horsch DrillManager ME User manual

HORSCH DrillManager
HORSCH DrillManager ME
ME
Operating instructions
Type: 80660201 en
Read thoroughly prior to starting up!
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01/2006
Specialist in modern
cultivation and seeding technology
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Operating instructions: 1/2006
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machine.
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about the operation and functions of the machine, as well as the safety requirements.
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and returned to the HORSCH Maschinen GmbH or HORSCH service technician immediately
after I have received instruction on the machine.
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Machine identification
Enter the relevant data in the following list
upon delivery of the machine:
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HORSCH address: HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
92421 Schwandorf, Sitzenhof 1
92401 Schwandorf, Postfach 1038
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Table of contents
Introduction ...................................................7
Foreword ........................................................7
Warranty claims ..............................................7
DrillManager ME ...........................................8
Description ....................................................8
Computer .....................................................8
Cable harness, machine ............................. 9
Cable harness, tractor .............................. 10
Monitor ........................................................10
Operation ......................................................11
Monitor and system settings ...................... 11
Overview of switching symbols ................... 13
Bout-marker and hydraulic control system 14
Half width shut-off mode ............................15
Calibration ..................................................17
Seed check .................................................19
Results .......................................................19
Roller selection ...........................................20
Entering machine data ................................22
Tramline rhythms ........................................27
Diagnosis program ....................................35
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Introduction
Foreword
Before operating the machine, read the operat-
ing Instructions carefully and follow these. The
purpose of the instructions is to describe how
the DrillManager is operated and its mode of
operation and, thus, to facilitate its use.
As a result, accidents are prevented, repair costs
and downtimes are lowered and the reliability
and service life of your machine and equipment
increased.
Pay attention to the safety instructions!
HORSCH will not accept any responsibility for
any damage or malfunctions resulting from fail-
ure to comply with the operating instructions.
The operating instructions are to be used by
any person working with or on the machine or
responsible for the machine.
Examples:
 operation and transport (including prepara-
tion, remedying of faults in the operating
sequence, servicing).
 maintenance (maintenance and repair)
The right is reserved to change illustrations as
well as information regarding technical data
and weights in these operating instructions for
the purpose of improving the machine or the
additional equipment.
In accordance with its intended purpose, the
HORSCH DrillManager may only be used to
control and monitor seeders and their compo-
nents and to apply liquid fertiliser.
Any further usage shall be deemed not be in
accordance with its intended purpose.
Warranty claims
Warranty claim forms must be sent through your
local HORSCH dealer to the HORSCH Service
Department in Schwandorf.
It is only possible to process claims which have
been correctly completed and submitted no later
than four weeks after the damage occurred.
Exchange parts, which require the old part to be
returned, are marked with an "R".
Please clean and empty such parts and return
them within 4 weeks, along with a claim form and
an exact description of the fault, to HORSCH.
Exchange parts, which do not require the old
part to be returned. Please keep such parts for
6 weeks until a decision has been made on the
action to be taken.
Warranty repairs, which are to be carried out by
a third party company, or which are expected
to take more than 10 working hours, must be
agreed upon in advance with the Customer
Service Department.
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DrillManager ME
The HORSCH DrillManager ME is an electronic
control unit for drills and their components.
It regulates, monitors and controls all the con-
nected modules of the drill.
The DrillManager should only be used
after you have read the operating in-
structions and familiarised yourself with
its operation.
The applicable accident prevention regulations
and the other generally accepted rules in respect
of safety and occupational medicine are to be
complied with.
Description
The HORSCH DrillManager ME is a com-
plete system, in which, depending on how it is
equipped, the modules connected only will be
activated.
The fully-equipped DrillManager comprises the
following components:
Computer
Monitor
Modules, depending on the type of machine
and equipment, for:
One or two metering drives or one metering
drive and one liquid fertiliser control system.
Hydraulic control system for lifting, folding and
bout-marker control.
Half-width control system
Sensors for:
Fan
Driving speed (radar)
Low-level indicator (2 channels)
Terminal connection for operating signal
Switch for calibrating
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Computer
All components und sensors are connected to
the computer and monitor via the cable har-
ness.
