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OPERATING MANUAL
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M I I C C R R O O D D R R I I L L L L P P R R O O
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M I I C C R R O O D D R R I I L L L L P P R R O O
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FARMET a.s.
Jiřinková 276
552 03 Česká Skalice, CZ
01.01.2025
Effective from:
phone: +420 491 450 111
GSM: +420 774 715 738
Id. No.: 46504931
Tax Id. No.: CZ46504931
web: www.farmet.cz
e-mail: dzt@farmet.cz

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  • Page 1 M I I C C R R O O D D R R I I L L L L P P R R O O 01.01.2025 Edition: Effective from: FARMET a.s. phone: +420 491 450 111 Id. No.: 46504931 web: www.farmet.cz Jiřinková...
  • Page 2 Prepared by: Technical Department, Farmet a.s. on 01.03.2025, changes reserved 2 | 73...

  • Page 3: Preface

    PREFACE PREFACE Thank you for purchasing a Farmet machine. Thank you also for your trust, which is inspiring and binding for us. Farmet a.s. is a dynamically developing Czech company engaged in the development, production, sale and service of agricultural machinery for tillage, fertilizer application and sowing, as well as technologies for the processing of oilseeds, vegetable oils and feed production.
  • Page 4 PREFACE AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OIL & FEED TECH 4 | 73...

  • Page 5: Read Carefully Before Use

    PREFACE IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 5 | 73...
  • Page 6 PREFACE 6 | 73...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    13.2 Sowing tables for FARMET dispenser ........
  • Page 8 PREFACE 19.1 ISO messages ....................59 19.2 Regulations alarms .

  • Page 9: Machine Configuration

    Machine configuration 1 MACHINE CONFIGURATION Serial number of the machine Machine code Additional equipment HW ECU SW ECU 9 | 73...

  • Page 10: Technical Parameters

    TECHNICAL PARAMETERS 2 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS Parameters MD 300 PRO MD 500 PRO MD 800 PRO Width (mm) Height (mm) 1 100 1 250 1 200 1 600 Length (mm) Hopper capacity without fertilization (l) Filling hole size (mm) 440 x 440 Working speed (km/h) 10 - 20 Number of hydraulic circuits / pressure...

  • Page 11: General Instruction For Use

    GENERAL INSTRUCTION FOR USE 3 GENERAL INSTRUCTION FOR USE 1. The machine is manufactured in accordance with the latest state of technology and approved safety regulations. Even that, there is a risk of injury to the user or third parties or damage to the machine or other property damage.

  • Page 12: Safety Tools

    GENERAL INSTRUCTION FOR USE 11.The operator cannot using the alcohol when working with machine, or pills, or narcotics and haluci- nating substances, which they increased lower attention and coordinated abilities. If the operator must con- sume a pills prescribed by a doctor or consuming free pills for sale must be informed by a doctor that in these circumstances is capable to work responsibly and safely operate the machine.

  • Page 13: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING 4 COMMISSIONING • Before taking over the machine, test and check, whether damage occurred during transport and whether all parts contained in the bill of delivery were supplied. • Before commissioning the machine, carefully read this operating manual. Before the first use of the machine, familiarise yourselves with its controls and overall function.

  • Page 14: Machine Handling With Transport Equipment

    MACHINE HANDLING WITH TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT 5 MACHINE HANDLING WITH TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT Lifting equipment and binding instruments using for manipulation with the machine must have its own load capacity minimum equal with weight of the machine being handled. 2. Attachment of the machine for manipulation may only be carried out in places designed for this purpose and marked with self-adhesive labels showing the „chain“.

  • Page 15: Machine Transport On Roads

    6 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS • Microdrill PRO is an additional equipment of the machine. Therefore, it cannot be separately aggregated to the tractor. Regulations for operation on public roads (decrees, acts) apply according to the machine to which Microdrill PRO is mounted.

