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Amazone AMATRON+ Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
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AMATRON
for
Cirrus Activ
Cayena
and
on board computer
Please read this operating
manual before first commis-
MG3394
sioning.
BAG0082.2 10.10
Keep it in a safe place for
Printed in Germany
future use!
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual AMATRON Cirrus Activ Cayena on board computer Please read this operating manual before first commis- MG3394 sioning. BAG0082.2 10.10 Keep it in a safe place for Printed in Germany future use!
  • Page 2 READING INSTRUC- TION manual and adhering to it should not appear to be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not enough to hear from others and to realise that a machine is good, to buy it and to believe that now everything should work by itself.
  • Page 3 + 49 (0) 5405 501-234 E-mail: amazone@amazone.de Spare part orders Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at www.amazone.de. Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer. Formalities of the operating manual Document number: MG3394 Compilation date: 10.10 ...
  • Page 4 Send us your suggestions by fax. AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 51 D-49202 Hasbergen Tel.: + 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0 Fax.: + 49 (0) 5405 501-234 E-mail: amazone@amazone.de Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents User Information ..................7 Purpose of the document......................7 Locations in the operating manual...................7 Diagrams used .........................7 General Safety Instructions ................8 Representation of safety symbols....................8 Installation instructions ................9 Anschluss..........................9 Battery cable ..........................10 Product description ...................11 Keys and function fields ......................12 4.1.1 Shift ke ...........................13 Entries on AMATRON...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Multi-function stick ................... 54 Installation ..........................54 Function..........................54 Malfunction ....................55 Alarm ............................. 55 Failure of the distance sensor ....................56 Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...

  • Page 7: User Information

    User Information User Information The User Information section supplies information on use of the oper- ating manual. Purpose of the document This operating manual  Describes the operation and maintenance of the machine.  Provides important information on safe and efficient handling of the machine.

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Comply with the instructions in the operating manual Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a basic requirement for safe handling and fault-free machine operation. The operation manual  Must always be kept at the place at which the machine is oper- ated.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Installation instructions Anschluss  The tractor basic equipment (Fig. 1/1, Konsole mit Verteiler) console with distributor) must be installed to the right of the driver in the cabin, within visual range and easy to access, vibra- tion-free and electrically connected. ...

  • Page 10: Battery Cable

    Installation instructions Battery cable The required operating voltage is 12 V and must taken directly from the battery. Before connecting the AMATRON to a tractor with sev- eral batteries, it must be clarified, by referring to the tractor operating in- structions or by asking the tractor ma- nufacturer, which battery the computer must be connected to!

  • Page 11: Product Description

    The AMATRON can be used for various field sprayers, fertiliser spreaders and seed drills. This operating manual shows operation of the AMAZONE ma- chines Cirrus Aktiv and Cayena with the AMATRON Operation with the AMATRON differs according to the type and equipment of the machine.

  • Page 12: Keys And Function Fields

    Product description Keys and function fields The functions indicated at the right display edge by a function field (box or diagonally divided box) are controlled via the two rows of keys to the right of the display..  f boxes appear on the display, only the right key ( (Fig.

  • Page 13: Shift Ke

    Product description 4.1.1 Shift ke  The shift key is located on the back of the unit (Fig. 8/1).  When the Shift-key is activated, this is indi- cated on the display (Fig. 9/1).  When the Shift-key is actuated, further func- tion fields appear (Fig.

  • Page 14: Entries On Amatron

    Product description Entries on AMATRON For operation of the AMATRON the function fields appear in this oper- ating manual in order to make clear that the key for the respective function field must be pressed. Example:  Function field : Description in the operating manual:: Carry out function A.

  • Page 15: Selection Of Options

    Product description 4.3.1 Selection of options Position the selection arrow (Fig. 13/1). Apply the selection (Fig. 13/2). Confirm the selection. Fig. 13 4.3.2 Toggle function Switching functions on/off:  Press function key (Fig. 14/2) once  Function on (Fig. 14/1). ...

