SEEDMASTER 2025 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a new SeedMaster unit. This manual will assist you in becoming a safe and efficient operator. The crops you grow because of the proper use of the unit will be your reward for spending some time studying this manual.
Please be SAFE! Carefully read and understand all safety alerts and warnings in this manual and all safety decals on SeedMaster products. Ensure that anyone who is going to use the SeedMaster product reads and understands the Operator’s Manual. We recommend that only mature and well-trained or experienced people operate this product.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 Replace all worn, cut, abraded, flattened, damaged, or crimped hoses and metal lines. Do not repair hydraulic components with tape, clamps, or cements. The system operates under extremely high pressure; such repairs will fail and create hazardous and unsafe conditions.
SEEDMASTER 2025 TIRE TORQUE AND PSI SPECS TIRE SIZE TORQUE REQUIREMENTS (FT. LBS.) MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING (PSI) 380/55-16.5 31x13.5 750/65R26 Single 800/70R38 Dual 800/70R38 NOTE: All tires require re-torque after the initial 10 hours of in-field use. Subsequent checks should happen every 100 hours. Higher torque values may require a torque multiplier.
SEEDMASTER 2025 IN-CAB ELECTRICAL HOOKUP TOPCON XD+ IN-CAB HOOKUP Console, XD+ 1036088-01(TCN) USB WiFi ANTENNA 270300 (SM) 270318 REMOTE ENGAGE REMOTE MAPPING NOT USED NOT USED CONSOLE GPS D SUB AUX USB ADAPTOR NOT USED ASC-10/VDC CAN 2 NOT USED...
⅜” flat-faced coupler routed to the Main Hydraulic Block when paired with an SMS Toolbar. Improper connection or undersized return lines may cause inaccuracies in operation and the possibility for severe damage to the drill and tank’s hydraulic systems. SeedMaster Manufacturing recommends using the factory connections provided with the drill and tank.
SEEDMASTER 2025 HYDRAULIC CONNECTION REFERENCE CARDS SeedMaster Toolbars and E-Series carts can be paired or separate. Please refer to your configuration below. Ensure that you are hooking the pressure and return hoses to the appropriate remotes on your tractor: Pressure to Retract, Return to Extend.
SEEDMASTER 2025 MAIN HYDRAULIC BLOCK DETAILS HYDRAULIC BLOCK GAUGES LIFT KIT INNER WING DOWN SYSTEM PRESSURE OUTER WING DOWN WING UP MAIN BLOCK GAUGES OUTER WING DOWN: The OUTER WING DOWN gauge reads the amount of pressure being applied to the outer wings while they and the openers are down and in field operation.
SEEDMASTER 2025 MAIN BLOCK VALVES, SOLENOIDS, AND PWMS OUTER WING LOCK WING RIGHT WING UNFOLD LOCK LEFT WING LOCK TANK LINE RELIEF WING UP OUTER PRESSURE WING DOWN PRESSURE UNFOLD PRESSURE INNER WING DOWN PRESSURE LEFT WING LOCK: This on/off solenoid turns the oil flow on/off to the left wing cylinders.
This valve is factory preset and will read 600-700 PSI when System Pressure is applied. This valve should NOT be adjusted. SeedMaster Wing-Down Pressure is a differential value. To determine your net value, subtract your displayed wing-up pressure from your 880 PSI wing-down –...
SEEDMASTER 2025 LIFT KIT OVERVIEW LIFT KIT: The Lift Kit is designed to decrease the weight on the main frame front caster wheels during field operation. It is hydraulically operated utilizing supply oil from the main hydraulic block. The Lift Kit increases floatation by redistributing weight from the front caster wheels of the drill forward to the tractor hitch and backwards to the rear of the drill.
SEEDMASTER 2025 OPENER BLOCK VALVES, SOLENOIDS, AND PWMS OPENER SERVICE VALVE OPENER PRESSURE OPENER PRESSURE TRANSDUCER PILOT OPENER OPERATED ON/OFF CHECK VALVE VALVE OPENER BLOCK DETAILS AND OPERATION The Opener Hydraulic Block contains the main functions of your openers: raising, lowering, and down- pressure.
