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Amazone AMADOS Operating Instructions Manual

Amazone AMADOS Operating Instructions Manual

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MG 391
DB 521.1 (D) 06.97
Printed in Germany
GB

Operating Instructions

for On-Board-Computer
km/h
Error
1/min
I
0
+1
ha
+
Σ
ha
_
100%
1/min
Eingabe
C
_
Input
+
Start
Before starting to operate,
please carefully read and
adhere to this operation manual
and safety advice!
06.97 DB 521.1
1
AMADOS

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    On-Board-Computer km/h Error 1/min Σ 100% 1/min Eingabe Input Start MG 391 Before starting to operate, DB 521.1 (D) 06.97 please carefully read and Printed in Germany adhere to this operation manual and safety advice! 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...
  • Page 2 This symb ol points out implement specific specialties which should be adhered to for a proper operation. Disconnect any plugging connections to the "AMADOS" before conducting any welding operations on the tractor or on the mounted implement. On receipt of the compouter...
  • Page 3 Mounting clamp with magnet 27/51. • Mounting clamp with magnet 50/70. • 10 cable strips. adaptor cable for existing signal plug at the tractor (tractor specific) 2. Adaptor cable for "AMADOS" for existing signal- socket on tractors (tractor specific) 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...
  • Page 4 Attention-symbol ..........................9 Hint-symbol ............................9 Declined use ............................9 Safety advice ............................. 9 Important hint when using the "AMADOS" with the centrifugal broadcaster or as a pure hectare meter ......................... 9 Operating Instructions ........................11 Operation mode "centrifugal broadcaster" ................11 3.1.1...
  • Page 5 4.3.1.2 Fitting to tractors with four wheel drive resp. "trac"-tractors ............. 58 4.3.1.3 Fitting to Unimog ..........................59 Connecting unit for "AMADOS" as hectare meter with r.p.m.-monitoring ........59 4.4.1 Fitting-Sensor "Y" (operational position) ..................60 4.4.2 Fitting Sensor "A" (shaft speed monitoring) ..................61 06.97 DB 521.1...

  • Page 6: Informations About The Computer

    Informations about the computer Manufacturer AMAZONEN-Werke, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, P. O. Box 51, D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste/Germany. AMADOS The on-board computer "AMADOS" can be used as a display-, monitoring- and controlling device • for centrifugal broadcasters AMAZONE ZA-M, •...

  • Page 7: Key Pad Layout

    Keypad layout The "AMADOS" on-board-computer can be used with a variety of different implements. Depending on the selected implement, the keypad assignment is as follows: seed drill fertiliser spreader hectare meter ON key ON key ON key OFF key OFF key...
  • Page 8 AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 9: Important Informations

    I" and "AMADOS" are directly linked with application accuracy of the machine. one another. Claims regarding damage not having occured on the "AMADOS" itself will be rejedcted. This also applies to damages due to application errors. 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...
  • Page 10 Fig. 3.1 AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    (8). 7 - Sensor "shutter slide position". 8 - Spindle motor. 9 - Implement plug. "AMADOS" is connected via the implement plug (Fig. 3.1/9) with the implement signal distributor (6) of the centrifugal broadcaster. 06.97 DB 521.1...

  • Page 12: Putting To Operation

    By these key the implement specific data (values) 1. Switching on the "AMADOS" (see para. 3.1.2 which are required for the "AMADOS" can directly be point 1). dialed. If "AMADOS" has been used on a seed drill...

