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Duncan Enviro 3000e Owner's Manual

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From Serial Number 04200
Head Office:
P.O. Box 2018
Hilton Highway, Washdyke
Timaru, New Zealand
Telephone (03) 688 2029
Facsimile (03) 688 2821
Enviro 3000e
Seed Drill
Australian Branch:
4B SIlverton Close
Laverton North 3026
Melbourne, Australia
Telephone (03) 9314-9666
Facsimile (03) 9314-6810
Pt. No. 67303
Issue 0806

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual Enviro 3000e Seed Drill From Serial Number 04200 Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B SIlverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Pt.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY - Machine Specific Hazard Points on Enviro 3000e ... . Safety Decals ......11 Transport .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Owner’s Manual to the machine, where necessary, without notification. Your new Duncan Enviro 3000e Seed Drill will give long and efficient service if given normal care and operated properly. The Company will not be responsible for any damage or This owner’s manual is provided so that you can become...

  • Page 5: Description Of Machine

    Description of Machine The Duncan Enviro 3000e is a triple disc direct drill. It has as standard two boxes for either seed combinations or traditional seed fertiliser mixes, with the option of one or two extra small seed boxes. The boxes are...
  • Page 6 ATTENTION On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols. These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards. Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine. Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported.

  • Page 7: Safety - General

    SAFETY - General This section of the manual offers general guidelines N.B. Throughout this for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace manual important safety local safety regulations. These guidelines were current at information is indicated the time of publication, but may be superseded by later by these symbols in the regulations.

  • Page 8: Appropriate Dress

    SAFETY - General (continued) Appropriate Dress Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the machinery. People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head. Refer to local safety standards for protective clothing and recommended safety equipment.

  • Page 9: Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely

    SAFETY - General (Continued) Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely All farm chemicals should be stored, used, handled and disposed of safely and in accordance with the supplier’s/manufacturer’s recommendations. Read the product label before using, noting any warnings or special cautions, including any protective clothing or equipment that may be required, ie.

  • Page 10: Practise Safe Maintenance

    SAFETY - General (continued) Practise Safe Maintenance Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the machine. General Maintenance Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The following general rules must be followed when maintaining or working with machinery: All operating and maintenance manuals must be read...

  • Page 11: Safety - Machine Specific

    SAFETY - Machine Specific This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for the safe operation of the Duncan Enviro 3000e. These guidelines were current at the time of publication, but may be superseded by later circumstances. They do not necessarily cover every possible hazard and must be read in conjunction with the SAFETY - General section (Pages 4 - 8).
  • Page 12 SAFETY - Machine Specific (continued) Hazard Points on the Duncan Enviro 3000e (continued) Calibrating Be particularly careful when calibrating the seeding rate. At this time, the calibration trays have been removed and are no longer covering the rotating seeder units. See Pinch Points/Moving Parts (Page 9) for hazardous areas.

  • Page 13: Safety Decals

    SAFETY - Machine Specific (continued) Safety Decals Enviro Inside Lid Fig 2 Item Decal Pt No Qty ‘No Ride’ (75 x 99) 43906 ‘Pinch Point/Moving Parts’ (75 x 99) 43907 ‘Slippery When Wet’ (100 x 45) 43902 ‘Keep Clear’ (38 x 192) 43909 Arrows 43905...

  • Page 14: Transport

    Transport Raise the drill into the transport position and hold at the full extent of the rams for a few seconds to allow cylinders to rephase/equalise. Important - To avoid machine damage due to drill lowering during transport, always close the hydraulic valves for the wheels and drawbar.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation General Operation Guidelines Use a sufficiently powerful tractor which is heavy enough to tow the drill safely. Operate the drill at a speed of 6-12 km/hr (4-8 mph). In stoney and uneven ground conditions a lower speed is more appropriate.

  • Page 16: Transport Position

    Transport Position When in the transport position the hydraulic cylinders are fully extended. In this position the cylinders fully equalise by allowing oil to bypass the master cylinder piston. To ensure the cylinder rods are equally extended and to minimise variations in sowing depth, raise the drill into the transport position regularly to counteract the effects of oil leakage past the piston.

  • Page 17: Double Disc Scrapers

    Double Disc Scrapers Scrapers are fitted to the rear of the double discs and prevent soil buildup on the inside face of the disc. The scrapers will need to be adjusted as the discs wear (reduce in diameter). If not adjusted the scrapers will overhang the disc edge and wear unevenly.
  • Page 18 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Sowing Chart...

