AGTRON ART 160 User manual

Quick Start
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ART 160 and ART 260 Rate & Blockage Monitors
Operator’s Manual MNRT02606 for Software
Revision 2.9B

Table of Contents
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Quick Start
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Quick Start Guide
IMPORTANT! You must be seeding to perform a complete calibration.
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 Seedrate Wizard
4. Set up blockage monitoring
When Default Calibration is performed, a sensitivity value of 15 is set for each loop, if a blockage alarms and there are no
blockages decrease the sensitivity as necessary (a low value may be necessary for Canola).
Press RATE
Press RATE again to select the loop you want to set up(with ART 260)
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 Seedrate using the Seed Rate Wizard while seeding
Press RATE
Press RATE again to select the loop you want to set up (with ART 260)
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.

Safety Instructions
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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.
 This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.
 Agtron Enterprises Inc. reserves the right to alter illustrations and technical data contained in this manual.
 The contents of this manual are the intellectual property 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.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide...............................................................................3
Introduction.........................................................................................6
How Your Rate and Blockage Monitor Works......................................................6
The User Interface .................................................................................................6
Installation...........................................................................................8
Monitor Head Installation......................................................................................8
Seed Sensor Installation.........................................................................................9
Y-Cables and Sensor Loop Cables ........................................................................9
Installation Diagram (ART Loop Terminator).....................................................11
Installation Diagram (Less than 60 sensors)........................................................12
Installation Diagram (More than 60 sensors).......................................................13
Setup...................................................................................................14
GPS Speed Sensor ...............................................................................................15
Radar Speed Sensor.............................................................................................16
Wheel Speed Sensor ............................................................................................16
Test Speed............................................................................................................17
Manual Work Switch...........................................................................................18
Automatic Work Switch ......................................................................................19
Shaft Sensor.........................................................................................................20
Fan Sensor ...........................................................................................................21
Bin Sensor............................................................................................................21
Meter Sensor........................................................................................................22
Installation Diagram (Sensor Breakout Cable) ....................................................23
Operation...........................................................................................24
Rate Units ............................................................................................................24
Blockage Mode....................................................................................................24
Rate Mode............................................................................................................24
High and Low Rate Alarms .................................................................................25
Turning Loops On and Off ..................................................................................25
Additional Operational Modes.............................................................................25
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting....................................................28
Troubleshooting Table.........................................................................................28
Diagnostic Modes................................................................................................32
Reference ...........................................................................................34
Monitor Display Messages ..................................................................................34
Seed Sensor Sensitivity Values............................................................................35
Conversion Factors..............................................................................................36
Default Calibration Values ..................................................................................37
Sensor Breakout Connector Pin-out.....................................................................38
DB9 Connector Pin-out .......................................................................................38
DTM Connector Pin-out.....................................................................................38
Parts List..............................................................................................................39
Menu Navigation Flow Chart ..............................................................................40
Notes...................................................................................................41
Warranty ...........................................................................................42
Warranty Guidelines............................................................................................42

Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an ART 160/260 Rate and Blockage
Monitor! With these state-of-the-art monitors 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, workswitch) and three in-cab
sensors and switches (GPS, radar, workswitch).
How Your Rate and Blockage Monitor Works
ART 160/260 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
ART 260 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 ART 160 and nine for the ART 260.) Each sensor connects
directly to the monitor.
The User Interface
The user interface for ART 160/260 monitors includes a 16 character by
two line display and seven membrane pushbutton switches, or keys (PWR,
RATE, MODE, CAL, OK, , ).
The display, which is backlit whenever the monitor is on, typically shows
the currently selected operating mode on the top line. The bottom line
typically shows alarms and rate information. Loop 1 rate information is
shown on the left; Loop 2 rate information on the right when not on the
RATE screen.

