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

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Select a mounting location which seems most workable,
and that best fits your needs. It should be convenient to
reach and highly visible to the operator. DO NOT INSTALL
IN A POSITION THAT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OF THE ROAD
OR WORK AREA. Whenever possible, avoid locations that
expose the console to direct sunlight, high temperature,
strong chemicals or rain.
Place the mounting bracket in selected location, mark holes,
drill 1/4” (7mm) holes and mount bracket with bolts, lock-
washers and nuts provided. (Use self-tapping screws if not
practical to use bolts.) See Illustration 1A.
Put rubber washers on carriage bolts and put the bolts
through the bracket holes from the inside out. Loosely
attach the mount knobs onto the bolts. Place console over
carriage bolt heads and tighten knobs to secure the console.
See Illustration 1B.
Install the Run/Hold switch assembly into the bracket
using the steps below:
1. Remove the mount knob from right side of the console.
2. Install the bracket over the carriage bolt and along side
the console bracket.
3. Install the mount knob on the carriage bolt and tighten
to secure the console and run/hold switch bracket in
place.
4. Mate the switch harness connector into the
corresponding connector (gray tie) on the console
harness.
NOTE: Install Power Switch on the left side of console,
same general steps as described above. Then, connect
the Power Switch cable connector (2 pin) to the mating
connector on the console harness.
Illustration 1A
Illustration 1B
Installation
Mounting the Display Console
Drill ¼” (7mm)
holes for bolts,
or 3/16“ (5mm)
holes for self-
tapping screws.
Bolts
Lockwashers
and nuts
CONSOLE END VIEW
Console easily adjusts for
side or dashboard mounting
.
Rubber washer
Carriage bolts
Mount knob
Console Run/Hold Switch PN 21778
Installing Run/Hold and Power Control Switches
Illustration 2

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This section explains how to connect your DrillMaster to a
12-volt power source, and how to connect your oil bypass
valves or dump valves.
NOTE: The DrillMaster must be connected to a 12-volt DC
negative ground electrical system.
POWER/BATTERY CONNECTION
Locate the power cable for the DrillMaster and route to the
battery. When routing cable to console, avoid areas where
the cable may be subjected to abrasion or excessive heat.
Attach the BLUE wire (ground) to a screw or bolt on the
equipment frame. See Illustration 3. Be sure there is a good
metal-to-metal contact. Connect the ORANGE wire to the
positive battery terminal.
Connect the power to the DrillMaster console by plugging
the 2-pin W/P tower on the power cable into the 2-pin W/P
shroud of the display console.
+12 VDC
(Orange)
10 - Amp in-line
fuse required
(+)
Ground
(Blue)
Illustration 3
Installation (cont)
Electrical Installation
Vansco Radar Speed Sensor
Contact a Micro-Trak sales representative for details on any of these products,
or call Micro-Trak Systems, Inc. at 1-800-328-9613.
Astro 5 GPS Speed Sensor
Speed Sensor Options
In addition to the standard Hall-effect magnetic speed
sensor, the DrillMaster may be interfaced with a variety of
other speed sensing equipment. Several options are listed
below.
Astro 5 or other GPS Speed Sensor Interface
The DrillMaster may also be used with most GPS speed
sensors that output a pulsed signal, such as the Micro-Trak
Astro 5, SkyTrak or Dickey-John GPS speed sensors. An
adapter cable may be required.
VanscoTM Radar Speed Sensor
The Vansco radar speed sensor uses a microwave (radar)
signal to deliver a reliable, accurate speed signal for electronic
equipment. It features state-of-the-art electronic design/
manufacturing, rugged aluminum housing and complete
testing and certification.
Radar Interface
The DrillMaster may also be interfaced with most popular
radar ground speed sensors. An adapter cable is required for
proper interface.
SEE APPENDIX E FOR LIST OF ADAPTER CABLES FOR RADAR.

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Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting
Remote Run sensor on hydraulic cylinder. Magnet and sensor are in line
when equipment is lowered and operating.
Installation (cont)
Remote Run/Hold
Hold
Position Run
Position
Sensor
(Black body)
Magnet
North
South
DrillMaster Care and Maintenance
Store the console in a cool dry location if it will not be used for an extended period of time, such as
during the off-season. As with any electronic equipment, use care in cleaning so that water or other
liquids do not enter the case.
