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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Transformer 6/9/12/18 VF
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP!
KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE!
60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Transformer 6/9/12/18 VF TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents 1 Introduction ............................Foreword ..............................Notes on representation........................... 1.2.1 Warning notes ..........................1.2.2 Instructions ..........................Service ..............................Warranty claim processing ........................Consequential damage ..........................10 2 Safety and responsibility ........................11 Intended use ............................11 Spare parts ...............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 5 Design..............................32 Overview..............................32 Hydraulics ..............................33 5.2.1 Marking of hydraulic hoses ......................34 Aluminium clips............................35 Lighting..............................36 Instruction stickers ........................... 37 6 Operation.............................. 38 Commissioning / Tractor change ......................38 Connecting/Parking ..........................38 6.2.1 Connecting ..........................
  • Page 5 Table of contents 15 Installing the I-Manager........................78 15.1 Installation on tractors without ISOBUS equipment .................. 78 15.1.1 Mounting the basic equipment ....................79 16 Menu ..............................80 17 Main work screen ..........................82 17.1 Single row view............................83 18 Softkeys and Buttons..........................84 18.1 Shaded softkeys/buttons ..........................
  • Page 6 Table of contents 32 Warning and alarm messages .......................128 32.1 Warning messages ........................... 128 32.2 Alarm messages ............................128 33 Operating hours counter........................129 33.1 Total counter............................130 33.1.1 Job counter..........................130 33.1.2 Product job counter ........................132 33.2 Software version ............................133 60043599 •...
  • Page 7 Translation of the EC Declaration of Conformity HORSCH Maschinen GmbH, Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf, Germany, hereby de- clares in its sole responsibility as manufacturer that the following product: Tool carrier Type: Transformer 6 VF, Transformer 9 VF, Transformer 12 VF, Transformer 18 VF conforms with the relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 9: 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: •...

  • Page 10: Consequential Damage

    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: •...

  • Page 11: Safety And Responsibility

    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.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    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. Ø Read and follow the corresponding sections in the operating instructions be- fore starting work.

  • Page 13: Children In Danger

    Safety and responsibility | 2 • Maintenance • Troubleshooting and repair Furthermore, for certain activities the corresponding personnel must have been Operator trained by trained by service personnel from HORSCH. HORSCH This refers to the following activities: • Loading and transport • Commissioning •...

  • Page 14: Safety In Traffic

    2 | Safety and responsibility 2.7 Safety in traffic DANGER No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! Ø Pay attention to permissible transport widths and heights. Pay attention to the transport height when passing under bridges and low hanging overhead power lines.

  • Page 15: Damage To The Machine

    Safety and responsibility | 2 Ø The machine must only be put into operation after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. All protective features and safety equipment, such as detachable protective devices (wheel chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and reliably functioning before the machine is put into operation.

  • Page 16: Brake System

    2 | Safety and responsibility • Hydraulic components may be flung away. Pressurised hydraulic hoses may whip about when detaching them. Ø Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor only when the hydraulics on tractor and machine are depressurised. Ø Lower all hydraulically lifted parts (e.g. wings, packer, undercarriage, etc.) to the ground before performing any work on the hydraulic system.

  • Page 17: Technical Limiting Values

    Safety and responsibility | 2 Voltage flashover generates high electric voltages on the outside of the machine. What to do in case of This results in extreme voltage differences at the ground around the machine. Wide voltage flashover strides, laying on the ground or supporting yourself with your hands on the ground can cause life-threatening electric currents (pace voltage).

  • Page 18: Changing Equipment / Wear Items

    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.

  • Page 19: Spare Parts

    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.

  • Page 20: Danger Zone

    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...

  • Page 21: Safety Stickers

    Safety and responsibility | 2 2.10 Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards at dangerous points and are an im- portant part of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or even fatal injuries. 1.

  • Page 22: Position Of Safety Stickers

    2 | Safety and responsibility When connecting the machine and when operating the hy- draulics, no persons are allowed between the machines! 00380145 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.

  • Page 23: Commissioning

    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...

