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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read carefully
before using the ma-
chine.
Keep for future reference.
This instruction manual/assembly in-
struction is to be considered as part of
the machine. Suppliers of new and sec-
ond-hand machines are required to
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tion manual/assembly instruction was
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read carefully before using the ma- chine. Keep for future reference. This instruction manual/assembly in- struction is to be considered as part of the machine. Suppliers of new and sec- ond-hand machines are required to document in writing that the instruc- tion manual/assembly instruction was delivered with the machine and hand- Original instructions...
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Page 2: Technical Improvements
Preface Dear Customer, By purchasing the QUANTRON-A control unit for the AXIS-M EMC mineral fertiliser spreader you have shown confidence in our product. Thank you very much! We want to justify this confidence. You have purchased a reliable, high-performance control unit. In case unexpected problems arise, Our customer service is always there for you. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface Technical improvements User instructions About this operating manual ......... . . 1 Notes on the depiction of information in this manual . - Page 4 Table of Contents Operation QUANTRON-A Switching on the control unit ......... . 23 Menu navigation .
- Page 5 Table of Contents Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Querying the remaining quantity during spreading (AXIS-M 30 EMC + W only) . . . 81 TELIMAT ............82 Working with sections .
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Page 7: User Instructions
User instructions About this operating manual This operating manual is an integral part of the control unit QUANTRON-A. The manual contains important instructions for the safe, proper and economic use and maintenance of the control unit. Compliance with its stipulations helps to avoid risks, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and to increase the ma- chine's reliability and service life. - Page 8 User instructions Warning severity level The degree of danger is indicated by the signal word. The levels are classified as follows: n DANGER Type and source of danger This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the health and life of persons.
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Page 9: Instructions And Procedures
User instructions 1.2.2 Instructions and procedures Steps that the operator must carry out are shown as a numbered list. 1. Instruction for action step 1 2. Instruction for action step 2 Instructions involving only one step are not numbered. The same applies for ac- tion steps that do not have a specific sequence. - Page 10 User instructions...
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Page 11: Layout And Function
Layout and function Layout and function Overview of the supported mineral fertiliser spreaders Function/options Mass flow control by measuring the torque of the spreading discs Weigh cells ... -
Page 12: Layout Of The Control Unit - Overview
Layout and function Layout of the control unit - overview Figure 2.1: Control unit QUANTRON-A Designation Function Control panel Consisting of foil buttons used to operate the device and the display for operating screens. Machine cable plug 39-pin plug connector for connecting the machine connector cable to sensors and actuating cylinders. -
Page 13: Control Elements
Layout and function Control elements The QUANTRON-A unit is operated by means of 17 foil buttons (13 fixed and 4 freely configurable foil buttons). Figure 2.2: Operating panel at the front of the unit NOTICE The operating manual describes the functions of the control unit QUANTRON-A as of software version 2.00.00... - Page 14 Layout and function No. Designation Function Preselected section Toggle key for alternating between 4 states. setting Pre-selection of sections for changing the quanti- page 56 L: Left R: Right or L+R: Left + Right Section management (VariSpread function) page ...
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Page 15: Display
Layout and function Display The display shows the current status information and the selection and input op- tions for the control unit. The main information on the operation of the machine is provided on the operat- ing screen. 2.4.1 Description of the operating screen NOTICE The exact representation of the operating screen depends on the actual settings selected. - Page 16 Layout and function The icons and displays in the example have the following meaning: No. Icon / display Meaning (in the example shown) Metering slide Current opening position of the left metering slide. scale opening left Operating mode Indicates the current operating mode. AUTO km/h + AUTO kg is the operating mode ...
