KUHN Quantron S User manual

RC007BGB B
Complementary instructions
Control box
Quantron S
RC007BGB B
- English - 11-2009
Software version: 3.70

Dear Owner
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$Dear Owner
In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that
engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only
through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass
it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts are manufactured and
carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any
necessary replacements.
About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or
changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.
Designated use of the machine
The Quantron S control box is exclusively designed for monitoring the application rate of Kuhn seed drills. Any
use outside this application is not permitted.
The intended use of the machine includes following all operation, maintenance and repair recommendations
given by the manufacturer, and using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories, as recommended
by the manufacturer.
The control box must only be operated, maintained and repaired by qualified persons who are familiar with the
machine's specifications and operation as well as safety regulations and procedures for preventing accidents.
The user must conform with the safety regulations given in this manual and the warnings located on the
machine. He must also respect general rules in terms of accident prevention, occupational medicine and road
regulations.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accidents resulting from control box modifications carried
out by the operator himself or any third party.

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Contents
$Contents
Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................1
Contents..........................................................................................................................2
Control box identification..............................................................................................5
Front view..........................................................................................................................................5
Manufacturers' marking...................................................................................................................6
Safety...............................................................................................................................7
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................7
Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................8
General description......................................................................................................10
Description......................................................................................................................................10
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................ 11
Description of control elements....................................................................................................12
Menu structure................................................................................................................................14
Assembly and fitting ....................................................................................................15
Tractor requirements......................................................................................................................15
Electrical connection .....................................................................................................................15
Control box connection .................................................................................................................16
Putting into service ......................................................................................................17
Switches on the control box..........................................................................................................17
Access and menu navigation........................................................................................................18
Basic adjustments..........................................................................................................................19

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Machine use ................................................................................................................. 24
Adjustments before first use......................................................................................................... 24
Calibration of forward speed.........................................................................................................25
Preliminary adjustments at work ..................................................................................................27
Stationary calibration test ............................................................................................................. 31
Modification of the parameters .....................................................................................................37
Flow test with regards to an area .................................................................................................39
Sowing a seed already stored....................................................................................................... 41
Deleting a seed...............................................................................................................................42
Functioning during work............................................................................................. 43
Distribution stop/start.................................................................................................................... 43
Hydraulic valve bank...................................................................................................................... 46
Tramlining rhythm adjustment......................................................................................................47
Operating data ................................................................................................................................ 48
Variation of the seed rate............................................................................................................... 50
Daily counters.................................................................................................................................51
System/Test.................................................................................................................. 52
Sensor check.................................................................................................................................. 52
Alarm configuration ....................................................................................................................... 54
Service: Machine configuration ................................................................................. 55
Service ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Machine options............................................................................................................................. 56

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Alarm messages...........................................................................................................58
Alarm signification .........................................................................................................................58
Deleting a breakdown or an alarm ................................................................................................60
Trouble shooting guide................................................................................................61
Maintenance and storage ............................................................................................63
Connecting diagrams...................................................................................................64
Limited warranty...........................................................................................................69

Control box identification
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$Control box identification
1. Front view

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Control box identification
2. Manufacturers' marking
Please write below the type and serial number of the
machine.
This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all
spare parts orders.
Type: QUANTRON S
Serial no.:
Software version:

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$Safety
1. Description of symbols used in this
document
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury.
This symbol is used to identify special instructions or
procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in
machinery damage.
This symbol is used to communicate technical
information of particular interest.

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Safety
2. Safety instructions
Introduction
The operator must follow the safety instructions in this manual and in the machine's operator's manual as well
as respect the warnings posted on the machine.
Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of the operator.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accident resulting from machine modifications carried out
by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.

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Read and follow the safety instructions
Before using the control box, carefully read all safety
instructions in this manual. The operator must be familiar
with all machine controls and their respective functions.
It is too late to learn once work has been started!
Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained
to do so.
Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain
parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer.
Precautions to take before using the
control box
Place the control box so that it cannot interfere with other
tractor controls and be activated inadvertently.
Before switching the control box on, check that nobody
is within the machine pivoting area: switching on the
control box can activate functions on the machine.
Precautions to take when using the control
box
Do not operate the control box while a person is carrying
out work on the machine.
Switch off control box before carrying out any
maintenance or repair work on the machine.
Precautions when driving
Before transporting the machine on public roads, make
sure no function of the control box or of the control
accessories can be switched on inadvertently.

