APV PS 120 M1 User manual

PNEUMATIC SEEDER
PS 120 M1 –PS 500 M2
OPERATING MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INITIAL OPERATION!
Translation of the original operating instructions
Version: 5.0 EN; item number: 00602-3-578

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 About this operating manual.................................................................................................4
1.2 Identification of the implement..............................................................................................4
1.3 Service.................................................................................................................................5
1.4 EC Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................................5
2DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Layout and functioning of the seed drill................................................................................6
2.2 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300 M1) .........................................................7
2.3 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................8
2.4 Technical data .....................................................................................................................8
3SAFETY..........................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Safety instructions in this document.....................................................................................9
3.2 Basic safety regulations.....................................................................................................10
3.3 Intended use......................................................................................................................11
3.4 Personnel requirements.....................................................................................................11
3.5 Personal protective equipment...........................................................................................11
3.6 Safety devices ...................................................................................................................12
3.7 Dangers and safety measures ...........................................................................................13
4TRANSPORT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.............................................................15
4.1 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement..............................................................15
4.2 Attaching the seed drill to a tractor.....................................................................................16
4.3 Installing the dispersion plates on the soil tillage implement...............................................17
4.4 Connecting the hoses........................................................................................................18
4.5 Removing the swell air plate ..............................................................................................19
4.6 Connecting the hydraulic fan (HF)......................................................................................20
4.7 Connecting the electric fan PLUS ......................................................................................21
5OPERATION.................................................................................................................................22
5.1 Setting the hydraulic fan (HF).............................................................................................22
5.2 Setting and adjusting the spread rate.................................................................................24
5.3 Regulating the seed flow rate (calibration test)...................................................................24
5.4 Selecting the right seeding shaft........................................................................................25
5.5 Changing the seeding shaft ...............................................................................................26
5.6 Checking the ease of motion of the seeding shaft..............................................................28
5.7 Setting the brush pressure.................................................................................................29
5.8 Filling the seed hopper.......................................................................................................29
5.9 Deactivating the agitator ....................................................................................................30
5.10 Display on the motor module..............................................................................................31
6FAULT INDICATIONS ..................................................................................................................32
6.1 Fault overview....................................................................................................................32
7CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS.............................................................................33
7.1 Disconnecting the seed drill from the power supply............................................................33
7.2 Emptying the seed hopper.................................................................................................34
7.3 Cleaning the seed drill........................................................................................................34
7.4 Checking the hydraulic hoses ............................................................................................35
7.5 Repairs and service...........................................................................................................35

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8DECOMMISSIONING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL.....................................................................35
8.1 Decommissioning the seed drill..........................................................................................35
8.2 Storage of the seed drill.....................................................................................................36
8.3 Disposal.............................................................................................................................36
9APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................36
9.1 Accessories .......................................................................................................................36
9.1.1 Filling level sensor .............................................................................................................36
9.1.2 Cable extension (6-pin)......................................................................................................36
9.1.3 Top link mounting kit for PS 120-500 .................................................................................36
9.1.4 Electric fan PLUS conversion kit........................................................................................37
9.2 Connection diagram...........................................................................................................37
9.2.1 General..............................................................................................................................37
9.2.2 PS with ISOBUS................................................................................................................39
9.3 Hydraulic diagram..............................................................................................................41
9.4 Torques .............................................................................................................................41
9.5 Seeding tables...................................................................................................................42
10 INDEX...........................................................................................................................................46

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1GENERAL
This section contains information on your seed drill and about this operating manual.
1.1 ABOUT THIS OPERATING MANUAL
Validity and purpose
This operating manual is valid for seed drills manufactured by APV with the type designations PS 120 M1
–PS 500 M2.
This operating manual provides anyone who will be handling the seed drill with the required information to
be able to perform the following tasks properly and safely:
Installation
Initial operation
Operation
Maintenance
Service
Decommissioning, dismantling, recommissioning, storage and disposal
Target group
This operating manual is aimed at all those who will be handling the seed drill:
Transporter
Assembly personnel
Operating personnel
Maintenance and repair personnel
Parts of the document that must absolutely be read
To prevent injuries and damage to the implement, it is absolutely necessary to have read and understood
the Basic safety instructions section on page 9 before handling the implement.
Copyright
The copyright for this operating manual remains with the manufacturer:
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
Zentrale: Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
This operating manual contains regulations and technical drawings that may not, as a whole or in part, be
reproduced, distributed or used in any unauthorised way for competitive purposes or passed on to others.
Passing on or reproduction of this operating manual, evaluation and communication of its contents are not
authorised unless explicitly agreed. Contraventions shall result in an obligation to provide compensation
for damages.
Information on manufacturer liability
The manufacturer is not liable for damage and malfunctions resulting from non-compliance with this
operating manual.
1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENT
Clear identification
The seed drill can be clearly identified by the following information on the type plate:
Designation
Model
Production number

