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MAINTENANCE MANUAL For dealer technicians only IND 900 STANDARD WEIGHING UNIT IND 360S STANDARD WEIGHING UNIT IND 360P PROGRAMMABLE WEIGHING UNIT Versions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE TESTING THE MACHINE A7310180 4 04-2004...
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KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Your KUHN dealer will instruct you on the general operation of your machine. He wants you to get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise regarding the operation of the KUHN machine.
Machines without chassis __________________________________ 5.3.1 Removing the sensor _______________________________ 5.3.2 Refitting the sensor ________________________________ Weighing unit ____________________________________________ 5.4.1 Removing and refitting the IND 900 unit _________________ 5.4.2 Removing and refitting the IND 360 unit _________________ Maintenance ________________________________________________ Limited Warranty ____________________________________________...
1. GENERAL 1.1 WARNING This symbol is used throughout this manual wherever recommendations are made concerning the safety of others, or good machine operation. These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators. PROPER USE OF THE MACHINE The weighing unit must only be used for work for which it has been designed: - Indication of the weight contained in the machine with, for the programmable version, the possibility of programming animal rations.
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMANDATIONS Before operating the machine, always ensure that the machine complies with work safety regulations. GENERAL 1. Safety decals with recommendations to prevent accidents are placed on the machine. 2. Before carrying out work, ensure that the weighing unit is turned off. 3.
OPERATING CONDITIONS 1.3.1 MACHINES WITH CHASSIS Type of machine: EUROMIX I, II and III, all models ALTOR 9050 and 11050 TURBOMEL 7050, 9050 and 11050 Before responding to the message ‘Is the machine empty?’ (IND360) or “--0--” (IND900), ensure that: - The tractor engine is switched off.
1.3.2 MACHINES WITHOUT CHASSIS Type of machine: ALTOR 4560, 6070, 7560 and 8060 ATHENOR 6070, 7560 and 8060 ALTOR and ATHENOR 4560, 6070 & 7560 Before responding to the message ‘Is the machine empty?’ (IND360) or “--0--” (IND900), ensure that: - The tractor engine is switched off.
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TOWBAR SILL 4560 Short towbar 4560 Long towbar (Position B2) * 6070 (Position B2) * 7560 * Refer to the user instructions for the machine. Inductive sensor Indicator lamp Detection distance ALTOR AND ATHENOR 8060 Before responding to the message ‘Is the machine empty?’ (IND360) or “--0--” (IND900), ensure that: - The tractor engine is switched off.
2. IND 900 STANDARD WEIGHING UNIT COMMISSIONING 2.1.1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power supply 12 V (max. 17 V) Protection against polarity reversal. - Connect the power cable (A) to the + and - terminals of the tractor battery (beware not to reverse polarity) and attach the socket to the rear of the tractor cab.
2.2 WEIGHING UNIT MAINTENANCE 2.2.1 SWITCHING ON 1 - Switch on the unit by pressing - - - - - 2 - The message “- - - - -” is displayed for ten seconds. - - 0 - - - - 0 - - 3 - The message “...
2.2.2 ACCESSING THE MAINTENANCE MENU Switch on the unit. - - 0 - - Press CodE The message “ ” is displayed. C o d E 0.000 The message “ ” is displayed. Now enter the main- 0.0 0 0 5657 tenance code “...
2.2.4 TESTING THE SENSORS AND SENSOR VOLTAGE DISPLAYS “F3” Enter the maintenance menu (see 2.2.2). Select function F3 by pressing Disconnect the sensors in the junction box - - - - - Press to validate. C E L L S CELLS The message “...
2.2.5 CALIBRATING THE UNIT AT TWO POINTS WITH A STANDARD WEIGHT “F2” Enter the maintenance menu. Select function F2 by pressing Validate by pressing C A L I B CALIB The message “ ” appears briefly. Select the unit of weight - “ ”...
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Lay the standard weight on the machine. Press A C O 2 AC0 2 The message “ ” is displayed and a dot scrolls across the bottom of the screen. (The weighing unit is calculating measurement 2. This operation takes around 30 seconds). C A L 1 CAL 1 The message “...
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The message “ ” is displayed. Press to exit the maintenance menu. - - 0 - - - - 0 - - The message “ ” flashes. If the weight is still on the machine, press If the weight is no longer on the machine, press The weighing unit has left maintenance mode and is running normally.
2.2.6 CALIBRATING THE UNIT AT FOUR POINTS WITH FACTORY VALUES “F4” Retrieve the four values indicated in the junction box (on the sticker): - Value 1 - Value 2 - Measurement 1 - Measurement 2 Enter the maintenance menu (see 2.2.2).
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C A L 2 CAL 2 The message “ ” is displayed for one second. XXXXX Value 2 “ ” is displayed. X X X X X Display factory value 2 by pressing then press to validate. A C O 2 ACO 2 The message “...
