APV 5.7 User manual

CONTROL BOX
5.7
OPERATING MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMISSIONING!
Translation of the original operating manual
Version: 2.1 EN; item number: 00602-3-796

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1IDENTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENT........................................................................................4
1.1 Intended use........................................................................................................................4
2SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................4
3WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Warranty activation..............................................................................................................5
4QUICK START................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Scope of delivery and attachment........................................................................................5
4.1.1 Accessories kit A..................................................................................................................5
4.1.2 Accessories kit B..................................................................................................................6
4.2 Electrical connection............................................................................................................6
4.3 Control box user interface....................................................................................................7
4.4 Initial operation ....................................................................................................................8
4.4.1 Languages...........................................................................................................................8
4.4.2 Units of measure..................................................................................................................8
4.4.3 Fan ......................................................................................................................................8
4.4.4 Fan monitoring.....................................................................................................................8
4.4.5 Calibration button equipped .................................................................................................8
4.5 Main display.........................................................................................................................9
4.6 Selection menu....................................................................................................................9
5FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................10
5.1 Calibration test (general information) .................................................................................10
5.1.1 Calibrating in kg/ha............................................................................................................10
5.1.2 Calibrating in grains/m²......................................................................................................12
5.1.3 Calibrating in grams/m²......................................................................................................13
5.1.4 Calibrating according to the area and time.........................................................................15
5.1.5 Calibration button...............................................................................................................15
5.2 Changing the spread rate during operation........................................................................16
5.3 Operation with a speed sensor...........................................................................................16
5.3.1 Pre-metering......................................................................................................................17
5.3.2 Calibrating the forward speed (tachometer) .......................................................................17
5.4 Operation with linkage sensor............................................................................................18
5.5 Emptying............................................................................................................................18
5.5.1 Emptying using the calibration button.................................................................................18
5.6 Operating hours counter ....................................................................................................19
5.7 Hectare counter (seeded area) ..........................................................................................19
5.8 Operating voltage / current display.....................................................................................19
5.9 Languages.........................................................................................................................19
5.9.1 Available languages:..........................................................................................................20
5.10 Blower fan settings.............................................................................................................20
5.11 Units of measure................................................................................................................20
6CONTROLLER MESSAGES ........................................................................................................21
6.1Notes.................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Errors.................................................................................................................................22
7PROGRAMMING 5.7 (CUSTOMER SERVICE) ............................................................................24
7.1 Fan ....................................................................................................................................25
7.2 Signal when switching the seeding shaft on/off (warning tone)...........................................25
7.3 Ground wheel ....................................................................................................................25
7.4 Wheel sensor.....................................................................................................................25
7.5 DIN 9684 signal .................................................................................................................25

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7.6 Radar sensor.....................................................................................................................26
7.7 Lifting unit sensor...............................................................................................................26
7.8 Lifting unit signal................................................................................................................26
7.9 Buzzer (warning tone)........................................................................................................26
7.10 Seeding shaft motor...........................................................................................................26
7.11 Fan monitoring...................................................................................................................27
7.12 Calibration button (calibration switch) equipped.................................................................27
7.13 Units of measure................................................................................................................27
7.14 Restoring the factory settings.............................................................................................27
8ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................28
8.1 7-pin signal cable...............................................................................................................28
8.2 Accessories kit for GPSa sensor MX..................................................................................28
8.3 Accessories kit for radar sensor MX 35..............................................................................29
8.4 Accessories kit for inductive wheel sensor MX...................................................................30
8.5 Accessories kit for linkage sensor chassis MX...................................................................31
8.6 Accessories kit for linkage sensor top link MX....................................................................31
8.7Accessories kit for linkage sensor pull switch MX...............................................................32
8.8 Splitter sensor MX for power socket...................................................................................32
8.9 Calibration button (calibration switch).................................................................................33
8.10 MX MCP adapter PS 2.......................................................................................................34
8.11 Universal control box bracket mounting kit.........................................................................34
9INDEX...........................................................................................................................................35

