PF3000 Cotton Yield Monitor
Flow Sensor Alarms
Ag Leader Technology
March 2002
Choke Alarm
This alarm informs you of one or more conveyors may have blockages.
This example shows choke alarms for conveyors 1 and 2 on a John Deere
picker.
COTTON SENSOR ERROR
ALARM CONDITION
CONVEYOR MAY BE PLUGGED
1
2
CHECK CONVEYOR
CANCEL
Flow Sensor
Inspection
For the best performance of the cotton flow sensor, they should be inspected
periodically. It is recommended this inspection be done after 20 hours of picker
operation.
Care and Cleaning
To inspect the cotton flow sensor complete the following:
1. Loosen the captive nut and carefully rotate the flow sensor down. Remove any
excess pieces of cotton and clean the lens with a clean cloth.
2. Complete Step 1 for each detector and emitter installed on your picker.
3. While cleaning the sensors, inspect the lens covers for wear and damage. If the
lens covers require replacement, order replacement lenses from you Agleader
Dealer
NOTE: It is recommended that the lenses on the emitters and detectors be
replaced after two harvest seasons or 2000 acres (800 hectares) to insure
optimum sensor performance.
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