NOTE: An optional remote run/hold sensor can be used in
place of the provided Run/Hold switch.
The run/hold sensor cable has a BLACK body and mates
with the main harness cable having a GRAY cable tie near
the 3-pin M/P connector. Make certain that you install the
correct sensor cable and connect it to the correct connector
on the main harness.
IMPORTANT
• The basic idea is to attach a magnet to a lever or some
part of the equipment that moves when the implement
is raised and lowered. The Hall-effect Run/Hold sensor is
sensitive ONLY to the south pole of the magnet. Install
the magnet with the dashed line facing the sensor.
When the magnet is near the sensor, the console will be
in HOLD and the area and distance counting functions
will be disabled.
Illustration 4

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WEIGHT/MINUTE:Displayslbs.
(kg) of product dispensed per
minute.
AREA/HOUR: Displays
calculated Acres/Hour (Eng),
Hectares/Hour (Metric) or kFt2/
Hour (Turf).
CAL TEST: Not a true “Calibrate Factor” but rather a method
of testing the Drill to determine if the correct Meter Cal factor
is being used and to test if each Row is dispensing the correct
amount of seed.
ADJUST RATE: Used in calibration mode to enter an
amount of change for on-the-go adjustments to the
target rate lbs/acre (kg/hectares).
TARGET RATE: Used in calibration mode to enter the target
application rate Lbs/Acre (Eng). Kg/Hectares (Metric) or Lbs/
KFt2 (Turf).
RATE: Displays application
rate in lbs. /acre, kg/hectares
or lbs./kFt2.
AREA TOTALS 1 2 3: Keeps a running count of the
total acres, hectares or kFt2worked. May be
reset. (NOTE: WEIGHT and AREA
counters work in pairs, if AREA
counter 1 is reset, it also resets
WEIGHT counter 1).
DISTANCE: Displays distance
traveled in feet (meters). May
be reset.
METER RPM: Displays Seed
Drive shaft RPM.
ROWS SECTION:Used in calibration mode to enter the Rows
per Section from 0 to 255 rows for the Section selected.
SPEED: Displays ground
speed in miles per hour
(kilometers per hour).
SPEED CAL: Used in calibration mode to enter the speed
calibration number in inches (cm) per pulse edge.
TEST SPEED: Not a true “Calibrate Factor” but rather a
method of testing the Drill. Typically it is used to confirm
that Auto Control can be maintained across a range of
expected ground Speeds.
ROW SPACING: Used in the calibration mode to enter the
Row Spacing in inches (cm).
WEIGHT TOTALS 1 2 3 : Displays total product lbs.
(kg) applied. Tons (metric tons) on rollover.
May be reset. (NOTE: WEIGHT and
AREA counters work in pairs, if
WEIGHT counter 1 is reset, it also
resets AREA counter 1).
METER CAL: Used in calibration mode to enter the Meter Cal
in Pulses/Lbs/Row (English/Turf) or Pulses/Kg/Row (Metric).
DrillMaster Console Functions
The DrillMaster features a large, easy-to-read liquid crystal display, easy-to-use rotary dial and lighted panel for night use.
WARNING LIGHT: Indicates
over or under application of
10% of the Target Rate in
AUTO or Loss of Sensor Signal
in MAN. Also lit when in CAL.
Calibration PositionsCalibration Positions
This key is used to enter &
exit the calibration mode.
Soft Key Functions
CAL
RESET
Key which changes
operation from automatic
control to manual valve
control.
AUTO
MAN
PROGRAM KEYS:
Used to increment and decrement the different calibration values.
• RESET when not in CAL, clears the selected counter when held for two seconds.
•When in CAL, the“+”key increases and the“-” decreases the value displayed.
Adjusts Target Rate in AUTO or Application Rate in MAN.
SECTION ON/OFF: The Console has three Section ON/OFF toggle switches on top of the Console. The toggle switches turn
Drill Sections on and off directly and also signal the Console which Sections are on or off.

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English, Metric or Turf?
