Near Intersection of I-35 & I-90 Southern Mn. | Aslongasitruns77 - 7/18/2025 18:17
No, definitely have an aux input module. That can't be used for what I'm after?
I too, believe you need an Application Rate Module for your situation. I assume you want your Ag Leader display to make a coverage map when your planter is down in the planting position based on an implement switch. The idea would be to produce a variety map.
This can be done manually without any modules by using the screen Icon to start/stop the coverage map. This would require hitting he screen Icon at the start and end of every pass to produce an accurate map. If the mapping were just left "ON", the map would show planting around the ends. Such a map would not be 100% accurate but still might be useful.
Using an Application Rate Module and an implement switch as you suggest would make the mapping start/stop automatically without the need for the operator to use the screen Icon.
Later edit: Someone below indicates that auto swath can sense where an area has been mapped and thus prevent the apparent overplanting on the ends. This might be workable for you.
The Application Rate Module can make coverage maps based on the status of an implement switch. Rather than using an implement switch, a relay from another device could be used instead.
The Application Rate Module can also be used to make a Coverage and Rate Applied maps. In this situation, some product measuring device such as a flow meter or shaft sensor and appropriate cabling is needed. I do this with our planter to monitor but not control the application of starter fertilizer. The starter fertilizer is delivered and controlled by a ground driven pump. The configuration requires an appropriate meter cal so the correct applied rate is displayed on the Ag Leader screen and maps.
I also use another Application Rate Module in a different tractor to monitor but not control the application of liquid hog manure. In that case the manure pases through a Yamatake mag meter which produces pulse signals based on the manure flow rate to the Application Rate Module. Again the applied rate and applied rate maps are produced on the Ag Leader.
The Application Rate Module can also be used with a serial cable connection to third party devices. I have a serial cable that allows me to connect the 9 pin connector on the back of a Raven 440/450 etc. to the Application Rate Module. The two devices exchange information. This allows the Ag Leader display to create coverage and as applied application maps. In this situation the other device (Raven in my case) still controls the product application and the Ag Leader display creates maps, totals etc.
The Auxiliary Input Module that you are asking about is used with other modules in application situations usually involving some type of control. The Auxiliary Input Module needs to be connected to a single switch or a special switch box. It conveys the status of the switch(es) to the Ag Leader CAN bus. It is very versatile but ALWAYS requires another module(s) to complete a task. This is why it is not suitable for your situation.
For example, with my Hagie STS sprayer, I use an Auxiliary Input Module together with an Ag Leader Liquid Product Control Module. The Auxiliary Input Module is connected to the Hagie Master and Section switches. This is how the operator allows or prevents a section to spray. Based on this, the Liquid Module controls the section valves and adjusts a control valve to apply the desired rate.
The Auxiliary Input Module can also be used with a switch box and an Ag Leader Clutch Control module to work with section control on planters and drills.
The Auxiliary Input Module can be used with more than one application module at the same time.
I have pinouts for both but this won't really be helpful to you, since we believe you are not using the correct module for your situation.
As the above reply suggests, there may be some Application Rate Modules available on the used market since the current GO offerings no longer support them. This may free up some Application Rate Modules as those users will need to explore other approaches.
Edited by tedbear 7/22/2025 07:33
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AgLeader auxillary input module pin out
