SpreadStar™ System

The following section provides specifications and operating parameters for the SpreadStar system.

The SpreadStar system is an electronic module with a general purpose display and general purpose key pad that can be used to display chassis or dry system information. Its is designed to control the application rate of dry fertilizer and ag lime from one and two bin spreaders. Information regarding the rate, ground speed, spinner speed, conveyor speed, product density, and product applied is easily accessed and customer configurable. It has the capability to simultaneously display information from multiple sensors.

SpreadStar requires a bin level sensor installed in the dry box to operate at transport speeds and will limit the speed of transport to 30 mph without one. Sensors can be used for both transport speed regulation and bin empty warnings. Single bin boxes use one sensor positioned for transport, with an optional sensor positioned for bin empty warnings. Dual bin boxes use the standard sensor in the MultApplier insert for transport speed regulation and bin level warning and an optional sensor positioned in front box for bin empty warning. A bin level sensor provides bin level status when operating automatic bin chaining feature with optional MultApplier inserted.

NOTE: Please refer to the New Leader operators manual for your specific model dry spreader for more information of set up parameters, calibrations and specifications.

Actual application speeds and rates may vary based on several variables such as gate height setting, product density, product flow characteristics, conveyor speed and type of terrain. Understand spreader parameters and settings prior to spreading Rx prescription maps.

When manual belt speed is selected the conveyor will operate at preselected rpm as soon as Master Spread switch is activated and does not require speed input to start conveyor. This can be used to “precharge” the conveyor output as needed.

NOTE: When necessary to reset SpreadStar system, turn engine key OFF, then ON again.