  • Page 24: Installation

    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 service technicians or sales partners and after the operating instructions have been read.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    • 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. Transformer 6 VF 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 26 4 | Technical data Transformer 9 VF Transformer 12 VF Transformer 18 VF 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 27: Type Plate

    Data on the type plate: Made in Germany Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf Tel.: +49 9431 7143-0 www.horsch.com Model designation Serial number Year of construction Weight Information on year of manufacture • Year of manufacture in VIN/Vehicle Identification Number (coded): Embossed when basic vehicle or undercarriage is manufactured •...
  • Page 28 4 | Technical data Implement attachment Machine [Model] [Model] Tractor link arm* Cat. III Cat. III *Tractor link arm implement attachment: III: Coupling point distances Cat. III Pin diameter Cat. III Coupling point distances Cat. IV Pin diameter Cat. IV II/III: Coupling point distances Cat.

  • Page 29: Calculating The Ballasting

    Technical data | 4 4.3.1 Calculating the ballasting The permissible total weight, the permissible axle loads and the tyre load bearing ca- pacity must not be exceeded when mounting or connecting implements. The front axle of the tractor must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the curb weight of the tractor.
  • Page 30 4 | Technical data Calculations 1. Calculation of minimum front ballasting with rear implement: ∙ ( + ) − ∙ + 0,2 ∙ ∙ Enter the result into the table. 2. Calculation of minimum rear ballasting with front implement ∙ − ∙...
  • Page 31 Technical data | 4 Checking the calculations Check the calculated values additionally by weighing: Weigh the combination of tractor and towed or connected machine to determine the front and rear axle load. Compare the determined values with the calculated values. This includes: •...

  • Page 32: Design

    5 Design 5.1 Overview Transformer 6 VF Transformer 9 VF Transformer 12 VF 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 33: Hydraulics

    Design | 5 Transformer 18 VF Three-point implement attachment Guide wheels Hydraulic cylinders Wings 90° Lighting Parallelograms Supports Camera system bracket (option) Hydraulic cylinders Wings 180° Support wheels 5.2 Hydraulics WARNING Risk of serious accidents and injuries from unintentional hydraulic movements! Ø...

  • Page 34: Marking Of Hydraulic Hoses

    5 | Design NOTE Ø Operate the machine with mineral-based hydraulic oil. Do not mix mineral oils with organic or ester oils. The hydraulic circulation of the tractor must contain mineral-based hydraulic oil. Ø Oil purity acc. to ISO 4406: 18/16/13 Ø...

  • Page 35: Aluminium Clips

    Design | 5 Tools 1 Folding 180° for with transformer 6 VF. NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with +: Lift Folding Retraction of cultivation tools Fan flow 5.3 Aluminium clips The aluminium clips are plugged on the piston rods of hydraulic cylinders depending on the operating states.

  • Page 36: Lighting

    5 | Design WARNING Risk of injury on the hydraulic cylinders! Limbs may be pinched or crushed by unintentional retraction of the piston rods. Ø Park the machine to attach or remove the clips with the parking brake pulled. Ø Order persons to leave the area of the tractor cab. Ø...

  • Page 37: Instruction Stickers

    Design | 5 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...

  • Page 38: Operation

    6 Operation WARNING Ø Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter "Safety and Introduction" as well as the accident preven- tion regulations! 6.1 Commissioning / Tractor change During initial commissioning and when changing the tractor, the machine must be adapted to the tractor.

  • Page 39: Connecting

    Operation | 6 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...

  • Page 40: Transport Position

    6 | Operation 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. Connect the lighting equipment. 6.2.2 Transport position WARNING Danger of traffic accidents...

  • Page 41: Parking

    Operation | 6 6.2.3 Parking DANGER Serious accidents from loss of stability! Ø Park the machine only on a level and firm ground. Ø Secure the machine against rolling away before unhitching. NOTE Ø Clean the machine and prepare properly before parking it for an extended period;...
  • Page 42 6 | Operation Supports in parking position Bolt for securing the supports (secured with cotter pin) Supports 2. Lower the machine completely via the tractor link arm of the tractor. 3. Secure the machine against rolling away. 4. Disconnect the hydraulic and electrical connections. 5.

