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
1
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
1
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.

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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 2 minutes). If you scroll further with the plus
button here, you go to the selection "Calibration by area and time" (see chapter 5.1.4).
5.1.1 CALIBRATING IN KG/HA
The "Calibrating in kg/ha" instructions video can be found here (scan the QR
code):
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 ?
Enter the desired spread rate in kg/ha here.
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.
NOTE!
Before you start the test, check whether you have removed the calibration cover and are using
it or the calibration slide. Check whether the calibration bag or a collection bucket is place
precisely under the outlet! The calibration test can be aborted at any time by pressing the
seeding shaft button or the fan button on the control box.
Start test ?
When all of the values are correctly set, start the test for the respective motor
with OK.
Calibrate in
The settings can be changed using the plus/minus buttons. By pressing
the OK button or the "up arrow" button (▲), the screen goes to the next
menu point.
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).

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Test in progress!
Calibration test in progress: After starting, the seeding shaft begins rotating
automatically without the fan motor. The seeding shaft stops automatically
after the set time. If a calibration button is installed, the test is only stopped
once it is pressed.
Entry of the calibration
test:
Now weigh the calibrated seed quantity (deduct the weight of the collection
bucket or the calibration bag) and enter the weight. Confirm with OK.
To really spread the desired spread rate, we recommend repeating the calibration test until the message
"Test not precise! Repeat?“ no longer appears. If "Seeding shaft speed too high" appears on the display,
the seeding shaft is not able to rotate fast enough. If "Seeding shaft speed too low" appears, the seeding
shaft is not able to rotate slowly enough. To fix this error, you can replace the seeding shaft with a larger
or smaller seeding shaft (see also chapter 6.1 Notes).
With the OK button, you can return to the previously displayed value. Only when the automatic
readjustment of the seeding shaft is under 3 % (difference), the "checkmark symbol" and the spread
quantity in kg/ha will appear on the main screen.
Entry of the
Calibration test:

The seeding shaft speed is now automatically correctly calculated. Then
the display goes back to the Main menu.
Now the set kg/ha
appears on the
display.
The two-column display appears when working with a
speed sensor.
PS, MDC, MDG,
MDP:
SS % 25.0
km/h 10.0
kg/ha 5.3
SS % 61 / 50.3
km/h 10.0 / 8.3
kg/ha 13.2
MDD, UDW:
SS % 25
km/h 10
kg/ha 20.0
Speed 2000
SS % 25 / 12.5
km/h 10.0 / 5
kg/ha 20.0
Speed 2000
LF:
M % 30
km/h 10
l/ha 200.0
M % 28 / 31
km/h 10.0 / 4.4
l/ha 200.0
If a fill level sensor is installed on your PS/MD/UDW/LF, and the message "Hopper almost empty" appears
on the display during the calibration test, the test will continue running. If there is not enough seed in the
hopper, however, this can falsify the precision of the calibration test.
Seeding shaft - manual
This menu point is used for rough presetting of the seeding shaft speed. The
speed (%) of the seeding shaft does not need to be changed, because the
settings are automatically adopted from the calibration test.
5.1.2 CALIBRATING IN GRAINS/M²
This option for the calibration test is available in the PS/MDG/MDP operating modes, not for MDD.

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Calculation of the spread rate:
Seeding rate (kg/ha) =
Thousand grain weight TGW (g) x grains/m² x
100
Germination capacity (%)
If you selected "Calibrating in grains/m²" 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.
Grains/m2
Enter the desired grains/m² here.
Thousand grain weight
Enter the respective thousand grain weight here.
Germination capacity
Enter the germination capacity of the seed here.
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.
NOTE!
Before you start the test, check whether you have removed the calibration cover and are using
it or the calibration slide. Check whether the calibration bag or a collection bucket is place
precisely under the outlet! The calibration test can be aborted at any time by pressing the
seeding shaft button or the fan button on the control box.
Start test ?
When all of the values are correctly set, start the testfor the respective motor
with OK.
Test in progress!
Calibration test in progress: After starting, the seeding shaft begins rotating
automatically without the fan motor. The seeding shaft stops automatically
after the set time. If a calibration button is installed, the test is only stopped
once it is pressed.
Entry of the calibration
test:
Now weigh the calibrated seed quantity (deduct the weight of the collection
bucket or the calibration bag) and enter the weight. Confirm with OK.
To really spread the desired spread rate, we recommend repeating the calibration test until the message
"Test not precise! Repeat?“ no longer appears. If "Seeding shaft speed too high" appears on the display,
the seeding shaft is not able to rotate fast enough. If "Seeding shaft speed too low" appears, the seeding
shaft is not able to rotate slowly enough. To fix this error, you can replace the seeding shaft with a larger
or smaller seeding shaft (see also chapter 6.1 Notes).

