Variable Rate Drive Component Activity
This is the single best source to diagnose VRD problems. The following must occur for the VRD system to operate.
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A target population must be entered and turned "ON.
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VRD hydraulics must be flowing continuously at highest flow rate.
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Planter must be unfolded and lowered to planting height.
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Height sensor must be calibrated and "Planter Position" must indicate "Down.
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Planter must be moving forward at planting speed.
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Ground Speed" must indicate a ground speed (avoid radar, because use of GPS speed source is increasing).
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Wheel Sensor" must indicate "Active.
NOTE:
If Target RPM displays CAL, operate machine in the field a short distance with VRD active. This calibrates motors.
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
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