1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. ROPA Manuals
  4. Farm Equipment
  5. Keiler 2
  6. Operating manual

ROPA Keiler 2 Operating Manual

Hide thumbs
1
2
3
4
Table Of Contents
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
378
379
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
441
442
443
444
445
446
447
448
449
450
451
452
453
454
455
456
457
458
459
460
461
462
463
464
465
466
467
468
469
470
471
472
473
474
475
476
477
478
479
480
481
482
483
484
485
486
487
488
489
490
491
492
493
494
495
496
497
498
499
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
528
529
530
531
532
533
534
535
536
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
E901396GB
Operating Manual
Keiler 2
Generation 1
Edition 6
Software version: 23RK21016
Printed in Germany: 10/2023

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Keiler 2 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for ROPA Keiler 2

Summary of Contents for ROPA Keiler 2

  • Page 1 Operating Manual Keiler 2 Generation 1 Software version: 23RK21016 Edition 6 Printed in Germany: 10/2023 E901396GB...
  • Page 2 – with the express approval of ROPA GmbH. Any type of reproduction, distri- bution or storage on data medium in any form and of any type not authorised by ROPA GmbH forms a violation of current domestic and international copyright law and will be judicially prosecuted.
  • Page 3 Contents Contents 3 / 536...
  • Page 4 Contents 4 / 536...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface................. 13 Name plate and important data...............17 Serial numbers of pickups...............19 Declaration of Conformity................ 20 Extended documentation................. 21 1.4.1 Supplier documentation and purchased parts operating manual.... 21 Safety................23 General....................25 Obligations of the entrepreneur...............25 General symbols and instructions............26 2.3.1 Safety signs.....................
  • Page 6 Contents Control elements............65 Ladders....................67 5.1.1 Left ladder....................67 5.1.2 Right ladder..................... 69 5.1.3 DoubleSelect ladder................71 Overview of tractor operating components..........72 5.2.1 Tractor terminal..................73 5.2.2 Lifter operating component..............74 5.2.3 Bunker control element (bunker machine)..........76 5.2.4 Freely assignable control element............79 5.2.5 Video terminal for digital video system (option)........
  • Page 7 Contents 6.3.1.5.1 Load-dependant automatic control of sieve conveyor 2 and pintle 1..153 6.3.1.6 Warning and status indications on the tractor terminal......155 6.3.2 Machine terminal................... 158 6.3.2.1 Machine terminal display areas.............159 6.3.2.1.1 Sorting platform menu 1................161 6.3.2.1.2 Sorting platform menu 2................162 6.3.2.1.3 Sorting platform menu 3................163 6.3.2.1.4...
  • Page 8 Contents 6.12.2.1.1 Lifting depth pickup w/o ridge rollers.............237 6.12.2.1.2 Ridge pressure relief of the pickup without ridge rollers....... 238 6.12.2.2 Disc coulter.................... 238 6.12.2.3 Setting row distance................239 6.12.3 Swath pickup model with lifting shaft and cover belt......240 6.12.4 Swath pickup model with shares............243 6.12.5 Pickup model for carrots...............
  • Page 9 Central lubricating system (optional)............. 389 6.22.1 Intermediate lubrication................. 391 6.23 Video system (option)................392 6.23.1 Analogue video system (option)............393 6.23.1.1 ROPA video switch (option)..............397 6.23.2 Digital video system (option)..............400 6.24 Electrics....................402 6.24.1 Voltage monitoring................. 402 6.24.2 Fuses..................... 402 6.25...
  • Page 10 Contents 7.6.1.1 Tension....................428 7.6.1.2 Replacing lifter chain................429 7.6.2 Sieve conveyor 1...................429 7.6.2.1 Tension....................430 7.6.2.2 Adjustment of synchronous run.............431 7.6.2.3 Replacing sieve conveyor 1..............432 7.6.3 Shaker....................432 7.6.4 Sieve conveyor 2...................433 7.6.4.1 Tension....................433 7.6.4.2 Adjustment of synchronous run.............434 7.6.4.3 Replacing sieve conveyor 2..............435 7.6.5 Leaf chain....................
  • Page 11 Contents 7.15.3 Unloading conveyor................468 7.15.3.1 Adjust synchronous run of the unloading conveyor......469 7.15.3.2 Unloading conveyor drive chain............470 7.16 Lubricating points of cardan shafts............471 7.17 Shutdown for an extended period............472 7.18 Dismantling and disposal..............472 Malfunction and remedies........473 Safety circuits..................
  • Page 12 Contents 9.10 Safety instructions................. 525 9.11 ROPA Handover confirmation............... 527 9.12 ROPA First Use Record................ 529 Index................531 12 / 536...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface Preface 13 / 536...
  • Page 14 Preface 14 / 536...
  • Page 15 They conform to the high ROPA standards for safety and reliability. We would like to point out that parts and accessories not approved by ROPA may not be used on ROPA machines, otherwise the safety and operability of the machine may be impaired.
  • Page 16 We expressly point out that any damage caused by the fact that this operating man- ual is not or not completely followed, is not covered by the statutory warranty of ROPA. Even though this operating manual is comprehensive, in your own interest you should completely and carefully read it and slowly familiarize yourself with the machine using this operating manual.

  • Page 17: Name Plate And Important Data

    Preface Name plate and important data Name plate and important data The name plate (1) of the machine is located on the front bunker upright under the chassis number (2) up to serial number 2H0063. From serial number 2H0064, the name plate (3) of the machine is located on the front bunker upright above the chassis number (4).
  • Page 18 Preface Name plate and important data Please enter the data of your machine in the following image of the name plate. You will need this data for ordering spare parts. Name plate up to 2020 model year Name plate 2021 model year 18 / 536...

  • Page 19: Serial Numbers Of Pickups

    Starting from the 2019 model year, the serial number (1) of all pickup versions is always located on the upper right (in the direction of travel) side contour of the pickup. Example - ridge pickup on Keiler 2 19 / 536...

  • Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity

    Preface Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity belongs to separately provided documents and is handed over on the delivery of the machine. The CE marking of the machine is a constituent part of the name plate. 20 / 536...

  • Page 21: Extended Documentation

    The operating manuals for the purchased parts must be followed and they are attached to the technical documentation as separate sections. Optional components are also listed. Supplier Component Description Müller Elektronik ROPA standard tractor ter- BASIC terminal installation minal and operation manual Müller Elektronik ROPA tractor touch termi- TOUCH800 installation and...
  • Page 22 Safety 22 / 536...

  • Page 23: Safety

    Safety Safety 23 / 536...
  • Page 24 Safety 24 / 536...

  • Page 25: General

    Safety Obligations of the entrepreneur General The machine has been manufactured according to the current state of technology and tested for safety. The machine is CE compliant and therefore conforms to the respective European reg- ulations for free movement of goods within the European Union respectively the Euro- pean economic region.

  • Page 26: General Symbols And Instructions

    Safety General symbols and instructions General symbols and instructions The following symbols are used for safety instructions in this operating manual. They serve as a warning against possible personal injury or material damage, or provide help in facilitating work. DANGER This signal word warns of imminent danger of fatal accident or serious injury.

  • Page 27: Safety Signs

    Safety General symbols and instructions 2.3.1 Safety signs The safety signs illustrate a danger source. Warning of a general danger This warning symbol stands for activities where several causes may lead to hazards. Warning of dangerous electrical voltage This warning symbol stands for activities during which the hazards of electrical shocks with possible deadly consequences exist.

  • Page 28: Proper Use

    Safety Proper use Proper use This machine is exclusively meant for: harvesting potatoes and similar crops. depositing the lifted crops in a pile immediately on the edge of the field, for unload- ing of lifted crops to a stationary vehicle for the bunker machine or for unloading of lifted crops to an accompanying vehicle driving alongside for the overloading bunker machine.

  • Page 29: Hazard Zone

    Safety Hazard zone Hazard zone Bunker machine hazard zone Overloading bunker machine hazard zone No one may stay in the hazard zone during operation of the machine. The opera- tor must immediately shut down the machine in case of any threatening hazard and request the persons concerned to leave the hazard zone immediately.
  • Page 30 Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be replaced immedi- ately. The meaning of each individual pictograph is explained below. In addition, a six- or nine-figure number is given for each pictograph. This is the ROPA order number. Stating this number, you may reorder the respective pictograph from ROPA.

  • Page 31: Safety Stickers On The Machine

    Safety Safety stickers on the machine Safety stickers on the machine Left front view of the bunker machine Right rear view of the bunker machine 31 / 536...
  • Page 32 Safety Safety stickers on the machine I em no I em no I em no I em no I em no Left front view of the machine with overloading bunker Right rear view of the machine with overloading bunker 32 / 536...
  • Page 33 Safety Safety stickers on the machine 355044900 355045000 Tighten wheel studs as Before starting up, read directed. the operating manual respectively the main- tenance manual and observe all remarks on safety. 355045100 355008000 Shut down the engine Explosion hazard. The before performing main- pressure reservoir is tenance and repair work...
  • Page 34 Safety Safety stickers on the machine 355046300 355046900 Caution! Do not stand Set parking brake when under the bunker unload- parking the machine and ing conveyor! Hazard due release if before driving to conveyor folding down. off. Never step into the haz- ard zone of raised and unsecured bunkers.

  • Page 35: Safety And Health Protection

    Safety Safety and health protection Safety and health protection The stipulations and regulations listed below must be rigorously observed in order to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Furthermore, the region- ally applicable regulations and instructions on safety at work and for safe handling of tractor-towed agricultural machines must be observed at all times.

  • Page 36: Requirements For The Operating And Maintenance Personnel

    Some activities may only be performed by people expressly authorised by ROPA for such activities. In case of doubt, ask the manufacturer whether you may perform a specific activity your- self without any hazard.

  • Page 37: Handling And Process Materials

    – Never secure the control elements in the tractor cabin with magnets. – Maintain the safety distances, e.g. to radio masts or to live power lines. Terminals and control elements used by ROPA are tested for electromagnetic compat- ibility (EMC) according to DIN EN ISO 14982.

  • Page 38: Hazards Caused By Electricity

    Safety Hazards caused by electricity 2.15 Hazards caused by electricity DANGER Danger of death due to electric voltage. Cables and components are live, there is a danger of injury with deadly conse- quences. Clamping points are under voltage also after shut-off. –...

  • Page 39: Hazards Caused By Process Materials

    Safety Hazards caused by noise 2.16 Hazards caused by process materials WARNING Oil and grease can cause the following damage: poisoning by inhalation of fuel vapours. allergies due to skin contact with oil or grease. fire and explosion hazard due to smoking or the use of fire or naked flame when handling oil or grease.

  • Page 40: Hazards Caused By The Hydraulic System

    Safety Hazards caused by hot substances/surfaces 2.18 Hazards caused by the hydraulic system WARNING Hydraulic fluid may cause irritation of the skin. Leaking hydraulic fluid may damage the environment. High pressure and partially high temperatures exist within hydraulic systems. Hydraulic fluid emitting at high pressure may enter the body through the skin and cause the most severe tissue damage and scalding.

  • Page 41: Risks Due To Drive Shafts

    Safety Stability with the side-driven harvester 2.21 Risks due to drive shafts Follow the operating manual of the cardan shaft manufacturer. Only the cardan shafts that meet the specifications of the manufacturer may be used. Use the specified cardan shaft covers appropriately in both road and working modes.

  • Page 42: Personal Protective Equipment

    Safety Prohibition of unauthorised modifications and alterations 2.23 Personal protective equipment Wear tight-fitting clothing to prevent accidents. Particularly, do not wear ties, scarves, rings or chains that may be caught by moving machine parts. Wear an appropriate head covering for long hair. Do not carry highly inflammable objects, e.g.

  • Page 43: Safety And Protective Equipment

    Safety Safety and protective equipment 2.26 Safety and protective equipment Perform a documented function test after work on the safety equipment. Perform a regular function check of the safety equipment, keep maintenance intervals. The safety equipment of the machine consists of: Emergency stop switch on lifter control unit.

  • Page 44: Immobiliser

    Safety Immobiliser 2.27 Immobiliser Mechanical guards are provided to prevent coupling with the tractor. These are locked by means of a padlock. If the lock together with the guard is removed, the machine can be coupled to the tractor. Immobiliser for drawbar eye ball Immobiliser for hitch drawbar eye 44 / 536...

  • Page 45: Technical Data And General View

    Technical data and general view Technical data and general view 45 / 536...
  • Page 46 Technical data and general view 46 / 536...

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data and general view Technical data Technical data Designation: Bunker machine Overloading bunker machine without addi- with addi- tional axle tional axle Maximum speed: 40 km/h and 25 km/h Two-line air brake system operat- 5 - 8 bar ing pressure: Hydraulic brake system operating 100 - 150 bar pressure (export):...
  • Page 48 Technical data and general view Technical data ADVICE The EU type approval from the 2021 year of construction only applies to machines with 40 km/h and the pneumatic brake. The EU type approval from the 2021 year of construction does not apply to machines with 25 km/h and the hydraulic brake.

  • Page 49: Tyre Pressure

    Technical data and general view Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Recommendation Tyre type bar / psi Axle 850/50 R 30.5 2.8 / 41 650/65 R 30.5 2.8 / 41 Recommendation Miscellaneous bar / psi Swath pickup 6.25 / 91 Additional axle 8.0 / 116 The tyre pressures of the axles are designed for a full bunker load.

  • Page 50: General Overview

    Technical data and general view General overview General overview This overview is intended to familiarize you with the most important components of your machine. Control element above picking conveyor Control element above central electrical system Bunker Tray filler Articulated bunker section Drawbar Pickup Sieve conveyor 1...
  • Page 51 Technical data and general view General overview (16) Central electrics cabinet (17) Pintle belt 4 with rotating finger comb (18) Pintle belt 3 with deflector roller 3 (19) Pintle belt 2 with deflector roller 2 (20) Dirt discharge conveyor (21) Telescopic axle (22) Sorting platform left with access ladder...
  • Page 52 Technical data and general view General overview 52 / 536...

  • Page 53: Transport Draft For Low-Loader Transport Of The Bunker Machine

    Technical data and general view Transport draft for low-loader transport of the bunker machine Transport draft for low-loader transport of the bunker machine Without additional axle All data in mm. 3 000 Maximum width of the machine. 8 150 Maximum length from coupling point to wheel centre. 3 750 Maximum length from wheel centre to rear.
  • Page 54 Technical data and general view Transport draft for low-loader transport of the bunker machine With additional axle All data in mm. 3 000 Maximum width of the machine. 8 150 Maximum length from coupling point to wheel centre. 3 750 Maximum length from wheel centre to rear.

  • Page 55: Transport Draft For Low-Loader Transport Of The Overloading Bunker Machine

    Transport draft for low-loader transport of the overloading bunker machine The side views from the left show a Keiler 2 bunker machine. The dimensions of the illustrations are identical to the overloading bunker machine. The front views show a Keiler 2 Classic bunker machine. The dimensions of the illus- trations are identical to the overloading bunker machine.
  • Page 56 Technical data and general view Transport draft for low-loader transport of the overloading bunker machine With additional axle All data in mm. 3 300 Maximum width of the machine. 8 150 Maximum length from coupling point to wheel centre. 3 750 Maximum length from wheel centre to rear.

  • Page 57: Lashing Eyes For Transport By Low-Loader/Ship

    Technical data and general view Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship The machine is fitted with eyelets on the right and left of the main frame behind the axle by which the machine can be tied down to the load platform. Clamping chains etc. must not be stretched over mechanical parts.
  • Page 58 Technical data and general view Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship Securing to the main frame below the drawbar Lashing point on left of machine Lashing point on right of machine The machine has no attachment points by which it can be lifted. For hoisting it into a ship for example, special attachments for crane loading must be mounted to the machine.

  • Page 59: General Description

    General Description General Description 59 / 536...
  • Page 60 General Description 60 / 536...

  • Page 61: Occupation

    General Description Occupation Occupation The machine is a towed working machine for lifting potatoes. The lifted potatoes are collected in the bunker. As soon as the bunker of the bunker machine is full, the potatoes can either be loaded onto an accompanying vehicle at a standstill or deposited as a pile. As soon as the bunker of the overloading-bunker machine is full, the potatoes can be either deposited in a pile or loaded directly onto an accompanying vehicle.
  • Page 62 General Description Occupation In the sorting process incorrectly directed crop is removed from the trash conveyor and trash is removed from the sorting conveyor. Trash from the trach conveyor can be returned to the crop flow via a changeover flap. Trash, e.g. stones, can also be col- lected in an optional collection box.

  • Page 63: Bunker Machine Scope Of Delivery

    Various cables to connect the control elements. 2 wheel chocks. 1 key for central electrics box. 1 Keiler 2 Original Operating Manual. 1 Keiler 2 Original Spare Parts List. 1 dirt catcher. 1 dirt scraper. 2 spanners in the storage compartment.

  • Page 64: Overloading Bunker Machine Scope Of Delivery

    Various cables to connect the control elements. 2 wheel chocks. 1 key for central electrics box. 1 Keiler 2 Original Operating Manual. 1 Keiler 2 Original Spare Parts List. 1 dirt catcher. 1 dirt scraper. 2 spanners in the storage compartment.

  • Page 65: Control Elements

    Control elements Control elements 65 / 536...
  • Page 66 Control elements 66 / 536...

  • Page 67: Ladders

    Control elements Ladders Ladders DANGER – Only persons appointed to sort the crop are permitted on the left and right sorting platforms during operation of the machine. – Ascend ladders to the sorting platform only when the machine stands still. –...
  • Page 68 Control elements Ladders Safety rail at the ladder left (till 2017 model year) The safety rail at the ladder (3) must be closed after ascending or descending and kept closed. Safety rail at the ladder left (from 2018 model year) The safety rail at the ladder (4) from 2018 model year locks itself by means of the built-in gas spring.

  • Page 69: Right Ladder

    Control elements Ladders 5.1.2 Right ladder Right ladder in road position Release lever on right sorting platform Release lever on right ladder Sorting platform flap Safety rail at the ladder right (till 2017 model year) Sorting platform right in road position Right access ladder in working position Sorting platform right in working position The right sorting stand must be in position (6) for travel on public roads.
  • Page 70 Control elements Ladders Sequence for folding the right sorting platform: – Open safety rail at the right ladder (5). – Open sorting platform flap (4). – Fold in right sorting platform ladder quickly so it locks. – Release right sorting platform lever (2). Push right sorting platform in until the right sorting platform release lever locks.

  • Page 71: Doubleselect Ladder

    Control elements Ladders 5.1.3 DoubleSelect ladder Safety rail, open DoubleSelect platform in road position DoubleSelect platform unlocking lever Ladder release lever Ladder in road position Safety rail, closed DoubleSelect platform in working position Ladder in working position The DoubleSelect platform is only installed with the DoubleSelect option. In the road position, the platform is retracted (2) and the access ladder is folded (5).

  • Page 72: Overview Of Tractor Operating Components

    (See Page 85). The hardware of the Keiler 1 and Keiler 2 control elements is identical. The tractor control elements for the Keiler 2 with the optional touch screen tractor terminal (1), bunker control element (2), lifter control element with emergency stop switch (3) and the optional video monitor (4) are shown here.

  • Page 73: Tractor Terminal

    Tractor terminal ROPA ISOBUS tractor touch screen terminal ROPA offers for operation a touch screen terminal (1) as standard. Settings can be made by touching (tapping) the screen. Since it is a capacitive touch screen (PCAP), the screen also reacts to touches with stylus or gloves.

  • Page 74: Lifter Operating Component

    – Never secure the control elements in the tractor cabin with magnets. – Maintain the safety distances, e.g. to radio masts or to live power lines. Terminals and control elements used by ROPA are tested for electromagnetic compat- ibility (EMC) according to DIN EN ISO 14982.
  • Page 75 Control elements Overview of tractor operating components (5) beginning of field: When this key is pressed, the pickup is lowered, preselected automatic functions are activated. Chains and belts switch on in the specified sequence. (6) end of field: When this key is pressed, the pickup is raised, pre-selectable active automatic func- tions are reset to the "Preselected"...

