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Table of contents 15 Installing the I-Manager........................59 15.1 Installation on tractors with ISOBUS equipment..................59 15.1.1 Control with tractor terminal ....................... 59 15.1.2 Control with additional terminal....................59 15.2 Installation on tractors without ISOBUS equipment .................. 59 15.2.1 Mounting the basic equipment ....................60 16 Working position source ........................
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Translation of the EC Declaration of Conformity HORSCH MASCHINEN GmbH, Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf, Germany, hereby declares in its sole responsibility as manufacturer that the following product: Tool carrier Typ: Transformer 6 VF, Transformer 12 VF conforms with the relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
Observe the safety notes! HORSCH will not assume liability for any damage or malfunctions resulting from fail- ure of complying with the operating instructions. Any person commissioned to performing tasks on or with the machine must read and apply the operating instructions.
The customers' satisfaction with the machine and the company are of prime import- ance to HORSCH. The service staff of our sales partners and the service employees of HORSCH will al- ways be available for assistance with problems. The service staff require the following information to correct technical defects as quickly as possible: •...
1 | Introduction 1.5 Consequential damage The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH with greatest care. Nevertheless, even when used properly, faults such as deviations in the placing quantity may cause damages up to total failure. This may have the following causes: •...
Spare parts and accessories which are not delivered by us have not been tested or approved by us. The installation or use of other than HORSCH products can therefore negatively af- fect the design characteristics of the machine and thus impair the safety of man and machine.
2 | Safety and responsibility 2.3 Operating Instructions The operating instructions are a part of the machine! Failure to comply with the operating instructions can result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. 1. Read and follow the corresponding sections in the operating instructions be- fore starting work.
• Maintenance • Troubleshooting and repair 2.4.1.2 Operator trained by HORSCH Furthermore, for certain activities the corresponding personnel must have been trained by service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to the following activities: • Loading and transport • Commissioning • Troubleshooting and repair •...
2 | Safety and responsibility 2.7 Safety in traffic DANGER No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! 1. Pay attention to permissible transport widths and heights. Pay attention to the transport height when passing under bridges and low hanging overhead power lines.
1. The machine must only be put into operation after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. 2. Send the acknowledgement of receipt per email to HORSCH. All protective features and safety equipment, such as detachable protective devices (wheel chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and reliably functioning before the...
2 | Safety and responsibility • Hydraulically supported machine parts may drop. • Hydraulic components may be flung away. Pressurised hydraulic hoses may whip about when detaching them. 1. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor only when the hydraulics on tractor and machine are depressurised.
Safety and responsibility | 2 2.8.6 Technical limiting values If the technical limiting values of the machine are not observed, the machine may get damaged. This can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal physical injuries. The following technical limiting values are of particular importance for safety: •...
2.8.8 Changing equipment / wear items 1. Only pulling tools may be attached that meet the technical requirements ac- cording to these operating instructions. HORSCH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from the attachment of non-fitting pulling tools as well as incorrect mounting.
Structural changes not approved by HORSCH may affect the functionality and opera- tional safety of the machine and will void any warranty claim. HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and limb as well as property damages res- ulting from unapproved retrofitting and conversions.
All other maintenance and repair tasks, which are not described in the operating in- structions, must only be carried out by an authorized professional workshop or by an operator who has been trained by HORSCH for this purpose. 2.9 Danger zone...
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Safety and responsibility | 2 No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! 00380054 Before commissioning the machine the operating instruc- tions must be read and followed! 00380055 Caution for fluids spraying out under high pressure, follow the notes in the operating instructions! 00380133 Never reach into areas where there is a risk of crushing as long as parts could still be moving!
2 | Safety and responsibility Shut the engine down and pull off the key before starting maintenance and repair work. 00380294 The pressure accumulator is charged with gas or oil pres- sure. Dismantle and repair only in strict compliance with the instructions in the technical manual.
3 Commissioning NOTE These work activities may be carried out only by persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. WARNING Increased danger of accidents during commissioning. Ø Observe the notes in the Safety chapter and familiarise yourself with the ma- chine! 3.1 Delivery...
3 | Commissioning 3.3 Installation Instruction of the operator and initial installation of the machine will be carried out by our service engineers or distributors. Any preceding use of the machine is prohibited! The machine can only be released for operation after the instruction session conduc- ted by our service technician / sales partner and after the operating instructions have been read.
• The weight of the implement depends on the equipment; specification with minimum equipment. • The permissible transport heights and transport width for road traffic may differ from country to country. Comply with the national registration regulations. 4.1 Transformer 6 VF 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
4 | Technical data 4.2 Transformer 12 VF 4.3 Requirements on the tractor WARNING Risk of accident from overloading the tractor. Ø Observe the permissible values of the tractor for axle loads, total weight, tyre load bearing capacity and air pressure. Ø...
