Rabe Mega Seed User manual
RABE drill control system
RDS ”Artemis II” for
Turbodrill Mega Seed
Turbodrill Fronttank T…F
Turbodrill Combi Speed T
Operating instructions
SW: PS 810 - 000 Rev. 006 GB
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Table of contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Brief description.............................................................................................. 4
1.2 Technical data................................................................................................. 4
2 Commissioning
2.1 Technical requirements..................................................................................... 5
2.2 Switching on the controller................................................................................. 5
2.3 Standard values (maker’s default settings) and custom settings............................. 6
2.4 reset.............................................................................................................. 7
3 Working with the control program
3.1 Main screen – ”Main” screen <M>................................................................ 8
3.1.1 Softkey functions....................................................................................... 10
3.2 Setting operating parameters....................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Accessing the parameter menus <P>........................................................ 11
3.2.2 Seed type selection....................................................................................... 12
3.2.3 Calibration................................................................................................... 12
3.2.4 Tramline settings.......................................................................................... 15
3.2.5 Warning parameters..................................................................................... 15
3.2.6 Job management.......................................................................................... 15
3.3 Alarm screen................................................................................................ 16
3.4 Function screen ”RATE”................................................................................ 17
3.4.1 Display seed rate.......................................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Changing the rate on the move....................................................................... 17
3.5 INFO screen <I>.......................................................................................... 17
3.5.1 Display values.............................................................................................. 17
3.5.2 Hectare counter (total and partial area)........................................................... 17
3.5.3 GRAND........................................................................................................ 18
4 Accessing the parameter screens <P>
4.1 Bediener-Einstellungen (Operator-Setup).................................................... 19
4.1 Operator setup............................................................................................. 19
4.1.2 Speed sensor factor....................................................................................... 19
4.1.3 Customise.................................................................................................... 20
4.1.4 Seed type selection........................................................................................ 22
4.1.5 Date/Time................................................................................................... 26
4.1.6 Info number................................................................................................. 26
4.1.7 Select language............................................................................................ 26
4.2 Drill conguration........................................................................................ 27
4.2.1 PRO series................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2 Module types............................................................................................... 27
4.2.3 Module cong (set working width)................................................................. 27
4.3 Factory setup.............................................................................................. 28
4.3.1Cong Type 4................................................................................................ 28
4.3.2 Establish a connection................................................................................... 28
4.3.3 Diagnosis.................................................................................................... 28
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4.3.4 History........................................................................................................ 28
4.4 RABE settings............................................................................................... 28
4.4.1 Machine type................................................................................................ 28
4.4.2 Early start delay time (pre-start)..................................................................... 28
a) Calculate waiting time X............................................................................ 28
b) Calculate reaction time Y........................................................................... 29
4.4.3 Hydraulics.................................................................................................... 29
4.4.4 TL (tramline) reduction................................................................................... 29
4.4.5 Setting the tramline counter............................................................................ 30
4.4.6 Calibration factors.......................................................................................... 30
5 Further settings; diagnosis screen................................................................... 30
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1. Introduction
1.1 Brief Description
The RABE RDS ”Artemis II” seed drill
control system allows you to adapt your
RABE seed drill exibly and optimally to
seed and sowing conditions, and to control
seed rates in a precise and versatile
manner.
ARTEMIS is a fully programmable control
system with a job computer (4/2) and
power unit (4/3) on the seed drill, and with
a removable operating terminal (g. 1) with
a clearly legible graphic display (1/1) and
integrated keypad (1/2) on the tractor.
Data transfer occurs via a exible integrated
CAN bus. ARTEMIS has an essentially self-
explanatory error tolerant screen display
(menu control).
This allows control to be mastered easily
even without a manual.
Nevertheless, please read the following
information and explanations carefully.
In this way, you will avoid errors in use
and adjustment.
The operating terminal (2/1) has two M8
stay bolts (2/2) on the rear, with which the
control unit can be xed to an adjustable
support in the tractor cab.
Also on the rear of the unit are two 9-pin
RS-232 interfaces (2/4) for connecting
additional devices, such as GPS receivers,
external drives, data transfer cables to a PC,
etc.
A short cable equipped with a CA6 socket
(2/6) is attached to the 50-pin connection
(2/5) of the operating terminal. From this
cable, a connection can be made to the
computer on the seed drill with the adjacent
CA6 cable (2/7) as desired.
This cable also supplies power to the
terminal on the seed drill.
