Amazon AMALOG+ User manual

Operating Manual
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On-board computer
MG2709
BAH0017.1 11.08
Please read this operating
manual before first com-
missioning.
Keep it in a safe place fo
r
future use.

2AMALOG BAH0017.1 11.08
Reading the instruction
manual and to adhere to it should not appear to
be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not
enough to hear from others and to realise that a
machine is good, to buy it and to believe that now
everything would work by itself. The person
concerned would not only harm himself but also
make the mistake of blaming the machine for the
reason of a possible failure instead of himself. In
order to ensure a good success one should go into
the mind of a thing or make himself familiar with
every part of the machine and to get acquainte
d
with its handling. Only this way, you would be
satisfied both with the machine as also with
yourself. To achieve this is the purpose of this
instruction manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

Identification data
AMALOG BAH0017.1 11.08 3
Identification data
Type: On-board computer
Manufacturer's address
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0)5405 501-0
+ 49 (0)5405 501-234
[email protected]
Spare part orders
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0)5405 501-290
+ 49 (0)5405 501-106
[email protected]
Online spare parts catalogue: www.amazone.de
Formalities of the operating manual
Document number: MG2709
Compilation date: 11.08
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All rights reserved.
Reprinting, even of sections, only possible with the approval of AMA-
ZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.

Foreword
4AMALOG BAH0017.1 11.08
Foreword
Dear Customer,
You have chosen one of the quality products from the wide product
range of AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG. We
thank you for your confidence in our products.
Before first commissioning, read and understand this operating man-
ual, and particularly the safety information.
User evaluation
Dear Reader,
We update our operating manuals regularly. Your suggestions for im-
provement help us to create ever more user-friendly manuals. Send
us your suggestions by fax.
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0)5405 501-0
+ 49 (0)5405 501-234
[email protected]

Table of Contents
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1User Information ..........................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of the document.........................................................................................................7
1.2 Locations in the operating manual...........................................................................................7
1.1 Diagrams used.........................................................................................................................7
2General Safety Instructions ........................................................................8
2.1 Obligations and liability ............................................................................................................8
2.2 Informal safety measures.........................................................................................................8
2.3 User workstation ......................................................................................................................8
2.4 Safety-conscious working ........................................................................................................9
2.5 Handling the product................................................................................................................9
2.6 Representation of safety symbols..........................................................................................10
3Product description...................................................................................11
3.1 Intended use ..........................................................................................................................12
3.2 CE marking ............................................................................................................................12
3.3 Conformity..............................................................................................................................12
4Structure and function ..............................................................................13
4.1 Operation with seed drills.......................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Operation with cam wheel seed drill ......................................................................................13
4.1.2 Operation with pneumatic seed drills.....................................................................................14
4.1.3 Operation with DMC Primera direct seed drills......................................................................14
4.2 Rotary cultivator operation.....................................................................................................14
4.3 Work display...........................................................................................................................15
4.4 Key assignment .....................................................................................................................16
4.5 Tramlines ...............................................................................................................................17
4.5.1 Adjustable tramline rhythms...................................................................................................18
5Commissioning..........................................................................................19
5.1 Installing the terminal.............................................................................................................19
5.2 Connecting the terminal.........................................................................................................19
5.3 Switching the terminal on/off..................................................................................................20
6Settings.......................................................................................................21
6.1 Entering machine data...........................................................................................................21
6.1.1 Entering working width...........................................................................................................24
6.1.2 Entering specified blower fan speed......................................................................................25
6.1.3 Switching off blower fan speed monitoring ............................................................................25
6.1.4 Entering tramline rhythm........................................................................................................26
7Use ..............................................................................................................27
7.1 Calibration value ....................................................................................................................27
7.1.1 Enter calibration value (imp./100 m) ......................................................................................29
7.1.2 Determining impulses per 100 m ...........................................................................................30
7.1.2.1 Calculate crank turns for calibration test................................................................................32
7.1.3 Note on calibration test ..........................................................................................................33
8Work commencement................................................................................34
8.1 Display during work................................................................................................................35
8.2 Blocking the tramline counter.................................................................................................36
9Faults ..........................................................................................................37
9.1 Tramline fault message..........................................................................................................37
9.2 Fault message with rotary cultivator operation (optional) ......................................................37
9.3 Fault message - fill level too low............................................................................................38

Table of Contents
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User Information
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1 User Information
The User Information section supplies information on use of the oper-
ating manual.
1.1 Purpose of the document
This operating manual
•Describes the operation of the on-board computer.
•Provides important information on safe and efficient handling.
•Is a component of the on-board computer and should always be
kept with the machine or the traction vehicle.
•Keep it in a safe place for future use.
1.2 Locations in the operating manual
All the directions specified in the operating manual are always seen
from the direction of travel.
1.1 Diagrams used
Handling instructions and reactions
Activities to be carried out by the user are given as numbered instruc-
tions. Always keep to the order of the handling instructions. The reac-
tion to the handling instructions is given by an arrow.
Example:
1. Handling instruction 1
→Reaction of the machine to handling instruction 1
2. Handling instruction 2.
Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list with bullets.
Example:
•Point 1
•Point 2
Number items in diagrams
Numbers in round brackets refer to the item numbers in the diagrams.
The first number refers to the diagram and the second number to the
item in the figure.
Example: (Fig. 3/6)
•Figure 3
•Item 6