  • Page 43: Folding

    Operation | 6 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.

  • Page 44: Assembly Groups

    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...
  • Page 45 Assembly groups | 7 Depth setting on the parallelogram Bolt with plastic circlip Scale for setting the working depth NOTE Ø Set the working depth in the field and check it. Ø Correct the adjustments if necessary. 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 46: Optional Equipment

    8 Optional equipment 8.1 Fertiliser equipment Tillage and fertilising can be combined by using the fertiliser equipment. The equip- ment mainly consists of the distributor towers, the hose system and the seed pipes on the tine bars. Fertiliser is directed to the tines via the distributor tower and the hose system. Cable holders Distributor towers Seed pipe...

  • Page 47: Rowlift

    Optional equipment | 8 8.2 RowLift RowLift allows lifting individual rows of the transformer and to use the machine in Section Control operation. Depending on the working width and number of rows, the machines have one or two hydraulic valve blocks for the selection of the rows. Transformer Number of rows Number of hydraulic...

  • Page 48: Harrow

    8 | Optional equipment 8.3 Harrow The harrow is used to clear weeds from roots and to spread them so that they will dry up. The height and thus the aggressiveness of the harrow can be adjusted via the bolts. WARNING Danger of traffic accidents due to exceeded transport height.

  • Page 49: Ridging Plate

    Optional equipment | 8 8.4 Ridging plate Ridging plates are mounted on the tine stem in addition to the coulter. The plates are used to create ridges in the row. At a later phase of growth, the crop has an advantage over the sprouting weeds which is chocked and thus eradicated by putting a ridge over it.
  • Page 50 8 | Optional equipment Ridging plate – Row spacing 45 - 75 cm Ridging plate – Row spacing 45 - 75 cm WARNING Danger of traffic accidents due to exceeded transport height. Ø Check the maximum permissible transport dimensions (length, height, width) before starting to drive.

  • Page 51: L-Blade

    Optional equipment | 8 8.5 L-blade L-blades are mounted on the tine stem instead of the coulter. The purpose of the L-blades is to allow working close to the plant in early phases of growth without placing a ridge on them. WARNING Danger of traffic accidents due to exceeded transport height.

  • Page 52: Use In The Field

    9 Use in the field 9.1 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.
  • Page 53 Use in the field | 9 Ø Close the hydraulic lines that lead to the removed rows. Examples Transformer 6 VF Transformer 9 VF Transformer 12 VF When converting a transformer, each third row must be removed. The remaining rows are shifted until the desired row spacing is reached.
  • Page 54 9 | Use in the field 9.1.1.1 Transformer 6 VF Transformer 6 VF 9.25 (450) (670) (450) (70) (70) 1x left 7x middle 1x right (750) 17.5 (750) (750) 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 55 Use in the field | 9 Transformer 6 VF 9.30 (120) (120) (450) (450) (670) 3x left 3x middle 3x right 167.5 (900) (600) (900) 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 56 9 | Use in the field Transformer 6 VF 9.70 87.5 87.5 87.5 87.5 87.5 87.5 112.5 112.5 112.5 112.5 1x left 7x middle 1x right (700) 67.5 (700) (700) 1x right 1x left 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 57 Use in the field | 9 Transformer 6 VF 9.75 1x left 7x middle 1x right (750) 17.5 (750) (750) 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 58 9 | Use in the field Transformer 6 VF 13.25 (70) 6x left 1x middle 6x right 267.5 (500) (500) (500) 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 59 Use in the field | 9 Transformer 6 VF 13.30 (450) 4x left 5x middle 4x right (300) (600) 167.5 (600) Any dimension: 120 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 60 9 | Use in the field Transformer 6 VF 13.45 (320) (320) (320) (320) (320) (320) (320) (320) 4x left 4x middle left 5x middle 4x middle right 4x right (450) (450) 320 17.5 (330) 17.5 middl middl middl left...
  • Page 61 Use in the field | 9 Transformer 6 VF 13.50 (320) (320) (320) 1x left 11x middle 1x right 267.5 (500) (500) (500) 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 62 9 | Use in the field 9.1.1.2 Transformer 9 VF Transformer 9 VF 19.50 (320) (320) (320) 1x left 17x middle 1x right 227.5 (500) 57.5 (500) 12.5 (500) 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 63 Use in the field | 9 9.1.1.3 Transformer 12 VF Transformer 12 VF 17.25 (70) (70) (450) (670) (450) 1x left 7x middle 1x right (750) 42.5 22.5 (750) (750) 22.5 (750) 42.5 (750) 22.5 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 64 9 | Use in the field Transformer 12 VF 17.30 (120) (120) (450) (670) (450) 5x left 7x middle 5x right 322.5 (600) 192.5 (900) 192.5 322.5 (900) (600) (600) 127.5 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 65 Use in the field | 9 Transformer 12 VF 17.70 (450) (600) (450) 87.5 87.5 87.5 87.5 87.5 87.5 112.5 112.5 112.5 112.5 (450) (450) (450) 1x left 15x middle 1x right 292.5 292.5 422.5 422.5 (700) (700) 27.5 (700) (700) (700) 60043599 •...
  • Page 66 9 | Use in the field Transformer 12 VF 17.75 (450) (600) (450) (450) (450) (450) 1x left 15x middle 1x right (750) 22.5 (750) 42.5 (750) 22.5 (750) 42.5 (750) 22.5 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 67 Use in the field | 9 Transformer 12 VF 25.25 (70) (450) (450) 12x left 1x middle 12x right 292.5 227.5 292.5 22.5 (500) (500) (500) (500) (500) 22.5 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 68 9 | Use in the field Transformer 12 VF 25.30 (120) (450) (450) (450) 8x left 9x middle 8x right (300) 192.5 127.5 (300) 192.5 (300) 22.5 22.5 (300) (600) All dimensions: 120 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 69: Care And Maintenance

