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99 8537.GB.80I.0 VITASEM A 251 Type 8537 : + . . . 01001 VITASEM A 301 Type 8538 : + . . . 01001 VITASEM A 401 Type 8539 : + . . . 01001 Seed drill Ihre / Your / Votre • Masch.Nr. • Fgst.Ident.Nr.
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Dear Farmer You have just made an excellent choice. Naturally we are very happy and wish to congratulate you for having chosen Pöttinger. As your agricultural partner, we offer you quality and efficiency combined with reliable servicing. In order to assess the spare-parts demand for our agricultural machines and to take these demands into consideration when developing new machines, we would ask you to provide us with some details.
CONTENTS Diagram identification: (1/1) means Fig. 1, Position 1 Table of contents SAFETY MULTITRONIC Safety Instructions ..............5 „MULTI tronic“ Sowing Monitor ..........1 CE sign ..................6 Commissioning of Sowing Monitor .......... 1 Warning Signs (symbols) ............6 User the Interface of the Multitronic II – Sowing Monitor ..2 Meaning of warning signs............
SAFETY Before commissioning the seed drill, you should carefully read this operating manual and the safety instructions (”For your safety”) – and observe them; you should also read the instructions for a soil finishing tool. The operating person should be qualified in safety requirements and be instructed about the dangers by the instruction for use and maintenance. Please pass on all safety instructions to other users.
WArning SignS CE sign The CE sign, which is affixed by the manufacturer, indicates outwardly that this machine conforms Recommendations to the engineering guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines. for work safety EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement) All points referring By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being to satety in this...
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WArning SignS Never open or remove protection Legs could be hit through components Put notice here devices when drives are running. suddenly swivelling out or sliding out. Do not stand in the area of raised Keep your distance Keep your distance. load.
TECHniCAL DATA Brief Description of Machine „VITASEM A“ are mechanical superstructure drill machines supported by the packer roller on the combined machine, enabling for example a PÖTTINGER LION rotary harrow to avoid running over stones. With that there would be less load on the rotary harrow tines and therefore greater prevention of tine breakage. Simple coupling links are used to facilitate hitching and uncoupling;...
TECHniCAL DATA Equipment Auxiliary Equipment · Coulter exchanger for shoe coulters and broad-shoe coulters - Extension set for superstructure; approx. 5 kg, - Hopper with level indicator and hinged lid - Fixture for over seeding (e.g. rape seed) - Driving spur wheel, - Coulter harrow;...
SET-UP AnD UnCOUPLing Loading Hook in with the textile belt in the middle wall opening (2/1) and 2 eyes (4/1) - at “4 m” 2x middle wall opening. Lift only by itself and with empty hopper (without soil-working machine). Ensure sufficient load bearing capacity of belts. Handle carefully, keep balanced.
SET-UP AnD UnCOUPLing Power supply for electronic tramlining control: 12 V from -pole constant current socket (DIN 9680). (If this is not available, a battery connection cable with socket or an adapter for the 7-pole trailer socket (requires parking light to be switched on) can be supplied by PÖTTINGER as additional equipment.).
OPErATiOn Operating Instructions - Bring the seed drill into a horizontal position with little lower link play (use the upper link to bring the upper edge of hopper into a horizontal position) - For operation, set the tractor hydraulics to „floating position“: Lifting hydraulics (or seed drill lift) and row markers, - ensure the seed drill is raised high enough on headland - To prevent the coulter from clogging, lower the seed drill while...
OPErATiOn Hectare Meter (if Multitronic is not installed) The counter begins to move as soon as the driving wheel starts to turn. Values are given in a and ha. Use the crank (77/1) to set to „0“. Depending on the machine width, please ensure that the hectare meter is driven by the correct „step“...
