Amazone AMADOS-II User manual

MG 405
DB 531.3 (GB) 05.00
Printed in Germany
Operating Instructions
for On-Board-Computer
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AMADOS-II DB 531.3 05.00
Copyright © 2000 by AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG
D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste
Germany
All rights reserved
On receipt of the compouter
On receipt of the computer, please check whether
transportdamagehasoccuredorwhetheranypartsare
missing! Only immediate claims to be filed with the
forwarding agency may lead to replacement. Please
check whether all parts mentioned in the following are
provided.

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adaptor cable for existing signal plug at
the tractor (tractor specific)
1.
2.
16A
"AMADOS-II"theelectronicmonitoring-,controlling
and regulating system consisting of:
1. Basic unit "AMADOS-II",
consisting of:
Computer.
Console.
Battery connecting cable with plug and fuse (16A).
at random:
2. Sensor "X" for fitting to wheels- and cardan
shafts
consisting of:
Sensor "X" cardan shaft/wheel
Universal mounting kit for Sensor "X" (cardan shaft/
wheel).
Complete with
• 6 magnets, 6 brass bolts with nuts and washers.
• Mounting clamp with magnet 27/51.
• Mounting clamp with magnet 50/70.
• 10 cable strips.
or
2. Adaptorcablefor"AMADOS-II"forexistingsignal-
socket on tractors (tractor specific)

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4Contents
Contents.....................................................................................................................................................Page
1.0 Informations about the computer................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Manufacturer...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 AMADOS-II ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Function description ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Keypad layout .................................................................................................................................... 7
2.0 ImportantInformations ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Attention Symbol................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Hint-Symbol ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Declined use of the machine.............................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Safety advices.................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Important hints for the use of the "AMADOS-II" with the centrifugal broadcaster
or as a pure hectare counter. ............................................................................................................. 9
3.0 Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Operation mode "centrifugal broadcaster" ................................................................................. 11
3.1.1 In General ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1.1.1 AMADOS-II on/off switching ............................................................................................................ 12
3.1.1.2 Dial implement-specific data (values) .............................................................................................. 12
3.1.2 Putting to operation (short instruction)....................................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Preparations for starting the operation “DETAILED INSTRUCTION” ....................................... 13
3.1.3.1 Enterings regarding the implement type (mode "1")......................................................................... 13
3.1.3.2 Entering the implement-specific data ............................................................................................... 14
3.1.3.2.1 Entering the spread rate................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3.2.2 Enter working width.......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3.2.3 Calibrating the distance sensor........................................................................................................ 15
3.1.3.2.4 Fertiliser calibration .......................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.4 Putting into operation in the field................................................................................................. 18
3.1.4.1 Conducting the start function ........................................................................................................... 18
3.1.4.2 Changing the spread rate during fertilising operation....................................................................... 18
3.1.4.3 Spreading extremely small spread rated, e. g. green manure seed and slug pellets....................... 18
3.1.4.3.1 Special case spreading rye grass .................................................................................................... 18
3.1.4.4 Function-keys and their use during the spreading operation ........................................................... 20
3.1.4.4.1 Forward speed k.p.h. ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.4.4.2 Hectare meter .................................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.4.4.3 Part distance counter ...................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.4.3 Pto-speed monitor............................................................................................................................ 21
3.1.5 Emptying the hopper ........................................................................................................................ 22
3.1.6 Maintenance and care...................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.6.1 Calibrating the servo-motors ............................................................................................................ 22
3.1.7 Operation in the event of electrical failure ........................................................................................ 22
3.1.8 Fault messages................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 Operation mode "Seed drill" ......................................................................................................... 25
3.2.1 In General ........................................................................................................................................ 28
3.2.1.1 AMADOS-II on/off switching ............................................................................................................ 28
3.2.1.2 Dial implement-specific data (values) .............................................................................................. 28
3.2.2 Putting to operation (short instruction)....................................................................................... 28
3.2.3 Preparations for starting the operation “DETAILED INSTRUCTION” ....................................... 30
3.2.3.1 Enterings regarding the implement type and implement execution (Mode “1” to “6”)...................... 30
3.2.3.2 Calibrating setting motor (only at seed drills w i t h seed rate adjustment) .................................... 34
3.2.3.2.1 Compare displayed and actual gearbox setting lever position
(only on seed drills w i t h seed rate adjustment) ........................................................................... 34
