature of the grain sample differs a great deal from that of the meter, e.g. when taking
measurements directly from the dryer, it is recommended to preheat the meter as follows:
a. Fill the test cell with the desired crop, grind it and wait approx. 1-2 minutes.
b. Proceed with the normal testing procedure as detailed below.
1 TURN ON DEVICE Press and hold the Power button “ON/TEST”
( by holding the ON/TEST button backlight in the display will switch on).
2 SELECT ‘Measure’ and press the ON/TEST button
Select the crop to be tested by using the arrow keys ⇑or ⇓.
To select a different crop press the ESC/OFF button to return to MEASURE and use arrow keys ⇑or ⇓to
cycle through the options.
3 Fill the sample into the grinder
Using the built-in measuring cups (9ml and 11ml) in the upper part of the grinder to measure out the
quantity required of the crop to be tested. The quantity is shown in the display alongside the crop name
(9ml and 11ml).
4 Grind the sample and press the ‘ON-TEST’ button
Screw on the upper part of the grinder and rotate it clockwise until the two stop pins meet. It is important to
rotate to this point to obtain the correct test result.
Important: Never screw together the upper and lower part of the grinder when the measuring
chamber is empty as serious damage can be done to the fine grooves of the grinding discs.
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Press ON/TEST immediately. A series of asterisks will appear across the screen, followed by the moisture
reading.
The analyser will take ~10sec to measure the moisture content and calculate the temperature
compensation and hereafter display the result.
A new reading can be made by emptying and cleaning the test cell and filling it with a new sample. Do not
re-test the sample without first emptying and refilling.
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Note: In order to ensure correct measurements, clean both grinder discs thoroughly with the
enclosed cleaning brush after each measurement. Remnants of sticky or moist material can
be removed by grinding a dry grain sample.
Note: When grinding crops with high water content there may be a risk of the two grinder discs
touching one another so that the display reads Hi. If this happens, carry out a new
measurement with an increased sample size. Try with approx. 2-3 ml more than the quantity
specified in the display. In particular, when measuring maize with more than 20 % moisture
(and some grass types), 18ml (2x9 ml) must be measured out for grinding, as stated in the
display.
Note: If the temperature of the grain sample differs a great deal from that of the result in the
unit, e.g. measurements taken directly from the dryer, it is recommended to preheat the tester
as follows:
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1. Fill the grinder with the desired crop, grind and wait 1-2 minutes before pressing the ’ON/TEST’
button
2. Read the results on the result screen
Adjusting the Calibration of the Meter
Superpro is factory calibrated for every crop using the official methods of measuring moisture content as
compiled by ISTA (International Seed Testing Association). The calibration scales are compiled using
samples of crops grown in normal conditions. Differing growth factors between years and between
varieties can have an effect on the electrical characteristics of the crop and it can therefore be necessary to
recalibrate the meter. To avoid disputes, it is strongly recommended that Superpro is checked against the
meter being used by the buyer of the grain (using grain from the same sample in both cases), and adjusted
as required.
Each crop calibration in the meter can, if necessary, be adjusted individually up or down by up to 3.9% in
increments of 0.1%. This is achieved as follows:
1. Turn on the meter by pressing ON/TEST.
2.When MEASURE appears in the display use the arrow keys ⇑or ⇓until CALIBRATION is
displayed.
3. Accept this choice by pressing ON/TEST.
4.Use the arrow keys ⇑or ⇓to select the crop that is in need of calibration adjustment.
5. Accept this choice by pressing ON/TEST. The numeric value +0.0 is shown in the display (factory
calibration).
6.Use the arrow keys ⇑or ⇓until the desired calibration adjustment value is displayed.
Adjustments can be made in the range from -3.9% to +3.9%.
7. Accept the selected calibration adjustment value by pressing ON/TEST.
8. An asterisk (*) will appear at the end of the name of the crop if adjustments have been made
compared to the factory calibration.
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Superpro Settings and Menu´s
The Superpro has a number of settings that can be reached by doing the following:
1. TURN ON DEVICE
2. Use the arrow-keys to choose between the menu settings
The device have five menus:
MEASURE
The menu measure is used to choose the crop to be tested.
BATTERY
This menu will give you an overview of the battery level.
CLEAR AVERAGE
This menu is used to clear the average of the last five measurements done.
1.Turn on the meter by pressing ON/TEST.
2.When MEASURE appears in the display use the arrow keys ⇑or ⇓until CLEAR AVERAGE is displayed.
3.Accept this choice by pressing ON/TEST. OK will appear in the display followed by an automatic return to
MEASURE.
CALIBRATION
The calibration menu is used to recalibrate the meter. Differing growth factors between years and between
varieties can have an effect on the electrical characteristics of the crop and it can therefore be necessary to
recalibrate the meter. See page 8.
COUNTRY
This menu is used to select your language.
The device is pre-programmed with eight different languages. German, English, Dutch, French, Spanish,
Swedish, Polish and Italian. Default the device will start up with English language. To select another
language:
1. TURN ON DEVICE Press and hold the Power button “ON/TEST”
( by holding the ON/TEST button backlight in the display will switch on).
2. SELECT the menu ‘COUNTRY’ and press the ON/TEST button
Select the language by using the arrow keys ⇑or ⇓and accept the choice by pressing the ON/TEST
button
To select a different menu press the ESC/OFF button to return and use arrow keys ⇑or ⇓to cycle
through the options.
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Some more valuable information about the moisture
meter
Using the averaging facility
1. Due to the changing nature of grain when being harvested or dried, it is recommended to take several
readings. These will automatically be used to create an average reading.
2. It is recommended to take 3-5 measurements from the same batch of grain and use the average as the
true moisture content of the grain.
3. Remember to empty, clean and refill the test cell between each reading.
Battery
The meter is supplied with a 9-volt alkaline battery. This should be installed in the compartment on the
underside of the meter. When the battery is in need of replacement the message Replace battery will
appear on the display.
Only replace it with a similar high quality 9-volt alkaline battery. Removing the battery has no effect on the
information stored in the meter.
9-volt batteries should not be thrown away with trash. This may risk contact with other batteries or pieces
of metal which could lead to danger.
In case of battery leaking please remove carefully by using gloves. After removal please clean the device
carefully with a clean cloth.
Storage and Advice for General Usage
It is recommended that you store the meter at all times in the carrying case provided, so that the instrument
is not exposed to large temperature fluctuations and that it is kept free of moisture. If the instrument is
taken into a warmer environment from a cold storage location, it is recommended that you allow the unit to
acclimatise so that condensation does not affect the results of the measurement. At the end of the season,
wipe all surfaces with a well-wrung damp cloth and remove the battery from the meter. Clean all parts of
the grinder mechanism and lubricate the spindle with a thin layer of non-corrosive oil.
Auto Turn OFF time - Setting
Our Superpro is pre programmed to Turn-OFF after approximately 90 seconds of inactivity.
If the device turns off by itself while using it please turn on the meter by pressing ON/TEST.
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