  • Page 16: Work Safety Labels

    WORK SAFETY LABELS 7 WORK SAFETY LABELS Safety warning labels are used to protect operator. In general: Strictly observe the safety warning labels. All safety instructions also apply to other users. If the Safety label on the machine is damaged or destroyed, the OPERATOR MUST REPLACE THIS LABEL WITH A NEW! The position, appearance and the exact meaning of the occupational safety labels on the machine are determined in the following tables.
  • Page 17 WORK SAFETY LABELS • Position of the safety labels on the machine 17 | 73...
  • Page 18 WORK SAFETY LABELS Tab.2 : Information labels Position Label Label text number Note to check for proper sealing of the hopper cover. Hanging point for the seeding test scale. Connection of fan hydraulics. • Position of the information labels on the machine 18 | 73...

  • Page 19: Description

    DESCRIPTION 8 DESCRIPTION The MICRODRILL PRO pneumatic seeding or spreading device is equipped with a pressure tank and a roller dispenser. The seed is transported by an air stream to the end applicator and applied to the rear of the machine. The dispensers are driven by a 12 V electric motor, which is regulated by a control unit. The fan for seed transport is driven by a hydraulic motor from the hydraulic circuit of the tractor.
  • Page 20 DESCRIPTION 2.Mixer that sends the seed through a central hose or pipe to a distribution chimney, which distributes the seed into the outlet hoses – in a number of 8 to 16 pieces. The mixer can be off-centre or directly in the axis under the hopper according to the design.

  • Page 21: Filling The Seed Hopper

    DESCRIPTION Central line Mixer Distribution head Outlet hoses 8.2 Filling the seed hopper • Always observe safety regulations and directives when filling the hopper. • Always turn off the fan and dispenser drive when filling. • The machine must be unfolded and placed on the working parts on the ground during filling.
  • Page 22 DESCRIPTION Footbridge • The footbridge is intended only for the operator when filling the tank. • It is strictly forbidden to move on the footbridge while driving and working with the machine. • The load capacity of the footbridge is limited to max. 1 person. •...

  • Page 23: Description Of Hopper

    DESCRIPTION 8.3 Description of hopper • The volume of the hopper is 300 l / 500 l / 800 l • If the level drops below the sensor, an alarm will be displayed on the monitor • If the upper sensor is activated (low level in the hopper), approximately 10% of the seed volume remains •...
  • Page 24 DESCRIPTION Fig.1 Fig.2 Lever Bolt Locking nut Holder 24 | 73...

  • Page 25: Hydraulics Connection

    DESCRIPTION 8.4.2 Hydraulics connection • Only connect the hydraulic hoses of the machine when the hydraulic circuits of the machine and the tractor (unit) are depressurized. • The hydraulic system is under high pressure. • Regularly check all lines, hoses and fittings for leaks and obvious damage. Eliminate any defects immediately.
  • Page 26 DESCRIPTION 8.4.3.1 Connection to tractor battery + Müller terminal • The electronic unit of the machine only connect when the tractor is at standstill, secured against movement and against the intervention of strangers. • Use the power cord supplied with the machine to connect the electronic unit. The connecting cable must be connected directly to the tractor battery! •...
  • Page 27 DESCRIPTION Terminal Fuse 50 A Positive battery pole „+“ ISO socket Negative battery pole „-“ Fuse 1 A Voltage relay Ignition contact for relay switching Fuse 15 A Terminal connection cable Due the disconnection of the unit from the battery, it is necessary to connect the ignition contact for closing the relay (9) to the ignition of the tractor, or to the switched 12 V (voltage 12 V switched by the key or switch).
  • Page 28 DESCRIPTION 8.4.3.2 Connecting the machine via the ISOBUS socket of the tractor + Müller terminal • Connect the machine plug to the ISOBUS socket of the tractor. • Use the reduction cable of the terminal and connect to the IN-CAB socket of the tractor and connect the terminal.
  • Page 29 DESCRIPTION 8.4.3.3 Connecting the machine via the tractor’s ISOBUS socket + Tractor terminal • Connect the machine plug to the tractor socket. • ISOBUS VT must be switched on in the tractor settings. • The machine application is loaded in the tractor ISOBUS application after 2-5 minutes (communication between the tractor and the machine must take place first).
  • Page 30 DESCRIPTION 8.4.3.4 Selecting and setting up the virtual terminal (VT) and task manager (TC) Touch Basic Turn on the application Select which virtual terminal you want to use (VT), for example Mueller another terminal • For the basic terminal, it is necessary to select in the settings that it also work as a secondary terminal.

