Ag Leader InSight Ver.8.0 Users Manual - Manual (Page 168)

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• Calibration
A new calibration should be performed if your as-applied seed rate does not match the actual population
planted. To begin calibrating the Seed Meter, press the Calibration button. For more information, see
“Calibrating the Stepper Seed Rate Meter” on page 154 .
• Seed Meter Prime
Press the Seed Meter Prime button to turn the Seed Meter one revolution. For more information, see
“Priming the Stepper Seed Rate Meter” on page 154 .
• Priming the Stepper Seed Rate Meter
The Seed Meter Prime is used to charge the seed meter when filling with seed, or after turning on the
vacuum for vacuum planters. To begin, press the Drive Control button on the Run screen. The Planter
Control window appears, as shown in next step.
1. Press Seed Meter Prime
Press the Seed Meter Prime button.
2. Seed Meter Prime in Progress
A message displays, stating “Seed Meter Prime in Progress.”
When complete, you will return to the Planter Control window.
Note: While this message displays, the seed meter will turn one (and only one) revolution automatically.
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The Meter Calibration number allows the seed meter to communicate the correct seed population to the
display. Assuming the Controller Settings are correct for the seed rate, this Meter Calibration number,
which is based on the number of cells on the seed meter, should not need to be adjusted. However, you
may wish to recalibrate before changing seed types and treatments. You should also recalibrate if the
as-applied seed rate does not match the population shown on the planter monitor.
Note:
• The stepper seed rate meter calibration does not recalibrate any previously-logged planting data.
• This calibration number applies to a specific crop type, i.e., corn. Normally, you should not need to
recalibrate when switching varieties within the same crop type.