OPErATiOn Hopper: Filling/Emptying The seed drill should only be filled after it has been mounted and lowered. The seed level is shown on the indicator (front hopper wall). Observe the swimmer when filling the seed drill (10/1). Do not run the hopper „on empty“; when seed level is low, ensure even distribution.
rEgUALTing SYSTEM Multidrill Sowing System In order to provide the best possible performance for each size of drillable seed type, seed rate and spacing requirements, the Multidrill also offers four types of batching in addition to the continuously adjustable sowing shaft speed: 1.
rEgUALTing SYSTEM The Advantages of Overseeding By reversing the direction of rotation of the seed shaft, each sowing roller cam – with its specially shaped cups (19/1) – picks up a seed, transports it through a cover (20/1), and then releases it for „free fall“ into the seed drill coulters.
rEgUALTing SYSTEM Halving sowing shaft r.p.m. Using the reduction gears the sowing shaft speed may be halved for „undersowing“. Open the guard on the right-hand Standard fitting: - Position carrier (1) and sleeve (2) on the appropriate shaft. carrier red: (1) sleeve black: (2) Usual rpm: carrier to the right (1), sleeve to the left (2) ca.
rEgUALTing SYSTEM Shutters Shutters (24/A) have 2 functions: - Closing / Opening the hopper outlet - Setting the seed stock height in the sowing roller for overseeding. Shutters are not designed to regulate the seed rate! An incorrect shutter setting can result in variations in seed rates when sowing on a slope.
rEgUALTing SYSTEM Gate Setting-locks 0 - 7 for different seed sizes - described in Seed Chart - lever (26/1). If calibration for large amounts of seed causes stalling or seed breakage, set one lock higher than stated in the Seed Chart. (For grain, fine seed with reducer and overseeding rape use gate position „0“.
CALibrATiOn PrOCESS Adjusting seed quantity per hectare Calibration process The Calibration Process (Abdrehen) As seed varies greatly in specific weight, size, shape and dressing the values given in the Seed Chart are only a guideline. * Remark: In German word usage it is normal to use the term „Abdrehen“...
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1/0 ha 1/10 ha Area working width 2,5 m 7,5 3,0 m 5,5 ,0 m VITASEM A 251 / A 301 / A 401 Area 1/0 ha 1/10 ha working width 2,5 m 3,0 m 77,5 ,0 m Note: The electronic tramlining control Multitronic II has a „Calibration process“...
SEED qUAnTiTY ADjUSTMEnT Hydraulic Seed Rate Adjustment Electric sowing quantity adjustment It maybe advisable to adjust to maximum seed rate in connection Emergency operation: with the hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment. If the electronics fail the sowing quantity can be manually To operate, switch the path valve to the appropriate setting (on the adjusted coupling).
COULTEr PrESSUrE Coulter Pressure Adjustment The coulter pressure - and thus the seed depth - is continuously adjustable; as (50/1, with hand crank) indicated (50/2). Individual coulters - e.g. in the tractor tracks - may be adjusted to work at a higher pressure by changing the connection point of the spring.
COULTEr ExCHAngEr Coulter Exchanger In the case of the „Vitasem, Aerosem", the shoe and broad-shoe coulters may be exchanged without tools. Unhook the spring (61/1) and pull the spring-secured pin (61/2). Re-secure the pin after mounting. Shoe Coulter (Fig. 61) – Normal 0 For shallow seed placement, adjustable depth limiters may be attached to the shoe coulters at any time (61/4).
rOW MArkErS Row Markers The disc markers of the „2,5m and ,0m“ are set to the middle of the tractor, those of the „4m“ may be set to middle or track. Overload protection (45/2): Sleeve bolt M 8 x 5 DIN 91 - 8.8 Setting: bring the booms into the operating position (do not leave „transport plugs“...
HArrOW MODELS Harrow Models Coulter Harrow: For shoe coulters only. May be attached to the coulters in the back row, spring-loaded (61/3). Suitable for light to medium soil, without trash. Sowing Harrow: Two parts, double rows - suitable for all soils. Spring-adjustable tine pressure: Turn spring (55/1) to the right - higher pressure, to the left - lower pressure.
Perfect Harrow (+ 2005 model) Depending on the machine model (see diagrams), additional extensions can be added to this perfect harrow either - left and right - right only - left only Advantages: Harrow operation in the boundary area is improved, particularly in the removal of obstructions in the deflector plate area of a rotary harrow. VITASEM VITASEM A with tail wheel right AEROSEM with tail wheel right...