The computer communicates with the individual
components and sensors via a "bus" system. It
receives information, evaluates this, and dis-
plays the operating statuses and data on the
monitor.
Should the entered or setpoint values be ex-
ceeded or fallen short of, or should faults occur,
the monitor display is interrupted and the fault
displayed.
The relevant component will display the ex-
ceeded limit value is reached.
Computer
The computer is installed at an appropriate place
on the machine.
Do not clean computers with high pres-
sure hoses or direct jets of water.
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Cable harness, machine
The cable harness is adapted to each type of
machine and provided with plugs for all the
equipment.
Cable harness
Pin configuration on all 3-pole plugs
1 - Earth cable, white
2 + Positive cable, brown
3 Signal cable, green
Plug markings:
1 Bin 1
2 Bin 2
G Fan
K Ball valve (liquid fertiliser)
D Flow sensor (liquid fertiliser)
2-pole flat-pin plug with diode switch-off valve
Cable 8-pole tramline control system in the case
of "magnet" valve.
1 + flaps, RH
2 + flaps, RH
3 + flaps, LH
4 + flaps, LH
5 + PE marker, RH
6 + PE marker, LH
7 - Earth, all
8 - Earth, all
Cable 8-pole tramline control system in the case
of "motor" valve.
1 + / - Motor, RH
2 - / + Motor, RH
3 + / - Motor, LH
4 - / + motor, LH
5 + PE marker, RH
6 + PE marker, LH
7 - Earth
8 - Earth
6-pole hydraulic control system, lifting, folding
and bout markers.
1 + Bout marker, LH
2 + Bout marker, RH
3 + Lift / lower
4 + flaps
5 - Earth, all
6 - Earth, all
5-pole half-width control system
1 servomotor + / -
2 Servomotor - / +
3 Signal, RH
4 Signal, LH
5 Signal output
S Signal middle position, half-width con
trol
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Bin monitoring system
The seed/fertiliser bin, as well as bridging forma-
tion in the metering unit, can be monitored via
the cable for monitoring Bin 1 and Bin 2.
Distribution in a practical way depends on the
number of bins.
If only the seed and fertiliser bin are connected,
the seed bin is connected to Bin 1 and the fer-
tiliser bin to Bin 2.
If the bridge formation is monitored on the meter-
ing unit, this sensor should always be connected
to Bin 2.
This way, the driver knows that: in case of a "Bin
1" alarm, he can still drive up to the edge of the
field whereas he must stop immediately in case
of a "Bin 2" alarm due to bridge formation and
remedy the fault.
The number of inputs can be increased on both
cables by means of Y cables.
In case of an alarm, the sensor concerned can
then only be identified via the LED on the sen-
sor.
Cable harness, tractor
A cable, with monitor support for the power
supply to the tractor is also supplied with the
DrillManager.
This must be permanently installed in the tractor
during initial installation.
Install the support for the monitor at an appro-
priate place in the tractor cab. In doing so, the
support for the cable connection to the computer
must remain easily accessible.
The thick cable must be routed to the battery. It
must not chafe and the insulation must not be
damaged.
Only the two thick cables are used.
Cut off both thinner cables and do not
connect these.
Monitor
The monitor is fitted onto the preassembled
support and connected with the computer via
a cable.
Monitor with display and operating panel
On/ Off button
Switching over system control to sowing program or
service
Operating panel and display
Buttons for selecting, setting and changing the
numerical values and functions.
The buttons (3) in the display have not been
assigned specific functions. They always switch
the function shown in the display.
Depending on the program version,
the display indications can differ from
the figures.
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3.
4.
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The connections on the battery must have good
contact. Installation errors lead to voltage drops
and to indefinable fault alarms and failures.
The cables are never to be connected to other
plugs in the tractor cab.
In order to protect the power supply, install the
fuse (50 A) supplied in the positive lead near
the battery.
