horschanderson iso drill manager manual sep 8 v2 rj

OPERATORS MANUAL

ISO Drill Manager Ver. 1.21B

HORSCH LLC 2013 Rev. B

ISO Drill Manager Operator’s Manual

Table of Contents


Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................3 Introductory Information ..................................................................5

Read this Manual!............................................................................. 5 Warranty Guidelines ......................................................................... 6 Safety is YOUR Responsibility!....................................................... 6

Recognize Safety Information ...................................................... 6 Understand Safety Symbols.......................................................... 6 Follow safety Instructions............................................................. 7 Operate Safely............................................................................... 7

Warnings! ......................................................................................... 8 Section 1: General Information .........................................................9

About your ISO Drill Manager System............................................ 9 ISO Drill Manager Hardware........................................................ 9

ISOBUS Virtual Terminals and Features ....................................... 10 Using Virtual Terminals with Your ISO Drill Manager System.... 11 Virtual Terminal Page Icons........................................................... 12 Main Variable Rate Screen............................................................. 14

Section 2: System Setup....................................................................16 Preliminary ..................................................................................... 16 Speed Calibration............................................................................ 17 Width .............................................................................................. 18 Field Acres and Total Acres ........................................................... 18 Fan Targets ..................................................................................... 18 Setting Fan High and Low Alarms ................................................. 19 Shaft Targets, Shaft High and Shaft Low Settings ......................... 19 Test Speed....................................................................................... 19 Speed Type ..................................................................................... 21 TC Type .......................................................................................... 21 VR Index......................................................................................... 21 Work Switch Operation .................................................................. 22

Setting Up Manual Work Switch Operation............................... 22 Setting Up Automatic Work Switch Operation .......................... 23

Default Key..................................................................................... 24 Storing User Calibration Values and Settings ............................ 24 Restoring User Calibration Values and Settings......................... 25 Restoring Default Calibration Values......................................... 25

Sensor Assignment ........................................................................ 26 Sensor Logic ................................................................................... 27 Completing Setup ........................................................................... 27

Section 3: Application Calibrations ................................................28 Dry Products Calibration Procedure ............................................... 28

Determining Accumulated Weight using the ECU Key............. 28 Entering Accumulated Weight on the Virtual Terminal............. 29 Determining Accumulated Weight using the VR Cal Soft Key .30

Delta Step Setup ............................................................................. 31

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NH3 Calibration Procedure ............................................................ 32 Calculating Liquid Calibration Number ..................................... 32 Calibrating the NH3 Controller .................................................. 33 Checking and Fine-Tuning NH3 Calibration.............................. 34 Entering Gain, Products and Tank Information.......................... 35 Automatic/Manual NH3 Operation ............................................ 35 Purging the NH3 System ............................................................ 36

Section 4: ART Seed Monitoring Operation ..................................37 General Setup.................................................................................. 37

Blockage Monitoring (Basic Quick Start) .................................. 37 Section 5: Half Width Operation.....................................................39

Half Width Settings ........................................................................ 39 Enabling the Half Width Function.............................................. 39 Selecting Half Width Left, Right or Center ................................ 40

Section 6: System Troubleshooting .................................................41 System Diagnostics......................................................................... 41

Testing NH3 System Components.............................................. 41 Sensor Diagnostics...................................................................... 42

Common Problems and Solutions .................................................. 43 Section 7: Appendix ..........................................................................46

Appendix 1: Sensor Assignment Map ............................................ 46 Appendix 2: Sensor Diagnostics Map ............................................ 47 Appendix 3: Seed Sensor Sensitivity Values.................................. 48 Appendix 4: Alarm Messages......................................................... 49

Introductory Information



Read this Manual!

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

Learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Horsch will not accept any responsibility for any damage or malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the operator’s manual.

If you do not understand the information in this manual, or if you have any questions, contact Horsch Customer Service.

Horsch cares about your safety! This machine is designed to provide maximum possible safety, but no machine design can prevent operator error or carelessness.

This Operator’s Manual provides instructions for the safe operation and maintenance of this machine.

Make sure the machine is in good operating condition.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Horsch reserves the right to alter illustrations and technical data contained in this manual.

