micro-trak DrillMaster User guide

System Manual

P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
© Copyright 2019
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
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The DrillMaster is designed to drive a Proportional Flow Control Valve using a PWM output. The Valve controls the ow in 1
to 3 Hydraulic Motors so it can be used with 1 to 3 Section Grain Drills or Fertilizer Applicators. All Motors are in series so they
all rotate at the same speed and apply the same amount of Seed or Fertilizer. Three toggle switches (top of Console) turn the
Sections o, bypassing a Motor, so the RPM of the remaining motors do not change.
The DrillMaster operates as a“ground speed based controller” using seed ow (from 1 of the 3 Sections) and a speed sensor
input to maintain a Target lbs/Acre of Seed as ground speed varies. An external Module is used to multiplex the Flow signal
so a dierent Section is used when a section is turned o. Going to Hold, turning all Sections O, or zero speed will stop auto
control and will also stop the PWM Valve drive if “Auto Shut O” is turned on (enabled). All Sections are automatically turned
o if the Speed goes to zero while in Auto mode. Seed ow is measured indirectly by measuring the Seed Drive Shaft RPM
instead of counting seed. It is assumed the Drill uses a one-point adjustable seed cup that is recognized as the most accurate
and trouble free available for a wide variety of agricultural seeds. DrillMaster also provides an early warning when Seed bins
are nearly empty by ashing a “FILL”message.
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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
Micro-Trak Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
Component Parts and Assembly Hardware.....................................................................................................................................5
DrillMaster System Layout - Mounted Single Section ...................................................................................................................6
DrillMaster Wiring Diagram - Mounted Single Section .................................................................................................................7
DrillMaster System Layout - Drawn Multi Section..........................................................................................................................8
DrillMaster Wiring Diagram - Drawn Multi Section........................................................................................................................9
DrillMaster Seed Rate Controllers....................................................................................................................................................10
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................................11-13
Mounting the Display Console........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Attaching the Power and Run/Hold Control Switches...........................................................................................................................11
Electrical Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Speed Sensor Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Remote Run/Hold................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................13
DrillMaster Console Functions..........................................................................................................................................................14
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................................................15-18
Selecting Measurement Units .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Entering Calibration Values ........................................................................................................................................................................16-17
Factory-loaded Calibration Values................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Speed Cal for Radar or GPS............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Determining the Speed Cal ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
“Special” Calibration.....................................................................................................................................................................19-21
“Special” Cal - Page 1 and Two Values ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Factory-loaded “Special” Calibration Values.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Entering “Special” Calibration Values - Page 1.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Entering “Special” Calibration Values - Page 2.......................................................................................................................................... 21
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................................22-26
Console Switches and Buttons........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Console Switches and Inputs........................................................................................................................................................................... 23
General Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Rotary Positions ....................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Resetting System Counters............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Clearing System Counters................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Pre-Field System Checkout ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................................27-30
Message/Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................................................27
General .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Checking Individual Components..................................................................................................................................................................29
Checking Console Inputs................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Appendices.....................................................................................................................................................................................31-38
Appendix A: Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Value With Run/Hold Switch Kit Installed.......................................32
Appendix B: Cal Test Fine Tuning Calibration Values............................................................................................................................33
Appendix C: Meter Cal Fine Tuning Calibration Values........................................................................................................................34
Appendix D: Bin Level Sensor Kit Installation........................................................................................................................................... 35
Appendix E: Radar Adapter Cables............................................................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix F: Conversion Chart........................................................................................................................................................................37
Appendix G: Replacement Parts List............................................................................................................................................................38

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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:
System Manual
P/N 50318
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13181
DrillMaster Console
P/N 17899
14” Nylon cable ties (10)
P/N 12910
DrillMaster Cable
(Multi Sections 1 & 3)
P/N 17881
System Manual
Power Cable
P/N 14315
DrillMaster Cable
(Multi Section 2)
P/N 17882
DrillMaster Cable
(Multi Sect. PWM & R/H)
P/N 17883
DrillMaster Cable
(Single Section)
P/N 17894
DrillMaster Module
(Multi Section)
P/N 21612
40’ 10-Pin
Extension Cable
P/N 17096
10’ Extension Cable
(SIngle & Multi Section)
P/N 13221
15’ Extension Cable
(Single Section)
P/N 13222
Run/Hold Switch
P/N 21778
Power Switch
P/N 21779
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DrillMaster System Layout
Mounted Single Section
P/N 14315
P/N 13221 (10’)
P/N 17894 (10’)
PWM CONTROL
VALVE
SECTION 1
ON/OFF VALVE
BIN LEVEL SENSOR
REMOTE RUN/ HOLD SENSOR
SECTION 1 SEED METER SENSOR
P/N 13222 (15’)
P/N 21088 P/N 21778
P/N 21779
DRILLMASTER CONSOLE
YELLOW TIE
SPEED
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DrillMaster Wiring Diagram
Mounted Single Section
A B C D E F G H J K
18 GA. RED 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. RED 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
