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1. e Tank3 Switch ONOFF OOS a Current pplication rate OO i e increase application tate SSS Of fresker OOS fio PreserRate TT 1 Decrease applicationrawe SSCS r _ __ Topcon Precision Aglogo SSSOSCSCS S S A2678 Rev 1 4 5 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual e Tank Display Area Displays the four tanks starting with Tank 1 on the far left to Tank 4 on the far right The Tank Display Area shows how many tanks have been selected from the Seeder tab under the Options menu The Tank Display Area shows The Product Name e Weight Volume of product remaining in tank e Weight Volume of product remaining in tank shown graphically e Tank Number e Displays the units the tank is using e Displays whether the tank status is ON or OFF If the tank is greyed out the tank is switched OFF if the tank is highlighted with a colour then the tank switch is ON e Application Rate Displays the application rate of each tank each tank displays the actual sowing rate selected for each tank and the actual sowing rate being applied If the application rate for the tank is greyed out then this is displaying the selected rate If the application rate for the tank is highlighted then this is displaying the actual sowing rate being applied e Sub Area Number Displays a number between 0 and 9 the number represents what Sub Area Number is being applied at the moment e Sub Area Displays the t
2. Click Tap the Backup List button to save the Preset List to USB Thumbdrive Click Tap the Restore List button to transfer the Preset List from the USB Thumbdrive to the X20 Console Click Tap the Close button to close the window A2678 Rev 1 4 6 39 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Other x Config Seeder Fans Tank Setup Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Enable Diagnostics Hee CLOSE Figure 6 21 Other tab Audio Volume Allows the operator to set the desired audio level There is an ex ternal speaker port on the rear X20 panel that allows for another speaker to be fitted The Volume can be adjusted by touching the slide with your finger and moving the slide up and down 6 40 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ank Setup and Calibration Type 1 Granular Electric or Hydraulic Tank2 Tank3 Product Icon Icon Name eters Preset rate 2 mrss 2152 kg Tank 1 Icon Tank Switch ON OFF FE Gha Koh ran eH Proset rate 1 icati imp p E incroment a Rate NONE q i I Increase Lot 02 I Product Preset rate 1 co I Preset rate 2 I I Decrease reen q Tank Setup Menu Figure 7 1 Granular Tank Setup A2678 Rev 1 4 EZI Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Initial Setup 1 Select the Tank 1 Icon and the Tank Setup screen menu will be di
3. Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Units Dptians i xj Config Seeder Fans Tank Setup Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Area Units Length Speed Density cha m kph 1 feet Jou acre i mph aa kg cubic M Weight Volume Pressure kg SE kpa Ibs cubic feet c USgals gals Bar c ibs c Ibs Bushel Bushels psi F Lock NH3 Calibration Factor at pulses per Ib FT NH3 Mode Capacity in Units of N not NH3 Enable Diagnostics Help CLOSE Figure 6 17 Units tab The UNITS page allows the operator to select the units preferred for operation Lock NH3 Calibration Factor at pulses per Ib This option allows the operator when applying Anhydrous Gas and the Calibration Factor on the NH3 Regulator Valve is in Ib s Pulses per lb of N but the operator wants to work in kg of N then select this box So the operator enters the Calibration Factor pulses per Ib of N and selects the UNITS Weight to kg then the sprayer software will convert the pulses per Ib of N and display kg of N on the Working Screen Select this option if one of the Tank Modes is set to NH3 and the operator has manually entered a Calibration Fac tor in pulses per Ib of N and selected kg on the UNITS Weight 6 34 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Alarms xil Config Seeder Fans Tank Setup Monitoring Sequencing U
4. on the X20 Console to 0 11 Using the Calibrate Switch turn the RUN switch ON Then make sure liquid flows into the container Fill container to approx 20 litres 12 Turn the RUN switch OFF Write the actual volume of liquid dispensed into the container 13 Return to the X20 Console 7 18 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 14 The number of pulses accumulated by the flow meter is displayed 15 Click Tap the Enter Volume calculator icon and enter the actual volume of liquid caught in the container select Enter to save the volume 16 The Calibration Factor value will now be updated and displayed 17 Click Tap the DONE button to close the Calibration Screen Calibration of the Liquid tank is complete 18 If another Liquid tank needs setting up and calibration select another liquid tank and follow the same procedures A2678 Rev 1 4 7 19 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Type 3 NH3 Tank2 Tank3 Tank 4 Product Icon Icon Icon Name an Tank 1 Icon Tank Switch ON OFF Application Rate Increase Preset rate 1 i fe a f capacity i tena rawr as BB rn rate 2 Baz kgina i per RAM 2 Preset rate 1 13 increment I PRODUCT NH3 Few BR oduct I I I I Preset rate 2 I I I om d Decrease Tank Setup Menu Figure 7 3 NH3 Tank Setup Initial Setup Capacity sets the NH3 tank siz
5. The Tank Indicators can also be changed from the Working Screen by repeatedly selecting either the Sub Area or Sub Volume readouts the orange Tank Indicator will indicate which Tank the Sub Area Weight readouts are displaying for The orange Tank Indicators are aligned in the same position as the Tank 1 2 3 or 4 Icons g Reset Area Number the Area Number can be reset if Reset Area Number is selected and this will reset both the Area and Weight for all tanks for selected Sub Area h TIME There is also a resetable seeding time incorporated This will only accumulate when the air seeder is actually seeding 86 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Fan Readout 1 Fan Speed Readout Displays the current Fan Speed as read by the fan speed sensor mounted near the fan on the air seeder 2 Fan Pressure Readout Displays the current Fan Pressure as read by the fan pressure sensor mounted near the fan on the air seeder 3 Click Tap the Fan Speed Readout or Fan Pressure Readout to display the FAN ALARMS window as shown above 4 The Fan Alarms window displays the High and Low Alarms for the Fan Speed sensor and the High and Low Alarms for the Fan Pressure Sensor The Fan Alarms window is the same screen as displayed on the Fan page The Fan Alarms can be set here or on the Fan page A2678 Rev 1 4 8 7 Seed Rate Controller O
6. f TOPCON Precision Agriculture Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Part Number A2678 Rev 1 41 Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture December 2007 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual able of Contents Prefa 6 iss orc wosetetectenaseaupachucncecesseemecuuonssa ieee ctacccatsamacenenees 1 1 Terms amp Conditions ccccccccccsseeesseceeseecescecsseeeesecsessecesseeseeees 1 2 Manual Conventions c cccccccsseeesseceeseecsscecseeeescsessecesseeseeees 1 6 Chapter 2 Introduction iscsi ets as chenrcatsecencnncsaccasexsicesecesdiatsaceueeeseoeces 2 1 Seed Rate Controller Additional Features screen 2 2 Liquid Drive optional ccceccecssecsseceeceeeeeeeeeeesseecnseeneenes 2 2 Variable Rate Control ccccccceccccccsecessceessceesseceeseeesseccsseeessees 2 2 Chapter 3 Using this manual 3 1 Chapter 4 Basic concepts of the air seeder ccccceseeeeeeeees 4 1 Chapter 5 Getting started acces Sse ELLE LEELER 5 1 Registration and Seed Rate Controller Software eee 5 3 Overview of functions and working screen cceccesseereeeees 5 4 Main Men iii esactstecstiatnciite casshhs SE REESE SE SENSE SES SEERE SEES S BES SESE ERE SEES DE 5 8 Chapter 6 ConfiguratiOM eis
7. rate being metered will be displayed on LINE 1 12 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Rate 2 Alarm if the selected application rate for TANK 2 can not be controlled to within 5 above or below the rate the message RATE 2 ALARM flashes in the Alarm Window the alarm sounds and the actual rate being metered will be displayed on LINE 2 Rate 3 Alarm if the selected application rate for TANK 3 can not be controlled to within 5 above or below the rate the message RATE 3 ALARM flashes in the Alarm Window the alarm sounds and the actual rate being metered will be displayed on LINE 3 Rate 4 Alarm if the selected application rate for TANK 4 can not be controlled to within 5 above or below the rate the message RATE 4 ALARM flashes in the Alarm Window the alarm sounds and the actual rate being metered will be displayed on LINE 4 Tank or Bin Low Sensor Alarms Tank 1 Low Alarm when the product level in TANK 1 falls below the sensor the message TANK 1 LOW flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Tank 2 Low Alarm when the product level in TANK 2 falls below the sensor the message TANK 2 LOW flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Tank 3 Low Alarm when the product level in TANK 3 falls below the sensor the message TANK 3 LOW flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Tank
8. Ifthe Seed Rate Controller software is unregistered select the Register button Figure 5 4 and contact your Topcon dealer The Enable Lockout button Figure 5 4 is explained in Chapter 10 A2678 Rev 1 4 5 3 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Overview of Functions on Working Screen Figure 5 5 Seed Rate Controller Working Screen Overview 54 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual la Ground Speed Displays the Total of Area covered for the tank highlighted as displayed by the tank indicator c Displays the Total of Product metered for the tank highlighted as lee Select OPTIONS button to access the OPTIONS window The OPTIONS window is where the Seeder settings can be entered e Displays the On Sereen help i O f Showsiffanis ON OFF _ S O g Enables Manual Speed o h Activates the right hand data screen O Selecting the SHUTDOWN button returns the operator to the Windows Desktop i Torns al seed Fertilizer rollers ON oror k Actual rate being applied OOOO 1 mk switches odor m Tank display icons SSCS fa kinis O o _ Subsarea number SSCS p __ Displays the main menu on the righthand side fa 1 Displays product being applied forthe tank e Displays numerical weight volume of product let in the tank s Displays graphical weight volume of product left in the tank Ya Displays tank number s Displays Application Raunis
9. from the tank harness To carry out this test a multimeter is required which can measure DC voltage between 1V and 24V A ruler to measure distance between sensor and tooth of the sprocket A2678 Rev 1 4 A Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual This test procedure can be carried out on the Motor Feedback sensors that are connected to the tank harness Each connector has A B and C marked on the connector If the A B and C are covered by shrink wrap then use diagram below to determine A B and C pins position e Check the the distance between the magnet and the sprocket The distance should be 1 mm Reajust if the distance is incor rect e Check for obvious signs of damage breakage corrosion etc to the sensor plug and wiring Rectify any damage PINS r gt PIN A SIGNAL 4 5 volts pene PIN B ve GND 12 volts L PIN C ve LATCH Figure 11 2 HARNESS 3 pin Weather Pak Plug e From the sensor trace back the wiring to the 3 pin weather pak plug unplug the sensor plug from the chassis harness plug e Switch Console POWER switch ON e The Latch on the plug is what holds the 2 plugs together With the Latch facing down as shown in diagram the Pins starting from the left are C B and A e Using multi meter the voltage between PIN C and PIN B should be 12V e Using multi meter the voltage between PIN A and PIN B should be 4 5V e Ifthe voltages are corr
10. www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 9 Click Tap the On Off button 10 Product will now be dispensed from Tank1 11 Once sufficient material has been collected ie 15 Kg Click Tap the On Off button 12 Weigh the product collected and write down the weight so the weight can be entered into the X20 Console A2678 Rev 1 4 feed Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual sity atta eile Bom mere os oh CHECK Cotten Face CAO 13 The X20 Seedrate Controller software has automatically counted the amount of meter roller revolutions this appears under Motor Electric or H Motor Reg Hyd or P Valve Prop Hyd as Revs TANK 1 PRODUCT WHEAT OLD CALIBRATION FACTOR 0 645 kgirev NEW CALIBRATION FACTOR 0 682 kgirev PERCENT DIFFERENCE 6 0 14 Click Tap the Enter Weight calculator icon 15 The screen that appears tells you what the new Cal Factor is what the old Cal Factor was and what the percentage difference is 16 ACCEPT means that the Cal Factor for the product will be used but not saved to the Product List 7 8 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 17 ACCEPT AND SAVE TO FILE will mean the NEW CAL FACTOR will be saved to the Product List Then the next time that WHEAT is selected the New Cal Factor the same as just calibrated will be used CALIB
11. 0 ia Limits minimum rate Figure 6 9 Linear actuator setup window Actuator Selection On the metering shaft there will an encoder wheel count the number of magnets or teeth depending on the type of shaft sensor being used Select the correct option for the selected tank The number of pulses for each metering shaft revolution is displayed in the Shaft Encoder window Select Bourgault if fitting to a Bourgault air seeder Select Other if your selection isn t listed This will enable a calculator in the Shaft Encoder window to enter in a value A2678 Rev 1 4 6 1 7 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Maximum and Minimum Shaft RPM These values entered do not effect the controlling they are a guide to the maximum and minimum rates the selected tank is capable of achieving Actuator Calibration This setting sets where the linear actuator is positioned during the calibration of products By default Extend Fully is selected This will make the actuator extend to its full reach during the calibration process If Control to Rate is selected then the actuator position will de pend on the rate selected during calibration If Preset Extension is selected then a calculator icon will become accessible and a value can be entered in the Calibration Extension window Using Tank Clutch If a tank clutch is fitted to the selected tank then select the Using Tank Clutch option 6 18 www
