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SmartBox

System Manager:

The SmartBox

System Manager software can be used for setting up your controller

and storing application information.
The SmartBox System Manager software is a Windows based PC program that is

compatible with Windows XP – Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and

Windows 8.

AMVAC SmartBox

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Meter: The meter is attached to the base container and includes both the metering

device and a flow sensor. Once the meters are configured, the controller is able to iden-

tify the exact meter and row number if a problem occurs. A 30” vinyl braided tube, hose

clamp, gasket, and meter screen is also provided with each meter.

Meter

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Page 1: ...Parts and Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...possible Please read all of the information in Section A before proceeding to Sections B C D and E Section A will tell you the tools needed for installation and operation as well as give you helpful hints to make installing the system as effortless as possible From all of the employees at AMVAC Chemical Corporation who have worked to offer you the SmartBox system we are confident that you will enj...

Page 3: ...ft Switch Whisker Appendix A Planter Drawings System Setup Section B Controller Setup Controller Functions Row Configuration Planter Configuration Speed Calibration Grouping Console Adjust Chemical Information Computer Setup Section C Installation of SmartBox System Manager System Manager Setup SmartBox System Manager Add a New Controller Set Current Controller Data Download Clear All Controller I...

Page 4: ... Report Options Printing Reports Operations Section D Pre Season Checklist Operation Transfer Container Meter Calibration SmartBox Calibration Record Replacing a Meter Speed Calibration Select Field Number Field Cal Adjust On Off Set Weather Specs AB Control Switch Area Information Variable Rate MPH Area Monitor Troubleshooting 2013 SmartBox System Troubleshooting Section E Troubleshooting Speed C...

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Page 6: ...nd change various operation parameters or set the system and allow it to run automatically The controller which mounts inside the tractor cab enables the user to quickly change the chemical application rate or shut off flow to one all or any combination of planter rows Input from a lift switch mounted on the planter will shut the system off when the planter is raised Audio and visual alarms on the...

Page 7: ...ated software that has been released Updates can be easily installed on your SmartBox controller using a USB flash drive The SmartBox System can be registered by going to www AMVACsmartbox com AMVAC SmartBox Home Web Page ...

Page 8: ...f required Controller The controller is the central control of the SmartBox System It is installed in the tractor cab and connects to the 12 volt power port located in the tractor cab A mounting bracket and hardware is included Power Distribution Box The power distribution box controls the communication and regulates the power supply to each meter It is mounted at the center of the main plant er b...

Page 9: ...tible with Windows XP Service Pack 3 Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 AMVAC SmartBox Home Web Page Meter The meter is attached to the base container and includes both the metering device and a flow sensor Once the meters are configured the controller is able to iden tify the exact meter and row number if a problem occurs A 30 vinyl braided tube hose clamp gasket and meter screen is also provi...

Page 10: ... tractor and 30 Amp planter cables are for use on system 23 rows and less 60 Amp tractor and 60 Amp planter cables are for use on systems 24 rows and greater Lift Switch The mechanical lift switch with cable is used to signal the controller that the planter is either in the raised or lowered position This input tells the controller when to start and stop the meters to avoid discharge of chemical w...

Page 11: ...secticide brackets to hold the base container and meter securely on the row frame Mounting hardware is included If insecticide brackets are not available for your planter model they can be purchased along with your SmartBox System Universal Mounting Cradle In furrow tube kits In furrow tubes that match your particular planter are included with your SmartBox System Attention should be given to plan...

Page 12: ...aler The transfer containers will be delivered with product loaded and ready for use With a transfer container locked in place on the base container and the valves opened product will flow from the transfer container to fill the base container for discharge through the meter A loaded transfer container can be dispersed into many base containers so a new transfer container may not be needed every t...

