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- Page 1 lant utomatic ontroller e f e R e n c e a n u a l...
- Page 2 VRA or the console keys - to match field conditions. The ProPlant has been designed for easy installation and op er a tion. How ev er, since each in stal la tion will vary depending on your equipment, please take time to fa mil iar ize yourself with this manual and the actual components before beginning.
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Page 3: Warranty
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099 At Micro-Trak® Systems, we believe a product that delivers quality and performance at a reasonable cost is what is needed to help today’s operator and the operator of the future compete in the world mar ket. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Component Parts and Assembly Hardware (single and multiple drive) ..............5-6 Component Parts - Hydraulic Planter Drive Kit ........................7 ProPlant Single Drive Mounted System Layout ........................8 ProPlant Single Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram ........................ 9 ProPlant Single Drive Drawn System Layout........................10 ProPlant Single Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram........................ -
Page 5: Component Parts And Assembly Hardware (Single And Multiple Drive)
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items: lant e f e R e n c e a n u a l Console Mount Kit ProPlant Console Reference Manual 20’ Section Harness (one section) P/N 13774 P/N 17289... - Page 6 Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items: lant e f e R e n c e a n u a l Section Branch Harness Console Mount Kit ProPlant Console Reference Manual (Sections 1-3) P/N 13774 P/N 17289 P/N 17329 P/N 17307 20’...
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Page 7: Component Parts Hydraulic Planter Drive Kit
Component Parts Hydraulic Planter Drive Kit Tool Bar Bracket U-Bolt Sprocket 32 Tooth Split P/N 17320 P/N 17351 P/N 17388 4.9 CID Motor with Motor Bolt Fastener Kit #40 Chain Kit Bracket and Sprockets P/N 17395 P/N 17396 P/N 21497 Gear Tooth Sensor Kit Primary Drive Fitting Kit Secondary Drive Fitting Kit... -
Page 8: Proplant Single Drive Mounted System Layout
ProPlant Single-Drive Mounted System Layout... -
Page 9: Proplant Single Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram
ProPlant Single-Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram... -
Page 10: Proplant Single Drive Drawn System Layout
ProPlant Single-Drive Drawn System Layout... -
Page 11: Proplant Single Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram
ProPlant Single-Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram... -
Page 12: Proplant Multi Drive Mounted System Layout
ProPlant Multi-Drive Mounted System Layout... -
Page 13: Proplant Multi Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram
ProPlant Multi-Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram... -
Page 14: Proplant Multi Drive Drawn System Layout
ProPlant Multiple-Drive Drawn System Diagram... -
Page 15: Proplant Multi Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram
ProPlant Multiple-Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram... -
Page 16: Installation
Position console to proper viewing angle and tighten the knobs securely. Electrical Installation Illustration 2 The ProPlant must be connected to a 12-volt DC elec tri cal 20-Amp In-line Ground (ORANGE) Fuse Required system. -
Page 17: Magnetic Speed Sensor Installation
Magnetic Speed Sensor Installation the wheel or drive shaft begins turning, a speed impulse is sent to the ProPlant console every time a magnet passes by Please Note: If you have purchased an Astro 5 GPS Speed the tip of the speed sensor. For the speed sensor to operate... -
Page 18: Connecting The Speed Sensor Cable
See ProPlant Wiring Diagram on pages 9, 11, 13, or 15. Speed Sensor Options The ProPlant may be interfaced with a va ri ety of speed sensing equipment. Several options are listed below. Astro Series or other GPS Speed Sensor Interfaces... -
Page 19: Standard Remote Run/Hold Sensor And Connection
HOLD. Sensor (Black body) Care & Maintenance of your ProPlant Console • Store the console in a cool dry location if it will not be used for an extended period of time, such as during the off-season. -
Page 20: Calculating Planter Drive Ratio
Installation (cont) Calculating Planter Drive Ratio The value for Driven or Drive Sprocket refers to the number Calculating your Flow Cal for a Planter Drive of teeth on the sprocket. Rows equals the number of rows the drive is running. ROWS = ______ To calculate Ratio for a single stage chain drive, use the following equation:... -
Page 21: Installing Planter Drive
Installation (cont) Installing the Planter Drive Choose a location between row units for the tool bar Loosen the four 3/8” flange bolts installed in step 2. mount bracket approximately five inches to the left Locate the full threaded 1/2” by 3” bolt, 1/2” jam nut of a hex shaft hanger bearing to the center of the tool and 1/2”... -
Page 22: Calculating Your Hydraulic Oil Needs
Installation (cont) Installing the Planter Drive (cont) Calculate your Hydraulic Oil Needs • (MPS x 5280) x 12 = Inches traveled per hour (5 x 5280) x 12 = 316800 inches traveled per hour What is your Maximum Planting Speed in miles per •... -
Page 23: Single Drive Closed Center Configuration
Installation (cont) Single Drive Closed Center Configuration... -
Page 24: Single Drive Open Center Configuration
Installation (cont) Single Drive Open Center Configuration... -
Page 25: Dual Drive Closed Center Configuration
Installation (cont) Dual Drive Closed Center Configuration... -
Page 26: Dual Drive Open Center Configuration
Installation (cont) Dual Drive Open Center Configuration... -
Page 27: Multi Drive Closed Center Configuration
Installation (cont) Multi- Drive Closed Center Configuration... -
Page 28: Multi Drive Open Center Configuration
Installation (cont) Multi- Drive Open Center Configuration... -
Page 29: Console Functions