12. 4 Low Alarm when the product level in TANK 4 falls below the sensor the message TANK 4 LOW flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds A2678 Rev 1 4 12 3 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Tank or Bin Empty Contents Alarms Tank 1 Empty Alarm will alarm when the air seeder has calculated the last of the product has been metered through TANK 1 TANK 1 EMPTY flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Tank 2 Empty Alarm will alarm when the air seeder has calculated the last of the product has been metered through TANK 2 TANK 2 EMPTY flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Tank 3 Empty Alarm will alarm when the air seeder has calculated the last of the product has been metered through TANK 3 TANK 3 EMPTY flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Tank 4 Empty Alarm will alarm when the air seeder has calculated the last of the product has been metered through TANK 4 TANK 4 EMPTY flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds No Flow Alarms No Flow Tanks OFF will alarm when the Master Switch is ON a ground speed is detected Fan Speed is above the Fan Speed Low Alarm Point and all the tanks are OFF No Flow Tanks Off flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Alerting the operator there are no tanks switched ON No Flow No Ground Speed will alarm when the Master Switc
13. A confirmation window will appear 3 Select the YES button to reset everything for the selected Area Number This will reset to zero the sub area and sub weight for all tanks for the selected Sub Area Number 9 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Change or select the Sub area number Click Tap either the Sub Area or weight readouts The Area window will be displayed The current Area Number is displayed in the Sub area window Select the left or right arrows above the Area Number to change the Area Number The new Area Number will be displayed Ten sub area numbers can be selected 0 9 The changed Area Number is also displayed in the Area and Weight readouts Reset the total area 5 Click Tap the Reset button next to the Total 1 to reset the area for Total 1 Click Tap the Reset button next to the Total 2 to reset the area for Total 2 A2678 Rev 1 4 9 3 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Select a Primary Secondary Rate or Increase Decrease Buttons ser uouon 2081kg 22L Live readout 1 The Primary button for each tank displays the Primary rate To select the Primary rate for each tank Select the Primary button for each tank The rate will then be displayed in the live readout 2 The Secondary button for each ta
14. Controller Operators Manual e Using a multi meter the voltage between PIN C and PIN B should be 12V e Using multi meter the voltage between PIN A and PIN B should be 2V Unplug the rubber hose from where it is attached to the fan e With the multi meter still across PIN A and PIN B blow hard into the hose the voltage should read approximately 3V e Once testing is finished ensure the weather pak plug with the red collar is connected to the chassis harness and connected the rubber hose back to the spigot on the fan e If one or both voltages are incorrect then write down the actual voltages and contact your TPA Dealer Air Hose Red Collar Blue Collar Figure 11 5 Pressure Transducer Sensor UES www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Proportional Valve Testing Proportional Valve Output Test Overview The proportional drive output allows control of PWM Hydraulic Solenoid valves Pin C provides a constant 12volt supply to the coil while Pin A delivers a switched Gnd signal Note Pin B is not used in standard proportional valve setups PINS YN C 12V POWER A B GND CONSTANT PROPORTIONAL VALVE DRIVES A SWITCHED GND Proportional Valve Output Test Procedure An automotive test light should be used for this test With the Master and Tank switch on and a manual speed set the light should glow brightly Reduce the Max PWM value pressing OK after each 5 reduc tion Con
15. High if the fan pressure goes above the programmed Alarm Point the message FAN PRESS HIGH flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Fan Speed Low if the fan speed goes below the programmed Alarm Point the message FAN SPEED LOW flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Fan Speed High if the fan speed goes above the programmed Alarm Point the message FAN PRESS HIGH flashes in the Alarm Win dow and the alarm sounds Fan Sensor Fail if the Master Switch is ON Fan Pressure readout is above the Fan Pressure Low alarm point and no pulses from the Fan Speed this suggests the Fan Speed sensor has failed Check Fan Speed sensor Under these conditions the message FAN SENSOR FAIL flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Fan Pressure Low Check Tank if the Master Switch is ON Fan Speed readout is above the Fan Speed Low alarm point and the Fan Pressure readout is less than half the Fan Pressure Low alarm point Under these conditions the message Fan Pressure Low Check Tank flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Check the air seeder tank lids are closed Rate Alarms Rate 1 Alarm if the selected application rate for TANK 1 can not be controlled to within 5 above or below the rate the message RATE 1 ALARM flashes in the Alarm Window the alarm sounds and the actual
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18. appropriate section to enter in the setup details for the selected tank Volume A volume for the selected tank can entered here especially if using density to fill the tanks Sense Level If a Tank Level sensor is fitted to the selected tank then select the Sense Level option by placing a tick in the box Use Density Select this option if using density to fill the selected tank This enables a density value to be entered in the Product Setup window lt gt NOTICE Use Density is not displayed when Liquid or NH3 is selected for the tank A2678 Rev 1 4 BA Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Product Setup Granular Product Setup for Bin 1 e x Selected Product Calibration Factor 0 000 Calibration Le girey Factor Weight dispensed per metering shaft revolution Density of Density Selected 0 000 Product koi SELECT FROM PRODUCT LIST Cancel Figure 6 7 Product setup window Select on the Product Setup button to display the Product Setup screen The above screen shows what the screen would look like when no products have been setup See Section 11 Products to setup the products going to be used by the air seeder The SELECT FROM PRODUCT LIST button is greyed out because there are no products setup See Section 11 Products The Density window is only displayed when Use Density is selected on Tank
19. page 6 14 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Now select another Tank using the arrows 1 Select the Controller type for the tank Select the Controller Settings button to setup the controller selected Enter a Volume for the selected tank Select whether a tank level sensor is fitted to the select tank 5 Select whether the selected tank is going to use density to fill the tank 6 Select the Product Setup button when the products have entered in the Products page see section 11 Ye Repeat the above procedure for the number of tanks that need to be setup Electric Motor Setup tiritrx Motor Controller Settings for Tank 1 xj Motor Selection Gear Ratio Standard 2 magnet 0 a Four Pulse Other Using Shaft Sensor Motor Encoder Geer ratio from motor to shaft 2 sensor position Enable shaft shaft sensor for shaft and gear pulses per motor revolution ferm functions to work Maximum Motor RPM Controller Options 1500 Use Soft Start Limits maximum rate Minimum Motor RPM 30 Limits minimum rate Figure 6 8 Electric motor setup window A2678 Rev 1 4 B 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Motor Selection By default most motors are 2 pulse motors A 2 pulse motor means in the internal shaft of the electric motor there are 2 magnets A 4 pulse motor has 4 magnets Select Four pulse only if four pulse motors where supplied with the air seeder If S
20. parameter It is recommend you use the Mouse supplied with X20 Console to set the values e Duration The length of time the alarm will stay present e Alarm Bursts The number of alarm bursts you will receive in the set duration e Interval The time between each duration e Alarm Delay The time from when the X20 Console detects a problem to when an alarm is sounded and displayed on the console After the alarm conditions have changed the SET button MUST be selected Otherwise no changes will be saved Once an alarm has been changed and the SET button has been selected The alarm changes can be undone by selecting the UNDO button Test Tank Select the Alarm that you wish to test and then select a Tank 1 2 or3 from the Tank Selection Then select the Test Tank button The alarm sound duration cycles etc can be observed Reselect the Test Tank button to turn test OFF Defaults e Restore Defaults Resets the particular alarm you have se lected to the factory setting e Restore ALL Defaults Resets all alarms to the factory set tings A2678 Rev 1 4 6 37 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Products g 4 iH Fora Fooi hane EEEE heres Figure 6 19 Products tab Figure 6 20 Preset entry screen Presets The Presets page can display various products and calibrations You are able to compile a complete list of the products that you will apply for the
21. to the Wheel Factor Entry screen to Calculate or Manually enter the Wheel factor Manual Speed Click Tap the calculator icon in this box to to enter in a Manual Speed The Manual Speed may be used during e Calibration of products e Checking air seeder settings while air seeder is stationary 6 26 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Preload Time The Preload option applies only to tanks selected for electric motors or hydraulic motors The Preload Time allows the air seeder s motors to operate prior to moving off and starting to sow it takes several seconds to convey seed fertiliser from the tanks to the seeding boots This feature eliminates the start up sowing gaps that might otherwise appear A value around 7 seconds is normal Display Mode Select the terminology the operator wants to use Tank or Bin Tank and Bin terms are interchangeable Enable Calibration Switch If a calibration switch is fitted to the air seeder loom then select this box This feature allows the operator to remotely switch the motors electric or hydraulic ON and OFF remotely when calibrating products Enable Simultaneous Granular Calibration By default unticked and calibrate one product at a time This feature allows during the calibration of products to calibrate all granular products at once To calibrate all granular products at once select the option by placing a tick in the box Show Area Rema
22. topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Regulator Valve Setup Reqguiator Valve Controler Settings for Tank 1 xj Controller Mode Max On Time PWM Setting Shaft Encoder Fastest 4 0 sec FULL 0 5 Medium 20 sec 6 r 10 sec c 60 pulses per shaft rev Md I Ns Maximum Shaft RPM Reverse Valve Direction MinOnTime Gain Setting 0 F Close velvet Tank on SETE tomers a r Amsec C BMS Limits maximum rate F Relay On When Tank Off a msec C Ams Sensitivity 1 msec 2msh Minimum Shaft RPM Standard 0 fal C Reduced cancel ox Help Like Figure 6 10 Regulator valve setup window Controller Mode Under normal conditions the Controller Mode can be set to the Fastest setting If the application rate seems to be overshooting and erratic then select Medium and if still overshooting then select Slowest When either the Controller Mode is selected the Max On Time PWM setting Min On Time and Gain Setting are set automati cally and should not need to be changed unless instructed by a TPA representative Reverse Valve Direction this function allows the operator to reverse the polarity of the regu lating valve Select this option if the valve is going in the wrong direction A2678 Rev 1 4 6 9 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Close Valve If Tank OFF Some regulating valves are also ON OFF valves which means when the tank is switche
23. typed on the box and has the either 2 or 4 Drive plugs located on the top of the box This type drives Linear Actuators only and come in either 2 Channel Drives or 4 Channel Drives Select Multidrive ECU if your ECU Type has either Universal Electronic Control Unit or Multidrive Electronic Control Unit typed on the box This Multidrive ECU can control Electric Motors Linear Actuators Liquid and Proportional Hydraulics lt p NOTICE If Motor Drive 3 ch or Motor Drive 2 4 ch is selected then only electric motors can be selected from the Tank page all other options are greyed out and inaccessible On the Seeder page Granular is selected and all other options are greyed out and inaccessible If Actuator 2 4 ch is selected then only Actuators can be selected from the Tank page all other options are greyed out and inaccessible On the Seeder page Granular is selected and all other options are greyed out and inaccessible If Multidrive ECU is selected then all options in the X20 Seeder software become available 64 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual More Than Four Tanks Select this option if there is a 5th tank connected to the air seeder To select this option the Multidrive ECU must be fitted to the air seeder and selected as the ECU Type To control the 5th Tank one of the following Mini ECU kits wil
24. 2 boxes 6 1 o www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Pressure Sensor This selects the number of fan pressure sensors connected to the sensor loom If no fans are fitted to the sensor loom then leave both Fan 1 and Fan 2 boxes unticked If one fan pressure is connected to the sensor loom then tick the Fan 1 box If the sensor loom supports 2 Fan pressure input Fan Alarms This window allows the operator to set the Fan speed alarms and Fan pressure alarms for each fan To set the alarms for Fan 1 select Fan 1 in the Set window Then select on the calculator icon next to the corresponding alarm and enter in the High RPM and Low RPM values for Fan 1 Then select on the calculator icon next to the corresponding alarm and enter in the High Pressure and Low Pressure alarm values for Fan 1 To set the alarms for the 2nd Fan select Fan 2 from the Set window Now enter in the Fan alarms for Fan speed and Fan Pressure for the second fan To view the alarms for each fan then select either Fan 1 or Fan 2 from the Set window and the corresponding alarms will be displayed for each fan Fan Encoder This option selects the name of pickup points for the fan speed sensor Most air seeders have only one pickup point If there is more than one then select the calculator icon and enter the number of pickup points for each fan sensor Use Fan 2 For Pu