TrAMLinES Examples of Tramlines At the edge of the field (row marker lowered on field-side) set the tramlining cycle to the correct starting number – e.g. for rhythms and 4 set to 2. Sensors handle the automatic switching, e.g. when changing row markers.
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TrAMLinES Working width Spraying width Switch Examples for setting the tramlines rhythm Seed drill Distribution width Symmetrical tramlines in one drill track Tramlines in different drill tracks (asymmetric) - 30 - 0700-GB FAHRGASSE_8521...
MULTiTrOniC „MULTI tronic“ Sowing Monitor Useful Features The Multitronic II – sowing monitor is a compact on-board computer with many useful features. It manages important control and monitoring tasks and simplifies operation by providing help functions and easy to understand displays. The sowing monitor was designed for compatibility.
MULTiTrOniC User the Interface of the Multitronic II – Sowing Monitor Button indication: F-key - Activating the main menu - Activating the help functions (sensor test, calibration help) - Saving the machine settings Arrow keys - Changing the menu settings - Menu navigation (up/down) Display Drive Speed Press 1x = Drive Speed Display...
MULTiTrOniC ii DETAiLS in briEF FOr "ViTASEM" Main menu Press the F function key to activate the main menu. The seed drill unit is now running with its default settings <AdJU>. This operation also activates the system utility functions sensor test <SEns> and calibration assistance <CAL>. Use arrow keys to select and save driving lanes rhythm...
TrAnSPOrT General Transport Instructions - Bring machines into transport position; ensure suitability for transport. - Before driving on public roads, disconnect the „MULTI tronic“ from the power supply (remove plug from tractor socket). - Riding on the machine or standing in the danger area is not permitted.
MAinTEnAnCE Safety point Parking in the ope Safety points! • Turn engine off when adjustment, service and repair When parking in the open for work is to be done. long periods of time, clean • Turn engine off piston rods and then coat when adjustment, with grease.
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MAinTEnAnCE Maintenance Before working on the hitched machine, turn off the engine and remove ignition key! Do not work on a raised seed drill! If working on a raised drill is necessary, use additional safety supports to prevent unintentional lowering! De-pressurize the hydraulic system before commencing any work! Ensure proper disposal of oil! (Hydraulics oil is mineral based).
MAinTEnAnCE Inspection of Gates: Before commencing sowing and with empty hopper, use the adjusting gauge (71/H1) to check the settings of all the gates; set the gate control lever (81/H) to „1“ and turn the sowing shaft until the groove points downwards.
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MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM Inhalt 1 General information .................................. 9 2 Operating features of the seed drill monitor ..........................40 2.1 Electrical connection ............................... 40 2.2 Technical data ................................. 40 2. Operating functions................................. 40 Starting the seed drill monitor for the first time ........................41 4 Multitronic II quick startup instructions for the VITASEM ......................
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 2 Operating features of the seed drill monitor 2.1 Electrical connection Power is supplied to the seed drill monitor from the tractor’s 12V electrical system via a DIN 9680 plug connection. These three-pin plugs also exist in two-pin format, as only the two main terminals (+12V, earth) are required here. On request, the seed drill monitor can also be fitted to operate via an ISO 11786 signal socket.
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 3 Starting the seed drill monitor for the first time The Multitronic II seed drill monitor is activated by inserting the power supply plug in the socket. A short horn signal indicates that the unit is active. The display is then active for about two seconds, to show the type of machine in use: <...
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 4.4 Main menu Press the F function key to activate the main menu. The seed drill unit is now running with its default settings <AdJU>. This operation also activates the system utility functions sensor test <SEns> and calibration assistance <CAL>. Quick guide Multitronic II VITASEM Default settings Sensor test...
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 5 Multitronic II main menu for VITASEM Three different functions can be activated via this menu: Seed drill unit default settings <Grnd> Sensor test <SEns> Calibration assistance <Abdr> Press the F key and use arrow key A or V to select the desired function. Press the F key again to activate the selected function.
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 5.1.3 Calibration of the hectare meter or entry of wheel impulses An impulse count for an operating length of 100 m is required for accurate hectare metering and correct drive speed display. This can be determined in two different ways: •...
