Identifying Your Yield Monitor ECU

This guide helps you identify which FarmTRX Yield Monitor ECU model you have based on their appearance, labeling, connectors, and features.

Yield Monitor 1.0

Sticker: Dark blue with an orange band at the bottom

Text: “KNOW MORE – GROW MORE” tagline on label

LED Light:  None

Connector: DB15 (15-pin) wide, flat, rectangular metal shell (see reference material at end of article)

Shape: Rectangular, slim

Header Height Sensor Compatibility: Not compatible with the Header Height Sensor, contact support@farmtrx.com to explore upgrade options

Notes: First-generation ECU, no visual status indicators

Yield Monitor 2.0/Base

Sticker: Dark blue

Text: “YIELD MONITOR 2.0” or "YIELD MONITOR" printed on the label 

LED Light: One LED for basic status indication

Connector: DB15 (15-pin) wide, flat, rectangular metal shell (see reference material at end of article)

Shape: Rectangular, same form factor as 1.0

Header Height Sensor Compatibility: Compatible with the Retrofit Header Height Sensor

Notes: Improved diagnostics via LED; visually similar to 1.0 except label and LED

Yield Monitor 3.0/Plus+

Sticker: Orange

Text: “YIELD MONITOR Plus” or "YIELD MONITOR 3.0" printed on the label

LED Light: One LED

Connector: DB15 (15-pin) wide, flat, rectangular metal shell (see chart below)

Shape: Rectangular, same form factor as 1.0 and 2.0

Header Height Sensor Compatibility: Compatible with the Retrofit Header Height Sensor

Notes: Slightly newer design aesthetics

Yield Monitor Pro

Sticker: Orange

Text: “Yield Monitor Pro” printed on the label

LED Lights: Four system LEDs for advanced diagnostics

Connector: (see chart below)

• DTM12 Connector - 12-pin round connector round, rugged plastic with bayonet/snap-style lock
• TNC Connector - a small, round, metal RF connector with a threaded coupling ring

Shell: Bulkier, ruggedized housing

Header Height Sensor Compatibility: Compatible with the Header Height Sensor for Pro

Notes: Latest model with upgraded enclosure, improved weather resistance, and multi-LED diagnostics

Quick Reference Table

DB15 Connector 

DTM12 Connector (DEUTSCH 12 PIN)