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GENERAl INfoRmATIoN This manual contains technical information regarding Bayer SeedGrowth™ Equipment. Please read and understand these instructions completely before proceeding to install and operate the equipment. Bayer reserves the right to change specifications, models, components, or materials at any time without notice. For additional equipment information contact us at 1.800.634.6738.
EQUIPmENT INSTAllATIoN EQUIPmENT INSTAllATIoN Several basic requirements are necessary to ensure proper equipment installation. Read through and understand this manual. Caution: Ensure a licensed electrician wires the system following the National Electrical Codes for the area. Wiring schematics are enclosed inside the Control Panel. Arrival / Inspection Step1: The treater will be shipped in a crate on a pallet.
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EQUIPmENT INSTAllATIoN Step 4: Connect the Chemical Supply Tank treatment line to the Pump Step 6: Connect the Pump Encoder Connector to the Pump Encoder Inlet (bottom port press-lock fitting, also shown below right image). on the Controller. Connect the Pump Drive 115VAC Power Cord to an external power source.
EXPoSURE CoNTRol EXPoSURE CoNTRol Always use caution and common sense when working with chemicals. Read the product label and SDS carefully and follow their instructions exactly as described. The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recommendations and best practices help promote safe use in seed treatment. Wear protective clothing Treatment products Wear disposable or reusable coveralls with...
CAlIBRATIoN CAlIBRATIoN Application Rate options Warning! Do NOT run seed at this time! Step 3: Read the treatment product label for the desireapplication rate per CWT (100 pounds) of seed... Warning! Exercise extreme caution when working with chemicals! Refer to the Exposure Control Guide, page 7. Example: 5 ounces of treatment/cwt of seed at a dilution rate of 1:1 with water equals 10 ounces/cwt of total treatment.
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CAlIBRATIoN Example: if the required application rate is 10 ounces (296ml) of treatment per hundredweight (cwt) of seed (60lbs in 1 minute), the desired amount of treatment that needs to fill the calibration beaker in 1 minute would be 177.6ml... 296ml ÷...
HmI DISPlAY SCREENS HmI DISPlAY SCREENS HmI DISPlAY WINDoW Step 1: Pull oUT the E-Stop Button on the Control Panel out to initiate the system. The HmI will display preset PLC information. Screen 1: Displays the accumulating times of the following timers: • DUMP TIME • PUMP TIME • DRYING TIME •...
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HmI DISPlAY SCREENS Screen 2: Displays the accumulating count of the following timers: • DUMP TIMER • PUMP 1 TIMER • PUMP 2 TIMER BoWl fIllTmR Amount of time to fill the Mixing Bowl. BOWL FILL TMR 5.0 PUMP 1 TMR 10.0 PUmP 1 TmR Amount of time chemical is applied to the seed. PUMP 2 TMR 0.0 PUmP 2 TmR Amount of time chemical is applied to the seed. Screen 4: Displays contact information: • BAYER 800-634-6738 BAYER 800-634-6738...
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HmI DISPlAY SCREENS Screen 5: Displays the accumulating count of the following timers: • PRE-PUMP TIMER PRE-PUmP TmR This timer controls the start time of the pumps after the seed gate is open and seed enters the bowl. Each timer has an Accumulator (ACC) which is shown first. Operators will need to use the arrow down key to scroll through the different timers.
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HmI DISPlAY SCREENS Running TiTle - Chose one ColoR foR eveRy ChapTeR Screen 2-4: Change times 1. Touch the f3 button to move the cursor underneath the value to change. 2. To change the PUmP 1 times (ALL TIMES ARE DISPLAYED IN SECONDS): 3. From the PLC DISPLAY SCREEN, press f4 (a cursor will ap- BOWL FILL TMR 7.5 pear at the far right bottom number). Use the ARROW UP (f3) to move the cursor up to the next timer value. PUMP 1 TMR 10.0 PUMP 2 TMR 0.0 (EXAMPLE: FROM PUMP 1 TO PUMP 2)
oPERATIoN oPERATIoN Step 3: Pull the E-Stop button OUT to turn on power to the Control Panel. Step 4: Turn the Bowl switch to ON. The Bowl speed may be Warning! Wear proper personal protective equipment when increased using the Bowl Motor touch pad arrows, located above bagging treated seed: long sleeves, chemical resistant the Bowl Motor switch. The Bowl speed is pre-set from the factory gloves and a face respirator. at 54. Hz and may be increased to a maximum 100 Hz.
oPERATIoN Clean-out Step 1: Turn off the liquid Pump #1 (and liquid Pump #2, if used). Step 3: Hold the BoWl DISCHARGE Step 2: Hold the WEIGHT DISCHARGE switch oN to empty the Inlet Hopper of switch oN to empty the Mixing Bowl of any residual seeds into the Mixing Bowl.
RECommENDATIoNS foR GooD SEED TREATmENT APPlICATIoN Applying Seed Treatment When it’s time for seed treatment applications, consider these guidelines: • T reat only high-quality seed that has been cleaned well and is free of seed dust fragments to avoid creating dust in the treating facility, as well as during seed handling and planting by the grower.
REfERENCE SYmBolS REfERENCE SYmBolS Symbols and signal words are used to identify the level of hazard and help avoid personal injury. Caution Electric shock hazard Alerts that a hazard may cause minor or Alerts electric shock is possible. moderate injury. Warning Pinch points Alerts that a hazard may cause serious...
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Bayer For fast and easy access to Crop Science Division our website scan the code with 1451 Dean Lakes Trail your smartphone and an Shakopee, appropriate app. Minnesota 55379 www.seedgrowth.bayer.com...