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Page 17: Display Of The Metering Slide Status
Layout and function 2.4.2 Display of the metering slide status Figure 2.4: Display of the metering slide states [A] Spreading operation inactive (STOP) [1] Section deactivated [2] Section activated [B] Machine in spreading mode (START) [3] Section deactivated [4] Section activated 2.4.3 Display of sections Figure 2.5:... -
Page 18: Library Of Symbols Used
Layout and function Library of symbols used The screen of the QUANTRON-A control unit displays symbols for menus and functions. Symbol Meaning Quantity adjustment + (plus) Quantity adjustment - (minus) Quantity adjustment, left + (plus) Quantity adjustment, left - (minus) - Page 19 Layout and function Symbol Meaning Reduce section, right (minus) Increase right section (plus) Reduce section, left (minus) Increase left section (plus)
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Page 20: Structural Menu Overview
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Page 21: Attachment And Installation
Attachment and installation Attachment and installation Requirements for the tractor Before installing the control unit, check to make sure your tractor meets the fol- lowing requirements: A minimum voltage of 11 V is essential at all times, even if multiple loads are ... -
Page 22: 7-Pin Plug Connector
Attachment and installation 3.2.2 7-pin plug connector The control unit receives the pulses for the current forward speed via the 7-pin plug connector 9684-1/ISO 11786). For this purpose, the 7-pin to 8-pin cable (ac- cessory) is connected to the forward speed sensor at the plug connector. [1] PIN 1: actual forward speed (radar) [2] PIN 2: theoretical forward speed (e. -
Page 23: Connecting The Control Unit
NOTICE Note the machine number The control unit QUANTRON-A has been calibrated at the factory for the mineral fertiliser spreader with which it was supplied. Only connect the control unit to the correct mineral fertiliser spreader. - Page 24 Attachment and installation Standard schematic connection diagram: Figure 3.3: Schematic connection diagram QUANTRON-A [1] Serial interface RS232, 8-pin plug connector [2] 39-pin machine plug [3] Option: Drop point adjustment (machines with VariSpread) [4] M EMC sensors (left, right, centre) [5] Option: TELIMAT sensor top/bottom...
- Page 25 Attachment and installation Schematic connection diagram for wheel sensor: km/h Figure 3.4: Schematic connection diagram QUANTRON-A [1] Serial interface RS232, 8-pin plug connector [2] 39-pin machine plug [3] Option: Drop point adjustment (machines with VariSpread) [4] M EMC sensors (left, right, centre)
- Page 26 [11] 3-pin plug connector conforming to DIN 9680 / ISO 12369 [12] Forward speed sensor [13] Option: Y-cable (V24 RS232 interface for storage medium) [14] Option: QUANTRON-A power supply via ignition lock [15] 7-pin plug connector conforming to DIN 9684 [16] Option: GPS cable and receiver...
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Page 27: Metering Slide Preparation
CAUTION Damage to property caused by incorrect positioning of the metering slide Operation of the actuators by the QUANTRON-A can cause dam- age to the metering slides if the stop levers are incorrectly posi- tioned. Always clamp the stop levers at the maximum scale posi- tion. - Page 28 Attachment and installation...
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Page 29: Operation Quantron-A
The control unit is correctly connected to the machine and the tractor (for ex- ample, see chapter 3.3: Connecting the control unit, page 17). A minimum voltage of 11V is guaranteed. NOTICE The operating manual describes the functions of the QUANTRON-A control unit as of software version 2.20.00. - Page 30 Operation QUANTRON-A Switching on: 1. Actuate the ON/OFF switch [1]. After a few seconds, the start-up screen of the control unit appears. Shortly after, the control unit will display the activation menu for a few seconds. 2. Press the Enter key.
