calibration
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CalibrationTRANSCRIPT
Mogeret Binti Sidi (1344)FSTS
Unit 1: Calibration of Hand Held Spraying Equipment
Morning Class..Have You Checked Your FB?
Objective
By the end of this lesson, student should be able to :-
i) Define what is calibrationii) Explain process in calibration
What is calibration?
What do you understand by calibration?
Factors affecting application
volume
Nozzle size, type and condition
Operator accuracy
Sprayer pressureForward speed
Why have to do calibration?
Effect
Effect
Calibration Method
1. read product label
2. follow calibration instructions
3. fit appropriate nozzle
Calibration Method
5. adjust water volumes (l/ha) within recommended limits to your specific needs, such as stage of crop growth
4. measure swath width
Here is the sample videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeas2Vs0n4U
Could you tell me about the videos??
Summary
• Always follow high hygiene standards when working with crop protection products
• Spraying equipment must be calibrated at least once in every season of use
• Keep calibration records
• Product labels often contain recommendations on optimum application volumes, timing and the choice of nozzles
Quiz Time
Reminder
• Next topic Spray Equipment and Maintenance
Read before come to next class