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  • Page 1 Complementary instructions Please read this manual carefully before using the machine! Keep for future use This operator's and assembly manual is an integral part of the machine. Suppliers of new and second-hand machines are required to document in writing that the operator's and assembly manual was Version 6.03.00 delivered with the machine and handed...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, By purchasing the machine control unit MDS ISOBUS lite for the MDS 8.2 mineral fertilizer spreader, you have shown confidence in our product. Thank you very much! We want to justify this confidence. You have purchased a powerful and reliable machine control unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 Attachment and installation Tractor requirements Connections, sockets 3.2.1 Power supply 3.2.2 Connecting the machine control unit 3.2.3 Metering slide preparation 4 Operation Switching on the machine control unit Navigation within the menus Main menu Fertilizer settings MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 4 Spreading with the MAN km/h operating mode Spreading in the MAN scale operating mode GPS control 6 Alarm messages and possible causes Meaning of the alarm messages Fault/alarm 6.2.1 Acknowledging an alarm message 7 Special equipment 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 8 Guarantee and warranty MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 6 Table of contents 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 7: User Instructions

    Always observe the measures described to prevent this danger. WARNING! Type and source of danger This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal health. Ignoring these warnings leads to severe injury. Always observe the measures described to prevent this danger. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 8: Notes On Text Descriptions

    Lists without a specific sequence are shown as lists with bullet points: • Property A • Property B 1.3.3 References References to other sections in the document are shown with paragraph number, header text and/or page number: • Example: Please also note 2 Layout and function 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 9: Menu Hierarchy, Keys And Navigation

    System / Test > System / Test > Test/diagnosis means that you can reach the menu item Voltage via the menu item System / Test and the menu item Test/diagnosis. ○ The arrow > corresponds to the operation of the scroll wheel and/or the button at the screen (touchscreen). MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 10: Layout And Function

    Some models are not available in all countries. • MDS 8.2 / 14.2 / 18.2 / 20.2 +W Supported functions • Spreading depending on forward speed • RPM control: Spreading disc speed • V8 section switching 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 11: Control Elements

    The ESC key has the same function as the ESC or “back” buttons on the operating touch screen: • They abort an action that had been started. • They revert to the previous operating touch screen. • Changes are not saved, previous values are retained. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 12: Display

    Switches the terminal on and off ISB key Sends an ISB command (if present) Display The display shows the current status information as well as the selection and input options for the electronic machine control unit. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 13: Description Of The Working Screen

    Current application rate from the fertilizer Metering slide position, right/left settings or the task controller Quantity change, right/left Button: direct entry of the application rate Function keys Selected operating mode Freely definable display fields [10] Display of edge/border settings MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 14: Display Fields

    The available options are displayed in a list. Select the new value to be assigned to the display field. Press the OK button. The working screen is displayed. The respective display field displays the new value. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 15: Display Of The Metering Slide Status

    Section activated Section activated In boundary spreading mode, you can immediately deactivate an entire spreading side. This is particularly helpful for a quick spreading operation in field corners. Press the softkey section reduction longer than 500 ms. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 16: Display Of Sections

    Activated sections on entire working width Further display and setting options are explained in chapter 5.3 Working with sections. Library of icons used The MDS ISOBUS lite machine control unit displays icons for the individual menus and functions on the screen. 2.4.1...

  • Page 17: Menus

    Cancellation, closing the dialog window 2.4.2 Menus Icon Meaning Switch from a menu window directly to the main menu Switch between working screen and menu window Fertilizer settings Machine settings Fast emptying System/Test Information Weighing/Trip counter MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 18: Working Screen Icons

    Boundary spreading on the left, right or both spreading sides Selection of the surplus/shortage quantity on the left, right or both spreading sides (%) Quantity adjustment + (plus) Quantity adjustment - (minus) Quantity adjustment, left + (plus) 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 19 Pressing and holding (> 500 ms) immediately deactivates an entire spreading side. Increase left section (plus) Reduce section, right (minus) In boundary spreading mode: Pressing and holding (> 500 ms) immediately deactivates an entire spreading side. Increase right section (plus) MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 20: Other Icons

    Operating mode AUTO km/h + AUTO kg Working mode AUTO km/h Operating mode MAN km/h Operating mode MAN scale Loss of the GPS signal (GPS J1939) The minimum mass flow is undercut The maximum mass flow is exceeded. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 21: Structural Menu Overview

