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MTC200 Controller
Operator's Manual
P003741
Effective 6-12-23 through current
Read manual before operating Montag Equipment
MTC 200 OPERATIONS MANUAL
P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operator's Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
Montag Manufacturing, Inc.
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3816 461
Ave.
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
www.montagmfg.com
PH 712-852-4574
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  • Page 1 3816 461 Ave. Emmetsburg, IA 50536 www.montagmfg.com MTC200 Controller PH 712-852-4574 Operator’s Manual P003741 Effective 6-12-23 through current MTC 200 OPERATIONS MANUAL Read manual before operating Montag Equipment P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operator’s Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Harness Layout and Pinouts…… 37-43 Editing/ Adding Products……………. 44-45 Parts List………………………………… Changing Products……………………… 46-47 Engineering Level…………………… Manual Weight………………………….. G11 Information…………………….. 19-21 Implement Set-up………………………. Contact Montag……………………… Fan Set-up………………………………….. 22-23 P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MTC 200 is a simple dry rate controller designed for ease of use and quick installation. MTC200 is designed by Montag Manufacturing to control the 2108, 2208, or Gen 1 Montag Dry Fertilizer Meters used for dry granular fertilizer and/or cover crop application.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Your fertilizer applicator may not be equipped with some of the optional equipment shown in the illustrations in this manual. Montag Manufacturing urges the consumer to make safety the highest priority when using this machine.
  • Page 5 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the machine or other property. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 6: Warranty

    What this Limited Warranty Does Not Cover - Montag is not responsible for, and this limited warranty does not cover: (1) used parts, (2) any part that has been altered or modified in ways not approved by Montag, (3) depreciation or damage caused by normal wear and tear, (4) unauthorized repair or adjustments, (5)

  • Page 7: Product Page Examples

    Product Page Examples Single Product 2 Product Single Section 2 Section 2 Section P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 8: Home Page Screen Layout

    Meter Auger RPM Actual Rate Applied Weight of Product in Bin Master Button/Indicator Manual Section 2 shut off Manual Section1 shut off (right section) (left section) Work Switch Indicator P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 9: Home Page Product Settings

    Product 2 Manual Rate adjustment +/- Manual Rate adjustment +/- Target Rate Target Rate Applied rate Applied rate Meter auger RPM Meter auger RPM Scale/calculated weight Scale/calculated weight P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 10: Assembly Of Controller/Harness

    Assembly of Controller and Harnessing See Pages 37-45 P003025 P003268 IF USING SCALES P003264 P003263 P002280 P003070 Speed P003269 Sensor K002504 P000378 Hyd. Block Motor P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 11 Update Dongle Footswitch (Optional) P002340 P003265 Power connection In Cab P003264 When securing harness to equipment, look for pinch points and folding strain points to prevent damage to harnesses. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 12: Powering On Controller

    After verifying speed is working, it can be tested with speed simulation so testing can be done without driving tractor. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 13: Navigation Buttons

    Product 1 set-up Page Button Product 2 Set-up Page Button Returns to previous Page Returns to Home page Scrolls to the next menu page Scrolls to the previous menu page P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 14: Menu Pages

    Menu Pages See page 25 See page 26 See pages 15-17 See page 47 See pages 19-21 See pages 22-23 See page 24 P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 15: Product Set-Up Pages

    If using 2 product system, and 1 product would be desired to be shut off, toggle Product off button on product page instead of taking rate to 0. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 16: Editing/Adding Products

    Gen 2 Displacement/Row = 0.0026 Cubic Ft./Rev. Gen 2 would be entered as 2.6 To edit a product, press edit button next to the product to be edited and change desired values. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 17: Changing Products

    Whichever product is selected will be highlighted in green as example shows Potash is selected. If running the same product in both tanks, set rate to half in each tank to apply product. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 18: Manual Weight

    This weight will decrement as product is being applied according to rate. Shows refilled weight after refresh button pushed Refresh button New weight on home screen P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 19: Implement Set-Up

    Total acre is not resettable. To make changes press Begin Setup Button. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 20 (application) Select if using MTC 200 Can scales. This will be connected to the CAN B harness on implement if selected on. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 21 Master button indicates position of work Gen 1 uses 30 pulse rate, Gen 2 uses 60 pulse rate switch. If no green box the workswitch is in off position P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 22: Fan Set-Up

    Hydraulics must be on screen. with fan pressure Have reading 18-20 inches hydraulics H2O using analog off at this pressure gauge. step. Enter analog pressure reading here. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 23 15-18 inches of H2O. Gen 1 After calibration machines will generally run 20-25 fan pressure is inches of H2O. See more on Operation displayed of Montag Page. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 24: Speed Set-Up

    MPH is adjusted on main screen with +/- buttons. When in Device GPS, the adjust buttons are grayed out. Setting page displays the current version on software on controller P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 25: Scale Set-Up

