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Manual written with assistance from:Tri-Tech Communications & Publications, 1636 13th St., Boone, IA 50036YIELD MONITOR 2000Operators Manual

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-6Grain Flow SensorBelow is an example of a grain flow sensor. Your grain flow sens

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Logging Map Data to a CardYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-34ImportantNever leave a memory card in the monitor when the monitor is shu

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Yield Monitor 2000Logging Map Data to a CardAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-35Memory CardRequirementsThe following characteristics are required of memo

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Logging Map Data to a CardYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-36If you start the combine separator without a card in place and the monito

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Yield Monitor 2000Logging Map Data to a CardAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-37The number of yield readings taken per foot traveled are also dependent o

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Logging Map Data to a CardYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-38Formatting/Initializing CardsThe monitor formats every card (DOS formatti

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Yield Monitor 2000Logging Map Data to a CardAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-39Follow this process if you decide to reformat and reinitialize the card.S

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Logging Map Data to a CardYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-40Follow this process if you decide to format and initialize the card (if y

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Yield Monitor 2000Logging Map Data to a CardAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-41Restoring Data tothe Monitor Froma Memory CardFollow these steps to resto

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Logging Map Data to a CardYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-42Checking Hours ofLogging TimeYou can check the number of hours of loggin

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Yield Monitor 2000Logging Yield Map DataAg Leader Technologyto a DataloggerJune 19974-43Using a DataloggerInstead of aMemory CardIf you use a datalogg

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Yield Monitor 2000General DescriptionAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-7Moisture SensorBelow is an example of a moisture sensor installed on the auger th

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Using a GPS ReceiverYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-44IntroductionYou can connect an external GPS receiver to the yield monitor to co

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Yield Monitor 2000Using a GPS ReceiverAg Leader TechnologyJuly 19994-45Note: If you use the Ag Leader GPS 2000, Trimble AgGPS 120, 122 orother high a

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Using a GPS ReceiverYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-46GPS StatusIndicatorPress the SETUP key to ensure that the monitor is set on LOG

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Yield Monitor 2000Using a Radar Speed SensorAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-47IntroductionThe Yield Monitor 2000 is shipped from the factory with a cab

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Using a Radar Speed SensorYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-48Step Action5 Connect the extension cable (if Dickey-john, integral cable)

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-49IntroductionYou can transfer a field/load summary from your monitor to a

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Printing Field/Load SummaryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-50Step Action3 Find an unused COM port on the back of your computer (if th

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-51Follow these steps to set the monitor to communicate with the computer:S

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Printing Field/Load SummaryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-52Capturing Field/LoadSummary(Windows 3.1)After you receive the message “T

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-53Step Action10Click on Stop in the Transfers menu to close the summary fi

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-8Header HeightSensorBelow is an example of a header height sensor installed undern

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Printing Field/Load SummaryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-54Step Action7 Double-click on the correct file name to open the file.8 Wh

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-55Follow these steps to clean up the file format:Step Action1 Delete words

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Printing Field/Load SummaryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-56Printing Field/LoadSummaryFollow these steps to print the field/load sum

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-57Connecting theMonitor to the PCFollow these steps to connect the yield m

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Printing Field/Load SummaryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-58Step Action8 Make the following settings in the “Comx Properties” popup,

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-59Step Action1Click on File.2Click on Properties.3Click on Configure, then

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Printing Field/Load SummaryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-60Capturing Field/LoadSummary(Windows 95)After the message “Type PRINT, NA

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-61Step Action9Click on Capture Text… then click on Stop to close the file

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Printing Field/Load SummaryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-62Formatting theSummaryFollow these steps to format the summary in WordPad

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Yield Monitor 2000Printing Field/Load SummaryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-63Printing Field/LoadSummaryFollow these steps to print the field/load sum

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Yield Monitor 2000Before SetupAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-9Using PowerSupplyOther than for setting the stop height and calibrating the distance, th

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Checking Data Accuracy-Yield Monitor 2000End of SeasonAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-64Before You BeginAfter harvest season ends, remove the monitor f

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Yield Monitor 2000Checking Data Accuracy-Ag Leader TechnologyEnd of SeasonJune 19974-65Step Action3 Press the YES key when “CONTINUE WITH FULL CAL?” a

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Checking Data Accuracy-Yield Monitor 2000End of SeasonAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-66AcresCheck the number of acres for each field and load, ensurin

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Yield Monitor 2000Checking Data Accuracy-Ag Leader TechnologyEnd of SeasonJune 19974-67Updating FieldMapsIf you are using a GPS receiver and memory ca