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With the OK button, you can return to the previously displayed value. Only when the automatic
readjustment of the seeding shaft is under 3 % (difference), the "checkmark symbol" and the spread
quantity in kg/ha will appear on the main screen.
Entry of the
Calibration test:

The seeding shaft speed is now automatically correctly calculated. Then
the display goes back to the Main menu.
Now the set kg/ha
appears on the
display.
The two-column display appears when working with a
speed sensor.
PS, MDC, MDP,
MDG:
SS % 39.5
km/h 8.3
Grains/m2 21
SS % 48 / 39.5
km/h 10.0 / 8.3
Grains/m2 21
MDD, hydraulic
PS, UDW:
SS % 25
km/h 10
Grains/m2 21
Speed 2000
SS % 25 / 12.5
km/h 10.0 / 5
Grains/m2 21
Speed 2000
LF:
M % 30
km/h 10
l/ha 200.0
M % 28 / 31
km/h 10.0 / 4.4
l/ha 200.0
PS: If a fill level sensor is installed on your PS, and the message "Hopper almost empty" appears on the
display during the calibration test, the test will continue running. If there is not enough seed in the hopper,
however, this can falsify the precision of the calibration test.
Seeding shaft - manual
This menu point is used for rough presetting of the seeding shaft speed. The
speed (%) of the seeding shaft does not need to be changed, because the
settings are automatically adopted from the calibration test.
5.1.3 CALIBRATING IN GRAMS/M²
If you selected "Calibrating in g/m²" 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.
g/m2 ?
Enter the desired spread rate in kg/ha here.
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.

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NOTE!
Before you start the test, check whether you have removed the calibration cover and are using
it or the calibration slide. Check whether the calibration bag or a collection bucket is place
precisely under the outlet! The calibration test can be aborted at any time by pressing the
seeding shaft button or the fan button on the control box.
Start test ?
When all of the values are correctly set, start the testfor the respective motor
with OK.
Test in progress!
Calibration test in progress: After starting, the seeding shaft begins rotating
automatically without the fan motor. The seeding shaft stops automatically
after the set time. If a calibration button is installed, the test is only stopped
once it is pressed.
Entry of the calibration
test:
Now weigh the calibrated seed quantity (deduct the weight of the collection
bucket or the calibration bag) and enter the weight. Confirm with OK.
To really spread the desired spread rate, we recommend repeating the calibration test until the message
"Test not precise! Repeat?“ no longer appears. If "Seeding shaft speed too high" appears on the display,
the seeding shaft is not able to rotate fast enough. If "Seeding shaft speed too low" appears, the seeding
shaft is not able to rotate slowly enough. To fix this error, you can replace the seeding shaft with a larger
or smaller seeding shaft (see also chapter 6.1 Notes).
With the OK button, you can return to the previously displayed value. Only when the automatic
readjustment of the seeding shaft is under 3 % (difference), the "checkmark symbol" and the spread
quantity in kg/ha will appear on the main screen.
Entry of the
Calibration test:

The seeding shaft speed is now automatically correctly calculated. Then
the display goes back to the Main menu.
Now the set kg/ha
appears on the
display.
The two-column display appears when working with a
speed sensor.
PS, MDC, MDP,
MDG:
SS % 100
km/h 10.0
g/m2 20.0
SS % 20 / 20.1
km/h 10.0 / 10.1
g/m2 20.00
MDD, hydraulic
PS, UDW:
SS % 100
km/h 10.0
g/m2 20.0
SS % 20 / 20.1
km/h 10.0 / 10.1
g/m2 20.00
PS: If a fill level sensor is installed on your PS, and the message "Hopper almost empty" appears on the
display during the calibration test, the test will continue running. If there is not enough seed in the hopper,
however, this can falsify the precision of the calibration test.
Seeding shaft - manual
This menu point is used for rough presetting of the seeding shaft speed. The
speed (%) of the seeding shaft does not need to be changed, because the
settings are automatically adopted from the calibration test.
5.1.4 CALIBRATING ACCORDING TO THE AREA AND TIME
After you have selected one of the three variations (chapter 5.1.1 Calibrating in kg/ha / 5.1.2 Calibrating in
grains/m² / 5.1.3 Calibrating in grams/m²), you can choose between 3 preset areas (1/10 ha, 1/20 ha and

