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Integrated innovation-- that is what operators will appreciate with the SeedStar 2 monitoring system and GreenStar™ 2 display. Increasing number of acres combined with rising seed costs, drive the need to easily understand planter functions and monitor performance. It is all about making every seed count and that is what SeedStar 2 delivers.
The SeedStar 2 monitoring system is a full-feature, color, seed population monitor used in conjunction with the GreenStarTM 2 family of displays. Conveniently, SeedStar 2 planting functions are fully integrated with the full spectrum of AMS applications-- guidance, coverage maps and field documentation can be shown all on one GS 2 2600 display.
When a SeedStar 2 system is used on a planter, there is no need for a ComputerTrakTM monitor. All vital planting information is displayed in one central, easy to read location.
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SeedStar 2 is a user-friendly system that has retained all the valued features of SeedStar and incorporated the next generation of enhancements. For example, on-screen, color indicators show drive engagement/disengagement status. In addition, three color (black, orange, or red) planter at a glance bars visually inform the operator of row population status.
Not only does SeedStar 2 incorporate the use of color but it utilizes an intuitive icon and folder based operator interface. Icons are easy to understand across many languages and reduce the need for text. Icons for planter main run page, planter setup, seed/crop setup, totals, and diagnostics are located in the "soft key" region of the display. Setup is performed by selecting the appropriate icon and then choosing the tabs to enter/select information.
The SeedStar 2 monitor offers all of the features and functionality of the ComputerTrak 350/450 monitor with much more. SeedStar 2 monitors the following planter functions:
In addition, planter operational information is available within the SeedStar 2 monitor system. Such operational information includes population charts, seed disk vacuum settings, and setting recommendations for the piston pump liquid fertilizer system.
All SeedStar 2 systems have the capability, through a single controller, to perform both the seed monitoring and variable rate drive functions. SeedStar 2 monitoring is required for Variable Rate Drive (VRD) population control. Even though the planter may not be equipped with SeedStar 2 VRD, the SeedStar 2 monitoring system is available and will allow for future installation of VRD.
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The SeedStar 2 enhanced planter features include:
GreenStar 2 display integration. Eliminates the need to operate the GS 2600 display in Original GreenStar Monitor mode or the use of dual displays. User-friendly, intuitive icons 1/2 or full screen run page On-screen, color drive status. A quick glance at the display tells the operator if the 1/2 width disconnect is engaged or disengaged. Three color planter at a glance population bar. A black bar indicates that population is close to target and within established limits; orange shows population is above/below alarm set point; red signals population is out of operating range or is not planting. Three piece, color variable rate drive indicator. Each piece of the variable rate drive gear pie turns green when the wheel motion sensor is active, planter is lowered, and drives are engaged. ISO 11783. Communication standard between controllers and displays.
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| | SeedStar monitoring original features | | | SeedStar 2 retains all those SeedStar features that producers value and have come to expect:
Planter at a glance. Allows operator to view relative population levels of all rows on one screen. Automatic valve calibration. With SeedStar Variable Rate Drive, this is now completed automatically. There is no longer a need to manually calibrate the hydraulic valves. Increased population updates. SeedStar will now update population levels once a second at planter start up then approximately once every three seconds. Mapping of actual seed rates. When combined with Field Doc from AMS, actual and target seeding rates can now be mapped in Apex. Reprogrammable utilizing CAN via Service Advisor™. Improved Diagnostics/Event Recorder. On SeedStar Variable Rate Drive planters, additional diagnostic information is available, as well as an event recorder to capture system performance data at a specific point in time. Ability to run motors at different population levels. On SeedStar Variable Rate Drive, customers running multiple motor systems can run each motor at a different speed, allowing different population levels within a planter. User-configurable high fertilizer pressure alarm. Allows the customer to be warned when fertilizer pressure reaches a specific level. Automatic quick-start for SeedStar Variable Rate Drive. No longer does the operator need to press the quick-start button on end row turns to resume planting. Automatic tractor speed source selection. When equipped with an 8000/9000 Series Tractor, system selects radar speed or allows for manual speed input selection.
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| | SeedStar 2 Monitor Compatibility | | | The SeedStar 2 monitoring system operates as an ISO Virtual Implement. ISO 11783 is a standard communication language between controllers and virtual terminals (displays). SeedStar 2 monitoring is compatible and provides integrated screens with all GreenStar 2 displays and other ISO Virtual Terminals.
SeedStar 2 seed monitoring requires a GreenStar 2 display or ISO Virtual Terminal to operate. SeedStar 2 is not compatible with Original GreenStar Monitor. SeedStar 2 requires a speed input signal-- either GPS, tractor or planter radar system. Radar is ordered separately from seed monitors.
SeedStar 2 monitoring system, less display and tractor wiring harness, is included in base equipment on select DB planter models. SeedStar 2 is optional equipment on all other planter models. A GreenStar 2 display and tractor wiring harness (if not GreenStar Ready) should be ordered through Ag Management Solutions.
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