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Operating manual: US
OMM900005A
2022
Please read carefully before assembling and using the machine
www.monosem-inc.com

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  • Page 1 Operating manual: US OMM900005A 2022 Please read carefully before assembling and using the machine www.monosem-inc.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 - VALOTERRA general planter architecture 2.1 - VALOTERRA general architecture "12-row" 3 - VALOTERRA METERING UNIT 3.1 - Views of the ValoTerra metering unit 3.2 - Adjusting ground pressure 3.3 - Furrowing tip installation 3.4 - ValoTerra TT2 V4 seed sensor 3.5 - Replacing the disc opener scrapers...
  • Page 4 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5 - SOFTWARE ACTIVATION 5.1 - Application displays 5.2 - PLANTER APPLICATION - working screen description 5.3 - PLANTER APPLICATION - seed settings 5.4 - PLANTER APPLICATION - total counters screen 5.5 - PLANTER APPLICATION - planter configuration 5.6 - PLANTER APPLICATION - diagnostics screen...
  • Page 5 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER Contents...
  • Page 6 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER Contents...

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 1 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Contents...

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER General safety instructions INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE ▪ The seed planter may only be used for the work for which it was designed. ▪ Any damage related to the use of the machine outside the specifications of the manufacturer will not engage the manufacturer’s responsibility.
  • Page 9 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER SAFETY WHILE OPERATING ▪ Observe the regulations of the Highway Code when driving on public roads. ▪ Before starting up and commissioning, make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the machine and that there is sufficient visibility.
  • Page 10 ▪ The use of MONOSEM spare parts is mandatory, as these correspond to the characteristics defined by the manufacturer. The installation or use of parts that are not original MONOSEM parts may, in some cases, endanger the safety of people and the machine.

  • Page 11: Valoterra General Planter Architecture

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 2 - VALOTERRA general planter architecture VALOTERRA general planter architecture...

  • Page 12: Valoterra General Architecture "12-Row

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 2.5 - VALOTERRA general architecture "12-row" 10230505 10230300 10230572 J1-J2-J3 65200123 Seed sensor 10230523 10230522 Motor SEEDS 65012200 Motor MICROSEM 65000134 VALOTERRA general planter architecture...

  • Page 13: Valoterra Metering Unit

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3 - VALOTERRA METERING UNIT VALOTERRA metering unit...

  • Page 14: Views Of The Valoterra Metering Unit

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.1 - Views of the ValoTerra metering unit VALOTERRA metering unit...
  • Page 15 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.1 - Views of the ValoTerra metering unit Description of the ValoTerra metering unit: - Unit ECU with plastic housing - Spring-loaded unit pressure adjustment system - Shock absorber - Unit bottom stop - Front clod remover...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Ground Pressure

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.2 - Adjusting ground pressure Presentation: - Two large tensioned springs allow adjustment of the metering unit's ground pressure. - A pivoting rack and pinion system allows several adjustment positions. - 4 possible positions.

  • Page 17: Furrowing Tip Installation

    ▪ Check that all the tips are properly engaged prior to operation (with the planter raised). ▪ Check the tip for wear every 50 hours. 3.4 - ValoTerra TT2 V4 seed sensor Presentation: - The specially designed curved drop tube guides the seeds gently into the furrow.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Disc Opener Scrapers

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.5 - Replacing the disc opener scrapers Presentation: The scrapers clean the outside of the disc openers. It is important to check the scrapers for wear and replace the lower part if it is worn.

  • Page 19: Adjusting And Retracting The Pro Wheel

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.7 - Adjusting and retracting the PRO wheel Presentation: - The wide PRO wheel has a large diameter, enabling quality pressing and superior seed placement. By improving seed-soil contact, it ensures faster and more even emergence.

  • Page 20: Seed Hopper Cover

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.8 - Seed hopper cover Description: - Hopper cover closed - Hopper cover open Opening the cover: - Pull the handle upwards to release the hooks. - The cover remains in its open position due to the spring's torsion effect.

  • Page 21: Metering Box

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.9 - Metering box Description of the seed metering box: - Box body - Seed selection adjustment handle - Seed flow adjustment handle - Viewing hatch - Seed disc drive motor - Emptying shutter...

