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- Page 1 Version 1.19 - EN - Item no. 175_4802 /07.10 LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / PO Box 11 60, D-46515 Alpen Telephone (0 28 02) 81-0, Fax (0 28 02) 81-220 E-mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet: http://www.lemken.com...
- Page 3 However, this brief instruction is not a substitute for thorough study of the operating instructions. These operating instructions will help to familiarise you with the LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG device and the options available for using it.
- Page 4 Remember that you should only use genuine LEMKEN spare parts. Reproduction parts have a negative influence on the function of the device, have a shorter ser- vice life and present risks and hazards that cannot be estimated by LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG. They also increase the maintenance costs.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Seed drill control system with integrated sowing-pipe monitor........8 Displays and menus...................... 8 Entering values......................9 Confirming values, alarms and error messages............9 Control terminals......................10 2.5.1 LEMKEN Solitronic....................10 2.5.2 On/Off switch......................11 2.5.3 Function keys ......................11 2.5.4 Rotary switch with confirmation key ................. - Page 6 Contents Entry menu....................... 15 General information ....................15 Tramline menu......................18 4.2.1 Cultivator working width ................... 18 4.2.2 Hectare counting with tramlines ................18 4.2.3 Straight rhythm, type of passage................19 4.2.4 Tramline rhythms ..................... 19 4.2.5 Field boundary side....................23 Rhythm displays......................
- Page 7 Contents Calibration menu ..................... 44 General information ....................44 Converting grains/sq. m. into kg/ha ................45 Calibration test sample....................46 5.3.1 Entering seed code number ..................46 5.3.2 Entering seed rate....................46 5.3.3 "Filling" seed wheels ....................46 5.3.4 Calibration time ......................47 5.3.5 Starting calibration time sample ................
- Page 8 Contents 6.14 Sowing pipe monitoring ..................... 57 6.14.1 General information ....................57 6.14.2 Tramline monitoring....................57 6.14.3 Spreader monitoring (section width monitoring) ........... 57 Information menu ....................58 General information ....................58 Sensor test........................58 Software version ......................59 Fault and code displays....................60 7.4.1 Functional faults .......................
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Page 9: Power Supply
Power supply POWER SUPPLY The connecting cable for the Solitronic electronic seed drill control system's power supply must be connected straight to the tractor's battery. An operating voltage of 12 Volt is required. A 40A fuse is located inside the connecting cable to the batte-... -
Page 10: Basic Information
Field of application 2.1.1 Seed drill control system The Solitronic electronic seed drill control system was developed for die control- ling drill machines with electrical sowing shaft drive as well as for implement com- binations with seed drill that are equipped with the previously-mentioned electrical sowing shaft drive. -
Page 11: Entering Values
Basic information Entering values This window appears where values, e.g. such as the working width of the cultivator have to be entered. The corresponding value can be entered here on the number field (1) or by actua- ting the terminal's rotary encoder. This view appears when the field (2) is pressed. -
Page 12: Control Terminals
Basic information Control terminals 2.5.1 LEMKEN Solitronic The "Solitronic" electronic seed drill control system is operated using the control terminal (1). It consists of a display (8), function keys (3), shift keys (7) and a shaft encoder (5) with confirmation key. -
Page 13: On/Off Switch
Basic information WorkingSet key Freely assignable key 2.5.2 On/Off switch The On/Off switch (2) has to be pressed and held for 2 seconds to switch the electronic see drill control system on or off again. 2.5.3 Function keys When a function key (3) is pressed the function situated directly next to it in the display (8) is then executed or activated. -
Page 14: Isobus Terminal
Basic information ISOBUS terminal When equipping the implement with ISOBUS it is advisable to use a LEMKEN- ISOBUS terminal. Your implement can however also be operated using other CCI- ISOBUS terminals. The "Solitronic" electronic seed drill control system is operated using the control terminal (1). -
Page 15: On/Off Switch
Basic information 20. WorkingSet key 21. Freely assignable key 22. Acknowledge key 2.6.1 On/Off switch The On/Off switch (2) has to be pressed and held for 2 seconds to switch the electronic see drill control system on or off again. 2.6.2 Function keys When a function key (3) is pressed the function situated directly next to it in the display (8) is then executed or activated. -
Page 16: Menu Selection
Menu selection MENU SELECTION The Main menu appears after switching on the electronic seed drill control system and a brief system check. Press this key to enter the Operating menu. Press this key to enter the Calibration menu. Press this key to enter the Entry menu. Press this key to enter the Information menu. -
Page 17: Entry Menu
Entry menu ENTRY MENU General information Press this key to enter the Entry menu. Depending on the equipment specification and the implement model, the Entry menu will have either one menu page or several menu pages to choose from. If there are several menu pages, a scroll function will also always be available for changing pages. - Page 18 Entry menu Alarm functions • Switch alarm functions on and off • Enter minimum permissible residual quantity in hopper. Premature switching on/off of sowing shaft Harrow guide actuation • Select manual operation • Select automatic operation Spotlights • Switch on •...