  • Page 13: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence Entering the spread rate The value for the desired spread rate should be entered whild the tractor is not moving. AMADOS on/off switching 100% By pressing key "AMADOS" is switched press o and by pressing key it is switched off.
  • Page 14 Enter working width For determining the operated area "AMADOS" requires information about the working width. The working width should be entered as follows: press key. dia via keys resp. the desired working width [m] on the display, e. g. "18" for 18 m working width.
  • Page 15 100 m Mark the starting- and ending required the value "Imp./100m", which sensor "X" point of the calibration distance. releases to "AMADOS" when driving down a calibration distance of 100 m. 100 m The figure "Imp./100m" may never be smaller than "250"...
  • Page 16 Display at the start of the fertiliser calibration test When calibrating the spread rate entered km/h into the AMADOS may not exceed the value shown in column "max. spread rate to be entered for calibrating" in table 3.1 for the entered working widths.
  • Page 17 "2.50" for 2,5 kg. then press key to confirm. "AMADOS" now calculates a calibration factor characteristic for the fertiliser and working width used which can be called up on the display by pressing the key After completing the calibration test reinstall the spreading disc.

  • Page 18: Starting Spreading Operation

    !" opened & $" "! " if an additional rev-monitoringsensor "" is installed an alarm is released flashes in the event of $" & $" when the preset rev's are undercut by 10%. speed sensor impulses AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...
  • Page 19 $'' ##' "$$ $  "'% "" #'' "%' !'' m-kas12.xls 2. Look for column 20 m working width and 8 k.p.h. "AMADOS" now detemines a calibration factor In this column for the setting lever position "27" characteristic for the grass seed and working width (shutter position "27"...

  • Page 20: Forward Speed K.p.h

    [ha] is displayed, which has been covered since actuating the "start function". Only the covered area will be determined at which the fertiliser broadcaster had been in operating position. Display after one-time pressing the key km/h Error 1/min AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Care

    The "AMADOS" computer is maintenance-free. During winter months it should be stored at room temperature. To guard against dust and damp all outlets not in use must be protected with caps.
  • Page 22 In such cases remove the servo- In the event of electrical faults occuring on the computer motor. The shutter slide can then be "AMADOS" or the electrical servo-motors, the operation brought into the required position. can be continued even if the fault cannot be remedied straight away.

  • Page 23: Fault Messages

    3.1.8 Fault messages When using the AMADOS on-board-computer, the following fault messages (error messages) may occur: fault Cause Remedy message error code - Check rated value (see para. 3.1.2 point 3) rated value cannot be maintained - adapt speed- switch off "AMADOS", start fresh job (see para.
  • Page 24 Fig. 3.2 AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 25: Operation Mode "Seed Drill

    9 - Implement plug. the "operating display" and "error message" is seen "AMADOS" is connected with the implement signal (please see para.3.2.3.3). distributor "K" of the seed drill via the implement plug (Fig. 3.2/9).
  • Page 26 Fig. 3.3 AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...
  • Page 27 2. Marker- and tramlining control III with electronic seed rate adjustment The equipment with "AMADOS" consists in the main of: Fig. 3.3/... 1 - Computer. 2 - Basic console with bracket (3). 3 - Bracket. 4 - Electric battery connecting cab le.

  • Page 28: Putting To Operation

    11. Release start function and start delivering seed remain stored. (see para. 3.2.2, point 11). 1. Switchin gon the "AMADOS" (see para. 3.2.2, point1). If "AMADOS" has been used on a fertiliser broadcaster prior to the use with the seed 3.2.2...

  • Page 29: Operating Sequence

    The Mode to be entered can be taken from table 3.4. 1/min If the seed drill is equipped additionally with an electric seed rate adjustment via "AMADOS" the desired percentural seed rate adjustment steps (increments) press key and store the entered figure "2".

  • Page 30: Checking Position Of Geared Motor

    "0". Should this not be the case, please refer to para. 3.2.6. Press key until the geared motor has moved the arrow over the scale of the oilbath gearbox to the actual position "0". AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...
  • Page 31 If the displayed and the actual gearbox motor position still do not coincide, then repeat the calibration procedure accordingly. 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...

