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In-Field Seed Calibration Process

This procedure will be used to find a more accurate Meter Cal value during normal field 

operation.  You could place a known weight of seed in the drill and drill until it is gone during 

this process. If you have access to a scale, you could weigh the drill full of seed, then after 

drilling some amount.  You will need to use some procedure to determine the actual weight of 

seed dispensed.

1. Clear a weight counter by selecting the Weight position and pressing “-“ key for 1 second while in hold.

2. Operate the drill in the field.  The measured seed weight will accrue in the weight counter you reset in step 1.

3. Find the total actual weight of seed dispensed.

4. Enter Calibration mode by pressing CAL for 1 second.  Red light will come on steady.

5. Turn dial to the Meter Cal position.  The current Meter Cal will be displayed.   

6. Push CAL key to toggle to the weight.  Use the “+” and “-“ buttons to adjust the weight to the actual weight 

drilled.  The DrillMaster will automatically change the Meter Cal value.

7. Push CAL key to toggle back to the new Meter Cal value.  Make a note of the new value in you operators 

manual for future reference.

8. Press and Hold “CAL” until red light is off to exit calibration. This saves the new calibration settings.

CrustBuster

DrillMaster Quick Start Guide

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   Revised 4/2/2010

Summary of Contents for DrillMaster

Page 1: ...REFERENCE MANUAL DrillMaster Grain Drill Section Controller www surefireag com ...

Page 2: ...ng to the bottom connection 6 Install the switch harness connector into the mating connector gray tie on the console harness NOTE If using the included Power On Off switch instead of the ignition switch connection install the power switch as described above Connect the power switch cable connector 2 pin to the mating connector on the console harness Mounting the Run Hold Switch Kit Remove the moun...

Page 3: ...e to the battery When routing cable to console avoid areas where the cable may be subjected to abrasion or excessive heat Attach the BLUE wire ground to a screw or bolt on the equipment frame See Illustration 3 Be sure there is a good metal to metal contact Connect the ORANGE wire to the positive battery terminal Connect the power to the DrillMaster console by plugging the 2 pin W P tower on the p...

Page 4: ... Tractor Controller Wiring Layout To Run Hold Switch Gray Tie To Astro 5 Yellow Tie Controller to Hitch To Battery 10 Pin Harness on Drill CrustBuster DrillMaster Quick Start Guide 346 001150 Pg 4 Revised 4 2 2010 ...

Page 5: ... also resets AREA counter 1 WEIGHT MINUTE Displays lbs of product dispensed per minute AREA HOUR Displays calculated Acres Hour RATE Displays application rate in lbs acre AREA TOTALS 1 2 3 Keeps a running count of the total acres worked May be reset Note WEIGHT and AREA counters work in pairs if WEIGHT counter 1 is reset it also resets AREA counter 1 DISTANCE Displays distance traveled in feet May...

Page 6: ... one lb increments during operation in AUTO TARGET RATE Enter the value for the desired or Target Rate in lbs acre It can range from 0 00 to 99 999 This is the seeding rate the console will lock onto when operating in AUTO ROWS SECTION This displays the rows per section for the section selected Unused sections must be programmed to zero rows The DrillMaster can have up to three sections NOTE the c...

Page 7: ...the WEIGHT MINUTE check the speed sensor connections sensor gap to target wheel and the Meter Cal value Proceed to the next step when you can increase and decrease the WEIGHT MINUTE reading using the and keys on the DrillMaster 9 Turn each section switch on and off Does each section turn on and off when commanded With any single section on is there a number displayed for WEIGHT MINUTE 10 Turn the ...

Page 8: ...d from each opener 2 Turn Rotary Position Switch to Test Speed 3 Use to enter normal operating speed 4 Turn Rotary Position Switch back to Cal Test 5 Switch from the hold to the run position and turn all section on The Cal Test will begin The display will count up the measured sample weight and automatically turn off at one 1 lb 6 Combine the samples and weigh then calculate the average sample wei...

Page 9: ...ured seed weight will accrue in the weight counter you reset in step 1 3 Find the total actual weight of seed dispensed 4 Enter Calibration mode by pressing CAL for 1 second Red light will come on steady 5 Turn dial to the Meter Cal position The current Meter Cal will be displayed 6 Push CAL key to toggle to the weight Use the and buttons to adjust the weight to the actual weight drilled The Drill...

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