  • Page 76: Bunker Control Element (Bunker Machine)

    – Never secure the control elements in the tractor cabin with magnets. – Maintain the safety distances, e.g. to radio masts or to live power lines. Terminals and control elements used by ROPA are tested for electromagnetic compat- ibility (EMC) according to DIN EN ISO 14982.
  • Page 77 Control elements Overview of tractor operating components (2) automatic drawbar position: When the key is briefly pressed the drawbar traverses to the specified position and the position can be reset by pressing and holding the key for more than 3 seconds. The automatic drawbar position is active when the LED is on.
  • Page 78 Control elements Overview of tractor operating components (12) mini joystick up: Axle to left (See Page 196) Bottom Axle to right Left Drawbar to right Machine to left (See Page 194) Right Drawbar to left Machine to right (13) mini joystick down: Lift bunker (See Page 350)

  • Page 79: Freely Assignable Control Element

    – Never secure the control elements in the tractor cabin with magnets. – Maintain the safety distances, e.g. to radio masts or to live power lines. Terminals and control elements used by ROPA are tested for electromagnetic compat- ibility (EMC) according to DIN EN ISO 14982.

  • Page 80: Video Terminal For Digital Video System (Option)

    Control elements Overview of tractor operating components 5.2.5 Video terminal for digital video system (option) With integrated optional digital video system, the video terminal is installed in the trac- tor cabin on the device holder. Make sure that the visibility area is not restricted when driving on the road.

  • Page 81: Overview Of Machine Controls

    Control elements Overview of machine controls Overview of machine controls 5.3.1 Control unit above picking conveyor Sorting platform terminal Emergency stop sorting platform switch Raise UFK 1 (See Page 320) Tractor terminal horn Lower UFK 1 Lower UFK 2 Picking conveyor speed (See Page 334) Raise UFK 2...

  • Page 82: Control Unit Above Central Electrical System

    Control elements Overview of machine controls 5.3.2 Control unit above central electrical system Raise deflector roller 1 (See Page 292) Raise deflector roller 2 (See Page 300) Raise deflector roller 3 (See Page 313) Lower deflector roller 3 Lower deflector roller 2 Lower deflector roller 1 82 / 536...

  • Page 83: Control Elements Above Doubleselect Platform

    Control elements Overview of machine controls 5.3.3 Control elements above DoubleSelect platform Height adjustment of deflector roller above pintle belt 2 Speed adjustment of UFK 2 above pintle belt 2 Speed adjustment of UFK 1 above pintle belt 2 Height adjustment of UFK 1 above pintle belt 2 Raise UFK 2 above pintle belt 2 Lower UFK 2 above pintle belt 2 Emergency stop switch...
  • Page 84 Operation 84 / 536...

  • Page 85: Operation

    Operation Operation 85 / 536...
  • Page 86 Operation 86 / 536...
  • Page 87 Operation This chapter provides all information for operation of the machine. For most work in an agricultural area, the mode of working and the work results are under the influence of many individual and different factors. The scope of this operating manual would be exceeded if we have considered all conceivable situations (ground condition, potato varieties, weather, individual growing conditions, etc.).

  • Page 88: First Startup

    Operation First startup First startup For safety reasons check all oil levels. Otherwise, all work and actions that must be performed for daily operation are also required for the first startup. All bolted connections must be checked for tightness after the first 10 operating hours and retightened in case of need.

  • Page 89: Adjustment Of The Drawbar Eye

    Operation First startup 6.1.1 Adjustment of the drawbar eye Coupling screwed on Drawbar eye ball secured When the machine is coupled, the main frame must always be horizontal to the ground or sloping slightly up to the tractor. The drawbar eye (2) can be screwed on the drawbar in three different positions to adjust the main frame to the tractor.

  • Page 90: Drawbar Eye Ball

    Operation First startup 6.1.1.1 Drawbar eye ball At the bunker machines up to the 2020 model year the ball coupling on the tractor must be approved for a support load of 3,000 kg. At the bunker machines up to the 2021 model year and overloading bunker machines the ball coupling on the tractor must be approved for a support load of 3,500 kg.

  • Page 91: Drawbar Eye Hitch (Export)

    Operation First startup 6.1.1.2 Drawbar eye hitch (export) At the bunker machine the hitch coupling on the tractor must be approved for a sup- port load of 3,000 kg. Drawbar eye hitch Proceed as follows to adjust the height of the drawbar eye hitch: –...

  • Page 92: Adjustment Of The Cardan Shaft

    Operation First startup 6.1.2 Adjustment of the cardan shaft The length of the cardan shaft between the tractor and the machine must be adjusted when first installed. When different tractors are used with the same machine the length of the cardan shaft must be checked. An operating manual supplied by the manufac- turer of the wide-angle articulated shaft (1) is delivered with the machine.
  • Page 93 Operation First startup Adjusting screw on the 7-part LVS block The hydraulic system on the machine must be adjusted for the hydraulic system of the tractor. See the tractor operating manual for the required operating mode for the machine. – Turn the adjusting screw (1) on the 7-part LVS block in to the stop to adjust the load sensing system for the machine.

  • Page 94: Number Plate

    Operation First startup 6.1.4 Number plate In accordance with the regionally applicable regulations, a number plate must be attached to the rear of the machine below the number plate light. The number plate may have a maximum size of 255 mm x 165 mm. Number plate 255 mm x 130 mm in Germany 94 / 536...

  • Page 95: Installing The Electrics On The Tractor

    Operation First startup 6.1.5 Installing the electrics on the tractor Tractor without ISOBUS: ISOBUS retrofit set ISOBUS outlet holder InCab-connection ISOBUS control element bunker control ISOBUS control element lifting control InCab cable control elements Analogue video-switch cable (option) Analogue video monitor (option) Analogue video-switch (option) (10) Tractor terminal...
  • Page 96 Operation First startup – Connect the control element ISOBUS lifting control (5) to the short end of the cable InCab control elements (6), mount the emergency stop switch bracket and the emergency stop switch to the control element and install the control element for ISOBUS lifting control (5) in the tractor cabin.
  • Page 97 Operation First startup – Connect the control element ISOBUS bunker control (18) to the long end of the cable for InCab control elements (17) and install it in the tractor cabin. – Connect the tractor terminal (22) with the cable InCab tractor terminal (23) to cable Y InCab terminal connection (24) and mount tractor terminal in the cabin.

  • Page 98: Safety Regulations During Operation Of The Machine

    Operation Safety regulations during operation of the machine Safety regulations during operation of the machine – Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the machine and the operating com- ponents. If necessary, have someone who already has sufficient experience in using the machine instruct you. –...

  • Page 99: Working In The Vicinity Of Overhead Power Lines

    Operation Safety regulations during operation of the machine – The individual vehicle handling of the machine always depends on the road condi- tion respectively the ground. Always adjust your driving to the current environmen- tal and ground conditions. – Never leave the driver’s seat of the tractor while the tractor engine is running. –...

  • Page 100: Behaviour During Or After Contact To The Power Lines

    Operation Safety regulations during operation of the machine 6.2.2 Behaviour during or after contact to the power lines – Immediately try to interrupt contact to the power line by backing up. – Try to lower the bunker of the bunker machine if it is raised and comes into contact with the power line.

  • Page 101: Operating Concept With Isobus

    Depending on the type of touch terminal you may need to press once or twice to select some function. The ROPA touch screen tractor terminal (1) is described here. Since the machine's control system operates on ISOBUS, other ISOBUS-compatible terminals can also be used.

  • Page 102: Aux-N - Auxiliary Control (New)

    6.3.1.1 AUX-N – Auxiliary Control (new) The machine and the tractor terminal available from ROPA conform to the AUX-N requirements defined by the ISOBUS standard. External controls, e.g. joysticks that conform to AUX-N of the ISOBUS standard, can be connected to the machine and operated from the tractor terminal.
  • Page 103 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Axle steering to right. The wheels turn as long as the function is activated. Analogue axle steering. The wheels turn as long as the function is activated. Automatic axle centring Actuation of the function activates the automatic axle centring. Repeated actuation deactivates the automatic axle centring function.

  • Page 104: Supported Aux-N Functions Of The Bunker Machine

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Lower pickup. The pickup moves as long as the function is activated. Preselected/automatic depth control ridge pressure regulation or ridge pressure relief. Activates and deactivates selected automatic depth control. Automatic ridge centring. Activates and deactivates selected automatic ridge centring. Raise bunker filling conveyor.

  • Page 105: Supported Aux-N Functions Of The Overloading Bunker Machine

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Raise / lower bunker articulation analogue. The bunker articulation moves as long as the function is activated. Raise bunker articulation. The bunker articulation moves as long as the function is activated. Lower bunker articulation. The bunker articulation moves as long as the function is activated. Raise tray filler.
  • Page 106 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Raise/lower unload conveyor articulation 1 analogue. The unload conveyor articulation 1 moves as long as the function is activated. Raise unload conveyor articulation 1. The unload conveyor articulation 1 moves as long as the function is activated. Lower unload conveyor articulation 1.

  • Page 107: Task Controller Basic (Option)

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Unload conveyor height 1. When pressing shortly this key, the unload conveyor automatically moves to the height currently saved for this key. When the unload conveyor moves to the saved height, LED in the key flashes. When the saved unload conveyor height is reached, the LED lights constantly.

  • Page 108: Tractor Terminal Display Areas

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3 Tractor terminal display areas Warning indicator display area Working screen display area Display area for automatic functions Display area soft keys Touch800 terminal display area On/Off switch [A] Warning indicator display area (See Page 155) B522 Sensor error...
  • Page 109 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS [B] Working screen display area The working screen display area shows all machine states and all electrically actuated valves can be adjusted in this area. The various working screens are accessed with soft keys. [C] Automatic functions display area Ridge pressure relief (See Page 245)

  • Page 110: Esc Key

    ISOBUS terminal. In this manual you can see the view of the right soft keys on the screen of ROPA twelve-key ISOBUS terminal. The option of more or fewer keys on other ISOBUS terminals may change the soft key positions of the various functions.

  • Page 111: Road Mode

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3.2 Road mode Tractor emergency stop activated! The machine must be in the road mode only for travel on public roads (See 187). This is the only way to ensure that the machine is folded in and that no Page computer outputs are under power.

  • Page 112: Field Operation Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3.3 Field operation menu Field operation menu without drive wheel option and ROPA video switch Field operation menu with drive wheel option and ROPA video switch Dropdown menu soft key Pickup soft key Soft key sieving channel...
  • Page 113 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS The pickup menu (2) contains the functions (See Page 118): Ridge pressure relief. Ridge pressure regulation. Lifting depth. Hydraulic disc coulter. Swath pickup. Single-row pickup. The sieving channel menu (3) contains the functions (See Page 124): Conveyor pressure threshold adjustment.
  • Page 114 (See Page 137): Drive wheel forward. Drive wheel backward. Drive wheel automatic function. The optional ROPA video switch can be activated and deactivated with the soft key ROPA video switch (11) (See Page 397): The ROPA video switch is deactivated...

  • Page 115: Folding Mode Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3.4 Folding mode menu WARNING Hazard of extremely severe injuries. – Make sure, that nobody stands in the hazard zones when the machine is started. – The sorting platforms may not be entered while the bunker/overloading bunker is being folded.
  • Page 116 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Press the soft key to move the bunker into the road position. Confirm the warning "Bunker is folded in". Then press and hold the soft key. Press the soft key to switch the optional rotating beacon on and off. The soft key is green when the beacon is switched on.
  • Page 117 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Folding mode on overloading bunker machine: Dropdown menu road position Dropdown menu lifting through position (10) Dropdown menu lifting position/overloading position The folding mode menu controls the adjustment of overloading bunker and the tele- scopic axle from road position to field operation for work or from field operation to road position for road travel (8).

  • Page 118: Pickup Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Press the soft key to extend the telescopic axle. Press and hold the soft key for this operation. The machine must be moving slowly during this process. Press the soft key to retract the telescopic axle. Press and hold the soft key for this operation.
  • Page 119 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Ridge pressure relief (See Page 245) Soft key increase ridge pressure relief left Soft key reduce ridge pressure relief left Soft key reduce ridge pressure relief right Soft key increase ridge pressure relief right Soft key ridge pressure relief synchronous adjustment The pressure for the ridge pressure relief is opened with the soft key and each side of the pickup can be adjusted within a range of 0 bar to 50 bar.
  • Page 120 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Ridge pressure regulation (See Page 222) Soft key increase ridge pressure regulation left Soft key reduce ridge pressure regulation left Soft key reduce ridge pressure regulation right Soft key increase ridge pressure regulation right Soft key increase ridge pressure regulation synchronous adjustment The pressure for the ridge pressure regulation is opened with the soft key and each side of the pickup can be adjusted within a range of 5 bar to 35 bar.
  • Page 121 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Lifting depth (See Page 217) Soft key lifting depth left flatter Soft key lifting depth left deeper Soft key lifting depth right deeper Soft key lifting depth right flatter Soft key lifting depth synchronous adjustment The lifting depth adjustment is opened with the soft key and can be adjusted sepa- rately for each side.
  • Page 122 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS The speed adjustment of the swath pickup is opened with the soft key. The speed of the swath pickup is infinitely adjustable. The increase swath pickup speed soft key (1) increases the speed, the reduce swath pickup speed soft key (2) reduces the speed.
  • Page 123 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Single-row pickup (See Page 231) Soft key lifting depth left flatter Soft key lifting depth left deeper Soft key single row pickup left active Soft key single row pickup right active Soft key lifting depth right deeper Soft key lifting depth right flatter The single row pickup is opened with the soft key.

  • Page 124: Sieving Channel Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3.6 Sieving channel menu Soft key for conveyor pressure threshold adjustment Soft key sieving channel speed Soft key shaker Soft key leaf scrapers Soft key manual control of conveyors The sieving channel menu is opened when the soft key for the sieving channel shown in green.
  • Page 125 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Conveyor pressure threshold adjustment (See Page 152) Soft key increase sieve conveyor 1 pressure threshold Actual pressure/threshold display Warning threshold Actual pressure Soft key increase sieve conveyor 2 pressure threshold Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 2 pressure threshold Soft key increase pintle belt 2 pressure threshold Soft key reduce pintle belt 2 pressure threshold Soft key load-sensing control of pintle belt 1...
  • Page 126 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyors Soft key increase sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key automatic sieve conveyor speed Soft key reduce leaf chain speed Soft key increase leaf chain speed Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 2 speed Soft key increase sieve conveyor 2 speed Soft key synchronous speed of sieve conveyors deactivated...
  • Page 127 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Shaker (See Page 258) Soft key increase shaker speed Soft key reduce shaker speed The shaker is opened with the soft key. The speed of the shaker is adjusted in steps from 0 to 20, where 0 means that the shaker is shut off and 20 is the maximum speed of the shaker.
  • Page 128 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS The menu for manual control of conveyors (5) contains the functions (See Page 135): Minimal actuation of chains and conveyors. Maximal actuation of chains and conveyors. Selecting which conveyors and chains are to be actuated. 128 / 536...

  • Page 129: Separation Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3.7 Separation menu Separation menu without drive wheel option Separation menu with drive wheel option Conveyor pressure threshold adjustment soft key (See Page 152) Soft key speed of pintle belts Soft key height of deflector rollers Soft key height of pintle belts Soft key rotating finger comb Soft key picking table...
  • Page 130 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Speed of pintle belts Individual adjustment of pintle belts Synchronous adjustment of pintle belts Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 2 Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 2 Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 3 Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 3 Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 4 Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 4...
  • Page 131 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS The speed of the pintle belts is opened with the soft key. Speeds of pintle belt 1 (See Page 285), pintle belt 2 (See Page 296), pintle belt 3 (See Page 309) and pintle belt 4 (See Page 316) are adjusted here.
  • Page 132 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Height of pintle belts (optional) Soft key pintle belt 1/2 higher Soft key pintle belt 1/2 lower Soft key pintle belt 4 lower Soft key pintle belt 4 higher The height of pintle belts is opened with the soft key.
  • Page 133 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS The rotating finger comb (See Page 320) is opened with the soft key. The speed of rotating finger comb 1 (UFK 1), the speed of rotating finger comb 2 (UFK 2), the height of UFK 1 and the height of UFK 2 are adjusted here. The speed can be adjusted in the range from 20% to 100%.

  • Page 134: Picking Table Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3.8 Picking table menu Picking table menu at bunker machine Picking table menu at overloading bunker machine Soft key increase picking conveyor speed Soft key reduce picking conveyor speed Soft key raise picking conveyor Soft key lower picking conveyor Soft key reduce trash conveyor speed Soft key increase trash conveyor speed The picking table menu is opened with the...

  • Page 135: Menu For Manual Control Of Conveyors

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS If the quick adjustment at the sorting platform is enabled, it is only possible to detect how fast the speed of the picking conveyor is set. The speed of the picking conveyor cannot be adjusted from the tractor. It can only be adjusted at the sorting platform. The trash conveyor can be adjusted from both the tractor terminal and the machine terminal if the sorting platform adjustment is enabled.
  • Page 136 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Press the soft key to select the minimum conveyor speed for the preselected chains and conveyors. After selection the soft key becomes green. The soft keys can never be selected simultaneously. Press the soft key to select the maximum conveyor speed for the preselected chains and conveyors.

  • Page 137: Drive Wheel Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.3.10 Drive wheel menu Soft key drive wheel automatic function Soft key increase drive wheel pressure Soft key reduce drive wheel pressure Soft key drive wheel forward Soft key drive wheel backward Drive wheel actual pressure display Drive wheel set pressure display Quick adjustment of drive wheel maximum pressure Drive wheel automatic function start of field/end of field...

  • Page 138: Main Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.4 Main menu Programmable keys Main settings Special functions Operating data Video AUXILIARY ISOBUS Service All submenus of the main menu can be selected by touching them on the tractor termi- nal. Greyed-out menu items cannot be selected. Programmable keys Main settings Special functions...

  • Page 139: Programmable Keys

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.4.1 Programmable keys ADVICE The described functions are available only in the operating mode "Field". Programmable key P1 Programmable key P2 Programmable key P3 Programmable key P4 Programmable key P5 Programmable key P6 Pressing one of six programmable keys enables you to activate one of six different machine settings.
  • Page 140 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS As soon as you change a set value with the programmable key, for example"P1", an icon on the tractor terminal will be highlighted white. Save machine settings Press and hold the key for longer than 3 seconds to save a machine setting for each of the six programmable keys.

  • Page 141: Main Settings Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS You can change the program name at any time. Select the program name to be changed by touching it. You will see the input form. Enter the new program name and save it or cancel it. 6.3.1.4.2 Main settings menu Programmable keys...
  • Page 142 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Conveyors control submenu Conveyors control Bunker Ridge centering Depth guide Level control Container display Start-up time TIM ISOBUS Stopping time Miscellaneous Sieve web automatic Automatic pintle In the Conveyors control submenu the start-up time and stopping time can be set for all electrically actuated chains and conveyors.
  • Page 143 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Sieve web automatic Min. sieve web [rpm] Max. sieve web [rpm] The minimum and maximum speed for the automatic control are set in the automatic function of sieve conveyors. Automatic pintle Min. pintle [rpm] Max. pintle [rpm] The minimum and maximum speed for the automatic control of pintle belts are set in the automatic function of pintle belts (automatic pintle).
  • Page 144 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Bunker submenu Conveyors control Bunker Ridge centering Depth guide Level control Container display Bunker TIM ISOBUS Stopping time picking con. [s] Miscellaneous Distance ultrasound Bunker filling level [%] Walking floor off-time [s] Walking fl. speed 1 AUX [%] Rotating beacon Drawbar Walking floor speed [%]...
  • Page 145 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Depth guide submenu Conveyors control Bunker Ridge centering Depth guide Level control Container display Depth guide TIM ISOBUS Reaction speed Miscellaneous Ridge pressure regulation. (See Page 222) Ridge pressure relief. (See Page 245) Ridge pressure relief of the pickup without ridge rollers. (See Page 238) Level control submenu...
  • Page 146 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Container display submenu Conveyors control Bunker Ridge centering Depth guide Level control Container display TIM ISOBUS Miscellaneous In the Container display submenu, 4 displayed containers can be defined in the Field operation menu. Use the key to return to the factory setting.

