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6
Ultrasonic
Sensor
Installation
6.1.
Ultrasonic
Sensor
Mounting
Guidelines
The
following
guidelines
will
ensure
optimal
sensor
performance
and
prevent
sensor
measurement.
1.
In
its
lowest
position,
the
sensor
must
be
9
inches
(230
mm)
or
more
from
the
ground.
2.
Ensure
that
there
are
no
obstructions
within
a
12
inch
(300
mm)
diameter
circle
projected
directly
below
the
center
of
the
sensor.
3.
The
sensor
should
be
approximately
vertical
at
normal
operating
heights.
Figure
10:
Sensor
Mounting
Guidelines
Figure
11:
Bracket
Mounting
Guidelines
6.2.
Low
Profile
Bracket
Mounting
Guidelines
1.
Minimize
the
distance
between
the
bolts
to
prevent
bending
the
bracket
and
prevent
the
bracket
from
loosening
over
time.
2.
Ensure
the
bracket
is
mounted
tight
against
the
bottom
of
the
boom,
minimizing
the
distance
between
the
boom
structure
and
the
angled
flange.
A
problem
can
arise
if
a
sensor
is
not
mounted
correctly.
This
may
only
become
apparent
once
the
control
system
is
switched
from
soil
to
crop
mode.
Be
careful
that
the
sensor
bracket
does
not
collide
with
any
other
part
of
the
boom
when
the
boom
is
folded
to
transport
position.
If
possible,
mount
the
sensor
brackets
while
the
booms
are
folded
to
ensure
they
will
not
cause
interference.
