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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISOBUS Please read carefully before using the machine. Keep for future reference. This instruction manual/assembly in- struction is to be considered as part of the machine. Suppliers of new and sec- ond-hand machines are required to document in writing that the instruc- tion manual/assembly instruction was Version 3.21.00 delivered with the machine and hand-...
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This constitutes no obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that have already been sold. We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have. Yours sincerely RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH...
User instructions User instructions On this operating manual This operating manual is an integral part of the machine control unit. The operating manual contains important information for safe, appropriate and economic use and maintenance of the machine control unit. Adherence to the manual helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs and downtime, and increases the machine's reliability and service life.
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User instructions Warning severity level The degree of danger is indicated by the signal word. The levels are classified as follows: n DANGER Type and source of danger This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the health and life of persons.
User instructions Instructions and procedures Steps that the operator must carry out are shown as a numbered list. 1. Instruction for action step 1 2. Instruction for action step 2 Instructions involving only one step are not numbered. The same applies for ac- tion steps that do not have a specific sequence.
Layout and function Layout and function Overview of supported AXIS fertiliser spreaders The AXMAT is installed on fertiliser spreaders of the AXIS series at working widths of 18 m or greater. AXIS-H 50.2 EMC + W AXIS-H 50.1 EMC + W (AXMAT Version 4.10.13 for TEEJET job computer) ...
Layout and function Structure The AXMAT special equipment consists of the following assemblies: Figure 2.1: AXMAT special equipment [1] Communication module holder [2] Communication module [3] Holder for installation on the machine frame [4] 9 sensor modules per spreading side [5] 3 sensors per module...
Settings Settings Minimum requirements Configuration of the AXMAT special equipment is possible when the following conditions are satisfied. ISOBUS terminal The AXMAT special equipment is enabled and calibrated in the machine con- trol unit by your customer service or specialist technical workshop (Service menu).
Settings Navigation within the menu NOTICE Important notes regarding the display and the navigation between menus are provided in chapter 1.6: Menu hierarchy, keys and navigation, page In the following sections, we describe calling up the menus or menu items via touching the touch screen or pressing the function buttons.
Settings Fertiliser settings NOTICE When the AXMAT function is activated, the Drop point menu item is greyed-out and has no function here. "Activating the AXMAT- function" on page Default settings Open a new fertiliser chart. Carry out fertiliser settings. ...
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Settings NOTICE The main settings for the AXMAT function are described here. Further information on operating the machine control unit is provided in the operating manual provided with the unit. Submenu Meaning/possible values Description Fertiliser name Fertiliser selected from the fertiliser Page 13 chart Appl.
Settings 3.3.1 Application rate In this menu, you can enter the target value for the desired application rate. Entering the application rate: 1. Call up the Fertiliser settings > Appl.rate. (kg/ha). The display shows the currently applied application rate. 2.
Settings 3.3.4 Normal disc speed NOTICE For optimal empty run measurement you must check for correct entries in the Fertiliser settings menu. The values in the Disc and Normal speed menu entries must agree with the actual settings of your machine. 1.
Settings 3.3.6 Fertiliser charts In this menu, you can create and manage your own fertiliser charts NOTICE Selecting a fertiliser chart has an effect on the fertiliser settings, the machine control unit and the mineral fertiliser spreader. The set application rate is overwritten by the stored value from the fertiliser chart.
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Settings 2. Select an empty fertiliser chart. The Name field consists of the name of the fertiliser, the working width and the disc type. The selection window is displayed. 3. Select the Open and return... option. The Fertiliser settings menu is displayed, and the selected element is loaded into the fertiliser settings as the active fertiliser chart.
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Settings Deleting an existing fertiliser chart NOTICE The active fertiliser chart cannot be deleted. 1. Select the desired fertiliser chart. The selection window is displayed. 2. Select the Delete element option. The fertiliser chart is deleted from the list. Managing the selected fertiliser chart via the operating screen You can also manage the fertiliser chart directly via the operating screen.
Settings Machine settings NOTICE The menu entries on the display can appear in different menu windows, depend- ing on the version of the machine control unit used. However, the specified paths remain the same for all machine control unit versions. 3.4.1 Activating the AXMAT- function Figure 3.5:...
Operating the AXMAT system Operating the AXMAT system n CAUTION Risk of injury caused by ejected fertiliser In the event of a fault, the metering slide may open unexpectedly when driving to the spreading location. There is a risk of slipping and personal injury due to ejected fertiliser.
Operating the AXMAT system Preparing for calibration You use the field test set to calibrate the AXMAT unit in the machine control unit. 4.1.1 Scope of delivery and assembly of the field test set NOTICE For calculating the settings for unlisted fertiliser types, please also see the supplementary manual for the practice test kit.
Operating the AXMAT system Assembling the measuring tubes 1. Insert the locking bolts [3] into the support feet [4]. 2. Fit the pipe [2] onto the locking bolts. 3. Insert the funnel [1] into the pipe. Figure 4.2: Assembling the measuring tubes 4.1.2 Requirements and conditions...
