TABLE OF CONTENTS Description ........................ 3 System configuration ....................6 C 1 Configuration of the type of seed drill ............6 C 2 Configuring the number of actuators ............7 C 3 Checking the screen ..................8 C 4 Checking sensors ..................8 Setting the seed drill parameters ................
A Description 1 – Symbols 2 – Screen 3 – Arrows 4 – Functions key 5 – Area key 6 – Speed key km/h 2x ha 7 – Tramlining display 100 m ha = 0 8 – Tramlining key START ALARM 9 –...
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8 Marking key Display rhythm and current counter position. Stop counting by pressing this key again. Program rhythm by pressing and holding the key. Start marking at the start of the field (Dual function). 9 Blower key Blower rpm display.
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Earth not used B 2 VENTA On the VENTA seed drills, the FS4 computer circuit consists of the control unit (1), the junction box (2), sensors and one or two control actuators. The control unit connects to the junction box via the 7 pin plug (3).
C System configuration This is carried out by pressing the key and switching on the 12 volt power to the control unit simultaneously. The following settings may be changed or checked: 1) Type of seed drill (VENTA, BS, GC, Integra, etc.) 2) Number of tramlining control linear actuators 3) Checking screen 4) Checking sensors...
The digits displayed below the symbols mean the following: t = Blower sensor (VENTA) d = Distribution sensor (mechanical seed drills: BS, GC, Integra) E = Single seed drills (Planter, Maxima) Side markers 1 = Present 0 = Absent Speed sensor 1 = Present 0 = Absent Level sensor...
To exit the configuration menu, press one of the other keys. C 3 Checking the screen By pressing the key after configuring the actuators, the screen can be checked for 2 seconds. The screen then changes automatically to sensor tests. C 4 Checking sensors This menu appears automatically after the screen test.
D Setting the seed drill parameters The following settings which are specific to the machine are to be carried out: 1) Working width 2) Wheel revolutions 3) Tramlining rhythm 4) Nominal blower rpm 5) Activate/cancel alarms D 1 Width setting 2x ha ha = 0 In order to set the width, the...
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VENTA Width Value / 100 m 2.5 m 3.0 m 3.5 m 4.0 m 1050 4.5 m 1200 5.0 m 1300 6.0 m 1580 Settings are stored by pressing the key for 3 seconds until the display flashes briefly! 2) Field calibrating a 100 m run The current stored value for a 100 m run can be displayed by pressing the km/h 100 m...
D 3 Setting the tramlining rhythm Before starting sowing, the tramlining rhythm needs to be programmed in accordance with the table below. This rhythm will depend on the widths of the seed drill and on the machine. Rhythm Treatment width Seed drill width 12 m 15 m...
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Rhythm 3, symmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left or right Example: 5 m Sowing 15 m Treatment HECR_004 Programming: Rhythm SY 3 Display at start of job: Full seed drill Control actuator: 1 Control actuators: 2 Wheel tracks: Position 3: Both sides Rhythm 3 / Position 3 Rhythm 4, symmetrical...
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Rhythm 4, asymmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 3 4 1 2 3 m Sowing 12 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 05 Programming: Rhythm AS 4 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 3 Full seed drill Control actuator: 1 Control actuators: 2...
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Rhythm 5, symmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left or right Example: 3 4 5 1 2 3 m Sowing 15 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 07 Programming: Rhythm SY 5 Display at start of job: Full seed drill Control actuator: 1 Control actuators: 2 Wheel tracks:...
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Rhythm 6, asymmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 m Sowing 18 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 08 Programming: Rhythm AS 6 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 4 Full seed drill Control actuator: 1 Control actuators: 2...
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Rhythm 7, symmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left or right Example: 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 3 m Sowing 21m Treatment HE CR_ 0 10 Programming: Rhythm SY 7 Display at start of job: Full seed drill Control actuator: 1 Control actuators: 2 Wheel tracks:...
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Rhythm 8, asymmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 3 m Sowing 24 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 11 Programming: Rhythm 8 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 5 Full seed drill Control actuator: 1 Control actuators: 2...
