horsch DrillManager ME Operating Instructions Manual
horsch DrillManager ME Operating Instructions Manual

horsch DrillManager ME Operating Instructions Manual

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Specialist in modern
cultivation and seeding technology
03/2007
HORSCH DrillManager
HORSCH DrillManager
ME
ME
SW 4.16
Operating instructions
Read thoroughly prior to starting up!
Keep operating instructions in a safe place!
Art: 80660201 en

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  • Page 1 Specialist in modern cultivation and seeding technology 03/2007 HORSCH DrillManager HORSCH DrillManager SW 4.16 Operating instructions Read thoroughly prior to starting up! Keep operating instructions in a safe place! Art: 80660201 en...
  • Page 3 I hereby confirm receipt of the operating instructions and spare parts list for the above mentioned machine. I have been instructed by a HORSCH service technician or authorised dealer in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
  • Page 5 ..............Road: ..............Town/City: ..............Tel.: ..............Customer No.: Retailer: ..............Address of HORSCH: HORSCH Maschinen GmbH 92421 Schwandorf, Sitzenhof 1 92401 Schwandorf, Postbox 1038 Tel.: +49 (0) 9431 / 7143-0 Fax: +49 (0) 9431 / 41364 E-mail: info@horsch.com Customer No.: HORSCH: ..............
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ..........3 Foreword ............3 Warranty claims ..........3 DrillManager ME .........4 Description............4 Computer ...........4 Wiring loom of machine ......5 Installing the DrillManager ......6 Monitor ............7 Operation .............7 Monitor and system setting......8 Screen display work mask ......9 Function symbols........10 Bout marker and hydraulic control ....11...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 8: Drillmanager Me

    DrillManager ME Computer All components and sensors are connected to The HORSCH DrillManager ME is an electronic computer and monitor by means of the wiring control unit for drills and their components. loom. The computer uses a bus system or the ISO...
  • Page 9: Wiring Loom Of Machine

    Wiring loom of machine Cable 8 pole automatic tram line control set to "Magnet". The wiring loom is adapted to match the corre- 1 + Wings right sponding machine type and prefabricated with 2 + Wings right plugs for all equipment variants. 3 + Wings left 4 + Wings left In order to avoid malfunctions caused by dirt,...
  • Page 10: Installing The Drillmanager

    Installing the DrillManager Installation: For all machine with a DrillManager drill control the basic equipment must first be mounted to the tractor in case of initial installation. The cables for the basic equipment must be directly connected to the tractor battery. The cables must be protected against chafing and the insulation must not be damaged.
  • Page 11: Monitor

    Operation Monitor The monitor is plugged on the pre-assembled Switch on bracket in the tractor and connected to the com- Press the On / Off button momentarily. puter by means of a cable. After a new start and after changing or repro- gramming of the computer the data will be loaded from the computer.
  • Page 12: Monitor And System Setting

    Monitor and system setting Menu 1 Display of display version, e.g. 3.14. Press key (1) to switch over to the system The drill program software version is displayed control, press keys (2) +/- to select service and in diagnostics. confirm with "Return". Menu 2 Screen settings for "Brightness and Contrast", use the membrane keyboard to set accord-...
  • Page 13: Screen Display Work Mask

    Screen display work mask Menu 5 Language selection After switching on the work mask will always appear as initial page. The displayed image will always depend on the setting and the available equipment. Language selection Press the "Return"-key to open the list with pos- sible languages.
  • Page 14: Function Symbols

    Function symbols Seed quantity 100 %: If the seed quantity had been The symbols in the display represent the func- adjusted with the +% or -% keys, tions of the corresponding keys. pressing this key will switch back to the default seed quantity in kg/ha. Stop button for tram line: With the adjustment keys +% or The key prevents switching over...
  • Page 15: Bout Marker And Hydraulic Control

    Bout marker and hydraulic Folding the machine control With all foldable machines this key is used to switch the hydraulic valve block over to "Fold- ing". The functions "Lifting / Lowering" and the drill function are switched off. Lifting and lowering the machine. The function "Lifting / Lowering"...
  • Page 16: Half Side Shut-Down

    Half side shut-down The signals for both end positions are transmit- ted from the motor to the computer. The signal for middle position is switched by the sensor on the metering unit. Continue to next page: After selecting the half side shut- down in the machine configuration, the two symbols for left and right hand on the second work page.
  • Page 17 Third page with seed flow monitoring From this page you can switch to further menus. Depending on the design of the drill, e.g. with twin hopper, liquid fertiliser facility or seed flow Turning off seed monitoring, further symbols will appear on the third "work page".
  • Page 18: Seed Calibration

