Compare Rising Plate Meter Features

(Mouse over feature for definition)	F75 Manual platemeter	F100 Electronic platemeter	F200 Electronic platemeter	F300 Electronic platemeter	F400 Electronic platemeter
Total heightTotal height in 1/2cm (0.2 inch) resolution of pasture measured	YES	YES	no	YES	YES
Average heightTotal height in 1/2cm (0.2 inch) divided by the number of paddocks	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Number of plonksTotal number of readings taken	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Retained memory (of readings if switched off)If the user wishes to jump a fence or a drain and continue measuring on the other side, the counter can simply be switched off to avoid a false reading and then turned back on once on the other side and the previous figures will be retained.	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Operation manualThe operation manual gives simple and concise instructions on how to use the platemeter and any relevant software.	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Total Height in 0.5cm's Total recorded pasture height displyed in 0.5cm intervals	YES	YES	no	no	YES
Electronic displayLarge digit, all weather, easy to read display of relevant information	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Rechargable batteryWhilst the electronic counter is not a high power draining device, some models come with a rechargeable battery. This saves the user from ever having to open up the counter case and keeps it completely sealed.	no	no	YES	YES	YES
Undo featureThe undo feature allows the user to undo the last recording if a false reading has been taken. It can also be used to recheck the last reading has been recorded if the counter is reset at the end of the paddock.	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Beep to signal plonk completedOn occasion bits of grass and other matter can build up between the shaft and plate. The counter will only beep if the shaft goes to the fully up position.	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Low battery alarmThe low battery alarm allows the user to know that the battery is starting to run low and will either need to be recharged or replaced depending on the counter model.	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Reset button (at start of each paddock)The reset button allows the meter to be reset at any point and a new batch of samples taken. It avoids the messy process of having revolving numbers of which the previous results must be manually subtracted to obtain an accurate reading.	no	YES	YES	YES	YES
Pasture covers softwareP-Plus Pasture Covers enables the user to monitor pasture covers, growth rates, produce a feed wedge, organise a grazing round, see future surplus and deficits and plan supplement feeding and harvesting.	no	no	YES	YES	YES
Programmable formulaThis allows the dry-matter calculation formula stored in the meter to be changed throughout the year as feed conditions change.	no	no	YES	YES	YES
Display average cover in kgs or lbsThis figure shows the average kilograms of dry matter per hectare (KgDM/Ha) or (LbsDM/acre) depending on the country of use. It is calculated using the total height divided by the number of plonks multiplied by the loaded formula.	no	no	YES	YES	YES
USB downloadAllows data to be quickly downloaded from the unit directly to your computer via USB cable.	no	no	no	YES	YES
Multi-paddock memory and USB data downloadStore all data into the counter's memory and then download to your computer using a usb cable.	no	no	no	YES	YES
Preloaded paddock walk order numbersEnables the user to pre-load the walk order of the farm into the counter. At the end of measuring each paddock the operator simply pushes a single button and the previous readings are automatically downloaded at a later date. The next paddock in the list is then ready to start. No figures are required to be written down.	no	no	no	no	YES

Rising Platemeter Pricelist

	Item Name		Price (excl GST)		Price (incl GST)		Freight New Zealand wide		Purchase
	P-Plus CoverWalks Software		$110.00		$123.75		Free		Buy Now
	F75 Manual Rising Platemeter		$475.00		$534.38		Free		Buy Now
	F100 Electronic platemeter (does not include CoverWalks software)		$550.00		$618.75		Free		Buy Now
	F200 Electronic Rising Platemeter including CoverWalks software and Manual		$700.00		$787.50		Free		Buy Now
	F300 Downloadable electronic rising platemeter including Coverwalks software		$845.00		$950.63		Free		Buy Now
	F400 Downloadable/uploadable electronic rising platemeter including Coverwalks software		$995.00		$1119.38		Free		Buy Now

All software prices include 60 days free technical support from date of registration. FARMWORKS operates an 0900 55512 Support Line for ongoing technical support.

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