LEHNER SuperVario X Guide

LEHNER
SuperVario®X
Operating instructions with spare parts list
LAS 4 control unit
Software from Version 3.1 onwards
Last updated: September 2018
Serial number: ...................................................................
Software version: ...............................................................
Original operating manual

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LEHNER Maschinenbau GmbH
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Table of contents
1. What you should know.......................................................6
1.1 Foreword ..................................................................................... 6
1.2 About these operating instructions.............................................. 6
1.3 Intended use................................................................................ 7
1.4 Warranty...................................................................................... 7
1.5 About your safety ........................................................................ 8
2. Operating the SuperVario®X..............................................9
2.1 Mounting the frame ..................................................................... 9
2.2 Electrical connection ................................................................... 9
2.3 Mounting the SuperVario®X...................................................... 10
2.4 Mounting the control panel........................................................ 11
3. Operating the SuperVario®X............................................12
3.1 Controls on the control panel .................................................... 12
3.2 Information shown on the display.............................................. 13
3.3 Switching on / off....................................................................... 14
3.4 Setting the speed ...................................................................... 15
3.5 Adjusting the slider opening ...................................................... 16
3.6 Opening/closing the slide .......................................................... 16
3.7 Performing the slide reference run............................................ 16
3.8 Setting the spreading width....................................................... 17
3.9 Setting the agitator .................................................................... 18
3.10Empty indicator.......................................................................... 18
3.11 Calibrating the empty indicator.................................................. 19

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4. Settings and displays.......................................................20
4.1 Making settings ......................................................................... 20
4.2 Language .................................................................................. 20
4.3 Selecting the empty indicator .................................................... 21
4.4 Setting the EHR signal .............................................................. 21
4.5 Setting the EHR cycle ............................................................... 22
4.6 Adjusting the empty indicator .................................................... 22
4.7 Displaying the spreader type..................................................... 23
4.8 Number of spreaders................................................................. 23
4.9 Displaying the motor.................................................................. 23
4.10Headland manager (optional accessory)................................... 23
4.11 Checks ...................................................................................... 25
4.12Spreading width and turning procedure .................................... 25
4.13Setting the auto-dose (special accessory) ................................ 27
4.14Operating SuperVario®X in automatic mode ............................ 29
5. Maintenance and cleaning ...............................................32
5.1 Maintenance.............................................................................. 32
5.2 Cleaning .................................................................................... 33
6. Appendix ...........................................................................34
6.1 EC Declaration of conformity..................................................... 34
6.2 Identication .............................................................................. 36
6.3 Distribution box reference list.................................................... 37
6.4 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 38
6.5 Spare parts list .......................................................................... 39
6.6 Description of SuperVario®X spreading disc ............................ 42

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6.7 Striking point adjustment setting ............................................... 43
6.8 Spreading charts ....................................................................... 44

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1. What you should know
1.1 Foreword
Congratulationsonyourpurchaseandthankyouforthecondenceyouhave
placed in us. With the SuperVario®X you have acquired a high-quality and
innovative product.
Thanks to its advanced design, meticulous material selection, state-of-the
art manufacturing techniques and the precision work of our employees,
thisequipmentmeetsallefciency,quality,reliabilityandvaluerequirements.
Maintaining and servicing in accordance with the operating instructions
ensures the safety of the device and maintains the value of your
SuperVario®X.
1.2 About these operating instructions
These operating instructions are part of the SuperVario®X and must always
be readily available. All persons who work with the SuperVario®X must read
and follow the operating instructions.
They will learn about the technical details and how to control the machine and
optimise its performance.
Warnings
Warningsinthisoperatingmanualareidentiedasfollows:
Danger!
Warning against immediate danger. Non-observance of
appropriate measures may result in death and severe
personal injury or serious damage to property.
Warning!
Warning of possible danger. Death, severe personal
injury or serious damage to property are possible.
Caution!
Warning of possible dangerous situations. Slight per-
sonal injury or damage to property is possible.

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1.3 Intended use
The SuperVario®X is used exclusively for spreading granulates and seeds.
1.4 Warranty
We offer a 24 month warranty on the SuperVario®X.
Caution!
Faulty or incorrectly sized plugs and cables can lead
to malfunctions. Only use original plugs and cables,
or ones approved by the manufacturer.
Any changes to cable or plug connections without factory approval automati-
cally invalidates the warranty. Motors must not be opened or dismantled.
Warranty repairs must be coordinated with the manufacturer before any work
is started.
For replacement parts, additional expenses are automatically charged for any
changes made to cables and plugs by the customer. Replacement parts are
to be returned carriage paid.
Rusted bearings are not subject to the manufacturer's warranty.
Prior to assembly:
Check your SuperVario®X upon receipt for any damage caused in transit. Any
such damage must be reported to the manufacturer within 24 hours of receipt.

