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DORADO MX3
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
NO. 1611-MX
EN
OEM-EN
REV. 2

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  • Page 1 – DORADO MX3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE NO. 1611-MX OEM-EN REV. 2...
  • Page 2 Dorado MX3 kit This product meets the EMC standards as determined in the 2004/108/EC directive and subsequent amendments and reference to the applied EN ISO 14982 standard Manufacturer : MC elettronica S.r.l. Address : Via E. Fermi, 450/486 Fiesso Umbertiano (ROVIGO) - ITALY Tel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dorado MX3 kit Contents 1. Rules and general warnings ................5   1.1 Introduction ....................... 5     1.2 Terms of the warranty ..................6 1.3 Service ......................6   2. General description ....................7   3. System installation ....................8  ...
  • Page 4 Dorado MX3 kit   11.2 ECU SEM12-CR .................... 62 11.3 ECU SEM12-ER .................... 62   11.4 ECU gateway ....................63     11.5 Accessories ....................63 11.5.1 Pipe seed sensors .................. 63   11.5.2 Bracket seed sensors ................63  ...

  • Page 5: Rules And General Warnings

    Dorado MX3 kit 1. Rules and general warnings 1.1 Introduction This instruction manual provides all specific information needed to know and correctly use the equipment. After buying the Monitor, read the manual carefully and refer to it any time you have doubts on how to use the equipment or when you have to carry out maintenance operations.

  • Page 6: Terms Of The Warranty

    Service is available in all countries where the equipment is officially supplied by MC elettronica (during and after the warranty period). Any kind of operation to be performed on the Dorado MX3 KIT must be carried out in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual or as agreed with MC elettronica.

  • Page 7: General Description

    Dorado MX3 kit 2. General description The Dorado MX3 kit is a system designed for application on pneumatic precision seed drills, the main functions of which are:  Check of the sowing distance and seed life for each row (max 12 rows);...

  • Page 8: System Installation

    Dorado MX3 kit 3. System installation Figure 1. 3.5” Virtual Terminal dimensions Instructions for use...
  • Page 9 Dorado MX3 kit Figure 2. Seeding ECU dimensions code 10CEN-0009 Exclusions ECU dimensions code 10CEN-0010 Instructions for use...

  • Page 10: Electrical Connections

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.1 Electrical connections Instructions for use...
  • Page 11 Dorado MX3 kit Instructions for use...

  • Page 12: Virtual Terminal Assembly

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.2 Virtual Terminal assembly To assemble the Virtual Terminal, proceed as follows:  Screw the suction bracket onto the rear part of the Virtual Terminal using the supplied screws Fasten the suction bracket onto a clean flat surface. Otherwise, the Virtual ...

  • Page 13: Sensor Installation

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.3 Sensor installation The Dorado MX KIT can be equipped with the following sensors:  Proximity inductive sensor, NPN, 12V, N.O. (or speed sensor)  Magnetic sensor (or RPM)  Seed sensor  Vacuum gauge sensor ...

  • Page 14: Magnetic Sensor Installation

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.3.2 Magnetic sensor installation The inductive sensor to detect turbine RPM must be positioned in front of metal references with a diameter at least equal to the corresponding sensor and protruding from any other metal mass by at least 7mm. The distance between the sensor and its metal reference varies from 2 to 3mm.

  • Page 15: Seed Sensor And The Wiring Harness Installation

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.3.3 Seed sensor and the wiring harness installation The seed sensors must be positioned on each single row of the seed drill so that when the seed falls, it passes through the two seed sensor elements. To install the wiring harness proceed as follows: ...
  • Page 16 Dorado MX3 kit Clamps 4 LED emitter 4 LED receiver Figure 8. Example of seed sensor installation, code 10FOT-4RXTES (with external electronics) or 10FOT-4RXTIN (with internal electronics) on the dropping tube. Seed sensor Electric cable power supply coming from the...

  • Page 17: Radar Sensor And Gps Installation

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.3.4 Radar sensor and GPS installation As an alternative to the speed sensor seen in sub-paragraph 3.3.1, it is possible to connect non-MC elettronica radar or GPS sensors to the Seeding ECU, which allow the system to reach the vehicle feed-rate.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.4 Operation 3.4.1 Seed sensor recognition The Dorado MX3 kit immediately recognises the number of ECUs and the type of seed sensors connected to them: standard MC Elettronica seed sensors are equipped with initial pulse for recognition;...
  • Page 19 Dorado MX3 kit The examples below show some examples of recognised configurations. Figure 11 - Example of 6 rows Figure 12 - Example of 12 rows Instructions for use...