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General description
$General description
1. Description
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1 : Area of use
2 : Connection pin for data transfer
3 : 39-pin connector: machine wiring harness connection
4 : Power circuit
5 : Holder: 2 x M8

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2. Technical specifications
Operating temperature from -10°C to +60°C
Storage temperature up to +85 °C
Voltage input 12V, range from 10 V to 16 V
Shockproof plastic box, IP65 protection
classification
Screen 160x 160 pixels
CE certification
22 mm tube holder
Buzzer
Voltage
Maximum intensity
Sound level
Sound frequency
12 V
standby: 250 mA, in service: 15 A
120 dB
from 1.5 to 4 kHz

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General description
3. Description of control elements
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1 : Distribution stop/start 2 : Delete / rollback
3 : Switch between the display of the application
rate and the display of the hydraulic valve bank
functions
4 : Rollback to the tramlining counter
position
5 : Access to the general menu 6 : ESC key
7 : Navigating keys with confirmation key 8 : F1 to F4 function keys
9 : Daily counters 10 : Display
11 : On/Off switch 0
When used in MANUAL mode, key Start/Stop is
not operational.

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Display
The screen displays information relative to the current
machine status, with the possibility to select of modify
the values.
The main information relative to the machine's use are
displayed during work.
Description of screen zones
Meaning of symbols:
- Mode selection (1): Definition of the work mode used.
• AUTO km/h uses the speed signal of the radar or
the wheel impulse sensor.
• Man Km/h: Using the manual mode
The manual working mode can be used for ex. if the
speed sensor is faulty.
- Markers (2)
- Metering unit and hopper (3)
- Application rate adjustment (4)
- Screen areas that can be parameterized at will (6)
- The 2 other zones (5) always display the tramlining
rhythm and the seed application rate.
- Function area (7): the symbols displayed depend on
the machine configuration
• Access to these functions by selecting the function
placed below
- The tramlining (8): The paths for tramlining are being
made.
- Coulter bar (9):
• The work screen shows the coulter bar in a dotted
line. This symbol indicates that the coulter bar is
lowered but not sowing.
• The work screen shows the coulter bar in bold. The
coulter bar is in working position and sowing.
• The coulter bar does not appear on the screen. The
coulter bar is raised.
The precise definition of the work screen
varies according to the currently set
adjustments.

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General description
4. Menu structure
Seed settings Hopper configuration Field data System / Test
Main menu
Workingsp. (km/h)
Choose new file Brightness / Contrast
Languages
Display configurat.
Test / Diagnosis
Create new file
Delete file Delete all files
Machine (km/h)
Tramline rythm Tramlining Blower speed
Working mode
+/- appl. Rate (%)
Appl. (kg/ha)
Seed name Opening (mm)
Fine seed slide
Seed list factor Seed list privat Calibration start
Date Time Data transmission
Total data counter Alarm configuration
Service
Trip counter
Delete trip counter
Area test
Info
Mach. width (m)
Signal tramlin.
Calibration flap
Tramlining actuat.
DOSING mode
Hydraul. Block
Traml. width
Imp./100 m.
Alarm configuration
Low level sensor

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$Assembly and fitting
1. Tractor requirements
Before connecting the control box, make sure the tractor
complies with these conditions:
- Minimum voltage: 12 V: must be ensured even if
several systems are in service (Air conditioning,
Lighting).
2. Electrical connection
The control box kit comprises:
- A wiring harness (1) pre-assembled on the box with a
male connector (2).
Electrical power supply
An electric power supply cable for another tractor can be
ordered under code 83233002.
The cable is connected by the Kuhn dealer to the plus
lugs (brown) and the tractor battery earth (blue).
For a regular and constant electricity supply for the
machines' controls, connect the electricity power cable
directly to the battery.

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Assembly and fitting
- Make sure to avoid friction or crushing areas when
installing the power cable.
Control box power supply is from the tractor 3-pin
auxiliary power supply.
3. Control box connection
Carry out following tasks in the given order:
- Fit the control box in a position where the driver can
see it in the tractor cab.
- Connect the machines' 39-pin cable.
- Connect the control box to the power supply (See
chapter Electrical power supply).
On tractor's fitted as standard with a 3-pin
plug, check the wire polarity to avoid causing
damage to the control box
The Quantron S control box is factory set for
the machine supplied.
Only connect the supplied control box to the
concerned machine.

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$Putting into service
1. Switches on the control box
Preconditions:
- The control box is properly connected to the tractor.
- Minimum voltage: 12 V
- Press Quantron S control box Start/Stop button (1).
- The start screen appears after a few seconds.
- A start menu is displayed during a few seconds.
- Then the work screen appears.

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2. Access and menu navigation
MENU key (1)
- From the work screen, is used to access the menu
(see menu tree structure).
- From the menu, is used to return directly to the work
screen.
Warning: a value which was being changed will not be
recorded.
Displays current operations (2)
- "Up" or "+" key
• Used to select the previous line in the menu
• Used to increase a value being changed
- "Down" or "-" key
• Used to select the next line in the menu
• Used to decrease a value being changed
ENTER key (3)
• Used to select a submenu
• Used to record a modified value and return to the
previous screen
ESC key (4)
- Used to return to the previous screen
Warning: a value which was being changed will not be
recorded.