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Topcon X35 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 TOPCON X35 EEDER ONTROLLER OPERATOR’S MANUAL www.simplicityaus.com.au...
  • Page 3 X35 Serial No: _______________________ Software Verson: _______________________ Software Upgrade Log Date Version Notes Simplicity Australia Part No 198415318...
  • Page 4 © Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture April 2018 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.
  • Page 5 - No statement contained at the website of TPA WEBSITE AND OTHER STATEMENTS or any other Topcon Group company or in any other advertisements or TPA literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPA modifies these Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 6 defective item at no charge, and ship it back to you. You must pay the shipping and handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration of components, labor and travel expenses incurred for in-field removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy. The foregoing warranty shall NOT apply to damage or defects resulting from: (i) ...
  • Page 7 the laws of South Australia if the product is sold and supplied to you in Australia (in which case the courts of South Australia or the Federal Court of Australia (Adelaide Registry) have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any claim or dispute) or the laws of the State of California if the product is sold and supplied to you outside of Australia the provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to these Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 8 You can check if interference is being caused by this equipment by turning the Topcon equipment off to see if the interference stops. If the equipment is causing interference to a radio or other electronic device, try: Turning the radio antenna until the interference stops...
  • Page 9 Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Study this manual as part of your safety program. This safety information only relates to Topcon equipment and does not replace other usual safe work practices. WARNING: Ensure power is removed from the Topcon equipment prior to maintenance or repair of the vehicle or implements.
  • Page 10 However, it is always advisable not to handle damaged elec- tronic equipment. This Topcon product may contain a sealed lithium battery. Always dispose of any electronic equipment thoughtfully and responsibly.
  • Page 11 Topcon accepts no responsibility or liability for damages to property, personal injuries, or death resulting from the misuse or abuse of any of its products. Further, Topcon accepts no responsibility for the use of Topcon equipment or the GNSS signal for any purpose other than the intended purpose.
  • Page 12 Operation and Risk of Obstacles The following list is not exhaustive or limited. To use the console for assisted steering along a defined wayline, the operator must ensure that it is used: Away from people and obstacles Away from high voltage power lines or other overhead obstructions (identify any clearance problems before activating the console) On private property without public access Within cleared fields...
  • Page 13 Be aware of file format compatibility. Discuss compatible formats with the dealer. Topcon Agricultural Products are hardy and designed to work in tough conditions. However, if equipment is unused for a length of time, store away from water and direct heat sources.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1. Switching between setup and operation screen 1.2. Using setup screen features 1.2.1. Setup screens with multiple booms/tanks 1.2.2. Select column in tables Chapter 2 – Implement Setup 2.1. Selecting a saved implement 2.2.
  • Page 15 3.3. Setting up weigh scales 3.3.1. Manage ECUs 3.3.2. Configure scales 3.3.3. Scale assignment 3.3.4. Pressure compensation 3.4. Setting up Digitroll blockage sensors 3.4.1. ECU setup 3.4.2. ECU / sensor diagnostics 3.5. Setting up implement audio Chapter 4 – Operation 4.1. Using the seeder dashboard 4.2.
  • Page 16 5.2. Liquid tank calibration 5.2.1. Manual entry of calibration factor 5.2.2. Automatic calibration 5.3. NH3 tank calibration 5.3.1. Manual entry of calibration factor 5.4. Tank optimizer 5.5. Pack master calibration 5.6. Wheel sensor calibration 5.7. Performing an area test Chapter 6 – Seeder Alarms Chapter 7 –...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction The Seeder Controller is used with the X35, X30 or X25 console. Refer also to the Guidance and Auto Steering Operator Manual supplied with the console. Note: The X35 and X30 console can control a maximum of eight tanks, and the X25 console a maximum of four.

  • Page 18: Switching Between Setup And Operation Screen

    1.1. Switching between setup and operation screen 1.1. Switching between setup and operation screen The console has two main screens; the Setup screen and the Operation screen. Use the highlighted buttons to switch between the screens.

  • Page 19: Using Setup Screen Features

    Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.2. Using setup screen features 1.2.1. Setup screens with multiple booms/tanks Where setup screens show a number of tabs on the left side, the top tab generally displays settings that are relevant for all booms or tanks/bins. The tabs below that display settings for individual booms or tanks/bins.

  • Page 20: Select Column In Tables

    1.2. Using setup screen features 1.2.2. Select column in tables A number of setup screens contain tables with a column labeled Select on the right hand side. This column may be used to enter the same value into multiple rows of the table without having to enter the value multiple times.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Implement Setup

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup This chapter explains how to setup and load profile information for the seeder implement. The Implement menu option displays the following menu items when no implements have been created. Select: Select to import a previously created implement profile from a USB.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Saved Implement

    2.1. Selecting a saved implement 2.1. Selecting a saved implement Selects an implement from a previously defined list of implement profiles. This is blank when the console is first used. Once an implement is selected, the console will restart. To select an existing implement: 1.

  • Page 23: Creating A Factory Implement

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup 2.2. Creating a factory implement Selects an implement template from a pre-defined list. 1. Select Implement / New / Factory 2. Select Seeders and confirm. 3. Select the implement manufacturer. 4. Select the implement model. 5.

