GPS/Precision Farming Equipment Calibration Checklist
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Pre-Calibration Assessment & Planning
Initial checks and planning before commencing any calibration procedures. This includes reviewing documentation, checking equipment health, and setting expectations.
Last Calibration Date
Brief Description of Equipment Usage Since Last Calibration
Equipment Type
Hours of Operation Since Last Calibration
Observed Issues or Concerns Prior to Calibration
Calibration Method
Upload Previous Calibration Records (if available)
GPS Receiver Calibration
Focuses on calibration specifically for the GPS receiver unit, including antenna alignment and error correction.
GPS Antenna Elevation Angle (Degrees)
GPS Receiver Firmware Version
Differential Correction Source (e.g., RTK, DGPS, WAAS)
Baseline Length (for RTK systems, in meters)
Notes on Initial Signal Strength & Satellite Visibility
Time Since Last Calibration (Days)
Antenna Connection Type
Date of Calibration
Guidance System Calibration (Steering/Implement)
Covers calibration of the steering system (if applicable) and the implement guidance system (e.g., planter, sprayer).
Steering System Offset (cm)
Implement Working Width (m)
Steering System Type
Implement Track Offset (cm)
Guidance Mode
Describe any observed steering drift or inaccuracies.
Last Calibration Date of Steering System
Implement Speed Calibration Factor
Variable Rate Application (VRA) Calibration
Specific calibration procedures for variable rate application equipment, including planter, sprayer, and fertilizer applicators.
Target Application Rate (lbs/acre or similar)
Ground Speed During Calibration (mph or km/h)
Calibration Flow Rate (gallons/minute or liters/minute)
Nozzle Spacing (inches or centimeters)
Application Method
Describe Calibration Procedure Followed (e.g., catch can method, simulated field)
Actual Application Rate (lbs/acre or similar) – Post Calibration
Calibration Adjustment Required?
Notes on Calibration Results & Adjustments Made
Sensor Calibration (Yield/Moisture/NDVI)
Focuses on calibration of any sensors integrated with the precision farming system (yield monitors, moisture sensors, NDVI sensors, etc.).
Yield Monitor Clean Grain Loss Percentage (Set Point)
Yield Monitor Moisture Setting (for grain type)
Yield Monitor Test Weight Setting
Describe the calibration procedure for the yield monitor (including grain standards used)
Moisture Sensor Calibration Factor (if adjustable)
Moisture Sensor Type (e.g., Capacitance, Dielectric)
NDVI Sensor Calibration Offset (if adjustable)
Record any observed anomalies during sensor calibration
Date of Sensor Calibration
Field Verification & Accuracy Testing
Post-calibration checks and verification in the field to ensure accuracy and performance.
Verification Field Location
Known Distance (e.g., Swath Width)
Measured Distance (GPS System)
Distance Error (Measured - Known)
Swath Overlap (if applicable)
Guidance Line Straightness Assessment (Visual)
Observations & Notes on Field Performance
Date of Field Verification
Overall Accuracy Result
Documentation & Record Keeping
Maintaining records of calibration dates, procedures, and results for future reference and troubleshooting.
Calibration Date
Calibration Start Time
Equipment Serial Number
Calibration Procedures Performed (Detailed Notes)
GPS Accuracy (Horizontal)
GPS Accuracy (Vertical)
Calibration Method Used
Notes/Observations
Calibration Data Files (e.g., logs, screenshots)
Calibrator Signature
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