 32
Megabyte ATA Flash memory cards are
available from Ag Leader Technology for use with
the PF3000 and PF3000 Pro. The 32 megabyte card
offers a wealth of storage in the form of a
compact, reliable device about the size of a
credit card. They can be filled with data,
archived, erased, and reused. This device is
an industry standard, used in digital cameras,
hand-helds, and laptops.
Why do I need memory
card? GPS information requires a
large amount of space for storage until it is
convenient to download to a personal computer.
Some of the data being logged to the card in the
PF3000 console includes: latitude, longitude,
elevation, instantaneous yield and moisture,
distance traveled in that interval, field name
and load name. As you can see, if you log every
second of this data, it can add up quickly! The
PF3000 & Pro have memory space for harvest or
variable rate summaries, but the ATA-Flash card
provides the necessary storage space for
recording instantaneous data.
The PF3000 or Pro allows you to log on a 1,2
or 3 second logging interval in harvest mode.
The table shows how many logging hours are
available at each logging interval. Ag Leader
offers ATA cards only in 32 megabyte size.
Other sizes may be obtained from other sources.
Ag Leader recommends only SANDISK (TM)
compatible ATA cards.
|
Logging Interval > |
1
second |
2
seconds |
3
seconds |
| 32
megabytes |
400
hrs |
800
hrs |
1200
hrs |
Approximate grain harvest mode logging hours
shown.
Storage requirements will vary for each
operating mode.
Download data frequently. Once per day
is recommended.
A
laptop with card slots or card reader in your
personal computer is required to read the
ATA-Flash cards. There are internal and external
models available on the market. External models
generally daisy chain with the printer off the
printer port. Internal models generally take up
a expansion slot and a expansion bay in your
computer. See your local computer supplier for
options and service, or contact Ag Leader for
recommendations.
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