  • Page 147: Special Functions

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Others submenu Conveyors control Bunker Ridge centering Depth guide Level control Container display Miscellaneous TIM ISOBUS Greasing time [min] Miscellaneous Driving speed Row distance [mm] Bed width [mm] Speed leaf chain Controls knob axle Greasing time [min]. (See Page 389) In the Others submenu you can define from where the machine receives the driving...

  • Page 148: Operating Data

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.4.4 Operating data Programmable keys Main settings Special functions Operating data Video AUXILIARY ISOBUS Day statistics Service Season statistics Machine statistics Statistics day submenu Day statistics Season statistics Machine statistics Day statistics Reset statistics Hectare Distance lifting Operating hours The Day statistics can only be deleted if you confirm deletion again after pressing the...
  • Page 149 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Season statistics Day statistics Season statistics Machine statistics Season statistics Reset statistics Hectare Distance lifting Operating hours The Season statistics can only be deleted if you confirm deletion again after pressing the delete key. This avoids inadvertent deleting. Machine statistics Day statistics Season statistics...

  • Page 150: Video Menu

    397). ADVICE The ROPA video switch can only be installed together with the analogue video sys- tem. There is no need to install the ROPA video switch with the digital video system. 6.3.1.4.6 Menu AUXILIARY ISOBUS Programmable keys Main settings...

  • Page 151: Service Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.4.7 Service menu Programmable keys Main settings Special functions Operating data Video AUXILIARY ISOBUS Version Service Diagnosis Tuning Teach in Master data Hardware exchange Submenu Version For the operator, only the Version and Diagnostics submenus (see chapter "Malfunc- tion and Remedies", See Page 473) are of importance in the service menu.

  • Page 152: Readjusting Of Thresholds

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.5 Readjusting of thresholds Sieving channel pressure threshold menu Separation pressure threshold menu The pressure monitoring can be selected directly in the Sieving channel menu (1) by selecting the grey key or the soft key or in the Separation menu (2) by selecting the grey key or the soft key on the tractor terminal.

  • Page 153: Load-Dependant Automatic Control Of Sieve Conveyor 2 And Pintle 1

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS The adjustment of pressure threshold of the conveyors is opened with the soft key . The current actual pressure (6) in bar, the threshold that can be selected with soft keys (5) in bar and the combination of actual pressure and threshold (4) are displayed graphically.
  • Page 154 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Sieve web automatic Automatic pintle Min. sieve web [rpm] Min. pintle [rpm] Max. sieve web [rpm] Max. pintle [rpm] ADVICE If the speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control and pintle belt automatic control are active simultaneously with the load-dependent sieve conveyor 2 and pintle belt 1 automatic control, the load-dependent control has priority.

  • Page 155: Warning And Status Indications On The Tractor Terminal

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.1.6 Warning and status indications on the tractor terminal B522 Sensor error Speed sieve conveyor 2 The tractor terminal shows error messages in case of malfunctions. An entry is made in the error memory at the same time. If red warning notifications appear, the machine must be shut down immediately to avoid damage to the machine.
  • Page 156 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Additional warning indications and notifications on operation Drawbar not in road position Axle not in central position Set to road position Move axle to central position PTO shaft speed too low Emergency stop not activated Increase PTO shaft speed Activate tractor emergency stop Bunker must be folded in...
  • Page 157 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Status indicators of automatic functions Ridge pressure relief Off Ridge pressure relief On Ridge pressure relief preselected Ridge pressure regulation Off Ridge pressure regulation On Ridge pressure regulation preselected Ridge centring Off Ridge centring On Ridge centring preselected Pintle belt 1/2 automatic function Pintle belt 1/2 automatic function...

  • Page 158: Machine Terminal

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.2 Machine terminal Machine terminal The operation of the machine is divided into two basic sections, operation on the trac- tor and operation on the machine. A user-friendly machine terminal (1) with ISOBUS operation and additional electrical adjustment options with keys is installed on the machine.

  • Page 159: Machine Terminal Display Areas

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.2.1 Machine terminal display areas Working screen display area Display area soft keys [A] Working screen display area The working screen display area shows the machine states that can be adjusted from the sorting platform. 159 / 536...
  • Page 160 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS [B] Soft key display area The softkeys are displayed left and right of the working screen display area. 160 / 536...

  • Page 161: Sorting Platform Menu 1

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.2.1.1 Sorting platform menu 1 Sorting platform menu 1 terminal locked Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left Sorting platform menu 1 terminal enabled Soft key sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left Soft key leaf chain speed Soft key sieve conveyor 2 speed...

  • Page 162: Sorting Platform Menu 2

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.2.1.2 Sorting platform menu 2 Sorting platform menu 2 terminal locked Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left Sorting platform menu 2 terminal enabled Soft key pintle belt 2 speed Soft key pintle belt 3 speed Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left Soft key pintle belt 4 speed...

  • Page 163: Sorting Platform Menu 3

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.2.1.3 Sorting platform menu 3 Sorting platform menu 3 terminal locked Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left Sorting platform menu 3 terminal enabled Soft key shaker Soft key UFK 1 speed Soft key working floodlights Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left...

  • Page 164: Sorting Platform Menu 4

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.2.1.4 Sorting platform menu 4 Sorting platform menu 4 terminal locked Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left Sorting platform menu 4 terminal enabled Soft key pintle belt 1/2 inclination Soft key front leaf scraper Soft key lifting depth left Soft key scroll screen right Soft key scroll screen left...

  • Page 165: Freely Assignable Control Element

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.3 Freely assignable control element The keys "Info assignment control element left" and "Info assignment control ele- ment right" on the respective left or right control element display the assignments of the control elements. The display remains on as long as the key is pressed. If pressed once, the key dis- plays the top assignment area of the control element and if pressed for the second time, it displays the lower area of the control element.
  • Page 166 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Display of factory settings right Display at the top Display at the bottom 166 / 536...
  • Page 167 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Display of factory settings left at the bunker machine Display at the top Display at the bottom 167 / 536...
  • Page 168 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Shifting of freely assignable control element The freely assignable control element can be used as left or right control element. It can be used for each side simultaneously. The control can recognize which control element to use only if the freely assignable control element has been correctly defined as left or right control element.
  • Page 169 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS In order to move the freely assignable control element from one side to the other, the displayed AUX-N function of the freely assignable control element must be selected on the left side. After that select the soft key .
  • Page 170 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Changing assignment of the freely assignable control element In order to change the assignment of the freely assignable control element call up Auxiliary submenu in the Service menu. Service Service Terminal Plug-ins Drivers Light bar Auxiliary IsoPrinter Open Data Interface...
  • Page 171 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS If you want to assign a new function to the control element, select an assignable func- tion and confirm it with the second touch. You will see the overview of all possible AUX-N keys for digital functions or mini joysticks for analogue functions matching the function.
  • Page 172 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Load and save settings In order to load and save settings, call up AUXILIARY ISOBUS menu in the main menu Programmable keys Main settings Special functions Operating data Video AUXILIARY ISOBUS AUXILIARY ISOBUS Service Control elements The factory settings are saved in the memory .

  • Page 173: Video Terminal For Digital Video System (Option)

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.4 Video terminal for digital video system (option) ADVICE The video terminal can only be operated by touching. The video terminal is primarily used to display the images from the video cameras installed on the machine. Images of up to 6 different cameras can be displayed simul- taneously.

  • Page 174: Video Terminal Display Areas

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.4.1 Video terminal display areas Screen Off Activate cleaning mode Configuration of camera display 1 - 8 Camera display 1 - 8 Active camera display (yellow) HOME key on video terminal Video terminal main menu Still image monitor Screen Off Press the Screen Off key (1) to put the screen into standby mode.

  • Page 175: Configuration Of Camera Views

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Camera display The camera display keys (4) can be used to directly access one of up to 8 display layouts of the cameras in the quick selection window. The active camera view (5) is marked yellow. Configuration of camera views To configure the camera displays, press the edit key (3).
  • Page 176 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS To zoom out, place your thumb and index finger on the correspondingly displayed camera image on the video terminal and pull them towards each other. In order to move the zoomed views, use two fingers to move the image. To save and exit the editing process, touch the Return key.

  • Page 177: Video Terminal Cleaning Mode

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.4.3 Video terminal cleaning mode The cleaning mode (2) starts a screen saver so you can clean the screen with a microfibre cloth without adjusting camera settings. To exit the cleaning mode, press the Return key in the upper right corner until the dis- played time is up.

  • Page 178: Video Terminal System Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.4.4.1 Video terminal system menu Main menu System Service System Terminal settings Date-time Units Licenses 178 / 536...
  • Page 179 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Terminal settings Terminal settings Brightness Language Automatic shutdown In the line "Brightness" you can set the brightness of the screen. In the line "Language" you can set the language of the video terminal. In the "Automatic shutdown" line, you can set the terminal to shut down when the igni- tion of the tractor is switched off.
  • Page 180 Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS Units Units Distance metric Area metric Volume metric Temperature metric Pressure metric Speed metric Weight metric In the Units menu you can select various bases of calculation for the physical para- meters speed, distance, volume and pressure. Please be careful; if you set, e.g., the driving speed at mph instead of km/h, the values on the driving speed display will be completely incomprehensible.

  • Page 181: Video Terminal Service Menu

    Operation Operating concept with ISOBUS 6.3.4.4.2 Video terminal service menu Main menu System Service Service Version Diagnosis Tuning Hardware exchange Error memory For the operator, only the submenus "Version", "Error memory" and "Diagnostics" are of importance in the service menu. The Tuning submenu is only accessible if you enter a code.

  • Page 182: Support Foot

    Operation Support foot Support foot Machine support foot in operating position Support foot safety pin with circlip Support foot stopcock Machine support foot park position The machine is fitted with a hydraulic support foot. It is designed for safe parking of the machine.

  • Page 183: Coupling And Uncoupling The Machine

    Operation Coupling and uncoupling the machine Coupling and uncoupling the machine 6.5.1 Coupling machine Proceed as follows to couple the machine to a suitable tractor: – Reverse the tractor to the coupling point of the machine and stop shortly before it. –...
  • Page 184 Operation Coupling and uncoupling the machine Cardan shaft secured – With the tractor shut down, insert the wide-angle articulated shaft (3) until it locks and make sure that the torsion lock/chain lock on the shaft guard is installed. LS screw 7x LVS block –...
  • Page 185 Operation Coupling and uncoupling the machine ATTENTION Hazard of damage to the hydraulic system! If the LS screw isn't adjusted correctly at the input plate of the 7-part LVS block, the hydraulic system of the machine may be seriously damaged. The LS screw must always be set to one of the two end stops and may never be adjusted while the trac- tor is running.

  • Page 186: Uncoupling The Machine

    Operation Coupling and uncoupling the machine 6.5.2 Uncoupling the machine Proceed as follows to uncouple the machine from a tractor: – Park the machine on level ground. – Raise the optional additional axle to the stop and close the additional axle stop- cock.

  • Page 187: Road Travel

    ADVICE ROPA expressly wants to point out that the driver and owner of the machine are always alone responsible for compliance with the respective regulations and condi- tions of the competent road traffic authorities.
  • Page 188 You will find a form for such instructions in Chapter 9 (See Page 524). ROPA recommends copying this form before completing it. As already mentioned, the regionally competent road traffic authorities may estab- lish additional conditions or conditions different from listed above. It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner and the driver to gain knowledge of these regu- lations and to comply with them.

  • Page 189: Braking System

    Operation Braking system Braking system The braking system of the machine comes in standard with a dual-circuit pneumatic braking system as a service brake. Machines exported to some countries are fitted with hydraulic brakes and a spindle emergency brake as the parking brake. The service brake is actuated by the brake pedal on the cabin floor of the tractor.
  • Page 190 Operation Braking system The membrane cylinder transmits the braking force to the wheel brakes through the transmission equipment. The braking force is precisely and accurately controlled by the pressure in the brake line. An "advance" is set at the trailer brake valve, i.e. the machine brakes earlier and more strongly than the towing vehicle and the tension is maintained in the towing gear.

  • Page 191: Hydraulic Service Brake

    Operation Braking system 6.7.2 Hydraulic service brake The hydraulic service brake is actuated by the brake pedal on the cabin floor of the tractor. It acts on the axles of the tractor and on the axle of the machine. And it works only if enough pressure has built up in the hydraulic system.

  • Page 192: Emergency Brake

    Operation Braking system 6.7.3 Emergency brake Spindle emergency brake The emergency brake (1) is installed in the centre under the main frame of the machine behind the axle to prevent the harvester from movement when it is parked. In order to park or couple the machine safely, observe the following instructions when using the parking brake.

  • Page 193: Steering

    Operation Steering Steering 6.8.1 Steering in the Road operating mode DANGER Risk of fatal injuries if the Road operating mode is incorrectly used. The Road operating mode must always be engaged for travel on public roads. Oth- erwise unexpected steering movements of the machine may seriously endanger the traffic participants or even cause fatal injuries.

  • Page 194: Drawbar Steering

    Operation Steering 6.8.2.1 Drawbar steering Drawbar steering sensor Bunker machine: The position of the drawbar steering is monitored by a sensor (1). The drawbar steer- ing has 3 basic positions. In the road travel position the drawbar is fully swung in and cannot be moved when the Road operating mode is engaged.

  • Page 195: Drawbar Guard (Option)

    Operation Steering The drawbar can be moved manually with the left mini joystick on the lifter operat- ing component and the top mini joystick on the bunker operating component. If the mini joystick is moved to the left the drawbar is moved to the right and the machine is steered to the left, and if the mini joystick is moved to the right the drawbar is moved to the left and the machine is steered to the right.

  • Page 196: Drawbar Tool Tray (Option)

    Operation Steering 6.8.2.1.2 Drawbar tool tray (option) Drawbar tool tray Optionally the drawbar can be equipped with a tool tray (1). 6.8.2.2 Axle steering Sensor axle steering left Sensor axle steering right The position of the axle is monitored by the sensor axle steering left (1) and the sen- sor axle steering right (2).
  • Page 197 Operation Steering Press the automatic axle centring key on the lifter control element or the bunker control element to activate automatic wheel steering. The automatic wheel steering can be activated from the deactivated status and from the preselected status. The automatic wheel steering is active when the LED is on.
  • Page 198 Operation Steering Automatic wheel steering is shut off. The machine can be steered manually with the mini joysticks on the lifter operating component and the bunker operating component. Automatic wheel steering is preselected. Automatic wheel steering is activated with the Start of field key on the lifter operating component.

  • Page 199: Chassis

    Operation Chassis Chassis 6.9.1 Slope compensation display field on the tractor terminal The machine may only be inclined off public roads. The machine must always be verti- cally above the swing axle on public roads. Display field machine inclination Display field automatic slope compensation Automatic slope compensation is switched off.
  • Page 200 Operation Chassis Manual slope compensation: The machine can be manually inclined to the left and right with the right mini joystick on the lifter control element. If it is inclined manually while automatic slope com- pensation is activated, automatic slope compensation is reset to the status "Prese- lected"...

  • Page 201: Telescopic Axle

    Operation Chassis 6.9.3 Telescopic axle Telescopic axle retracted Telescopic axle extended The telescopic axle must be fully retracted for road travel and in primary lifting posi- tion. The telescopic axle must be fully extended in the lifting position and for bunker unloading.

  • Page 202: Drive Wheel (Option)

    Operation Chassis 6.9.4 Drive wheel (option) Pump for drive wheel An additional pump (1) is installed on the pump distributor gears if the drive wheel option is integrated. This pump is responsible for control of the drive wheel direction of travel forwards and backwards.
  • Page 203 Operation Chassis Soft key Drive wheel menu selected Soft key drive wheel automatic function (10) Soft key drive wheel backward (11) Soft key drive wheel forward (12) Soft key reduce drive wheel pressure (13) Soft key increase drive wheel pressure (14) Status indications "Wheel-based machine direction"...
  • Page 204 Operation Chassis ADVICE The drive wheel automatic function works only, if the tractor is equipped with ISOBUS and the driving speed signal of the tractor is provided via the ISO-message. The soft key functions drive wheel forward , drive wheel backward and drive wheel automatic function can not be activated simultaneously.

  • Page 205: Additional Axle (Option)

    Operation Chassis 6.9.5 Additional axle (option) Additional axle in road position Additional axle in off-road position Additional axle stopcock open position Additional axle stopcock closed position An additional axle (1) must be lowered for driving on public roads and streets. Always ensure that there is no one in the area of the additional axle BEFORE lowering the additional axle.
  • Page 206 Operation Chassis Preparation of the additional axle for road drive: – Close the support foot stopcock. – Open the additional axle stopcock (3). – Completely lower the additional axle using the control unit of tractor hydraulics (1). – Then set the control unit of tractor hydraulics to floating position. –...

  • Page 207: Sunroof/Weather Protection Roof (Optional)

    Operation Sunroof/weather protection roof (optional) 6.10 Sunroof/weather protection roof (optional) Sunshade canopy in working position Key to lift sorting platform roof tarpaulin Key to lower sorting platform roof tarpaulin Canopy safety bolt rear left in parking position 207 / 536...

  • Page 208: Canopy Lighting (Option)

    Operation Sunroof/weather protection roof (optional) The sorting platform roof tarpaulin is available as a sunroof (1) and a weather protec- tion roof with side sections. The key for lifting the sorting platform tarpaulin (2) on the right sorting platform access ladder hydraulically lifts the weather protection roof to working position (1).

  • Page 209: Lifting

    Operation Lifting 6.11 Lifting 6.11.1 Preparation for lifting Familiarise yourself with the local ground and landscape before starting work. Get an overview of the potato field that is to be harvested. Instruct the people present before starting to work about the most important safety regulations, especially the required safety distances.

  • Page 210: Lifting Process

    Operation Lifting 6.11.2 Lifting process – Drive into the field slowly and carefully so the ridge rollers are aligned with the two potato ridges after setting the drawbar to lifting position. – Switch on machine drive. – Adjust the sieving channel lifting speed (sieve conveyor 1, sieve conveyor 2, leaf chain) and shaker intensity at the tractor terminal or the sorting platform terminal.

  • Page 211: Pickup

    Operation Pickup 6.12 Pickup DANGER Injury hazard! Hazard to life due to moving parts! Whenever working on the raised pickup, the pickup might drop suddenly. People staying in this area can be seriously injured. Before starting work, the pickup must be completely raised and secured with locking ropes.

  • Page 212: Ridge Pickup

    Operation Pickup 6.12.1 Ridge pickup Disc coulter Ridge roller right Leaf loading roller Share Ridge roller left With the ridge pickup, potato ridges are guided via the shares (4) to sieve conveyor 1. The depth of the shares (4) is determined by the left ridge roller (5) and the right ridge roller (2).

  • Page 213: Ridge Centring

    Operation Pickup 6.12.1.2 Ridge centring Sensor ridge centering right Sensor ridge centering left Drawbar steering cylinder The ridge centring uses the average values of the right ridge roller centring sensors (1) and the left ridge roller centring sensors (2) on the ridge roller attachments to steer the electromagnetic control valves of the drawbar cylinder (3) and always keeps the sieve channel in the centre of the potato ridges.
  • Page 214 Operation Pickup Automatic ridge centring is deactivated. Automatic ridge centring is preselected. The ridge centring is activated when the pickup is lowered with the Start of field key on the lifter operating component. Automatic ridge centring is activated. Ridge centring is reset to "Preselected" when the pickup is raised with the End of field key on the lifter control element.

