Dickey-John M-3G User Manual

M-3G/M-20P Operation and File Handling
11001-1361-200512
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Safety Notices ..................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3
Key Functions ...................................................................................................................3
Enter Key .......................................................................................................................... 3
Product Specifications ....................................................................................... 5
Performance .....................................................................................................................5
USB Connectivity .............................................................................................................. 5
Regulatory Requirements ................................................................................................. 5
Canadian ICES-003 Statement ........................................................................................ 6
Operation ............................................................................................................. 7
Fill Technique ................................................................................................................... 7
Emptying Cell .................................................................................................................... 7
Grain Sample Testing ....................................................................................................... 7
Changing Products/Grains ................................................................................................ 9
Bias Adjustment ................................................................................................................ 9
Averaging ........................................................................................................................ 10
Adding Samples To The Average - Quick Key ............................................................... 12
Downloading Calibrations ................................................................................ 13
Quick Guide - Downloading ............................................................................................ 13
Quick Guide - Deleting Files ........................................................................................... 13
Operation and File Handling Instructions ........................................................................ 14
PC Communication Program .......................................................................................... 14
Language Files ............................................................................................................... 14
Product Files ...................................................................................................................14
Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 17
Checking Battery Voltage ............................................................................................... 17
Battery Replacement ...................................................................................................... 17
Battery Storage ............................................................................................................... 17
Error Codes ....................................................................................................... 19
ERROR 20 ...................................................................................................................... 19
ERROR 22 ...................................................................................................................... 19
ERROR 24 ...................................................................................................................... 19
ERROR 38, 60, 78, 90, 91 and 92 .................................................................................. 19

Dickey-John M-3G Specifications

General

Usage	Grain moisture measurement
Measures	Moisture content in grains
Display	LCD
Power Supply	9V battery
Type	Moisture Tester
Accuracy	±0.5%

Summary

Safety Notices

Safety Alert Symbols and Warnings

Explains safety alert symbols and warning terms like WARNING and CAUTION.

Introduction

Key Functions Overview

Describes the primary function keys (On/Home, Enter, Up/Down Arrow) of the unit.

Product Specifications

Performance Details

Outlines the operational performance characteristics of the moisture tester.

USB Connectivity and PC Interface

Details how the unit connects to a PC via USB for data transfer and configuration.

Regulatory Compliance

Lists FCC rules and Canadian ICES-003 compliance statements for the device.

Operation

Fill Technique and Emptying Cell

Guides on proper sample filling and cell emptying procedures for accurate readings.

Grain Sample Testing Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for performing a grain moisture test.

Changing Products/Grains

Instructions on how to select and switch between different grain calibration files.

Bias Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the bias to match reference meter readings.

Averaging Moisture Readings

Details how to add, read, and clear averaged moisture samples.

Quick Sample Averaging

Provides a shortcut method to add the last tested sample to the average.

Downloading Calibrations

Quick Guide to Downloading Files

Step-by-step instructions for downloading calibration and program files from the website.

Explained Downloadable Files

Describes Operation/File Handling, PC Communication Program, Language, and Product files.

Quick Guide to Deleting Files

Instructions on how to remove product files from the unit using the PC utility.

Maintenance

Checking Battery Voltage

How to view the unit's battery status and voltage.

Battery Replacement and Storage

Guidelines for replacing and storing the unit's battery.

Error Codes

Common Error Codes and Solutions

Lists specific error codes (20, 22, 24, 38, 60, 78, 90, 91, 92) and their probable causes/actions.