3.2.3.2.2 Deviations between displayed and actual gearbox setting lever position......................................... 35

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3.2.3.3 Entering the implement-specific data ............................................................................................... 36
3.2.3.3.1 Calibrating distance sensor.............................................................................................................. 36
3.2.3.3.2 Enter the working width.................................................................................................................... 39
3.2.3.3.3 Enter the seed rate value................................................................................................................. 39
(only on seed drills with seed rate remote control)........................................................................... 39
3.2.3.3.4 Conducting the calibration test......................................................................................................... 40
3.2.3.3.5 Programming tramline rhythm.......................................................................................................... 42
3.2.3.3.6 Creating interval tramlines ............................................................................................................... 45
(not possible with pneumatic seed drills) ......................................................................................... 45
3.2.4 Putting into operation in the field................................................................................................. 46
3.2.4.1 Conducting the start function ........................................................................................................... 46
3.2.4.2 Shifting on tramline counter ............................................................................................................. 46
3.2.4.3 Changing the seed rate during the sowing operation .......................................................................47
3.2.4.3 Important hints when the sowing operation is interrupted or when folding the track marker
during the sowing operation (Stop-key) ...................................................................................... 47
3.2.4.5 Commenting the possible situation displays .................................................................................... 48
3.2.4.6 Function-keys and their use during the sowing operation ................................................................ 49
3.2.4.6.1 Forward speed k.p.h. ....................................................................................................................... 49
3.2.4.6.2 Hectare meter .................................................................................................................................. 49
3.2.4.6.3 Monitoring the blower fan speed ...................................................................................................... 50
3.2.5 Fault messages................................................................................................................................ 51
3.2.6 Fault table - seed drill....................................................................................................................... 52
3.3 Operation mode "Hectare meter" ................................................................................................. 57
3.3.1 In General ........................................................................................................................................ 58
3.3.1.1 AMADOS-II on/off switching ............................................................................................................ 58
3.3.1.2 Dial implement-specific data (values) .............................................................................................. 58
3.3.2 Putting to operation (short instruction)....................................................................................... 58
3.3.3 Preparations for starting the operation “DETAILED INSTRUCTION” ....................................... 59
3.3.3.1 Enterings regarding the implement type (mode "1")......................................................................... 59
3.3.3.2 Entering the implement-specific data ............................................................................................... 59
3.3.3.2.1 Entering the working width ............................................................................................................... 59
3.3.3.2.2 Calibrating distance sensor.............................................................................................................. 60
3.3.4 Putting into operation in the field................................................................................................. 61
3.3.4.1 Conducting the start function ........................................................................................................... 61
3.3.4.2 Function-keys and their use during the operation ............................................................................ 62
3.3.4.2.1 Forward speed k.p.h. ....................................................................................................................... 62
3.3.4.2.2 Hectare meter .................................................................................................................................. 62
3.3.4.2.3 Pto-speed monitor............................................................................................................................ 63
4.0 Fitting instructions ........................................................................................................................ 64
4.1 Console and "AMADOS-II" .............................................................................................................. 64
4.2 Battery connection lead.................................................................................................................... 64
4.3 Fitting Sensor "X" for determination of the travelled distance or forward speed .............................. 66
4.3.1 Fitting - Sensor "X" (cardan shaft/wheel for recording the travelled distance................................. 66
4.3.1.1 Fitting to tractors without 4-wheel drive............................................................................................ 66
4.3.1.2 Fitting to tractors with 4-wheel drive or MB-trac............................................................................. 67
4.3.1.3 Fitting to Unimog .............................................................................................................................. 68
4.4 Connecting unit for "AMADOS-II" as hectare meter with shaft speed monitoring ............................ 68
4.4.1 Fitting Sensor "Y" (operational position) .......................................................................................... 69
4.4.2 Fitting Sensor "A" (shaft speed monitoring) ..................................................................................... 70
4.5 Personal Notes ............................................................................................................................... 71

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1.0 Informationsaboutthecomputer