  • Page 16: Hierarchy Of The Amatron

    Product description Hierarchy of the AMATRON Operational menu Main menu Job menu Calibrate machine menu Entry Display Entry  Name  Job number Seed drills with gearbox  Required sowing rate  Note  Name of job  Selection  Note (kg/ha or K/m2) ...

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Start screen After the AMATRON is switched on with machine computer connected, the start menu (Fig. 15) und zeigt die Terminal – Softwarever- sions- Nr. an. appears and indicates the terminal software ver- sion number. After approx. 2 seconds the AMATRON automatically goes to the main menu.

  • Page 18: Machine Data Entry

    Commissioning Machine data entry Select "Machine data" in main menu! Page 1 in machine data menu (Fig. 17):  Enter the required tramline rhythm (see tables Tabellen Fig. 18, Fig. 19).  Enter the interval tramline control (see on page 21). ...
  • Page 19 Commissioning Double tramline control Fig. 19 It is not possible for Cayena to establish double tramlines! Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...
  • Page 20 Commissioning Page 2 in machine data menu (Fig. 20)  Adopt the current fan speed (rpm) during operation as the speed to be moni- tored.  Enter the fan speed (rpm) that is to be monitored.  Enter the current fill level (kg) in the hopper.

  • Page 21: Entering Interval Tramline Control (Machine Data )

    Commissioning Number of sowing coul- Number of Recommended percent- Working width ters tramline hoses age seed volume reduc- tion for starting tram- lines 3,0 m 4,0 m 4,5 m 6,0 m 8,0 m 9,0 m 12,0 m Fig. 22 5.3.1 Entering interval tramline control (machine data ...

  • Page 22: Calibrating Distance Sensor (Machine )

    Commissioning 5.3.2 Calibrating distance sensor (machine To set the seed rate calibration value and to record the area culti- vated or to determine the forward speed, the AMATRON needs the impulses of the seed drill wheel over a calibration distance of 100 m.
  • Page 23 Commissioning Determine calibration value by travelling a cali- bration distance:  On the field, measure a calibration distance of exactly 100 m. Mark the start and end point of the calibration distance (Fig. 25). Fig. 25  Start the calibration. ...

  • Page 24: Starting A Job

    Commissioning Starting a job Select "Job" in main menu! When the job menu is opened, the last job started appears. A maximum of 20 jobs can be stored. To start a new job, select a job number.  Enter name. ...

  • Page 25: External Job

    Commissioning  Delete daily data:  Cultivated surface (ha/day).  Seed volume output (quantity/day).  Work time (hours/day). Already stored jobs can be called up with and restarted with Pressed shift key (Fig. 28):  Scroll forward.  Scroll backward. Fig.

  • Page 26: Calibration Test

    Commissioning Calibration test The calibration test checks whether the sowing rate is correct during later sowing. The calibration test must always be carried out  when the seed type is changed  if the seed type is identical, but size grain, grain shape, specific weight and dressing are different ...
  • Page 27 Commissioning 8. Empty the collection bucket. Start the calibration test.  The electric motor doses the calibration quantity to the collection bucket until the acoustic signal is sounded. Terminate the calibration process 11. Weigh the seed caught in the collection bucket(s) (take hopper weight into consid- eration) and enter the weight (kg) in the terminal.

  • Page 28: Calibration Test With Divided Hopper (Optional For Cayena)

    Commissioning 5.5.1 Calibration test with divided hopper (optional for Cayena) Fig. 31, Main menu with divided hopper  Tank 1 – Calibrate front hopper half.  Tank 2 – Calibrate rear hopper half. Fig. 31 Calibration test for two different products (seed and fertiliser) ...

