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Form FGIS-923, “Moisture Meter Test” |
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Fill in any missing or incorrect information in the Identification Block. |
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Part A. |
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Verify all official calibration constants. Update all obsolete calibrations. Initial to indicate that all calibrations are correct. |
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Part B. |
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Enter meter serial number. |
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Enter SCD1 and SCD2 values. |
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Part C. |
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Enter the result of the first drop (the D3 value). |
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Divide the D3 reading by 10. Record the result to 0.1 |
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Enter the weight reading from the lab scale. |
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Enter the difference (Item 2 minus Item 3). |
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Repeat Item 1 through Item 4 for a total of five drops. |
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Enter the average difference (average of five differences from Item 4). |
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Enter the range of differences (total spread of the differences). |
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Part D. |
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Enter the CAC from the meter display (not from records). |
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Enter the grain sample identification. |
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Enter the moisture display for the first drop. |
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Enter the values D1, D2, D3, and D4 for the first drop. |
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Repeat Items 3 and 4 for a total of six drops. |
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Enter the name of the field test meter operator. |
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Enter the date. |
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Check the box whether the meter is approved for use, needs testing again, or repairing. |
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Any additional comments necessary concerning the test or information about the meter. |