1.2 Technical data
Operating voltage +10V to +15V
Power consumption (max. A) 6 A
Operating temperature -5 ° to 60 °C
Storage temperature -25 ° to 60 °C
Level of protection IP54
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2. Commissioning
1.1 Technical requirements
Power supply
On the tractor, a special 12V connection
(RABE No. 9012.55.01) with the appropriate
wiring harness (g. 3) must be connected
directly to the vehicle’s battery (see
appendix ‘Commissioning’ the seed drill).
The power supply for the whole seed drill is
furnished via the connection socket (3/1).
The main switch (3/2) and three 20A fuses
(3/3) are also built in to the wiring harness.
In the case of a failure, all the fuses must be
replaced.
Fuses:
Blade pin terminal 12V – 20A (3x) (3/3)
1.2 Switching on the
controller
a) Connect the seed drill’s 12V supply
b) Connect the CA6 connection cable to
the operating terminal
c) Switch on the main switch
After the controller terminal has been
connected to the machine’s job computer
(4/3), the <On/Off> button on the
terminal lights up. Press this button briey
to switch on the computer.
When doing this, ensure that the machine
is raised, otherwise there will be an audible
warning because of incorrect working
parameters!
(The controller makes an intermittent
warning sound as soon as the machine is
brought into the working position if the
minimum speed of 0.5 km/h is not achieved.
As well as this, the fan must have attained
its minimum required rotational speed).
After switching on, the screen now appears,
showing the software version and the CAN
module detected (g. 5). After about 5
seconds the display changes to the main
function screen ”MAIN” (g. 6).
In principle, the machine is now ready for
immediate use.
The settings are now those preset by the
manufacturer – these can be recalled later
with a software reset!
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Working width 4 m
Tramline rhythm,
symmetric 4,0
Seed rate in kg/ha
Ground wheel/radar
factor 0,00778
m per impulse (radar
factor)
Warning delay 18 seconds
Over/Under quantity
steps 5%
Calibration speed 8 km/h
Calibration area
(optional) 0,025 ha /1/40 ha
Prestart X 5 seconds
Prestart Y 5 seconds
Fan speed min. 2500 rpm
Fan speed max. 3800 rpm
Fan speed absolute
max. 4500 rpm
Drive motor
transmission ratio 50
Impulses per
revolution (fan) 1
Impulses per
revolution (drive
motor)
100
Normal seed rate 0,430 kg/metering
revolution
Small seed rate 0,016 kg/metering
revolution
Deviation factor
(nudge) 0%
Working width
Tramline rhythm,
symmetric
Seed rate in
Ground wheel/radar
factor
m per impulse (radar
factor)
Warning delay
Over/Under quantity
steps
Calibration speed
Calibration area
(optional)
Prestart X
Prestart Y
Fan speed min.
Fan speed max.
Fan speed absolute
max.
Drive motor
transmission ratio
Impulses per
revolution (fan)
Impulses per
revolution (drive
motor)
Normal seed rate
Small seed rate
Deviation factor
(nudge)
Possible adjustments of the standard values
to current working conditions are described
in section 4.
The modied values are retained even after
powering off or after a power failure. If
changes have been made, they should be
written down, as they may have to be re-
entered if the standard values are reset.
2.3 Standard values (mak-
er’s default settings) and
custom settings
Custom settings
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2.4 Reset
To restore the manufacturer’s settings
(standard values), a reset can be carried out
(g. 7a-d).
The above parameters are then reapplied,
and the drill width must be input.
How to carry out a RESET:
•When switching on, immediately keep the
lower left soft key <S1> (g. 8) pressed.
•Then conrm this with the <Enter> key
(g. 7a-d).
•When the message ‘Enter drill width’ is
displayed, enter the width via the keypad,
and conrm with <Enter>.
•Wait for about 5 seconds before switching
off with the <On/Off> button.
•When switching on again, the
manufacturer’s settings have been loaded.
•The display language is English, and the
ground wheel radar factor is 0.00778 m/
impulse. If the machine has a ground wheel,
this factor must be re-entered (4.1.2).
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3. Working with the control program
3.1 Main screen – ”Main” <M>
The following screen, which is displayed after switching on, shows at a glance all essential
working data for the seed drill. For this purpose, the display is divided into a number of areas.
At the very top is the Info-bar with the time.