  • Page 19: Basic Calibration Procedure

    Basic Calibration Procedure Setting Seeder Shutter Slides The varying flow properties of seeds require different shutter slide positions which may be found in the Sowing Chart for the individual type of seed. This corresponds to one of the three settings in Fig 8. Fig 8/A Fig 8/B Fig 8/C...

  • Page 20: Seed Calibration

    Seed Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the required seed rate to be sown and is done with the drill stationary and level. Seed Calibration Procedures Remove the calibration trays from the brackets on the seedbox. Place the trays on the calibration tray brackets below the seeders.

  • Page 21: Calibration Deviations

    Calibration Deviations Deviations Between the Calibration Test and the Actual Seed Rate Changes in the flowing properties of seed during sowing often cause changes in the relationship between the calibration test and the seed rate. These changes in flowing properties generally result from reactions of the dressing agents to temperature, humidity or abrasion.

  • Page 22: Sowing Fine Seeds

    Sowing Fine Seeds For sowing fine seeds the Enviro 3000e is equipped as standard with a combined normal and fine seed “Elite” metering wheel (Fig 12/1). During grain sowing and other larger varieties of seed both the normal and fine seed metering wheels are coupled and both rotate.

  • Page 23: Sowing Small Seeds

    Sowing Small Seed Calibration with Disconnected Agitator Shaft The fine seed metering wheel used in Duncan Drills is especially well suited for sowing small seeds such as rape. Due to the intensive action caused by the agitator the seeds can adhere to each other, or be damaged, causing irregular sowing/germination.

  • Page 24: Calibration Notes

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Calibration Notes...
  • Page 25 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Calibration Notes Pt. No. 67303 Issue 0806...

  • Page 26: Maintenance & Care

    Maintenance & Care General Safety and Accident Prevention Advice Make sure that if the tractor remains attached to the drill that the ignition key is removed. During maintenance the drill should be supported in such a manner that if hydraulic failure was to occur the machine would still be adequately supported.

  • Page 27: Lubrication Chart

    Inside Maintenance Endplates Your new Duncan Enviro 3000e Seed Drill will give long and efficient service if given normal care and maintained properly. Fig 18 Precautions with Grease Greases should not be mixed as the structure may be weakened by the mixing of different types of thickener...

  • Page 28: Maintenance Schedule

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Maintenance Schedule Refer Maintenance Schedule Summary Chart (Page 25) FRONT COULTERS DOUBLE DISCS Check springs for damage/breakage Check springs for damage/breakage Clean any dirt build up Clean any dirt build up Check discs for wear, damage, buckles etc...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Instructions & Hints

    Maintenance Instructions & Hints Front Coulter Front coulter bearings are sealed and do not require lubrication. Check discs for any lateral movement (wobble) on a regular basis. Replace bearings if there is any movement greater than 5mm. To ensure seal damage does not occur, check for dirt build-up around the rod seals at the piston heads on the beam adjusting rams.

  • Page 30: Storage

    Seed/Fertiliser Boxes These tubes can stretch over a period of time and require checking at approximately 6 monthly intervals. Check tubes at the operating depth. Shorten if necessary to avoid bends which will restrict the flow of seed/fertiliser. The required seed rate is controlled by both the metering wheels and the bottom flaps.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Service Record

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Maintenance Service Record DATE HECTARES REFER TO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS (Page 26) ANNUAL/PRESEASON CHECK (or every 1000 ha) FRONT COULTERS DOUBLE DISCS PRESS WHEELS SEEDERS/AGITATORS/BOTTOM FLAPS WHEELS DRAWBAR/COUPLING SAFETY CHAIN/ LIGHTS HYDRAULICS GENERAL SERVICED BY NOTES Pt.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Notes

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Maintenance Notes...

  • Page 33: Parts Lists

    Parts List Enviro 3000e Seed Drill From Serial Number 04200 Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia. Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (02) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Facsimile (02) 9314-6810 Pt.
  • Page 35 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Parts List Contents Page Complete Assembly ..........Mainframe & Drawbar ..........Wheel Arms ..........Hydraulics ..........Wiring & Lighting Kit ..........Double Disc System ..........Front Disc Assembly ..........Double Disc Assembly ..........Radar System ..........
  • Page 37 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Complete Assembly Item Part No. Description 29025 Frame Front Beam Assembly Refer Page 8 Wheel Arms Refer Page 10 Hydraulics Refer Page 12 Lighting Kit Refer Page 6,16 Front Coulter Beam Assembly Refer Page 6,14 D/Disc Coulter Beam Assembly...

