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Proper moisture control at baling is key to reducing mold development, preserving leaves, color and feed value. These factors are critical to the hay producer’s main goal – to produce better quality hay and minimize economic losses.

Delmhorst offers models ranging from the popular F-6/6-30 to the advanced FX-2000 which allows you to monitor moisture content while baling. Our assortment of models gives you the opportunity to select the right meter for your application.


FX-2000   

Features:

  • Microcontroller circuit
  • Can be used for on-the-go moisture monitoring or as a portable meter
  • In continuous mode:
    • Takes two readings every second
    • Displays the average and highest of eight accumulated readings
    • Readings updated every 4 seconds
    • Back lighted display
  • In portable mode:
    • Averages up to 100 accumulated readings
    • Displays average and highest of accumulated readings
  • Measures moisture content over the range of 6%-40%
  • Three-year warranty
  • Ideal for high volume producers who need the time-saving convenience of on-the-go monitoring

FX-2000 Package Variations:

Individual Instrument:  Includes meter with power supply.  Order as FX-2000W/PS.

Value Package:  Includes meter with power supply, 1986 bale sensor with cable and mounting bracket.  Order as FX-2000/1986.

Deluxe Package:  Includes meter with power supply, 1986 bale sensor with cable and mounting bracket, H-4 handle, 830-2 10” probe, 831 windrow probe and carrying case.  Order as FX-2000/PKG.

Deluxe 18” Package:  Includes meter with power supply, 1986 bale sensor with cable and mounting bracket, H-4 handle, 830-3 18” probe, 831 windrow probe and carrying case.  Order as FX-2000/18/PKG.


F-2000   

Features:

  • Microcontroller circuit
  • Averages up to 100 accumulated readings
  • Displays average and highest of accumulated readings
  • Measures moisture content over the range of 6%-40%
  • Three-year warranty
  • Great for the hay producer who utilizes the memory features for enhanced quality control

F-2000 Package Variations:

Individual Instrument:  Includes meter. 
Order as F-2000.

Value Package:  Includes meter and 1235 10” probe.  Order as F-2000/1235.

Deluxe Package:  Includes meter, H-4 handle, 830-2 10” probe, 831 windrow probe and carrying case.
Order as F-2000/PKG.

Deluxe 18” Package:  Includes meter, H-4 handle, 830-3 18” probe, 831 windrow probe and carrying case.
Order as F-2000/18/PKG.


F-6/6-30   

Features:

  • Popular analog readout
  • Moisture content range from 6% to 30%
  • One year warranty
  • A favorite among value-minded producers, and those serving the export markets that require lower %MC range readings

*The F-6/6-30 is also available with 13%-40% moisture content range. Please specify F-6 when ordering.

F-6/6-30 Package Variations:

Individual Instrument:  Includes meter.  Order as F-6/6-30.

Value Package:  Includes Meter and 1235 10” probe. Order as F-6/6-30/1235.

Deluxe Package:  Includes meter, H-4 handle, 830-2 10” probe, 831 windrow probe and carrying case.  Order as F-6/6-30/PKG.

Deluxe 18” Package:  Includes meter, H-4 handle, 830-3 18” probe, 831 windrow probe and carrying case.  Order as F-6/6-30/18/PKG.