Near Intersection of I-35 & I-90 Southern Mn. | The purpose on the Auxiliary Input module is to convey the operator's choices for boom switches to the system. The choice of rates when applicable and auto versus manual is done on the display.
The Auxiliary Input Module can be a separate module. It is needed in both spray and planting situations. Originally this was a black box that connected to a switchbox of some kind. For simple situations (one section or boom), Ag Leader had a single switch that plugged into the Auxiliary Input Module. For more complex situations (multiple sections or booms), then the Ag Leader 10 boom switch box was commonly used. A homemade switch box can be made and used but there are some special "tricks" involved with making one.
At this time, it is possible to get an Ag Leader 10 boom switchbox where the Auxiliary Input circuitry is built inside. This reduces cab clutter in those situations where a 10 boom box was going to be used anyway. The separate module mentioned above is still available and commonly used with SP sprayers and other situations.
In your situation you need either a loose AIM and a switchbox or the newer Switchbox containing the AIM inside. The Switch box and the AIM as well as the display would need to be moved between the two rigs. Generally when this is done some of the wiring is left with each rig to making moving easier.
For section control on a planter, a Clutch Control module is needed. This is another black box, its purpose is to shut off sections on the planter. It does not control the planting rate or monitor the population. There are other modules for those purposes.
For rate control and section control on the SP sprayer, a Liquid Product Control Module is needed. This another black box whose purpose is to connect to a flowmeter, control valve and section valves on the sprayer.
You would not have to have AutoSwath unlocked for either of the above situations to work manually. Without Autoswath, the operator could shut off the sections by hand through the switchbox. Although that would work, it would be foolish, so one might say that the AutoSwath unlock is required for practical purposes.
If you are using some type of liquid on the planter, it is possible to use both concepts at the same time. The Clutch Control could be working with the section shutoff's as far as the seed goes and a Liquid Module could be working with fertilizer or spray. Another unlock called the Multi-product unlock would be necessary whenever more than one product is being involved at the same time. Multiple varieties, Variety mapping with starter or fertilizer etc. are examples where the Multi-product unlock is necessary. These unlocks reside in the display rather than the modules themselves.
On my current planter tractor I have an Integra with GeoSteer for steering. I have the switchbox with AIM inside in the tractor. The planter has a Clutch Control Module on it for seed sections, a Seed Tube Monitoring Module for seed Population and two Liquid Modules, (One to control spray and the other to monitor starter fertilizer). We are also planning on adding an injection pump to inject insecticide with the starter fertilizer. This requires a Direct Injection Module to run the injection pump. The seed is ground driven so the hydraulic seed module is not needed.
Besides the modules mentioned there are others for spreaders, strip-till and other situations.
Edited by tedbear 3/2/2014 08:10
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