Down Force Sensor Configuration

NOTE: The Number of Sensors Input List, the Sensor Number Input List and the Row Location Input Number Field are the same field for the Down Force and the Ride Dynamics Configuration screens. Changing the value in one screen changes the value on the other.

  1. A59325
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    Menu

    A59551
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    Planter Button

    A59172
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    Configuration Softkey

    A59369
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    Zero Sensor Button

    Select Menu >> Planter button >> Configuration softkey >> Sensor tab.


  2. Select Down Force from drop-down box.

  3. Select number of down force sensors on machine from # of Sensors: drop-down box.

  4. Select each sensor, one at a time, from the Sensor drop-down box.

  5. Identify which row the first sensor is installed. See Sensor Quantities and Locations chart. Select Row and assign the row number to the selected sensor.

  6. NOTE: The Rank input box is only displayed when the Planter Main 2 (PM2) controller detects the PDF enabled signal, indicating the presence of a hydraulic compressor.

    Select rank, for each sensor, from the Rank drop-down box. See Sensor Quantities and Locations chart for rank information.

  7. Select Enable check box to enable or disable the sensor.

  8. NOTE: When planting with only the front rank of a split row planter, disable all sensors on the rear rank.

    Select Cal Value input box and enter the down force sensor calibration value.John Deere™ planters with factory equipped sensors have a calibration value of 1394.

    NOTE: Current load is displayed on bottom left of screen.

  9. NOTE: To zero down force sensors planter must be raised and stopped..

    Select Zero Sensor button.

  10. Repeat row assignment for additional sensors.

Screen Area Information

Planter Configuration - Planter Configuration
Down Force - Down Force
Sensors: - Sensors:
Sensor - Sensor
Row - Row
Enable - Enable
Cal Value - Calibration Value
lbs - Pounds

Sensor Quantities and Locations

Planter Model

Quantity of Sensor Nodes and Down Force Sensors

Row Location of Sensor Nodes and Down Force Sensors1

DR12

3

2, 7, 11

DR16

3

3, 9, 14

DR18

3

3, 10, 16

1720 16R30

3

3, 9, 14

1720CCS 12X2 Twin Row

3

4, 14, 22

1770NT 12R30

3

2, 7, 11

1770NT 16R30

3

3, 9, 14

1770NT 24R30

5

3, 7, 13, 18, 22

1790 23R15

5

Front Rank (1) Rows 3, 13, 21

Rear Rank (2) Rows 4, 20

1790 24R15

5

Front Rank (1) Rows 4, 14, 22

Rear Rank (2) Rows 5, 21

1790 31R15

5

Front Rank (1) Rows 3, 17, 29

Rear Rank (2) Rows 8, 24

1790 32R15

5

Front Rank (1) Rows 4, 18, 30

Rear Rank (2) Rows 9, 25

1790 24R20

3

3, 13, 22

DB44 24R22

3

3, 13, 22

DB58 32R22

5

3, 10, 17, 23, 30

DB60 24R30

5

3, 7, 13, 18, 22

DB60 36R20

5

3, 11, 19, 26, 34

DB60 47R15

5

Front Rank (1) Rows 5, 25, 43

Rear Rank (2) Rows 14, 34

DB66 36R22

5

3, 11, 19, 26, 34

DB80 32R30

7

3, 7, 12, 17, 21, 26, 30

DB80 48R20

7

3, 10, 17, 25, 32, 39, 46

DB88 48R22

7

3, 10, 17, 25, 32, 39, 46

DB90 36R30

7

3, 8, 13, 19, 24, 29, 34

DB120 48R30

7

3, 10, 17, 25, 32, 39, 46

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1 Row locations for sensor nodes and down force sensors can be moved one row-unit next to the factory-installed placement for desired application.

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