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Changing the Program ChipYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-68IntroductionYou can update the Yield Monitor 2000 console by changing a re

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Yield Monitor 2000Changing the Program ChipAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-69Step Action3 Remove the top row of nine screws (three on each of the three

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Changing the Program ChipYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-70Checking the NewChipFollow these steps to test the new program chip:Step A

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Yield Monitor 2000Options OverviewAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-1IntroductionAg Leader Technology is committed to supplying you the most advancedprod

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Options OverviewYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-2Section ContentsThe following subjects are detailed in this section:Subject PageSite

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Yield Monitor 2000Site VerificationAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-3IntroductionIf you have a GPS receiver, you can use your Yield Monitor 2000 monitor

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Setting Date and TimeYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-10Setting the Dateand TimeFollow these procedures to set the time and date:StepA

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Application Rate MappingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-4RecordingApplication RateDataIf you have a variable rate planter controller,

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Yield Monitor 2000Modular Tractor Kit InstructionsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-5IntroductionThe following pages contain descriptions of the parts yo

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Modular Tractor Kit InstructionsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-6If you use a controller tee adapter, which includes power connection

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Yield Monitor 2000Modular Tractor Kit InstructionsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-7the Raven console on Raven 400, 440, 450, 460, 600, 660 models.Hinik

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Modular Tractor Kit InstructionsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-8Radar Power Adapters are available for Case-IH Magnum and Magnavox(D

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Yield Monitor 2000Modular Tractor Kit InstructionsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-9Cable InstallationKitBuy this kit to receive cable ties, window moun

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Recommended System PartsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-10Tractor SiteVerificationThe parts you need to perform site verification of

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Yield Monitor 2000Recommended System PartsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-11MonitoringSpraying andAnhydrous Rates,Raven 750ControllerThe parts you need

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Site Verification SetupYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-12Logging DeviceFollow these steps to set the logging device:Step Action1 Pres

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Yield Monitor 2000Site Verification SetupAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-13If you are not using an implement switch, you do not need to adjust the stop

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Yield Monitor 2000Logging SettingsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-11Selecting aLogging DeviceThe instantaneous yield and GPS data are not recorded in t

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Site Verification SetupYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-14CalibratingDistanceIf the monitor is connecting to a radar speed sensor, you

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Yield Monitor 2000Site Verification InstructionsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19975-15Erasing,InitializingMemory CardsAfter you set the monitor to log to a

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Site Verification InstructionsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19975-16Full Memory CardThe monitor beeps when the card is full. Before you d

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-1IntroductionUse the procedu

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-2Subject PageCan Not Change Grain Type 6-27Can Not Change Date or Time 6-27“Log Interv

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-3Bu/Ac Yield TooHigh or Low1

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-46. The load you are harvesting is set on the wrong grain type.Solution: Display the

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-59. The cab, distribution, o

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-612.The flow sensor or the stainless steel deflector plate is installedbackwards, and

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-70 Flow in Bu/Hr1. Elevator

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Logging SettingsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-12Setting a LoggingIntervalTo set a logging interval, press the SETUP key until “1 or

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-8If the MN, MX value is incorrect (e.g., MN=255, MX=0), or the OFnumber is incorrect,

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-9only if you change the comb

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-10Solution: Make sure the area count switch is in the up position (if it is inthe down

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-11T OFFSET”. This number is

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-127. The flighting of the combine grain tank fill auger was not completely cutdown to

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-13high or low moisture readi

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-14C4 should be higher than C3).If any of the C2 through C11 numbers are set at zero, o

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-158. You adjusted the top sh

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-16If you did replace the monitor or flow sensor and you forgot to changeany of these v

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-17Elevator Speed Is 0or Erra

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Yield Monitor 2000Logging SettingsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-13Setting LogWithout GrainFlowTo set the log without grain flow, press the SETUP key

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-184. The ground speed and elevator speed extension cables have beeninterchanged.Soluti

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-193. The monitor is set on

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-20IncorrectTemperatureReading1. The temperature offset has been set to a large negativ

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-21Monitor Does NotStart1. Th

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-22Monitor Does NotFunctionWhen the monitor is turned on, the display has dark blocks a

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-23Monitor NotResponding toKe

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-242. When the chip was changed, one or more of the new chips’ legs wasbent.Solution: R

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-252. An external device, suc

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-263. The cable used to connect the GPS receiver to the monitor is incorrect.Solution

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Yield Monitor 2000TroubleshootingAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 6-27Display Not Visibleat Nigh

