28 | F200 and F300 User Manual
The number is now set. You can check it at any time by
pressing ‘Disp’. NOTE: The paddock number needs to
match up with the paddock walk order number you have
defined in P-Plus.
- Walk across the paddock taking readings every few
paces. You will hear a beep every time a reading is
stored.
The kgDM/ha is immediately recalculated and displayed.
The number of samples (plonks) to be taken should
range between 20 and 40 per paddock however this
will be determined by the variance existing in the cover.
You will hear 3 short beeps when you have completed 29
plonks and one long beep when you reach 30. This is the
recommended minimum number of readings.
Plonks need to be taken on a regular basis e.g. every
five paces to even out any variations, however avoid
stock camp areas, tracks or uncharacteristic areas. The
greater the variability the greater the number of plonks
you should take.
If you need to negotiate an obstacle (e.g. fence or creek)
switch the unit off so that no readings are taken if the
plate moves. All data recorded so far is saved. On the
other side of the obstacle, switch the unit back on and
continue taking readings. If you make a mistake when
taking readings, the F300 has an ‘UNDO’ feature.
- Turn the unit off and then hold down the reset button
as you turn it back on. You will see the word ‘Undo’ on
the LCD, followed by the currently select equation, and
then the previous DM/kg reading will be displayed. The
count will also be one less. You can then carry on taking
readings from this point.
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