1. Inspect unit for loose or missing
bolts, any obvious problems
2. Clean dried soil and crop residue
from ground-engaging components
3. Lubricate fittings weekly
4. Turn on power; verify red LED is
visible through optical window
STEP I. POWER UP SYSTEM
Starting out:
While mapping:
Troubleshooting:
STEP II. OPEN SOILVIEWER PROGRAM
1. Select iScan module
2. Select file storage location and
name file/field; start new file
3. Verify communication is established
STEP III. PERFORM DAILY CHECKS
1. Check airbag: 75 psi (520 kPa)
maximum in planter raised position
2. Perform black-white reference block
test; Check wear plate and window
for excessive wear or damage.
Field Reference Guide—iScan (Refer to Operating Instruction Manual for complete instructions)
PROPER FIELD SETTINGS
All 4 iScan soil engaging components
need to be set level with good soil
contact; set coulter to cut ½” (1 cm)
deeper than other components.
Proper depth of optical sensor is 1.5-3”
(3-6 cm) with good soil contact under
window.
FIELD ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust coulter
depth, loosen front
and rear bolts;
rotate cam to raise
or lower; retighten
bolts.
Set coulter gauge wheel and closing
wheels to maintain depth; CLOSING
WHEELSARE ELECTRODES; MUST
MAINTAIN GOOD SOIL CONTACT
Map should have
pass-to-pass
repeatability with
distinct zones of
contrasting soil.
MAP MONITORING
•Observe any warnings that appear.
•When implement is raised, EC should
be -1; no EC or OM data on turnrows.
•Start new file for each field and each
day; data can be combined later
1. Check Controller12 V power; use
voltmeter if necessary.
2. Reboot tablet and V-Sense
controller.
3. Check Bluetooth pairing.
NO COMMUNICATION NOISY OR SPOTTY MAP
1. Adjust depth of iScan components;
make sure all 4 electrodes are
making good contact with moist soil.
2. Check airbag pressure: increase to
75 PSI (520 kPa) max in implement
raised position
3. If optical data shows streaks, check
window for dried mud or cracks
1. If EC isn’t -1 when unit raised: Clean
mud from iScan module; check
electrode isolation with ohmmeter
2. If EC map is noisy or readings are
jumpy: check continuity using test
box and ohmmeter
EC DATA ISSUES
Note: iScan can be locked up in storage position if interferes with planting Remember to power 12 V down at end of day!
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