1.1 Manufacturer
AMAZONEN-Werke, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG,
P. O. Box 51, D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste/Germany.
1.2 AMADOS-II
The on-board computer "AMADOS-II" can be used as
a display-, monitoring- and controlling device
• for centrifugal broadcasters AMAZONE ZA-M,
• for AMAZONE seed drills
• as well as an hectare meter.
Themicro computer -theheartof the device-hasbeen
equipped with a memory and a lithium battery. All
enteredanddeterminedvaluesarestoresforapprox.10
years even if the on-pord power supply is switched off.
At the next switching on all data are available again.
1.3 Function description
"AMADOS-II" is supplied with a 6-digit display (1.1/1).
Inoperationgpositionofthecorrespondingmachinethe
display shows:
• at centrifugal broadcaster
current forward speed, spread rate and shutter
position "opened or shut".
• at the seed drill
current seed rate, tramline counter and marker
position
• as a pure hectare meter
the forward speed.
Atthelefthandedgeofthedisplayadditionally2symbols
are shown. The vertical arrow (1.1/2) shows when the
connected machine is in operating position. The circle
below(1.1/3)shouldflickduringoperationandindicates
that the sensor for counting the area or the travelled
idstance is transmitting impulses to the "AMADOS-II”.
The key pad is offering 20 keys which are devided into
the following areas:
Red = Implementon/off
Green = Function keys (display of the
determineddata).
Yellow = Input keys (entering the machine
data)
White = Keys that inform the calculator
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1.4 Keypad layout
The"AMADOS-II"on-board-computercanbeusedwithavarietyofdifferentimplements.Dependingontheselected
implement, the keypad assignment is as follows:
Σ
+1
100%
STOP
+
Key seed drill fertiliser spreader hectare meter
ON key ON key ON key
OFF key OFF key OFF key
speed display [kph] speed display [kph] speed display [kph]
area/section coverage area/section coverage area/section coverage
advance tramline counter the part distance
counter will be activated vacant position
display of the actual switching
rhythm, and after having
pressed this key, an automatic
advance of the tramline counter
is avoided.
vacant position vacant position
intermittent tramline ON vacant position vacant position
increase seed rate increase seed rate vacant position
reduce seed rate reduce seed rate vacant position
return seed rate to rated value
previously entered
return seed rate to rated
value previously
entered vacant position
current position of geared
motor current position of geared motor vacant position
dial implement specific data dial implement specific
data dial implement specific data
current shaft speed [R.P.M.] current shaft speed
[R.P.M.] current shaft speed [R.P.M.]
working width [m] working width [m] working width [m]

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sensor impulses over a
distance of 100 metres sensor impulses over a distance of 100 metres sensor impulses over a distance of 100 metres
seed rate calibration value seed rate calibration
value vacant position
input key for increasing the
displayed value input key for increasing the displayed value input key for increasing the displayed value
input key for decreasing the
displayed value input key for decreasing the displayed value input key for decreasing the displayed value
key used to confirm all entries key used to confirm all
entries key used to confirm all entries
correction key correction key correction key

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2.4 Safety advices
Before doing any repair work to the
electricalinstallation inparticular welding
operationsonthetractororonthemounted
machine disconnect all electric couplings
to the "AMADOS-II".
2.5 Important hints for the use of the
"AMADOS-II" with the centrifugal
broadcaster or as a pure hectare
counter.
If a signal socket according to DIN 9684
standards exists on the tractor no additio-
nal sensor "X" (cardan shaft/wheel) need
to be fitted for determining the travelled
distance. The sensor "X" will then be
exchanged for a tractor specific adaptor-
cable (option). In case of an existing radar
sensor the signals can also be taken from
this socket.