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Settings Under SETUP KeyYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-14Expand Bu BelowStd%Press the SETUP key until “EXPAND BU BELOW STD%=NO or YE

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TroubleshootingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19976-28“Log Interval TooHigh” MessageDisplayed WhileLogging Data1. The monitor has detecte

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Yield Monitor 2000Reference OverviewAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 7-1IntroductionBefore yo

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Calculating Dry BushelsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19977-2Calculating DryBushelsThe monitor uses the following equation to calculate dr

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Yield Monitor 2000Calculating Dry BushelsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19977-3Example: 1------------- = 1.183 per point (difference between

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Available Grain TypesYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19977-4Available GrainTypesAvailable grain types and their dry lbs/bu are found under

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Yield Monitor 2000Compatible HardwareAg Leader TechnologyJune 19977-5Memory CardsThe following characteristics are required of memory cards you intend

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Compatible HardwareYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19977-6Radar GunsBelow are listed compatible radar guns:Dickey-johnMagnavoxMicroTrak son

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Yield Monitor 2000Menu Items under KeysAg Leader TechnologyJune 19977-7Menu Items underLIGHT key CLOCK keyKeys(Backlight on/Lamps off) Displays curren

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Menu Items under KeysYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19977-8# ROWS key WET GRAIN keyx ROW CUT—x ROW HEAD xxx W BU@ xx LB/BROW SPACE keyxx I

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Yield Monitor 2000Menu Items under KeysAg Leader TechnologyJune 19977-9FLOW key DATE/TIME keyx BU/HR Date load createdx EL RPM Time load createdMN=xx,

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Yield Monitor 2000Settings Under SETUP KeyAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-15Other SettingsTo set the remaining settings under the SETUP key, refer to t

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System WiringYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19977-10System WiringRefer to the last page to see a table of all the yield monitor cables and

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Yield Monitor 2000System WiringAg Leader TechnologyJune 19977-11Checking HeaderSensorConnectionsTo check the header sensor for electrical connection,

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Cable Pin-outsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19977-12Signal YM2000 Cab / Distrib. Power Ground Spd Elevator Spd Moisture Flow HeaderRectan

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Yield Monitor 2000Parts ListAg Leader TechnologyJune 19998-1Parts List for YM 2000 – (New)Part Name/Description Part No. QuantityYM 2000 – (New) 20014

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Yield Monitor 2000IndexAg Leader TechnologyJune 19979-1

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Yield Monitor 2000IndexAg Leader TechnologyJune 199710-1AAcre Calibration Number 4-24Acre CountingOperation 4-23Setting Stop Height 2-31Site Verificat

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IndexYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader Technology10-2 June 1997Controller Tee AdaptersDescription 5-6Copying Memory to Backup 4-28Copying Memory to Card 4-4

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Yield Monitor 2000IndexAg Leader TechnologyJune 199710-3Harvesting Calibration Loads 3-13Procedure 3-12Recalibrating the Monitor 3-17Vary Grain Flow R

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Settings Under SETUP KeyYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-16Tooth Sprocket Press the SETUP key until “x TOOTH SPROCKET” appears on the

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IndexYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader Technology10-4 June 1997Power Cables 5-5Radar Power Adapter 5-7Radar Tee Adapter 5-7Raven 750 Boom Tee Cable 5-9Shaft

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Yield Monitor 2000IndexAg Leader TechnologyJune 199710-5Mapping Program 5-3SettingGrain Type 5-14Swath Width 5-13Setting in AL2000 5-16Setting Log Wit

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IndexYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader Technology10-6 June 1997YieldAverage, Displaying 4-15Instantaneous, Displaying 4-15Yield Mapping Program 5-1

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Yield Monitor 2000Setting SwathAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-17Setting SwathFollow these procedures to set the swath.Note: The number of rows and ro

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Setting SwathYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-18Step Action5 Repeat the above steps for each grain type that will be harvested.Make su

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Yield Monitor 2000Speed SettingAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-19Speed SettingThe monitor can record its ground speed from three different sources:• Gr

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Speed SettingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-20You have to calibrate distance for wheels, tracks, or radar speed settings,depending o

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Yield Monitor 2000Moisture SettingAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-21Setting/ChangingMoistureThe monitor can be set on automatic moisture to receive rea

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Setting DRY % Moisture,Yield Monitor 2000Dry Lbs/BuAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-22Setting Dry %MoistureFollow these procedures to set dry % moisture