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C A L 2 CAL 2 The message “ ” is displayed. X X X X X XXXXX Value 2 “ ” is displayed for verification. Press A C O 2 ACO 2 The message “ ” is displayed. X X X X X XXXXX Measurement 2 “...
2.2.7 AUTO-POWER OFF This function is used to turn off the IND 900 automatically one hour after switching on. Enter the maintenance menu (see 2.2.2) Select function F5 by pressing Press to validate. T - O U T T-out The message “...
TROUBLESHOOTING Fault: The weighing unit does not come on when the power is switched on. Cause: the indicator’s operating temperature range is -30 to +50°C. - Check that the temperature is not outside the operating limits. Cause: the indicator’s operating voltage is 12 Volts (maximum 17 Volts). It is protected by a 15A fuse. - Check that the +/- polarity is correct.
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8 8 8 8 8 Fault: The indicator displays “ ” or “ ”. - Switch off your weighing unit and contact your approved Kuhn dealer to get your unit checked. C E L L Fault: The message “ ” appears on the screen.
CONNECTING TO THE JUNCTION BOX Power supply Auxiliary battery IND900 (Optional) Secondary display IND710 Sensor no 1 Sensor no 2 Sensor no 3 Sensor no 4 DEFLECTION SENSOR STUB AXLE Ø54 SENSOR Ø40 sensor 1 Measurement+ White Yellow/Green sensor 1 Measurement- Green Black Front...
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BAT. AUX.+: auxiliary battery red wire; indicator lamp brown wire BAT.AUX.-: auxiliary battery blue wire; indicator lamp blue wire Alim+: brown Alim -: blue Aff+: brown yellow/green Secondary display Aff-: blue wire and brown wire ∅ TESTING OF SENSORS BU05 ( 40) AND FL05 (SHAFT) Ω...
3. IND 360 STANDARD AND PROGRAMMABLE WEIGHING UNIT COMMISSIONING Power supply 12 V (max. 17 V) complete with 15 A fuse - Connect the power cable (A) to the + and - terminals of the tractor battery (beware not to reverse polarity) and attach the socket to the rear of the tractor cab.
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ALTOR & ATHENOR 3 sensors without chassis Printer Display Body height indicator Visible alarm Audible alarm Detector Avant Front Vorn - blue + brown 15 A Fuse Ref. 83233017...
3.2 WEIGHING UNIT MAINTENANCE 3.2.1 SWITCHING ON Switch on the weighing unit at the on/off switch. Check that the machine is suitable for the working conditions (see section “Operating conditions”). If a blank blue screen appears when switched on, the voltage of the unit is too weak (below 11 V).
3.2.2 SIMPLE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMMABLE VERSION (IND 360P): first go to the GENERAL MENU To access to the MAINTENANCE MENU, press and the key to the left of the key at the same time. Press to display the help page, press a second time to go back to the GENERAL MENU. 1- SENSOR TEST.
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3.2.2.2 CALIBRATION USING A KNOWN WEIGHT TO MAKE USE OF THIS FUNCTION, YOU NEED A KNOWN WEIGHT OF AT LEAST ONE TONNE (see 3.2.2.1, Calibration without a known weight, from factory data) To avoid any mistakes, before you begin machine calibration, check the sensors with the help of the function in 3.2.3.1 “Testing the sensors”.
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3.2.2.3 CONFIRMATION OF THE TARE This function can be used to find the contents of the machine if, when switching on, you confirmed that the machine was empty although the machine was actually loaded. Press to display the help page, press a second time to return to TAKE AGAIN THE ORIGINAL TARE.
KUHN symbol has flashed three times. The weighing unit then requests the “Confidential code”. With the function keys (X... , .X.. , ..X. , ...X), enter the code 5657 and validate by pressing As soon as you validated the SELF-TEST, the buzzer sounds.
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Acquisition of the standard values (calibration without a known weight) - If you do not want to proceed with theoretical calibration, press 4 times. - If you do want to calibrate the weighing unit without the use of a weight and with the help of the factory data, enter the values printed inside the unit with the help of functions (X...
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Displaying the sensor voltages Press key 1 to display the voltage of sensor No 1 Display of the sensor voltage: Press key 2 to display the voltage of sensor No 2 SENSOR l: Press key 3 to display the voltage of sensor No 3 SENSOR 2: SENSOR 3: Press key 4 to display the voltage of sensor No 4...
TROUBLESHOOTING Fault: The weighing unit does not come on when the power is switched on Cause: the indicator’s operating temperature range is -20 to +50°C - Check that the temperature is not outside the operating limits. No audible signal is heard Cause: the indicator’s operating voltage is 12 Volts (maximum 17 Volts).
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Fault: The weight is not stable. The display varies while the tractor engine is off. - Check that the machine meets the specified operating conditions (see the section on “Operating conditions”). - Check the connections between the sensors and the circuit board and the condition of the wiring. - Run the self-tests on the unit: see 3.2.3.1.