SEEDMASTER OPENERS AND KNIVES STANDARD OPENER SeedMaster openers are installed on the toolbar in a “mirrored” configuration. Due to the angled seed carbides, this requires “left” and “right” seed knives. The openers are preset for seed and fertilizer depth. The seed depth is factory set at ¾” below the packed surface and the fertilizer depth is factory set approximately ¾”...
There are two styles to choose from: Side Band, and Paired Row. Due to the “mirrored” opener configuration on SeedMaster toolbars, “left” and “right” Side Band seed knives are required. The side band knife places the seed in much the same manner as the traditional offset opener. The paired row will place the seed in two bands on both sides above the fertilizer band.
To achieve the unlabeled depths, move the adjustment plate one tooth at a time past the labeled depths. Semi-pneumatic packer tires are a standard feature on all SeedMaster drills. There is no internal air pressure that needs to be checked. The resulting dent the packer wheel leaves behind is dependent on soil type and hardness.
Power On/Off – The JEM controller is activated and deactivated via keyed power from the tractor. While loading, it displays the SeedMaster logo. When fully ready, the Standby Screen shows “Touch Screen to Begin”. Touch the screen or push any of the buttons to get to the Home Screen.
Unfold Screen and Settings Screen. Touch and hold the SeedMaster logo to toggle the screen between day and night mode. The arrow in the center of the display indicates whether the openers are up or down.
SEEDMASTER 2025 LIFT KIT PRESSURE SETTINGS The Lift Kit target pressure can also be adjusted using the +/- buttons on the left side to increase or decrease the target pressure in 25psi increments. Pressing the Float button will start a...
SEEDMASTER 2025 CONTROLLER ALARM SETTINGS The Alarm Settings screen allows for customization of the lift kit and packing pressures alarms. You can adjust directly to set the percentage off-target (deadband) your pressure set points can be, the volume of the audible alarm, as well as the alarm duration.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 NOTE: All wing locks are disabled when exiting the unfold screen. You are reminded of this and must acknowledge your understanding before leaving the Unfold screen. Wing Lock Acknowledgement PROCEDURE: 1. Ensure the hydraulic remote supplying system pressure to the block is activated and locked into constant flow.
SEEDMASTER 2025 FIELD OPERATION 1. The JEM controller will be powered on when the tractor is started. Confirm that you have proceeded past the Standby Screen. 2. Ensure the SCV supplying system pressure to the block is activated and locked into constant flow.
SEEDMASTER 2025 E-SERIES CART The E-Series cart, also known as the E860, features 315-170-315-bushel coarse product tanks, with an additional 60-bushel fourth tank dedicated to canola or other fine products. The image below illustrates the E860 and some of the many features the E-Series carts have to offer. This section of the operator’s manual will explain the key features and the settings.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 E-SERIES METERING E-Series carts are set up with 6, 7, 8, or 9 zones depending on drill size. The number of meter boxes is typically the number of zones being operated as each meter is expelling product to an individual air stream and tower.
The manifold is available in a 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 outlet configurations allowing SeedMaster to offer a larger list of drill sizes with various row spacing. 8-Run Distribution Manifold This manifold design uses two types of rubber inserts for guiding product in the manifold head.
SEEDMASTER 2025 PRODUCT SELECTION Under the dual-shoot, 7 zone E860, there are 7 metering boxes per tank and 14 hoses. The 7 hoses from the left splitter supply the fertilizer towers and the 7 hoses from the right splitter supply the seed towers.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 FERTILIZER SEED The fertilizer runs start on the left side of the cart (looking forward from behind) and alternate between seed and fertilizer. Likewise, the seed runs start on the right and alternate with fertilizer runs. The 4 tanks on the E860 can be adjusted to provide product to either seed or fertilizer knives in a dual- shoot configuration.
SEEDMASTER 2025 FAN HYDRAULICS AND TANK PRESSURE Midway along the right frame rail, the E860 fan motor hydraulic hoses enter the fan/conveyor hydraulic manifold. This manifold contains anti-cavitation “spin down” check valves for each fan and 50 PSI a 50 PSI relief valve for the motor case drain hose. This valve Relief relieves to the ground through an attached drain hose.
SEEDMASTER 2025 METER INSPECTION It is possible to inspect meter parts while the tank is full of product. 1. Shut off hydraulics to fans. 2. Above the backside of the meter, unlatch the slot cover and pivot it downward. Insert a slide-gate, then unlatch and open meter bottom cover (approximately 1 gal. of product will fall out).
