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Programmed seed
density Limits
12 S/m
10 S/m
8 S/m
Row 1
10 S/m
Row 2
11.5 S/m
Row 3
8.5 S/m
Row 4
12.5 S/m
RowProg
rammed
7.5 S/m
Figure 2. “Pipes” tab. It displays graphically the seed density of each row and fertilizer’s flow (linear and alongside). On
the bottom, monitored shafts and hoppers are displayed.
In figure 2, 24 seed rows are being monitored with double fertilization, six shafts and four hoppers. For each row
appears a pipe which displays graphically the seed density for that row (number of seeds that are being sown).
The corresponding row’s number and fertilization status (linear and alongside) is also displayed.
The centered line of each seed pipe represents the programmed Seed density. The lines on the pipe’ side
defines graphically the seed density limits allowed according to the programmed Seed Tolerance (Page 20).
For instance, if the computer is configured with Seed Density of 10 S/m (seeds per meter) and Seed Tolerance
of 20%, then the horizontal central line will represent 10 S/m. The density limits will be 12 and 8 S/m (10 S/m ±
20%) and none density failure alert message will be displayed. The corresponding seed density line will be
drawn up or down, depending on the programmed row’s density. If this variation is among the tolerable limits,
the line will appear in green. The line will appear in red when there are too much seeds or in blue when there is
a lack of seeds. Some situations of this variation are as follows:
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Speed
Km/h
8.4
Density 12.0
S/m
12.2
Plot Hectares
Ha
0.2
Plot 1
Fert L 110
Kg/ha
110
Fert A 95
Kg/ha
95
Linear
Fertilization Status
Alongside Fertilization Status
Seed
Pipe
Seed density limits defined by seed
tolerance and programmed density
Row’s number
