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16 Calibration
CALIBRATION
7. Your distance calibration is now complete,
you may now operate the system or perform
the Calibration procedure.
GENERAL
The Calibration procedure is used to set up the
controller to your particular system configura-
tion.
The Calibration Mode can be entered at any
time by pressing the MENU KEY and select-
ing CALIBRATION.
Before starting the calibration procedure please
familiarize yourself with the questions and any
number values required.
The controller has a memory retention feature
that saves calibration data during power off.
For Anhydrous Ammonia applications see Cali-
bration Procedures for Anhydrous Ammonia.
When all calibration steps are completed, the
8605 runs the servo valve to a home position,
therefore, the servo valve should be connected
to the controller during calibration. Failure to
have the servo valve connected will result in the
8605 displaying “Check Servo Valve” then exit-
ing calibration. This allows you to use the 8605
as a monitor if the servo valve is disconnected.
Field and chemical numbers can be changed
without performing the entire calibration proce-
dure by selecting menu selection 1. CHANGE
FIELD & CHEMICAL # and perfroming calibra-
tion steps 2 and 3.
DISTANCE CALIBRATION
The purpose of this step is to match the console
distance calibration factor to the distance mea-
suring device you are using, including RADAR.
This calibration process is extremely simple and
fast, involving nothing more than driving a pre-
measured distance with the Console in the DIS-
TANCE CALIBRATION mode.
Distance Calibration is not required when using
the Hiniker GPS Speed Sensor. Enter 2.00 as
the Calibration number.
Normally you will only have to do this procedure
once for each implement used, unless the same
implement is used in considerably different
ground condition. (Spring, summer and fall op-
erations). This procedure should be completed
prior to the Calibration procedure.
1. Measure 500 feet in your field and mark start
and finish with flags.
2. Stop at the first flag. Line up some conve-
nient part of the tractor with the first flag.
3. Select Distance Calibration in the Main
Menu. Press Enter, the display will read
“Drive 500 Feet and Stop”.
4. Drive at normal speeds in a straight line with
the tank 1/2 full. Display will read “Press En-
ter Key When Done”.
5. Slow down and stop when the second flag
lines up. DO NOT BACK UP! Press the En-
ter Key.
6. The console now will compute the distance
calibration factor and display:
THE NEW DIST CAL FACTOR = XX.XX
Where XX.XX is equal to your systems cali-
bration number.
This number is automatically stored in the
controller memory.