25. Drive back between the two marks and the distance travelled should be the same as the distance measured A2678 Rev 1 4 6 29 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Monitoring Block Head Sensors Options z xj Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Config Seeder Fans Tank Setup Monitoring Monitoring Configuration Monitoring Setup Number of Monitor ECUs No Monitoring 4 A Number of Monitor Inputs 0 A Monitoring List Individual Blockage Input Sensing Enable canes Help CLOSE Figure 6 15 Monitoring tab Monitoring Configuration The blocked head monitor kit is an optional extra and connects in line with the Sensor Loom plug on the MDECU Select No Monitoring if no blocked head kit is fitted Select Individual Blockage Input Sensing if a blocked head kit is fitted inline with the Sensor loom near the MDECU When this op tion is selected the Monitoring Setup window will be displayed Also a BLOCKAGE button will be displayed on the Main Menu Screen 16 30 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Monitoring Setup Number of Monitor ECU s Click Tap the calculator icon to select the number of Monitor ECUs fitted to the air seeder The number of Monitor ECU s will be displayed Number of Monitor Inputs Click Tap the calculator icon to select the number of Blocked Head Sensors connected to the air seeder Monitoring Lis
26. ENTS No statement con tained at the website of TPA or any other Topcon Group company or in any other advertisements or TPA literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPA modifies these Terms and Conditions Including the software licence warranty and limitation of liability IMPORTANT SAFETY Improper use of the product can lead to death or injury to persons damage to property and or mal function of the product The product should only be repaired by authorized TPA service centres You should closely review the safety warnings and directions as to the proper use of the product in this manual and at all times comply with the same Limited Warranty ELECTRONIC and MECHANICAL COMPONENTS TPA warrants that the electronic components manufactured by TPA shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of shipment to the dealer TPA warrants that all valves hoses cables and mechanical parts manu factured by TPA shall be free of defects in materials and work manship for a period of 12 months from the date of sale RETURN and REPAIR During the respective warranty peri ods any of the above items found defective may be shipped to TPA for repair TPA will promptly repair the defective item at no charge and ship it back to you You must pay the shipping and 1 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual handling charges in respect of the same Cal
27. FF the Tank Switch and Tank Icon for the selected tank will be greyed out If the Master Switch is OFF the Tank Switch icon will be highlighted but not turning A2678 Rev 1 4 9 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Using the Preload Function 1 Click Tap the fan icon to Engage the Fan 2 With the required tanks switched ON switch the Master Switch ON 3 The Speed Readout will be highlighted and display the Manual Speed the Tank Switch Icons of each tank switched ON will start turning The metering rollers of each selected tank will start sowing The operator must drive off within the specified time set in the Preload Time lt p NOTICE If the driver must move the vehicle within the Preload time otherwise the Speed readout will grey out and the Tank switches will stop turning The Master switch will have to be switched OFF before attempting to start sowing again 9 6 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Begin Seeding 1 Click Tap the directional arrows to select a Sub Area Number 2 Select the Products for each area 3 Electronically REFILL the tanks being used 4 Ensure any required TANKS are switched ON The corresponding tanks will be highlighted in colour 5 Click Tap the Primary Rate button for each tank 6 Click Tap the fan icon to engage the Fan The Fan icon will turn green and the Fan pressure and Fan Speed readouts w
28. Pin B with the X20 Con sole switched ON Connect the pins together The X20 Console screen Master Switch should click and switch to the ON position Ensure that the correct Remote master switch options are properly selected A2678 Rev 1 4 11 11 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Notes LEN www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual larms All alarms to alert the operator will appear in the Alarm Window The frequency and whether an alarm sounds when an alarm is displayed in the Alarm Window is set in the Alarms tab under OPTIONS The alarm will keep appearing in the Alarm Window untill the cause of the alarm is rectified If there is more than one alarm present then the alarms will scroll through in the Alarm Window one alarm at a time the first alarm will flash a number of times then the next alarm will flash and so forth until all alarms have been displayed The Alarm Window will then start again with the first alarm A list of all the alarms and an explanation for each alarm are listed on the following pages y_ 7 TOPCON TOPCON SEEDER Alarm Window Figure 12 1 Working Screen Displaying Alarm A2678 Rev 1 4 12 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Fan Alarms Fan Pressure Low if the fan pressure goes below the programmed Alarm Point the message FAN PRESS LOW flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Fan Pressure
29. RATE TANK 1 2081 k 022 kg 8 0 mm i m P Valve n few Enter Weight 5 0 00 kg 19 wee lt gt 18 MenuatGntry amp 18 You will see that the new calibration factor is in place You can recheck the accuracy by placing the empty catchment container under Tank1 of the air seeder 19 Press the RESET button then the On Off button The metering unit will start again and when you stop it the CHECK Kg should be the same as what is weighed in the container 20 Once you are satisfied with the calibration of Tank 1 select DONE 21 Repeat the above procedure to calibrate the other tanks A2678 Rev 1 4 EZ Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Tank Calibration Actuators Use this section when the air seeder is fitted with actuators to one or more of the tanks to automatically adjust the seed rate MANUAL SPEED DATA MAIN MENU 1 Click Tap the Tank 1 icon 2 Click Tap the Cal 1 button 7 10 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 3 Encoder should be set at the number of magnets or teeth on the wheel on the metering shaft In this case we have counted 8 magnets on the encoder wheel and entered in the value of 8 4 Once you have loaded the metering rollers Click Tap Actuator flow ON OFF This will wind the actuator out to full stroke Now wind over the machine using the handle provided and catch the product being metered ou
30. X20 Guidance This feature will automatically Start Stop the air seeder from overlapping or underlapping previously applied areas Full swath width only The ASC option in the X20 Guidance must also be selected Note If the Auto Section Enabled option is selected then the On Time Off Time and Coverage Map Offset values must be entered on the Sequencing page VRC Log Enabled Select this box if Maplink Variable Rate Control is being used with the X20 SeedRate controller with a DGPS or GPS Maplink VRC is used for Variable Rate Applications and Logging of air seeder rates being applied 6 6 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ECU Master Switch Enabled If a Remote Master Switch is connected to a plug marked Master on the Chassis Extension Loom then select ECU Master Switch If this feature is to be used a weather proof switch will be attached to the air seeder bar not supplied by TPA therefore when the air seeder bar is raised it switches the Master OFF when the air seeder bar is lowered the Master is switched ON D NOTICE Not all Chassis Extension Looms have this feature A2678 Rev 1 4 6 7 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Seeder 1 4 xi Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Config Seeder Fans Tank Setup Monitoring Tanks On Tank 1 Mode Tank2Mode Tank 3 Mode Tank 4 Mode Tank 10N Gran
31. an select from 10 sub areas 0 9 c As the Sub Area Number changes the Sub Area and Sub Weight oO f values will change to display the areas and weights accumulated for the selected sub area number for the displayed Tank Indicator Click Tap the Calculator Icon aligned next to Area or Volume the area and weight or volume to enter a preset value Selecting the Reset button next to Area and Volume the area and weight or volume can be reset for each individual tank for the Tank number displayed Use the arrows to the right of the Tank number to select another tank number lt x NOTICE The Sub Weight units reflects which Tank Mode OPTIONS SEEDER was selected for each Tank Granular Liquid or NH3 and also the units that are selected on the OPTIONS UNITS page A2678 Rev 1 4 8 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual The operator can select to display the Sub Area Volume readouts for each Tank The arrows aligned with the TANK are used to select a tank number The TANK number will be displayed and the Sub Area Weight readouts will display the area covered and weight used for each tank on both the Working Screen and AREA window readouts As the arrows are used to select the TANK number you will notice the Tank Indicator on the Working Screen will change to show which Tank the Sub Area Weight readouts are displaying
32. and contact your TPA Dealer 11 6 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Pressure Sensor Test This is a simple test procedure that determines whether the pressure transducer sensor is functioning properly A multi meter is required which can measure DC voltage between 1V and 24V e The pressure transducer sensor is mounted on the air seeder chassis near the fan e The sensor has 2 weather pak plugs one with a red collar and one with a blue collar and a spigot with a rubber hose which goes to the fan See diagram of Pressure Transducer Sensor at bottom of page showing red collar plug blue collar plug and air hose e For correct operations the weather pak plug with the red collar should be connected to the chassis harness if the red collar plug isn t connected then do so now and check console for a pressure reading the blue collar plug is used for testing To test the sensor unplug red collar plug from chassis harness e Connect the blue collar plug to the chassis harness P INA SIGNAL 2 volts no air Daa PIN B ve GND 12 volts u PIN C ve PINS EFA og Figure 11 4 Red collar 3 pin Weather Pak Plug e Switch Console POWER switch ON e The Latch Holder on the plug is what holds the 2 plugs together With the Latch Holder facing down as shown in diagram the Pins starting from the left are A B and C A2678 Rev 1 4 11 7 Seed Rate
33. ate the air seeder via the X20 console once the system has been configured and the tanks have been calibrated properly A2678 Rev 1 4 3 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual e Chapter 10 Lockout Feature explains how to protect your configurations from accidental changes by locking out other users from accessing the Options menu e Chapter 11 Functional Testing explains how to perform functional tests and checks on the sensors valves and switchbox of the seed rate controller e Chapter 12 Alarms explains the meaning of the different kinds of alarm warnings and the reasons why they would occur during the operation of the seed rate controller 3 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual asic Concepts of the Air Seeder The basic system consists of a X20 Console Seed Rate Interface InCab ECU Tractor Loom Implement Extension Loom Chassis Extension Loom Motor Drive Electronic Control Unit MDECU and the Tank Loom sensors and mounting hardware is required completing the system The X20 Console is mounted in the cabin of the tractor with the Seedrate Interface box InCab ECU The Seedrate Interface connects to the MDECU via the communication cable The communication cable consists of a Tractor Implement and Chassis Extension Looms are part of the power loom going to the MDECU There a drive looms going from the MDECU to each of the drives electric motors linear actuato
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35. changes at any time without notice If any part of these Terms and Conditions would be unenforce able the provision must be read down to the extent necessary to avoid that result and if the provision cannot be read down to that extent it must be severed without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remainder of these Terms and Conditions Comments suggestions and questions about TPA products are welcomed Contact your local TPA representative or a represent ative at our corporate facility Topcon Precision Agriculture 14 Park Way Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Phone 61 8 8203 3300 Fax 61 8 8203 3399 414 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Service Information Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TPA Authorised Dealer or by calling the Topcon Precision Agriculture Service Centre Phone 61 8 8203 3300 Fax 61 8 8203 3399 8 30am to 5pm Adelaide Local Time Monday through Friday A2678 Rev 1 4 A Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Manual Conventions This Manual uses the following conventions File gt Exit eo OG RR amp Click tap press the File menu then click tap press Exit Click tap press the button or key labelled Enter Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system Supplementary information that can have an effect on system operation system performance measureme
36. city tse fora GHP reset rate 2 i Panan Preset rate 1 Tx sinerement Tank 1 Icon Tank Switch ON OFF Application Rate we Increase 100 500 Product Preset rate 1 oso 0 0 Preset rate 2 Decrease Tank Setup Menu Figure 7 2 Liquid Tank Setup Initial Setup 1 Click Tap the Tank 3 Icon and the Tank Setup screen menu will be displayed 2 Click Tap the calculator icon next to the parameter that needs to be entered 3 A screen calculator will be displayed allowing the operator to enter in a value The Tank Setup allows the operator to enter in value for the Capacity Preset 1 Preset 2 Increment and select a product for the selected tank Once these values have been entered then the Tank 3 is ready to calibrate the selected product 7 14 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Capacity sets the tank size in volume Preset Rate 1 this sets the Primary seeding rate the Primary Rate button displays the selected rate This is the main rate Preset Rate 2 this sets the Secondary seeding rate the Secondary Rate button displays the selected rate Increment allows the operator to set the Increment Rate Therefore when the operator presses the Increase Button the Application Rate will increase by the Increment Rate When the operator presses the Decrease Button the Application Rate will decrease by the Increment Rate In this case 5 litres per hectare has been selected P
