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Electronic Seed Drill Control
Easytronic Version 2.2
for Saphir7 and Saphir 7 AutoLoad
- EN -
Safety is our Concern!
Part No.175_4233
1/08.07
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / Postfach 11 60, D-46515 Alpen
Telefon (0 28 02) 81-0, Telefax (0 28 02) 81-220
E-Mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet:
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- Page 1 Saphir7 and Saphir 7 AutoLoad - EN - Safety is our Concern! Part No.175_4233 1/08.07 LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / Postfach 11 60, D-46515 Alpen Telefon (0 28 02) 81-0, Telefax (0 28 02) 81-220 E-Mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet:...
- Page 3 Only use genuine LEMKEN spare-parts. Spurious parts negatively influence the function of the implement, show a shorter lifetime and increase in nearly all cases the maintenance effort. We trust that you will understand that LEMKEN is unable to guarantee poor op- eration and damage caused by using spurious parts!
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Page 4: Definded Use
Therefore use this instruction book with the ’General Health- and Safety precau- tions’! • The LEMKEN-implements have been designed purely for the agricultural use! Any use beyond the one stipulated above is no longer considered as defined use! •... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS Definded Use........................2 Contents ........................... 3 Electric ........................6 Plug........................6 Operating voltage and fuse ..................6 Base information ....................... 7 Operation terminal ....................7 2.2.2 Switching off ....................... 8 Selection of values and adjustments ..............9 Saving of values and adjustments ................. 9 Language ......................10 Keys ........................11 2.8.1... - Page 6 Contents Calibration menu ..................... 26 General........................26 Calibration test in accordance to the calibration menu 1........26 6.2.6 Start the calibration test ..................29 6.2.7 Carrying through the calibration test ..............29 6.2.8 Weighing and entering the calibration test............30 Calibration test in accordance to calibration menu 2..........31 6.3.5 Start calibration test....................33 6.3.6...
- Page 7 Contents 14.2 Adjustment of the DIP–switch ................46 15 Collecting box......................48 16 Failure elimination....................49 17 Service and spare parts..................53 Index ..........................54...
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Page 8: Electric
Operating voltage and fuse For the electronic seed drill control Easytronic an operation voltage of 12 V is pro- vided – range of tolerance between 10 V and 15 V. Excess-voltage and undervoltage can lead to malfunctions and probably can de- stroy the electronic components. -
Page 9: Base Information
Base information BASE INFORMATION The operation of the electronic seed drill control is very easy and comfortable to handle. The selection, entering and saving of values and adjustments will be done always in accordance to the same procedure and will be described with this sec- tion. -
Page 10: Switching Off
Base information Switching on and off the seed drill control 2.2.1 Switching on For switching on the seed drill control the switch (2) of the operation terminal (1) must be pressed shortly. A short system check follows. Therewith all light emitting diodes (7) of the menu keys (6) and the light emitting diode (8) light up shortly. -
Page 11: Selection Of Values And Adjustments
Base information Selection of values and adjustments Values and adjustments will be chosen by means of the rotary switch (1). Therefore the head of the rotary switch must be turned correspondingly. The following part of the operation instructions speaks about “choosing”... -
Page 12: Language
Base information Language The language of the menu has been set to the language of the customer already in the factory. If it is required to change the set language, the following must be done: Press operation key to reach the operation menu. Press enter key several times until it is no more possible to leaf further with short... -
Page 13: Keys
Base information Keys 2.8.1 Menu keys With the menu keys (6) the following adjustment, enter and control functions can be called up: Enter key for entering the implement data and values by means of the rotary switch Tramline for entering the working width of the following implement and the tramline method Hectare key for calling up the hectare counting per field, day, year and in total... -
Page 14: 2.8.2 Function Keys
Base information Operation menu key (for controlling the tramline mechanism) Stop key for activating and deactivating the tramline mechanism 2.8.2 Function keys Function keys for calling up a function e.g. “working spot lights”, when this accessory is provided. Way in cm per pulse For measuring the distance, the pulses will be counted by means of the sensor (1). -
Page 15: Menu Overview And Display Indications
Menu Overview and display indications MENU OVERVIEW AND DISPLAY INDICATIONS Menu overview 1 and display indications Adjustment menu Hectare menu Menu: 100 m calibration Drive 100 m (press for 5 seconds) Stop key Operation menu... - Page 16 Menu Overview and display indications Tramline key Seeding key The menu overview shows also display indications which refer to optional accessories respectively optional functions, only.