  • Page 215: Shares

    Operation Pickup 6.12.1.3 Shares Short two-blade share, bent The share is available in following variants: single-blade share, short two-blade share bent (1), long two-blade share bent, wide two-blade share for 75 cm row distance, wide two-blade share for 90 cm row distance and three-blade share. Should both central disc coulters loss their function, there are optional central shares for 75 cm row distance and for 90 cm row distance.
  • Page 216 Operation Pickup Securing plate Share safety screw right Share inclination nut right Lock nut left Ridge roller Lifting depth Share angle Share – Make adjustments on both sides. – Dismantle the securing plate (2). – Loosen share safety screw (3). –...

  • Page 217: Lifting Depth And Ridge Pressure Regulation

    Operation Pickup 6.12.1.4 Lifting depth and ridge pressure regulation 6.12.1.4.1 Lifting depth Lifting depth cylinder right Lifting depth cylinder left The lifting depth is the distance between the ridge roller and the share. The hydraulic height adjustment cylinder above the ridge roller adjusts the lifting depth indepen- dently on each side.
  • Page 218 Operation Pickup Display field lifting depth Soft key lifting depth The lifting depth display field (3) displays the actual setting of the lifting depth for each side of the pickup. Select the grey button on the lifting depth display field (3) to open the lifting depth submenu.
  • Page 219 Operation Pickup Press the key to flatten the lifting depth on the right. The lifting depth is adjusted in steps, with 0 for completely shallow lifting depth and 99 for very deep lifting depth. Press the key to lower the lifting depth on the right. The lifting depth is adjusted in steps, with 0 for completely shallow lifting depth and 99 for very deep lifting depth.
  • Page 220 Operation Pickup Adjusting lifting depth at the sorting platform terminal (13) Soft key pintle belt 1/2 inclination (14) Soft key front leaf scraper (15) Soft key lifting depth left (16) Soft key scroll screen right (17) Soft key scroll screen left (18) Soft key lifting depth right (19)
  • Page 221 Operation Pickup Press the key to flatten the lifting depth on the right. The lifting depth is adjusted in steps, with 0 for completely shallow lifting depth and 99 for very deep lifting depth. Press the key to lower the lifting depth on the right. The lifting depth is adjusted in steps, with 0 for completely shallow lifting depth and 99 for very deep lifting depth.

  • Page 222: Ridge Pressure Regulation

    Operation Pickup 6.12.1.4.2 Ridge pressure regulation The higher the control pressure, the higher the pressure applied to the ridge. Pickup cylinder left Ridge pressure regulation sensor left Ridge pressure regulation sensor right Pickup cylinder right The ridge pressure regulation system records the contact pressure of the ridge rollers with pressure sensors in the left (2) and right (3) lifting depth cylinders separately for each row.
  • Page 223 Operation Pickup E.g.: Wet conditions or fine sand. – Minimum application pressure 17 bar. Under dry conditions to ensure proper harvesting and breakage of crusts. – Maximum application pressure 25 bar. ADVICE Ridge pressure regulation or ridge pressure relief (See Page 245) can function bet- ter depending on the external conditions.
  • Page 224 Operation Pickup Display field ridge pressure regulation Soft key ridge pressure regulation The ridge pressure display field (6) shows the current actual pressure of the ridge pressure regulation for each side of the pickup. Select the grey button to open the submenu for adjusting the ridge pressure regulation.
  • Page 225 Operation Pickup Press the key to increase the pressure on the right. The pressure is adjusted in steps, whereby 5 bar is the minimum load pressure and 35 bar is the maximum load pressure. Press the key to reduce the pressure on the right. The pressure is adjusted in steps, whereby 5 bar is the minimum load pressure and 35 bar is the maximum load pressure.
  • Page 226 Operation Pickup Ridge pressure regulation is activated with the automatic depth control key on the lifter control. It can be activated with the pickup lowered from the preselected status . This is necessary if the pickup is not lowered with the Start of field key .

  • Page 227: Disc Coulter

    Operation Pickup 6.12.1.5 Disc coulter ATTENTION Hazard of damage to the disc coulters. If you do not observe this note, the disc coulters, the pickup and the front area of the sieving channel may be destroyed. – The drawbar must not be steered when the pickup is lowered and the tractor stands still or driving speed is minimal.
  • Page 228 Operation Pickup Ridge pickup with hydraulically driven disc coulter right Ridge pickup with hydraulically driven disc coulter left The right disc coulter (4), the central disc coulters and the left disc coulter (5) are optionally available as hydraulically driven disc coulters. All four disc coulters, both outer disc coulters or only right disc coulter can be designed as hydraulically driven.
  • Page 229 Operation Pickup Display field disc coulter Soft key disc coulter The disc coulter display field (6) shows the current actual speed of the disc coulter. Select the grey button to open the disc coulter submenu and adjust the speed as a percentage.
  • Page 230 Operation Pickup Press the key (8) to increase the speed. The speed of the disc coulter can be adjusted in the range from 20% to 100%. The minimum speed of the hydraulic disc coulter is 20% and 100% is the maximum speed of the hydraulic disc coulter. Press the key (9) to reduce the speed.

  • Page 231: Single Row Pickup

    Operation Pickup (14) Additional disc coulter right An additional disc coulter on the right (14) can be installed with a normal and a hydraulic disc coulter. The depth settings are made as with a normal disc coulter. 6.12.1.6 Single row pickup Single row pickup is adjusted in the pickup menu.
  • Page 232 Operation Pickup Soft key raise left pickup Soft key lower left pickup Soft key single row pickup left activated/deactivated Soft key single row pickup right activated/deactivated Soft key lower right pickup Soft key raise right pickup Press the soft key to flatten the lifting depth for the right side.
  • Page 233 Operation Pickup Press the soft key to increase the lifting depth for the left side. The lifting depth is adjusted in steps, with 0 for completely shallow lifting depth and 100 for very deep lift- ing depth. Press the soft key to deactivate the left side of the pickup for single row lifting. After deactivation the soft key becomes green.

  • Page 234: Leaf Loading Roller

    Operation Pickup 6.12.1.7 Leaf loading roller Leaf loading roller right Hole pattern leaf loading roller right Leaf loading roller tensioner right Leaf loading roller tensioner right The right and left leaf loading rollers (1) are installed on the ridge pickup between the two outer disc coulters and the side wall of the sieving channel.
  • Page 235 Operation Pickup Setting row distance in the software In the software the row distance can be continuously adjusted from 750 mm to 1,800 mm; default setting 750 mm. Set the row distance on the tractor terminal in the Main settings menu, Others sub- menu.

  • Page 236: Pickup Model Without Ridge Rollers

    Operation Pickup 6.12.2 Pickup model without ridge rollers Retaining flap left Key steering left Impeller left Key height left Spacer tube Key height right Impeller right Key steering right Retaining flap right With the pickup without ridge rollers, the potato ridges are guided via the shares onto sieve conveyor 1.

  • Page 237: Lifting Depth And Ridge Pressure Relief

    Operation Pickup 6.12.2.1 Lifting depth and ridge pressure relief For the pickup without ridge rollers, the lifting depth can be adjusted hydraulically via the height of the support wheels. The front end can be released only via the ridge pressure relief in the version with the pickup without ridge rollers.

  • Page 238: Ridge Pressure Relief Of The Pickup Without Ridge Rollers

    Operation Pickup 6.12.2.1.2 Ridge pressure relief of the pickup without ridge rollers Pickup cylinder left Ridge pressure relief sensor left Ridge pressure relief sensor right Pickup cylinder right The ridge pressure regulation doesn't work on the pickup without ridge rollers. The pickup without ridge rollers can only work with the ridge pressure relief.

  • Page 239: Setting Row Distance

    Operation Pickup 6.12.2.3 Setting row distance Setting row distance mechanically DANGER Hazard of very serious injury when the machine starts up. – Shut off the tractor engine before setting the row distance and secure it against inadvertent starting (remove ignition key)! –...

  • Page 240: Swath Pickup Model With Lifting Shaft And Cover Belt

    Operation Pickup 6.12.3 Swath pickup model with lifting shaft and cover belt Speed of cover belt swath pick-up Height adjustment of swath pickup The speed of the swath pickup cover belt (1) is set at the tractor terminal for swath pickup with lifting shaft and cover belt.
  • Page 241 Operation Pickup Select the Swath pickup soft key to open the swath pickup submenu. Soft key increase swath pickup speed Soft key reduce swath pickup speed Soft key automatic swath pickup Press the key (5) to increase the speed. The speed of the swath pickup cover belt can be adjusted in the range from 50 rpm to 200 rpm.
  • Page 242 Operation Pickup Setting bed width in the software The bed width can be steplessly adjusted in the software from 750 mm to 3,000 mm; default setting is 1,500 mm. Set the bed width on the tractor terminal in the Main settings menu, Others submenu. The setting is necessary for correct area measurement.

  • Page 243: Swath Pickup Model With Shares

    Operation Pickup 6.12.4 Swath pickup model with shares Height adjustment of swath pickup with shares The working depth of the swath pickup can be adjusted mechanically via two cranks (1) for the height adjustment of sides independently of each other. ADVICE The pickup functions only with the ridge pressure relief.

  • Page 244: Pickup Model For Carrots

    Operation Pickup 6.12.5 Pickup model for carrots Height adjustment of the pickup for carrots The working depth of the pickup can be adjusted mechanically via two cranks (1) for the height adjustment of sides independently of each other. ADVICE The pickup functions only with the ridge pressure relief. If the ridge pressure relief is activated, it must be set to float position (0 bar).

  • Page 245: Ridge Pressure Relief

    Operation Pickup 6.12.6 Ridge pressure relief The higher the relief pressure, the lower the pressure applied to the ridge. Pickup cylinder left Ridge pressure relief sensor left Ridge pressure relief sensor right Pickup cylinder right With ridge pressure relief, each side of the pickup separately and the associated reservoir can be hydraulically released via the pickup cylinders.
  • Page 246 Operation Pickup E.g.: 0 bar is the floating position. Wet or heavy soils. – Maximum relief pressure 50 bar. Under dry conditions to ensure proper harvesting and breakage of crusts. – Minimum relief pressure 20 bar. ADVICE Ridge pressure regulation or ridge pressure relief (See Page 222) can function better depending on the external conditions.
  • Page 247 Operation Pickup Ridge pressure display field Soft key ridge pressure relief The ridge pressure display field (6) shows the current actual pressure of the activated automatic depth control, ridge pressure regulation and ridge pressure relief. Select the grey button to open the activated automatic depth control submenu, in which the set pressure can be adjusted.
  • Page 248 Operation Pickup Press the key to increase the pressure on the right. The pressure is adjusted in steps, whereby 0 bar is floating position, 20 bar is the minimum relief pressure and 50 bar is the maximum relief pressure. Press the key to reduce the pressure on the right.
  • Page 249 Operation Pickup Ridge pressure relief can be activated with the automatic depth control key on the lifter control element. It can be activated with the pickup lowered and the automatic function status "Preselected" . This is necessary if the pickup is not lowered with the Start of field key .

  • Page 250: Cleaning

    Operation Cleaning 6.13 Cleaning The cleaning unit consists of the sieving channel and leaf separation, the separation and the sorting. 6.13.1 Sieving channel and leaf separation The sieving channel consists of an optional lifter chain with an optional cleaning roller, sieve conveyor 1 with an optional cleaning roller, a shaker, an optional agitator and sieve conveyor 2, which are located together with the front section of the leaf chain in the transition from the sieving channel to the leaf separation.

  • Page 251: Lifter Chain (Option)

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.1 Lifter chain (option) Lifter chain Sieve conveyor 1 Optionally, the machine can be equipped with the lifter chain (1). The lifter chain is available in the following pitches: 36, 40 and 45. The lifter chain is directly driven by an oil motor. The drive is always implemented as a rod drive, the speed of which can be infinitely adjusted.

  • Page 252: Sieve Conveyor 1

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.2 Sieve conveyor 1 Sieve conveyor 1 Sieve conveyor 1 is available in the following pitches: 32, 36, 40, 45 and 50. Sieve conveyor 1 is directly driven by an oil motor. The drive is always implemented as a rod drive, the speed of which can be infinitely adjusted. Speed of sieve conveyor 1 is controlled at the tractor terminal or at the sorting platform terminal if enabled.
  • Page 253 Operation Cleaning Soft key sieve channel speed Sieve conveyor 1 speed display Sieve conveyor 2 speed display Display of difference between leaf chain and sieve conveyor 2 Soft key sieving channel speed The sieving channel speed display field (2) shows the speed of sieve conveyor 1 (3), sieve conveyor 2 (4) and the difference in percent of speed of the leaf chain to the speed of sieve conveyor 2 (5).
  • Page 254 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key automatic function of sieve conveyors (10) Soft key reduce leaf chain speed (11) Soft key increase leaf chain speed (12) Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 2 speed (13) Soft key increase sieve conveyor 2 speed (14)
  • Page 255 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of sieve conveyor 1 at the sorting platform terminal (15) Soft key sieve conveyor 1 (16) Soft key scroll screen right (17) Soft key scroll screen left (18) Soft key leaf chain (19) Soft key sieve conveyor 2 (20) Soft key synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyor speed If the sorting platform terminal is enabled, scroll using the scroll screen right soft key...

  • Page 256: Stainless Steel Plates In Sieving Channel (Option)

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.3 Stainless steel plates in sieving channel (option) Stainless steel plate left in sieving channel Optionally, stainless steel plates can be installed on the side walls left and right in the front part of the sieving channel above sieve conveyor 1. These stainless steel plates serve as wear plates and thus protect the sieving channel frame.

  • Page 257: Sieve Conveyor 1 Cleaning Roller (Option)

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.5 Sieve conveyor 1 cleaning roller (option) The cleaning roller is optional from the 2016 model year, it prevents accumulation of soil on sieve conveyor 1 by wet, sticky soil. Sieve conveyor 1 cleaning roller 2016 - 2020 model years The cleaning roller (1) is integrated in the sieve conveyor clamp on models from 2016 till 2020 years of constr.

  • Page 258: Rubber Paddle Roller Sieve Conveyor 1 (Option)

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.6 Rubber paddle roller sieve conveyor 1 (option) Rubber paddle roller sieve conveyor 1 The rubber paddle roller is optional and can be mounted on the drive shaft of sieve conveyor 1 (1). The rubber paddle roller prevents sticky soil and haulm rolls from adhering to the drive shaft of sieve conveyor 1.
  • Page 259 Operation Cleaning Adjusting shaker at the tractor terminal The intensity of the shaker can be adjusted in the sieving channel menu. Select the Sieving channel soft key on the tractor terminal. After selection the soft key becomes green. Soft key shaker Display field shaker The shaker display field shows the current setting of the shaker.
  • Page 260 Operation Cleaning Press the key to increase the intensity. The maximum intensity of the shaker is step 20. Press the key to reduce the intensity. The minimum intensity of the shaker is step 1. Step 0 is off and the shaker does not move. Adjusting shaker at the sorting platform terminal Soft key shaker Soft key UFK 1 speed...

  • Page 261: Sieve Conveyor 2

    Operation Cleaning Press the key to increase the intensity. The maximum intensity of the shaker is step 20. Press the key to reduce the intensity. The minimum intensity of the shaker is step 1. Step 0 is off and the shaker does not move. 6.13.1.8 Sieve conveyor 2 Sieve conveyor 2...
  • Page 262 Operation Cleaning Soft key sieve channel speed Sieve conveyor 1 speed display Sieve conveyor 2 speed display Display of difference between leaf chain and sieve conveyor 2 Soft key sieving channel speed The sieving channel speed display field (2) shows the speed of sieve conveyor 1 (3), sieve conveyor 2 (4) and the difference in percent of speed of the leaf chain to the speed of sieve conveyor 2 (5).
  • Page 263 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key automatic function of sieve conveyors (10) Soft key reduce leaf chain speed (11) Soft key increase leaf chain speed (12) Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 2 speed (13) Soft key increase sieve conveyor 2 speed (14)
  • Page 264 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of sieve conveyor 2 at the sorting platform terminal (15) Soft key sieve conveyor 1 (16) Soft key scroll screen right (17) Soft key scroll screen left (18) Soft key leaf chain (19) Soft key sieve conveyor 2 (20) Soft key synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyor speed If the sorting platform terminal is enabled, scroll using the scroll screen right soft key...

  • Page 265: Clod Breaker Of Sieve Conveyor 2 (Option)

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.9 Clod breaker of sieve conveyor 2 (option) Clod breaker of sieve conveyor 2 The clod breaker is an option which can be mounted inside the front turn of sieve con- veyor 2. The clod breaker shatters cleaned clods and prevents clogging of sieve con- veyor 2 in the front area.

  • Page 266: Synchronous Adjustment Of Sieve Conveyors

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.11 Synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyors Synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyors at the tractor terminal The speed is adjusted at the tractor terminal in synchronous mode. Select the Sieving channel soft key on the tractor terminal. After selection the soft key becomes green.
  • Page 267 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase sieve conveyor speed Soft key reduce sieve conveyor speed Soft key automatic function of sieve conveyors Soft key reduce leaf chain speed (10) Soft key increase leaf chain speed (11) Soft key synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyor speed The speed of sieve conveyor 1 and sieve conveyor 2 can be adjusted together in syn- chronous mode.
  • Page 268 Operation Cleaning Sieve conveyors synchronous adjustment at the sorting platform terminal (12) Soft key sieve conveyor 1 (13) Soft key scroll screen right (14) Soft key scroll screen left (15) Soft key leaf chain (16) Soft key sieve conveyor 2 (17) Soft key synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyor speed If the sorting platform terminal is enabled, scroll using the scroll screen right soft key...

  • Page 269: Drive Speed-Dependent Sieve Conveyor Automatic Control

    Operation Cleaning Press the key to reduce the speed synchronously. The minimum speed of the con- veyors is 50 rpm. If one conveyor has reached this speed and it is further reduced, the speed of the other conveyor approaches this speed. The sieve conveyor synchronous speed adjustment must be activated to adjust the speed of sieve conveyors synchronously.
  • Page 270 Operation Cleaning The drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control deactivated with individual adjustment The drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control activated with individual adjustment Soft key increase sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key for drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control Soft key reduce leaf chain speed (10) Soft key increase leaf chain speed...
  • Page 271 Operation Cleaning The drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control deactivated with synchronous adjustment The drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control activated with synchronous adjustment (14) Soft key increase sieve conveyor speed (15) Soft key reduce sieve conveyor speed (16) Soft key for drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control (17) Soft key reduce leaf chain speed (18)
  • Page 272 Operation Cleaning The drive speed dependent sieve conveyor automatic control in individual adjustment and in synchronous adjustment of the sieve conveyor speed can be activated and deactivated with the soft key . If activated, the soft key is green; if deactivated, the soft key is white.
  • Page 273 Operation Cleaning The drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control with individual adjustment at the sorting platform The drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control with synchronous adjustment at the sorting platform 273 / 536...