  • Page 20: Keyboard Operation

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.5 Keyboard operation 3.5.1 Start-up screen Figure 13. VT SET: pressing the key shown in the figure above when the system is starting up displays the Virtual Terminal management menu. These settings will be explained in detail in the following paragraphs.

  • Page 21: Main Screen

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.5.2 Main screen Figure 14 The front panel allows the user to view all the data relating to the working cycle. The following elements can be seen on the panel: ON/OFF: system switch-on and switch-off. ESC: allows you to go back to the main screen.
  • Page 22 Dorado MX3 kit Sowing distance Index of row in question Seeding population If the letter “A” appears instead of the index of the file in question, it gives us the result of the average value of the sowing distance and population among the rows in the system.

  • Page 23: Variable Range Screen

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.5.3 Variable range screen Figure 16. The following panel allows you to select the parameter to be displayed in the variable field on the main screen: ON/OFF: system switch-on and switch-off. ESC: allows you to go back to the main screen.

  • Page 24: Main Parameter Screen

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.5.4 Main Parameter Screen Figure 17. The following panel allows you to display the parameters corresponding to the actual machine operation: ON/OFF: system switch-on and switch-off. ESC: return to the initial work screen. MENU: display the system programming screens...

  • Page 25: Programming Screens

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.5.5 Programming screens Figure 18. This last window that completes the initial scrolling cycle displays the seed drill use counters: ON/OFF: system switch-on and switch-off. ESC: allows you to go back to the initial screen. UP: increases the selected value.

  • Page 26: Graphic Interface Description

    Dorado MX3 kit 3.6 Graphic interface description 3.6.1 Seed drill work screen Figure 19 SPEED: Work speed indicator. SEEDING POPULATION: Indicator of the number of plants per square metre based on the sowing index. SOWING DISTANCE: Sowing distance indicator in reference to the row indicated by the indicator in point 3 of figure 19.
  • Page 27 Dorado MX3 kit Figure 20. ROW HISTOGRAM: Displays the seeding status of the individual row. For more details, see the following “Analogue display” sub-paragraph. SYSTEM TIME Instructions for use...
  • Page 28 Dorado MX3 kit 3.6.1.1 Analogue display The analogue display in histograms is based on the programmed sowing distance seed life value (target) (see Programming chapter); the programmed value is assigned the reference of 100% and the histograms provide information concerning...
  • Page 29 Dorado MX3 kit Row 4 is sowing at Row 4 is sowing Row 4 is sowing exactly at the outside the within the programmed programmed alarm programmed alarm target value threshold threshold Instructions for use...
  • Page 30 Dorado MX3 kit 3.6.1.2 Tabular display In the table display the instant numerical values of sowing distance (or seed life) calculated on every row are indicated; the colour of the table's cells varies in relation to the alarm threshold set (see Programming chapter): the cell becomes red (with an acoustic signal) when the value detected exceeds the threshold;...
  • Page 31 Dorado MX3 kit 3.6.1.3 Display in PASSAGE mode The Dorado MX3 kit can work in COUNTER mode, as referred to by the information provided in the previous paragraphs, and in PASSAGE mode; in the latter mode, the sowing distance or seed life are not calculated but are only checked by the presence or not of pulses (for further details see the Programming chapter).
  • Page 32 Dorado MX3 kit 3.6.1.4 Viewing the excluded rows from inspection The Dorado MX3 kit will however verify the coherence of the signals from the photocells, signalling an alarm if one or more of the photocells on the rows excluded from the control still continue to send pulses (e.g. mechanical exclusion mechanism of the faulty row);...

  • Page 33: Programming

    Dorado MX3 kit 4. Programming In the Dorado MX3 kit there are 2 different types of programming available: Specific programming for the Virtual Terminal Specific programming for seeding ECU THE 3.5” VIRTUAL TERMINAL MAY BE MATCHED TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF MC ELETTRONICA ECUs (SOWING, SPRAYING, HAY-MAKING, ETC.) THEREFORE THE...

  • Page 34: Virtual Terminal Programming

    Dorado MX3 kit 4.1 Virtual Terminal programming This programming phase is accessible only when switched on, during initial testing when the screen display with the logo appears, with the sequence described below: 1. LANGUAGE: system operation language selection. [Italian, . . . , English] 2.

