Veris Technologies OpticMapper - Field Reference Guide - Manual (Page 2)

When mapping:
• check depth of sensor; add weights or adjust down-
pressure on row unit if needed
• view OM data when unit is raised; are values within
10% of original readings when starting?
• always raise unit when turning
• make sure window is staying clean and intact
• make sure row unit side depth wheels and disks are
rotating freely, and are clear of excess mud and crop
residue
• check furrow closing; adjust pressure as needed
• always start a new file if adjustments are made or
field conditions change
Field operations:
8. Adjust front coulter so it cuts
slightly deeper than mapping
depth
9. Adjust side depth wheels on
optical row unit to allow
deeper or shallower
mapping. Move T-handle
forward for deeper depth.
Depth wheels should be
snug, but freely moving,
against the disks. See
manual for adjustments.
Field operations:
10. Adjust spring pressure on
row unit as needed. With
implement lifted to reduce
pressure on springs, move
handle forward to reduce
spring pressure and back to
increase. Additional weight
may be required in hard soils.
Reduce pressure in rocky
conditions to prevent damage
to window.
11. Adjust closing wheel pressure
if needed to close slot. Pulling
handle back increases
pressure.
Example of varying field
conditions, date
change and/or
adjustment changes.
To fix this problem
always start a new file in
any of the above
situations.