Acre Counter

Acre Counter
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Acre Counter

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Introduction
This document is a user manual for the Battery Operated Acre Counter by Loup Electronics, detailing its operation, settings, and troubleshooting.

Operating Modes
The acre counter operates in two modes: Sleep Mode, where the display is blank and acres are accumulated, and Entry Mode, where the display is active for input. Entry Mode is accessed by pressing the *(STAR) button.

Functions
The device offers several functions indicated by LEDs: Field Acres, Total Acres, Pulses per 400 ft, Width, Password, and Low Battery.
  • Field Acres: Displays acres covered since last reset. Reset by holding UP and DOWN buttons for two seconds.
  • Total Acres: Displays total acres covered. Reset similarly to Field Acres.
  • Pulses per 400 feet: Indicates pulses generated per 400 feet. Can be set manually or by driving 400 feet.
  • Width: Displays and adjusts the implement width in feet.
  • Password: Protects settings with a password. Initially disabled, it can be set to prevent unauthorized changes.

Metric Units
The meter can toggle between US and Metric units by holding all three buttons for five seconds. Changing units resets all defaults.

Battery Replacement
The device uses 3 AA batteries, lasting 5-10 years. The "BATT" LED indicates when replacement is needed.

Troubleshooting
Common issues include not counting pulses or acres. Solutions involve checking magnet and sensor positions, and ensuring proper connections.

Notes
The unit is dust and splash resistant but should not be submerged in liquids.
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Battery Operated Acre Counter User Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 6.0 Loup Electronics • www.loupelectronics.com • 1-­‐877-­‐489-­‐5687 2960 N. 38th St. Lincoln,

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The battery operated acre counter operates in one of two modes. In sleep mode, the display is blank, and the counter is accumulating acres. Sleep mode will be entered if a button is not pressed for 20 seconds. In entry mode, the display is on, and the operator can enter values. To get into entry mode, press the *(STAR) button. If you continue to press the *(STAR) button, the acre counter will cycle through the functions that it can perform. The LEDs above...

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Total Acres: Press the *(STAR) button until the “TOTAL” LED is lit. The digits indicate the acres covered since the total acre counter was cleared. To clear the total acre count, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons for two seconds. If a password has been entered, you will not be able to clear the total acre count. Total acres will count from .1 to 9999.9 acres. It will then count in whole acres to 99,999. Loup Electronics • www.loupelectronics.com

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Pulses per 400 feet: Press the FUNC button until the “PULSES” LED is lit. The number in the display indicates how many pulses are generated for every 400 feet driven. There are two methods to enter the pulses per 400 feet: 1. If you know the number, select it using the UP and DOWN buttons. When you press the *(STAR) button, the Acre Counter will accept the number in the display as the new pulses per 400 feet. 2. If you do not know the pulses per mile, press and hold the...

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Press the *(STAR) button until the “WIDTH” LED is lit. The number displayed is the length of your implement in feet. To adjust the width, press the UP and DOWN buttons. If a password has been entered, you will not be able to adjust the width. The length can be adjusted from .1 to 99.9 feet, in tenths of a foot. Loup Electronics • www.loupelectronics.com • 1-­‐877-

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Password: The password function allows you to protect the total acre count, pulses per 400 feet, and width settings with a password. This stops anyone from accidentally changing those settings. When the acre counter is shipped, the password is disabled. You can modify the pulses per 400 feet and implement width at any time. Press the *(STAR) button until the “PASS” LED is lit. The digits will display the word “Ent” or “dIS”. If the display shows “dIS”: The password is ...

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If the display shows “Ent”: You must enter your password using the UP and DOWN buttons. When your password is displayed, press the *(STAR) button to test the password. If the password is correct, you will be able to change the acre counter settings. The password will be viewable until the acre counter powers down. When the acre counter is powered up again, you will have to re-­‐enter the password to change settings. If the password is not correct, you will not be able to change the acre...

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NOTE: This unit is dust and splash resistant, under no circumstances should this unit be submerged in any conductive, corrosive, or flammable liquid. Acre meter trouble shooting Guide Problem: Does not count pulses during calibration or does not count acres during operation. 1. Check the position of the magnet actuator and sensor against the set up instructions in this manual. 2. Verify that the magnet(s) have not come out of the actuator if it is a round, plastic type snap on actuator....

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Loup Electronics • www.loupelectronics.com • 1-­‐877-­‐489-­‐5687 2960 N. 38th St. Lincoln, NE

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Loup Electronics • www.loupelectronics.com • 1-­‐877-­‐489-­‐5687 2960 N. 38th

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Loup Electronics • www.loupelectronics.com • 1-­‐877-­‐489-­‐5687 2960 N. 38th St. Lincoln, NE

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