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AMAZONEN-Werke AMACONTROL II Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Assembly Instructions
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Spare Parts List
Electronic Hectare Counter
AMACONTROL II
with electronic monitoring of the drilling shaft
or the seed metering wheel tramline switching mechanism lay shaft
and display of the seed metering wheel tramline switching
mechanism switching position as special special optional
equipment;option;option
Read and observe the Operating Instructions
DB695 - MG354

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Assembly Instructions Spare Parts List Electronic Hectare Counter AMACONTROL II with electronic monitoring of the drilling shaft or the seed metering wheel tramline switching mechanism lay shaft and display of the seed metering wheel tramline switching mechanism switching position as special special optional equipment;option;option...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Introduction ..........…… 1 - 2 1.1 Manufacturer ………………………………… 1 - 2 1.2 Defined use…………………………………… 1 - 2 1.3 Technical data…………………………………….. 1 - 2 1.4 Control elements / connections ………………… 1 - 3 Equipment and application on……………….. 2 - 2 2.1 Equipment on seed drill with dual-range gearbox…………………...
  • Page 3 Contents Page 4.3.1 Programming working width ....……..4 - 3 4.3.2 Checking programmed working width ..….. 4 - 4 4.3.3 Determining seed drill factor ....……… 4 - 4 4.3.4 Calculating seed drill factor ....………. 4 - 7 4.3.5 Programming seed drill factor ...……..4 - 9 4.3.6 Checking seed drill factor ....…..………..
  • Page 4 Contents Page 5.4.4 Setting alarm delay time........5 - 12 5.4.5 False alarm ........... 5 - 12 All AMACONTROL II functions……………. 5 - 13 Breakdown measures ....…....6 - 1 Switching-off computer ……………………… 6 - 1 6.1.1 Automatic computer switch-off ..………..6 - 1 6.1.2 Manual computer switch-off ..…………..
  • Page 5 Contents Page Installation instruction Basic equipment………………………… 9 - 3 Fitting magnet and sensor(“HA”) on dual-range gearbox……………... 9 - 3 Fitting computer………………………. 9 - 5 Fitting magnet and Sensor(“HA”) on precision airplanter ED 1 / RP-ED 1………………………….. 9 - 7 Installation instruction Special special optional equipment;option;option…………………….

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Manufacturer AMAZONEN-Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co KG Postfach 51, 49202 Hasbergen-Gaste. Defined use AMACONTROL II is intended exclusively for use as • Display- • Measuring and • Monitoring device in agricultural applications. Any other use is considered improper.

  • Page 7: Control Elements / Connections

    Introduction 1 - 3 Control elements / connections Line below bar flashes during operation: computer receiving impulse from sensor “HA“ Display F-key SET-key • Switch on/off- • Switch-on • Select function • Program • Change values start/end • Block to change values Connection “I/s“...

  • Page 8: Equipment And Application On

    2 - 2 Equipment + Application EQUIPMENT + APPLICATION Equipment Seed drills with dual-range gearbox Fig. 2.1 shows the attachment points for the sensors and magnets on the gearbox input shaft (1), drilling shaft (2) and lay shaft (3). Basic equipment Special optional equipment;option 11 Magnet...

  • Page 9: Equipment On Precision

    Equipment + Application 2 - 3 Equipment Precision airplanters ED 1 Fig. 2.2 shows the attachment points for the sensors and magnets on the gearbox input shaft (1). Basic equipment 11 Magnet 12 Sensor “HA“ Connection Area meter Fig. 2.2 “Is”...
  • Page 10 (1). Basic equipment 11 Magnet 12 Sensor “HA“ *+,-./,001/11,-2' ?? LM9GAB ?= JAGFK;<#$%# AMACONTROL II H.DREYERGmbH&Co.KG [ ]= HA [ ]= I/s + HA [ ]= I/s + I/s HA + HA BB B Connection...

  • Page 11: Potential Applications

    Equipment + Application 2 - 5 Potential applications AMACONTROL II is a multi-functional computer for agricultural machines or implements, to which one or two sensors – depending on equipment – can be connected. The Table shows the potential applications (functions) of...

