7.1.1 Calibration menu

Figure 1.

Display

  1. Calculates the number of pulses.

Calibration menu settings (Values are displayed either in metric or imperial units, depending on which one has been selected in the general settings menu).

  1. Enter the desired application rate.

  2. Set the same value for all row units

  3. Set value only for selected row unit

  4. The appropriate interval for tractor speed

  5. FH motor setup. Specify how to select the motors:

    • The motors are used automatically, one or both depending on what is selected (standard).

    • Choose to use only a specific motor (special).

  6. Enter the weight of the contents of the calibration bag filled during calibration

  7. Feed for filling the feed system.

  8. Calculates pulses/kg. (You can also enter pulses/kg manually by pressing the row and entering the value in the pop-up window.)

  9. Calibrate

Calibration

  1. Figure 2.

  1. Set the feed units and select a feed roller so that it suits the actual fertiliser type.

  2. Enter the values in the calibration menu.

  3. Fill the output system using the button, (G).

  4. Empty the calibration bag and put it back in place.

  5. Select the calibration button (H) and hold it down until the right amount of fertiliser has been fed into the calibration bag. The pulses from the feed are displayed alongside the pulse symbol.

  6. Weigh the contents of the calibration bag. Tip: First reset the scales with an empty calibration bag.

  7. Enter the weight of the contents of the calibration bag in field (E) in the calibration menu.

    The number of pulses per kg will be automatically displayed in field (F).

    To enter the number of pulses manually, press field (F) and enter the number of pulses in the pop-up window.

    To cancel the calibration and perform a fresh calibration, repeat points 3 to 7.

  8. You can exit the calibration menu using , or go directly to calibration of another unit.

  9. Reset the calibration flaps to position B for sowing.

Figure 3.

  • Before drilling ensure that the same type of feed roller is fitted on all feed units.

  • Perform a new feed check in the field after drilling about a hectare.

  • Check regularly that deposits have not built up on the seed rollers and in the feed units.