  • Page 39: Complete Assembly

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Complete Assembly (continued) Item Part No. Description 45418S M10 x 25 Zinc Plated Set Screw 45138 M10 Nyloc Nut 45935 4” Ram (RH Arm) 43936 3.75” Ram (LH Arm) 29129 Wheel Sensor Mount Assembly 29134 Activator Arm...
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  • Page 41 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Mainframe & Drawbar Item Part No. Description 29060 LH Sideplate Assembly 29062 RH Sideplate Assembly 29300 Top Front Coulter Ram Mount 43628 Drawbar Ram 22262 Clevis Pin (Tabbed) 29090 Wheel Leg Assembly LH (refer page )
  • Page 42 Note LH Only Shown As Shown Opposite Hand...
  • Page 43 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Wheel Arms Item Part No. Description 29080 Wheel Mount Assembly 29090 LH Wheel Leg Assembly 29091 RH Wheel Leg Assembly 29097 Hub Set (comprises items 18-25) 22262 Clevis Pin (Tabbed) 22270 Clevis Spacer 29113 Wheel Arm Pin - Standard...
  • Page 44 All 6 hoses Slave Master Seal Kit for Item 1 = Part No 43923 Seal Kit for Item 2 = Part No 43922 Seal Kit for Item 14 = Part No 43920...
  • Page 45 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Hydraulics 2 Item Part No. Description 43935 4” x 12” Master Rephasing Ram 43936 3.75” x 12” Slave Rephasing Ram 29360 Hydraulic Hose 6.35m Return 29361 Hydraulic Hose 2.90m Supply 29362 Hydraulic Hose 3.15m 29363 Hydraulic Hose 2.90m 43393 3/8”...

  • Page 47: Wiring & Lighting Kit

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Wiring & Lighting Kit Item Part No. Description 29311 Front Lamp Bracket Assembly 29312 Rear Lamp Bracket Assembly 43435 Combination Rear Lamp 43436 Marker Lamp 43437 Trailer Round Connector Plug 43438 5 Core Trailer Flex 12.5m...
  • Page 48 See Below See Below Disc Scrapers Press Wheel Discs Not Shown See Page 18 See Page 21 See Page 18...
  • Page 49 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Double Disc System Item Part No. Description 29220 LH Parallel Mechanism Arm Assembly 29222 RH Parallel Mechanism Arm Assembly 29229 LH Parallel Mechanism Arm 29221 RH Parallel Mechanism Arm 29202 30 Diameter Pivot Pin Assembly 29225...
  • Page 50 19 20 35 36...
  • Page 51 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Front Disc Assembly Item Part No. Description 22083 Front Disc Assembly (Fluted) 22084 Front Disc Assembly (Plain) 22095 Front Disc Assembly (Action) 43352 V40 Vee Seal 22078 Seal Collar 22080 Dust Cap 45163 M24 Heavy Duty Flat Washer...

  • Page 52: Double Disc Assembly

    Double Disc Assembly Note: Plastic Spacers Chamfer to the Inside 29 30 Note: Parts 29245 & Scraper Assembly 29246 (items 12 & 17) may have been superseded by part 29241...
  • Page 53 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Double Disc Assembly Item Part No. Description 29240 Plain Disc and Bearing Assembly 29242 Triple Seal Bearing and Housing Assembly 43890 Triple Seal Bearing 29243 Bearing Housing 6 Hole Triple Seal 22002 Plain Disc 6 Hole...
  • Page 54 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Radar System Item Part No. Description 43951 Radar Unit Radar Mount Plate (Supplied with Radar Unit) 29402 Radar Mount Bracket 29404 Radar Clamp Plate 45454 M12 x 300 Bolt 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 45417S M10 x 25 Set Screw...

