Rauch QUANTRON-A User manual

QUANTRON-A AXIS-M
MDS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read carefully
before using the ma-
chine.
Keep for future reference.
This instruction manual/assembly in-
struction is to be considered as part of
the machine. Suppliers of new and sec-
ond-hand machines are required to
document in writing that the instruc-
tion manual/assembly instruction was
delivered with the machine and hand-
ed over to the customer.
Version 3.30.00
Original instructions
5902662-c-en-0120

Foreword
Dear Customer,
By purchasing the Control unit QUANTRON-A for the AXIS-M and MDS fertiliser spreaders, you
have shown confidence in our product. Thank you! We want to justify this confidence. You have
purchased a powerful and reliable Control unit. If any unexpected problems occur, our Customer
Service is always ready to help.
Please read this operating manual as well as the operating manual for the fertiliser spread-
er carefully before commissioning, and follow the advice given. The Operating manual
explains in detail how to operate the spreader and contains important information on operation,
care and maintenance.
This manual may also describe equipment that is not included in your Control unit.
Please note that damage caused by incorrect operation or improper use is not covered by
warranty claims.
Technical improvements
We are continuously improving our products. Therefore, we reserve the right to make any
improvements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice.
This constitutes no obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that
have already been sold.
We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have.
Yours sincerely
RAUCH
Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH
NOTE
Note the serial number of the control unit and the machine.
The Control unit QUANTRON-A has been calibrated at the factory for the fertiliser spreader with
which it was supplied. It cannot be connected to another fertiliser spreader without additional
calibration.
Please submit this information when ordering spare parts or special equipment to be retrofitted,
and in case of complaints.
Type Serial number Year of construction

Table of Contents
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Foreword
Technical improvements
1 User instructions 1
1.1 About this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Notes on the depiction of information in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2.1 Significance of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2.2 Instructions and procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2.3 Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2.4 References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2.5 Menu hierarchy, keys and navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Layout and function 5
2.1 Overview of the supported versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1.1 MDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1.2 AXIS-M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.2 Layout of the control unit - overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.3 Control elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.4.1 Description of the operating screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.4.2 Display of the metering slider statuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.4.3 Section width display (AXIS only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2.5 Library of symbols used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.6 Structural overview of Easy Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.7 Structural overview of Expert Mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.8 WLAN module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3 Attachment and installation 21
3.1 Requirements for the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.2 Connections, sockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.2.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.2.2 7-pin plug connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
3.3 Connecting the control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.3.1 Connection overviews on the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.3.2 Connection diagrams at the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
3.4 Preparing the metering slider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4 Operation QUANTRON-A 31
4.1 Switching on the control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.2 Menu navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
4.3 Weighing - Trip counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4.3.1 Trip counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
4.3.2 Displaying the remaining quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4.3.3 Zeroing the scales (AXIS with weigh cells only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.4 Main menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
4.5 Fertiliser settings in Easy mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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4.6 Fertiliser settings in expert mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.6.1 Application rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.6.2 Working width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.6.3 Flow factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.6.4 Drop point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.6.5 TELIMAT Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.6.6 Calibration test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.6.7 Spreading disc type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.6.8 PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.6.9 Calculate OptiPoint (AXIS only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.6.10 GPS Control info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.6.11 Fertiliser chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.6.12 Calculate VariSpread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.7 Machine settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.7.1 Forward speed calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.7.2 AUTO/MAN mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.7.3 +/- application rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.7.4 Idle measurement signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.7.5 Easy Toggle (AXIS only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.8 Fast emptying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4.9 Field data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.9.1 Selecting a field file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.9.2 Starting recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.9.3 Stopping recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.9.4 Deleting field files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.10 System/Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.10.1 Setting the language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.10.2 Display configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
4.10.3 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.10.4 Test/diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
4.10.5 Data transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.10.6 Total data counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.10.7 Changing the units of measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.10.8 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.11 Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.12 SpreadLight operating light (AXIS only, special equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
4.13 Hopper cover (AXIS only, special equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.14 Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.14.1 Text input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.14.2 Input of values using the cursor keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.14.3 Creating screen shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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5 Spreading operation using the QUANTRON-A control unit 91
5.1 TELIMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
5.2 Working with sections (AXIS only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
5.2.1 Spreading with reduced section widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
5.2.2 Spreading operation with one section width in border spreading mode
(AXIS-M V8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
5.2.3 Spreading operation with one section width in border spreading mode
(AXIS-M VS pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
5.3 Spreading with automatic operating mode (AUTO km/h + AUTO kg, AXIS only) . .95
5.4 Spreading in AUTO km/h operating mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
5.5 Spreading in MAN km/h operating mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
5.6 Spreading in MAN scale operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
5.7 GPS Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
6 Alarm messages and possible causes 103
6.1 Meaning of alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
6.2 Clearing a fault/alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
6.2.1 Acknowledging an alarm message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
7 Special equipment 107
Index A
Terms/conditions of warranty

