APV 5.2 User manual

CONTROL BOX
5.2
OPERATING MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMISSIONING!
Translation of the original operating manual
Version: 3.2 EN; item number: 00602-3-793

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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
4INITIAL COMMISSIONING.............................................................................................................5
4.1 Scope of delivery and attachment........................................................................................5
4.2 Electrical connection............................................................................................................5
4.3 Control box ..........................................................................................................................6
4.4 Initial operation ....................................................................................................................8
4.4.1 Languages...........................................................................................................................8
4.4.2 Units of measure..................................................................................................................8
4.4.3 Machine type .......................................................................................................................8
4.4.3.1Implement type 1 (for PS)....................................................................................................8
4.4.3.2Serial number (only for PS 800)...........................................................................................8
4.4.4 Fan ......................................................................................................................................8
4.4.5 Fan monitoring.....................................................................................................................9
4.4.6 Calibration button equipped .................................................................................................9
4.5 Main display.........................................................................................................................9
4.6 Selection menu..................................................................................................................10
4.7 Initial operation of the controller without connected implement...........................................10
5FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................10
5.1 Calibration test (general information) .................................................................................10
5.1.1 Calibrating in kg/ha............................................................................................................11
5.1.2 Calibrating in grains/m²......................................................................................................12
5.1.3 Calibrating in grams/m²......................................................................................................14
5.1.4 Calibrating according to the area and time.........................................................................15
5.1.5 Calibration button...............................................................................................................16
5.2 Changing the spread rate during operation........................................................................16
5.3 Operation with a speed sensor...........................................................................................17
5.3.1 Pre-seeding .......................................................................................................................17
5.3.2 Calibrating the forward speed (tachometer) .......................................................................17
5.3.2.1Test distance 100 m...........................................................................................................17
5.3.2.2Manual calibration..............................................................................................................18
5.3.2.3Calibration value................................................................................................................18
5.3.2.4Calibration reset.................................................................................................................18
5.4 Operation with linkage sensor............................................................................................18
5.5 Emptying............................................................................................................................19
5.5.1 Emptying using the calibration button.................................................................................19
5.6 Operating hours counter ....................................................................................................19
5.7 Hectare counter (seeded area) ..........................................................................................19
5.8 Operating voltage / current display.....................................................................................20
5.9 Languages.........................................................................................................................20
5.9.1 Available languages:..........................................................................................................20
5.10 Blower fan settings.............................................................................................................20
5.11 Units of measure................................................................................................................21
6CONTROLLER MESSAGES ........................................................................................................21
6.1 Notes.................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Errors.................................................................................................................................23

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7PROBLEM SOLVING ...................................................................................................................25
8PROGRAMMING 5.2 (CUSTOMER SERVICE) ............................................................................27
8.1 Implement type ..................................................................................................................27
8.2 Fan ....................................................................................................................................27
8.3 Signal when switching the seeding shaft on/off (warning tone)...........................................28
8.4 Ground wheel ....................................................................................................................28
8.5 Wheel sensor.....................................................................................................................28
8.6 DIN 9684 signal (7-pin signal socket).................................................................................28
8.7 Radar sensor.....................................................................................................................28
8.8 Lifting unit sensor...............................................................................................................28
8.9 Lifting unit signal................................................................................................................29
8.10 Buzzer (warning tone)........................................................................................................29
8.11 Seeding shaft motor...........................................................................................................29
8.12 Fan monitoring...................................................................................................................29
8.13 Calibration button equipped ...............................................................................................29
8.14 Units of measure................................................................................................................29
8.15 Machine type .....................................................................................................................30
8.16 Restoring the factory settings.............................................................................................30
9ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................30
9.1 7-pin signal cable...............................................................................................................30
9.2 Accessories kit for GPSa sensor MX..................................................................................31
9.3 Accessories kit for radar sensor MX 35..............................................................................31
9.4 Accessories kit for inductive wheel sensor MX...................................................................32
9.5 Accessories kit for linkage sensor chassis MX...................................................................33
9.6 Accessories kit for linkage sensor top link MX....................................................................34
9.7 Accessories kit for linkage sensor pull switch MX...............................................................34
9.8 Splitter sensor MX for power socket...................................................................................35
9.9 Complete cable set............................................................................................................35
9.10 Calibration button (calibration switch).................................................................................35
10 INDEX...........................................................................................................................................37

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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 5.2 may only be used to control Pneumatic Seeders (PS 120-1600 incl. Fertiliser Editions),
Liquid Fertilizers (LF), Universal Dispensers (UDW) or Multi-Metering Systems (MDG/MDC, MDP, MDD).
Please also observe the operating manual for your Pneumatic Seeder / Liquid Fertilizer / Universal
Dispenser / Multi-Metering System.
Do not use Control Box 5.2 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 implement for any transport damage immediately upon receipt. Later claims regarding
transport damage can no longer be considered.
We provide a one-year factory warranty as of 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,
in cases of water ingress.

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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.
4INITIAL COMMISSIONING
4.1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY AND ATTACHMENT
Figure 1
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Control box
2
Power cable
3
Controller bracket
Fasten the standard supplied bracket with two bolts in
the tractor cab.
Pay attention tothe angle at which you look at thecontrol
box to be able to read the display optimally. If necessary,
bend the bracket slightly to adjust the angle as required.
CAUTION!
If possible, do not roll up the cable into a coil!
4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Figure 2
Connect the standard supplied cable directly to the 3-pin standard socket
on the tractor. The other end is connected to the control box.
The fuse (30 A) is located on the right side of the control box.
Stow the excess cable in the driver's cab to avoid pinching.
The connection diagram can be found in the operating manual for your
seeder / Liquid Fertilizer / Universal Dispenser / Multi-Metering System.
CAUTION!
The 12 volt power supply must NOT be connected to the socket for the cigarette lighter!

