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Dickey-John GAC 2500 UGMA User Manual

Dickey-John GAC 2500 UGMA
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GAC
®
2500 GRAIN
ANALYSIS COMPUTER
MODEL UGMA
Operator’s Manual

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Dickey-John GAC 2500 UGMA Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryFarm Equipment
ModelGAC 2500 UGMA
ManufacturerDickey-John
Temperature Range32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
DisplayLCD
UGMAYes
Operating Temperature32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
TypeGrain Moisture Tester
Measurement ParametersMoisture
Grain TypesWheat, corn, soybeans, barley, oats, canola, sunflower
Moisture Range5% to 45% (depending on grain)
Humidity RangeUp to 90% non-condensing
PortabilityBenchtop

Summary

Safety Notices

Disclaimer

Legal statement limiting liability.

Introduction

Accessories

Lists included components and replacement parts.

Unit Overview

Identifies key physical components of the unit.

Quick Start Guide

STEP 1: UNLOCK SHIPPING BRACKETS

Instructions for removing shipping brackets before operation.

STEP 2: INSTRUMENT PLACEMENT

Guidelines for positioning the instrument for optimal use.

STEP 3: LEVELING INSTRUMENT

Steps to level the instrument using its feet.

STEP 4: BEGIN GRAIN ANALYSIS

Initiating the grain analysis process from the main menu.

STEP 5: SELECT A PRODUCT

Procedure for selecting the grain type for analysis.

STEP 6: PERFORM A GRAIN ANALYSIS

Detailed steps for conducting a grain analysis.

Features

Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

External Communication Connections

Printer

Physical Instrument Setup

UNLOCK SHIPPING BRACKETS

Detailed steps to unlock shipping brackets before setup.

INSTRUMENT PLACEMENT

Guidelines for placing the instrument in a suitable environment.

LEVELING INSTRUMENT

How to adjust the instrument's feet to ensure it is level.

Installation

CONNECTING AC POWER

Instructions for connecting the instrument to a power source.

Grain Drawer

Information about the standard grain drawer.

OPTIONAL BOTTOMLESS GRAIN DRAWER

Details about the optional bottomless grain drawer.

Navigation

USING EXTERNAL DEVICES

How to use keyboards, mice, and barcode scanners.

TOUCH SCREEN BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Explains the functions of various buttons on the touch screen interface.

HOME

Description of the Home screen function.

POWER OFF

How to turn off the instrument.

INITIATE

Explanation of the Initiate button's states and function.

PRINT

Functionality of the Print button.

BACK

Function of the Back button.

ABORT

How to stop or cancel a process.

ENTER

Function of the Enter button.

USB

Use of the USB button for data transfer/updates.

USER

Functionality related to user login.

INSTRUMENT INFORMATION

Accessing details about the instrument.

LCD DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION

How to recalibrate the touch screen display.

KEYPAD

Description of the virtual keyboard.

CLEAN

Using the Clean function for the instrument.

Password Restrictions

To Create an Admin User Name and Password

Steps to set up an administrator username and password.

Setup

Product

Managing product entries for grain analysis.

EDIT EXISTING PRODUCT

Modifying parameters of existing grain products.

EDIT PRODUCT

Changing moisture and test weight bias/slopes.

CREATE PRODUCT

Process for creating new product entries.

DELETE PRODUCT

Removing product entries from the system.

LOAD NEW PRODUCT

Loading new product calibrations via USB.

Administrative Settings

Changing admin username and password.

System Setup

Customizing instrument functionality and print settings.

PRINTER SETUP

Configuring printer connections and output.

Adding a Header and Footer to Ticket

Customizing print tickets with header/footer information.

STREAMING DATA SERIALLY

Setting up serial data streaming for external systems.

LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD SETTINGS

Selecting language and keyboard layout.

SAMPLE SETUP

Configuring sample identification and user login requirements.

RESULT SETUP

Configuring how results are displayed and returned.

EXPORT DATA FORMAT

Choosing output format for data export (CSV/Excel).

TIME

Setting the instrument's date and time.

UNITS

Configuring measurement units and display formats.

OWNER DATA

Entering owner contact information for header/footer.

SERVICE DATA

Recording service notes and dates.

LCD DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION

How to recalibrate the touch screen display.

DATA STORAGE CAPACITY

Managing and clearing stored test results.

CHECK SCALE

Performing a scale accuracy check.

NETWORK SETUP

Configuring network connectivity settings.

UPDATE INSTRUMENT

Updating the instrument's software via USB.

Startup

Startup Screens

Initial screens displayed upon powering on the instrument.

POWER DOWN

Power Down Screen

The confirmation screen for shutting down the instrument.

ANALYZING GRAIN

USER LOGIN (OPTIONAL)

Optional feature requiring user login before analysis.

USER LOGIN

Process of logging in with a username.

USER LOG OFF

How to log out the current user.

SELECTING PRODUCT

Choosing the type of grain to be analyzed.

PERFORMING A GRAIN ANALYSIS

Step-by-step guide to conduct a grain analysis.

HOPPER LEVEL INDICATOR

Understanding the hopper fill status indicators.

Analysis Process

The sequence of events during a grain analysis.

Analysis Results

Display of test results including moisture, weight, and temperature.

GENERAL CLEANING TIP

Recommendation for regular cleaning of the measuring cell.

APPROXIMATE CALIBRATION READING

Understanding readings that may be approximate or unofficial.

DATABASE MEMORY MESSAGES

Warnings and actions for low or full database memory.

OUT OF MEMORY

Handling the "Out of Memory" error for results.

DATA DRIVE MEMORY LOW

Warning for low memory on the data drive.

DATA DRIVE OUT OF MEMORY

Handling the "Data Drive Out of Memory" error.

RESULTS

To View Test Results

Accessing stored grain test results.

REFINE QUERY OPTIONS

Filtering and customizing displayed test results.

ALL PRODUCTS

Displaying all stored sample tests.

PRODUCT

Searching for records by product name.

USER

Searching for records by user name.

SAMPLE ID

Searching for records by sample ID.

QUERY LAST

Displaying records from a specified number of days.

UNABLE TO SHOW QUERY RESULTS

Handling queries when memory is low.

AUDIT TRAIL

Viewing a log of system changes and events.

VIEW PRODUCTS

Displaying a list of installed products.

PRODUCT CALIBRATIONS

UGMA

Information on downloading product calibration files.

DIAGNOSTICS

To View Diagnostics Screen

Accessing the diagnostics screen for troubleshooting.

MAINTENANCE

EXTERNAL CLEANING

Cleaning the LCD display and exterior surfaces.

INTERNAL CLEANING

Procedures for cleaning internal components.

DAILY CLEAN METHOD

Using the automated daily cleaning process.

EXTENSIVE CLEANING METHOD

Steps for a more thorough cleaning procedure.

CLEANING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR PROBE

Detailed instructions for cleaning the temperature sensor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Screen Example

Display of error codes and their recommended resolutions.

ERROR MESSAGES

Overview of error codes, causes, and corrective actions.

WARRANTY

DICKEY-john® WARRANTY

Details the product warranty terms and conditions.