SEEDMASTER 2025 WORK LIGHTS There are four 24v work lights located along the right side of the frame, pointed at the meters under each tank. These are activated whenever the Topcon control system is turned on. 24v Work Lights All other work lights are 12v and receive their power from the tractor. There are four located on the upper walkway, two above the conveyer and three on the conveyor.
SEEDMASTER 2025 TANK LID OPERATION Lid Latches Lid Strut Lid Seal Gasket Lift Handle Lift Handle Release All tank lids on the E-Series cart are operated in the same manner. 1. Push the handle release to free the lid lift handle.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CONVEYOR OVERVIEW To operate the conveyor, you must reverse the tractor remote supplying the fertilizer fan (pressure to the blue tagged hose). This automatically pressurizes the fan/conveyor hydraulic block, allowing conveyor movement and hydraulic motor operation. The conveyor and crane can be operated at the same time.
SEEDMASTER 2025 Belt Stop (B-Stop) The conveyor is equipped with two B-Stop buttons. One is located near the hopper and the other on the handle near the discharge. In a case where you need to immediately stop the belt movement, pressing either of the B-Stops will interrupt power to the belt and stop its movement, while other conveyor controls continue to function.
SEEDMASTER 2025 SYNCHRONIZING THE CONVEYOR REMOTE Each remote and receiver is synchronized together during assembly. If a new transmitter is needed, synchronizing is required: 1. Make sure both the remote and receiver are powered off. 2. Press and hold the red POWER button on the remote for more than 10 seconds to enter the Remote Config mode.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CONVEYOR OPERATION 1. Remove the transport locking pin. 2. Reverse the tractor remote connected to the fertilizer fan. 3. Power on the Conveyor Remote, then press the ARM and HOPPER “up” buttons to lift the Conveyor out of the transport cradles.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CRANE OVERVIEW The optional crane installed on an E-Series Cart is the Fassi M30A-13. NOTE: A Load Limits document will be provided when the optional crane is installed on an E-Series Cart. The operator must read and understand the safe load limits when operating the crane.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CRANE WIRELESS REMOTE To use the Crane Wireless Remote, it needs to be powered on first. Simply hold the red POWER button for at least 2 seconds, release, and the LED lights will turn on. The transmitter is designed with a power saving feature which turns the transmitter off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CRANE OPERATION 1. Read and Understand the Load Limits of the crane installed on the E-Series Cart. 2. The Crane Home Position means the arm is the fully down & retracted and crane oriented such that the arm faces directly away from the back of the cart. This is the position the crane is to be stored in during transport and when not in use.
NH3 via task control for as-applied documentation, prescription rate, and section control. In conjunction with the XD+ monitor, the Apollo CM-40 will control your SeedMaster E-Series Air Cart. To access the settings, touch the “Setup” button in the lower left corner of your XD+ display.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 2. Tank Panel: Displays the tanks and customized information selected for each tank available: a. Tank status – on/off. b. Application rate – can be selected to change rate on the fly. c. Increase/Decrease rate buttons. d. Rate presets.
SEEDMASTER 2025 APOLLO CM-40 QUICK START PROCEDURE Before you go to the field, please review the steps below to ensure your Apollo CM-40 is field ready. Step 1. Turn Product Master ON/OFF Switch ON for each product being applied: Before turning the switch on, please ensure the machine is free of any persons, animals, or objects that could damage your equipment.
SEEDMASTER 2025 SETUP SCREEN When the user selects the “wrench” icon on the XD+, the “Setup Screen” appears. This screen will be the location for setting up both the Apollo CM-40 as well as the XD+ itself (see page 55).
SEEDMASTER 2025 CALIBRATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURE Your E-Series tank will need to be calibrated for the specific product you are using. The calibration procedure can be completed solely from the XD+, by using both the XD+ and the Tank Keypad, or by using the XTEND app with the Tank Keypad.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 4. Touch “Manual Speed setting level” and set a speed of 5 mph. If this is not set on the monitor, the meters will not turn. 5. Activate the tanks you will be calibrating. Touch the on/off button on each tank to turn it green, or touch the equivalent tank number of the Tank Keypad (see pg.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 Activate Calibration Tanks On/Off Calibration Start/Stop Tank Prime 11. Move to the Tank Keypad. If the products are not yet activated, press the corresponding tank number on the keypad. With the product(s) now active and the pail(s) positioned securely to catch product, press the “Calibration Start/Stop”...