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1/40 ha) for the calibration time. In addition to the area, the calibration time in seconds is also shown
depending on the preset working width and forward speed.
Calibration time?
1/40 ha (30 s)
Calibration time?
1/20 ha (60 s)
Calibration time?
1/10 ha (120 s)
The rest of the procedure for the calibration test is the same as in chapters 5.1.1 –5.1.3.
5.1.5 CALIBRATION BUTTON
If a calibration button is installed on your implement, and it is set to YES in
the Programming menu (see chapter 8), the "Calibration time" menu point
is not shown. Enter the desired settings. Then press on "Start test". The
following screen is then shown on the display and the system waits until
the calibration button is pressed.
The seeding shaft rotates until the calibration button is deactivated. The control box calculates the target
rate based on the calibration time, and shows it on the display. Now weigh the calibrated quantity and
enter it on the control box. If necessary, repeat the procedure to obtain more precise settings.
NOTE!
To achieve sufficient accuracy, the calibration button must be pressed and held for at least 20
seconds; otherwise, the notification message "Calibration time too short!" appears and the
kg/ha, grains/m² or g/m² are not shown on the main display.
If the calibration button is activated, it can also be used to empty the hopper.
5.2 CHANGING THE SPREAD RATE DURING OPERATION
PS, MDP, MDG:
By pressing the plus/minus buttons –as soon as a successfuly calibration
test was performed –thespread rate is increased or reduced by 5%. Every
time the plus button is pressed, the spread rate increases by 5% of the
entered spread rate, and when the minus button is pressed, the spread
rate is reduced in 5% increments. The spread rate can be increased or
reduced by a maximum of 50%.
If there is no (successful) calibration test, the seeding shaft speed is
increased or reduced in 1% increments by pressing the plus/minus button.
SS % 61 / 50.3
km/h 10.0 / 8.3
kg/ha +10% 13.2
MDD, UDW:
SS % 25 / 50.3
km/h 10 / 8.3
kg/ha +10% 20.0
Speed 2000
LF:
By pressing the plus/minus buttons on the Main screen, the preset spread
rate can be changed in 5%-increments to a maximum of +/- 50%.
The change is shown on the Work screen.
M % 37
km/h 10.0 / 4.4
l/ha +15% 230

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5.3 OPERATION WITH A SPEED SENSOR
When working with a speed sensor, the display looks as follows:
PS, MDP, MDG:
MDD, UDW:
LF:
TARGET value
ACTUAL
value
TARGET
value
ACTUAL
value
TARGET
value
ACTUAL
value
SS % 50 / 25.0
SS % 25 / 12.5
M % 28 / 31
km/h 20.0 / 10.0
km/h 10 / 5
km/h 10.0 / 4.4
kg/ha 20.0
l/ha 200.0
Speed 2000
TARGET value
ACTUAL value
SS % (seeding shaft)
Set speed of the seeding shaft (in
%). Setting using the plus/minus
buttons on the main screen of the
control box or by performing a
calibration test.
Actual speed of the seeding shaft (in
%). Is calculated and displayed by
the control box depending on the
forward speed.
M % (motor
revolutions)
Set motor revolutions (in %). Setting
using the plus/minus buttons on the
main screen of the control box.
Actual motor revolutions (in %).
km/h (forward speed)
Is set in the "Calibration test" menu
point.
Actual forward speed in km/h. Is
measured by the sensor and shown
on the control box.
5.3.1 PRE-SEEDING
When the OK button is pressed and held for 1 second, the seeding shaft starts rotating at the speed
determined by the calibration test as long as the OK button remains pressed. This allows you to avoid
gaps in the seeded area (at the beginning of the field or when standing still on the field). As soon as the
button is released again, the control box works with the signals from the respective speed sensor again.
When working with a linkage sensor, the soil tillage implement must be "in working position".
5.3.2 CALIBRATING THE FORWARD SPEED (TACHOMETER)
The calibration should be performed because the control box uses this value as a basis for all calculations
(speed display, metering, area calculation).
There are 3 options for the calibration:
5.3.2.1 TEST DISTANCE 100 M
Calibrate the speed?
> OK >
Test distance 100 m?
> OK
Drive 100 m
=> START?
> OK
=> STOP
Drive a distance of exactly 100 m. While driving, the control box counts the
pulses for the travelled distance on the display.
Stop with the OK button after 100 m.

