BEP 221 AGCO Equipment Diagnostics

Fundamental principles of mating attachments or drawn equipment electronically and hydraulically to AGCO combines and AGCO tractors, along with correct software downloads will be the basis of this course. Concepts such as CAN bus diagnosis, ECV and ICV calibration, header compatibility and hydraulic flow requirements will be developed. Students will also be able to determine proper harness and hose configurations and basic operating characteristics for these types of equipment. Students will be taught how to utilize available technical information from both service and sales manuals, as well as compatibility guides. In depth utilization of the EDT and other electronic resources will aid students in the lab exercises. In field diagnosis of operating problems with planting and harvest equipment and the ability to determine a course of action to remedy the situation will be the elements of this course.

Credits

3

Distribution

Agriculture & Transportation Technology

Offered

Fall Semester