    Seed calibration Calibration Seed calibration - metering unit 1 Before starting the seed calibration the setpoints for seed and metering quantities must be entered to enable calculation of the working speed. The metering unit must have the correct rotor Fertiliser calibration - metering installed.
  • Page 19 Starting calibration Metering unit filled? The hopper must be sufficiently filled with seed Place a container or attach a calibration bag before starting the calibration process. However, under the metering unit, depending on the ma- the hopper should not be filled completely, this chine.
  • Page 20 Remove the calibration container and remove Rotors  any seeds that may have remained in the venturi area. Weigh the turned-off seed.  Press the "Enter"-key to select "Calibration  quantity" and enter the weight with the + and - keys. After entering the calibration weight the pos- ...
  • Page 21: Rotor Selection

    Rotor selection Working width 7.5 m Seed quantity kg/ Seed quantity kg/ Seed quantity kg/ Seed quantity kg/ Rotor Speed 1250 1600 1200 2500 1875 1250 1000 1250 4000 3000 2000 1600 2000 1500 1000 1333 1000...
  • Page 22 Working width 12 m 18 m Seed quantity kg/ Seed quantity kg/ Seed quantity kg/ Seed quantity kg/ Rotor Speed 1500 1333 1000...
  • Page 23: Seed Check

    Seed Check Performance data The Seed Check is an inspection for the seed The "i"-key is used to display the calibration and, during the sowing process, for seed and area output. the metering accuracy. The same procedure as for seed calibration must be performed for this purpose.
  • Page 24: Input Of Machine Data

    Input of machine data Press the machine configuration key for about 5 seconds to enter The machine data must be en- the fixed machine data. tered before initial start-up of the machine. Configuration 1 After switching on, the first page of the main menu is displayed.
  • Page 25 Hopper monitoring "T" Bridging "B" The sensor for hopper monitoring can be in- The sensor for bridging monitoring is installed stalled inside the seed hopper in various posi- in the metering unit. tions. In case of bridging in the seed or fertiliser hopper The sensor should always be positioned in such the metering unit will run empty and no seed or a way, that in case of an alarm sowing can still...
  • Page 26 Bout marker control Seed flow monitoring The bout markers are controlled by the com- If the machine is equipped with a seed flow puter. The bout marker working mode can be monitoring system, you should select "yes" at selected in the monitor. This function is always this point.
  • Page 27 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 Working width Seed calibration Enter the machine width in metres with two This menu can be used to run a seed calibration decimal digits. (see seed calibration). Total rows Prime rotor time Enter the number of drill shares. The rotor rotates as long as speci- This input is required for the calculation of quan- fied under prime rotor time.
  • Page 28 Seed calibration direct input Control factor If a seed, fertiliser or liquid fertiliser is repeti- The control factor influences the control speed tively used, only the first calibration must be of the computer. performed, whereby the calibration factor and In case of speed changes the nominal place- the associated rotor should be recorded.
  • Page 29 Travelling the 100 m distance Configuration 4. Switch over to the calibration pro- gram. Press the "traffic light button" to start calibra- tion. This menu page is used to enter the data for speed, shaft monitoring and fan. For the speed the pulses for the 100 m distance must be entered.
  • Page 30: Tram Line Rhythm

    Tram line rhythm Shaft monitoring The system is able to display and monitor the Overview and selection of tram line speeds of two shafts. rhythm. For this purpose enter the desired minimum speeds for both shafts with the + and - keys. Enter the number of pulses per revolution for both shafts.
  • Page 31 Selecting a rhythm Free rhythm input Column A: Working width of drill Column B: Working width of sprayer Column C: Overview over the individual drill and spraying bouts Column D: Rhythm input in computer Column E: Installation position of wings in machine Choose drill working width (A) and spraying width (B) from the drawings.
  • Page 38: Seed Flow Monitoring

    Seed flow monitoring Entering sensor numbers for FGS If the seed hoses of the tram line tracks are The system consists of a seed flow module, the equipped with seed flow sensors, these must sensors in the seed lines and the wiring. be removed from monitoring if tram line is The monitoring system may also be installed switched.
  • Page 39: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the sensitivity Seed flow monitoring On the third page the sensitivity can be set with Seed flow monitoring is switched on as soon as the + and - keys (1) in 10 steps. the sensitivity is set to 1 or higher. The setting depends on grain size, type and The display of the first work page shows the quantity of seed.
  • Page 40: Alarm Message

    Alarm message Seed flow diagnose In case of blockage or quantity deviations the The seed flow diagnose indicates the blocked message "No seed flow at sensor XX" will be sensors, but also defective sensors or broken displayed. cables. seed flow Sensor If several hoses are blocked only the first number In the first line the "CAN-Frames"...
  • Page 41: Diagnostics Program

    Diagnostics program Fan pulses: When the fan is running the pulses are continu- In the diagnostics program the input ously counted. and output signals can be tested. Radar pulses: During travel the radar pulses are successively counted. Work position: Here the work signal of the hydraulic pressure switch can be checked.
  • Page 42 The second page in the diagnostics system is Key for half side control left: displayed. The servo motor moves as long as the Here one can check the functions of the meter- key is held depressed or until the next limit ing drive for the fertiliser hopper, the hydraulic switch is reached.

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