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  • Page 1 Apollo ISOBUS UT Seeder Operator’s Manual www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 3 © Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture March 2019 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.
  • Page 5 - No statement contained at the website of TPA WEBSITE AND OTHER STATEMENTS or any other Topcon Group company or in any other advertisements or TPA literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPA modifies these Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 6 defective item at no charge, and ship it back to you. You must pay the shipping and handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration of components, labor and travel expenses incurred for in-field removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy. The foregoing warranty shall NOT apply to damage or defects resulting from: (i) ...
  • Page 7 Other These Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, superseded or cancelled, at any time by TPA. These Terms and Conditions will be governed by, and construed in accordance with: the laws of South Australia if the product is sold and supplied to you in Australia (in which case the courts of South Australia or the Federal Court of Australia (Adelaide Registry) have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any claim or dispute) or the laws of the State of California if the product is sold and supplied to you outside of Australia...
  • Page 8 You can check if interference is being caused by this equipment by turning the Topcon equipment off to see if the interference stops. If the equipment is causing interference to a radio or other electronic device, try: Turning the radio antenna until the interference stops...
  • Page 9 Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Study this manual as part of your safety program. This safety information only relates to Topcon equipment and does not replace other usual safe work practices. WARNING: Ensure power is removed from the Topcon equipment prior to maintenance or repair of the vehicle or implements.
  • Page 10 However, it is always advisable not to handle damaged elec- tronic equipment. This Topcon product may contain a sealed lithium battery. Always dispose of any electronic equipment thoughtfully and responsibly.
  • Page 11 Topcon accepts no responsibility or liability for damages to property, personal injuries, or death resulting from the misuse or abuse of any of its products. Further, Topcon accepts no responsibility for the use of Topcon equipment or the GNSS signal for any purpose other than the intended purpose.
  • Page 12 Operation and Risk of Obstacles The following list is not exhaustive or limited. To use the console for assisted steering along a defined wayline, the operator must ensure that it is used: Away from people and obstacles Away from high voltage power lines or other overhead obstructions (identify any clearance problems before activating the console) On private property without public access Within cleared fields...
  • Page 13 Be aware of file format compatibility. Discuss compatible formats with the dealer. Topcon Agricultural Products are hardy and designed to work in tough conditions. However, if equipment is unused for a length of time, store away from water and direct heat sources.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1. Console / ECU interface Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.1. Setting up the seeder 2.2. Setting up tanks 2.2.1. Granular tank settings 2.2.2. Liquid/NH3 tank settings 2.3. Setting up external options 2.4. Setting up tank timing 2.5.
  • Page 15 Chapter 7 – External Keypad 7.1. Keypad setup 7.2. LED behavior Chapter 8 – Alarm Settings 8.1. Managing seeder alarms 8.2. Setting up fan alarms 8.3. Setting up tank motor alarms 8.4. Setting up shaft alarms 8.5. Setting up tank gear alarms 8.6.
  • Page 16 12.2.2. Error code signature 12.2.3. CM-40 ECU error codes 12.2.4. EM-24 ECU error codes 12.2.5. Decoding error codes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Note: ISOBUS refers to the ISO 11783 communication protocol used in the agriculture industry. A vehicle must be fitted with an ISO 11783 compatible console for the Apollo ISOBUS UT Seeder to operate. The Apollo ISOBUS UT Seeder comes with these features:...

  • Page 18: Console / Ecu Interface

    1.1. Console / ECU interface Operation Diagnostics: The Apollo ISOBUS UT Seeder is capable of displaying runtime information on various operations; including ground speed, fan status, shaft status, tank levels and blocked heads. 1.1. Console / ECU interface When viewing information from an ECU on a console via the Universal Terminal, the console has no knowledge of what is on the UT.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Seeder Settings

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings The seeder requires settings for tanks, seeder width, speed, product calibration factors and alarms to operate. 2.1. Setting up the seeder Follow these steps to launch the seeder and open the settings screen: 1. Select from the main Universal Terminal screen to open the seeder.
  • Page 20 2.1. Setting up the seeder Settings menu Icon Description Page Seeder settings menu ECU setup Product settings menu Keypad setup Alarm settings menu Managing implement profiles 33 Area test Advanced settings...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 4. Select to open the Seeder Settings Menu. Seeder settings menu Icon Description Page Tank settings External options Tank preload settings Wheel calibration Fan settings Geometry settings...
  • Page 22 2.1. Setting up the seeder Icon Description Page Speed settings Blocked head settings Operating history menu 31 Seeder brand...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Tanks

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.2. Setting up tanks 1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / Tank Settings Tanks: Set the number of tanks that will be controlled or monitored. Cap.: Tank capacity. Note: Use the table on page 87 to record the tank capacities for future use.