  • Page 32: Calibrating Distance Sensor

    Calibrating distance sensor The calibration figures as stated in table 3.5 are mean figures determined in practice. In order to enable AMADOS to determine the actual In case of deviations between forward speed, it requires the value "Imp./100m" which sensor "X" sends out when driving a previously measured •...
  • Page 33 49,0 196,0 67,5 4,0 m 17,0 67,5 37,0 147,0 50,5 4,5 m 15,0 60,0 33,0 130,5 45,0 6,0 m 24,5 98,0 34,0 Sensor gearbox gearbox chain drive fixed to AMADOS- 1053 1175 1622 Impulses/100 m 521.1-01 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...
  • Page 34 Conversion factor = 1053 Press key once again and check the Number of crank turns (actual) = 22,5 x 0,95 = 21,4 calibration figure. The display should now show the determined calibration figure, e.g. 1005 Imp./100 m. AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...
  • Page 35 Display of the seed rate value Enter the working width km/h For determining the worked area "AMADOS" requires the information of the working width. To enable it enter the working width as follows: Press key Error 1/min Dial the value by pressing keys resp.
  • Page 36 Calibrate seed drill as usual on 1/40 ha (please refer by AMADOS. The geared motor drives up to this new to the instructions for the seed drill used). position only after it has received impulses from the movement sensor.
  • Page 37 Press key and confirm. With this value the new gearbox position will automatically calculated by AMADOS. For checking the calibration test repeat this test after 2 - 3 seed box fillings. In case of deviations of this calibration test, repeat until the collected and the required calibration amount coincide.

  • Page 38: Programming Tramline Rhythm

    "AMADOS" Look up in the mentioned tables the line in which the seed drill working width (3 m) and the tramline spacing (24 m) are mentioned side by side. AMADOS...
  • Page 39 "8". Thereafter the following display is shown: Display with newly entered tramlining rhythm. km/h Error 1/min When changing the tramline rhythm the interval tramline control (if switched on) will be switeched off. Table 3.7 shows the shifting rhythms possible with "AMADOS" . 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...
  • Page 40 Switching rhythm Tramline counter, controlled and displayed by the on-board computer Double tramlining system Switching rhythm r. h. l. h. r. h. l. h. Tramline counter, controlled and displayed by the on-board computer AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 41: Shifting On Tramline Counter

    The necessary Before continuing the sowing operation the tramline informations for advancing receives "AMADOS" counter should be set back by one number. This is when changing the markers over from the sensor...

  • Page 42: Explaining The Display Window

    The vertical arrow with the flicking circle below is shown seeding including tramline when the gearbox sensor sends impulses to "AMADOS", i.e. the seed drill has been lowered into Within the tramlines 4 m travel without operational position and is being pulled across the field.

  • Page 43: Commenting The Possible Situation Displays

    Error Error 1 means error in gearbox position Error 2 means error metering shaft Error 3 means error counter shaft r.h. Error 4 means error counter shaft l.h. Error 5 means setting motor does not react 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...

  • Page 44: Displays And Functions During Sowing

    [ha] is shown which has been operated on after pressing the keys "start function". Only the operated area is determined in which the seed drill has been in operational position. Display after one time pressing the key km/h Error 1/min AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 45: Monitoring R.p.m. Speed

    If the speed of this shaft should also be monitored, "AMADOS" must be informed, at what rated speed the to be monitored shaft runs.If this rated speed is then undercut by more than 10 % , an audible signal is released and in the display the black triangle above the speed symbol flicks.

  • Page 46: Fault Messages

    3.2.4 Fault messages When using the "AMADOS" on-board-computer, the following fault messages (error messages) may occur: Table 3.9: Fault messages on the seed drill Error Cause Remedy code - reduce rated value (see para. 3.1.2, point 3) faulty gearbox setting/ rated value too high...