  • Page 55: Press Wheel Assembly

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Press Wheel Assembly Item Part No. Description 29254 Lower Jaw Assembly 29260 Press Wheel Arm (15” x 3”) 43940 14” x 75 mm RDSP Press Wheel 29259 Bearing Spacer 43939 Bearing 43895 Oil Seal 45024 M12 x 55 Class 8.8 Bolt...
  • Page 56 Not Shown For Agitator Drive Detail Refer Page 24 Lid Hinge Detail 19 27 Location Tab Detail 38 36 Gas Strut Detail 17 21 29 17 21 29...
  • Page 57 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Seedbox Assembly Item Part No. Description Refer Page 28 Electric Drive System (2 Bin Unit) 29155 Front Box Complete (Includes Seeders & Shafts) 29156 Rear Box Complete (Includes Seeders & Shafts) Refer Page 26 Seeder Assembly...
  • Page 58 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Agitator Drives Item Part No. Description 22414 Agitator Drive Front Housing 22415 Agitator Drive Rear Housing 22416 Agitator Drive Spacer 22418 3/8” Pitch x 20mm Bore 21T Sprocket 22422 3/8” Pitch x 20mm Bore 15T Sprocket 22417 3/8”...
  • Page 59 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Agitator Shaft Assembly Item Part No. Description 29185 Agitator Shaft Assembly (Drive End) 29186 Agitator Shaft Assembly (Non-drive End) 22420 16mm Agitator Joining Collar 22423 Agitator Shaft Support RH (Short) 22424 Agitator Shaft Support LH (Long)

  • Page 61: Seeder Assembly

    Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Seeder Assembly Item Part No. Description 43375 Metering Housing 43376 Shutter Slide 43377 Seed Metering Wheel Assembly 43374 Fine Seed Wheel 43378 Bottom Flap & Bolt Assembly 22550 Seeder Extension Funnel 22551 Seed Diverter 22548 Seeder Extension Spring Clip...
  • Page 62 Not Shown...

  • Page 63: Electric Drive

    0.5m Shaft Speed Sensor c/w Connector 43948 0.5m Level Sensor c/w Connector 43982 Duncan PS Instrument Lead 29376 Duncan 3000e 1/2 Box Harness 29377 Duncan 3000e Drill Harness to Tractor 43951 Radar 43956 Bar Magnet (Wheel Ram Sensor) 43958 Magnet Ring 1 per Box...
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  • Page 65 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Electric Drive (continued) Item Part No. Description 29141 Gearbox Mount Assembly (Front) 45403S M6 x 25 Set Screw 45136 M6 Nyloc Nut 45156 M6 Heavy Duty Flat Washer 45434 M12 x 35 Bolt 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut...
  • Page 66 Enviro 3000e Seed Drill Operator Notes...
  • Page 67 Owners Manual Duncan Drill Electric Drive System Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway Laverton North Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Pt.
  • Page 69 Contents A INTRODUCTION..........................5 General Description ..........................5 System Schematic – 2 Bin System....................5 System Schematic – 3 Bin System....................6 System Schematic – 4 Bin System....................6 Console Layout ............................7 B OPERATION ..........................8 Power On Routine............................8 Main Operating Screen ........................11 B.2.1 Main screen options and bin configuration display..........11 B.2.2 Main screen display features....................13 Info Screen ..............................16...
  • Page 70 List of Figures Figure 1. BIN SETUP screen..................8 Figure 2. BIN CONTENTS screen.................. 9 Figure 3. PRODUCT SETUP screen ................9 Figure 4. RESET TOTALS screen ................10 Figure 5. 2 bin configuration ..................11 Figure 6. 3 bin configuration (3 box at front)............
  • Page 71 Figure 48. SIMULATED SPEED screen................. 37 Figure 49. MAIN screen with SIMULATED SPEED ............38 Figure 50. SIMULATED SPEED off................39 Figure 51. DISPLAY screen ................... 39 Figure 52. SPEED FACTOR screen................40 Figure 53. SPEED FACTOR CALIBRATION screen 1 ..........40 Figure 54.

  • Page 72: A Introduction

    A INTRODUCTION General Description The electric drive system enables up to 4 electric motors to be controlled proportional to the forward speed. The system also includes a cut-out sensor to stop seeding while in transport, and a tractor cab mounted console. Connected to each bin is a seeder shaft confirmation sensor, 2 low level sensors, calibration priming switch, electric motor complete with gearbox and a motor control module.

  • Page 73: System Schematic

    System Schematic – 3 Bin System A schematic of the 3 bin system is as follows. This system connects directly to the 2 bin system above. System Schematic – 4 Bin System A schematic of the 4 bin system is as follows. This system connects directly to the 2 bin system and the 3 bin systems above using the ‘Y’...

