Implement Height Switch

PC10226-UN-15JUN07

Height Switch

The implement height switch is REQUIRED for NH3 and planter applications. These applications will not operate without an implement height switch correctly installed. This height switch prevents the GreenStar Rate Controller from discharging product unless the implement is lowered into the ground.

To verify the height switch operates correctly, raise and lower the implement while observing the height switch indicator (see MAIN SCREEN INDICATIONS in the OPERATION sections).

When operating NH3, an alert will appear if the system detects the implement has been down for an extensive period of time (see MALFUNCTION OF IMPLEMENT HEIGHT SWITCH DETECTED in “Safety Signs” section).

Planter applications use the implement height switch for documentation purposes only. Planters will not map correctly without the height switch properly installed.

Sprayer applications do NOT require or allow an implement height switch.

The use of a height switch with Liquid Fertilizer applications is optional.

If using GreenStar Rate Controllers in a Multi-Product configuration, a single height switch can be shared among multiple GreenStar Rate Controllers. The height switch must be connected to one GreenStar Rate Controller and that GreenStar Rate Controller must be configured to “Send” the height switch status to the other GreenStar Rate Controllers. Each additional GreenStar Rate Controller must be configured to “Receive” the height switch status. There is an additional option of “Do Not Share” that can be used if multiple height switches are desired in the application.