Amazone AmaDrill 2 User manual

Operating manual
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AmaDrill 2
Control computer
MG6156
BAG0182.0
03.18
Printed in Germany
Please read this operating
manual before initial operation.
Keep it in a safe place for future
use!
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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 con-
cerned 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 acquainted
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 in-
struction manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

Table of Contents
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1User information..........................................................................................4
1.1 Purpose of the document.........................................................................................................4
1.2 Locations in the operating manual...........................................................................................4
1.3 Diagrams..................................................................................................................................4
2General safety instructions.........................................................................5
2.1 Obligations and liability............................................................................................................5
2.2 Representation of safety symbols............................................................................................5
3Product description.....................................................................................6
3.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................................6
3.2 Function ...................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Software version ......................................................................................................................6
3.4 Control computer with buttons.................................................................................................6
3.5 Navigating in the menu ............................................................................................................8
3.6 Entering numerical values........................................................................................................9
3.7 Power supply............................................................................................................................9
4Working ......................................................................................................10
4.1 Displays in the Work menu....................................................................................................10
4.2 Implement functions...............................................................................................................11
4.3 Procedure during operation ...................................................................................................14
4.4 Driving on the road.................................................................................................................14
4.5 Emptying menu......................................................................................................................15
4.6 Call menu...............................................................................................................................15
5Calibration..................................................................................................16
6Documentation...........................................................................................18
7Product .......................................................................................................19
8Settings.......................................................................................................20
8.1 Tramline.................................................................................................................................20
8.2 Metering unit ..........................................................................................................................22
8.3 Working position ....................................................................................................................22
8.4 Blower fan..............................................................................................................................23
8.5 Speed signal ..........................................................................................................................24
8.6 Start-up ramp.........................................................................................................................25
8.7 Terminal.................................................................................................................................26
8.7.1 Speed signal via terminal (tractor).........................................................................................27
8.8 Info.........................................................................................................................................27
9Attachment.................................................................................................28
9.1 Fault table ..............................................................................................................................28
10 Bearing .......................................................................................................29

User information
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1 User information
The User Information section provides information on use of the oper-
ating manual.
1.1 Purpose of the document
This operating manual
•describes the operation and maintenance of the implement.
•provides important information on safe and efficient handling of
the implement.
•is a component part of the implement and should always be kept
with the implement or the towing vehicle.
•must be kept 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 in
the direction of travel.
1.3 Diagrams
Instructions and responses
Activities to be carried out by the user are given as numbered instruc-
tions. Always keep to the order of the instructions. The reaction to the
handling instructions is given by an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
→Implement response to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list with bullets.
Example:
•Point 1
•Point 2
Item numbers in diagrams
Numbers in round brackets refer to items in diagrams.
Example (6) →Item 6

General safety instructions
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2 General safety instructions
This section contains important information on safe operation of the
implement.
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 implement opera-
tion.
2.2 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 severity of the risk, and carries the following
meaning:
DANGER
Indicates a direct threat at high risk which will result in death or
most serious bodily harm (loss of limbs or long-term harm),
should it not be prevented.
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 cause minor or medium level
physical injury or damage to property if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity re-
quired for proper implement handling.
Non-compliance with these instructions can cause faults on the
implement or disturbance to the environment.
NOTE
Indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.
These instructions will help you to use all the functions of your
implement in the best way possible.

Product description
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3 Product description
3.1 Intended use
The AmaDrill2 is intended as a display, monitoring and control unit for
AMAZONE seed drills.
The on-board computer works with the following AMAZONE imple-
ments:
•Cataya
•Centaya
3.2 Function
The AmaDrill2 has the following functions:
•Control and display terminal during operation
•Regulation of the speed-dependant spread rate
•Calibration of the metering unit for the correct spread rate
•Task management
3.3 Software version
This operating manual is valid from software version:
Cataya:
NW206-B.002
Centaya:
NW177-B.001
3.4 Control computer with buttons
Switching on and off
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds.
Work lights
Keep the work lights off when driving on
roads.

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Buttons
(1) Menus
The AmaDrill2 is divided into the following men-
us:
Calibration
Documentation
Working
Product
Settings
(2) Selection, data entry, navigation
(3) Functions in the Work menu
The Work menu appears after switching on the control computer.