  • Page 24: Creating A Custom Implement

    2.3. Creating a custom implement 2.3. Creating a custom implement Creates a new custom implement profile for the attached implement. Note: Select Custom if your exact implement is not listed in the factory templates. 2.3.1. IB-1 ISO Bridge To create a new implement profile using the IB-1: 1.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 – Implement Setup None: No implement at all. Section Control Only: For controlling auto section only, no rate control. Section Control and Rate Control: For controlling both auto section controls and rate control. Rate Control Only: For controlling rate only, no multi section control.
  • Page 26 2.3. Creating a custom implement 11. Set NUMBER OF GRANULAR BOOMS. Set to 0 if not using granular section control. 12. Set NUMBER OF LIQUID/NH3 BOOMS. Set to 0 if not using liquid or NH3 section control, select next. 13. Set NUMBER OF FANS and select next. 14.

  • Page 27: Apollo Ecu

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup depend on the ECU configuration. Select No Drive for the tanks where no metering is installed. The available ECUs are dependent on the ECUs that have been configured. 19. Select next. 20. Select confirm to save the configuration. The console restarts and the ECU setup screen is displayed.
  • Page 28 2.3. Creating a custom implement rigid pivoted (tow behind) front mount double pivoted (tow between) A message displays stating that the console will restart once the implement has been created. A default name for the implement is displayed. Note: It is highly recommended that items are named in a thoughtful and structured way to allow easy use in future seasons.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 – Implement Setup 7. Select IMPLEMENT FUNCTION and select Seeder, then select next. Each Apollo CM-40 (master) ECU can control up to 4 tanks, and the EM-24 (IO) ECU can control up to 24 one wire, or 12 two wire sections.
  • Page 30 2.3. Creating a custom implement To add secondary ECUs, select Add another ECU follow the steps as prompted. Note that it is not necessary to disconnect ECUs that have already been detected when adding extra ECUs. 10. When all secondary ECUs are detected, select next. 11.

  • Page 31: Ecu Setup

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup 18. Rename the tanks, if required, by selecting the tank under Name. 19. Select product type for each tank by selecting Type. Granular (default) Liquid 20. Select ECU drive for each tank by selecting Drive. 21.

  • Page 32: Add/Replace Ecu

    2.3. Creating a custom implement Refresh ECU Settings: Used to reload task controller / resynchronize ECU. This option should only be used if instructed to do so by a service technician. Clear ECU Errors: Used to clear the error if an ECU error displays.

  • Page 33: Disable / Replace / Unassign / Remove Ecus

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup Add New ECUs: Used to add a new slave or EM-24 ECU after the implement has been created. Selecting this option starts the Add New ECUs wizard. Note: If an implement has been created using the Factory option (refer to Creating a custom implement, page 8), ECUs must be detected to assign the correct ECU ISO Name.

  • Page 34: Upgrade Ecus

    2.3. Creating a custom implement 2.3.6. Upgrade ECUs 1. Select Implement / ECU / Upgrade This screen is used to update firmware on the ECUs. It should only be used if instructed to do so by a service technician. Refer to Updating Apollo ECU firmware, page 141 for details.

  • Page 35: Setting The Implement Geometry

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup 2.4. Setting the implement geometry To set the implement geometry: 1. Select Implement / Geometry Note: If the implement has multiple booms, the boom that is to be used for guidance must be selected from the BOOM FOR GUIDANCE selection list (on the top tab) and the implement geometry must be set for each boom on the numbered tabs.
  • Page 36 2.4. Setting the implement geometry Inline offset (C): Measures the off-center offset of the implement relative to the hitch point. Enter a positive number if the implement is shifted to the right and a negative number if it is shifted to the left. Implement wheels offset (D): Measures the distance from the back of the bar/drill to the front of the bar/drill.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Section Control

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup 2.5. Setting up section control Section control settings are only available if using multiple section control. 2.5.1. Setting sections To set the sections: 1. Select Implement / Section Control / Sections 2. Select SECTIONS and use plus or minus to set the number of sections, then confirm.
  • Page 38 2.5. Setting up section control The tabs on the left correspond to the order of any multi-section booms created. Note: Response time for liquids will generally be the same for all sections. Response times for granular products may vary by approximately one to two seconds (as product for the inner sections has less distance to travel).

  • Page 39: Setting Up The Section Switch

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup Use Settings from Boom 2: All booms are set using settings from boom 2. Settings can only be changed via boom 2 (note the number of booms will vary depending on initial implement setup). On Time: Select to set how many seconds delay there is between switching a section on and the application of product.

  • Page 40: Setting General Settings

    2.5. Setting up section control Note: Disabling the virtual section switchbox changes it from a control to an indicator of section status, but does not remove it from the operation screen. The following settings appear for each boom. SWITCHES on the left is used to set how many section switches are available.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 – Implement Setup Granular section control location: Metering Roller: Use when granular section control is controlled by individual metering rollers being turned off and on. Distribution Head: Use when granular section control is controlled by a system that uses individual distribution heads being opened and closed.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Operator Inputs

    2.6. Setting up the operator inputs 2.6. Setting up the operator inputs 2.6.1. IB-1 ISO Bridge switchbox setup To set up the switchbox: 1. Select Implement / Operator Inputs The following options are available: Master switch: Virtual: Master switch to be controlled from the console screen. External Console Input: Enables the master switch to be operated via an external switch (a physical switch box / master switch connected to the console).

  • Page 43: Apollo Master Switch Setup

    Chapter 2 – Implement Setup Implement master switch: Enable if a tillage/whisker switch fitted. This option is not available if Implement is selected as the Master Switch. Note that this option requires the primary master to be on AND the implement to be lowered to start the seeding process. Switch on position: Set up or down to select which position represents product ON for the cabin switchbox.

