Ag Leader InSight Ver.8.0 Users Manual - Manual (Page 242)

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The OptRx Crop Sensor Module controls active light sensors that measure crop vigor by measuring light
reflectance. These OptRx sensors can detect nitrogen (N) deficiency of growing crops and prescribe
nitrogen rates on the go. The sensor can also be used to collect vegetative index data.
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Remote Sensing is the measurement of reflected values of a plant by a recording device that is not in
physical contact with the object.
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The OptRx sensor shines white light on the crop. The sensor then measures the reflected light from the
crop, and creates a Vegetative Index (VI) value. This value can be used to identify crop vigor.
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The INTEGRA display supports up to 10
OptRx sensors. For swaths that are 80 feet
or larger, five sensors or more should be
used. For swaths less than 80 feet, a
minimum of three sensors is recommended.
When installing sensor cables, you must
install them in the correct order from left to
right. An example is shown.
CAUTION: If you do not install the sensors in their proper places, then the map created by the INTEGRA
display will not accurately reflect actual field conditions according to row sensor placement.
OptRx Installation Checklist
• Sensors should be equally spaced apart. Sensors should not be mounted on the ends of the booms.
• Each sensor should be mounted so that it is centered over the top of a crop row.
• Ideally, the sensor should be located between 30 and 36 inches (76-91 cm.) above the crop canopy.
• The sensor can be located a minimum of 20 inches (51 cm.) or a maximum of 50 inches (127 cm.) above
the crop canopy.
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ONFIGURATION
To begin this procedure, go to the Application Setup Configuration Tab and press the Add button. The
Operating Configuration Wizard appears.