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3.5 Navigating in the menu
•, - Make selection
(mark in blue)
•- Confirm selection
•- Cancel
To navigate / select in the menu, the correspond-
ing field must be marked in blue.
For example:
(1) Back in the menu
(2) Cancel
(3) Scroll in the menu
Page 1,
Page 2,
Page 3
(4) Enter, continue, save (grey fields)

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3.6 Entering numerical values
Enter numerical values in digits from left to right.
Enter a comma if required.
1. , Make selection.
2. Confirm selection.
3. Repeat the procedure for each digit.
4. , Select (1) confirmation.
5. Confirm value entry.
0.00
1 4 7 0
(1)
2 5 8 .
3 6 9 C
3.7 Power supply
12 V tractor socket

Working
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4 Working
Before beginning seeding
•Enter the product data,
•Perform calibration.
4.1 Displays in the Work menu
Select the Work menu to operate the implement.
(1)
(2)
(10)
(3)
(11)
(4)
(12)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Displays in the Work menu
(1) Forward speed
(2) Worked area
(3) Spread rate
(4) Seeding
(5) Active track marker
(6) Fan speed (Centaya)
(7) Seed hopper fill level
(8) Tramline
(9) Speed of metering unit
(10) Work lights
(11) Seeding in water hole function
(12) Pre-calibrate

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4.2 Implement functions
Implement on / off
Switch the implement on and off
Switch on the implement before beginning seed-
ing.
→Seeding starts when driving off, if the im-
plement is in working position.
→Centaya: switch on the fan (fan speed >
200 rpm).
→Cataya: ascent in transport position
→Seeding can be interrupted while driving in
working position.
→Seeding can be resumed while driving.
•Display illuminated →Implement in working
position
•Display flashing →Implement not in work-
ing position
•Symbol filled in white →Implement in
operation (seeding)
•Symbol not filled →Implement not in
operation
When engaging the implement after the headland, the metering unit
starts automatically.
Switching off the metering unit can be useful, since even small
movements in front of the radar sensor can cause the metering unit to
start running
(e.g. when manoeuvring on the field in working position).
Pre-metering at a standstill
Pre-metering enables seeding at the desired
target quantity when driving off from a standstill.
1. Start the pre-metering.
2. Start.
The implement must be switched
on.

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Water hole function
The water hole function allows driving through
wet areas with the implement lifted without inter-
rupting seeding.
1. Activate the water hole function
while driving before reaching the water
hole.
2. Raise the implement before reaching the
water hole.
3. Drive through the passage without interrupt-
ing the seeding.
4. Lower the implement again.
→Water hole function is deactivated.
Changing the target quantity
The target quantity can be changed as required
during operation.
The changed target quantity is shown in the work
menu:
οin kg/ha
οin percent
•Each time the key is pressed, the
seeding rate is increased by the quantity
increment (e.g.:+10%).
•Each time the key is pressed, the
seeding rate is reduced by the quantity
increment (e.g.:-10%).
•Reset the seeding rate to 100%.

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Tramlines
(1) Display tramline is being created
(2) Tramline counter
The tramline counter counts the passes on
the field until a tramline is created.
The tramline is created when the tramline
counter displays 0!
, The tramline number can be
corrected at any time, if it has unintentionally
advanced by one number when raising the
implement out of the ground.
Suppress shifting of the tramline counter
1. Pause the tramline counter.
When raising the implement, the tramline
counter is not advanced.
2. Cancel tramline counter pause.
When the implement is raised, the tramline
counter is advanced.

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4.3 Procedure during operation
To maintain the set spread rate, the calibration factor must be deter-
mined before starting work.
1. Move the implement into working position.
2. Select the Work menu.
3. Lower the desired track marker.
4. Switch on the implement.
5. Drive off and start seeding.
6. After approx. 30 m, come to a stop and check the seeding.
•In the headland position, the metering unit stops automatically.
•After the headland, the metering unit starts as soon as the work-
ing position is reached.
•When stopping, the metering unit stops automatically.
•If necessary, switch off the metering unit (e.g. when
manoeuvring on the field in working position).
4.4 Driving on the road
Road travel mode active
•Forward speed greater than 20 km/h
•Not in working position
•Fan switched off (if equipped)
→All buttons in the Work menu are blocked
→All functions are switched off
Terminate road travel mode.
Road travel active!