37. con is highlighted in orange the Tank Switch is ON Cal Factor displays the Calibration Factor for the current Product selected for the current the Tank The Cal Factor is amount of product metered out for one revolution of the metering roller for granular products Weight rev Range Proportional Only displays the PWM range as a of the Proportional valve of the selected tank while seeding Actuators when actuators is selected then the Range shows the Linear Actuator position as a of the selected tank while seeding Encoder Hydraulic and Actuator only displays the current encoder value for the selected Tank Gear Ratio Electric Motors only displays the current Gear Ratio value for the selected Tank Calibration Before commencing a calibration of the granular tank make sure that following parameters have been entered correctly If these parameters are accurate then the calibration will be accurate Manual Speed A Manual Speed should be entered that reflects the average speed of the air seeder during seeding operations Width An accurate effective working width of the air seeder should be entered A2678 Rev 1 4 Fe Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Preset Rate 1 A realistic application rate should be entered for the product being calibrated Cal Factor A Cal Factor should of been entered for each product that is going to used in the air seeder lt p NOTICE If Cal Facto
38. d OFF the valve will close Select this option if this type of valve is fitted to the selected tank Relay On When Tank OFF If the system has a dump valve fitted then select Relay on When Tank is Off Sensitivity Under most conditions Standard should be selected Shaft Encoder Enter in the number of magnets fitted to the metering shaft OR number of teeth on the sprocket which is fitted to the metering shaft Enter the value by selecting the calculator icon Maximum and Minimum Shaft RPM These values entered do not effect the controlling they are a guide to the maximum and minimum rates the selected tank is capable of achieving Select OK once all settings have been entered 6 20 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Proportional Valve Setup Proportional Valve Controller Settings for Tank 1 xj Valve Options Min PWM Max PWM Shaft Encoder T Add Dither a 5 FULL 8 5 F Enable Clutch 10 95 pulses per shaft rev 2 men ve koni 15 90 Maximum Shaft RPM ump ave 20 86 llo A ontroller Response Fastest j c 25 c 80 Limits maximum rate C Medium Fast c 30 c 75 Minimum Shaft RPM C Medium Slow c35 1 70 Ilo B Slowest c 40 c 65 yen cuca Figure 6 11 Proportional valve setup window Limits minimum rate Valve Options 1 Add Dither Proportional valves can experience a Friction that occurs when the valve has been held in the
39. e Preset 2 Rate or Increment Decrement buttons where used This alarm alerts the operator the Primary Seeding rate is not be ing applied in one of the tanks 12 6 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ppendix A Schematic Layout TRACTOR Wiring connections Ce ennen ene For correct fitting of hardware consult with a Topcon Precision Ag representative A2678 Rev 1 4 ESI Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Notes A 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ppendix B Product Specifications X20 Console Table B 1 X20 Console Specifications Supply Voltage 13 16V Negative earth system The X20 Console s power leads must be connected directly to the tractors battery terminals No attempt should be made to connect the system to positive earth vehicle Damage will result and Warranty will become void Ground Speed and Fan Speed Hall Effect Sensors Table B 2 Hall Effect Sensors Specifications Ground Speed Hall effect type sensors Fan and Shaft 3 Pin Weather pak plug Pin A B and C sensors Sensor to 2 3 mm Magnet distance Supply Voltage Supply 12 V from MDECU Signal Voltage 4 5 V sensor inactive lt 1 V sensor activated by magnet A2678 Rev 1 4 EZI Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Motor Feedback Proximity Sensors Table B 3 Proximity Sensors Specifications Motor Feedback Proximity Sensor Sensors 3 Pin Weather pak plug P
40. e The current Preload Time is displayed When the Calculator Icon next to the Preload Time is selected a value can be entered A2678 Rev 1 4 8 3 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Area Readout 1 Sub Area Readout Displays the Sub Area for the Sub Area Number shown The Sub Area Number is displayed in the top left hand side of the Sub Area Readout or in the AREA window next to Area Number 2 Sub Weight Readout Displays the Sub Weight for the Sub Area Number shown The Sub Area Number is displayed in the top left hand side of the Sub Weight Readout or in the AREA window next to Area Number 3 TOTAL AREA Total 1 and Total 2 allows the operator to have two running totals for whatever reason you choose I e Total 1 accumulates the area for the season Total 2 accumulates the area for the month To Reset a either Total 1 or Total 2 press The Reset button next to the Total 1 or 2 to be reset A window will appear confirming whether to clear the total select YES to clear or NO to cancel 84 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 4 Sub Area Weight a Sub Area Number Displays the selected Sub Area Number the Sub Area Number is displayed in the AREA window and in the Sub Area and Sub Weight Readouts The Sub Area Number is selected by using the Sub Area Number Selector arrows By using the arrows you c
41. e in volume Preset Rate 1 this sets the Primary seeding rate the Primary Rate button displays the selected rate This is the main rate in volume area Preset Rate 2 this sets the Secondary seeding rate the Secondary Rate button displays the selected rate in volume area Increment allows the operator to set the Increment Rate Therefore when the operator presses the Increase Button the Application Rate will increase by the Increment Rate When the operator presses the Decrease Button the Application Rate will decrease by the Incre ment Rate In this case 5 litres per hectare has been selected 7 20 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Product Displays NH3 and this can t be changed when NH3 is selected as the tank Tank Switch ON OFF This switches the individual tanks ON or OFF by selecting the OFF When the Tank Switch and Tank Icon is grey out then the Tank Switch is switched OFF If the Tank Switch and Tank Icon is highlighted in orange the Tank Switch is ON Flow Min displays the current weight of Nitrogen N dispensed per minute as read by the flow meter Cal Factor displays the Calibration Factor for the flow meter for the liquid tank Range displays the PWM range as a of the proportional valve of the selected tank while seeding Flow Noz displays the current flow per nozzle The number of nozzles is entered into Section 4 2 This value is the ac
42. ect as above then this would suggest a faulty sensor UES www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual If one or both voltages are incorrect then write down the actual voltages and contact your local TPA Dealer fh WARNING Sensor power is 1amp limited and should NEVER be used for any other purpose Tank Bin Level Sensor This test should be carried out if the tank bin level sensor ap pears to be faulty This test will check the sensor is receiving the correct voltages To carry out this test a multimeter is required which can meas ure DC voltage between 1V and 24V e Each tank bin level sensor has a 2 pin weather pak connector and has A and B marked on the connector e Check for obvious signs of damage breakage corrosion etc to the sensor plug and wiring Rectify any damage From the sensor trace back the wiring to the 2 pin weather pak plug unplug the sensor plug from the chassis harness plug e Switch Console POWER switch ON 12 volts PIN B ve Figure 11 3 HARNESS 2 pin Weather Pak Plug A2678 Rev 1 4 A Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual e The Latch on the plug is what holds the 2 plugs together With the Latch facing down as shown in diagram the Pins starting from the left are B and A e Using a multi meter the voltage between PIN A and PIN B on the chassis harness should be 12V If the voltage is incorrect then write down the actual voltage
43. ection 6 16 motor drive 6 3 Motor Drive Electronic Control Unit 4 1 multidrive 6 4 N NH3 6 8 7 20 nozzles 6 25 O operators manual 3 1 options 5 8 6 1 output shaft 2 1 P Paddock Action Manager 2 2 power button 5 1 preset list 6 38 presets 6 38 Product CAL Factor 2 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual product list backup 6 39 products 6 38 product specifications B 1 proportional valve output test 11 9 testing 11 9 PWM max 6 23 min 6 23 Q Quickmap 2 2 R radar 4 2 tractor 6 6 rate application 4 1 5 6 readout area 8 4 fan 8 7 fan pressure 8 7 fan speed 8 7 sub area 8 4 sub weight 8 4 remote master test procedure 11 11 revolution 2 1 S schematic layout A 1 seed rate interface 4 1 seed rate controller 2 1 Seed Rate Controller 3 1 A2678 Rev 1 4 Index Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual sense level 6 13 sensitivity 6 20 sensor pressure 6 11 tank 11 5 wheel 6 6 sensors 3 2 block head 6 30 hall effect 11 1 proximity 11 3 sequencing 6 32 setup 6 26 linear actuator 6 17 liquid control 6 24 monitoring 6 31 NH3 control 6 24 product 6 14 proportional valve 6 21 regulator valve 6 19 shaft rpm 6 20 shaft RPM 6 18 Shape files 2 2 simultaneous granular calibration enable 6 27 speed 5 7 ground 5 5 manual 5 5 6 26 8 3 readout 8 3 spraying 2 2 sprockets 2 1 sub area 5 6 number 5 6 weight 5 6 switch box 6 3 switchbox 3 2 system Index www topconpa com operati
44. een 3 Click Tap the STOP button Figure 5 2 when the X20 Product Selection screen is displayed 4 Click Tap the Seed Rate Controller window Figure 5 2 5 Click Tap the START button Figure 5 2 e The Seed Rate Controller software will now be activated and the working screen will be displayed Figure 5 3 TOPCON SEEDER Figure 5 3 Seed Rate Controller Working Screen www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Registration and Seed Rate Controller Software Version The Seed Rate Controller screen will be displayed with the Seed Rate Controller Menu on the right side 1 Click Tap the Topcon icon an About Seed Rate Controller window will be displayed Figure 5 4 About Topcon Seed Rate Controller x Topcon Seed Rate Controller Version 1 95 0 0 6 Nov 2007 Copyright KEE Technologies 2000 2007 Topcon 2 Precision Agriculture Available memory 338178048 bytes Load 34 100 Unregistered contact KEE for release code Register Figure 5 4 About Seed Rate Controller Window The About Topcon Seed Rate Controller window Figure 5 4 displays e The Seed Rate Controller software version number A Topcon Service person may request this number The Seed Rate Controller ECU version number this is only displayed when the X20 console is connected to the Seed Rate Controller ECU e Whether or not the Seed Rate Controller software is registered or unregistered 2
45. enience or any other costs In any event TPA s liability to you or any other person for any claim loss or damage in contract tort or on any other basis will be limited in TPA s option to either a the replacement or repair of the product or b payment of the cost of replacing or repair ing the product You indemnify and hold TPA harmless against any claim action damage loss liability or cost including legal fees which TPA incurs arising from a your operation use and or maintenance of the product other that in accordance with the A2678 Rev 1 4 4 3 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual terms set out in this manual or b your negligence or wrongful act or omission in respect of the product Other These Terms and Conditions may be amended modified super seded or cancelled at any time by TPA These Terms and Condi tions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Australia if the product is sold and supplied to you in Australia in which case the courts of South Australia or the Federal Court of Australia Adelaide Registry have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any claim or dispute or the laws of the State of California if the product is sold and sup plied to you outside of Australia All information illustrations and applications contained herein are based on the latest available information at the time of pub lication TPA reserves the right to make product
46. erface marked Switch Box select the three check boxes e Using External Switch Box Enable Master Switch e Enable Tank Switches When the Master Switch and Tank Switches are selected in this section the equivalent X20 screen features will become disabled By default down is ON If Toggle Switch UP is ON box is selected then all switches Master and Tank Switches on the X20 Seeder Interface Switch Box will change to Up is ON ECU Type The ECU Type window shows the current ECU Type selected By default this is Multidrive ECU To change the ECU Type press the Select ECU Type button Another window will appear Select ECU Type Select one option from the following e Motor Drive 3 ch e Motor Drive 2 4 ch e Actuator 2 4 ch e Multidrive ECU Select Motor Drive 3 ch if your ECU Type has Satellite Commander typed on the box and the 3 Drive channels come out the right hand side of the box this type drives electric motors only Select Motor Drive 2 4 ch if your ECU Type has Satellite Commander typed on the box and has the either 2 or 4 Drive plugs located on the top of the box This type drives electric motors only and come in either 2 Channel Drives or 4 Channel Drives A2678 Rev 1 4 6 3 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Select Actuator 2 4 ch if your ECU Type has Satellite Commander
47. erface Comms will flash in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds This can be caused by e The Remote ECU is not connected to the battery e The wrong communication ports Comms Port is selected in the X20 Console e The serial communications cable is not connected to the X20 Console or the Remote ECU MASTER SWITCH OFF when a Tank is switched ON and the MASTER switch is in the OFF position after a set period the message MASTER OFF flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds This alarm is intended as a warning only A2678 Rev 1 4 12 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual HIGH TEMP when the MDECU box reaches or exceeds the maxi mum temperature the message HIGH TEMP flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds TANKS OFF when the MASTER is switched to the ON position but the Tank switches are switched OFF the TANKS OFF will flash in the Alarm Window This alarm is intended as a warning only TURN MASTER OFF when the MASTER switch is in the ON posi tion and the operator tries to PRESS a button that requires the MAS TER switch to be in the OFF position ie go to the sub menu s then the TURN MASTER OFF alarm flashes in the Alarm Window Alternate Rate In Use will alarm when the Primary Rate Preset 1 Rate is not being applied the message Alternate Rate In Use flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds This maybe because the Secondary Rat