The contents of this manual is the intellectual property of Horsch. All use and/or reproduction not specifically authorized by Horsch is prohibited.

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. Horsch reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.



Warranty Guidelines 1. The period of warranty for material defects related to Horsch ISO

electronics and ART Seed Sensor System is 24 months from the date of purchase. In the case of written deviations from the statutory provisions, these agreements shall apply.

2. Warranty claims must be submitted to Horsch Customer Service in Andover, SD via your dealer. It is only possible to process claims which have been correctly completed and submitted no later than four weeks after the damage occurred.

3. In the case of deliveries made under the warranty which are subject to the return of the old parts, the warranty claim, together with the old parts, must be returned to Horsch within four weeks after the damage occurred.

4. In the case of deliveries made under the warranty which are notsubject to the return of the old parts, these parts must be kept forthe purpose of further decisions for a period of four weeks afterreceipt of the warranty claim.

Safety is YOUR Responsibility!

Recognize Safety Information This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.

Understand Safety Symbols A reminder of safety practices or attention to unsafe practices which could result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.

A hazard exists which could result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.

An extreme inherent hazard exists which could result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.

Note The Warranty becomes effective upon delivery of the machine to the end customer.



Follow safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety decals. Keep safety decals in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety decals. Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety decals.

Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.

Keep your machine in proper working condition.

Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life and thus void the Warranty.

Operate Safely Do not make adjustments while the machine is in motion.

Do not enter the tank unless another person is present and hydraulic hoses are disconnected from the tractor.

Operate the machine from the tractor seat only.

Keep hands and fingers away from hinge area when positioning auger. Lock auger in storage position before operating in the field.

Clear the area around the machine before raising or lowering the machine or wings.

Stop the tractor on level ground when raising or lowering wings. Do not operate with wings raised. To improve stability, travel through the field with the wings unfolded. Fold wings to transport position just before leaving the field and entering a roadway.

Do not operate close to the edge of a ditch, creek, gully or steep embankment.

Avoid holes, ditches and obstructions which may cause tractor, cart or seeding tool to roll over, especially on hillsides.

Avoid sharp turns on hillsides.

Slow down when turning or traveling over rough ground, and when turning on inclines.

Shut off the tractor and shift to Park or set brakes when leaving the tractor. Remove the key when leaving the tractor unattended.



Warnings! ATTENTION! Read this manual carefully and fully before operations.

WARNING! Take care if welding on the frame of cart of planting system. Ensure that no power is applied to the ECU. Unplug the main harness from the tractor and properly ground the welder. Connect the welder ground cable as close as possible to the weld area.

ATTENTION! Low battery or alternator voltage can cause system errors.

WARNING! Be careful when testing NH3 systems. Be sure to clear the area of people and pets. While testing, wear proper protective clothing and eyewear. Always position yourself up-wind while testing.

NOTICE! Depending on the processing speed of your virtual terminal, there may be a delay in function changes when a soft key is pressed. If you quickly press a soft key several times, you may initiate multiple functions on several pages. Allow time between pressing soft keys to ensure the virtual terminal has time to respond.

NOTICE! When operating product meters in test mode (Test Speed), be sure to open the access door under the meter, or run the fan, to prevent material from building up and stopping the meter.

ATTENTION! Ensure that your virtual terminal is updated with the latest version of its software from its manufacturer.

Section 1: General Information



About your ISO Drill Manager System Your Horsch ISO Drill Manager control system is based on the ISO 11783 standard, sometimes also referred to as ISOBUS. Essentially, ISOBUS is a communications standard that enables a variety of agricultural electronics systems to talk to each other. Its purpose is to integrate all current and future farm functions by standardizing communication between tractor and implement. Tractor and implement are operated as a single unit, which reduces operator stress and increases efficiency. ISOBUS permits the use of the same tractor terminal on a number of different machines and hence control of a wide range of implements without the need to reprogram a system.

All of this means that your Horsch ISO i-Cart can be controlled from any tractor that is equipped with an ISOBUS-compatible terminal, regardless of the manufacturer.