ProPlant Console Func tions The ProPlant features two large, easy-to-read liquid crystal displays and a lighted panel for night use. The right-hand display always shows the application rate and the left-hand display shows data selected by the rotary switch. Press the On/Off button to turn console on or off. -
Page 30: Calibration
Illustration 5 Loading Default Calibration Values CAL HOLD English or Metric? V 1 2 3 4 5 HOLD SEED RATE The ProPlant is capable of displaying in for ma tion in SEEDS AREA METER ROWS (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) SECTION Amer i can En glish or standard Metric measurement. -
Page 31: Radar Or Gps Speed Sensor Calibration
SPEED CAL number, see Appendix A on page 41. If the test is a success, you have successfully calibrated Illustration 7 your ProPlant drive assembly, if not check the following settings: In “Special” Cal, check the Ratio and Motor Cal settings... -
Page 32: Exiting Calibration
When a typical “1.0” is entered, you SEED ADJUST operating speed is entered, the ProPlant will respond as if you SPACING RATE will be able to increase were actually driving that speed. It allows you... -
Page 33: Special" Calibration
“Special” Calibration “Special” Cal “Special” Cal General AUTO The “Special” Calibration mode is used to set up system Units Ratio parameters that rarely need to be changed or adjusted. To SEEDS AREA METER ROWS enter Special Cal, put the system in HOLD, turn the console (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) SECTION... -
Page 34: Operation
DISTANCE (1) (2) (3) SPACING SEED AREA / ADJUST METER CAL SPACING The ProPlant can be operated in Manual (MAN) or Automatic RATE HOUR TEST ON / OFF SEEDS / TEST TARGET (AUTO) mode. In either mode, the right-hand display will... -
Page 35: Automatic Operation
Operation (cont) Automatic Operation Turn rotary dial to display desired readout. When the Automatic mode is selected, the console will control the control valve to maintain the desired seed rate SPA (SPH) when the vehicle speed changes or when sections are turned on or off. Press the AUTO/MAN button to select AUTOMATIC mode;... -
Page 36: Resetting System Counters
Operation (cont) Resetting System Counters AUTO HOLD SEED RATE The AREA, DISTANCE and SEED counters maintain a running SEEDS AREA METER ROWS (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) SECTION count during operation regardless of the position of the SPEED DISTANCE (1) (2) (3) SPACING rotary switch. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Run/Hold switch or sensor and connections. The ShAFt Err message described above will ash for 5 seconds and if the ProPlant is in AUTO, the system runs the control valve in the open direction in an e ort to generate an RPM signal. -
Page 38: General
If you have a two-way radio, it may be mounted too close to related to equipment failure, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THE the console. Keep all ProPlant cables away from the radio, its CONSOLE. Your system is protected by a warranty, and antenna and power cable. -
Page 39: Checking Individual Components
5. Holding the tip of either the Speed or Run/Hold sensor connectors. up to the north pole of a magnet (non-perforated side of a Micro-Trak magnet) the meter should read a very ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE high resistance, while holding the tip of the sensor up... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Console Inputs And Outputs
Troubleshooting (cont) Troubleshooting Console Inputs & Outputs SPEED INPUT CONTROL VALVE OUTPUT Turn the rotary switch to the Speed position and perform the To test the Control Valve Output, perform the following following procedure: procedure: Set operating mode to Manual (MAN). Disconnect the Speed sensor (yellow tie) Toggle the console Run/Hold switch to Run. -
Page 41: Appendices
Appendices... -
Page 42: Appendix A: Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Value
Appendix A Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Val ue This procedure is used to verify the speed/distance calibration. With the rotary dial still at DISTANCE (SPEED CAL), press In order to achieve accurate measurements, each step in this and hold the “CAL” key for one second. Once the con- fine tuning procedure should be performed as precisely as sole is in “CAL,”... -
Page 43: Appendix B Radar Adapter Cables
Appendix B Radar Adapter Cables In-Cab John Deere Metri-Pack Connector RADAR CONNECTOR SIGNAL PIN 8000/9000 Series DICKEY-john Ground Signal Common DICKEY-john Cannon DICKEY-john Deutsch P/N 14810 DICKEY-john Ford DICKEY-john Packard Metri-Pack In-Cab JD (8000 & 9000’s Packard DICKEY-john Radar Amp Connector Magnavox &... -
Page 44: Appendix C Conversion Chart
Appendix C Conversion Chart English to Metric Metric to English When You Know Multiple By To Find When You Know Multiple By To Find LINEAR MEASUREMENT LINEAR MEASUREMENT inches 25.4 millimeters millimeters .039 inches feet 0.305 meters meters 3.28 feet yards 0.914 meters... -
Page 45: Appendix D Replacement Parts List
Appendix D Replacement Parts List The following replacement parts are available from your dealer or distributor. To find your nearest dealer or distributor, visit www.micro-trak.com or call Micro-Trak at 1-800-328-9613. Micro-Trak Systems, Inc. P .O. Box 99, 111 East LeRay Avenue... -
Page 46: Appendix E: Variable Rate Application (Vra)
Appendix E VRA (Variable Rate Application) To perform Variable Rate Application, a token (Micro-Trak P/N # 17370) must be inserted into the back of the ProPlant console, as shown. (Remove the label covering the socket. Serial Memory Token Turn power off before inserting or removing the token.) - Page 48 111 E. LeRay Avenue • P.O. Box 99 • Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099 Toll Free: (800) 328-9613 • (507) 257-3600 • Fax: (507) 257-3001 www.micro-trak.com • trakmail@micro-trak.com © 2019 Micro-Trak Systems, Inc. • Printed in U.S.A. P/N 17329 Copyright © 2019 Micro-Trak Systems Inc. - 021819...
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