1. On receipt of the computer....................................................................................................... 3
2. Information about the computer............................................................................................... 4
2.1 Range of application.................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Manufacturer............................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Conformity declaration................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Details when making enquiries and ordering................................................................................ 4
2.5 Identification................................................................................................................................ 4
2.6 Declined use ............................................................................................................................... 5
3. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Dangers when not adhering to safety advice................................................................................ 6
3.2 Qualification of operator............................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Symbols in this instruction manual............................................................................................... 6
3.3.1 General danger symbol ............................................................................................................... 6
3.3.2 Attention symbol.......................................................................................................................... 6
3.3.3 Hint symbol ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Safety advice for retrofitting electric and electronic devices and /or components.......................... 6
3.5 Safety advice for repair work ....................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Waning signs on machines with electronic seed rate adjustment.................................................. 7
4. Description of product.............................................................................................................. 8
4.1 AMADOS III-S with seed drills D8, MD8, D9, AD and RP-AD..................................................... 8
4.2 AMADOS III-S with seed drills AD-P, AD-PL, RP-AD-P and soil tillage combinations FRS/FPS........... 8
4.3 Functions .................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1 Operatingn display .................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Keypad layout ........................................................................................................................... 12
5. Operation................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 Implement on- / off switching..................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Entering the implement specific data............................................................................................... 13
5.2.1 Implement type and implement equipment................................................................................. 13
5.2.1.1 Calibrating the setting motor (only for seed drills with seed rate adjustment) .............................. 22
5.2.1.1.1 Compare displayed and actual gearbox setting lever position (only on seed drills with seed rate
adjustment).............................................................................................................................................23
5.2.1.1.2 Deviations between displayed and actual gearbox setting lever position. ............................................... 23
5.2.1.2 Entering implement specific data............................................................................................... 25
5.2.1.2.1 Calibrating the distance sensor............................................................................................................... 25
5.2.1.2.2 Working width.........................................................................................................................................29
5.2.1.2.3 Enter the sowing quantity (seed rate) (only for seed drills with seed rate adjustment).............................30
5.2.1.2.4 Procedure of calibration test ...................................................................................................................31
5.2.1.2.5 Programming tramline rhythm ................................................................................................................33
5.2.1.2.6 Creating intermittent tramlines................................................................................................................37
5.2.2 Putting to operation in the field .................................................................................................. 38
5.2.2.1 Carrying out the start function.................................................................................................... 38
5.2.2.2 Shifting on tramline counter....................................................................................................... 38
5.2.2.3 Switching on and off the additional metering shaft drive
(possible only on pneumatic seed drills)..................................................................................... 39
5.2.2.4 Changing the seed rate during sowing operation........................................................................ 39
5.2.2.5 Avoid unintended shifting on the tramline counter, e. g. when stopping sowing operation or
folding the track marker arms .................................................................................................... 40
5.2.2.6 Function keys and their use during sowing operation................................................................. 41
5.2.2.6.1 Hectare meter.........................................................................................................................................41
5.2.2.6.2 Rev.-speed monitoring for blower fan.....................................................................................................42
5.3 Reset-AMADOS III-S................................................................................................................. 43
5.4 Error-messages......................................................................................................................... 44
6. Fault table seed drills.............................................................................................................. 45