  • Page 12: Operation

    3 - 2 Operation OPERATION Fitting batteries The computer is supplied with two 1.5 V Mignon cells. The battery compartment is located on the back of the machine or implement. Fitting batteries: Slide off battery compartment cover. Insert batteries into holder. Check correct polarity (+/-)! Close battery compartment.

  • Page 13: Selecting Function

    Operation 3 - 3 Selecting function Press the F-key until a function [F.2], [F.7], [F.8] or [F.9] is displayed. Press the SET-key until the value flashes. Press the F-key until the required function is displayed. Press the SET-key for 2 seconds. •...

  • Page 14: Initial Operation

    4 - 2 Initial operation INITIAL OPERATION Function overview The Table below shows the functions and setting options on the AMACONTROL II for seed drill operation. Function Sub-function Symbol Value Part area HA.1 0.000-9999 ha Total area HA.2 0.000-9999 ha...

  • Page 15: Basic Settings

    Initial operation 4 - 3 Basic settings The AMACONTROL II is delivered with the following basic settings: Sub-function Symbol Value Working width of [I- - - -I] 3.00 (meters) seed drill Factor/seed drill 123.7 [9 : 04] Tramline switching [- - II -]...

  • Page 16: Checking Programmed Working Width

    4 - 4 Initial operation Press the SET-key. • 2nd value flashes. Press the F-key until the correct value appears. Proceed in this way until all values are correct. Then: Press the SET-key for 2 seconds. • Working width programmed. 4.3.2 Checking programmed working width Select function [F.2], [F.7], [F.8], [F.9].
  • Page 17 Initial operation 4 - 5 Fitting seed drills D8-SUPER / D8-SPECIAL 5.00-16 6.00-16 10.0/75-15 11.5/80-15 Tyres 15.50-15 Factor 116.1 123.7 127.6 132.3 144.3 Fitting seed drills AD 2 with tailwheel ø 1.18 m 189.9 Factor Tyre packer fitting seed drill RP-AD 2 170.1 Factor Tyre packer seed drills RPD with...
  • Page 18 4 - 6 Initial operation AMAZONE seed drills Crank turns on wheel D8 SUPER/D8 SPECIAL with dual-range gearbox Tyres Working width 1/40 ha 1/10 ha 5.00-16 2.5 m 49.5 197.0 3.0 m 41.0 164.0 6.00-16 2.5 m 46.0 185.0 3.0 m 38.5 154.0 10.0/75-15...

  • Page 19: Calculating Seed Drill Factor

    Initial operation 4 - 7 4.3.4 Calculating seed drill factor Drive the seed drill along a measuring section ("L") of at least 100 m. Count the rotations ("Z") made by the magnets on the gearbox input shaft or display the rotations using the F3 function by setting - the batch counter [ cou.
  • Page 20 4 - 8 Initial operation Press the SET-key for 2 seconds. • Display: 2. value flashes. Press the F-key until the 2 value [1. 0 00] is correct. Proceed in this way until all four values are set to [1.000]. Then: Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.

  • Page 21: Programming Seed Drill Factor

    Initial operation 4 - 9 4.3.5 Programming seed drill factor Select function [F.2], [F.7], [F.8], [F.9]. Press the F-key until the [o] symbol appears. • Display: Present factor. Press the SET-key. • Display: flashing comma. Press the F-key until the comma is in the correct position.

  • Page 22: Operation

    5 - 2 Operation OPERATION Hectare counter (F.2, F.7, F.8, F.9) AMACONTROL II features two memories: • HA.1: stores part area. • HA.2: stores total area. Example: Display 15.00 = 15.0 ha = 150,000 m 2. 5.1.1 Displaying / clearing memory content HA.1 or HA.2 Select function [F.2], [F.7], [F.8], [F.9].

  • Page 23: Metering Area

    Operation 5 - 3 5.1.2 Metering area • Several fields are to be processed, • the total area is to be displayed: Prior to commencing work Clear memory contents HA.1 and HA.2 (see Section 5.1.1)! Select function [F.2], [F.7], [F.8], [F.9]. 1.