  • Page 24: Granular Tank Settings

    2.2. Setting up tanks 2.2.1. Granular tank settings Drive Drive Settings Control Settings Electric Motor selection Pulses/rev Min motor RPM Max motor RPM Gear ratio Soft start Shaft sensor Shaft pulses/rev Actuator Encoder teeth Clutch Style Proportional valve Gear ratio Add dither Encoder pulses/rev Soft start...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings Drive settings Motor selection: Sets the number of pulses per motor revolution for the motor. Pulses/rev: Set the number of pulses / revolutions for each revolution of the metering shaft. Min motor RPM/ max motor RPM: Sets minimum / maximum motor shaft RPM.
  • Page 26 2.2. Setting up tanks to drive a hydraulic motor. The opening of the valve varies with the current applied to the solenoid. Drive settings Gear ratio: The ratio between the drive motor and the metering unit. Note: Use the table provided on page 87 to record the gear ratio for the P Valve drive.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings Min PWM/max PWM: Select a percentage. Min PWM sets the minimum amount of PWM or power required to allow the metering unit to rotate or discharge product. Max PWM sets the maximum amount of power that can be provided to the valve running the metering unit before maximum possible speed is achieved.

  • Page 28: Liquid/Nh3 Tank Settings

    2.2. Setting up tanks 2.2.2. Liquid/NH3 tank settings Pressure Drive Control Settings Pump Sense Settings Regulator valve Sensitivity Pressure Speed sensor monitoring Close valve when Max pressure Pulses / revolution Reverse valve Min voltage Dump valve Max voltage Controller mode Min on time Max on time Gain setting...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings Regulator valve drive A regulator valve (Reg valve) uses a motor to open or close the valve depending on the flow requirements. Positive or negative power is applied to run the motor. The tank output to the regulator valve stays constant.
  • Page 30 2.2. Setting up tanks PWM setting: Sets the pulse width modulation. Lowering this number reduces the voltage supplied to the valve, slowing it down. Auto close valve time (NH3 only): If flow is detected after a user settable time (in seconds) when the tank should be off, the regulator valve will be driven shut.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings Soft start: Allows a gradual increase in the valve signal when the valve is activated. This is used to prevent mechanical damage from sudden starts. Soft stop: Allows a gradual decrease in the valve signal when the valve is deactivated.
  • Page 32 2.2. Setting up tanks Pulses/revolution: Set how many pulses there are per revolution of the pump shaft. Monitor drive Monitor drive is used to monitor operations for the seeder without application rate control. The application rate must be set by physically changing the drive settings on the metering unit for each tank.

  • Page 33: Setting Up External Options

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.3. Setting up external options External Options enables additional settings on the seeder. 1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / External Options 2. Select Master Switch and select one of the following options: Virtual: Master switch to be controlled from the UT. Tillage: Select if a tillage/whisker switch is fitted.
  • Page 34 2.3. Setting up external options Master Clutch: Enable the master clutch for tanks with an actuator drive. Actuator Cal Style: Select Stationary or Rolling option used to calibrate granular tanks with an actuator drive. For stationary option, the product must be dispensed for calibration using a hand crank.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Tank Timing

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.4. Setting up tank timing When starting a seeding pass when stationary, preload time allows for product to be at the openers before moving to avoid gaps in product application. It is the time in seconds that the seeder needs to run before moving off and starting to seed after the master switch is engaged.
  • Page 36 2.4. Setting up tank timing To fine tune these settings, it is best to seed a strip one way and then another strip at 90 degrees to that with auto section control active. Then get out and dig in the dirt to find where the seed starts and stops and adjust times to compensate for overlap and under-lap.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Wheel Factor