The DrillMaster is capable of displaying information in American
English or standard Metric measurement. The DrillMaster is
shipped from the factory programmed for English.
NOTE: The following procedures will also load factory
default calibration values. To simply change units without
loading defaults, see the “Special Calibration” section.
METRIC
• You must be in HOLD or have all Sections OFF to enter
Cal. To activate the Metric mode, turn power OFF and
place the rotary switch at “AREA TOTALS.” Hold down
both the “CAL” and “-” keys and turn power ON. See
Illustration 5. The console will display LOAd for two
seconds. Once LOAd is displayed, release the two keys.
To “lock-in” Metric mode you must enter and exit cal-
ibration. Press and hold the CAL key until “CAL” icon
appears on the display. The console is now in calibra-
tion and Metric mode is selected. Exit CAL by pressing
and holding the “CAL” key until CAL disappears from the
display (approximately 1 second).
NOTE: You MUST exit CAL to lock in Metric units.
ENGLISH
• You must be in HOLD or have all booms OFF to enter Cal.
To activate the English mode, turn power OFF and place
the rotary switch in the WEIGHT TOTALS position.Hold
down both the “CAL” and “-” keys and turn power ON.
The console will display LOAd. Once LOAd is displayed,
release the two keys. To “lock-in” English mode you
must enter and exit calibration. Press and hold the CAL
key until “CAL” lights on the display. The console is now
in calibration and English mode is selected.
NOTE: You MUST exit CAL to lock in English units.
Exit CAL by pressing and holding the “CAL” key until CAL
disappears from the display (approximately 1 second).
TURF
• Selected only in “Special” Calibration. See Page 23.
NOTE: In metric, the width will have a decimal point, in
English there is no decimal point. Also, changing from English
to Metric mode may change or alter any previously entered
calibration values. After switching measurement modes, con-
firm that all calibration values are correct.
Illustration 5
METER
CAL
ROW
SPACING
ADJUST
RATE
TARGET
RATE
WEIGHT TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
SPEED
RATE
AREA TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
METER
RPM
ROWS/
SECTION
CAL
TEST
TEST
SPEED
SPEED
CAL
WEIGHT /
MINUTE
AREA/
HOUR
AUTO
MANCAL
RESET
DrillMaster
Calibration
Selecting Measurement Units

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To enter or change any of the system’s calibration values,
turn all used Sections OFF or put the console in HOLD and
press and hold the CAL button until the “CAL” icon appears
(approximately one second).
NOTE: Calibration may be entered while moving, but
it is not recommended, for safety reasons, to attempt
calibration while the vehicle is moving.
The console will remain in calibration mode, with the RED
warning light illuminated until you exit calibration or turn
power OFF.
NOTE: The Console must be in Hold or all used Sections
OFF in order to toggle Calibrate Mode on, however, it can
be in Run, Hold or Sections ON or OFF to toggle Calibrate
Mode off.
Once in calibration mode, you may change any one, all, or
none of the values, in any order.*To select a calibration
position, simply turn the rotary selector to the desired
position. Calibration positions are identified by the White
labeling on each side of the rotary selector. All values are
entered and adjusted using the “+” and “-” buttons on the
front panel.
*Test speed must be last.
Hold the “CAL key again for 1 second to exit calibration.
“CAL” will disappear from the display.
NOTE: You MUST exit CAL to save changes.
Calibration (cont)
Entering Calibration Values
ROWS/SECTION: This displays the Rows Per Section from
0 to 255 rows for the Section selected. Unused Sections must
be programmed
to zero rows. The
DrillMaster can have
up to three Sections. The total width of
the Drill (sum of all Section widths) must
not exceed 65,535 inches or 65.535 meters
(Number Rows X Row Spacing).
To adjust the number of Rows of a
particular Section simply turn that Section on and
all others Off. The corresponding Section Icon
1 - 3 will turn on and the number of rows in that
section can be adjusted. Actually the first Section
turned on, from left to right, will be selected.
For example if Section 1 is off and Sections 2
and 3 are on, then Section 2 is selected since
it is the “first” Section on, and Section 2 Rows
can be adjusted. If no Sections are turned on, it
will display “no SECtn” (alternating “no” and
“Section”) to remind the user to turn a Section on,
and/or select RUN to enable the Sections.