IncaseofoperatingwithaUnimogwithout
the on-board-computer "UNICOM I" the
sensor "X" should be exchanged for the
tacho adaptor (option).
When operating with a Unimog equipped
with the on-board-computer "UNICOM I"
thesensor"X"shouldbeexchangedforan
adaptorcable(option).Herewith"UNICOM
I" and "AMADOS-II" will directly be
connectly to one another.
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2.0 Important Informations
2.1 Attention Symbol
This symbol will always be found in such
places of this instruction book which
shouldespeciallybeadheredtoinorderto
comply with rules, adivce, hints and the
correctprocedureoftheoperationsaswell
as to prevent damage to the implement.
2.2 Hint-Symbol
This symbol marks machine's specific
pointswhichshouldbeobservedtoensure
the correct operation.
2.3 Declined use of the machine
"AMADOS-II" has exclusively been designed for the
usualoperationasadisplay-,monitoring-andcontrolling
device for agricultural machinery.
Any use beyond the one stipulated above is no longer
considered as designed use. The manufacturer does
not accept any responsibility for damage resulting from
this; therefore the operator himself carries the full risk.
Under "declined use" also the adhering to the
manufacturer'sprescribedoperation-,maintenance-and
repair conditions as well the exclusive use of original
AMAZONE spare parts is to be understood.
"AMADOS-II" may only be operated, maintained and
repaired by such persons who have been made
acquaintedwithitandwhohavebeenadvisedaboutthe
dangers.
Allapplicable accidentpreventiveadviceaswellasany
further generally accepted safety-, working-, medical-
and road-traffic rules should be adhered ty.
Any damages resulting from arbitrary changes on
the "AMADOS-II" rule out the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
Before every operation and also during the operation
check your device for proper function and for sufficient
application accuracy of the machine.
Claims regarding damage not having occured on the
"AMADOS-II" itself will be rejedcted. This also applies
to damages due to application errors. Arbitrary
modificationstothe"AMADOS-II"mayresultindamage
andtherefore themanufacturerdoesnotacceptliability
for such damage.
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3.0 Operating Instructions
3.1 Operation mode
"centrifugal broadcaster"
"AMADOS-II" on centrifugal broadcaster:
• controlsthespreadrate [kg/ha]independenceofthe
forwardspeed.Forthistheshutterslidepositionsare
changeable by 2 setting drives.
• allows the change of the spread rate in 10 % steps.
• shows the current forward speed in [k.p.h.]
• functions as a hectare meter and
• determinesthefinishedpartareainhectares[ha],
• stores the finished total area in hectares [ha].
• monitoresthespeedof adriveshaftequippedwith a
rev. speed sensor. If the rated value is exceeded or
undercutbymorethan10%anaudiblealarmsounds
off and simultaneously the display changes
alternativelyfrom"operationdisplay"to"faultdisplay"
(please see para. 3.1.4.3).
"AMADOS-II" in the main consists of:
Fig. 3.1/...
1 - Calculator .
2 - Base console with mounting bracket (3).
3 - Mounting bracket.
4 - Battery power supply cable.
5 - Sensor "X" (cardan shaft/wheel) for determination
of the travelled distance.
6 - The implement signal distributor with the sensor
"shutter slide position" (7) and the connecting
possibility for the spindle motors (8).
7 - Sensor "shutter slide position".
8 - Spindle motor.
9 - Implement plug.
"AMADOS-II" is connected via the implement plug
(Fig. 3.1/9) with the implement signal distributor (6) of
the centrifugal broadcaster.

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3.1.1 In General
3.1.1.1 AMADOS-II on/off switching
By pressing key "AMADOS-II" is switched
o and by pressing key it is switched off.
When switching on, the display briefly
shows the creation date of the computer
program.
Always ensure that the servo motors set
the setting levers nearly into the range of
the zero-position (do not mind scales).
Whenever the supply voltage drops to
below 10 volts, e. g. when starting the
tractor, the computer automatically
switchesoff.Ithastobeswitchedonagain
as described above.