  • Page 44: Keypad Setup

    2.6. Setting up the operator inputs The following options are available: Source: Virtual: Master switch to be controlled from the console screen. External Console Input: Use if an external console switch is in use and connected to the console harness. Apollo CM-40: Use if Apollo CM-40 ECU switch is in use and connected to the Apollo harness.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 – Implement Setup To setup the keypad: 1. Select Implement / Operator inputs / Keypad The tabs on the left switch between the 'in cabin' and 'on frame' keypads setup screens. Keypad ID: If more than one keypad is installed, this selects which keypad is installed in the cabin and which is on the frame (the screen title displays which keypad is being currently setup).
  • Page 46 2.6. Setting up the operator inputs Drill control track master: Enable to make the drill master follow the state of the master switch (master off will raise the drill). If pack force sensor is Increase pack master pressure: fitted and enabled, this option performs the same function as pressing the plus button on the pack master mini-view or Status Monitoring panel (see Drill control, page 78).
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 – Implement Setup Prime: Runs granular product to the openers for the time period entered in Implement / Seeder / Granular / Tank / PRELOAD TIME. (Prime is only available for proportional drive tank types. It is not available for linear actuator, regulator valve and monitoring only tank types.) Pressing and holding this button primes the implement until the button is released.
  • Page 48 2.6. Setting up the operator inputs Button C: Granular product calibration prime/reset button (refer to Granular tank calibration, page 101).

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 - Seeder Controller Setup

    Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup This chapter explains how to set up the seeder controller. Note: The Seeder menu options displayed are dependent on the type of seeder defined in the implement setup process. The following table lists all possible settings for the Seeder menu in alphabetical order.

  • Page 50: Seeder Menu Settings

    3.1. Seeder menu settings 3.1. Seeder menu settings Note: The path (or paths) to the settings are shown at the top of each setting description. All paths are preceded with Implement / Seeder. The seeder controller has functions and settings that are hidden when they are disabled, or only displayed when a related setting is enabled.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Auxiliary Accessories / General Outputs relay An auxiliary control can be assigned to spare ECU outputs. Auxiliary Accessories / General Inputs Seeder / Implement / Accessories / Encoders / Auxiliary RPM can be used to assign functionality to an input on the ECU (to monitor an external device with RPM measurement available).
  • Page 52 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Blocked Accessories / Blocked Head head Enable if a blockage system is installed. monitor Blocked Accessories / Blocked Head head sensor Standard should be selected unless using Dickey-john type or Digitroll sensors. Note: Digitroll is only available if it has been enabled and setup.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Calibration Liquid / Flow, NH3 / Flow factor The number of pulses from the flow meter per liter of liquid or weight. Check the calibration factor on the tag on the flow meter of the seeder. Liquid products: Note that manually specifying the calibration factor on this screen should only be performed if the flow factor...
  • Page 54 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Close valve Liquid / Control Valve, NH3 / Control Valve when off (Only available if Regulator Valve selected as Controller Type.) Ensures that the valve is closed when the tank is not in use. This closes the valve when the Master Switch is off and/or when all sections are turned off.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Controller Granular / Control Setup, Liquid / Control Valve, NH3 response / Control Valve, Drill Control / Control Settings (Granular / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Drive Type.) (Liquid/NH3 / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Controller Type.) This sets how quickly the controller will try to achieve...
  • Page 56 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Drill control Drill Control / Lift Master Enable if seeder is fitted with an ECU to control the lift/lower, or hydraulic pressure using the console. Drive Drill Control / Pack Master Defines which slave ECU connector has pack master drive outputs.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Dump valve Granular / Control Setup, Liquid / Control Valve, NH3 / Control Valve (Granular / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Drive Type.) Used to apply 12 volt power to a dump valve, or a proportional valve coil where fitted.
  • Page 58 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Encoder Granular / Drive Setup pulses / Set number of pulses/revolutions for each revolution revolution of the metering shaft. Fallback Speed Source type Select speed source used if GPS is selected and the signal is lost. Fan speed Fans Enable to monitor the fan speed input of the ECU.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Gain setting Liquid / Control Valve, NH3 / Control Valve (Only available if Regulator Valve selected as Controller Type.) This sets how quickly the controller will try to achieve the required rate. If set too high, the seeder may pass the target rate and take time to adjust, searching for the right level.
  • Page 60 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Linear Granular / Drive Setup / DRIVE TYPE actuator A linear actuator controls the lever to adjust a gearbox speed from a ground drive shaft. The output shaft from the gearbox drives the metering unit. Rate is controlled by controlling the ratio of the gearbox via the position of the actuator.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Maximum Granular / Control Setup, Liquid / Control Valve, NH3 / Control Valve, Drill Control / Control Settings (Granular / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Drive Type.) (Liquid/NH3 / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Controller Type.) Sets the maximum amount of PWM power that can be provide to the valve running the metering unit before...
  • Page 62 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Maximum Liquid / Pressure, NH3 / Pressure, Drill Control / voltage Control Settings, Fans (Fans option only available when Pressure Sensor set to Voltage.) Set the maximum output voltage at maximum pressure. This value is read from the pressure transducer.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Minimum Granular / Control Setup, Liquid / Control Valve, NH3 / Control Valve, Drill Control / Control Settings (Granular / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Drive Type.) (Liquid/NH3 / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Controller Type.) Sets the minimum amount of PWM or power required to allow the metering unit to rotate or discharge...
  • Page 64 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Minimum Liquid / Pressure, NH3 / Pressure, Drill Control / voltage Control Settings, Fans (Fans option only available when Pressure Sensor set to Voltage.) Set the minimum output voltage at zero pressure. This value is read from the pressure transducer. Monitoring Granular / Drive Setup / DRIVE TYPE only...
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Number of Accessories / Blocked Head distribution Enter the number of distribution heads. Up to 10 for heads single shoot and 20 for double shoot. Number of Liquid / Tank, NH3 / Tank nozzles (Only available if section control is set to Full width for selected tank.)
  • Page 66 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description On time to Granular / Tank, Liquid / Tank, NH3 / Tank SC location Time for product to get to the outermost section control openers once the tank is switched on. If the SC location is at the meter, then this time should be set to zero.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Preset 2 Drill Control / Pack Master Used during operation to adjust requested down force to a preset value. Pressure Liquid / Control Valve boost (Only available if Controller Type is Regulator Valve and Close Valve When Off is Enabled) Used for regulator valve controlled liquid systems to improve the starting pressure when a tank has been...
  • Page 68 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Pressure Fans sensor If a fan pressure sensor is fitted to the seeder, select one of the listed pressure sensor types: Standard Voltage If Voltage is selected as pressure sensor type, the following options are displayed: Maximum pressure: Set pressure in kPa.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Pulses / Granular / Control Setup, Fans, Pumps revolution (Granular / Control Setup: only available if Electric Motor selected as Drive Type.) (Fans: only available if Fan Speed enabled.) (Pumps: only available if Pump Speed enabled.) If set at 1, the sensor picks up from a target bolt, one pulse per revolution.
  • Page 70 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Regulator Liquid / Control Valve / CONTROLLER TYPE, NH3 valve / Control Valve / CONTROLLER TYPE This valve uses a motor to open or close the valve depending on the flow requirements. Positive or negative power is applied to run the motor.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Sensor Liquid / Pressure, NH3 / Pressure Enable if there is an electronic pressure sensor fitted to the liquid/NH3 tank. If the pressure sensor is enabled, the following options are displayed: Maximum pressure: Set pressure in kPa. Minimum voltage: Set the minimum output voltage at zero pressure.
  • Page 72 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Soft start Granular / Control Setup, Liquid / Control Valve, NH3 / Control Valve (Granular / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve or Electric Motor selected as Drive Type.) (Liquid/NH3 / Control Setup: only available if Proportional Valve selected as Controller Type.) Allows a gradual increase in the valve signal when the valve is activated.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Setting Description Status Granular / Tank, Liquid / Tank, NH3 / Tank If enabled, the tank will be used for seeder operations. If disabled, the tank will not be used for seeder operations. A disabled tank will not be displayed on the seeder operation screen and does not need to be calibrated.
  • Page 74 3.1. Seeder menu settings Setting Description Use shaft Granular / Drive Setup sensor (Only available if Electric Motor selected as Drive Type.) When enabled sets alarm for incorrect gear ratio and shaft not moving. Using case Fans drain sensor Enable if the seeder has a case drain sensor fitted to the fan motor.

