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MCF 300 MONITOR FOR BALERS USER’S MANUAL NR. 1304-EN REV. 1...
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MCF 300 This product complies with EMC requirements in accordance with Directives 2004/108/CE and subsequent amendments and reference to Applied Regulation EN ISO 14982 Manufacturer : MC elettronica S.r.l. Address : Via E. Fermi, 450/486 Fiesso Umbertiano (ROVIGO) - ITALY Tel.
MCF 300 1. Rules and general warnings 1.1 Introduction This manual gives all the specific information that you need for a proper use of the equipment. After buying the Speed indicator, read the manual carefully and refer to it any time you have doubts on how to use the equipment or when you have to carry out maintenance operations.
MC elettronica (during and after the warranty period). Any kind of operation that is to be carried out on the MCF 300 Monitor must be carried out in accordance with the instructions stated in this manual or as agreed with MC elettronica.
MCF 300 2. General description The MCF 300 Monitor is a microprocessor electronic system designed for agricultural baling machines. It has been designed to monitor the execution of baling; by this we mean that the operations of loading the bale onto the turret, the starting and blocking of the turret and the subsequent unloading of the bale are manually carried out by the operator by means of the hydraulic distributors supplied with the baler.
MCF 300 3.1 Mounting the monitor To install the monitor, proceed as follows: Clean a flat and smooth surface inside the vehicle cab with a specific detergent • and apply the adhesive velcro (B). You can now attach the speed indicator by making it coincide with the Velcro on •...
MCF 300 3.1.1 Wiring diagram Cigarette lighter SIGNAL CABLE POWER CABLE BLACK MAGNETIC SENSOR Battery Figure 3. Wiring diagram insert the connectors of the sensors available into the respective connectors of • the cables, until you hear a “click”: each cable features a label with a letter; in order to make the correct matches follow the table in Figure 3.
MCF 300 3.2 How to install the sensors The MCF 300 Monitor is equipped with one type of sensor: magnetic sensor D.12 (code 671): to detect the number of rotations that are • needed to bind each bale. 3.2.1 Magnetic sensor installation D.12 code 671...
MCF 300 3.3 Front view Figure 5. Front view. The front panel allows the user to view all the data relating to the working cycle. The following elements can be seen on the panel: REF. DESCRIPTION LCD 4-digit display for displaying the parameters...
MCF 300 3.4 Rear view The following elements can be found on the back of the speed indicator Identifying label M5 inserts C. DUAL LOCK 3M attachment Velcro Figure 6. Rear view. User’s Manual...
MCF 300 4. Accessories Table 4-1. Accessories CODE DESCRIPTION Magnetic sensor D.12 CABLE L= 2000 MM 5. Programming Figure 7. Programming. After having connected the monitor to the power supply (cigarette lighter socket), it will turn on automatically without pressing any keys. The monitor will emit an acoustic signal and execute a test, lighting all segments of the display for two seconds.
MCF 300 6. Operation Having set the programme, start the machine through its hydraulic command. The monitor will signal the operator, by means of a sequence of clear signals, when the binding cycle is about to terminate: one "beep" on completion of the third last programmed rotation;...
MCF 300 8. Technical Features This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance and extraordinary maintenance operations. Ordinary maintenance refers to those operations which must be carried out periodically. As they do not require specific skills, they can be carried out by the users (operators, etc.).
MCF 300 9. Troubleshooting In the event of a Monitor malfunction, perform the simple checks below to check whether repairs are needed. If the problem persists, consult your local dealer or contact MC Elettronica Customer Service. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY The Monitor does not...
MCF 300 10. Technical data 10.1 Monitor technical data for balers MCF 300 Power supply voltage : 10 ÷ 16 VDC Maximum energy consumption : 200 mA Internal self-resetting fuse : 300 mA Functioning characteristics Protection degree : IP 66...
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