18 | F200 and F300 User Manual
9 - Operating the Electronic Counter
The Platemeter is switched On and Off using the toggle switch at
the back of the unit. Off is in the ‘up’ position. When the unit is off
there are no numbers displayed on the LCD screen.
9.1 F200 Front Display Buttons
The various functions of the F200 are accessed by the
two buttons on the front of the unit, labelled ‘Avg/Reset’
and ‘Count/Formula’. The wordings in bold type are the
primary functions. These are activated by a short press of
the button. The secondary functions ‘Reset’ and ‘Formula’
are activated by holding the button down until the
function operates.
When the unit is first switched on the display will show
the model number, the current formula in use and finally
the calculated kgDM/ha based on that formula, and any
readings in memory. Pressing the “Avg” button will briefly
display the Average pasture height.
This is often referred to as “clicks” (measured in 0.5cm)
and will be displayed to one decimal place (i.e. 0.0 or 12.4).
Note: 1 click= 0.5cm
The number of readings is displayed when ‘Count’ button is
pressed. The display will show a ‘c’ on the left side and the
count on the right. The display will return to normal after 2
seconds.
All readings can be cleared (reset) by holding down the “Reset” button
for approximately 2 seconds, then the display will change to “0”.
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