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.5. Setting up wheel factor The wheel factor defines how far the implement travels per pulse from the wheel sensor. A wheel fitted with four magnets, with a circumference of one meter, will travel 0.25 meters per pulse. 2.5.1.
  • Page 38 2.5. Setting up wheel factor 3. Select to start the calibration. 4. Drive the tractor for some distance, stop and select 5. Enter the Distance travelled and select According to the number of pulses emitted over the distance, the estimated wheel factor appears on screen.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 6. Select to confirm and return to the Wheel Calibration Settings screen. Note: Record this value for future use. Use the table on page 87 to record the wheel factor.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Fans

    2.6. Setting up fans 2.6. Setting up fans Use the fan settings to enable and configure fans for the seeder operation. 1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / Fan Settings Fan #: Enables a fan. Fan # Pressure: Pressure sensor: If a fan pressure sensor is fitted to the seeder, select standard or voltage pressure sensor type.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Geometry

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.7. Setting up geometry To set the implement geometry: 1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / Geometry Settings Geometry type: Select the implement type (rigid, pivoted, double pivoted or front mount). Working width: Measures the working width of the implement (that is, the width of the area that is treated during one pass of the implement).
  • Page 42 2.7. Setting up geometry Cart rear: Measures the distance between the implement hitch point and the trailer wheels. (For dual axle air carts, F and G should be measured to the center point between the two axles.) Note: This dimension is only shown for double pivot implements.

  • Page 43: Setting Up Speed

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.8. Setting up speed Seeder operation requires a source of speed for the seeder. 1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / Speed Settings Manual Speed: Manual speed allows the user to specify a speed value. This is only possible if the vehicle is stationary. This value is normally set to 7-10 km/h, which is the speed used for normal seeding operations.
  • Page 44 2.8. Setting up speed Note: If a speed source other than manual is selected, the speed icon displays on operation screen 2 . See Operation screen 2, page 81.

  • Page 45: Settings For Blocked Heads

    1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / Blocked Head Settings Monitoring: Enable if a blockage system is installed. Sensor Type: Select sensor type as Topcon unless using Dickey- john sensors. Number of Sensors: Enter the number of sensors for distribution heads. Number of sensors depends on the Head Systems described next.
  • Page 46 2.9. Settings for blocked heads 1st Fert Sensor: The number of the first sensor that is fitted to a fertilizer head. For example, if there are 36 sensors in total with the first 24 assigned to seed heads and the rest (12) assigned to fertilizer heads, this should be set to 25.

  • Page 47: Viewing Operating History

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.10. Viewing operating history The operating history menu contains the values recorded for the seeder operation over its life. Note: Operating history values are not editable by the user. 1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / Operating History Menu Totals History : Displays the total area, total distance, total time, maximum speed and total product dispensed from each...

  • Page 48: Selecting Seeder Brand

    2.11. Selecting seeder brand 2.11. Selecting seeder brand Use the Seeder Brand option to select the seeder manufacturer. 1. Select Seeder Settings Menu / Seeder Brand 2. Select Generic if the seeder brand is not known.

  • Page 49: Managing Implement Profiles

    Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 2.12. Managing implement profiles 2.12.1. Creating an implement profile 1. Select Profiles Setup from the Settings menu. 2. Select the create new profile button , then confirm with the tick button. 2.12.2. Selecting a profile Once profiles have been created on the ECU, they can be selected from a list.

  • Page 50: Copying A Profile To / From Usb

    2.12. Managing implement profiles 3. Select the required profile from the list and press the tick button to confirm. 2.12.3. Copying a profile to / from USB Save a profile to USB 1. Ensure a USB is plugged into the console. 2.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 – Seeder Settings 6. Select the profile to be saved to USB from the list. 7. Select the right arrow and select fs_usb. The selected profile is saved to the USB. Copy a profile from USB 1. Ensure the USB containing the profile to be copied is plugged into the console.
  • Page 52 2.12. Managing implement profiles...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 - Ecu Setup

    Chapter 3 – ECU Setup The Apollo ECU has four encoders that are assignable for monitoring seeder inputs. Use the ECU Setup menu to assign these encoders to seeder components according to the harness connections. 1. Select Settings Menu / ECU Setup 2.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 - Product Settings

