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Supported controllers for a Planting or Seeding operation
include the Rawson ACCU-PLANT, ACCU-RATE, and the
Flexicoil FlexControl. To add one of these controllers, press
the Add button. The Controller Setup Wizard appears, as
shown.

1. Select Controller or Flow Meter Device

a. Use the Device drop down box to select a device such as
SeedCommand, Serial Controller, or a Planting Flow Meter from the
drop down box.

b. Press Next to continue.

2.

If you selected Serial Controller;

a. Select Controller Type

b. Choose the make and model of your controller from the drop down menus.

c. Press Next to continue.

If you selected Planting Flow Meter:

a. Enter Flow Meter Calibration Number

b. Enter the flow meter calibration number in seeds per pulse using the numeric keypad.

c. Press Next to continue.

Note: This equation determines the number of seeds per pulse for a planting flowmeter. (# of seeds
dispensed per rev of sprocket, per row) / ( # of sprocket teeth) * (total # of rows).

If you selected SeedCommand, use the Device Type drop down menu to select either Stepper Seed
Control
or Hydraulic Seed Control.

Stepper Seed Control

a. use the up and down arrows to enter in the number of stepper seed motor drives on your planter.

b. Press Next to continue.

Hydraulic Seed Control

a. use the up and down arrows to enter in the number of hydraulic drives on your planter.

b. Press Next to continue.

3. Edit Name

a. A suggested controller name appears. If necessary, use the on-screen keyboard to edit the name of the

controller.

b. Press Finish to complete the controller setup process.