    2. Layout and function Structural menu overview MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 22: Attachment And Installation

    Connecting the machine control unit Depending on the equipment, there are different methods for connecting the machine control unit to the mineral fertilizer spreader. Further information can be obtained from the operator’s manual of your machine. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 23: Metering Slide Preparation

    TELIMAT sensors, top/bottom Cable distributor ISOBUS connector plug Metering slide, left/right 3.2.3 Metering slide preparation The machine control has an electronic slide actuator to set the application rate. Please observe the operator's manual for your machine. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 24: Operation

    • For additional information, refer the operator's manual of the terminal used. n Accessing the main menu Press the Working screen/main menu function key. See 2.4.2 Menus. The main menu is displayed. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 25: Main Menu

    You will return to the previous menu. Press the Working screen/main menu key. You will return to the working screen. Press ESC. The previous settings are retained. You will return to the previous menu. Main menu Fig. 7: Main menu with sub-menus MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 26: Fertilizer Settings

    In this menu, the fertilizer and spreading settings can be changed. Access the menu Main menu > Fertiliser settings. Not all parameters are displayed simultaneously on one screen. You can switch to the next or previous menu windows (tabs) using the left/right arrow keys. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 27 Input of target value for the application 4.4.1 Application rate rate in kg/ha Working width (m) Determination of the working width to 4.4.2 Setting the working width be spread Flow factor Input of flow factor of the fertilizer used 4.4.3 Flow factor MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 28 Selection list Selection with arrow keys; Confirmation with the Enter key Distance factor Input of the distance factor from the fertilizer chart. Required for OptiPoint calculation Calculate OptiPoint Input of the GPS control parameters 4.4.9 Calculate OptiPoint 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 29: Application Rate

    The flow factor lies within the range of 0.2 to 1.9. With identical basic settings (km/h, working width, kg/ha), the following applies: • If the flow factor is increased, the dosing quantity is reduced • If the flow factor is reduced, the dosing quantity is increased MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 30 For the MDS mineral fertilizer spreader (AUTO km/h + AUTO kg operating mode), we recommend having the flow factor displayed on the working screen. This allows you to monitor the regulation of the flow factor during spreading. See chapter 2.3.2 Display fields. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 31: Calibration Test

    Set the spreader side on which the calibration is to be carried out. Press the function key of the left spreading side. Press the function key of the right spreading side. The icon indicating the selected spreader side has a red background. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 32 Any contact with rotating machine parts (drive shaft, hubs) may lead to bruises, abrasions, and crushing injuries. Body parts or objects may be caught or drawn in. Switch off the tractor engine. Switch off the hydraulics system and secure it against unauthorized activation. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 33: Disc Type

    PTO speed, you must change the saved value in the control unit. Access the menu Fertiliser settings > PTO. Enter the speed in rpm. The Fertiliser settings window is displayed with the new PTO speed. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 34: Boundary Spreading Mode

    The menu informs you of the calculated setting values (as a percentage). This setting is used for the activation of the border spreading function and/or the TELIMAT function. We recommend reducing the quantity on the border spreading side by 20 %. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 35: Calculate Optipoint

    The calculation should only be carried out after all the data for the desired spreading process has been transferred in the menu Fertiliser settings. For the aerodynamic factor of the fertilizer used please refer to the fertilizer chart of the machine. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 36 Distance from the field border (in meters) at which the metering Fig. 33 Distance sliders open. on (measured from field border) Distance from the field border (in meters) at which the metering Fig. 34 Distance sliders close. off (measured from field border) 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 37: Gps Control Info

    GPS terminal. • With some terminals, however, a manual entry is required. This menu is for information purposes only. • See the operating manual for your GPS terminal. Access the menu Fertiliser settings > GPS-Control info. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 38: Fertilizer Charts

    The set application rate is overwritten by the stored value from the fertilizer chart. n Creating a new fertilizer chart You can create up to 30 fertilizer charts in the electronic machine control unit. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 39 We recommend naming the fertilizer chart after the fertilizer. Specific fertilizers can thus be assigned to fertilizer charts more easily. Edit the parameters of the fertilizer chart. See 4.4 Fertilizer settings. n Selecting a fertilizer chart MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 40 The active fertilizer chart cannot be deleted. Select the option Delete element. The fertilizer chart is deleted from the list. n Managing the selected fertilizer chart via the working screen You can also manage the fertilizer chart directly via the working screen. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 41: Machine Settings

