Near Intersection of I-35 & I-90 Southern Mn. | superdave031 - 6/5/2023 08:08
From what I understand from the research I did after this post, it seems like AL users the AIM to tell my screen, integra in this case, what's on and off and the implement switch to tell the meters to turn or not. That's oversimplified a bit, but it's that correct? If so, it would make sense to me to have both switches on to make meters turn. Is that a correct assumption?
If I go the diode route, what situations will I have delays? How long of a delay, 1sec, 10 sec...?
Implement work switch needs to be closed when implement is in the ground?
Thanks!
The thing that confuses many folks that are used to using switches with other older devices is that with the older devices, the switch literally makes the connection to start the activity (open a spray section valve for example). The switches that are used with your Auxiliary Input Module have to do with "giving permission" for the activity. They do not directly control the activity. In other words when you flip a switch ON that has been assigned a certain function, you are giving permission for that activity. There are several other factors that might prevent this activity from occurring.
Some of this other activities are implement switch, Auto swath, zero rate, loss of high current power, no ground speed etc. For application to occur, all the factors must agree that application is appropriate. Any one of the factors will prevent application, so just flipping the Master switch ON does NOT guarantee that the meters would start turning. A common mistake is to forget to enter a target rate for a new product. By default the initial target rate will be zero. After that the previous target rate is assumed until it is changed.
Go to your Ag Leader dealer and purchase a single toggle switch for your Auxiliary Input Module. You could use Ag Leaders switch box that contains 11 switches. You would only need the Master so that would be a bit of overkill for the Stip-til situation but could be used in other situations. I make my own switch boxes for these situations but this can lead to confusion so just avoid that route.
You also need an implement switch that completes the implement switch branch on the Strip-til module. The implement switch needs to complete the circuit when the rig is in the ground. Raising the implement should cause the implement switch to open the circuit so application will stop for at least that reason. A jumper can be used for testing.
You will also need to have auto swath inactive (off) for testing. You will also need to have a target rate other than zero for the product selected. You can then use the Wizard so the system can determine some information about the product you are using. All of these factors must be present
The delay I refer to is if you do not follow my suggestions for the master switch. I should not have mentioned the possibility of making your own switch or the delay. Just buy the Ag Leader switch.
I should not have included my drawings as they are counterproductive for most readers. I will remove them in my original post.
Edited by tedbear 6/6/2023 04:46
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Strip till module on JD cart
