Harvest Documentation Yield Monitor Calibration Harvest Mobile. Session 4

Harvest Documentation Yield Monitor Calibration Harvest Mobile Session 4

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Harvest Documentation WHY is documentation important? WHAT does the documentation look like? HOW do we go about securing quality data from our documentation?

Harvest Documentation WHY is documentation important? Data Collection Data Value In order to gain quality insights you need quality data Quality insights lead to valuable management decisions

Evolution of Data Collection Source: John Fulton The Ohio State University

Types of Data Agronomic As applied, as seeded, as harvest Elevations, weather, imagery Soil characteristics, water, nutrients Machine (CAN) Engine performance, fuel use, operating speeds Tracking, logistics, support vehicles JDLink

Types of Data Production Other information generated and associated to weather, notes, etc. Remote Sensed Imagery Satellite, Aerial, EC Mapping

Types of Data The 4 data types are brought together in various forms of dashboards JD Operations Centre JDLink AgForesight FieldSmart Other 3 rd party providers The data can be viewed by multiple parties Grower Trusted Advisors

Precision Ag vs. Prescriptive Ag Precision Agriculture Last 20+ years Soil sampling, auto steer, section control Geo referenced 70%+ of North American farm acres Source: John Fulton The Ohio State University

Precision Ag vs. Prescriptive Prescriptive Agriculture Last 5 years Take elements of Precision Ag to next level Grower provides data access to 3 rd party company The company processes the data and returns Rx Maps Analysis COP, ROI, MEY Other tools and insights Approximately 15% of North American acres Source: John Fulton The Ohio State University

In The Field 24 Row Planter? Or 24 1 row planters? Each row controlled independently JD DB60 24R30 Planter

In The Field Variety Population Fertility Down Force (future) Manage 4 Rx per pass JD DB60 24R30 Planter

Yield Data Average Yield 57 bu/ac 70% of the yield is between 40 and 75 Bu/ac Opportunity to fine tune management practices

Electrical Conductivity Mapping Identifies soil characteristics Structure, water holding capacity Ultimately yield potential

Fertility Management Zones Fertility Zones based upon EC readings Check strip traditional management Utilize data from other sources Aerial Imagery Yield Maps

Machine Data JD Link

Machine Data JD Link Productivity & efficiency fuel, speed, engine load Idle time Unloading not harvesting Headland turn separator engaged Evaluate machine performance Evaluate operator performance Evaluate crop performance

Bridging The Data Source: John Fulton The Ohio State University

Documentation WHY is documentation important? Gives us access to data resulting in insights that help drive management decisions Each piece of data is important, but when combined can show a much more complete picture You cannot manage what you do not measure. W. Edwards Deming

Yield & Moisture Systems Theory of Operation S Series

Yield & Moisture Systems Theory of Operation 70 Series Mass Flow Sensor The mass flow sensor senses the amount of grain entering the grain tank in pounds per second. The sensor is mounted above the base of the fountain auger. As the clean grain elevator chain throws grain into the grain tank it first contacts the mass flow impact plate. Hall Effect Sensor Impact Plate

Yield & Moisture Systems Theory of Operation 70 Series Moisture Sensor The moisture sensor is installed directly below the mass flow sensor. The grain then drops into the moisture sensor. The grain fills the sensing chamber with the fill sensor at the mouth of the sensor sensing if the chamber is full. When the sensor is full, the moisture sensing plate measures the moisture of the grain for 1-2 seconds. After measured, the grain is pushed out with the plunger and the cycle starts over again. The plunger has a dual purpose role of pushing the grain out and wiping the chamber clean on every cycle.

Single Point Calibration

Multiple Point Calibration

Component Inspection Checklist Clean Grain Elevator Chain Paddles Clean Grain Elevator Chain Housing Paddle Tip Clearance Clean Grain Elevator Speed Sensor Elevator Mass Flow Sensor Ground Speed Elevator Moisture Sensor Harness and Connectors Calibrations

Clean Grain Elevator Chain Inspection Loosen the Clean Grain Elevator drive belt idler.

Clean Grain Elevator Chain Inspection Open the Clean Grain Elevator lower boot door Slowly pull on the drive belt or elevator chain and rotate the elevator chain. While rotating the chain, closely inspect every elevator paddle and chain links.

Clean Grain Elevator Chain Inspection Look for any interference or rubbing of paddles on the housing or bearing flanges

Clean Grain Elevator Chain Inspection Check for cracked or broken chain link side bars or paddle attaching ears.

Clean Grain Elevator Chain Inspection Be sure rubber paddles are not missing or the paddles are loose. Worn or frayed paddles can affect accuracy. Check chain tension weekly. A chain running too loose will cause the paddles to double over backward and not effectively convey grain away from the clean grain auger boot. A loose chain also causes the mass flow sensor to be inaccurate.

Paddle Tip Clearance 1. Rotate clean grain elevator chain until a chain paddle is vertical at the top of the elevator housing in the grain tank.

Paddle Tip Clearance 2. Measure the distance from the tip of the paddle to the elevator housing on every paddle. Always measure at the same location for each paddle.

Paddle Tip Clearance 3. If the distance between the paddle and the housing is consistently more than 13mm (1/2 ) on multiple paddles, install KXE10374 Paddle Tip Clearance Kit.

Moisture Sensor Maintenance (S Series Moisture Sensor) Clean the Sensor Seasonally as necessary especially if moisture readings are erratic.

