Harvesting
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These questions relate to AFS harvesting operations (yield/moisture monitoring, mapping, etc.)
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Case IH is pleased to announce the release of variety tracking software for the AFS Pro 600 and Pro 700 displays. This software allows automatic variety recognition and logging during harvest operations, based on the as-applied map created during spring planting or seeding.
Variety tracking is a simple four-step process (download a quick-reference card here!).
- Record variety (product) maps while planting/seeding.
- Import the as-applied maps into the AFS desktop software.
- Export the as-applied data to the Pro 600/700 via a datacard or USB flash drive.
- Insert the datacard or USB flash drive into the AFS Pro 600/700 and power up the display.
When the operator selects a Grower, Farm, and Field, the display checks the exported planting maps to see if there is variety data at the current GPS location. If variety data is found, that variety is automatically logged to the active harvesting Task. This process continues throughout harvest. As a new variety is recognized, the display creates a new Task to log that data. Up to thirty (30) different varieties can be logged per field.
To utilize variety tracking with an AFS Pro 600/700 display, you will need the following:
- valid planting/seeding maps (MUST include variety/product information, but does not necessarily need to be data from a Case IH display)
- AFS Desktop Software version 11.0 or higher
- v26 software or higher in the AFS Pro 600 in the combine, with Precision Farming, Yield Monitor, and Variety Zone software installed in the display
- a GPS receiver installed on the combine
Note: Variety tracking with the AFS Pro 700 currently is not supported on 10 and 20 Series combines.
For more details or to add variety tracking capability to your AFS Pro 600 or Pro 700, contact your local Case IH dealer!
Updated 9/12/11
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No! You can calibrate your yield monitor at any time during harvest.
To apply current calibrations to previously harvested data, use the "Apply Cal Values" feature.
Sure! Just remember that you will need to complete loads (Tasks) at different flow rates and it takes a long time to fill a semi trailer on low flow.
Also, remember that if you use a semi trailer for 1 load, you need to use it for all your grain weight calibration loads, as the weights of each calibration load must be within a 5% range. The recommended weight for calibration loads is 10,000lbs.
First, you need to verify that there is nothing mechanically wrong with your yield monitoring system.
Common sources of error include moisture in connectors (often as a result of pressure-washing the vehicle), damaged wiring harnesses (got mice?), and a deflector plate clearance that is not within spec. Contact your Case IH dealer for assistance identifying these or other issues that might be to blame.
If you find that there is no mechanical issue with the machine and ALL of your grain weight calibration loads are consistently over 10% (but with similar error %), then it is usually safe to go ahead and calibrate with those loads. An example: You have 6 grain weight calibration loads at varying levels of crop flow. Your errors range from 12% - 13.8%. Select all 6 loads and calibrate. Since the error is consistent, this set of loads should produce acceptable calibration results.