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Monitor and system settings
Switch to system control with button (1), select
"Service" with the +/- buttons (2) and press
"Return".
Browse the menus with the scroll buttons (3) und
(4) and set the appropriate values.
Menu 1 - Software version, e.g., 3.08
Menu 2 - Set monitor brightness and contrast
appropriately with the panels buttons.
Menu 3 - Set time and date.
Menu 4 - Shows the memory locations in the
computer and the monitor.
Delete the monitor memory with the button
(5) when reprogramming or replacing the
computer. The new program is loaded when
restarting.
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Operation
Switching on
Press the On / Off button briefly.
The data from the computer is loaded when
restarting, after replacing or reprogramming the
computer.
Prior to initial start-up, some settings must be
entered in the system.
Setting and changing the numerical values
In the case of all settings, the desired group of
numbers is selected with the + / - buttons. To
select a number, press the buttons repeatedly
until the appropriate number is marked with a
frame.
Press the "Return" button.
The marked number and, under this, the num-
bers 1 - 10 with two arrows and OK appear.
If the number is not to be changed, press "Re-
turn"; to change the number, select the desired
number with + / - and confirm with "Return".
A change will automatically be made to the next
number.
The desired number can be selected directly
with the scroll buttons.
If different numbers are specified, these can also
be marked with the + / - buttons and confirmed
with "Return".
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2
4
3
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Display image: One metering unit
Display image: Two metering units, hydraulic bout-marker
control system and half-width function activated.
Menu 5 - Language options and other set-
tings.
After choosing a new language or other
changes, the monitor must be switched off
briefly so that, when restarting, the new data
can be loaded out of the computer.
Return to "Options" with the system switchover
button, select the sowing program with the + /
- button and confirm with "Return".
The computer-relevant additional equipment is
displayed after entry in the machine configura-
tion.
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Stop button for tramline. This button
prevents the pass number being
increased after lifting the machine.
The function is displayed with
STOP between the driving tracks.
The tramline pass is adjusted by
one bout each time the button is
pressed.
The bout number is displayed be-
tween the driving tracks.
In the case of one tramline bout, the
bout widths activated have a black
background.
In addition, the closed coulters are
not displayed when sowing.
If the machine is equipped with the hydraulic
bout-marker control system, when STOP tram-
line is activated, the symbol for the alternate-side
bout marker appears instead of the tramline +
symbol.
The side for the bout marker can
now be changed with this button.
Seed rate 100 %. If the seed rate
has been adjusted with the +% or
-% buttons, you can switch back to
the preset kg/ha seed rate again by
pressing the button once.
The seed rate can be adjusted
in several increments and reset
again with the +% or -% adjusting
buttons. The seed rate is shown in
the display in % above the seed
bin. The percentage increment
can be adjusted in the machine
data. Whether only the seed rate
or also the fertiliser quantity is to
be adjusted, can also be selected
there.
When at a standstill, but with the
sowing function switched on, the
metering unit runs for a preset time.
If the computer receives a speed
signal during this time, the compu-
ter takes over control.
Overview of switching
symbols
The graphic display shows the function of the
pushbutton switches.
Switch sowing function ON / OFF.
When the sowing function is
switched off, STOP appears in the
display under the drill.
The computer begins control-
ling when the sowing function is
switched on, the drill has been
lowered into the working position
and a speed signal is received by
the computer.
Pole mode: The hydraulic "lifting"
function is deactivated with pole
mode.
When the control device is actuated, only the
bout marker is operated and the machine re-
mains in working position. The operating signal
is blocked hydraulically and the tramline does
not switch further.
Next page. When the hydraulic
bout-marker control system or the
half-width control system is acti-
vated, the menu for controlling the
bout marker, lifting and folding the
machine and the half-width function
appears on the next page.
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Hydraulic functions
Fold machine.
With this button, the hydraulic block of all fold-
able machines is switched to fold.
The lifting / lowering functions and the sowing
function are switched off.
Lift / lower machine.