- Page 19 Entry menu Filling screw • Swivelling the filling screw • Switching on the filling screw Interval tramline control (Adjusting sown and non-sown areas) Where this key appears in the display, the Entry menu features several pages which can be scrolled through. Go back one page...
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Page 20: Tramline Menu
Entry menu Tramline menu Press this key to enter the Tramline menu. 4.2.1 Cultivator working width − Enter the cultivator working width. The cultivator working width can be entered in incre- ments of 0.5 m. This display shows the calculated tramline rhythm. 4.2.2 Hectare counting with tramlines Press this key to select whether the •... -
Page 21: Straight Rhythm, Type Of Passage
Entry menu 4.2.3 Straight rhythm, type of passage When a straight rhythm is calculated, either shown in the display. This display indicates "one passage". This display indicates "two passages". It is only possible to select tramlines in two passages when the seed drill is equip- ped with a tramline shifting element with 4x2, 4x3 or 4x4 tramlines. - Page 22 Entry menu Tramline systems 2x2, 2x3 and 2x4 Working width 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 12.00 Cultivator working width 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 10.5 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00...
- Page 23 Entry menu Working width 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 12.00 Cultivator working width 10.00 5.00 17.00 13.00 18.00 12.00 9.00 6.00 11.00 14.00 7.00 19.00 58.5 13.00 20.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 5.00...
- Page 24 Entry menu Tramline systems 4x2, 4x3 and 4x4 Working width 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 12.00 Cultivator working width 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.33 2.00 2.66 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.33 2.50 2.00...
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Page 25: Field Boundary Side
Entry menu 49.5 11.00 5.50 Working width 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 12.00 Cultivator working width 10.00 5.00 17.00 13.00 6.50 18.00 12.00 9.00 6.00 4.50 11.00 5.50 16.00 14.00 7.00 4.66 19.00 58.5 13.00 6.50 20.00 15.00 12.00... -
Page 26: Rhythm Displays
Entry menu Rhythm displays As work is conducted, the following displays are shown in the Operating menu to match the rhythm entered: Uneven rhythm 3.00 L Example: 3-rhythm sequence, left field boundary side Tramline made in a 3-rhythm sequence in 3rd. track. Tramline made in a 5-rhythm sequence in 5th. - Page 27 Entry menu Straight rhythm 4.00 L, 1. Track with half width of implement 4.00 L Example: 4-rhythm sequence, left field boundary side Tramline made in a 4-rhythm sequence in 4th. track. Tramline made in a 6-rhythm sequence in 6th. track. Tramline made in a 8-rhythm sequence in 8th.
- Page 28 Entry menu Rhythm 1.50 R Example: 12 m seeder for 18 m cultivator Rhythm 1.50 L Example: 12 m seeder for 18 m cultivator Rhythm 2.33 R...
- Page 29 Entry menu Rhythm 2.33 L Rhythm 2.50 R Rhythm 2.50 L Example: 6 m seeder for 15 m cultivator 4 m seeder for 10 m cultivator...