  • Page 274: Leaf Chain

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.13 Leaf chain Leaf chain with integrated leaf strings The leaf chain is available in the following pitches: 200, 250 and 300. The leaf chain separates crop residues. The crop passes through the machine, during which stems and leaves are ejected through the mesh. The leaf chain consists of rub- berised side belts, centre belts and carriers.
  • Page 275 Operation Cleaning Soft key sieve channel speed Sieve conveyor 1 speed display Sieve conveyor 2 speed display Display of difference between leaf chain and sieve conveyor 2 Soft key sieving channel speed The sieving channel speed display field (2) shows the speed of sieve conveyor 1 (3), sieve conveyor 2 (4) and the difference in percent of speed of the leaf chain to the speed of sieve conveyor 2 (5).
  • Page 276 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 1 speed Soft key automatic function of sieve conveyors (10) Soft key reduce leaf chain speed (11) Soft key increase leaf chain speed (12) Soft key reduce sieve conveyor 2 speed (13) Soft key increase sieve conveyor 2 speed (14)
  • Page 277 Operation Cleaning Adjustment of leaf chain synchronous run to sieve conveyor 2 If the synchronism offset is at 0 % in the tractor terminal and yet the peripheral speed of the leaf chain differs from that of sieve conveyor 2, the speed of the leaf chain can be adjusted in relation to sieve conveyor 2 in the Main menu, Basic settings, Others, Speed leaf chain line.
  • Page 278 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of leaf chain at the sorting platform terminal (17) Soft key sieve conveyor 1 (18) Soft key scroll screen right (19) Soft key scroll screen left (20) Soft key leaf chain (21) Soft key sieve conveyor 2 (22) Soft key synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyor speed (23)
  • Page 279 Operation Cleaning (25) Soft key increase leaf chain speed (26) Soft key reduce leaf chain speed Press the key to increase the speed. If the leaf chain is synchronised with sieve conveyor 2, the maximum speed of the leaf chain is reached and a deviation of 0% is displayed.

  • Page 280: Leaf Scrapers

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.14 Leaf scrapers Front leaf scrapers Rear leaf scrapers Above the leaf chain there are 6 rows (optionally 7 rows) of adjustable leaf scrapers with individual leaf springs to catch the potatoes hanging from or caught in the haulm. The potatoes fall through the leaf chain directly onto sieve conveyor 2 or onto slow- moving pintle belt 1.
  • Page 281 Operation Cleaning Display field leaf scrapers Display of front leaf-scraper height Display of rear leaf-scraper height Soft key leaf scrapers The leaf scraper display field (3) shows the heights of the front leaf scrapers (4) and the heights of the rear leaf scrapers (5). Select the grey button to open the leaf scraper submenu.
  • Page 282 Operation Cleaning Press the key to raise the front leaf scrapers. Display 0 shows that the leaf scrap- ers are very close to the leaf chain and display 20 shows that the leaf scrapers are well away from the leaf chain. Press the key to lower the front leaf scrapers.
  • Page 283 Operation Cleaning (19) Soft key raise front leaf scrapers (20) Soft key lower front leaf scrapers (21) Soft key lower rear leaf scrapers (22) Soft key raise rear leaf scrapers Press the key to raise the front leaf scrapers. Display 0 shows that the leaf scrap- ers are very close to the leaf chain and display 20 shows that the leaf scrapers are well away from the leaf chain.

  • Page 284: Pull-Off Rods In The Leaf Separation

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.1.15 Pull-off rods in the leaf separation Working position of pull-off rods at the top Storage position of pull-off rods at the top Pull-off rod at the bottom If the potatoes do not come loose in spite of aggressively adjusted leaf scrapers, pull-off rods at the top (1) can be installed in up to 3 positions.

  • Page 285: Separation

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.2 Separation Separation consists of pintle belt 1 with deflector roller 1 and the dirt discharge con- veyor, pintle belt 2 with deflector roller 2, or the optional DoubleSelect rotating finger comb, pintle belt 3 with deflector roller 3, pintle belt 4 with the rotating finger comb (UFK) or optional deflector roller 4, inclination of pintle belt 1/2 and inclination of pintle belt 4.
  • Page 286 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of pintle belt 1 at the tractor terminal Speed of pintle belt 1 can be adjusted in the separation menu. Select the Separation soft key on the tractor terminal. After selection the soft key becomes green. Speed display field of pintle belts Speed display for pintle belt 1 Speed display for pintle belt 2...
  • Page 287 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 2 (10) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 2 (11) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 3 (12) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 3 (13) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 4 (14) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 4 (15)
  • Page 288 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of pintle belt 1 at the sorting platform terminal (18) Soft key pintle belt 2 (19) Soft key pintle belt 3 (20) Soft key scroll screen right (21) Soft key scroll screen left (22) Soft key pintle belt 4 (23) Soft key pintle belt 1 (24)

  • Page 289: Drive Speed-Dependent Pintle Belt Automatic Control

    Operation Cleaning The synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts must be deactivated to adjust the speed of pintle belt 1. If the soft key for synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is white, the synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is deactivated. If the soft key for synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is green, the synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is activated.
  • Page 290 Operation Cleaning Pintle automatic function deactivated Pintle automatic function activated Soft key increase pintle belt 2 speed Soft key reduce pintle belt 2 speed Soft key increase pintle belt 3 speed (10) Soft key reduce pintle belt 3 speed (11) Soft key for drive speed-dependent pintle belt automatic control (12) Soft key reduce pintle belt 4 speed...
  • Page 291 Operation Cleaning The drive speed-dependent pintle belt automatic control can be activated and deacti- vated with the soft key . Either the drive speed-dependent automatic control or the synchronous adjustment of pintle belts can be activated, never both adjustments at the same time.

  • Page 292: Deflector Roller 1

    Operation Cleaning Drive speed-dependent pintle belt automatic control at sorting platform 6.13.2.3 Deflector roller 1 Electric height adjustment of deflector roller 1 Deflector roller 1 Deflector roller 1 is hydraulically driven at a speed depending on the speed of pintle belt 1. If the speed of pintle belt 1 is adjusted, this also adjusts the speed of deflector roller 1.
  • Page 293 Operation Cleaning Adjusting height of deflector roller 1 at the tractor terminal The height of deflector roller 1 can be adjusted in the separation menu. Select the Separation soft key on the tractor terminal. After selection the soft key becomes green.
  • Page 294 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase height of deflector roller 2 Soft key reduce height of deflector roller 2 (10) Soft key increase height of deflector roller 3 (11) Soft key reduce height of deflector roller 3 (12) Soft key reduce height of deflector roller 1 (13) Soft key increase height of deflector roller 1 Press the...

  • Page 295: Dirt Discharge Conveyor

    Operation Cleaning Adjusting height of deflector roller 1 at the sorting platform terminal (14) Deflector roller 1 higher key (15) Deflector roller 2 higher key (16) Deflector roller 3 higher key (17) Deflector roller 3 lower key (18) Deflector roller 2 lower key (19) Deflector roller 1 lower key Press the key (14) to raise deflector roller 1.

  • Page 296: Pintle Belt 2

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.2.5 Pintle belt 2 Deflector roller 2 Pintle belt 2 Pintle belt 2 is available in the following pitches: 36 and 40. As standard pintle belt 2 (2) is fitted with rubberised finger rods arranged in V-profile pattern. Optionally, pintle belt 2 is available with finger rods arranged in H-profile pat- tern.
  • Page 297 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of pintle belt 2 at the tractor terminal Speed of pintle belt 2 can be adjusted in the separation menu. Select the Separation soft key on the tractor terminal. After selection the soft key becomes green. Speed display field of pintle belts Speed display for pintle belt 1 Speed display for pintle belt 2...
  • Page 298 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 2 (10) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 2 (11) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 3 (12) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 3 (13) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 4 (14) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 4 (15)
  • Page 299 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of pintle belt 2 at the sorting platform terminal (18) Soft key pintle belt 2 (19) Soft key pintle belt 3 (20) Soft key scroll screen right (21) Soft key scroll screen left (22) Soft key pintle belt 4 (23) Soft key pintle belt 1 (24)

  • Page 300: Deflector Roller 2

    Operation Cleaning The synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts must be deactivated to adjust the speed of pintle belt 2. If the soft key for synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is white, the synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is deactivated. If the pin- tle belt synchronous speed adjustment soft key is green, the pintle belt synchro- nous speed adjustment is activated.
  • Page 301 Operation Cleaning Deflector roller height display field Display of deflector roller 1 height Display of deflector roller 2 height Display of deflector roller 3 height Soft key deflector roller height The deflector roller height display field (3) shows the heights of deflector roller 1 (4), deflector roller 2 (5) and deflector roller 3 (6).
  • Page 302 Operation Cleaning Press the key to raise deflector roller 2. The maximum distance between pintle belt 2 and deflector roller 2 is 20. Press the key to lower deflector roller 2. The minimum distance between pintle belt 2 and deflector roller 2 is 0. Adjusting height of deflector roller 2 at the sorting platform terminal (14) Deflector roller 1 higher key...
  • Page 303 Operation Cleaning Modification of deflector roller 2 in case of haulm problems (20) Intermediate piece deflector roller 2 (21) Position of lifting spindle drive with deflector comb (22) Position of lifting spindle drive without deflector comb (23) Deflector comb There is a possibility, under certain harvesting conditions, of haulm building up in the transition from pintle belt 1 to pintle belt 2 in the corner of the deflector comb (23).

  • Page 304: Doubleselect (Option)

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.2.7 DoubleSelect (option) With the DoubleSelect option, the rotating finger comb (UFK) with a deflector roller is installed above pintle belt 2 instead of deflector roller 2. On the left of pintle belt 3 runs a trash conveyor (12), which can be reached from a platform. ADVICE Machines with the DoubleSelect option have an outside width of 3.30 m.

  • Page 305: Pintle Belt 1/2 Inclination

    Operation Cleaning The speed of DoubleSelect trash conveyor (12) can be adjusted via the manual con- troller (11). The speed of UFK 1 (7) above pintle belt 2 and UFK 2 (6) above pintle belt 2 can be adjusted via the manual controller. The height of UFK 1 can be steplessly adjusted via the Bowden cable with a crank (5).
  • Page 306 Operation Cleaning Adjusting inclination of pintle belt 1/2 at the tractor terminal The inclination of pintle belt 1/2 can be adjusted in the separation menu. Select the soft key on the tractor terminal. After selection the soft key becomes green. Soft key height of pintle belts The soft key for height of pintle belts opens the corresponding submenu.
  • Page 307 Operation Cleaning Press the key to raise pintle belt 1/2. The maximum height of pintle belt 1/2 is 20. Press the key to lower pintle belt 1/2. The minimum height of pintle belt 1/2 is 0. Adjusting inclination of pintle belt 1/2 at the sorting platform terminal Soft key pintle belt 1/2 inclination Soft key front leaf scraper (10)
  • Page 308 Operation Cleaning (16) Soft key raise pintle belt 1/2 (17) Soft key lower pintle belt 1/2 Press the key to raise pintle belt 1/2. The maximum height of pintle belt 1/2 is 20. Press the key to lower pintle belt 1/2. The minimum height of pintle belt 1/2 is 0. 308 / 536...

  • Page 309: Pintle Belt 3

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.2.9 Pintle belt 3 Deflector roller 3 Pintle belt 3 Pintle belt 3 partition Pintle belt 3 is available in the following pitches: 36 and 40. As standard pintle belt 3 (2) is fitted with rubberised finger rods arranged in V-profile pattern.
  • Page 310 Operation Cleaning Speed display field of pintle belts Speed display for pintle belt 1 Speed display for pintle belt 2 Speed display for pintle belt 3 Speed display for pintle belt 4 Soft key speed of pintle belts The pintle belt speed display field (4) shows the speeds of pintle belt 1 (5), pintle belt 2 (6), pintle belt 3 (7) and pintle belt 4 (8).
  • Page 311 Operation Cleaning (10) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 2 (11) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 2 (12) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 3 (13) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 3 (14) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 4 (15) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 4 (16)
  • Page 312 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of pintle belt 3 at the sorting platform terminal (19) Soft key pintle belt 2 (20) Soft key pintle belt 3 (21) Soft key scroll screen right (22) Soft key scroll screen left (23) Soft key pintle belt 4 (24) Soft key pintle belt 1 (25)

  • Page 313: Deflector Roller 3

    Operation Cleaning The synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts must be deactivated to adjust the speed of pintle belt 3. If the soft key for synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is white, the synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is deactivated. If the soft key for synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is green, the synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is activated.
  • Page 314 Operation Cleaning Deflector roller height display field Display of deflector roller 1 height Display of deflector roller 2 height Display of deflector roller 3 height Soft key deflector roller height The deflector roller height display field (3) shows the heights of deflector roller 1 (4), deflector roller 2 (5) and deflector roller 3 (6).
  • Page 315 Operation Cleaning Press the key to raise deflector roller 3. The maximum distance between pintle belt 3 and deflector roller 3 is 20. Press the key to lower deflector roller 3. The minimum distance between pintle belt 3 and deflector roller 3 is 0. Adjusting height of deflector roller 3 at the sorting platform terminal (14) Deflector roller 1 higher key...

  • Page 316: Pintle Belt 4

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.2.11 Pintle belt 4 Rotating finger comb (UFK) Pintle belt 4 Pintle belt 4 is available in the following pitches: 36 and 40. The standard pintle belt 4 (2) is fitted with rubberised finger rods arranged in H-pro- file pattern.
  • Page 317 Operation Cleaning Speed display field of pintle belts Speed display for pintle belt 1 Speed display for pintle belt 2 Speed display for pintle belt 3 Speed display for pintle belt 4 Soft key speed of pintle belts The pintle belt speed display field (3) shows the speeds of pintle belt 1 (4), pintle belt 2 (5), pintle belt 3 (6) and pintle belt 4 (7).
  • Page 318 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 2 (10) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 2 (11) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 3 (12) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 3 (13) Soft key reduce speed of pintle belt 4 (14) Soft key increase speed of pintle belt 4 (15)
  • Page 319 Operation Cleaning Adjusting speed of pintle belt 4 at the sorting platform terminal (18) Soft key pintle belt 2 (19) Soft key pintle belt 3 (20) Soft key scroll screen right (21) Soft key scroll screen left (22) Soft key pintle belt 4 (23) Soft key pintle belt 1 (24)

  • Page 320: Rotating Finger Comb (Ufk)

    Operation Cleaning The synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts must be deactivated to adjust the speed of pintle belt 4. If the soft key for synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is white, the synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is deactivated. If the soft key for synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is green, the synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts is activated.
  • Page 321 Operation Cleaning Speed and height display field for rotating finger comb (UFK) Height display for UFK 1 Speed display for UFK 1 Speed display for UFK 2 UFK adjustment soft key Height display for UFK 2 Select the soft key for adjustment of UFK to open the rotating finger comb (UFK) submenu.
  • Page 322 Operation Cleaning Press the key to increase the speed of UFK 1. The maximum speed of UFK 1 is 100%. Press the key to reduce the speed of UFK 1. The minimum speed of UFK 1 is 1%, at 0%UFK 1 is stationary. Press the key to increase the height of UFK 1.
  • Page 323 Operation Cleaning Adjusting the speed of the rotating finger comb (UFK) at the tractor terminal (18) Soft key shaker (19) Soft key UFK 1 (20) Soft key working floodlights (21) Soft key scroll screen right (22) Soft key scroll screen left (23) Soft key UFK 2 (24)
  • Page 324 Operation Cleaning Press the key to reduce the speed of UFK 1. The minimum speed of UFK 1 is 1%, at 0%UFK 1 is stationary. Press the key to increase the speed of UFK 2. The maximum speed of UFK 2 is 100%.

  • Page 325: Pintle Belt 4 Inclination

    Operation Cleaning (37) Combined finger comb and brush comb The rotating finger comb can optionally be designed as a 6-row rotating brush comb with each 3 rows separately driven or as combined (37) rotating finger comb and rotat- ing brush comb. 6.13.2.13 Pintle belt 4 inclination Upper arm pintle belt 4 inclination (standard)
  • Page 326 Operation Cleaning Adjusting inclination of pintle belt 4 at the tractor terminal The inclination of pintle belt 4 can be adjusted in the separation menu. Select the Separation soft key on the tractor terminal. After selection the soft key becomes green.
  • Page 327 Operation Cleaning Press the key to raise pintle belt 4. The maximum height of pintle belt 4 is 20. Press the key to lower pintle belt 4. The minimum height of pintle belt 4 is 0. Adjusting inclination of pintle belt 4 at the sorting platform terminal Soft key pintle belt 1/2 inclination Soft key front leaf scraper (10)

  • Page 328: Synchronous Adjustment Of Pintle Belts

    Operation Cleaning (16) Soft key raise pintle belt 4 (17) Soft key lower pintle belt 4 Press the key to raise pintle belt 4. The maximum height of pintle belt 4 is 20. Press the key to lower pintle belt 4. The minimum height of pintle belt 4 is 0. 6.13.2.14 Synchronous adjustment of pintle belts Synchronous adjustment of pintle belts at the tractor terminal...
  • Page 329 Operation Cleaning Speed display field of pintle belts Speed display for pintle belt 1 Speed display for pintle belt 2 Speed display for pintle belt 3 Speed display for pintle belt 4 Soft key speed of pintle belts The pintle belt speed display field (1) shows the speeds of pintle belt 1 (2), pintle belt 2 (3), pintle belt 3 (4) and pintle belt 4 (5).
  • Page 330 Operation Cleaning Soft key increase speed of pintle belts Soft key reduce speed of pintle belts Soft key for synchronous speed adjustment / automatic function of pintle belts The speeds of pintle belt 1, pintle belt 2, pintle belt 3 and pintle belt 4 can be adjusted simultaneously in the synchronous mode.
  • Page 331 Operation Cleaning Synchronous adjustment of pintle belts at the sorting platform terminal (10) Soft key pintle belt 2 speed (11) Soft key pintle belt 3 speed (12) Soft key scroll screen right (13) Soft key scroll screen left (14) Soft key pintle belt 4 speed (15) Soft key pintle belt 1 speed (16)
  • Page 332 Operation Cleaning Press the key to reduce the speed synchronously. The minimum speed of the pin- tle belts is 50 rpm. If one pintle belt has reached this speed and it is further reduced, the speed of the other pintle belts approaches this speed. The synchronous speed adjustment of pintle belts must be activated to adjust the speed of pintle belts synchronously.

  • Page 333: Picking

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.3 Picking Picking conveyor Discharge chute right Trash conveyor Discharge chute left The picking unit consists of the picking conveyor (1) and the trash conveyor (3). The crop can be checked here and trash or incorrectly diverted crop can be sorted out. A large discharge chute is installed on each side, the left discharge chute (4) and the right discharge chute (2), for quick disposal of trash.

  • Page 334: Picking Conveyor

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.3.1 Picking conveyor Picking conveyor Discharge chute right Trash conveyor Discharge chute left The picking conveyor (1) is hydraulically driven and forms a single unit with the bunker filling conveyor. Speed of the picking conveyor can be adjusted from the tractor terminal or directly from the sorting platform.
  • Page 335 Operation Cleaning Dropdown menu soft key Pickup soft key Soft key sieving channel Separation soft key Soft key picking table (10) Main menu soft key (11) Machine manual On/Off soft key (12) Sorting platform terminal soft key (13) Sorting platform quick adjustment soft key All quick adjustments at the sorting platform are disabled.
  • Page 336 Operation Cleaning Adjusting picking conveyor at the tractor terminal Picking table soft key without drive Picking table soft key with drive wheel wheel option option Press the picking table soft key to open the picking table submenu. Depending on the machine equipment, with or without the drive wheel option, the picking table soft key is located in the field operation or separation menu.
  • Page 337 Operation Cleaning Adjusting picking conveyor at the machine sorting platform (18) Picking conveyor standstill (19) Picking conveyor maximum speed Once the picking conveyor adjustment at the sorting platform is enabled, the speed previously set at the tractor terminal must always be captured when making the first adjustment.

  • Page 338: Trash Conveyor

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.3.2 Trash conveyor Picking conveyor Discharge chute right Trash conveyor Discharge chute left Changeover flap lever The trash conveyor (3) is hydraulically driven and runs hydraulically in line with the picking conveyor (1). The trash conveyor picks up the separated trash from pintle belt 4.
  • Page 339 Operation Cleaning Adjusting trash conveyor at the tractor terminal Dropdown menu soft key Pickup soft key Soft key sieving channel Separation soft key (10) Soft key picking table (11) Main menu soft key (12) Machine manual On/Off soft key (13) Sorting platform terminal soft key (14) Sorting platform quick adjustment soft key...
  • Page 340 Operation Cleaning (15) Soft key increase picking conveyor speed (16) Soft key reduce picking conveyor speed (17) Soft key reduce trash conveyor speed (18) Soft key increase trash conveyor speed Press the key to increase the speed. The maximum speed of the trash conveyor is 100%.
  • Page 341 Operation Cleaning Adjusting trash conveyor at the sorting platform terminal (19) Soft key shaker (20) Soft key UFK 1 (21) Soft key working floodlights (22) Soft key scroll screen right (23) Soft key scroll screen left (24) Soft key UFK 2 (25) Soft key trash conveyor If the sorting platform terminal is released, scroll with the scroll screen right soft key...