Page 13: ...l AMVAC sales representative for further information Radar or true wheel speed sensor Y cable or signal booster When using radar for more than one monitor planter monitor and SmartBox a Y cable will be required If the sensor s signal is split to several monitors a signal booster may be required For help with the requirements of your setup including compatibility of specific true wheel sensors and ...

Page 14: ...ilable on the SmartBox website http www AMVACsmartbox com or by calling Willmar Fabrication for bracket details Willmar Fabrication LLC Willmar MN 877 332 2551 opt 2 Willmar Fabrication currently supplies brackets for John Deere Case IH and AGCO brand planters For other manufactures such as Kinze Great Plains or Monoson plant ers please contact your equipment dealer for bracket options If you have...

Page 15: ... index some cases Additional tools may be required for bracket lift switch and controller mounting Time Required The amount of time required to install your system will depend on your planter design fold type and number of rows along with the amount of information you choose to enter into the controller The following chart presents estimated time requirements Number of planter rows Hours required ...

Page 16: ...an be connected to up to 16 individual rows 6 Repeat steps 2 4 with the remainder of the rows Do not add the cable ties at this point 7 In some cases you may need a Meter Cable Extension or a 4 or 8 Row Harness Extension to connect all the Meters to your Harnesses as well as reaching the Power Distribution Box 8 Stop at this point and start wiring from the tractor back to the Power Distribution Bo...

Page 17: ...e harnesses to the planter Do not tie down the cables at pinch points this allows the cable to flex during folding It is recommended to follow existing electrical and hydraulic lines 4 When attaching the meter cables to the planter remember that it may be more advantageous to connect a longer cable to a closer row and a shorter cable to a meter extension cable and then to a row that is further awa...

Page 18: ...ins if necessary 2 Install planter brackets if necessary 3 Install cradles 4 Install meters onto base containers 5 Install base containers in cradles 6 Install controller in tractor 7 Install battery cable 8 Loosely route all wiring and harnesses do not use cable ties at this point 9 Install power distribution box and lift switch 10 Adjust wiring and use ties to secure Due to the vast number of pl...

Page 19: ...the tractor cab or mounted on the tractor if there is no cab in a position where the user can easily see the screen during operation and where there is no possibility of the controller being damaged Sufficient room must be provided behind the controller to connect the necessary cables Radar Pin Assignments 1 Ground 2 Signal 3 12 Volt 4 Empty ...

Page 20: ...eed to purchase extra battery extensions If extra battery extensions are needed they can be purchased through your local equipment dealer 1 Secure the controller mounting bracket to the tractor using the three screws provided 2 Use the two controller knobs to secure the controller to the mounting bracket 3 Connect the controller s cigarette lighter to cigarette plug 4 Connect the Communication Cab...

Page 21: ...se Attach the power cable directly to the battery Connect the fused side of the power cable to the positive post of the battery Warning Do not remove the fuse while con necting to the battery Once the cables are routed and a speed sensor if used has been installed connect the Communication Battery and speed sensor cable to the controller If the speed sen sor s connector is not compatible with the ...

Page 22: ...ox System shipped to mount to your planter Cradle installation will differ according to the make and model of the planter Exist ing insecticide hoppers and drive chains should be removed prior to installation of the SmartBox cradles Cradle Installation Overview General precautions for all major planter makes and models are as follows 1 Use hardened steel for mounting pins 2 Do not over tighten Doi...

Page 23: ...osts on row unit frame comes through slots in cradle 5 Place existing cotter pins through hole in frame posts to lock cradle in place 6 If cotter pins do not hold cradle securely in place use SmartBox cradle clips as a spacer between the frame and pins or secure the cradle to the frame using the SmartBox cradle clips and fasteners see figure 3b Cradle Installation John Deere Planter Series 7000 an...

Page 24: ... the row unit frame as shown lightly secure with washer and nut 4 Place the 5 16 x 1 1 2 bolt with washer through the cross frame as shown and lightly secure with washer and lock nut 5 Center cradle in relation to planter frame and tighten all bolts securely Cradle Installation John Deere Planter Series 1700 7200 and 7300 Max Emerge 2 Plus Pro XP XP Pro Cradle Installation Kinze and Buffalo Plante...

