About 4 years ago I picked up a nice 4-row 330 planter and ACP3 monitor in NE WI. At first I didn't really pay attention to the monitor and didn't spend the time to learn about it- the air blower worked and it planted and for my few acres, that was fine. After experiencing some skips etc the last few years, I'd really like to get the monitor working if I can.
I am having trouble deciphering the monitor in terms of figuring out the likely source(s) of the problem(s) I'm having. In all cases, the alarm sounds continuously:
ON- #3 is lit
SCAN- #3 & #4 are lit
Row 1- #3 is lit
Row 2- #3 & #4 is lit
Row 3- #3 & #4 is lit
Row 4- #4 is lit
These seem like somewhat "schizohrenic" results?
There's nothing obviously wrong with wiring in terms of frays etc, and I've cleaned the pronged connectors quite well. I've taken out the seed boots and used the air compressor to blow off the sensors. I've interchanged the monitor light bulbs to determine they all work. When I was planting a few weeks ago, it did seem that #1 worked as it blinked and I could get some seed counts (it was the only row that blinked). #2 never did light up- I thought the bulb was bad but now I know different. Now, #1 & #2 don't light but I do get a flicker randomly when fidgeting with them.
I do have an owners manual but its not shedding light to me on the above results. One specific question I have is- when a row isn't working, would a properly working monitor show an unlit bulb on that row, or a constantly lit bulb?
Any help or direction appreciated!!!
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