System Overview

The GreenStar™ Rate Controller system controls product application on pull-type sprayers, self-propelled sprayers, NH3 applicators, liquid fertilizer systems, and planters. It is designed to work seamlessly with Swath Control Pro in order to turn implement sections on and off according to coverage, boundary, and GPS location.

NOTE: See GS2 Basics operator's manual for further details on Swath Control Pro.

The system is comprised of the following hardware components:

• GreenStar 2100, 2600, 2630 Display. (For compatibility with GreenStar 1800 display, see the GreenStar 1800 Operators manual.)
• GreenStar Rate Controller Flexbox.
• Foot Switch.
• Wiring Harnesses.
• Switch Box Controller PF90514 (optional).
• GreenStar cab harness.
• StarFire GPS receiver (optional).
• Implement Height Switch (required for NH3 and planter applications).

The GreenStar Rate Controller controls flow and individual implement section valves or planter clutches based upon display settings, vehicle speed, foot switch status, signals from a flowmeter, and the status of switches on the optional Switch Box Controller.

The Switch Box Controller (SBC) monitors the status of ten section switches plus a master switch and broadcasts the switch messages to the GreenStar Rate Controller(s). The master switch is hard-wired to the GreenStar Rate Controller(s). This allows the operator to manually enable or disable sections rather than rely solely upon the display for these settings. The master switch permits the operator to shut off all sections on all GreenStar Rate Controllers in the system. The master switch on the switch box serves the same purpose as the foot switch and only one of the two is required for system operation.

In order for the system to control individual sections under normal operating conditions, the following conditions must be met:

• Master switch must be on.
• Section switch must be on (if Switch Box is present).
• Operator must have turned on the respective section on the display.
• Swath Control must have commanded the section to be on (if applicable) or Swath Control Pro is deactivated.
• Vehicle speed must be greater than 0 km/h (0 mph) for planting/seeding implement types and 0.5 km/h (.3106 mph) for all other implement types.
• The implement is lowered into the ground, activating the implement height switch (not required for sprayers and liquid fertilizer applications).

IMPORTANT: When setting up a GreenStar Rate Controller in a system containing multiple GreenStar Rate Controllers, ensure the setup being performed is applied to the intended GreenStar Rate Controller. Verify the serial number on the GreenStar Rate Controller matches the GreenStar Rate Controller serial number selected on the GS2 Display.

NOTE: Turning the master switch on/off affects all GreenStar Rate Controllers in the system.