Styling & durability & electrical safety.
Manufactured from cast aluminium SieveMatic is distinctive with a brushed powder coated finish to ensure longevity in the most rugged of conditions. The internal mechanisms and electronic components have been independently audited to ensure compliance with relevant Australian and International electrical and safety standards. The electronics are also protected by an in-built power supply that is separately fused and similar to those used in desktop computers. SieveMatic also readily accommodates a range of voltage configurations to suit any international requirement.
"Soft-Start"
Pressing the start button to commence the test engages "Soft-Start" and the screen will gently and slowly pivot away from the user. This function has two benefits; firstly it is a safety feature as it allows the user ample time to move away from the instrument's moving sieve plate. Secondly, "Soft-Start" also allows the commodity on the sieve to spread itself out across the entire screen before the test commences. From a methodological perspective this is a critical means to ensure an even and consistent approach to the process.
"Soft-Finish"
"Soft-Finish" is where, towards the completion of the test, the sieving action is slowed for the last shake such that the instrument comes to rest gently at near horizontal position (slightly inclined towards the operator). This action will not force any grain retained within the sieve slots to be dislodged due to any harsh forces stopping the circular action of the test method.
"Snooze-mode"
SieveMatic, if not utilised for more than 5 minutes, enters into "Snooze-mode" where the power is cut to the motor and the electronics which saves power and also ensures all electronic and mechanical parts do not overheat. To show the unit has entered "Snooze-mode" the LCD display will remain lighted but the back-light to the start button is dimmed. To recommence the test, simply requires the start button to be depressed.
Back-light LCD screen
The easy to read LCD screen contains the analysis counter which, once the start button is depressed, projects the number of shakes remaining until completion. With the latest release of SieveMatic the number of shakes can be selected at 40 shakes or 20. To change between modes is simply a case of depressing the red-lighted button (the display will change to read "hold to change") and, after 5 seconds, the display will read "changed." The new mode has been selected and is now displayed on the LCD screen. Again, of note, once the test has commenced, the progress of the sieving action cannot be interrupted; re-pressing the start button has no effect.