MC Electronics AREA CONTROL MCK 3000 Use And Assembly Instructions

MC Electronics AREA CONTROL MCK 3000 Use And Assembly Instructions

Universal hectare counter for agricultural machinery

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MCK 3000
AREA CONTROL
UNIVERSAL HECTARE COUNTER
FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY
USE AND ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
NO.201211MI
EN
REV. 2

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  • Page 1 MCK 3000 AREA CONTROL UNIVERSAL HECTARE COUNTER FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY USE AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NO.201211MI REV. 2...
  • Page 2 MCK 3000 MCK 3000 This product complies with the EMC requirements as defined by Directives 2004/108/EC and subsequent amendments and refers to the applied Standard EN ISO 14982 Manufacture : MC elettronica S.r.l. Address : Via E. Fermi, 450/486 Fiesso Umbertiano (ROVIGO) - ITALY Tel.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MCK 3000 Contents 1. Rules and general warnings ................4 1.1 Introduction ....................... 4 1.2 Terms of the warranty ..................5 1.3 Service ......................5 2. General description ....................6 3. System installation ....................7 3.1 Mounting the Monitor ..................8 3.2 Sensor installation .....................
  • Page 4: Rules And General Warnings

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 1. Rules and general warnings 1.1 Introduction This instruction manual provides all specific information needed to know and correctly use the equipment. After buying the Monitor, 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.
  • Page 5: Terms Of The Warranty

    MCK 3000 1.2 Terms of the warranty • SUBJECT OF THE WARRANTY: the warranty is applied to the product and to those parts which are marked with the serial number or any other identification number used by MC elettronica; • DURATION OF THE WARRANTY: MC elettronica S.r.l.
  • Page 6: General Description

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 2. General description The MCK 3000 Control Area is a universal hectare counter that can be installed on any type of agricultural machine. With this instrument the following parameters can be monitored: • partial worked area; •...
  • Page 7: System Installation

    MCK 3000 3. System installation Figure 2. Overall dimensions Installation and use...
  • Page 8: Mounting The Monitor

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 3.1 Mounting the Monitor To assemble the instrument operate as follows: • on a flat surface inside the cabin of the vehicle, drill 2 holes (D. 9 mm) aligned with those on the bracket (Figure 33 - ref. <A>) and, by means of two screws (not supplied), securely fasten the bracket to the structure;...
  • Page 9: Sensor Installation

    MCK 3000 3.2 Sensor installation The MCK 3000 Area Control can be equipped with 3 types of sensors: • speed sensor (always present); • mechanical counting sensor (for NON self-levelling combine harvesters, tractors, etc.); • reflection seed sensor (for self-levelling combine harvesters). 3.2.1 Speed sensor installation You can install the speed sensor anywhere there is mechanical movement, on the wheel (front or rear) of the agricultural machine/vehicle or by creating a metal...
  • Page 10: Automatic Calibration Of The "C" Parameter

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 3.2.1.1 Automatic calibration of the “C” parameter Parameter “C” is automatically set by covering a fixed distance of 100 metres, according to the following procedure: ▪ With the Monitor on, press the key several times until the arrow on the display lights up as shown in the figure: ▪...
  • Page 11: Installing The Mechanical Counting Sensor (If Present)

    MCK 3000 3.2.2 Installing the mechanical counting sensor (if present) The mechanical counting sensor is used if the monitor is installed on a standard combine harvester. It can be secured to the lower part of the bar so that when this lowers, the spring is released and the hectare count begins (parameter “Ct”...
  • Page 12: Installing The Reflection Seed Sensor (If Present)

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 3.2.3 Installing the reflection seed sensor (if present) The seed sensor is used if the monitor is installed on a self-levelling combine harvester. Secure the seed sensor in a stable way on the right or left side of the pipe, using the bracket (supplied) with the lens facing the ground, and the optical axis perpendicular to the ground, at a distance of no more than 1.10 metre (see Figure 7).
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Seed Sensor