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Yield Monitor 2000Setting Initial CalibrationAg Leader TechnologyNumbersJune 19972-23Setting InitialCalibrationNumbersRefer to the Yield Monitor Initi

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Setting Initial CalibrationYield Monitor 2000NumbersAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-24Step Action9 Press the bottom-left UP or DOWN ARROW keys to chang

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Yield Monitor 2000Starting, Naming Fields, LoadsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-25RecommendationsFollow these guidelines when starting and naming the f

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Yield Monitor 2000GeneralAg Leader TechnologyJune 19971-1WelcomeWelcome to the Ag Leader Technology family. Ag Leader Technology isdedicated to develo

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Starting, Naming Fields, LoadsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-26On computer press… To…F Display FieldL Display LoadU Increase Field o

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Yield Monitor 2000Starting, Naming Fields, LoadsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-27Step Action3 Set the grain type for the field by pressing the GU keys

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Starting, Naming Fields, LoadsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-28Step Action7Press the L key on the computer and then hit the Enter ke

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Yield Monitor 2000Starting, Naming Fields, LoadsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-29Starting, NamingFields With theMonitorFollow these steps to create an

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Starting, Naming Fields, LoadsYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-30Starting, NamingLoads With theMonitorThe next step is to create and n

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Yield Monitor 2000 Setting Stop HeightAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-31Setting Area CountStop HeightThe monitor automatically takes readings from the

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Copying Memory to BackupYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-32Copy Memory toBackupOnce you have finished setting up the monitor you shoul

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibration OverviewAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-1IntroductionBefore you begin using the monitor, you must calibrate its settings

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Calibrating DistanceYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-2Preparing toCalibrate DistanceYou must do the following before you begin calibra

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating DistanceAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-3CalibratingDistanceFollow these procedures to calibrate the monitor for distance

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GeneralYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19971-2Ag Leader Technology shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, orconsequential damages to

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Calibrating DistanceYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-4Step Action7 Use the lower-right UP or DOWN ARROW key to increase ordecrease the

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating TemperatureAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-5IntroductionThe moisture sensor contains a temperature sensor, which measures

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Calibrating for Vibration (C1)Yield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-6IntroductionThe yield monitor must be calibrated to eliminate false gr

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating for Vibration (C1)Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-7Step Action7 Press the MEM key until “CLEAR DATA IN THIS LOAD?”appear

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Calibrating MoistureYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-8Important Notes• You must calibrate the monitor for grain moisture for each grai

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating MoistureAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-9Step Action3 Make sure the moisture readings do not vary more than 4 to 5percent

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Calibrating MoistureYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-10Step Action3 Press the MOIST key again to display “xx.x AVG %”.4 Use the lower

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating Grain WeightAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-11Before You BeginCalibrate the moisture before calibrating grain weight. Ref

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Calibrating Grain WeightYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-12The C1 number is set to eliminate extra pounds that would be recorded fromv

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating Grain WeightAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-13HarvestingCalibration LoadsCarefully follow these directions to calibrate y

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Yield Monitor 2000Setup OverviewAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-1Important NoticesThe yield monitor must be set up before field operation, but before y

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Calibrating Grain WeightYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-14Step Action4 Unload one or more times into the hauling vehicle, finishing w

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating Grain WeightAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-15Step Action4 Press the lower-left UP ARROW key once, which will cause actua

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Calibrating Grain WeightYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-16Step Action4If the… Then…Maximum error is +/- 15percent or higher and“CONTI

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Yield Monitor 2000Calibrating Grain WeightAg Leader TechnologyJune 19973-17Step Action6 If you find errors, follow these steps:Step Action1 Correct th

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Calibrating Grain WeightYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19973-18Periodic Checksfor AccuracyCheck the monitor for calibration accuracy perio

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Field Load Actual % Indicated Dry Dry# Name # Name Crop Variety Date Lbs Moist Lbs Bu Acres Yield Comments

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Field Load Actual % Indicated Dry Dry# Name # Name Crop Variety Date Lbs Moist Lbs Bu Acres Yield Comments

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-2IntroductionThe yield monitor is designed to accurately measure and record acres,

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Field Load Actual % Indicated Dry Dry# Name # Name Crop Variety Date Lbs Moist Lbs Bu Acres Yield Comments

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Field Load Actual % Indicated Dry Dry# Name # Name Crop Variety Date Lbs Moist Lbs Bu Acres Yield Comments

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Yield Monitor 2000Operation OverviewAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-1Important NoticesThe yield monitor must be calibrated so that it provides accurate