  • Page 342: Trash Conveyor Reverse (Option)

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.3.3 Trash conveyor reverse (option) With the optional function "Trash conveyor reverse", you can switch the direction of the trash conveyor and have it run backwards at the set speed. Reversing trash con- veyor guides misdirected crop and admixtures directly through the leaf chain back to sieve conveyor 2.
  • Page 343 Operation Cleaning Sorting platform terminal: (30) Reversing trash conveyor deactivated (31) Reversing trash conveyor activated 343 / 536...

  • Page 344: Trash Discharge Conveyor

    Operation Cleaning 6.13.3.4 Trash discharge conveyor Trash discharge conveyor The trash discharge conveyor is hydraulically driven and runs hydraulically in line with the trash conveyor. If the speed of the trash conveyor is adjusted, this also adjusts the speed of the trash discharge conveyor. 6.13.3.5 Collection box (option) Collection box...

  • Page 345: Potato Crusher (Option)

    6.13.3.6 Potato crusher (option) Picture shows potato crusher on Keiler 2 Potato crusher The optional potato crusher is located on the left side of the machine in front of the axle. Small potatoes are mostly sorted out by the trash conveyor. The sorters also throw rot- ten, green or misshapen tubers into the discharge chutes or the trash conveyor.
  • Page 346 Operation Cleaning Picture shows potato crusher Keiler 2 without protective cover Cleaning flap/maintenance hatch Cylinder for hydraulic spreading up Blade Mechanical stone and foreign object protection Volume regulator for speed adjustment The potato crusher always works when the sieve conveyor 1 is switched on. Both tyres of the potato crusher rotate at different speeds and move in opposite directions to each other.

  • Page 347: Bunker

    Operation Bunker 6.14 Bunker The bunker exclusively serves as intermediate storage for harvested potato until it can be unloaded into a stationary transport vehicle. It can also be unloaded in a pile at the edge of the field. The bunker may not be used as a freight compartment or for trans- porting goods or objects.

  • Page 348: Bunker Folding Section And Bunker Flap

    Operation Bunker 6.14.1 Bunker folding section and bunker flap Bunker in transport position Bunker in working position The position of the bunker primarily determines whether the machine is in transport position (1) or working position (2). The bunker can only be folded if the bunker and the bunker filling conveyor are completely lowered (bottom position), the bunker flap is open and the telescopic axle is retracted.
  • Page 349 Operation Bunker Dropdown menu road position Dropdown menu lifting through position Dropdown menu lifting position/bunker unloading position Press the key to move the folding bunker section to working position. If the display on the tractor terminal is 100% and the image has changed, the folding bunker section is in working position.

  • Page 350: Raising/Lowering Bunker

    Operation Bunker 6.14.2 Raising/lowering bunker The bunker can be raised and lowered from the driver's seat with the bottom mini joy- stick on the bunker operating component. The bunker can only be raised and lowered in the working position. The position of the bunker is monitored by a sensor. When the bunker is raised, the bunker filling conveyor automatically lifts to the top position first.

  • Page 351: Bunker Walking Floor

    Operation Bunker 6.14.3 Bunker walking floor The speed of the bunker walking floor can be infinitely adjusted from the driver's seat. The bunker walking floor unloads the bunker and is also actuated for optimum filling of the bunker. The standard version of the bunker walking floor is a cloth floor. This ensures gentle filling from the start.

  • Page 352: Bunker Filling Conveyor

    Operation Bunker 6.14.4 Bunker filling conveyor Automatic filling ultrasound sensor Bunker filling conveyor The bunker filling conveyor (2) can be raised and lowered manually from the driver's seat. The position of the bunker filling conveyor is monitored by a sensor. If automatic filling is activated (1) the bunker filling conveyor is automatically raised depending on the fill level of the bunker.

  • Page 353: Filling Bunker At Bunker Machine

    Operation Bunker 6.14.5 Filling bunker at bunker machine Automatic filling ultrasound sensor The bunker filling can be performed manually or automatically. Manual bunker filling During manual bunker filling the fall height of the crop from the bunker filling conveyor into the bunker must be checked. Also make sure that the bunker filling conveyor is not covered with the crop.
  • Page 354 Operation Bunker Rear bunker floor end switch Front bunker floor end switch Automatic bunker filling The current status of automatic filling (4) is displayed on the field for automatic func- tions. Automatic bunker filling can be preselected, activated and deactivated by touch- ing the tractor terminal.
  • Page 355 Operation Bunker The bunker filling automatic function is activated. Automatic filling is activated when the pickup is raised with the End of field key on the lifter control. Automatic filling can be deactivated again at the tractor terminal under automatic functions. When the end switches on the bunker floor are tripped the automatic bunker filling is switched off.
  • Page 356 Operation Bunker Automatic filling with retracted axle The automatic filling works only to a limited extent if the axle is retracted. The walking floor drive cannot be activated as long as the telescopic axle is not in the working position, i.e. completely extended. The automatic filling system controls the fill- ing conveyor further on, but the walking floor is not activated if the top end position is reached.

  • Page 357: Unloading Bunker At Bunker Machine

    Operation Unloading bunker at bunker machine 6.15 Unloading bunker at bunker machine Procedure for bunker unloading – Raise the pickup, disengage the tractor PTO shaft and align the drawbar in the "straight-ahead position". – Drive to the unloading site and do not raise the bunker until just before the trailer. Only raise the bunker as high as necessary.

  • Page 358: Articulated Bunker Section (Optional)

    Operation Unloading bunker at bunker machine ADVICE When you press the Start of field key , the bunker walking floor start/stop key deactivated automatically. 6.15.1 Articulated bunker section (optional) Articulated bunker section working position Articulated bunker section unloading position The optional articulated bunker section can be adjusted from the driver's seat of the tractor.

  • Page 359: Tray Filler (Optional)

    Operation Unloading bunker at bunker machine 6.15.2 Tray filler (optional) Tray filler forward Tray filler back The optional tray filler can be moved forward (1) and backward (2) from the driver's seat. The position of the tray filler is not monitored. The tray filler is intended for filling boxes, but it can also be used as a fall brake for filling trailers.

  • Page 360: Reset Bunker Floor

    Operation Unloading bunker at bunker machine 6.15.3 Reset bunker floor Reset bunker floor hook The hook (1) for reset of the bunker floor is operated from the tractor driver's seat. Pressing the reset bunker floor key on the bunker control trips the hook on the unloading side of the bunker.

  • Page 361: Bunker Scales (Option)

    Gauging pin A55 Gauging pin A56 The optional ROPA weighing system makes it possible to determine almost exactly the bunker contents before its unloading. This system allows the transport vehicles to be loaded traffic-safely and an initial yield assessment to be made.

  • Page 362: Weighing

    Operation Bunker scales (option) 6.16.2 Weighing The following items are vitally important to ensure an optimal weighing result: – Clean the bunker on a regular basis. It may be necessary to clean it several times a day depending on the soil characteristics. –...

  • Page 363: Operation Of Scales

    Operation Bunker scales (option) 6.16.2.1 Operation of scales Display field Scales Scales [kg] Total [to] Yield [dt/ha] Amount day [to] Yield day [dt/ha] Start/end of weighing process Reset current weighed amount Current weighed amount Yield in dt/ha of currently weighed amount Scale menu Yield a day in dt/ha Amount day (counter is not automatically set to 0)

  • Page 364: Commissioning After Delivery Of Machine

    Operation Bunker scales (option) 6.16.2.2 Commissioning after delivery of machine The scales must always be calibrated before using for the first time. The calibration consists of two steps, which must be carried out in the described order each time. (See Page 366) ADVICE If a component of the scales (except for the speed sensor, in some cases also the...

  • Page 365: Set Current Weighed Amount To 0

    Operation Bunker scales (option) 6.16.2.4 Set current weighed amount to 0 There is a method to set the display of the current weighed total amount (2) and the current yield in dt/ha (3) to 0 in the terminal once the transport vehicle has been changed.

  • Page 366: Calibrate Scales

    Operation Bunker scales (option) 6.16.2.6 Calibrate scales Clean the bunker. Perform zeroing (See Page 365). Set the weight display of the scales to "0.00" and weigh the first load. Record the value. Have the actual weight of this load weighed on a calibrated scale. This is the only way to include the loss of weight due to the fuel consumption of the transport vehicle.

  • Page 367: Continuing Operation Of Scales

    Operation Bunker scales (option) Weight [kg] Keiler Weight [kg] scale ext. Enter the actual weight measured for this load with an external calibrated scale and confirm the input. The system now calculates the new calibration value and displays the previous and the new calibration value.

  • Page 368: Counter

    Operation Bunker scales (option) 6.16.2.8 Counter If you wish to clear one of the counters, finish the weighing process before clearing it (See Page 364). Amount day In the Scales menu, select the Amount day submenu to delete the day counter. Amount day Reset statistics Total [to]...

  • Page 369: Overloading Bunker (Option)

    Operation Overloading bunker (option) 6.17 Overloading bunker (option) The overloading bunker exclusively serves as intermediate storage of the lifted pota- toes until they can be unloaded into a transporting vehicle. It can also be unloaded in a pile at the edge of the field. The bunker may not be used as a freight compartment or for transporting goods or objects.

  • Page 370: Unload Conveyor And Bunker Rear Wall

    Operation Overloading bunker (option) 6.17.1 Unload conveyor and bunker rear wall Unload conveyor transport position Bunker rear wall closed The position of the overloading bunker primarily determines whether the machine is in the transport or working position. In the transport position the unload conveyor is folded in completely (1) and the bunker rear wall is closed (2).
  • Page 371 Operation Overloading bunker (option) Bunker rear wall folded up The bunker rear wall (5) is folded up automatically when the unload conveyor folds up. Bunker rear wall stopcock open Bunker rear wall stopcock closed If the bunker rear wall has to remain closed, e.g. in order to lift the field edge with a subsequent row of trees, the bunker rear wall can be shut off with the stopcock (7).
  • Page 372 Operation Overloading bunker (option) ATTENTION Risk of machine damage. The unload conveyor may only be folded in if the bunker filling conveyor and the pick- ing conveyor are fully lowered. If not complied with, then machine parts may collide and cause serious damage to the machine. WARNING Hazard of extremely severe injuries.
  • Page 373 Operation Overloading bunker (option) Before the unload conveyor can be moved into the transport position, the picking con- veyor and the bunker filling conveyor must be at the bottom position (completely low- ered) and the telescopic axle must be retracted. Press the key to move the folding bunker section to transport position.

  • Page 374: Walking Floor Bunker Trough And Unloading Conveyor

    Operation Overloading bunker (option) 6.17.2 Walking floor bunker trough and unloading conveyor Walking floor bunker trough Unloading conveyor The unloading conveyor and the walking floor of the bunker trough can be activated and deactivated with the AUX-N function "Unload conveyor on/off" on the freely assignable control element left.

  • Page 375: Bunker Filling Conveyor And Picking Conveyor

    Operation Overloading bunker (option) 6.17.3 Bunker filling conveyor and picking conveyor Picking conveyor lowered Picking conveyor raised Soft key increase picking conveyor speed Soft key reduce picking conveyor speed Soft key lower picking conveyor Soft key raise picking conveyor Soft key reduce trash conveyor speed Soft key increase trash conveyor speed Press the key to raise the picking conveyor.

  • Page 376: Filling Bunker At Overloading Bunker Machine

    Operation Overloading bunker (option) 6.17.4 Filling bunker at overloading bunker machine Bunker filling conveyor ultrasound sensor Bunker trough ultrasound sensor Unloading conveyor ultrasound sensor The bunker filling can be performed manually or automatically. Manual bunker filling During manual bunker filling the fall height of the crop from the bunker filling conveyor into the bunker must be checked.
  • Page 377 Operation Overloading bunker (option) conveyor has reached the top position and the ultrasound sensor detects crop. If the unload conveyor ultrasound sensor (3) is tripped, the "Bunker full!" signal is displayed to the driver on the tractor terminal to indicate that the maximum fill level has been reached.
  • Page 378 Operation Overloading bunker (option) Conveyors control Bunker Ridge centering Depth guide Level control Container display Bunker TIM ISOBUS Stopping time picking con. [s] Miscellaneous Distance ultrasound Bunker filling level [%] Walking floor off-time [s] Walking fl. speed 1 AUX [%] Rotating beacon Drawbar Walking floor speed [%]...
  • Page 379 Operation Overloading bunker (option) Automatic filling with retracted axle The automatic filling works only to a limited extent if the axle is retracted. The walking floor drive / unload conveyor drive cannot be activated as long as the tele- scopic axle is not in the working position, i.e. completely extended. The automatic fill- ing system controls the filling conveyor further on, but the walking floor / unload con- veyor is not activated if the top end position is reached.

  • Page 380: Bunker Unloading With Overloading Bunker

    Operation Bunker unloading with overloading bunker 6.18 Bunker unloading with overloading bunker Procedure for overloading bunker emptying – In the overloading bunker the walking floor transports potatoes for unloading through the deflector roller to the unloading conveyor. – The unload conveyor moves the potatoes from the overloading bunker into a vehi- cle driving alongside or onto a pile.
  • Page 381 Operation Bunker unloading with overloading bunker The unload conveyor articulation 2 can be raised and lowered with the Raise/lower unload conveyor articulation 2 analogue AUX-N function on the freely assignable control element left. Conveyors control Bunker Ridge centering Depth guide Level control Container display Bunker...

  • Page 382: Tray Filler Overloading Bunker (Option)

    Operation Bunker unloading with overloading bunker 6.18.1 Tray filler overloading bunker (option) Tray filler chains unhooked Tray filler chains attached Hole for working position front Hole with bolt locking for transport position front Move the optional tray filler into the transport or working position manually. For the transport position, unhook both chains front and rear on the tray filler (1) and insert the bolt locking into the hole for the transport position front (4) and rear.

  • Page 383: Pump Distributor Gears

    Operation Pump distributor gears 6.19 Pump distributor gears Pump distributor gears The pump distributor gear unit (1) is directly attached to the flange of the cardan shaft, which is connected to the tractor PTO and transfers the tractor engine power to the hydraulic pumps of the machine hydraulic system.
  • Page 384 Operation Pump distributor gears PTO shaft speed too low PTO shaft speed optimal PTO shaft speed too high Display PTO shaft speed monitoring The input speed of the tractor PTO shaft is monitored on the pump distributor gears. The higher the PTO shaft speed on the tractor, the higher the speed of the pump dis- tributor gears and the more hydraulic oil the flanged pumps can provide.

  • Page 385: Hydraulic System

    Operation Hydraulic system 6.20 Hydraulic system WARNING The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Hot hydraulic fluid may emit from leaks and cause severe injuries! The prestress of the pressure reservoirs is present even when the remaining hydraulic system is already pressureless. When dirt, even only in the smallest quantities, enters the hydraulic system, this may lead to serious damage to the complete hydraulic system.
  • Page 386 Temperature of hydraulic system Check the hoses of the hydraulic system for aging and damage on a regular basis! Immediately exchange damaged or aged hoses. Use only original ROPA hoses or hoses fully conforming to the technical specifications of the original hoses! Observe the regionally applying safety regulations on the service life of hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 387 Operation Hydraulic system Hydraulic pumps: Pos. Function Sieve conveyor 1, option: potato crusher Pintle belt 1, deflector roller 1, dirt discharge conveyor Sieve conveyor 2, leaf chain Pintle belt 2, deflector roller 2, pintle belt 3, deflector roller 3, pintle belt 4 Shaker, rotating finger comb (UFK), fan drive Hydraulic disc coulter, swath pickup with lifter shaft and cover belt Option: drive wheel pump...

  • Page 388: Compressed Air System

    Operation Compressed air system 6.21 Compressed air system The compressed air system of the machine is designed for the twin-circuit air brake system and is fed by the tractor twin-circuit air brake system. 6.21.1 Compressed air reservoir Compressed air reservoir with drain valve The compressed air reservoir (1) is behind the axle bracket under the main frame.

  • Page 389: Central Lubricating System (Optional)

    Operation Central lubricating system (optional) 6.22 Central lubricating system (optional) The machine is fitted with an optional central lubricating system and has one lubricat- ing circuit. Lubricating circuit 1 All connected lubricating points are automatically supplied with grease. The lubricat- ing pump supplies the grease to the main distributors, the main distributors distribute the grease to sub-distributors, and these supply it to the individual lubricating points.
  • Page 390 Operation Central lubricating system (optional) Never completely fill up the 1.9 kg supply reservoir of the grease pump. Only fill up the supply reservoir of the grease pump for 90 %. ADVICE In any case, make sure that there is always sufficient grease supply in the grease reservoir.

  • Page 391: Intermediate Lubrication

    Operation Central lubricating system (optional) 6.22.1 Intermediate lubrication The lubrication system can be manually activated at any time. At the tractor terminal in the Special functions menu, Central lubrication line switch the option from "AUTO" to "ON". Programmable keys Main settings Special functions Operating data Video...

  • Page 392: Video System (Option)

    Operation Video system (option) 6.23 Video system (option) Optionally, the machine can be equipped with an analogue video system or a digital video system. WARNING The video system is solely for assistance and may show obstacles in a distorted per- spective, incorrectly or do not show at all.

  • Page 393: Analogue Video System (Option)

    Operation Video system (option) 6.23.1 Analogue video system (option) The machine can be fitted with up to two optional video monitors and up to eight video cameras. One video monitor can show up to four video cameras. Seven camera posi- tions are defined and one position can be selected as desired.
  • Page 394 Operation Video system (option) Video camera dirt discharge conveyor Video camera bunker discharge Sieve conveyor 2 video camera Video camera truck conveyor discharge Video camera unload conveyor truck Video camera transfer shaft truck conveyor conveyor 394 / 536...
  • Page 395 Operation Video system (option) Video camera pintle belt 3/4 395 / 536...
  • Page 396 Operation Video system (option) Video monitor Monitor on/off Open and switch the menus in this sequence: Brightness brightness - 0(MIN) ... 60(MAX) Contrast contrast - 0(MIN) ... 60(MAX) Paint colour saturation - 0(MIN) ... 60(MAX) Standard reset to factory settings Language Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Por- tuguese, Italian, Polish...

  • Page 397: Ropa Video Switch (Option)

    Ropa video switch. Up to 4 cameras can be connected. Soft key ROPA video switch The optional ROPA video switch can be switched on and off with the ROPA video switch soft key . If the ROPA video switch is on, the soft key becomes green.
  • Page 398 The picking conveyor camera is displayed if the horn has been pressed on the sort- ing platform. If the horn is not pressed any more, the ROPA video switch changes over to the previously switched camera image after a delay time of 10 seconds.
  • Page 399 Operation Video system (option) The camera positions for the ROPA video switch can be set, e.g. for retrofitting, in the main menu, Video menu item. Programmable keys Main settings Special functions Operating data Video AUXILIARY ISOBUS Video Service Reversing camera...

  • Page 400: Digital Video System (Option)

    Operation Video system (option) 6.23.2 Digital video system (option) The machine can be fitted with up to two optional video terminals and up to seven video cameras. Image of each video camera can be displayed on both video termi- nals. There is a camera on top at the rear of the machine, which acts as a reversing camera.
  • Page 401 Operation Video system (option) Digital camera picking conveyor Digital camera pintle belt 3 & 4 Digital camera pintle belt 1 & 2 Digital camera bunker discharge Digital camera trash conveyor DoubleSelect 401 / 536...

