Ag Leader EDGE Ver.4.5 Users Manual - Manual (Page 95)

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P
LANTING
Note: The Clutch Module Configuration must match the actual number of clutch sections on the planter.
Otherwise, you will see a message stating that “The number of detected module outputs does not equal the
number of planter sections.” (This message may also appear if you have not connected the clutches to the
module).
R
OW
S
HUTOFF
L
OOK
-A
HEAD
N
UMBERS
This table references the Turn-On Look-Ahead and Turn-Off Look-Ahead numbers for both Electric
Clutch and Air Row Shutoff Modules.
Note: Using the above settings will produce accurate field results. However, always take the time to check
for proper seed placement in the field and make system setting adjustments as needed. Do not rely solely
upon the appearance of the On-Screen map. The on screen map will not show gaps and overlaps caused by
incorrect GPS Offsets or AutoSwath Look-Ahead settings.
C
HECKING
A
UTO
S
WATH
P
ERFORMANCE FOR
R
OW
S
HUTOFF
The settings given in the above AutoSwath look-ahead table shown previously have been tested with
each clutch and seed meter combination to work for your planter. However, always take the time to
check for proper seed placement in the field and make system setting adjustments as needed. Do not
rely solely upon the appearance of the On-Screen map. The on screen map will not show gaps and
overlaps caused by incorrect GPS Offsets or AutoSwath Look-Ahead settings. Verify settings with the
following procedure:
1. Stop the planter within 20 feet of the planted headland.
2. Select one row unit from each planter swath section to observe.
3. Remove the down pressure from the closing wheel of each selected row unit.
4. Hold the closing wheels off the ground by attaching a chain or strap from the hopper support panel to
the closing wheel arm. (This prevents the closing wheels from closing the seed trench).
Securing these closing wheels up allows you to observe the planted seed in the trench so that you can
observe when the display is turned off and on during the seed application.
5. Resume planting in your normal fashion, then stop when you are 20 feet out of the headland of the
next pass.
6. Stop the planter and observe the AutoSwath shutting off and turning on to see if the results are
acceptable.
• If the results are correct, then return the closing wheels to their previous operational state. Close the seed
trench on the observed rows and return to planting.
Planter Unit Seed Meter Type On/Off Electric Clutch Air Clutch
Finger Units
Turn On 0.9 1.1
Turn Off 0.3 0.3
Vacuum
Turn On 0.9 1.1
Turn Off 0.4 0.4