  • Page 31: Machine Fan

    MACHINE FAN 9 MACHINE FAN • The hydraulic drive of the fan is driven directly from the tractor switchboard. • It is necessary that the fan drive is connected to the tractor’s priority circuit to ensure that the fan speed does not drop in any sense. •...
  • Page 32 Quick coupler of tractor switchboard Non-pressure return ISO 20 (T) Pressure hose 12,5 (P) Non-pressure return in the tractor tank Farmet a.s. is not liable for damage to the hydraulic drive or tractor caused by incorrect connection of the hydraulic drive. 32 | 73...

  • Page 33: Seed Switching Sensors

    SEED SWITCHING SENSORS 10 SEED SWITCHING SENSORS • Spínání a vypínání výsevu je řízeno dvěma snímači. • Okamžik sepnutí a vypnutí výsevu závisí na poloze čidla, které je nastaveno z výroby. • Pokud je použitý systém ISOBUS, je možné nastavit spínání a vypínání výsevu z terminálu traktoru dle požadavku traktoristy.

  • Page 34: Electronic Machine Control Müller Electronic

    ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC 11 ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC • The electronic system controls all functions that are connected to the blue hydraulic circuit. 11.1 Work screen Job information Turn off the work application Tramline settings Empty tray indication Motor 1 (dispenser) Sensor information field (machine in working position)
  • Page 35 ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC Beacon is activated Both markers activated manually Hopper lights are activated Manually activated left marker Working light is activated Manually activated right marker Function swamp is activated Markers are deactivated The dispensers are filled with seed Automatic markers (first left) ISOBUS-TC is activated Automatic markers (first right)

  • Page 36: Information

    ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC 11.2 Information On the work screen Function Meaning icon Resetting the daily counter Counter summary information Task list (TASK) Total stack counter • Area – The area on which the machine was in the working position •...

  • Page 37: Creating A Task With A Computer

    ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC 11.3 Creating a task with a computer • This function allows you to create an order, for an overview of information about the work performed. On the working screen. • Order – Select an existing one or create a new task •...

  • Page 38: Gps Settings For Machines When Unfolding In The Hall

    ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC 11.5 GPS settings for machines when unfolding in the hall For service purposes of the machine in the hall, it is necessary to set the simulated speed to 0 km/h when unfolding the machine in the hall. Turn off the application Set the speed source to 0 km/h! Switch back to the workload when the machine is fully deployed.

  • Page 39: Enter The Hopper Fill

    ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC 11.6 Enter the hopper fill • The system allows the calculation of the tank status in real time, based on a calibration test. This function is not necessary for the correct operation of the machine. Current residual amount in the hopper Maximum filling of the tank Write the quantity poured into the...

  • Page 40: User Product Database

    ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC 11.7 User product database Touch Basic • Shutting down application Product • Here I choose which motor I want to modify (motor 1/2/3, nebo Seed/Fertilizer) according to the machine configuration. Rename • Here you can rename the product. Type of product •...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC Deviation tolerance • For each motor, enter the deviation from the required dose above which an alarm should be triggered. • For a precision seed machine the deviation tolerance applies to each row. • The left value applies to the upward deviation and the right value to the downward deviation. 41 | 73...

  • Page 42: Acoustic Signal When Seeding Is Interrupted

    ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL MÜLLER ELECTRONIC 11.8 Acoustic Signal When Seeding Is Interrupted Touch Basic • Turning application • The system is equipped with acoustic signalization in case one of the seeding conditions is not met The working conditions include : •...

  • Page 43: Farmet Dispenser

    FARMET DISPENSER 12 FARMET DISPENSER • Dispenser with roller change system. Body of Farmet dispenser Dispenser shaft Drive motor Side cover with roller mounting Lower roller trowel Dispenser front with bottom trowel Dispenser front with top trowel It is necessary to check both trowels of the dispenser rollers every day before work Any sign of deformation and loss of trowel material can lead to inaccurate dose requirements.

  • Page 44: Functional Test Of The Dispenser

    FARMET DISPENSER 12.1 Functional test of the dispenser After installing a new roller, the function, centering and smooth running must be checked. To start the roller, use the metering fill function or the sowing test. The drive motor must run evenly “smoothly".

