AGTRON ART 160 User manual

Single and Dual Loop Rate & Blockage System
Operator’s Manual

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1. Quick Start Guide
1. Turn on the ART 160/260
2. Set the Default Cal (this will set all calibrations back to the default settings)
Press RATE
Press MODE
Press CAL until the screen displays SET DEFAULT CAL?
Press and hold the OK button until the screen displays DEFAULT CAL SET!
All calibration settings are now reset to their default values.
3. Set the Test Speed (speed you will travel in the field)
Press RATE
Press MODE
Press CAL
The screen displays: TEST SPEED MPH
Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to set the speed you will be seeding at (ex: 5.5 MPH)
You need a speed in order to set up the monitor using the Seed Rate Wizard
IMPORTANT! You must be seeding to perform a complete calibration.
4. Set up blockage monitoring
When Default Calibration is performed, a sensitivity value of 15 is set for each loop, if a blockage alarms while seeding and
there are no blockages decrease the sensitivity as necessary.
Press RATE
Press RATE again to select the loop you want to set up (with Dual Loop)
Each time you press RATE, Loop 1 (R1) and Loop 2 (R2) are switched on the top line of the display. The Loop shown on
the top line will be changed
Press CAL until you get to the SENSITIVITY screen
Press the UP arrow to increase the value and the Down arrow to decrease the value
Press RATE again and check for a blockage message
5. Set up the Seed Rate using the Seed Rate Wizard while seeding
Press RATE
Press RATE again to select the Loop you want to set up (with Dual Loop)
Each time you press RATE, Loop 1 (R1) and Loop 2 (R2) are switched on the top line of the display. The Loop shown on
the top line will be changed
Press CAL
The screen displays: SEEDRATE WIZARD PRESS THE OK KEY
Press OK
The screen displays: DESIRED SEEDRATE LB/AC
Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to set how many LB/AC you want to seed (e.g. 120LBS)
(If you have seed and fertilizer in the same loop set the total LBS/AC for seed
and fertilizer together)
You must be on the RATE screen in order to hear alarms.

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2. Flow Chart

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Follow safety Instructions
 Be sure to follow all safety instructions in your air seeder operator’s manual.
Read and Understand This Manual Before Operating This Machine.
 Learn how to operate and service the machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment
damage. Agtron Enterprises Inc. will not accept any responsibility for any damage or malfunctions resulting from failure
to comply with the operator’s manual.
 If you do not understand the information in this manual, or if you have any questions, contact Agtron Enterprises Inc.
Customer Service 1-800-667-0640.
 This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell
it.
 The contents of this manual are the intellectual property of Agtron Enterprises Inc. All use and/or reproduction not
specifically authorized by Agtron Enterprises Inc. is prohibited.
 All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of
publication. Agtron Enterprises Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
 ATTENTION! Low battery or alternator voltage can cause system errors.

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3. Table Of Contents
1. Quick Start Guide .......................................................................3
2. Flow Chart ...................................................................................4
3. Table Of Contents .......................................................................6
4. Introduction.................................................................................7
How Your Rate and Blockage Monitor Works.................................7
The User Interface.............................................................................7
5. Installation ...................................................................................9
Monitor Installation...........................................................................9
Cable Ties and Main Extension Cable Installation ...........................9
Seed Sensor and Sensor Loop Cable Installation............................10
Y-Cable Installation ........................................................................11
Figure 5-9. Installation Diagram 1..................................................12
Figure 5-10. Installation Diagram 2 (Less than 60 Sensors) ..........13
Figure 5-11. Installation Diagram 3 (More than 60 sensors) ..........14
Optional Sensor Installation............................................................15
Figure 5-12. Installation (Sensor Breakout Cable).........................19
Figure 5-13. Installation (ART Loop Terminator) .........................20
6. Setup...........................................................................................21
Optional Sensor Setup.....................................................................22
Speed Setup.....................................................................................22
Test Speed Setup.............................................................................23
Work Switch Setup .........................................................................23
Shaft Setup......................................................................................24
Fan Setup ........................................................................................25
Bin Setup.........................................................................................26
Meter Setup.....................................................................................26
7. Operation ...................................................................................27
Blockage .........................................................................................27
Rate Units........................................................................................27
Rate.................................................................................................28
High and Low Rate Alarms.............................................................28
Turning Loops On and Off..............................................................29
Speed Mode ....................................................................................29
Area Mode ......................................................................................29
Distance Mode ................................................................................29
Shaft Mode......................................................................................30
Fan Mode ........................................................................................30
Bin Mode ........................................................................................30
Meter Mode.....................................................................................30
Diagnostic Modes ...........................................................................31
8. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.............................................32
Troubleshooting Table....................................................................32
9. Appendix....................................................................................37
Appendix A: Parts List....................................................................37
Appendix B: Optional Sensors........................................................38
Appendix C: Monitor Display Messages ........................................40
Appendix D: Seed Sensor Sensitivity Values .................................41
Appendix E: Conversion Factors ....................................................42
Appendix F: Default Calibration Values.........................................43
Appendix G: ART Toolbar Sensor Breakout Connector Pin-out....44
Appendix H: DB9 (9 Pin) Connector Pin-out .................................44
Appendix I: Deutsch DTM Connector Pin-out ..............................44
10. Notes ...........................................................................................45
11. Warranty....................................................................................46
Warranty Guidelines .......................................................................46