48. es GDX files X20 Guidance files VRC files created in Paddock Action Manager PAM and Geo referenced bitmaps 2 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual sing this Manual Each Seed Rate Controller kit for will have its own installation manual The installation manual will guide the operator through the complete installation of the hydraulics Seed Rate Controller ECU sen sors and electrical harnesses To install the X20 console to the vehicle read the X20 Operators Manual part number W106 The following chapters in this manual will assist you in setting up and understanding the features of your Seed Rate Controller e Chapter 5 Getting Started explains starting the X20 console checks the Seed Rate Controller software is registered and gives an overview of the Seed Rate Controller Working Screen e Chapter 6 Configuration introduces the Options menu and the settings accessible from there to configure the Seed Rate Controller The settings here need to be adjusted to suit your tractor system and the product you are sowing e Chapter 7 Tank Setup and Calibration explains how to calibrate and set up your tanks depending on the kind of drive system you are using and the product you are sowing e Chapter 8 Main Screen Features explains the functions of the but tons and indicators on the main interface of the X20 display e Chapter 9 Air Seeder Operations explains how to oper
49. firm that the light s brightness is reduced after each change Danfoss Interface Test Overview With the addition of a Danfoss interface TPA Supplied connect ed to the Proportional drive outputs on the harness Danfoss PVEH and PVEA hydraulic control valves can be controlled Use the same controller settings as the proportional valves for this valve type The Danfoss interface converts the PWM signal into a voltage output to control the valve A2678 Rev 1 4 KE Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual mn 12V POWER GND CONSTANT A SWITCHED GND LE bo PROPORTIONAL VALVE DRIVES Danfoss Interface Test Procedure With the master switch OFF Confirm the following 1 6V between Pin A and Pin B 2 OV between Pin B and Pin C With the Master and Tank switch ON Manual Speed selected Confirm the following 1 3V between Pin A and Pin B 2 12V between Pin B and Pin C 14 10 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual External Master Switch Overview This input is provided to allow convenient location of an External Mas ter switch not supplied for the operator Closing the circuit between Pin A and Pin B using an off the shelf ON OFF switch will control the screen master switch on the Control ler The External Master is a 3 pin weather pak plug but only Pins A and B are used Remote Master Test Procedure Confirm no less than 12V between Pin A and
50. h is ON at least one tank switch is ON Fan Speed is above the Fan Speed Low Alarm Point and no ground speed is detected No Flow Ground Speed flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Check ground speed sensor 12 4 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual No Flow No Fan Speed will alarm when the Master Switch is ON at least one granular tank switch is ON a ground speed is detected and the Fan Speed readout displays less than a 100rpm No Flow No Fan Speed flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds Check Fan has been engaged and or check fan speed sensor Other Alarms No Ground Speed when no signal is detected from the wheel sensor on the air seeder or tractor radar if fitted when a Tank is switched ON and MASTER is in the ON position This will occur any time the air seeder stops and is intended as a warning only If the NO GROUND SPEED message flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds and the air seeder is moving the wheel sensor on air seeder or Tractor radar if fitted should be checked immediately NO COMM S if the Multi Drive Electronic Control Unit MDECU is disconnected from the interface the message flashes in the Alarm Window and the alarm sounds No seeding is possible if this alarm is present No Interface Comms will alarm when the X20 Console does not de tect the remote ECU is connected The message No Int
51. ibration or compo nents labour and travel expenses incurred for in field removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy Damage to components due to negligence abuse or im proper use maintenance modification or repair is NOT covered under this warranty WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Other than for the above war ranties or warranties in an appendix or a warranty card accompa nying the product this manual and the product are provided as is There are no other warranties and to the extent allowed by law TPA excludes all implied terms conditions and warranties in respect of the manual and the product including any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose LIABILITY LIMIT and INDEMNITY TPA and its dealers agents and representatives shall not be liable for technical or edi torial errors or omissions contained herein or for special indirect economic incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material or the product including where TPA has been advised of the possibility of such damage Such disclaimed damages include but are not limited to loss of time loss or destruction of data loss of profit savings or revenue or loss of or damage to the product In addition TPA is not responsible or liable for damages or costs incurred in con nection with obtaining substitute products or software claims by others inconv
52. igure 6 18 shows the RATE alarm selected Alarm Type Next select the preference for the type of alarm e Never Alarm when selected switches the selected alarm OFF e One alarm cycle only when selected will alarm only once while the alarm is present e Limited repeats when selected and a number is entered next to it e g 2 Then while the alarm is present it will only alarm for 2 cycles e Repeat while present when selected this will keep alarm ing while the cause of the alarm is present All critical alarms should be set to this preference Alarm Audio Next select the preference for the type of audio e None no audio alarm only a alarm window will be displayed on the console showing the type of alarm e Beep a beep will be sounded through the X20 Console speak er and the alarm window will still be displayed showing the alarm type e Sound File a voice alarm will be sounded through the X20 Console and the alarm window will still be displayed show ing the alarm type 6 36 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Select Tank Select the Tank 1 5 you wish to set the alarms for Each tank can have different alarms conditions depending on the operator require ments Setting Alarms Now set the alarm conditions for the selected alarm Change the Duration Alarm Bursts Interval and Alarm Delay using the Up and down arrows next to each
53. ill be displayed 7 Click Tap the Master Switch The selected tanks Tank Switch icons will start turning indicating the metering rollers of the selected tanks are sowing 8 Drive OFF within the Preload Time Electric and Hydraulic only A2678 Rev 1 4 9 7 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Notes 9 8 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ockout Feature Enable Lockout TOPCON SEEDER l Topcon Seed Mate Corivoter Venion153 SOn 2007 TOPCON Copyugtt Topcon Precision Agecunae 2006 3007 apode Arvadaible memory SIESU1OM byter Load 8 700 Angeren QB rose Enable Lockou ae 3 2 Click Tap the Register button if your software is not registered you must purchase the software then unlock the code Refer to your dealer 3 Enable Lockout Once this feature is activated access can not be gained into options and the wheel factor and machine width cannot be altered from the main screen A2678 Rev 1 4 10 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 4a Ji PERAR id BABE aE AIS EE padid 4b 4 You will be asked to enter in a password Once you have typed it in once and pressed enter you will be required to renter the same password The password is of your choice and can be of any configuration DO NOT FORGET IT 5 Once you have entered the lockout code in twice Click Tap OK Now when you try to access the options the above window will appear Thi
54. in A B and C Sensor to Metal 1mm distance Supply Voltage Supply 12V from MDECU Signal Voltage 4 5 V sensor inactive lt 1 V sensor activated by metal Fan Pressure Sensors Table B 4 Fan Pressure Sensors Specifications Fan Pressure Solid state aircraft altimeter type Max Sensors error 1 Tank Level Sensors Table B 5 Tank Level Sensors Specifications Tank Level Solid state capacitive type Sensor 2 Pin weather pak plug Pin A and B Triggered on flat end Sensitivity adjustable for light material eg Urea Supply Voltage Supply 12V from MDECU Auxillary Lights Switchbox Table B 6 Auxillary Lights switchbox Specifications Aux and Lights Maximum of 50 Watts continuous for Switchbox each plug Multi meter across Pins A and B 12 VDC when switches on the console are selected ON B 2 www topconpa com ndex A A601 6 2 A1267 6 3 A1581 6 5 A2189 6 5 A2245 6 5 A2251 6 5 actuator 6 4 linear 6 12 selection 6 17 air seeder 2 1 bar 6 7 Bourgault 6 17 operations 9 1 Air Seeder Operations 3 1 alarm audio 6 36 type 6 36 window 5 7 alarms 3 2 6 35 12 1 fan 6 11 12 2 no flow 12 4 other 12 5 rate 12 2 tank empty 12 4 tank low 12 3 anhydrous gas 6 34 area total 8 4 auto section 6 6 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual C calibration actuator 6 18 calibration factor 2 1 NH3 6 34 calibration switch enable 6 27 clutch enable 6 22 COM PORT 6 2 configuration mo
55. in this manual NOTICE Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully Terms and Conditions General APPLICATION You accept these Terms and Conditions by purchasing the product from Topcon Precision Agriculture TPA or from one TPA s product dealers COPYRIGHT All information contained in this manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPA All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or al low any third parties access to any graphics content information or data in this manual without TPA s express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your product The information and data in this manual are a valuable asset of TPA and are developed by the expenditure of consider able work time and money and are the result or original selection coordination and arrangement by TPA A2678 Rev 1 4 EEI Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual TRADEMARKS ZYNX PROSTEER EAGLE KEE Tech nologies Topcon Topcon Positioning Systems and Topcon Preci sion Agriculture are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Topcon Group of companies Microsoft and Windows are trade marks or registered trademarks in the United States and or other countries of Microsoft Corporation Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners WEBSITE and OTHER STATEM
56. ining Displays This feature when selected displays the area remaining on the Tank Icon on the Working Screen It does this by knowing how much product is in the tank and the current application rate and therefore will predict how much area is remaining to seed To display the area remaining select the option A2678 Rev 1 4 6 27 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Wheel Calibration Factor Wiheet Factor Entry Manual Entry Wheel Factor a Distance Pulse 0 6323 m Calibrate Pulses 0 Reset Enter Distance 0 m 68 Distance Check Distance 0 m Rae 0 000 km me mme Figure 6 14 Wheel calibration factor window Manual Entry Press the on screen calculator using screen keyboard enter the Wheel Factor manually Calibrate 1 To calculate Wheel Factor place a mark on the ground alongside of a vehicle wheel 2 Press RESET 3 Drive along steadily in a straight line and watch pulses accumulate from the wheel sensor 4 After approx 50 feet or so stop and put another mark on the ground alongside of the same wheel 6 28 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 5 Measure the distance 6 Enter this distance by pressing the on screen calculator next to Enter Distance 7 Wheel Factor is automatically calculated 8 Press ENTER to save calibration and close the window Distance Check This can be performed to check the wheel calibration entered
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58. l be required la A2189 Mini ECU 1b A2245Power comms between ECU and MDECU Dump Reg and Flow outputs OR 2a A2189 Mini ECU 2b A2251 Power comms between ECU and MDECU 2c A2251 Liquid Harness Loom The A1581 Hydraulic solenoid function not available on the A1581 loom The 5th tank can be used to control any one of the following at a time e A Granular product using hydraulic regulator valve control e A Liquid product using regulator valve control e A NH3 product using regulator valve control If selected an extra page will be displayed next to the Seeder 1 4 tab called Seeder 5 A2678 Rev 1 4 6 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Speed From Select Wheel Sensor if a ground speed sensor is connected to the plug marked Ground on the Sensor Loom connected to an ECU Type located on the air seeder cart Select Tractor Radar if connecting a Tractor radar This plugs into the X20 Seedrate Interface 3 pin weather pak plug marked Tractor Radar Select GPS if the speed is from a DGPS or GPS receiver X20 Guidance or Maplink VRC has to be used in conjunction with the X20 Seeder control for this option to be selected Auto Section Enabled Select Auto Section Enabled tick in the box to enable Auto Section Control with the X20 Guidance The Auto Section Enabled should only be enabled when a DGPS is used in conjunction with
59. mp Use this option if using one of the drives as a Liquid channel A2678 Rev 1 4 6 11 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Tank Tank Selection Tank Volume 0 r Sense Level i lt gt L a tee Granular Control O Current Tank Coane te Number Electric Motor Linear Actuator Regulator Valve Proportional Valve Controller Settings Enable caer Help CLOSE Figure 6 6 Tank tab Product Setup Menu The Tank page allows the operator to select what type of controller is controlling each Tank I e Electric Motor Linear Actuator Regulator Valve and Proportional Valve If Liquid or NH3 was selected for one of the Tank Modes in Seeder 1 4 or Seeder5 pages then the Granular Control Options would not be displayed for the Tanks selected for Liquid or NH3 Instead a Liquid NH3 Control Options window would appear to the right allowing the setup of a Liquid NH3 channel See Section 5 5 for the setup options for a Liquid NH3 channel for selected tanks 6 12 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Select a Tank Number by using the arrows the current tank number selected will be displayed Then select what type of controller is being used for the selected tank If selecting Electric Motor Linear Actuator e Regulator Valve e Proportional Valve Then select the Controller Settings button and go to the
