New harnesses and adapters

The John Deere Rate Controller 3 brings with it an entirely new offering of harnesses and adapters making installation and serviceability much easier. The new connection allows the user to easily connect and disconnect the parts from one another while offering a great seal which protects the internal wiring from weathering or other damage.

Main rate controller harness

Adapters are offered for customers who would like to utilize previous harnessing with the John Deere Rate Controller 3.

Connectors

There are two connectors on the bottom of the Rate Controller 3 – the power harness connector and implement harness connector. Both of these connectors reinforce a strong seal that protects against weathering and other potential damage no matter the work environment - in the field, on the golf course, in the orchard, etc.

Rate Controller 3 Connectors

1. The power harness connector is the 19-pin connector. This is the connector used to install the main rate controller harness which is the power harness included in base when purchasing the Rate Controller 3.

The steps to install main rate controller harness:

Line up the connectors
Twist them together

Power Harness Connector attached to the Main Rate Controller Harness

Power Harness Connector attached to the Main Rate Controller Harness

2. The implement harness connector is the 48-pin connector. This new design adds flexibility and increases compatibility of harnessing for the controller. The person installing or servicing the controller, can more easily reconfigure pins to fit compatibility needs.

The steps to install implement harnessing:

Line up the connectors
Tighten a bolt to secure in place

Implement harness connector attached to an adapter

Implement harness connector attached to an adapter

Diagnostic Light

A diagnostic light is located on top of the Rate Controller 3 for visibility to the controller status or any diagnostic errors. This is a proactive view available prior to accessing further diagnostics in the display.

The operator can diagnose through color and number of blinks.

Color	Number of Blinks	Status
Off	Solid	No Power, Not Programmed, or Programming
Red	Four	Powered & Programmed, No Healthy CAN Bus Connected
Pink	Three	CAN Bus Connected; Address Claim Failed
Yellow	Two	CAN Bus Connected & Address Claimed, Display Not Detected
Blue	One	Display Detected; Compatible App Not Detected
Green	Solid	Communication Established with App

This key will be accessible in Equipment Mobile as well as in the Operator’s Manual and Technical Manual.