SeedStar™ 2 Monitor

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Foreword

Section : 05 - Identification Views

Identification Views

Section : 10 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Prepare for Emergencies
Electrical Connections
Prevent Battery Explosions
Do Not Modify Monitor or Radar Sensor

Section : 15 - Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section : 20 - How to Use Monitor

Use with GreenStar™ Monitors
Monitor Controls
Monitor Power Up and Power Down
Standard Buttons
Input Entry Methods
Screen Layout Manager
Screen Navigation

Section : 25 - Monitor Settings

Configure Brightness, Volume, and Color
Configure Language and Units of Measure
Configure Date and Time
Touchscreen Calibration

Section : 30 - Performance Monitor

Check Implement Width in Performance Monitor
Radar Configuration
Radar Calibration

Section : 35 - Quick Reference Setup

Quick Reference Setup for Ground Driven Machines
Quick Reference Setup for VRD Machines

Section : 40 - SETUP Basic Planter Configuration

Check Current Configuration
Configure Planter Drive Source
Configure Frame, Split Row, and Drive Disconnect Warning
Configure RowCommand™
Recommended RowCommand™ Section Configurations
Seed Sensors On/Off
Vacuum Sensors
Vacuum Sensor Calibration
Liquid Fertilizer Sensors
Liquid Fertilizer Sensor Calibration (Optional)
Calibrate Common Start and Stop Height
Calibrate Separate Start and Stop Height
Ground Speed Source

Section : 45 - SETUP Variable Rate Drive

Variable Rate Drive (VRD) Overview
Quick Start Overview-Variable Rate Drive
Rotate Seed Meters Overview
Enable Variable Rate Drive Software
Check Current Configuration
Set Meter Type and Row Unit Drive Type
Adjust Motion Sensor Gap-All Planters Except 1770NT, 1790, and Deere/Bauer
Adjust Motion Sensor Gap-1770NT, 1790, and Deere/Bauer
Adjust Parallel Arm Height Switch
Assign Motor-Rows, Sprockets, and Width Disconnect

Section : 50 - SETUP Seed Rates

Ground Driven Machines-Target Population and High/Low Warnings
VRD Machines-Configure Meter, Crop, Disk, and Rates
Population Adjust (PA)

Section : 55 - Main Run Screens

Machines with RowCommand™
Ground Driven Machines
Variable Rate Drive Machines
Half Screen Layout
Turning View Warning Suppression

Section : 60 - Counters and Calculators

Area Counters, Seeds Per Hour, Seeds Per Area, and Area Until Empty
Transmission Sprocket Calculator
Seed Estimator by Bag
Seed Estimator by Unit
Seed Estimator by Weight
Vacuum Calculator
Fertilizer Calculator

Section : 65 - Variable Rate Liquid Fertilizer

Variable Rate Fertilizer Overview
Application Rates
VRF Volume Totals
VRF System Test
Fertilizer Calculator
Warning Messages
Variable Rate Fertilizer Warnings
Disabling When Not In Use
Manual Override
Liquid Fertilizer Sensor Diagnostics

Section : 70 - Warning Screens

Turning View Warning Suppression
Warning Messages
Warning Screens

Section : 75 - Seed Tube Sensors

Install and Remove Standard Flush Face Seed Tubes
Install and Remove Optional Seed Tubes
Clean Seed Tube Sensor

Section : 80 - Variable Rate Drive Components

Single Motor System-Drawn Planters
Single Motor System-Integral Planters
Dual Motor System-Integral Planters (Except 1720 16R)
Dual Motor System-Drawn Planters (And 1720 16R Integral Planter)
Three Motor System-1720 16RN
Three Motor System-Deere/Bauer
Component Locations-1700 Planter
Component Locations-1710 10 Row Planter with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1710 12 Row Planter with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1720 Planter with Single Motor
Component Locations-1720 10 Row 91 cm (36 in.) Planters with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1720 10 Row 97 and 102 cm (38 and 40 in.) Planters with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1720 12 Row Planters with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1720 12 Row Planters with Three Motors
Component Locations-1720 16 Row Planter with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1720 16 Row Planter with Three Motors
Component Locations-1730 Planter
Component Locations-1750 Conservation Planter
Component Locations-1760/1760NT Planters with Single Motor
Component Locations-1770 12RN Planters with Single Motor
Component Locations-1760/1760NT Planters with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1770 12RN Planters with Dual Motors
Component Locations-1770 12 Row Wide
Component Locations-1770NT 12 Row and 16 Row
Component Locations-1770NT 24 Row
Component Locations-1790 24R20
Component Locations-1790 23/24 Row 15
Component Locations-1790 31/32 Row 15
Component Locations-Deere/Bauer with Dual Motors
Component Locations-Deere/Bauer with Three Motors

Section : 85 - Attach and Detach Variable Rate Drive

Use Your Tractor and Machine Operator's Manuals
Making Proper Hose Connections
30-40 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Single Motor
30-40 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Dual Motor
50-70 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Single Motor
50-70 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Dual Motor
6000 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Single Motor
6000 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Dual Motor
6000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Single Motor
6000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Dual Motor
7000, 8000, 9000 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Single Motor
7000, 8000, 9000 Series Tractors Without Power Beyond-Multiple Motor
7000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Single Motor
7000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Dual Motor
8000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Single Motor
8000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Multiple Motor
9000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Single Motor
9000 Series Tractors With Power Beyond Load Sense-Multiple Motor

Section : 90 - Diagnostics

Controller Hardware, Software, and Part Number Identification
Display Hardware, Software, and Part Number Identification
Sensor Status
System Voltages
Variable Rate Drive Component Activity
EPM Status
Seed Tube Sensor Test
Seed Drop Test
Timed Seed Drop Test
VRD Event Logs
VRD Motor/Valve Flush
Diagnostics Code
Rotate Seed Meters
Row Clutches
Row Clutches Self Test
Vacuum Sensor
Liquid Fertilizer Sensor
Error and Fault Codes

Section : 95 - Troubleshoot

Troubleshoot GreenStar™ Display
Troubleshoot SeedStar™
Troubleshoot RowCommand™
Troubleshoot Variable Rate Drive
Troubleshoot Variable Rate Fertilizer

Section : 100 - Storage

Beginning of the Season Service
Liquid Fertilizer Sensor
Vacuum Sensor

Section : 105 - Specifications

Record Serial Numbers
Record Planter Options
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure