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Topcon ISOBUS Artemis Calibration And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 859-UK ISOBUS Artemis Seed Drill Controller Calibration and Operation Manual...
  • Page 3 Please take time to read this manual and complete appropriate training before use 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: Operator Safety

    Keep other persons required to be in the vicinity of the Machine fully aware of Your immediate intentions. If a Topcon Agriculture mobile application is used to augment Your ability to perform tasks that are traditionally performed on the Console directly,...
  • Page 5 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER INTRODUCTION System Overview 1.1.1 System Components ........................5 Artemis Main Functions MULTIPLE CHANNELS / PRODUCTS Linked Channels OPERATION Artemis Primary Screen Pages The Main Operating screen - Summary Channel Selection and Status 3.3.1 Switching Metering motor(s) On-Off / Manual Override / Half-Width Drilling ......11...
  • Page 6 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER ADDENDUM 1 - EZ-CAL EXTERNAL DISPLAY Overview Kit Contents ..........................30 Installation Operation Calibration Test ..........................31 Calibration test started from UT ....................31 Calibration test started using the Prime Switch ................31 Calibration test started from the EZ-CAL display ................. 32 To view the Maximum Forward speed for each channel .............

  • Page 7: System Overview

    Technician and Factory level settings are not included in this manual. NOTE: Illustrations in this manual are based on a Topcon X25 terminal. The actual Artemis app screen display/button layout and functions may vary slightly from those shown, depending on the specific implement being controlled, the UT the app is being run on, its GUI and user-defined settings.
  • Page 8 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Figure 1: ISOBUS Artemis AS1 Control System ISOBUS compliant terminal Power Supply ISOBUS cable Seed/Fert Blockage Sensors (optional) TL Advance Switch / Lower Switch Area Cutout Sensor Cutout (optional) Forward AS1 ECU Speed sensor...
  • Page 9 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 1.2 Artemis Main Functions The Artemis is designed to allow automatic, variable rate control of any drill. Also it can control an auxilliary Applicator system e.g. for Slug Pellets etc. You can at any time manually override the predetermined rate as field conditions require.

  • Page 10: Linked Channels

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 2. Multiple Channels / Products The Artemis has 4 control channels. Each motor / MCM or APM requires a control channel, therefore the number of channels used depends on the particular drill configuration. Here are some examples.

  • Page 11: Operation

    NOTE: The screens illustrated are as shown on a Topcon UT, and in this case the key locations are configurable. However, the key layout may be different for other other terminals, and the key layout may or may not be configurable depending on the terminal.
  • Page 12 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.2 The Main Operating screen - Summary Channel Toggle [3.3] Channel [3.3] Target Rate [3.5] Work Status [3.4] Select channel. The Shows the status of in-use Shows the current target Shows the drill in/out of...

  • Page 13: Work Status

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.3.1 Switching Metering motor(s) On-Off / Manual Override / Half-Width Drilling The metering motor(s) can be stopped manually as desired, eg: (i) An area of field needs further cultivation before seeding. (ii) In the case of a front-mounted hopper, the metering motor is switched off just before the end of the bout to clear the seed through (the opposite of the ‘pre-start function).

  • Page 14: Setting The Application Rate

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.5 Setting the Application Rate 3.5.1 Seed and fertiliser The drilling rate is metric units only i.e. kgs/ha. To set the Target rate for a selected channel: First select the channel that you want to set the rate for.

  • Page 15: Pre-Start Sequence

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.6 Pre-start Sequence Particularly useful in the case of a front-mounted hopper, and when drilling field corners, the pre-start function helps to avoid an un-seeded area on entering work. It starts the metering unit at the calibration speed while the drill is still stationary, and ‘primes’...
  • Page 16 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.7 Tramlining The main screen shows the current status of tramlining e.g. Rhythm: Symmetrical Asymmetrical-left Asymmetrical-right Output Status (On) Current Bout Target No of Bouts The target no. of bouts can be selected up to 99, with symmetrical, asymmetrical-left or asymmetrical-right rhythm selectable.
  • Page 17 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.7.1 Advancing the Bout Number On starting up the instrument the tramline sequence always starts at ‘1’. If entering work on a bout other than bout 1 of the tramline sequence, then you can press the key to select the correct, current bout number.

  • Page 18: Forward Speed Alarm

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.7.4 Special Tramline Sequences When a special sequence is selected (ref. table – sect. 3.7), use the "left/right" softkeys to change the orientation. This allows the operator to select which side of the field they want to start tramlining from.

