APV 6.2 User manual

Translation of the original
operating manual
6.2
Before commissioning
Read the "Quick start" menu item carefully!
From serial number:
6.2-01000 –
Version: 02/2018, V1.2
Order no.:
00601
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It may NOT
seem inconvenient and unnecessary to read and observe the
operating instructions. It is not enough to hear and see from
others that an implement is good, and then to buy it and
believe that everything takes care of itself. The person
concerned would then not only cause damage to himself, but
also make the mistake of assuming that the cause of any
problems is due to the implement, instead of himself. To
ensure success, one has to go into the spirit of things, and
instruct oneself about the purpose of all equipment on the
implement and gain experience with its handling. Only then
can one be satisfied both with the implement and oneself.
These operating instructions aim to achieve this.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872

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Table of contents
Warranty.................................................................................................................. 4
Initial commissioning................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Scope of delivery and attachment............................................................................ 5
2.2 Electrical connection................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Plug overview .......................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Control box .............................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Initial operation menu (basic settings menu)............................................................ 9
Menu structure........................................................................................................11
3.1 Start menu..............................................................................................................11
3.2 Work menu .............................................................................................................12
3.3 SET menu ..............................................................................................................15
Seed library ............................................................................................................17
Seed menu .............................................................................................................18
Seed info menu ......................................................................................................19
Fill menu.................................................................................................................20
Calibration menu ....................................................................................................21
Perform a calibration test........................................................................................23
Speed calibration menu ..........................................................................................26
Performing the calibration test ................................................................................27
Save different calibration values .............................................................................29
Pre-metering menu.................................................................................................30
Alarm menu ............................................................................................................31
Empty hopper .........................................................................................................32
Blower fan menu.....................................................................................................33
Terminal menu........................................................................................................34
3.4 Info menu ...............................................................................................................35
3.5 Diagnostic menu.....................................................................................................36
Basic settings menu................................................................................................38
4.1 Page 1....................................................................................................................38
4.2 Page 2....................................................................................................................39
Controller messages...............................................................................................41
5.1 Suppressing / acknowledging messages ................................................................41
5.2 Notes......................................................................................................................41
5.3 Errors......................................................................................................................44
Problem solving ......................................................................................................46
USB software update..............................................................................................48
Languages..............................................................................................................53
Accessories ............................................................................................................54
9.1 7-pin signal cable (Item no.: 00410-2-006)..............................................................54
9.2 Sensor GPSa (item no.: 00410-2-107)....................................................................55
9.3 MX35 radar sensor (item no.: 00410-2-084) ...........................................................56
9.4 Wheel sensor (item no.: 00410-2-007)....................................................................57
9.5 Lifting unit running gear sensor (item no.: 00410-2-008).........................................58
9.6 Lifting unit top link sensor (item no.: 00410-2-074)..................................................59
9.7 Lifting unit pull switch sensor (item no.: 00410-2-115) ............................................60
9.8 Splitter cable (Item no.: 00410-2-010).....................................................................61
9.9 Calibration button (Item no.: 00410-2-094) .............................................................62
9.10 Complete cable set for the power socket (Item no.: 00410-2-022) ..........................63
Connection diagram for PS 120-500 MX.................................................................64

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Warranty
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 (e.g. opening of the controller).
-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
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Initial commissioning
2.1 Scope of delivery and attachment
•Fasten the control box with the standard supplied RAM bracket.
•To do so, install the mounting ball anywhere in the cab.
•Connect the mounting balls and the control module with the holding arm.
•Swivel the control module to the desired position and tighten the bolt on the holding
arm.
Control box
Power cable
RAM-C holding
arm
RAM-C
Mounting ball
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2.2 Electrical connection
Plug the supplied cable directly into
the 3-pin power socket on the
tractor. The other end is connected
to the control box.
The fuse (30 A) is located on the
bottom side of the control box.
Stow the excess cable in the
driver's cab to avoid pinching.
CAUTION: if possible, do NOT roll up the cable into a coil!
CAUTION: the 12 volt power supply must NOT be connected to the socket for
the cigarette lighter!
After use of the implement, the control box should be disconnected again (for
various safety-related reasons).
CAUTION: if these instructions are not complied with, the control box can be
damaged!
TIP: if your tractor does not have a 3-pin power socket, this can be retrofitted
with cable set item no. 00410-2-022 - 8 m length or item no. 00410-2-027 –
3 m length.
CAUTION: if your battery is charged by a charger that is in "Start" mode, this
can result in voltage peaks! These can cause damage to the electronics in the
control box if it is also connected when the battery is being charged!
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2.3 Plug overview
12-pin plug Speed & headland
sensors
7-pin signal cable (for standard
socket)
Lifting unit sensor
Wheel sensor
Radar sensor
GPSa sensor
6-pin plug Connection to the seed
drill (implement cable)
Seeding shaft motor
Electrical blower fan
Fill level sensor
Pressure switch
Calibration button
Blower fan speed sensor
3-pin plug Connection to the battery
(power cable)
+12 V/ground
USB plug
Software update via USB flash drive
9
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pin DSuc plug
Diagnostic plug for customer service
The different types of sensors are explained in more detail in the accessories.
