John Deere Greenstar Rate Controller Dry Operator’s Manual OMPFP18423 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere Greenstar Rate Controller Dry Operator’s Manual OMPFP18423 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere Greenstar Rate Controller Dry Operator’s Manual OMPFP18423 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere Greenstar Rate Controller Dry Operator’s Manual OMPFP18423 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your product correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual and safety signs on your product may also be available in other languages. (See your John Deere dealer to order.)
• THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your product and should remain with the product when you sell it.
• MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only correct replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch wrench.
• RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine or implement will travel when going forward.
• WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (P.I. N.) in the Operator’s Manual. Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the product should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts. File a backup of the identification numbers in a safe location off the machine or away from the product.
• WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere’s support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate or statement which you should have received from your dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere Greenstar Rate Controller Dry Operator’s Manual OMPFP18423 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Introduction………………………………………………………….. 2
Foreword………………………………………………………….. 2
John Deere Technical Information Bookstore……………………………. 2
Safety……………………………………………………………….. 5
Recognize Safety Information………………………………………… 5
Understand Signal Words…………………………………………….. 5
Follow Safety Instructions………………………………………….. 5
Practice Safe Maintenance…………………………………………… 6
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly……………………………………. 6
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely………………………. 6
Use Electronic Display Properly……………………………………… 6
Operate Guidance Systems Safely……………………………………… 7
Use Seat Belt Properly……………………………………………… 7
Wear Protective Clothing……………………………………………. 8
Operate Safely…………………………………………………….. 8
Read and Understand MSDS……………………………………………. 8
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely…………………………………. 9
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components…. 9
Safety Signs…………………………………………………………..11
Unexpected Conveyor Speed Detected……………………………………11
Unexpected Meter Speed Detected………………………………………11
Unexpected Spinner Speed Detected…………………………………….11
Diagnostic Tests or Calibration Procedures…………………………….11
Regulatory and Compliance Information…………………………………….12
Identify Date Code………………………………………………….12
Customs Union–EAC (English and Russian)……………………………….12
EU Declaration of Conformity…………………………………………14
Thailand—Declaration of Conformity……………………………………14
System Overview………………………………………………………..15
Theory of Operation…………………………………………………15
GreenStar™ Rate Controller Requirements……………………………….15
Component Overview……………………………………………………..16
StarFire™ Receiver………………………………………………….16
Display……………………………………………………………16
Switch Box…………………………………………………………16
Foot Switch………………………………………………………..17
Spreader Overview………………………………………………………18
Theory of Operation…………………………………………………18
Spreader Run Page…………………………………………………..18
Component Overview and Compatibility………………………………….18
Configuring Spreader……………………………………………………20
Configure GreenStar™ Rate Controller Dry………………………………20
Access GreenStar™ Dry Rate Controller…………………………………20
Implement Setup…………………………………………………….20
System Setup……………………………………………………….21
Alarm Setup………………………………………………………..24
Rate Smoothing Setup………………………………………………..24
Configuring Spreader Products……………………………………………26
Product Setup………………………………………………………26
Product Bin Setup…………………………………………………..26
Bin Chaining……………………………………………………….27
Review Product Summary………………………………………………27
Calibrating Spreader……………………………………………………29
Calibrate CFR — Catch Test…………………………………………..29
Calibrate PWM Limits………………………………………………..30
Operating Spreader……………………………………………………..32
GreenStar™ Rate Controller Dry–Spreader……………………………….32
Verify User-Defined Values…………………………………………..32
Bin Level Indicator and Filling………………………………………32
Rate Control……………………………………………………….33
Bin Charging……………………………………………………….34
Bin Chaining……………………………………………………….34
Activate and Deactivate System……………………………………….35
Viewing Spreader Reports and Totals………………………………………36
Reports and Totals………………………………………………….36
Spreader Diagnostics……………………………………………………38
Spreader Diagnostics………………………………………………..38
Hardware/Software Readings…………………………………………..38
Switchbox Readings………………………………………………….38
Delivery System Readings…………………………………………….38
System Voltages Readings…………………………………………….39
Working Parameters Readings………………………………………….39
Switches/Status Readings…………………………………………….39
Flow Control Test…………………………………………………..39
Spreader Check Test…………………………………………………40
Bin Cleanout……………………………………………………….41
Control Valve Test………………………………………………….42
Air Cart Overview………………………………………………………43
Theory of Operation…………………………………………………43
Air Cart Run Page…………………………………………………..43
Component Overview and Compatibility………………………………….43
Configuring Air Cart……………………………………………………45
Configure Air Cart………………………………………………….45
Access GreenStar™ Dry Rate Controller…………………………………45
Implement Setup…………………………………………………….45
System Setup……………………………………………………….46
Alarm Setup………………………………………………………..49
Rate Smoothing Setup………………………………………………..50
Configuring Air Cart Products……………………………………………51
Product Setup………………………………………………………51
Product Tank Setup………………………………………………….51
Review Product Summary………………………………………………52
Calibrating Air Cart……………………………………………………53
Calibrate CFR — Catch Test…………………………………………..53
Calibrate PWM Limits………………………………………………..54
Calibrate Pressure Sensor……………………………………………55
Calibrate Voltage-Based Pressure Sensor……………………………55
Calibrate Operation-Based Pressure Sensor………………………….56
Calibrate Height Sensor……………………………………………..56
Operating Air Cart……………………………………………………..58
GreenStar™ Rate Controller Dry–Air Cart……………………………….58
Verify User-Defined Values…………………………………………..58
Tank Level Indicator and Filling……………………………………..58
Rate Control……………………………………………………….59
Tank Charging………………………………………………………59
Activate and Deactivate System……………………………………….60
Viewing Air Cart Reports and Totals………………………………………61
Reports and Totals………………………………………………….61
Air Cart Diagnostics……………………………………………………63
Air Cart Diagnostics………………………………………………..63
Hardware/Software Readings…………………………………………..63
Switchbox Readings………………………………………………….63
Delivery System Readings…………………………………………….63
System Voltages Readings…………………………………………….64
Working Parameters Readings………………………………………….64
Switches/Status Readings…………………………………………….64
Sensors/Status Readings……………………………………………..65
Height Indication……………………………………………….65
Pressure Sensor…………………………………………………65
Flow Control Test…………………………………………………..65
Air Cart Check Test…………………………………………………66
Tank Cleanout………………………………………………………67
Control Valve Test………………………………………………….68
Clutch Test………………………………………………………..68
System Speed Signal…………………………………………………….69
System Speed Signal…………………………………………………69
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………..70
Rate Controller Dry Troubleshooting…………………………………..70
Rate Controller Dry Troubleshooting…………………………………..70
Rate Controller Dry Trouble Codes…………………………………….70
GreenStar Rate Controller Switch Box Trouble Codes……………………..72
Control Valve Calibration Number Tuning……………………………….72
Rename Implement……………………………………………………72
Remove Implement……………………………………………………73
Observable Symptoms…………………………………………………73
Specifications…………………………………………………………74
37-Pin Connectors…………………………………………………..74
Connector Information for Adapter Harness……………………………..75
Recommended Wire Sizes………………………………………………75
Driver Outputs Table………………………………………………..75
Maintenance……………………………………………………………76
Preseason Checklist…………………………………………………76
Daily Checklist…………………………………………………….76
Postseason Checklist………………………………………………..76
John Deere Service Literature Available…………………………………..79
Technical Information……………………………………………….79
John Deere Service Keeps You on The Job…………………………………..80
John Deere Is At Your Service………………………………………..80

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