  • Page 75: Setting Up Accessories

    Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup 3.2. Setting up accessories This section describes the process for setting up accessories. Note: Only the blocked head option is available for the IB-1. All other options are applicable to the Apollo ECU. 3.2.1. Sensors setup 1.

  • Page 76: Granular Section Setup

    3.2. Setting up accessories 2. Enter the settings on the left of the screen. Refer to the table in the previous section for more information. 3. Select Detect and Assign Sensors. 4. Select Detect Sensors. 5. On the implement, connect a sensor to its applicable distribution head.

  • Page 77: General Inputs Setup

    Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Granular section monitoring: If using granular section control, this setting triggers an alarm if a section is not active when it should The table is used to setup which sensor is assigned to each section and whether a 12 V signal (active high) or 0 V signal (active low) turns each section on (status).

  • Page 78: General Outputs Setup

    3.2. Setting up accessories 3.2.6. General outputs setup 1. Select Implement / Seeder / Accessories General Outputs Auxiliary relay: An auxiliary control can be assigned to spare ECU outputs.

  • Page 79: Setting Up Weigh Scales

    Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup 3.3. Setting up weigh scales The weigh scales option enables the Horizon software to display measured weight readings from Scale Link ECUs. Note: If weigh scales are enabled, the tank fill wizard is added to the tank fill panel.

  • Page 80: Scale Assignment

    3.3. Setting up weigh scales Setup Number: The Scale Link utilizes a shorthand 'Setup' number that determines how the scale displays the weight. Calibration Number: The Scale Link utilizes a 'Calibration' number for each scale system that matches the load cells to the Scale Link and determines the weight value that is displayed.

  • Page 81: Pressure Compensation

    Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup Tank: Tank number. Name: Name of product in the tank. Scale: Select the scale connected to this tank. Weight Remaining: Calculated: Displays the tank weight calculated by the system. This is displayed on the tank panel and on the dashboard, if required (Calculated Weight Remaining).
  • Page 82 / Seeder / Weigh Scales Pressure Compensation Tank pressure sensor: Standard: Standard Topcon supplied pressure sensor. Voltage: If Voltage is selected as pressure sensor type, the following options are displayed: Maximum pressure: The maximum pressure rating that the sensor can read.

  • Page 83: Setting Up Digitroll Blockage Sensors

    Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup 3.4. Setting up Digitroll blockage sensors This option enables the Horizon seeder controller software to interface to Digitroll blocked head systems to detect blockages in seed and / or fertilizer tubes. To enable Digitroll blockage sensors: 1.