Upon customer request, these are available as accessories!
USB port
9-pin DSuc plug
12-pin plug
6-pin plug
30 A fuse
3-pin plug
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2.4 Control box
The "On/Off" button, which is used to turn the implement on and off is at
bottom left.
The STOP button is used to immediately turn off all of the motors. The
controller switches to the start menu.
The inverting button switches the functions of the softkeys (left and right).
This allows for one-handed operation of the controller, without having to
reach over the display.
The control lamp lights up as soon as the seeding shaft rotates. When the
control lamp is flashing, the seeding shaft is activated but it is blocked by a
sensor (speed = 0 or lifting unit is not in working position!)
The control lamp lights up as soon as the electrical blower fan is running.
At start-up the LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds.
If a hydraulic fan with a pressure switch is installed, the LED lights up as
soon as the fan has built up enough air pressure.
If a hydraulic fan with a speed sensor is installed, the LED lights up as soon
as the fan speed is within the set limits.
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6.2
On/Off button
Colour display with
touch operation
Lights up when
the controller is
switched on
Lights up when the
seeding shaft is
rotating
Inverting button
Is illuminated when
the fan is switched
on
6 softkeys
6 softkeys
STOP
button
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2.5 Initial operation menu (basic settings menu)
For the initial operation or when it was restored to factory setting in the SET menu, the
following settings must be entered on your 6.2 control box:
Select the desired parameter using the +/- buttons, confirm by pressing OK and
continue to the next point. If you have incorrectly confirmed a parameter, with the arrow
button you can move upward one item.
Select the desired menu language.
Select metric (m, ha, km/h, kg) or imperial (ft, ac, mph, lb)
measuring units.
Select your PS type (PS 120, PS 200, PS 300, PS 500, PS
800, PS 1200, PS 1600).
Select whether an electric or hydraulic / external fan is installed
on your PS.
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Select whether a sensor for fan monitoring is installed on your
PS.
No sensor is installed.
A pressure sensor is installed.
A speed sensor is installed.
Select whether the serial number on your PS800 is greater
than 04011-01300.
TIP: the serial number is on the rating plate of your PS, which is located on the side of
the implement (see Fig.: 6).
Here, you can set whether a calibration button is installed on your
implement (available as an accessory).
TIP: depending on the selected settings, not all of the points will be requested.
However, you can also change the settings retroactively, as described under Point 4.
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Menu structure
3.1 Start menu
This screen appears after the controller has started up. From here, the different
menus can be called up.
The STOP button is used to immediately turn off all of the motors.
The controller switches to the start menu. This button can be
found in every menu.
In the WORK menu, all of the important information for field
operation is displayed. Here, the motors can be switched on or off
and information such as the forward speed, working position, and
seeding shaft speed is displayed. A more detailed description can
be found under Point 3.2.
The implement settings are entered in the SET menu. Here, a
calibration test is performed, the seed is selected, the forward
speed is calibrated, and the terminal settings, such as language
and units of measure are changed.
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to call up a basic settings
menu, fundamental changes can be made here, (e.g. engine type,
which speed sensor should be used, whether an electric or
hydraulic fan is installed). A more detailed description can be
found under Point 3.3.
In the Info menu, the area and hour counters are displayed. The
trip counters can be set to zero, however, the total counters
cannot. A more detailed description can be found under Point 3.4.
In the Diagnostic menu, the switching states of the sensors, the
supply voltage and the power consumption of the motors are
shown. A more detailed description can be found under Point 3.5.
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3.2 Work menu
Description of the button functions
With this button, the seeding shaft can be switched on or off.
If an electrical blower fan is installed, it will start running
automatically. Only then does the seeding shaft also start rotating.
With this button, the electric fan can be switched on or off. If an
electric fan is not installed, this button has no function.
With this button, the pre-metering can be started.
Press and hold the button and the seeding shaft will rotate at the
forward speed set in the pre-seeding menu. When the button is
released the current forward speed is used again to regulate the
seeding shaft.
Touch the button briefly and the seeding shaft rotates for the time
set in the pre-metering menu and in accordance with the forward
speed set there. Then the current forward speed will again be
used to regulate the seeding shaft.
This allows you to avoid gaps in the seeded area at the beginning
of the field or when standing still on the field.
With the ESC button, you go back one menu level, in this case, to
the Start menu.
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With the 100 % button, you can set the spread rate back to the
value determined during calibration.
With the +% button, you can increase the spread rate during
operation in 5% increments, up to max. 50%.
With the -% button, you can reduce the spread rate during
operation in 5% increments, up to max. 50%.
Description of the display elements
Displays the currently set spread rate.
Note: however, a valid calibration test must have
been performed so that a value can be displayed.
Displays the currently set change in the spread rate.
Displays the currently selected seed type.
Displays the current seeding shaft speed in %. If the
seeding shaft is switched off, the bar is coloured red
and STOP will be displayed. If the required seeding
shaft speed cannot be reached, the bar is coloured
yellow and an alarm is issued (see Point 5for error
messages).