    The machine has been designed and built to offer maximum performance, economy and operator friendliness under a vast variety of operating conditions. Prior to delivery, the machine was checked at the factory and by the HORSCH sales partner to ensure the optional condition of the machine.

  • Page 70: Before The Season

    10 | Care and maintenance 10.1.2 Before the season Maintenance location Work instructions Complete machine Read the operating instructions carefully as a refresher Check all screw connections for firm seating and retighten as necessary. Check condition and function of all protective features and replace, if necessary. Check electrical lines for damage and replace, if necessary.

  • Page 71: During The Season

    Care and maintenance | 10 10.1.3 During the season Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Machine in general Frame and frame connecting Check condition and firm seating daily parts Wear items Replace all wear items when the • wear limits have been reached •...

  • Page 72: Lubricating The Machine

    10 | Care and maintenance 10.2 Lubricating the machine Ø Lubricate the machine regularly and after each wash with a suitable grease gun. This ensures operability and reduces repair costs and downtimes. CAUTION Handling lubricants Lubricants and mineral oil products are no danger to health as long as they are used as instructed.

  • Page 73: Clean The Machine

    Care and maintenance | 10 10.3 Clean the machine Ø Clean the machine thoroughly at regular intervals and after the end of the sea- son. Ø Wear the necessary protective outfit when performing any work to protect your health and safety. NOTE Ø...

  • Page 74: Disposal

    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. 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 75: Manager

    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...

  • Page 76: Equipment

    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.

  • Page 77: Computer

    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 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 78: Installing The I-Manager

    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 without ISOBUS equipment For all tractors without ISOBUS equipment the basic equipment must be installed in the tractor during the initial installation.

  • Page 79: Mounting The Basic Equipment

    Installing the I-Manager | 15 15.1.1 Mounting the basic equipment 1. Install the terminal bracket in a suitable place within the view and the operat- ing range of the driver. 2. Install the battery cable. 3. Connect both fuse holders tightly and permanently with the cable. 4.

  • Page 80: Menu

    16 Menu NOTE The following illustrations show a machine with full equipment. Depending on the scope of the equipment, the softkeys shown on the terminal may differ from the illustrations. Main menu List view of working positions Display settings Machine-specific information (Machine and software information) Machine settings Diagnostics...
  • Page 81 Menu | 16 Access level settings Machine geometry Deceleration times Configuration manager 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 82: Main Work Screen

    17 Main work screen NOTE The display depends on the machine configuration and by differ from the following illustrations. kg/ha km/h Main work screen Machine in working position Machine not in working position The main work screen is divided into five areas. 1.

