TABLE OF CONTENTS IDENTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENT ..................4 SERVICE ............................4 WARRANTY ........................... 4 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ........................5 Controller ECU ........................5 Wiring harness ........................5 ISOBUS connection cable ....................6 Installation material and other accessories ................6 INITIAL OPERATION........................
If you still have questions regarding the handling of this implement despite the information provided in this operating manual For questions regarding spare parts To order maintenance and repair work Service address: APV - Technische Produkte GmbH Telephone: +43 2913 8001-5500 ZENTRALE Fax: +43 2913 8002 Dallein 15 Email: service@apv.at A-3753 Hötzelsdorf...
SCOPE OF DELIVERY PLEASE NOTE! The items included can vary depending on the implement and its configuration! CONTROLLER ECU Type plate (see Point 1) 24-pin plug, connection for wiring harness Figure 2 WIRING HARNESS The wiring harness is installed directly on the device and connects the ECU to all of the actuators, sensors and the connection cable to the ISOBUS socket on the tractor.
ISOBUS CONNECTION CABLE The connection cable connects the implement wiring harness to the ISOBUS socket of the tractor. Connection with 16-pin plug (number 5 in Figure 3) Connection with the ISOBUS socket on the tractor Figure 4 CAUTION! Before disconnecting the ISOBUS connection cable from the tractor, it is mandatory to turn off the tractor ignition.
In the middle of the status bar, there is the APV logo. In case of errors, the logo is replaced by the corresponding error or warning message. On the right side of the status bar, there is the symbol for the current working position or the current position of the mounted implement.
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Figure 7 Description of the button functions The Basic settings menu is exited without saving the modified settings. The Basic settings menu is exited and the modified settings are saved. When the settings have been changed, the controller is restarted. By pressing and holding this button for 5 seconds, a factory reset is performed, i.e.
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Selection of the seeding shaft motor or the pump (installed in LF600) and its number of pulses per revolution. For the PS TWIN implement type, a second motor can be selected. Note: when selecting the implement type and the seeding shaft motor, the default values are automatically displayed.
MENU STRUCTURE START MENU This screen appears after the controller has started up. From here, the different menus can be called Figure 8 Description of the button functions: In the Work menu, all of the important information for field operation is displayed. Here, the motors can be switched on or off and information such as the forward speed, working position, and seeding shaft speed is displayed.
In the Diagnostic menu, the switching states of the sensors, the supply voltage and the power consumption of the motors are shown. The Diagnostic menu is described in more detail under Point 6.5. WORK MENU Figure 9 Description of the button functions With the +% button, the spread rate can be increased during operation in 5% increments, up to a maximum of 95%.
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With this button, the seeding shaft can be switched on or off. If an electric fan is installed, it will start running automatically. Only then does the seeding shaft start rotating. If the seeding shaft is activated, the triangle at the top left on the button lights up green –...
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Display of the current seeding shaft speed in %. If the seeding shaft is switched off, STOP is displayed and the frame is coloured red. If the required seeding shaft speed cannot be reached, the bar is coloured yellow and an alarm is issued (see Point 7 for error messages).
SET MENU Figure 10 Description of the button functions Pre-metering menu: here, in addition to setting the pre-metering speed, you can also set whether and for how long automatic pre-metering should be performed. The Pre-metering menu is described in more detail under Point 6.3.5. Task Controller menu: here, all settings for the Task Controller such as mounting the implement, axle and seeding rail distances as well as switch-on/-off times can be entered.
Fan menu: here the rotational speed of the electric fan can be set. When using a hydraulic fan with speed sensor, the alarm limits can be set here. The Fan menu is described in more detail under Point 6.3.8. Fill menu: the fill quantity can be entered here. This can be used to calculated the possible remaining distance/area for display in the Work menu.
Description of the button functions With the ESC button, you go back one menu level. In this case, to the Set menu. Description of the display elements Memory location Seed name Spread rate Unit (kg/ha, seeds/m , l/ha) 6.3.1.1 SEED MENU In this menu, all set parameters that were saved at last use of the seed type are displayed.
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With the ESC button, you go back one menu level, in this case, to the seed library. With the OK button, the seed type is applied and you go to the Work menu. The Work menu is described in more detail under Point 6.2. By pressing and holding this button for two seconds, the seed type is deleted and you switch to the seed library.
6.3.1.2 SEED INFO MENU This menu shows seed type-specific trip counters and total counters. Figure 13 Description of the button functions With the ESC button, you go back one menu level, in this case, to the Seed menu. With the Delete button, the trip counter is reset to 0. Description of the display elements Display of the trip counter.
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Figure 14 Description of the button functions With the ESC button, you go back one menu level. In this case, to the Set menu. Description of the display elements Here, the calculation of the remaining area/distance can be switched on and off. Here, the current fill quantity of the hopper can be entered or displayed.