Below is a block display, with speed of travel (a), tramline pattern and rhythm (b), fan speed
(c), and seed rate, with the over/under step in percent (d). The symbols below this indicate
the meaning of the softkeys, which are located below. These are on the main function screen
<M>:
<S1>: Pre-start
<S2>: Metering wheel stop
<S3>: not assigned
<S4>: Tramline counter stop
<S5>: Manual tramline correction
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9c
9d
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a) Travel speed display and warning
messages
The current speed of travel is displayed in
large digits. The machine operates in the
range between 0.5 km/h to 18 km/h. If
for example the actual speed falls below
the lower limit when the machine is in
working position, a downwards arrow ashes
alternately with a ‘km/h’ message (g. 9a)
as a warning symbol.
If the maximum speed is exceeded the
warning symbol is an upward arrow.
The maximum speed may be less than 18
km/h, depending on the seed rate and seed
type.
An audible warning also sounds.
b) Display of the tramline rhythm and
the current tramline status (g. 9b)
The upper number displays the tramline
cycle (counter). If relaying is suppressed
(tramline stop), the symbol has a line
through it (g. 9c). The lower number
displays the selected tramline rhythm.
When tramlines are active, a checkmark is
displayed next to the switched row.
A symmetrical tramline is displayed in
this gure. For asymmetric tramlines, a
checkmark is displayed only on the left or
on the right. The motor-driven aps of the
distributor head outlets are correspondingly
activated together or individually.
The tramline cycle is relayed by raising the
machine before the turn, i.e. if the machine
is in the rest position for more than 5
seconds, the rhythm switches forward by
one pass.
c) Fan speed display (g. 9d)
The current speed is displayed in rpm in the
screen area (g. 9c).
d) Display of the current seed rate per
hectare (g. 9e)
The current seed rate in kg/ha is displayed
in the screen area (g. 9d).
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3.1.1 Softkey functions
(Softkeys)
<S1> Pre-start
How to use pre-start
Pre-start is a useful function for avoiding
faulty patches, e.g. when starting off, or
for avoiding the need to reset after a pause
during a pass.
The function is straightforward. To use
it, the fan must be running at its nominal
speed. Press softkey <S1> (g. 10)
once to start the machine sowing at the
calibration rate. The softkey ashes during
the waiting time X.
Once the waiting time is over, two short
audible signals are emitted.
The sowing machine must now be rapidly
put in motion.
For this step, the reaction time Y is allowed
following the audible signal.
After this time has elapsed, the machine is
controlled by the ground wheel or radar, as
normal.
The two time values should be carefully
selected to avoid gaps or piling up when
starting off.
Pre-start can also be initiated when the
machine is raised (e.g. when turning at
the start of the eld), to avoid a stop when
sowing again.
(Ensure that the fan speed is
sufcient).
For settings, see section 4.3.4.2
<S2> Metering wheel stop
The function for manually stopping the
metering wheel can be useful, e.g. when
raising the machine at the end of the eld.
In this case, the metering can be switched
off by pressing key <S2> (g. 11) even
before raising the machine, with the result
that seed no longer lies on the surface.
The metering wheel stop can be cancelled
by pressing the <S2> key again, or it is
cancelled automatically when raising is over.
For machines equipped with radar,
the metering wheel stop key must be
activated when a pause is to be made
while working. Otherwise, when the
machine is running with sufcient fan speed,
and the machine is in the working position,
metering may start from time to time
through movements picked up by the radar.
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<S4> Tramline stop
With Tramline Stop <S4> (g. 12) ,
relaying is suppressed, regardless of
whether the terminal key <S5> is pressed
or not, or whether the machine is raised.
Press terminal key <S4> again to release
relaying. The status of switching can be
seen from whether or not the symbol has
a line through it. Note that the tramline
cycle only relays once the machine has been
raised for 5 seconds.
<S5> Modify tramline cycle
Tramlines are relaid by raising the machine
(sowing stop) or manually by the correction
key <S5> on the terminal. When tramlines
are active, a checkmark appears against the
switched row (track). See g. 13.
3.2 Setting operating
parameters
3.2.1 Accessing the
parameter menus <P>
When the <P>key for the parameter
menus is pressed, the screen in g. 14
appears. This is the entry menu for setting
all machine values. By pressing the lower
softkeys <S1> and <S2> a direct selection
and change of the working parameters on
this screen is equally possible.
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3.2.2 Software key functions
<S1> Seed type selection
16 seed type values are available. For each,
the names and further parameters can be
modied and adjusted in a menu described
under ”ADJUSTMENT”.
As standard, and after reset, three seed
types with average values are available.
A – winter wheat, B – winter barley, C
– oilseed rape.
On selection, the values in the seed type
table are loaded automatically.
After pressing key <S1> (seed type
selection) the screen in g. 15 appears.
Use the up/down keys (<S1>, <S2>) (g.
