Kverneland Focus 2 User manual

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Focus 2 for
sowing machines
Operating manual
Edition 6/2007
Printing 10.2007
Language EN
For software from 1.03
For hardware version from –
Article number AC 758971

Identification of the machine
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Weight
Machine number
Accessories
Address of dealer
Manufacturer's address
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Focus 2
Kverneland Group Soest GmbH
Coesterweg 42
D-59 494 Soest
Telephone [phone] / 974-0

Table of contents
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Table of c ontents
To begin with ...................................................4
Safety................................................................5
Becoming familiar with the machine .............6
Area of use of the device 6
Features 7
An overview of the device 8
Technical data 10
functions 10
Delivery and assembly/installation..............11
Checking the scope of delivery 11
Assembly 11
Connecting up the machine .........................12
Safety 12
Connecting the Focus 2 12
Operation........................................................13
Switching on 13
Opening screen 13
Information screen 17
Storage...........................................................35
Removal 35
Storage 35
Removing faults.............................................36
Disposal..........................................................38
The EC Conformity Declaration ...................39
according to EC Directive
98/37/EC 39
Index...............................................................40

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To begin with
Tobegin with
Target group for this
operating manual
This operating manual is designed for use by trained agriculturists and
persons whoare otherwisequalified to work in agricultureand who ha-
ve been instructed on how to use this machine.
For your safety
Please familiarise yourself with the contents of this operating manual
before commissioning or assembling the machine. You will obtain op-
timal operating results and will also be working more safely.
As an employer
All personnel are to be instructed on a regular basis, but at least once
a year, according to the provisions of Employer's Liability Insurance
Association Article 1. Untrained or unauthorised persons must not be
allowed to use the machine.
Instruction
You will receive instruction from your dealer about how to operate and
take care of the machine.
Meaning of the sym-
bols
We have used various symbols in the text to make the presentation
clearer. They are described below:
•A point stands next to enumerations
> A triangle is located before activities which you should undertake
→An arrow indicates cross-references to other texts
We also use pictograms which will aid you in finding text passages:
N OTE The word "Note“ refers to tips and guidelines concerning operating the
machine.
The screwdriver symbol announces tips concerning assembly or set-
ting up work.
The hazard warning triangle refers to important safety instructions.
Nonobservance of these can lead to the following consequences:
•General malfunctioning of the machine
•Damage to the machine
•Injury to persons or accidents.
0 A star indicates examples which serve better understanding.

Safety
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Safety
Checking the cables
Check cables before connecting them up and replace damaged ca-
bles. Damaged cables can lead to damage occurring to the machine
or to uncontrolled behaviour of the electronic control system.
Observe the prescribed temperature range
The devicewill only operate reliably within the prescribed temperature
range. Higher or lower temperatures can lead to uncontrolled beha-
viour of the electronic control system.
Behaviour as a result of malfunctions
Please stop working immediatelyif amalfunction occursand switch off
the device. Look at the chapter "Removing faults"»Removing faults«
and remove the fault. Inform our Customer Service Department if the
fault cannot be removed. Continuing to operate a faulty machine can
lead to major damage to the machine and errors in the seed deposit.
Maintenance work
Disconnect from the power supply to the machine before conducting
maintenance work. It may prove impossible otherwise to exclude da-
maging the device.

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Becoming familiar with the machine
Becoming fam iliar with the m achine
This section contains general information on your machine as well as
information on:
•Area of use
•Features
•Technical data and
•functions
Area of use of the
device
The device is designed for use in agriculture. It controls agricultural
machinery and devices.
Intended use
The device is designed to be used in connection with agricultural ma-
chinery and devices to control and monitor their functions. Any other
use is forbidden.
Mode of operation
A travel sensor determines the route and distance travelled and a job
computer calculates the current speed. The rotary speed necessary
for the drive motor on the metering device is determined from the cur-
rent speed and the preset setpoint for the amount of seed per hectare.
Notes on the ISOBUS
standard
Not all of the display device features are standardised in the ISOBUS
standard. It maytherefore be the case thata terminal made by another
manufacturer has more or fewer selection keys. Depending on the
number and arrangement of the selection keys, the symbols iden-
tifying their assignment may be in different positions. The description
here applies only to the device specified on the title page.
The Focus 2 terminal does not comply with the ISOBUS standard. It
can only be used in conjunction with machines made by the Kverne-
land Group.