  • Page 22: Assembling The Seed Disc

    ▪ The recommended settings shown in the table below are provided for information only. They should only be used as a basis for field testing. MONOSEM cannot be held liable for users selecting inappropriate ▪ settings. Settings are left to users' discretion.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Seed Flow

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.12 - Adjusting seed flow Presentation: Using an adjustable shutter in the box, it is possible to control seed flow based on size, planting speed and planting density, and thus prevent jamming or compacting of seed in the metering box.

  • Page 24: Seed Selection Adjustment

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.13 - Seed selection adjustment Presentation: The selector selects seeds on the seed disc (based on their size). It is adjustable, which means its position can be altered in relation to the disc's holes, thus correcting duplicates or omissions.

  • Page 25: Emptying The Metering Box

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.15 - Emptying the metering box Use: - Plastic emptying chute for the metering box - Position the chute on the metering box using the guide pins. Place a container under the emptying chute to collect the seeds.

  • Page 26: Microsmart Microgranulator

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.17 - MicroSmart microgranulator Description of the MICROSMART microgranulator: - MicroSmart motor - Microgranulator body - Position selector - Motor locking tab - Product drop tube - Snap-on metering funnel "position 3 & 5"...

  • Page 27: Operating The Microsmart Microgranulator

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.19 - Operating the MICROSMART microgranulator Presentation: There is a 3-position selection dial on the right side of the microgranulator. Use: To change position, pull the red selector and rotate to the required position.

  • Page 28: Emptying The Microsmart Microgranulator

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 3.21 - Emptying the MICROSMART microgranulator Use: It is very easy to fit the emptying chute without any tools. Insert the chute in the grooves below the microgranulator. ▪ Check that the selection dial is in "position 3" to fully empty the hopper.

  • Page 29: Software Activation

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5 - SOFTWARE ACTIVATION Software activation...

  • Page 30: Application Displays

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.1 - Application displays Planter management application EPG application for managing the power supply Software activation...

  • Page 31: Planter Application - Working Screen Description

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.2 - PLANTER APPLICATION - working screen description Description of programming keys: Description of the planter sections display: For accessing the working screen. For accessing the seed configuration screen. For accessing the total counters screen.
  • Page 32 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.2 - PLANTER APPLICATION - working screen description Description of the bar graphs: Description of the bar graphs: Tab displaying the % population bar graph. Tab displaying the bar graph showing the percentage of selected seeds.
  • Page 33 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.2 - PLANTER APPLICATION - working screen description Description of the top information bar: Description of the top information bar: Target rate saved in the seed configuration menu as a number of seeds per hectare.
  • Page 34 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.2 - PLANTER APPLICATION - working screen description Description of the bottom information bar: Description of the bottom information bar: ● Tap to access the information display listing. ● Planter status icon used to confirm initiation of planting The icon is split into 3 areas, each corresponding to a part of the planter.
  • Page 35 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.2 - PLANTER APPLICATION - working screen description Description of the FertiSmart et MicroSmart information bar: Description of the FertiSmart et MicroSmart information bar: If the FertiSmart and MicroSmart accessories are not enabled, the ●...

  • Page 36: Planter Application - Seed Settings

    - Used for applying the same rate to all rows. ● By mapping group - Used with the TC-GEO feature - For further information on use, please contact MONOSEM customer services. ● Customised (maize seed) - For further information on use, please contact MONOSEM customer services.
  • Page 37 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.3 - PLANTER APPLICATION - seed settings Configuring the rate and alarm limits: Configuring rate no. 1 and alarm limits: - For accessing settings for target rate no. 1. - Target rate setting for number of seeds per hectare.

  • Page 38: Planter Application - Total Counters Screen

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.4 - PLANTER APPLICATION - total counters screen Description of the area counters: Area counter no. 1. Area counter no. 2. Deduction from a known area. Area planted per hour (in hectares). Working time in hours.

