Claydon Hybrid Front Hopper User manual

Hybrid Front Hopper
Operator's Manual and
Part’s Manual
Original Instructions
Contact Details:
Claydon Yield-o-Meter Ltd
Gaines Hall, Wickhambrook, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8YA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.claydondrill.com

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Contents
1.0 Front Hopper Warranty Registration................................................................................ 1
2.0 Safety.............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Warning Symbols..........................................................................................................................3
3.0 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5
4.0 Identification of the Machine............................................................................................ 5
5.0 Directive Provisions......................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Airborne Noise Emissions.............................................................................................................6
6.0 Warnings and Cautions................................................................................................... 6
7.0 Equipment Overview....................................................................................................... 7
8.0 Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 7
8.1 General..........................................................................................................................................7
8.2 Connecting the Hopper to the Tractor...........................................................................................8
9.0 Setting up the Front Hopper –Control Unit.................................................................... 11
9.1 Metering System Activation.........................................................................................................11
9.2 Metering Unit Settings.................................................................................................................11
9.3 Second Fan.................................................................................................................................12
9.4 Navigating the Control Unit (brief guide).....................................................................................13
9.4.1 Main Screen .............................................................................................................13
9.4.2 Rate Screen..............................................................................................................14
9.4.3 Info Screen ...............................................................................................................15
9.5 Setup Menu.................................................................................................................................16
9.5.1 Tramlining................................................................................................................. 17
9.5.2 Alarms Setup ............................................................................................................18
9.6 Setting Up the Seeding System..................................................................................................19
9.7 Calibrating the Seed Rate...........................................................................................................19
9.7.1 Overview of the Metering Unit...................................................................................19
9.8 Calibration Check........................................................................................................................24
10.0 Field Use of the Front Hopper..................................................................................... 25
10.1 Fertiliser Placement ..................................................................................................................25
11.0 Care and Maintenance................................................................................................ 25
Appendix A - Artemis Fault Codes ...................................................................................... 26
Appendix B –Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................. 33
Appendix C –Metering Unit Slider Positions....................................................................... 34
Appendix D –Calibration Factors........................................................................................ 38
Small Seeds......................................................................................................................................40
Parts Manual
Front Hopper Tank Assembly.............................................................................................. 42
Tarpaulin Assembly............................................................................................................. 45
Front Hopper Frame Assembly ........................................................................................... 46
Electrical Box Assembly...................................................................................................... 48
Delivery System.................................................................................................................. 49
Rear Fitting Equipment ....................................................................................................... 50
Fertiliser Placement Options............................................................................................... 52

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1.0 Front Hopper Warranty Registration
In order to activate your Claydon Warranty this page must be completed and returned to:
Claydon Yield-O-Meter Ltd
Gaines Hall,
Wickhambrook,
Newmarket,
Suffolk,
CB8 8YA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
IF THE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT IS NOT RETURNED THEN THE FRONT HOPPERS
WARRANTY WILL BE VOID
Front Hopper Warranty Registration
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT NUMBER:
DELIVERY DATE:
SERIAL
NUMBER:
PLEASE ENSURE:
The Machine is washed off upon delivery to remove any road salt,
The Front Hoppers hydraulic free flow service is plugged in prior to the machine being
operated.
SIGNATURE:
PLEASE RETURN WITH A COPY OF YOUR INVOICE AND THE DELIVERY NOTE.
THE HYDRAULIC FREE FLOW SERVICE MUST BE PL THE HYDRAULIC FREE
FLOW SERVICE MUST BE PLUGGED IN PRIOR TO THE DRILL BEING
OPERATED.UGGED IN PRIOR TO THE DRILL BEING OPERATED.

