AMAZONEN-Werke AMACONTROL II User manual

Operating Instructions
Assembly Instructions
and
Spare Parts List
Electronic Hectare Counter
AMACONTROL II
with electronic monitoring of the drilling shaft
or the seed metering wheel tramline switching mechanism lay shaft
and display of the seed metering wheel tramline switching
mechanism switching position as special special optional
equipment;option;option
Read and observe the Operating Instructions
DB695 - MG354

Page
1 Introduction ..............................................…… 1 - 2
1.1 Manufacturer ………………………………… 1 - 2
1.2 Defined use…………………………………… 1 - 2
1.3 Technical data…………………………………….. 1 - 2
1.4 Control elements / connections ………………… 1 - 3
2 Equipment and application on……………….. 2 - 2
2.1 Equipment on seed drill
with dual-range gearbox…………………... 2 - 2
2.2 Equipment on precision
airplanter ED 1………………………………………2 - 3
2.3 Equipment on tyre packer precision
airplanter RP-ED 1…………………………………2 - 4
2.4 Potential applications……………………………. 2 - 5
3 Operation………………………………………… 3 - 2
3.1 Fitting batteries…………………………………… 3 - 2
3.2 Switching-on computer …………………………. 3 - 2
3.3 Switching-off computer………………………….. 3 - 2
3.4 Selecting function………………………………… 3 - 3
3.5 Programming …………………………………….. 3 - 3
4 Initial operation ............................…………….. 4 - 2
4.1 Function overview……………………………….. 4 - 2
4.2 Basic settings……………………………………. 4 - 3
4.3 Programming seed drill data……………………… 4 - 3
Contents

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4.3.1 Programming working width ..............…….... 4 - 3
4.3.2 Checking programmed working width .....….. 4 - 4
4.3.3 Determining seed drill factor .................……… 4 - 4
4.3.4 Calculating seed drill factor ..................………. 4 - 7
4.3.5 Programming seed drill factor ...........……........ 4 - 9
4.3.6 Checking seed drill factor ..............…..……….. 4 - 9
5 Operation ............................................…….. 5 - 2
5.1 Hectare counter (F.2, F.7, F.8, F.9) .......…… 5 - 2
5.1.1 Displaying / clearing memory contents
HA.1 / HA.2…………………………………….. 5 - 2
5.1.2 Metering area …………………………………. 5 - 3
5.2 Monitoring drilling shaft (F.7, F.8) ............. 5 - 4
5.2.1 Alarm ................................................…......... 5 - 4
5.2.2 Setting alarm delay time.................................. 5 - 5
5.3 Displaying switching position of the
tramline switching mechanism
(F.8, F.9) ..............................……………….... 5 - 6
5.3.1 Setting switching time and number of
programs prior to commencing work ………. 5 - 6
5.3.2 Commencing work ........................................ 5 - 7
5.3.3 During operation ........................................... 5 - 10
5.4 Monitoring lay shaft of seeding wheel
tramline switching mechanism (F.9) .......... 5 - 11
5.4.1 No alarm ..............................................……. 5 - 11
5.4.2 Alarm ...................................................…..... 5 - 11
5.4.3 Alarm delay time ............................................. 5 - 11
Contents

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5.4.4 Setting alarm delay time.................................. 5 - 12
5.4.5 False alarm ................................................... 5 - 12
5.5 All AMACONTROL II functions……………. 5 - 13
6 Breakdown measures ............….................. 6 - 1
6.1 Switching-off computer ……………………… 6 - 1
6.1.1 Automatic computer switch-off ..………......... 6 - 1
6.1.2 Manual computer switch-off ....…………....... 6 - 1
6.2 Isolate sensor cable plug from computer …… 6 - 2
6.3 Protecting computer…………………………. 6 - 2
7 Function check……………………………… 7 - 1
7.1 Checking battery voltage ..........................… 7 - 1
7.2 Checking computer function………………… 7 - 1
7.2.1 Checking computer input "HA" ..................... 7 - 1
7.2.2 Checking computer input "I/s" ...................... 7 - 2
7.3 Checking sensors ......................................... 7 - 3
8 Scope of delivery and spare parts list…... 8 - 3
8.1 Basic equipment……………………………… 8 - 3
8.2 Special special optional
equipment;option;option…………………………8 - 5
Contents

