Topcon ISOCAN Installation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Topcon Manuals
  4. Controller
  5. ISOCAN
  6. Installation manual
Topcon ISOCAN Installation Manual

Topcon ISOCAN Installation Manual

Seed drill controller
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

500-004-05 UK
ISOCAN / ISOBUS Artemis AS1
Seed Drill Controller
Installation Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ISOCAN and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Topcon ISOCAN

Summary of Contents for Topcon ISOCAN

  • Page 1 500-004-05 UK ISOCAN / ISOBUS Artemis AS1 Seed Drill Controller Installation Manual...
  • Page 3 Please take time to read this manual and complete appropriate training before using the system. Information in this manual is correct at the time of publication. The system may vary slightly from that described herein. Topcon reserves the right to redesign and change the system as necessary without notification.
  • Page 4  If a Topcon Agriculture mobile application is used to augment Your ability to perform tasks that are traditionally performed on the Console directly, then in addition to observing the above warnings and all other pre-determined site safety requirements that apply when operating a Machine from...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER OVERVIEW Standard Kits Drill Configurations and Kits required Basic ISOCAN Single-motor system Schematic Basic ISOBUS Single-motor system Schematic 2, 3 and 4-motor systems Schematic Extension Cable Kit Ref. P/ART2/EXT/4M (option for trailed drills)
  • Page 6 ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER BLOCKAGE MONITORING Single product setup (Kit: P/BLOCK/SIN) Dual-product setup (Kit: P/BLOCK/DUAL) Sensors 6.3.1 Sensor and Row numbering ......................... 31 Blockage sensor configuration 6.4.1 Enable blockage monitoring functions......................31 6.4.2 ECU Setup ..............................31 6.4.3...

  • Page 7: Overview

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 1. Overview NOTE: Screenshots ilustrated in in this manual may be either as displayed on an ISOCAN, or a Topcon UT, however although the softkey layout may differ, the menus and functionality are otherwise the same. 1.1 Standard Kits Various standard kits are available independently or in combination, that enable the Artemis system to be adapted for almost any drill configuration.

  • Page 8: Basic Isocan Single-Motor System Schematic

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 1.3 Basic ISOCAN Single-motor system Schematic Kit Ref. : P/ART3/ISOCAN Figure 2 S/HU/410-3-002 S/CB/411-1-026 Seed blockage sensors (optional) K/ART2/PWR S/CB/410-3-020 Lower Area Cutout (optional) Area Cutout/ TL Advance Satspeed 2 Fan 1 Speed...

  • Page 9: Basic Isobus Single-Motor System Schematic

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 1.4 Basic ISOBUS Single-motor system Schematic Kit Ref. : P/ART3/ISOBUS or P/ART3/ISOBUSNM (Motor not included) Figure 3 ISOBUS UT (not included) Isobus Cab Harness (not included) S/CB/500-1-156 Seed blockage sensors (optional) K/ART2/PWR...

  • Page 10: Extension Cable Kit Ref. P/Art2/Ext/4M (Option For Trailed Drills)

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 1.5 2, 3 and 4-motor systems Schematic Kit Ref.: P/ART3/2ND (with motor) or P/ART3/2NDNM (Motor not included) For multi-channel systems, 1, 2 or 3 additional motor kits are daisy-chained via connectors ‘B’ and ‘C’ of the Expansion Harness ref.

  • Page 11: Parts List

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 1.7 Parts List Item # Part No. Description Tractor-based components (Figure 6) S/HU/410-3-002 Isocan Head Unit S/CB/411-1-026 Isocan Head Unit Cable K/ISOCAN/MTG/KT Isocan Mounting kit S/CB/500-1-074 Power Cable - Tractor Implement High-current Power Supply components (Figure 7)
  • Page 12 ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Figure 6 : Tractor-based components K/ART2/PWR Figure 7 : Implement High-current Power Supply components...
  • Page 13 ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Figure 8 : Implement-based components...

  • Page 14: Motor

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Motor On a dual-motor installation, the left motor is connected to a motor control module designated MCM-1, and the right motor to motor control module designated MCM-2. In this case, make sure the motor encoder cables are routed to the correct module.

  • Page 15: Motor Rotation

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Due to design variations between drill makes and models, it is not possible to supply mounting brackets or motor drive shaft components to guarantee universal fitment. The installer must arrange/provide: Suitable mounting bracket for the motor ...

  • Page 16: Motor Control Module And Sensors

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Motor Control Module and Sensors NOTE: For multi-channel installations, ensure the Seed Shaft Confirmation sensor(s), Hopper Level sensor(s) and Priming switch are connected to the appropriate Expansion Harness. 3.1 MCM mounting The MCM modules are sealed and it is not essential to mount them inside another enclosure for protection against the elements.
  • Page 17 ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Figure 14: Connections when modules are less than 500mm from a master grounding point on chassis [13] [24] [28] [29] MASTER GROUNDING POINT MCM-1 [25] [29] MCM-2 [25] [26] [26] Expansion Harness S/TC/1015540-01...

  • Page 18: Mcm Control Channel Setup

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.4 MCM Control channel setup Setup in the Artemis app as follows. 1. Cycle to the ‘Setup’ screen, touch the tab and select “Channel Setup” UK863-620.PNG UK863-780.PNG 2. Select the control channel for each motor in turn, “Metering unit”...