ROWS/
SECTION
AREA TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
SPEED CAL: This position is used to calibrate the speed
sensor for accurate speed and distance measurement. When
thispositionisselected,
the display will show
the SPEED CAL value.
The SPEED CAL value
is the number shown along with “CAL” on
the display. See details for determining
SPEED CAL on page 17.
SPEED
CAL
DISTANCE
CAL TEST: This is not a true “Calibrate Factor” but rather
a method of testing the Drill to determine if the correct
Meter Cal factor is being used and to test if a particular Row
is dispensing the correct amount of seed.
When RUN is selected it will use Test Speed
and AUTO control to dispense Sample Size
amount of Seed per row
and then automatically
stop.
The “Cal Test” is recommended for a quick spot check to
ensure proper operation. It can be used to:
• Test the accuracy of ‘Meter Cal’ (make sure it matches
what the Drill is actually planting).
• Test one Row, or many Rows, or the entire Drill at once.
• Test the consistency of the Rows (see variation from one
row to another).
• Find the minimum and maximum Row (lowest and
highest planting rate).
• Find the AVERAGE planting rate for the entire Drill.
This procedure is different than the “Fine Tuning” found in
the Meter Cal section in the following ways:
1. This procedure is a quick method to test the accuracy
of Meter Cal. It DOES NOT require weighing entire Drill.
Instead only a small sample from one Row is needed
and it can be performed in the field. But it can also test
multiple Rows at once if desired.
2. This procedure uses AUTO to make sure the planter is
running at the Target Speed. This is important because
the Seed Meter planting mechanism is speed sensitive
so it must be tested at the proper speed. In the Meter
Cal Fine Tuning procedure, the user can use AUTO
or MANUAL mode and use a lower or higher speed if
desired.
3. This procedure uses a fixed Sample Size (another cal
factor) making it more repeatable. In the Meter Cal Fine
Tuning procedure the sample size is up to the operator
and can be any size.
4. This procedure automatically stops when the sample
size is reached. In the Meter Cal Fine Tuning procedure
the operator must stop the test at the appropriate time.
5. This procedure will not affect or change any of the three
Weight Totals counters. In the Meter Cal Fine Tuning
procedure one of the three Weight Totals counters must
be cleared.
NOTE: See the Cal Test Fine Tuning procedure in Appendix C.
CAL
TEST
METER
RPM

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Calibration (cont)
Entering Calibration Values (cont)
METER
CAL
ROW
SPACING
ADJUST
RATE
TARGET
RATE
WEIGHT TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
SPEED
RATE
AREA TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
METER
RPM
ROWS/
SECTION
CAL
TEST
TEST
SPEED
SPEED
CAL
WEIGHT /
MINUTE
AREA/
HOUR
AUTO
MANCAL
RESET
DrillMaster
CALHOLD
Factory-Loaded Calibration Values
Calibration Factor Default Values
English Metric
TARGET RATE 60.0 lbs/acre 70.0 kg/hectare
ADJUST RATE 1.0 lbs/acre 1.0 kg/hectare
ROW SPACING 10.0 inches 25.4 centimeters
SPEED CAL 0.189 in/edge .48 cm/edge
METER CAL 2767 Pulses/Lbs/Row 6104 Pulses/Kg/Row
Distance 0 0
Area 1, 2, 3 0 0
Volume 1, 2, 3 0 0
ROWS/SECTION 1, 2, 3 12 12
TEST
SPEED
SPEED
TEST SPEED: Test Speed is not a true “calibrate factor” but
rather a method of testing the Drill. Typically it is used to con-
rm that Auto Control can be maintained across a range of
expected ground Speeds. In addition, the Test Speed is used
in “Cal Test” mode.
Each time Calibration is selected the Test
Speed will be reset to 0 mph (turned o) so it
does not interfere with any other calibration
procedures. If the opera-
tor wants to use a Test
Speed he must select
the Speed position and
then use the “+” key to
adjust it above zero mph. Any non-zero Test Speed will make
the CAL icon ash to remind the operator that a “Test Speed”
is running and Calibration is no longer fully operating. He
can no longer change any Calibrate factors. Instead, the nor-
mal operating modes are enabled except they will all use the
Test Speed instead of the actual speed input. The WARN LED
will remain on, as reminder that Test Speed is selected. Hold
will operate normally and Speed will operate using the Test
Speed and Weight, Area/Hour, Rate, and Weight/Minute will
also operate. The Area and Distance will not change while in
the Test Speed Mode.