- Page 30 Entry menu Rhythm 3.33 R Rhythm 3.33 L Example: 6 m seeder for 20 m cultivator or 9 m seeder for 30 m cultivator...
- Page 31 Entry menu Rhythm 3.50 R Rhythm 3.50 L Example: 6 m seeder for 21 m cultivator...
- Page 32 Entry menu Rhythm 4.50 R Rhythm 4.50 L Example: 4 m seeder for 18 m cultivator or 6 m seeder for 27 m cultivator...
- Page 33 Entry menu Rhythm 6.50 R...
- Page 34 Entry menu Rhythm 6.50 L Example: 6 m seeder for 39 m cultivator...
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Page 35: Hectare Counter
Entry menu Hectare counter − Press this key to enter the Hectare menu. − Press this key for 2 seconds to reset the field daily hectare counter to zero. − Press this key for 5 seconds to reset the daily hectare counter to zero. −... -
Page 36: Blower Monitoring
Entry menu Blower monitoring − Press this key to enter the Blower menu. − After this display enter the minimum blower speed. Settings can be made in a speed range of 2500-3000 rpm. − After this display enter the maximum blower speed. Settings can be made in a speed range of 3100-4500 rpm. -
Page 37: Wheel Calibration In Mm/Pulse
Entry menu Wheel calibration in mm/pulse − Press this key for 2 seconds to enter the Calibration menu. 4.7.1 Manual calibration After this display you can alter the mm/Imp. value. Depending on the impulse wheel and sensor design, the following values will have been entered at the factory: 90 mm/Imp. -
Page 38: Change In Seed Rate Increment Value
Entry menu Change in seed rate increment value − Press this key to enter the Increment value menu. − Press this key and set the percentage increment value for the change in seed rate. The value can be varied between 1% and 20%. -
Page 39: Switching Off Alarm Functions
Entry menu Switching off alarm functions − Press this key to enter the menu for switching off the alarms. Generally all the alarm functions are switched on. − Press the key after this display to switch the tank alarm on or off. −... -
Page 40: Hydraulic Upper Link (Solitair 12K)
Entry menu 4.10 Hydraulic upper link (Solitair 12K) The sowing depth is configured in the Operating menu via the hydraulic upper link in a range of 0 % = minimum settling depth and 100 % = maximum settling depth. To do so, the seed drill control system has to be correspondingly calibrated. This is done at the factory. -
Page 41: Gps Partial-Area Specific Seeding
Average seed rate value (reference value): 145 kg/ha 4.12.3 Receiving values from GPS receiver If a partial-area specific seed rate is sent from the GPS receiver to the Solitronic electronic seed drill control system, the seed rate is then accepted during drilling. -
Page 42: Pre-Metering
Entry menu 4.13 Pre-metering − Press this key to enter the Entry menu for pre-metering. − Press this key to select whether the • sowing shaft only starts to run once the implement has been lowered, the blo- wer is running and the impulse wheel turning or •... -
Page 43: Harrow Function
Entry menu 4.14 Harrow function − Press this key to enter the menu for selecting the harrow actuation. − Press this key to switch between the "Manual" and "Automatic" opera- ting modes. Auto = automatic operation is to be selected if the harrow is to be raised when the seed drill is raised, and lowered again when the bar is lowered. -
Page 44: Cardan Shaft Monitoring
Entry menu 4.16 Cardan shaft monitoring − Press this key to enter the Entry menu for the cardan shaft monitoring. − After this is shown enter the speed at which when dropped below, an alarm is to be triggered and confirm it. −... -
Page 45: Interval Tramline Control
Entry menu 4.18 Interval tramline control − Press this key to enter the Entry menu for the interval tramline control. − After this is shown enter the interval for the distance sown in a range of 10 to 99 metres. −... -
Page 46: Calibration Menu
Calibration menu CALIBRATION MENU General information − Press this key to enter the Calibration menu. In the Configuration menu • the seed to be sown is selected by a code, • the required seed rate is entered and • after entering the weight of the configured seed rate, the electronic seed drill control system is automatically adjusted to match the required seed rate. -
Page 47: Converting Grains/Sq. M. Into Kg/Ha
Calibration menu Converting grains/sq. m. into kg/ha The required seed rate must be entered as kg/ha in the Calibration menu. If you wish to enter a seed rate as grains per sq. m., then the required seed rate can be calculated in kg/ha as follows. -