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Page 31: Menu Navigation
Operation QUANTRON-A Menu navigation NOTICE Important notes regarding the display and navigation between menus are pro- vided in chapter 1.2.5: Menühierarchie, Tasten und Navigation, page Accessing the main menu Press the Menu key. See 2.3: Control elements, page The main menu is displayed. -
Page 32: Weighing Trip Counter
Operation QUANTRON-A Weighing trip counter This menu provides values regarding spreading work carried out and functions for weighing operation. Press the kg key at the control unit. The weighing trip counter menu is displayed. Figure 4.2: Weighing trip counter menu... -
Page 33: Trip Counter
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.3.1 Trip counter This menu provides the following values: kg spread spread area (ha) spread distance (m) Figure 4.3: Trip counter menu [1] Display of spread quantity since the last reset [2] Display of spread area since the last reset... -
Page 34: Displaying The Remaining Quantity
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.3.2 Displaying the remaining quantity In the Rest (kg, ha, m) menu, you can query or input the residual quantity in the hopper. The menu shows the possible area (ha) and distance (m) which can still be spread with the remaining fertiliser quantity. Both displays are calculated based... -
Page 35: Tare Scales (Axis-M 30.1 Emc + W Only)
The operating screen is displayed again. Calling up the residual quantity during spreading: During spreading, the remaining quantity is continuously recalculated and dis- played. See chapter 5: Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit, page 4.3.3 Tare scales (AXIS-M 30.1 EMC + W only) In this menu, the weighing value for the empty hopper is to be set to 0 kg. -
Page 36: Main Menu
Operation QUANTRON-A Main menu Figure 4.5: Main menu QUANTRON-A The main menu shows the following submenus. Sub-menu Meaning Description Fertiliser settings Fertiliser and spreading operation settings. page 31 Machine settings Settings for tractor and machine. page 48 Fast emptying Direct access to the menu for fast emptying page 58 of the machine. -
Page 37: Fertiliser Settings
Operation QUANTRON-A Fertiliser settings In this menu, the fertiliser and spreading operation settings can be changed. NOTICE The entries in the Disc type menu item must comply with the actual settings of your machine. The entries in the PTO menu item must comply with the RPM selected for ... - Page 38 Operation QUANTRON-A Sub-menu Meaning/possible values Description Fertiliser name Fertiliser selected from the fertiliser page 44 chart. Application rate Input of target value for the application page 33 (kg/ha) rate in kg/ha. Working width (m) Determination of the working width to page 34 be spread.
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Page 39: Application Rate
Operation QUANTRON-A Sub-menu Meaning/possible values Description Composition Percentage of the chemical composi- tion. Calculation of Opti- Input of the GPS control parameters page 41 Point Switch-on distance Input of switch-on distance. page 92 Switch-off distance Input of switch-off distance. page 93... -
Page 40: Flow Factor
NOTICE Via the Calibration menu, you can determine and input the flow factor using QUANTRON-A. Refer to chapter 4.5.6: Calibration, page The M EMC function determines the flow factor specifically for each spreading side. Therefore, no manual input is required. - Page 41 Operation QUANTRON-A NOTICE It is recommended to have the flow factor displayed in the operating screen. Thus you can observe the mass flow control during spreading. Please refer to chapter 4.9.2: Display configuration, page 68 and chapter 4.6.2: AUTO/MAN mode, page Display of flow factor with M EMC function Enter a value for the flow factor in the flow factor submenu as a standard.
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Page 42: Drop Point
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.4 Drop point 1. Open the Fertiliser settings > Drop point menu. 2. Determine the position for the drop point using the fertiliser chart. 3. Enter the determined value in the input field. Refer to chapter 4.12.2: Entering values with the cursor keys, page 4. -
Page 43: Calibration
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.6 Calibration NOTICE The Calibration menu is locked for the M EMC function and in the AUTO km/h + AUTO kg operating mode. This menu point is inactive. In this menu, you can determine the flow factor based on a calibration and save it in the control unit. - Page 44 Operation QUANTRON-A Figure 4.9: Prepare calibration operating screen [1] Symbol above function key F4 to select right spreading side [2] Symbol above function key F1 to select left spreading side [3] The selected section is displayed. Selecting the section: 5. Set the spreading side on which the calibration is to be carried out.
- Page 45 Operation QUANTRON-A NOTICE The calibration time is not relevant to the accuracy of the results. However, a minimum of 20 kg should be calibrated. 7. Press the Start/Stop key once more. The calibration is finished. The metering slide is closed.
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Page 46: Spreading Disc Type
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.7 Spreading disc type NOTICE For optimal empty run measurement, you must check the correct input in the Fertiliser settings menu. The inputs in the Spreading disc and PTO menu items must absolutely comply with the actual settings of your machine. -
Page 47: Calculate Optipoint
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.9 Calculate OptiPoint In the Calculate OptiPoint menu, you can enter the parameters to calculate the optimum switch-on and switch-off distances in the headland. 1. Open the Fertiliser settings > Calculate OptiPoint menu. The first page of the Calculate OptiPoint menu is displayed. - Page 48 Operation QUANTRON-A Number Meaning Description Driving strategy: OPTI (OPTIMAL): page 91 The switch-off distance is close to the field border; The tractor makes a turn between the head- land track and the field border or outside the field. GEOM (GEOMETRICALLY) ...