    Button Application Button Fertiliser rate chart Machine settings In this menu, you can enter settings for the tractor and the machine. Access the menu Machine settings. Fig. 15: Machine settings menu, tab 1 and 2 MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 42 The entered forward speed is to loss of the GPS signal be maintained constantly at all times. The manufacturer does not assume any liability in the event of a loss of the GPS signal. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 43: Auto/Man Mode

    The machine control unit automatically adjusts the dosing quantity according to the speed signal. This adjustment is influenced by the application rate, working width, and flow factor. By default, the unit is operated in the automatic mode. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 44 We recommend having the flow factor displayed in the working screen. By doing so, you can observe the mass flow control during spreading. See 2.3.2 Display fields. • Important information on the use of operating modes for spreading operations is provided in chapter 5 Spreading operation. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 45: Quantity

    Before starting the fast emptying process, care must be taken to ensure that all requirements have been met. Observe the operator’s manual for the mineral fertilizer spreader (discharging residual material). MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 46 Before storage, you can completely empty the hopper of your machine via the machine control unit. Complete discharge: Select both sections. Press Start/Stop. Both metering slides open. The drop point moves to the left and to the right, to the value 0. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 47: System/Test

    • spread area in ha • spread time in h • distance traveled in km Test/diagnosis Checking of actuators and 4.7.2 Test/diagnosis sensors Service Service settings Password-protected; only accessible for service personnel MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 48: Total Data Counter

    The list of sensors depends on the equipment of the machine. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to moving machine parts During the tests, machine parts may move automatically. Before carrying out the tests, ensure that nobody is present in the danger zone of the machine. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 49 The Signal display shows the status of the electrical signals for the left and right side separately. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to moving machine parts During the tests, machine parts may move automatically. Before carrying out the tests, ensure that nobody is present in the danger zone of the machine. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 50: Service

    The information list depends on the equipment of the machine. Weighing/Trip counter This menu provides values regarding spreading work carried out and functions for the weighing operation. Access the menu Main menu > Weighing/Trip count.. The Weighing/Trip count. menu appears. Fig. 21: Menu Weighing/Trip count. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 51: Trip Counter

    If you wish to continuously observe the values during spreading, you may also assign the freely selectable display fields in the working screen kg trip, ha trip or m trip, see 2.3.2 Display fields. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 52: Rest (Kg, Ha, M)

    (see below). The Application rate and Working width values cannot be changed in this menu. They are for information purposes only. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 53: Zero Scales

    • the tractor is at a standstill. Zero scales: Access the menu Weighing/Trip count. > Zero scales. Press the Zero scales button. The weighing value for the empty scales is now set to 0 kg. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 54: Weigh Quantity

    Do not press the ESC button. This may trigger an incorrect calculation of the calibration factor revolutions/kg. For confirmation of the weighing function, always select the type of filling. Selecting the type of filling: 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 55 Press the “back” arrow or switch to the main menu: The new value for revolutions/kg will be discarded. The machine will continue to use the old value for revolutions/kg. Fig. 25: The Weigh Residual Quantity menu MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 56: Special Functions

    Appl. rate (lb/ac) 1 x 1.2208 kg/ha Mounting height in 1 x 2.54 cm 4.10.2 Using the joystick As an alternative to the settings in the working screen of the ISOBUS terminal, you may also use a joystick. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 57 CCI A3 Joysticks operating levels You can switch between three operating levels with the shift key. The level that is currently active is displayed by the positioning of a light strip at the bottom edge of the display. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 58 The joystick offered is pre-programmed with specific functions at the factory. The meaning and function of the icons can be found in Chapter 2.4 Library of icons used. Please note that the functions of the buttons vary depending on machine type. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 59 4. Operation Button functions Level 1 Button functions Level 3 Button functions Level 2 If you would like to adjust the button functions on the three levels, please note the instructions in the joystick operator’s manual. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 60: Spreading Operation

    See chapter 4.4.11 Fertilizer charts. Fill the hopper. Weigh the fertilizer quantity in the hopper. Start your work. When the hopper is empty, refill it: Fill the hopper. Weigh the fertilizer quantity in the hopper. Start your work. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 61: Telimat Boundary Spreading Unit