60. n x Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Config Seeder1 4 Seeder6 Fans Bin Setup Com Port ECU Type Interface Master Switch Simulation Multidrive ECU C Disabled C Enabled COMI External Switch Box C COM2 Select ECU Type T Using External Switch Box C COMS l Enable Master Switch C COM4 V More Than Four Bins Enable Tank Switches r Siv alri M Toggle Switch UP is ON C COM6 Seeder C COMT C Tractor Radar M ECU Master Switch Enabled v VRCILogging Enabled C COM8 GPS Auto Section Enabled CLOSE Enable Diagnostics Help Figure 6 2 Configuration tab COM PORT Select which Communications Port Com Port the 9 pin serial cable from the X20 Seedrate Interface is connected to Usually Com Port 2 or 3 are selected COM Port 1 is usually reserved for the X20 Guidance GPS or DGPS receiver lt p NOTICE If any Master or Tank switches are enabled in this section then X20 touch screen Master or Tank functions become disabled Interface Master Switch Select the Enabled option if connecting an A601 Remote Master Switch to the Tractor Loom to the 3 pin Weather pak connector marked Master Select Disabled if not using a remote master switch 6 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual External Switch Box If using an X20 Seeder Interface Switch Box A1267 which plugs into the X20 Seedrate Int
61. n Seed Rate Controller window appears displaying the e Software Version e Register Version e Lockout button The OPTIONS button accesses the Options Menu refer to Configuration in Chapter 6 The Options Menu are used to setup and calibrate the Seed Rate Controller The HELP button accesses the help screen The SHUTDOWN button returns the operator to the Windows Desktop 5 8 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual onfiguration x Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Config Seeder14 Seeders Fans Bin Setup Com Port ECU Type Interface Master Switch Simulation Multidrive ECU Disabled C Enabled ABEMI External Switch Box c COM2 Select ECU Type F Using External Switch Box COMS Enable Master Switch C COM4 V More Than Four Bins l Enable Tank Switches r ES Speed From T Toggle Switch UP is ON C COM6 C Seeder c COMT Tractor Radar F ECU Master Switch Enabled mM VRCILogging Enabled C COM8 GPS m Auto Section Enabled CLOSE Enable Diagnostics Help Figure 6 1 Options window 1 Click Tap the OPTIONS button from the Main Menu on the right of the Seed Rate Controller Working screen and the Options Menu as shown in Figure 6 1 will appear In the Options Menu you will be able to configure the software according to your required specifications A2678 Rev 1 4 6 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Configuratio
62. nal Valve is selected then select the Controller Set tings button to setup the valve See Section 5 4 to setup the valve but ignore the Shaft Encoder Maximum Shaft RPM and Minimum Shaft RPM windows Pressure Options If a Pressure sensor is fitted to the selected tank then select the Pressure Sense by placing a tick in the box If an electronic pres sure sensor is fitted to the tank then High and Low alarm points can be set To set a High Pressure Alarm Point select the calculator icon and enter a value To set a Low Pressure Alarm Point select the calculator icon and enter a value Nozzles Enter in the number of nozzles fitted to the air seeder This is used to calculate the Flow per nozzle Flow Noz A2678 Rev 1 4 6 25 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Setup xf Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Config Seeder Fans Tank Setup Monitoring Wheel Factor Distance Pulse 0 0000 5 Preload Time n Time in secs 0 leg Speed F Enable Calibration Switch Box Display Mode amp Tank Bin Show Area Remaining Displays F Enable Simultaneous Granular Calibration Enable Diagnostics Help CLOSE Figure 6 13 Setup tab Wheel factor Displays the current Wheel Factor displayed as Distance Pulse this is used when the Speed From is selected as Tractor Radar or Wheel Sensor Press the screen calculator next to the Wheel Factor to advance
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64. ng 5 1 T tank 6 9 5th 6 5 clutch 6 18 display 5 5 indicator 5 5 5 7 switches 5 5 tank calibration 7 10 actuators 7 10 liquid 7 17 Tank Loom 4 1 Tank Setup 3 1 test pressure sensor 11 7 testing functional 11 1 time preload 6 27 8 3 tractor loom 4 1 U units 6 34 vV valve options 6 21 valves 3 2 Variable Rate Control 2 2 version register 5 8 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual software 5 8 voltages harness 11 1 volume audio 6 40 tank 6 13 vre 6 6 W warning screen 5 1 wheel circumference 4 1 factor 4 1 8 3 wheel calibration factor 6 28 X X20 2 1 console 4 1 5 1 product selection 5 2 A2678 Rev 1 4 HA Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Notes 23 6 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Notes A2678 Rev 1 4 23 7 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Notes 23 8 www topconpa com
65. ng on the arrows next to the tank number 2 Enter the volume of the Liquid or NH3 tank 3 Check the Sense Level option if a low tank sensor is fitted to the Liquid tank Product Setup When NH3 is selected as the Tank Mode Click Tap the Product Setup button and a NH3 Mode Calibra tion Setup window will be displayed This is where the Calibration Factor for the Flow meter can entered Click Tap the calculator icon to enter the value 6 24 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Product Setup When Liquid is selected as the Tank Mode Click Tap the Product Setup button and a Liquid Mode Calibra tion Setup window will be displayed Here the operator can enter the name of the product by selecting the ENTER LIQUID PROD UCT NAME button and entering a name of the product using the screen keyboard Click Tap the Calibration Factor s calculator icon to enter in the Flow Meter Calibration Factor The calibration Factor then is dis played in the window A calibration to check the factor can be done later Select whether the Controller type is a Regulator Valve or Proportional Valve which is fitted to the tank If Regulator Valve is selected then select the Controller Settings button to setup the valve See Section 5 3 to setup the valve but ig nore the Shaft Encoder Maximum Shaft RPM and Minimum Shaft RPM windows If Proportio
66. nitoring 6 30 Configuration 3 1 controller mode 6 19 options 6 16 response 6 23 seed rate 5 2 control system 2 1 coverage map 6 6 offset 6 33 D danfoss interface test 11 9 data screen 8 8 density use 6 13 direction reverse valve 6 19 A2678 Rev 1 4 HA Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual dither 6 21 drop down list 6 36 dump enable 6 22 reverse 6 22 E ECU 3 1 6 3 master switch 6 7 multidrive 6 8 electrical pulses 2 1 electric motor 2 1 7 6 setup 6 15 encoder 7 6 fan 6 11 shaft 6 20 6 23 Encoder value 2 1 entry manual 6 28 F factor wheel 6 26 fan configuration 6 10 pressure 5 7 speed 5 7 features main screen 8 1 Functional Testing 3 2 G GDX files 2 2 gearbox 2 1 gear ratio 2 1 6 16 Geo referenced bitmaps 2 2 Index www topconpa com GPS 6 6 granular 6 8 7 1 granular products 2 2 ground speed 2 1 guidance timing 6 33 H hydraulics proportional 7 6 regulator 7 6 hydraulic valves 2 1 I implementation width 8 3 L linear actuators 2 1 liquid 6 8 7 14 channel 6 11 liquid channels 2 2 liquid drive 2 2 lockout button 5 8 disable 10 3 enable 10 1 feature 3 2 10 1 log 6 6 loom chassis extension 4 1 drive 4 1 extension 4 1 tank 4 1 tractor 4 1 M Main Screen Features 3 1 manual conventions 1 6 Maplink 2 2 Maplink VRC 2 2 master switch external 11 11 off 12 5 MDECU 4 1 4 2 metering shaft 2 1 mode display 6 27 monitoring 6 30 motor sel
67. nits Alarms Products Sim Other Click to access Rete ol amp Electric Motor C Other drop down list PTEE E ll ZEEN m One alarm cycle o T al foocs a rm Bursts Limited repeats 0 oe bos TPN Repeat while present z Alarm Audio nor TEST Restore Default r Beep F1 73 cG Restore All Detats Sound File C2 4 Ente pot Help CLOSE Figure 6 18 Alarms tab The X20 Seeding software has a comprehensive alarm system with various options for the method of indicating an alarm condition as well as the frequency or occurrence of the alarm indicating a problem s part of the system there is a set of voice alarms that will indicate the alarm condition without the need for the operator to look at the console to see what is happening Each of the alarm conditions can be set for individual conditions For example if there is no pressure transducer fitted the pressure alarms can be set to Never Alarm The alarms are already set from the factory so when you first use the X20 seedrate control there should be little reason to change the alarms A2678 Rev 1 4 6 35 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Drop down list Click Tap the down arrow on the left of the Electric Motor label to access the Drop down list A list of all the alarms will be displayed Select the Alarm condition that requires changing by selecting the Alarm The Alarm will be displayed F
68. nk 5 Width Full Width Rows 0 o0 First Last 0 0 Enable Diagnostics Help CLOSE Figure 6 4 Seeder 6 tab Tanks On Select Tanks On if connecting a 5th tank to the air seeder When selected will display extra windows are displayed as shown above Tank 5 Mode Select the product that the 5th Tank will be distributing either Granular Liquid or NH3 This selects the right units for the product being metered A2678 Rev 1 4 6 9 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Tank 5 Width Tank Widths are for planters and not for air seeders at this time DO NOT alter these settings if setting up for an air seeder Fans Options xi Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Othe Config Seeder14 Seeders Fans Bin Setup Fan Configuration Fan Alarms i Sense High RPM F Fani 4000 F Fan Low RPM Fan2 sea Pressure Sense High Pressure F Fant 20 z Low Pressure 2 a eatencoee s Set Fani Fan2 r Use Fan2 For Pump Enotte Diagnostics Help CLOSE Figure 6 5 Fans tab Fan Configuration Sense This selects the number of fans speed sensors that are being monitored If no fans are fitted to the sensor loom then leave both Fan 1 and Fan 2 boxes unticked If one fan is connected to the sensor loom then tick the Fan 1 box If the sensor loom supports 2 Fan speed inputs and are both connected to the sensor loom then tick both Fan 1 and Fan
69. nk displays the Secondary rate To select the Secondary rate for each tank Select the Secondary button for each tank The rate will then be displayed in the live readout 3 Click Tap the Increase button to INCREASE the sowing rate by the increment set in the Tank Setup screen 4 Click Tap the Decrease button to DECREASE the sowing rate by the decrement set in the Tank Setup screen If the colour of the live readout is grey this means that the tank isn t applying product If the live readout is highlighted orange means the the Primary rate is selected for the tank and the tank is applying the required rate correctly 9 4 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual If the live readout alternates between white and orange then the rate highlighted orange is the selected rate and the the rate highlighted white is the actual rate being applied If the live readout alternates between white and orange and rate is the same in both colours then this is informing the operator that a rate other than the Primary rate for the tank is selected Also after a period of time an alarm will appear Alternate Rate in Use Switch a Tank On or Off 1 Click Tap the Tank Switch ON OFF icon If the Tank Switch is ON the Tank Switch and Tank Icon for the selected tank will be highlighted If the Tank Switch is O
70. ntered for the Flow meter The Cal Factor is normally stamped on the Flow Meter body or a tag attached to the flow meter body The Cal Factor is in Pulses Volume 7 16 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Tank Calibration Liquid In this example Tank 3 has been set to contain liquid product 1 Click Tap Tank 3 Icon of the Liquid Tank A Tank Setup screen will appear 2 Click Tap the Cal 3 button A CALIBRATE TANK3 screen will appear and the Manual Speed will be enabled automatically on the Working Screen Manual Entry of Calibration Factor Note the Cal Factor on the Flow meter and the units used example litres or gallons 4 Select the Calculator Icon next to the Manual Entry and enter the Cal Factor Then press the ENTER button to save the value The current Cal Factor will be displayed A2678 Rev 1 4 7 17 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 5 Engage the Tractor hydraulics for air seeder 6 Fill the liquid tank with a quantity of water 7 Undo a hose after the flow meter Have a container with graduations to collect the liquid About 20 litres 8 Using the Calibrate Switch turn the RUN switch ON Then make sure liquid flows into the container 9 Turn the RUN switch OFF Empty container The system should be primed now 10 Then Click Tap the RESET button This resets the PULSES
71. nts amp personal safety Notification that an action has the potential to adversely effect system operation system performance data integrity or personal health Notification that an action will result in systems damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ACTION BE PERFORMED www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ntroduction The X20 Console is a control system designed to complement an air seeder by controlling the rate of any product that is being sown or spread by the seeder The seed rate controller allows instant adjustment of the required rate of product within the mechanical ability and physical limitations of the machine It does this using the electric motors linear actuators or hydraulic valves to increase or decrease the output shaft speed and in turn the metering shaft To achieve accurate rate control the controller requires the following information Wheel Calibration factor to deliver accurate ground speed Width actual working width of machine Product CAL Factor Represents the actual amount of material that is metered by revolution of the metering shaft Encoder value Actuator or Hydraulic This is the number of electrical pulses the controller receives for each metering shaft revolution OR Gear Ratio Electric Motors The actual Gear ratio between the Electric motor and the metering shaft