  • Page 83: Single Row View

    Main work screen | 17 17.1 Single row view Details to the rows are displayed in the single row view. In the bar graphs, depending on the information content selected, the different statuses of the information content are indicated by different colours and filling de- grees.

  • Page 84: Softkeys And Buttons

    18 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.

  • Page 85: Shaded Softkeys/Buttons

    Softkeys and Buttons | 18 18.1 Shaded softkeys/buttons A shaded softkey/button indicates that by pressing it a sub-screen is opened. When touching a shaded softkey/button a new screen opens on which further settings can be made. Ø Note the following figures on this. Shaded softkey –...

  • Page 86: Configuration Of Softkeys/Status Bar

    19 Configuration of softkeys/status bar Display settings 1. Press the softkey to open the Display settings screen. 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.

  • Page 87: Status Bar/Softkey Screen

    Configuration of softkeys/status bar | 19 NOTE The display may show equipment that is not available in the machine. 19.1 Status bar/Softkey screen User-defined buttons/softkeys can be assigned to the status bar and the softkey screen 1. Press the button for opening the status bars and configuration mode for this purpose.

  • Page 88: Process Displays

    19 | Configuration of softkeys/status bar Configuration mode active! Softkey selection 19.2 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). •...
  • Page 89 Configuration of softkeys/status bar | 19 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. 3. Touch the empty tiles to allocate them. 4.
  • Page 90 19 | Configuration of softkeys/status bar Product Product Products speed 6. Select the desired process display so that it is displayed in the corresponding tile. 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 91: Status In Operation

    20 Status in operation Several criteria must be met simultaneously for the machine to be working: • The machine is in working position. • A speed signal is available; the speed is greater than 1.5 km/h. • The master switch of the machine is activated. 60043599 •...

  • Page 92: Important Settings

    21 Important settings 21.1 Working position source Machine settings Work. position sensor Rhythm table Ø Touch the labelling field (arrow) to select the source of the working signal. A list with the possible options appears. Tractor Sensor 1 Machine Always working Sensor 1 60043599 •...

  • Page 93: Speed Source

    Important settings | 21 Option Meaning Tractor The working signal is provided by the tractor via the ISOBUS. Check before beginning to work whether the tractor supports this function. Sensor 1 (Machine ) Pressure switch on machines with rear folding or potentiometer on machines with lateral folding.
  • Page 94 21 | Important settings Sensor 1 Machine Machine Ø Touch the labelling field (arrow) to select the source of the speed signal. A list with the possible options appears. Machine Option Meaning Radar sensor 1 (machine) The radar signal of the machine (if avail- able) is used.

  • Page 95: Transformer Configuration

    22 Transformer configuration Changes to the software must be made when converting the transformer to a differ- ent number of rows. km/h Transformer main working screen 1. Press the Main menu softkey. Main menu 2. Press the Configuration manager button in the main menu. Main menu Configuration manager 3.
  • Page 96 22 | 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: When confirming the change a restart is performed. Do you want to make the change? Accept Discard NOTE...
  • Page 97 Transformer configuration | 22 NOTE When changing between different configurations, some parameters (e.g. delay times, speed source, etc.) are reset to their default settings. Ø Check all relevant parameters whenever changing between different configur- ations and correct as necessary. 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 98: Detailed View

    23 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 60043599 •...

  • Page 99: Process Displays

    24 Process displays 24.1 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.

  • Page 100: Configuration

    25 Configuration 25.1 Speed km/h km/h Display of the minimum and maximum possible travel speed. The values (if available) 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).

