Calibration routine – Kinze ISOBUS Electronics Package (4900) Rev. 4/14 User Manual
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Rev. 4/14
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CALIBRATION ROUTINE
Materials Needed:
- A scale capable of measuring grams
- Containers capable of capturing insecticide
1.
Select at least 4 rows on the planter, spread equally across the planter. Put a container for collecting
insecticide under the insecticide meter. Insecticide can be collected on as many rows as desired. Increasing
the number of rows increases the accuracy of the calibration.
2.
Start the tractor and turn on the hydraulics.
3.
From the Planter Menu screen, select Settings.
4.
Select Insecticide.
5.
Select the Start button beside the Calibration Routine label.
6.
The insecticide meters will begin to turn.
7.
They will turn 10 revolutions, which will take approximately 60 seconds.
8.
Once all of the meters stop, collect the containers used to collect insecticide.
9.
Place an empty container on the scale and zero the scale.
10.
Dump one of the containers with insecticide in it into the container on the scale.
11.
Record the weight in grams.
12.
Empty the container on the scale and zero the scale again.
13.
Weigh the next sample and repeat this for the remaining containers with insecticide.
14.
Once all the weights are taken, compare the results. If any container contains a lot more or less than the other
containers, check the meter that sample came from for damage or debris. If a meter is found to have an issue,
do not use it in the calibration.
15.
If each sample is approximately the same weight, sum the weight of all containers.
a. Example
i. Row 1 - 126 grams
ii. Row 5 - 123 grams
iii. Row 11 - 126 grams
iv. Row 16 - 125 grams
v. Total = 500 grams
16.
Divide the total weight by the number of samples to get the average.
a. Example
i. 500/4 = 125 grams
17.
Insert the average weight into the following calculation to determine the product density:
w = Average Weight in Grams
d = Product Density in Pounds/Cubic Feet
d = w/2.04
18.
Rout the number to the nearest tenth.
a. Example
i. 125/2.04 = 61.3 lbs/cubic feet
19.
In the Insecticide Settings screen, select the TABLE button beside the Calibration Numbers.
20.
Enter the density in for the insecticide you plan to use.
Settings