FT-16 Grain Moisture Tester - MADE IN USA

Used reliably by the U.S.D.A Federal Crop Insurance Field Offices for many years, the MT-16 provides the user with 16 grain scales and features automatic temperature compensation. Includes a sturdy carrying case with shoulder strap.

Product Features
• Direct readout for 16 different grains

• Each scale can be adjusted to match local elevator

• Automatically averages up to 99 test results

• Higher-frequency, capacitive circuit improves accuracy

• Sturdy carrying case with shoulder strap

• 7”H x 2.5”W x 3”D, 1.35 lbs


Specifications
• Operating Range (Moisture): 5% to 40% depending on grain tested

• Operating Range (Temperature): 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)

• Repeatability: ± 0.5% in normal moisture range for stored grain

• Accuracy: ± 0.5% in normal moisture range for stored grain

• Display Resolution: 0.1% moisture

• Battery: Two 9 volt batteries included





GENERAL

The FT-16 Moisture Tester is a multi-purpose instrument for use when harvesting, drying grain and managing grain storage.

The FT-16 has 16 scales for measuring the moisture content of whole grain kernels and seeds. It is a microprocessor-controlled instrument and provides a direct moisture read-out with no additional conversions necessary. The moisture range for corn is 5 to 40% and 5 to 35% for all others.



The FT-16 features:

• Measurement of 16 different grains, seeds and beans

• Automatic temperature compensation for variations of grain and tester temperatures

• Individually adjustable grain scales to match readings from an oven dryer or

local grain elevator

• Automatic averaging function for up to 99 moisture results

• Automatic power switch-off

The FT-16 is quick and simple to use: The moisture measurement in initiated with a single push-button action after switching the tester on. When adjustments are

desired, the display guides the user through the selections. On the right side of the tester there is a diagram summarizing the basic operation of the tester.





OPERATION



Quick Start

A. Fill the Cylinder: Fill the measuring cylinder ONE FOURTH (1/4) full. Gently shake the tester to settle the grain around the sensors, then continue filling until grain is level with the brim.



B. Cap Pressure: Screw down the cap and turn until the cap’s center is flush with the rest of the cap.

C. Power ON/Grain Select: Press the P button. After the three dashes disappear, a number will appear that corresponds with a grain listed on the side of the tester. Select the number of the grain you wish to test by pressing the F button until it appears on the screen.

D. Testing: After selecting the grain scale, the test “RUN” will appear followed by the moisture content of the sample. The tester will then automatically shut off.





WARRANTY
The FT-16 Grain Moisture Tester is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of retail purchase. Proof of purchase must be submitted with any warranty claim. Your FT-16 is a precision electronic instrument. Therefore, the manufacturer does not assume liability for damage resulting from changing the battery, misuse, dropping the tester, or damage resulting from unauthorized repair of the tester. The guarantee does not cover damage, which may directly, indirectly, consequently or incidentally result from the use or inability to use the tester.