Variable Rate Drive Component Activity

This is the single best source to diagnose VRD problems. The following must occur for accurate readings.

  • VRD hydraulics must be flowing continuously at highest flow rate.
  • Planter must be unfolded and lowered to planting height.
  • Height sensor must detect lowered position.
  • Planter must be moving forward at planting speed.
  • Radar must detect ground speed.
  • Wheel motion sensor must detect motion.

1. Select Menu >> Planter button >> Diagnostics softkey >> Readings tab.

2. Select VRD Data from drop down box.

The status and activity for VRD components is shown.

Screen Area Information

Planter Diagnostics Planter Diagnostics Readings Readings Variable Rate Drive Data Variable Rate Drive Data Target Population Target Population seeds/ac Seeds per acre seeds/ha Seeds per hectare Ground Speed Ground Speed mph Miles per hour kph Kilometers per hour Wheel Sensor Wheel Sensor Active Active Inactive Inactive Planter Position Planter Position Up Up Down Down Motor Motor Target rpm Target revolutions per minute Actual rpm Actual revolutions per minute Valve % Valve percentage Left Left Right Right Open Open Closed Closed
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Planter Button

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Diagnostic Softkey

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