  • Page 39: Planter Application - Planter Configuration

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.5 - PLANTER APPLICATION - planter configuration Frame configuration: Key for accessing frame settings. - Frame configuration display. - Row configuration ● Single row (factory setting) - Number of planter rows. - Inter-row (cm).
  • Page 40 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.5 - PLANTER APPLICATION - planter configuration Sensor configuration: Sensor configuration: "Height" "Working speed" - This screen is used for checking that the planter's position sensors are Tap to access a the list of speed sources: functioning properly.
  • Page 41 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.5 - PLANTER APPLICATION - planter configuration Sensor configuration: Sensor configuration: "Seed" "Vacuum" - This display is used for disabling one or more counting sensors. - Used for setting vacuum sensors. - Up to 4 sensors may be included.
  • Page 42 - Define sections and allocate the relevant rows to them. - A specific density is defined for each group. Example options: - For further information on use, please contact MONOSEM customer - 6 rows with 6 independent sections services. - 6 rows with 1 section.
  • Page 43 Configuring the display screen: - Used for switching the planter application to another ISOBUS terminal. - Please note: the two terminals must be connected on the tractor ISOBUS. - For further information on use, please contact MONOSEM customer services. Software activation...

  • Page 44: Planter Application - Diagnostics Screen

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.6 - PLANTER APPLICATION - diagnostics screen Information on equipment: Static planter test: Software activation...
  • Page 45 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.6 - PLANTER APPLICATION - diagnostics screen "Tests" tab used for testing sensors: "RUC" tab for individual row testing: Software activation...

  • Page 46: Planter Application - Tramline Configuration Screen

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.7 - PLANTER APPLICATION - tramline configuration screen Tramline configuration: - Enable tramlines. - Sprayer width (m). - Sprayer lane (m). - Wheel width (cm). - Tyre distance from young plants (cm). - Start from the left or right.

  • Page 47: Planter Application - Section Configuration Screen

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.8 - PLANTER APPLICATION - section configuration screen Permanent section cut-off configuration: - For selecting the section you wish to configure Section or row enabled Section or row disabled - Enables or disables all sections.

  • Page 48: Planter Application - Fertismart And Microsmart Configuration Screen

    - Indicates the selected product type and provides access to the product list. - Indicates the density of the selected product "in grams per litre". - Indicates the calculated "CFR" calibration value. - For further information on use, please contact MONOSEM customer services. Software activation...
  • Page 49 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.9 - PLANTER APPLICATION - FertiSmart and MicroSmart configuration screen FertiSmart/MicroSmart configuration: "Calibration" tab - Indicates the product selected in the "summary" tab. - Indicates the "CFR" calibration value of the selected product. For accessing the calibration screen for the selected product.

  • Page 50: Epg" (Electrical Power Generation) Application

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.10 - "EPG" (Electrical Power Generation) APPLICATION Start-up procedure with EPG (Electrical Power Generation): This application manages 56V power generation by the generator operating the drive motors. Use: 1 - Start up the tractor PTO and operate at the appropriate speed.
  • Page 51 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 5.10 - "EPG" (Electrical Power Generation) APPLICATION Software activation...
  • Page 52 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER Software activation...

  • Page 53: Start-Up And Testing In The Field

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 6 - START-UP AND TESTING IN THE FIELD Software activation...

  • Page 54: Start-Up In The Field

    ▪ Stabilisers should be free during work and attached during transport.  Atmospheric conditions  Planting conditions (soil type) ▪ To improve safety and ease-of-use, Monosem recommends using a  Working speed tractor whose hitch is equipped with an automatic third point.

  • Page 55: Tests In The Field

    15% to the left or right. ▪ Tolerable gradients for effective metering on uphill or downhill sections is 15%. MONOSEM cannot be held liable for users selecting inappropriate ▪ settings. Settings are left to users' discretion. Software activation...
  • Page 56 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER Software activation...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 7 - MAINTENANCE Maintenance...

  • Page 58: General Information

     Transparent drop tube - Monitor the metering unit's wearing parts. - Always use MONOSEM original spare parts to ensure that the planter continues to operate effectively and safely. - Never clean or rinse bearings and articulations with a high-pressure Normal and extended winter storage: water jet.

