Summary of Contents for Rabe Mega Seed
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Order-Nr. 9900.01.21GB01 SW: PS 810 - 000 Rev. 006 09.2003 Operating instructions RABE drill control system RDS ”Artemis II” for Turbodrill Mega Seed Turbodrill Fronttank T…F Turbodrill Combi Speed T... - Page 2 Enter / Return Back ON / OFF S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 Subject to technical change without notice 09.2003 09.2003...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Brief description....................1.2 Technical data....................2 Commissioning 2.1 Technical requirements..................2.2 Switching on the controller................. 2.3 Standard values (maker’s default settings) and custom settings......2.4 reset......................3 Working with the control program 3.1 Main screen – ”Main” screen <M>..............3.1.1 Softkey functions.................. - Page 5 Table of contents 4.3.4 History......................4.4 RABE settings....................4.4.1 Machine type....................4.4.2 Early start delay time (pre-start)..............a) Calculate waiting time X................b) Calculate reaction time Y................4.4.3 Hydraulics....................4.4.4 TL (tramline) reduction................... 4.4.5 Setting the tramline counter................4.4.6 Calibration factors..................
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Page 6: Introduction
1. Introduction 1.1 Brief Description The RABE RDS ”Artemis II” seed drill control system allows you to adapt your RABE seed drill flexibly and optimally to seed and sowing conditions, and to control seed rates in a precise and versatile manner. -
Page 7: Commissioning
2. Commissioning 1.1 Technical requirements Power supply On the tractor, a special 12V connection (RABE No. 9012.55.01) with the appropriate wiring harness (fig. 3) must be connected directly to the vehicle’s battery (see appendix ‘Commissioning’ the seed drill). The power supply for the whole seed drill is furnished via the connection socket (3/1). -
Page 8: Standard Values (Maker's Default Settings) And Custom Settings
Possible adjustments of the standard values to current working conditions are described in section 4. The modified values are retained even after powering off or after a power failure. If changes have been made, they should be written down, as they may have to be re- entered if the standard values are reset. -
Page 9: Reset
2.4 Reset To restore the manufacturer’s settings (standard values), a reset can be carried out (fig. 7a-d). The above parameters are then reapplied, and the drill width must be input. How to carry out a RESET: •When switching on, immediately keep the lower left soft key <S1>... -
Page 10: Working With The Control Program
Back Enter / Return ON / OFF S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 3. Working with the control program 3.1 Main screen – ”Main” <M> The following screen, which is displayed after switching on, shows at a glance all essential working data for the seed drill. For this purpose, the display is divided into a number of areas. At the very top is the Info-bar with the time. - Page 11 a) Travel speed display and warning messages The current speed of travel is displayed in large digits. The machine operates in the range between 0.5 km/h to 18 km/h. If for example the actual speed falls below the lower limit when the machine is in working position, a downwards arrow flashes alternately with a ‘km/h’...
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Page 12: Softkey Functions
3.1.1 Softkey functions (Softkeys) <S1> Pre-start How to use pre-start Pre-start is a useful function for avoiding faulty patches, e.g. when starting off, or for avoiding the need to reset after a pause during a pass. The function is straightforward. To use it, the fan must be running at its nominal speed. -
Page 13: Setting Operating Parameters
<S4> Tramline stop With Tramline Stop <S4> (fig. 12) , relaying is suppressed, regardless of whether the terminal key <S5> is pressed or not, or whether the machine is raised. Press terminal key <S4> again to release relaying. The status of switching can be seen from whether or not the symbol has a line through it. -
Page 14: Seed Type Selection
3.2.2 Software key functions <S1> Seed type selection 16 seed type values are available. For each, the names and further parameters can be modified and adjusted in a menu described under ”ADJUSTMENT”. As standard, and after reset, three seed types with average values are available. A –... - Page 15 On leaving the calibration procedure, tramlines are again activated. The tramline counter is not affected by this. Similar to the method of selecting seed type, the marker arrow can now be moved to the line for TKG (1000 grain weight) and seed rate.
- Page 16 The display then changes automatically to the previous display for a new calibration sample. When the calibration is complete, the control system (fig. 23) requests the calibration quantity. The display indicates merely the predicted value for the quantity of seed released during calibration. The more accurately that the seed parameters are entered into the seed table, the smaller will be the deviation...
