micro-trak ProPlant User manual

Re f e R e n c e M anual
ProPlant
TM
Automatic Seed Rate Controller

P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
© Copyright 2019
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
The ProPlant is an electronic monitoring and control system that can help you achieve maximum yields and operate more
cost-effectively by providing accurate control of seed rates plus the ability to vary seed rates on-the-go, via either VRA or the
console keys - to match field conditions. The ProPlant has been designed for easy installation and operation. However, since
each installation will vary depending on your equipment, please take time to familiarize yourself with this manual and the
actual components before beginning. Following the procedures described in this manual will ensure proper performance and
help avoid problems or questions once you are in the field.
This manual may be used for either English or Metric measurement. Please read the manual carefully and follow the instructions
as they apply to your usage.
If you do encounter a problem that cannot be corrected by reviewing this manual, consult your dealer or distributor, or contact
a Micro-Trak technician for assistance.
Toll Free in U.S. or Canada: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.micro-trak.com
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Re f e R e n c e M anual
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Automatic Seed Rate Controller

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MicroTrak Systems, Inc.
Limited Warranty
Micro‐Trak Systems, Inc. (herein “Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser (herein “Buyer”) that, if any product or part of the
product (herein “Parts”) proves to be defective in material or workmanship, upon inspection and examination by Seller, within
three (3) years from the original date‐of‐purchase, and is returned to Seller with dated proof‐of‐purchase, transportation
prepaid, within sixty (60) days after such defect is discovered, Seller will, at their option and sole discretion, either repair or
replace said part, except that the warranty for expendable Parts, including but not limited to, light bulbs and batteries shall
be thirty (30) days from the original date‐of‐purchase; and except that the warranty for Parts manufactured by someone
other than the Seller, including but not limited to, shut‐off valves, control (servo) valves, flowmeters, pressure sensors, pumps,
compressors, tanks and tank accessories, DGPS receivers and related repeater and base stations shall be one (1) year from the
original date‐of‐purchase; and except that the warranty for Parts manufactured by someone other than the Seller, including
but not limited to, memory cards and drives, mapping software, terminals, PC’s, laptops, tablets and other computer devices
shall be thirty (30) days from the original date‐of‐purchase. Any damage or failure to said part resulting from abuse, misuse,
neglect, accidental or improper installation or maintenance, unauthorized modification, use with other parts and/or products,
or attributable to acts of God, as determined solely by the Seller, will invalidate the warranty. Said part will not be considered
defective if it substantially fulfills the performance specification. Buyer shall be responsible for all maintenance services, if
any, all in strict accordance with the procedures outlined in the manual. The warranty does not include labor, installation,
replacement parts or repairs, delivery of replacement parts or repairs or time and travel. Said warranty is non‐transferable.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE SELLER’S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. SELLER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME
FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PART. NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING
OUT OF THE TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF
ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
Buyer accepts these warranty terms and limitations unless the part is returned to Seller, via proper distribution channels and
approved return authorization, with dated proof‐of‐purchase, transportation prepaid, within sixty (60) days from the date‐of‐
purchase for refund of the purchase price.
Doc: MTS Warranty Statement_010119a Rev 2_01012019
At Micro-Trak® Systems, we believe a product that delivers quality and performance at a reasonable cost is what is needed to
help today’s operator and the operator of the future compete in the world market.
It is our goal to provide operators with a line of electronic equipment that will help build and maintain an efficient and
profitable operation that can be passed on to future generations.
We thank you for your purchase and hope that we can be of service to you in the future.
Micro-Trak® Systems, Inc.
MAIL and UPS:
Micro-Trak® Systems, Inc.
ATTN: Service Department
P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099