Page 25: ...4 Position cradle so that vertical posts on row unit frame come through slots in cradle 5 Place existing cotter pins through hole in frame posts to lock cradle in place 6 If cotter pins do not hold cradle securely in place use SmartBox cradle clips as a spacer between the frame and pins or secure the cradle to the frame and pins or secure the cradle to the frame using the SmartBox cradle clips and...

Page 26: ...dle Installation Great Plains Planters Cradle Installation Case IH Planter Models 800 950 and White Series 5000 Figure 6 Figure 7 1 Remove existing insecticide hoppers and drive mechanisms 2 Orient SmartBox cradle as shown see Figure 7 3 Place 5 16 x bolt with washer through cross slot in cradle through hole in row unit frame and secure with lock nut 4 Using SmartBox cradle mounting clips to secur...

Page 27: ...bolt and washer with lock nuts 1 Remove existing insecticide hoppers and drive mechanisms 2 Orient SmartBox cradle as shown see Figure 8 3 Place 5 16 x bolt with washer through cross slot in cradle through hole in row unit frame and secure with lock nut 4 Using SmartBox cradle mounting clips to secure rear of cradle orient clips underneath planter row unit frame so short bend is facing toward cent...

Page 28: ...operly installed on the meter NOTE Always use a new gasket when replacing a meter 3 Place the 1 4 x 1 bolts up through the meter base container flange and washer Lightly secure with the lock nuts see Figure 10 4 Tighten all bolts securely Torque all bolts to 25 30 in lbs NOTE Do not over tighten or under tighten bolts meter to base gasket must be compressed 60 75 for proper sealing Over tightening...

Page 29: ...e valve handles face away from the planter seed hopper 5 Lower the transfer container so each valve is fully inserted into the mating base container valve If valves are not fully seated they will not open to re lease product to the base container 6 Clamp transfer container to base container You may need to rock the container from side to side to make sure that clamps are secure If the transfer con...

Page 30: ...folding or planting Damage resulting from im proper installation will not be covered by the AMVAC Chemical Corporation warranty The SmartBox System includes the following cables quantities supplied depend on the planter design Lift Switch Kit with cable Harness Wiring 8 Row Harness Wiring 4 Row Cable Meter 15 Ext Harness Controller Console Pigtail Harness Comm Battery 30 or 60 Amp Harness Planter ...

Page 31: ...har nesses from being pinched or cut when the planter flexes during planting or when folding the planter for transport When connecting all your wiring harnesses together make sure that you have a little slack at each wiring harness connection as shown see Figure 15 This is to prevent the connection from pulling apart when the planter flexes during planting When laying out the 4 and 8 Row Wiring Ha...

Page 32: ...31 A Suggested 16 Row Planter Arrangement Diagram ...

Page 33: ...32 A Suggested 36 Row Planter Arrangement Diagram ...

Page 34: ...33 A Suggested 16 Twin Row Planter Arrangement Diagram ...

Page 35: ...34 A Wiring Diagram Parts ...

Page 36: ...cation in the neutral off position when the im plement is in the raised position As the planter is lowered to plant the lift switch contact arm should be deflected turning on the SmartBox System A magnetic mounting bracket is provided depending on the mounting location and planter configuration an additional bracket may be required The lift switch mount should permit for adjustment of the lift swi...

Page 37: ...ns etc It is also important that any debris be removed from the magnet prior to mounting Connect the lift switch cable to the Power Distribution Box On 2013 and newer models do not connect your Lift Switch to the 4 or 8 Row Wiring Harness The system will not function properly if the lift switch is pluged into a 4 or 8 Row Wiring Harness ...