  • Page 74: Console Layout

    Console Layout KEYPAD ON/OFF ENTER References are made throughout this manual to Keys A to I which correspond to the buttons labelled A to I above.

  • Page 75: B Operation

    B OPERATION Power On Routine When the instrument is first turned on the instrument will enter a short routine to remind the operator of the previous setup. The set up can be changed and then accepted by pressing the ENTER key or alternatively, the routine can be skipped by pressing the MAIN button (Key A).

  • Page 76: Figure 2. Bin Contents Screen

    Figure 2. BIN CONTENTS screen Pressing Key G on the BIN SETUP screen accesses the PRODUCT SETUP screen. See Figure 3. On this screen the operator can view/programme the setup regarding the product in the bin selected. Figure 3. PRODUCT SETUP screen There is a directory of 16 products and against each of these 4 factors are recorded.

  • Page 77: Figure 4. Reset Totals Screen

    The 3 line is the target rate for the product. This value can be changed here or on the MAIN screen. The last entered value here or on the MAIN screen is the one saved. The 4 line is the step size. The step size is the percentage change of the target sowing rate.

  • Page 78: Main Operating Screen

    Main Operating Screen B.2.1 Main screen options and bin configuration display Figure 5 shows the MAIN screen display for the 2 bin configuration. The left bin is bin 1 (front) and the right hand bin is bin 2 (rear). The MAIN screen can be accessed at any time by pressing the MAIN button (Key A).

  • Page 79: Figure 7. 3 Bin Configuration

    Figure 7 shows the MAIN screen display for the other 3 bin configuration. The left bin is bin 1, the middle bin is bin 2 and the right hand bin is bin 3 (the small bin). Figure 7. 3 bin configuration (3 box at rear) Figure 8 shows the MAIN screen display for the 4 bin configuration.

  • Page 80: B.2.2 Main Screen Display Features

    Figure 9. MAIN screen summary (4 bin configuration) Pressing the MAIN button (Key A) cycles between the two versions of the appropriate MAIN screen (box specific and summary screens). B.2.2 Main screen display features Figure 10 provides a description of various features on the MAIN screen. This is for a 4 bin configuration but also applies to the other configurations.

  • Page 81: Figure 11. Main Screen - Low Speed Alarm

    If the instrument is ‘in work’ and the forward speed is below the minimum forward speed setting (refer to C.1.5.2), then the instrument will beep and the display will be as in Figure 11. The alarm bell icon and down arrows will flash in sequence with the internal buzzer.

  • Page 82: Figure 13. Main Screen - Max Ground Speed

    With the desired bin/product selected simply use the key pad to enter the desired application rate. The digits will flash and pressing ENTER will confirm the rate entered. Maximum is either 3 digits to 0 decimal places or 1 digit to 1 decimal place.

  • Page 83: Info Screen

    Info Screen B.3.1 Info screen options and bin configuration display Figure 14 shows the information screen for the 4 bin configuration. The display for the 2 and 3 bin configurations is similar. The INFO screen can be accessed at any time by pressing the INFO button (Key B). The INFO screen displays the amount of product remaining in the bin and also the shaft speed as calculated from the shaft confirmation sensor.

  • Page 84: B.3.2 Info Screen Display Features

    B.3.2 Info screen display features Pressing Key H when on the individual INFO screen accesses the BIN CONTENTS screen. See Figure 16. This screen enables the operator to programme the contents of the bin. The NOW value refers to the calculated current contents of the bin based on the initial value less the number of shaft revolutions x product calibration factor.

  • Page 85: Figure 17. Info Setup Screen

    Note: Changes to any of these changes the product settings. Figure 17. INFO SETUP screen The first item is the low contents alarm for the bin. When the bin contents reach this setting, the alarm will sound. This can be changed by using the keypad and pressing ENTER.

  • Page 86: Figure 18. Today Screen

    Figure 18. TODAY screen The first line indicates the area that has been covered since the instrument was turned on. The second line displays the time that the drill has been in work and the motors have been operating. The third line shows the instantaneous work-rate based on the forward speed and working width.

  • Page 87: Totals Screen

    Totals Screen The TOTALS screen can be accessed at any time by pressing the TOT button (Key The TOTALS screen shown in Figure 19 displays the amount of product dispensed and the area covered while dispensing that product since the date specified for the 4 bin configuration.

