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LEHNER AgroDos AgroDos-001 ® Operating instructions with parts list Controller LAS PSM Software from Version 1.1 onwards Status: September 2012 Serial number: ..............Software version: ............... Translation of original operating instructions...
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Operating instructions LEHNER Maschinenbau GmbH Haeuslesaecker 14 D-89198 Westerstetten, Germany Tel.: +49 7348 9596-22 Fax: +49 7348 9596-40 www.lehner.eu info@lehner.eu This document is not allowed to be distributed, duplicated or utilised, nor is its content allowed to be communicated, without express permission.
Maintaining and servicing in accordance with the operating instructions en- sures the safety of the device and maintains the value of your AgroDos®. 1.2 About these operating instructions This operating manual forms part of the AgroDos® and must always be read- ily available.
The output rate is between 4 and 40 kg/ha. Special rotary feeders are available if different output rates are required. In this regard, please contact the product specialists at Lehner. 1.4 Designated use The spreader consists of a frame, hopper (capacity 12, 22 or 70 litres, de- pending on variant), dosing device with two rotary feeder valves (standard 5.9...
Installation instructions What you should know 1.5 Warranty We offer a 24 month warranty on the AgroDos ® Caution! Danger of short circuit Faulty or incorrectly sized plugs and cables can lead to malfunctions. Only use original plugs and cables, or ones approved by the manufacturer.
• During all working procedures, make sure that no pesticide is spilled onto the ground. • After completing work, always perform a complete residual discharge of the spreader. • Lehner Agrar GmbH declines any liability for storage and application of the spreading material.
Installation instructions What you should know 1.7 Technical data of AgroDOS ® AgroDos® AgroDos® AgroDos® 12 litre variant 22 litre variant 70 litre variant Length [mm] 462 mm 425 mm 554 mm Width [mm] 300 mm 489 mm Height [mm]...
As a result, the implement holder is not supplied. Implement holder for AgroDos® AgroDos-004 For the AgroDos® 12 litre and 22 litre variants, we recommend using a square-profile tube (1) with dimensions 30 x 30 x 3 mm as the implement holder. For the AgroDos® 70 litre, we recommend using a square-profile tube (1) with...
Installation instructions Taking AgroDos® into operation 2.2 Mounting AgroDos® On the AgroDos® 12 litre and 22 litre variants, the holders for attaching to the square-profile tube are pre-installed on the supplied unit. The holder for the AgroDos® 70 litre variant is installed as described below. AgroDos® 70 litre variant 1. Positioning the holder AgroDos-005 Attach the holder (2) on AgroDos®...
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Taking AgroDos® into operation Installation instructions 2. Tightening the holder AgroDos-006 Screw self-locking nuts (2) with washers (1) onto the screws and tighten 3. Installing the spreader AgroDos-003...
(M8x65 8.8) and two backing plates (3). Check that AgroDos® is securely attached and that the container is sitting correctly in the container mounting. The AgroDos® 12 litre and 22 litre variants are mounted in accordance with the 70 litre variant. 2.3 Installing fishtails Install fishtails so that a mounting height A of 4 - 7 cm above the ground is guaranteed during operation.
Differently sized rotary feeders have different output rates. It is possible to connect up to 5 AgroDos® units together electrically and op- erate them with one control panel. The electrical connection is the same on all three AgroDos® variants...
Installation instructions Taking AgroDos® into operation 2.6.1 Electrical connection of the AgroDos® 12 litre variant For the electrical connection, connect the cable of each added spreader to the multi-pin socket of the spreader that has already been mounted. AgroDos-018...
Taking AgroDos® into operation Installation instructions 2.6.2 Electrical connection of the AgroDos® 22 litre variant See the description of the electrical connection in 2.6.1 2.6.3 Electrical connection of the AgroDos® 70 litre variant AgroDos-019 See the description of the electrical connection in 2.6.1...
2.7.1 Mechanical connection of the AgroDos® 22 litre variant For connecting the spreaders, it is first necessary to position them on the square-profile tube and then secure them. Position the driving spreader on the outside with the electric motor pointing outwards. Insert the coupling rod into the flanges between two spreaders by pulling apart. Secure the connecting element with screws in the flanges to prevent them from falling out. It is possible to connect up to 4 AgroDos® units mechanically. (1) Universal joint shaft (2) Satellite drive AgroDos-017...
Taking AgroDos® into operation Installation instructions 2.7.2 Mechanical connection of the AgroDos® 70 litre variant See the description of the mechanical connection in 2.7.1 AgroDos-016 (1) Universal joint shaft (2) Satellite drive...
Operating instructions Operating AgroDos® Operating AgroDos® 3.1 Controls on the control panel Switching on / off Display Start/stop spreader Green LED lights up: Rotary feeder valve drive motor running Yellow LED lights up: Rotary feeder valve drive motor off Switch automatic dosing on and off...
Operating AgroDos® Operating instructions 3.2 The display When EHR connected (operating mode: Automatic dosing) GOLDOR BAIT 0.75 m 10 kg/ha 1. Selected spreading table 2. Distance between plant or seed rows 3. Output rate in kg/ha When EHR not connected (operating mode: Manual mode)
Operating instructions Operating AgroDos® 3.4 Automatic dosing In Automatic dosing, the speed of the rotary feeder is calculated according to the following values: • Speed • Output rate • Distance between plant or seed rows • Calibration value of the spreading material The calibration value can be stored in a spreading table, see chapter 4.8...
Operating AgroDos® Operating instructions The start key has no function until a travel speed of at least 2 km/h has been reached and the hydraulics have been lowered sufficiently. An audible signal indicates when dosing has started correctly. Three audible signals indicate there is a fault and dosing has not been started.