The lifting / lowering function is automatically
activated when the bout-marker function is se-
lected. If the bout marker is also switched on, the
bout marker will be switched off the first time the
button is pressed and the lifting / lowering func-
tion the second time the button is pressed .
"Wet-ground" mode
In certain situations, e.g., if the machine sinks
into the ground in wet areas of the field, the
machine can be lifted with this function. The op-
erating signal is not interrupted and the tramline
does not switch on so the drill will continue to
seed with the drill raised.
Return to the normal sowing function by press-
ing the button again or by pressing the button
for the desired bout-marker function.
Bout-marker and hydraulic
control system
Menu image, second operating page - hydraulic
functions and half-width function
The functions activated are shown in the display
of the drill.
Both bout markers are lifted or low-
ered with the machine.
Only the LH bout marker is oper-
ated.
Only the RH bout marker is oper-
ated.
Alternating mode: The LH and RH
bout markers lift and lower alter-
nately.
This is the mode for the normal
sowing operation.
The hydraulic "lifting" function is always acti-
vated when these bout-marker control systems
are switched on.
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Half-width function
After the half-width function has
been selected, the two symbols for
left (1) and right (2) shutoff appear
in the machine configuration on the
second operating page.
Immediately a button is pressed to shut off a
half width, the half width concerned (3) flashes
in the graphic display until the sensor at the end
position sends a signal to the computer.
In the end position, the half width which has
been shut off is hidden.
The seed rate is reduced by half, the indication
of the seed rate in kg/ha remains the same, as
the working width has also been halved.
The entire working width is again available
immediately the same button is pressed once
more and the complete machine is again visible
in the display.
The signals for the two end positions are sent
from the motor to the computer. The signal for
the middle position is activated by the sensor
on the metering unit.
Next page.
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Dry fertiliser calibration (only with
double-bin version)
Machine data
Return to first page
Result display
Seed calibration
Depending on how the drill is equipped, e.g.,
with double bin or liquid fertiliser system, other
symbols are visible on the "operating page".
The indications which are not constantly needed
during sowing are shown here, and other menus,
such as calibration, entering the machine data
or the result display, can be selected.
The No. of the tramline rhythm from the table
- not the number of bouts.
The seed rated value in kg/ha.
The rated value of the liquid fertiliser quantity
in l/ha or the dry fertiliser quantity in kg/ha.
The control state of the bin sensors - empty
or not empty.
The speed, if additional shaft monitoring
devices are connected.
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Further menus are activated from this page.
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Calibration speed (cal. turns)?
The calibration speed can be selected with the
"Return" button and set with the + and - but-
tons.
60 revolutions per minute are preset. Under
normal conditions, this is adequate.
If working predominantly at high metering
speeds, the calibration speed should also be
increased, so that the metering cells are filled
more or less evenly.
Metering unit filled?
Sufficient seed must be put into the hopper for
calibration. However, the hopper should not be
completely filled, particularly in the case of small
seed, so that if the wrong roller is selected, the
roller can be changed more easily.
To allow precise calculation of the calibration
value, all cells in the roller should be filled when
beginning the calibration test.
To do this, press button (2); the roller revolves
as long as "Time forward" is indicated in the
menu "Configuration 3" or until the button is
pressed again.
Calibration
Calibration is performed from this menu.
Select the metering unit for seed or fertiliser
under "Rated value" and enter the desired rate
in kg/ha with the + and - buttons.
In the case of the version with double bin, each
metering unit must be calibrated individually.
Seed calibration
Dry fertiliser calibration (only with
double-bin version)
Press "Calibration" button.
The menu for calibrating seed or fertiliser ap-
pears.
The display message reminds you to set the
calibration speed of the metering unit and the
bin and metering unit filling system.
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Calibration test
For the "calibration test", the computer is pro-
vided with the calculating basis needed for
precise metering control.
As the value to be entered, it needs the weight
of the seed which will be metered out of the
metering unit during the calibration test.
Therefore, as much seed as possible should be
metered in order to keep measuring inaccura-
cies to a minimum.
Roller selection:
The appropriate roller must be selected and
installed prior to the calibration test. This de-
pends on the seed rate, the driving speed and
the working width of the drill.
