RISUTEC TK-120B User manual

RISUTEC TK-120B
Planting machine with mounding feature
Instruction manual
Starting from serial number #65
RISUTEC OY
Porintie 314
Building 5
29250 NAKKILA, FINLAND
[phone]

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
RISUTEC OY
Porintie 314
29250 NAKKILA, FINLAND
[phone]
We affirm, that the equipment manufactured by us fulfils the requirements of the machine directive
(directive 2006/42/EY), the changes related to it and the national statutes that enact them.
NAKKILA 20.11.2018
Jussi Aikala, CEO

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................................1
1.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................1
1.2 SAFETY AT WORK .............................................................................................................1
2INTRODUCTION AND USAGE ................................................................................................3
2.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................3
2.2 USAGE..................................................................................................................................3
3MONITOR....................................................................................................................................5
3.1 MAIN ....................................................................................................................................5
3.2 TUBE.....................................................................................................................................7
3.3 CONTROL ............................................................................................................................7
3.4 INFO......................................................................................................................................8
3.5 MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................9
3.6 ADJUSTING PAGES..........................................................................................................10
3.6.1 MAIN........................................................................................................................................ 10
3.6.2 INFO ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.6.3 MEASURE................................................................................................................................. 11
3.7 ADJUST ..............................................................................................................................16
4MODEMS...................................................................................................................................20
4.1 G2/G3 MODEM..................................................................................................................21
4.2 G11 MODEM ......................................................................................................................21
5TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................21
6MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................22
7WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................22

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1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 GENERAL
Every user must become acquainted with the machine’s safety and operating instructions and obey
them.
In addition to the manual, one must act according to the regulations and laws of the country and local
work safety authorities.
Use of the machine for tasks other than which it was designed for is at user’s own responsibility. The
supplier or manufacturer is not responsible for any liabilities or damages caused by such usage.
1.2 SAFETY AT WORK
Learn to know the machine, its capacity and restrictions.
Learn the operation and functions of the machine thoroughly before use.
The work safety of the machine has to be inspected before every use. If flaws or deficiencies are
found, repairs have to be made immediately.
The use of a machine that is out of order is forbidden.
Before starting up the machine one must ensure it will not cause harm to other people or property.
If you notice movement on the working area within the safety distance (30m) – stop the machine.

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Exceeding the given performance values is forbidden.
All the safety- and warning signs on the machine must be legible and intact.
Always shut down the engine when exiting the cabin of the vehicle and empty possible pressure
accumulators according to the vehicle manufacturers’ instructions. This way you avoid
unintentional movement of the equipment.
Do not go under the machine. Support the machine well during repairs.
When maintaining the machine ensure its immobility.
When you stop working, ensure the equipment does not move while you are away.
Leave the machine on a level surface and ensure its immobility while you are away.
Tasks regarding the hydraulic equipment may only be done by educated and experienced
hydraulics-mounters.
Do not open the hoses while they are under pressure.
Inspect the machine for possible oil leakages. Renew worn hoses before they break. Pay special
attention that the pressure classes on the hoses and connectors correspond to the pressures on use.
Check that safety systems, e.g. pressure limitation vents are intact and in place. The safety systems
must be in order.
Renew or repair faulty parts immediately. Weld tears that have appeared immediately.
Use original spare parts, or adequate hoses or connectors according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
One must have a written permission from the manufacturer for any alteration on the machine.

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Clean the area under repair. Do not use solvents for cleaning.
Make sure that the used oil is clean.
If any oil gets in to the eyes, they must be rinsed with plenty of water after which one must go see a
medical doctor.
Avoid skin contact with oil –protect yourself with clean overalls.
Do not let oil get into the environment.
2INTRODUCTION AND USAGE
2.1 GENERAL
Risutec TK-120B is meant to be attached to an excavator. To use the machine a ½ inch pressure line
and 5/8 inch tank line are needed. Voltage 24 V unless agreed otherwise. The equipment can only be
installed by a professional mechanic. The machine can plant pot seedlings max. 55-60 mm in
diameter and max 40 cm in total lenght.
2.2 USAGE
Risutec TK-120B is meant for planting forest seedlings. It is especially suitable for pine and spruce.
Risutec TK-120B makes subsoiling with mounding plate, irrigates with water or water gel and
spreads the herbicide and fertilizer if they have been put in the machine.
There are three buttons in the excavator cabin. One button is for planting and possibly other two for
opening/closing the plate if an optional turning mounding plate is attached. If TASK or ASTA
programs are in use, there is a fourth button for them.
The machine is provided with a 120 pcs seedling cassette.

