Posted 5/4/2013 18:44 (#3079911) Subject: Field IQ implement switch problem
I'm running field IQ on FMX for true count row clutches on corn planter. Only running row clutches not any rate control. Tried a dry run this afternoon want to start planting 2morrow. Problem is when I lift the planter it still paints on screen like I'm planting. I have implement switch that should shut it off when I lift but it still paints. Tested the implement switch with electrical tester and it seems to be working. So it seems that I either have something set wrong or am forgetting something since last year when it worked fine. I have the field IQ switch on Auto and section switch to the right in middle where it shows like its spraying. When I flip that switch up and down it will turn paint on and off. Also row clutches shut off normal when I overlap.
Any ideas on why my implement switch wont turn coverage off? I hope its just that Im forgetting something. Thanks
Posted 5/4/2013 19:54 (#3080035 - in reply to #3079958) Subject: Re: Field IQ implement switch problem
How do you recalibrate? I walked in front of planter while it was moving and flipped switch up and down. several times and got no response it just kept painting.
Posted 5/4/2013 19:54 (#3080036 - in reply to #3080028) Subject: Re: Field IQ implement switch problem
Va
I just put the same setup on my planter had similar problem ended up having a bad switch there should be a blue arrow on the top right corner that tells of planter is up or down
Posted 5/4/2013 20:01 (#3080058 - in reply to #3080036) Subject: Re: Field IQ implement switch problem
Is there a setting in FMX that turns implement switch on? My dealer helped me set it up last year and i dont remember. Dont really want to call him on sunday. I did not have up or down arrow.
Posted 5/4/2013 20:31 (#3080141 - in reply to #3080085) Subject: Re: Field IQ implement switch problem
will look in morning. I knew it must have been something stupid on my part. There just is so much to remember with this GPS stuff it makes my head spin sometimes.
Posted 5/4/2013 20:02 (#3080059 - in reply to #3080036) Subject: Re: Field IQ implement switch problem
SWMN
Check for continuity when tripped or not tripped between a and b at the switch. If there is there move to the ext Cable that connects to the module harness. Did you go through the switch calibration wizard?
Posted 5/4/2013 20:18 (#3080102 - in reply to #3080059) Subject: Re: Field IQ implement switch problem
I had continuity all the way up to the harness. I did not do calibration wizard? just tried to load in last years programs. Where do i find it? i tried to look in set up but must have missed it. Thank you for the help.
Posted 5/4/2013 20:29 (#3080133 - in reply to #3079911) Subject: RE: Field IQ implement switch problem
In the settings for field IQ in the settings tab (before you load a field) there should be an option to calibrate implement switch. It's super simple, it says raise the planter and hit okay, lower the planter and hit okay, and it will then know when the planter is up and down. I'll bet this is your problem.
Field IQ implement switch problem