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9 Installation instruction
Basic equipment………………………… 9 - 3
9.1 Fitting magnet and sensor(“HA”)
on dual-range gearbox……………... 9 - 3
9.2 Fitting computer………………………. 9 - 5
9.3 Fitting magnet and Sensor(“HA”) on
precision airplanter
ED 1 / RP-ED 1………………………….. 9 - 7
10 Installation instruction
Special special optional
equipment;option;option……………………. 10 - 3
10.1 Fitting holder with 6 magnets and
sensor ("I/s") for monitoring the
drilling shaft……………………………… 10 - 3
10.2 Fitting holder with 6 magnets and
sensor ("I/s") for monitoring the
lay shaft ......................……………. 10 - 5
Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Manufacturer
AMAZONEN-Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co KG
Postfach 51, 49202 Hasbergen-Gaste.
1.2 Defined use
AMACONTROL II is intended exclusively for use as
• Display-
• Measuring and
• Monitoring device
in agricultural applications. Any other use is considered improper.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper
use. Unauthorised changes
to the machine or implement render the manufacturer’s warranty
null and void.
1.3 Technical data
Model: AMACONTROL II
Display capacity: Floating point display,
4-places
Display: Liquid Crystal Display
Current source: 2x 1.5 Volt Mignon cells
Ambient temperature: -5oC to 45 o C
Computer dimensions: 69 (B) x 39 (T) x 120 (H) mm
Weight (basic equipment): 0.7 kg (inc. mounting parts)
Sensor: max. 167 impulse/sec.
Hectare counter: max. 360 ha/h = 0.1 ha/sec.
Batch counter: max. 0.167 item/sec.
1 - 2 Introduction

1.4 Control elements / connections
The battery compartment for two Mignon cells is located on the
back of the machine or implement.
Line below bar
flashes during
operation:
computer
receiving impulse
from sensor “HA“
F-key
• Switch on/off-
• Select function
• Change values
Displa
y
SET-key
• Switch-on
• Program
start/end
• Block to
change values
Introduction 1 - 3
Connection “I/s“
(special optional
equipment;option)
• Monitor drilling
shaft
• Monitor lay shaft
• Display tramline
switching
mechanism position
Connection “HA“
(basic equipment)
• Hectare counter

2 EQUIPMENT + APPLICATION
2.1 Equipment
Seed drills with dual-range gearbox
Fig. 2.1 shows the attachment points for the sensors and
magnets on the gearbox input shaft (1), drilling shaft (2) and lay
shaft (3).
Fig. 2.1
2 - 2 Equipment + Application
Basic equipment
11 Magnet
12 Sensor “HA“
Special optional
equipment;option
21 Holder with 6 magnets
22 Sensor
“
Is
“
Connection
hectare counter
Monitoring
Drilling Lay shaft

2.2 Equipment
Precision airplanters ED 1
Fig. 2.2 shows the attachment points for the sensors and
magnets on the gearbox input shaft (1).
Fig. 2.2
“Is” connection on precision airplanters ED 1 is not
possible!
Equipment + Application 2 - 3
Basic equipment
11 Magnet
12 Sensor “HA“
Connection
Area meter

2.3 Equipment
Tyre packer precision airplanters
RP-ED 1
Fig. 2.3 shows the attachment points for the sensors and
magnets on the gearbox input shaft (1).
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Fig. 2.3
“Is” connection on precision airplanters
RP-ED 1 not possible!
2 - 4 Equipment + Application
Basic equipment
11 Magnet
12 Sensor “HA“
Connection
Area meter