  • Page 29: Setup Menu

    Commissioning Setup menu In the setup menu  Diagnosis data for the customer service for maintenance or mal- functions are input/output,  Machine basic data are selected and entered or special optional equipment is switched on and off (only for customer service). The settings in the setup menu is a workshop operation and must be carried out only by qualified personnel! Select "Setup"...
  • Page 30 Commissioning Page 1 Basic data (Fig. 33):  Selecting machine type.  Entry of working width (m).  Configure tramline system. Fig. 33 Tramline submenu  Single or double tramline - actuated by a tramline motor, - actuated by two tramline motors. ...
  • Page 31 Commissioning Electric full dosing:  Enter number of dosing units.  Enter type of motor. - Longitudinal motor (Cirrus). - Disc-type motor (Cayena)..  Entry of time from use of ma- chine to reaching the planned speed  Start speed in % of planned working speed.
  • Page 32 Commissioning Page 2 Basic data (Fig. 36):  Selection of pre-emergence marker:  None.  Hydraulically actuated.  Electrically actuated.  Number of track marker sensors.  None (entry for Cirrus / Cayena). Fig. 36  Coulter pressure sensor: yes / no ...
  • Page 33 Commissioning Page 4 Basic data (Fig. 38):  Machine-dependent setting for tool I:  Cirrus Activ: KG raising  Cirrus: Disc array  Cayena: no  Machine-dependent setting for tool  Cirrus Activ: KG depth  Other machines: no Fig. 38 ...
  • Page 34 Commissioning Page 6 Basic data (Fig. 40):  Switching point working position sensor Default values:  Cirrus Activ = 80bar  Cayena = 40bar  Type of track marker  Manual change Control via shuttle valve and sensor - Display in work menu of which track Fig.

  • Page 35: Terminal Setup

    Commissioning 5.6.1 Terminal setup In the setup menu:  In order to change the display settings, actuate the following keys simultaneously:  Scroll and  Shift key.  Via the function field call up the entry "Display settings".  Fig. 42 Display the units located on the bus.
  • Page 36 Commissioning Page 2 of Terminal setup  Entry of time.  Entry of date.  Entry of data transfer speed. Fig. 45 Page 3 of Terminal setup  Delete program: Select program. Delete program. Fig. 46 Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...

  • Page 37: Use On The Field

    Use on the field Use on the field CAUTION During travel to the field and on public roads, the AMATRON should always be switched off! Incorrect use leads to the risk of accidents! Before starting the sowing, the AMATRON must have received the following data: ...

  • Page 38: Displaying Work Menu

    Use on the field Displaying work menu 1. Tramline system active Speed- 2. Interval tramline system active Distance to refill- 3. Tramline counter Blower fan speed- 4. Interrupt tramline Worked area- rhythm/ shift- ing on of tramline Specified quantity: In addition to the speci- fied quantity in kg/ha and in per cent ...
  • Page 39 Use on the field Preselection of hydraulic functions Cirrus Activ: Track marker preselec- Part width switched tion raising Coulter pressure Obstacle function Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...

  • Page 40: Functions In Work Menu

    Use on the field Functions in work menu 6.4.1 Tramline control Switch back tramline counter Switch forward tramline counter The tramline counter switches when the machine is raised. Fig. 49/... (1) Tramline system display switched on (2) Current tramline number display (3) Display of tramline counter shift suppressed (4) Display of interval tramline control switched Fig.

  • Page 41: Markers

    Use on the field 6.4.2 Markers For raising / lowering the machine, the preselected track marker is automatically actuated. Manual track marker preselection Track marker preselection: Always left track marker Always right track marker Always both track markers Fig. 50 No track marker Alternating mode left / right (Active track marker automatically changes at...

  • Page 42: Switching Part Widths (Only Electric Full Dosing / Cirrus)

    Use on the field Track marker obstacle switching For passing obstacles on the field. Preselect obstacle switching (Fig. 50/3). 2. Operate tractor control unit 1.  Raise track marker. 3. Pass obstacle. 4. Operate tractor control unit 1.  Lower track marker. Cancel preselection.

  • Page 43: Electric Full Dosing

    Use on the field 6.4.4 Electric full dosing Start / stop predosing  At the start of sowing: When starting from standstill, activate full dosing in order to en- sure sufficient seed discharge over the first metres.  To fill the seed wheels before calibration. Start predosing.

  • Page 44: Kg Raising (Cirrus Activ)

    Use on the field KG raising (Cirrus Activ) 6.4.5 KG raising / lowering To eliminate blockages. KG (Fig. 54). 1. Preselect 2. Operate tractor control unit 1.  Raise KG and eliminate blockage. 3. Operate tractor control unit 1.  Lower KG.