Becoming familiar with the machine
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Features
Control and monitoring are possible using a terminal in connection wi-
th further components on the respective machine which can be mat-
ched to the type of machine being used. The overall system consists
of the components
•Terminal [+]
•Switched power cable [+]
•Job computer
•Travel sensor
•and possibly other sensor or actors
The individual functions are shown graphically in the display. We have
dispensed with text as far as possible.
Terminal [+]
The terminal serves to enter and monitor sowing values.
Switched power ca-
ble [+]
The switched power cable is the interface between the tractor and the
machine.Some tractors have already beenfittedout with thisinterface
at the works. Please have the switched power cable installed on your
tractor by the dealer or a specialist workshop if this is not the case.
Job computer
The job computer creates the connection between terminal, sensors
and actors. It is mounted on the seed sowing machine.
Travel sensor
A travel sensor determines the distance travelled.

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Becoming familiar with the machine
An overview of the
device
The front side
The overview shows the display and all of keys which haveeach been
allocated a function.
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to other connected machines
Keys wit-
hout a
function
Display Selection keys
Confirmation of
entries
Selection of
data entry
fields
Resetting of
entries to their
original value
Increase or redu-
ce the contrast
Increase or reduce the
volume
Increase or decrease
values

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The rear side
The overview shows all connections on the rear side.
Connection for the con-
trol cable from the job
computer
Base for the bracket for
fixing devices
ON-OFF
switch
Connection for the
service technician
1. Connection for radar
or speed sensor on the
tractor
2. Outlet for CAN BUS

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Becoming familiar with the machine
Technical data
functions
The device possesses the following functions:
•Regulation of the amount of seed
•Automatic tramlining control system
•Automatic tramline marking [+]
•Determination of the processed area per task
•Determination of the overall area processed
•Indication of speed
•Determination of the operating time
•Adjustment to partial widths (of a trench)
Focus 2
Power supply (V) DC 12-14
Safety fuse (A)
•Switched power cable
•Central printed circuit board
•Battery cable for power supply to the ter-
minal
•Battery cable for power supply to the mo-
tors
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1x 30 A; 1x 5 A
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Protective classes
•Terminal
•Control unit
IP 54
IP 65
Temperature range (°C) -10 to +50

Delivery and assembly/installation
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Deliver y and assem bly/in stallation
Checking the
scope of delivery
The following items are mounted on the seed sowing machine at the
works:
•Job computer
•Travel sensor
The following can be supplied as accessories:
•Switched power cable
•Terminal
N OTE A claim should be made without delay to your dealer, the importer or
the manufacturer for any missing parts or parts which have been da-
maged during transport.
Assembly
Terminal
Maintain defined minimum clearances
When mounting the terminals a minimum distance of one metre must
be maintained from mobile telephones, radios or radio antennae. Un-
foreseen malfunctions could occur if the distance is too small.
Ensuring a good view
The terminal must not limit the operator's view. Access to all functions
of the tractor must remain unimpaired. Accidents can arise if the ope-
rator's view is blocked or there are impairments to operating tractor
functions.
> The terminal should be mounted on the tractor in such a way that
you can easily read the display and can easily reached all opera-
ting keys.
Switched power ca-
ble
The switched power cableshould onlybe installedon thetractorby the
dealer or a specialist workshop.
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Connecting up the machine
Connect ing up the machine
Prerequisites for connecting up the machine are:
•The machine is coupled to the tractor.
•All components are installed in an orderly manner.
•All cables and plugs are in perfect condition.
Safety
Checking the cables
Check cables before connecting them up and replace damaged ca-
bles. Damaged cables can trigger unexpected malfunctions.
Observe the prescribed temperature range
The devicewill only operate reliably within the prescribed temperature
range. Higher or lower temperatures can trigger unexpected mal-
functions.
Connecting the Fo-
cus 2
It is necessary to connect up two cables to operate the Tellus.
•Cable from machine to switched power cable.
•Cable for control system to terminal
Cable from machine to switched power cable
> Remove dust cap from plug
> Connect plug to switched power cable
> Secure plug
Cable for control system to terminal
> Connect cable to the rear of the terminal
> Secure plug
Plug
Dust cap
Plug