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Mounding with plate:
The plate is set peak first to the ground and pulled along the surface about 10 cm deep. The mineral
ground must be revealed. The pulled ground is turned over the untouched ground leaving mineral
ground on top. The machine is moved lightly on top of the formed mound and the seedling is
planted. There is a yellow light on the side of the machine for indicating that the planting circle is
done. When the light switches on, the equipment must be quickly lifted off away from the seedling.
Warnings:
The machine is designed for pulling motion.
The machine can’t be used for lateral motions because they can cause the suspension to twist.
While planting the machine must be kept straight to achieve the best results.
Starting planting:
Secure that the tube is up. Put Automate (AUTO) on. Green light indicates that the function is
active.
Then go to the Control page and choose optionals: Fertilizer, Water pump and/or Herbicide on.
Notice that the water pump has a continuous irrigation as an option. That is meant for watering
seedlings, washing windows etc. with a possible separate hose.
When you want to plant press the planting button. Machine does all adjusted processes itself. Lift
the unit up immediately when the yellow light outside the machine is on. It tells that the
seedling is compressed and tube hatchet will close soon. Normal seedling circle lasts 3-4 seconds.
Blue light will be shown when the next seedling is in tube. The time the light is on can be adjusted
to make it easier to monitor.
Attention! If there is a problem with the process, just simply take the auto off. The process
will stop. If there are problems, stop the engine before going out the cabin!
Attention! The rounds of the motor of the excavator affect the planting head. When installing
the machine all the adjusting of the planting head are done according to rpm of the excavator.
They can’t be changed.

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3MONITOR
3.1 MAIN
Logo Risutec INFO = Opens Risutec Oy’s (manufacturer) contact information page
Circle symbol = Adjusts the pressure of the feet, short cut
Plant in tube = Blue light is on when the seedling has passed the light sensor in the planting tube
Next seedling = moves the seedling to a next place in the cassette and and drops the seedling
Tube = opens tube’s manual controlling page
Pumps= opens pump page
Controls = opens control page
New round= Refreshes the counter of the cassette
Auto = Automation is on when the rabbit is yellow and the green light is on
Three lines = opens adjusting pages

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Red warning sign = Hydraulic pressure filter is blocked
1 = how many seedlings have been planted after the ”new round”button was pushed.
Valvula aire = Gives an air pulse to move the seedling. Is used in case the seedling isn’t sucked out
of the cassette for some reason.
1 Tighten bolts= Bolts need to be tighten. Can be checked out on the maintenance page by
pressing button #1.
2 Prepare service plants 1000= Prepare to order maintenance from the importer. The counter
counts down from 10 000 seedlings. Can be checked out on the maintenance page by pressing
button #2.
3 Contact service!= Contact importer’s/manufacturer’s maintenance. Can be checked out on the
maintenance page by pressing button #3.

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4 Update the program!= The automation of the planting machine’s program will only be switched
on after the manufacturer has been connected to the machine and checked the program. Contact the
manufacturer after 100 hours of use!
Green long bar= Feet rise up, planting done
Red long bar= The lid of the planting tube is closing
3.2 TUBE
Tube up = Planting tube up
Tube down = Planting tube down
Door open = Opens the lid of the planting tube
Door close =Closes the lid of the planting tube
Feed+= seedling feed forward
Feed-= seedling feed backwards
Feet up = Feet up
Feet down = Feet down
3.3 CONTROL
Spruce= To use the planting depth of spruce. The depth can be chosen from the adjust page. Green
light indicates the active selection. Notice that the cassette won’t feed unless either has been
selected.
Pine= To use the planting depth of pine.
Test page= opens test page
Maintenace = opens maintenance page

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3.4 INFO
The program’s version number can be found on this page. When asking for an update the
manufacturer needs the program type written in blue. A good way to do this is to send a photo.
Pressing LOGS opens a log page where all the planted seedlings and total time can be found.