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Page 17: Calibration Menu 1
Menu Overview and display indications Calibration menu 1 Press calibration test Enter thousand grain weight Enter grains per square meter Enter germination in % Result = Seed rate kg/ha Choose calibration area Indication of the calculated required weight of the calibration test Adjust gearbox in accordance to the seed table Ensure, that the seed wheels are filled! - Page 18 Menu Overview and display indications If not OK, the new recommended gearbox adjust- ment appears. Adjust gearbox accordingly and carry through new calibration test Enter thousand grain weight Enter grains per square meter etc.
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Page 19: Calibration Menu 2
Menu Overview and display indications Calibration menu 2 Press calibration test Enter thousand grain weight Enter grains per square meter Enter germination in % Result = Seed rate kg/ha Adjust gearbox in accordance to the seed table Ensure, that the seed wheels are filled! Press START-key Now turn the drive wheel until the calibration tray is filled sufficiently. -
Page 20: Menu For The Indication Of The Implement Conditions
Menu Overview and display indications Enter grains per square meter etc. Menu for the indication of the implement conditions Driven meters after last tramline switch Current driving speed Hopper alarm, hopper not yet filled * Alarm fuse, fuse not yet exchanged * Intermediate shaft is stopped, although it should turn, as no tramlines should be made * Intermediate shaft turns, although it should be... - Page 21 Menu Overview and display indications Function of the fuse F6 Current voltage Condition of the motors and valves Implement sensor Gearbox sensor Intermediate shaft sensor Hopper sensor Not used Not used Pressure switch for hydro accumulator Pressure switch for track marker * = The indication got off, when the failure has been got rid off.
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Page 22: Adjustments
Adjustments ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment menu 4.1.1 Alarm and hectare counting In the adjustment menu the alarms for the implement control can be switched on and off. 0 = OFF! 1 = ON! Additionally the kind of operation for the hectare count- ing can be entered and adjustments made by the factory can be checked and adapted if required. -
Page 23: Factory Adjustments
Adjustments The menu overview shows also display indications which refer to optional accessories respectively optional functions, only. 4.1.2 Factory adjustments The following stated adjustments as cm/pulse, rows in track, number of returns, number of coulters and the working width have already been adjusted in the fac- tory. -
Page 24: Tramline Menu
Adjustments Working width of the seed drill in meters. If a not possible working width is entered, the indication appears. Choose and confirm language. If required the values or the language can be changed by means of the rotary switch. By means of pressing the entering key the chosen value will be saved. See also section “Selection of values and adjustments”... -
Page 25: Entering The Tramline Method
Adjustments 4.2.2 Entering the tramline method After entering the width of the following implement, press the tramline key again to reach the menu for the selection of the tramline method. By means of the rotary switch either the tramline method 1 or 2 can be chosen. The tramline method 1 is suitable for straight and uneven method tramline rhythms. - Page 26 Adjustments Tramline method 2: With tramline method 2 the tramline will always be made when the current tramline corresponds to the half tramline rhythm. On the display appears, e.g. the indication: The tramline will be made in two passes, therefore only seed wheels of one seed drill side must be switched for making tramlines.
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Page 27: 100 M Calibration
100 m calibration 100 M CALIBRATION With the automatic calibration of the wheel circumference cm per pulse the wheel circumference considering the real slippage can be calibrated. This is done as fol- lows: Measure a distance of 100 m and mark the start and end point clearly. Drive to the starting mark. -
Page 28: Calibration Menu
After each calibration test a new gear box adjustment will be suggested. So no pocket calculator or LEMKEN calculation slide is required. When a calibration test will be repeated, the electronic seed drill control requires the entering of the previ- ously suggested gear box adjustment. - Page 29 Calibration menu 6.2.1 Entering the thousand grain weight Enter the thousand grain weight of the corresponding seed in gram, e.g. 55 and confirm. 6.2.2 Entering the seed rate in seed / sqm Enter seed/sqm, e.g. 350 and confirm. 6.2.3 Entering the germination Enter the germination of the seed, e.g.