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Commissioning Check Sheet and Conformation Form –Front Hopper
All points in this form must be completed on the commissioning of a new Claydon machine with the
end user. This form along with a filled in Warranty Card (located in the instruction manual) must be, fully
completed, signed by the customer and returned to: The Service Department, Claydon Yield-O-Meter
Ltd, Gaines Hall, Wickhambrook, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8YA within 7 days of the commissioning of the
machine for Warranty to be valid. It is the customer’s responsibility to return these forms.
Customer Name:…………………………………………….......... Telephone Number:……………………………..
Machine serial number:……………………………………………. Date of commissioning:……………………..
Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
County:……………………………..Country:………………………………………Post code:…………………………
Task
Completed
The customer (and any operator of the machine) has been issued with and read the operators
manual.
The customer’s tractor has 1 inch ‘free flow return’ for any hydraulic motor return lines. Fan speed has
been correctly set.
The customer has fitted the electrical power cable (Red and Black Cable) which is required to be
connected directly to the battery.
The customer understands how to correctly change the coulters and coulter boots.
The customer understands how to adjust the metering unit on the machine to achieve the correct
setting.
The customer knows how to fill and empty the hopper.
The customer understands the Artemis control system.
The customer understands how to calibrate the machine.
The customer understands how to set the machine level.
The customer knows all the lubrication/maintenance points on the machine.
I ………………………………………… (representative name)
have on behalf of ……………………………………….(the
dealer name) commissioned the machine above to the
best of my ability and have covered all the points in this
check as a minimum.
Signed………………………………………………..
Date…………………………..
I …………………………………………(end user name)
have received the commissioning of my machine from
a qualified Claydon representative and am happy
with the competence of the representative and the
level of service I have received. All the details on this
form are correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signed…………………………………………………
Date…………………………..

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2.0 Safety
Safety stickers can be found located on your Claydon Front Hopper at numerous locations,
these stickers must be observed to ensure your safety and that the machine is operated in a
safe manner.
2.1 Warning Symbols
If any of the stickers become illegible or peel off, new stickers can be ordered and attached in
the appropriate position. The stickers must not be removed.

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Meaning of warning symbols:
Read the operating manual carefully.
Prior to operating the machine the manual must be
read fully and understood. Special attention should
be applied to the Warnings and Cautions section.
Do not stand between the tractor and the machine.
Standing between tractor and the drill is especially
prohibited during coupling and uncoupling.
Proceed with care in the event of leaking hydraulic
fluid.
Defective hydraulic hoses or incorrectly seated
hydraulic couplings can trigger unpredictable
machine movements and cause injury.
Safe working distance.
Ensure a safe distance from the machine is obeyed
by spectators whilst the machine is in work.
Risk of crushing Feet.
Keep foot clear of crushing zone.
Riding on the machine is prohibited.
Serious or fatal injury can occur as a result of riding
on the machine.
Proceed with care in the event of leaking hydraulic
fluid.
Defective hydraulic hoses or incorrectly seated
hydraulic couplings can trigger unpredictable
machine movements and cause injury.
Retighten all nuts.
All nuts should be checked and retightened after a
few operating hours. Nuts may come loose due to
machine vibration.

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3.0 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a new Claydon Front Hopper. The Claydon Front Hopper has
been designed to sow fertiliser alongside seed when used in combination with a Hybrid Drill.
Due to its electronically controlled metering system this is achieved accurately and
economically.
The purpose of this Operator's Manual is to comprehensively explain to the operator how to set
up, use and maintain the machine.
It is important that the operator reads this manual carefully to correctly set up, use and
maintain the machine safely. In particular, it is essential that the 6.0 Warnings and Cautions
section has been read carefully.
For any further assistance or explanation please contact Claydon Yield-O-Meter using the
contact details given on the front cover. The serial number stamped on the left hand plate
near where the top link attaches will also need to be quoted.
The Claydon Front Hopper will provide many years of excellent service with little maintenance
due to its robust construction and its small number of moving parts. However, for optimum
machine life some maintenance will be necessary.
We reserve the right to make future modifications to the machine that could make some
diagrams and descriptions in this manual ‘out of date’. While the clarity of the manual should
not be affected by this, please bring any concerns to the attention of Claydon Yield-O-Meter
Ltd for us to resolve the problem.
4.0 Identification of the Machine
The Claydon Front Hopper offers the following specifications:
Machine
Machine
Width
Machine
Length
Weight Approx.
Unladed
Max Hopper
Capacity
Front Hopper
2.2m
1.4m
1,045 Kg*
1250 Kg
*Including 16 wafer weights.
The machine identification plate which contains the serial number of the machine can
be found on the left hand main mounting beam.
Location of Data Plate
Details of Data Plate (enhanced)
Record your serial number here: …………………………………………………………………
You may need to quote the serial number of your machine when you order spare parts in the
future.

