Troubleshoot SeedStar™ XP
IMPORTANT: Remove system power before disconnecting sensor node
harness.
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Gauge wheel load sensor circuit error.
| Sensor node controller on the rows listed has detected
an open circuit or short circuit in the gauge wheel load sensor circuit.
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Check wiring harness
and electrical connectors from gauge wheel load sensor to sensor node
controller. See your John Deere™ dealer.
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Seed Singulation percentage low.
| Meter not adjusted properly. |
Refer to Rate Charts
and Settings Manual. Confirm correct disk type and vacuum level for
seed being used. Confirm brush type and meter hub adjustment. Confirm
correct talc usage and mixing. Check and adjust double eliminator
setting (if used).
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Excessive ground speed.
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Increase row unit down
force first. If singulation does not improve, reduce ground speed.
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Excessive row unit dynamics (bounce).
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Increase row unit down
force first. If singulation does not improve, reduce ground speed.
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Erratic Drive line Operation.
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Check meter drive line.
Check chains, bearings, drill shaft bearings, drill shaft couplers
for proper alignment, lubrication, and smooth operation. Refer to
planter operator's manual.
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Alarm setpoint too high.
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Reduce alarm set point.
Factory default setting is 92 percent. Press and hold Singulation
button for 4 seconds to go to Alarms and Limits Setup Screen. Enter
"0" to turn off singulation alarm.
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Seed Spacing Coefficient of Variation (CV) percentage
high.
| Excessive ground speed. |
Increase row unit down
force first. If singulation does not improve, reduce ground speed.
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Excessive row unit dynamics (bounce).
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Increase row unit down
force first. If singulation does not improve, reduce ground speed.
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Erratic Driveline Operation.
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Check meter drive line.
Check chains, bearings, drill shaft bearings, drill shaft couplers
for proper alignment, lubrication, and smooth operation. Refer to
planter operator's manual.
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Meter not adjusted properly.
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Refer to Rate Charts
and Settings Manual. Confirm correct disk type and vacuum level for
seed being used. Confirm brush type and meter hub adjustment. Confirm
correct talc usage and mixing. Check and adjust double eliminator
setting (if used).
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Alarm set point too low.
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Increase alarm set point.
Factory default setting is 0.35. Press and hold Seed Spacing CV button
for 4 seconds to go to Alarms and Limits Setup Screen. Enter "0" to
turn off Seed Spacing alarm.
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Down force margin too low.
| Pneumatic down force setting exceeds frame or wing weight
and cause planter frame to "float". |
Reduce down force setting
if possible. See your John Deere dealer for frame ballast options.
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Target margin set point too high for planting conditions.
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Reduce target margin
set point. Press and hold any SeedStar™ XP button for 4 seconds
to access Alarms and Limits Setup Screen.
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Down force margin too high.
| Pneumatic down force setting too high for planting conditions.
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Reduce pneumatic down force setting.
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Target margin set point too low for planting conditions.
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Increase target margin set point.
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Row unit weight exceeds down force margin requirement.
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Install up force springs to reduce row unit down force.
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