  • Page 101: Radar Calibration

    Configuration | 25 25.2 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. kg/ha km/h Main work screen Main menu 2.
  • Page 102 25 | Configuration speed 4. Select the Speed field to open the calibration screen: 1000 imp/ 100m Speed calibration screen 5. 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. Step by step calibration 6.
  • Page 103 Configuration | 25 imp. Start calibration 7. Enter the length of the previously staked section. 8. Press the softkey for starting the calibration travel and travel the section. 19189 imp. Finish calibration In the upper field the pulses are counted while travelling the calibration section. 9.
  • Page 104 25 | Configuration Back arrow 10. Correct the pulses counted as required. 11. Press the Back arrow softkey to exit the screen. Accept calibration value? Confirm the message with the green checkmark to accept the calibration values or discard it with the red X. The calibration values are not accepted then. 60043599 •...

  • Page 105: Display Values

    26 Display values 26.1 Special cases 26.1.1 Bar graphs An explanation on the meaning of the individual bar graphs follows. The row (section) is fully configured, the section width is set to 0. The section width can only be set to 0 if the following conditions are met: •...
  • Page 106 26 | Display values The rows (sections) are fully configured, the section widths are not set to 0. Two sections are configured together. Effects: • The sections are not subtracted from the working width; the total working width remains unchanged. • If a product boom is present, the theoretical placing quantity of these sections is distributed to all active sections at equal parts.

  • Page 107: Machine Geometry

    27 Machine geometry 1. Open the Machine geometry screen. Machine geometry The number of booms displayed depends on the machine configuration. Different pages may be displayed, depending on the number of booms. Machine geometry – list view List view Settings view Open the section settings 2.
  • Page 108 27 | Machine geometry Settings view – Boom geometry setting 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.

  • Page 109: Entering The Dimensions

    Machine geometry | 27 NOTE The dimensions of the machine are stored correctly in the system at the factory. ü These parameters may change in case of mechanical changes to the machine. Ø Restart the job computer for the new values to be accepted by the TaskCon- troller.

  • Page 110: Section Settings

    28 Section settings Open the device geometry screen: Machine geometry Machine geometry Open the section settings 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 111 Section settings | 28 Section status (start screen) – the boom is displayed in the header Section status settings Section grouping settings Section width settings Settings of section to solenoid valve assignment Select all functions. Deselect all functions. 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 112: Section Status

    28 | Section settings 28.1 Section status Section status (start screen) – the boom is displayed in the header A section can be included or excluded by pressing a button. The number in the but- tons represents the row number. Configured sections are marked by a green box.

  • Page 113: Automatic Section Grouping

    Section settings | 28 Grouping available, this is indicated by the green checkmark in the small button. Grouping resolved, no green checkmark is displayed in the small button. 28.2.1 Automatic section grouping If the TaskController supports fewer sections than are available in the machine, the following pop-up window appears when the machine is started.

  • Page 114: Section Width Settings Screen

    28 | Section settings 28.3 Section width settings screen Section width – the boom is displayed in the header Ø Press a button (section). ð An input window opens in which the section width in cm can be entered. For grouped sections, a width can be entered for each individual section.

  • Page 115: Settings Of Section To Solenoid Valve

    Section settings | 28 28.4 Settings of section to solenoid valve Section assignment to the solenoid valve As soon as changes are made in this screen, the number of the rows in the screens for the section status, the section group and section width change. One row must not be assigned to several solenoid valves.

  • Page 116: Manual Sequential Deactivation

    29 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. In addition, softkeys can be displayed on the main working screen for each boom.
  • Page 117 Manual sequential deactivation | 29 kg/ha km/h Main work screen - all sections activated Enabling and disabling the left sections Enabling and disabling the right sections 1. Disabling the sections from outside towards inside. 2. Enabling the sections again from inside towards outside. Enabling all sections.
  • Page 118 29 | Manual sequential deactivation kg/ha km/h Main work screen - left sections deactivated kg/ha km/h Main work screen - right sections deactivated kg/ha km/h Main work screen - left and right sections deactivated 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 119: Deceleration Times

    30 Deceleration times Deceleration times Ø Press the softkey to open the Delay times menu. SectionControl delay times settings (here: machine with one boom) SectionControl delay times settings Ø Press the button to set the delay times. NOTE Ø After changes to the fan speed, check the metering unit tower delay time as well as the delay time for SectionControl.