16) to move the marker arrow at the left
of the text to the line with the names of the
seed type (e.g. A – winter wheat).
Use the right/left keys (<S4>, <S5) (g.
16) to select one of the available seed
types.
Conrm the selection with <Enter> so that
the standard parameters are loaded.
Please do not undertake any more changes
at this point.
Further possibilities are described later.
Press key <S3> ”ESC” to return to the
parameter menu <P>.
When the seed type parameters are
correct, the values can be accepted without
calibrating, but for new seed types or
incorrect parameters, calibration will be
required.
3.2.3 Software key
functions
<S2> Calibration
The metering motor can be started manually
with the motor switch (17/1) in order to ll
the compartmented wheels of the metering
housing.
If the calibration key <S2>is pressed during
operator set-up (g.18), a warning screen
(g. 19) is displayed if the calibration ap
is not open, and an audible signal is emitted.
These are cleared as soon as the calibration
ap is opened, and the selection menu is
displayed, in which the selected seed type is
displayed (g. 20). If tramline switching is
currently active, tramlines are automatically
deactivated for the period of the calibration
sample (after about 5 seconds).
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On leaving the calibration procedure,
tramlines are again activated. The tramline
counter is not affected by this.
Similar to the method of selecting seed
type, the marker arrow can now be moved
to the line for TKG (1000 grain weight) and
seed rate.
It is not absolutely necessary to alter the
TKG.
Enter the desired seed rate in kg/ha when
the marker arrow is on the correct line,
and conrm with <Enter>. Now move the
marker arrow to ”STARTE KALIBRIERUNG”
(START CALIBRATION), and press
<Enter> again.
In the display in g. 21 select whether to
calibrate with 0.025 ha or 1/40 ha. Because
the computer counts during calibration, it is
in fact unimportant which calibration area is
used.
Using arrow keys (<S4>, S5>), the 1/100
ha or 1/40 ha can be varied upwards or
downwards in steps. A modication can also
be made via the numerical pad.
Rule: the larger the calibration area, the
smaller the error.
Press <Enter> to accept the value.
If the <Enter> key is pressed again, the
following message (g. 22) is displayed.
The metering wheels should now be full, and
the correct metering wheel setting should be
selected.
For machines with two metering wheels,
take care that calibration is always carried
out using both metering devices.
Attach a bucket with a known weight.
When everything is ready, press the
<Enter> key.
During the calibration procedure, the
progress in area and the number of
metering wheel revolutions are displayed on
the screen.
While a calibration is in progress, it can be
interrupted at any time by pressing one of
the STOP keys <S1 – S5>.
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The display then changes automatically to
the previous display for a new calibration
sample. When the calibration is complete,
the control system (g. 23) requests the
calibration quantity. The display indicates
merely the predicted value for the quantity
of seed released during calibration.
The more accurately that the seed
parameters are entered into the seed
table, the smaller will be the deviation
of the actual calibration results from
the expected value.
Now enter the measured value of the
sample weight in kg (g. 23). If there are
two metering devices, weigh both buckets
together.
Use the numerical pad on the control unit
for this, and accept the displayed value by
pressing <Enter>.
There is no need to perform
calculations on the weighed quantity.
Do not forget to enter the decimal
point.
The software only accepts values within
the range of 33% to 300% of the predicted
value.
Otherwise, an error message is displayed,
and a repeat calibration is required!
If the value is unacceptable, it will be
necessary to enter a ctitious value between
33 % and 300%, to be able to repeat
calibration and achieve a successful result.
If the value input is accepted by the
software, the display is as shown in g. 24.
The deviation from the predicted value is
displayed in percent.
The value can be accepted with <Enter>,
and the display returns to the warning
display (g. 19).
It is necessary to check the calibration
procedure, Use the <P> and <S2> keys to
repeat the procedure as described in 3.2.3.
A repetition is required until the desired
calibration quantity has been reached.
This can usually be achieved within two
repetitions.
The Close Calibration Flap alarm screen
appears until the calibration ap is
closed.
Before starting sowing, close the
calibration ap(s) manually on the
metering housings.
To carry out a further calibration (control)
press the <ESC> key. In g. 25 the devia-
tion in % is displayed again – conrm this
with <Enter>.
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3.2.4 Software key functions
<S3> Tramline settings
Tramline rhythm and execution can be
preselected in this screen (g. 27).
Rhythms from 1 (permanent tramline)
to 12 are possible, symmetrically or
asymmetrically right or left. Custom
rhythms are also available which enable the
laying down of correct tramlines.