3.1.1.2 Dial implement-specific data (values)
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3.1.3 Preparationsforstartingtheoperation
“DETAILED INSTRUCTION”
Before starting to operate enter the
implement-specific data by pressing the
correspondingkeysinthementionedorder
newly or check .
Already entered implement-specific data
remain stored.
3.1.3.1 Enterings regarding the implement type
(mode "1")
Conduct all enterings regarding the
implement type (mode "1") only with a
disconnected implement plug.
1. While implement plug is disconnected (3.1/9)
switchon“AMADOS-II”(pls.refertopara.3.1.1.1).
Initially the display shows the program
entering date. For the following period of
approx. 10 sec. then no entry is possible.
Thereafterautomaticallythe errormessage
"13" is shown. After a waiting time of
approx. 15 seconds the mode „1“ can be
dialed.
Display with wrong coding
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2. Mode "1", Choosing the machine type
- press and dial "Mode 1". By actuating the
MOD-key count up the mode.
Dipslay after MOD-key has been pressed
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ThefirstdigitshowsthechosenMode"1",thesecond
the coding for the chosen machine type ("0,5" for
centrifugalbroadcaster).
- viathekeys or dial"code05"onthe
display.
- press key and thus store the chosen value
"05".
- switch off “AMADOS II” and connect to implement
plug.
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3.1.3.2 Entering the implement-specific data
- Switch on “AMADOS-II”.
3.1.3.2.1 Entering the spread rate
Thevalueforthedesiredspreadrateshould
beentered whildthe tractoris notmoving.
- press
100%
key
- Via the keys or dial the desired
spreadrate [kg/ha]onthe display, e.g."500"forthe
spread rate 500 kg/ha.
Display of the spread rate
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- press key. The dialed value "500" will be
stored.
- press once again
100%
key to check the stored
value. On the display then the figure "500" should
appear.
Duringfertilisingoperationthespread rate
can be changed by the keys
+
or
in +/-10% steps.
At spread rates of more than 1000 kg the
first digit is not shown.
3.1.3.2.2 Enter working width
For determining the operated area "AMADOS-II"
requiresinformationabouttheworkingwidth.Theworking
width should be entered as follows:
- press key
- diaviakeys or thedesiredworking
width [m]on the display, e. g. "18"for 18 mworking
width.
Display working width
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- press key.The chosen value will be stored.
- press once more key to check the stored
value.Onthedisplaythenthechosenfigure,e.g."18"
should appear.
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3.1.3.2.3 Calibrating the distance sensor
Fordetermeningtheactualforwardspeed "AMADOS-II"
required the value "Imp./100m", which sensor "X"
releasesto"AMADOS-II"whendrivingdownacalibration
distance of 100 m.
The figure "Imp./100m" may never be
smaller than "250" sein, as otherwise
"AMADOS-II" does not operate properly.
For entering the calibration value “Imp./100 m” two
possibilities are given:
• thevalue“Imp./100m”isknownandisdialedviathe
key board.
• the value “Imp./100 m” is not known and will be
determinedbydrivingdownapre-measureddistance.
As the calibration figure "Imp./100m" is
ground dependent it is, in case of soil
typeswhichareheavilydeviatingfromone
another, recommended to determine the
calibration figure always newly.
1. The value "Imp./100 m" is known:
- press key (when tractor is stopped).
- Dial the known value "Imp./100m" by keys
or .
- Presskey .Thechosenvaluewillbestored.
- press once again key to check the stored
value.Thedisplayshouldthenshowthedialedvalue.
In case of deviations between
• theactuallyspreadrateandtheactually
worked area
• the displayed area determined by
AMADOS-IIandtheactualworked area
newly determine the calibration figure by
driving along a calibration distance of
100 m (please refer to para. 3.1.3.2.3 point
2).
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2. The value "Imp./100 m" is unknown:
- Accurately measure out in the field a calibration
distanceof100mMarkthestarting-andendingpoint
of the calibration distance.
100 m
0m
- Bring tractor in start position.
- Press and hold it pressed while pressing
.
