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
Use Electronic Display Properly
Operate Guidance Systems Safely
Use Seat Belt Properly
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
Theory of Operation
Run Page–Sprayer
Manual Spray Operation
Run Page–NH3
Run Page–Planter
Rate Controller Requirements
Component Overview and Compatibility
Sections
Flow Control Valves
Section 25 - System Components
StarFire™ Receiver
GreenStar™ Display
Foot Switch
Switch Box
System Speed Signal
Section 30 - Configuring Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool
Configure Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool
Access GreenStar™ Rate Controller
Offsets
Implement Setup
Implement Selection
Set Up Implement Sections
Set Up Dual Boom (If Equipped)
Set Up Height Switch CAN Message
System Setup
Alarms Setup (Optional)
Rates Setup
Raven Direct Injection Pump Setup (If Equipped)
Section 35 - Operating Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool
GreenStar™ Rate Controller Operation – Sprayer and
Liquid Fertilizer
Verify User-Defined Values
Malfunction of Implement Height Switch Detected
Rate Control
Implement Section States
Refilling Tank
Activate and Deactivate System
Unexpected Chemical Flow Detected
Limp Home Mode
Section 40 - Viewing Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Tool Reports and Totals
Reports and Totals
Section 45 - 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 50 - Configuring NH3 Tool
Configure NH3 Tool
Access GreenStar™ Rate Controller
Offsets
Implement Setup
Implement Selection
Set Up Implement Sections
Set Up Height Switch CAN Message
System Setup
Alarms Setup (Optional)
Rates Setup
Raven Direct Injection Pump Setup (If Equipped)
Section 55 - Operating NH3 Tool
GreenStar™ Rate Control NH3 Tool – Sprayer and Liquid
Fertilizer
Verify User-Defined Values
Malfunction of Implement Height Switch Detected
Rate Control
Implement Section States
Refilling Tank
Activate and Deactivate System
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Section 60 - Viewing NH3 Tool Reports and Totals
Reports and Totals
Section 65 - 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 70 - Configuring Planter
Configure Planter
Access GreenStar™ Rate Controller
Offsets
Implement Setup
Implement Selection
Set Up Planter Sections
Set Up Height Switch CAN Message
Set Up SeedStar™ Generation 2 Planters
SEEDSTAR 2 PLANTERS
Section 75 - Operating Planter
Planter Home Page
Implement Section States
Section 80 - Viewing Planter Reports and Totals
Reports and Totals
Section 85 - 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 90 - Supplemental Information
Main Harness (37-Pin Connector) Table
Connector Information for Adapter Harness
Recommended Wire Sizes
Driver Outputs Table
Section 95 - Troubleshooting
GreenStar Rate Controller Trouble Codes
GreenStar Rate Controller Switch Box Trouble Codes
Control Valve Calibration Number Tuning
Observable Symptoms
Section 100 - Specifications
EC Declaration of Conformity
Identify Date Code
Customs Union–EAC (English and Russian)
Section 105 - Maintenance
Preseason Checklist
Daily Checklist
Postseason Checklist
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