  • Page 47: Faults-Table-Seed Drill

    - Check cable in distributor box for secure fit - Clean corroded cable connections - Check supply cables with test lamp (see cable diagram) Sensor LED on the The "AMADOS" supplies fault - Check supply cables with test lamp AMFÜME (special messages only during travel. (see cable diagram) option) goes out Check "gearbox"...
  • Page 48 The gear wheel may be running out and sensor (approx. 2 mm). occurs more of true. - Repair damaged sensor leads or frequently. replace sensor. - Check cable in distributor box for secure fit. AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...
  • Page 49 The "AMADOS" fails The "AMADOS" does this only once - This calculation is done by "AMADOS" to calculate the seed after a fresh start. computer only for the first time after rate of 1/40 ha per starting a fresh job.
  • Page 50 Error 1/min Σ 100% 1/min Eingabe Input Start Fig. 3.4 AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 51: Operation Mode "Hectare Meter

    3.3.1 Putting to operation Operation mode "Hectare meter" By key "MOD" (Mode) the corresponding Using "AMADOS" as a pure hectare meter, e. g. on soil operational status will be chosen. By tillage implements: means of the mode entered "AMADOS" recognises the connected implement •...
  • Page 52 The implement specific data "values" which are required by "AMADOS" can directly be dialed via those keys. When switching on, the display shows for Always confirm those values via the a few seconds the programming date of the calculator program.
  • Page 53 Display during calibrating km/h Calibrating the distance sensor For determination of the actual forward speed "AMADOS" requires the value "Imp./100m", which the Sensor "X" releases when driving down a test distance Error of 100 m to "AMADOS" . 1/m in The value "Imp./100m"...

  • Page 54: Forward Speed K.p.h

    [ha] is displayed which have been operated on after having released the "start function". Only the worked area will be determined during which the implement had been in operationg position. Display after one-time pressing the key km/h Error 1/min AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 55: Clearing Memo To "0" For Determining Total Area

    "0" before start of the season. If it is necessary to monitore the speed of this shaft "AMADOS" has to be informed about the nominal Display after pressing the key twice speed of the shaft to be monitored. If this nominal speed...

  • Page 56: Fitting Instructions

    Scratch off all paint from the fitting surfaces. Fit the bracket (4.1/3) fitted to the "AMADOS" onto the tube of the console, bring it to the desired position and fix by the thumb bolt there.

  • Page 57: Fitting - Sensor "X" (Cardan Shaft/Wheel) For Recording The Travelled Distance

    The sensor "X" (4.2/1) is a solenoid (Reed -contact). If the solenoid is brought near enough to the sensor, the Σ contacts are closing. This is being registered by 100% "AMADOS". When fitting this sensor, the following 1/min conditions should be adhered to: Eingabe Input Start •...
  • Page 58 Spacing between magnet and sensor to be set in the range between 5 and 10 mm. The sensor should protrude from the bracket in minimum by 25 mm. Fig. 4.4 AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 59: Fitting To Unimog

    Eingabe Input Start 2 brackets for fixing sensor "Y" and sensor "A". The connecting unit "AMADOS" as a hectare meter with shaft speed monitoring is required, when • besides of the determinination of the worked area also the speed of a shaft has to be monitored and the needed information does not dome directly from the tractor mounted or trailed machine in working position.

  • Page 60: Fitting-Sensor "Y" (Operational Position)

    40 mm transport position magnet in (operational position off) max. 40 mm transport position range of movement (operational position off) of the magnet range of movement in operational position of the magnet in operational position Fig. 4.7 AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...

  • Page 61: Fitting Sensor "A" (Shaft Speed Monitoring)

    Fit sensor with enclosed bracket to a firm machinery part opposing the magnet. The gap between the magnet and the sensor should be set within the range of 5 - 10 mm. The sensor should protrude from the bracket by at least 25 mm. 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...
  • Page 62 PERSONAL NOTES AMADOS DB 521.1 06.97...
  • Page 63 PERSONAL NOTES 06.97 DB 521.1 AMADOS...
  • Page 64 Postfach 51 Tel.: (05405) 501-0 D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste/Germany Telefax: (05405) 50 11 93 Telex: 94 48 95 amazo d e-mail: amazone@amazone.de http://www.amazone.de Branch factories at: D-27794 Hude · F 57602 Forbach Subsidiaries in England and France Factories for mineral fertiliser broadcasters, field sprayers, seed drills, soil tillage implements,...

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