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SEED MONITORING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SEED MONITORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © 2024 Digitroll Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................5 1.1.1 NEW CONCEPT SEED MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AIR DRILLS ..5 A NEW CATEGORY IN SEED MONITORING(1)(2)(3) ........5 1.1.2 SEEDVIEW APP - THE FUTURE OF SEED MONITORING ....5 1.1.3 SEEDVIEW ISOBUS – PERFECT IN BLOCKAGE MONITORING ..5 HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL .............5 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT ........6 ABOUT THE SYMBOLS ...............6...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION 4.2.3 MODULE CONNECTIONS ON CAN BUS ........37 4.2.4 WHEN MAXIMUM 3 ECUS ON THE CAN BUS ......38 4.2.5 WHEN MORE THAN 3 ECUS ON THE CAN BUS ......41 4.2.6 BASEMODULE SENSOR INPUTS (SPEED, RPM, WORK SWITCH) . 43 4.2.7 CONNECTING SENSORS TO BASEMODULE ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL Viewing this manual online: to view an online version, go to the Digitroll Web site ( http://www.digitroll.hu ). To view and/or print the User Manual online, you will need the Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

  • Page 6: Read And Understand This Document

    INTRODUCTION READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT Before using, read these user manuals of the XeedSystem to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage defined in these manuals of this projector.

  • Page 7: Warnings

    Avoid contact with and inhalation of fertilizer. Follow the instructions from the fertilizer supplier. When working with fertilizer, a mask and gloves are often required. Do not use the XeedSystem on roadways. 1.0 - I YSTEM V...

  • Page 8: Cautions

    INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions for safe use of the products, and to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product performance. Before maintaining or repairing the tractor, always disconnect the power cable between the tractor and the XeedGATE gateway. The system components are designed and manufactured to assure personal safety.

  • Page 9: Radio Waves Compliance

    However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. (1) Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Digitroll could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.

  • Page 10: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    THE INFORMATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS CONDITION, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. Digitroll disclaims all liability arising from this information and its use. Use of Digitroll devices in machinery control applications is entirely at the buyer’s risk, and the buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Digitroll from any and all damages, claims, suits, or expenses resulting from such use.

  • Page 11: Installation Overview

    INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INSTALLATION STEPS Please follow the next steps to install your XeedSystem to a seeding machine. Please make sure that you have done all the following major steps before starting the application (SeedView iPad app / ISOBUS VT app).

  • Page 12: Preparing To Install

    PREPARING TO INSTALL PREPARING TO INSTALL UNPACKING Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and item. CAUTION Do not use any unapproved items to ensure the safety and product life span.

  • Page 13: Contents Of The Box

    Seed/Fertilizer Sensor ECU Seeder Sensors ECU (e.g. ISOBUS Gateway (for FlowSense/FertilEYE) work switch, speed) FlowSense Sensor XeedSystem Cable Set Seed Counter Sensor (for Cable set for XeedSystem Air Drills/Pneumatic (Depending on purchase Seeders) order) 1.0 - I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 14 X-LiNE Module / cable ties for XeedGATE BASEModule NOTE The accessories supplied with your product depending on the system layout. Find more information about Cables (Wiring Diagrams, Connector Types, etc.) on the Digitroll webpage: www.seedview.com 1.0 – I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Install The Hardwares

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES INSTALL THE HARDWARES MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1.0 - I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Installing The X-Line Modules

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.1 INSTALLING THE X-LINE MODULES About the X-LiNE Module The X-LiNE Module ECU collect and transmits the sensors data to the XeedGATE gateway. communicates with the sensors through X-LiNE, address and diagnose them. Furthermore, the Module compares seed sensor data for easier identification of seeding failures.
  • Page 17 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.1.1 MOUNTING X-LINE CONSOLE TO X-LINE MODULE TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED Wrench (M6 size) Hex key (5 mm) First place and hold the X-LiNE module onto the front of Module Bracket (part no). After put the two steel screw (part no) into the module’s two mortises. Fix the module (part no) with the two steel washer (part no) and two steel screw- nut (part no) to the bracket (part no).
  • Page 18 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.1.2 MOUNTING THE X-LINE MODULE TO A TOWER TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED Cutting tool Put the two cable ties to the bracket’s two mortises in the left or right side. Stretch the cable ties on the tower. Plug the cable ties to the other two free mortises on the bracket. See on Figure 4 Deflect the two cable ties (part no) behind the bracket (part no).
  • Page 19 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.1.3 MOUNTING THE X-LINE MODULE WITH RIVETS TO A FLAT SURFACE The bracket can be fixed by rivets. In this case needed two rivets for the fixing. The diameter of the rivets are 6,4 mm. Fixing the bracket by rivets is only possible on a flat surface. There are two holes left and right side of the bracket for the rivets.