  • Page 84: Ecu / Sensor Diagnostics

    3.4. Setting up Digitroll blockage sensors Detect sensors: Select to detect the addition or removal of sensors after the system has been powered up (during initial installation or after replacing a faulty sensor). Note: Select Serial Number to ensure the correct ECU is assigned. 3.4.2.
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 – Seeder Controller Setup 0x0100 CAN command params length: Last processed CAN command’s parameters length was less or bigger than expected. Sensor errors 0x01 Low voltage 0x02 Self test 0x04 Missing response (set by XLM because the sensor didn't respond) 0x08 Invalid response (set by XLM because the response from the sensor was invalid)

  • Page 86: Setting Up Implement Audio

    3.5. Setting up implement audio 3.5. Setting up implement audio Sets the sound feedback for implement operations. 1. Select Implement / Seeder / Audio Sound can be enabled for the following operations: turning the master switch on and off, turning a tank on and off, raising and lowering the drill and turning a section on and off.

  • Page 87: Chapter 4 - Operation

    Chapter 4 – Operation Once setup is complete, the Auto Section Control (if enabled), Virtual switchbox (if enabled), and Seeder Controller icons appear on the Navigation Bar. These icons open mini-views. Seeder Controller information is added to the dashboard. The Seeder Master Switch appears in the lower right corner. Auto section control, virtual switchbox, seeder controller icons Seeder dashboard Seeder master switch...

  • Page 88: Using The Seeder Dashboard

    4.1. Using the seeder dashboard 4.1. Using the seeder dashboard Seeder information is added to the dashboard. The example below shows the display for a seeder with 4 bins and fan speed. 1. Select any part of the dashboard to customize the information it displays.

  • Page 89: Seeder Master Switch

    Chapter 4 – Operation 4.2. Seeder master switch When virtual master switch has been chosen in the setup options (Implement / Operator Inputs / (Switch Box) / MASTER SWITCH), the seeder master switch turns the seeder system on. The switch also indicates the readiness of the system. Yellow Auto section control has the master switch turned off.
  • Page 90 4.2. Seeder master switch Green indicates that the system feature is ready. Red indicates that the system feature is not ready.

  • Page 91: Opening Auto Section Control

    Chapter 4 – Operation 4.3. Opening auto section control Auto Section Control (ASC) is available when an implement and ECU have been set up and Auto Section Control has been enabled in the Setup screen (System / Features / Implement). 4.3.1.

  • Page 92: Multiple Booms

    4.3. Opening auto section control 4.3.2. Multiple booms If the implement has multiple booms, the control mode may be adjusted separately for each boom. Auto section control may also be turned on/off for each boom.

  • Page 93: Mini-View Windows

    Chapter 4 – Operation 4.4. Mini-view windows To display the seeder controller mini-view, select the seeder icon from the left hand menu. The Seeder controller mini-view window has a number of tabs at the top that display information for different air seeder features. Only enabled features and tanks are displayed.

  • Page 94: Drill Control

    4.4. Mini-view windows 4.4.2. Drill control Requested pack master Hydraulic pressure Set rate control mode Pack master on/off Adjust pack master rate Drill lift master track master (Control lift master using the master switch. When the master switch gets turned off, the drill will automatically lift.) Lift master drill Rate presets...

  • Page 95: Tank

    Chapter 4 – Operation Scroll left and right to select heads to click on. Heads are shown as grey if no sensors assigned, green if no blockages and red if any of the sensors assigned to that head has a blockage. Click on a red blocked head button to display blocked sensor information.

  • Page 96: Operation Screen

    4.5. Operation screen 4.5. Operation screen To display full screen mode, select the expand button on the mini- view window or swipe it from left to right. Expand Granular tank panel Liquid/NH3 tank panel Toolbar Status monitoring panel Fans...

  • Page 97: Toolbar

    Granular tank display panel Liquid/NH3 tank display panel Configuration menu Area counters menu Fans Note: The X35/X25 consoles display two extra icons on the toolbar: Drill details and Fan status . These are used to display/hide the options shown below.
  • Page 98 4.5. Operation screen Displays up to two parameters related to the specific tank. Selecting opens a customize data window with a list of available parameters to be displayed. Refer to Tank parameters, page 83. Requested application rate. Used to enter and display the application rate.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4 – Operation product being used. Refer to Filling tanks, page 86. Tank metering on/off toggle. Green when tank is on (metering running), red when tank is off (metering stopped). Displays up to five parameters related to the specific tank. Opens a customize data window with a list of available parameters to be displayed.

  • Page 100: Selecting / Adding A Product

    4.5. Operation screen Metering RPM: RPM output of metering roller. Calibration factor: The calibration factor for the specific product in the specific tank in unit weight per revolution of metering RPM. Used to determine application rate. Discharge rate: Displays amount of product being applied per minute.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 – Operation One of the following menus displays, depending on tank type: Granular Liquid                       NH3 2. Select PRODUCT NAME to select a product from the list, or to add a new product. The product cannot be changed for NH3 tanks. Selecting New Product opens the New Product Setup wizard.

  • Page 102: Filling Tanks

    4.5. Operation screen Rate increment: Defines how much the application rate will change when the operator presses the application rate up/down button. The rate can be changed by a fixed rate or by a percentage of the rate set for Rate Preset 1. To change the rate increment type: 1.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4 – Operation Set weight/volume: Set the weight/volume of product in the tank (may be set to a higher figure than tank capacity). Weight/volume increment: Set the weight/volume value to be used when increasing weight/volume in the tank by increments. Fill tank to capacity: Fill the tank to the capacity entered on the Setup screen (Implement / Seeder / Granular/Liquid / Tank).
  • Page 104 4.5. Operation screen The tank fill wizard enables tanks to be reset (zeroed), if required and then filled to a measured amount. Page one 1. Reset the tank weight to zero if required. Page two 2. Select the start/stop button of the tank to be filled, add the required product, then press the start/stop button again.