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Speed is calibrated!
Appears when the calibration is finished.
TIP!
The maximum values for the wheel sensor are 1500 pulses per 100 m, all other sensors have
51200 pulses per 100 m.
5.3.2.2 MANUAL CALIBRATION
Manual?
> OK >
Manual?
13 km/h 125%
> OK
While driving, compare the speed on the display to the speed of the tractor tachometer. Use the plus/minus
buttons to correct the value until they are equal.
TIP!
This calibration can be performed manually, without driving the 100 m test distance.
NOTE!
The calibration is only truly accurate when a radar or GPS sensor is installed on your tractor.
Otherwise, the slippage is not included in the forward speed!
5.3.2.3 CALIBRATION VALUE
Calibration value?
Here, the pulses/100 m can be set manually.
TIP!
If you have calibrated your implement before, take note of the value and set it here again if
necessary.
5.3.2.4 CALIBRATION RESET
Calibration
area calc.?
Confirm with the OK button.
Resets the value back to the factory setting.
Calibration
reset? 
Appears after the calibration has been successfully reset.
5.4 OPERATION WITH LINKAGE SENSOR
With a linkage sensor, the seeding shaft of the PS can start and stop rotating automatically when lifting
and lowering the implement. As a result, you don't need to switch the seeding shaft on/off manually at the
headlands.
There are 4 types of linkage sensors:
7-pin signal cable (see chapter 9.1)
Linkage sensor chassis (see chapter 9.5)
Linkage sensor top link (see chapter 9.6)
Linkage sensor pull switch (see chapter 9.7)
By pressing and holding the seeding shaft button for 2 seconds, the seeding shaft can be switched on
regardless of the position of the linkage sensor. This only works when working without a speed sensor.
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NOTE!
The warning tone that is emitted when switching the seeding shaft on/off can be deactivated as
described in chapter 8.10.
5.5 EMPTYING
Emptying
This menu point is for practical emptying of the hopper (e.g. when finishing
work, changing seeds, changing the seeding shaft).
Emptying in progress!
The motor is running at maximum speed (without fan).
Emptying can be stopped at any time by pressing the plus/minus, seeding shaft or fan buttons. Then the
display goes back to the Main menu.
TIP!
Before you start emptying, check whether you have removed the calibration cover and are using
it or the calibration slide. Check whether the calibration bag or a collection bucket is place
precisely under the outlet.
5.5.1 EMPTYING USING THE CALIBRATION BUTTON
If you have a calibration button installed on your implement and it is set to
YES in the Programming menu (see chapter 0), it can then be used to empty
the hopper. The seeding shaft rotates at maximum speed as long as the
calibration button is pressed.
5.6 OPERATING HOURS COUNTER
Total hours:
23.46 h_
Hours:
0.38 h_
Operating hours counter = running time of the seeding shaft.
Shows the total hours and the daily hours.
By pressing the OK button (press and hold for 5 seconds), the daily hours
can be reset to zero. The total hours cannot be reset to zero.
5.7 HECTARE COUNTER (SEEDED AREA)
Total area:
12.07 ha_
Area:
3.93 ha_
Shows the total seeded area in hectares.
The values are automatically set when the calibration test is performed. The
area that is seeded is only counted when the seeding shaft starts rotating.
By pressing the OK button (press and hold for 5 seconds), the area can be
reset to zero. The total area cannot be reset to zero.

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5.8 OPERATING VOLTAGE / CURRENT DISPLAY
Operating voltage
_11.7 V_
I-1: I-2:
12.6A 1.2 A_
Shows the current operating voltage.
If this value starts fluctuating strongly during operation, there are problems
with your on-board electronics. This can lead to poor spreading results!
I-1: Shows the current consumption of the fan motor (for PS, MDP, MDG) or spreading plate motor (for
MDD, UDW) in amperes.
I-2: Shows the current consumption of the electric seeding shaft motor or pump (for LF) in amperes.
5.9 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
5.9.1 AVAILABLE LANGUAGES:
As of software version V1.28, the following languages are available for selection:
German (Deutsch)
English
French (Français)
Dutch (Nederlands)
Danish (Dansk)
Polish (Polski)
Italian (Italiano)
Spanish (Español)
Czech (Česky)
Hungarian (Magyar)
Finnish (Suomi)
Portuguese (Português)
Rumanian (Romana)
Swedish (Svenska)
Estonian (Eesti)
Latvian (Latvijas)
Lithuanian (Lietuvos)
Norwegian (Norske)
Slovenian (Slovenski)
Russian (Pycckий)
Serbian (Srpski)
Turkish (Türkçe)
Croatian (Hrvatski)
Chinese (中文)
Japanese (ニホンゴ)
5.10 BLOWER FAN SETTINGS
In this menu point, the rotational speed of the electric fan and therefore also the air output can be set. This
can be helpful when working with very fine (light) seeds (e.g.: micropellets, canola, …) or if air separators
are installed. Moreover, the current consumption of the fan can be reduced if the full air output is not
required for operation.
Blower fan settings
> OK >
Fan speed
100 %