  • Page 88: Figure 21. Totals Screen 3

    being reset is that highlighted in the PART/TOT key tab before the RESET key tab was pressed. Figure 21. TOTALS screen 3...

  • Page 89: Main Screen Alarms

    Main Screen Alarms B.5.1 Low Bin Level Figure 22 shows the MAIN screen alarm display when a left hand low bin level alarm is activated. This will occur when a bin level sensor is uncovered. MAIN screen display changes the bin information of the bin which is low. alarm can be temporarily ignored by pressing the TARGET RETURN button (Key Target Return Figure 22.

  • Page 90: B.5.2 Shaft Confirmation Alarm

    Figure 24 shows the MAIN screen alarm display when the theoretical bin level reaches the ‘Low alarm’ setting (see Figure 17). The alarm can be temporarily ignored by pressing the TARGET RETURN button (Key E). The MAIN screen display changes the bin information of the bin which is low. Figure 24.

  • Page 91: B.5.3 Encoder Alarm

    B.5.3 Encoder Alarm Figure 26 shows the MAIN screen alarm display when the system is not receiving a signal from the motor encoder but is receiving a signal from the shaft confirmations sensor. In this case the motor increases speed to maximum. This alarm can not be ignored.

  • Page 92: B.5.5 Motor Alarm

    every 2 seconds the display flashes the message ‘TOO HIGH’ for 1 second as shown if Figure 29. The rate information defaults to the appropriate bin and the application rate displayed is based on the maximum motor speed and the current forward speed.

  • Page 93: Figure 30. Motor Alarm

    Figure 30. Motor alarm Figure 31 shows the MAIN screen display if the error between actual motor speed and target motor speed is greater than 10%. Figure 31. Motor speed alarm Figure 32 shows the display when the motor is overloaded and operating above the maximum current programmed.

  • Page 94: B.5.6 Motor Control Module Alarm

    When the alarm is triggered the motor operation will be stopped and the only way to continue is to fully raise the drill ‘out of work’. This logic avoids alarm/shutdown being triggered from exceeding the programmed maximum current value by small, short and occasional amounts i.e. during motor start-up.

  • Page 95: Figure 33. Motor Control Module Offline

    Figure 33. Motor control module offline...

  • Page 96: Calibration

    Calibration B.6.1 Calibration Check Programme 1 There are two ways to access the calibration check programme, the first is by pressing the following key tabs; INFO, SETUP & CAL CHECK. This will calibrate the product in the bin which was active on the individual INFO screen. The second is to press the MENU key tab (under the TOT key tab) and then CAL CHECK.

  • Page 97: Calibration Check Programme 2

    pressing ENTER. Again the programme will give the opportunity for the figure entered to be corrected. To proceed to the last screen, press ENTER again. Figure 36. CAL CHECK screen 1/3 The last screen of the programme shows the old and new calibration factors and the percentage error as shown in Figure 37.

  • Page 98: Figure 38. Cal Check Screen 2/1

    The programme is initiated when the priming switch is held for ½ second and then released. Figure 38 shows the first programme 2 calibration screen which is accessed automatically when the priming switch is pressed. With this programme the option of entering the weight to be dispensed is not available. The product starts being dispensed into the calibration trays immediately.

  • Page 99: B.6.3 Calibration Nudge Programme

    When the product has been weighed, enter the amount using the keypad and press ENTER. The programme will give the opportunity for the figure entered to be corrected. To proceed to the last screen, press ENTER again. The display changes to the last screen as shown in Figure 40. This shows the old and new calibration factors and the percentage error.

  • Page 100: Figure 41. Nudge Screen 1

    The first programme screen is shown in Figure 41. Use the key pad to enter the ‘target’ weight, the weight of product that should have been dispensed, and press ENTER. Figure 41. NUDGE screen 1 The second screen is shown in Figure 42. Use the key pad to enter the ‘actual’ weight, the weight of product that has been dispensed, and press ENTER.

  • Page 101: Figure 43. Nudge Screen 3

    Figure 43. NUDGE screen 3...

  • Page 102: Cconfiguration /Setup

    CONFIGURATION /SETUP Menu The MENU screen can be accessed at any time by pressing Key D. Items on this list can be accessed by using the keypad. See Figure 44 Figure 44. MENU screen C.1.1 Alarm Setup From the MENU screen, press Key F to access the ALARM SETUP screen as shown in Figure 45.

