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F75 Rising Plate MeterF100 Electronic Rising Plate MeterF200 Electronic Rising Plate MeterF400 Electronic Rising Plate MeterF400 Electronic Rising Plate Meter
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Total heightTotal height in 1/2cm (0.2 inch) resolution of pasture measuredYESYESnoYESYES
Average heightTotal height in 1/2cm (0.2 inch) divided by the number of paddocksnoYESYESYESYES
Number of plonksTotal number of readings takenYESYESYESYESYES
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.noYESYESYESYES
Operation manualThe operation manual gives simple and concise instructions on how to use the platemeter and any relevant software.noYESYESYESYES
Total Height in 0.5cm's Total recorded pasture height displyed in 0.5cm intervalsYESYESnonoYES
Electronic displayLarge digit, all weather, easy to read display of relevant informationnoYESYESYESYES
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.nonoYESYESYES
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.noYESYESYESYES
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.noYESYESYESYES
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.noYESYESYESYES
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.noYESYESYESYES
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.nonoYESYESYES
Programmable formulaThis allows the dry-matter calculation formula stored in the meter to be changed throughout the year as feed conditions change.nonoYESYESYES
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.nonoYESYESYES
USB downloadAllows data to be quickly downloaded from the unit directly to your computer via USB cable.nononoYESYES
Multi-paddock memory and USB data downloadStore all data into the counter's memory and then download to your computer using a usb cable.nononoYESYES
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.nonononoYES

Rising Platemeter Pricelist

 

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P-Plus CoverWalks Software
$110.00 $123.75 Free
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F75 Manual Rising Platemeter
$475.00 $534.38 Free
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F100 Electronic platemeter (does not include CoverWalks software)
$550.00 $618.75 Free
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F200 Electronic Rising Platemeter including CoverWalks software and Manual
$700.00 $787.50 Free
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F300 Downloadable electronic rising platemeter including Coverwalks software
$845.00 $950.63 Free
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F400 Downloadable/uploadable electronic rising platemeter including Coverwalks software
$995.00 $1119.38 Free
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All software prices include 60 days free technical support from date of registration. FARMWORKS operates an 0900 55512 Support Line for ongoing technical support.

Crossgrades and upgrades are available from Farm Tracker or other P-Plus modules.
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