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Abbreviations used on the display:
Membrane Keys
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
R
rate
Key
Function
PWR
Press to turn power on and off
RATE
Press to toggle between Loop 1 and Loop
2 Rate display
MODE
Press to step through modes of operation
CAL
Press to move to a new calibration mode
OK
Press to acknowledge alarms; Hold to
reset Distance and Area

Select high/low alarm modes; Enter
calibration values
Tips:
For the ART 260, pressing the RATE key
changes the rate (Loop) shown on the top
line of the display.
When changing settings, only the Loop on
the top line is affected.
KSEED/LB, SEED FACTOR will be set for each
Loop using the Seed Rate Wizard.
RATE

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Installation
Monitor Head Installation
Mounting the Monitor Head
1. Screw the RAM Mount to the back of the monitor head with
supplied M5 hex screws (Agtron Part# 450014004).
2. Attach base of RAM Mount to preferred location.
.
Power Cable
1. Connect the red wire directly to the battery positive terminal.
A fuse is not required.
2. Connect the black power cable wire directly to the negative battery
terminal.
Do not connect to the cab. Not all tractor cabs are properly grounded.
Main Harness Cables
For each Loop (1 for AR T160; 2 for ART 260):
1. Connect the cable from the Monitor Head to a 10-foot or 20-foot
Main Harness Extension.
2. Route the Main Harness Extension to the implement hitch.
3. Secure the Main Harness Extension to the equipment with cable ties,
allowing enough slack for hitch movement.
Tips:
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.
To help avoid electrical interference
problems, create a figure eight shape
with ex cess cable before securing.
+
Power
-
Loop1
Loop 2
(ART260 only)
Tip:
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.

Installation
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Seed Sensor Installation
1. Select a mounting location near the distributor.
The Sensor Loop Cables should not be stretched tight when
connected.
2. Mount the Seed Sensors in the hose above the implement chassis to
protect the Seed Sensors and cables from field debris damage.
3. Secure the Seed Sensors in the hose using metal hose clamps.
4. To keep plugs clean, always connect unused seed sensor cables
together.
Y-Cables and Sensor Loop Cables
For the following installation procedures refer to the Installation
Diagrams on page 35 and 36.
Y-Cable Installation (less than 60 sensors)
1. Select a mounting location for the Y-Cable in the center of the
implement.
2. Secure the ring terminal of the Y-Cable to the chassis of the
implement.
3. Connect the Y-Cable’s male Sensor Loop Cable to Seed Sensor 1
(located on the far left side of the implement) using Sensor Loop
Cables as needed.
4. Connect the Y-Cable’s female Sensor Loop Cable to the last Seed
Sensor (located on the far right side of the implement) using Sensor
Loop Cables as needed.
Y-Cable Installation (more than 60 sensors)
On systems with more than 60 Seed Sensors, an additional Y-Cable must
be installed in the middle of the loop to improve power distribution.
1. Connect the blue male end of the second Y-Cable to the blue female
end of the first Y-Cable.
2. Connect the first Y-Cable’s male Sensor Loop Cable to Seed Sensor 1
(located on the far left side of the implement) using Sensor Loop
Cables as needed.
3. Connect the first Y-Cable’s female Sensor Loop Cable to the last Seed
Sensor using Sensor Loop Cables as needed.
Tip:
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.
To prevent cable damage, route the
cables so they follow the hydraulic
hoses whenever possible.
Tip:
If necessary, apply heat to the hose
ends in order to fit the hose over the
sensor.
Tip:
When welding on or near the
implement, disconnect the sensor loop
from the monitor.

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4. Connect the second Y-Cable’s male and female Sensor Loop Cable
into the middle of the seed sensor loop.
5. To keep plugs clean, always connect unused Seed Sensor Cables
together.
Sensor Loop Cables (Single Loop)
1. Select a Seed Sensor on the first distributor or tower on the driver’s
left as Seed Sensor 1.
2. Connect the male plug of the first Seed Sensor to the female plug of
the next closest Seed Sensor. (This will be Seed Sensor 2 ).
3. Continue connecting the remaining Seed Sensors on each tower or
distributor in this fashion.
4. Using 10-foot Sensor Loop Cables, connect the towers or distributors
together.
Sensor Loop Cables (Dual Loops)
The colored cable ties included in this kit are to assist in easy installation
and to differentiate between the two loops of sensors; blue for Loop 1,
yellow for Loop 2.
1. Attach one cable tie to each end of all extension cables and Y-Cable
that will be used.
2. Attach blue ties for all Loop 1 cables.
3. Attach yellow ties for all Loop 2 cables.
Tip:
If the cables of the Seed Sensors
appear to swing or shake excessively,
secure them by entwining the Sensor
Loop Cables with rope; tighten the
rope only enough to stop the swinging
motion.