Control System Functions; Control Functions - Meridian Seed Express 275 DX Operator's Manual

5.3 CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

The MEGA REMOTE system is a state-of-the-art
microprocessor based Radio Frequency (RF)
control system. It provides the operator the ability
to operate the seed tender from the control panel
or from the wireless handheld remote transmitter.

5.3.1 Control Functions

The controls on this panel are intended to be used
only as a backup resource. All of the functions
of the seed tender can more easily be controlled
using the handheld remote transmitter.
On/Off Key Switch (1)
This key switch controls the power to the
electrical system. Turn the key clockwise to
turn the electrical system ON. The key must be
in the ON position for the engine to start or the
handheld remote transmitter to function. Turn the
key counterclockwise to turn OFF the electrical
system.
Starting the Engine (2)
Press and hold this button until the engine starts.
Also set the choke lever on the engine when
starting the engine. Turn the key counterclockwise
to turn OFF the engine.
Conveyor Lift and Lower (3)
This toggle switch raises and lowers the conveyor.
Press the toggle switch UP to raise the conveyor.
Press the toggle switch DOWN to lower the
conveyor.
Conveyor Extend and Retract (4)
This toggle switch extends and retracts the
conveyor. Press the toggle switch UP to extend
the conveyor. Press the toggle switch DOWN to
retract the conveyor.
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Conveyor Start and Stop (5)
This toggle switch starts and stops the conveyor
belt. Press the toggle switch UP to start the
conveyor. Press the toggle switch DOWN to stop
the conveyor.
Conveyor Swing Left and Swing Right (6)
This toggle switch positions the conveyor to the
right or left. Press the toggle switch to the LEFT to
position the conveyor towards the front of the unit.
Press the toggle switch to the RIGHT to position
the conveyor towards the rear of the unit.
Slide Gate 1 (7)
This toggle switch opens and closes the slide gate
at the bottom of the compartment 1. Press the
toggle switch UP to open the slide gate, and press
the toggle switch DOWN to close the slide gate.
The opening can be varied to provide the desired
flow rate of seed onto the conveyor belt.
Slide Gate 2 (8)
This toggle switch opens and closes the slide gate
at the bottom of compartment 2. Press the toggle
switch UP to open the slide gate, and press the
toggle switch DOWN to close the slide gate. The
opening can be varied to provide the desired flow
rate of seed onto the conveyor belt.
Increase (9)
Increases the weight when setting the Weight to
Dispense function.
From the Main Display screen, to lighten the LCD
display contrast press the Increase button.
Press and hold both the Increase and Decrease
buttons simultaneously for ten seconds to enable
or disable the display screen.
Decrease (10)
Decreases the weight when setting the Weight to
Dispense function.
From the Main Display screen, to darken the LCD
display contrast press the Increase button.
Press and hold both the Increase and Decrease
buttons simultaneously for ten seconds to enable
or disable the display screen.
Scroll (11)
Press the scroll button to scroll between the
various display pages.
— Main Display screen (shows weight)
— Weight To Dispense screen (shows amount of
seed that will be delivered to planter)
— Active Slide Gate screen
— Auto Reset screen