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General| Brand | Ag Leader Technology |
|---|---|
| Model | PF3000 |
| Category | Monitor |
| Language | English |
Details on the PF3000 system's warranty coverage and exclusions.
How to contact Ag Leader Technology for system problems and hardware failures.
Description and illustration of the flow sensor installation on cotton pickers.
Explanation of the header height sensor's role in controlling area counting.
Explanation of operating mode, units, date/time, serial numbers, GPS Check Sum, and Field Marker.
Settings for flow sensors, header height, beeps, fan pulses, and speed sensors.
Details on creating, formatting, and managing log files for data storage.
Configuring choke, stringer, and low signal alarm sensitivities.
Importance of calibrating the monitor for accurate measurements.
Steps to name and configure cotton calibration sets.
Adjusting bale size, lint percent, and C values for calibration.
Explanation of C numbers (C1, C2, C3) and their role in yield calculation.
Importance of calibrating for seed cotton weight before harvest.
Guidelines for harvesting calibration loads to ensure accuracy.
Procedure for entering actual weights and performing the calibration.
Common causes of high calibration errors and how to address them.
How to adjust the monitor's field area to the correct value after finishing a field.
Steps to access the area calibration screen and perform calibration.
Need to calibrate distance for WHEEL, TRACK, or RADAR speed settings.
Steps to access the distance calibration screen and perform calibration.
Guidelines for preparing and executing distance calibration.
Definition of stop height and its role in controlling area counting.
Procedure for setting and manually adjusting the stop height setting.
Steps to create an on-screen map using GPS data from a memory card.
Steps to set up and name internal marks (continuous or spot).
Procedure for making marks using the PF3000's internal marker keys.
Configuring the monitor to log data to a memory card.
Details on log file naming, creation, and data storage.
Connecting a GPS receiver for field position data and mapping.
Using a radar gun for accurate ground speed on sloping or muddy fields.
Procedure to set the primary speed sensor to Radar and perform calibration.
Checking signal strength and viewing sensor hardware/firmware revisions.
Procedure for temporarily entering a partial swath setting during operation.
Identifying and addressing low signal and stringer detection alarms.
Responding to choke alarms and inspecting flow sensors.
Procedure for inspecting, cleaning, and replacing flow sensor lens covers.
Steps to take after harvest season to check recorded yield data for errors.
Checking calibration loads and identifying errors in the % Err column.
Ensuring accuracy of acres recorded for each field and load.
Copying memory to card to apply final calibration and settings to GPS yield data.
Step-by-step instructions for installing a new operating program using a memory card.
Steps for navigating to points defined in a grid file (*.PFN).
Entering and navigating to specific latitude and longitude coordinates.
Procedure for navigating to grid points sequentially or selecting specific points.
Procedure for starting, pausing, stopping, and saving a boundary map.
Resolving issues with high/low yield, zero yield, and inconsistent readings.
Addressing incorrect acre counting due to calibration or sensor issues.
Resolving issues with incorrect cotton weight readings.
Addressing incorrect distance and MPH readings.
Resolving no GPS signal issues and problems with external marker maps.
Resolving issues with sensor detection and weight accumulation when stopped.
Addressing poor signal strength due to dirty lenses or misalignment.
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