  • Page 120: Sectioncontrol Delay Times

    30 | Deceleration times 30.1 SectionControl delay times SectionControl delay times settings (here: machine with one boom) Arrows for scrolling through the list SectionControl on-time setting SectionControl off-time setting 1. To set on-times and off-times, touch the text field next to the corresponding button and enter the desired value.
  • Page 121 Deceleration times | 30 NOTE Ø Always drive with cruise control during operation with SectionControl. Ø The machine must be in working position to set the times. 30.1.1.1 Entering the field SectionControl delay times settings (here: machine with one boom) SectionControl on-time setting 1.
  • Page 122 30 | Deceleration times Field entry window – the SectionControl on-time is too short. 2. Check in the field whether you have an overlap or a window and press the corresponding button. 3. Determine the length of the overlap or the window. ð...
  • Page 123 Deceleration times | 30 Discard Accept 5. Press the button with the green checkmark to accept the value for the delay time or the button with the red X to discard the value. The previously saved time with which drill gaps or overlaps occurred remains active. 30.1.1.2 Exiting the field SectionControl delay times settings (here: machine with one boom) SectionControl off-time setting...
  • Page 124 30 | Deceleration times Field exit overlap – the SectionControl off-time is too short. Field exit window – The SectionControl off-time is too long. 2. Check in the field whether there is an overlap or a window and press the cor- responding button.
  • Page 125 Deceleration times | 30 Discard Accept 5. Press the button with the green checkmark to accept the value for the delay time or the button with the red X to discard the value. The previously saved time with which drill gaps or overlaps occurred remains active. 60043599 •...

  • Page 126: Diagnostics

    31 Diagnostics NOTE The display depends on the machine configuration and by differ from the following illustrations. Main menu Main menu Diagnostics DIAGNOSE Function: Current measurement MA15 Frequency MA36 Speed MA36 pulses MA36 Output value LS MA15 Volume metering unit diagnostics 60043599 •...
  • Page 127 Diagnostics | 31 Current consumption of metering motor – terminal: MA15 – Master job com- puter Pin 15 Current selection (frequency) – terminal: MA36 – Master job computer Pin 36 Speed of metering motor – terminal: MA36 – Master job computer Pin 36 Pulses of metering motor –...

  • Page 128: Warning And Alarm Messages

    32 Warning and alarm messages 32.1 Warning messages Warning messages are displayed on the info bar and shown until the cause for the message was corrected. Metering drive unable to maintain target value. Metering unit 32.2 Alarm messages Alarm messages are shown across the entire display. The associated ID is also shown next to the alarm text.

  • Page 129: Operating Hours Counter

    33 Operating hours counter Main menu Machine-specific information (Machine and software information) Total counter Software version 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...

  • Page 130: Total Counter

    33 | Operating hours counter 33.1 Total counter 5:59 h:min 1:22 h:min 2.63 ha/h Total area The area is counted as soon as the machine is working, even if products are temporarily deactivated or the target value is 0. Operating hours counter The operating hours are counted as soon as voltage is applied to the job com- puter and the machine with the working set is present on the ISOBUS.
  • Page 131 Operating hours counter | 33 Order Order Order Order Order Order Job counter – all jobs inactive Order Order Order Order Order Order Job counter – job 1 started Only one job can be started. With the started job, the Stop job button is shown, all other Start job buttons are greyed out.

  • Page 132: Product Job Counter

    33 | Operating hours counter 33.1.1.1 Job inactive Order 1. Start the job with the button at the far left. 2. Press the button (A) in the centre to rename the job or to open the job counter for the tank or product. 3.

  • Page 133: Software Version

    Operating hours counter | 33 33.2 Software version NOTE The display depends on the machine configuration and by differ from the following illustrations. Serial number: 3019354911A40015 HW Version 03.04.00.00 SW Master: 20.00.00b49 Created on: 2020-07-13 13:51 Pool Version: 0.13 Hydr. version: 0.
  • Page 134 Notes 60043599 • 02 • 03/2021 • en...
  • Page 136 All details on technical specifications and illustrations are approximate and non-binding. Subject to technical product revisions.

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