ISO Drill Manager Hardware Your ISO Drill Manager System includes a D3 ECU (electronic control unit), bin and tank level sensors, bin meters, etc. An ART blockage and seed monitoring system can be connected.

Your ISO Drill Manager System can be connected to any ISO 11783-compatible virtual terminal, including the Horsch Drill Monitor terminal.



ISOBUS Virtual Terminals and Features Several companies manufacture ISOBUS-compatible virtual terminals. Although the locations and types of controls may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, all terminals use the same icons to represent the main functions. When an ISOBUS-compatible terminal is connected to an ISOBUS-compatible implement system, the “personality” (program, control screens, unique icons, etc) for that system are loaded into the terminal. The control screens, or pages, for that implement (which are displayed in the central area of the screen) are identical for any ISOBUS-compatible terminal.

Currently the following virtual terminals can be used with your ISO Drill Manager system:

• GTA Console 1 (AGCO) • GTA Console 2 (AGCO) • AFS Pro 600 (Case IH) • GreenStar2 (John Deere) • IntelliView II (New Holland) • IntelliView Plus II (New Holland) • IntelliAg (DICKEY-john) • LH6000 (TeeJet)



Using Virtual Terminals with Your ISO Drill Manager System Any ISOBUS-compatible virtual terminal (VT) should be able to communicate with and control your ISO Drill Manager. When the VT in your tractor is connected to the D3 ECU on the i-Cart it downloads the information from the ECU and displays it on the VT’s screen. The central part of the screen displays information pages identically, regardless of the VT you are using. Typically, icons representing other pages are located around, or to the side of the central part of the screen. Selecting these soft keys enables you to navigate to the pages they represent. The location of page icons may vary depending on the manufacturer of the VT. Also, some VTs have touch screens, whereas others use pushbuttons located around the outside of the screen, adjacent to on-screen icons.

ISOBUS compatible VTs can be used to set up, operate and monitor your ISO Drill Manager, but the exact details of how to access and change values and settings may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, when entering numerical values during system setup, some VTs may open a keypad-style page. Others may assign numbers to switches around the outside of the screen. For this reason, procedures in this manual simply state “Enter the numerical value for…”. You will have to consult the manufacturer’s operating manual for your specific VT to determine the details.

Tip! For detailed information on how to operate your virtual terminal, refer to its operation manual.

An example of an ISO Drill Manager page



Virtual Terminal Page Icons Icon Page

Main (Home)

(This is the Main VR page for the ISO Drill Manager)

ART Basic Settings

Half Width Main

Calibration (System Settings)

Hardware Diagnostics

Product Bins 1 to 3

NH3 Cal Settings

On/Off (Manual Work Switch)

Status

Product Diagnostics

Half width Diagnostics

NH3 Diagnostics

ART Diagnostics

Distance Check

Sensor Assignment

Sensor Diagnostics

Sensor Logic

Calibration Storage

Note A “soft key” is a button or touch screen icon that, when pressed, performs a function assigned to it. To navigate to the desired page, press the soft key associated with the icon representing that page.

A VT screen including soft key page icons (on right)



Main Variable Rate Screen On the Main VR page of the ISO Drill Manager system you can view many critical machine functions. The following screen shot shows the key information provided on this page.

On the Main VR page of the ISO Drill Manager System you can modify the following items:

• Rate 1: Used for entering the desired application rate (lbs per acre) for Bin 1



• NH3: Used for entering the desired application rate for anhydrous ammonia

Icons indicating Half Width operation are located under the Target Rate number, if enabled.

Information found on the Main Variable Rate Page

Tip! You can change the Target Rate on the go, while applying in the field.



Icon

Indication Units

Fan 1 and 2 Speed RPM

Seeder Down (in ground) No Units

No Icon

Ground Speed MPH

No Icon

Seeding Rate Acres per hour

I = On / O = Off

Seeder On/Off No units

Target application rate Lbs per acre

Meter motor speed RPM

Actual applied rate Lbs per acre

Bin level %

Seed sensor loop volume

No Icon

Total field area Acres

No Icon

Total area Acres

Half width indicator

(dry product) No Units

Section 2: System Setup


Section 2: System Setup Before operation of your new Horsch ISO i-Cart system, there are several setup and calibration procedures that must be performed to ensure proper planting performance. If these operations are not completed, planting performance and accuracy will be affected.