Operating instructions Operating AgroDos® 3.6 Manual mode In manual mode, the speed of the rotary feeder is set manually. Setting Press the Automatic dosing key This changes between automatic dosing and manual mode. Display in manual mode: The following appears on the display: • Manual: Manual operating mode...
Operating AgroDos® Operating instructions Press the key. Manual RFV 42 U Green LED lights up. Rotary feeder valve drive motor running. Dosing ON The following appears on the display: • Manual: Manual operating mode • Speed of the rotary feeder in rpm • Dosing ON: Rotary feeder valve...
Operating instructions Operating AgroDos® 3.8 Error message Message on the display: Explanation: xE = The 7-pin plug is not connected to the GOLDOR BAIT control panel. 0.75m 10.0kg/ha ↓E = The 7-pin plug is connected to the GOLDOR BAIT ↓E control panel, but there is no speed ↑...
Operating AgroDos® Operating instructions 3.9 Troubleshooting No signal from the - Check the distance between the sensor and wheel wheel sensor nuts and set if necessary. Distance should be less than or equal to 4 mm. - Check the wheel sensor/control panel plug connec- tion.
Operating instructions Basic settings and displays Basic settings and displays The control element can be used to make the following settings: • Language • Quantity adaptation • Calibrating the wheel sensor • Setting the EHR signal • Entering the calibration values • Creating products 4.1 Making settings Switch off the machine.
Basic settings and displays Operating instructions 4.3 Displaying product lists and deleting products Switch off the spreader: Press the +, - and On/Off keys at the Language same time. German Press the toggle switch to call up the View list product list.
Operating instructions Basic settings and displays 4.4 Quantity adaptation The spreading value stored in the spreading table can be changed temporar- ily. This change is not stored when the spreader is switched off. Press the Automatic dosing key for Quantity adapta- approx.
Basic settings and displays Operating instructions Press the + key to store the value. Store 0.12 /m + = YES - = NO Press the Automatic dosing key to Speed pulses wheel return to the operating mode or 0.12 /m press the toggle switch to set the EHR signal now.
Operating instructions Basic settings and displays Press the key to set the EHR signal. EHR signal EHR signal for lifting: High active High active is displayed EHR signal for lowering: Low active is displayed Press the Automatic dosing key to return to the operating mode or Press the toggle switch to display the Speed pulse EHR...
Basic settings and displays Operating instructions Sensor signal 1. Mount the sensor in the joint area of the lower link. 2. Mount the magnetic encoder to the lower link. 3. Set the position of the sensor and the magnetic encoder. Maximum distance 10 mm.
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Operating instructions Basic settings and displays Press the + key. Calibrating..The spreader starts the calibration procedure. The calibration procedure has finished as soon as the spreader stops, and a weight value is shown on the display. 4. Weigh the spreading material dispensed from one hose and input this weight: Press the +/- keys to enter the Input result:...
This extends the service life of your spreader. Carry out this mainte- nance work, otherwise the warranty may be invalidated. 1. Removing the pressure piece AgroDos-007 • Unscrew the hexagon socket screws (1) (M4x16) and pull out the pres- sure piece (2).
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Maintenance and cleaning 2. Removing the rotary feeder shaft • Pull out the rotary feeder shaft (2) with the supplied tool (1). AgroDos-008 • Strip down and clean the rotary feeder shaft (2). 3. Dismantling and assembling the rotary feeder shaft • Pull the rotary feeders (wearing parts) (1) off the shaft and clean them.
The serial number of the spreader is applied to the rear of the frame. Note the serial number in this operating manual so that it is readily available for inquiries. The hardware and software versions are briefly displayed when the control panel is LEHNER GmbH switched on. LAS-PSM V1.1...
Operating instructions Appendix 6.2.4 AgroDos® 12 litre and 22 litre variant (electric motor) AgroDos-011 Object Number Parts number Name 81235 Straight drive 81258 Drive with bevel gearbox...
Appendix Operating instructions 6.3 Spare parts list rotary feeder AgroDos-015 AgroDos-015 Object Number Parts number Name Designation Nut M12 81278 Rotary feeder spacer disc 81234 Felt ring 81379 Rotary feeder M 5.9 ccm Standard 81378 Rotary feeder S 3.9 ccm...
Operating instructions Appendix 6.4 AgroDos® spreading table for GOLDOR BAIT Rotary feeder shaft rpm 37.5 cm 50 cm 70 cm 75 cm 77.5 cm 80 cm 100 cm spacing 2 km/h 3 km/h 4 km/h 5 km/h 6 km/h 7 km/h...
Appendix Operating instructions 6.5 AgroDos® spreading table for Nemathorin Rotary feeder shaft rpm 37.5 cm 50 cm 70 cm 75 cm 77.5 cm 80 cm 90 cm spacing 2 km/h 3 km/h 4 km/h 5 km/h 6 km/h 7 km/h...
Operating instructions Appendix 6.6 AgroDos® spreading table for Physiostart Rotary feeder shaft rpm 37.5 cm 50 cm 70 cm 75 cm 77.5 cm 80 cm 90 cm spacing 2 km/h 3 km/h 4 km/h 5 km/h 6 km/h 7 km/h...
6.7 EC Declaration of conformity EC Declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, app. II, 1.A Manufacturer: LEHNER Agrar GmbH Häuslesäcker 5-9 D-89198 Westerstetten Person resident in the Community who is entitled to assemble the relevant technical documents: Jürgen Beck-Graf...
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