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1IDENTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENT
The control box can be clearly identified based on the serial number. The serial number can be found on
the rear side of the control box.
NOTE!
In cases of inquiries or warranty claims, please always tell us the serial number of your
implement.
1.1 INTENDED USE
Control Box 5.7 may only be used to control Pneumatic Seeders (PS 120-1600 incl. Fertiliser Editions) or
Multi-Metering Systems (MDC, MDG, MDP). Please also observe theoperating manualfor your Pneumatic
Seeder / Multi-Metering System.
Do not use Control Box 5.7 to control other implements.
2SERVICE
Please contact our service address in the following cases:
If you still have questions regarding the handling of this implement despite the information provided in
this operating manual
For questions regarding spare parts
To order maintenance and repair work
Service address:
APV Technische Produkte GmbH
Zentrale: Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.apv.at
3WARRANTY
Please check the control box for any transport damage immediately upon receipt. Later claims regarding
transport damage can no longer be considered.
We provide a one-year factory warranty starting on the date of delivery (your invoice or the delivery slip
serve as a warranty certificate).
This warranty is applicable for cases of material or construction faults and does not include parts that are
damaged by normal or excessive wear.
The warranty expires
if damage is caused by external forces.
if the control box is opened
in cases of operating errors
if the prescribed requirements are not met
if the implement is modified, expanded or equipped with third-party spare parts without our permission.

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3.1 WARRANTY ACTIVATION
To be able to offer the best possible service, warranty activation must be
performed for your implement after acquisition.
To activate the warranty for your implement, simply scan the QR code with your
smartphone –you will then be taken directly to the warranty activation page.
You can also call up the warranty activation page through our website www.apv.at
in the Service area.
4QUICK START
4.1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY AND ATTACHMENT
4.1.1 ACCESSORIES KIT A
Figure 1
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Control box
2
Control box bracket incl. RAM ball
3
Power cable
4
Power cable holding plate (optional)
5
Fuse

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4.1.2 ACCESSORIES KIT B
Figure 2
1
Control box
2
Control box bracket incl. RAM ball
3
Power cable
4
Fuse
Pay attention to the angle at which you look at the control box to be able to read the display optimally.
CAUTION!
If possible, do not roll up the cable into a coil!
4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Figure 3
Connect the standard supplied cable directly to the tractor
battery. The other end is connected to the control box.
The fuse (40 A) can be found on the positive terminal of the
power supply cable.
Make sure that the connection cable is correctly seated.
Check the plug for damage.
CAUTION!
The 12 volt power supply must NOT be connected to the socket for the cigarette lighter and also
not to the 3-pin power socket.
CAUTION!
After using the implement, the control box should be disconnected again (for various safety-
related reasons).

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CAUTION!
If these instructions are not observed, damage may be caused to the control box!
If you want to use the control box on a second tractor, you can order a second power supply cable.
Figure 4
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62-pin plug
Connection to the seed drill (implement cable)
2
12-pin plug
7-pin signal plug
Linkage sensor
Wheel sensor
Radar sensor
GPSa sensor
3
2-pin plug
Connection to the battery (power supply)
NOTE!
The installation and connection may only be performed by trained specialist personnel and may
never be performed alone!
4.3 CONTROL BOX USER INTERFACE
Figure 5: User interface
Button
Designation
Function
On/Off button
Switches the implement on and off.
The control lamp lights up when the implement is
switched on.
Plus/minus buttons
Changes the speed of the seeding shaft and the
respective parameters in the menu points.
Seeding shaft On/Off
buttons
Switches the seeding shaft on/off.
When button is pressed, the respective seeding shaft
starts rotating and the control lamp lights up.