Proximity sensor should be checked and cleaned At the beginning of each season. If moisture sensor readings become erratic Proximity Sensor (S Series Moisture Sensor)

Remove Plunger head and check seal Inspect sump behind plunger for plugging Clean and inspect sensor contact plates for wear and cleanliness Moisture Sensor 70 Series

Moisture Sensor 70 Series

Clean Grain Elevator Speed 1. Engage the separator and go to Diagnostic Addresses by controller. Go to AYM Controller address 117 and check elevator speed at high idle. S660 = 417rpm S670 = 417rpm S680 = 417rpm S690 = 460rpm

Clean Grain Elevator Speed 2. If speeds are low, intermittent, or Zero, check the Clean Grain Elevator Low Shaft Speed Sensor on the LH Side of the combine, and the bearings on the auger shaft.

Impact Plate and Mass - Flow Sensor Visually inspect and clean around the Mass Flow Sensor and Impact Plate.

Mass Flow Sensor Crop flows over the impact plate of the mass flow sensor, therefore wear can be expected over time. The urethane plate is replaceable and easily accessible in the grain tank. A worn impact plate will cause inaccurate yield readings. Material will stick behind the impact plate and the pressure gives an incorrect reading. The material will need to be cleaned out regularly behind the sensor. Worn Impact Plate

CALIBRATIONS: MOISTURE

Frequently Asked Questions How often do I need to calibrate? At least once per year per crop How accurate will my Combine Harvest Monitor be? +/- 3-5% of the Scale Ticket Weight +/- 1% of Moisture Reading When do I need to Recalibrate? Understand harvest conditions then go from there.

Moisture Calibration 70 Series Moisture calibration should be done once per crop per year There is an option to use a fixed moisture value during harvest operation

Moisture Calibration 70 Series How To Steps for Moisture correction: Go to Diagnostic Menu in Command Center Display, toggle to Page 2 Scroll to Moisture Correction in calibration menu and follow on-screen Command Center Display instructions

Moisture Sensor Calibration 70 Series How To

Moisture Calibration 70 Series How To

Moisture Correction 70 Series How To Steps for Moisture Correction: Go to Combine Setup in Command Center Display, toggle to Page 4 Take a sample from the grain tank to be tested with accurate moisture tester Based on accurate value, enter offset in Command Center Display to make combine moisture sensor accurate

Moisture Correction 70 Series How To

CALIBRATIONS: YIELD

Yield Calibration Did you perform a calibration procedure? Is GreenStar within 5% of scale ticket weight? How often do you recalibrate? Is GreenStar consistently inaccurate or just at certain times? What are your harvesting conditions? I can t seem to get the desired yield accuracy.

Yield Calibration The Bigger the Sample, the Better the Calibration.

Yield Calibration How To Use A Sample Representative of the Majority of the Field Maintain Constant Speed Consistent Crop Conditions = Standard Calibration Inconsistent Crop Conditions = Standard and Low Flow Compensation Procedure A Good Calibration Will Result in 3-5% Accuracy

Yield Calibration 70 Series How To Steps for Yield Calibration: Go to Diagnostic Menu in Command Center Display, toggle to Page 2 Scroll to Yield Calibration in calibration menu and follow on-screen Command Center Display instructions Important: Begin yield calibration with an empty combine hopper and finish calibration with empty combine hopper!

Yield Calibration 70 Series How To

Yield Calibration 70 Series Page 4 Weigh and record scale ticket weight Enter scale ticket weight into yield calibration menu, record Calibration Factor if desired

Three Load Approach A Test That Allows You to Determine if: You Need to Recalibrate The System is Malfunctioning

Three Load Approach How Do You Do It? Harvest Three Loads Keep Track of Each Load s Harvest Monitor Assigned Weight Weigh and Record Each Loads Actual Weight Determine and Compare the Percentage Errors

Three Load Approach Percentage Error % Error = Combine Weight - Scale Weight Scale Weight X 100

Three Load Approach Percentage Error Load 1-1.8% Percentage Error Load 2 +4.2% Percentage Error Load 3 +2.2% Everything is OK

Three Load Approach Percentage Error Load 1 +17% Percentage Error Load 2 +20% Percentage Error Load 3 +21% Recalibrate

Three Load Approach Percentage Error Load 1 +16% Percentage Error Load 2-2% Percentage Error Load 3 + 8% Troubleshoot the System

Three Load Approach Percentage Error If Percentage Errors are all Within 3-5% of the Actual Yield the System is O.K. If Percentage Errors are Consistent, then RECALIBRATE. If Percentage Errors are Inconsistent, then INVESTIGATE.

S Series Yield and Moisture Calibration Go to your Go Harvest phone app. Press the MENU icon at the top of the page Select the VIDEOS Icon

Calibration

Harvest Monitor Setup Four Steps Header Type Record Stop Height Moisture Correction Yield Calibration

Header Type Automatically detected when hooked up to 70 Series Combine Setup Header Width and Width Change +/- NOTE: for belt pick-up set header width to swath width for accurate totals!!

Harvest Monitor Setup S Series Combine

Documentation Setup 70 & S Series

Documentation Setup 70 Series Combine

Harvest Mobile

What is Harvest Mobile? Apple ipad Air or Apple ipad Air II application designed to work with the GreenStar 3 2630 Monitor & map yield, moisture and ground speed Interactive Combine Adjustment (ICA) Run Time Monitor

Harvest Mobile Compatibility S-Series Combines Select Final Tier-4 Model Year 14 All Model Year 15+ Only Model Year 14 above the following serial number breaks can run Harvest Mobile. Serial Numbers S650 Combine VIN 765000+ S660 Combine VIN 765172+ S670 Combine VIN 765253+ S680 Combine VIN 766007+ S690 Combine VIN 765250+

Harvest Mobile

Harvest Mobile YouTube Online Resources Search: Harvest Mobile How To Use Interactive Combine Adjustment Harvest Mobile How To View a Field in Field Review Harvest Mobile How To Change Dashboard Items John Deere Operations Center- Job Monitor