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5.0 Directive Provisions
The Claydon Front Hopper conforms to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (see Appendix B –
Declaration of Conformity at the rear of the manual).
5.1 Airborne Noise Emissions
The A-weighted emission sound pressure level of measurements taken directly at the fan is
94dBA.
6.0 Warnings and Cautions
These warnings and cautions must be observed when operating the Front Hopper.
The Front Hoppers free flow return MUST be plugged in prior to operation; this will
avoid damage to the fan motor (WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY).
Ensure all bolts are retightened after the first eight hours of use.
Persons are forbidden to ride on the machine.
Take care not to trap body parts within moving or pivot points.
Observing the warning signs and other notices will serve the operators safety.
Ensure total weight of tractor/Front Hopper combination does not exceed
permitted limits and weight of tractor is sufficient for safe field and road use.
Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and the Front Hopper during
coupling/uncoupling procedures.
For maintenance/adjustment of the Front Hopper ensure that it is lowered to the
ground on the front linkage.
Fertiliser is highly poisonous; therefore gloves, goggles, and facemask must be
used while loading the hopper.
After use, the machine should be blown off with compressed air and washed
down to remove any Fertiliser.
The hydraulic system on the machine operates under high pressure and
pressurised hydraulic oil is dangerous. Connecting/disconnecting the hopper
must only be undertaken with the tractor engine turned off and the pressure in
the hoses released.
Before operating the machine ensure no-one is standing within range of its
turning circle.
Do not work underneath suspended loads; ensure adequate props are
positioned before maintenance work is carried out, preventing machine falling
under its own weight.

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7.0 Equipment Overview
The terms ‘front’ ‘rear’ ‘left’ and ‘right’ in this manual refer to the machine as follows:
1. ‘Front’ indicates the front of the machine as you are sat in the operator’s seat.
2. ‘Rear’ indicates the three point linkage end of the machine.
3. ‘Left’ indicated the left of the machine as you look from the operator seat.
4. ‘Right’ indicates the right of the machine as you look from the operator’s seat.
Figure 1 –Overall view
8.0 Preparation
8.1 General
On taking delivery check for any possible damage that could have occurred during transit.
Remove all parts (flexible hose, spare parts etc.) that may have been stored in the hopper for
transit and fit to the machine.
The following items should also be delivered with the Front Hopper:
7m x 110mm ID flexible air hose,
4m x 110mm ID plastic pipe,
4 x Stainless Steel jubilee clips,
1 x Tractor Power Cable,
1 x Black cable T-Harness (maybe already fitted to drill),
1 x Extension cable (Front hopper –Drill),
1 x Instruction Manual and Parts Catalogue,
1 x Fan 1” ISO with 18L male thread
Please contact Claydon if any are missing.

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8.2 Connecting the Hopper to the Tractor
The Claydon Front Hopper is mounted on any CATII or CATIIN compatible three point linkage,
the linkage pins can be found located on the hopper however the CATII balls are not supplied.
Connect the main power cable supplied directly to the battery terminals. Ensure the routing of
the cable can’t be caught or damaged in any way. All connections including the hydraulic
hoses are displayed in Figure 2. THE HYDRAULIC FREE FLOW SERVICE MUST BE PLUGGED IN PRIOR
TO THE HOPPER BEING OPERATED.
Connections
Colour
1. Hydraulic fan (Pressure)
2. Hydraulic fan (Free flow
service 18L connector)
3. Electrical cable
4. Lights
5. Power cable
2x Red
markers
Red
-
-
-
Figure 2 –Front Hopper connections
The following label (Figure 3) can be found located on the rear of the Front Hopper, the label
specifies the corresponding hydraulic connections and their colour coded indicators.
Hrdyaulic Services
Hrdraulic fan - Red
Figure 3 –Labels for hydraulic services

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Once the drill has been fully attached to the tractor, the RDS control box mounted in the cab
and front hopper mounted on the tractors front linkage, then the delivery system should be
installed. This compromises of:
1. 7m x 110mm OD flexible air hose,
2. 4m x 110mm OD plastic pipe and
3. 4 x Stainless Steel jubilee clips
The fitting of this equipment is the responsibility of the customer; representatives of Claydon
Yield-O-Meter are not permitted to carry out work on customers tractors. An indication of how
the equipment may be fitted can be seen in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Installation of delivery system
Once the Front Hopper, delivery system and power cable have been attached to the tractor,
a connection is required to be made between drill and hopper. This is completed by
connecting the supplied extension cable and routing it accordingly down the side of the
tractor. The required connections can be seen in Figure 5.
Cables to connect
Figure 5 –Electric cable connections
Flexible hose
Plastic pipe
Flexible hose
Mounting bracket installed
by customer
Drill plug (female fitting)
One end of extension
cable
Front Hopper plug
(female fitting)
Other end of extension
cable
Extension cable (male fittings)