Page 48: Calibration Test Sample
Calibration menu Calibration test sample − Press this key to enter the Calibration program. 5.3.1 Entering seed code number The START symbol with arrow disappears from the display. − Enter the code number for the seed to be used for sowing. −... -
Page 49: Calibration Time
Calibration menu 5.3.4 Calibration time This field is now active. A proposed calibration time is then shown that - depending on the selected code number - causes the calibration tray to be filled to approx. 75 %. This requires the sewing wheels to be switched on or off in accordance with the sewing table. -
Page 50: Result
Calibration menu 5.3.7 Result This then completes the calibration test sample. The display now shows the ad- justed and selected data along with the possible minimum and maximum opera- ting speeds, e.g. 0.52 km/h and 15.1 km/h. If an unrealistic or unfavourable speed range appears, this is then indicated on the display by means of a reference code. -
Page 51: Repeating Calibration Test Sample (Calibration Test Sample Monitor)
Calibration menu Repeating calibration test sample (calibration test sample monitor) If a calibration test sample was conducted and it has to be repeated because of an inspection, or a calibration test sample with the same seed and identical seed rate as for the previous calibration test sample is to be conducted, and the seed wheels are already full, then a shortened, direct start, calibration test sample can be conducted. -
Page 52: Operating Menu
Operating menu OPERATING MENU The Operating menu is generally selected when the implement is configured and used for seeding: Operating menu displays Longer actuation (1- Display 2 seconds) Displays current mo- Seeding shaft drive motor Displays motor data tor speed Blower Current blower speed Blower speed display... -
Page 53: Manual Start
Operating menu Manual start − Press this key to start the seeding process independent of the imple- ment control system, e.g. in the corners of the field. The seeding wheels start to rotate for 20 seconds. If a working speed of 1.3 km/h is reached within this period of 20 seconds, the sowing shaft or the implement is regulated by the implement control system again. -
Page 54: Interval Tramline Control
Operating menu Interval tramline control − Press this key to switch on the interval tramline control. − Press this key again to switch off this function. Interval tramline control switched off Interval tramline control switched on Adjusting the sowing quantity −... -
Page 55: Section-Width Switch-Off
Operating menu Section-width switch-off The number of section widths can vary depending on the type of implement. − Press the respective key to switch off the corresponding section width. If a section width, e.g. is switched off for the first passage, the respective LED goes on. -
Page 56: Tramline Control
Operating menu 6.10 Tramline control − Press this key to switch the current tramline forward when required. − Press this key to switch the current tramline back when required. − Press this key to stop the tramline control. Tramline control has to be stopped, e.g. when the implement or the coulter bar is raised during a passage. -
Page 57: Sowing Depth Display - Solitair 12 K
Operating menu 6.12 Sowing depth display – Solitair 12 K This display shows the sowing depth as a % for Solitair 12 K. The sowing depth setting is made by the hydraulic upper control link on the Soli- tair 12 K. Minimum sowing depth is 0 %. -
Page 58: Other Displays In Operating Menu
Operating menu 6.13 Other displays in Operating menu The electric motor is not regulated, e.g. when the implement is raised or when the electric motor's set value and actual value match. The motor is regulated up and down until the adapted speed is reached. Indicates malfunction, warning or information, e.g. -
Page 59: Sowing Pipe Monitoring
Operating menu 6.14 Sowing pipe monitoring 6.14.1 General information Sowing pipe monitoring is used - depending on the implement's equipment speci- fication - to monitor tramlines, spreaders (section widths) or the tramlines and spreaders (section widths) together. Each installed sowing pipe monitor can be seen on the implement setting display Tramline monitoring version Spreader monitoring (section widths) version Combined tramline and spreader monitoring (section widths) ver-... -
Page 60: Information Menu