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1.5 About your safety
• Carefully read and observe these operating instructions before use.
Always keep these instructions at the point of use.
• Observe the accident prevention regulations, safety and operating
regulations and the regulations for environmental protection.
• Observe all applicable standards and guidelines.
• Whentravellingonpublicroadsandstreets,observetheroadtrafc
regulations.
• Observe the safety instructions.
• Immediatelyresolveanysafety-relateddeciencies.
• Keep out of the spreading zone. Make sure that no other persons are
in the spreading zone.
• Do not reach into the hopper during operation.
• Follow the safety guidelines of the package insert when spreading
granulates.
• Wear protective closing, universal protective gloves in particular,
whenllingslugpelletsorbaits.Onlyllasmanypelletsandbaitas
needed in the short term. Return any remaining product to the original
packaging.
Ensure that the product does not get into the environment uncontrolled.
• Observe the following points when spreading slug pellets:
• The device should only be mounted on the front of carrier vehicles
with a closed cabin.
• Windows should remain closed.
• Careshouldbetakenthatairintakeintothecabinisalwaysl-
tered.Thefunctionalityoftheltersmustbeensuredbytheuser.
• Do not undertake any repairs, maintenance or cleaning procedures on
the SuperVario®X when the mains plug is connected.
• Comply with the regulations of the spreading material manufacturer.
• It is essential to comply with the instructions of the respective spread-
ing material manufacturer.
• LEHNER Agrar GmbH does not accept any liability for storage and
use of the spreading material.

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2. Operating the SuperVario®X
2.1 Mounting the frame
The SuperVario®X can be screwed on directly or an auxiliary bracket can be
used.
Mounting holes have been provided on the back of the frame.
The delivery height can be found in the spreading tables (1.00 - 1.30 m).
The SuperVario®X can be attached on the front or rear of the tractor, off-road
vehicle, ATV or soil cultivation equipment. Because a full hopper makes the
SuperVario®X considerably heavier, the load capacity of platform gates and
other consoles must be checked.
2.2 Electrical connection
Technical data
Operating voltage 12 to 15 V
Fuse 25 A
Motor output 400 W
Speed range 200 to 3000 RPM
Current consumption
Bosch motor
Start up to 25 A, normal operation
up to 18 A
Operating temperature -10 to +70 °C
Storage temperature -30 to +70 °C
Weight of SuperVario®X 70/110/170 32/34/36 kg
Any changes to cable or plug connections without factory approval automat-
ically invalidates the entire warranty. Changes to cables are automatically
charged in the event of repairs.
Youmustconsultwiththemanufacturerbeforecarryingoutanycablemodi-
cations.
Power loss must be taken into account when extending cables. A poor power
supply may prevent you from achieving the desired speed. Also, this could
lead to intermittent complete failure.

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2.3 Mounting the SuperVario®X
1. Checkwhetherthehoppertswellinthehopperplatform.
2. Using screws, attach the included impact plate (arrow) perpendicular
to the spreader.
3. Check that the SuperVario®X is securely attached.
Note:
Thehandles(2x)canbettedtotheholesprovidedforthemtomake
the machine easier and better to handle.
Caution:
Thehandlesmayonlybeusedwhenthehopperisnotlled.

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2.4 Mounting the control panel
Caution!
Ensure that the cable is not routed over any sharp
edges.
1. Mount support for the control panel in the vehicle cabin.
2. The supplied battery cable must be installed, even if there is a socket
available, as our battery cable is 4 mm².
• Connect terminal 2to the negative terminal of the battery (not to
the bodywork).
• Connect terminal 3(with fuse 4) to the positive terminal of the
battery. Run the end of the cable with the socket into the carrier
vehicle.
3. Plug the spreader cable into the 16-pin plug of the control panel.
Your device is now ready to operate.
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3. Operating the SuperVario®X
3.1 Controls on the control panel
1. Switching on / off
2. Display
3. Opening and closing the slide
Slide open: green LED lights up
Slide closed: yellow LED lights up
4. Empty indicator
5. Switch to change between speed and slide
6. Setting the speed or slide
7. Preparing the headland manager

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3.2 Information shown on the display
1. Arrow denotes the active line
2. Spreading disc speed
3. OK sign for open slide
4. Slide opening
Error messages, see also chapter “6.4 Troubleshooting” on page 38.
> Speed 200
Slide 29 ok
1 2
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Disc blockage
Slide not open

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3.3 Switching on / off
Danger!
The drive motor starts immediately when switched on.
Make sure that no-one is in the danger area when you
switch the system on.
Press the button.
The speed of the spreading disc and
the slide opening is displayed. The
slide is always closed when switching
on the drive motor.
> Speed 200
Slide 29
If this message is displayed, a cable is damaged
or a plug disconnected. > Speed 200
Spr. connection
Low temperatures can cause the empty indicator to respond slowly.
Check the setting:
1. Let the spreader run for approx. one minute with the slide closed.
2. If the slide is now opened, the empty indicator must respond after
approx.veseconds.
3. If this does not happen, place the empty indicator in the negative range
by 5%, see chapter “4.6 Adjusting the empty indicator” on page 22.
Autostart
Ifthemotorisdifculttostartduetoheavyloads,themotorstartsupto
10 times in alternating directions. If the agitator cannot break free as a result,
the motor is automatically switched off. The following message is shown in
the display: Disc blockage.
Danger!
Never open the hopper or touch the spreading disc when
the drive motor is running.
Switch off the drive motor and make sure that the motor
is stopped before opening the hopper or touching the
spreading disc.