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CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE FAN RETURN IS PLUGGED INTO A ‘FREE FLOW RETURN’ ON THE
TRACTOR.
Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor spools in their relevant pairs. The 1” ISO female
coupling with 18L male thread supplied with your front hopper will have to be connected to
the tractors rear axle. If necessary, your tractor dealer will advise. The return pipe cannot just
be inserted into the filler cap as the oil cannot return to the pump sufficiently quickly in many
tractors. DO NOT CHANGE THE 1” ISO TO A DIFFERENT SIZE AS THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE MOTOR, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. The fan return cannot be connected to
the tractor ISO.
When all connections have been completed ensure the Front Hopper has been set level, this
will help the Fertiliser meter out correctly. The pitch of the hopper can be altered by adjusting
the tractors top link.

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9.0 Setting up the Front Hopper –Control Unit
9.1 Metering System Activation
Once your Claydon Front Hopper has been installed then the Front Hopper metering system
needs to be activated. This is completed by navigating the control unit as displayed below:
*If a pin number is requested then enter: 1234
Once this has been completed the Main screen will show two metering units (Seed and
Fertiliser).
9.2 Metering Unit Settings
Now that the Fertiliser metering unit has been activated its settings are required to be
checked and altered if required. This is achieved by following the steps below, if any settings
are changed ensure enter is pressed to save the new value:
Menu
utton
Factory setup*
Drill type
Use navigation buttons to select seed
and fert, and then press enter.
Ensure this option is
selected, press enter.
Once finished the Factory
Setup menu will appear.

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*If a pin number is requested then enter: 1234
9.3 Second Fan
As there are now two fans associated with the drill and front hopper, the second fan is
required to be activated on the control box. This is achieved by completing the following
process:
*If a pin number is requested then enter: 1234
If the Front Hopper is not going to be used in conjunction with the drill at any point, then Fan
2 PPR will need to be set to Zero (Fertiliser fan turned off). This is achieved by carrying out the
above process again.
Factory setup*
Metering unit
Select the Fertiliser option
and press enter.
The settings displayed
above should be entered
into the box.
Press the “Main” button to
get back to the screen
shown
above.
Menu button
Menu button
Factory setup*
Tramline module
Fan 1 PPR = 2ppr
Fan 2 PPR = 2ppr
(Press enter once altered)
Press the “Main” button to get
back to the screen shown
above. Fan 1 should be visible.
If the “Main” button is
pressed, Fan 2 should
now be displayed.

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9.4 Navigating the Control Unit (brief guide)
This is a brief guide to using the RDS Artemis Control Unit while in work. The RDS manual
supplied with the machine should be read for full instructions. The Artemis display has 3 main
screens which can be selected using the arrow buttons on the right hand side of the display.
The screens are ‘Main’, ‘Rate’ and Info.
1. Press to select Main screen
2. Press to select Rate setting screen
3. Press to select Info page
Figure 6 –Screen selection
9.4.1 Main Screen
An overview of the Artemis Main screen can be seen in Figure 7; this screen will be displayed
when the control box is first turned on and whilst in work. Figure 8 displays the navigation
buttons located on the Artemis box.
1. Time
2. Area cut out status
(√ = In work, X = Out of work)
3. Tramline number
4. Fan speed 1 displayed (rpm)
5. Forward speed
6. Manual Override Seed
Metering (On/Off)
7. Manual Override Fertiliser
Metering (On/Off)
8. Seed rate
Figure 7 –Main screen indications

