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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................1 System Overview ......................1 System Diagram ....................... 2 Installation ......................3 Console Mounting ......................3 Monitor And Power Connections ..................3 ASM II Console Main Harness ..................4 Module Mounting ......................5 System Configuration ..................7 Split Row Enable ......................7 Minimum Seeding Rate ....................
  • Page 3 Dj ASM II Air Seeder Monitor 11001-1311-200501...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Dj Air Seeder Monitor (Dj ASM II) provides accurate blockage and low cost monitoring of up to 128 rows and 8 hopper levels. It can scan 8 ASM II Modules and display the status of 16 rows for each module, or 15 rows and 1 hopper per module.

  • Page 5: System Diagram

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM The following provides an illustration of the Dj ASM II system. Figure 2 Dj ASM II System Diagram DjASM II Console M odule 5 Input Relay Com m unication Lift pow er control sw itch lines...

  • Page 6: Installation

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTALLATION CONSOLE MOUNTING To mount the Dj ASM II console, use the mounting bracket as a template for drilling. Mount the console in a location that is easy to view and easy to reach for threshold adjustment, split row activation, dimming, and alarm silencing.

  • Page 7: Asm Ii Console Main Harness

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 4 Monitor and Power Connections Black 12 Vdc The monitor operates on 12Vdc only. The red (fused) lead should be connected to the positive battery terminal and the black lead should be connected to the negative battery terminal. ASM II CONSOLE MAIN HARNESS Insert the connector of the harness into the J1 connector inside the bottom of the ASM II console.

  • Page 8: Module Mounting

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 5 Main Harness Connection Route the main harness to the rear of the tractor. Mount the relay (part of the main harness) to a suitable location at the rear of the tractor, assuring the connector will reach the implement connector at the hitch. MODULE MOUNTING Lay out all harnesses and modules on the implement to determine proper mounting locations.
  • Page 9 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 6 Module Mounting Before drilling, assure the harness can be routed in the proper manner. Consider harness placement in regard to air seeder movement during planting. 6 / INSTALLATION Dj ASM II Air Seeder Monitor 11001-1311-200501...

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SPLIT ROW ENABLE This feature will set the Dj ASM II to monitor only odd or even numbered rows. To configure the Dj ASM II to monitor only even numbered rows, hold the +/ - switch to “+” and turn the power switch ON. The letter “E” as well as the even row indicators will be displayed.
  • Page 11 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 9 Minimum Seeding Rate Table Number of LED's on Seeds vs. Second Threshold High Range (H) Low Range (L) Indicator (seeds per second) Indicator (seconds per seed) 2 seeds every second 1 every 10 seconds 4 seeds every second 1 every 9 seconds 8 seeds every second 1 every 8 seconds...

  • Page 12: English Conversion For Seeding Rate

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH CONVERSION FOR SEEDING RATE sps = 43560 x V * 5280 / 3600 x S / 12 P = population (seeds/acre), V = speed (m.p.h.) S = spacing (inches), sps = threshold (seeds/s) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION / 9 Dj ASM II Air Seeder Monitor 11001-1311-200501...
  • Page 13 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 / SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Dj ASM II Air Seeder Monitor 11001-1311-200501...

  • Page 14: System Operation

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL SYSTEM OPERATION POWER SEQUENCE Moving the I-O (power) switch to the center position turns on the monitor. Upon power up, the Air Seeder Monitor provides the operator with an indicator test by illuminating all 16 rows and the 7 display segments. The alarm will output a single chirp during the display test.
  • Page 15 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 12 Sensor Detection Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...

  • Page 16: Planting

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 14 Example of Hopper Failure 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PLANTING After the sensor detection is displayed to the operator, the monitor is ready for the planting operation. When planting begins, monitoring operation starts.

  • Page 17: Multiple Row Failure

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 16 Example of Single Row Failure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Alarm Unless the alarm is cancelled by toggling the I/O (power) switch, the display will continue to show this condition. If this occurs, the display will scroll through each module as before, but will illuminate only the failed rows.

  • Page 18: Dimming

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 18 Example of All Rows Failure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Chirp DIMMING A dimming feature is included for low light planting conditions. After the sensor detection has been completed and only during non-alarm conditions, the dim switch can be toggled into the up position to dim the indicators.

  • Page 19: Errors

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 20 Example of Low Hopper Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Chirp ERRORS The monitor can detect 8 Vdc error during start-up. If this error occurs, the Module Display will output an “E”, followed by the module number.
  • Page 20 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure 22 Example of Module 5 Error 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A Module 5 Communication error is similar to the 8 Vdc error.
  • Page 21 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 / SYSTEM OPERATION Dj ASM II Air Seeder Monitor 11001-1311-200501...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    (power) and black (ground) wires. If shorted, the power harness or the console is faulty and requires repair or replacement. Contact your Parts and Service Dealer or call DICKEY-john in the U.S.A. at 1-800-637-3302. 4. Disconnect the system at the hitch and measure for short between red (power) and black (ground) wires.

  • Page 23: Rows Fail That Are Correctly Planting. Self-Test Indicated The Sensor Was Present

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1. Swap the sensor with another row or hopper. If problem moves, sensor is faulty. Otherwise, harness or module is faulty. 2. Check module harness connections at the module and sensors. Check module harness for pinches, worn, or broken elements. Check sensor cables for pinched, worn, or broken elements.

  • Page 24: Hoppers Fail To Alarm When Seed Is Not Blocking Sensor

    1. Check module harness connections at the module and sensors. 2. Check module harness for pinched, worn, or broken elements. 3. Contact your Parts and Service Dealer or DICKEY-john in the U.S.A. at 1-800-637-3302. Outside of the U.S.A., contact your dealer or national distributor or DICKEY-john Europe at 00 33 (0) 1 41 19 21 80.

  • Page 25: Unit Displays A "C" Followed By A Module Number

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL UNIT DISPLAYS A “C” FOLLOWED BY A MODULE NUMBER Probable Cause 1. Communication error with module Corrective Action 1. Lost communication with module. Check indicated module number first and nearby modules next. Check all communications next by each module for its sensors.

  • Page 26: Dj Asm Ii Service Parts

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL DJ ASM II SERVICE PARTS MONITOR AND MAIN HARNESS Dj ASM II Monitor 46794-2000 Main harness 46794-0580 Mounting bracket 46794-0080 Fuse, AGC 7.5A 20112-0039 Relay F86606-3252 MODULE AND MODULE HARNESSES Dj ASM II Module, 16 row 46794-2050S1 Dj ASM II Module, 15 row/1 hopper 46794-2052S1 12 row tower harness 46775-1320S1...
  • Page 27 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 24 / DJ ASM II SERVICE PARTS Dj ASM II Air Seeder Monitor 11001-1311-200501...
  • Page 28 DICKEY-john WARRANTY DICKEY-john warrants to the original purchaser for use that, if any part of the product proves to be defective in material or workmanship within one year from date of original installation, and is returned to DICKEY-john within 30 days after such defect is discovered, DICKEY-john will (at our option) either replace or repair said part.

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