Operating the AXMAT system Figure 4.3: Layout of the collecting vessels Make sure that the collecting vessels are placed on level ground. Collecting vessels set at an angle can cause measuring errors (see figure above). Perform a calibration test (see the operating manual of your fertiliser ...
Operating the AXMAT system Preparing one pass: Set the mounting height of the machine as specified in the fertiliser chart. Make sure that the mounting height includes the top edge of the trays. Check the spreading elements (spreading discs, spreader vanes, outlet) for ...
Operating the AXMAT system Run the spreading test with the openings set as calculated for the job: 4.2: AXMAT calibration, page NOTICE If the quantity collected in the collecting vessels is insufficient, repeat the passage. Do not change the adjustment of the metering slides. Pour the contents of the collecting vessels into the measuring tubes from the ...
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Operating the AXMAT system Run the spreading test with the openings set as calculated for the job: 4.2: AXMAT calibration, page NOTICE If the quantity collected in the collecting vessels is insufficient, repeat the passage. Do not change the adjustment of the metering slides. If you only have 5 measuring tubes, proceed as follows: 1.
Operating the AXMAT system AXMAT calibration Perform calibration of the AXMAT function under the following conditions: You are using the AXMAT special equipment for the first time. You have entered new settings in the Fertiliser settings menu: Fertiliser type Spreading disc type Disc speed Working width...
Operating the AXMAT system Continue driving until the progress bar is complete and the collecting vessels have been completely driven over with the spreading pattern. 9. Press Start/Stop. Close the metering slide. The machine control unit switches to the next calibration window. 10.
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Operating the AXMAT system Examples of spreader setting corrections: Test Fertiliser distribution Action, test result Case A Even distribution (admis- Adjustments are correct. sible deviation ±1 scale line) Case B Fertiliser quantity Are the same drop points set on the right decreases from right to and left side? left (or vice versa).
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Operating the AXMAT system Results with 9 collecting vessels (working width of 36 m or greater) Pour the contents of the adjacent collecting vessels into the measuring tubes from the left-hand side. Read the quality of the horizontal spreading pattern via the filling levels of the ...
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Operating the AXMAT system Examples of spreader setting corrections: Test Fertiliser distribution Action, test result Case A Even distribution (admis- Settings are correct sible deviation ±1 scale line) Case B Too much fertiliser in the Select earlier drop point setting overlap zone.
Operating the AXMAT system 4.2.2 Adjusting the drop point The machine control unit automatically switches to the third calibration window. Figure 4.10: Performing AXMAT calibration 1. Determine the drop point. Press the OK button to confirm the previously saved drop point. Press the New drop point button to enter a the new drop point.
Operating the AXMAT system Test/diagnostics The Test/Diagnosis allows you to check the functionality of all actuators and sensors. 1. Call up the Main menu > System / Test > Test / diagnostics menu. NOTICE This menu is for information purposes only. The list of sensors depends on the equipment of the machine.
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Operating the AXMAT system Status message from sensors [2] and [3] 0 = OK; no equipment error 1 = Error NOTICE The AXMAT function is automatically deactivated when more than 3 sensors exhibit an error. Contact your specialist technical workshop or customer service. ...
Operating the AXMAT system Operating the AXMAT function in spreading operation NOTICE The AXMAT function regulates the drop point in steps of 0.1 during spreading operation. Prerequisites: The AXMAT function is enabled. See 4.1: Preparing for calibration, page The AXMAT function is activated. See 3.4.1: Activating the AXMAT- function, ...
Alarm messages and possible causes Alarm messages and possible causes Various alarm messages can be displayed on the ISOBUS terminal display. Meaning of the alarm messages Message in display Meaning and possible cause Error by setting drop point. The drop point setting cannot reach the target value it is to be moved to.
Alarm messages and possible causes Failure/alarm 5.2.1 Acknowledging an alarm message An alarm message is displayed with a yellow or red frame and with a warning symbol. Figure 5.1: Alarm message (example) Acknowledging an alarm message: 1. Rectify the cause of the alarm message. Observe the operating manual of the mineral fertiliser spreader and section 5.1: Meaning of the alarm messages, page...
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Alarm messages and possible causes Figure 5.2: Alarm message (example) You can use various keys to acknowledge other messages with a yellow frame: Enter Start/stop For this purpose, follow the instructions on screen.
Index Index Alarm message Acknowledging 34 Menu 8 List 33 Application rate 10–11 M EMC function 11–12, 17 AXIS fertiliser spreaders Spring disc 11 AXMAT Machine control unit Activation 16 Minimum requirements 7 Calibration 24–29 Machine settings 16–17 Function 5 Main menu Structure 6 Fertiliser settings 9...
Warranty claims are rendered void if RAUCH original spare parts were not used. Therefore, the directions in the operating manual must be observed. In all cases of doubt contact our sales representatives or the factory directly.
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