  • Page 35: Date And Time Setting

    Dorado MX3 kit 4.1.1 Date and Time setting Figure 25. Figure 26. 1. Year [00 – 99 ± 1] 2. Month [01 – 12 ± 1] 3. Day [01 – 31 ± 1] 4. Hour [00 – 23 ± 1] 5.

  • Page 36: Dimmer Settings

    Dorado MX3 kit 4.1.2 Dimmer settings Figure 27. 1. Time value of passage from day to night mode [00:00 – 23.50 ± 00:10] 2. Time value of passage from night to day mode [00:00 – 23.50 ± 00:10] Instructions for use...

  • Page 37: Seeding Ecu Programming

    Dorado MX3 kit 4.2 Seeding ECU programming 4.2.1 Main parameters Figure 28. At any time during work it is possible to check the main programmed parameters; this information is shown on the menu page which is accessible by pressing the MENU key for 3 seconds.

  • Page 38: Menu

    WORKING MODE: The operating mode defines how the sowing distance and population are calculated and checked. The Dorado MX3 kit allows the operator to choose between COUNTER and PASSAGE mode. COUNTER mode: the kit calculates and checks the sowing distance and seeding population for every row, counting the pulses coming from the seed sensors;...
  • Page 39 INTERROWS DISTANCE: Program the width between the rows in cm (or inches); this data is important both to calculate the area being worked on and to calculate the sowing distance and population. The Dorado MX3 Kit automatically calculates the operating width, multiplying the interrows width data by the number of seed sensors acquired at start-up;...
  • Page 40 Dorado MX3 kit The most external rows detected are number 1 and number 12, therefore the calculated work width will be: interrows width X 12 The most external rows detected are number 2 and number 12, therefore the calculated work width will be:...
  • Page 41 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.1 Counter mode menu The following parameters can be set in this menu:  SEEDING DISTANCE: program reference sowing distance (valid only for COUNTER operating mode): the kit will associate this with the 100% reference value as a reference for the signalling of alarms on seed sensor inputs.
  • Page 42 Dorado MX3 kit before starting operations. The sowing distance calculation is carried out in the first 10 metres, regardless of the speed reached, and the value of reference is then adjusted more accurately within a few seconds; for example, to sow corn at 6Km/h, approximately 5 seconds are required;...
  • Page 43 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.2 Passage mode menu Figure 29 The following parameters can be programmed in this menu: 1. WARNING DELAY: In passage mode, the sowing alarm sounds when a pulse is no longer detected for the time programmed in this parameter; for example: programming this parameter at 3.0 seconds, the sowing alarm sounds if one...
  • Page 44 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.3 GPS Menu Figure 30 GPS TYPE: allows you to indicate the type of GPS connected to the Dorado MX Kit to start communication. To disable this feature, simply select "NO"; 2. AUTO SECTION CONTROL: the setting of this parameter enables or disables the GPS control when the sowing rows are automatically closed;...
  • Page 45 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.4 Sensors menu Figure 31 SPEED SENSOR: It is possible to program the number of pulses coming from the speed sensor every linear metre (or 330ft) covered by the machine; you can enter the parameter manually via manual Calibration. Assuming that the speed sensor is located so as to detect 4 pulses for every seeder wheel revolution.
  • Page 46 Dorado MX3 kit Figure 32 4. SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS: In this menu you can check the electrical wiring of various sensors, even when the machine is stopped. The screen shows all the available sensor types and the information displayed corresponds to the status of the sensors themselves, for example: by placing a metal reference in front of the speed sensor, it will go from "OFF"...
  • Page 47 Dorado MX3 kit Seed sensor no. 1 - 2 - 3 detects The speed sensor detects a reference, pulses, the VT emits an audible but the related menu row is not signal; all the remaining sensors selected therefore there is no are not active.
  • Page 48 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.4.1 Speed sensor Figure 35 You can set and calibrate the speed sensor from this menu: 1. SPEED SOURCE: selects the speed source. You can set the following configurations: ECU ESD: sensor connected to the Gateway ESD ECU MOD_12F: sensor connected to the seeding ECU, to be used if the ESD is not working.
  • Page 49 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.4.2 Speed sensor calibration To run the speed sensor automatic calibration procedure, follow the path: Menu > Sensors menu > automatic calibration and then press the ENTER key. The screen that is displayed is like the one shown in point 1. The steps to take for proper calibration are as follows: 1.
  • Page 50 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.5 Suction Menu Figure 36 The suction menu allows you to control the depression levels of the seeding element, in order to use the following correctly: 1. VACUUM ALARM: allows you to enable/disable the error signal due to an incorrect pressure of the seeding element;...
  • Page 51 The following parameters can be programmed from the RPM menu: 1. RPM ALARM: RPM monitoring can be enabled/disabled (for example, the fan if the corresponding sensor is present), so that the Dorado MX3 kit signals the alarm. 2. MIN RPM: programs the minimum threshold under which the RPM alarm trips (if enabled).
  • Page 52 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.7 Reserved menu Figure 38 To enter the password, you must use the ▼▲ keys to select the number, starting from the most significant digit, and confirming the desired value with the ENTER key. The procedure must be repeated for the 4 digits that make up the password.
  • Page 53 Dorado MX3 kit Figure 39 1. Total area: Total processed area; 2. Total hours: Total hours worked; 3. Bar graph sensitivity: Main screen graphic sensitivity. Figure 40 4. Auto-exclusion: Row exclusion enabling / disabling; 5. Seed Disc ESD Menu: this menu allows you to set the operating parameters of the ESD modules.
  • Page 54 Dorado MX3 kit 4.2.2.8 Seed Disc ESD Menu The seed disc ESD menu allows you to set the parameters required to allow for the ESD modules to work correctly. This menu is split into:  Seed Disc ESD No.: to enter the number of ESD modules that need to be controlled by the Dorado MX kit;...

