Radar Calibration

IMPORTANT: Perform calibration in the field under seeding conditions. Inflate all tires to specifications given in operator's manuals. Do not inflate to level given on tire sidewall.

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Performance Monitor Button

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Settings Softkey

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Radar Calibration Button

Accurate system performance is dependant upon accurate radar calibration.

Some radars are integrated into tractor system. Calibrate these according to tractor operator's manual.

A radar that is connected directly to the GreenStar™ harness is calibrated using the following procedure. Dickey John™ Radar is an example of a radar that is connected directly to the GreenStar™ harness.

  1. Select Menu >> Performance Monitor button >> Settings softkey.

  2. Select Radar Connected To Display check box and mark with a check.

  3. Select Radar Calibration button.

  4. Follow the three step procedure listed on screen.

    Step 1: Measure and mark a 122 m (400 ft.) course. Drive tractor approximately 3.2 km/h (2 mph) without pulling a load. Select Radar Calibration button as front tires cross mark at one end of course.

    Step 2: Maintain speed. Select Radar Calibration button as front tires cross mark at other end of course.

    Step 3: Calibration is either successful or unsuccessful. Either a Previous button appears to repeat the procedure or an Enter button appears to complete the procedure.

Radar connected to display - Radar connected to display
Calibrate Radar - Calibrate Radar
Start Calibration at beginning of course - Start Calibration at beginning of course
Stop Calibration at end of course - Stop Calibration at end of course
Calibration not successful. Repeat process - Calibration not successful. Repeat process
Calibration successful - Calibration successful


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