- Travelaccuratelyalongthecalibrationdistancefrom
the starting- till the ending point (when starting to
move the counter returns to "0"). Hereby the
continuously determined impulses are shown.
Display during the calibration test
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- Stop after 100 m. On the display now the number of
the determined impulses is shown.
- Press key . The shown, determined value
(Imp./100 m) will be stored.
- Press key once again to check the stored
value.Thedisplay now should showthedetermined
value (Imp./100 m).
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Working
width
[m]
max. spread rate [kg/ha]
to be entered
for calibrating
10 2400
12 2000
15 1600
16 1520
18 1350
20 1220
21 1160
24 1010
27 900
28 870
30 810
32 760
36 680
Procedure for the fertiliser calibration test:
The calibration of the application rate is carried out on
thelefthanddischargeopening(seenintraveldirection).
For this
- remove left hand spreading disc.
- Placecollectingbucketbelowthedischargeopening
(see ZA-M-Instructions!)
The fertiliser calibration test can be
conductedstationaryforthecomputeronly
needstobeinformedofthefertiliservolume
persecongpassingthroughthedischarge
opening.
- Start the calibration procedure by pressing
and hold it pressed while pressing .
The display shows a "0".
Display at the start of the fertiliser calibration test
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- Withtheptoengaged,rundthetractoratratedspeed
(540 U/min) and open the left hand shutter.
The display now shows the shutter opening time.
- After at least 30 seconds close the shutter.
After closing the shutter the display changes.
Display after closing the shutter
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3.1.3.2.4 Fertiliser calibration
The broadcaster can only then be set to
spread accurately when the fertiliser
properties, especially the flowing
behaviour, are exactly known.
Thisflowingbehaviourmayalreadychange
after a brief storing of the fertiliser.
For this reason, conduct a fertiliser
calibration test with the fertiliser to be
spread before every operation.
In the event of a drastic change of
application rate for more than 50 % it is
advisable to carry out a fresh fertiliser
calibration.
Preconditions for an accurate calibration are:
•Beforestartingthephysicalcalibrationprocess,the
requiredapplicationrateandworkingwidthmust
be entered into the computer.
• An adequate quantity of fertiliser in the hopper.
When calibrating the spread rate entered
into the AMADOS-II may not exceed the
value shown in column "max. spread rate
tobeenteredforcalibrating"intable3.1for
the entered working widths.
Table 3.1: "Max.spreadrateto beenteredforcalibratingfor
the entered working width"
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ITheshutteropeningtimesmaybeselected
at random, but should not be less than 30
seconds.Atlargerspreadratesplacelarger
bucket under the outlet opening.
- Weigh collected fertiliser (consider net weight of
bucket).
The scale used should be capable of
weighing accurately to 100 g. Larger
inaccuracies may result in deviations of
the actually spread rate.
- Enter weight of the fertiliser via the keys
or into the computer,
e.g. "2.50" for 2,5 kg.
- then press key to confirm.
"AMADOS-II" now calculates a calibration factor
characteristicforthefertiliserandworkingwidthused
whichcanbecalleduponthedisplaybypressingthe
key .
- After completing the calibration test reinstall the
spreading disc.
Howtoconductthecalibrationtestwhentheentered
spread rate exceeds the maximum spread rates
mentioned in table 3.1:
Example:
Working width: 24 m
Wanted spread rate: 1300 kg/ha
Thusthemaximumallowablespreadrateforconducting
thecalibrationtestfor24mworkingwidthof1010kg/ha
will be exceeded.
- Prior to the calibration test change the figure for the
entered spread rate of 1300 kg/ha to the maximum
spread rate mentioned in the table of 1010 kg/ha.
- Continue with the calibration test as stated under
"procedure for the fertiliser calibration test".
- After having conducted the calibration test, enter
again the figure for the wanted spread rate, here
1300kg/ha.
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3.1.4 Putting into operation in the field
3.1.4.1 Conducting the start function
For starting the operation simultaneously press the
Start
keys.