    Chapter 4 – Product Settings Use the Product Settings Menu to configure up to 16 products that can be used for seeding. 4.1. Setting up products 1. Select Settings Menu / Product Settings Menu . The default value for each product is OFF. 2.
  • Page 56 4.1. Setting up products Product Name: Type in a name for the product. Tank Number: Assign a tank number to use this product in the selected tank. Set to OFF if this product is not currently being used in a tank. Density: Enter the product density.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 – Product Settings with certain layers on a variable rate map. Note: This option is not shown for liquid/NH3 tanks, the product is defaulted to fertilizer for these tank types and can’t be changed.
  • Page 58 4.1. Setting up products...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 - Calibrating The Tanks

    Chapter 5 – Calibrating the Tanks Tanks must be calibrated when setting up a seeder for the first time, changing the batch of seeds, or adding a new product. Correctly calibrating tanks/bins ensures that seeding is carried out at the proper rate to obtain maximum yield and crop. The size of seed and supplement product varies between batches.

  • Page 60: Manual Entry Of Calibration Factor

    5.1. Manual entry of calibration factor 5.1. Manual entry of calibration factor Manual entry of calibration factor can only be used if the calibration factor for the selected product is known. Follow these steps to enter a calibration factor manually. 1.

  • Page 61: Automatic Calculation Of Calibration Factor

    Chapter 5 – Calibrating the Tanks 5.2. Automatic calculation of calibration factor The seeder can be calibrated automatically by collecting and measuring the seed that is discharged. Calibration may be performed using an external keypad, if fitted. Refer to External Keypad, page 57. Note: Ensure that the speed source is set to manual for calibrating the tanks.
  • Page 62 5.2. Automatic calculation of calibration factor Note: For granular tanks with actuator drive, select to toggle the calibration mode as Set Rate of application or Actuator Extension target percentage. Set Rate: Actuator opens to accommodate the rate set on the screen.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 – Calibrating the Tanks 8. Measure the weight in the bucket and enter the value by selecting Weight, then confirm 9. Select to complete the calibration. 10. The new calibration factor appears on screen. Select to save the calibration factor or to reject it.

  • Page 64: Calibrating Multiple Granular Tanks

    5.2. Automatic calculation of calibration factor Note: Use the table provided on page 87 to record the calculated calibration factor. 5.2.1. Calibrating multiple granular tanks 1. Select Settings Menu / Product Settings Menu 2. To perform calibration of multiple tanks, select 3.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 – Calibrating the Tanks Note: Four products can be calibrated at a time, as the Apollo ISOBUS UT seeder supports four tanks for operation. 4. Place the calibration buckets under the metering rollers of the tanks to be calibrated. 5.
  • Page 66 5.2. Automatic calculation of calibration factor 8. Select to view the calculated calibration factors. The screen displays old calibration factors (Old Cal), new calibration factors (New Cal), percentage difference between the two (Diff) and the status to save or ignore the new calibration factors. 9.

  • Page 67: Calibrating A Liquid Tank

    Chapter 5 – Calibrating the Tanks 10. Alternately, select to save all of the new calibration factors, or select to ignore all of the new calculations. Select to return to the previous screen. 11. Select to confirm and exit. Note: Use the table provided on page 87 to note the calculated calibration factor.
  • Page 68 5.2. Automatic calculation of calibration factor 8. Measure the volume collected in the bucket and enter the value by selecting Volume and select confirm 9. Select to complete the calibration. 10. The new calibration factor appears on screen. Select to save the calibration factor or to reject it.
  • Page 69 Chapter 5 – Calibrating the Tanks Note: Use the table provided on page 87 to note the calculated calibration factor.
  • Page 70 5.2. Automatic calculation of calibration factor...

  • Page 71: Chapter 6 - Area Test

    Chapter 6 – Area Test Area test is used to verify whether the tank and wheel calibrations are accurate. It simulates the seeder function according to the tank calibration factor and wheel calibration settings over a user definable distance. This ensures that the amount of product metered out is correct and as expected.
  • Page 72 6.1. Performing the area test...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7 - External Keypad

    Chapter 7 – External Keypad The keypad is an external device that may be used in the cabin and/or on the seeder frame to control selected functions. The ‘in cabin’ keypad may be used to turn tanks on and off, increase and decrease tank rates and perform a ‘blockage check’...
  • Page 74 7.1. Keypad setup 2. Select to configure the In Cabin keypad, or select configure the On Frame keypad. Keypad ID: If more than one keypad is installed, this selects which keypad is installed in the cabin and which is on the frame. Each keypad has a unique identity number.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7 – External Keypad valve and monitoring only tank types.) Pressing and holding this button primes the implement until the button is released. This overrides the time entered in Preload Time. Master switch ( ): Performs the same function as the master switch on the operation screen.