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Position of the type plate
The type plate is located on the steel rack on the left side, near the handle over the motor cover.
Figure with the type plate
The following image shows the layout of the type plate:
The data on the type plate have the following meaning:
No.
Meaning
1
Designation
2
Model
3
Product number / serial number
4
Weight
5
YoM
1.3 SERVICE
Service
Please contact our service address in the following cases:
If you still have questions regarding the handling of the seed drill despite the information provided in
this operating manual
For spare parts orders
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
1.4 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
Zentrale: Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Implement
This Declaration of Conformity is valid for the following implements:
Pneumatic seeder of type
PS 120 M1, PS 120 M1 D, PS 120 M1 MG

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PS 200 M1, PS 200 M1 D, PS 200 M1 MG
PS 300 M1, PS 300 M1 D, PS 300 M1 MG
PS 500 M2, PS 500 M2 D, PS 500 M2 MG, HG 300 M1
Observed guidelines
The implements and the optional devices fulfil the requirements of the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
Applied standards
The following standards were applied:
EN 14018 Agricultural and forestry machinery –Seeders –Safety
EN 349 Safety of machinery –Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery –Electrical equipment
EN 953 Safety of machinery –Guards
ISO 12100 Safety of machinery; General principles for design; Risk assessment and risk reduction
ISO 13857 Safety of machinery –Safety distances
2DESCRIPTION
This section provides an overview of the technical characteristics of the seed drill.
2.1 LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONING OF THE SEED DRILL
The seed drill PS 120 M1 - PS 500 M2
The seeder with thetype designations PS 120 M1 - PS 500 M2 is a pneumatic seeder with electricseeding
shaft drive. It is used to spread seed on grassland and cropland.
Seed drill layout
No.
Designation
Function
1
Seed hopper lid
Covering the seed hopper.
Protecting the seed from moisture and foreign objects.
2
Seed hopper
Carrying the seed.
Conveying the seed to the agitator and seeding shaft.
3
Operating manual tube
Storing the operating manual

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No.
Designation
Function
4
Steel rack
Hanging and connecting components of the seed drill.
5
Hose clamping plate
Clamping the seed tube hoses onto the steel rack.
6.1
Electric fan
Producing compressed air for conveying the seed.
6.2
Electric fan PLUS
Producing compressed air for conveying the seed.
7.1
Bearing cover
Covering the access to the agitator and seeding shaft.
7.2
Hexagon key
Tool for use on the implement
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Calibration slide
The seed flows from the seeding shaft through the
calibration slide into the calibration bag.
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Brush adjustment lever
Pressing the brush more or less onto the seeding shaft.
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Motor module
Direct supply for the electric fan PLUS
Mode of operation of the seed drill
For the spreading of seeds, the following process takes place:
Phase
Description
1
The operator sets the implement up for operation and fills the seed hopper with seed.
2
The operator activates the seed drill using the controls.
Result:
The seeding shaft rotates.
The agitator rotates.
The fan produces compressed air.
3
The seed flows from the seed hopper through the seeding shaft and is transported with
compressed air through the hoses to the dispersion plates.
4
The seed is spread.
2.2 LAYOUT AND FUNCTION OF THE HYDRAULIC FAN (HG 300
M1)
Task
The hydraulic fan serves to produce compressed air for conveying the seed.
Layout of the fan
No.
Designation
Function
1
Speed sensor
Monitoring of the fan speed
2
Hydraulic block
Setting/limiting of the oil quantity to the hydraulic motor.
3
Hydraulic motor
Driving the fan.
4
Temperature measuring strips
Displaying the temperature of the hydraulic motor.
Mode of operation of the sensors