    During the spreading operation, you can switch between the spreading types in order to optimally adapt to the field requirements. Button Spreading type Activate section on both sides MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 62: Spreading With Reduced Sections: Varispread V8

    Function keys for increasing or reducing the The right section is reduced to 2 steps. spreading width on the right The left spreading side spreads across the Function keys for increasing or reducing entire half. spreading width on the left 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 63 Press the Increase left spreading width function key or the Increase right spreading width function key. The section of the spreading side will be increased by one step. The sections are not graded proportionally. The VariSpread spreading width assistant sets the spreading widths automatically. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 64: Spreading Operation With One Section And In Boundary Spreading Mode

    Spreading operation with one section and in boundary spreading mode n VariSpread V8 During spreading operation, the sections can be changed gradually and border spreading can be deactivated. The figure below shows the working screen with border spreading activated and a section activated. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 65 Pressing the left border spreading function key deactivates the border spreading. The border spreading function is also available in automatic mode with GPS Control. The border spreading side must be manually operated at all times. • See 5.8 GPS control. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 66: Spreading With The Automatic Operating Mode (Auto Km/H + Auto Kg)

    Press the Enter key to clear the alarm message. See 6.1 Meaning of the alarm messages. Press Start/Stop The spreading starts. We recommend displaying the flow factor in the working screen (refer to 2.3.2 Display fields), in order to monitor the mass flow control while spreading. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 67: Spreading With The Auto Km/H Operating Mode

    WARNING! Risk of injury caused by ejected fertilizer Ejected fertilizer may cause severe injury. Make sure nobody is present in the spreading zone of the machine before switching on the spreading discs. Activate the PTO. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 68: Spreading With The Man Km/H Operating Mode

    The MAN scale operating mode, you can manually adjust the metering slider opening during the spreading operation. The manual mode is only applied: • If there is no speed signal (radar or wheel sensor not available or defective) • when spreading slug pellets or fine seeds 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 69 Select the MAN scale menu item. The Position of dosing slider opening window is displayed. Enter the scale value for the dosing slider opening. Press OK. Switch to the working screen. Activate the PTO. Press Start/Stop. The spreading starts. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 70: Gps Control

    If the ISOBUS terminal with SectionControl is changed from automatic to manual mode, the machine control unit closes the metering slides. For the use of the GPS control functions of the machine control unit, the GPS-Control setting in the Machine settings menu must be activated! 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 71 The Turn on dist. (m) parameter refers to the switch-on distance [A] measured from the field border [C]. At this position in the field, the metering slides open. This distance depends on the type of fertilizer and represents the ideal switch-on distance for optimized fertilizer distribution. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...
  • Page 72 Turn off distance (m) The Turn off dist. (m) parameter refers to the turn off distance [B] measured from the field border [C]. At this position in the field, the metering slides start to close. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 73 An adjustment of the switch-off distance may lead to insufficient fertilization around the switch-off positions in the field. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 74: Alarm Messages And Possible Causes

    Defective cable • Loose plug connector 21 Spreader overloaded! For weighing spreaders only: The fertilizer spreader is overloaded. • Too much fertilizer in the hopper 22 Unknown condition Function-Stop Communication problem with terminal • Possible software error 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 75 • Hopper empty blocked! • Outlet blocked 71 Impossible to reach disc speed The spreading disc speed is not within the 5 % target range. • Problem with oil supply • Proportional valve spring is jammed. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 76: Fault/Alarm

    Fig. 35: Alarm message (example) 6.2.1 Acknowledging an alarm message Acknowledging an alarm message: Rectify the cause of the alarm message. Observe the operating manual for the mineral fertilizer spreader. See also 6.1 Meaning of the alarm messages. 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...
  • Page 77 The acknowledgment of alarm messages may differ on different ISOBUS terminals. You can use various keys to acknowledge other messages with a yellow frame: • Enter • Start/Stop For this purpose, follow the instructions on screen. MDS ISOBUS lite 5903853...

  • Page 78: Special Equipment

    7. Special equipment Special equipment Illustration Designation CCI A3 joystick 5903853 MDS ISOBUS lite...

  • Page 79: Guarantee And Warranty

    • Claims for damage other than to the RAUCH devices will not be accepted. This also means that no liability will be accepted for damage resulting from spreading errors. Unauthorized modifications of the RAUCH devices may result in consequential damage, for which the manufacturer will not accept any liability.

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