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1. Setup Menu
2. Go to INFO Screen
3. Go to RATE Screen
4. Go to MAIN Screen (currently
displayed)
5. Number Key Pad
6. Power On/Off Button
7. Pre-Start, starts metering unit
prior to moving forward
8. Manual Override Seed
Metering (On/Off)
9. Manual Override Fertiliser
Metering (On/Off)
10. Auto Tramline advance
(On/Off)
11. Tramline number nudge
(tramlines come on when on
highest number, 5 of 5 in this
case)
12. Backspace key
13. Enter Key
Figure 8 –Main screen controls
9.4.2 Rate Screen
Figure 9 displayed the Rate screen sub menu, the corresponding buttons and their functions
can be seen in Figure 10.
1. Time
2. Area cut out status
(√ = In work, X = Out of work)
3. Seed rate set
4. Fertiliser rate set
5. Seed rate applied(current)
6. Fertiliser rate applied(current)
7. Maximum drilling speed
Figure 9 –Rate screen Indications

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1. Navigate to INFO Screen
2. Navigate to RATE Screen
(currently displayed)
3. Navigate to MAIN Screen
4. Number Key Pad
5. Power On/Off
6. Decrease Seed Rate by 5%
7. Increase Seed Rate by 5%
8. Return Seed Rate and
Fertiliser Rate to original
desired rates (100to target
(target Seed Rate 100Kg/Ha
displayed)
9. Decrease Fertiliser Rate by 5%
10. Increase Fertiliser Rate by 5%
11. Setup Menu
12. Backspace Key
13. Enter Key
Figure 10 –Rate screen controls
9.4.3 Info Screen
Figure 11 displayed the Info screen sub menu where the amount of hectares (Ha) and
quantity of seed (Kg) can be viewed. The corresponding buttons and their functions can also
be seen in Figure 12.
1. Time
2. Area cut out status
(√ = In work, X = Out of work)
3. Area covered (Ha)
4. Seed dispensed (Kg)
5. Fertiliser dispensed (Kg)
6. Time in operation since date
Figure 11 - Info screen Indications

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1. Setup Menu
2. Navigate to INFO Screen
(currently displayed)
3. Navigate to RATE Screen
4. Navigate to MAIN Screen
5. Number Key Pad
6. Power On/Off
7. Select Part Total/ Normal Total
(Part Total currently in view)
8. Select Grand Total Screen
9. Not in use in this function
10. Reset Total (only applicable
to part total and Normal
Total)
11. Back Space Key
12. Enter Key
Figure 12 –Info screen controls
9.5 Setup Menu
On pressing the Setup Menu key the screen displayed in Figure 13 will be shown, shortcut
keys are now present along the bottom of the screen; the corresponding buttons are
positioned directly under each option.
1. Calibration check
button
2. Shortcut to manual
calibration screen
3. Tramline Setup
4. Alarms Setup
5. Data Logging and
Variable Rate
functions
Figure 13 –Shortcut keys within setup menu
The Calibration check option will be discussed in greater detail after the calibration
procedure has been described. The Tramline and Alarms Setup menus will be explained in
the following sections, for further information on the remaining Setup screens please consult
the RDS manual.

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9.5.1 Tramlining
In order to adjust the required tramline width or to turn the system off completely, access the
tramline Sub menu by pressing the tramline shortcut key (Figure 14).
Figure 14 –Tramline shortcut key
Once the tramline option key has been selected, the tramline setup menu displayed in
Figure 15 will be displayed. Within this sub menu the spray width can be adjusted or tuned off
by altering the target number of bouts. Furthermore the tramline rhythm can also be altered
between Symmetrical, Asymmetrical left and Asymmetrical right using the navigation keys
(Figure 15).
Figure 15 –Tramline sub menu screen
Setup Menu
Tramline Button
Select rhythm
Increase/decrease
bout target no.
Target bout
no.
Spray width is altered
by adjusting target
bout no.

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9.5.2 Alarms Setup
In order to view the fan speed alarm limits and the status of the hopper level sensors, the
alarms setup menu can be accessed by pressing the alarms shortcut key (Figure 16).
Figure 16 –Alarms shortcut key
Figure 17 displays the recommended fan speed threshold settings and whether the fertiliser
low level sensor is activated. If the fan speed drops or exceeds the pre-set alarm thresholds
then the system will alarm.
1. Lower level fan speed setting
2. Upper level fan speed setting
3. Seed low level sensor
(Currently On)
4. Fertiliser low level sensor
(Currently On)
5. Navigation buttons
Figure 17 –Alarms sub menu screen
The seed low level alarm can be turned off by firstly using the navigation buttons located on
the left of the Artemis unit to select the level sensor option. Once selected, use the
navigation buttons on the right of the Artemis unit to turn the level sensor either on or off.
Setup Menu
Alarms Setup Button