  • Page 55: Virtual Terminal Software Update

    Dorado MX3 kit 5. Virtual Terminal software update To update the Virtual Terminal, you must use the SD card supplied along with the Dorado MX Kit. Figure 41 Then insert the SD card into the housing on the left of the VT until you hear "click".
  • Page 56 Dorado MX3 kit We will now load the files inserted earlier in the board on the VT. Press: UP: you load the operating software (file SL35_VT.hex); wait for the loading bar to become completely yellow coloured bars on the side of the display will turn off.

  • Page 57: Ecu Software Update

    Dorado MX3 kit 6. ECU software update Insert the MOD_12F.hex file in the SD card in the Dorado MX3 kit to update the photocell control unit or the MOD_E12 file to update the MOD_F12.hex exclusions control unit. Keep in mind that at this point, there must be no MOD_12E.hex...

  • Page 58: Programmable Parameters

    Dorado MX3 kit 7. Programmable parameters Minimu Maximu Field Unit Resolution Default Backlight Buzzer volume Language Unit of measurement Operating mode Sowing distance 99.9 10.0 (Counter) Seeding population seeds/m 99.9 13.3 (Counter) 65535 Total hours Speed calibration Pulses/m 0.30 250.00 0.01...

  • Page 59: Alarms

    When an alarm is generated in the Dorado MX3 kit, it can be due to various parameters that the system monitors during machine operation. The sensitivity, duration and tolerance threshold are defined in the specific programming menus described in paragraph 4.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    Dorado MX3 kit 9. Maintenance This chapter gives instructions on how to carry out routine and special maintenance. Routine maintenance refers to those operations which must be carried out periodically. As they do not require specific skills, they can be carried out by the users (operators, etc.).

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Dorado MX3 kit 10. Troubleshooting In case of appliance malfunctioning, perform the simple checks below to find out what you need to do. If the problem still remains after carrying out the suggested checks, contact your local dealer or MC elettronica Technical Service.

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    Dorado MX3 kit 11. Technical data 11.1 Virtual Terminal 3.5” Power supply voltage : 10-32 Vdc Maximum absorbed current : 150 mA (excluding sensors) Operating features Protection rating : IP65 Mechanical vibrations resistance : 2G Operating conditions Room temperature : -20°C ÷ +70°C...

  • Page 63: Ecu Gateway

    Dorado MX3 kit 11.4 ECU gateway Power supply voltage : 10 – 16 Vdc Maximum power consumption (ECU only) : 400 uA Room temperature : -20°C ÷ +70°C Protection rating : IP67 Communication line : 2 x CAN BUS 2.0B...
  • Page 64 Dorado MX3 kit CAUTION!! DO NOT WASH USING A POWER WASHER WITH PRESSURE JET. QUESTO PRODOTTO CONTIENE STAGNO E PIOMBO, A FINE CICLO DI VITA DEVE ESSERE SMALTITO NELLE AREE ADIBITE AL RITIRO OPPURE CONSEGNATO DIRETTAMENTE PRESSO LA SEDE MC ELETTRONICA SRL (ITALY)
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  • Page 68 Electronic equipment for agriculture www.mcelettronica.it Printed in Italy...

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