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Page 17: Tramline Settings
3.2.4 Software key functions <S3> Tramline settings Tramline rhythm and execution can be preselected in this screen (fig. 27). Rhythms from 1 (permanent tramline) to 12 are possible, symmetrically or asymmetrically right or left. Custom rhythms are also available which enable the laying down of correct tramlines. -
Page 18: Alarm Screen
3.3 Alarm screen Warning messages These alarm displays (fig. 30) appear for all types of warning messages until the cause is resolved, or the warning message is cancelled with the ”RESET” <S5> keys. If there are several warning messages simultaneously, their count is displayed in the upper part of the screen (e.g. -
Page 19: Function Screen "Rate
3.4 Function screen ”RATE” <R> 3.4.1 Display seed rate The function screen ”RATE” makes a wide range of information available on the current seed rate and its modification. To reach this screen, just press the <R> key. The following screen appears (Fig. 31): The large display is the current seed rate. -
Page 20: Hectare Counter (Total And Partial Area)
The functions described so far give the user a simple, secure, and satisfactory method for controlling the machine using the ARTEMIS II seed drill controller from RABE. There is however a further range of useful functions which make the use of the... -
Page 21: Accessing The Parameter Screens
4. Accessing the parameter screens <P> 4.1 Operator setup By pressing the <P> key for the parameter screens, the screen in fig. 34 is displayed. Then, by pressing the <1> key on the numerical pad, you access the operator setup parameters (fig. 35). Various settings may be made here (4.1.1 to 4.1.7). -
Page 22: Customise
If known, enter the numerical value directly via the key pad, and confirm with <Enter>. The figure is a calculated value, and corresponds to how many metres are travelled by the machine per impulse from the ground wheel sensor. The sensor transmits 360 impulses per revolution. - Page 23 a) Sowing rate in kg/ha or K/m2 The seed rate can be displayed either in kg/ha or in K/m2. If the K/m2 option (grains per square metre) is used, a correct entry for the (weight per 1000 grains) is important for each seed type.
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Page 24: Seed Type Selection
NOTE: This is only possible if no line has been selected for editing. This is done by pressing the left/right arrow keys. This causes a flashing underline to appear at the active position in the line indicated by the marker arrow. In this mode, it is not possible to change screens with the <*>... - Page 25 pressing the motor button, and then empty the container and replace in position. Note the position of a bolt (for example) on the metering shaft clutch, and then keep the motor button depressed until the metering wheel has made 10 revolutions. Weigh the seed from both metering wheels (as required), and divide by 10.
- Page 26 These could cause an erroneous result. If however the same tramline rhythm and/or pre-start are always used, it can in fact be a good idea to maintain the normal settings of the machine. This however is not recommended. (d) do not change the seed rate during the measurement.
- Page 27 Now move the marker arrow to the line ‘NUDGE CAL. FACTOR’ and press <ENTER>. Next enter the expected value for 1 ha, in our example 200 kg (fig. 44). Confirm the value with <ENTER>. The actual amount used is now requested: Now enter the previously calculated value (208 in the current example).
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Page 28: Date/Time
Using option 5, the date and time can be adjusted. 4.1.6 INFO NUMBER Press option 6 ”HELPLINE” to display the service address and telephone number for RABE. 4.1.7 SELECT LANGUAGE (fig. 49.1) When the <P> key is pressed for the parameter menu screens, the screen in fig. -
Page 29: Drill Configuration
4.2 DRILL CONFIGURATION Take option <2> in the parameter menu to adjust the DRILL configuration. 4.2.1 PRO SERIES Do not make any modifications here. 4.2.2 MODULE TYPES Do not make any modifications here. 4.2.3 MODULE CONFIG (set working width) ”Set working width” By pressing the <P>... -
Page 30: Factory Setup
Do not make any modifications here. 4.3.4 HISTORY This displays the total surface covered by the machine. An error evaluation of the CAN bus is possible. 4.4 RABE SETTINGS (fig 56.1) 4.4.1 Machine type (not visible) No modifications may be carried out here. 56.1 4.4.2 Early start time delay... -
Page 31: Hydraulics
a) Calculating waiting time X: The preset standard value of 5 seconds is approximately the correct value for front hopper machines on a circular spike harrow or compact harrow. On drawn combi-speed machines, the time is slightly shorter; in the case of front hopper machines with an additional agropack, the time is slightly longer. -
Page 32: Setting The Tramline Counter
(withdraw the connector on valve 58). When the menu button is pressed, the main menu appears (Fig.59). Select option 4 ‘Rabe-Setting’, and Fig.60 appears. Now select option 6 (0+ select...) in the Settings menu. (Fig.61) appears.