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Remove blockage:
1. Switch off the motor.
2. Manually turn the spreading disc or empty the hopper.
3.4 Setting the speed
If necessary, press the button to select
thespeed;thearrowpointstotherst
line in the display.
> Speed 200
Slide 29
Press the + or - button to set the speed.
The speed can be adjusted continuously from 200 to
3000 rpm.
The required speed can be found in the spreading tables.
The set speed will be shown in the display for ten seconds
after which the actual speed will be shown.

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3.5 Adjusting the slider opening
If necessary, press the button to select
the slide; the arrow points to the second
line in the display.
Speed 200
> Slide 29
Press the + or - button to set the slide
opening.
The required slide opening can be found
in the spreading tables.
3.6 Opening/closing the slide
Press the button to open or close
the slide.
Slide open: green LED lights up
Slide closed: yellow LED lights up
> Speed 200
Slide 29 ok
Slide monitoring
Iftheslidedoesnotreachthespeciedopeningwithintenseconds,
the spreader switches off.
The following message is shown in the display:
Slide not open or Slide not closed.
Five warning signals also sound.
For troubleshooting, see chapter “6.4 Troubleshooting” on page 38.
3.7 Performing the slide reference run
The slide motor and control panel are adjusted to one another at the factory.
This adjustment can be lost over time or when replacing the control panel.

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Switch off the machine.
Press and hold the button for switching
between speed and slide and the + button
to switch the machine on.
Keep all three buttons pressed for about
three seconds.
The slide performs its reference run.
The display shows approx. 240 as the upper value and approx. 40 as the
lower value. Switch machine off at the main switch so that the values are
stored. If a slide reference run cannot be performed, the following message
ashesonthedisplay:noslidecalib.
Check the mechanical clearance of the slide and perform the reference
run again.
3.8 Setting the spreading width
The spreading width depends on the condition of the spreading material
and the speed of the spreading disk. The more coarse the spreading material,
the larger the possible spreading width.
1. Set the speed according to the spreading chart.
2. Set the casting blades according to the spreading chart.

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3.9 Setting the agitator
Because grasses, in contrast to seeds with their grain structure, have very
poorowproperties,theagitatormustbeadjustedaccordingly.
Setting for grasses:
Upper stirring shaft on one side
Lower stirring shaft at a ratio of 2/3 or 1/3
Setting for remaining products:
Upper stirring shaft dismantled
Lower stirring shaft at a ration of 1 to 1
Danger!
Do not adjust the stirring shafts if the agitator is installed,
which otherwise could lead to bearing failure on the
motor.
1. Remove the hopper.
2. Firmly hold the spreading disc and turn the agitator to the right.
Caution: Left-hand thread!
3. Appropriately install the stirring shafts.
3.10 Empty indicator
The empty indicator indicates when the spreading material in the hopper drops
below a certain level.
Themessage"Hopperempty"ashesonthedisplayforapprox.veseconds.
At the same time, eight warning signals sound and the red LED on the empty
indicatorashes.
Toswitchofftheemptyindicator,brieyclosetheslideorswitchoffthe
spreader.

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3.11 Calibrating the empty indicator
Caution!
Machine automatically calibrates the empty indicator.
Risk of injury!
Danger!
The drive motor starts immediately when switched on.
Make sure that no-one is in the danger area when you
switch the system on.
Press and hold the On/Off button for about eight seconds.
Machine starts the calibration automatically. The spreading disc rotates for
30 seconds at maximum rpm. It then falls very slowly to 0 rpm. The parame-
ters are stored in the controller.
Calibration takes three minutes.
During calibration of the empty indicator, the following message appears on
the display.
Error FLP = PWR
The spreader switches off automatically once calibration is completed.
Calibration of the empty indicator has been successfully completed. It is now
possible to spread by restarting the machine.

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4. Settings and displays
The control element can be used to make the following settings:
• Language
• Empty indicator selection
• EHR signal
• EHR cycle
• Empty indicator adjustment
• Spreader type
• Number of spreaders
• Motor selection
4.1 Making settings
Switch off the machine.
Press the + buttons and -but-
ton at the same time and hold
them, thereby switching on the
machine.
Keep all three buttons pressed
for about three seconds.
The language selection is dis-
played.
Language 0
English
4.2 Language
Press the + or - button to set
the language. Language 0
English
Press toggle switch:
Setting saved, press next menu item
or main switch:
Setting saved and machine
switched off.