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Button
Designation
Function
Arrow buttons
Up arrow button (▲)
Down arrow button (▼)
Navigates through the menu points.
OK button
Confirms the selection.
Fan button
Switches the electric fan on and off.
4.4 INITIAL OPERATION
For the initial operation or when it was restored to the factory settings in the Programming menu, the
following settings must be entered on your Control Box 5.7:
4.4.1 LANGUAGES
Select your desired menu language here:
Language
Language
Select the desired language with the plus/minus buttonsand confirm with the
OK button.
Langue
Язык ?
German
4.4.2 UNITS OF MEASURE
Select metric (m, ha, km/h, kg) or imperial (ft, ac, mph, lb) measuring units.
14. Units of measure:
Use the plus/minus buttons to select metric (kg, ha, m) or imperial (lb, ft,
ac) and confirm with the OK button.
4.4.3 FAN
Here, you must select whether an electric or hydraulic fan is installed on your PS.
1. Fan motor:
OFF: no fan equipped
Hydraulic/external: hydraulic (or external) fan equipped
Electric: electric fan equipped
Electric PLUS: electric fan PLUS equipped
Select with the plus/minus buttons and confirm with the OK button.
4.4.4 FAN MONITORING
If you selected OFF or Hydraulic/external in the previous menu point, the monitoring options appear here.
12. Fan monitoring
equipped?
Using the plus/minus buttons, select NO, PRESSURE orSPEED and confirm
with the OK button.
4.4.5 CALIBRATION BUTTON EQUIPPED
Here, you can set whether a calibration button is installed on your PS (available as an accessory).
13. Calibration button
equipped:
Use the plus/minus buttons to select YES or NO and confirm with the OK
button.
The implement is
being switched
off!
After successfully entering this data, the control box switches itself off
automatically so that the entries are saved.
Depending on the selected settings, all of the points might not be requested. However, you can also
change the points as described under chapter 7 Programming 5.7 (customer service).

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If you are not using a TWIN-PS, you must enter the settings as described under chapter 7 Programming
5.7 (customer service).
4.5 MAIN DISPLAY
Switch-on message: Is shown during the switch-on procedure and shows
the type and device version.
This information is very helpful in the case of service and is even essential
for malfunctions to be able to perform diagnosis!
SS I % 100
SS II % 58
km/h 10.0
SS I%: set speed for seeding shaft I(in %)
SS II %: set speed for seeding shaft II (in %)
Must be set using the plus/minus buttons on the control box or automatically
when performing the calibration test.
km/h: forward speed [km/h] defined in menu item I "Calibration test".
There are two main displays, between which you can switch with the arrow buttons.
Depending on which display you are on, pressing the plug/minus buttons changes the seeding shaft % or
the spread rate.
4.6 SELECTION MENU
After switching on the device, you can use the arrow buttons and the "OK" button to move through the
menu. Each time the arrow buttons are pressed in the menu, you move one menu item up or down.
The following menu points are available:
Main display (seeding shaft I/II)
Calibration test
Emptying
Hour overview
Area overview
Operating voltage
Calibrating the speed
Blower fan settings
Languages
With the OK button, you go to the respective menu points. Here, you can change the value using the
plus/minus buttons.

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5FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
5.1 CALIBRATION TEST (GENERAL INFORMATION)
NOTE!
In addition to performing a calibration test (setting of the seeding shaft speed), this menu point
is also used to set the working width and the forward speed. The entered values are also used
to calculate the area (seeded area).
Procedure:
calibration test
1. Go to the Calibration test menu point and press the OK button.
3. Select the seeding shaft speed (%).
4. Select the working width.
5. Select the forward speed.
6. Select the spread rate.
7. Select the calibration time (0.5 minutes, 1 minute or 2minutes). If you scroll further with the plus button
here, you go to the selection "Calibration by area and time" (see chapter 5.1.4 Calibrating according to
the area and time).
5.1.1 CALIBRATING IN KG/HA
If you selected "Calibrating in kg/ha" in the Settings menu, the following points appear in the Calibration
menu:
Working width?
Enter the working width here. Take note of the working width overlap.
Forward speed?
Enter the forward speed here.
kg/ha I?
Enter the desired spread rate for motor I or motor II (e.g. 20 kg/ha).
Calibration time?
Set the duration or the area for the calibration test here.
If a calibration button is installed and YES was entered in the Programming
menu for "Calibration button equipped?", this point does not appear.
TIP:
For small seed types, e.g. canola, phacelia, poppy etc., it is best to calibrate for 2 minutes.
A calibration time of 1 minute is standard.
For larger seed types, e.g. wheat, barley, peas etc., 0.5 minutes of calibration is most suitable.
Settings
2. In the "Settings" menu point, you can select whether you want to perform
the calibration in kg/ha, grains/m² (with thousand grain weight and
germination capacity) or g/m². This can be set separately both for motor I
and for motor II.
Calibrate in
The settings can be changed using the plus/minus buttons. By
pressing the OK button, you go back to the Calibration test menu.
Here, you must select one of the three variations (see chapter 5.1.1
Calibrating in kg/ha, 5.1.2 Calibrating in grains/m², 5.1.3 Calibrating in
grams/m²).