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Page 49: Gps Control Info
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.10 GPS Control info The GPS Control Info menu provides information on the calculated values set in the Calculate OptiPoint menu. Manually enter the values displayed here in the respective settings menu of the GPS terminal. NOTICE This menu is for information purposes only. -
Page 50: Fertiliser Chart
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.11 Fertiliser chart In these menus, you can create and manage your own fertiliser charts. NOTICE The selection of a fertiliser chart has an effect on the fertiliser settings on the control unit and the machine. The application rate setting remains unaffected. - Page 51 Operation QUANTRON-A 9. Edit the parameters of the fertiliser chart. Refer to chapter 4.5: Fertiliser settings, page Selecting a fertiliser chart: 1. Open the Fertiliser settings > Fertiliser chart menu. 2. Highlight the required fertiliser chart. 3. Press the Enter key.
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Page 52: Varispread Calculation
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.12 Varispread calculation The VariSpread section assistant calculates the section steps based on your in- puts made on the first pages of the fertiliser settings. Figure 4.13: VariSpread calculation, example with 8 sections (4 on each side) [1] Adjustable section settings [2] Predefined section settings 1. - Page 53 Operation QUANTRON-A Adjustment of section values Requirements: The VariSpread calculation menu item is highlighted. 1. Press the arrow down key. The input field for the first value in the chart is highlighted. 2. Use the Arrow up / arrow down keys to enter the value.
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Page 54: Machine Settings
Operation QUANTRON-A Machine settings In this menu, the tractor and machine settings can be configured. Open the Machine settings menu. Figure 4.14: Machine settings menu NOTICE Not all parameters are displayed simultaneously in one menu window. The Ar- row keys enable switching to the next or previous windows. - Page 55 Operation QUANTRON-A Sub-menu Meaning Description FF limit 0.2 Extension of the flow factor range from 0.4 to 0.2. Application: Organic fertiliser Rice Application rate cor- Correction of the deviations between the rection L/R (%) entered application rate and the actual application rate.
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Page 56: Forward Speed Calibration
Fill only half of the machine, if possible. Access the forward speed calibration: In the QUANTRON-A control unit, you can save up to 4 different profiles for the type and number of pulses. You can assign names to these profiles (e.g. tractor name). - Page 57 Operation QUANTRON-A Recalibrating the forward speed signal: You can either overwrite an existing profile or create a profile in an empty memory location. 1. Select the desired memory location in the Tractor (km/h) menu using the function key below. 2. Select the New calibration field.
- Page 58 Operation QUANTRON-A The number of pulses of the speed signal must still be specified below. If you know the exact number of pulses, you can enter it directly: 8. Open the Tractor (km/h) > New calibration > Imp/100m menu item.
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Page 59: Auto/Man Mode
For uniform spreading of the spreading material, a constant forward speed has to be applied in manual operating mode. NOTICE Spreading work with different operating modes is described in chapter 5: Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit, page Menu Meaning Description... - Page 60 In order to achieve an optimum spreading result, you should carry out a calibra- tion before starting to spread. 1. Switch on the QUANTRON-A control unit. 2. Open the Machine settings > AUTO / MAN mode menu. 3. Highlight the AUTO km/h menu item 4.
- Page 61 Operation QUANTRON-A MAN scale: manual operation with scale value 1. Open the Machine settings > AUTO / MAN mode menu. 2. Select MAN scale in the menu. The display shows the metering slide opening menu. 3. Enter the scale value for the metering slide opening.
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Page 62: Quantity
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.6.3 +/- quantity In this menu, an Application rate adjustment percentage for standard spread- ing can be specified. The preset value of the metering slide opening serves as basis (100%). NOTICE During operation, you can use the F2/F3 function keys to change the application rate by the factor of +/- application rate at any time. -
Page 63: Easy Toggle
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.6.5 Easy Toggle Here, you can limit the toggle function of the L%/R % key to 2 conditions of the F1 to F4 function keys. By doing so, you can avoid unnecessary toggling action in the operating screen. -
Page 64: Fast Emptying
Fast emptying menu can be selected. Before storing the machine, we recommend to completely open both metering slides via the fast emptying function and to switch off the QUANTRON-A in this state. This prevents accumulation of humidity in the hopper. - Page 65 Operation QUANTRON-A 2. Press the Function key to select the section for which the fast emptying func- tion is to be carried out. The selected section is shown as an icon in the display. 3. Press the Start/Stop key.
