Operating instructions
ROWS/SECTION: Enter the # of SEED METERS per section.
For a twin row conguration, each
twin row has 2 seed meters. This
displays the rows per section for
the section selected. Unused
sections must be programmed to
zero rows. The DrillMaster can
have up to three sections. NOTE:
the controller must be out of HOLD and be in RUN to enter rows/
section. Turn section one on while the other two sections are
off. The corresponding section icon 1 will turn on and the number
of rows in that section can then be adjusted. After section one
is entered, turn it off and turn section two on, then turn two off
and turn the section 3 on and adjust. When nished, turn the
DrillMaster back to hold and the screen will display no SECtn. If
you are on a single or two section drill, the sections not being
used must be set to 0 rows.
SPEED CAL: For the ASTRO 5
which is included with the DrillMaster,
this setting should be .189.
CAL TEST: This is not a true
“Calibration Factor” but rather a
method of testing the planter to
conrm the seed meter dispenses
the correct number of seeds.
Prior to using CAL TEST for singulated seeds, it is recommended
to change the sample size that will be dispensed. After exiting the
CAL mode, and red light is off.
1. Turn DrillMaster Off
2. Hold down AUTO/MAN and CAL buttons while turning Drill
Master on. “Spec” will show on display briey.
3. Push CAL until “1” shows in display
4. Turn dial to DISTANCE/SPEED CAL position.
5. Default value is 1.00, which will dispense 1,000 seeds per
meter. We recommend you change this value to 0.150, which will
dispense 150 seeds/meter.
6. Push CAL until red light goes off and CAL is not shown on the
display.
TEST SPEED: This is also not a true
“Calibration Factor”. TEST SPEED
along with CAL TEST will be used
in the Pre-Planting Seed Calibration
Process.
The DrillMaster will also control the planting of singulated seeds. The target rate will be the seed population, displayed in
thousands of seeds per acre. The Meter Cal is specic to the cells on a seed disc and will not change.
DrillMaster Controller Calibration for singulated seed meters
METER CAL: Enter the Meter Cal for the
seed meter you are using from the chart
below. (This chart is for
a sprocket ratio of 19:20
from the rpm sensor to
the seed meter. The use
of different sprockets will
change the meter Cal)
ROW SPACING: Enter the AVERAGE row
spacing in inches of you
r implement here. For
example, on a 38” twin
row planter, you would
enter the average row
spacing of 19”.
ADJUST RATE: Enter
the value for the desired
amount of change in
thousand seeds/acre to be
used for making on the go
rate adjustments.
TARGET RATE: Enter the desired planting
rate in thousand seeds/acre.
Number of
seed cells or
ngers in seed
meter
Meter Cal in
DrillMaster
12 5263
30 2105
60 1053
Singulated Seed Planting with the DrillMaster
CrustBuster
DrillMaster Quick Start Guide
346-001150 Pg 33 Revised 11/2010
1.Turn all section switches off and put system in hold.
2. Press CAL for one (1) second to enter calibration
mode. Red light will be on steady and CAL will be
displayed in CAL mode.
3.Turn the dial to the items listed below and set as
instructed. Numbers can be changed by using the
“+“ or “-” buttons.
4. When complete, press CAL for one (1) second to
exit CAL mode. Red light should go out and CAL will
not be displayed. You MUST exit Calibration mode to
save your settings.