Measured: This displays the actual measured tank weight through installed load cells rather than calculated weight. When chosen, it is displayed on the tank panel and Operation Screen dashboard. This is the option used for SeedMaster E Series carts.
6. Note the “Setup” number. It should be set to 145016. This should not be altered unless directed to do so by SeedMaster. 7. Note the calibration numbers. Tanks 1 & 3 will have starting calibration numbers of 5333. Tanks 2 &...
3. Select “Area Counters”: a. Enabled (Stored per Task): The area counters will be stored separately for every created task. This is the recommended setting for SeedMaster E-Series machines. b. Enabled (Stored per Implement): The area counters will accumulate in total across all tasks for each stored implement.
Section Control and Rate Control – Both Auto Section Control and Rate Control will be handled by the CM-40. This is the option to be used for SeedMaster applications. c. Rate Control Only – This enables the CM-40 to control only rate. Section control is full width only.
The last three digits of the serial number will match the last three of the keypad ID. SeedMaster currently offers the keypad for the tank only. b. Button A: This starts the Calibration Wizard. See “Calibration Settings and Procedure”...
LED on the front of the display will illuminate green. If the status indicator is red or does not illuminate, contact your SeedMaster dealer for assistance. Note: Do not connect any USB drives or devices to the monitor during the power up sequence.
XD+ OPERATION SCREEN CONTROLS 1. Navigation Bar: Touch each icon to open a mini-view for that function. See page 63. 2. TAP: This icon opens the Topcon Agriculture Platform (TAP). TAP is not used for SeedMaster applications. 3. Inventory Manager: This allows the user to manage vehicles. Implements, fields, and tasks on the monitor.
SEEDMASTER 2025 VEHICLE CONFIGURATION Vehicle configuration is required to ensure that as-applied mapping has accurate geometry for GPS. These measurements are pre-loaded, but customizable to your specific vehicle. This allows section control function correctly and efficiently. Creating a new vehicle profile: 1.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CREATING FIELDS Setting a field allows the XD+ to store that field’s information so that it may be recalled for various tasks required in the same field. It is important that GPS is active, and the machine is located within the field that is being created.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CREATING THE PRODUCT DATABASE Create preset products for common applications for upcoming field operations. These presets save the rates, increments (product rate increase/decrease), and densities for various product types. It allows the operator to select products, quickly resume, or restart an application or operation for various fields.
SEEDMASTER 2025 SECTION CONTROL CONFIGURATION To access the Auto Zone Command Setup (Section Control Setup) page: 1. Touch the “Setup” button in the lower left portion of the screen. 2. Touch “Implement”. 3. Touch “Apollo Seeder”. 4. Touch “Section Control”, and then “Sections”.
Factory defaults are set to 6 seconds on and 2 seconds off. It is not SeedMaster’s responsibility for skips or misses. Please ensure that you always have product being delivered to unapplied areas when seeding.
SEEDMASTER 2025 XD+ TASK QUICK START PROCEDURE Before you go to the field, please review the steps below to ensure your XD+ is field ready. 1. Review Apollo CM-40 Quick Start Procedure (PAGE 45). 2. Review Section Control Timing Configuration (PAGE 61).
The availability of these views is pre-configured by SeedMaster. These views can be “maximized” to become the main information on the run screen. This is achieved by either using the maximize button, or by swiping from left to right on the mini view. This gesture is also used to switch which view is displayed/maximized.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CREATING FIELD BOUNDARIES Setting a new boundary: 1. Drive the machine to the edge of the field. 2. Select the “Field” menu. 3. Select “Boundary Offset”. Recording Offset: This sets the position of the offset on the left or right side of the implement.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 6. If an obstacle is encountered while driving the boundary, select “Pause”. Once the obstacle has been cleared, select “Record” to resume. The boundary will automatically set a straight line between the two points where recording was paused and resumed.
SEEDMASTER 2025 CREATING A HEADLAND Once a Field Boundary has been created, it is possible to set a headland zone inside of that boundary. The width of this zone can be customized by setting the number of swaths, or headland offset.