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Fault: The indicator displays ---- a) Immediately after answering YES or NO to the question “Is the machine empty?” Cause 1: A sensor is faulty - Carry out a self-test. If the sensors are correct, see Cause 2. Cause 2: Calibration is not correct - Repeat the calibration.
CONNECTING TO THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD NF Secondary display connection BAT+: Auxiliary battery red wire BAT-: Auxiliary battery blue wire BAT+: Indicator lamp brown wire BAT-: Indicator lamp blue wire AL+: Alarm red wire AL-: Alarm blue wire Printer or secondary display connection DEFLECTION SENSOR STUB AXLE Ø54...
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∅ TESTING OF SENSORS BU05 ( 40) AND FL05 (SHAFT) Ω Ω Power impedance (between power+ and power-): from 350 to 410 Ω Ω Measurement impedance (between measurement+ and measurement-): from 350 to 355 Ω Sensor insulation (between shielding and each wire from the sensor): over 20 Giga ∅...
4. OPTIONS 4.1 LUMINOUS ALARM Voltage: 12 V - Max. current: 2 A 4.2 ACOUSTIC ALARM Voltage: 12 V - Max. current: 250 mA Acoustic power: 120 dB Acoustic frequency from 1.5 to 4 kHz INTERNAL BATTERY Voltage: 12 V Capacity: 2 Ah Operating temperature: from -15 to +50°C The battery is located inside the unit.
Tx = Yellow/green NF = black A+ = brown A - = blue Direct connection to IND 900 indicator unit (see 2.4) Tx = Yellow/green Aff+ = brown Aff- = blue and black CE approved. If the secondary display fails to light up: - Go to the IND360 main menu.
Return of a printed circuit board which is damaged or on which electronic components have been disconnected. Return of a sensor or weighing unit damages due to poor packaging. Removal of the front panel on IND 900. 5.2 MACHINES WITH CHASSIS 5.2.1 REMOVING AND REFITTING THE Ø 54 DEFLECTION SENSOR Necessary tools: 24 mm spanner, crosshead screwdriver, small electrician’s screwdriver, mallet, slide hammer, axle...
- Before refitting the sensor, grease the mounting hole and the sensor. - Fit the sensor with the arrow on the end of the sensor pointing down. If the sensor is fitted the wrong way round, the weight indicated will be incorrect.
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Before fitting a sensor, grease the gasket, the mounting hole and the sensor. - Take the new sensor and feed the wire through the sensor holder. - Fit the sensor with the cable on the right when viewing from the cable side. If the sensor is fitted the wrong way round, the weight indicated will be incorrect.
5.3 MACHINE WITHOUT CHASSIS Tools required: 24, 46 and 60 mm spanners, crosshead screwdriver, small electrician’s screwdriver, mallet, brass punch, lifting rods and jack. 5.3.1 REMOVING THE SENSOR - Take off the front of the unit. - Disconnect the faulty sensor, remove the connector and unscrew the cable gland. - Remove the wire from the weighing unit and from the protective sleeve.
5.3.2 REFITTING THE SENSOR Before refitting the sensor, grease the sensor and the mounting hole. When refitting the sensor, it should slide into its housing without being forced. If the sensor does not go in easily, check the mounting hole; repair or replace the mounting if necessary.
- Unscrew the corresponding gland. - Remove the wire from the unit. - Protect all wires against possible external corrosion. - Remove the body of the IND 900 unit from its bracket. REFITTING - Carry out the opposite of the removal operations.
5.4.2 REMOVING AND REFITTING THE IND 360 UNIT The unit must be returned complete. Removal - Remove the front of the unit. - Remove all connectors from the sensors, the power supply and the buzzer. - Take the wires out of the unit. - Protect the wires from becoming damaged.
6. MAINTENANCE 6 - ENTRETIEN Recommendations Before carrying out any maintenance or repair work or when attempting to find the cause of a fault or malfunction, switch off the engine, lay the machine on the ground, remove the key from the ignition and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete standstill.
KUHN new equipment of its own manufacture, from an authorized KUHN dealer, that such equipment is at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects in material and workmanship, providing the machine is used and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the operator manual which follow it.
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The return of the Limited Warranty duly signed by the dealer and the user from the putting into service. The claim must be done on an KUHN claim form sent by the dealer to the Company within 1 month after the failure date.
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THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE LABOUR CODE The manufacturer declines all responsibility should use of the equipment not comply with the recommendations contained in this manual. The user shall observe health and safety rules and Agricultural Insurance Fund recommendations. Our safety rules and advice are not restrictive.
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All machines in the KUHN range conform to Labour Ministry standards in line with decree N° 86594 of 14-03-86 and the departemental order of 14-03-86...
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