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Operation
Switching on
The system is ready to operate after being connected up and can be
switched on.
> Actuate the On-Off switch on the rear side of the terminal
The system performs a short self-test. You will then see the opening
screen.
Opening screen
You will see certain symbols in the key area on the opening screen. If
no keys are pressed, the terminal will switch over automatically to the
information screen.
Key area
Pressing the key will take you to the information screen.
•Basic settings at the terminal
•Display of terminal data
Back to the opening screen:
>Presskey

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Operation
Basic settings at the termi-
nal
In the top area you can make several settings to adapt the terminal to
suit your wishes. These include:
>Presskey
> Setting the value required using keys
> Confirm the value by pressing the key
Page 1
Back to the opening screen
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Language
Selection currently not possible
Adjusting the contrast
Adjusting the loudness
For sowing machines: activated
Activate for the GPS connection
Standard: No
If a radar sensor, for example, is used to determine the speed: Yes
Current date / current time
CAN BUS terminator:
If other devices are connected, deactivate them.

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Page 2
Back to the opening screen
To the previous page
Separator for numbers (comma or point)
Indicating units according to the British system
Formatting the time of day
Formatting the date
Indicating units according to the American system
Metric Imp. US
Indicating units according to the metric system

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Operation
Display of terminal data
This screen shows the software version. Knowledge of which version
of software is being used could be required when calling the technical
customer service.
You will also find information on memory space assignment, which
may be required by customer service.
Back to the opening screen
To the next page
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Back to the opening screen
Test menu. Here you can check whether the keys are in good working order. If
the terminal receives a signal when the key is pressed, the display shows "OK"
for the key.
All keys must be tested, only then can you exit the test menu.
Test

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Information
screen
The information screen displays all of the most important values du-
ring seeding work.
Information area at top
You can read off all of the current values during seeding work in the
information area.
Information area at bottom
The indication area is used to display the current status of the sowing
unit through the use of symbols.
The meaning of the symbols will be described on the next pages. You
can alsogo directly into the menu "Basic settings" and check andalter
entries there.
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The symbols
In the information area
at top
Speed in km/hour
Information about the tramlines.
Only visible if tramlines are activated.
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1 : 4
1 = current pass
4 = total number of runs in a rhythm
Amount of seed in kg/ha The preset amount of seed is displayed.
Number of the calibration test and selected seed.
Information area at top
Information area at bottom

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Operation
In the information area
at bottom
Speed at shaft of metering device in rpm
With two metering devices the value for the left-hand metering device
is displayed on the left. The value for the right-hand metering device
is displayed on the right.
Processed area in hectares
The number over "ha" specifies the active task from the menu "Task".
Fan speed in revs per minute
The current value is displayed.
Key area
Page 1
Increase application rate by a defined percentage.
Decrease application rate by a defined percentage.
Reset the application rate to the normal value.
Turn to the next page.

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Page 2
Switch off the metering device.
Continue to sow after obstacle. The tramline sequence is then not
counted any further. Press the key before and after the obstacle.
Start the metering device manually. The metering device starts so that
the seed output rate corresponds to a tractor speed of 5 km/h. This is
also the case when the tractor is travelling more slowly. If after 10 se-
conds the tractor reaches a speed above 5 km/h, the values are ad-
opted by the speed sensor and the seed output rate is adjusted to this
speed. This function may be useful, for example, when sowing on
awkward terrain and only very low speeds can be reached.
Task processing.
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Turn to the next page.

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Operation
Task processing
Twenty different tasks can be stored at once. The following informati-
on is stored from the start of the task for each task:
•The start time
•Total time expired since beginning the task
Machine data
•Period of time the sowing machine has worked for
•Time during which the sowing machine did not operate
•Processed area in hectares
•Kilometres driven
•Amount of seed output in kg (calculated)
The task is only completed if a new task has been selected. The follo-
wing will continue to be recorded if no new task has been selected:
•the total time and
•the time during which the sowing machine did not operate
Back to the information screen
To the previous task.
To the next task.
Start the task.
The active task is shown as a number in the information screen.
Delete data.