Page 38: ...tions only Routing of cables and lift switch placement are left to the discretion of the installer Due to the large number of planter arrangements available some planters will not be included in this section For further information concerning planters not included in this section please contact your local AMVAC Representative Tractor Wiring Diagram Drawing 1 BATTERY HARNESS COMMUNICATION HARNESS C...

Page 39: ... Wing Fold wings fold 180 forward Planter Drawing 6 Stack Fold and Wing Fold wing 180 Planter Drawing 7 Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 12 Row Planters Planter Drawing 8 16 Row Planters Planter Drawing 9 18 Row Planters Planter Drawing 10 24 Row Planters Planter Drawing 11 32 Row Planters Planter Drawing 12 36 Row Planters Planter Drawing 13 48 Row Planters Planter Drawing 14 ...

Page 40: ...ng 2 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION ROW ADAPTER CABLE LIFT SWITCH 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPTER CABLE ...

Page 41: ...Drawing 3 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION ROW ADAPTER CABLE LIFT SWITCH 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPTER CABLE PLANTER HITCH HARNESS ...

Page 42: ... ADAPTER CABLE LIFT SWITCH 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPTER CABLE PLANTER HITCH HARNESS TRANSFER CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVED WHEN IN THE FOLDED POSITION ON ROWS THAT ARE ROTATED AT ALL PLANTER HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING THEM ...

Page 43: ... CABLE LIFT SWITCH 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPTER CABLE PLANTER HITCH HARNESS OUTSIDE TRANSFER CONTAINERS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED WHEN FOLDING PLANTER AT ALL PLANTER HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING THE HARNESSES 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS ...

Page 44: ...SS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION ROW ADAPTER CABLE LIFT SWITCH 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPTER CABLE PLANTER HITCH HARNESS AT ALL PLANTER HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING THEM LIFT SWITCH ...

Page 45: ...WITCH 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPTER CABLE PLANTER HITCH HARNESS OUTSIDE TRANSFER CONTAINERS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED WHEN FOLDING PLANTER AT ALL PLANTER HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING THE HARNESSES 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS WING FOLD UNITS WHEN FOLDED WING FOLD ROW UNITS ...

Page 46: ...IFT SWITCH TRANSPORT POSITION 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH ROW ADAPER CABLE AT ALL HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING WIRING HARNESSES Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 12 Row Planters Planter Drawing 8 ...

Page 47: ...IFT SWITCH TRANSPORT POSITION 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH ROW ADAPER CABLE AT ALL HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING WIRING HARNESSES Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 16 Row Planters Planter Drawing 9 ...

Page 48: ...TRANSPORT POSITION 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH ROW ADAPER CABLE 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS AT ALL HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING WIRING HARNESSES Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 18 Row Planters Planter Drawing 10 ...

Page 49: ...TRANSPORT POSITION 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPER CABLE AT ALL HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING WIRING HARNESSES Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 24 Row Planters Planter Drawing 11 ...

Page 50: ...OSITION 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPER CABLE 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS AT ALL HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING WIRING HARNESSES Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 32 Row Planters Planter Drawing 12 ...

Page 51: ...ROW WIRING HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPER CABLE 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS 4 ROW WIRING HARNESS AT ALL HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING WIRING HARNESSES Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 36 Row Planters Planter Drawing 13 ...

Page 52: ...HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS PLANTER HITCH HARNESS LIFT SWITCH 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS ROW ADAPER CABLE 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS 8 ROW WIRING HARNESS HITCH EXTENSION AT ALL HINGE POINTS LAY OUT AND SECURE WIRING HARNESSES WITH SLACK TO PREVENT PINCHING WIRING HARNESSES Front Fold wings fold 90 forward 48 Row Planters Planter Drawing 14 ...

Page 53: ...tions To make a selection from the menu push the up or down arrow button until your selection shows on the screen then push to the right that matches with your selection The Return arrow will appear as the Enter button on most screens allowing you to return to previous screen To return to the original menu during operation press the button sequenced with Main Menu A list and description of the con...

