Veris Technologies MSP EC and pH (1997-2008 floppy disk drive 1.02E) - Operating Instructions User Manual

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Veris Technologies

Pub. #OM MSP03-1

Regardless of the type of data selected in the previous menu, the computer will show the name of the
map file it is creating, in case you want to record it along with any other information about the field.
Press any key to begin new map file (after starting the file, press the 4 key to stop the file).
Pressing any key brings you one of the following Data Acquisition screens below:
E.C. only (option 1):

E.C. and pH (option 3):

The display is showing the pH values from the pH electrodes, conductivity of the top 1’ (30 cm) and
top 3’ (90 cm) of the soil, and whether you have GPS or DGPS (differentially corrected) signal. The
system does not record any conductivity point that isn’t DGPS geo-referenced. At any time during the
mapping process, you can press the 4 key to stop the file. If you create more than one file from the
same field, you can bring the files into a spreadsheet program and combine them prior to mapping.

SEE GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION FILE MANAGEMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
DOWNLOADING DATA

Maintenance and Lubrication

Proper maintenance and lubrication of the Veris MSP will allow you to collect high quality EC data
and greatly extend the useful life of the unit. Veris Technologies strongly suggests that you follow the
following guidelines:

MAINTENANCE: Electrical Continuity and Isolation
It is advisable to perform this test on a routine basis (weekly or every 20-25 hours of data collection)
to ensure you are obtaining reliable data.

1) Coulter electrode isolation – check so see that no metal part of the any coulter

electrode is in contact with the implement frame. This may be by visual inspection or by
connecting one lead of an ohmmeter to the individual coulter electrode, and the other to a
grounded fastener on the frame. If the coulter electrode is properly isolated, no reading
will be obtained. Make sure that all electrode coulter clamp bolts are properly tightened to
prevent lateral movement of the coulter electrode.

DGPS indicator:
NONE, _GPS,
DGPS

Shallow and
Deep EC
readings

pH readings from each
electrode if equipped
with pH module

Status of pH
sampling
mechanism

Speed in
MPH