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User instructions
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1 User instructions
1.1 About this operating manual
This operating manual is an integral part of the control unit QUANTRON-A.
The operating manual contains important information for safe, appropriate and
economic use and maintenance of the control unit. Compliance with its stipula-
tions helps to avoid risks, reduce repair costs and downtimes and increase the
reliability and service life of the machine.
The operating manual is an integral part of the machine. All documentation must
be kept in an easily accessible location close to where the control unit is used
(e.g. on the tractor).
The operating manual does not replace your own responsibility as the owner
and operator of the QUANTRON-A control unit.
A quick reference guide is delivered along with the QUANTRON-A control unit.
Please contact us if it is not included in the scope of delivery.
1.2 Notes on the depiction of information in this manual
1.2.1 Significance of warnings
The warning instructions in this manual have been structured according to the
degree of danger and the probability of their occurrence.
Danger signs and symbols inform the user about other construction-related and
unavoidable residual risks that may be encountered when operating the machine.
The warning notes used are structured as follows:
Example
Signal word
Symbol Explanation
n DANGER
Risk to life if warning is not observed
Description of the danger and possible consequences.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal
injury.
Measures to prevent the danger.

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Warning severity level
The degree of danger is indicated by the signal word. The levels are classified as
follows:
n DANGER
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the
health and life of persons.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal
injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
n WARNING
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a possible dangerous situation for the
health of persons.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
n CAUTION
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for per-
sonal health or of material and environmental damage.
Ignoring this warning can result in injuries and damage to the prod-
uct or the general area.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
NOTICE
General information containing application tips and particularly useful informa-
tion, but which constitutes neither warnings nor hazards.

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1.2.2 Instructions and procedures
Steps that the operator must carry out are shown as a numbered list.
1. Instruction for action step 1
2. Instruction for action step 2
Instructions involving only one step are not numbered. The same applies for
action steps that do not have a specific sequence.
A bullet is placed in front of these instructions:
Handling instruction
1.2.3 Listings
Listings without a specific sequence are shown with bullet points (level 1) and
dashes (level 2):
Property A
- PointA
- PointB
Property B
1.2.4 References
References to other text passages in the document are indicated with section
number, headline text and page number:
Example: See also Chapter 3: Attachment and installation, page 21.
References to other documents are indicated as note or instruction without exact
chapter or page number:
Example: Please also observe the instructions contained in the manual for
the universal drive shaft.
1.2.5 Menu hierarchy, keys and navigation
Menus describe the entries listed in the main menu window.
In the menus, submenus and/or menu items are listed where you can make
settings (selection lists, text or number entries, starting functions).
The different menus and keys of the control unit are illustrated in bold letters:
Access the highlighted submenu by pressing the Enter key.
Hierarchy and the path to the requested menu item are marked with >(arrow)
between menu, menu item/s:
System / Test > Test/Diagnosis > Voltage means that you can access the
menu item Voltage via the System / Test menu and the Test/Diagnosis
menu item.

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2 Layout and function
2.1 Overview of the supported versions
2.1.1 MDS
NOTICE
Some models are not available in all countries.
Function/options MDS
Spreading depending on forward speed MDS 8.2 Q
MDS 14.2 Q
MDS 18.2 Q
MDS 20.2 Q
MDS 10.1 Q
MDS 11.1 Q
MDS 12.1 Q
MDS 17.1 Q
MDS 19.1 Q

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2.1.2 AXIS-M
AXIS-M V8
8 section width steps (VariSpread Dynamic)
AXIS-M VS pro
Gradual section width adjustment (VariSpread pro)
NOTICE
Some models are not available in all countries.
Function/options
AXIS-M 20 Q V8 AXIS-M 30 Q V8 AXIS-M 40 Q V8 AXIS-M 20 EMC V8 AXIS-M 30 EMC V8 AXIS-M 40 EMC V8 AXIS-M 30 EMC + W V8 AXIS-M 40 EMC + W V8
Spreading depending on
forward speed 
Mass flow control by
measuring the torque of
the spreading discs

Weigh cells 
Function/options
AXIS-M 30 EMC VS pro AXIS-M 40 EMC VS pro AXIS-M 30 EMC + W VS pro AXIS-M 40 EMC + W VS pro
Forward speed-dependent
spreading 
Mass flow control by measuring the
torque of the spreading discs 
Weigh cells 

