SeedStar™ XP Monitoring System Overview

SeedStar™ XP is an optional monitoring system that provides more detailed information about the planting operation to the operator. SeedStar™ XP retains all the features and capabilities of SeedStar™ 2 and adds the following functions:

• Seed Singulation Monitoring
• Seed Spacing Monitoring
• Row Unit Down Force Monitoring
• Row Unit Down Force Margin Monitoring
• Row Unit Ride Quality Monitoring

The Planter Main 1 controller (PM1) uses signals from the existing seed sensors to provide Seed Singulation and Seed Spacing information for a more detailed indication of seed meter and overall planter seed spacing performance.

The Planter Main 2 controller (PM2) uses data from the sensor node controllers and gauge wheel down force sensors to calculate row unit down force and row unit ride quality information. This information is sent to the Planter Main 1 controller and displayed on the monitor to enable the operator to fine tune the planter to optimize row unit penetration, seed depth control, and seed to soil contact.