John Deere Rate Controller 2000
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Foreword
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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
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids
and Components
Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires
Avoid Exposure to High Radio Frequency Fields
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
Unexpected Conveyor Movement Detected
Unexpected Meter Movement Detected
Unexpected Fan Movement Detected
Unexpected Spinner Movement Detected
Diagnostic Tests or Calibration Procedures
Section 20 - Regulatory and Compliance Information
Information to User
United States—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Notifications to User
Canada—Industry Canada Notifications to User
Section 30 - System Overview
Theory of Operation
Rate Controller Requirements
Sections
John Deere Rate Controller 2000 Button
Help Button
Section 40 - Component Overview
Component Overview and Compatibility
Control Valves and Sensors
Implement Height Indicator
StarFire™ Receiver
GreenStar™ Display
Foot Switch
Section 60 - Setting Up
Configure Offsets
Setup Overview
Setup Wizard — Sprayer and Liquid Fertilizer Tool
Setup Wizard — NH3 Tool
Setup Wizard — Air Cart, Generic, and Spreader Tools
Setup Section Groups
Setup Implement Height Indicator
Adjust Settings
Adjust Control Valve
Calibrate Flowmeter — Liquid Catch Test
Calibrate Flowmeter — Liquid Catch Test
Calibrate Rate Sensor — Dry Catch Test
Calibrate Rate Sensor — Dry Catch Test
Calibrate Flowmeter — Applied Liquid Product
Calibrate Rate Sensor — Applied Dry Product
Calibrate Pressure Sensor
Adjust Alarms
Adjust Rates
Section 70 - Operating
Run Page Overview — Sprayer and Liquid Fertilizer Tool
Run Page Overview — NH3 Tool
Run Page Overview — Spreader
Run Page Overview — Air Cart
Run Page Overview — Multiple Products
Activate System
Malfunction of Implement Height Switch Detected
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Unexpected NH3 Flow Detected
Unexpected Chemical Flow Detected
Unexpected Conveyor Movement Detected
Unexpected Meter Movement Detected
Unexpected Fan Movement Detected
Unexpected Spinner Movement Detected
Adjust Rate Control
Tank / Bin Charging
Disable or Enable Sections
Refilling Tank
Quick Start
Tiered Boom Operation
Deactivate System
Review Totals
Section 80 - Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTCs) — John Deere
Rate Controller 2000
Observable Symptoms
Diagnostic Readings
System Summary
Product Summary
Test Speed
Tests
Configuration Test
Nozzle Flow Check
Rinse Cycle
Control / Section Test
Control Valve Test
Calibrate PWM Limits
Energize System
Bleed System Test
Spreader / Air Cart Check
Granular Flow Check
Bin / Tank Cleanout
Diagnostic LED’s
Section 90 - Specifications
Main Harness (47-Pin Connector) Table
Recommended Wire Sizes
Outputs Table — Single Product
Outputs Table — Multiple Product
Inputs Table — Single Product
Inputs Table — Multiple Product
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