Here, the delay for the fill level sensor message after the sensor is no longer covered with seed can be set. 6.3.3 CALIBRATION MENU In this menu, the parameters required for the calibration test are entered. Figure 15 Description of the button functions With this button, you go back one menu level.
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Description of the display elements Here, the current number in the seed library as well as the name of the seed type are shown. If a name has not yet been assigned, the seed type can be named or renamed here. Here, the desired spread rate in kg/ha is set.
6.3.3.1 CALIBRATION TEST RESULTS PAGE Figure 16 Description of the display elements Here, the calculated spread rate is shown. Here, the weight determined for the calibrated seed is entered. Here, the minimum and maximum calculated working speed will be shown. 6.3.3.2 PERFORMING A CALIBRATION TEST During the calibration test, the suitable seeding shaft speed is determined for the selected settings (see Point 6.3.3).
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The calibration button (see Figure 17) is pressed. The button can be found directly in the Set menu or in the Seed menu when selecting a seed type. The settings described under Point 6.3.3 are entered. The hopper is filled with sufficient seed. Figure 17: calibration button CAUTION! It must be ensured that there is enough seed in the hopper of the seeder for the calibration test.
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11. To switch to the Work menu, confirm with the OK button. If you want to go to the seed library, press the ESC button. Figure 18 PLEASE NOTE! Any changes to the saved calibration parameters requires repetition of the calibration test.
6.3.4 TRACTOR SETTINGS MENU Figure 19 In this menu, the source for the forward speed and the working position signal can be set. Likewise, external speed sensors (wheel, radar, GPS sensor) can be calibrated. When using a speed sensor, it is necessary to calibrate the forward speed (except with the GPS sensor), since the seeding shaft speed is regulated based on the forward speed.
Description of the display elements Displays the currently measured forward speed. If "N/A" is displayed, the selected speed signal is not available. Displays the currently set speed source. The following parameters can be set: ISOBUS Machine Selected: the speed is adopted from the tractor. Here, the signals are queried in the following sequence and the most accurate available signal will automatically be selected (the sequence corresponds to the signal accuracy): ISOBUS Ground Based, ISOBUS Wheel Based and ISOBUS GNSS...
Manual calibration If the pulses per 100 metres for the respective sensor are known, this value can be directly entered under the calibration value symbol. Figure 20: calibration value Automatic calibration With automatic calibration, the calibration value is determined automatically while driving a distance of 100 metres.
Description of the button functions With the ESC button, the entries are confirmed and you go back one menu level; in this case, to the Set menu. Description of the display elements Here, the automatic pre-metering can be activated. When it is activated, every time the implement is lowered at the beginning of the field (during the transition of the implement into working position), pre-metering is started with the set speed for the set duration.
6.3.6.1 TASK CONTROLLER MENU FOR MOUNTED IMPLEMENTS Figure 25 Description of the button functions With the CANCEL button, the values are not adopted and you go back one menu level; in this case, to the Set menu. The set value is applied with the OK button. Description of the display elements Here, the desired mode can be set.
Here, the time is entered that the seed requires to reach the soil after the seeding shaft is switched on. As a result, the implement can be switched on precisely at the field boundaries. Here, the time is entered that the remaining seed requires to reach the soil after the seeding shaft is switched off.
If the implement type PS TWIN is selected in the basic settings (see Point 5.2), an extended Task Controller menu is available. It is described under Point 7.1.2. 6.3.7 EMPTY HOPPER In this menu, the residual seed can be emptied out of the hopper. CAUTION! CAUTION: before emptying, the calibration lid must be removed and the calibration bag must be attached (see operating manual for the seeder).
6.3.8 FAN MENU 6.3.8.1 ELECTRIC FAN / ELECTRIC FAN PLUS In this menu, the rotational speed of the electric fan can be set. Figure 28 Description of the button functions With the ESC button, you go back one menu level. In this case, to the Set menu. Description of the display elements Here, the desired speed for the electric fan can be set.
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Description of the button functions With the ESC button, you go back one menu level. In this case, to the Set menu. Description of the display elements Here, the number of pulses sent by the fan speed sensor per revolution can be set.
INFO MENU In this menu, 3 different trip counters and a total counter are displayed. The trip counters can be reset individually. Figure 30 Description of the button functions With the ESC button, you go back one menu level; in this case, to the Start menu. By pressing and holding the Delete button for 2 seconds, the respective day counter is reset to 0.
DIAGNOSTIC MENU In this menu, all of the important information for customer service is displayed. This includes the switching states of the sensors, the supply voltage, and the power consumption of the motors. Figure 31 Description of the button functions With the ESC button, you go back one menu level;...
Calibration button input Information on the speed sensors: Current forward speed. If "N/A" is displayed, the selected speed signal is not available. If a wheel, radar or GPS sensor input is used to determine the forward speed, this point is coloured green. Measured voltage and the currents: Here, the supply voltage measured on the Control Box and the minimum supply voltage since the start are displayed.
