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Original operating instructions ZS 200 M4 Read this carefully before starting up! Last up-dated: 01/2016, V1.0 Order number: 00600-3-882...
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QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS It should NOT be an inconvenience or a luxury to read and comply with the operating instructions; you cannot simply experience from others that something is a good product, then make the purchase and assume everything will be self explanatory. Those who go down this route not only inflict damage on their own property, but make the mistake of attributing the cause of any failure...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Table of contents EC Declaration of Conformity ..................4 Provisions ........................5 Guarantee ........................5 Accident prevention ....................5 Basic information ......................5 Design and mode of operation ................5 Attaching to the tractor .................... 6 Mounting on an attachment ..................6 Fastening the control box ..................
EN 12100/1; EN 12100/2 If applicable: title / number / version Your contact on CE matters at APV is Ing. Jürgen Schöls. Your contact on CE matters at APV is Ing. Jürgen Schöls. He can be reached by telephone at +43 (0) 2913 can be reached by telephone at +43 (0) 2913 -8001.
5 Basic information Design and mode of operation The "ZS 200 M4" twin-disc spreader is a small seed and slug pellet spreader with a 200 litre capacity. The two-spreader discs are driven by two 12V electric motors, regulated by the controller.
In order to extend the ZS 200 M4 with an attachment, the best way is to use the counter plate. Use this to secure your ZS 200 M4 to a frame on the attachment. CAUTION: Please note that the sowing height (installation height of the ZS 200 M4 must be at least 1.5m from the ground) of the seed has an...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Electrical connection The power cable, provided as part of the standard delivery, must directly connect the control box to the battery. The 12-pin device cable (alternatively available up to 15m) is also connected to the control box. CAUTION: Failure to comply with these instructions might result in damage to the control box!
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Agitator The two agitators are fitted in the container and are driven at a constant speed by their own agitator motor. The motor is located between the two discharge hoppers and operates the agitator in the spreading tank, which turns in a vertical direction, via a drive shaft.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 6 Control box The ZS 200 M4 has a control box with a hermetically sealed membrane keyboard. The ZS 200 M4 has a control box with a hermetically sealed membrane keyboard. The ZS 200 M4 has a control box with a hermetically sealed membrane keyboard.
Main display Power-up message: is displayed during the power-up ZS200 V3.16 procedure and shows the type and device versions! www.apv.at The software version can be very helpful for customer service or when servicing. Set motor speed in rpm Speed: Slide valve opening in mm...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Surface area calculation Note: The surface area is only captured, when spread material is distributed. In the following submenu items, you can enter the Surface area calculation working width and drive speed. You can read off the surface area in the menu item Day counter.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Note: The calibration test can be cancelled at any time by pressing the The calibration test can be cancelled at any time by pressing the The calibration test can be cancelled at any time by pressing the buttons on the control box.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Day counter Displays the surface area and the operating hours for Day counter a particular period. Surface area: Displays the surface area in ha since the 9.50ha counter was last reset. Operating hours: Displays the operating hours since the counter 3.50 was last reset.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 6.11 Emergency operation In emergency operation, the overload monitoring Emergency operation: system on the motors is deactivated. This is reset to normal operation after each restart. 6.12 Select language Select language? Select language? >> >> GERMAN Select the desired language and confirm with 6.13 Language selection The following languages are available: •...
Fig.: 11 Deflector / Guide plates The guide plates, which are supplied as standard, are attached to the ZS 200 M4 with the screws provided for this purpose. They prevent the carrier vehicle from being pelted with spread material.
Note: If the ZS 200 M4 is fitted to machines with a small working width, and the seed is to be scattered directly into/in front of the roller, the spreader can even be angled down slightly.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Calibration test / regulating the seed volume When performing the calibration test, the calibration bag, which comes as standard, is used. This allows the calibration test to be done very easily and conveniently. Instructions on attaching the calibration bag are given under item 5.7. Note: To determine the required sowing volume, you should calibrate the seed rate.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Field side spreading This setting is used to reduce the spread width on one side of the spreader. This function is important if, for instance, you are spreading at the side of a field. You can adjust the spreader discs such that the spreader disc directed towards the middle of the field continues to run at full speed, while the disc aimed towards the neighbouring field only runs at half speed.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 9 Controller messages Faults Error messages have been provided to monitor the correct operation of the device and to inform the user if proper operation cannot be ensured any longer. CAUTION: If the battery is charged by a charger, which is in the "Start" operating mode, this may result in voltage peaks! These can damage the electrical system of the control box, if the control box is also connected when charging the battery! Display...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Displayed if the metering If this message shutter cannot open or appears on the Fault close (as seen from the display, you must Slide valve! front = spreading side of switch off the device the device). and check whether solids or similar material are preventing the...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 10 Maintenance and care 10.1 General information In order to maintain the device in good condition after many hours of operation, please always observe the following instructions: Basic safety instructions for maintenance are included in the "For your safety..." enclosure.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 11 Technical data Description: ZS 200 M4 Tank volume: 200 litres Weight: 50 kg Dimensions (H x W x D): 100 x 100 x 68 cm Max. working width: 31 m ( Metarex) Max. spread width: 33 m...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 12 Accessories 12.1 Trailer/truck bed mounting bracket For practical and easy attachment to flatbeds or pick-up trucks. Scope of delivery: 1 Trailer/truck bed mounting bracket Order number: Art. no.: 00300-1-001 Fig.: 18...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 13 Connection plan ZS200M4#00/ Anschlussplan ZS200M4#00 Verbinden Sie die Kabel entsprechend folgendem Anschlussplan: Connect the cables following the connection plan: Abisolierlänge / stripping length : 10mm Caution: Kürzen Sie das Gerätekabel auf die benötigte Länge, da an einem unnötig langen Kabel unnötig viel Spannung abfällt und damit unnötig Leistung verbraucht wird! Attention: Shorten the cable to the required length, as an unnecessarily long cable...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 14 My idea ZS 200 M4 has been developed and tested over an extended period. A lot of has been developed and tested over an extended period. A lot of has been developed and tested over an extended period. A lot of time passed between the initial concept and series production.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 15 Safety instructions For your safety... This enclosure to the operating instructions contains general rules of conduct on the correct use of the device as well as safety instructions which you must always observe for your own personal protection. The list is quite exhaustive, so some of the instructions do not exclusively refer to the delivered device.
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 15.2 General safety instructions and accident-prevention regulations • Every time before starting up the device and the tractor, check that they are roadworthy and safe for operation! • Observe the generally applicable safety and accident-prevention regulations! • Warning and instruction plates/signs attached to the device provide important instructions on safe operation;...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS • No-one should be located between the tractor and the device without first having secured the vehicle against rolling with the handbrake and/or with chocks! • Secure folded frames and digging equipment in transport position! • Swivel in and lock grabber arms before road transportation! •...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 15.4 Maintenance • Repairs, maintenance and cleaning work, as well as remedying of malfunctions must always be carried out after the drive has been switched off and the engine has reached a standstill! - Remove the ignition key! - Switch off the device! •...
QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 16 Safety signs Please observe these stickers on the device! They indicate particular risks and dangers! Before operating, read Do not stand on the and take note of the machine while it is operating instructions!!! moving!!! Before maintenance Never reach into work, the engine must be the area where there is a...
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QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Do not climb on rotating parts; use the ladders provided!!! Hazard from parts being flung out; Observe safety distance!
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