Trimble FM-1000 - Anhydrous Rate Control troubleshooting

19 Diagnostics Field-IQ diagnostics
Message That Displays Explanation Possible Causes / Actions
The vehicle is moving too
slow for safe anhydrous
application. Increase the
speed of the vehicle.
Field-IQ system will not
apply anhydrous in auto
rate control mode at
speeds below 2 mph. Either
increase the speed or
switch to manual mode.
AnhydrousRate Control troubleshooting
Unable to open valve.
1. Check all for proper valve type in rate control setup.
2. NH3 will not operate unless vehicle is moving over 1.5 MPH.
If settings are correct:
1. Disconnect the tank from the system.
2. Set the system up as a liquid.
3. Check that system has control of the valve when in manual rate. (During this procedure a no
flow detected warning may appear. This is normal as there is no flow going through the system)
4. For FM-1000 integrated display 6.5 and up. System will run in diagnostics. (Only attempt after
trying the previous steps.)
If system will run in diagnostics:
1. Check color of sections in the run screen. If sections are red there is an issue.
a. Check that system is not outside a boundary (open a new field to test)
b. Check that system is not over a previously applied area.
c. Check that system has a "fixed" GPS position.
2. Check that the material has not been disabled in the material detail screen.
Unable to reach target.
1. Check that system control components are sized properly.
2. See if the valve will open any further when set to manual rate. (if not, may be a tank or cooler
limitation)
If system is sized properly for rate:
Version 9.25, Revision B FM-1000 Integrated Display User Guide 495