  • Page 20: Installing The Xeedgate

    About the XeedGATE intelligent, easy-to-install XeedGATE wireless gateway is the perfect wireless access point for the XeedSystem. It offers next-generation Bluetooth Smart technology. The XeedGATE is ISOBUS compatible, so if you have an ISOBUS Virtual terminal, you can use it with the basic...
  • Page 21 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.2.1 MOUNTING XEEDGATE BRACKET TO XEEDGATE TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED Wrench (M6 size) Hex key (M6 size) First place and hold the XeedGATE onto the front of XeedGATE Bracket. Put the two steel screw (part no) into the module’s two mortises. Fix the module (part no) with the two steel washer (part no) and two steel screw-nut (part no) to the bracket (part no).
  • Page 22 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.2.2 MOUNTING THE XEEDGATE TO A BEAM TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED Cutting tool Put the two cable ties to the bracket’s two mortises in the left or right side. Stretch the cable ties on the square tube. Plug the cable ties to the other two free mortises on the bracket. Deflect the two cable ties under and over the bracket.
  • Page 23 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.2.3 MOUNTING XEEDGATE BRACKET TO A FLAT SURFACE The XeedGATE Bracket can be fixed by rivets if the beam’s width is bigger than 96 mm. In this case the XeedGATE Bracket fixed on a flat surface. The diameter of the rivets are 6,4 mm. The holes are spaced 62 mm.

  • Page 24: Installing The Flowsense Sensors

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.3 INSTALLING THE FLOWSENSE SENSORS About the FlowSense Sensor Small or big, slow or speedy, all seeds are well detectable with the one-of-a kind FlowSense sensors. FlowSense is the first smart seed sensor in the industry that continuously adapts to the changing environment during seeding process.
  • Page 25 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.3.1 PARTS OF FLOWSENSE SENSOR TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLING/DISASSEMBLING Screw driver / coin PARTS LIST OF FLOWSENSE SENSOR Part Name Part Number Quantity needed Sensor head 540095 1 pcs / Sensor Seal - Orange 460045 2 pcs / Sensor head Seal - Blue 460046 2 pcs / Sensor head...
  • Page 26 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.3.2 PLACEMENT OF THE FLOWSENSE SENSORS Figure 12: Placement of FlowSense Sensors NOTE The sensors should be placed on the distributor head’s tubes. Shorter installation time on seed tubes was in mind there is no need for hose clamps, even cleaning is simple thanks to SnapLock-Tube Adapter that enables easy sensor opening.
  • Page 27 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.3.3 MOUNTING THE FLOWSENSE SENSORS TO A SEED HOSE TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED Tube cuter Heat gun Cut the first tube about 250 mm from the distributor head with a tube cutter. Cut off a section from the free tube. The section about as long as the FlowSense sensor. Push the FlowSense sensor into the 250 mm long tube’s free end making sure the FlowSense’s symbols.

  • Page 28: Installing The Basemodule

    BASEModule has a 4 NPN open collector input for most the commonly used sensors and ground speed radar. With its two built- in CAN BUS connector the BASEModule links to the XeedSystem easily. NOTE Recommended to install the module near the XeedGATE.
  • Page 29 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.4.1 INSTALLING THE BASEMODULE The BASEModule and the X-LiNE modules are the same shape so there is no need different consoles. The steps of installing the X-LiNE Module meets the steps of installing the BASEModule. See on Section: 4.1.1 1.0 - I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Installing The Working Position Sensor

    BASEModule. The BASEModule transform and send the sensor information to the XeedSystem. In the setup of the SeedView App or the ISOBUS app you can set which signal – ON OFF – state means that is “in Working Position” or “Machine is lifted”.
  • Page 31 INSTALL THE HARDWARES NOTE RECOMMENDED SENSOR LOCATION Normally the easiest way to install the working position sensor next to the machine’s existing working position sensor, if it exists. The existing working position sensor typically found on a hydraulic cylinder. If the machine does not have an existing working position sensor, determine the location of the hydraulic cylinders that are used to lift the machine in and out of the ground at the end of rows.

  • Page 32: Installing The Ground Speed Radar

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.6 INSTALLING THE GROUND SPEED RADAR About the Ground Speed Radar Accurate speed sensing is one of the keys to achieving top performance from your electronic monitoring and controlling equipment. An incorrect speed signal can create significant errors in speed and distance measurement, chemical and fertilizer application and yield calculations resulting in costly misapplications, crop...
  • Page 33 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.1.6.1 MOUNTING THE SPEED RADAR SENSOR TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED Wrench (M6 size) Hex key (M6 size) Install the mount bracket to the Vansco radar with the m6 x 12mm screws and lock washers supplied. In order to check that your installation location will allow the Vansco radar to be mounted at the proper angle, and free from interference, attach the mount...