  • Page 24: Monitoring Drilling Shaft (F.7, F.8)

    • Sensor "HA" monitors the gearbox input shaft. • Sensor "I/s" monitors the drilling shaft. 5.2.1 Alarm AMACONTROL II generates an alarm if a defect causes the drilling shaft to stop while the gearbox input shaft continues to rotate. AMACONTROL II generates no alarm if the drive chain jerks the gearbox, causing it to stop.

  • Page 25: Setting Alarm Delay Time

    Operation 5 - 5 5.2.2 Setting alarm delay time Set an alarm delay time, for example, of 15 seconds: Select a higher alarm delay time for a slow journey and low gearbox setting than for a fast journey and high gearbox setting. Select function [F.7] or [F.8].
  • Page 26 5 - 6 Operation Displaying the tramline switching mechanism position (F.8, F.9) The display • shows the position of the drilling wheel tramline switching mechanism during operation • switches on automatically if the drive is interrupted when raising the seed drill to turn at the end of the field. The switching time between shut-down of the drive and shift on to the next position can be set.

  • Page 27: Commencing Work

    Operation 5 - 7 Select function [F.8] or [F.9]. Press the F-key until the [- - II -] symbol appears. • Display: Current switching position (e.g.[. 1]). Press the SET-key for 2 seconds. • Display, e.g.: [9 02] (the value "9" flashes) whereby 9: switching time (9 secs.
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  • Page 30: During Operation

    • Display: [II . 0]. The computer is not connected to the seed metering wheel tramline switching mechanism. AMACONTROL II can therefore only be considered a visual aid. The display does not have to concur with the actual switching position.

  • Page 31: No Alarm

    Operation 5 - 11 Monitoring the lay shaft of the seed metering wheel tramline switching mechanism [F.9] The lay shaft can only be monitored when no. of programs and switching position are correctly set (see Section 5.3). Sensor "HA" monitors the gearbox input shaft Sensor "Is"...

  • Page 32: Setting Alarm Delay Time

    5 - 12 Operation 5.4.4 Setting alarm delay time Set an alarm delay time, for example, of 15 seconds: Select function [F0.9]. Press the F-key until the [o - o -] symbol appears. • Display: [- - - -] . Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.

  • Page 33: All Amacontrol Ii Functions

    The computer triggers an alarm if more than two impulses, generated by magnet vibration, are received. All AMACONTROL II functions Besides the 4 functions for seed drill operation, AMACONTROL II has 9 other functions. This makes AMACONTROL II suitable for other applications as indicated in the Table below.
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  • Page 37: Breakdown Measures

    Before replacing the batteries, switch off the computer to prevent the loss of data. 6.1.1 Automatic computer switch-off AMACONTROL II is automatically switched off if • the computer receives no impulse for 1.5 hours • no key is pressed for 1.5 hours. 6.1.2 Manual computer switch-off Press F-key for 5 seconds.

  • Page 38: Isolate Sensor Cable Plug From Computer

    6 - 2 Breakdown measures Isolate sensor cable plug from computer Before the seed drill is uncoupled from the tractor: Pull sensor cable plug from the computer and attach at a suitable humidity-proof location (e.g. below the seed box on the side wall).

  • Page 39: Function Check

    Function check 7 - 1 FUNCTION CHECK If the computer is not functioning correctly, check whether • the battery voltage is too low • the computer or • the sensors are defective. Checking battery voltage Switch off computer (Press F-key until [StOP] appears in the display. Switch on computer •...

  • Page 40: Checking Computer Input "I/S

    7 - 2 Function check Fig. 7.1 7.2.2 Checking computer input "I/s" For this test, the alarm must not be switched off (see Section 5.2.2). Screw off both sensor cables from computer. Select function [F0.7]. Bridge pins on both connecting sleeves with a small screwdriver 10 x in rotation.

  • Page 41: Checking Sensors

    Function check 7 - 3 Checking sensors After checking the computer as described in Section 7.2, the sensors must be tested: Connect sensor cable "HA" to computer. Check input "HA" (as described in Section 7.2.1): Stroke a magnet directly before the sensor (to simulate impulses).
  • Page 42 8 - 2 Scope of delivery and spare parts list...