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After use of the implement and for road transport, the control box must be disconnected again (for various
safety-related reasons).
CAUTION!
If these instructions are not observed, damage may be caused to the control box!
If your tractor does not have a standard socket, it can be retrofitted with a cable set (see chapter 9
Accessories).
CAUTION!
If your battery is charged by a charger that is in "Start" operating mode, there can be voltage
peaks! These can cause damage to the electrical system of the control box if it is also connected
when the battery is being charged!
Figure 3
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12-pin plug
Ground wheel
Amphenol (for standard socket)
Linkage sensor
Wheel sensor
Radar sensor
2
6-pin plug
Connection to the seed drill (implement
cable)
3
3-pin plug
Connection to the battery (power cable)
4
30 A fuse
The different types of sensors are explained in more detail in chapters 5.3 and 5.4. They are available as
accessories upon customer request (see chapter 9 Accessories).
4.3 CONTROL BOX
Figure 4
1
Graphic display
2
Lights up when the controller is
switched on
3
Lights up when the fan or the
spreading plate is switched on.
4
Lights up when the seeding shaft is
rotating

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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 button
Switches the seeding shaft on/off.
When button is pressed, the seeding shaft starts
rotating and the control lamp lights up.
Arrow buttons
Up arrow button (▲)
Down arrow button (▼)
Navigates through the menu points.
OK button
Confirms the selection.
Fan button
Switches the blower fan or the spreading plate on or
off.
With electric fan/spreading plate: the control lamp
flashes when the fan/spreading plate starts up.
When the motor is running, the control lamp is
continuously lit.
With hydraulic fan (with pressure sensor): the
control lamp lights up as soon as the fan has built
up pressure.

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4.4 INITIAL OPERATION
Explanation of the abbreviations
SS: seeding shaft
M: motor revolutions
km/h: speed in kilometres per hour
kg/ha: weight in kilograms per hectare
l/ha: litres per hectare
Grains/m²: grains per square metre
For the initial operation or when it was restored to factory setting in
the Programming menu, the following settings must be entered on
your Control Box 5.2:
Scan the QR code to view
the "Initial operation of the
PS" video.
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.
You can go back to the Main menu 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 MACHINE TYPE
Here, you can select your implement type (PS, MDP, MDG/MDC, MDD, UDW, LF).
0. Implement type:
Select using the plus/minus buttons and confirm with the OK button.
4.4.3.1 IMPLEMENT TYPE 1 (FOR PS)
1. Implement type:
If you previously selected "PS" as the implement type, the system now asks
which PS it is.
4.4.3.2 SERIAL NUMBER (ONLY FOR PS 800)
Here, select whether your PS 800 has a serial number higher than 01300. This will store the right motor
characteristic in the control box.
S/N > 04011-01300
Select using the plus/minus buttons and confirm with the OK button.
4.4.4 FAN
Here, you must select whether an electric or hydraulic fan is installed on your PS.
1. Elec. fan equipped:
OFF: no fan equipped (for LF)
Hydraulic/external: hydraulic (or external) fan equipped
Electric: electric fan equipped
Electric PLUS: electric fan PLUS equipped
Select using the plus/minus buttons and confirm with the OK button.

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4.4.5 FAN MONITORING
Here, the type of fan monitoring must be set for a hydraulic PS.
Fan monitoring:
Using the plus/minus buttons, select PRESSURE,SPEED or NO andconfirm
with the OK button.
4.4.6 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 in chapter 8 Programming 5.2 (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!
PS, MDC, MDG or MDP operating mode
SS % 25.0
km/h 10.0
SS %: set speed for the seeding shaft (in %)
Must be set using the plus/minus buttons on the control module or
automatically when performing the calibration test.
km/h: forward speed [km/h] defined in menu item I "Calibration test".
MDD or UDW operating mode
SS % 25
km/h 10
kg/ha 20.0
Speed 2000
SS %: set speed for the seeding shaft (in %)
Must be set using the plus/minus buttons on the control module or
automatically when performing the calibration test.
km/h: forward speed [km/h] defined in menu item I "Calibration test".
kg/ha: current spread rate (is only displayed if a valid calibration test was
performed)
LF operating mode
M% 30
km/h 10.0
l/ha 200.0
M %: set motor revolutions (in %). Must be set using the plus/minus buttons
on the control box.
km/h: forward speed [km/h]
l/ha: current spread rate (only in conjunction with speed sensors)
Speed
Speed: the currently set spreading plate speed is changed on the second
menu page, which can be reached by pressing the "up arrow" button (▲),
using the plus/minus buttons.

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4.6 SELECTION MENU
The Selection menu depends on the set implement type (see chapter 4.4.3 Machine type)
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)
Speed (only with MDD and UDW)
Settings (only with LF; refer to the LF operating manual for more information)
Calibration test (no calibration test with LF)
Emptying
Quantity (only with LF)
Hour overview
Area overview
Operating voltage
Calibrating the speed
Fan settings (only with PS and MDP and with hydraulic PS with fan monitoring set to "Speed")
Languages
With the OK button, you go to the respective menu points. Here, you can change the value using the
plus/minus buttons.
4.7 INITIAL OPERATION OF THE CONTROLLER WITHOUT
CONNECTED IMPLEMENT
The control module can also be operated for the first time without connected implement. However, the
"Motor not connected (...)" error message then appears.
This error message can be suppressed for 15 sec. by pressing the OK button, then it appears again. This
mainly serves for reading out the operating hours, hectare counter and various settings without having to
connect the control module to the implement.
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.
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.