72. olds the 2 plugs together With the Latch facing down as shown in diagram the Pins starting from the left are C B and A 7 Using multi meter the voltage between PIN C and PIN B should be 12V 8 Using multi meter the voltage between PIN A and PIN B should be 4 5V 9 Ifthe voltages are correct as above then this would suggest a faulty sensor or that the magnets were incorrectly installed UES www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 10 If one or both voltages are incorrect then write down the actual voltages and contact your local TPA Dealer WARNING Sensor power is 1amp limited and should NEVER be used for any other purpose Proximity Sensors Overview Each time the Proximity Sensor is exposed to a piece of metal tooth of a sprocket as an example within a certain distance this closes the circuit between Pin A and Pin B The controller sees this as OV and 12V when the sensor is clear of the metal At the back of the proximity sensor there is a red LED When the proximity sensor is exposed to metal at the correct distance the red LED lights up therefore as the tooth goes past the sensor the red LED lights turns ON the gaps between the teeth the red LED turns OFF The TPA Proximity sensor requires a distance of 1mm between the sensor and the tooth The proximity sensors are located near the metering shafts of each tank This test will check the sensor is receiving the correct voltages
73. oller Operators Manual Controller Response Under normal conditions the Controller Response can be set to the Fastest setting If the application rate seems to be overshooting and erratic then select Medium Fast or Medium Slow and if the rate is still overshooting then select Slowest Min PWM Select the Min PWM value for the tank selected Max PWM Select the Max PWM value for the tank selected Shaft Encoder Enter in the number of magnets fitted to the metering shaft OR number of teeth on the sprocket which is fitted to the metering shaft Enter the value by selecting the calculator icon Maximum and Minimum Shaft RPM These values entered don t effect the controlling they are a guide to the maximum and minimum rates the selected tank is capable of achieving Select OK once all settings have been entered A2678 Rev 1 4 6 23 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Liquid NH3 Control Setup xj Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Config Seeder14 Seeders Fans Tank setup Volume z ai Ej lt gt ae f r ee reat Liquid NH3 Control Options Controller Type Pressure Options l Pressure Sense Regulator Valve High Pres oe Low Pres Proportional Valve 0 6 Nozzles Controller Settings 1 a Enable Diagnostics Help CLOSE Figure 6 12 Liquid NH3 setup window 1 Select the tank the Liquid or NH3 is fitted to by clicki
74. otal of area covered for the selected Sub Area Number and for the tank highlighted As displayed by the Tank Indicator e Sub area weight Displays the total of weight volume applied for the selected Sub Area Number and for the tank highlighted As displayed by the Tank Indicator 5 6 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual e Tank Indicators Displays which tank the Sub Area and Sub Area Weight readouts are being displayed To change the tank indicator select either the Sub Area and Sub Area Weight readouts and the tank indicator will move and the readouts will display the area covered and weight of product dispensed for the highlighted tank e Speed Displays the speed of the air seeder from a wheel sensor mounted on the air seeder or other external sources such as a tractor radar e Fan Pressure Displays the static air pressure as picked up from the Fan Pressure sensor mounted on the manifold near the fan e Fan Speed The Fan Speed window displays the actual fan speed in rpm e Alarm Window The Alarm window displays all the current warning messages If there is more than one warning then the warnings will cycle through each warning then the next alarm warning will be displayed A2678 Rev 1 4 5 7 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Main Menu MB TOPCON Topcon SEEDER PTION HELP Figure 5 5 Main Menu When the Topcon logo is Clicked Tapped the About Topco
75. perators Manual Data Screen WHEAT SUPER UREA LWQUION aa DATA Mou 10 0 tr EZI rt kph sgm tt ha Se 300 1 s Darn FAM hi rpm 000 Tee q 22 2000 3000 800 600 ms ae DATA Cal 37 6 08 42 6 18 2 PEnc 3043 1304 I Shane 0 9 0 I Sat ComTemp OK I pues Box Disconnected I 1 Click Tap the DATA button from the Working Screen The DATA screen will be displayed on the right hand side 2 To hide DATA screen select the MAIN MENU button 3 The DATA screen can be displayed at any time and does not effect seeding operations The DATA screen gives an overview of what the air seeder is doing currently and an overview of the air seeder settings 8 8 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ir Seeder Operations Fill a tank Each tank has to be electronically filled each time the air seeder tanks are physically filled 1 Ensure Master Switch is OFF 2 Click Tap Tank 1 Icon Then select the FILL 1 button OR Tank 2 Icon Then select the FILL 2 button OR Tank 3 Icon Then select the FILL 3 button OR Tank 4 Icon Then select the FILL 4 button A2678 Rev 1 4 EZI Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Reset Current Sub area number 1 Click Tap either the sub area or weight readouts The Area window will be displayed 2 Click Tap the Reset Area Number button
76. r is not known then enter 0 6 as a Cal Factor for most products and 0 1 for products like clover and canola A Cal Factor has to be entered before calibrating the product can proceed Tank Calibration Granular NONE NONE NONE 2152kg 2081kg 922kg kgha kgha koha 0 e re n Prr 0 Pe oO 0 0 1 Click Tap the Tank 1 icon the Tank Setup screen will be displayed 2 Click Tap the calculator icon next to PRODUCT and a Enter Tank 1 Product Name will be displayed 7 4 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 3 Click Tap the drop down arrow and a drop down list of the current products in the Product List will appear 4 Select the product that is going to be calibrated for Tank 1 The current Cal Factor will be displayed for the selected product 5 Click Tap the ENTER button 6 The name NONE will change and be replaced by WHEAT in the PRODUCT name The last Calibration Factor for WHEAT is also updated WHEAT NONE NONE CALIBRATE TANK 1 2152kg 2081kg 922kg rests 8 0 mm a Ga ea oa S FRED en 8 C 7 Click Tap the CAL 1 button and the CALIBRATE TANK 1 screen will be displayed 8 The MANUAL SPEED is automatically selected when in the CALIBRATE TANK screen A2678 Rev 1 4 7 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Elect
77. ric Motors when electric motor is selected for the tank the Gear Ratio will be displayed The Motor will display the number of revolutions the metering shaft has done during the calibration process Regulator Hydraulics When regulator hydraulic is selected for the tank then the Encoder value will be displayed The H Motor will display the number of revolutions the metering shaft has done during the calibration process Proportional Hydraulics When Proportional Hydraulic s is selected for the tank then the Encoder value will be displayed The P Valve will display the number of revolutions the metering shaft has done during the calibration process The operator now places a container or bag under Tank 1 of the air seeder The operator presses the On Off button on the CALIBRATE TANK screen to Prime the metering rollers product will start to be dispensed from Tank 1 Allow 1 2 kgs of product to be dispensed this should be sufficient to Prime the metering rollers Press the On Off button to stop the product being dispensed Press the Reset button on the CALIBRATE TANK screen This resets the Revs back to 0 00 on the CALIBRATE TANK screen D NOTICE Priming the rollers is important to achieve an accurate Cal Factor for the product Empty the container and tare the container using a set of accurate scales Place the container back under Tank 7 6
78. roduct Allows the operator to enter in a name of the product being dispensed out of the selected liquid tank Tank Switch ON OFF This switches the individual tanks ON or OFF by selecting the OFF When the Tank Switch displays OFF and Tank Icon is grey out then the Tank Switch is switched OFF If the Tank Switch and Tank Icon is highlighted in orange the Tank Switch is ON Flow Min displays the current flow rate of liquid being dispensed as read by the flow meter Cal Factor displays the Calibration Factor for the flow meter for the liquid tank Range displays the PWM range as a of the proportional valve of the selected tank while seeding The Range is only displayed if Proportional was selected for the liquid tank Flow Noz displays the current flow per nozzle This value is the actual flow rate as read by the flow A2678 Rev 1 4 EZ 5 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Calibration Before commencing a calibration of the liquid tank make sure that following parameters have been entered correctly If these parameters are accurate then the calibration will be accurate Manual Speed A Manual Speed should be entered that reflects the average speed of the air seeder during seeding operations Width An accurate effective working width of the air seeder should be entered Preset Rate 1 A realistic application rate should be entered Cal Factor A realistic Cal Factor should be e
79. rom the time the tank is switched ON for the product to hit the ground For a Liquid system this may only take 2 seconds Therefore an On Time of 7 seconds would be used for the granu lar tanks and a 2 second On Time for the Liquid tank Click Tap directly on the ON or OFF time that you want to change A calculator screen appears and the value can be entered Click Tap ENTER to save the value and close the calculator the value will be displayed 6 32 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Guidance Timing The Guidance Timing values for the On Time and Off Time are set automatically once the On Time and Off Time are set for the tanks Guidance Timing takes the longest On Time and the longest Off Time from among the individual tanks and uses those values as its own On and Off Time The air seeder will still use the individual tank times for switching the tanks ON and OFF The Guidance Timing only uses the individ ual tank times as reference to decide when to switch the air seeder ON and OFF Coverage Map Offset Allows for little variances in the coverage map and starts drawing the Coverage Map in the Guidance software by the value set and also draws for that same time when switching off the coverage Therefore the coverage starts drawing the coverage map just before it is supposed to and stops drawing just after it is supposed to A2678 Rev 1 4 6 33
80. rs or hydraulic valves of each tank The MDECU is mounted on the seeder usually underneath or between the tanks and contains the control circuitry to control the drives fitted to each tank The X20 Console can be configured to control granular or liquid products The system has been designed to operate 5 separate tanks all of which can be calibrated independently irrespective of the product in the tanks The X20 Console contains all of the data for the operation of the system such as metering roller calibration encoder values or gear ratio alarm points tank volumes application rates and other fixed data such as the seeder width and wheel circumference wheel factor The console also records area covered and operating time A2678 Rev 1 4 we Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual The MDECU communicates to the X20 Console via a communication link The data received by these processors applies the correct voltage to the drives either electric motors actuators or hydraulic drives that are directly operated by the processors The data returned to the console includes the status of the system alarms and timing from the various sensors on the seeder The speed of the seeder is determined from the wheel sensor on one of the main wheels on the seeder and is sent to the console for display and calculation of the feedback from the encoder wheel actuators hydraulics or sensors in the electric motor for the rate required An al
81. s means that the lockout function has been activated and will have to be deactivated to allow you access 10 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Disable Lockout Topcon SEEDER Kona phe gna fan faanfan nne 1 Click Tap the Topcon Logo in the upper right hand corner About Topon l Topoon Seed Rale Corbaka Venn 153 80d 2007 TOPCON Copyright Topcon Precision Apneuiture 2008 2807 STENT faveable memory 316800024 bytins Load 29 1004 Ragamad me 6 2 On the window that appears Click Tap Disable Lockout 3a 3b 3 Enter in your password and Click Tap Enter A2678 Rev 1 4 mA Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 4 This screen will appear if the password you entered is correct oe 5 This screen will appear if your password is incorrect 10 4 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual unctional Testing Checking Harness Voltages Hall Effect sensors Overview All Topcon Precision Ag shaft sensors Hall Effect and Proximity are pinned alike and so they are interchangeable Each time the Hall Effect Sensor is exposed to the magnet it closes the circuit between Pin A and Pin B The controller sees this as OV and 12V when the sensor is clear of the magnet The Topcon Precision Ag Hall Effect sensor requires a distance of 2 3mm between the sensor and the magnet The Wheel and Fan Speed sensors are Hall Effect
82. same position for an ex tended period of time When the controller applies voltage to change the oil flow the valve may stick in the same spot the controller then sees that the required correction has not been made to the rate so it ap plies more voltage The valve then frees from the stuck position and may overshoot resulting in a rate increase or decrease above or below the target rate Ensure that this option is always selected with the Propor tional Valve A2678 Rev 1 4 6 21 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 2 Enable Clutch The Danfoss Proportional valve is a spool valve that not only has electronic control but also has a lever that allows easy manual control if required The valve has its own internal electronics that require power from the controller While the valve is Powered the manual lever is locked and cannot be used Enable Clutch applies power when the Master Switch is ON and removes it when switched OFF This allows manual control any time the X20 Console is shut down or the Master Switch is OFF Select Enable Clutch if this type of valve is fitted to the tank 3 Enable Dump If the Proportional valve on each control channel has its own Dump valve not common select Enable Dump Valve 4 Reverse Dump If you find that the Dump valve is Dumping the oil back to tank when the Master Switch is ON select the Reverse Dump Valve 6 22 www topconpa com Seed Rate Contr