  • Page 105: Setting Area Counters

    Chapter 4 – Operation 4.5.5. Setting area counters Area counters are used with spreaders, sprayers and seeders to record data such as treated area, product used, operating time, average rate and productivity rate. Area counters are not available when using ISO implements.
  • Page 106 4.5. Operation screen Never: The area counter must be reset manually, or they will continue to accumulate data. Prompt: When a job is erased you will be asked if area counters should be reset. Auto: Creating a new job or erasing a job automatically resets the area counters.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 – Operation Product used Operating time Average rate (area) Productivity time 2. To select the area counter against which the data will be stored, select Set Active Area Counter Number and select the required counter. The same area counter must be selected each time data on the same topic is to be stored.

  • Page 108: Configuration Panel

    4.5. Operation screen Reset area counter window Select this option to reset data for a tank, the currently selected job or implement area counter, or all job or implement area counters. 4.5.6. Configuration panel Manual Speed: Allows the user to select manual speed and override the selection made in the Setup screen Implement / Seeder / Speed Source.

  • Page 109: Fan Status

    Chapter 4 – Operation speed is used to calculate application rates. Manual Speed display: Enables the manual speed to be entered. This indicator changes to Wheel Sensor if that is selected as the speed source in the Setup screen Implement / Seeder / Speed Source.
  • Page 110 4.5. Operation screen Section control virtual switchbox Full width boom Scrolling up on this option shows different booms if more than one enabled. Blocked head monitor Heads are shown as grey if no sensors assigned, green if no blockages and red if any of the sensors assigned to that head has a blockage. Click on a red blocked head button to display blocked sensor information.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4 – Operation Drill control (with pack master control) Requested pack master Requested pack master presets Turn pack master on/off Pack force value Hydraulic pressure Drill lift master track master (Control lift master using the master switch. When the master switch gets turned off, the drill will automatically lift.) Lift master drill Set rate control mode...

  • Page 112: External Keypad Operation

    4.6. External keypad operation 4.6. External keypad operation The keypad is an external device that may be used in the cabin and/or on the seeder frame to control selected functions. This option is only available with Apollo ECU. Refer to Keypad setup, page 28 for setup information.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4 – Operation Special case one: During calibration, the tanks that have green or amber LEDs on also have the red LED flash in sequence. On a single tank system the red LED of tank 1 would flash, on a 2 tank system the red LEDs on tanks 1 and 2 would flash alternately and on a 3+ tank system the red LEDs would flash on keys 1, 2, 3, …...
  • Page 114 4.6. External keypad operation Master switch: Master switch is on: Green LED Cabin keypad and master switch is not controlled by the keypad: All LEDs are dark In normal mode (no calibration), master switch is off, can be turned on: Amber LED In normal mode (no calibration), master switch is off, can’t be turned on: Red LED In calibration mode , master switch is off, any tank is active...
  • Page 115 Chapter 4 – Operation Note: Pressing and holding this button primes the implement until the button is released. This overrides the time entered in Implement / Seeder / Granular / Tank / PRELOAD TIME, which defines the default time for priming. Prime is only available for proportional drive tank types.
  • Page 116 4.6. External keypad operation...

  • Page 117: Chapter 5 - Calibration

    Chapter 5 – Calibration Tanks/bins must be calibrated when setting up a seeder for the first time, or adding a new product. Correctly calibrating tanks/bins ensures that seeding is carried out at the proper rate to obtain maximum yield and crop. The size of seed and supplement product will vary between batches and even the size of seed of the same variety from one year to the next.

  • Page 118: Manual Entry Of Calibration Factor

    5.1. Granular tank calibration 5.1.1. Manual entry of calibration factor 1. Use the left and right arrows to select the required granular tank from the Configuration panel. 2. Select Calibration. 3. Select Manual Entry from the calibration method menu. 4. Enter the calibration factor in weight to revolutions and confirm.

  • Page 119: Automatic Calibration

    Chapter 5 – Calibration 5.1.2. Automatic calibration 1. Ensure a value is set for manual speed by selecting MANUAL SPEED from the Configuration panel and entering a speed to match seeding operations. 2. If using a switchbox or keypad for calibration, ensure it is enabled on the Setup screen (Implement / Operator Inputs).
  • Page 120 5.1. Granular tank calibration If Linear Actuator is selected as the tank Drive Type (Implement / Seeder / Granular / Drive Setup), the Calibration and Style options are displayed: Calibration: Stationary: Product must be dispensed for calibration using a hand crank. Rolling: Product is dispensed for calibration automatically while the vehicle is rolling.
  • Page 121 Chapter 5 – Calibration Run the metering system until all the product is running freely. Then on the calibration switchbox or keypad, turn the master/run switch off. Or, if using the console, select the implement master switch. It will turn white. On the calibration switchbox or keypad, press and hold the prime/reset button until the indicator light goes out.
  • Page 122 5.1. Granular tank calibration 15. Confirm the calibration values and set the save option to Saved and confirm.

  • Page 123: Liquid Tank Calibration

    Chapter 5 – Calibration 5.2. Liquid tank calibration There are two methods of calibrating liquid tanks; manual and automatic. Manual can only be used if the calibration factor for the selected product is known. The liquid calibration wizard, accessed via Automatic Calibration, must be used if the calibration factor is not known.

