Dickey-John PM300E User manual

PM300E and PM332E Planter Monitors
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Notices...................................................................................................... 1
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 3
System Overview............................................................................................................... 3
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 5
Major Features ..................................................................................................... 7
Performance ...................................................................................................................... 7
Console/Display................................................................................................................. 7
Compatibility ...................................................................................................................... 7
User Aid............................................................................................................................. 7
Installation............................................................................................................ 9
Standard Mounting Bracket ............................................................................................... 9
Installing Console Harnesses .......................................................................................... 10
Installing Implement Harness and Sensors ..................................................................... 11
Key Functions.................................................................................................... 13
On/Off Key....................................................................................................................... 13
Alarm Cancel Key............................................................................................................ 13
Enter Key......................................................................................................................... 13
Escape Key...................................................................................................................... 13
Up and Down Arrow Keys................................................................................................ 13
Left and Right Arrow Keys............................................................................................... 14
Editing Screen Fields....................................................................................................... 14
Main Menu Screen ............................................................................................. 15
Monitor Setup .................................................................................................................. 15
Planter Configuration....................................................................................................... 16
Number of Rows ............................................................................................................................. 16
Row Spacing................................................................................................................................... 16
Row SetUp (Auto Assigned) ........................................................................................................... 17
Ground Speed Calibration ............................................................................................... 18
Manual Ground Speed Constant Entry........................................................................................... 19
Help Card......................................................................................................................... 19
Advanced SetUp ................................................................................................ 21
Display & Service............................................................................................................. 21
Service Screen................................................................................................................................ 21
Security ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Limits Setup (Population) (Optional)................................................................................ 23
Target Population............................................................................................................................ 23
Hi Population/Low Population......................................................................................................... 24
Population Adjustment .................................................................................................................... 24
Population Response Rate ............................................................................................................. 24
Accessory Setup (Optional)............................................................................................. 25
Units of Measurement, Backlighting, and Alarm Volume Control ................................................... 26
Auxiliary Modes ................................................................................................. 27
Speed Area Mode............................................................................................................ 27
Seed Count Mode............................................................................................................ 27

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Operate Mode .................................................................................................... 29
Operate Screen Setup..................................................................................................... 29
Customizing the Upper Parameter Window .................................................................... 29
Changing Graphic or Text Icons...................................................................................................... 30
Changing Planting Parameters........................................................................................ 31
Available Planting Parameters ........................................................................................................ 31
Average Population......................................................................................................................... 31
Minimum/Average/Maximum Population......................................................................................... 31
Population Row Scan...................................................................................................................... 31
Average Spacing............................................................................................................................. 31
Minimum/Average/Maximum Spacing............................................................................................. 32
Spacing Row Scan .......................................................................................................................... 32
Seeds per Distance ......................................................................................................................... 32
Minimum/Average/Maximum Seeds per Distance........................................................................... 32
Seeds per Distance Row Scan........................................................................................................ 32
Field Area 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Field Area 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Total Area........................................................................................................................................ 32
Speed .............................................................................................................................................. 33
Area per Hour.................................................................................................................................. 33
Fan .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Shaft................................................................................................................................................ 33
Flow................................................................................................................................................. 33
Customizing the Lower Parameter Window .................................................................... 34
Alarms ................................................................................................................ 35
Hopper Level................................................................................................................... 35
Row Failure ..................................................................................................................... 35
All Rows Failure............................................................................................................... 36
Hi/Low Population Warning............................................................................................. 37
Fan Speed Low/Hi Limit Warning.................................................................................... 37
Shaft Speed Low/Hi Limit Warning.................................................................................. 38
Flow Low/Hi Limit Warning.............................................................................................. 38
Failed Ground Speed Sensor.......................................................................................... 39
Battery Hi/Low................................................................................................................. 39
Self-Test Failure.............................................................................................................. 40
High Ground Speed Exceeded (Optional)....................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 41
Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................ 45
Warranty.............................................................................................................. 47

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SAFETY NOTICES
Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call attention to potential
hazards.
This Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this
symbol, carefully read the message that follows. Be
alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
Use of the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Use of the word CAUTION with the Safety Alert Symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Use of the word CAUTION without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in equipment damage.
!