General Safety Instructions
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2 General Safety Instructions
This section contains important information on safe operation of the
on-board computer.
2.1 Obligations and liability
Comply with the instructions in the operating manual
Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a
basic requirement for safe handling and fault-free operation of the on-
board computer.
Guarantee and liability
Our "General conditions of sales and business" are always applicable.
These shall be available to the operator, at the latest on the comple-
tion of the contract.
Guarantee and liability claims for damage to people or goods will be
excluded if they can be traced back to one or more of the following
causes:
•Improper use of the on-board computer.
•Improper installation, commissioning and operation of the on-
board computer.
•Non-compliance with the instructions in the operating manual re-
garding commissioning, operation and maintenance.
•Independently executed construction changes to the on-board
computer.
2.2 Informal safety measures
As well as all the safety information in this operating manual, comply
with the general, national regulations pertaining to accident prevention
and environmental protection.
2.3 User workstation
The on-board computer must be operated by only one person from
the driver's seat of the tractor.

General Safety Instructions
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2.4 Safety-conscious working
Besides the safety information in this operating manual, the national
general workplace safety and accident prevention regulations are bin-
ding.
2.5 Handling the product
•Do not subject the to any mechanical vibrations or
jolts.
•Do not drop the .
•Do not touch the on-board computer display with any sharp ob-
jects, as this may damage the display.
•Protect the from wetness and moisture.
•Do not place the near heat sources such as radia-
tors or ovens.
•Never open the housing of the on-board computer.
If repairs are necessary, contact a specialist workshop.

General Safety Instructions
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2.6 Representation of safety symbols
Safety instructions are indicated by the triangular safety symbol and
the highlighted signal word. The signal word (DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION) describes the gravity of the risk and has the following sig-
nificance:
DANGER
Indicates an immediate high risk which will result in death or se-
rious physical injury (loss of body parts or long term damage) if
not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this will result in imme-
diate death or serious physical injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium risk, which could result in death or (serious)
physical injury if not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this may result in death
or serious physical injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a low risk which could incur minor or medium level
physical injury or damage to property if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity required for
proper machine handling.
Non-compliance with these instructions can cause faults on the ma-
chine or in the environment.
NOTE
Indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.
These instructions will help you to use all the functions of your ma-
chine to the optimum.

Product description
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3 Product description
This section:
•Provides a comprehensive overview of the structure.
•Designates the individual subassemblies.
Main subassemblies of the on-board computer
Fig. 1
Fig. 1/...
(1) Computer with fixing console
(2) Socket connection, 12V
(3) 20-pin connector with cable harness

Product description
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3.1 Intended use
The is intended exclusively for conventional use as a
display and monitoring unit in agricultural applications.
Intended use also comprises:
•compliance with all the instructions in this operating manual
Other uses to those specified above are forbidden and shall be con-
sidered as improper.
For any damage resulting from improper use:
•the operator bears the sole responsibility
•AMAZONEN-WERKE assumes no liability whatsoever.
3.2 CE marking
The CE marking (Fig. 2) signalises compliance
with the stipulations of the valid EU directives.
Fig. 2
3.3 Conformity
Directives / standards
The on-board computer fulfils the requirements of EMC directive
89/336/EEC
on electromagnetic compatibility.
Electrical system
Battery voltage: 12 V (volts)

Structure and function
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4 Structure and function
The following section provides information on the on-board computer
structure and the functions of the individual components.
The has a 6-digit display (Fig. 3/1).
The is equipped with a lithium bat-
tery and a data memory.
The data are again available for the next use,
even after a long period of deactivation of the on-
board power supply.
Fig. 3
4.1 Operation with seed drills
The
•determines the cultivated part area [ha]
•stores the cultivated total area [ha]
•indicates the travel speed [km/h] an
•controls the tramline control and the tramline marker
•indicates the position of the hydraulically operated track markers
•initiates an alarm when the set minimum seed quantity is rea-
ched in the hopper.
4.1.1 Operation with cam wheel seed drill
The
•monitors the lay shaft drive
(tramline control)

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4.1.2 Operation with pneumatic seed drills
The
•monitors the tramline control in the distributor head.
Acoustic alarm in event of incorrect slider position.
•monitors the blower fan speed.
If the actual speed deviates by more than 10%
from the target speed, an acoustic signal is initi-
ated and in the display the control lamp (Fig. 4
/
1)
above the speed symbol (Fig. 4/2) flashes.
The speed monitoring is only active when the
seed drill is working.
Fig. 4
4.1.3 Operation with DMC Primera direct seed drills
The
•initiates an alarm when the set minimum fertiliser quantity is rea-
ched in the fertiliser hopper.
4.2 Rotary cultivator operation
The
•monitors the function of the overload clutch.
Acoustic alarm in event of tool carrier standstill.