  • Page 76: Led Behavior

    7.2. LED behavior 7.2. LED behavior Tank keys: Tank disabled (buttons 3 and above on a 2 tank implement): All LEDs are dark. Tank is on: Green LED (Tank and master switch is on. Product is flowing.) Tank is off but active: Amber LED (it is selected and ready to run but master is off and not doing prime/preload).
  • Page 77 Chapter 7 – External Keypad Blockage check ( Preload is enabled and preload is in progress: Green LED Preload is enabled but preload is not running: Amber LED Preload is not enabled: Red LED Preload is enabled when all of these are true: Manual speed is configured System is operational (UT has been uploaded) Calibration is not in progress...
  • Page 78 7.2. LED behavior Calibration mode: If the calibration is in progress: Green LED If the calibration is not in progress, but is allowed: Amber LED If calibration is not allowed: Red LED Calibration is allowed if: In UT mode and the system is on the main operation screen or products grid screens Master switch is off Not preloading...

  • Page 79: Chapter 8 - Alarm Settings

    Chapter 8 – Alarm Settings Alarms provide warnings if any function of the seeder system is not functioning properly. 8.1. Managing seeder alarms 1. Select Settings Menu / Alarm Settings Menu 2. Select to enable all alarms or to disable all. Seeder alarms Icon Description...
  • Page 80 8.1. Managing seeder alarms Icon Description Page Tank alarms Tank pressure alarms 70 Other alarms No flow alarms Alarm screen When an alarm is triggered, the following type of screen appears. Refer to the next sections for information to configure alarms.

  • Page 81: Setting Up Fan Alarms

    Chapter 8 – Alarm Settings 8.2. Setting up fan alarms Fan alarms operate by using pressure transducer sensors mounted on the seeder chassis near the fan. The sensors determine the pressure of the system. If the alarm point is set too close to the operating pressure, the alarm can trigger whenever fan pressure or fan speed changes significantly.

  • Page 82: Setting Up Tank Motor Alarms

    8.3. Setting up tank motor alarms 8.3. Setting up tank motor alarms The tank motor alarms activate if the tank motor fails to function due to a fault in the power supply or if it becomes jammed. 1. Select Settings Menu / Alarm Settings Menu / Tank Motor Alarms...

  • Page 83: Setting Up Shaft Alarms

    Chapter 8 – Alarm Settings 8.4. Setting up shaft alarms A shaft alarm triggers if there is no signal as expected from the metering shaft sensor. Another common cause for a shaft alarm is if the sensor has moved. The sensors should be mounted so that the magnet passes the sensor with a clearance of approximately 2 to 3 mm.

  • Page 84: Setting Up Tank Gear Alarms

    8.5. Setting up tank gear alarms 8.5. Setting up tank gear alarms Gear alarms will trigger if the gear ratio value entered in the drive setup menu is different to the value calculated based on the shaft sensor and motor encoder. 1.

  • Page 85: Setting Up Tank Alarms

    Chapter 8 – Alarm Settings 8.6. Setting up tank alarms In each tank there is a sensor that triggers an alarm once the product level falls below the sensor. When product in the tank covers the tank sensor, the light on the back of the sensor is off. 1.

  • Page 86: Setting Up Tank Pressure Alarms

    8.7. Setting up tank pressure alarms 8.7. Setting up tank pressure alarms Pressure transducer sensors may be fitted for liquid or NH3 tanks to measure tank pressure. The tank pressure alarm can alert the operator if the tank pressure is too high or too low relative to the set alarm point.

  • Page 87: Setting Up Other Alarms

    Chapter 8 – Alarm Settings 8.8. Setting up other alarms There are additional alarms that can be configured for the seeder operation. 1. Select Settings Menu / Alarm Settings Menu / Other Alarms Configure the following alarms: Tank Off: Triggered when the master switch is on but the tanks are switched off.

  • Page 88: Setting Up No Flow Alarms

    8.9. Setting up no flow alarms 8.9. Setting up no flow alarms No flow alarms alert the operator if any critical function of the seeder is hindered. 1. Select Settings Menu / Alarm Settings Menu / No Flow Alarms Configure the following alarms: No Flow: All Tanks Off: Triggered if there are no tanks switched on.

