Minimum Flow - This setting is used to maintain a consistent spray pattern by not allowing flow to drop below the minimum gallons per minute required for sprayer nozzles.  In order to determine this setting you will need to consult the manufacturer’s tip chart and multiply the minimum flow for each nozzle by the number of nozzles on the boom. This setting will be changed under the Configuration Settings screen and will ensure you maintain a full spray pattern when applying at lower speeds.

PWM Standby – This is a user-defined setting when using a PWM valve for rate control. It determines the percent duty cycle the system uses when the booms are all off. This will help the system maintain pressure when all sections are off and make it easier for the system to obtain it’s target rate at the start of each pass.

Tank Mixes – Tank mixes can be used when you are applying a mix of liquid products through one solution line. A tank mix can include up to seven products and will provide more accurate documentation of the products applied. When you use tank mixes you are able to record the total amount of product dispensed along with the amount of each specific product in the mix.

Smart Report™ – The Smart Report is used to easily obtain hard records on what has been applied in the fields and what the conditions were at the time of application. They contain information such as EPA numbers, operator license number, total amounts of each product applied, wind speed and wind direction – just to name a few.

Boundaries – An outer boundary is used to map the field border and determine the outside of the field.  You can also use inner boundaries to mark parts of the field that you would like to be excluded from application (e.g. waterways, terraces, etc). Boundaries can be created during application or in your desktop software.

Clear Bounds – This button is pressed if you wish to center the map on the current GPS positions. Most commonly this is used when there is a flier point and the map is not being displayed during application, even though all data is being logged and the system is working as expected.  Flier points occur when there is a point on the map that is further than two miles away from the current GPS position. Clear Bounds can be found under the Field Information screen in the display.

Good luck as the growing season continues! Should you need any help with your precision equipment, don’t hesitate to give Ag Leader Tech Support a call.

Start by saving last year’s data to your memory device (memory card, USB drive, etc.) then delete it from your display.  Now you’re ready for the new season’s setup.  Check Ag Leader’s website for the latest versions of firmware to update your displays and modules.  Add new Farms, Fields, Operators, Equipment or Products to the display before heading to the field.   This will save you valuable time once you’re in the field.

After you get things ready in the display, you will want to check over the precision ag components on your implement.  Walk around your implement and check for any damage to your cabling and examine your connections. Next, go ahead and turn on the display and test the system before you go to the field.  Try planting some seed or spraying some water in the yard before the season starts  - this will ensure everything works as expected.

For a comprehensive list of the things to check or set up before the busy season, download our Pre-Season Checklist.

“The INTEGRA display combines the operation control options Ag Leader is known for, with a built-in full-featured steering and guidance system including an on-screen lightbar,” says Product Manager, John Howard. “This makes it an ideal investment for operators who want a manual guidance system but anticipate expanding their use of precision farming technologies.”

“Built-in manual guidance, full-screen mapping, planter and application control, yield monitoring, real-time data logging and automated steering make up the core functionality of the new INTEGRA display,” continues Howard. “Operators will appreciate the complete year-round solution the INTEGRA display offers, but also, the industry-first high-definition mapping brings a new, enhanced user experience.”

As part of the full-screen mapping package, the INTEGRA display provides multiple map views allowing the operator to determine the level of detail needed to monitor applications; implement-specific tabs can be minimized to view more mapping information if desired. The display also features four video camera inputs, providing operators a better view of equipment operation and safety.

“Consistent with other Ag Leader products, the INTEGRA display can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Plug compatibility with Ag Leader’s InSight™ and EDGE™ displays is also an important component of the INTEGRA display, making an upgrade a seamless transition,” adds Howard.

About Ag Leader
Ag Leader Technology, Inc. is a pioneer and recognized technology innovator of precision agriculture hardware and software. Located in Ames, Iowa the company manufactures and markets industry leading precision farming technology designed to help growers make smart, profitable business decisions. Founded in 1992 the company has achieved consistent growth and expansion by providing value-based products that help growers and ag professionals achieve and maintain a successful operation.

For more information visit: www.agleader.com