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Specialist in modern cultivation and seeding technology 01/2006 HORSCH DrillManager HORSCH DrillManager Operating instructions Read thoroughly prior to starting up! Keep operating instructions in a safe place! Type: 80660201 en...
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I hereby confirm receipt of the operating instructions and spare parts list for the above mentioned machine. I have been instructed and informed by a HORSCH service technician or an authorised dealer about the operation and functions of the machine, as well as the safety requirements.
4 weeks, along with a claim form and increased. an exact description of the fault, to HORSCH. Pay attention to the safety instructions! Exchange parts, which do not require the old HORSCH will not accept any responsibility for part to be returned.
DrillManager ME Computer All components und sensors are connected to The HORSCH DrillManager ME is an electronic the computer and monitor via the cable har- control unit for drills and their components. ness. The computer communicates with the individual It regulates, monitors and controls all the con- components and sensors via a "bus"...
Cable harness, machine Cable 8-pole tramline control system in the case of "magnet" valve. The cable harness is adapted to each type of 1 + flaps, RH machine and provided with plugs for all the 2 + flaps, RH equipment. 3 + flaps, LH 4 + flaps, LH 5 + PE marker, RH...
The connections on the battery must have good Bin monitoring system contact. Installation errors lead to voltage drops The seed/fertiliser bin, as well as bridging forma- tion in the metering unit, can be monitored via and to indefinable fault alarms and failures. The cables are never to be connected to other the cable for monitoring Bin 1 and Bin 2.
Operation Monitor and system settings Switch to system control with button (1), select Switching on "Service" with the +/- buttons (2) and press Press the On / Off button briefly. "Return". The data from the computer is loaded when restarting, after replacing or reprogramming the computer.
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Menu 5 - Language options and other set- tings. After choosing a new language or other changes, the monitor must be switched off briefly so that, when restarting, the new data can be loaded out of the computer. Return to "Options" with the system switchover button, select the sowing program with the + / - button and confirm with "Return".
Overview of switching Seed rate 100 %. If the seed rate has been adjusted with the +% or symbols -% buttons, you can switch back to The graphic display shows the function of the the preset kg/ha seed rate again by pushbutton switches.
Bout-marker and hydraulic Hydraulic functions control system Fold machine. With this button, the hydraulic block of all fold- able machines is switched to fold. The lifting / lowering functions and the sowing function are switched off. Lift / lower machine. The lifting / lowering function is automatically Menu image, second operating page - hydraulic activated when the bout-marker function is se-...
Half-width function After the half-width function has been selected, the two symbols for left (1) and right (2) shutoff appear in the machine configuration on the second operating page. Immediately a button is pressed to shut off a half width, the half width concerned (3) flashes in the graphic display until the sensor at the end position sends a signal to the computer.
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Depending on how the drill is equipped, e.g., Further menus are activated from this page. with double bin or liquid fertiliser system, other symbols are visible on the "operating page". Seed calibration The indications which are not constantly needed during sowing are shown here, and other menus, Dry fertiliser calibration (only with such as calibration, entering the machine data double-bin version)
Calibration Calibration speed (cal. turns)? The calibration speed can be selected with the Calibration is performed from this menu. "Return" button and set with the + and - but- tons. Select the metering unit for seed or fertiliser 60 revolutions per minute are preset. Under under "Rated value"...
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Calibration test Calibration For the "calibration test", the computer is pro- Depending on the machine, place a container or vided with the calculating basis needed for the calibration sack under the metering unit. precise metering control. To start, press the traffic-signal button (1). As the value to be entered, it needs the weight The second page "Calibration"...
In the case of the double bin version, after the Results second calibration test, only the speed range Press the "i button" to open the which is within the possible speed range of both result display from the operating metering units is indicated. page.
Entering machine data Hold the machine configuration but- ton down for approx. 5 seconds. The machine data must be entered when starting up for the first time. The "Configuration 1" page appears After switching on, the first page of the main menu appears.
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Working width (width) Fertiliser control system (reg. fertilizer) Enter the width of the machine in metres with If the machine is equipped with a double bin two decimal places. or liquid fertiliser system, the system must be selected here. Total seed rows Enter the number of coulters.
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Open "Configuration 2" page Driving the 100 metres Switch to calibration program. The "Configuration 2" page appears The menu display with the traffic signal ap- pears. The data for the speed, the shaft monitoring sys- tem and the fan is entered in this menu page. The targets for the 100 metre distance must be Press the "traffic signal switch"...
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Open third "configuration" page Shaft monitoring system The system can indicate and monitor the speed of two shafts. For this, enter the desired minimum speeds for both shafts with the + and - buttons. The menu display "Configuration 3" appears. Enter the number of targets per revolution for both shafts.
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Calibration test, direct entry Regulating factor (reg. factor) If a seed, fertiliser, or liquid fertiliser is used The regulating factor influences the regulating repeatedly, only the first calibration test must speed at the computer. be performed and the calibration factor and the If the speed is changed, the setpoint value of relevant roller noted.
Tramline rhythms Selecting the tramline rhythm Overview and selecting the tramline Column A: Working width of the drill rhythm. Column B: Working width of the irrigator Column C: Overview of the individual sowing and spraying passes Column D: Rhythm entry in the computer Column E: Installation position of the flaps in the machine...
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The programmable rhythm is activated when 999 is selected in the computer table. The length of the rhythm and the pass numbers must be entered in the second line. The rhythm numbers stated all refer to starting work at the left edge of the field.
Diagnosis program Fan impulses (impulse fan): The impulses are continuously counted when The input and output signals can the fan is running. be checked in the diagnosis pro- gram. Radar impulses (impulse radar): The radar impulses are continuously counted when driving. Working position: The operating signal of the hydraulic pressure switch can be checked here.
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The second page in the diagnosis system is PE marker button. When the button is displayed. pressed, the power is sent to both chan- The functions of the additional equipment for the nels. fertiliser drive (1), hydraulic bout-marker control Open third diagnosis page via the scroll (2 - 4) with the extension for the hydraulic fold- button.
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