Kinze Ag Leader Integra - Manual (Page 275)

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OptRx uses sensors, usually mounted on the sprayer’s booms, to assess reflected light to determine
plant vigor. It assigns numeric values to the varying levels of vigor to create a Vegetative Index (VI).
Using the VI, OptRx calculates nitrogen application rates—taking into consideration the following
preferences of the grower and existing traits in the environment:
• Minimum amount of N to be applied
• Maximum amount of N to be applied
• Conditions where no N should be applied
The nitrogen rates created by OptRx can immediately be used to perform a variable rate application
based on the needs of the crop.
I
NSTALLATION
The 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.
CAUTION: If you do not install the sensors in their proper places, then the map created by the display will
not accurately reflect actual field conditions according to row sensor placement.
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.
• Sensor can operate 20 - 50 in. (51 -127 cm) above the crop canopy. Sensors perform best at 30 - 36 in.
(76-91 cm).
C
REATE
C
ONFIGURATION
For Liquid Application see “Create Configuration” on page 217.
For Granular Application see “Create Configuration” on page 275.
Sensors can also be set up using Serial Control or can be use for site verification.