2.4 Potential applications
AMACONTROL II is a multi-functional computer for agricultural
machines or implements, to which one or two sensors –
depending on equipment – can be connected.
The Table shows the potential applications (functions) of
AMACONTROL II:
Function Connection Attachment points for
magnets
„HA“ “Is“
Metering area
“HA“ Gearbox
input shaft
Omitted
1. Metering area
2. Monitoring
drilling shaft
“HA“
+
”I/s“
Gearbox
input shaft
Drilling shaft
*
1. Metering area
2. Monitoring
drilling shaft
3. Displaying
switching
position
“HA“
+
”I/s“
Gearbox
input shaft
Drilling shaft
*
1. Metering area
2. Monitoring
lay shaft
3. Displaying
switching
position
“HA“
+
”I/s“
Gearbox
input shaft
Lay shaft
*
* Special special optional equipment;option;option
Equipment + Application 2 - 5

3 OPERATION
3.1 Fitting batteries
The computer is supplied with two 1.5 V Mignon cells. The
battery compartment is located on the back of the machine or
implement.
Fitting batteries:
Slide off battery compartment cover.
Insert batteries into holder.
Check correct polarity (+/-)!
Close battery compartment.
Switch-off computer before removing old batteries
(see Section 6.1.2) to prevent loss of machine or
implement data and readout values.
3.2 Switching on computer
Press F-key or SET-key.
• Display (short-term): Machine or implement version
number:
• Automatic checking of battery voltage.
If voltage too low: Display [-bl].
3.3 Switching off computer
Press F-key for 5 seconds.
• Short-term display "STOP" .
The computer switches off automatically after 1.5
hours. This prevents loss of data.
3 - 2 Operation

3.4 Selecting function
Press the F-key until a function [F.2], [F.7],
[F.8] or [F.9] is displayed.
Press the SET-key until the value flashes.
Press the F-key until the required function is displayed.
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• Function selection is complete.
If the selection is not ended, the last value to be
displayed is saved after 10 seconds.
3.5 Programming
F-key: Select function.
Press F-key again.
• Display: sub-functions.
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds until the value to be
changed flashes.
F-key: Change value.
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• Programming is complete.
The operation mode sections contain detailed
descriptions.
Operation 3 - 3

4 INITIAL OPERATION
4.1 Function overview
The Table below shows the functions and setting options on the
AMACONTROL II for seed drill operation.
Function Sub-function Symbol Value
Part area HA.1 0.000-9999 ha
Total area HA.2 0.000-9999 ha
Working width I- - - -I 00.01-99.99 m
F.2
Hectare counter
Factor o00.01-999.9 cm
Alarm delay time o_o_ 5-25 seconds
Part area HA.1 0.000-9999 ha
Total area HA.2 0.000-9999 ha
Working width I- - - -I 00.01-99.99 m
F.7
1. Hectare counter
2. Monitoring
drilling shaft Factor o00.01-999.9 cm
Tramline switching
mechanism - - II- 1-9 Sec. / 1- 18
Alarm delay time o_o_ 5-25 seconds
Part area HA.1 0.000-9999 ha
Total area HA.2 0.000-9999 ha
Working width I- - - -I 00.01-99.99 m
F.8
1. Hectare counter
2. Tramline
switching
mechanism
position
3. Monitoring
drilling shaft
Factor o00.01-999.9 cm
Tramline switching
mechanism - - II- 1-9 Sec. / 1- 18
Alarm delay time o_o_ 5-25 seconds
Part area HA.1 0.000-9999 ha
Total area HA.2 0.000-9999 ha
Working width I- - - -I 00.01-99.99 m
F.9
1. Hectare counter
2. Tramline
switching
mechanism
position
3. Monitoring
lay shaft
Factor o00.01-999.9 cm
4 - 2 Initial operation

4.2 Basic settings
The AMACONTROL II is delivered with the following basic
settings:
Sub-function Symbol Value
Working width of
seed drill [I- - - -I] 3.00 (meters)
Factor/seed drill [o] 123.7
[9 : 04]
Tramline switching
mechanism
[- - II -] Switching time: 9 s
No. of programs: 04
Alarm delay time [o - o -] 24 (seconds)
Batch factor [cou.F] 1,000
4.3 Programming seed drill data
Programming and checking the seed drill data prior to Initial
operation.
4.3.1 Programming working width
Select function [F.2], [F.7], [F.8], [F.9].
Press the F-key until the [ I- - - -I ] symbol appears
• Display: Working width value.
Press the SET-key
• Display: 1st value flashes.
Press the F-key until the correct value appears.
Initial operation 4 - 3