83. season Change Preset List Click Tap the Change Preset List button The Preset Entry window will be displayed shown top right Enter a name for the product by tapping the buttons as shown in Figure 6 20 Click Tap the CHANGE CAL FACTOR button A Calculator screen will appear Enter the Calibration Factor value in pulses per volume for the product Click Tap the Enter button to save the Calibration Factor and close the window The new Calibration Factor will be displayed 6 38 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Click Tap the Save List button A window will be displayed showing the new Product Name with the new Calibration Factor Click Tap YES to save or NO to cancel Click Tap the CLOSE button to close the window The new Product and Calibration Factor will be displayed in the Product List window Backup Product List The Backup Product List button allows the operator to backup the Product List to another directory on the X20 Console or USB Thumbdrive The Product List can also be restored from the USB Thumbdrive at a later date Click Tap the Backup Product List button A Product List Backup window will appear Click Tap the Select Folder button Select D Drive USB Thumbdrive from the Drop Down menu Select the OK button to close the window
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85. splayed 2 Select the calculator icon next to the parameter that needs to be entered 3 A screen calculator will be displayed allowing the operator to enter in a value The Tank Setup allows the operator to enter in value for the Capacity Preset 1 Preset 2 4 Increment and select a product for the selected tank Once these values have been entered then the Tank 1 is ready to calibrate the selected product Capacity sets the tank size in weight Preset Rate 1 this sets the Primary seeding rate the Primary Rate button displays the selected rate This is the main rate Preset Rate 2 this sets the Secondary seeding rate the Secondary Rate button displays the selected rate Increment allows the operator to set the Increment Rate Therefore when the operator presses the Increase Button the Application Rate will increase by the Increment Rate When the operator presses the Decrease Button the Application Rate will decrease by the Increment Rate In this case 5 Kg per hectare has been selected Product Allows the operator to select a product from a drop down list The current product selected is displayed above the TANK 1 Icon Tank Switch ON OFF This switches the individual tanks ON or OFF by selecting the OFF When the Tank Switch displays OFF 7 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual and Tank Icon is grey out then the Tank Switch is switched OFF If the Tank Switch and Tank I
86. t A2678 Rev 1 4 FL Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 5 When you have caught enough product Click Tap the Actuator flow ON OFF button again 6 Weigh the collected product and select the Enter Weight Icon 7 Enter in the amount of product that you have weighed In this case 13 9kg was weighed 8 Click Tap ENTER 7 12 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual obit of TANK fi PRODUCT UREA OLD CALIBRATION FACTOR 0 600 kgs rev NEW CALIBRATION FACTOR 0 632 _ sikgs rev O PERCENT 5 3 9 Ifyou had a previous calibration figure entered this screen will appear This screen will tell you in percentage the difference in calibration factors of the old and new calibrations 10 Click Tap Accept And Save To File This will be the calibration for Urea the next time the product is selected 10 0 n CALIBRATE TANK 1 11 You are able to check the calibration by going through the above process again 12 Once you have weighed the product compare the weight against the CHECK reading This is indicating that the computer has calculated how much product has been dispensed using the previous calibration factor 13 Repeat the above procedure to calibrate the other tanks to similar actuator settings A2678 Rev 1 4 A Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Type 2 Liquid Tank2 Tank 3 Pressure Product Icon Icon Reading Name a f pa
87. t Click Tap the Monitoring List button to display a list and number of blocked sensors connected to the air seeder Click Tap the ALL ON button to switch ON monitoring of all sensors Once this has been done the list will display that all the blocked sensors are switch ON To switch an individual sensor OFF or ON individually select ON which aligns with sensor which needs to be switched OFF to disable the sensor Disabled will be displayed Select the Row Height to suit the operator either Large Me dium Small or Very Small A2678 Rev 1 4 6 31 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Sequencing xil Config Seeder Fans Tank Setup Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Off Time secs 0 2 Granular 8 iquid 0 0 4 Granular Guidance Timing secs Coverage Map Offset secs On Time 0 Off Time 0 i Enable Diagnostics Help CLOSE Figure 6 16 Sequencing tab The Sequencing Page is used when the X20 Guidance is used in conjunction with the Seed Rate Control and Auto Master has been enabled The Auto Master will automatically switch the air seeder ON and OFF when the air seeder goes over areas it has already seeded This page allows for individual setting of lead times for different tanks for when they turn ON and allowing for the product to hit the ground For example when a tank is switched ON it may take 7 seconds f
88. taking into account the gear box attached to the motor and any sprockets A2678 Rev 1 4 2 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual NOTICE If any of the Factors are not correct proper monitoring and control cannot be achieved Please take time to properly calculate this information This will help you gain a clear understanding of how the system functions and ensure that your seeding operation is accurate and trouble free As well as the control of the seeding application the system also moni tors the status of the seeder functions such as ground speed hectares covered fan speed shaft speed fan pressure and tank levels Seed Rate Controller Additional Features Liquid Drive Optional The X20 Seed Rate Controller is designed to also control a number of Liquid Channels The tanks on the X20 air seeder can be selected to control liquid or control granular products The principles of liquid control are identical to a conventional spraying system with one main difference only one section is used as opposed to multiple sections on some sprayers Variable Rate Control The X20 Console can be used for Region Based Prescription Variable Rate Control VRC The X20 Console comes preloaded and registered for Maplink VRC and Quickmap software packages Maplink VRC can control up to 5 prescription maps simultaneously and log elevation automatically Quickmap creates and imports VRC prescription maps Quickmap can import Shape fil
89. tandard 2 magnet is selected then 2 will be displayed in the Motor Encoder window Also a Maximum of 1500 rpm and Minimum of 30 rpm is set for the motor If Four Pulse is selected then 4 will be displayed in the Motor Encoder window Also a Maximum of 2000 rpm and Minimum of 30 rpm is set for the motor If Other is selected then calculator icon s will be displayed in the Motor Encoder Maximum Motor RPM and Minimum Motor RPM windows allowing different values to be entered See motor specifications to make sure the correct values are being entered Gear Ratio Enter in the Gear Ratio for the selected tank The gear ratio has to take into account the gear box fitted to the motor and any reduction gears used between the motor and the metering shaft Select Using Shaft Sensor if a shaft sensor is fitted to the selected tank Enable shaft sensor for shaft and gear alarm functions to work Controller Options Select if the electric motors require a soft startup 6 1 6 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Linear Actuator Setup xil Actuator Selection Actuator Calibration Standard 8 pulse C Control To Rate C Standard 16 pulse Bourgault Extend Fully Other Preset Extension Shaft Encoder Calibration Extension 8 0 pulses per shaft revolution Setting for preset extension Maximum Shaft RPM F Using Tank Clutch 0 Limits maximum rate Minimum Shaft RPM
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91. ternative speed pickup connection is available on the TPA Seedrate Interface on the plug marked Tractor Radar A normal speed sensor mounted on the tractor can be connected at this point or input from a Radar speed system may also be used The seeder width in the console should be the sowing width of the bar If the circumference or width is inaccurate the area calculations will also be inaccurate along with the application of the product Temporary changes in application rate of any tank product can be achieved by a single button press while seeding The rate increment of change is part of the initial product calibration A manual operating speed needs to be entered into the console for correct operation and while manual mode may not be anticipated this value is required for calibration of each of the products 4 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual etting Started 1 Press and hold the green power button on the back of the X20 console for 3 seconds to turn on the X20 console e The operating system will boot Figure 5 1 Warning Screen 2 A warning screen will appear This warning screen appears everytime the X20 Product Selection is run Read the content of the warning thoroughly and Click Tap YES if you agree with the terms Selecting No will automatically shutdown your X20 console A2678 Rev 1 4 5 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Figure 5 2 X20 Product Selection Scr
92. the operator to set a known tank volume which is not the Tank capacity e ADD CAPACITY Allows the operator to add a known volume to already existing volume in the tank e CANCEL Returns to the main screen without making changes 4 The FILL button was selected and the contents of Tank 1 now displays 3000kg This is the same as previously set as the Tank 1 CAPACITY 8 2 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Speed Readout RAT sr UO 2081kg 8220 1 Speed Readout Displays the current ground speed either from Wheel sensor Tractor radar GPS Speed or Test Speed Select the Speed Readout to display the SPEED window as shown above 2 Wheel Factor The current Wheel Factor is displayed When the Calculator Icon next to the Wheel Factor is selected the Wheel factor Entry window is displayed This is the same window as selected in the OPTIONS SETUP page see Section 5 1 for setup details 3 Implement Width The current Implement Width is displayed When the Calculator Icon next to the Implement Width is selected the effective working width of the air seeder can be entered The Width can be entered in Section 2 0 4 Manual Speed Select the Increase Speed or Decrease Speed to set a Manual Speed OR select the Calculator Icon next to the Manual Speed to enter a value See Section 5 0 for details 5 Preload Tim
93. tual flow rate as read by the flow meter divided by the number of nozzles A2678 Rev 1 4 7 21 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Calibration Calibration 1 amp Menu When CAL 4 is selected this screen appears but you will notice it is quite different from the other CAL screens You are only able to enter the Calibration Factor that accompanies the NH3 flow meter This is usually in lb as the flowmeters come from USA and are calibrated in Ib s Make sure when entering the Calibration Factor the correct units are used If the Calibration Factor being entered is metric pulses per kg of N make sure pulses per kg of N is displayed If the Calibration Factor being entered is imperial pulses per Ib of N make sure pulses per Ib of N is displayed Release of NH3 in calibration mode is not permitted due to personal safety and the volatile nature of NH3 7 22 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual ain Screen Features Fill the Tanks 1 Click Tap Tank 1 Icon OR Tank 2 Icon OR Tank 3 Icon OR Tank 4 Icon 2 Then Click Tap the FILL 1 button OR FILL 2 button OR FILL 3 button OR FILL 4 button A2678 Rev 1 4 8 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 3 A window will be displayed showing 4 options e FILL Completely refill the tank to its total capacity as set in the Tank Setup screen e SET VOLUME Allows
94. type sensors This test will check if the sensor is receiving the correct voltages from the chassis harness To carry out this test a multimeter is required which can measure DC voltage between 1V and 24V A ruler to measure distance between sensor and magnet e This test procedure can be carried out on ground speed sensors metering shaft sensors and the fan speed sensor all which have a 3 pin weather pak connector which connects the sensor to the chassis harness Each connector has A B and C marked on the connector If the A B and C are covered by shrink wrap then use diagram below to determine A B and C pins position A2678 Rev 1 4 11 1 Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual 1 Check the the distance between the magnet and sensor The distance between them should be 2 to 3 mm Readjust the distance if they are not within this range 2 When checking the ground speed sensor ensure that no magnets are missing and that they are evenly spaced apart PINS r PIN A SIGNAL 4 5 volts ikat i PN B ve GND 12 volts L PIN C ve LATCH Figure 11 1 HARNESS 3 pin Weather Pak Plug 3 Check for obvious signs of damage breakage corrosion etc to the sensor plug and wiring Repair any damage 4 From the sensor trace back the wiring to the 3 pin weather pak plug unplug the sensor plug from the chassis harness plug 5 Switch Console POWER switch ON 6 The Latch on the plug is what h
95. ular Granular Granular Granular Er LENE c Liquid Liquid Liquid e Liquid Tank 4 ON NHS c NHS c NH3 r NHS Total Width Tank 1 Width Tank 2 Width Tank 3 Width Tank 4 Width 10 0 g F FullWidth F FullWidth F FullWidth Full Width Rows Rows Rows Rows Total Rows 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 B First Last Fest Last Fest Last Fest Last 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 Enable Diagnostics Herp CLOSE Figure 6 3 Seeder 1 4 tab Tanks On Select how many Tanks you wish to control Tank 1 Mode Multidrive ECU Select the products that each Tank 1 2 3 or 4 will be distributing either Granular Liquid or NH3 lt p NOTICE If pressure is required for Liquid mode then channels 3 or 4 should be selected for Liquid This selects the right units for the product being metered If ECU Type Motor Drive 3 ch Motor Drive 2 4 ch or Actuator 2 4 ch was selected then the Liquid and NH3 will be greyed out and not accessible 6 8 www topconpa com Seed Rate Controller Operators Manual Total Width Effective Air Seeder working width Tank 1 2 3 or 4 Width Total Rows and Tank Widths are for planters and not for air seeders at this time DO NOT alter these settings Seeder 5 If selected Multidrive Only xi Monitoring Sequencing Units Alarms Products Sim Other Config Seeder14 SeederS Fans Tank Setup Tanks On Tank 5 Mode Tank 6 ON c Granular Liquid C NH3 Ta

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