If AUTO is selected the Console will try to run the PWM Valve
to reach the Target Rate (lbs/Acre). The “+”/”-” keys can be
used as normal to change the Target Rate in steps equal to
the “Adjust Rate”.
To exit “Test Speed”the user must hold the CAL key for 1 sec-
ond (or turn the Console o) and the CAL icon will stop ash-
ing, the WARN LED will turn o and it will exit Test Speed and
CAL Mode. The Test Speed cannot be turned o by reducing it
to zero because the minimum Test Speed is 0.1 mph.
ROW SPACING: Adjusts Row Setting value to the nearest
tenth of an inch (tenth
of a centimeter). ROW
SPACING
WEIGHT /
MINUTE
METERCAL: Adjusts Meter Cal valuefrom1 to 65,535 Pulses/
Lbs/Row (English,
Turf) or Pulse/Kg/
Row (Metric). NOTE:
See Appendix D for
additional information.
METER
CAL
WEIGHT TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
TARGET RATE: Enter the value for the
desired or Target Rate in Lbs/Acre (English)
or Lbs/ kFt2(Turf) or kg/hectare (Metric) with
one or more decimal places as follows. It can
range from 0.00 to 99,999. This is the
application rate that
the console will lock
onto when operating
in AUTO.
TARGET
RATE RATE
ADJUST RATE: Enter the value for the desired amount
of change in lbs. per acre, kg per hectare or
lbs./ kFt2to be used for making on-the-go
rate adjustments when operating in AUTO.
For example, if a value
“1.0” is entered, you
will be able to increase
or decrease your
application rate in one-lb. (kg) increments during operation
in AUTO. To disable this feature, simply enter “.0” for a value.
ADJUST
RATE
AREA/
HOUR

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Calibration (cont)
Speed Cal for Radar or GPS Speed Sensors
Radars English
Cal #
Metric
Cal # Hz/MPH
Vansco .150 .38 58.90
Raven .148 .38 59.80
Magnavox .154 .39 57.40
Dickey-john
(NOTE: Dickey-john
radars may be factory
calibrated for any of
these four settings).
.149 .38 58.94
.199 .51 44.21
.319 .81 27.64
.518 1.32 17.034
GPS Speed
Astro 5 .189 .48 46.56
SkyTrak (Std) .150 .38 58.94
SkyTrak (MT) .910 2.31 9.82
Dickey-john .210 .53 42.00
John Deere (In-cab speed signal) .197 .50 44.70
Radar or GPS Speed Sensor Calibration
See the table below for SPEED CAL numbers to enter for
various radar models or GPS speed sensors. To fine tune the
SPEED CAL number, see Appendix B.

“Special” Calibration is used to set up system parameters
that rarely need to be changed or adjusted. To enter Special
Cal, put the system in HOLD, turn the console OFF, press
and hold both the AUTO/MAN button and CAL button while
turning console ON. The console will display SPEC for 2
seconds to show that the console is in “Special” Calibration.
Release the AUTO/MAN and CAL buttons. The CAL icon and
Warn LED will turn on. The number 1 will also appear in the
lower right display area to indicate that page 1 of Special
Cal is selected. To select page 2 of Special Cal, momentarily
The following table describes the “Special” Cal parameters
and shows the factory settings. More detailed descriptions
follow the table.
METER
CAL
ROW
SPACING
ADJUST
RATE
TARGET
RATE
WEIGHT TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
SPEED
RATE
AREA TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
METER
RPM
ROWS/
SECTION
CAL
TEST
TEST
SPEED
SPEED
CAL
WEIGHT /
MINUTE
AREA/
HOUR
AUTO
MANCAL
RESET
CALHOLD
1
DrillMaster
press the CAL button and the number 2 will appear in the
lower right display area. To go back to page 1, momentarily
press the CAL button again. The desired “Special” Calibration
parameter(s) can then be accessed with the rotary switch.
