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4.3 ‘RATE’ screen
This screen allows the drilling rate to be adjusted. Either kg/ha or seeds/m
2
units can be set via the
SETUP menu.
Figure 8. RATE screen - single product
Figure 9. RATE screen - dual product
NOTE: The maximum forward speed shown is the lowest for the 2 products.
4.3.1 Setting /overriding the target rate
To set the target rate, simply enter the value and press the ENTER key to confirm.
To set the target rate or manually adjust the rate for either product, first press the ENTER key to
select SEED or FERT.
The application rate on the MAIN screen is the same as that shown on the RATE screen above. If
however on the rate screen, the current rate is manually adjusted above or below the target rate, then
this number will flash (on for 1 second, off for 0.5 second).
When operating from a treatment plan, then this number should only flash if the instructed rate has
been changed using the ‘+’ or ‘–‘ percentage buttons on the rate screen.
To override the target rate, use the keys. The % step is configured from the SETUP
menu.
To return to the target rate, press the
key.
Both products are reset to their respective target rates
Current drilling rate
% off target
Target rate manual override by % steps
(% step size set in SETUP menu)
Reset to target
rate
Rate step size
Maximum forward speed at
which the current drilling
rate can be maintained
Target rate