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Figure 32 Description of the button functions With the +% button, the spread rate for the respective seeding shaft can be increased during operation in 5% increments, up to a maximum of 95%. With the -% button, the spread rate for the respective seeding shaft can be reduced during operation in 5% increments, down to a minimum of 85%.
With this button, the information, fan, and 100% buttons are shown. When it is pressed again, the display goes back to the screen shown in Figure 32. With the 100 % button, the spread rates for both seeding shafts can be set back to the value determined during the calibration test.
7.1.2.2 TASK CONTROLLER MENU FOR TOWED IMPLEMENTS Figure 34 Description of the display elements Here, the horizontal distances (AI and AII) from the reference point of the tractor to the trailer axle and the horizontal distance (B) from the reference point of the tractor to the seeding rail are entered.
EMPTY HOPPER The Empty hopper menu is described under Point 6.3.7. For the PS TWIN implement type, this menu was extended. Under this point, only the changed buttons and their functions are described. CAUTION! Before emptying, the calibration lid must be removed and the calibration bag must be attached (see PS TWIN operating manual).
Description of the button functions If one of these buttons is pressed and held for 2 seconds, the emptying procedure is started for the respective seeding shaft and it rotates at 100%. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE LF600 The LF600 has a flow sensor, so that a calibration test is not required. On the seed details page, the pump capacity is shown in addition to the set spread rate.
WARNINGS Display Cause Solutions Battery voltage too low! The supply voltage is below Minimise consumers (e.g. 10 V. work floodlights). Check the battery. Check the cabling. Check the plugs. check the alternator. Battery voltage too high! The supply voltage is too high.
WARNINGS - TC "AUTO" MODE Warnings when the implement is in the Task Controller AUTO mode: Display Cause Solutions TC units inconsistent! The units for the specified TC units must be verified. values from the Task Controller do not match the expected units.
Display Cause Solutions Only with hydraulic/external fan: Fan speed too low! Switch on the hydraulic fan. Seeding shaft I AND/OR II Increase the fan speed. active. The pulses per revolution The fan speed is below the parameter is set incorrectly, minimum speed.
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Problem Cause Solutions The seeding shaft does not Seeding shaft is not Switch on the seeding shaft, rotate when the implement is in switched on. the seeding shaft must be working position! switched on manually one Forward speed is 0. time at the beginning.
Reduce the fan speed for the hydraulic fan. SOFTWARE UPDATE For a software update, please contact Service at APV, the contact data can be found under Point 2. ACCESSORIES 12.1 EXTENSION CABLE This cable serves as an extension cable between the APV implement and the "ISOBUS connection cable"...
12.3 SPLITTER CABLE APV/APV With this cable, two APV implements can be operated via the ISOBUS. The cable is connected between an APV implement and the "ISOBUS connection cable" (see Point 4.3 - included with the delivery of an ISOBUS-PS). The longer end of the cable is then connected to the second APV implement.
12.8 SENSOR FOR LINKAGE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The sensor can be installed in an existing hydraulic system on an implement (e.g. chassis cylinder). Function: actuation by a change in pressure in the hydraulic system. The rotation of seeding shaft is then automatically started or stopped.
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Hydraulic fan: Figure 47 Cross- Number Description Colour Function section Implement cable Red-yellow Seeding shaft motor Black Seeding shaft PWM Implement cable Red-green Implement cable Black Seeding shaft motor Ground Calibration button Black 0.75 Implement cable 0.75 4.2.1 Motor module Blue 4.2.2 Fan speed sensor...
Cross- Number Description Colour section Function 7.2.1 Motor module Black 7.2.2 Fan speed sensor Black 0.34 Implement cable Blue-yellow 0.75 Calibration button input Calibration button Brown 0.75 Implement cable White-yellow 0.75 Fill level sensor input Fill level sensor I White 0.34 10.1 Implement cable...
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Hydraulic fan: Figure 49 Cross- Number Description Colour section Function Implement cable Red-yellow Seeding shaft I PWM Seeding shaft motor I Black Implement cable Red-green Seeding shaft II PWM Seeding shaft motor II Implement cable Black Seeding shaft motor I Ground Calibration button Black...
Cross- Number Description Colour section Function Encoder I & encoder II Black 0.34 Implement cable Brown 0.75 Electric fan PWM Motor module Brown Implement cable Grey-yellow 0.75 7.2.1 Motor module Black Fan status input 7.2.2 Fan speed sensor Black 0.34 Implement cable Blue-yellow 0.75...
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Cross- Number Description Colour section Function Implement cable Red-yellow Seeding shaft PWM Seeding shaft motor Black Implement cable Black Seeding shaft motor Ground Calibration button Black 0.75 Implement cable 0.75 Fan speed sensor Brown 0.34 +12 V sensor supply Fill level sensor Brown 0.34 Encoder...
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