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 5.1.4 Sowing shaft monitoring Sowing shaft monitoring is enabled or disabled in this menu. Firstly, the sowing shaft monitor symbol appears: <doSi> = Dosing, and secs. later the monitoring state Sowing shaft monitoring on = <Ein> Sowing shaft monitoring off = <AUS> Use arrow key A or V to enable or disable the monitoring function and press the F key to save.
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 5.2 Sensor test and onboard voltage display The sensor test offers a method of testing the function of the seed drill unit sensors. Press the F key and use arrow keys A or V to select the sensor test function, then press the F key again to start the test.
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 5.3 Calibration assistance Calibration assistance is a system utility for the seed calibration test. This function computes the number of crank rotations, showing them on the display, and also counts the number of crank rotations during the calibration test. Press the F key and use arrow keys A or V to select calibration assistance<CAL>.
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 6 Display (readout) pushbuttons The green keys are the display pushbuttons, which are used to operate the following functions: Display drive speed Display / reset hectare meter Display sowing shaft revolutions Display / alter tramline cycle 6.1 Drive speed display Press the display key to show drive speed in km/h.
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 6.4 Tramline cycle The tramline cycle can be displayed and altered, with tramline cycle relaying being carried out either automatically or manually. It is also possible to interrupt automatic relaying, when avoiding obstacles for example, without altering the tramline cycle itself. 6.4.1 Tramline cycle display / adjustment Press the display key to show the tramline cycle and rhythm.
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 7 Alarm functions / messages Seed hopper level and sowing shaft revolutions can be monitored, on condition that the seed drill unit is fitted with the corresponding activated monitoring device. (See sections 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 for information on activating hopper level and sowing shaft monitoring.) The monitoring systems are only active when the seed drill unit is in operating position (with lowered seed drill unit and/or marker arms).
MULTiTrOniC ViTASEM 8 Setting the machine type, the local language and switching the control signals The Multitronic II seed drill monitor can be operated with both the VITASEM range of mechanical seed drill machines and the AEROSEM, TERRASEM range of air-operated units.
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Control panel Button indication Note! In order to avoid Display indicator: operating and Information on start-up screen adjustment - Manufacturer errors, please read the following - Machine model references and - Software version Vitasem explanations thoroughly before operating the unit.
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Switching on operating device Switching on operating device Note! Check the base - briefly pressing I/O button settings of the power control Start-up screen appears before initial - Press “Ok” key until tone signal is heard operation.
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Base settings menu Hectare meter impulses (= Impulse ha-Zähler) - Possibility to input no. of impulses independent of Note! the respective machine. • Press “MENU” key The control Note! Value input will be overwritten during a 100 - Menu base setting appears obtains data for m equalization.
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Main menu Reference surface hectare meter - Displays the actual status Note! • Press “MAIN” key For further information see section “Hectare meter” The main menu can - The actual control status is shown on the display. be exited in the following ways: Use the keys...
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Seed Menu Reduce output Note! Press key • Press “Seed menu” key The seed menu can - Seed quantity is reduced (in a definite example - Information about seed type and amount of seed be exited in the around 10%) is shown on the display following ways:...
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Calibration menu (Abdrehen) Press O.K. key (F) Note! • Press “ Calibration menu” key Calibration serves - “Calibration” (Abdrehen) menu appears to determine the exact seed quantity. The control “Power An inquiry asks if the calibration procedure is to be Control”...
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POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn - After 10 registered seed drive rotations The control calculates a theoretical set quantity “Soll” from the given values - Indicator in display “Finish rotations” and “Empty Note! troughs” The actual quantity “Ist” is the real yielded seed quantity.
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Hectare meter Directly input the number of impulses • Press “Special menu” key • Press “Hectare meter” key - Select “Hectare meter impulses” using arrow - The power Control has 2 hectare meters at its keys disposal Shows the actual meter stand of the reference surface hectare meter and...