Page 54: ... used to assign row numbers to each of the meters This routine is needed at initial system setup or whenever more than one new meter is attached Note If you have previously configured all rows and are replacing only one meter see applicable instructions in Section D ...

Page 55: ...54 B Planter Setup Planter Setup is used to record or change the number of planter rows and row spacing This information is required for calculation of acreage values ...

Page 56: ...r itself you must calibrate the speed device with the SmartBox controller by performing the 200 in field calibration steps stated below Do not enter the radar calibration number used for the other monitors If speed calibration is not performed correctly then the values recorded for planter speed will produce errors in calculations of acreage treated pounds of chemical applied and pounds of chemica...

Page 57: ...56 B Speed Input Setup continued ...

Page 58: ... field Those rows which are not needed can be shut off simply by pre assigning those rows to a group number and indicating which rows will be active and which rows will not be active During normal operation the GROUP tab can be pressed and a group chosen this will then activate that group shutting off the rows chosen Group activation is also available by pressing START GROUPING in the Operate scre...

Page 59: ...58 B Grouping continued ...

Page 60: ...ch to store information change the insecticide application rate on the move and either monitor true planter speed or change the fixed speed setting The user is able to see the accumulated acres covered in the field Also information concerning functioning or failure of the system will be displayed on the controller and accompanied by auditory signals while in the OPERATE mode The WEATHER INFO mode ...

Page 61: ...h valve is fully inserted into the mating base container valve If valves are not fully seated they will not open to release product to the base container 5 Clamp the transfer container to the base container Rock each transfer container from side to side to make sure that clamps are secure If the transfer container is not clamped securely the clamps may be made more secure by increasing the bend in...

Page 62: ...ler and set the controller to run b Trip the lift switch to allow the meters to run c This will also test the flow sensors on each meter 2 Confirm that each base container is a minimum of 2 3 full of chemical To fill place a loaded transfer container on each base container and open valves Preliminary Steps 1 Number calibration bottles to correspond with the number of planter rows 2 Confirm that th...

Page 63: ... 000 cal Distance Counter 20G 6 oz 1000 ft 85 80 7 85 grams 170 161 5 170 grams Aztec 4 67G 3 0 oz 1000 ft 42 6 40 5 42 6 grams 85 2 80 9 85 2 grams Force 3G 4 0 oz 1000 ft 56 8 53 9 56 8 grams 113 6 107 8 113 6 grams SmartChoice 5G 5 oz 1000 ft 69 1 67 4 70 9 grams 138 2 134 8 141 8 grams Thimet 20G 6 oz 1000 ft 85 80 7 85 grams 170 161 5 170 grams ...

Page 64: ...AC Chemical provides calibration assistance and in field calibration programs to allow you to monitor your application rate The correct insecticide application rate is the responsibility of the farmer operator ...

Page 65: ...70 161 5 170 grams 80 9 85 2 grams 107 8 113 6 grams 40 5 42 6 grams 53 9 56 8 grams 80 7 85 grams Important If application speed and application rate differ from the calibrated speed and calibrated rate more than 10 then the system should be recalibrated at desired application speed and applicated rates SmartBox Calibration Record Catch Test 1 Counter 20G Aztec 4 67G Force 3G Thimet 20G 85 56 8 8...

Page 66: ...10 1 8 1 99 7 104 9 7 5 105 3 12 2 11 2 10 2 8 2 101 0 106 3 8 0 112 4 13 0 11 9 10 9 8 7 1 107 7 113 4 8 1 113 8 13 2 12 1 11 0 8 8 109 1 114 8 Note Maximum rates ac per product on 30 Row Spacings Standard rate is 6 oz 1000 ft row 6 5 lbs ac Trait Rate is 4 5 oz 1000 ft row Standard rate is 3 oz 1000 ft row 3 3 lbs ac Standard rate is 5 1 oz 1000 ft row 5 5 lbs ac Standard rate is 4 oz 1000 ft ro...

