MC Electronics MCK 2000 User manual

DPA
SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000
“DPA” COMPUTER FOR
FERTILIZER SPREADERS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
NR.2608-EN
REV. 1
EN

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This product meets the EMC standards as determined in the
2004/108/EC directive and subsequent amendments and reference to the applied
EN ISO 14982 standard
Manufacture
r
: MC elettronica S.r.l.
Address
: Via E. fermi, 450/486
Fiesso Umbertiano (ROVIGO) - ITALY
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.mcelettronica.it
Manual code
: 2608-EN
Issued
: July 2013
Edition
: January 2019
MC elettronica S.r.l. is not obliged to give notice of any further modifications of the
product.
The information given in this manual does not allow unauthorized personnel to
tamper the product in any way.
The guarantee on the equipment will no longer be valid if tampering should be
detected.
© Copyright MC elettronica 2018
Front panel
1 Reading instrument with automatic scale change
2 LED for millesimal scale
3 LED for centesimal scale
4 Mechanical adjustment of the instrument
5 Functions selector switch
6 Cycle LEDs
7 Delay end LED
8 Adjustment buttons

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Contents
1. Rules and general warning .................................................................................. 5
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Terms of the warranty....................................................................................... 6
1.3 Service.............................................................................................................. 6
2. General description .............................................................................................. 7
3. How to install the system..................................................................................... 8
3.1 How to install the Computer.............................................................................. 9
3.1.1 Electric connections................................................................................. 10
3.2 How to install the sensors............................................................................... 12
3.2.1 How to install the inductive speed sensor D.18 item 481......................... 12
3.2.2 How to install the inductive sensor for PTO D.18 item 481...................... 13
3.2.3 Installation of product level capacitive sensor (if present) code 1403 ...... 14
3.3 How to install the actuators............................................................................. 15
3.3.1 How to adjust the actuators...................................................................... 16
3.3.1.1 Calibration procedure.......................................................................... 17
3.4 Front view ....................................................................................................... 18
3.4.1 Keyboard.................................................................................................. 19
3.4.2 LCD Display............................................................................................. 22
3.5 Back view........................................................................................................ 23
4. Accessories......................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Standard accessories...................................................................................... 24
4.2 Optional accessories....................................................................................... 24
5. Programming....................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Programming of dose to be sprayed............................................................... 25
5.2 User programming .......................................................................................... 25
5.3 Programming machine parameters................................................................. 26
6. Operation............................................................................................................. 30
6.1 Operation examples........................................................................................ 30
6.2 Automatic mode.............................................................................................. 34
6.3 Manual mode .................................................................................................. 35
6.4 Practical example for calculating the “C” parameter to be programmed ......... 36
6.5 Automatic calibration of the “C” parameter...................................................... 38
6.6 Self-positioning to reference points................................................................. 39
6.7 How to check speed sensor operation D.18 code 481.................................... 41
6.8 How to check PTO D.18 Cod.481 sensor for functioning................................ 41
6.9 How to check level sensor operation D.18 Code 1403.................................... 41
7. Maintenance........................................................................................................ 42
7.1 Ordinary maintenance..................................................................................... 42
7.1.1 How to replace the protection fuse........................................................... 43

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7.1.2 How to protect the main connector .......................................................... 43
7.2 Extraordinary maintenance ............................................................................. 43
8. Operating anomalies .......................................................................................... 44
9. Technical data..................................................................................................... 46
9.1 SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000 Technical data................................................. 46
9.2 Accessories..................................................................................................... 46
9.2.1 Speed sensor cod. 481............................................................................ 46
9.2.2 PTO sensor cod. 481............................................................................... 46
9.2.3 Grain level sensor code 1403 .................................................................. 47
9.2.4 Actuators (example) code 1421............................................................... 47
10. Memorandum of programmed data................................................................. 48

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1. Rules and general warning
1.1 Introduction
This instruction manual provides all specific information needed to know and correctly
use the equipment.
After buying the Computer, read the manual carefully and refer to it any time you
have doubts on how to use the equipment or when you have to carry out
maintenance operations.
Keep the manual on the machine. If this is not possible, keep it ready at hand.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR CUSTOMERS ONLY. ANY
OTHER USE ISFORBIDDEN.