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4. Introduction
With this monitor you can confirm your calibration for seed and
fertilizer rates, and detect blockages in up to 120 seed and 120
fertilizer runs. You can also monitor six additional tank and toolbar
sensors (shaft, bin, speed, fan, work switch) and three in-cab sensors
and switches (GPS, radar, work switch).
How Your Rate and Blockage Monitor Works
Single and Dual Loop Rate and Blockage Monitors use infrared seed
sensors to measure seed rate and check for blockages. The sensors
operate on a similar principle to that of a motion detector in a
security system. The Dual Loop system includes a second sensor
Loop so seed and fertilizer can be measured separately in double
shoot systems. In both systems, sensors are connected in a Loop
each communicating in turn and each including built-in diagnostics.
The system determines the number of sensors in a Loop
automatically. A maximum of 120 sensors can be connected in a
Loop.
Additional sensors for shafts, bin and fan monitoring can be added.
(Six for the Single Loop and nine for the Dual Loop.)
The User Interface
The user interface for Single and Dual Loop monitors includes a 16
character by two line display and seven buttons (PWR, RATE,
MODE, CAL, OK,).
The display, the backlit display will always show the currently
operating mode on the top line. The bottom line shows alarms and
rate information.
Figure 4-1

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Abbreviations Used on Display
Display Buttons
Abbreviation
Meaning
KSD
Thousands of seeds
KPH
Kilometers per hour
MPH
Miles per hour
SAE
English/US
KG
Kilograms
HA
Hectares
LP
Sensor loop
LB
Pounds
AC
Acres
R1
Rate 1
R2
Rate 2
RPM
Revolutions per minute
Key
Function
PWR
Press to turn power on and off
RATE
Press to toggle between R1 and R2 Rate
display; also used to go back to the
“home” screen
MODE
Press to cycle through modes of
operation
CAL
Press to enter a new calibration menu
OK
Press to acknowledge alarms; or save
entered calibration values

Select high/low alarm values; Enter
calibration values

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5. Installation
Monitor Installation
Mounting the Monitor
1. Screw the RAM Mount to the back of the monitor with
supplied M5 hex screws (Agtron Part# 450014004).
2. Attach base of RAM Mount to preferred location (mounting
hardware not included).
Power Cable
1. Connect the red wire directly to the positive battery terminal.
2. A fuse is not required.
3. Connect the black wire directly to the negative battery
terminal.
Do not connect to the cab. Not all tractor cabs are properly
grounded.
Cable Ties and Main Extension Cable Installation
Colored Cable Ties
The colored cable ties included in this kit are to assist in easy
installation and to differentiate between the two loops of sensors
1. Attach blue ties for all Loop 1 cables.
2. Attach yellow ties for all Loop 2 cables.
+
Power
-
Loop1
Loop 2
(Dual Loop only)
Tip:
Avoid connecting at starter terminals and on 24 volt systems be sure to connect
the monitor to the correct battery. It should be the one with its negative
terminal connected to the tractor chassis (ground). Connect the red (+) lead of
the monitor to the positive (+) terminal of that battery and the black (-) lead of
the monitor to the tractor chassis. Incorrect wiring could result in damage to
your monitor.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-3

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Main Extension Cables
When making Extension Cable connections, make sure you align the
molded arrows. If they are difficult to push together, check the
condition of the pins. For each Loop (1 for Single; 2 for Dual):
1. Connect the cable from the Monitor to a 10ft or 20ft Main
Extension Cable inside the tractor.
2. Route the Main Extension Cable to the tractor hitch, allowing
extra for hitch movement.
Seed Sensor and Sensor Loop Cable Installation
1. Select a mounting location near the distributor.
2. Mount the Seed Sensors in the hose above the implement
chassis to protect the Seed Sensors and cables from field
debris damage.
The Sensor Loop Cables should not be stretched tight when
connected.
3. Secure the Seed Sensors in the hose using metal hose clamps
on each side (Agtron Part# 400TRHS16 not included).
4. Select a seed sensor on the far left of the machine to be
sensor #1. Leave the female plug of this sensor unplugged,
but connect the male plug to the sensor beside it. This will
be sensor #2.
5. Continue connecting sensor #2 to sensor #3 and so on, until
the manifold is all connected. Attach a Sensor Loop cable to
the male end of the last sensor on the first manifold.
6. Connect the male end of the Sensor Loop Cable to the
female end of the first sensor on the 2nd manifold. Continue
in this fashion until you reach the far right side of the
implement, leaving the male end on the last sensor
unplugged.
7. Using cable ties attach all cables to the frame of the
implement. Avoid pinch points such as wing lift and opener
lift points.
The Sensor Loop Cables should not be stretched tight
when connected.
Tip:
If necessary, apply heat to the hose
ends in order to fit the hose over the
sensor.
Sensors should be mounted on a
relatively straight part of the hose for
best performance.
Monitor head female Extension Cable male
Tip:
To help avoid electrical interference problems, create a figure eight shape
with excess cable before securing.
Figure 5-4
Figure 5-5
Figure 5-7
Figure 5-6