The following charts show the minimum and
maximum seed rates with different working
widths and the available roller sizes with a driv-
ing speed of 5, 10 and 15 km/h.
Other roller sizes are available upon request for
special applications.
The setting charts have been based on 1 kg/litre.
The specific weight is to be taken into account
for all types of seed and, e.g., with a low specific
seed weight, a larger roller must be installed
accordingly.
Calibration
Depending on the machine, place a container or
the calibration sack under the metering unit.
To start, press the traffic-signal button (1).
The second page "Calibration" appears.
The process can be terminated with the ESC
button and calibration started again.
Press the "Return" button to return to the oper-
ating page.
Calibration:
Operate the calibration switch on the machine
until sufficient seed has been calibrated.
Weigh the calibrated seed.
The calibration value can be entered in the
computer after the metering unit has been
switched off.
Select "Cal. value" with the "Enter" button and
enter the weight with the + and - buttons.
The possible speed range is calculated and
indicated after the calibration weight has been
entered.
If the speed range indicated corresponds with
your desired sowing speed, sowing can com-
mence.
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In the case of the double bin version, after the
second calibration test, only the speed range
which is within the possible speed range of both
metering units is indicated.
If the desired driving speed is not within the
range of the preset speed, a corresponding
larger or smaller roller must be selected and
installed.
Calibration must then be repeated.
Seed check
The seed check is a check for the calibration
test and for checking the metering accuracy
during sowing.
The same functions are executed for this as for
calibration.
The computer receives the calibrating data from
the last calibration test and, on the basis of the
revolutions of the new calibration test, calculates
a new calibration value.
Upon switching off the calibration switch, it
shows this value in kg under "Cal. value".
If the same seed is used as in the previous cali-
bration test, the weight of the new calibration test
must be identical to the setpoint value.
In case of deviations, correct the value
and repeat the check if necessary.
Results
Press the "i button" to open the
result display from the operating
page.
The individual output data is displayed here.
Depending on the metering unit, this data can
be completely deleted with the LH "CE" button,
or individually selected and reset to 0 with the
right "CE" button and the scroll button.
Return to sowing program. First
"operating page".
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Working width 3m 4m 6 m 7.5 m
Seed rate kg/ha Seed rate kg/ha Seed rate kg/ha Seed rate kg/ha
Roller Speed min max min max min max min max
3.5
5 2 18 2 13 1 9 1 7
10 1 9 1 7 1 4 0 4
15 1 6 1 4 0 3 0 2
5.0
5 3 25 2 19 2 13 1 10
10 2 13 1 9 1 6 1 5
15 1 8 1 6 1 4 0 3
7.0
5 4 35 3 26 2 18 2 14
10 2 18 2 13 1 9 1 7
15 1 12 1 9 1 6 1 5
10
5 6 50 5 38 3 25 2 20
10 3 25 2 19 2 13 1 10
15 2 17 2 13 1 8 1 7
20
5 12 100 9 75 6 50 5 40
10 6 50 5 38 3 25 2 20
15 4 33 3 25 2 17 2 13
30
5 18 150 14 113 9 75 7 60
10 9 75 7 56 5 38 4 30
15 6 50 5 38 3 25 2 20
40
5 24 200 18 150 12 100 10 80
10 12 100 9 75 6 50 5 40
15 8 67 6 50 4 33 3 27
100
5 60 500 45 375 30 250 24 200
10 30 250 23 188 15 125 12 100
15 20 167 15 125 10 83 8 67
250
5 150 1250 113 938 75 625 60 500
10 75 625 56 469 38 313 30 250
15 50 417 38 313 25 208 20 167
500
5 300 2500 225 1875 150 1250 120 1000
10 150 1250 113 938 75 625 60 500
15 100 833 75 625 50 417 40 333
800
5 480 4000 360 3000 240 2000 192 1600
10 240 2000 180 1500 120 1000 96 800
15 160 1333 120 1000 80 667 64 533
Roller selection
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