  • Page 89: Chapter 9 - Advanced Settings

    Chapter 9 – Advanced Settings Advanced settings provide the ability to enable the Task Controller (TC), reset the Apollo ECU to factory settings, switch ISOBUS UT displays and upgrade the firmware for the ECU. 9.1. Configuring advanced settings 1. Select Settings Menu / Advanced Settings Enable TC: This enables or disables the task controller for the ECU.
  • Page 90 Note: Factory reset deletes all the settings and data stored on the Apollo ECU. Use the factory reset option only when recommended by Topcon support or a service technician. Switch TC: Select to switch the ISOBUS task controller that will be used to control this ECU. Use this option if the vehicle has multiple ISOBUS task controllers.

  • Page 91: Upgrading Ecu Firmware

    9.2. Upgrading ECU firmware The Apollo ECU firmware can be upgraded from the Advanced Settings screen. Note: Contact your Topcon dealer for the Apollo ECU firmware upgrade file/s. These should be placed in the root (top-level) directory of a USB flash drive.

  • Page 92: Aux Ecu / Em-24 Ecu

    9.2. Upgrading ECU firmware Once the transfer is done, the status appears as Complete and progress reaches 100. The ECU will restart. 9.2.2. CM-40 Aux ECU / EM-24 ECU 1. Select Settings Menu / Advanced Settings / Factory Upgrade 2. Select Upgrade Type and select CM-40 Aux / EM-24. 3.

  • Page 93: Verifying Upgrade

    Chapter 9 – Advanced Settings 4. If the USB flash drive contains a valid *.tar.gz file, select start the upgrade. The Progress indicator starts counting to 100 and the Status appears as Transferring. Once the transfer is done, the status appears as Complete and progress reaches 100.
  • Page 94 9.2. Upgrading ECU firmware...

  • Page 95: Chapter 10 - Seeder Operation

    Chapter 10 – Seeder Operation This chapter describes how to operate the Apollo ISOBUS UT seeder. 10.1. Selecting the seeder operation screen 1. Select from the main Universal Terminal screen to open the Seeder screen. Operation screen 1 Icon Description Used to select the required tank/s (the Select button in each tank may also be used).
  • Page 96 10.1. Selecting the seeder operation screen Icon Description Fan 1 and/or 2 RPM (if enabled in Fan Settings screen) Fan 1 and/or 2 Pressure (if enabled in Fan Settings screen) Toggles between operation screen 1 and 2. Enable/disable the selected tank. Activate preset application rates.
  • Page 97 Chapter 10 – Seeder Operation Operation screen 2 Icon Description Currently selected Area number for accumulating data. Total (cumulative) area covered. At least one tank must be turned on. Cumulative area covered for the selected tank (see TankNum below) and area (see AreaNum above). Currently selected tank for displaying SubArea and Weight totals.
  • Page 98 10.1. Selecting the seeder operation screen Icon Description Display the diagnostics screen. See Viewing diagnostics, page Temporary manual speed. Used to perform tank calibration or to calculate application rates. Displays if the vehicle is stationary and a setting other than Manual is selected as the speed source.

  • Page 99: Selecting And Filling Tanks

    Chapter 10 – Seeder Operation 10.2. Selecting and filling tanks 1. Select to open Tank Fill options. 2. Press Select to select an individual or All tanks. 3. Select to fill the selected tanks to their maximum capacity. 4. Select the number displayed in the Volume column to manually enter the volume that is in a tank/bin if that is known.

  • Page 100: Selecting And Resetting Area Counters

    10.3. Selecting and resetting area counters 10.3. Selecting and resetting area counters Area counters are used with the seeder to record data such as treated area, total area, sub area, and product tank in use. 1. Select to toggle between operation screen 1 and operation screen 2.

  • Page 101: Viewing Diagnostics

    Chapter 10 – Seeder Operation 10.4. Viewing diagnostics Apollo ISOBUS UT seeder provides a run time view of seeder operation through the diagnostics option. 1. Select operation screen 2 / Diagnostics The diagnostics displays the time in milliseconds between pulses of the sensor as the top value and pulse count for this sensor at the bottom.
  • Page 102 10.4. Viewing diagnostics : Displays ECU information. : Displays if the ECU setup has any errors. : Displays blocked head data. A value of 0 indicates no blockage and 1 indicates a blocked head. The pulse count is reset to zero by selecting 2.