    MCK 3000 3.2.3.1 Adjusting the sensitivity of the seed sensor After installing the seed sensor, proceed as follows to adjust its sensitivity: Check that sensitivity SEED SENSOR adjustment trimmer (A) is turned to the extreme hourly position; Turn the monitor on. The RED LED must otherwise, enhance the orientation or move...
  • Page 14: Front View

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 3.3 Front view Figure 8. Front view. The front panel allows the user to view all the data relating to the working cycle. The following elements can be seen on the panel: REF. DESCRIPTION ON/OFF key LCD Display Programming key <+>...
  • Page 15: Keyboard

    MCK 3000 3.3.1 Keyboard FUNCTION During the programming phase the operator can increase the value of the data by one figure at a time (by pressing and holding the key, the values displayed can be altered more quickly). During the programming phase the operator can decrease the value of the data by one figure at a time (by pressing and holding the key, the values displayed can be altered more quickly).
  • Page 16: Lcd Display

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 3.3.2 LCD Display REF. DESCRIPTION Indicator bars: allow you to view the number of sectors in which the programmed working width can be split 6-digit display: constantly displays the required parameters by the keys Indicator arrows: indicate the function selected for every key 4.
  • Page 17: Setting The Work Parameters

    MCK 3000 5. Setting the work parameters 5.1 Setting the working width Set the total working width “M” by turning the instrument on ( key) and pressing key several times until the first arrow on the left on the display lights up. 0.10 ...
  • Page 18: Setting The Number Of Divisions Of The Total Width

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 5.3 Setting the number of divisions of the total width Set the number of divisions of the total width “N” by turning the instrument on ( key) and pressing the key several times until the third arrow on the left on the display lights up.
  • Page 19: Programming The Date/Clock (If Present)

    MCK 3000 5.5 Programming the date/clock (if present) Program the date and the clock by turning the monitor on ( key) by holding down the key for <3> seconds until the first data appears “ ”. DATA PROGRAMMING Current year: : 00 ...
  • Page 20: Check The Speed Sensor Operating

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 5.6 Check the speed sensor operating Check the functioning of the speed sensor as follows: Turn the monitor on ( key); Repeatedly pass in front of the red part of the sensor using a screwdriver or other metal mass.
  • Page 21: Operation

    MCK 3000 6. Operation Follow the instructions below after programming the work parameters (see chapter 5 “Programming the general parameters”): Turn the monitor on ( key). The system will run a brief test for <2> seconds by turning on the LEDS and the segments of the display, and it will then display the working hours (resettable by pressing one of the keys) and the feed-rate.
  • Page 22 MCK 3000 MCK 3000 Reset the totalisers as follows: ▪ partial area (first arrow from the right), ▪ total area (second arrow from the right) and ▪ linear metres covered (third arrow from the right) the relative key must be kept pressed for more than <3> seconds and only with the machine stopped.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MCK 3000 7. Maintenance This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance and extraordinary maintenance operations. Routine maintenance refers to those operations which must be carried out periodically. As they do not require specific skills, they can be carried out by the users (operators, etc.).
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    MCK 3000 MCK 3000 8. Troubleshooting In case of appliance malfunctioning, perform the simple checks below to find out what you need to do. If the problem still remains after carrying out the suggested checks, contact your local dealer or MC elettronica Technical Service. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
  • Page 25: Technical Data

    MCK 3000 9. Technical data 9.1 MCK 3000 Area Control Technical data Power supply voltage : from 10 to 16 Vdc Maximum energy consumption : 2 A Operating features Protection rating : IP 65 Mechanical vibrations resistance : 2 G Operating conditions Room temperature : -20°C / +75°C...
  • Page 26 MCK 3000 MCK 3000 NOTES Installation and use...
  • Page 27 MCK 3000 Installation and use...
  • Page 28 MCK 3000 MCK 3000 Electronic equipment for agriculture, earthmoving, industry www.mcelettronica.it Installation and use...

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