  • Page 402: Electrics

    The fuses for the electrical system are located in the central electrical system box (1) at the left sorting platform. Labels on the inside of the metal cover identify the fuses. In case of problems with the electric or electronic systems, please contact ROPA service. 402 / 536...

  • Page 403: Shutdown

    Operation Shutdown 6.25 Shutdown Park the machine so that nobody is impeded or endangered. Also make sure of a suf- ficient safety distance to freely suspended power lines. – Raise pickup completely and secure it. – Lower completely the sun/weather protection roof and fold in the right side of the roof.
  • Page 404 Maintenance and service 404 / 536...

  • Page 405: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service Maintenance and service 405 / 536...
  • Page 406 Maintenance and service 406 / 536...
  • Page 407 Maintenance and service WARNING During all maintenance work, there is a risk of serious or fatal injuries and of damage to the machine. – Never climb over the sorting platform rails. – During all maintenance work, make sure that nobody can inadvertently start the machine (remove the ignition key, lock the tractor cabin, always carry the tractor ignition key with you and if possible disconnect the ISOBUS plug connection to the tractor).

  • Page 408: Pump Distributor Gears (Pdg)

    Maintenance and service Pump distributor gears (PDG) Pump distributor gears (PDG) The pump distributor gears unit is mounted on the left of the main frame in the front section of the panels under the bunker and transmits the PTO output of the tractor to the hydraulic pumps by a cardan shaft.

  • Page 409: Hydraulic System

    For cost reasons we recommend ordering replacement hoses directly from ROPA, because original ROPA hydraulic hoses are usually offered at a much lower price than competitor products. 409 / 536...
  • Page 410 Maintenance and service Hydraulic system Hydraulic oil cooler The machine hydraulic system is cooled with a hydraulic fluid cooler (2) and the tractor hydraulic system is cooled by the tractor. The hydraulic fluid cooler (2) and the fan (3) must be regularly inspected for dirt and cleaned if required.

  • Page 411: Hydraulic Fluid Tank For Machine Hydraulics

    – When you open the filling lid for the hydraulic fluid, you might hear a 'hissing' sound. It's normal. The filling lid (ROPA item no. 270070000) (2) is both a filler and a vent filter. It maintains the required air balance as the fluid level varies (e.g. due to the fluid tem- perature).

  • Page 412: Changing Hydraulic Fluid

    Maintenance and service Hydraulic system ADVICE When using a vacuum pump, do not set a vacuum of more than 0.2 bar. 7.2.1.1 Changing hydraulic fluid The hydraulic fluid must be changed annually, preferably shortly before the sea- son start. For this purpose, take a barrel of sufficient size. Unscrew the drain plug to change the hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 413 – Place the gasket and the metal lid onto them. – Before installing them, coat the bolts for fastening the metal lid with sealing com- pound (ROPA item no. 017002600) and tighten the bolts. – Before filling up with fresh hydraulic fluid, replace all filters in the hydraulic sys- tem.

  • Page 414: Replacing Return Filter Element

    Hydraulic system 7.2.1.2 Replacing return filter element There is a return filter on the hydraulic tank (1). (Filter element ROPA item no. 270071500). First exchange of the filter element is required after the first 50 operating hours, there- after, annually.
  • Page 415 – When inserting the new filter element use the included O-ring. – Insert new filter element (6) in the filter housing (5). Note: use only original-ROPA filter elements (ROPA item no. 270071500). – Insert filter housing (5) with filter element (6) in the head section (1) while paying attention to the sealing ring (4).

  • Page 416: Replacing Tractor Hydraulic System Pressure Filter Element

    – Coat thread and sealing surfaces of the filter bowl and head as well as the O-ring of the bowl and the element with clean hydraulic fluid. – Install a new element (ROPA item no. 270043000). – Carefully mount the filter element onto the element holding pin.

  • Page 417: Exchanging The Drive Wheel Suction Filter Element

    – Coat thread and sealing surfaces of the filter bowl and head as well as the O-ring of the bowl and the element with clean hydraulic fluid. – Install a new element (ROPA item no. 270081800). – Carefully mount the filter element onto the element holding pin.

  • Page 418: Axle

    Maintenance and service Axle Axle Check wheel nuts at regular intervals and tighten to 510 Nm with a torque span- ner. Tighten for the first time after 10 operating hours, for the second time after 50 operating hours and after that every 50 operating hours. Check tyre pressure of the axle every 50 operating hours.

  • Page 419: Pneumatic System

    Maintenance and service Pneumatic system Pneumatic system The only maintenance work required for the pneumatic system is on the compressed air reservoir. The compressed air reservoir is under the main frame behind the axle. The condensation water must be drained from the compressed air reservoir every 50 operating hours.

  • Page 420: Pickup

    The wipers are different for the different types of ridge rollers. Wiper for ridge roller flat: ROPA item no. 520016904 Wiper for ridge roller deep: ROPA item no. 510100201 Wiper for half ridge roller: ROPA item no. 520137101...

  • Page 421: Adjusting Ridge Centring Sensor

    Maintenance and service Pickup 7.5.1.1.2 Adjusting ridge centring sensor Ridge rollers steering sensor right Ridge rollers steering sensor left Adjusting screws ridge rollers limit stops The sensitivity of the ridge centring can be adjusted in the main menu under Main set- tings/Ridge centring in steps from 1 to 10, default setting 5.

  • Page 422: Pickup Model Without Ridge Rollers

    Maintenance and service Pickup 7.5.2 Pickup model without ridge rollers The pickup without ridge rollers must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Clear jammed stones and other foreign bodies from the pickup every day. Key steering left Key height left Key height right Key steering right Check the keys for steering and height on the pickup without ridge rollers regularly for...

  • Page 423: Swath Pickup Model

    Maintenance and service Pickup 7.5.3 Swath pickup model The swath pickup must be checked daily for operational function and damage. The swath pickup must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects. 7.5.3.1 Adjustment of cover belt tension and synchronous run Cover belt swath pickup tensioner right Cover belt swath pickup tensioner left Height adjustment of right cover belt...

  • Page 424: Swath Pickup Gears

    Maintenance and service Pickup 7.5.3.2 Swath pickup gears The gear unit of swath pickup is mounted on the left front side of the swath pickup and transfers power to the lifting shaft of the swath pickup. Oil filling screw with vent plug of swath pickup gears Oil drain screw of swath pickup gears The swath pickup gears must be inspected visually on a daily basis.

  • Page 425: Shares

    Maintenance and service Pickup 7.5.4 Shares Two-blade share If the machine is out of service for an extended period, the shares must be coated with an environmentally friendly grease. Rusty shares will wear much faster and the machine will be much heavier to tow. Worn shares must be promptly replaced to prevent damage to the crop and machine.

  • Page 426: Hydraulic Disc Coulter (Optional)

    Maintenance and service Pickup 7.5.6 Hydraulic disc coulter (optional) Oil filling screw disc coulter gears right Oil drain screw disc coulter gears right Inspection glass disc coulter gears right The mechanical settings on the hydraulic disc coulter left and right are identical to those required for a mechanical disc coulter (See Page 425).

  • Page 427: Leaf Loading Roller

    Maintenance and service Pickup 7.5.7 Leaf loading roller Leaf loading roller right Leaf deflector skid right Hole pattern leaf loading roller right Leaf loading roller tensioner right The spring tensioner must be adjusted on each side so the leaf loading rollers are properly driven by sieve conveyor 1.

  • Page 428: Sieving Channel And Leaf Separation

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.1 Lifter chain ATTENTION All rollers of the lifter chain must be checked daily for operational function and dam- age. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Lifter chain and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 429: Replacing Lifter Chain

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.1.2 Replacing lifter chain DANGER Injury hazard! To replace the lifter chain always have 2 persons, never try to replace the lifter chain alone. Some parts of the machine will move while the lifter chain is being replaced. Every step must be discussed beforehand to prevent injury! DANGER Injury hazard! Hazard to life due to moving parts!

  • Page 430: Tension

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.2.1 Tension Tensioner sieve conveyor 1 Thrust rod right Sieve conveyor 1 is driven by an oil motor with the help of a rod drive To ensure that sieve conveyor 1 does not skip under heavy load, the tension of sieve conveyor 1 is maintained by a sieve conveyor tensioner (1).

  • Page 431: Adjustment Of Synchronous Run

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.2.2 Adjustment of synchronous run Thrust rod right Lock nut adjustment thrust rod right Adjusting nut thrust rod right If sieve conveyor 1 runs against the sieving channel wall on the left or right, its syn- chronous run must be adjusted immediately, otherwise the wear on sieve conveyor 1 will be greatly increased.

  • Page 432: Replacing Sieve Conveyor 1

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.2.3 Replacing sieve conveyor 1 DANGER Injury hazard! To replace sieve conveyor 1 always have 2 persons, never try to replace sieve conveyor 1 alone. Some parts of the machine will move while sieve conveyor 1 is being replaced.

  • Page 433: Sieve Conveyor 2

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.4 Sieve conveyor 2 ATTENTION All rollers of sieve conveyor 2 must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Sieve conveyor 2 and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 434: Adjustment Of Synchronous Run

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.4.2 Adjustment of synchronous run If sieve conveyor 2 runs against the bar of the drive wheel more on the left or right side, its synchronous run must be adjusted immediately, otherwise sieve conveyor 2 is subject to increased wear.

  • Page 435: Replacing Sieve Conveyor 2

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.4.3 Replacing sieve conveyor 2 DANGER Injury hazard! To replace sieve conveyor 2 always have 2 persons, never try to replace sieve conveyor 2 alone. Some parts of the machine will move while sieve conveyor 2 is being replaced.

  • Page 436: Tension

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.5.1 Tension Leaf chain tensioner right Leaf chain tensioner left The leaf chain is driven by an oil motor. To prevent the leaf chain from slipping on the drive wheels, the tension of the leaf chain is maintained by two adjustable rollers, one on each side.

  • Page 437: Adjustment Of Synchronous Run

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.5.2 Adjustment of synchronous run If the leaf chain runs against the bar of the drive wheel more on the left or right side, its synchronous run must be adjusted immediately, otherwise the leaf chain is subject to increased wear.

  • Page 438: Replacing Leaf Chain

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.5.3 Replacing leaf chain DANGER Injury hazard! To replace the leaf chain always have 2 persons, never try to replace the leaf chain alone. Parts of the machine will move while the leaf chain is being replaced. Every step must be discussed beforehand to prevent injury! Proceed in the following sequence to replace the leaf chain: –...

  • Page 439: Leaf Scrapers

    Maintenance and service Sieving channel and leaf separation 7.6.6 Leaf scrapers WARNING Falling hazard! Never walk over the accessible area of the sorting platform to other parts of the machine. Dirt, haulm and weather influences mean that it is not safe to stand on the machine apart from the sorting platform.

  • Page 440: Separation

    Maintenance and service Separation Separation 7.7.1 Pintle belt 1 ATTENTION All rollers of pintle belt 1 must be checked daily for operational function and dam- age. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Pintle belt 1 and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other for- eign objects.

  • Page 441: Adjustment Of Synchronous Run

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.1.2 Adjustment of synchronous run If pintle belt 1 runs unevenly on the left or right, its synchronous run must be adjusted immediately, otherwise the pintle belt 1 becomes subject to increased wear. Adjustment of synchronous run till 2017 model year Adjustment of synchronous run of pintle belt 1 till 2017 model year Proceed as follows: –...
  • Page 442 Maintenance and service Separation Adjustment of synchronous run from 2018 model year Adjustment of synchronous run of pintle belt 1 right from 2018 model year Adjustment of synchronous run of pintle belt 1 left from 2018 model year Proceed as follows: –...

  • Page 443: Deflector Roller 1

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.2 Deflector roller 1 ATTENTION Under difficult lifting conditions dirt, earth and haulm will accumulate on deflector roller 1. The dirt must be removed regularly, if necessary several times a shift. Switch off the machine and lock it to prevent restart (remove ignition key). This will prevent unnecessary damage to the crop and to the machine.

  • Page 444: Dirt Discharge Conveyor

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.3 Dirt discharge conveyor ATTENTION All rollers of the dirt discharge conveyor must be checked daily for operational func- tion and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Dirt discharge conveyor and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 445: Pintle Belt 2

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.4 Pintle belt 2 ATTENTION All rollers of pintle belt 2 must be checked daily for operational function and dam- age. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Pintle belt 2 and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other for- eign objects.

  • Page 446: Adjustment Of Synchronous Run

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.4.2 Adjustment of synchronous run Adjustment of synchronous run of pintle belt 2 If pintle belt 2 runs unevenly on the left or right, its synchronous run must be adjusted immediately, otherwise the pintle belt 2 becomes subject to increased wear. Proceed as follows: –...

  • Page 447: Deflector Roller 2

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.5 Deflector roller 2 ATTENTION Under difficult lifting conditions dirt, earth and haulm will accumulate on deflector roller 2. The dirt must be removed regularly, if necessary several times a shift. Switch off the machine and lock it to prevent restart (remove ignition key). This will prevent unnecessary damage to the crop and to the machine.

  • Page 448: Pintle Belt 3

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.7 Pintle belt 3 ATTENTION All rollers of pintle belt 3 must be checked daily for operational function and dam- age. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Pintle belt 3 and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other for- eign objects.

  • Page 449: Deflector Roller 3

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.8 Deflector roller 3 ATTENTION Under difficult lifting conditions dirt, earth and haulm will accumulate on deflector roller 3. The dirt must be removed regularly, if necessary several times a shift. Switch off the machine and lock it to prevent restart (remove ignition key). This will prevent unnecessary damage to the crop and to the machine.

  • Page 450: Pintle Belt 4

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.9 Pintle belt 4 ATTENTION All rollers of pintle belt 4 must be checked daily for operational function and dam- age. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Pintle belt 4 and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other for- eign objects.

  • Page 451: Rotating Finger Comb (Ufk)

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.10 Rotating finger comb (UFK) ATTENTION All rollers and fingers of the rotating finger comb (UFK) must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immedi- ately exchanged for new rollers. Damaged or broken UFK fingers must be replaced. UFK belts and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 452: Pintle Belt 4 Inclination

    Maintenance and service Separation 7.7.11 Pintle belt 4 inclination Cylinder pintle belt 4 inclination The inclination of pintle belt 4 is adjusted by an upper arm or optionally by a cylinder (1). Check from time to time whether the adjustment mechanism runs smoothly. 452 / 536...

  • Page 453: Picking Conveyor

    Maintenance and service Picking conveyor Picking conveyor ATTENTION All rollers of the picking conveyor must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. The picking conveyor and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 454: Trash Conveyor

    Maintenance and service Trash conveyor Trash conveyor ATTENTION All rollers of the trash conveyor must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. The trash conveyor and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 455: Trash Discharge Conveyor

    Maintenance and service Trash discharge conveyor 7.10 Trash discharge conveyor ATTENTION All rollers of the trash discharge conveyor must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Trash discharge conveyor and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 456: Collection Box

    Maintenance and service Collection box 7.11 Collection box ATTENTION All rollers of the collection box must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Discharge conveyor of the collection box and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 457: Potato Crusher

    The wheels of the potato crusher must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects. 7.12.1 Distance adjustment Picture shows potato crusher Keiler 2 without protective cover Cleaning flap/maintenance hatch Cylinder for hydraulic spreading up Blade...

  • Page 458: Tension Adjustment

    Potato crusher 7.12.2 Tension adjustment Picture shows potato crusher Keiler 2 without protective cover Adjustment of the spring tensioner outside If the crushing quality is not sufficient, the pretension of 6 springs between the tyres is too low, the pretension can be increased by adjusting the spring tensioner.

  • Page 459: Locks

    Maintenance and service Locks 7.13 Locks Sieve conveyor 1 lock connection with tie rod Pintle belt 3 lock connection with connecting bolt In the standard model sieve conveyor 1 (1), pintle belt 1, pintle belt 2, pintle belt 3 (2), pintle belt 4, the picking conveyor, the trash conveyor, the trash discharge conveyor, the dirt discharge conveyor and the discharge conveyor of the collection box are fit- ted with a lock.

  • Page 460: Bunker

    Maintenance and service Bunker 7.14 Bunker The bunker (all steel plates and the walking floor) must be checked daily for accumu- lated dirt and must be cleaned as required. Accumulated soil reduces the capacity of the bunker and unnecessary increases the weight of the machine! 7.14.1 Ultrasound sensor Ultrasound sensor...

  • Page 461: Bunker Walking Floor

    The bunker walking floor (2) in the standard model consists of a cloth floor, which has 8 separate walking floor cloth segments. The walking floor cloth must not have any tears. If the walking floor cloth (ROPA item no. 520045400) is worn, the segments can be replaced separately.

  • Page 462: Tension Of Bunker Walking Floor Chains

    Maintenance and service Bunker 7.14.2.1 Tension of bunker walking floor chains Front tensioner of bunker chains Rear tensioner of bunker chains ATTENTION Check the tension of the bunker walking floor chains regularly. Incorrectly tensioned bunker walking floor chains may cause serious damage to the machine! Tension the chains of the bunker walking floor so much that they do not break during folding and unfolding.

  • Page 463: Drive Chains

    Maintenance and service Bunker 7.14.2.2 Drive chains Both drive chains of the bunker walking floor drives must be oiled or greased and checked for correct tension after 100 operating hours. Front drive chain guard cover screws Drive chain tensioning block front Retensioning bunker walking floor drive chains –...

  • Page 464: Overloading Bunker

    Maintenance and service Overloading bunker 7.15 Overloading bunker The overloading bunker (all steel plates and the walking floor) and the unload con- veyor must be checked daily for accumulated dirt and must be cleaned as required. Accumulated soil reduces the capacity of the overloading bunker and unnecessary increases the weight of the machine! 7.15.1 Ultrasound sensors...

  • Page 465: Walking Floor

    We recommend a synthetic chain oil on ester basis according to FDA purity require- ments of the guideline 21 CFR 178.3570, which is suitable for the occasional, techni- cally unavoidable contact with food (Ropa item no. 435015100), for oiling the bunker walking floor chains.

  • Page 466: Walking Floor Tensioning

    Maintenance and service Overloading bunker 7.15.2.1 Walking floor tensioning Front tensioner of bunker chains Rear tensioner of bunker chains ATTENTION Check the tension of the bunker walking floor chains regularly. Incorrectly tensioned bunker walking floor chains may cause serious damage to the machine! The walking floor chains must be tensioned so that they cannot skip.

  • Page 467: Walking Floor Drive Chain

    Maintenance and service Overloading bunker 7.15.2.2 Walking floor drive chain The drive chain of the walking floor must be oiled / greased and checked for the cor- rect chain tension after each 100 operating hours. Drive chain guard cover screws Gear wheel drive chain tensioning Retensioning of walking floor drive chain –...

  • Page 468: Unloading Conveyor

    Maintenance and service Overloading bunker 7.15.3 Unloading conveyor Overloading bunker unloading conveyor The unloading conveyor (1) consists of a rubberised chain with carriers. The unloading conveyor keeps itself under tension due to its own weight. 468 / 536...

  • Page 469: Adjust Synchronous Run Of The Unloading Conveyor

    Maintenance and service Overloading bunker 7.15.3.1 Adjust synchronous run of the unloading conveyor If the unloading conveyor runs unevenly on the left or right, its synchronous run must be adjusted immediately, otherwise the unloading conveyor becomes subject to increased wear. Adjustment of synchronous run at the rear Adjustment of synchronous run in the centre Proceed as follows:...

  • Page 470: Unloading Conveyor Drive Chain

    Maintenance and service Overloading bunker 7.15.3.2 Unloading conveyor drive chain The drive chain of the unloading conveyor must be oiled / greased and checked for the correct chain tension after each 100 operating hours. Drive chain guard cover screws Gear wheel drive chain tensioning Retensioning of unloading conveyor drive chain –...

