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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.
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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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Contents Calibration menu ..................... 38 General information ....................38 Converting grains/sq. m. into kg/ha ................39 Calibration test sample ....................40 5.3.1 Entering seed code number ..................41 5.3.2 Entering seed rate....................41 5.3.3 "Filling" seed wheels ....................42 5.3.4 Calibration time ......................
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Contents 6.10.1 Extending......................71 6.10.2 Retracting ......................72 6.11 Partial-area specific seed rate over GPS..............72 6.11.1 Interface........................ 73 6.11.2 Seed rate quantity ....................73 6.11.3 Receiving values from GPS receiver ..............73 6.11.4 Sending values to GPS receiver................73 6.12 Sequence control - Entering time delay ..............
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Contents Malfunctions ........................ 88 B1X – Open circuits ....................90 B2X – Short circuits ....................92 Index ..........................95...
Power supply POWER SUPPLY The connecting cable for the electronic control system's power supply must be connected straight to the tractor's battery. An operating voltage of 12 Volt is requi- red. A 40A fuse is located inside the connecting cable to the battery.
Basic information BASIC INFORMATION Field of application The electronic control system has been developed for controlling, monitoring and configuring the Compact-Solitair tilling combinations. The Compact Solitair can only spread seed or fertiliser. The Compact-Solitair HD can spread both seed and fertiliser, insofar as the cor- responding selection has been activated in the "Fertilising and drilling"...
Basic information LEMKEN Solitronic The electronic control system is operated using the control terminal (1). It also consists of a touch screen (8), function keys (3), shift keys (7) and a rotary enco- der (5). Control terminal Shift keys On/Off switch...
Basic information 2.3.1 On/Off switch The On/Off switch (2) has to be pressed and held for 2 seconds to switch the electronic control system on or off again. 2.3.2 Function keys When a function key (3) is pressed the function situated next to it on the touch screen (8) is then executed or activated.
Basic information ISOBUS terminal When equipping the implement with ISOBUS it is advisable to use a LEMKEN- ISOBUS terminal. The implement can also be operated using other ISOBUS ter- minals. The electronic control system is operated using the control terminal (1). It also consists of a touch screen (8), function keys (3) and a rotary encoder (5).
Basic information 2.4.1 On/Off switch The On/Off switch (2) has to be pressed and held for 2 seconds to switch the electronic control system on or off again. 2.4.2 Function keys When a function key (3) is pressed the function situated next to it on the touch screen (8) is then executed or activated.
Menu selection MENU SELECTION Press this key for at least two seconds to switch on the electronic control system. The Main menu appears after switching on the electronic control system and a brief system check. Press this key to enter the Operating menu. ...
Menu selection Entering of values This window opens when a key is pressed at the appropriate point on the touch screen. The corresponding value can be entered here on the number field (1) or by actuating the control terminal's rotary encoder. A value can be entered in both this input window and using a number scale.
Menu selection Confirming values, alarms and error messages Confirm entered values, alarms and error messages through: pressing "OK" on the touch screen selecting and pressing the "OK" using the rotary encoder...
Operating menu OPERATING MENU General information The Operating menu is always to be selected when the implement has been con- figured and used for seeding. Press this key to enter the Operating menu. Operating menu displays Seeding Function Press the key Hectare counter Total hectare counter Current operating speed...
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Operating menu Sequence control Function Press the key Lowering process Raising process Signal for partial-area specific seeding through GPS system Lowering process completed Raising process completed Manual raising and lowering of Manual harrow actuation harrow Manual raising and lowering of Automatic harrow actuation harrow Automatic operation of sequence...
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Operating menu Lane scriber Function Press the key Automatic operation of lane scri- Switch lane scribers to manual bers operation Manual operation of lane scri- Switch lane scribers to automa- bers tic operation Right lane scribers activated Activate left lane scribers Left lane scribers activated Activate right lane scribers Lane scribers activated...
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Operating menu Tramline shifting Function Press the key Switch interval control on and Tramline rhythm Manual switching of current track Switches track Manual switching-back of current Switches back to previous track track Manual switching-back of current Maintain track track Section-width switch-off Switch off section width Speed monitoring Function...
Operating menu Operating voltage and current power consumption Press this key to display the operating voltage and the current power consumption of the electric motor. "Fertilising and drilling" option Press this key to display the operating voltage and the current power consumption of the electric motors.