The memory for the hectare meter - part area [ha]
returns automatically to "0".
As soon as a shutter slide is opened “AMADOS-II”
recognisesthattheimplementisinworkingposition.The
operation display now shows
• the momentary forward speed [k.p.h.].
• the current spread rate [kg/ha].
Operating display fertiliser broadcaster
Error
km/h
1/min
6.9 500
forward speed spread rate
shows up, when the machine
is in operating position
right hand shutter
opened
left hand shutter
opened
flashes in the event of
speed sensor impulses
if an additional rev-monitoringsensor
is installed an alarm is released
when the preset rev's are exceed
or undercut by 10%.
vacant position
vacant position
fault message
3.1.4.2 Changingthespreadrateduringfertilising
operation
During fertilising operation the spread rate can be
changed by the keys
+
or in +/-10%
steps.
In the event of a drastic change of
application rate for more than 50 % it is
advisable to carry out a fresh fertiliser
calibration.
3.1.4.3 Spreading extremely small spread rated,
e. g. green manure seed and slug pellets
Spread rates below 50 kg/ha (smallest
spread rates) will have an unfavourable
flowing effect of the material due to the
small diameter of the outlet opening and
therefore may lead to deviations of the
spread rate.
3.1.4.3.1 Special case spreading rye grass
Exampel:
Rye grass
Spread rate: 34 kg/ha
Working width: 12 m
Forward speed: 10 k.p.h.
From setting chart: shutter position "27"
Table 3.2: "Spread rate for rye grass"
excerpt from the setting chart
Weidelgras 0,51 kg/l
10 12
km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h
8101281012810128101281012
25
25
20
16
21
16
14
26
39
31
26
33
26
22
27
52
41
35
43
34
29
28
64
51
43
53
42
35
29
79
63
53
66
52
44
30
96
77
64
80
64
53
m
Lever setting pos.
rye grass
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4. Stop vehicle, press key
100%
and dial on the
display the spread rate "167" [kg/ha] via the keys
or
press key and store entered value "167".
Press once again key
100%
and check the
entered value. The display should then show the
figure "167".
Conduct the calibration test with grass seed (refer
to para. 3.1.3.2.4 ):
5. Press and hold it pressed while pressing
and start the calibration test. The display
now shows a "0".
6. Start the tractor engine and let pto shaft rotate at
(540R.P.M.)landopenlefthandshutterslideforat
least 30 seconds.
7. Weigh the collected grass seed.
8. enterthe weight of the collectedgrassseedviathe
keys or into the computer,e.g.
"0.50" for 0,5 kg.
Press key and confirm.
"AMADOS-II" now detemines a calibration factor
characteristicforthegrassseedandworkingwidth
used which can be displayed by pressing
key .
9. Enterthedesiredgrassseedspreadrate (34kg/ha)
as described before.
10. Refit left hand spreading disc.
For broadcasting rye grass pleasse proceed with
the calibration test in the following order:
1. In setting chart find page for the spread rate
setting of CAN 27 % N gran. BASF .