Page 67: ...e radar itself you must calibrate the speed device with the SmartBox controller by performing the 200 in field calibration steps stated below Do not enter the radar calibration number used for the other monitors If speed calibration is not performed correctly then the values recorded for planter speed will produce errors in calculations of acreage treated pounds of chemical applied and pounds of c...

Page 68: ...67 D ...

Page 69: ...roller is showing the field number in which you want to collect and store data If not scroll to find the correct field number then push the ENTER button to begin dispensing chemical Verify rate in oz 1000 is set correctly If the system does not dispense refer to the Troubleshooting Guide located in Section D To return to the main menu during operation press the MAIN MENU button ...

Page 70: ...martBox system For detailed information concerning the safety requirements of any product contact the applicable chemical dealer or manufacturer s repre sentative 1 Comply with the following personal protective equipment requirements a long sleeved shirt b long legged pants c shoes plus socks d coveralls e waterproof gloves f protective eyewear g organic vapor respirator 2 Comply with the followin...

Page 71: ... in figure 2 The flat washer shown in figure 2 may have been installed on the meter side of the joint as shown in the original SmartBox Operator s Manual 7 Remove the meter from the base container 8 Clear any wet product or obstruction from the meter screen and base container If meter is to be re installed examine and clear any wet product or obstruction from the meter 9 Properly dispose of the us...

Page 72: ...ke sure it is centered to provide a good seal e Tighten all bolts securely Torque bolts to 25 30 in lbs Do not over tighten or under tighten bolts NOTE A 60 to 75 compression ratio is required for the gasket to properly seal f Apply a thin layer of silicon to the outside of the gasket after it has been installed on the base container 2 Place the base container back on the cradle and replace the ei...

Page 73: ...d This function can be used to shut off individual rows during re calibration during troubleshooting of the system or whenever a row will not be used This function may be used in place of the Grouping function Once a meter has been turned off it can only be turned back on by using this routine again ...

Page 74: ...73 D Sensor Enable Disable ...

Page 75: ...D 74 Weather Info ...

Page 76: ...s showing the field number and group in which you want to collect and store data If not scroll to find the correct field number and or group then push the ENTER button to begin dispensing chemical Verify rate is oz 1000 is set correctly if more than one rate is assigned within a group oz 1000 feet will not display To return to the main menu during operation press the MAIN MENU button ...

Page 77: ...D 76 Area Information ...

Page 78: ...le not attached No response from meters Connect adapter cable No response from meters Row harness not attached No response from meters Attach row harness Unable to configure full system Not all row harnesses attached Attach next row Connect row harness es Unable to configure full system Incorrect number of rows entered Operate Reset row number and reconfigure Individual rows not responding Meters ...

Page 79: ...peed input or amplify signal Troubleshooting Meter Calibration Problem Possible Cause Controller Message Possible Solution Individual rows not dispensing Rows shut off N A Turn meters back on Individual rows not dispensing Bad meter or meter plugged N A Clean meters or replace meter Individual rows not dispensing Empty base unit N A Fill base unit Individual rows not dispensing Meter not connected...

Page 80: ...nits If yes go to next question If no add chemical to base units Has lift switch been activated If yes go to next question or lift switch may be bad replace lift switch if system will function in calibrate mode If no activate lift switch Is the on off switch on If yes go to next question If no activate the on key switch Are meters turned on If yes go to next question If no go to main menu to on of...

Page 81: ...menu System may need to be recalibrated for correct application rate for chosen product Very definitely recalibrate if certain meters are over or under applying product If SmartBox system is equipped with row shutoffs acres applied and amount of product applied will not match due to SmartBox controller calculation of acres ap plied does not account for row shutoffs Acres applied does not match pla...

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