  • Page 45: Folding The Machine

    Use on the field 6.4.7 Folding the machine Fold the machine in / out  Change to Folding submenu (Fig. 56). Folding out Important! Before carrying out this proce- dure, raise the machine. 1. Operate control unit 1.  Raise the machine. Confirm.

  • Page 46: Headland On All Wheels

    Use on the field 6.4.8 Headland on all wheels Turn at headlands on all wheels. For soft soils: When being raised at headlands, the machine is supported on all four wheels. Preselect Headland on all four wheels (Fig. 57). 2. Operate tractor control unit 1. Fig.

  • Page 47: Cirrus Activ

    Use on the field Cirrus Activ 6.5.1 Procedure for use Switch on the AMATRON 2. Select the desired job in the main menu and check the settings. Start the job. Select the work menu. 3 tractor control units are available to operate the hydraulic functions: ...

  • Page 48: Key Assignment In Work Menu Cirrus Activ

    Use on the field 7. After approx. 30 m, stop and check  work intensity of the disc cultivator  depositing depth of the seed  working intensity of the exact harrow  During the sowing, the AMATRON shows the work menu. From here, all functions relevant to the sowing procedure can be actuated.
  • Page 49 Use on the field Page 2: Description of the function fields: See section Switching part widths (only electric 6.4.3 full dosing / Cirrus) 6.4.4 Electric full dosing KG raising (Cirrus Activ) 6.4.5 Coulter pressure and harrow pres- 6.4.6 sure (Cirrus Activ) Shift key pressed: Description of the function fields: See section...

  • Page 50: Cayena

    Use on the field Cayena 6.6.1 Procedure for use Switch on the AMATRON 2. Select the desired job in the main menu and check the settings Start the job Select the work menu. 4 tractor control units are available to operate the hydraulic functions: ...

  • Page 51: Key Assignment In Work Menu Cayena

    Use on the field Key assignment in work menu Cayena 6.6.2 Page 1: Description of the function fields See section 6.4.1 Tramline control 6.4.1 Tramline control Shift key pressed: Description of the function fields: See section No function No function Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...
  • Page 52 Use on the field Page 2: Description of the function fields: See section 6.4.3 Switching part widths (only electric full dosing / Cirrus) 6.4.4 Electric full dosing No function Shift key pressed: Description of the function fields: See section 6.4.9 Information on full dosing Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...

  • Page 53: Assignment Of Multi-Function Stick

    Use on the field Assignment of multi-function stick Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...

  • Page 54: Multi-Function Stick

    Multi-function stick Multi-function stick Installation The multi-function stick (Fig. 58/1) is attached with 4 screws at a convenient location in the tractor cab. To connect, insert the connector of the basic equipment into the 9-pin Sub-D-bushing of the multi-function stick (Fig. 58/2). Insert the connector (Fig.

  • Page 55: Malfunction

    Malfunction Malfunction Alarm Uncritical alarm: A fault message (Fig. 61) appears at the bottom of the display and an acoustic alarm sounds three times.  Rectify the fault if possible. Example:  Hopper seed level too low.  Remedy: Refill seed hopper.. Fig.

  • Page 56: Failure Of The Distance Sensor

    Malfunction Failure of the distance sensor In event of failure of the distance sensor (Imp./100m), work can con- tinue after entry of a simulated working speed. In order to avoid sowing errors, the defective sensor must be re- placed. If a new sensor is not immediately available, the work can be contin- ued as follows: ...
  • Page 57 Notes Amatron+ BAG0082.2 10.10...
  • Page 58 Tel.: + 49 (0) 5405 501-0 D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste Telefax: + 49 (0) 5405 501-234 Germany e-mail: amazone@amazone.de http:// www.amazone.de Plants: D-27794 Hude  D-04249 Leipzig  F-57602 Forbach Branches in England and France Manufacturers of mineral fertiliser spreaders, field sprayers, seed drills, soil cultivation machines, mul-...

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