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The fan speed sensor monitors the speed of the hydraulic fan.
As soon as the sensor reports an error, the message "Fan error" appears on the Control Box.
Functioning of the temperature measuring strip
The segments of the temperature measuring strip turn black when the respective temperature range has
been reached or exceeded.
Temperatures above 80°C cause destruction of the gaskets in the hydraulic motor.
2.3 SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The scope of delivery includes all assembly groups and components that are delivered as a standard by
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH.
Pos.
Rate
Designation
1
1
Basic machine
1.1
1
Steel rack
1.2
1
Seed hopper
1.3
1
Extra seeding shaft (standard accessory)
2
1
Counter plate
3
8
Dispersion plate along with fastening material
4
4
Hexagonal bar
5
1
Hose roll (25 m)
6
1
Calibration bag
7
1
Calibration scale
8
1
Hexagon key (fastened on the steel rack)
The pneumatic seeder (PS) is available in different versions. These differ in terms of the capacity of the
seed hopper (120 l, 200 l, 300 l, 500 l) and the possible types of spreading material (seed, fertilizer (D),
micropellets (MG)).
The following versions of the pneumatic seeder are available:
PS 120 M1, PS 120 M1 D, PS 120 M1 MG
PS 200 M1, PS 200 M1 D, PS 200 M1 MG
PS 300 M1, PS 300 M1 D, PS 300 M1 MG
PS 500 M2, PS 500 M2 D, PS 500 M2 MG
HG 300 M1
2.4 TECHNICAL DATA
Mechanical data
Implement version
Size
Value
PS 120 M1 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
120 l
Weight
45 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
90 x 60 x 80
PS 200 M1 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
200 l
Weight
60 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
100 × 70 × 90
PS 300 M1 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
300 l
Weight
70 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
110 × 80 × 100
PS 500 M2 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
500 l

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Implement version
Size
Value
Weight
93 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
125 × 80 × 120
Implement version
Size
Value
Hydraulic Fan (HG)
Weight
23 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
27 × 46 × 40
Implement version
Size
Value
Hydraulic lines
Length of the pressure line
6 m
Length of the motor line
< 1 m
Length of the tank line
6 m
Electrical data
Values for supply from the electric fan:
Size
Value
Electric fan
Electric fan PLUS
Power data
12 V, 25 A
12 V, 40 A
The battery cable of the motor module equipped with a 40 A fuse.
The motor module is internally protected with a 40 A safety fuse. In case of replacement, an equivalent
fuse must be used; under no circumstances may it have a higher tripping current.
Hydraulic data
Values for supply from the hydraulic fan:
Size
Value
Maximum pressure
180 bar
Maximum oil quantity
38 l/min
Spreading widths
Recommended spreading width: 1 - 6 m
Maximum spreading widths:
Drive type
Maximum spreading width
Electric fan
6 m
Electric fan PLUS
12 m (with 16 outlets)
Hydraulic fan
12 m (with 16 outlets)
PTO shaft blower fan
12 m (with 16 outlets)
Mount categories
CAT I –III (only with three-point linkage)
3SAFETY
This section contains all requirements and measures that ensure safe operation of the seed drill.
3.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT
What are safety instructions?

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Safety instructions are information that serve to prevent personal injuries. Safety instructions contain the
following information:
Type of danger
Possible consequences in case of non-compliance with the instructions
Measures to prevent personal injury
3.2 BASIC SAFETY REGULATIONS
Target group for these regulations
These regulations are aimed at all those who will be handling the seed drill.
Purpose of these regulations
These regulations aim toensurethat all persons who will be handling the seed drill arethoroughly informed
about the dangers and safety measures and observe the safety instructions in the operating manual and
on the seed drill. If you do not follow these regulations, you are at risk of injury and material damage.
Handling the operating manual
Observe the following regulations:
Read the Safety section and the section relating to your work completely. You must understand these
contents.
Always keep the operating manual close to the seed drill for reference purposes. There is a container
for this installed on the seed drill.
When passing on the seed drill, be sure to pass on the operating manual.
Handling the seed drill
Observe the following regulations:
Only persons who fulfil the requirements defined in this operating manual may handle the seed drill.
Do not use the implement if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Only use the seed drill for the intended purpose.
Never use the seed drill for other purposes that may seem similar.
Observe all of the safety measures that are indicated in this operating manual and on the seed drill.
Do not make any modifications to the seed drill, e.g. by removing parts or mounting unauthorised
parts.
When replacing defective parts, only use original spare parts or standard parts approved by the
manufacturer.
Operator obligations toward the personnel
As the operator, you have to ensure the following:
The personnel fulfils the requirements corresponding to his work.
The personnel has read and understood this operating manual before handling the seed drill.
The regulations applicable in your country for safety at work are being observed.
Procedure in case of accident
The seed drill is designed and built so that the personnel can work without risk. Despite all precautions,
however, unforeseeable accidents can still occur under unfavourable circumstances.
Always observe your company's guidelines regarding accidents.
More information on the subject of
Intended use of the seed drill on page 11
Personnel requirements on page 11
Dangers and safety measures on page 13