SEEDMASTER 2025 SETTING FLAG POINTS Setting flag points allows the user to identify obstacles or areas for the seeder to avoid. If required, these flag points can have an exclusion zone set around it. 1. Drive to the obstacle or area to be flagged.
SEEDMASTER 2025 XD+ TASK MAINTENANCE Task Maintenance is the process of archiving tasks from the XD+ for either transfer to another Topcon display, or to be imported into an information management software. It is recommended that the user perform this maintenance at the end of each season.
SEEDMASTER 2025 GPS SET UP To utilize full mapping and sectional control capabilities, the XD+ system requires a GPS differential correction from a GPS receiver. This system will require configuration from the user depending on what style of correction they use: 1.
SETTING VEHICLE & IMPLEMENT MEASUREMENTS The XD+ and Apollo CM-40 are set up for your specific SeedMaster machine from factory. The XD+ has vehicle measurements preset in them if your tractor type is known at the time of programming. However, it is a best practice to DOUBLE CHECK AND CORRECT the preset measurements for your specific set up.
SEEDMASTER 2025 IMPORTING PRESCRIPTION SHAPEFILES If you are importing the RX map shapefiles prior to loading and configuring the task, the files need to be loaded onto a USB drive before importing them to the XD+. NOTE: The XD+ needs to be licensed for RX maps before they can be applied. Please refer to “Setup”, “System”, “Features”, and “Licenses”...
SEEDMASTER 2025 LOADING VRC MAPS WITH A TASK If Variable Rate Control (VRC) has been unlocked and enabled on your XD+ monitor, you have the ability to apply products at prescribed varying rates across a field. While starting a task, select “Prescriptions”...
SEEDMASTER 2025 SOURCE OPTIONS 1. Fixed Source a. Default: This is the default rate to be applied. b. Position Lost: This is the rate if GPS signal is lost. Seeding can continue until the signal is regained. c. Out of Field: This is the rate applied if the machine moves outside the field boundary.
SEEDMASTER 2025 SETTING UP THE UT The XD+ can display and operate another ISO compatible Universal Terminal (UT) provided it is set up in the system settings beforehand. Navigate to “System”, “ISOBUS”, and “UT”: 1. Universal Terminal: This controls and activates whether the UT server will accept connections from external ISO devices.
SEEDMASTER 2025 WIFI AND REMOTE SUPPORT SET UP The XD+ can connect to a Wi-Fi network or Hotspot to perform remote support. NOTE: To ensure the feature works correctly, the XD+ must first be configured in the System Settings. Make sure the Wi-Fi USB dongle included with your XD+ is installed on the back of the monitor.
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SEEDMASTER 2025 To enable remote support: 4. Touch “Setup”, “User”, then “Remote Support”. 5. Select the “plus” symbol in the top right corner of the screen. 6. The “Add Support Desk” pop-up- will be displayed. 7. Provide the “Desk Pin” to the support person with whom you are speaking.
SEEDMASTER 2025 SYSTEM ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS TOPCON XD+ IN-CAB HOOKUP Console, XD+ 1036088-01(TCN) USB WiFi ANTENNA 270300 (SM) 270318 REMOTE ENGAGE REMOTE MAPPING NOT USED NOT USED CONSOLE GPS D SUB AUX USB ADAPTOR NOT USED ASC-10/VDC CAN 2 NOT USED...
SEEDMASTER 2025 E-SERIES CROSS TILLAGE ELECTRICAL WHISKER IBBC TO TOOLBAR CONNECTOR CONTROLLER BACK OF TOOLBAR TO IBBC CONNECTOR AT SAFETY IBRC 1 TRACTOR HITCH SWITCH 602029 CAN TERM 2 270307 270308 MAIN POWER IBRC 2 ISOBUS MASTER SWITCH NOT USED...
SEEDMASTER 2025 E-SERIES CART ELECTRICAL APOLLO CM-40 270311 POWER COMMS POWER TO AUX HARNESS WHISKER NOT USED TO IBBC 270315 MOTOR CONNECTOR AT SAFETY SYNC TOOLBAR HITCH SWITCH POWER 602029 CAN TERM 2 NOT USED ISOBUS MAIN POWER 270310 TERM...
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