  • Page 103: C.1.2 Cal Check

    Pressing Key I cycles through the bins for which the sensors displayed apply. Pressing Key H cycles though the sensors for the bin shown. The alarms shown are the shaft confirmation sensor (top), bin level sensor (middle) and the bin weight (bottom).

  • Page 104: Speed Simulation

    Figure 47. USER OPTIONS screen Options are selected using the keypad or by using the up/down arrows and pressing the ENTER key. The ESC key can be pressed at any time to return to the MENU screen. C.1.4.1 Speed Simulation Pressing the SIM button (Key E) when on the USER OPTIONS screen, accesses the SIMULATED SPEED screen.

  • Page 105: Figure 49. Main Screen With Simulated Speed

    The ESC button can be pressed at any time to return to the USER OPTIONS screen. The SIMULATED SPEED screen can also be accessed from the SPEED FACTOR screen. See Figure 52. When the simulated speed is running, it is shown on the MAIN screen as shown in Figure 49.

  • Page 106: Display

    Figure 50. SIMULATED SPEED off The product calibration motor speed is dependent on the simulated speed setting. C.1.4.2 Display The DISPLAY screen shown in Figure 51 is for setting the brightness and contrast. Use appropriate arrows to select and adjust. Use ESC key to return to the USER OPTIONS screen.

  • Page 107: Figure 52. Speed Factor Screen

    the up/down arrows to select the Speed Sensor Factor (SSF) and using the keypad and pressing ENTER. Figure 52. SPEED FACTOR screen To re-calibrate the sensor use the arrows to select AUTO-CAL and press ENTER. The first screen of the calibration programme is shown in Figure 53. The programme requires to operator to drive 100m.

  • Page 108: Figure 54. Speed Factor Calibration Screen 2

    on the screen progresses towards the 100m. The operator stops when the 100m marked out on the ground is reached. Figure 54. SPEED FACTOR CALIBRATION screen 2 Figure 55. SPEED FACTOR CALIBRATION screen 3 After stopping press the ENTER key. One of the screens in Figure 56 will appear.

  • Page 109: Time / Date

    Figure 56. SPEED FACTOR CALIBRATION screen 4 For either case in Figure 56 press ESC to exit the programme without changes occurring. To accept the NEW FACTOR in the right hand screen, press ENTER. The ESC button can be pressed at any time to stop the calibration and return the SPEED FACTOR screen.

  • Page 110: Helpline

    Note: TODAY totals will reset at midnight Figure 57. TIME/DATE screen so it is important that the time/date is set correctly. (24 hour clock) C.1.4.5 Helpline Figure 57 shows the HELPLINE screen. This provides contact details should the operator require assistance beyond the information provided in this manual.

  • Page 111: Sowing Width

    Figure 59. DRILL SETUP screen C.1.5.1 Sowing Width The sowing width of the drill can be entered by using the up/down arrows to select WIDTH, using the keypad to enter the sowing width in meters and pressing ENTER. Resolution is to 3 decimal places, maximum 9.999m. C.1.5.2 Instrument Setup Figure 60 shows the INSTRUMENT SETUP screen.

  • Page 112: Bin Configuration

    Min. Speed refers to the minimum operating speed that the motors will operate proportional to forward speed. All alarms will be disabled below this speed (except module offline alarms). Max. Motor Cur. refers to the maximum motor current. When the motors operating current exceeds this amount for a specific amount of time then an alarm is initiated and the motor stopped.

  • Page 113: Bin Setup

    Figure 61. BIN CONFIG screen For all configurations shown the front bin is to the left and the rear is to the right. For the 2 bin system bin1 is the front bin and bin 2 is the rear. Where is a 3 bin fitted (small box), this can be mounted at the front or rear.

  • Page 114: C.1.6 Diagnostics

    Figure 62. BIN SETUP screen The across arrow is used to cycle through the bins, the end of the arrow moving to identify the selected bin. The down arrow is used to cycle down through the 3 factors, after the third it returns to the top of the list again. The first factor is the ratio of the gearbox fitted to the motor.

