Equipment calibration for Field-IQ 9 Field-IQ system setup
Planter calibration
The calibration process for a planter includes:
l Implement lift switch calibration (page 232)
l Rawson modules calibration (page 232)
l Hydraulic test (page 233)
l PWM valves calibration (page 234)
Implement lift switch calibration
WARNING – Moving parts during this operation. Make sure that the implement is safe to operate.
1. At the Field-IQ Calibration screen, select Implement Lift.
2. Raise the implement and then tap Next.
3. Lower the implement and then tap Next.
4. Tap OK to return to the Field-IQ Calibration screen.
Rawson modules calibration
Note – If you have an implement lift switch, calibrate it first.
Calibrate the modules to ensure that your system performs at the level you require.
Note – You must have at least one Field-IQ system Rawson control module or Rate control module set up to
control the rate before the Field-IQ Calibrate button will display on the Configuration screen.
1.
At the Configuration screen, select Field-IQ and tap Calibrate. The Field-IQ Calibration
screen displays.
2.
Select the first module that you want to calibrate. The Planter Calibration screen displays.
Note – If a Rawson module was configured, the correct calibration is selected automatically.
3.
Complete the settings.
Setting Explanation
Seeds Per Disk The number of seed openings per disk plate
Gear Ratio
Tap Calculate to determine the gear ratio.
Allows the system to properly figure the meter RPM. The
number of revolutions that the application rate sensor
turns for each revolution of the seed meter.
232 FM-1000 Integrated Display User Guide Version 9.25, Revision B