  • Page 471: Lubricating Points Of Cardan Shafts

    Maintenance and service Lubricating points of cardan shafts 7.16 Lubricating points of cardan shafts ADVICE Please refer to the operating manual of the cardan shaft manufacturer. Before operation, each user must carefully read and follow the instructions from the operating manual of the cardan shaft manufacturer. Follow all instructions for mainte- nance and care of the cardan shafts.

  • Page 472: Shutdown For An Extended Period

    Maintenance and service Dismantling and disposal 7.17 Shutdown for an extended period In case the machine has to be shut down for more than four weeks, proceed as fol- lows: – Wash the machine thoroughly. Avoid spraying directly on bearings and support rollers.

  • Page 473: Malfunction And Remedies

    Malfunction and remedies Malfunction and remedies 473 / 536...
  • Page 474 Malfunction and remedies 474 / 536...

  • Page 475: Safety Circuits

    – In case of the slightest doubt, call in specialist personnel trained accordingly or enquire with the service team of ROPA. – Do not perform any repairs on the machine if you do not have the necessary expertise and experience.

  • Page 476: Electrics

    Malfunction and remedies Electrics Electrics 8.2.1 Safety fuses Central electrical system Reserve fuses Fuses PCB A Fuses PCB B Fuses PCB C The fuses for the electrical system are located in the central electrical system box (1) on the left sorting platform. Commercially available, flat plug-in fuses and self-resetting electronic fuses (safety fuses) are primarily used on the machine.

  • Page 477: List Of Fuses (Melting Fuses)

    F10.C Pin 30 processor ESR C (A03) ROPA item no. 3550566GB The fuses F01.A to F10.A, F01.B to F10.B and F01.C to F10.C are identified by the fuse identification on the PCB and the PCB identification for the computer. There are 3 computers on the machine and these comput- ers are identified as A, B and C.

  • Page 478: Electronic Fuses

    Malfunction and remedies Electrics 8.2.3 Electronic fuses Central electrical system Self-resetting electronic fusesPCB A Self-resetting electronic fusesPCB B Self-resetting electronic fusesPCB C Fuses Fr01.A to Fr28.A, Fr01.B to Fr28.B and Fr01.C to Fr28.C are self-resetting electronic fuses. If the light emitting diode (LED) of a self-resetting electronic fuse is lit, then the fuse is overloaded and power supply to the connected component inter- rupted.

  • Page 479: List Of Self-Resetting Electronic Fuses With Led

    100 mA 12 V B08 PS ridge pressure regulation (w/o ridge rollers) Fr27.A 100 mA B69 PS ridge pressure relief left 12 V Fr28.A 100 mA B68 PS ridge pressure relief right 12 V ROPA item no. 3550750GB 479 / 536...
  • Page 480 12 V Fr26.B 100 mA B505 Pr. sensor pintle belt 2 12 V Fr27.B 100 mA B58 Pr. sensor bunker unload. (bunker) 12 V Fr28.B 100 mA B36 Bunker filling conveyor ultrasound 12 V ROPA item no. 3550751GB 480 / 536...
  • Page 481 12 V ROPA item no. 3550752GB The fuses Fr01.A to Fr28.A, Fr01.B to Fr28.B and Fr01.C to Fr28.C are the self-resetting electronic fuse on the PCB and the PCB identification for the computers. There are 3 computers on the machine and the com- puters are identified as A, B and C.

  • Page 482: Relay List

    Relay list Relay K01.A Relay K02.A (optional) Relay K02.B (optional) Relay K01.B Relay K02.C (optional) Relay K01.C Relay K03 Position on ROPA Designation Comments the machine item No. Relay emergency stop Central electrical system Load relay, power 50 A, K01.A...

  • Page 483: Color Codes For Electric Wiring

    Malfunction and remedies Color codes for electric wiring Color codes for electric wiring Brown ground pin 30 (continuous current) Pink pin 15 (simulated ignition current) yellow 8.5 Volt violet 12 volt Blue digital signal lines (ON/OFF) Green analogue signal lines (changing sensor values) Grey all lamps "E"...

  • Page 484: Troubleshooting At The Tractor Terminal

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal B522 Sensor error Speed sieve conveyor 2 Some malfunctions are indicated on the tractor terminal by warning icons. In case of electrical or electronic problems, the components concerned are displayed including the designation of the component.

  • Page 485: Overview Of Diagnostic Menus

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1 Overview of diagnostic menus Version Programmable keys Diagnosis Main settings Tuning Special functions Teach in Operating data Master data Video Hardware exchange AUXILIARY ISOBUS Service See below illustrations of the available diagnostics menus on the tractor terminal. They facilitate the fault diagnosis for the service personnel if, after being asked to do so by the service personnel, you call up the corresponding menu items and communi- cate the displayed values or symbols to the service personnel.

  • Page 486: Digital Inputs At Overloading Bunker Machine

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.2 Digital inputs at overloading bunker machine Digital inputs Digital inputs No./Name Analogue inputs S32 Hydraulic oil level S54 Emergency STOP tractor Inputs speed S129 Emerg. stop sorting pl. Pressure sensors S130 Walking floor shutdown front S131 Walking floor shutdown rear Outputs PWM+SW S200 Horn sorting platform...

  • Page 487: Analogue Inputs At Bunker Machine

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.3 Analogue inputs at bunker machine Analogue inputs Digital inputs No./Name Analogue inputs B02 Axle B04 Drawbar Inputs speed B05 Ridge center. L/impeller Pressure sensors B06 Ridge centering right B27 Additional axle Outputs PWM+SW B34 Bunker height CAN-BUS...

  • Page 488: Analogue Inputs At Overloading Bunker Machine

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.4 Analogue inputs at overloading bunker machine Analogue inputs Digital inputs No./Name Analogue inputs B02 Axle B04 Drawbar Inputs speed B05 Ridge center. L/impeller Pressure sensors B06 Ridge centering right B27 Additional axle Outputs PWM+SW B34 Unloading conv.

  • Page 489: Rpm Inputs

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.5 Rpm inputs Inputs speed Digital inputs No./Name Analogue inputs B15 PTO rotational speed B47 Driving speed Inputs speed B167 Wheel motor rpm Pressure sensors B521 Speed sieve conveyor 1 B522 Speed sieve conveyor 2 Outputs PWM+SW B523 Speed leaf chain CAN-BUS...

  • Page 490: Pressure Sensors

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.6 Pressure sensors Pressure sensors Digital inputs No./Name Analogue inputs B07 PS ridge pressure reg. L B08 PS ridge pressure reg. R Inputs speed B26 PS drive forward Pressure sensors B58 PS bunker unloading B68 PS ridge pres.

  • Page 491: Pwm + Sw Outputs At Bunker Machine

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.7 PWM + SW outputs at bunker machine Outputs PWM+SW Digital inputs No./Name Analogue inputs Y10 Trac. pump forward Y11 Trac. pump backw. Inputs speed Y14 Lower pickup R Pressure sensors Y15 Lower pickup L Y16 Hydr.
  • Page 492 Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal Outputs PWM+SW No./Name Y574 Bunker fill. soft fl. Y575 Bunker flap Y582 Protective roof Y583 Bypass sieve web 1 Y585 Coup. unit seat valve Y586 Coupling block K2.A Rotating beacon K2.B Central lubrication K2.C Working floodlights 492 / 536...

  • Page 493: Pwm + Sw Outputs At Overloading Bunker Machine

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.8 PWM + SW outputs at overloading bunker machine Outputs PWM+SW Digital inputs No./Name Analogue inputs Y10 Trac. pump forward Y11 Trac. pump backw. Inputs speed Y14 Lower pickup R Pressure sensors Y15 Lower pickup L Y16 Hydr.
  • Page 494 Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal Outputs PWM+SW No./Name Y574 Raise unl. con. art.2 Y575 Lower unl. con. art.1 Y582 Protective roof Y583 Bypass sieve web 1 Y585 Coup. unit seat valve Y586 Coupling block Y587 Picking con. up/down K2.A Rotating beacon K2.B Central lubrication K2.C Working floodlights...

  • Page 495: Can-Bus

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.9 CAN-BUS ESR A01 Digital inputs I-CAN: Error status Analogue inputs Receive counter Send counter Inputs speed Error counter Pressure sensors F-CAN: Error status Receive counter Outputs PWM+SW Send counter Error counter CAN-BUS Error memory Control elements...

  • Page 496: Error Memory

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.1.10 Error memory Error memory Digital inputs B523 Sensor error Analogue inputs Speed leaf chain Inputs speed Pressure sensors Outputs PWM+SW CAN-BUS Error memory Control elements 8.5.1.11 Controls A10 and A20 Digital inputs Controls A10 Controls A20 Analogue inputs...

  • Page 497: Diagnostic Menus "Freely Assignable Control Element

    Malfunction and remedies Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal 8.5.2 Diagnostic menus "Freely assignable control element" The diagnostic menus of the freely assignable control element are identically struc- tured for all three variants of this control element. Here you can see an example of the left control element on the overloading bunker machine.

  • Page 498: Bunker Scale Diagnostic Menu

    Always observe the increased fire haz- ard when welding near combustible parts or liquids (fuel, oils, greases, tyres, etc.). We expressly point out that ROPA will not assume any warranty for damage to the machine caused by improper welding.

  • Page 499: Jacking Up Of The Vehicle

    Malfunction and remedies Jacking up of the vehicle Jacking up of the vehicle DANGER Hazard of fatal injuries! – For safety reasons, the vehicle must be always jacked up on one of the marked jacking points. – In order to jack up the axle hitch the vehicle in the pulling jaw of the tractor and secure it.

  • Page 500: Releasing The Brake Manually

    Malfunction and remedies Releasing the brake manually ATTENTION Danger of machine damage When positioning the jack, make sure that no hydraulic lines or sensors in the area of the axle could be damaged. – To jack up park the vehicle on an even and sufficiently stable ground. –...

  • Page 501: Pneumatic Deactivation Of Brake

    Malfunction and remedies Releasing the brake manually 8.8.1 Pneumatic deactivation of brake Outlet valve/drain valve DANGER – Never park the vehicle unsecured if the parking brake is released and the com- pressed air reservoir is empty. – Secure the vehicle against rolling away using sufficiently large wheel chocks. –...

  • Page 502: Hydraulic Deactivation Of Brake

    Malfunction and remedies Releasing the brake manually 8.8.2 Hydraulic deactivation of brake Hydraulic brake hand pump DANGER – Never park the vehicle unsecured if the parking brake is released and the hydraulic brake line is without pressure. – Secure the vehicle against rolling away using sufficiently large wheel chocks. –...

  • Page 503: Hydraulic Valves

    Malfunction and remedies Hydraulic valves Hydraulic valves Most of the hydraulic valves are electrically controlled. Problems with solenoid valves may be detected using special test cables. These test cables may only be connected to the solenoid valves by trained and instructed specialist personnel. Should an electrically controlled valve malfunction, then in any case, without excep- tion, call in a specialist.

  • Page 504: Central Lubrication System - Bleeding And Removal Of Blockages

    – Once you determine that the line is permeable again, reconnect it to the consumer. Check if it's free of blockages by performing an intermediate lubrication. (See Page 391) – If the method described here doesn't help, please contact your ROPA service sta- tion. 504 / 536...
  • Page 505 Malfunction and remedies Central lubrication system – bleeding and removal of blockages Some distributors are provided with a lubricating nipple. This lubrication nipple is used to simplify troubleshooting. All lubrication points of the sub-distributor can be supplied with grease via this lubricat- ing nipple, as a check valve is situated in the outflow of the main distributor.

  • Page 506: Overview Of Field Settings

    Malfunction and remedies Overview of field settings 8.11 Overview of field settings Sequence of operations Harvesting diffi- culty/problem Adjust speed difference Reduce height of deflec- Reduce speed of sieve Mechanical damage between leaf chain and Reduce shaker intensity tor rollers and speed of conveyors sieve conveyor 2 pintle belts...
  • Page 507 Malfunction and remedies Overview of field settings Sequence of operations Harvesting diffi- Comments culty/problem Try to harvest gently Mechanical damage Increase lifting depth Increase lifting speed Speed of conveyors not too high smooth Tubers are not in the middle of the ridge or grow out sideways Cut tubers wavy cut...

  • Page 508: Checklist For Optimising The Lifting Quality/Storage Quality

    Malfunction and remedies Checklist for optimising the lifting quality/storage quality 8.12 Checklist for optimising the lifting quality/storage quality Tubers damaged during planting may contribute the spread of bacteria, fungal dis- eases and damage during unloading. This can be alleviated by heating the seed potatoes at at least 10°C and keeping the potatoes dry.

  • Page 509: Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lists/Tables/Plans/ Diagrams/Maintenance Verification 509 / 536...
  • Page 510 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification 510 / 536...

  • Page 511: Lubricating And Operating Supplies

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating and operating supplies Lubricating and operating supplies Fill. volume Component Lubricant type in litres Intervals Hydraulic fluid HVLP 46 (containing zinc) Hydraulic system approx. 63 ISO-VG 46 as per DIN51524 part 3 Pump distributor gears approx. 3.2 annually Hydraulic disc coulter Gear oil...

  • Page 512: Maintenance Table

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance table Maintenance table Maintenance interval Maintenance work before after the first every 50 when harvest start daily 50oper. hrs. oper. hrs. needed annually Pump distributor gears Check oil level Change oil Hydraulic disc coulter gears Check oil level Change oil Swath pickup gears Visual inspection of gear housing...
  • Page 513 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance table Maintenance interval Maintenance work before after the first every 50 when harvest start daily 50oper. hrs. oper. hrs. needed annually Check condition of drive rollers Check condition of support rollers, deflector rollers and wipers Retension sieve conveyor 2 Leaf chain and dirt discharge conveyor Check condition of drive rollers Check condition of support rollers,...
  • Page 514 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance table Maintenance interval Maintenance work before after the first every 50 when harvest start daily 50oper. hrs. oper. hrs. needed annually Check condition of drive rollers Check condition of support rollers and deflector rollers Check condition of bushings and locks Retension picking conveyor, trash conveyor and trash discharge con-...

  • Page 515: Lubricating Plan (Lubrication With Grease Gun)

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating plan (lubrication with grease gun) Lubricating plan (lubrication with grease gun) Lubricating point Number of every oper. nipples hours Cardan shafts see attached manual of the car- Tractor to through drive above drawbar and dan shaft manufacturer and (See through drive above drawbar to machine Page...
  • Page 516 All lubricating points must also be lubricated after each washing of the machine. After washing of the machine, the central lubrication system must also be lubricated using at least 2 intermediate lubrication cycles. Grease ROPA item no. 435006200 as per DIN 51825, NLGI-class 2, type: KP2K-20, at low outdoor temperatures KP2K-30.

  • Page 517: Lubricant Recoding Table

    API GL 5, SAE 90 2, type: KP2K-20, at low out- FDA guideline 21 CFR 178.3570 door temperatures KP2K-30 ROPA ROPA hydroFluid HVLP 46 ROPA gearOil GL5 90 marking 435001210 = 20 l 435002010 = 20 l 435006200 = 18 kg...

  • Page 518: Filter Cartridges

    ROPA item no. Return filter in oil tank 270071500 Tractor hydraulic system high-pressure filter element 270043000 Including O-ring 79*3, ROPA item no. 412045500 Filling lid with integrated ventilation/bleeding filter 270070000 Suction filter in oil tank 1/2" AS 010-00 270000900 Suction filter in oil tank 1 1/4" AS 060-01 270007600 Suction filter in oil tank 1 1/2"...

  • Page 519: Torque Table For Screws And Nuts (Nm)

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Torque table for screws and nuts (Nm) Torque table for screws and nuts (Nm) Metric thread DIN 13 Dimension 10.9 12.9 1050 1220 1100 1550 1800 1200 1450 2100 2450 Metric fine thread DIN 13 Dimension 10.9 12.9 M8x1 M10x1 M12x1.5...

  • Page 520: Lubricating Plans

    Brake shaft Steering cylinder inside Rod actuator Compensation cylinder Steering knuckle bottom Steering knuckle top Sub-distributor axle left ROPA item no. 360021000 Swing axle rear Swing axle front Brake shaft Steering cylinder inside Rod actuator Compensation cylinder top Steering knuckle bottom...

  • Page 521: Maintenance Verification

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance verification Maintenance verification 9.8.1 Maintenance verification oil change + filter exchange Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Pump distributor gears Gear oil Hydraulic disc coulter gears Gear oil Swath pickup gears Gear oil Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil Tractor hydraulic system pressure...

  • Page 522: Maintenance Confirmation

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance verification 9.8.2 Maintenance confirmation 1st customer service ROPA machine Maintenance performed after: hours Required: 50 oper. hrs. Maintenance performed on: Date Maintenance performed by: Signature/stamp The maintenance may only be performed by ROPA-Service staff. 522 / 536...

  • Page 523: Software Updates

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance verification 9.8.3 Software updates Version Date Name 523 / 536...

  • Page 524: Confirmation About Instructions Given To The Driver

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Confirmation about instructions given to the driver Confirmation about instructions given to the driver Mrs/Mr date of birth Last name and first name Was instructed about safe handling of the machine about maintenance of the machine Last name and first name Has demonstrated the required knowledge for safe handling of the machine...

  • Page 525: Safety Instructions

    WARNING If people enter the zones around the ROPA Keiler 2, that are designated as hazard zones in the following illustration while the machine is lifting, they are at risk of very serious injury or even fatal injury. The sketch below shows these zones shaded.
  • Page 526 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Safety instructions Statement (last name and first name) have been informed by the owner about the danger zones and safety aspects of the Keiler during harvesting. I have completely received this information and understood it. I agree not to enter the hazard zones as long as the machine is running in lifting operation.

  • Page 527: Ropa Handover Confirmation

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification ROPA Handover confirmation 9.11 ROPA Handover confirmation ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH, Sittelsdorf 24, D-84097 Herrngiersdorf Support point address: Chassis number: Type: Sub device no.: Type: Sub device no.: Type: Sub device no.: Type: Sub device no.: Type:...
  • Page 528 (written, by phone or e-mail) about products and services can be received by the ROPA support point and/or ROPA, or passed on to ROPA, as well as stored, processed and used. The non- granting of the consent does not effect the delivery of the purchased item or services. You can, if desired, partially strike out this consent.

  • Page 529: Ropa First Use Record

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification ROPA First Use Record 9.12 ROPA First Use Record ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH, Sittelsdorf 24, D-84097 Herrngiersdorf ROPA partner: Customer / site of operation: Chassis No.: Operating hours: Machine type: Lifting/loading hours: Software version: Harvested area: First use date:...
  • Page 530 Index 530 / 536...

  • Page 531: Index

    Index Index 531 / 536...
  • Page 532 Index 532 / 536...
  • Page 533 Index Drive speed-dependent pintle belt automatic con- trol............... 289 Drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic Adding hydraulic fluid......... 412 control..............269 Analogue inputs at bunker machine....487 Analogue inputs at overloading bunker machine 488 Analogue video system........393 Articulated bunker section........358 AUX-N –...
  • Page 534 Name plate and important data......17 Right ladder............69 Number plate............94 Road operating mode......... 193 Road travel............187 ROPA video switch..........397 Rotating finger comb (UFK)......320, 451 Obligations of the entrepreneur......25 Rpm inputs............489 old parts..............37 Operating and maintenance personnel....
  • Page 535 Index machine..............98 Safety signs............27 Safety stickers............31 Video system............392 Scope of delivery..........63, 64 Video terminal cleaning mode......177 Separation menu..........129 Video terminal display areas......174 Setting row distance........... 234 Video terminal for digital video system..80, 173 Setting row distance on pickup w/o ridge rollers.
  • Page 536 Index 536 / 536...

This manual is also suitable for:

Keiler iiKeiler 2 classic

Table of Contents