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Page 66: Field Data
Operation QUANTRON-A Field data In this menu, you can create and manage up to 200 field data. Open the Main menu > Field data menu. Figure 4.20: Field data menu [1] Display of page number [2] Display of the field data filled with values... -
Page 67: Starting The Recording
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.8.2 Starting the recording Figure 4.21: Display of current field data [1] Display of the page number [2] Name field of field data [3] Value fields [4] Display of the start time/date [5] Display of the stop time/date... -
Page 68: Stopping The Recording
Operation QUANTRON-A 3. Press the F1 function key under the start icon. The recording starts. The field data menu displays the recording symbol for the current field data. The operating screen displays the recording symbol. NOTICE If another field is opened, this field will be stopped. Only inactive fields can be deleted. -
Page 69: Importing And Exporting Field Data
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.8.4 Importing and exporting field data The control unit QUANTRON-A allows for importing and/or exporting the record- ed field data. Importing field data (PC to QUANTRON-A) Requirements: Use the USB stick supplied. Do not alter the directory structure on the USB stick. -
Page 70: Deleting Field Data
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.8.5 Deleting field data The control unit QUANTRON-A allows for deleting the recorded field data. NOTICE Only the content of the field data is deleted; the field data name is maintained in the name field! Deleting field data 1. -
Page 71: System/Test
Operation QUANTRON-A System/test Use this menu for the system and test settings of the control unit. Open the Main menu > System/test menu. Figure 4.23: System/test menu Sub-menu Meaning Description Brightness Setting of the display and of the The settings can be adjust- key lighting. - Page 72 Operation QUANTRON-A Sub-menu Meaning Description Date Setting the current date. Selection and modification of settings by means of the arrow keys. Confirm by pressing the Enter key. Time Setting the current time. Selection and modification of settings by means of the arrow keys.
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Page 73: Setting The Language
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.1 Setting the language The QUANTRON-A control unit interface is available in 22 different languages. Your language has been preset at the factory. 1. Open the System/test > Language menu. The display shows the first of four pages. -
Page 74: Display Configuration
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.2 Display configuration The display fields in the operating screen of the control unit can be configured as desired. You can assign the three display fields with the following values if de- sired: Forward speed Flow factor (FF) ... -
Page 75: Test/Diagnosis
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.3 Test/Diagnosis The Test/Diagnosis menu enables function monitoring and checking of specific sensors/actuators. NOTICE This menu is for information purposes only. The list of sensors depends on the equipment of the machine. Sub-menu Meaning Description Slide test points... - Page 76 Operation QUANTRON-A Slide example 1. Open the System/Test > Test/Diagnosis menu. 2. Highlight the Slide menu item. 3. Press the Enter key. The display shows the actuator/sensor status. Figure 4.26: Test/diagnosis; example: Slide [1] Position display [2] Signal display...
- Page 77 Operation QUANTRON-A Linbus example 1. Open the System/Test > Test/Diagnosis menu. 2. Highlight the Linbus menu item. 3. Press the Enter key. The display shows the actuator/sensor status. Figure 4.27: Test/diagnosis; example: Linbus [1] Status display [2] Start self-test...
