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KUHN CONTROLOR Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
9CT504 - GB - 03/2003
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 9CT504 - GB - 03/2003...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MOTION SPEED KEY TURBINE AND CELL TEST KEY KEYS FOR MODIFYING THE NUMBER OF ROWS WHILE WORKING EXAMPLE OF USE OF THE CONTROLOR CONTROL UNIT ........16 STARTING UP THE CONTROLOR CONTROL UNIT............16 PROGRAMMING THE WORKING WIDTH................16 PROGRAMMING THE NUMBER OF PULSES OVER 100 METRES.

  • Page 3: Equipment Identification

    EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION IMPORTANT NOTE THE SOFTWARE VERSION OF YOUR DEVICE (DISPLAYED FOR 1 SECOND ON THE DISPLAY WHEN THE DEVICE IS SWITCHED ON) IT WILL BE REQUIRED IN ANY CORRESPONDENCE ABOUT THE DEVICE IMPORTANT: This manual (9ct503 - F ) applies to software versions from 13/08/99.

  • Page 4: System Description

    SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. Black keys = making changes while working. White keys = information. Red keys = data programming. INDEX Display Row control left On/Off Row control right On/Off Total area Hectares seeded/hr Trip area Number of rows Distance covered Speed Working time Number and programming of rows Working width...
  • Page 5 The seeding controller has two programs: 1 – A seed counting program using optoelectronic sensors for precision seed drills (maximum 12 rows). 2 – A program including counters to count the area, time, distance and speed. The device is made up of the following: A control unit installed in the tractor, which is used to enter data and control the seed drill.

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - 1 – Computer. The computer is to be fitted with its support in the field of vision of the driver. Keep a distance of at least one metre between the computer and transmitters (CB or other) or transmission antennas. - 2 –...
  • Page 7 - 6 – Rotation sensor. The magnet is fitted on the hexagonal drive bar of the seed drill and must be opposite the sensor. The sensor must be fitted at a distance of about 5 to 10 mm from the magnet (diagram opposite) - 7 –...

  • Page 8: Utilisation

    UTILISATION KEY DESCRIPTION. The keys are of three colours: Red keys: programming White keys: information (value display) Black keys: On/Off or modifying the number of rows while working 1 – Starting up the device: Start key Use keys to start up the device and switch if off. When the device is turned on, the software version is displayed briefly.

  • Page 9: Working Width Key

    Working width key - press the « working width » key - display the value with keys « + / - » - press Enter to save or validate Then check the working width by pressing « the working width » key once again : Example: You have a 6-row drill with 0.45 m spacing, i.e.

  • Page 10: Pulses Over 100 Metres Key

    Pulses over 100 metres key This key is used to enter the number of pulses the rotation sensor indicates over a distance of 100 metres on the computer. There are two ways of entering this information: 1 ) The theoretical value of the pulses over 100 metres is 64 for our seed drills - press the Pulses over 100 m key - display the value using keys «...

  • Page 11: Number Of Rows And Row Programming Key

    Number of rows and row programming key 1) Number of rows: You can program from 1 to 12 rows. Proceed as follows: - press the “ number of rows ” key - select the number with keys « + or - » - press the «...

  • Page 12: Number Of Seeds/Hectare Key

    Number of seeds/hectare key Use this key to set the number of seeds per hectare. An alarm will be set off if not enough seed is being sown (- 15% in relation to the setting). - Select the number of seeds/hectare with keys « + or - » - press «...

  • Page 13: Operating The Control Unit

    3 – Operating the control unit 3.1. Seed counting operation After entering the machine data, you only need to start up the control unit: Press keys Enter at the same time. As you work, the device will automatically display the number of seeds per hectare and the row number. Every five seconds, the display will move from one row to another.

  • Page 14: Hectare Output Key

    Hectare output key This key is used to display the output per hectare / hour. Time key Press this key to display the working time elapsed since the start key was pressed. The clock is stopped if the tractor and control unit are switched off. Counting resumes when work restarts. You can also stop the clock during work.

  • Page 15: Keys For Modifying The Number Of Rows While Working

    3.3. Keys for modifying the number of rows while working These keys are used to increase or decrease the number of rows monitored. - press key to disable the control of rows from the left-hand side or the right-hand side. Note: this only disables the control of the rows and does not shut off the element.

  • Page 16: Example Of Use Of The Controlor Control Unit

    Seed drill with 12 rows and 45 cm spacing. Carefully fit the power supply (directly on the 12-volt battery) and connect the form to the electronic control unit. Now you can start up and program the Controlor control unit. STARTING UP THE CONTROLOR CONTROL UNIT.