See Illustration below.
To exit “Special” Calibration, press and hold the CAL button
for 2 seconds. The console will store any changes and revert
to normal operation.
NOTE: You must exit “Special” Calibration to save changes.
Special Cal
Page 1
Auto Shutoff On/Off
Auto Delay Time
Special Cal
Page 1
Units
Sample Size
Control Speed
Shaft CAL
PWM Version
Page 2
PWM Frequency
Max PWM
Min PWM
Factory-Loaded “Special” Calibration Values
“Special” Calibration
Parameter
Default Factory Setting
English Metric
Units 0 (EnG) (English) 1 (nnEt)(Metric)
Sample Size 1.00 Lbs 0.50 Kg
Control Speed -1 -1
Shaft Cal 60 60
Auto Shuto On On
Auto Delay Time 1 Sec 1 Sec
PWM Frequency 100 Hz 100 Hz
Max. PWM 90% 90%
Min PWM 30% 30%
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“Special” Calibration
Entering “Special” Calibration

TEST
SPEED
SPEED
20
UNITS: Chooses the system of units desired. Turf units are
the same as English
units except Area is in
thousands of square
feet. Use the “+” and
“-” buttons to choose between EnG (American
English Units), MEt (Metric) and TurF (Turf
units). NOTE: Always Check ALL Calibration
Factors after changing UNITS.
CONTROL SPEED:Control Speed can be adjusted from
-4 to 3. It is normally set in the middle (-1) but if needed, it
allows the user to either decrease or increase
the Control Speed for his particular system.
ADJUST
RATE
AREA/
HOUR
“Special” Calibration (cont)
Entering Page 1 “Special” Calibration Values
ROWS/
SECTION
AREA TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
SAMPLE SIZE:Sample Size can be adjusted from 0.00 to
655.35 lbs or kg. This
will determine how
much seed is dispensed
per Row during the Cal
Test. The default is 1.00
pound (0.50 Kg) but it can be adjusted for
various Seed types.
When the Sample Size is set to 0.00 it will stop the “Cal Test”
as soon as it is started. This effectively disables it so the user
can not accidently run the “Cal Test”.
SPEED
CAL
DISTANCE
SHAFT CAL:Allows the user to enter the Shaft Cal in Pulses
Per Revolution. It can be changed from 1 to 255
(pulse/rev) using the “+”/”–” (RESET) keys. It
should be set to the number of pulses from the
Seed Meter Sensor that result in one revolution
of the Seed meter Shaft.
TARGET
RATE RATE
CAL
TEST
METER
RPM
AUTO SHUTOFF ON/OFF: Area/Hour allows the user to
turn the Auto Shut O feature On or O by using the “+”/”-”
(RESET) keys and the display will show On or Off.
ON  OPERATION
While in AUTO mode, when the “Auto Shut
O” feature is turned
on (typical), it will au-
tomatically turn the
PWM Valve o when HOLD is selected, or when all used Sec-
tions are turned o, or when Speed goes to zero. Zero speed
has the same eect as turning all Sections o because of the
“Automatic Section O” feature (Sections automatically turn
o when speed goes to zero). This is useful in most systems
where HOLD must stop hydraulic ow to a drive shaft. The
“Auto Shut O” feature also operates while in Test Speed
mode, it just skips the test for zero speed since Test Speed
can’t be set to zero.
OFF  OPERATION
While in AUTO mode, when the “Auto Shut O” feature is
turned o, it will stop automatic control and simply“maintain”
the PWM Valve at the current ow when HOLD is selected, or
when all used Sections are turned o, or when Speed goes
to zero.
NOTE: In the MANUAL mode, selecting Hold, or turning all
used Sections o, will override the Auto Shut feature and
always stop the PWM output independent of Auto Shut O
setting.
AUTO DELAY TIME: Allows the user to change the Auto
Delay Time. Pressing“+” and “-” buttons will adjust the Delay
Time from 0 (O ) to 1, 2, 3, or 4 seconds.
Automatic control is delayed for “Delay Time”
seconds when going from Hold to Run or from
all used Sections o to one or more Sections
on. This provides
time for motorized
valves to operate and
allows the ow to stabilize.