If the seeding shaft is blocked (implement is lifted or
forward speed is 0), the bar is coloured orange.
Displays the calculated still possible remaining
area/remaining distance. For the calculation,
however, the fill quantity of the hopper must be
entered in the Set menu (see Point 3.3.2).
If a working position sensor (lifting unit sensor) is
installed, the position of the mounted implement is
shown here. If the arrow is green and is pointing
down, the implement is in working position. If the
arrow is orange and pointing up, the mounted
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Displays the current forward speed. The black mark
shows the forward speed set during calibration. If the
forward speed is so high or so low that the required
rotational speed of the seed shaft can no longer be
maintained, the bar turns red and an alarm sounds
(for controller messages see
Point 5).
Displays the current blower fan speed. The black
mark shows the set speed. When using an electrical
blower fan, the speed is displayed in %. If the set
speed limits are exceeded or under-ranged, the bar
turns red and an alarm sounds. Details on how to set
the fan speed or the speed limits can be found under
Point 3.3.8, and more information on the error
messages is provided under Point 5.
Here, information is displayed on the seeded area,
seeding time, area output, and spread quantity of the
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3.3 SET menu
Description of the button functions
Seed library: here, a seed type already saved can be selected.
Detailed description under Point 3.3.1.
Fill menu: the fill quantity can be entered here. The fill quantity used
to calculated the possible remaining distance/area for display in the
Work menu. Details under Point 3.3.2.
Calibration menu: in the calibration menu, in addition to the desired
spread rate, the forward speed and the working width can also be set
and subsequently the right seeding drill rotational speed is
determined. Details under Point 3.3.3.
Speed calibration menu: the forward speed can be calibrated here.
Moreover, several calibration values for different vehicles can be
saved and loaded. Details under Point 3.3.4.
With the ESC button, you go back one menu level, in this case, to the
Start menu.
Pre-metering menu: here, in addition to setting the pre-metering
speed, you can also set whether and for how long automatic pre-
metering should be performed. Details under Point 3.3.5.
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Alarm menu: here, the alarm times can be set and the acoustic alarm
signal can be deactivated. Details under Point 3.3.6.
Empty hopper: by pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds, the
emptying procedure is started.
CAUTION: before emptying, the calibration lid must be removed and the calibration bag
must be attached (see operating manual for the spreader).
Fan menu: here the rotational speed of the electric fan can be set.
When using a hydraulic blower fan with speed sensor, the alarm
limits can be set here. Details under Point 3.3.8.
Terminal menu: here the language, the units of measure (metric /
imperial), the brightness and the sound volume can be set. Details
under Point 3.3.9.
Restore factory settings: by pressing and holding the button for 5
seconds, the factory settings are loaded. All values will be reset to
the default values and the seed library and the five saved speed
calibration values will be deleted. Only the total hours/hectare
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Seed library
In this menu, all of the saved seed types are listed. Seed types can be created and
saved by means of a calibration test, see Point 3.3.3.
Description of the button functions
With the arrow buttons, you can select the desired seed type. By
pressing the OK button, you go to the Seed type menu. Details under
Point 3.3.1.1.
By pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds, seed types that
are no longer required can be permanently deleted.
With the ESC button, you go back one menu level, in this case, to
the SET menu.
Description of the display elements
Memory location Seeding shaft speed
Spread rateSeed name
Seeding shaft
used
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Seed menu
In this menu, all set parameters that were saved at last use of the seed type are
displayed.
Description of the button functions
With the OK button, the seed type is applied and you go to the Work
menu. See Point 3.2 for the Work menu.
With this button you go to the Calibration menu. There, the
parameters can be changed and a new calibration test can be
performed. Details under Point 3.3.3.
This button takes you to the Seed info menu. There, the seeded
area, hours, spread quantity, and area output is displayed. Details
under Point 3.3.1.2.
With the ESC button, you go back one menu level, in this case, to
the Seed library menu.
Description of the display elements
Shows the number and the name of the seed.
Shows the spread rate.
The display shows kg/ha or seeds/m².
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Shows the working width of the implement.
Shows the working speed.
Shows the used seeding shaft.
Shows the seeding shaft speed in %.
Seed info menu
This menu shows a seed type-specific day counter and total counter. The day counter
can be reset by pressing and holding the delete button for 2 seconds. The total counter
can only be set to zero by deleting the seed type.
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Fill menu
Here, the current hopper fill level can be entered. This forms the basis for the
mathematically possible remaining distance/quantity that is displayed in the Work menu.
Description of the button functions
With the arrow buttons, you can select the desired parameter.
The selected value is changed using the +/- buttons.
With the ESC button, you go back one menu level, in this case, to the SET menu.
Description of the display elements
Here the current fill quantity of the hopper can be
entered or displayed.
Here, you can set the mathematically still possible
remaining area/distance at which the fill level
message should appear.
TIP: you can deactivate the residual quantity display by entering zero for hopper fill
quantity.
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