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3.5 MAINTENANCE
1-4 numbers= Pressing these buttons removes the notifications from the main screen. Notice that
pressing #4 won’t switch the automation on. That requires remote access with the manufacturer.
Manual= opens the manual
Hydraulics= opens hydraulic chart
Electric= opens electric chart
Spare= opens spare parts list

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3.6 ADJUSTING PAGES
3.6.1 MAIN
Info= opens system modules
Measure= opens the condition of sensors, valves and incoming wires page
Adjust= opens adjust page
Preferences= monitor adjusting, language
3.6.2 INFO
Modules= shows information about the modules
Logs= shows past history (program)

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3.6.3 MEASURE
General:
True= active, in use
False= not connected
DIN input= Operation of switches and sensors
DOUT output= electrical operation of on/off valves
COUT output= electrical operation of proportional valves
COUT/DOUT= the mA value of the electrical propotional outputs using on/off valves
MD4-5= operation of the monitor, main computer

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XA2(1)= Operation of Modul XA2 toiminta, no1 adress resistor
G2= operation of a separate internet modem
G11= operation of an internet modem used by phone
DIN G2 modem= If true, the separate modem is connected
DIN light sensor= Tells the operation of the light sensor
DIN Main Filter= If true, the pressure filter has blocked and symbol on the screen is active
DIN planting order= If true when pressing the planting command, button is working

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Feet light= Status of the power supply for the feet light
Flushing pump= Status of the power of the flushing pump
Flushing pump valve= Status of the power of the flushing pump’s three way valve. Has to be
”true” if pump is active and water isn’t run.
Fertilizer pump valve= Status of the fertilizer pump
Fertilizer pump valve= Status of the fertilizer pump’s three way valve Has to be ”true” if pump is
active and fertilizer isn’t run.

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COUT Feet pressure mA= The voltage of the proportional valve when the valve is active.
COUT Main Flow ask mA= The voltage of the proportional valve for flow request

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VRefA= reference voltage should be value 5.
VBB= main voltage

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MDGN= signal strenght
3.7 ADJUST
Planting depth ms= Planting depth is adjusted in milliseconds, two preselected adjustments
Sealing feet pressure%= Pressure of the feet
Sealing feet depth= Depth of feet, adjusted in milliseconds

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Tube door delay ms= Closing time of the tube’s lid. Defines the speed of the planting circle. If this
is too fast, a planted seedling might be lifted off when lifting the machine.
Watering ms= Amount of water, parameter ms. The amount is checked by measuring the water for
example in a bucket.
Flush Main<=10= Adjusting the tube’s flush, every 10th time.
Flush=B(10)= adjustable spot for tube flush
Flush=C(10)= adjustable spot for tube flush
Fertilizer ms= Amount of fertilizer, feed in ms
Light sensor ms= Adjusting lights in planting tube and sealing.
Planting depth KICK= Makes the planting tube to be out and ready when the seedling drops in the
plating tube
Feet down delay ms= Delay of the feet going down. If too fast, the feet and planting tube collide.
Flow ask cassette%= Flow ask of the cassette. Values 0- 100%
Flow ask planter%= Flow ask of the planting head. Values 0-100 %
COUT flow ask mA= adjusts the mA value of the proportional valves. Notice! Can only be adjusted
by a professional mechanic.
COUT feet valve mA= Adjusts the mA value of proportional feet’s pressure reducer. Notice! Can
only be adjusted by a professional mechanic.
COUT On/off= Adjusts the mA value of proportional outputs to on/off valves. Feet, planting tube
and the lid of the planting tube. Notice! Can only be adjusted by a professional mechanic.