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Rhythm 9, symmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left or right Example: 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 3 m Sowing 27 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 13 Programming: Rhythm SY 9 Display at start of job: Full seed drill Control actuator:1 Control actuator: 2...
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Rhythm 10, asymmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 3 m Sowing 30 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 14 Programming: Rhythm AS 10 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 6 Full seed drill Control actuator: 1...
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Rhythm 11, symmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left or right Example: 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 3 m Sowing 33 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 16 Programming: Rhythm SY 11 Display at start of job: Full seed drill Control actuator: 1 Control actuators: 2...
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Rhythm 12, asymmetrical Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 m Sowing 36 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 17 Programming: Rhythm AS 12 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 7 Full seed drill Control actuator: 1...
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Rhythm 50 Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 6 m Sowing 15 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 19 Programming: Rhythm 50 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 9 Full seed drill Wheel tracks: Position 2 / 5: Left hand side Position 10 / 7: Right hand side Start of sowing: Edge on the right...
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Rhythm 52 Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 16 17 18 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 m Sowing 18 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 21 Programming: Rhythm 52 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 16 Full seed drill Wheel tracks:...
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Rhythm 54 Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 6 m Sowing 20 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 23 Programming: Rhythm 54 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 9 Full seed drill Wheel tracks: Position 7 / 10: Left hand side Position 3 / 4: Right hand side Start of sowing: Edge on the right...
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Rhythm 56 Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 6 m Sowing 21 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 25 Programming: Rhythm 56 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 13 Full seed drill Wheel tracks: Position 11 / 14: Left hand side Position 4 / 7: Right hand side Start of sowing: Edge on the right...
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Rhythm 58 Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 4.5 m Sowing 12 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 27 Programming: Rhythm 58 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 7 Full seed drill Wheel tracks: Position 8 / 5: Right hand side Position 2 / 3: Left hand side Start of sowing: Edge on the right...
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Rhythm 60 Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 12 13 14 10 11 4.5 m Sowing 21 m Treatment HE CR_ 0 29 Programming: Rhythm 60 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 12 Full seed drill Wheel tracks: Position 14 / 9: Left hand side Position 4 / 5: Right hand side...
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Rhythm 62 Start of sowing: Edge on the left Example: 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 4.5 m Sowing 24 m Treatment HECR_ 031 Programming: Rhythm 62 Start left Display at start of job: Start left, position 14 Full seed drill Wheel tracks: Position 16 / 11: Right hand Position 5 / 6: Left hand side...
To set the rhythm required, press key START for approximately 3 seconds until the stored rhythm flashes. The list of rhythms can now be scrolled up and down using the key until the desired list is reached. The setting is stored by pressing the key for 3 seconds until the display flashes briefly! Once this setting has been stored and depending on the rhythm chosen, the side on...
D 5 Activating or cancelling alarms ALA RM The various alarms may activated or cancelled separately. Press the keys simultaneously: the current configuration will be displayed. Use the keys to change the configuration. to go to the next function (the activated one flashes) to change the activation of an alarm (go from 0 to 1 or vice versa) The screen displays the current parameter settings of each alarm under the 4 symbols.
E Displays and settings while running The following settings and displays are accessible while running: 1) Daily hectare recorder display 2) Total hectare recorder display 3) Zeroing area recorders 4) Travel speed display 5) Display of the side on which the sowing job is to start 6) Tramlining rhythm display 7) Stop tramlining recording 8) Blower rpm display...
E 5 Starting tramlining START keys need to be pressed in order to start a sowing job on a plot. The screen will then display the side on which the job is to start (left or right) alternately and whether a full seed drill or half a width is to be used to start up. The tramlining recording mode will be activated by pressing either of the keys, or by manipulating the markers.
E 9 Alarm messages Depending on alarm configuration, the following messages may appear in the event of a fault. Alarms Display Blower alarm The alarm is activated in the event of variation from the stored nominal rpm: at +/- 200 rpm if memorised blower speed is less than 3400 rpm at +/- 400 rpm if memorised blower speed exceeds 3400 Alarm is not activated when drill is off.
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