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SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 This product complies to EMC requirements in accordance with Directives 2004/108/CE and successive modifications in accordance with standard EN ISO 14982 applied : MC elettronica S.r.l. Manufactorer : Via E. Fermi, 450/486 Address Fiesso Umbertiano (ROVIGO) - ITALY Tel.
3.2.2 How to install the photocells ..............9 3.3 Front view ....................11 4. Accessories ....................12 5. Using the Seeder Control MCK 1200 .............. 13 6. Programming ....................14 6.1 Programming the working width ..............14 6.2 Programming the “C” parameter (pulses / 100 metres) ........ 15 6.2.1 Practical example for calculating the C parameter to be programmed ...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 1. Rules and general warning 1.1 Introduction This manual gives all the specific information that you need for a proper use of the equipment. After buying the instrument, 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; � HOW LONG THE GUARANTEE IS EFFECTIVE: MC elettronica S.r.l. guarantees the SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 Computer for a period of year from the manufacturing date (printed on the identification label which is to be found on the rear side of the equipment) and accessories.
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 2. General description The MCK 1200 monitor is multifunction electronic instrument suitable for small precision drills, pneumatic or mechanical control of sowing “monogerm” (corn, soybean, sunflower, sugar beet, etc.) The instrument controls the operation of the file indicating the LCD by horizontal bars, any abnormality of sowing.
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 3. How to install the system 3.1 Wiring attachments MCK 1200 Power cable Speed sensor PHOTOCELLS Figure 1. Wiring attachments. � Connect the signal cable to the junction box placed on the seed drill; � connect the speed sensor “VEL” and the photocells;...
RED wire to the positive pole (+) and the BLACK wire to the negative pole (-). 3.2 How to install the sensors The MCK 1200 Computer is equipped with 2 types of sensors: � speed sensor (always present) cod. 481;...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 3.2.2 How to install the photocells Photocells must be placed on each single row of the seed drill close to the seed- drop area; if seed drills with seed-drop pipes are used, photocells must be placed at about half the length of the pipe.
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SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 Clamps 2 leds transmitter 3 leds receiver Figure 4. Example of installation on the pipe cod. 10FOT-SEMIMINUTI-0001. Amplifier for Electric cable from photocell the junction box Clamps Optical elements Figure 5. Example of installation on the sowing element cod. 4228 and cod.
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 3.3 Front view LOGO MCK 1200 IMP/100M Figure 1. Front view. The front panel allows the operator to display all the data of the working cycle. The following elements can be distinguished: REF. DESCRIPTION “ha PART” e “+” key : it shows the partial area worked in hectares (range: from 0.01 to 999.9 ha);...
All components of the Kit - SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 are standard, therefore they can be used on all models of seed drills; only the supports for the photocells...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 5. Using the Seeder Control MCK 1200 Power on the monitor by pressing the “ON - OFF” key. The instrument will perform for 1 second a brief test by activating the acoustic alarm and lighting up all the display segments; after this test, working hours will be displayed for 3 seconds.
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 6. Programming 6.1 Programming the working width To program the working width press “width - PROG” key (rif. B, fig.1) and hold it pressed until letter “L” starts flashing on the display. Keeping “width - PROG” key pressed, hold down also “+” key (rif. A, fig.1) to increase or “-”...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 6.2 Programming the “C” parameter (pulses / 100 metres) To program “C” parameter press “width - PROG” (ref. B, fig. 1) and “ha Total” keys (ref. C, fig. 1) simultaneously and hold them pressed until the display shows the current parameter value, preceded by letter “C”...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 6.2.1 Practical example for calculating the C parameter to be programmed As anticipated previously, in the “C” parameter you have to program the number of impulses the proximity sensor has to send to the Tachometer every 100 linear meters the machine works.
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 6.3 Automatic calibration of “C” parameter The automatic calibration of “C” parameter is effected by covering a fixed distance of 100 metres according to the instructions listed below: 1. Measure a distance of 100 metres on the ground and place the machine on the starting point;...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 pressed for at least 2 seconds to store the desired value. From now on the monitor will start its normal working cycle. The sensitivity value which is to be programmed depends upon the type of sowing effected;...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 6.7 How to check speed sensor for functionig Check the functioning of the speed sensor as follows: Switch on the computer (<ON/OFF>-key); Using a screwdriver or other metal mass, pass over the red part of the sensor repeatedly.
7.1.1 How to protect the main connector In case of an extended use of the MONITOR MCK 1200 it is advisable to disconnect the main signal connector from the harness. It is advisable to insulate both the connectors (of the Monitor and of the Harness) by using a Nylon protection.
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 8. Technical data 8.1 Seeder Monitor MCK 1200 Power supply voltage : da 10 a 16 Vdc Max. energy consumption 16Vdc : 420 mA (not including photocells) Functioning characteristics : IP 65 on the front Protection degree...
SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 8.2.3 Photocell sensor cod. 10FOT-SEMIMINUTI-0001 / 10FOT- 1269 : from 8 VDC to 10 VDC Power supply voltage : NPN-NO Output signal : 200 Hz Max. working frequency : - 25°/+70°C Working temperature : 40�80 mm Max.
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SEEDER MONITOR MCK 1200 NOTE Installation and use...
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