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- Page 1 500-036-07 UK ISOBUS Athene - SL2 Belt Spreader Controller Installation Guide...
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Page 3: Preface
– ZYNX, PROSTEER, EAGLE, KEE Technologies, Topcon, Topcon Positioning Systems and Topcon Precision Agriculture are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Topcon Group of companies. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries of Microsoft Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. - Page 4 ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE disaster, accident or abuse (ii) normal wear and tear (iii) improper use and/or maintenance (iv) unauthorized modifications of the product; and/or use of the product in combination with other products not supplied or specified byTPA. Software accompanying any product is licensed for use in connection with the product and not sold.
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Page 5: Communications Regulation Information
TOPCON Precision Agriculture instructions, it may cause interference with radio communication. You can check if interference is being caused by this equipment by turning the Topcon equipment off to see if the interference stops. If the equipment is causing interference to a radio or other electronic device, try: Turning the radio antenna until the interference stops ... -
Page 6: General Safety
Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Study this manual as part of your safety program. This safety information only relates to Topcon equipment and does not replace other usual safe work practices. WARNING: Ensure power is removed from the Topcon equipment prior to maintenance or repair of the vehicle or implements. -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
Topcon accepts no responsibility or liability for damages to property, personal injuries, or death resulting from the misuse or abuse of any of its products. Further, Topcon accepts no responsibility for the use of Topcon equipment or the GNSS signal for any purpose other than the intended purpose. - Page 8 ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE Operation and Risk of Obstacles The following list is not exhaustive or limited. To use the console for assisted steering along a defined wayline, the operator must ensure that it is used: Away from people and obstacles ...
- Page 9 A warning screen displays if storage is reaching its limit. Be aware of file format compatibility. Discuss compatible formats with the dealer. Topcon Agricultural Products are hardy and designed to work in tough conditions. However, if equipment is unused for a length of time, store away from water and direct heat sources.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Terms and Conditions Communications Regulation Information General Safety Important Safety Information OVERVIEW ATHENE INSTALLATION Athene ‘SM1’ / ‘SM3’ ECU Floor Speed Sensor 2.2.1 Floor Speed Sensor Configuration ....................12 RPM Sensors 2.3.1 ‘Apollo’... -
Page 11: Overview
(within limits) a set application irrespective of changes in forward speed. Shown is a typical retrofitted system compatible with an ISOBUS UT compliant tractor terminal. If using a Topcon X Console, refer to Chapter 2 “Topcon X-Console Implement Setup”, of the Topcon Athene Operator Manual for console setup instructions. -
Page 12: Athene Installation
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Athene Installation Due to the varied types of attachment, OEM or third-party manufacturer, new or old, that may be encountered, these guidelines are necessarily somewhat generalised. Some adaptation may be required to supplied bracket(s) or to devise a suitable alternative for mounting. -
Page 13: Floor Speed Sensor
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.2 Floor Speed Sensor A reliable floor speed sensor is critical to the operation of the machine. For smooth control it is recommended that there are at least 360 feedback pulses per rotation of the floor drive roller. Typically, the floor speed sensor is either an NPN inductive sensor into the gearbox or hydraulic motor, or an encoder mounted to the drive roller. -
Page 14: Floor Speed Sensor Configuration
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.2.1 Floor Speed Sensor Configuration From the Spreader Settings screen select the Factory Menu ( ) > ‘Channels.’, and set the ppr value of the sensor. (Topcon encoder = 1024 ppr) Function / Harness Lead Input S/W Parameter S/W Setting ‘Belt RPM 1’... -
Page 15: Athene' Mode - Spinner Sensors
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.3.3 ‘Athene’ Mode – Spinner Sensors On a granular spreader (‘Machine Type’ = ‘Athene’), the RPM sensors are used to measure the speed of the 2 spinning discs. Normally the sensors are mounted to measure the speed of the shaft driving the spinners, where they will be much less susceptible to damage. -
Page 16: Floor Speed Valve
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4 Floor Speed Valve The floor speed is controlled by a proportional hydraulic valve (not supplied) operated by a % PWM signal (BELT PWM FORWARD). A valve calibration must be performed in Factory Menu ( ) >... -
Page 17: Load Cell Interface (Optional)
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 3. Load Cell Interface (optional) 3.1 ‘SL2’ Load Cell ECU The SL2 interface is available in either of two versions, differing by the type of connections provided for the load cells. Part No. Description 411917 ‘KIT-SL2 M12 ATHENE INTERFACE’... -
Page 18: Loadcell Interface Specifications
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE To calculate the correct weight, the load cell interface contains an angle sensor. The orientation of the load cell interface must be entered. 2. From the same menu as before, select ‘Angle Sensor’ and then press the cycle button ( ) to rotate the icon of the ECU around the spreader until it matches the orientation at which it is mounted. -
Page 19: Loadcells
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 3.2 Loadcells Due to the varied types of Load cells, OEM or third-party manufacturer, new or old, that may be encountered, these guidelines are necessarily somewhat generalised. You may need to refer to the Load Cell manufacturers installation instructions, as wire colours / functions may vary from the designations on the SL2 PCB. -
Page 20: Loadcell Connections
Figure 13: Differential Beam (DB) type between chassis and spreader body 3.2.1 Loadcell connections IMPORTANT ! If connecting non-Topcon branded load cells to SL2, color schemes and functions may not match that given below. Please refer to the load cell manufacturers installation instructions if required. -
Page 21: Load Cell Calibration
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE No Load Cell connectors on SL2 and bare leads on Load Cells: Install cables through strain relief connectors and wire Load Cells to SL2 terminal blocks ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’. Wire Function Colour Designation ‘RED’... -
Page 22: Setup And Calibration Numbers Calibration Number
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE The fastest way to setup the system is to directly enter the ‘calibration’ and ‘setup numbers’ for each scale channel. 6. Alternatively, if the setup number is not known, then enter the the ‘Weigh Method’, ‘Scale Capacity’ and ‘Scale Gain’ for each load cell. -
Page 23: Scale Gain
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE 3.3.4 Scale Gain Selectable from 0.75, 1.5 or 3.0 mv/V. The ‘Gain’ setting must be set above the maximum expected mv/V output on the weighing channel. Gain = Expected maximum load / Rated load) x Rated Output (mv/V) 3.3.5 Setup Number All the above settings (3.3.1 –... -
Page 24: Machine Setup Checklist
ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE Below is a table to make a note of the setup parameters per scale channel. Machine Model : __________________________________________ Scale Cell Part Number Calibration Number Weigh Method Scale Capacity Scale Gain Setup Number 3.4 Machine Setup Checklist For other configuration details , please refer to the Athene Operators manual. - Page 25 ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE Issue Ref. Date Notes 14.10.2019 1st Draft 28.10.2019 2nd Draft 25.11.2019 Draft (as per Rev B_JP EDITV2) 29.11.2019 First edition...
- Page 26 ISOBUS ATHENE – INSTALLATION GUIDE...
- Page 27 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 2019 www.rdstec.com...
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