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2.2 Layout of the control unit - overview
Figure 2.1: QUANTRON-A control unit
No. Description Function
1 Control panel Including membrane keys used to operate the device
and the display for operating screens.
2 Machine cable plug
connector
39-pin plug connector for connecting the machine
cable to sensors and servomotors (SpeedServos).
3 USB port with
cover
For updating the PC. Cover serves as protection
against dirt.
4 V24 data port Serial interface (RS232) with LH 5000 and ASD pro-
tocol, designed for connecting a Y-RS232 cable to a
remote terminal.
Plug connector (DIN 9684-1/ISO 11786) for 7-pin to
8-pin cable connection for the speed sensor.
5 Mounting bracket Fastens the control unit to the tractor.
6 Power supply 3-pin plug connector according to DIN 9680/
ISO 12369 for connecting the power supply.

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2.3 Control elements
The unit is operated with 17 membrane keys (13 permanently defined and
4 freely configurable membrane keys).
Figure 2.2: Control panel at the front of the unit
No. Description Function
1 ON/OFF Switches the device on/off
2 Display Display of operating screens
3 T key (TELIMAT) Key for displaying the TELIMAT position
4 Start/stop Starts or stops spreading.
5 Clear/Reset Clears an entry in an input field,
Resets the excess quantity to 100%;
Acknowledges alarm messages.

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6 Preselected section
width setting
Toggle key for alternating between four states.
Pre-selection of section widths for changing the
quantity. Page 65
-L: Left
-R: Right or
-L+R: Left +Right
AXIS only: Management of the section widths
(VariSpread function) Page 14
7 Menu Switch between operating screen and main menu.
8 ESC Cancels entries and/or returns to the previous
menu at the same time.
9 Navigation field 4 arrow keys and one enter key for navigating
through the menus and input fields.
Arrow keys for moving the cursor on the display
or for highlighting an input field.
Enter key to confirm an input.
10 F1 to F4 function
keys
Selection of the functions displayed above the
function keys.
11 Weighing/trip
counter
Display of the remaining quantity in the hopper.
Trip counter
kg left
Metre counter
No. Description Function

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2.4 Display
The display shows the current status information and the selection and input
options for the control unit.
The most important information on the operation of the fertiliser spreader is
displayed on the operating screen.
2.4.1 Description of the operating screen
Figure 2.3: Control unit display (AXIS-M operating screen example)
Figure 2.4: Control unit display (AXIS-M EMC operating screen example)
NOTICE
The exact display of the operating screen depends on the currently selected
settings, see chapter 4.10.2: Display configuration, page 76.
1
10
7
23
4
5
6
1
8
7
10
9
2
4
5
6

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Figure 2.5: Control unit display (MDS operating screen example)
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The symbols and displays in the example have the following meanings:
No. Symbol/Display Meaning (in the example shown)
1 Metering slider
scale opening left
Current opening position of the left metering slider.
2 Operating mode Shows the current operating mode.
3 TELIMAT symbol This symbol appears on the right for AXIS and on the
left for MDS if the TELIMAT sensors are installed
and the TELIMAT function is activated (factory
setting) or the T key is activated.
4 Quantity change
right
Quantity change (+/-) in percent.
Display of quantity changes.
Range of values +/- 1..99 % possible.
5 Application rate Preset application rate.
6 Display fields Configurable display fields (here: forward speed, flow
factor and kg rest).
Possible configuration: see chapter
4.10.2: Display configuration, page 76.
7 Symbol fields Fields assigned symbols depending on the menu.
Selection of the function by means of the
function keys below.
8 PTO speed EMC functions only: Current PTO speed
See 4.6.8: PTO, page 52
9 Drop point Current position of the drop point.
10 Section width left Display of status of left section width. See
2.4.2: Display of the metering slider statuses,
page 13.
11 Left quantity
change
Quantity change (+/-) in percent.
Display of quantity changes.
Range of values +/- 1..99 % possible.

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2.4.2 Display of the metering slider statuses
Figure 2.6: AXIS metering slider status display
A B
1234
Figure 2.7: MDS metering slider status display
[A] Spreading operation inactive (STOP)
[1] Section width deactivated
[2] Section width activated
[B] Machine in spreading operation (START)
[3] Section width deactivated
[4] Section width activated
A B
1234

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2.4.3 Section width display (AXIS only)
Further display and setting options are explained in the chapter 5.2: Working with
sections (AXIS only), page 92.
Figure 2.8: Display of the section width statuses (example with VariSpread 8)
[1] Activated section widths with four possible spreading width steps
[2] The left section width is reduced by two section width steps
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