  • Page 45: Dispenser Function Test

    FARMET DISPENSER 12.2 Dispenser function test • For sowing rough seeds (corn, beans. peas, etc.) it is necessary to adjust the metering unit. • The deflector (1) prevents large seeds from getting stuck between the metering cover and the roller. Failure to install the deflector could damage the roller, metering unit, or motor.

  • Page 46: Roller Replacement

    FARMET DISPENSER 12.3 Roller replacement • After selecting the roller according to the table, the roller must be mounted in the metering unit. 1. With the full hopper, slide the slider over the dispenser (9). 2. Remove the screws (6) on the side cover of the metering roller (1).
  • Page 47 FARMET DISPENSER The cover washers (4) must be arranged so that the roller in the middle of the dispenser frame after assembly. See picture below. 47 | 73...

  • Page 48: Rollers For Fine Seeds

    FARMET DISPENSER 12.4 Rollers for fine seeds • The fine seed rollers consist of metering discs, spacer rollers and a drive shaft. • The rollers can be mounted with one or two dosing discs. • With the two dosing discs on the roller, the spread rate is doubled.

  • Page 49: Seeding Rate Setting

    SEEDING RATE SETTING 13 SEEDING RATE SETTING 13.1 Sowing test You will need the designated accessories to perform the calibration test. • Scale • Bucket • Sowing table Select the correct roller for the roller metering unit based on the sowing table – Chapter 13.2 Check the cleanliness of the dispenser, roller and trowel condition.
  • Page 50 SEEDING RATE SETTING Mode – method of sowing test • Manually (while holding the calibration button, the roller rotates. To stop, it is necessary to press the button again. It is not necessary to hold the button pressed). • Area •...
  • Page 51 SEEDING RATE SETTING After releasing the calibration button, weight the amount of seed in the calibration bucket. Enter the weight into the terminal. For this entry use a window with the name Acquired value. Check that you are comfortable with minimum and maximum speed. •...

  • Page 52: Sowing Tables For Farmet Dispenser

    SEEDING RATE SETTING 13.2 Sowing tables for FARMET dispenser 52 | 73...
  • Page 53 SEEDING RATE SETTING NOTE: The calibration factors in this table are for guidance only. After the calibration test, the calibration factor is automatically recalculated. 53 | 73...

  • Page 54: Adjustin The Dose During Work

    ADJUSTIN THE DOSE DURING WORK 14 ADJUSTIN THE DOSE DURING WORK This function is used to adjust the target dose (100%) to a dose in the range of +/-100%, if the engine al- lows to use in this range. Touch Basic •...

  • Page 55: Emptying The Hopper Using Electronics

    EMPTYING THE HOPPER USING ELECTRONICS 15 EMPTYING THE HOPPER USING ELECTRONICS • The system allows the hopper to be emptied using electric or hydraulic motors and calculates the residual quantity. Basic Touch • Turn application It is necessary to have a selected container that we want to empty. •...

  • Page 56: Working Position Source

    WORKING POSITION SOURCE 16 WORKING POSITION SOURCE • To switch the sowing on and off, the machine must have information on the working position. In the system it is possible to set which source of working position the system of the machine will use. Basic Touch •...

  • Page 57: Source Speed Machinery

    SOURCE SPEED MACHINERY 17 SOURCE SPEED MACHINERY Touch Basic • Turn application There are 3 options of the travel speed source: Tractor – The source of speed is the tractor. The machine must be connected to the ISOBUS or CAN of the tractor. Work equipment –...

  • Page 58: Machine Geometry

    MACHINE GEOMETRY 18 MACHINE GEOMETRY • This setting is used to define the geometry of the machine relative to the tractor. It is also possible to set the advance and delay of the engine start (sowing). Basic Touch • Turn application Note on the point 5: If the section is behind the axle axis, the value must always be negative (sowing section), if the section is in front of the axle, the value must be positive (fertilization section).

  • Page 59: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES 19 ERROR MESSAGES 19.1 ISO messages Alarm text Possible cause Possible remedy The system has been The connection to the SLAVE Disconnect and connect the stopped. A restart is slave control unit has been control unit (disconnect the required.