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Table of Contents
Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Component Parts and Assembly Hardware (single and multiple drive).....................................................................5-6
Component Parts - Hydraulic Planter Drive Kit................................................................................................................... 7
ProPlant Single Drive Mounted System Layout.................................................................................................................. 8
ProPlant Single Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................ 9
ProPlant Single Drive Drawn System Layout..................................................................................................................... 10
ProPlant Single Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................... 11
ProPlant Multi Drive Mounted System Layout.................................................................................................................. 12
ProPlant Multi Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................ 13
ProPlant Multi Drive Drawn System Layout ...................................................................................................................... 14
ProPlant Multi Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................................... 15
Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16-28
Required Tools..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Mounting the Display Console...........................................................................................................................................................16
Electrical Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Magnetic Speed Sensor Installation.................................................................................................................................................17
Magnet Installation........................................................................................................................................................................17
Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable....................................................................................................................................... 18
Speed Sensor Options...................................................................................................................................................................18
Standard Remote Run/Hold Sensor and Connection................................................................................................................19
Care and Maintenance of your ProPlant.........................................................................................................................................19
Calculating Planter Drive Ratio ..........................................................................................................................................................20
Calculating your Flow Cal..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Installing Planter Drive ....................................................................................................................................................................21-22
Calculating your Hydraulic Oil Needs .....................................................................................................................................22
Connecting Planter Drive Assembly to the Hydraulic System....................................................................................... 22
Single Drive Closed Center Configuration.....................................................................................................................................23
Single Drive Open Center Configuration........................................................................................................................................24
Dual Drive Closed Center Configuration ........................................................................................................................................25
Dual Drive Open Center Configuration........................................................................................................................................... 26
Multi Drive Closed Center Configuration.......................................................................................................................................27
Multi Drive Open Center Configuration..........................................................................................................................................28
Console Functions................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Calibration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30-32
Loading Default Calibration Values..................................................................................................................................................30
English/Metric Selection ..............................................................................................................................................................30
Entering Calibration Values ...........................................................................................................................................................30-32
Radar or GPS Speed Sensor Calibration .................................................................................................................................31
Exiting Calibration..........................................................................................................................................................................32
Factory-loaded Calibration Values ...........................................................................................................................................32
“Special” Calibration............................................................................................................................................................... 33
Operation............................................................................................................................................................................ 34-36
General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Manual Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................34
Automatic Operation .............................................................................................................................................................................35
Rotary Switch Positions......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Resetting System Counters..................................................................................................................................................................36
Clearing Counters....................................................................................................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................ 37-40
Messages/Warnings................................................................................................................................................................................37
General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Checking Individual Components.....................................................................................................................................................39
Troubleshooting Console Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................................40
Appendices......................................................................................................................................................................... 41-46
Appendix A: Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Value ................................................................................................42
Appendix B: Radar Adapter Cables..................................................................................................................................................43
Appendix C: Conversion Chart..........................................................................................................................................................44
Appendix D: Replacement Parts List...............................................................................................................................................45
Appendix E: Variable Rate Application (VRA) .............................................................................................................................46

Component Parts and Assembly Hardware - For a drawn single drive kit
If you received a mounted kit, the extension cables are included.
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:
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25’ 10-Pin M/P Extension Cable (1) P/N
13224
15’ Power/Section Console Harness
P/N 17339
15’ Flow, Servo
Run/Hold Console Harness
P/N 17360
20’ Flow, Servo, Run/Hold, Branch
Harness (one section)
P/N 17359
Terminal Kit w/ Fuse Holder
P/N 13270
14” Nylon Cable Ties
P/N 12910
3’ 3-pin M/P Speed
Adapter Cable
P/N 14324
25’ 5-pin M/P Extension Cable
P/N 14486
20’ Section Harness (one section)
P/N 17358
Reference Manual
P/N 17329
ProPlant Console
P/N 17289
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13774
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20’ Flow, Servo, Run/Hold Branch
Harness (Sections 1-3)
P/N 17308
25’ 10-Pin M/P Extension Cable (1)
P/N 13224
15’ Power/Section Console Harness
P/N 17339
15’ Flow, Servo
Run/Hold Console Harness
P/N 17360
Terminal Kit w/ Fuse Holder
P/N 13270
14” Nylon Cable Ties
P/N 12910
3’ 3-pin M/P Speed
Adapter Cable
P/N 14324
25’ 5-pin M/P Extension Cable
P/N 14486
Section Branch Harness
(Sections 1-3)
P/N 17307
Reference Manual
P/N 17329
ProPlant Console
P/N 17289
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13774
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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware - For a drawn MULTIPLE drive kit
If you received a mounted kit, the extension cables are included.
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:

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Tool Bar Bracket
P/N 17320
Bolt Fastener Kit
P/N 17395
Gear Tooth Sensor Kit
P/N 17397
Primary Drive Fitting Kit
P/N 17399
Secondary Drive Fitting Kit
P/N 17398
4.9 CID Motor with Motor
Bracket and Sprockets
P/N 21497
#40 Chain Kit
P/N 17396
U-Bolt
P/N 17351
Sprocket 32 Tooth Split
P/N 17388
Component Parts
Hydraulic Planter Drive Kit

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PWR (WHT)
GND (BLK)
SPEED
P/N 17339 - 15’
P/N 17360 - 15’
P/N 14324 - 3’
P/N 17358 - 20’
RUN/HOLD w/DUST COVER
P/N 17359 - 20’
GRY TIE
CONTROL VALVE
RPM
BRN TIES
SECTION BYPASS VALVE
ProPlant Single-Drive Mounted System Layout

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ProPlant Single-Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram
A B C D E F G
A B C D E F G
A B C D E F G H J K
A B C D E F G H J K A B C
A B C
ProPlant Console
18 GA. BRN 18 GA. RED 18 GA. GRN N/C 12 GA. WHT N/C 12 GA. BLU
20 GA. BRN 20 GA. RED 20 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLK 20 GA. WHT 20 GA. RED 20 GA. WHT 20 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
7-PIN MIXED SHROUD
7-PIN MIXED TOWER
TOKEN READER
10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD
3-PIN MI/P
150 SHROUD
3-PIN MI/P
150 TOWER
SPLICE/HEAT
SHRINK
HEAT SHRINK
P/N 17339
18 GA. BLU 18 GA.
BLK
HEAT SHRINK
12 GA. WHT 12 GA. BLK
180 IN.
240 IN.
GRY TIE
BLK TIE
GND
+ 12VDC
6 IN.
20 GA. GRY 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. BLU
A B C
A B C
3-PIN MI/P
150 SHROUD
3-PIN MI/P
150 TOWER
180 IN.
P/N 14324
36 IN.
YELLOW TIE
A B C
3-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
SPEED
P/N 17360
18 GA. BRN 18 GA. RED 18 GA. GRN 18 GA. BLU 18 GA.BLK
A B C D E
5-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
240 IN.
P/N 17358
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
A B
2-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND
RPM SIGNAL RPM POWER RPM GROUND
CONTROL VALVE - CONTROL VALVE +
3-PIN M/P150 TOWER
3-PIN W/P 150 SHROUD
A B C
A B C A B C
3-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
P/N 17359
240 IN.
240 IN.
60 IN.
BRN TIE (2X)
GRY TIE
HEAT SHRINK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. RED N/C N/C
20 GA. BRN 20 GA. RED 20 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLU 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. GRY 20 GA. WHT 20 GA. BLK
A B C D E F G H J K
A B C D E F G H J K
10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD
10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
5-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD
A B C D E
18 GA. RED N/C N/C 18 GA. BLK N/C
RUN/HOLD SIGNAL RUN/HOLD POWER RUN/HOLD GROUND
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
A B C
3-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD
DUST COVER (P/N 13107)

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ProPlant Single-Drive Drawn System Layout
PWR (WHT)
GND (BLK)
SPEED
P/N 17339 - 15’
P/N 17360 - 15’
P/N 14324 - 3’
P/N 17358 - 20’
RUN/HOLD w/DUST COVER
P/N 17359 - 20’
GRY TIE
CONTROL VALVE
RPM
BRN TIES
SECTION BYPASS VALVE