  • Page 124: Automatic Calibration

    5.2. Liquid tank calibration 4. Enter the calibration factor and confirm. 5.2.2. Automatic calibration 1. Ensure a value is set for manual speed by selecting MANUAL SPEED from the Configuration panel and entering a speed to match seeding operations. 2. Select Calibration. 3.
  • Page 125 Chapter 5 – Calibration 6. Run the liquid drive until sufficient liquid product has been obtained (the larger the volume measured, the more accurate the flow meter calibration will be). Select the master switch on the console to turn off the liquid drive and select next. 7.

  • Page 126: Nh3 Tank Calibration

    5.3. NH3 tank calibration 5.3. NH3 tank calibration NH3 tanks have a preset calibration value. This figure is entered manually. Check the calibration factor on the tag on the flow meter of the NH3 system. To access the calibration menu to calibrate a single tank, select the Calibration option on the Configuration panel.

  • Page 127: Tank Optimizer

    Chapter 5 – Calibration 5.4. Tank optimizer The console provides a tank optimizer tool to determine product allocation across granular tanks. This minimizes tank filling requirements in the field. This is done by optimizing the application rates across multiple tanks. To access the calibration menu to run the tank optimizer, select the Calibration or Multi-tank calibration option in the Configuration panel, or select Calibration Factor on the granular product...
  • Page 128 5.4. Tank optimizer 3. Select Rate and enter the required application rate using the keypad. 4. Select Assigned To from the list and select the required option: Any Single Meter: Optimizer will assign any tank to the product. Multiple Meters: Optimizer will assign several tanks to the product.
  • Page 129 Chapter 5 – Calibration 7. Select confirm to save settings.

  • Page 130: Pack Master Calibration

    5.5. Pack master calibration 5.5. Pack master calibration If Pack Master Control is enabled in the setup screen Implement / Seeder / Drill Control / Pack Master, the pack master must be calibrated. Before the Pack Master (down force) feature can accurately measure the amount of packing force being applied by the opener, the load sensing packer spindle must be calibrated.
  • Page 131 Chapter 5 – Calibration To set the minimum standard operating pressure, the wizard displays the drive power, hydraulic pressure and minimum calculated calibration value. 4. Adjust the drive power slightly higher if desired. 5. Once steady, take note of the weight reading on the scales and select next.

  • Page 132: Wheel Sensor Calibration

    5.6. Wheel sensor calibration 5.6. Wheel sensor calibration If Wheel Sensor is selected in the Setup screen Implement / Seeder / Speed Source, the wheel factor must be calibrated. Wheel factor defines how many meters per pulse are received from the wheel speed sensor.

  • Page 133: Performing An Area Test

    Chapter 5 – Calibration 5.7. Performing an area test Area test is used to verify whether the tank and wheel calibrations are accurate. It simulates the seeder function according to the tank calibration factor and wheel calibration settings over a user definable distance.
  • Page 134 5.7. Performing an area test 3. Use the State buttons to select the required bins/tanks. 4. Place calibration buckets under the dispensers of the selected tanks. 5. Start the calibration process by turning on the master switch. Note: Once the master switch is activated, individual tanks can not be turned off.
  • Page 135 Chapter 5 – Calibration Once the defined area has been covered, the calibration stops. 6. Turn the master switch off and press next to proceed. 7. Weigh each calibration bucket sample and enter the measured weight in the Actual Weight column, then press next. 8.
  • Page 136 5.7. Performing an area test...

  • Page 137: Chapter 6 - Seeder Alarms

    Chapter 6 – Seeder Alarms Alarms are provided for warning if any functions of the seeding system are not functioning properly. To access seeder alarms on the setup menu: 1. Select System / Alarms / Seeder. All the seeder alarms are displayed on the left side of the setup screen in a scroll down list.
  • Page 138 Product variation: There is at least one distribution head with product flowing out of it at an incorrect rate. It is outside the expected range of the other distribution heads in the system. Shaft moving tank off: Signals that a meter is still turning even though the respective tank switch, the master, or both are off.
  • Page 139 Chapter 6 – Seeder Alarms High pump speed: Pump speed is higher than the maximum RPM set point. This alarm is for liquid/NH3 systems with pump speed sensor installed. Low pump speed: Pump speed is lower than the minimum RPM set point.
  • Page 140 Scale setup number mismatch: The scale setup number on the SL2 does not match the one configured by Horizon. Scale calibration number mismatch: The scale calibration number on the SL2 does not match the one configured by Horizon.

  • Page 141: Chapter 7 - Variable Rate Control

    Importing prescription maps (shapefiles and ISO XML files) into created jobs using the VRC import wizard. Using real-time sensor data from nitrogen sensors mounted on the tractor (for example: Topcon CropSpec). Using Task Data based prescription maps. The following instructions describe the first two methods. If using task data, refer to the Task Data section in the Guidance and Auto Steering Operator Manual.
  • Page 142 7.1. If using VRC maps 4. Select next at step 1 of the VRC Configuration wizard. 5. Select the rate source(s) for the VRC and select next. The possible options are: Shapefiles ISO XML CropSpec or Yara (if enabled) Note that shapefiles and ISO XML cannot be used at the same time.
  • Page 143 Chapter 7 – Variable Rate Control Select the USB home icon to view the root of the USB file structure. Files and folders on the USB root are displayed. Select a folder to open it. Find the required file and select it. It will display as white and next is now enabled.
  • Page 144 7.1. If using VRC maps 6. If ISO XML was selected in step 2, select the task that you wish to run. The file may have several tasks listed. Select the task that matches the seeder implement. 7. Select next. Source and Attributes must now be assigned to channels.
  • Page 145 Chapter 7 – Variable Rate Control 8. Select next. 9. On the final step, you must confirm the setup. This cannot be changed for the job, so ensure it is correct before continuing. Select Back to change the configuration or OK to confirm. The map is displayed.
  • Page 146 7.1. If using VRC maps...