Information menu INFORMATION MENU General information The Information menu displays the switching state of the sensors, the control sys- tem and control terminal software versions, the number of seeding coulters, coul- ters in the tramline and the return lines along with the data for the implement such as, e.g. -
Page 61: Software Version
The "Box" displays indicates the operating status of the coupling box. If a 0 ap- pears the coupling box is OK. A 1 indicates a fault in the coupling box, e.g. fuse faulty. Software version Job computer software version Gateway software version Solitronic terminal software version Menu pictures software version... -
Page 62: Fault And Code Displays
(e.g. memory fault or CAN error). This code must be communicated to the LEMKEN service employee to enable him/her to rectify it as quickly as possible. Example: SYSTEM CODE: 34. -
Page 63: Sowing Pipe Monitoring Diagnosis
Information menu Sowing pipe monitoring diagnosis Accurate diagnosis of the sowing pipe monitoring process can take place as soon as the A14 error message appears in the control terminal. To do so one changes to the Information menu for the electronic seed drill control. −... -
Page 64: Seed Drill Setting Display
Information menu Seed drill setting display − Press this key to enter the Display menu for the seed drill settings. This menu displays the serial number, configured working width, the number of seeding coulters, the number of return flows, the configured mm/pulse for the drive wheel, the number of coulters in the tramlines and information on the tram- line setting, along with the sowing pipe monitor option. -
Page 65: Fuses
Fuses FUSES The electronic seed drill control system is equipped with a total of 4 fuses, which safeguard the system, coupling box (1) and the job computer (2) against overloa- ding. The location of the fuses can be seen in the following figures. Fuse Ampere Article number... -
Page 66: Diagnosis Lists
Diagnosis lists DIAGNOSIS LISTS Code displays Depending on the operating status, the codes are shown on the display for infor- mation, warnings and malfunctions. The A40 to A46 codes shown contain infor- mation and recommendations, the A20 to A29 codes contain warnings, indicating possible operational problems and the A01 to A11 and B1X and B2X codes dis- play malfunctions. -
Page 67: Warnings
Diagnosis lists Warnings Code Description Possible cause Remedial measures Minimum hopper capacity Not enough seed in hopper Add seed reached Maximum working speed Reduce working Working speed too high reached speed Minimum working speed Increase working Working speed too low reached speed Reduce oil level... -
Page 68: Malfunctions
Supply voltage from tractor too Check electrical system Power supply too low CAN hardware error Job computer with CPU temperature too high LEMKEN Service system error Memory error Faulty fuse in coupling box Determine cause and replace fuse Coupling box sys-... - Page 69 Pulse count (travel) "Implement lifter" is active during Re-adjust sensor positi- with raised machi- passage Software version Incompatible software version in LEMKEN-Service incompatible job computer and control terminal Sowing pipe moni- Malfunction in one or more so- See Section 8 toring alarm...
- Page 70 Diagnosis lists Table: B1X – Line breaks Code Output Description Remedial measures Tramline signal 1 Visual inspection Tramline signal 2 Visual inspection Tramline signal 3 Visual inspection Tramline signal 4 Visual inspection Section width 1 (Solitair 12) / headland Visual inspection management Y3/Y4 Section width 2 (Solitair 12) / headland Visual inspection...
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- Page 72 Diagnosis lists Table: B2X – Short circuits Code: Output: Description: Remedial measures: Tramline signal 1 Visual inspection Tramline signal 2 Visual inspection Tramline signal 3 Visual inspection Tramline signal 4 Visual inspection Section width 1 (Solitair 12) / headland Visual inspection management Y3/Y4 Section width 2 (Solitair 12) / headland Visual inspection...
- Page 73 Diagnosis lists...
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Page 74: Index
Index INDEX Calibration menu ....................41 Calibration test sample..................42 Hectare counter....................32 Retracting and extending ..................36 Tramline menu ....................17 Tramline rhythms ....................18 Wheel calibration....................33...
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