  • Page 103: Chapter 11 - Record User Data

    Chapter 11 – Record User Data Use this table to record values set for the seeder. This data is useful in case of factory reset, upgrading the ECU, or for service and support purposes. 11.1. Recording user data Setting Value Wheel factor Seeder width Calibration factor Product 1 Name:                  ...
  • Page 104 11.1. Recording user data Setting Value Tank capacity Tank 1: Tank 2: Tank 3: Tank 4: Gear ratio...

  • Page 105: Chapter 12 - Apollo Ecu Information

    Chapter 12 – Apollo ECU Information There are two types of Apollo ECUs available: The CM-40 is the main control module. The EM-24 is the Input/Output expansion module. 12.1. Interpreting Apollo ECU LEDs Power LED Transmit LED Receive LED ECU Status LED Note: If a fault occurs in the ECU, an error code may be displayed.
  • Page 106 12.1. Interpreting Apollo ECU LEDs CM-40 Power LED LED state Power state Green ECU power on solenoid power on VCB solenoid power on Amber ECU power on Either solenoid or VCB solenoid power on Flashing amber ECU power on solenoid power off VCB solenoid power off ECU, solenoid, VCB solenoid or sensor power fault solenoid and VCB solenoid power off...

  • Page 107: Transmit Led

    Chapter 12 – Apollo ECU Information LED state Power state Flashing amber ECU power on solenoid power off VCB solenoid power off sensor power off ECU, solenoid, VCB solenoid or sensor power fault solenoid and VCB solenoid power off affected sensor supplies off an alarm is triggered 12.1.2.
  • Page 108 12.1. Interpreting Apollo ECU LEDs LED state ECU state Flashing Control output is allowed for unaffected sub-systems. amber A warning level fault is active. An alarm will be shown. For example: 'relay over current'. Control output is inhibited. Fault/error state. An alarm will be raised. The boot loader is running.

  • Page 109: Apollo Ecu Error Codes

    Chapter 12 – Apollo ECU Information 12.2. Apollo ECU error codes 12.2.1. Error levels There are three different severity levels for errors and faults. Severity Description level Error/fault All control output will be stopped. Relays will turn off and actuators will power down.
  • Page 110 12.2. Apollo ECU error codes If any of the preceding digits are not zero, but the error state digits (EE) are zero, the fault identified by the preceding digits is only a warning or informational. EE Value Subsystem Communication (CAN) Drive (H-Bridges or relays) Power General...
  • Page 111 Chapter 12 – Apollo ECU Information PP Value Subsystem 5V sensor power over current Solenoid power MOSFET off ECU power MOSFET off GG - General flags These digits give information or identify faults that affect the ECU but do not fit in any other subsystem or category. GG Value Subsystem Transport/disabled mode active ECU sleep active...
  • Page 112 12.2. Apollo ECU error codes EE Value Subsystem ECU input/output DD - Drive errors These digits identify individual components with faults in the drive subsystem. DD Value Subsystem Relay over current PP - Power error flags These digits identify faults in the power subsystems. PP Value Subsystem Solenoid power under voltage Solenoid power over voltage or over current...
  • Page 113 Chapter 12 – Apollo ECU Information Subsystem Value No communication with auxiliary CPU (auxiliary CPU in boot loader mode) Main and auxiliary CPU firmware mismatch IO - ECU input/output flags These digits identify faults in the ECU inputs and outputs. IO Value Subsystem Input capture over frequency 12.2.5.
  • Page 114 12.2. Apollo ECU error codes Signature digits Decoded error IO = 00 There are no input or output errors Example 2 This example applies to the CM-40 ECU only. DDEE = Error signature (shortened for brevity). 0502 = Error displayed Signature Decoded error digits...
  • Page 116 Avenida de la Industria 35 Tres Cantos 28760, Spain Phone: +34-91-804-92-31 Fax: +34-91-803-14-15 Topcon Corporation 75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku Tokyo 174-8580 Japan Phone: +81-3-5994-0671 Fax: +81-3-5994-0672 © 2019 Topcon Precision Agriculture All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice 1005324-01...

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