Seed Estimator by Weight

IMPORTANT: Monitor must be completely set up for machine and rate configurations for calculators to function properly.

1. Select Menu >> Planter button >> Totals softkey >> Calc tab.

2. Select Seed Estimator in top drop down box.

3. Select Calculated By drop down box and choose Weight .

4. Select Population input box and enter target population.

5. Select Seed Size input box and enter number of seeds per kilogram (pound).

6. Select Total Weight input box and enter total weight of seed placed in hoppers.

7. An approximate Area value is automatically calculated to show area until empty. Enter this value in Totals tab >> Area Until Empty input box to activate alarm. Enter a slightly smaller value to set alarm before hoppers are actually empty.

The lower area of screen is also used to calculate the weight needed for a given area.

1. Enter all preceding data accurately.

2. Select Area input box and enter the intended area to plant.

3. The approximate weight required to cover that much area is automatically calculated and displayed in Total Weight box.

Screen Area Information

Planter Calculations Planter Calculations Calc Calculator Seed Estimator Seed Estimator Calculated By Calculated By Weight Weight
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Planter Button

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Totals Softkey

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Population Population seeds/ac Seeds per Acre seeds/ha Seeds per Hectare Seed Size Seed Size seeds/lb Seeds per Pound seeds/kg Seeds per Kilogram Area Area ac Acre ha Hectare lb Pound kg Kilogram in/seed Inches per Seed cm/seed Centimeters per Seed seed/ft Seeds per Foot seed/m Seeds per Meter in rows Inch Rows cm rows Centimeter Rows lb/ac Pounds per Acre kg/ha Kilograms per Hectare Total Weight Total Weight

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