  • Page 19: Fan Speed Display

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER User Settings: tab, then select “Forward Speed”. Cycle to the ‘Drill Setup’ screen and touch the UK859-070.PNG UK859-080.PNG Set Simulated Speed: Go to “Simulated Speed”. The factory default simulated forward speed is 10 km/hr, however this can be changed to match your typical forward speed for drilling.
  • Page 20 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 3.10 Hopper Level Alarms Hopper level alarms will alert the operator when the product is running low and/or has nearly run out. Depending on the drill configuration, for each hopper there is either, (i) a single low-level sensor.
  • Page 21 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 4. Blockage Monitoring (optional) Blockage monitoring is an optional feature. When enabled, this screen page appears after the ‘Totals’ screen page. In the instance of a dual-product setup, select, to view the sensor status for seed, to view the sensor status for fertiliser.

  • Page 22: Sensor Calibration

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 4.2 Blockage sensor alarm override When a blockage occurs, after a pre-defined delay time, the alarm screen appears. You can choose to either, (i) press to temporarily cancel the alarm. Until the blockage is cleared, the alarm will re-activate after 30 seconds.

  • Page 23: Product Calibration

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 5. Product Calibration There are three ways of running the calibration test,  from the head unit.  via the relevant priming switch on on the drill.  ‘EzCal 100’ external display (the operation of the ‘EzCal 100’ external display is detailed separately at the end of this manual).
  • Page 24 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER The instrument then displays displays the expected weight figure based on the existing, programmed product calibration factor. NOTE: In the case of a single motor / dual metering configuration ) the product collected, weighed and programmed is that from BOTH metering units.
  • Page 25 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Press The new calibration factor (kg/rev), % error and the maximum forward speed that is permissible based on the application rate set for the channel. 6. Press to return to the main operating screen.

  • Page 26: Alarm Codes

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER 6. Alarm Codes Each alarm screen includes a question mark softkey. Pressing displays a full screen QR code. Scan the QR code with your smartphone and you are automatically directed to the relevant page on the ‘MyTopconNow’ website, which includes a full alarm description and troubleshooting information.
  • Page 27 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Code Screen Reason Check? Low fan speed  Sensor & target functioning and correct. The fan speed is below the minimum alarm value  PPR value programmed correctly. programmed.  Minimum fan speed alarm is programmed correctly.
  • Page 28 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER issues with the motor speed during calibration.  Signs of mechanical damage to M.3.1 Motor Encoder Failure encoder or cabling on motor. The motor is turning and receiving pulses from the  3way connector between motor shaft confirmation and harness is correct.
  • Page 29 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Code Screen Reason Check?  Is there excessive friction on the M.1.2 Module overload metering unit? shutdown The Motor current has  If the motor speed is very low, exceeded the and the application rate is high, it...
  • Page 30 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Code Screen Reason Check? Motor speed high  Target motor speed is too high, M.2.H adjust the metering unit and re- Error between actual calibrate to slow the motor motor speed and target down.
  • Page 31 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Code Screen Reason Check?  Wiring between blockage sensors B.M.4 Artemis Blockage Sensor is complete and not damaged. Communication Error Communication break  The correct number of sensors is between blockage programmed in the Artemis sensors in Seed loop.

  • Page 32: Kit Contents

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Addendum 1 - EZ-CAL External Display Overview The ‘EZ-CAL 100’ external display unit is an option available for ISOBUS Artemis drill control systems. The display communicates on the Artemis CANbus. The external display is an aid to the operator during the product calibration routine.

  • Page 33: Calibration Test

    ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Operation Calibration Test Calibration test can be initiated in 3 different ways:  Via the UT: Enter required weight on UT and press Start on UT (ref. Operator manual).  Using the Prime Switch: Use prime switch to dispense desired amount (ref. 3.2).
  • Page 34 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Calibration test started from the EZ-CAL display 1. Select the required channel using the channel select button ( ). The chevron marker at the bottom of the screen will also indicate the selected channel. The display will flash ‘CH1’, ‘CH2’, ‘CH3’, or ‘CH4’ once, then ‘1.000’ will be displayed.
  • Page 35 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER Issue Ref. Date Notes 14.10.16 1st Draft : Derived from UK805200 1.3.17 draft : re-formatted 23.3.17 draft : (Section 1 added note) 25.02.20 Released (no changes) 07.06.2021 Changes as per TTL_DRF_SDC500-10-859-UK_Rev 2-0...
  • Page 36 ISOBUS ARTEMIS - SEED DRILL CONTROLLER...
  • Page 37 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 2021 www.rdstec.com...

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