Technical data | 4 4.3.2 Engine power Transformer 6 VF 12 VF min. (kW / HP) 90 / 120 180 / 250 4.3.3 Electrics / Control system Electric power supply 12 V Lighting Socket, 7-pin, see Lighting chapter Control ISOBUS socket 4.3.4 Hydraulics Maximum system pressure 210 bar...
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4 | Technical data Curb weight of tractor Front axle load of empty tractor Rear axle load of empty tractor • Total weight of rear implement • In case of towed machines: Maximum permissible drawbar load for road transport. Total weight of front implement/ front ballast Distance from front implement/front ballast centre of gravity to middle of front axle Tractor wheel base...
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Technical data | 4 • permissible total weight • maximum front and rear axle load • minimum front axle load (20% of the tractor's curb weight) The calculated values must not exceed the permissible values. Actual value as Permissible value Two-times the calculated from operating...
Design | 5 5.2 Hydraulics WARNING Risk of serious accidents and injuries from unintentional hydraulic movements! Ø Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. Ø Instruct persons to leave the slewing range of foldable machine parts. Ø Switch all control units to the locked position before switching on the tractor again.
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5 | Design Folding 180° for with transformer 6 VF. Folding Steering Tools 1 NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with +: Lift Folding Retraction of cultivation tools Fan flow 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
Design | 5 CAUTION Danger of damage to the packer frame. Ø Depending on the design, do not remove any fixed clips or depth limitations! NOTE Ø Pay attention to the ratio on the machine. 5.4 Lighting 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, blinker Lamp, tail light Lamp, brake light...
5 | Design Number Designation Colour Function yellow Blinker left 54 g white Earth green Blinker right 58 R brown Rear light, right Brake light 58 L black Rear light, left WARNING Traffic accidents caused by defective lighting. Ø Ensure cleanliness and tight fit of the plug-and-socket connections. Ø...
6 Operation WARNING Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter "Safety and Introduction" as well as the accident prevention regula- tions! 6.1 Commissioning / Tractor change During initial commissioning and when changing the tractor, the machine must be adapted to the tractor.
6 | Operation 6.2.1 Connecting The machine must be properly connected to a tractor before any machine move- ments. NOTE Ø Observe the permissible total weight of the tractor, the maximum lifting force, the permissible axle loads as well as the weight distribution. Ø...
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Operation | 6 Supports in parking position Supports in transport position Bolt for securing the supports (secured with cotter pin) Supports 6. Connect the machine controls to the ISOBUS socket of the tractor. 7. Connect the hydraulic lines, see chapter Hydraulics. 8.
6 | Operation 6.2.2 Transport position WARNING Danger of road accidents caused by losing the machine or machine parts. Before driving off: Ø Clean all thrown up soil off the entire machine. Ø Check function of lighting system. Ø Lock the control units mechanically or electrically, depending on the version, during transport travel.
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Operation | 6 The machine can be parked in folded or unfolded condition. 1. Move the supports from the transport to the parking position. Loosen the cotter pin and remove the bolt. Move the support to the parking position, reinsert the bolt and secure the bolt with the cotter pin. DANGER Danger of serious accidents when repositioning the supports.
6 | Operation 6.3 Folding WARNING Dropping or lowering machine parts may cause severe crushing in- juries etc.! Ø No persons may stay under raised machine parts! Ø Order persons to leave the danger zone around the machine. Make sure be- fore folding that no persons are present in the danger zone.
7 Assembly groups 7.1 Parallelogram The parallelograms with the cultivation tools are attached to the frame by means of clamping plates over the entire machine width. The working depth is set via the depth guide wheels on the parallelograms. Parallelogram Clamping plate Depth guiding wheel Tines...
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7 | Assembly groups Depth setting on the parallelogram Spring-loaded bolt Scale for setting the working depth NOTE Ø Set the working depth in the field and check it. Ø Correct the adjustments if necessary. 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
8 Use in the field 8.1 Groove spacing The machine is fitted with five tines on each parallelogram. In this configuration the row spacing is 750 mm. The row spacing can be reduced on the front bar by removing tines. It is then 500 mm.
8 | Use in the field 8.2 Support wheels The support wheels can be adjusted hydraulically. Section of transformer 12 VF hydraulic diagram 1. Turn over the lock valve (arrow). 2. Operate the Folding 180°/support wheels control unit to move both support wheels.
