GreenStar™ Rate Controller
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Foreword
Section 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Practice Safe Maintenance
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Wear Protective Clothing
Operate Safely
Read and Understand MSDS
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Working With Anhydrous Ammonia
Emergency Procedure For Anhydrous Ammonia
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Malfunction of Implement Height Switch Detected
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Unexpected Chemical Flow Detected
NH3 Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic Tests
Section 15 - Safety Features
Safety Features
Implement Height Switch
Section 20 - GreenStar Rate Controller Overview
System Overview
Component Overview and Compatibility
Sections
Flow Control Valves
GreenStar Rate Controller
Offsets
Section 25 - Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool Setup
Implement Setup
Implement Selection
Setup Implement Sections
Setup Height Switch CAN Message
System Setup
Initial Settings
Alarm Setup
Rates Setup
Raven Direct Injection Pump Setup
Section 30 - Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool Operation
GreenStar Rate Controller Main Page
Main Screen Indications
Malfunction of Implement Height Switch Detected
Implement Rate Control
Implement Section States
Refilling Tank
Main Page Display
Unexpected Chemical Flow Detected
Limp Home Mode
Section 35 - Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool Reports and Totals
Reports and Totals
Section 40 - Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool Diagnostics
Diagnostic Page
Readings
Hardware/Software Readings
Switchbox Readings
Delivery System Readings
Section Status Readings
System Voltages Readings
Working Parameters Readings
Switches/Status Readings
Sensors/Status Readings
Tests
Calibrate Flowmeter - Catch
Calibrate Flowmeter - Catch
Calibrate Flowmeter - Applied
Configuration Test
Nozzle Flow Check Test
Rinse Cycle
Section Test
Control Valve Test
Calibrate Pressure Sensor
Calibrate PWM Limits
Section 45 - NH3 Tool Setup
Implement Setup
Implement Selection
Setup Implement Sections
Setup Height Switch CAN Message
System Setup
Initial Settings
Alarms Setup
Rates Setup
Raven Direct Injection Pump Setup
Section 50 - NH3 Tool Operation
GreenStar Rate Controller Main Page
Main Screen Indications
Malfunction of Implement Height Switch Detected
Implement Section and Rate Control
Predefined Rates
Rates Based On Mass Per Unit Of Area
Map-Based Rates
Rates Based on Flow
Implement Section States
Refilling Tank
Main Page Display
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Section 55 - NH3 Tool Reports and Totals
Reports and Totals
Section 60 - NH3 Tool Diagnostics
Diagnostic Page
Readings
Hardware/Software Readings
Switchbox Readings
Delivery System Readings
Section Status Readings
System Voltages Readings
Working Parameters Readings
Switches/Status Readings
Sensors/Status Readings
Tests
Calibrate Flowmeter - Applied
Energize System
Control Valve Test
Bleed Section Test
Calibrate Pressure Sensor
Section 65 - Planter Setup
Implement Setup
Implement Selection
Setup Planter Sections
Setup Planter Sections
Setup Height Switch CAN Message
SeedStar ™ Generation 2 Planters
SEEDSTAR 2 PLANTERS
Section 70 - Planter Operation
Planter Home Page
Main Screen Indications
Implement Section States
Section 75 - Planter Reports and Totals
Reports and Totals
Section 80 - Planter Diagnostics
Diagnostic Page
Readings
Hardware/Software Readings
Switchbox Readings
Section Status Readings
System Voltages Readings
Working Parameters Readings
Switches/Status Readings
Tests
Section Test
Section 85 - Switch Box Controller
Switch Box
Section 90 - System Speed Signal
System Speed Signal
Section 95 - Supplemental Information
Main Harness (37-Pin Connector) Table
Connector Information for Adapter Harness
Recommended Wire Sizes
Driver Outputs Table
Section 100 - Troubleshooting
GreenStar Rate Controller Trouble Codes
GreenStar Rate Controller Switch Box Trouble Codes
Section 105 - Specifications
EC Declaration of Conformity
Section SERVLIT - John Deere Service Literature Available
Technical Information
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on The Job
John Deere Is At Your Service