  • Page 19: Seed Shaft Confirmation Sensor

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.6 Seed Shaft Confirmation Sensor For each motor channel, the Seed Shaft Sensor provides confirmation that the motor is driving the metering unit. Fit the magnet carrier [52] on the metering unit input shaft. Mount the sensor [49] adjacent to the magnet by suitable means.

  • Page 20: Hopper Level Sensors

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.8 Hopper Level sensors Depending on the drill configuration, for each channel in use there can be either, (i) a single low-level sensor (sensor ‘1’). Height-Adjustable bracket (not supplied) (ii) Both a low-level sensor and an upper “Pre-Level” level sensor (sensor ‘2’).

  • Page 21: Ecu And Sensors

    4.2 Area Cutout / Lift-Lower / Tramline advance On ISOBUS installations, the area cutout signal is normally provided from the Topcon retrofitted area cutout switch. A second ‘drill-lowered’ switch (optional) may be also installed to operate in conjunction with the area-cutout switch to enable “Lift-Lower”...

  • Page 22: Lift-Lower Installation

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 4.2.2 Lift-Lower installation Principle of operation: The process starting from the drill raised position is as follows: 1. The normal area cut-out finger switch opens enabling the motor to turn proportional to forward speed.

  • Page 23: Area Cutout / Lift-Lower / Tramline Advance Configuration

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 4.2.4 Area cutout / Lift-Lower / Tramline advance configuration Setup in the Artemis app as follows. 1. Cycle to the ‘Setup’ screen and touch the tab. 2. Set “Tramline Advance” and set to “Cutout”.

  • Page 24: Gps / Isobus

    In addition to the setting in the Artemis app, you must also check that the UT is configured to enable the RS232 input from the GPS receiver to be enabled on the ISOBUS so that the Artemis App can recognize it. This example shows the Topcon...

  • Page 25: Tramline Mechanisms

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 4.4 Tramline Mechanisms RDS does not supply tramline mechanisms. Only solenoid or motor-type mechanisms fitted with limit switches can be operated. The tramline outputs operate as follows; Output Normal Bout Tramline Bout...

  • Page 26: Solenoid-Type Tramline Mechanisms

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 4.4.2 Solenoid-type Tramline mechanisms` 4way Deutsch Wire Colour Function Receptacle (DT04-4P) Pin # Right Solenoid TL1-1 Yellow/Green Tramline 1 (Right): +V TL1-2 Blue TL1-3 Brown Tramline 1 (Right): -V TL1-4 Left Solenoid...

  • Page 27: Wiring

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Wiring 5.1 MCM – Expansion Harness and Sensors For multi-channel installations, kit P/ART3/2ND or P/ART3/2NDNM (no motor) also include this harness, which is designed to be daisy-chained via connectors ‘B’ and ‘C’.

  • Page 28: Setting The Mcm Id

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 5.1.1 Setting the MCM ID It is necessary to set the identity of each MCM to the ECU as either ‘MCM-1’, ‘MCM-2’, ‘MCM-3’ or ‘MCM-4’. The wires with ring terminals ‘I’, ‘J’ and ‘K’ must be connected to the MCM 0V stud in one of the following combinations.

  • Page 29: Isobus Artemis Ecu (As1)

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 5.2 ISOBUS Artemis ECU (AS1) ISOBUS Extension Cable S/CB/500-4-020 CAN/Power to Expansion Harness connector ‘B’ Cable ID Connector Function Notes ISOBUS / ISOCAN link Connects to either ISOCAN Head Unit via cable S/CB/410-1-026, Amphenol ‘CA’...

  • Page 30: Isobus Artemis Ecu (As1) Wiring Table

    5.2.1 ISOBUS Artemis ECU (AS1) Wiring Table This information is for reference only, in particular where highlighted for connecting tramline mechanisms for which Topcon does not provide cabling. The ECU does not require any configuration on installation. Cable ID Connector...

  • Page 31: Blockage Monitoring

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Blockage monitoring Either single-channel or dual-channel kits are available to enable dual seed / fert blockage monitoring. Optical blockage sensors are ‘daisy-chained’ with bi-directional communication to a master ECU, which connects via CANbus to the Artemis system.

  • Page 32: Dual-Product Setup (Kit: P/Block/Dual)

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 6.2 Dual-product setup (Kit: P/BLOCK/DUAL) Item # Part No. Description S/AC/500-4-150 Blockage ECU (dual-product) S/CB/500-1-163 ‘Y’ Cable S/CB/500-1-176 Blockage ECU Power Harness S/CB/410-3-020 Instrument Extension Lead [41] Remove CAN termination resistor Power Supply...

  • Page 33: Sensor And Row Numbering

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 6.3.1 Sensor and Row numbering Sensors are daisy-chained sequentially around the distribution head either CW or CCW. The sensors are configured in the instrument with the corresponding row number that they are monitoring. When a blockage or sensor fault occurs, the alarm screen will then indicate both the sensor no.

  • Page 34: Sensor Setup

    ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 6.4.3 Sensor Setup 6. Press ESC, select “2. Sensor Setup”. 7. Map each sensor as follows, Set corresponding row number  Set channel 1, 2, 3, or 4 (prevents false alarms when drilling ...
  • Page 35 ISOCAN / ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Issue Ref. Date Notes 8.2.18 Original issue (derived from UK863-C)
  • Page 38 Check that the software reference matches that displayed by the instrument. Please visit our website for technical support or other product information. Replacement user manuals are available on request. © Copyright Topcon Technology Ltd 2018 www.rdstec.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

Isobus artemis as1Isocan artemis as1

Table of Contents