9 Care and maintenance 9.1 Cleaning Ø Perform regular cleaning and maintenance work in order to maintain the oper- ability of the machine and to achieve optimal performance. Wear the necessary protective outfit when performing any work to protect your health and safety. NOTE Ø...
9 | Care and maintenance 9.4 Storage The following steps must be followed if the machine is to be shut down for a longer period of time: 1. Park the machine in a hall or under a roof if possible. 2.
10 Maintenance overview Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw and once connections as well as the hy- hydraulic connections may loosen. draulic connections. Retighten all wheel nuts initially after 10 hours or 50 km. M18 x 1.5 –...
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10 | Maintenance overview Hydraulic hoses Hydraulic hoses must be replaced after 6 years. Pay attention to the manufacturing date on the crimp sleeve (year/month) and the hose (quarter/year) for this purpose. Crimp sleeve Hose Depending on the conditions of use (e.g. weather influences) or in case of higher strains on the ma- chine the hoses may need to be replaced earlier.
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Maintenance overview | 10 Wheels Wheels Check for damage (cracks, etc.). daily Check fastening / retighten wheel see above nuts – see above Check air pressure: daily Support wheels: 23 x 10.50 -12, 8 PR: 3.0 bar Bearings of carrying axle journals Check clearance and adjust if ne- 120 h / 6 months cessary (must only be carried out...
10 | Maintenance overview 10.2.2 Inch screws Tightening torques – inch screws in Nm Screw diameter Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine thread thread...
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations! Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary. 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
12 I-Manager The I-Manager controls and monitors all connected assembly groups of the machine and controls the placement of various products. CAUTION Danger of accidents due to wrong operation. Ø Start operation of the I-Manager only after reading the operating instructions. Ø...
13 Equipment The software is the same for all machines and equipment variants. All components and sensors are connected to computer and terminal by means of the wiring looms. The computer receives the information, evaluates these and displays the operating status and data on the terminal.
In addition, machines with specific equipment features are equipped with one or several slave computers. The stickers on the computer indicate the hardware version and material number. Job computer stickers Hardware version HORSCH material number Serial number of the job computer 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
15 Installing the I-Manager If the tractor is equipped with ISOBUS, the machine can be directly connected with the ISOBUS plug. All other tractors must first be fitted with the basic equipment prior to the initial in- stallation. 15.1 Installation on tractors with ISOBUS equipment In case of existing ISOBUS equipment on the tractor, the drill can be controlled from the tractor terminal or from an additional terminal.
15 | Installing the I-Manager WARNING Danger of traffic accidents due to restricted view. Ø Mount the terminal so that the view of the road is not interfered with. Basic equipment ISOBUS 15.2.1 Mounting the basic equipment 1. Install the terminal bracket in a suitable place within the view and the operat- ing range of the driver.
16 Working position source Machine settings SETTINGS Seed Seed Target value 100.0 kg/ha Status Activated Speed min. max. 12.0 km/h 1. Press the softkey and scroll to the page SETTINGS 3/3. 2. Select the desired source in the screen SETTINGS 3/3 under the item Working position.
17 Menu Main menu List view of working positions Display settings Machine-specific information Machine settings Diagnostics Calibration Teach Access level settings 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
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Menu | 17 Machine geometry Folding control Deceleration times Configuration manager 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
18 Main work screen Tg/ha Main work screen The main work screen is divided into five areas. 1. Process displays The current data for sowing is displayed here. Up to six different data fields or process displays can be presented. To configure this area, refer to the Process displays section.
19 Softkeys and Buttons Softkeys and buttons are displayed according to the equipment and configuration of the machine. Some softkeys change the possible switching function with the operating condition. Activated or selected softkeys and buttons are identified by a green square. The re- spective function is then activated.
20 Configuration of softkeys/status bar 1. Press the softkey to open the Display settings screen. Display settings Screen configuration The areas of the main work screen can be configured with these two buttons. The dark grey areas on the button indicate which area in the display can be edited. 2.
20 | Configuration of softkeys/status bar Softkey selection 20.2 Process displays In this area machine-specific information such as placing quantities, fan speeds, speeds, etc. can be displayed. Three different arrangements can be selected for each area (left and right). • 3 x 1/3 division •...
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Configuration of softkeys/status bar | 20 Left screens Right screens Editing process displays 1. Select by touching how many areas are needed for the display. 2. Return to the main working screen. Tg/ha Display with 6 tiles, 3 of which are allocated 3.
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20 | Configuration of softkeys/status bar Product Product Products Speed 6. Select the desired process display so that it is displayed in the corresponding tile. 60014762 • 1 • 03/2020 • en...
21 Transformer configuration Changes to the software must be made when converting the transformer to a differ- ent number of rows. km/h Main working screen of transformer 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press the Configuration manager button in the main menu. Menu softkey Main menu Configuration manager...