  • Page 17: Programming The Number Of Seeds / Hectares

    b ) You want to determine the best setting for your machine, and adapt it to the heterogeneous land conditions (hard, soft etc.). Proceed as follows: - Marking Take a marking element on the machine (wheel, square bar, beam etc.) and bring it against the 1 marker. Then press pulse and control keys at the same time.

  • Page 18: Programming The Number Of Rows

    Press keys Till the display indicates Validate by pressing Now you can start seeding with the help of the CONTROLOR control unit. Before you start, press keys simultaneously. The display will indicate After starting to seed, if you do not press any key, the number of seeds/hectare will be displayed after a few seconds, along with the seeds/hectare and the number of the controlled row.

  • Page 19: Use Of The White Information Keys

    USE OF THE WHITE INFORMATION KEYS. Press any of the five white keys to view the corresponding instant value. Also, a moving cursor will be displayed and will position itself against the required function (the various functions are indicated below the display). display.
  • Page 20 , the display cursor will be placed against the total area in hectares. The display will show the area seeded since the Controlor unit was first started up. This value can however be reset to zero. For instance, this can be done at the start of each season, by simultaneously pressing the total area key - Press the working time key , the display cursor will not be displayed.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CONTROL UNIT. The computer needs no servicing. However, take care to store it in a dry heated room in the winter months. OPTOELECTRONIC SENSORS The optoelectronic sensors must be cleaned when dirty with a soft brush. If you cannot dry-clean the sensors, they may be cleaned with water and washing-up liquid. Dry the sensors with a grease-free cloth.

  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING. Proceed in the order below for troubleshooting: Fault Cause Solution Polarity reversed Check polarity The control unit will not go on Power supply cut off Check the battery cable and connection and the fuse Unit failure Return the unit The computer displays Memory fault Return the unit...

  • Page 23: Notes

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  • Page 24: Wiring The Controlor Cell

    WIRING THE CONTROLOR CELL NT0006500 Ref. (1) connecting cable Connect the connecting cable to the 39-pin connector as instructed below: brown = + 12 volts green = signal white = earth yellow = shunt...

  • Page 25: Controlor Wiring Diagram

    CONTROLOR WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 26 CONTROLOR CELL NT0006500 WIRING Item (1) connecting cable Connect the connecting cable to the 39-pin connector as follows: brown +12 volts green signal white earth yellow shunt t l o s t l t l o s t l t l o...

  • Page 27: Standard Guarantee Conditions

    The sowing section disengagement unit enables up to 8 disengagement solenoids to be operated. This control unit does not require any modification to the CONTROLOR unit. It is sufficient to slot it in to a sowing monitoring unit between the CONTROLOR unit and the sowing monitoring wiring harness.
  • Page 28 As a safety measure, the CONTROLOR unit automatically engages the sections as the tractor returns to a stand- still (speed = 0). As soon as a section is disengaged, sowing monitoring is disabled for this row and it is re-enabled if the section is engaged again.
  • Page 30 OPERATION. Check that the programmed number of rows matches the number of rows on the machine. To disengage sections from the right-hand side Select disengagement of sections from the right-hand side: To disengage 1 section: To disengage a further section, press again: And so on for successive sections To disengage sections from the left-hand side Select disengagement of sections from the left-hand side:...
  • Page 31 Sections 1, 2 and 7, 8 are shut off by raising the extensions. In order to prevent the CONTROLOR unit from going into alarm mode on outer rows 1, 2, 7, 8 while they are raised, it will be necessary to disable monitoring on these rows. (See page 15).
  • Page 32 E.g.: Sowing is required on the left-hand half of the seed drill only. Rows 5, 6, 7, 8 therefore require to be shut off. 1) raise the right-hand extension 2) disable monitoring on rows 7 and 8 then twice, display: 3) Disengage both rows 5 and 6 twice, final display:...
  • Page 33 KUHN new equipment of its own manufac- ture, from an authorized KUHN dealer, that such equipment is, at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects...
  • Page 34 Company and have no right or authority to assume any obligation on their behalf, express implied, or to bind them in any way. KUHN S.A. reserves the right to incorporate any change in design in its products without obligation to make such changes on units previously manufactured.
  • Page 35 THIS EQUIPMENT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN MACHINE DIRECTIVE. - the manufacturer shall not be liable for any use which does not comply with the recommendations provided in these instructions. - the user shall comply with the general health and safety rules and other health recommendations.
  • Page 36 KUHN parts KUHN-NODET S.A. 30 rue de la Grande Haie (Z.I.) - 77876 MONTEREAU CEDEX (FRANCE) Tél. : + 33 (0) 1 64 70 42 00 - Fax : + 33 (0) 1 64 70 42 19 Web address : www.kuhnsa.com - E-mail : info@kuhnsa.com...

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