- Page 30 Calibration menu If it is required to enter directly the seed rate in kg/ha, the values for the thousand grain weight, the seed rate in seed/sqm and the germination must each be set to zero respectively 100% by pressing the delete key. After that enter the desired seed rate in kg/ha into the indication , e.g.
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Page 31: Start The Calibration Test
Calibration menu 6.2.6 Start the calibration test When this indication appears, the start key must be pressed. The indication shows the number of pulses, which must be count down to zero by means of turn- ing the drive wheel. With a 3 m machine with the base adjustment of the wheel circumference of 26,74 pulse calibration area... -
Page 32: Weighing And Entering The Calibration Test
Calibration menu 6.2.8 Weighing and entering the calibration test The calibration test must be weighed and the result in g entered by means of the rotary switch, e.g. 3366 g. After that press the calibration key again. The indication shows the seed quantity in kg/ha, which would be sown with the current machine adjustments, e.g. -
Page 33: Calibration Test In Accordance To Calibration Menu 2
For weighing the calibration test a calibrated scale may only be used. Also the LEMKEN scale must be checked with regard to accuracy! Inexactnesses of a scale of e.g. 10 % lead automatically to a deviation of the seed quantity of the same percentage. - Page 34 Calibration menu 6.3.2 Entering the seed rate in seed / sqm Enter seed/sqm, e.g. 350 and confirm. 6.3.3 Entering the germination Enter the germination of the seed, e.g. 95 % and confirm. The seed rate in kg/ha appears, which is calculated automatically out of the thou- sand grain weight, the seed rate = seed/sqm and the germination.
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Page 35: 6.3.5 Start Calibration Test
Calibration menu 6.3.4 Entering the gear box adjustment before the calibration test Enter the gear box adjustment in accordance to the seed table respectively the real adjusted gear box for the first calibration test, e.g. 60, when the gear box is on 60, then confirm the entering. -
Page 36: Weighing And Entering The Calibration Test
Calibration menu 6.3.7 Weighing and entering the calibration test The calibration test must be weighed and the result in g entered by means of the rotary switch, e.g. 3366 g. After that press the calibration key again. The indication shows the seed quantity in kg/ha, which would be sown with the current machine adjustments, e.g. - Page 37 For weighing the calibration test a calibrated scale may only be used. Also the LEMKEN scale must be checked with regard to accuracy! Inexactnesses of a scale of e.g. 10 % lead automatically to a deviation of the seed quantity of the...
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Page 38: Adjustments During Operation
Adjustments during operation ADJUSTMENTS DURING OPERATION Switch off tramline switch Therefore press Stop key once. The light-emitting diode of the stop key is lighting and shows, that the tramline switch is switched off. The display shows a P behind the tramline indication. Switch on tramline switch Press stop key with light-emitting diode once, to switch on the tramline switch again. -
Page 39: Hectare Menu
Hectare menu HECTARE MENU Press hectare key to get into the hectare menu. Now by means of repeated press- ing of the hectare key, each hectare counter can be called up. Hectare counter for the field Daily hectare counter Yearly hectare counter Total hectare counter With the exception of the total hectare counter all indicated values can be deleted by means of pressing the delete key... -
Page 40: Info Menu
Info menu INFO MENU By means of pressing the Info key the information menu will be reached. In this menu all machine conditions can be shown one after the other by means of pressing the Info key. Driven meters since the last tramline switch Indication of the driven meters after the last tramline switch The above indication is then important, when stopping the machine during work... -
Page 41: Error Messages And Machine Indications
Info menu Error messages and machine indications 9.3.1 Error messages With a malfunction the display shows an error message, e.g. At the same time an acoustic signal sounds. By means of pressing the delete key an alarm will be confirmed. The top light-emitting diode lights. This signal- izes that there is still a failure. -
Page 42: Fuses
Info menu 9.3.2 Fuses The condition of each fuse will be indicated one after the other. Function of fuse F3 Function of fuse F4 Function of fuse F5 Function of fuse F6 1 = fuse is ok 0 = fuse is defect 9.3.3 Voltage The current voltage will be indicated... -
Page 43: Sensors