  • Page 43: Scope Of Delivery And Spare Parts List

    Self-tapping screw M4 x 10..…....2 ---------- Lock washer …………………………………. 1 ---------- Borer (ø 3.6 mm) ........…. 1 KE041 Bonding plate 29x29 ......... 15 0935410 Cable tie ……………………………………. 20 MG341 Operating and Installation Instruction and Spare Parts list for AMACONTROL II ..1...
  • Page 44 8 - 4 Scope of delivery and spare parts list...

  • Page 45: Special Special Optional Equipment;Option;Option

    Scope of delivery and spare parts list 8 - 5 Special special optional equipment;option;option Order No. Designation 952160 Tramline – Control - Sensors for the electronic monitoring of drilling shaft or lay shaft seed metering wheel tramline switching mechanism…………………………………. 1 comprising No.
  • Page 46 9 - 2 Fitting – Basic equipment Fig. 9.1 Ø 3,6 mm Fig. 9.2...

  • Page 47: Installation Instruction Basic Equipment

    Installation – Basic equipment 9 - 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BASIC EQUIPMENT Fitting magnet and sensor(“HA”) on the dual- range gearbox Observe Installation Instruction (next page)! Remove lynch pin (Fig. 9.1/1. connecting agitator shaft to drive). Bolt the magnet holder (Fig. 9.1/2) on to the hollow gearbox input shaft (Fig.1/4) using M4 x 10 self-tapping screw (Fig.
  • Page 48 • sensor "HA" monitors the gearbox shaft, sensor "Is" monitors the drilling shaft or lay shaft. • AMACONTROL II generates an alarm if the drilling shaft or lay shaft (apart from at switching position "0") stops. • AMACONTROL II generates no alarm if the drive chain jerks the gearbox causing the seed drill drive to fail.

  • Page 49: Fitting Computer

    Installation – Basic equipment 9 - 5 Fitting computer Attach computer bracket (Fig. 9.4) in tractor cab. Protect computer from frost and direct sunlight. Push computer onto bracket Connect sensor cable to computer. Fig. 9.4 In order to avoid confusion when attaching the two sensor cable plus (special optional equipment;option)
  • Page 50 9 - 6 Installation – Basic equipment ED 1 Fig. 9.6 RP-ED 1 Fig. 9.7...

  • Page 51: Fitting Magnet And Sensor("Ha") On Precision Airplanter Ed 1 / Rp-Ed

    Fitting – Basic equipment 9 - 7 Fitting magnet and sensor ("HA") on precision airplanters ED 1 / RP-ED 1 Attach sensor and magnet for ED 1 (Fig. 9.6) and/or RP-ED 1 (Fig. 9.7) to input of chain wheel adjustment gear: Bolt magnet (Fig.
  • Page 52 10 - 2 Fitting – Basic equipment Fig. 10.1 Fig. 10.2...
  • Page 53 Fitting – Special optional equipment;option 10 - 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SPECIAL OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT;OPTION 10.1 Fitting holder with 6 magnets and sensor ("Is") for monitoring the seed metering wheel Bolt sensor (Fig. 10.1/1) to sensor holder (Fig. 10.1/2). Using the borer supplied, make two holes (Ø 3,6 mm) in the last sowing housing (Fig.
  • Page 54 10 - 4 Fitting – Special optional equipment;option Fig. 10.3 Fig. 10.4...

  • Page 55: Fitting Holder With 6 Magnets And Sensor ("Is") For Monitoring The Lay Shaft

    Fitting – Special optional equipment;option 10 - 5 10.2 Fitting holder with 6 magnets and sensor ("Is") for monitoring the lay shaft Bolt sensor (Fig. 10.3/1) to sensor holder (Fig. 10.3/2). Using the borer supplied, make two holes (Ø 3,6 mm) in a sowing housing (Fig.
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  • Page 60 Postfach 51 Tel.: (05405) *5014-0 D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste Telefax: (05405) 50 11 47 Operations: D-27794 Hude · F 5702 Forbach...

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