Planter population monitor

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1978-09-05

1980-09-30

Smith, Jerry

Boots, shoes, and leggings

221 8, 221 13, 250222PC, 340609, G06F 1520, G08B 2100

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042259304

ABSTRACT:
A monitoring apparatus for simultaneously monitoring a plurality of functions of a machine, such as a multi-row seed plating machine, includes a programmed microprocessor. A plurality of sensors detect the machine functions to be monitored, and the microprocessor receives and stores data corresponding to the monitored functions from all of the sensors simultaneously. A user accessible control and display panel cooperates with the microprocessor to produce observable indications of the machine functions being monitored in accordance with the stored data as such functions are selected for display by the user accessible control panel. The microprocessor is further programmed to receive and utilize data inputs from the control panel, corresponding to machine parameters of the particular machine with which the monitoring apparatus is being utilized, and data corresponding to the desired maximum and minimum values of the functions to be monitored. Accordingly, the monitoring apparatus may be customized for the particular machine with which it is being utilized, and for giving an observable indication or alarm in the event the functions being monitored fail to fall within the selected maximum and minimum limits.

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"Operator's Manual-Computer Scan Planter Monitor," Published by Hiniker Company, pp. 1-35, 2-1977.

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