Calibrate Rate Sensor—Dry Catch Test

Ensure that control valve and rate sensor are configured before performing a calibration test.

Place containers (such as calibration containers) under the application point to capture product during the test. Repeat Rate Sensor Calibration as many times as needed for all product and sections that requires testing. By measuring these samples and entering values into system, an accurate rate sensor calibration value is determined.

  1. PC22295
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    John Deere Rate Controller 2000 Button

    Select the John Deere Rate Controller 2000 button.



  2. PC22296
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    Setup Softkey

    Select the Setup softkey.



  3. PC22369
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    A - Settings Tab

    B - Flow / Rate Sensor Setup Button

    Select the Settings tab (A).



  4. Select the Flow / Rate Sensor Setup button (B).

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    A - Product Drop-Down Menu

    B - Catch Test Calibration Button

    Select the Product from the drop-down menu (A).



  6. Select the Catch Test Calibration button (B).

  7. PC22713
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    A - Sections

    B - Calibrate Rate Sensor Button

    If the system is not primed, charge the tank or bin before calibration.

    (Reference Tank / Bin Charging for more information.)

    In multiple product configurations, only the sections assigned to the selected product may be selected. Repeat Flowmeter Calibration as many times as needed for all product and sections that requires testing.

    Enable the sections (A) to apply.



  8. Select the Calibrate Rate Sensor (B).

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    A - Test Speed

    B - Test Rate

    C - Desired Weight

    D - Next Page Button

    Enter conditions that are comparable to normal operation. Larger dispense volumes result in longer, but more accurate, calibration tests.

    Enter the calibration test parameters (A—C).



  10. Select the Next Page button (D).

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    A - Start Button

    Turn on the master switch.



  12. To begin the test, select the Start button (A).

  13. PC22720
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    A - Actual Amount Applied

    B - Accept Button

    Turn the master switch off at any time to cancel test.

    Enter Actual Amount Applied (A).



  14. Select the Accept button (B).

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