Press the SET-key.
• 2nd value flashes.
Press the F-key until the correct value appears.
Proceed in this way until all values are correct. Then:
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• Working width programmed.
4.3.2 Checking programmed working width
Select function [F.2], [F.7], [F.8], [F.9].
Press the F-key until the [ I- - - -I ] symbol appears
• Display: Working width value.
4.3.2 Determining seed drill factor
Take seed drill factors from the Table below.
4 - 4 Initial operation

Fitting seed drills D8-SUPER / D8-SPECIAL
Tyres 5.00-16 6.00-16 10.0/75-15 31x
15.50-15 11.5/80-15
Factor 116.1 123.7 127.6 132.3 144.3
Fitting seed drills AD 2 with tailwheel ø 1.18 m
Factor 189.9
Tyre packer fitting seed drill RP-AD 2
Factor 170.1
Tyre packer seed drills RPD with
dual-range gearbox from machines or implements no. 954
Factor 160,3
Precision airplanter ED 1 / RP-ED 1
Factor 170,1
The factors are based on the turn values in the two
Tables below.
The factors may not be taken from the Table above
if the calibration test is taken at a different turn
value or if sensor "HA" is not fitted to the gearbox.
In this case, calculate factors as described in 4.3.4.
Initial operation 4 - 5

AMAZONE seed drills
D8 SUPER/D8 SPECIAL
with dual-range gearbox
Crank turns on wheel
Tyres Working width 1/40 ha 1/10 ha
2.5 m 49.5 197.05.00-16
3.0 m 41.0 164.0
2.5 m 46.0 185.06.00-16
3.0 m 38.5 154.0
10.0/75-15 4.0 m 28.0 112.0
3.0 m 36.0 144.0
4.0 m 27.0 108.0
31x
15.50-15
6.0 m 18.0 72.0
4.5 m 22.0 88.011.5/80-15
6.0 m 16.5 66.0
AMAZONE
Fitting seed drill AD 2 Tyre packer fitting
seed drill RP-AD 2
Working
width 1/40 ha 1/10 ha 1/40 ha 1/10 ha
2.5 m 27.0 108.0 59.0 235.0
3.0 m 22.5 90.0 49.0 196.0
4.0 m 17.0 67.5 37.0 147.0
4.5 m 15.0 60.0 33.0 130.5
6.0 m - - 24.5 98.0
Crank turns on
Tailwheel ø 1.18 m Intermediate drive
4 - 6 Initial operation

4.3.4 Calculating seed drill factor
Drive the seed drill along a measuring section ("L") of at least
100 m.
Count the rotations ("Z") made by the magnets on the
gearbox input shaft or
display the rotations using the F3 function by setting
- the batch counter [ cou. ] to [ 0.000 ]
- the factor (counter) [ cou.F ] to [ 1.000 ]:
Select function [F.3].
Press the F-key until the [cou.] symbol appears
• Display: Memory content.
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• Display: All values flash.
Press the F-key.
• Display: [ 0.000 ] (memory content cleared).
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• End of programming.
Press the F-key until the [cou.F.] symbol appears
• Display: Programmed value.
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• Display: 1. value flashes.
Press the F-key until the 1st value [ 1 .000 ] is correct.
Initial operation 4 - 7

Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• Display: 2. value flashes.
Press the F-key until the 2nd value [1. 0 00] is correct.
Proceed in this way until all four values are set to [1.000].
Then:
Press the SET-key for 2 seconds.
• Programming is complete.
Press the F-key until the [cou.] symbol appears
• Display: [0.000].
Start the measuring run immediately after making this
setting.
Read-off magnet rotations from the computer at
the end of the measuring run.
Calculating the factor
Calculate the factor from the determined values:
4 - 8 Initial operation
L (m) x 100 L = Length of measuring section
Factor = Z Z = Magnet rotations
Example: 100 (m) x 100
L = 100 m Factor =
Z = 59,5 59,5
Factor = 168,1