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-2IntroductionThe yield monitor is designed to accurately measure and record acres,

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Yield Monitor 2000General DescriptionAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 4-3Figure 1: Front p

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-4Top KeysThe top group of keys is the top two rows of keys (refer to Figure 2 belo

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Yield Monitor 2000General DescriptionAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 4-5Bottom-Right KeysT

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Yield Monitor 2000General DescriptionAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-3Figure 1: Front panel of the yield monitor 2000Arrow KeysWhen you press a key an

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-6Grain Flow SensorBelow is an example of a grain flow sensor. Your grain flow sens

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Yield Monitor 2000General DescriptionAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 4-7Moisture SensorBel

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-8Header HeightSensorBelow is an example of a header height sensor installed undern

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Yield Monitor 2000General DescriptionAg Leader TechnologyJune 1997 4-9Lower ElevatorAdju

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-10GPS AntennaBelow is an example of an Ag Leader Technology GPS 2000 antennamounte

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Yield Monitor 2000Starting, Changing, NamingAg Leader TechnologyFields/LoadsJune 19974-11RecommendationsIt is strongly recommended that you create and

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Starting, Changing, NamingYield Monitor 2000Fields/LoadsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-12Follow these steps to start or change the load:Step Action1 P

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Yield Monitor 2000Starting, Changing, NamingAg Leader TechnologyFields/LoadsJune 19974-13Follow these steps to make a preexisting load the data load:S

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Starting, Changing, NamingYield Monitor 2000Fields/LoadsAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-14Follow these steps to name a load.Step Action1. Press the LOA

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Yield Monitor 2000Field Operation Key PressesAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-15IntroductionThis document provides instructions for monitor keys you can

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General DescriptionYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19972-4Top KeysThe top group of keys is the top two rows of keys (refer to Figure 2 belo

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Field Operation Key PressesYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-16BushelsTotal Dry Bushels.• Press the DRY GRAIN key until “xxxx D BU” app

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Yield Monitor 2000Field Operation Key PressesAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-17Acres and Distance• Press the AREA key until “xx.xx AC” appears on the d

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Field Operation Key PressesYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-18Date and TimeLoad HarvestedSet the monitor to a load, then press the DAT

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Yield Monitor 2000Swath SettingAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-19IntroductionThe monitor’s swath setting can be different for each grain type. Themonit

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Swath SettingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-20Step Action2 Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to move the cursor underthe value you w

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Yield Monitor 2000Swath SettingAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-21Partial SwathYou can change to a partial swath while you are harvesting. Adjust thecut

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Setting MoistureYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-22Setting/ChangingMoistureThe operator can set the monitor to take readings from the

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Yield Monitor 2000Acre CountingAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-23Area Count Lightand SwitchThe area count light indicates when acres are being counted.

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Acre CountingYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-24Speed Setting andDistanceCalibrationThe monitor can record its ground speed from three

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Yield Monitor 2000Acre CountingAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-25If you incorrectly set the swath for a load, it is easier to adjust the acrecalibratio

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Yield Monitor 2000General DescriptionAg Leader TechnologyJune 19972-5Bottom-Right KeysThe eight keys on the bottom-right of the monitor compose the bo

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Grain TypeYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-26IntroductionYou can have only one grain type per field. If you have one field with twodif

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Yield Monitor 2000Grain TypeAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-26aChanging GrainType NameYou can change any of the existing grain type names (except the f

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Yield Monitor 2000Grain TypeAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-27Setting/ ChangingGrain TypeWhen you create a field, “SET GRAIN/PRESS YES” appears on thed

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MemoryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-28IntroductionThe monitor has its own memory, apart from a memory card, for which itstores all

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Yield Monitor 2000MemoryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-29Follow these steps to copy the main memory to the backup memory as youshut off the monitor:St

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MemoryYield Monitor 2000Ag Leader TechnologyJune 19974-30Retrieving data from the backup memory is something you should have todo only when there is a

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Yield Monitor 2000Clearing Fields/Loads FromAg Leader TechnologyMemoryJune 19974-31IntroductionThe Yield Monitor allows you to clear fields and loads

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Clearing Field/Loads FromYield Monitor 2000MemoryAg Leader TechnologyJune 19974-32Notes:• Even though you may have collected some data with incorrect

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Yield Monitor 2000Clearing Fields/Loads FromAg Leader TechnologyMemoryJune 19974-33Step Action4 “KEEP FIELD NAMES?” appears on the monitor display.• P

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