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Page 78: Data Transmission
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.4 Data transmission Data transmission is carried out using various data protocols. Sub-menu Meaning Automatic field documentation; transmission of field data to a PDA and/or Pocket PC via Bluetooth LH5000 Serial communication e.g. spreading using application cards TUVR... -
Page 79: Setting The System Of Units
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.6 Setting the system of units Your system of units has been preset at the factory. However, the system can be changed from metric to imperial units at any time. 1. Mark the System/Test > Unit menu. 2. Press the Enter key. -
Page 80: Service
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.7 Service NOTICE An input code is required to adjust the settings in the Service menu. These set- tings can only be modified by authorised service personnel. 4.10 Information Information on the machine control can be obtained from the Info menu. -
Page 81: Hopper Cover (Optional Equipment, Electrical Remote Control)
2 actuators. NOTICE The menu is used for activating the actuators for opening and/or closing the hop- per cover exclusively. The QUANTRON-A control unit does not detect the exact position of the hopper cover. Observe the movements of the hopper cover. - Page 82 Operation QUANTRON-A n CAUTION Material damage due to insufficient clearance Opening and closing the hopper cover requires a sufficient clear- ance above the hopper. If the clearance is insufficient, the hopper cover may tear. The rods of the hopper cover may be damaged and the hopper cover may damage the environment.
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Page 83: Special Functions
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.12 Special functions 4.12.1 Text input In some menus, freely editable text can be entered. Figure 4.29: Text input menu [1] Input field [2] Character field, display of available characters (language-dependent) [3] Function keys for navigation in the input field Entering text: 1. - Page 84 Operation QUANTRON-A Overwriting characters: A single character can be overwritten by another character. 1. Use the function keys to move the cursor to the position of the character to be deleted first in the input field. 2. Use the Arrow keys to select the character to be written in the character field.
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Page 85: Entering Values With The Cursor Keys
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.12.2 Entering values with the cursor keys In some menus, numerical values can be entered. Figure 4.30: Input of numerical value (example application rate) [1] Input field Requirements: You are already in the menu in which you can enter numerical values. -
Page 86: Creating Screenshots
9. Store all screenshots on your PC. 10. After the software update, open the screenshots and enter the settings in the QUANTRON-A control unit based on the screenshots. The QUANTRON-A control unit is ready to operate with its settings. -
Page 87: Spreading Operation With The Quantron-A Control Unit
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit The QUANTRON-A control unit supports setting of the machine before operation. During spreading, functions of the control unit are also active in the background. With these functions, the quality of fertiliser spreading can be monitored. -
Page 88: Telimat
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit TELIMAT n CAUTION Risk of injury due to the automatic adjustment of the TELIMAT! By pressing the T key, the unit automatically moves to the bound- ary spreading position by means of an electrical actuating cylinder. -
Page 89: Working With Sections
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Working with sections 5.3.1 Spreading with reduced sections You can spread with sections on one or both sides and thus adapt the entire spreading width to the field requirements. Each spreading side can be adjusted in 4 (VariSpread 8) or 2 (VariSpread 4) steps. -
Page 90: Spreading Operation With One Section And In The Boundary Spreading
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit 5.3.2 Spreading operation with one section and in the boundary spreading During the spreading operation, the sections can be changed gradually and the boundary spreading can be activated. The figure below shows the operating screen with activated limited border spreading and activated sections. -
Page 91: Spreading With Automatic Operating Mode (Auto Km/H + Auto Kg)
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading with automatic operating mode (AUTO km/h + AUTO kg) Mass flow control with the M EMC function Mass flow is measured separately on both disc sides. Thus deviations to the specified application rate can be immediately corrected. - Page 92 Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit 7. Wait until the progress bars have entirely passed through. Idle measurement is finished. Idle time is reset to 20 min. 8. Press the Start/Stop key. The spreading starts. As long as the PTO is operating, a new idle measurement will start after the ex- piration of the idle time automatically every 20 minutes at the latest.
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Page 93: Spreading With Auto Km/H Operating Mode
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading with AUTO km/h operating mode 1. Configure the fertiliser settings: Application rate (kg/ha) Work width (m) 2. Fill in the fertiliser. NOTICE In order to achieve an optimum spreading result in the AUTO km/h operating mode, a calibration is to be carried out before starting the spreading work. -
Page 94: Spreading In The Man Km/H Operating Mode
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading in the MAN km/h operating mode If there is no speed signal, the MAN km/h operating mode is active. 1. Switch on the QUANTRON-A control unit. 2. Open the Machine settings > AUTO / MAN mode menu. -
Page 95: Spreading In The Man Scale Operating Mode
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading in the MAN scale operating mode The MAN scale operating mode enables manual adjustment of the metering slide opening during spreading. Requirements: The metering slides are open (activation with the Start/Stop key). -
Page 96: Gps Control
4.5.9: Calculate OptiPoint, page NOTICE To use the GPS control functions of QUANTRON-A, the serial communication must be activated in the System/Test > Data transmission menu via the GPS Control sub-menu point. The symbol A next to the spreading wedges indicates that the automatic function is enabled. - Page 97 Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit OPTI driving strategy The Driving strategy refers to the position of the switch-off distance in relation to the headland tracks. Depending on the type of fertiliser, the ideal turn off dis- tance (figure 5.6, [B]) may be close to the field border...