120 IN.
120 IN.
120 IN.
120 IN.
120 IN.
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
A B C
A B C A B C
A B
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
SECTION 1 ON/OFF GROUND SECTION 1
POPPET VALVE
PWM - PWM + PWM CONTROL VALVE
FLOW SIGNAL + VES GROUND
RUN/HOLD SIGNAL + VES GROUND
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL + VES GROUND
SECTION 1 SEED METER SENSOR
REMOTE RUN/HOLD SENSOR
BIN LEVEL SENSOR
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
16 GA. BRN 16 GA. RED 16 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLU 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. GRY 16 GA. WHT 16 GA. BLK
16 GA. BRN 20 GA. GRY
16 GA. ORG 16 GA. RED 16 GA. YEL
20 GA. BLU 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. VIO
YELLOW TIE
GRAY TIE
A B C
A B
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
2-PIN W/P
TOWER
RUN/HOLD SWITCH
SPEED
FUSE HOLDER
10 A FUSE
POWER SWITCH
A B C
A B C
A B
2-PIN M/P
SHROUD
3-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
2-PIN W/P
SHROUD
16 GA. WHT 16 GA. BLK
P/N 21779
P/N 21778
P/N 14315
POWER CABLE
14 GA. ORG 14 GA. BLU
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
5/16 IN. RING CONN (2 PLCS)
SEC
TION 1 ON/OFF
SEC
TION 2 ON/OFF
SEC
TION 2 ON/OFF
PWM + SIGNAL
PWM - SIGNAL
FLOW SIGNAL
RUN/HOLD SIGNA
L
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL
+VES PROTECTED
GROUND
+VES
SPEED POWER
SPEED SIGNAL
SPEED GROUND
RUN/HOLD POWE
R
RUN/HOLD SIGNA
L
RUN/HOLD GROUND
SWITCHED VES
+VES
GROUND
16 GA. BRN 16 GA. RED 16 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLU 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. GRY 16 GA. WHT 16 GA. BLK
18 IN.
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
A B C D E D G H J K
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
P/N 13221
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 D G H J K
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
18 IN.
DRILL MASTER CONSOLE
P/N 17894
A B
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
HEAT SHRINK
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
A B C D E D G H J K
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
P/N 13221
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 D G H J K
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
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DrillMaster System Layout
Drawn Multi Section
P/N 17899
P/N 14315
P/N 17881
P/N 17096 (40”)
P/N 17882
P/N 17881
P/N 17883
P/N 13221 (10’)
P/N 21612
P/N 21778
YELLOW TIE
SPEED
P/N 21088
P/N 21779
360”
72”
120”
120”
34”
34”
316”
316”
366”
366”
360”
BIN LEVEL SENSOR
REMOTE RUN/HOLD SENSOR
CENTER SECTION SEED METER SENSOR
RIGHT SECTION SEED METER SENSOR
BIN LEVEL SENSOR
ON/OFF VALVE
PWM VALVE
ON/OFF VALVE
LEFT SECTION
SEED METER
SENSOR
ON/OFF VALVE
BIN LEVEL SENSOR
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DrillMaster Wiring Diagram
Drawn Multi Section
A B C D E D G H J K
SEC
TION 1 ON/OFF
SECTION 2 ON/OFF SECTION 2 ON/OFF
PWM + SIGNAL
PWM - SIGNAL
FLOW SIGNAL
RUN/HOLD SIGNA
L
BIN NEAR EMPT
Y SIGNAL
+VES PROTECTED
GROUND
16 GA. BRN 16 GA. RED 16 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLU 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. GRY 16 GA. WHT 16 GA. BLK