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21 | Transformer configuration Configuration manager 4. Confirm the message with the green checkmark to accept the configuration or discard it with the red X. The configuration then remains unchanged. Note Confirm / accept A restart is performed when confirming the change.
22 Detailed view Ø Touch the right area of the tiles to open the detailed view for the respective value. Detailed information about the selected process display can be viewed there and settings can be made, e.g. entering the product target value: Tg/ha 60014762 •...
23 Speed process display 0.0 km/h By pressing this button a different process display is applied to this tile. Displays the lower limit of the bar graph. Displays the upper limit of the bar graph. Displays the current speed (bar graph). The gap between the red bars indicates the permissible speed range.
24 Speed km/h km/h Display of the minimum and maximum possible travel speed. The values are calculated from the currently entered target values for the product. Display of the current speed as bar graph and as number. The red bars show the permissible speed range (see item 1). Buttons for selecting the speed signal.
25 Radar calibration 1. Measure and stake a calibration section on the field before starting with the calibration. the length of the section should be at least 100 m. This section will be travelled during calibration. Main work screen 2. Press the Menu softkey. Menu softkey Menu 3.
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Radar calibration | 25 1000 Imp/100 m Speed calibration screen 4. Enter the value for the pulses directly. NOTE Entering pulses directly is not recommended. Ø Perform the calibration step by step to obtain exact results. 5. Press the softkey to open the step by step calibration. Step by step calibration 6.
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25 | Radar calibration 19189 In the upper field the pulses are counted while travelling the calibration section. 8. At the end of the section, press the softkey for ending the calibration travel. End calibration travel 19189 9. Correct the pulses counted as required. 10.
26 Lighting Turning the WorkLight Pro on and off Turning the LED bar on and off Reducing the brightness of the LED bar Increasing the brightness of the LED bar 26.1 WorkLight Pro Ø Touch the green checkmark of the desired headlights. The selected headlights are activated when turning on the WorkLight Pro.
27 Machine geometry 1. Open the Machine geometry screen. The number of booms displayed depends on the machine configuration. Different pages may be displayed, depending on the number of booms. Machine geometry Machine geometry – list view 2. Press the softkey to open the settings view. List view Settings view Settings view –...
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Machine geometry | 27 Settings view – Coupling geometry setting Setting coupling – axle distance Setting axle – boom distance Boom settings Left offset setting Right offset setting 3. Select the respective parameter to be set via the buttons and enter the appro- priate values.
27 | Machine geometry 27.1 Entering the dimensions The centre (M) of the machine represents the zero point. The dimensions toward the front are entered with a positive sign, the dimensions to- ward the rear are entered with a negative sign. The offset to the left or right is always entered with a positive sign.
28 Manual sequential deactivation kg/ha km/h Main work screen For machines with several booms, the sections for each boom are enabled or dis- abled separately. The softkeys for enabling or disabling the sections pertaining to the respective boom can be reached via the arrows for scrolling through the booms. Scrolling through the booms Manual sequential deactivation kg/ha...
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28 | Manual sequential deactivation Disabling the left sections Disabling the right sections 1. Disabling the sections from outside towards inside. 2. Enabling the sections again from inside towards outside. Enabling all sections. Disabling all sections. Only the softkeys that can be pressed are always shown. 3.
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29 SectionControl delay times SectionControl delay times settings (here: machine with 3 booms) Scrolling through the list Ø To set on-times and off-times, touch the text field next to the corresponding button and enter the desired value. SectionControl on-time setting SectionControl off-time setting 29.1 Step by Step setting If overlaps or drill windows occur during operation with SectionControl, the delay times must be adapted.
SectionControl delay times | 29 29.1.1 Entering the field SectionControl delay times settings (here: machine with 3 booms) 1. Press the button for the on-time setting for each boom that switches incor- rectly when entering the field. The following screen appears: SectionControl on-time setting Field entry delay times 2.
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29 | SectionControl delay times km/h 4. On this screen, enter the length of the window or the overlap at the left and the speed travelled at the right. Confirm with the softkey or discard the inputs with the Back arrow softkey. ð...
SectionControl delay times | 29 29.1.2 Exiting the field SectionControl delay times settings (here: machine with 3 booms) 1. Press the button for the off-time setting for each boom that switches incor- rectly when exiting the field. The following screen appears: SectionControl off-time setting Field exit delay times 2.
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29 | SectionControl delay times 4. On this screen, enter the length of the window or the overlap at the left and the speed travelled at the right. Confirm with the softkey or discard the inputs with the Back arrow softkey. ð...
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