    Filtering of raw load cell readings can be turned on or off. Filtering should be on for smoothing. A higher filtering setting will give additional filtering and a slower response time. Each tank can be zeroed independently P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 26: Slide Gate Operation

    This will be done at the on equipment, no factory before shipment. This screen indication will be also shows the position of the slide shown. gate with percentage shown. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 27: Operation Of Montag

    Follow maintenance procedures in equipment operator's manuals. 5. When transporting equipment on public roadways, hydraulics should always be off to prevent controller from starting meter. All instruction in equipment manual should also be followed. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 28: Calibrating The Meters

    New CFR Cal# = (Actual Rate / Desired Rate) X Current CFR = (950/1000) x .0026 = .0025 Rule: If more product needs applied, the CFR number is lowered. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 29: Meter Controlling Indicators

    This example shows master is off, sections are off, and workswitch is on. To apply product, the master and sections and workswitch must all be on and must have ground speed. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 30 When either the not be displayed. This workswitch or example shows section master is off, the 2 is shut off. sections will be grayed out P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 31: Acre Counter

    Another way is to set the rate on home page back to product page rate. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 32: Updating Software

    Selecting multiple times may result in issues.) B. Open attachment. A. Open email and find attachment. E. After download, open file. C. Find the latest update file. D. Download that file. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 33 H. Select controller. F. Find file, select send. G. Find the IQAN-G11 controller. I. Verify transfer. J. Verify machine is stopped and off. K. Transfer in progress. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 34 L. Controller screen will display logging. M. Almost finished. N. Select OK to complete update. This may take several minutes. (image is turned 90°) P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance Inspect MTC200 kit for damage of harnesses including checking for pinch points and strain of harnesses. Inspection after storage periods, at the end of the season, and during season as needed. At end of season, unplug power connection from tractor. After season cleaning care should be taken not to damage controllers, connectors or wires by high pressure spray.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    CAN, no contact IDtag error System mismatch CAN error (bus off) 4:1a Stopped, critical 4:2b Stopped, critical 4:3c Stopped, critical a.-c. Followed by a longer sequence of flashes, contact Parker. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 37: Harness Layout And Pinouts

    Harness Layout Diagram Power connection In Cab Display P003267 P003264 P003265 Cab to Implement Harness Cab Harness P003018 IQAN G11 Bluetooth = Harness connection Update Dongle Footswitch (Optional) P002340 P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 38 P003269 Speed Receiver P003264 Cab to Implement Harness P003263 Implement harness P003025 Axiomatic Scale Harness -OR- P003268 Terminator A002504 Work Switch (Optional) A002645 ECU I/O Scale Junction Block P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 39 P003265 In Cab Harness Pinout Optional connections 3 Used when updating software Connectors 4 & 5 connect to harness P003264 P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 40 3 - Connected to foot switch 5 - Connected to implement harness connector 9 - if using foot switch 7 - Must plug into either scale can (P003025) or terminator (P003268) P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 41 Connector 2 connects to hydraulic motor 9 - Used for implement work switch Connector 3 connects to hydraulic block Connector 5 connects to hydraulic pressure switch Connector 8 connects to Garmin speed puck P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 42 Optional connections: Connectors 1 & 2 connect to scale controller 5 - For 2 Product scale Connectors 3 connects to P003264 harness Connector 4 connects to scale Junction block P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 43 2 & 3 - For second product Connector 2 connects to hydraulic block Connector 3 connects to 2 product hydraulic motor 4 - For fan sensor Connector 4 connects to fan pressure sensor P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 44: Parts List

    K002307 Axiomatic Scale Kit K002504 Implement Switch K002646 MTC200 1 Product RC (2x08 + Gen 1) w/o Hyd Slidegate K002647 MTC200 2 Product RC (2x08 + Gen 1) P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 45 Parts (Optional) P002340 P002731 P003018 Foot Switch Fan Pressure Sensor IQAN G11 Bluetooth Update Dongle P003268 K002504 DT 4 Pin CAN Terminator Implement Switch P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 46: Engineering Level

    Must use password generator to enter engineering level. Enter code given (8172) and generator gives correct password (1258). Engineering level allows access to PID page and testing page. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)
  • Page 47 PID, higher ramp is more Scale filtering slows down the reactive, lower ramp less reactive. voltage displayed, has no impact on machine function. P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 48: G11 Information

    P003018 - IQAN-G11 Installation A002645 - ECU I/O Bluetooth Update Dongle P003741 - Document - MTC200 Operators Manual (Rev - A - 7/6/2023)

  • Page 49: Contact Montag

    Any questions contact Montag Manufacturing, Inc. 3816 461 Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Tech Support: Ph 712-852-4574 support@montagmfg.com See product information and Training videos at www.montagmfg.com...

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