  • Page 34: Making Connections

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES MAKING CONNECTIONS NOTE This section on MAKING CONNECTIONS mainly uses diagrams. Please read and understand the TYPICAL SYSTEM LAYOUT diagrams before you start the system install. Figure 18: Typical System Layout – wiring diagram 1.0 – I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Sensor Connections On X-Line Bus

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.2.1 SENSOR CONNECTIONS ON X-LINE BUS OVERVIEW X-LiNE BUS, developed by Digitroll, is a 1-wire bus communication protocol. Nodes connecting to X- LiNE BUS automatically determine physical sequence. X-LINE BUS MAIN FUNCTIONS Function Description MASTER The X-LiNE BUS Master device is the X-LiNE Module. X-LiNE Module regulates a half-duplex communication, diagnose bus and start auto- addressing process.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Flowsense Sensors To X-Line Module

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.2.2 CONNECTING THE FLOWSENSE SENSORS TO X-LINE MODULE LIST OF X-LINE BUS CONNECTION CABLES – See on Figure 18 – (’F’ CABLES) Part Name Part Number Quantity needed X-LiNE Cable 90 cm 550035 1 pcs / X-LiNE Module Connect the first sensor’s AMP cable to the X-LiNE module with the X-LiNE LoopBack Cable.

  • Page 37: Module Connections On Can Bus

    During addressing procedure the CAN devices use the standard CAN ADDRESSING arbitration method. The CAN BUS devices continuously monitors CAN BUS. In case of disorder DIAGNOSTICS CAN BUS LEDs turns red. Figure 21: XeedSystem CAN BUS network and CAN Termination Plug 1.0 - I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 38: When Maximum 3 Ecus On The Can Bus

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.2.4 WHEN MAXIMUM 3 ECUS ON THE CAN BUS CONNECTING THE MODULES (ECUS) TO EACH OTHER When you use maximum 3 CAN Modules (ECUs) on the CAN BUS you should use a CAN Termination Plug to terminating the CAN BUS. (e.g.: 1 BASEModule with 2 X-LiNE Module) LIST OF CAN BUS CONNECTION CABLES –...
  • Page 39 INSTALL THE HARDWARES Figure 22: CAN Termination Plug with built-in 120 Ohms resistor 1.0 - I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 40 INSTALL THE HARDWARES NOTE If your system consists more than 20 meters CAN cable in total or more than 3 CAN modules (ECUs) you should use a POWER BRIDGE (550069) to ensure power supply voltages at right level. See on Figure 24 Figure 23: CAN modules (CAN ECUs) connections and CAN termination 1.0 –...

  • Page 41: When More Than 3 Ecus On The Can Bus

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.2.5 WHEN MORE THAN 3 ECUS ON THE CAN BUS CONNECTING THE MODULES (ECUS) TO EACH OTHER When you use more than 3 CAN Modules (ECUs) on the CAN BUS you should use a POWER BRIDGE to loop back the power and terminating the CAN BUS. (e.g.: 1 BASEModule with 2 X- LiNE Module) LIST OF CAN BUS CONNECTION CABLES –...
  • Page 42 INSTALL THE HARDWARES Figure 24: use POWER BRIDGE to loopback the power from the ends of the systems. NOTE If your system consists more than 20 meters CAN cable or more than 3 CAN modules (ECUs) you should use a POWER BRIDGE (550069) to ensure power supply voltages at right level.

  • Page 43: Basemodule Sensor Inputs (Speed, Rpm, Work Switch)

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.2.6 BASEMODULE SENSOR INPUTS (SPEED, RPM, WORK SWITCH) OVERVIEW BASEModule incorporates 4 identical input channels to connect NPN Open-Collector sensors easily. Each input channelek contains a pull-up resistor, no external resistor required. X-LINE BUS MAIN FUNCTIONS Function Description CHANNEL A: Radar sensors are connectable to speed input, but inductive wheel sensors or Virtual Terminals with GPS-based speed signal output as well.
  • Page 44 INSTALL THE HARDWARES BASEMODULE INPUT CHANNEL CONNECTOR PINOUTS Connector Position Wire Color Function Pos. 1 Brown 12V DC output Pos. 2 Blue Pos. 3 Green-Yellow Input Figure 26: BASEModule NPN input Figure 26: BASEModule input connector 1.0 – I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Connecting Sensors To Basemodule

    BASEModule. If you supplied the sensors from Digitroll the sensors have specified connectors, easily connect them for the BASEModule. If you have existing sensors, you...

