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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SFA-32
106 West Main
6280 NE 14
Street
308 Claude Road
th
Sulphur Springs, IN 47388
Des Moines, IA 50313
Grand Island, NE 68803
(765) 533-4809
(515) 289-2746
(308) 381-2905
ss@agexpress.com
dsm@agexpress.com
gi@agexpress.com
www.agexpress.com
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- Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATOR’S MANUAL SFA-32 106 West Main 6280 NE 14 Street 308 Claude Road Sulphur Springs, IN 47388 Des Moines, IA 50313 Grand Island, NE 68803 (765) 533-4809 (515) 289-2746 (308) 381-2905 ss@agexpress.com dsm@agexpress.com gi@agexpress.com www.agexpress.com VM-4100 Planter Monitor...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Accessories and Options ..................11-12 Speed Setup ......................12-13 Monitor Operations ......................14 Home Screen ......................14-15 Dash View ........................ 16-17 Flow meter installation ....................18-20 Post season storage ....................21 Harness Pinouts ......................21-24 Parts and Accessories ....................25-26 Warranty ........................... 28 SFA-32... -
Page 4: System Overview
INTRODUCTION System Overview The SFA-32 Monitor is designed for maximum performance in the field and is easy to install and use. The system is capable of monitoring up to 32 rows and provides not only seed population, but also will display area, hopper level, RPM and vacuum information when sensors are connected, and has capabilities of monitoring liquid flow with Ag Express “Precision Flow Meter Technology”. -
Page 5: Specifications
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Storage temperature range 24.1 cm W x 18 cm H x 6.8 cm D Size (9.5" W x 7" H x 2.7" D) SFA-32 3.58 kg (7.9 lb) for 32-row Weight system SFA-32 includes detachable... -
Page 6: Installation
OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Your SFA-32 comes with a RAM 1 ½” Mounting Ball. Any RAM Mount 1 ½” fixtures will adapt to your monitor. The SFA-32 comes with a round base mount and a 3 ½” arm for easy installation. -
Page 7: Quick Start
Once your implement is connected, you are ready to operate your monitor. INTERNAL GPS The SFA-32 can be purchased with the optional onboard GPS enabled, or it may be enabled by the customer upon the purchase of a valid license. -
Page 8: Implement Setup
Choices will be shown on an information box that will include Seeds, Flow, Seeds & Flow, 2 Flows and Seeds & 2 Flows. Note, the 2 flows indicates 2 products. Flow only may have 2 rates. Seeds only shown at right. SFA-32... - Page 9 Screen at right shows a 12 row seed monitor with 12 flow meters and two different flow rates. The funnel is for flow seed sensors often used on air seeders. SFA-32...
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Page 10: Target Rates
(found on your flowmeters) and then enter the desired GPA along with the limits. The calibration number is auto generated. If you have two flow inputs, you will index to flow 2 setup where you will repeat the above steps. SFA-32... -
Page 11: Accessories And Options
Day/Night Mode are set. Conversion units may be set to English or Metric. Show IO Numbers when enabled will show the actual input pin number on the bar graph row indicators. This is normally set to No. SFA-32... -
Page 12: Speed Setup
This is done by driving a 400 foot course. It is suggested that you do 4 runs and the monitor will store and average them for you. Flag your course and as you pass the first flag, press Start. SFA-32... - Page 13 Max-Ave as well as other information Select the Seeds or Flow button to bring up a Dash view. Here you can view Min-Max-Avg information, Acres and Acres/Hr plus other information as well as accessories described later in the Operations section. SFA-32...
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Page 14: Monitor Operations
The first selection gives the option of selecting a row and parking on it. The second shows Min-Max-Avg for the product and the last shows a 20 second moving line graph history of a selected row. SFA-32... - Page 15 The final screen is manual speed where enter speed incrementing with the gold boxes. To toggle from one input to another, hold down the icon for 2-3 seconds and a dialog box will appear. SFA-32...
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Page 16: Dash View
(Limit alarms may be set for these). Also shown is VAC and that too will sequence through as many Vacuum sensors as you have up to three. (Limit alarms may be set here as well). SFA-32... - Page 17 On the bottom row you will see the current average GPM flow rate (This will toggle between Flow 1 and Flow 2 if you have both) and finally, you have Field Flow 2 and Total Flow 2 which may be started/stopped or cleared by holding the button down for three seconds. SFA-32...
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Page 18: Flow Meter Installation
The lines will stay filled with liquid and leakage on the ends will be prevented when the unit is raised. Properly sized orifice plates will make the application rate accurate and consistent from row to row. SFA-32... - Page 19 Gal/ Per Acre approx. Flow Meter Specifications: Part Number AE6663 .013 - .132 60600 2 - 4 AE6664 .032 - .400 26900 5 - 15 AE6667 .053 – 1.189 13250 13 - 20 AE6665 .08 - 2.65 4550 16 - 70 SFA-32...
- Page 20 Once again if you have made plans for flushing of the system and planting is delayed we would recommend, you go ahead and flush the system to insure no problems will occur on startup. SFA-32...
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Page 21: Post Season Storage
Be extra conscientious to FLUSH any area that may trap the water (low spots etc). Make sure you use enough RV Antifreeze to completely fill your system components with the antifreeze. 18 Pin Console Pinout SFA-32 Console Connector Pin # Description Row 25 (orange/green) - Page 22 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4 Pin Console pinout SFA-32 Power In/ Alarm Out Pin # Description 12 VDC IN (red) -12VDC IN (black) Visual Alarm Out (rd/wh) Visual Alarm Return (bk/wh) 30 Pin Console Pinout SFA-32 Console Connector Pin # Description Row 1 (green)
- Page 23 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 37 Pin Implement Harness Connector SFA-32 Implement Harness Pin # Description Row 1 (green) Row 2 (white) Row 3 (brown) Row 4 (blue) Row 5 (orange) Row 6 (yellow) Row 7 (violet) Row 8 (grey) Row 9 (pink)
- Page 24 Vac 1 (yellow) Vac 2 (purple) Vac 3 (gray) 8 V Sensor Power (red) 8 V Sensor Power (black) 4 Pin Rear Console pinout (Radar/Speed) SFA-32 External Speed In Pin # Description Ground (black) Signal (green) 12 v. Power (red)
- Page 25 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PARTS INFORMATION Monitor Description Part Number SFA-32 Console Only AE6689 RAM Ball Mount RAM-238U RAM 3 ½” Arm RAM-201UB Ram Base Mount RAM-202U Visual Alarm (Optional) AE6696 Hopper Level Sensor DJ46682-0270S3 Lift Switch DJ46372-0150 Implement Harnesses and Cables...
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Page 26: Parts And Accessories
8 Sensor Harness w/28’ FH0808 Hitch cable 12 Sensor Harness w/36’ FH1208 Hitch cable 16 Sensor Harness w/ 36’ FH1628 Hitch cable 24 Sensor Harness w/ 45’ FH2428 Hitch cable Hitch extensions are available; see our catalog for lengths and prices. SFA-32... - Page 27 OPERATOR’S MANUAL NOTES: SFA-32...
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Page 28: Warranty
In no case shall Ag Express Electronics Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages. 106 West Main 6280 NE 14 Street 308 Claude Road Sulphur Springs, IN 47388 Des Moines, IA 50313 Grand Island, NE 68803 (765) 533-4809 (515) 289-2746 (308) 381-2905 ss@agexpress.com dsm@agexpress.com gi@agexpress.com www.agexpress.com SFA-32...
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