- Page 98 Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Switch-on distance (m) Switch-on distance refers to the switch-on distance (figure 5.7 [A]) relating to the field border (figure 5.7 [C]). At this position in the field, the metering slides start to open. This distance depends on the type of fertiliser and represents the ideal switch-on distance for optimised fertiliser distribution.
- Page 99 Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Switch-off distance (m) Switch-off distance refers to the switch-off distance (figure 5.8 [B]) relating to the field border (figure 5.8 [C]). At this position in the field, the metering slides start to close.
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Page 101: Alarm Messages And Possible Causes
Alarm messages and possible causes Alarm messages and possible causes The display of the QUANTRON-A control unit may show different alarm messages. Meaning of the alarm messages No. Message in display Meaning Possible cause Fault in dosing system. Stop! The metering system actuator cannot reach the target value. - Page 102 Alarm messages and possible causes No. Message in display Meaning Possible cause Flow factor Reference to the value range of the flow Min. setting = 0.40 factor. Max. setting = 1.90 Entered value is not permitted. Transmission fault. No RS232 An error has occurred during data trans- connection mission to the control unit.
- Page 103 Alarm messages and possible causes No. Message in display Meaning Possible cause Externally controlled parts may If the machine control unit is activated, move. Risk of injury through components may move unexpectedly. squeezing and shearing! Follow the displayed instructions only ...
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Page 104: Clearing An Error/Alarm
Alarm messages and possible causes Clearing an error/alarm 6.2.1 Acknowledging an alarm message Alarm messages are highlighted on the display and displayed with a warning symbol. Figure 6.1: Alarm message (e.g. dosing system) 1. Correct the cause of the alarm message. Observe the operating manual of the machine and section 6.1: Meaning of the alarm messages, page... - Page 105 Alarm messages and possible causes Figure 6.2: M EMC function failure [1] The display shows a warning triangle until the M EMC function failure is corrected.
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Page 107: Optional Equipment
Optional equipment Optional equipment No. Illustration Designation Level sensor Forward speed sensor Y cable RS232 for data exchange (e.g. GPS, N sensor, etc.) System tractor cable set for QUANTRON-A AXIS 12 m... - Page 108 Optional equipment No. Illustration Designation GPS cable and receiver TELIMAT sensor AXIS Universal holder for QUANTRON-A...
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Page 109: Index
Index Index Display configuration 65, 68 Alarm message Display field 10, 68 acknowledging 98 M EMC function 98 Refer to drop point 32 Application rate 10, 32–33 Driving strategy Curve radius 42 GEOM 42 Brightness OPTI 42, 91 Drop point 32, 36 Calibration 32, 37–39, 50... - Page 110 Index Flow factor Machine settings 32, 34 Calculation 39 Idle measurement 56 Operating mode 48, 53 Function key Quantity 56 Main menu 30, 58, 60–66 GPS control Fast emptying 30 Data transmission 72 Fertiliser settings 30 Driving strategy 42, 91–93 Field data 30 Info 43 Hopper cover 75...
- Page 111 Index System/test 65–74 Data transmission 72 Quantity Info 74 Change 10, 56 Mode 65 Remaining quantity 26, 81 Service 74 Total data counter 72 Remaining quantity T key Section 10–11, 38, 83 Tare the VariSpread 46 scales 26, 29 Service 66, 74 TELIMAT 7, 10, 32, 82...
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Page 113: Terms/Conditions Of Warranty
Warranty claims are rendered void if RAUCH original spare parts were not used. Therefore, the directions in the operating manual must be observed. In all cases of doubt contact our sales representatives or the factory directly.
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