Operating menu Hectare counter Press this field to display the field hectare counter, the daily hectare counter, the annual hectare counter and the total hecta- re counter. Electrohydraulic coulter pressure adjustment The coulter pressure of the coulter bar can be gradually increased or reduced du- ring operation.
Operating menu 4.10 Interval tramline shifting Press this key to switch on the interval tramline shifting function. Press this key again to switch off this function again. Interval tramline control is switched off Interval tramline control is switched on 4.11 Adjusting the seed rate quantity ...
Operating menu 4.11.2 Manual stop Press this key to interrupt the seeding process. The sowing shaft is not driven again until the lift sensor is switched on again the "Manual start" button is pressed 4.12 Section-width switch-off The number of section widths can vary depending on the type of implement.
Operating menu 4.13 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.
Operating menu 4.15 Automatic mode Ask everyone to leave the implement's working range when the implement is put into operation. WARNING Ensure that an adequate safety distance is maintained to the lane scribers. Each raising and lowering of the implement sections results in the lane scribers being folded in and out.
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Operating menu Raising If you set the corresponding control unit for the sequence control to "Raising", the soil-working implement and the lane scriber are raised at almost the same time. The coulter bar (and the leading roller with mounted coulter bar – option) is raised. The coulter bar is raised until the preset position is reached.
Operating menu 4.16 Solo operation of lane scribers Never stand in the extending range of the lane scriber! Extended, deactivated lane scribers are retracted when the con- WARNING trol unit is actuated, although they are deactivated. Retracted, activated lane scribers are extended, although the control unit was not actuated.
Operating menu 4.16.2 Deactivating lane scribers during a passage: The soil-working implement and the coulter bar are extended. Press this key to deactivate the lane scriber. At the same time the soil- working implement and die coulter bar are deactivated. When the lane scribers are deactivated, the lane scribers can be retracted, but not extended.
Operating menu 4.16.3 Deactivating lane scribers at the headland The soil-working implement and the coulter bar are raised. Press this key to deactivate the lane scriber. The symbol for the deactivated function then appears. Actuate the specified control unit to lower the soil-working implement and the coulter bar.
Operating menu 4.17 Manual operation Ask everyone to leave the implement's working range when the implement is put into operation. WARNING Ensure that an adequate safety distance is maintained to the lane scribers. Each raising and lowering of the implement sections results in the lane scribers being folded in and out.
Operating menu 4.17.1 Deactivating soil-working implement Press this key to enter the Manual mode. The Manual operating mode symbol appears. Press this key to deactivate the soil-working implement. The symbol for the deactivated function then appears. 4.17.2 Deactivating coulter bar ...
Operating menu 4.17.4 Lane scriber folding method Lane scriber operation can be individually selected. The lane scriber is set to the Automatic mode. The lane scribers are alter- nately retracted and extended. Press this key to switch the lane scriber to the Manual mode. The lane scriber is set to the Manual mode.
Operating menu 4.18 Levelling work tines section The operating height of the levelling work tines section can be adjusted when the implement is in its working position. When turning at the headland the levelling work tines section is automatically swi- velled upwards.
Operating menu 4.19 Other displays in Operating menu The electric motor is not regulated, e.g. when it has no speed ra- ting, 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 rea- ched.
Operating menu 4.20 Sowing pipe monitoring 4.20.1 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-...
Operating menu 4.20.3 Spreader monitoring (section width monitoring) In this version one seeding row per spreader (section width) is monitored. This enables blockages in the spreaders to be detected quickly. Spreader monitoring is also useful when used to inspect the proper function of an optional section width circuit.
Calibration menu CALIBRATION MENU General information Press this key to enter the Calibration menu . If the "Fertilising and drilling" option is switched on, then an additional calibration test sample has to be run for the fertiliser. Press this key to enter the Calibration menu for seed. ...
Calibration menu A suitable set of scales must be used for weighing the calibration test sample. The scales must be calibrated beforehand and che- cked for accuracy. This also applies to scales delivered along with the seed drill. In case of doubt, only calibrated scales may be used.
Calibration menu Calibration test sample Once the calibration test sample is started it must be completely run through until it reaches the result is displayed. See section on "Result". If the calibration test sample is interrupted an alarm is issued along with code A41.
Calibration menu 5.3.1 Entering seed code number The code number for the seed to be used for sowing is available in the table. Seed Corn Peas Beans Rape and fine seed Grass Press this key. Enter the code number for the seed to be used for sowing. ...