After the correct setting has been selected
with the arrow keys, exit the display with
<ESC>.
3.2.5 Software key functions
<S4> Warning parameters
This is where the monitored parameters
(g. 28) of the seed drill are displayed.
It is not usually necessary to modify the
preset parameters, but different values can
be set using the numerical pad.
Thus it can on occasion be useful to switch
off the warning function for a time.
Thus, for example if the fan sensor is out of
order, fan monitoring can be switched off by
setting the lower fan speed (LO) limit to 0.
Please ensure that the machine does
not sow below the lower fan speed limit
(danger of blockages).
The alarm for low hopper level can also be
switched off if there is only a small amount
of seed in the hopper.
To do this, move the marker arrow to
the corresponding line (below) and select
between ON and OFF with the right/left
keys.
3.2.6 Software key functions
<S5> Job management
Working with predened jobs (g. 29)
requires additional hardware components
such as an external drive and/or a GPS
receiver, etc. Unless additional components
are connected, this key has no effect.
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Warning messages
These alarm displays (g. 30) appear for
all types of warning messages until the
cause is resolved, or the warning message
is cancelled with the ”RESET” <S5> keys.
If there are several warning messages
simultaneously, their count is displayed in
the upper part of the screen (e.g. 1 of 3).
The individual messages can be viewed with
the arrow keys (<S1>, <S2>).
When a reset has been carried out, a small
bell ashes on the main function screen
above the <S5> key as a reminder.
For example, if the machine has been
switched off on one side, the warning
message ‘Dosierwelle’ (Metering Shaft)
is displayed immediately. This can then be
acknowledged by a key press.
If the machine is subsequently raised (e.g.
when turning), the acknowledgement is then
cancelled for safety reasons.
If the warning screen appears, an
intermittent audible warning is given at the
same time, and the warning triangles in the
corners of the screen ash.
In the warning screens illustrated, the
following warnings are active:
• Fan speed too low (identiable by the
downward arrow next to the symbol)
• Hopper contents level warning
• Metering motor speed too low
Metering shaft
Fan
Contents
level
Motor rpm
Metering
shaft
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3.4 Function screen
”RATE” <R>
3.4.1 Display seed rate
The function screen ”RATE” makes a wide
range of information available on the current
seed rate and its modication. To reach this
screen, just press the <R> key.
The following screen appears (Fig. 31):
The large display is the current seed rate.
The maximum permitted speed of travel is
displayed as a second gure (this may be
appreciably less than 18 km/h for high seed
rates).
Below this is the calibrated seed rate in kg/
ha (as a reference).
The nal value is the deviation in % of the
current seed rate from the calibrated value.
3.4.2 Changing the rate on the
move
Use the +/- keys (<S2>, <S3>) (g. 31)
to increase or reduce the seed rate in the
preset displayed step (e.g. 5%).
The range is from -50% to +50% of the
calibrated quantity (g. 31.1).
Use the <S4> key to return directly to
the calibrated quantity. The increased or
reduced quantity is displayed in % in the
main screen.
3.5 INFO screen <I>
3.5.1 Display values
To reach the INFO screen, press the <I>
key on the right hand side of the screen.
The following screen appears (g. 32).
The display shows the area, seed quantity
applied to this area, and date and time from
which these values are counted.
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3.5.2 Hectare counter (total
and partial area)
Two independent area counters are active in
the background during sowing. The current
display (total or partial area) is displayed in
black on the softkey symbol.
‘Part’ indicates a partial area (e.g. since the
start of the day). ‘TOT’ indicates the total
drilled area. Change between displays using
the <S1> key (g. 33).
To set the current counter to zero, press the
RESET key <S5>. For the ‘PART’ display,
for example the following question appears
(see g 33).
Press ‘YES’ (<S4>) to set both area and
quantity to 0, and to set the time and date
to the current value. If NO (<S5>) is
pressed, the values remain unchanged.
The display changes automatically to the
previous INFO screen.
3.5.3 GRAND
Use the GRAND key (<S3>) to display the
overall working time of the machine. This
data cannot be deleted.
Information for advanced users
The functions described so far give the user
a simple, secure, and satisfactory method
for controlling the machine using the
ARTEMIS II seed drill controller from RABE.
There is however a further range of useful
functions which make the use of the
controller even more exible, and which
enable optimal sowing by adjusting to the
seed type and to sowing conditions.
In the parameter menu screens, the
menu options may be selected by
entering the option number from the
keypad instead of via the softkey
arrows and <Enter>.
This manual suits for next models
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