Structure and function
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4.3 Work display
The work display (Fig. 5) appears with the first
gearbox sensor impulse.
The flashing circle symbol (Fig. 5/1) during work
indicates
•the is receiving impulses
from the gearbox sensor
•the is working correctly.
The work display depends on the work situation
[see table (Fig. 6)].
Fig. 5
Fig. 6/… Display and/or control symbol Sensor
1 Travel speed [km/h] Impulses from gearbox sensor
2 Position of tramline counter Computer data
Control symbol Left track marker
in operational position
3
or
4 Control symbol Right track marker
in operational position
Impulse,
e.g. from track marker sensor
Display appearing automatically in event of system errors:
5 Control symbol Refill hopper Impulses from level sensor
6 Control symbol
Blower fan speed deviation
above 10%
Impulses from fan sensor
(pneumatic seed drills)
Displays called up via function keys:
7 Control symbol Cultivated area [ha] Impulses from gearbox sensor
8 Control symbol Blocking the tramline counter Manual input
Fig. 6

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4.4 Key assignment
Key Key assignment Key Key assignment
Switching on/off Display of blower fan speed
Correction key
Display of
•cultivated covered part a-
rea [ha]
•cultivated total area [ha]
and back to work display
Increase in displayed value
Blocking the tramline counter
Reducing the displayed value Shifting on of the tramline counter
Data input confirmation
Input/display
of a soil-dependent number of
impulses of a
100 m-long calibration distance
Input/display of working width [m]
Input/display
of blower fan specified speed
[rpm.]
Input of tramline rhythm
Fig. 7

Structure and function
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4.5 Tramlines
The counts the tramlines (see Fig. 8, below) in the
tramline counter
•after actuation of the track markers, e.g. before turning at the
end of the field
•after standstill of the machine without track marker
The tramline counter can be blocked (see section "Blocking the tram-
line counter", on page 36)
•before raising the track marker, e.g. before an obstacle
•before machine standstill, e.g. in event of a work interruption on
the field
Refer to the seed drill operating manual for the tramline rhythm re-
quired for your work.
Example:
A Seed drill 3 m working width
B Fertiliser spreader 24 m working width =
24 m tramline spacing
C Tramline rhythm 8
Fig. 8
Enter the tramline rhythm in the (see section "Entering
tramline rhythm", on page 26).

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4.5.1 Adjustable tramline rhythms
Tramline rhythms
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1
1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2
2 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 4 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 5
6 6 6 0 7 6 6 6
7 7 8 8 7 7 7
8 9 0 8 8 8
10 10 9 9 9
10 10 10
11 11 11
12 12
Tramlines counter, controlled and indicated by the on-board computer
13
Fig. 9
Tramline rhythms
15* 16 17 20 21 22 23 26 32
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1
3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2
4 4 4 3 3 3 4 3
5 5 5 4 4 4 5 4
6 6 6 5 5 6 5
7 7 7 6 6 7 6
8 8 8 7 8 7
9 9 9 8 9 8
10 10 10 9
11 11 10
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16
Tramlines counter, controlled and indicated by the on- board computer
* No tramlines are created
Fig. 10

Commissioning
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5 Commissioning
This section provides information on commissioning the on-board
computer .
5.1 Installing the terminal
1. Screw the console (Fig. 11/1) so that is free
from vibrations and electrically connected to
the right of the driver's position in the tractor
cab, within visual range and easy to access
(Fig. 11/2).
The distance from the radio unit or aerial
must be at least 1 m.
The terminal must have an electrical
connection via the console to the trac-
tor chassis!
For this purpose, before installing the
console remove the paint at the instal-
lation points!
2. Equip the terminal with the counterpiece
(Fig. 11/3).
Fig. 11
5.2 Connecting the terminal
1. Insert the counterpiece (Fig. 12/1) into the
console and secure with the thumb screw
(Fig. 12/2).
Fig. 12

Commissioning
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2. Insert the power cable (Fig. 13/1) into the
console and the 12V tractor socket.
3. Connect the console and the terminal with
the power cable (Fig. 13/2).
4. Couple the seed drill or soil tillage imple-
ment to the tractor vehicle (see operating
manual for seed drill or soil tillage imple-
ment).
5. Route the cable with the machine connector
(Fig. 13/3) into the tractor cab and insert it
into the machine connector in the terminal.
The machine connector is secured
against unintentional release by
means of a spring-loaded lever.
Actuate the lever before releasing the
machine connector.
Fig. 13
5.3 Switching the terminal on/off
Switch the on and off by pressing the key.
Enter the machine-specific data (see section "Settings", on page 21).
When the computer is switched back on, the data are again available.
Before using a seed drill of a different type, enter the machine-specific
data in the .
When the on-board computer is switched on, the computer software
version briefly appears.
If the supply voltage, e.g. during tractor startup, drops below 10 volts,
the computer switches off.