  • Page 59: Metering Unit Maintenance And Greasing Table

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 7.2 - Metering unit maintenance and greasing table Maintenance table for the ValoTerra metering unit (Maintenance intervals are given for normal conditions of use) Location Maintenance instructions Intervals Metering unit components The vacuum system - Check that pipes are properly connected and the vacuum interface is leak-tight.
  • Page 60 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 7.2 - Metering unit maintenance and greasing table Equaliser - Check the equaliser's points of contact with the arms for wear. Annual - With the planter raised, test the depth lever to check that it moves freely.
  • Page 61 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 7.2 - Metering unit maintenance and greasing table Maintenance table for the ValoTerra metering unit (Maintenance intervals are given for normal conditions of use) Location Maintenance instructions Intervals MicroSmart microgranulator MicroSmart microgranulator - Remove the motor and check that the microgranulator interior is clean.

  • Page 62: Metering Unit Grease Points

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 7.3 - Metering unit grease points Use: - Check and clean the grease fittings before greasing. - Lubricate articulation points with grease fittings. - Use NLGI 2 grade multiservice "Unil Opal grease 182 DS"...

  • Page 63: General Table Of Tightening Torques

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 7.5 - General table of tightening torques RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR SCREWS AND BOLTS WITH M THREADS Values are given in Nm Steel fastener class Dimensions 10.9 12.9 14.4 16.9 11.6 23.8 1169 1030...
  • Page 64 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER Maintenance...

  • Page 65: Spare Parts

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8 - SPARE PARTS Spare parts...

  • Page 66: Metering Box

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8.1 - Metering box (1) 20085310 20085290 20085326 20085298 20085987 10590082 10603005 20085294 10590082 20085296 10992415 10590082 10219144 20085298 20085297 20085303 10590082 20085325 10591923 20085323 10209002 20086107 P06190013 8.2 - Metering box (2) 20085305...

  • Page 67: Seed Discs

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8.3 - Seed discs 23086013 23085932 23086012 23085934 23086016 23085931 23086075 23085937 23086191 23086010 23086011 23085936 23086072 23086071 23085930 23085935 23086073 23086074 23085938 23086076 23086018 23085933 23086019 23086014 23086070 23086078 23086017 23086079 23085939 23086015 P06190220 8.4 - Metering box (3)

  • Page 68: Metering Unit Body

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8.5 - Metering unit body 20085861 41085908 30172090 10179016 41084997 41085871 41085391 30172092 10150007 41085831 10603012 65012210 30621046 10160038 10176028 41085801 20085025 30502049 10160038 10160042 65108500 P06190063 8.6 - Double opener discs 30561057 30620063...

  • Page 69: Gauge Wheels

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8.7 - Gauge wheels 65003107 65003108 30531100 30513014 41085211 41085201 65003107 65003108 30513017 41085812 20085821 10163000 20084962 20084962 10603008 10603008 10211054 10211056 20084963 20084961 30501052 30511060 10161048 10161048 10161021 10161021 30620063 30620063 65003108 65003107...

  • Page 70: Tt2 Seed Tube

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8.9 - TT2 seed tube 10200349 30511002 10603006R 10629021 10629021 65200123 Spare parts...

  • Page 71: Rear Microsmart Hopper Assembly

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8.10 - Rear MicroSmart hopper assembly 41085963 10200361 65013043 10153108 10226288 10226280 10992432 10200348 41085962 20085964 30620002 10200347 66008597 30531094 30620045 20085968 10603006R 20086135 10560194 20086134 10629019 10603006R 10200360 30620045 10603006R 65108618 10591967 30531094 P06190153 8.11 - MicroSmart microgranulator (1)

  • Page 72: Microsmart Drop Tube Assembly

    OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER 8.12 - MicroSmart drop tube assembly 20087801 20087805 20087806 10560194 10629019 10603006R 30561055 20086184 8.13 - PRO wheel 10591940 41085907 10153107 10200167 30622099 65003090 41085904 41085371 10200261 30512019 30601010 30561061 10603006R 30620063 10200357 30601011...
  • Page 73 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE VALOTERRA PLANTER NOTES In order to continually improve our products, we reserve the right to alter our equipment without prior notice, and therefore some details may differ from those described in this manual. Products may differ from the photographs presented.

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