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4.5 Emptying menu
1. Stop the implement.
2. Open the Emptying menu.
3. Secure the tractor and implement against
unintentional rolling.
4. Open the calibration flap.
5. Put the calibration bucket into collection
position.
6. Start residual emptying, keep the
key pressed.
Or
Press and hold the calibration button.
7. Close the calibration flap after emptying.
EMPTYING
Check the following points and then keep the
button pr
essed for emptying
Calibration flap open?
Container installed?
0.0
min-1
4.6 Call menu
1. Open the filling menu.
2. If necessary, set the residual
quantity to 0.
→The theoretical residual quantity will be
displayed.
3. Enter the refilled quantity.
→The new fill level will be displayed.
4. Confirm the correct fill level.
FILLING
Enter the refilled quantity!
Refilled quantity
kg
Residual quantity
kg
New fill level
kg
Save

Calibration
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5 Calibration
The calibration checks whether the required seed quantity is spread
during subsequent seeding.
Calibration must always be performed
•when the seed type is changed,
•if the seed type is identical, but the grain size, grain shape, spe-
cific weight and dressing are different,
•when changing the metering roller.
Refer to the seed drill operating manual to prepare the implement for
calibration.
Open the Calibration menu to calibrate the metering unit
1. Move the calibration flap and collection
bucket into the calibration position.
2. Perform the pre-metering (for
constant seed flow during calibration).
3. Empty the calibration bucket again.
4. Open the calibration flap.
→Refer to the implement operating manual.
5. Continue
CALIBRATION
Check and confirm the following points
Calibration flap open?
Pre-calibrated?
Empty the calibration bucket?
Continue
6. Enter a calibration value of 1 or empirical
value.
7. Enter the volume of the metering roller in
ccm, refer to the implement operating man-
ual.
8. Continue
CALIBRATION
Check values, change if necessary!
Calibration value
Metering roller
ccm
Continue
9. Select the calibration type
οAmaDrill 2 terminal
οCalibration button
10. Enter the intended speed.
11. Continue
CALIBRATION
Check values, change if necessary!
Calibration type
Terminal
Intended
speed
km/h
Continue

Calibration
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12. Enter the target spread rate.
13.
Enter the calibration area (area for which an
appropriate quantity is metered during the
calibration procedure).
14. Continue
CALIBRATION
Check values, change if necessary!
Target spread rate
kg/ha
Calibration area
ha
Continue
15. On the terminal: Continue
→Start calibration.
Calibration button on the implement:
Press the button.
→Start calibration.
→The calibration stops automatically.
→The bar diagram shows the progress of the
calibration.
→Continue To cancel the calibration.
WARNING
Risk of injury from the driven metering
shaft.
Direct people out of the danger area.
CALIBRATION
0.002 ha
0.269 kg
No
-one may remain in the danger
area
Continue
16. Weigh the collected quantity.
→Take account of the weight of the bucket.
17. Enter the value for the collected quantity in
kg.
18. Continue
CALIBRATION
Please enter the quantity collected!
Collected quantit
y kg
Continue
→The new calibration value and the percent
deviation compared to the target quantity
are shown.
19. Save
If there were errors during calibration (e.g.,
uneven flow), repeat the calibration.
After calibration, put the calibration flap and
collection bucket into working position.
CALIBRATION
New calibration factor
Percent deviation of quantity
Save
CALIBRATION
Implement successfully calibrated!

Documentation
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6 Documentation
Documentation menu to display the recorded data
(1)
(2)
(1) Total data
(2) Daily data
•Worked area (total / day)
•Working time (total / day)
•Spread quantity (total / day)
Delete day data
DOCUMENTATION 1
ha ha
h h
kg kg
Open the list

Product
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7 Product
Product menu for entering data on the seed
•Enter the target spread rate in the selected
unit
•Units for the spread rate.
οkg/ha
οgrains /m2
The entered data will be adopted in the
calibration menu.
Target qty
Target spread rate
kg/ha
Unit spread rate
kg/ha
Grains /m2:
•Thousand grain weight
•Germination capacity
Target qty
Target spread rate
G/m2
Thousand grain weight
G
Germination capacity
%

Settings
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8 Settings
Make important settings for operating the implement
•Settings for creating tramlines
•Settings for the metering unit
•Settings for the fan (Centaya)
•Settings for the working position sensor
•Settings for the working speed sensor
•Settings for the start-up ramp
•Entries for the terminal
•Information
Settings
Tramline
Metering unit
Blower fan
Working position
Speed
Start-up ramp
Terminal
Info
8.1 Tramline
Create tramline
οyes
οno
•Teach-in tramline rhythm
TRAMLINE
Tramline
Tramline rhythm
Teach-in
Switch to next source
Working posi-
tion
•Source for advancing the tramline counter
οWorking position - headland position
οSwitching of the track marker
TRAMLINE
Time for switching ahead
s