Calibration menu 5.3.3 "Filling" seed wheels Move the implement's calibration tray into position. Press this key. The sewing wheels are now "filled" with seed. Depending on the set code number, 1 to 5, this procedure can take from 10 to 25 seconds. ...
Calibration menu 5.3.6 Entering calibrated seed quantity After starting the calibration sample test, the calibration time countdown starts. At the same time the counted motor pulses are added up. After the drive motor has stopped: Weigh the calibrated seed quantity. ...
Calibration menu 5.3.7 Result The display now shows the adjusted and selected data along with the possible minimum and maximum operating 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.
Calibration menu Repeating calibration test sample (calibration test sample monitor) A shortened calibration test sample can be conducted to check the executed calibration test sample with the same seed and the same seed rate quantity for the last calibration test sample and filled sewing wheels ...
Entry menu ENTRY MENU General information Press this key to enter the Entry menu . The following entries and settings are required or can be selected in the sub- menus: Tramline menu Tramline rhythm Field boundary side ...
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Entry menu Adjusting the sowing quantity Entry of increment values for percentage change to seed rate quantity. When the "Fertilising and drilling" option is switched on, the increment value for the percentage spread rate for the fertiliser can also be en- tered here Alarm functions ...
Entry menu Time management for sequential circuit Enter time delay - Raise coulter bar to soil-working implement Enter time delay - Lower coulter bar to soil-working implement Retracting and extending function (option) Coulter bar and heliodor section / circular spike harrow ...
Entry menu 6.2.1 Cultivator working width Press the key after this display. Enter the cultivator's working width. Confirm the entry. The cultivator working width can be entered in increments of 0.5 m. If a tramline is not to be made, a working width of 0.0 m must be entered. After entering the cultivator's working width the control system calculates the tramline rhythm.
Entry menu 6.2.3 Straight tramline rhythm, type of passage If a straight rhythm is calculated, the tramline can be made in a single passage or in two passages. In this display the tramline is made in a single passage. An initial passage with half the width of the implement is required if a tramline with a single passage is to be applied.
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Entry menu Tramline system 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...
Entry menu 6.2.5 Field boundary side This display is shown wherever the field boundary side (left or right) is relevant for the selected tramline rhythm. Press this key to change the field boundary side. 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...
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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.
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Entry menu Rhythm 1.50 R Rhythm 1.50 L Example: 12 m seeder for 18 m cultivator...
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Entry menu Rhythm 2.50 R Rhythm 2.50 L Example: 6 m seeder for 15 m cultivator or 4 m seeder for 10 m cultivator Rhythm 3.33 R Rhythm 3.33 L Example: 6 m seeder for 20 m cultivator or 9 m seeder for 30 m cultivator...
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Entry menu Rhythm 3.50 R Rhythm 3.50 L Example: 6 m seeder for 21 m cultivator...
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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...
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Entry menu Rhythm 6.50 R Rhythm 6.50 L Example: 6 m seeder for 39 m cultivator...
Entry menu Hectare counter The following hectare counters can be called up: Field hectare counter Day hectare counter Annual hectare counter Total hectare counter Each individual hectare counter, with the exception of the total hectare counter, can be set to '0'.
Entry menu Tank menu The following displays can be called up in the Tank menu through entering the added seed quantity: total added seed quantity total sown seed quantity calculated quantity left in tank The individual quantity counters for the added seed quantity and the sown seed quantity can each be reset to 0 again.
Entry menu Blower monitoring Press this key to enter the Blower monitoring menu. Press the key after this display. Enter the minimum blower speed, at which if it is dropped below an alarm is issued. Confirm the entry. Settings can be made in a speed range of 2500-3000 rpm.
Entry menu 6.7.2 100 metre calibration Route calibration is used to calculate an exact value for each pulse wheel. Measure out an exact distance of 100 m on the field. Drive to the start mark. Lower the coulter bar. ...
Entry menu Increment value menu - Changing the seed rate quantity Press this key to enter the Increment value menu. If the "Fertilising and drilling" option is switched on, then a selecti- on has to be made in advance as to whether the seed rate quanti- ty should only be changed for the seed, only for the fertiliser or for seed and fertiliser.
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. ...
Entry menu 6.10 Retracting/extending All hydraulic and electrical connections must be connected to the tractor before retracting and extending. WARNING Damage to the implement as a consequence of incorrect folding. Non-observance of the sequence may end up damaging the implement. Always stick to the specified sequence when retracting and ex- tending the implement.