  • Page 115: Test Routine

    Figure 63. DIAGNOSTIC screen C.1.6.1 Test Routine Where problems are occurring with the system, the test routine will help identify where the potential problems are. When on the DIAGNOSTIC screen enter 1 using the keypad to access the first TEST ROUTINE screen shown in Figure 64.

  • Page 116: Figure 65. Test Routine Screen 2

    Figure 65. TEST ROUTINE screen 2 The second screen requires the machine to be fully lowered to fully close the wheel rams. If the system is sensing a change in the area cut-out sensor the display will automatically change to the third screen. See Figure 66. If there is no change sensed the display will automatically change after 30 seconds.

  • Page 117: Figure 67. Test Routine Screen 4

    Figure 67. TEST ROUTINE screen 4 The fourth screen requires the operator to press ENTER on the keypad to operate all motors. All the motors will be operated at 800rpm for 5 seconds during which the system will monitor for motor speed and signal from the shaft confirmation sensors.

  • Page 118: Instrument Live

    Figure 69. TEST ROUTINE screen 6 The sixth screen requires the operator to press ENTER when all bin sensors have been covered and priming switches pressed. The display will then change to that shown in Figure 70 which provides a summary of the test routine.

  • Page 119: Motor Module 1 Live

    modules are connected. This screen can be viewed while the drill is in operation. Figure 71. INSTRUMENT LIVE screen Press the ESC key at any time to return to the DIAGNOSTIC screen. C.1.6.3 Motor Module 1 Live Figure 72 shows a typical live screen of the Motor Control Module (bin 1) diagnostic.

  • Page 120: Figure 73. Mcm 1 Live Screen 2

    The 2 line shows the status and frequency on the motor speed input. The switch status icon is useful for diagnostics purposes but does not need to be shown operating above 2hz. The 3 line of the display shows the ‘actual’ motor speed in revs per minute. This is based on the input frequency and 100ppr.
  • Page 121 The 3 line of the display shows the status of the spare analogue input and the voltage level. Int. Temp refers to the voltage on the internal temperature sensor fitted to the heat sink in the motor control module. Below this the calculated temperature. Pressing the up arrow then changes the screen to display the initial information or the ESC can be pressed to return to the DIAGNOSTIC screen.

  • Page 122: C.1.7 History

    C.1.7 History From the MENU screen, enter 4 using the keypad to access the HISTORY screen. See Figure 47. Figure 74. HISTORY screen The 1 line of this display is the grand total area that the drill has covered. This is based on speed, width and c/o status.

  • Page 123: Figure 75. History Mcm1 Screen

    Figure 75. HISTORY MCM1 screen The 1 line shows the total area for this bin/MCM. This only accumulates when the motor is operating. The 2 line shows the time of motor operation. The 3 line shows the number of motor revolutions. The 4 line shows the ‘offline’...

  • Page 124: D Default Settings

    D DEFAULT SETTINGS Speed Sensor Factor 0.00815 mm/pulse Working Width 3.105 m Simulated Speed 10 km/h Area Cut Out Sensor ‘in work’ Minimum Forward Speed 1.5 km/h Max. Motor Current 40 amps Bin Configuration Gearbox 100:1 (all bins) Max Speed 2700 rpm (all bins) Shaft Sensor 3.0 ppr (all bins)

  • Page 125: Etrouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING There is a test routine which can be accessed via the DIAGNOSTICS option on the MENU screen (Key D). This routine checks the operation of the motors, sensors switches and radar and provides the operator with a summary of which are operating correctly.
  • Page 126 Press priming switch If not operating check for obstructions Stone or similar caught Remove obstruction in seeder mechanism Bag or other obstacle Remove obstruction caught on agitator Fertilizer has absorbed Free up fertilizer moisture Product compaction Free up fertilizer and disconnect agitator Area cut-out Bars magnets are Replace if necessary and check sensor...
  • Page 127 Significant variation Check for wheel slip with tractor speed Recalibrate tractor radar Bin low level Hopper alarm is turned Turn hopper alarm on alarm does not function Low sowing speed Hopper alarms are only active when sowing above the minimum forward speed setting, refer C.1.5.2 Faulty sensor (LED on Connect sensor from another bin, if...

  • Page 128: Ftemporary Solutions

    All motor Harness faulty Check continuity of yellow, green and red control modules cores between module connection points. are offline Repair or replace as necessary System Grass movement (or Raise the drill into the transport position or operates while other) in front on the increase the minimum forward speed drill is forward speed sensor...

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