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INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The DICKEY-john PM300E and PM332E Planter Monitors offer features to
monitor 16 and 32 rows respectively. The units monitor seed or fertilizer
rows, two hopper levels, and a frequency input (shaft, fan, or flow). The
monitors are compatible with DICKEY-john seed, flow, hopper level, and
gear sensors. The units store all configuration data in nonvolatile memory,
retaining information even when disconnected from power. Figure 1
provides an illustration of a generic console.
The monitors are designed to meet the custom needs of individual users.
The display can be configured to output a comprehensive set of planter
parameters. The user selects the type and number of parameters to be
monitored. Auto-scrolling and arrow key override are used to maintain
control of real-time information required by the user.
Figure 1
PM300E Monitor
PM300E
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(Figure 2) depicts examples of various displays of locked and unlocked
screens. Unlocked screens require an authorized user with a password to
modify. Refer to the Operate Mode section for customizing screen displays
and Advanced Setup for using a password.
Figure 2
User-Definable Display Examples (Locked and Unlocked)
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Graphic mode: average population,
speed, and field 1 area output with bar
graphs
Text mode: average spacing, spacing
scan and min/max/avg spacing output
with bar graphs
Min/max/avg population, population
row scan, avg speed spacing, and shaft
speed with gauges
Min/max/avg population and row scan
with blinking row symbols
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 (above limit) alarm
screen
Row scan and average spacing with
blinking symbols and row 1 hi alarm
(alarm cancel returns user to operate
screen)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power 10.5–16 VDC, 5 A maximum
Operating temperature range -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Storage temperature range -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Size 18.4 cm W x 20.1 cm H x 4.3 cm D
(7.3" W x 7.9" H x 1.7" D)
Weight 4.4 lbs for 16-row PM300E system
4.8 lbs for 32-row PM332E system
*Weight includes console and attached
cables (battery power cable and signal
cable that extends to the drawbar).
Wire Harnesses The PM300E and PM332E include
integrated harnesses to supply the unit's
power (fused), ground speed input, and
sensor inputs (to drawbar). The connectors
are compatible with existing DICKEY-john
harnesses. DICKEY-john can supply
custom harnesses required for sensor
inputs.
Sensors Compatible with existing DICKEY-john
sensors
Standard mounting Rear attached horizontal or vertical
mounting bracket
Mounting bracket weighs 1.0 lb.
Contrast adjustment Automatic temperature compensation for
contrast
Dust and moisture resistant Cab installation only

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MAJOR FEATURES
PERFORMANCE
• Planter monitoring of 16 row (PM300E) or 32 rows (PM332E)
• Monitoring of ground speed, two hopper levels, one frequency function
(fan, shaft, or flow)
• Easy and flexible configuration
• Three planting functions viewable during operation:
– Average Population
– Average Seed Spacing
– Average Seeds per Distance
– Population Row Scan
– Seed Spacing Row Scan
– Seed per Distance Row Scan
– Minimum, Maximum, Average Row Population
– Minimum, Maximum, Average Row Spacing
– Minimum, Maximum, Average Spacing per Distance
– Field Area 1
– Field Area 2
– Field Area 3
– Total Area
– Ground Speed
– Fan, Shaft, or Flow Frequency
• User-definable row information
– Bar graph
– Wiper gauge
– Symbols (failure mode)
– Symbols flashing proportional to seeding rates
CONSOLE/DISPLAY
• Large, user friendly keys
• Large text size for easy viewing
• Graphic labels
• Backlit graphic display for nighttime use
• Large, concise error messages displayed with audible alarm
• Metric or English units
COMPATIBILITY
• Compatible with DICKEY-john sensors
• Plug-in replacement for other DICKEY-john monitors
• Optional support of RS-232 based data logging
USER AID
•Helpcard

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