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1.2 Terms of the warranty
SUBJECT OF THE WARRANTY: the warranty is applied to the product and to
those parts which are marked with the serial number or any other identification
number used by MC elettronica;
DURATION OF THE WARRANTY: MC elettronica S.r.l. guarantees the SOLID
CONTROL MCK 2000 and its accessories for a period of 1 year from the
manufacturing date (printed on the identification label at the back of the
Computer).
The guarantee covers the product and any repair carried out within the agreed
terms.
This warranty does not apply in the event of:
accidental damage;
improper use;
changes which have not been agreed upon, improper installation (or set-up);
damage caused when a equipment not manufactured by MC elettronica,
which is mechanically or electrically connected to our instruments, breaks or
does not function properly;
force majeure events (lightning, floods, fire or other causes which do not
depend on MC elettronica).
Repairs under warranty, which must be carried out in the laboratories of our
authorised centres, are entirely free of charge provided the equipment is directly
transported to said laboratories or sent carriage free. Transport costs and
ensuing risks are entirely borne by the Customer.
The above-mentioned warranty is valid unless otherwise agreed between MC
elettronica and the Customer.
!
Warning
Mc elettronica declines any liability for damages or direct or indirect
charges, as a consequence of improper use or inability of the Customer
to use the equipment separately and/or together with other instruments.
1.3 Service
Service is available in all the countries where the equipment is officially supplied by
MC elettronica (during and after the guarantee period).
Any kind of operation that is to be carried out on the SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000
must be done in accordance with the instructions stated in this manual or as agreed
with MC elettronica.
If not, the relative terms of guarantee might become void.

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2. General description
The SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000 electronic control is designed for application on
dual-fan centrifugal fertilizer spreaders, and its main purpose is to adjust the
distribution concentration of the product.
The control performs its function using two electric motor-actuators, which regulate
the opening and closing of the fertiliser distribution slits. The SOLID CONTROL
foresees the adjustment of the concentration both automatically with DPA system,
and manually through operator management. It is possible to differentiate the
concentration by areas, by varying the flow of product flowing to the rotating discs.
The monitor uses the LCD display, back-lit for night vision, to display the following
quantities:
Product concentration in Kg/ha;
Total quantity of distributed product expressed in Kg;
feed-rate of the tractor in Km/h;
Partial area worked in ha;
Total area worked in ha;
Rotating speed of the PTO in RPM;
working hours.
On request, the monitor can equipped with an optional RS 232 serial port to which a
specific printer can be connected or communicate with other equipment that use the
same communication standard (to be agreed with the MC Elettronica Technical
Department).
Picture 1. Application scheme
12V battery
Wiring
PTO sensor
Adjustment actuator
left fertiliser quantity
Speed sensor
Adjustment actuator
right fertiliser quantity
Grain level capacitive sensor
Solid Control
MCK 2000
Deflector

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3. How to install the system
Picture 2. Overall dimensions.

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3.1 How to install the Computer
To assemble the Monitor operate as follows:
Within the driver’s cabin, on a flat surface, make 2 holes (D. 9 mm)
correspondent to the ones on the clamping bracket (A) and firmly fix the bracket
to the frame by means of two screws (not supplied);
fix the Monitor on the fixing bracket by means of the proper handles (B).
Note:
we recommend installing the Monitor in front of the operator to make it
easier to use during the working cycle.
Picture 3. Assembling the Monitor.
A
B
B

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3.1.1 Electric connections
Picture 4. Electric connections.
POW. LH
SENS.
SPEED
MOT. LH
SENS.
CAPACITIVE
MOT. RH
SENS.
PTO
RH POW.
1
2
8
3
4
5
6
7
A