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Entry menu Press this key to choose whether the implement should be retracted or extended If this is shown the implement can be extended. If this is shown the implement can be retracted. WARNING Observe the general safety instructions as well as the "Hydrau- lic"...
Entry menu 6.10.1 Extending If necessary, press this key to change to the extending function. This signal indicates the "Extend" function. Press this key while simultaneously operating the control unit to extend the soil-working implement and the coulter bar. ...
Entry menu 6.10.2 Retracting If necessary, press this key to change to the retracting function. This signal indicates the "Retract" function. Press this key while simultaneously operating the control unit to retract the tyre packer. Press and hold the key until the tyre packer is completely retracted. This display is shown when you stop the retracting function for the tyre packer.
Entry menu 6.11.1 Interface The electronic control system is connected by means of a serial interface cable to the GPS receiver ("R" connection on body cable harness). In order to know which interface cable is required the GPS receiver must be known. 6.11.2 Seed rate quantity The calibration test sample is to be conducted as described in the "Calibration test sample"...
Entry menu 6.12 Sequence control - Entering time delay Press this key to enter the menu for selecting time delay or sequence control. Press the key after this display. Enter the time delay for raising the coulter bar after the soil-working implement (adjustable from 0.1 –...
Entry menu 6.13 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 actuation Select this function if the harrow is to also be raised when the seed drill is raised, and also lowered when the bar is to be lowe- red again.
Entry menu 6.15 Cardan shaft monitoring Press this key to enter the Entry menu for the cardan shaft monitoring. Press the key after this display. Enter the minimum permissible speed, at which if it is dropped below an alarm is issued.
Entry menu 6.17 Interval tramline shifting Press this key to enter the Interval tramline shifting menu. Press the key after this display. Enter the interval value for the distance sown in a range of 10 to 99 metres.
Information menu INFORMATION MENU General information The following displays and functions can be called up in the Information menu : Sensor test Software version Fault and code displays Hardware test Implement configuration Pocket calculator ...
Information menu Sensor test Press this key to enter the Sensor test menu. A 0 indicates that the respective sensor is not active. A 1 indicates that the respective sensor is active. If when switching the sensor a change from 0 to 1 or vice versa does not take place, then the sensor has to be replaced.
(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.
Information menu 7.4.2 Line fault Press this key for a B1X or B2X code in the Display menu for open cir- cuits and short circuits. This menu contains all fault codes in Group B. The type of fault, the reason for the fault and how to rectify it are available in the corresponding diagnosis lists.
Information menu Hardware test Each time the electronic seed drill control system is switched on, a hardware test of the sowing pipe mo- nitor is performed. If an error should occur, this is shown as as follows. The fault indicating window displays an A14 error message along with the total: 99.
Information menu Calibration menu Press this key to call up the Calibration menu. Code number for seed Seed rate quantity Pulse wheel value Minimum working speed Maximum working speed If the "Fertiliser and drilling" option is switched on, the information for the Calibra- tion menu on seed and fertiliser are shown separately.
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...
Diagnosis lists DIAGNOSIS LISTS Code displays Depending on the operating status, the codes are shown on the touch screen for information, warnings and malfunctions. Code Explanation A40 - A46 Information A20 - A29 Warnings A01 - A15 Malfunctions B1X - B2X Malfunctions The diagnosis lists below provide a detailed overview of the code group, fault description, possible reasons for faults and how to rectify them.
Diagnosis lists Information Code Description Possible cause Remedial measures Selected tramline Select another tramline Tramline control rhythm not possible rhythm Calibration test sample Calibration test sample Perform new calibrati- was not conducted faulty on test sample properly Switch off one sowing Calculated minimum roller or several sowing Possible working...
Diagnosis lists Warnings Code Description Possible cause Remedial measures Minimum hopper capa- Not enough seed in Add seed city reached hopper Maximum working Working speed too high Reduce working speed speed reached Minimum working Increase working Working speed too low speed reached speed Reduce oil level...
Power supply too low CAN hardware error Job computer with system error CPU temperature too LEMKEN Service high Memory error Faulty fuse in coupling Determine cause and Coupling box sys-...
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"Implement lifter" is ac- Re-adjust sensor position Pulse count (tra- vel) with raised tive during passage implement Incompatible software LEMKEN Service Software version incompatible version in job computer and control terminal Malfunction in one or See page 81...
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