Info menu 9.3.5 Sensors The function of the sensors can be checked. Implement sensor Gear box sensor Intermediate shaft sensor Hopper sensor Not used Not used Sensor for pressure switch for hydro accumulator Sensor for pressure switch for track marker no signal signal 000 =... -
Page 44: Sown Seed Quantity
Sown Seed quantity SOWN SEED QUANTITY Press seed key and the sown seed quantity will be indicated, which has been sown since the last delete of the indication. For setting the kg-counter to zero the delete key must be pressed for 2 seconds. -
Page 45: Working Spot Lights
Working spot lights WORKING SPOT LIGHTS Press function key F5 to reach the menu for switching on and off working spot lights. Working spot lights switched off Working spot lights switched on... -
Page 46: Stop Key
Stop key STOP KEY The tramline switch will be interrupted when the stop key is pressed. The display shows a P This is recommended, when the seed drill should be filled or the combination should be lifted with a malfunction and a tramline switch should be prevented. With activated tramline alarm and cut off tramline switch due to a pressed STOP- an alarm appears when the implement is... -
Page 47: Tramline Switch
Tramline switch TRAMLINE SWITCH Always when the tramline sensor has contact with the pulse pick-up, e.g. with lifted seed drill, appears display. current tramline will be switched forward. At the same time a short acoustic signal sounds. When the tramline will be switched an acoustic interval signal sounds. -
Page 48: Align The Seed Drill Control
Align the seed drill control ALIGN THE SEED DRILL CONTROL 14.1 General Instructions Depending on the working width and the type of implement, the seed drill control has been adjusted correspondingly in the factory. Therefore the DIP-switches (DP) have been set to ON or OFF – see section “Adjustment of the DIP-switch”. - Page 49 Align the seed drill control The above picture shows the switches DIP1 on OFF DIP2 on OFF DIP3 on OFF and DIP4 on ON. This is the DIP-switch adjustment for a 3 m wide Solitair 8, with non-used socket X3 in the collecting box.
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Page 50: Collecting Box
Collecting box COLLECTING BOX The collecting box contains the p.c.b. with the plug sockets, fuses and light- emitting diodes. = plug socket for power supply = plug socket for operating terminal = plug socket CAN-BUS = plug socket for additional switch (track marker) = plug socket for pressure switch of the hydraulic accumulator (pre- emergence marker) = plug socket for tramline switch and pre-emergency marker... -
Page 51: Failure Elimination
Failure elimination FAILURE ELIMINATION Failure and warn- Description Failure elimination ing message This alarm appears, when the alarm Fill in seed! „alarm hopper“ is switched on and the Hopper empty hopper sensor cannot recognise any Check hopper sensor! seed. If a straight tramline rhythm is calcu- When half machine... - Page 52 Failure elimination Failure: After entering changes it shows, that Check previously made adjust- the type of implement does not suit to ments and correct if required! the switch position DIP2. Check and correct position of switch DIP2!
- Page 53 Failure elimination Failure and warn- Description Failure elimination ing message Switch on additional seed wheels This alarm appears, when the calibra- or reduce seed quantity kg/ha Seed wheels++ tion test suggested a gear adjustment and carry through new calibration of > 150. test! !TL s.wheel STOP! The intermediate shaft does not turn,...
- Page 54 Failure elimination Failure A16: X Shows that the drive wheel does not Check function drive turn, respectively the gearbox sensor wheel. Check sensor at the gear- shows no pulses. box and replace if required. Failure A17: X STOP-key is pressed, the tramline Press STOP-key to activate the switch is switched off.
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Page 55: Service And Spare Parts
Service and spare parts SERVICE AND SPARE PA RTS When spare parts are required for service or repair work, please state the version of this electronic seed drill control as well as the soft- ware date. The current software date will be indicated, when the operation key will be pres- sed for 7 seconds in the operation menu. -
Page 56: Index
INDEX 100 M CALIBRATION ....................25 ADJUSTMENTS ......................20 ALIGN THE SEED DRILL CONTROL ................46 BASE INFORMATION ....................7 CALIBRATION MENU ....................26 Calibration menu 1 ......................15 Calibration menu 2 ......................17 ELECTRIC........................6 Error messages and machine indications..............39 FAILURE ELIMINATION ....................49 HECTARE MENU......................37 INFO MENU ........................38 Keys ..........................11 Language ........................10 Menu for the indication of the implement conditions ..........18...
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