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Central IL |  | |  | RowCommand on a Pro-Series™ row unit |
Controlling input costs and improving productivity are key producer requirements today. RowCommand is an effective, integrated John Deere solution designed to meet these intensifying needs. The RowCommand system manages seed output, reduces yield drag and improves harvest capabilities on all Pro-Shaft™ driven row units - both Pro-Series™ and MaxEmerge XP™.
RowCommand controls seed output by incorporating individual, low amperage clutches inside the Pro-Shaft drive gear box. Clutches are completely enclosed within the gear box housing to protect them from the elements and harsh operating conditions.
When power is supplied, either manually or through Swath Control Pro™, clutches disengage the seed meters and seed flow stops. Controlling seed output at individual rows reduces overplanting in point rows and maximizes seed placement when entering/exiting headlands.
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| | Components and operation | | |  | EPMs shown on a 1770NT 24-Row Planter |
RowCommand is a simple and efficient solution to control individual row planting. This system does not utilize air to operate; therefore, no compressor, entangling air lines or valve modules are required. In fact, RowCommand utilizes low voltage CAN messaging to send power to the desired clutches to stop planting or eliminates power to resume planting. What does this mean? Very little power is used in normal planting conditions and should a clutch fail electrically the meter will still plant.
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| The RowCommand system requires the following five basic components to operate:
Low amp electric clutches Electronic Power Modules (EPMs) SeedStar™ 2 monitoring (wedge box/controller) GreenStar™2 display Row unit wiring harness
Clutches are protected within the sealed Pro-Shaft drive gear boxes for years of trouble free operation and simple installation or removal. RowCommand has true individual row control up to 16 clutches or sections for planters larger than 16 rows. Unique to RowCommand, the 16 available control sections can be configured based on operator preferences. For example, on a 1770NT 24-Row Planter every 2 rows can be paired together for a total of 12 control sections or control the outermost 8 rows individually and the remaining inners rows paired together for 16 control sections. No other system can match this flexibility!
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| | Planter models and compatibility | | | RowCommand is available as a factory installed option or Attachment for Field Conversion (AFC) for 2009 Spring planting. The RowCommand factory installed option will be available first with AFC bundle availability to follow with the second model set identified below.
RowCommand pricing will first become available as a factory installed option for the following models:
1770NT (12, 16, and 24 row) 1770NT CCS (12, 16, and 24 row) 1790 (12/23 or 12/24) and (16/31 or 16/32) 1790 (24 row) DB 44 DB 90
RowCommand will be available as a factory installed option for these additional models at a later date:
SeedStar 2 monitoring system (option code 4025) along with a GreenStar™ 2 display is required for RowCommand operation.
To add RowCommand to a 2009 planter model listed above is simple. Attachment for Field Conversion bundles are available by planter model to add the appropriate number of clutches, EPMs, brackets, hardware and row unit harnesses.
RowCommand is compatible and available for model year 2008-2003 planter models listed above. In addition to the AFC bundle, a planter main frame harness, SeedStar 2 controller (wedgebox) and additional CAN harness is needed.
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| | Integrated Swath Control Pro | | | Coupling RowCommand with Swath Control Pro provides the ultimate in precision planting and productivity. One company, one integrated solution is what we offer by incorporating Swath Control Pro capabilities within the SeedStar 2 wedge box (controller). Unlike previous systems, no rate controller, additional harnessing, or components are required to achieve automated, individual row control.
SeedStar 2 monitoring, RowCommand, and a Swath Control Pro activation from AMS is all that is needed to reap the benefits of this technology. What's even better, a single Swath Control Pro activation can now be leveraged across sprayers, nutrient applicators, planters and air seeders!
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| | System requirements | | | RowCommand is a simple and efficient means to control individual row planting through the use of low voltage electric clutches. Each clutch, when activated, consumes no more than 0.5 amps. By design, power is only supplied to the clutch when a signal is received to stop planting. In a normal planting condition no power is supplied and the clutch is de-energized.
Power for the RowCommand system is provided from the 9-pin ISO implement connector. All late model 8X00 and 9X00 Series John Deere Tractors equipped with the 9-pin ISO implement connector are capable of supplying ample power for system operation.
Along with ample system power, a GreenStar 2 display and SeedStar 2 monitoring is required for operation and control interface. The GreenStar 2 display is where system setup, control settings, and manual control functions are performed.
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| | | | | Provide feedback about this page | | | | Last Updated : 16-Jul-2008 |
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