  • Page 147: Chapter 8 - Apollo Ecu Information

    Chapter 8 – Apollo ECU Information There are two types of Apollo ECUs available: The CM-40 is the main control module. The EM-24 is the Input/Output expansion module. 8.1. Interpreting Apollo ECU LEDs Power LED Transmit LED Receive LED ECU Status LED Note: If a fault occurs in the ECU, an error code may be displayed.
  • Page 148 8.1. Interpreting Apollo ECU LEDs CM-40 Power LED LED state Power state Green ECU power on solenoid power on VCB solenoid power on Amber ECU power on Either solenoid or VCB solenoid power on Flashing amber ECU power on solenoid power off VCB solenoid power off ECU, solenoid, VCB solenoid or sensor power fault solenoid and VCB solenoid power off...

  • Page 149: Transmit Led

    Chapter 8 – Apollo ECU Information LED state Power state Flashing amber ECU power on solenoid power off VCB solenoid power off sensor power off ECU, solenoid, VCB solenoid or sensor power fault solenoid and VCB solenoid power off affected sensor supplies off an alarm is triggered 8.1.2.
  • Page 150 8.1. Interpreting Apollo ECU LEDs LED state ECU state Amber Control output is inhibited. No faults are active. For example: 'drive enable'. Flashing Control output is allowed for unaffected sub-systems. amber A warning level fault is active. An alarm will be shown. For example: 'relay over current'.

  • Page 151: Apollo Ecu Error Codes

    Chapter 8 – Apollo ECU Information 8.2. Apollo ECU error codes 8.2.1. Error levels There are three different severity levels for errors and faults. Severity Description level Error/fault All control output will be stopped. Relays will turn off and actuators will power down.
  • Page 152 8.2. Apollo ECU error codes If any of the preceding digits are not zero, but the error state digits (EE) are zero, the fault identified by the preceding digits is only a warning or informational. EE Value Subsystem Communication (CAN) Drive (H-Bridges or relays) Power General...

  • Page 153: Ecu Error Codes

    Chapter 8 – Apollo ECU Information PP Value Subsystem 5V sensor power over current Solenoid power MOSFET off ECU power MOSFET off GG - General flags These digits give information or identify faults that affect the ECU but do not fit in any other subsystem or category. GG Value Subsystem Transport/disabled mode active ECU sleep active...
  • Page 154 8.2. Apollo ECU error codes EE Value Subsystem ECU input/output DD - Drive errors These digits identify individual components with faults in the drive subsystem. DD Value Subsystem Relay over current PP - Power error flags These digits identify faults in the power subsystems. PP Value Subsystem Solenoid power under voltage Solenoid power over voltage or over current...

  • Page 155: Decoding Error Codes

    Chapter 8 – Apollo ECU Information Subsystem Value No communication with auxiliary CPU (auxiliary CPU in boot loader mode) Main and auxiliary CPU firmware mismatch IO - ECU input/output flags These digits identify faults in the ECU inputs and outputs. IO Value Subsystem Input capture over frequency 8.2.5.
  • Page 156 8.2. Apollo ECU error codes Signature digits Decoded error IO = 00 There are no input or output errors Example 2 This example applies to the CM-40 ECU only. DDEE = Error signature (shortened for brevity). 0502 = Error displayed Signature Decoded error digits...

  • Page 157: Updating Apollo Ecu Firmware

    Chapter 8 – Apollo ECU Information 8.3. Updating Apollo ECU firmware For a single CM-40 ECU 1. On a Windows machine, unzip the firmware ZIP file onto a USB flash drive. 2. On the setup screen, select System / Features / Console and ensure that FILE SERVER is enabled.
  • Page 158 8.3. Updating Apollo ECU firmware 10. The USB contents are displayed. Navigate to the firmware files and select the next arrow. 11. Confirm the message to start the update. Note: If Upgrade both is selected, during the upgrade process the messages 'Configuring ECU' and 'Synchronising ECU' are displayed.
  • Page 159 Chapter 8 – Apollo ECU Information The console will restart. Note: If the ECU is not detected, try unplugging the Comms connector on the ECU and reinserting it. 7. Repeat steps 6 to 12 from the steps detailed for a single CM-40 ECU.
  • Page 160 8.3. Updating Apollo ECU firmware 7. Select UPGRADE ECU FIRMWARE at the top of the screen. 8. Confirm the warning message and select the next arrow. 9. Insert the USB flash drive containing the firmware into the console and select next once the USB is recognised. 10.

  • Page 161: Chapter 9 - Index

    Chapter 9 – Index accessories setup 59 master switch 73 alarms 121 setup 27 area test 117 menu settings 34 bin calibration 101 mini-views 77 blocked head 78 operation 71 blocked head setup 59 operation screen 80 calibration 101 section control setup 21 granular tank 101 section switch setup 23 liquid tank 107...
  • Page 162 Simplicity Australia Pty Ltd 18 Loudoun Road P.O. Box 267 Dalby QLD 4405 Australia www.simplicityaus.com.au Disclaimer: We reserve the right to alter the design or discontinue any of the Company’s products or services without notice. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, our Company Policy of continual research and product development necessitates changes and refinements which may not be reflected in these pages.

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