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Procedures | Meter Performance Test

Meter Performance Test allows you to enter parameters and view the results of a seed meter test.

Items Accessible on Meter Performance Test Page:

Row— is the row number for the meter test.

NOTE: The implement row spacing is shown to the right of the input box.

Target Population— is the seed population for the meter test.

Test Speed— is the simulated ground speed for the meter test.

Number of Seeds— is the duration of the meter test.

Start— begins the meter test.

Abort— ends the meter test while it is in progress if all of the parameters are within specification.

Stop— appears while the meter test is in progress if any parameter for the test is beyond the sensor capability.

Test in Progress— appears on the screen when the seed meters are rotating during the test.

 In Progress

Mobile Device Icon— transfers control of the procedure to your mobile device through the Equipment Plus application.

Mobile Device

Cancel— ends the attempt to connect to your mobile device.

Cancel

Disconnect— stops the mobile connection and returns control to the monitor.

Disconnect

Perform When:

Procedure to Modify:

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to the seed meter components. Do not operate the seed meters without a seed disk installed.

  1. Select an input box to change each test parameter: the row number, the target population, the test speed, and the number of seeds to count.

Input Box

  1. Verify that there is enough seed in the row unit hopper for the test and that the seed is coated with the recommended amount of seed meter lubricant.

  2. Raise the implement.

NOTE: Place a clean container under the row unit to catch the seed (if desired).

  1. Activate the electric power generation system.

  2. Engage the vacuum and set it to the level that you want during the test.

CAUTION: To avoid injury from rotating components:

  1. Select Start to continue the test on the display, or select the Mobile Device Icon to continue the test through the Equipment Plus application.

Start

Mobile Device Icon

  1. Select Abort or Stop at any time to end the procedure. Observe all the recorded values as the test progresses.

Abort

Stop

NOTE: The simulated distance remaining and the time remaining appear on the screen during the test.

  1. Compare the results to your expectations. As needed, adjust the seed meter, adjust the vacuum level, or inspect and correct any mechanical problems. (See adjustment recommendations and basic maintenance procedures in the implement Operator's Manual.)

NOTE: Values outside of the limits that you set are highlighted in red. Values near your set limits are highlighted in amber.