Table 3.3: "Spread rate setting CAN 27 % N gran. BASF"
Extract from the setting chart
CAN 27 % N Granular BASF; DSM; HYDRO 1,04 kg/l
HYDRO Super Grass NPK 25-5-5 Blend 1,01 kg/l
HYDRO Extra Grass NPK 29-5-5 Blend 0,92 kg/l
K+S Korn-Kali ® Granular 40 % K2O, 6 % MgO,
4 % S, 3 % Na 1,12 kg/l
20 21 24 27 28
km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h
8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12
25
135
108
90
128
103
86
112
90
75
100
80
67
96
77
64
26
150
120
100
143
115
95
125
100
84
111
89
74
107
86
72
27
167
133
111
159
127
106
139
111
93
124
99
82
119
95
79
28
184
147
123
175
140
117
154
123
102
136
109
91
132
105
88
29
203
162
135
193
154
129
169
135
113
150
120
100
145
116
96
30
222
178
148
211
169
141
185
148
123
164
131
110
158
127
106
31
242
194
161
231
184
154
202
161
134
179
143
120
173
138
115
32
263
210
175
251
200
167
219
175
146
195
156
130
188
150
125
33
285
228
190
271
217
181
237
190
158
211
169
141
203
163
136
34
307
246
205
293
234
195
256
205
171
228
182
152
220
176
146
35
331
265
220
315
252
210
276
220
184
245
196
163
236
189
157
36
355
284
236
338
270
225
296
236
197
263
210
175
253
203
169
37
379
303
253
361
289
241
316
253
211
281
225
187
271
217
181
38
404
323
270
385
308
257
337
270
225
299
240
200
289
231
193
39
430
344
287
409
328
273
358
287
239
318
255
212
307
246
205
40
456
365
304
434
348
290
380
304
253
338
270
225
326
261
217
41
483
386
322
460
368
306
402
322
268
358
286
238
345
276
230
42
510
408
340
485
388
324
425
340
283
377
302
252
364
291
243
43
537
429
358
511
409
341
447
358
298
398
318
265
383
307
256
44
564
451
376
537
430
358
470
376
313
418
334
279
403
322
269
45
592
473
395
564
451
376
493
395
329
438
351
292
423
338
282
46
620
496
413
590
472
393
516
413
344
459
367
306
443
354
295
47
647
518
432
617
493
411
540
432
360
480
384
320
462
370
308
48
675
540
450
643
514
429
563
450
375
500
400
333
482
386
322
49
703
562
469
670
536
446
586
469
391
521
417
347
502
402
335
50
731
584
487
696
557
464
609
487
406
541
433
361
522
417
348
51
758
606
505
722
578
481
632
505
421
561
449
374
541
433
361
52
785
628
523
748
598
498
654
523
436
582
465
388
561
449
374
53
812
650
541
773
619
515
677
541
451
601
481
401
580
464
387
54
838
671
559
798
639
532
699
559
466
621
497
414
599
479
399
m-kas12.xls
m
2. Lookforcolumn20mworkingwidthand8k.p.h.
In this column for the setting lever position "27"
(shutter position "27" for rye grass spread rate
34 kg/ha) read off the spread rate "167" [kg/ha].
3. Press key and dial via keys or
the figure "12"(for12m working widthwith
rye grass) on the display.
Press key and store.
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3.1.4.4 Function-keys and their use during the
spreading operation
Bypressingoneofthefollowingfunctionkeysforapprox.
10secondsthewantedvaluewillbedisplayed.Thereafter
the computer automatically switches back into the
"operation display".
3.1.4.4.1 Forward speed k.p.h.
After pressing key the momentary forward
speed is displayed in [k.p.h.].
Display after pressind key "km/h"
Error
km
/
h
1/min
3.1.4.4.2 Hectare meter
1. Hectare meter - Part area
After one-time pressing key
Σ
the covered part
areain[ha]is displayed, which has been covered since
actuating the "start function".
Onlythecoveredareawillbedeterminedat
which the fertiliser broadcaster had been
in operating position.
Display after one-time pressing the key
Error
km
/
h
1/min
2. Hectare meter - Total area
Aftertwo-times pressing the key
Σ
the total area
in [ha], e.g. of one season, is displayed.
Display after two-times pressing the key
Error
km
/
h
1/min
2.1 Setmemoryforhectaremeter-totalareato
“0”
Setmemoryforthehectaremeter-totalareaviaareset
to “0”.
Press and hold it pressed while pressing “0”,
release key.
Aresetwilleradicateall!!!memoriseddata
from the AMADOS-II. Therefore, prior to
resetting it is imperative to write down all
important data.
3.1.4.4.3 Part distance counter
The part distance counter determines the distance
coveredduringtheturningmanoeuvreontheheadlands.
The part distance counter will be activated by pressing
key
+1
.
After pressing the key the display shows the covered
distance in [m] continuously determined. After the
transitionintotheoperationpositionthisdisplayvanishes
after approx. 10 seconds.
Display after pressing the key
Error
km/h
1/min
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