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Electronic seed quantity adjustment Seed reference Note! • Select “Seed reference” using arrow keys Press “Special menu” key with help from the electronic seed • Base setting menu appears quantity adjust- ment, the seed quantity can be adjusted exactly - Confirm with OK from the tractor...
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Driving lane switching Special driving lanes Special driving lanes are special types Press “Special menu” key A selected timing sequence here always qualifies a special driving lane elements order on the seed drill. • Menu base setting appears •...
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Stutter switch With the stutter switch, when putting down the driving lane, the lane is not left open over the entire length but alternately seeded and left open. Example: With a symmetrical cycle the left tractor lane is seeded for 5m while the right tractor lane is left open.
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Monitoring functions Monitoring: Level The tank content is acquired and monitored through Note! The Power Control can monitor the following machine an analogue level measurement. functions: seed shaft, level, blower rpm, and calibration Basically it is so: •...
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Alarms Level alarm Note! If seed level falls below a minimum level in the seed - Monitoring will only become active when the seed container, an optical and acoustic alarm is triggered. Optical alarm: monitor registers speed. blinking indicator - If an activated monitor reacts then a corresponding alarm will respond.
POWEr COnTrOL - OPErATiOn Sensor test The sensor test enables all sensors, the servomotor and the onboard voltage to be checked. Press “Special menu” key • Menu base setting appears - Select menu level using arrow keys Sensor test Confirm with OK In the first screen check the sensors for: driving lane, seed shaft, hectare meter and level: - Metal on front of sensor:...
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The original cannot be copied ... Things will run better with genuine Pöttinger parts • quality and precise fitting The decision must be made, ”original” or ”imitation”? The decision is often governed by price and a ”cheap buy” can sometimes be very expensive. - Operating safety.
Recommendations for work safety SUPPLEMEnT - A Recommendations for work safety 6.) Transport of persons prohibited All points refering to safety in this manual are indicated a. The transport of persons on the machine is not permitted. by this sign. b.
iMPOrTAnT! ADDiTiOnAL inFOrMATiOn Combination of tractor and mounted implement The mounting of implements on the front or rear three point linkage shall not result in exceeding the maximum permissible weight, the permissible axle loads and the tyre load carrying capacities ot the tractor. The front axle of the tractor must always to be loaded with at least 20 % of the unladen weight of the tractor.
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iMPOrTAnT! ADDiTiOnAL inFOrMATiOn 3. CALCULATION OF THE REAL FRONT AXLE LOAD T V tat (If with the front mounted implement (G ) the required minimum front ballasting (G ) cannot be reached, the weight of the front mounted V min implement has to be increased to the weight of the minimum ballasting at the front!) Record the calculated real front axle load and the permissible front axle load of the tractor into the table.
Sowing tables Seed drills VITASEM VITASEM A Follow the instructions in the operating manual! Because of the various thousand grain weights (Tausandkorngewichte – TKG), dressing and other seed –specific characteristics, the values in the sowing table are only shown as approximate values. In every instance a turning test should be carried out before sowing. Important instructions! 1.
SOWing TAbLES Grain test (for the upper discharge system) With the upper discharge system the correct position of the shut-off valve must absolutely be observed. This shutter position is dependent on the free flow of the seeds. It can be ascertained by the grain test. To engage the correct shutter position the following procedure must be followed: •...
SOWing TAbLES VITASEM sowing table Seed Rape Mustard Chute position Shutter Fully opened Fully opened position Sowing shaft Lower discharge system Lower discharge (reduced) system rotation direction Additional Fine seed finger* Fine seed finger* accessories Tier spacing (cm) 10,8 10,8 16,2 1,5 12,5 11,6 10,8...
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(full address of company - where this concerns authorized agents within the Common Market, also state the company name and manufacturer) declare in sole responsibility, that the product Seed drill VITASEM A 251 Type: 8537 VITASEM A 301 Type: 8538...
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Im Zuge der technischen Weiterentwicklung La société PÖTTINGER Ges.m.b.H améliore Following the policy of the PÖTTINGER Ges. arbeitet die PÖTTINGER Ges.m.b.H ständig constamment ses produits grâce au progrès m.b.H to improve their products as technical an der Verbesserung ihrer Produkte. technique.
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