  • Page 46: Connecting The Basemodule To An Existing Sensor

    About the connections of an existing sensor If you have an existing sensor (e.g. fan rpm sensor or radar) you can use this for XeedSystem. The machines usually contains the speed radar and/or fan rpm sensor. The BASEModule able to connect these sensor types but you should check the electrical properties before you connect it to the BASEModule.
  • Page 47 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.2.8.1 PREPARE THE WIRING OF THE EXISTING SENSOR TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED Digital Multimeter (DMM) Wiring tools: wire cutter, wire stripper, pliers, cable lugs or solder STEP 1. PREPARE THE EXISTING SENSOR WIRES TO CONNECT Disconnect the machine from the power. Using a wire cutter, cut the wires of the sensor harness where you can connect it to the BASEModule Input Cable.
  • Page 48 INSTALL THE HARDWARES DETERMINE THE SENSOR WIRING ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES Function Description Set the Digital Multimeter - DMM - to measure DC voltage (range should be 0- PREPARE 12V). Touch the positive probe of the DMM to one of the wire and the negative probe to another wire.
  • Page 49 INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.2.8.2 CONNECT THE EXISTING SENSOR TO THE BASEMODULE INPUT After you have successfully determine the existing sensor wiring, you should connect it to the BASEModule Input Cable. Figure 29: BASEModule Sensor Input Cable BASEMODULE INPUT CABLE WIRES Connector Position (A) Wire Color (B) Function...

  • Page 50: Isobus Connection

    XeedGATE is compatible with most virtual terminals. XeedGATE connects ISOBUS VTs as shown in Figure 30, CAN(H) and CAN(L) lines are linked through the gateway 4-pin AMP connectors. XeedGATE ISOBUS is connected Digitroll ISOBUS cables. CAUTION ISOBUS TERMINATION RESISTOR NEEDED Both ends of the CAN BUS (ISOBUS) must include a 120 Ohms termination resistor.

  • Page 51: Isobus Connectors And Connection Types

    INSTALL THE HARDWARES 4.3.1 ISOBUS CONNECTORS AND CONNECTION TYPES 4.3.1.1 ISOBUS CABLES COMPATIBILITY Recommended Connector types Description ISOBUS Cable Type 9-PIN IN-CAB CONNECTOR PART NO: A tractor that is ISOBUS compatible has 550060 this connector somewhere in the cab. In-Cab 9Pin Some virtual terminal manufacturer use ISOBUS Cable this connector type on their terminal for...

  • Page 52: Making Isobus Connection

    ISOBUS Termination Cable 550054 Choose the appropriate ISOBUS Cable to connect the XeedSystem to your ISOBUS VT. Connect the ISOBUS Cable to your ISOBUS network or to the virtual terminal. If necessary connect the ISOBUS Termination Cable to the ISOBUS Cable.

  • Page 53: Connecting The System To The Power

    Connect the XeedGATE Power Cable to the XeedGATE. Connect the XeedGATE Power Cable to the machine’s power connector. NOTE The XeedSystem gets the power suply via the XeedGATE CANBUS so you don’t need an other power connection to the system. CAUTION...

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DUSTY SENSORS Function Description The sensor cleaning is rarely due, thanks to Intelligent Dust Compensation function, so the operator can seed large areas without cleaning the sensors, DUST allowing him exploit the short time for optimum seeding conditions. The dust COMPENSATION test is an unmatched solution to determine sensor dust level, then iDC, relying on dust test information, automatically compensate sensibility.
  • Page 55 MAINTENANCE STEP 1. OPENING THE SENSOR HAD Operation Instructions Please use a flat type Screw Driver to open the Snap Lock Tube Adapter. Disconnect the sensor connectors from the X-LiNE BUS. Put a Screw Driver under the Snap- Locks and push it with a fine gesture.
  • Page 56 MAINTENANCE STEP 2. CLEANING Operation Instructions Use soft brush to loosen up the deposited dust/dirt before use soapy water to cleaning. Put the sensor head in a bucket of soapy water and sink it. If the dust/dirt still visible, please repeat the above steps.
  • Page 57 MAINTENANCE STEP 3. CHECK Operation Instructions Connect the adapters back to the sensor head, and reconnect the connectors to the X-LiNE BUS. You can simply check the cleaning with the sensor Status LED: After the sensor get power again it must start lightning in solid GREEN / ORANGE color.

  • Page 58: Notes

    NOTES NOTES 1.0 – I YSTEM V NSTALLATION MANUAL...

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