  • Page 60: Regulations Alarms

    ERROR MESSAGES Alarm text Possible cause Possible remedy Dataset already exists. An identical dataset already Check the dataset or change exists. the name. The dataset is defective. There is an error in the Check the dataset. Reinstall dataset. the software. Dataset no found.

  • Page 61: Machine-Specific Alarms

    ERROR MESSAGES The metering shaft is Speed sensor on the dosing Stop now! Eliminate the cause. stationary. shaft does not register any movement of the dosing shaft. The dispenser drive is The current dosing drive Drive slower/faster or use a outside the control area.
  • Page 62 ERROR MESSAGES Seed flow was not The seed flow system did Check the seed flow system. recognized. not detect any seed flow. Seed flow was detected. Seed flow occurred in the Check the tramline switching. tramline. Kalpak tightness check. Low tank level. There is little seed of Fill the hopper.
  • Page 63 ERROR MESSAGES Drop below minimum The voltage is lower than Check wiring and supply voltage. the pre-set minimum supply voltage. voltage. Sensor error detected The sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor and/or PLANTirium®. Pollution rate Sensitivity does not match change the sensitivity in the too high.
  • Page 64 ERROR MESSAGES An error has been detected The CAN-Defeater is Contact the customer service. in the CAN repeater. 2.5 V – defective. Wrong voltage. Error detected in CAN- The power supply to the Check the cables. Repeater 12 VE- Faulty electronics is defective.

  • Page 65: Machine Maintenance And Repairs

    MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 20 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS • Repairs to the machine may only be carried out by a trained person. When leaving the tractor cab, the operator must switch off all hydraulic circuits, appliances on the machine (fan) and the engine, the operator must prevent unauthorized access to the tractor.

  • Page 66: Maintenance Plan

    MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 20.1 Maintenance plan Maintenance plan Maintenance operation Time Daily 40 h Before After interval (season) season season Generally a machine • Visual inspection of the machine • Monitoring of unwanted sounds, vibrations and excessive wear. • Cleaning the machine •...
  • Page 67 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Maintenance plan Maintenance operation Time Daily 40 h Before After the (season) season interval season Pneumatic system Fan: Speed setting function Fan impeller Condition check and fastening, dirt removal Check the fan drive mounting Fan, seeding hose, mixer: Tightness, clamping points, clogging, general condition Hydraulic couplings and hoses:...
  • Page 68 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Maintenance plan Maintenance operation Time Daily 40 h Before After the (season) season interval season Damage check, possible replacement Safety device Lighting and safety hatched boards – check condition, functionality and cleanliness Warning and safety labels – presence and legibility check After season The whole machine...

  • Page 69: Lubricant Nadling

    MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 20.1.1 Lubricant nadling • Treat lubricants and oils as hazardous waste in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. • Protect yourself from direct contact with oils and lubricants by using gloves or protective creams. • Wash oil marks on the skin thoroughly with warm water and soap. Do not clean the skin with petrol, diesel or other solvents.

  • Page 70: Shutting Down The Machine

    SHUTTING DOWN THE MACHINE 21 SHUTTING DOWN THE MACHINE Shutting down the machine for a longer period of time: • Park the machine under a roof if possible. • Park the machine on a level and firm surface with sufficient capacity. •...

  • Page 71: Environmental Protection

    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 22 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION • Regularly check the hydraulic system for leaks. • Preventive replacement or repair of hydraulic hoses or other parts of the hydraulic system showing signs of damage before an oil leak occurs. • Check the condition of the hydraulic hoses and replace them in good time. The service life of hydraulic hoses also includes the time for which they were stored.

  • Page 72: End Of Life Machine Disposal

    END OF LIFE MACHINE DISPOSAL 23 END OF LIFE MACHINE DISPOSAL • When disposing of the machine, the operator must ensure that steel parts and parts in which hydraulic oil or grease moves are distinguished. • The operator must cut the steel parts in accordance with the safety regulations and hand them in at a collection point for secondary raw materials.

  • Page 73: Service And Warranty Conditions

    (buyer). The registration must be completed by the seller (sales representative) on the My Farmet online portal. Upon correct registration, the end user will gain access to the My Farmet portal and all the benefits of the extended warranty.

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