18 IN.
P/N 21088
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
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
+VES
SPEED POWER
SPEED SIGNAL
SPEED GROUND
RUN/HOLD POWER
RUN/HOLD SIGNA
L
RUN/HOLD GROUND
SWITCHED VES
+VES
GROUND
16 GA. BRN 16 GA. RED 16 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLU 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. GRY 16 GA. WHT 16 GA. BLK
16 GA. BRN 20 GA. GRY
16 GA. ORG 16 GA. RED 16 GA. YEL
20 GA. BLU 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. VIO
YELLOW TIE
GRAY TIE
A B C
A B
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
2-PIN W/P
TOWER
RUN/HOLD SWITCH
SPEED
FUSE HOLDER
10 A FUSE
POWER SWITCH
A B C
A B C
A B
2-PIN M/P
SHROUD
3-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
2-PIN W/P
SHROUD
16 GA. WHT 16 GA. BLK
P/N 21779
P/N 21778
P/N 14315
POWER CABLE
14 GA. ORG 14 GA. BLU
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
5/16 IN. RING CONN (2 PLCS)
18 IN.
DRILLMASTER CONSOLE
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
A B C D E D G H J K
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
P/N 17096
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 D G H J K
A B C D E D G H J K A B C D E D G H J K
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
SECTION 1 ON SECTION 2 ON SECTION 3 ON PWM + SIGNAL PWM - SIGNAL FLOW R/H SIGNAL BIN NEAR EMP +VES GROUND
P/N 21612
DRILLMASTER
MULTI-SECTION
MODULE
PWM + SIGNAL
PWM - SIGNAL
R/H SIGNAL
+VES
GROUND
FLOW SIGNAL SECTION 2
+VES
GROUND
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL 2
+VES
GROUND
SECTION 2 ON
GROUND
A B C D E D G H J K
A B C D E
5-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
5-PIN
M/P
TOWER
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
A B C D E A B C D E D G H J K
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
P/N 17883
34 IN.
34 IN.
120 IN.
34 IN.
120 IN.
P/N 17882
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
A B C
A B
A B
A B C
A B C
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
PWM
RUN/HOLD
FLOW SIGNAL SECTION 2
SECTION 2 ON/OFF
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL 2
FLOW SIGNAL SECTION 1
+VES
GROUND
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL 1
+VES
GROUND
SECTION 1 ON
GROUND
A
B
C
D
E
D
G
H
J
K
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
A
B
C
D
E
D
G
H
J
K
18 GA. RED
18 GA. WHT
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED
18 GA. WHT
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED
18 GA. BLK
P/N 17881
360 IN. 366 IN.
276 IN.
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
A B A B C
A B C
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
FLOW SIGNAL SECTION 3
SECTION 1 ON/OFF
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL 3
18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK
A B
A B C A B C
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P
TOWER
2-PIN M/P
TOWER
FLOW SIGNAL SECTION 1
SECTION 3 ON/OFF
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL 1
360 IN.
276 IN. 366 IN.
P/N 17881
18 GA. RED
18 GA. WHT
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED
18 GA. WHT
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED
18 GA. BLK
K
J
H
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
GROUND
SECTION 3 ON
GROUND
+VES
BIN NEAR EMPTY SIGNAL 3
GROUND
+VES
FLOW SIGNAL SECTION 3
K
J
H
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
A B C D E D G H J K
P/N 13221
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
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
10-PIN
M/P
SHROUD
10-PIN
M/P
TOWER
A B C D E D G H J K
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RETURN
FLOW SENSOR
PRESSURE
PWM VALVE
POPPETVALVE
RETURN
CENTER POPPET VALVERIGHT POPET VALVE
CENTER FLOW SENSOR
LEFT POPET VALVE
LEFT FLOW SENSOR
PRESSURE
PWM VALVE
RIGHT FLOW SENSOR
CHECK VALVE
RETURN
POPPET VALVE
FLOW SENSOR
PRESSURE
PWM VALVE
RETURN
CENTER POPPET VALVE
RIGHT POPPET VALVE
CENTER FLOW SENSOR
LEFT POPPET VALVE
LEFT FLOW SENSOR
PRESSURE
PWM VALVE
RIGHT FLOW SENSOR
CHECK VALVE
DrillMaster Seed Rate Controllers
Single Drive Closed Center Single Drive Open Center
Multi-Drive Closed Center
Multi-Drive Open Center