Preliminary Use the following procedures to set up system parameters before using your system:

Step 1. Press the Main VR soft key or ensure that you are on the Main VR page.

Step 2. Press the System Settings soft key.

The Calibration page appears on screen.

Perform the following steps to set up and calibrate individual items.

CALIBRATION

Note Depictions of virtual terminal screen pages used in this manual are based on the format of John Deere’s virtual terminal. The position of icons displayed on other manufacturers’ virtual terminals may be different. Refer to the operator’s manual for your virtual terminal for details about your system.

Important! This system setup procedure MUST be completed or your system will not operate correctly. Complete all steps.



Speed Calibration Use the following calibration procedure to set up the radar speed sensor on the commodity cart.

Step 1. Measure a 400 ft distance in front of the implement.

Step 2. Press the Distance Check soft key.

The Distance Check page appears.

Step 3. Select Distance.

Step 4. Clear the accumulated distance value.

Step 5. Drive the implement the measured 400 ft and then stop.

Step 6. Enter 400 ft as the Distance value.

The Speed Cal number will automatically be calculated and appear.

Step 7. Press the Calibration soft key to return to the Calibration page.

Step 8. Verify that the new Speed Cal value appears on the Calibration page.

Tip! Once you have a speed cal number, ensure that the number is in between .37 and .44 inches. Most calibrations will fall within this range. If your calibration does not, perform the steps again. If unsuccessful with the second calibration, contact your dealer.



Width Use the following procedure to set up the Width value:

Step 1. On the Calibration page, select Width.

Step 2. Enter the width value in inches.

Step 3. Verify that the correct Width value is displayed on the Calibration page.

Field Acres and Total Acres There are two tools to use when calculating planted acres: Field Acres and Total Acres. Use the following procedure to reset them in preparation for totalizing planted acres:

Step 1. On the Calibration page, press the Total 1 soft key once to reset the Field Acres total to zero.

Step 2. Still on the Calibration page, press the Total 2 soft key once to reset the Total Acres total to zero.

Fan Targets Use the following procedure to set Fan Targets to the total number of register points on the fan that pass in front of the fan sensor each revolution. (Most Horsch i-Carts use only one fan target.)

Step 1. On the Calibration page, select Fan Targets

Step 2. Enter the required number of fan targets.

Tip! You must enter your Width value in inches. If your machine is 60 feet wide, multiply 60 X 12 inches per foot = 720 inches. Enter “720”.

Tip! Depending on the system, you may enter 1 or 2 and get a strange fan rpm reading. Even though the fan RPM may register a lower or higher number than you expect, you may need to change the fan target value for correct RPM reading.



Step 3. Verify that the correct number of Fan Targets is displayed on the Calibration page.

Setting Fan High and Low Alarms The low and high end of the fan alarm settings depends on your desired operational range. Use the following procedure to set the high and low fan RPM alarm limits:

Step 1. On the Calibration page, select Fan High

Step 2. Enter the Fan High alarm value in RPM.

Step 3. Verify that the correct Fan High alarm value is displayed on the Calibration page.

Repeat the procedure to enter the Fan Low alarm value.

Shaft Targets, Shaft High and Shaft Low Settings If your Horsch i-Cart is equipped with the electric motor drives on the meters, disregard settings on shafts.

Test Speed Test speed is a valuable tool you can use when performing diagnostics without forward movement of the tractor. Use the following procedure to set a Test Speed value so you can simulate operation of the entire system while not in motion.

Step 1. On the Calibration page, select Test Speed.

Step 2. Enter the desired test speed in miles per hour (mph)

Tip! If a fan high or fan low alarm sounds, and the hydraulic flow has not changed, check your high and low alarm values to ensure you are in the proper range.

Warning! If you are testing the NH3 system, be sure the area is cleared before the test begins.



Step 3. Verify that the correct Test Speed value is displayed on the Calibration page

Step 4. On the appropriate pages, turn on or off the functions to be tested (motors, sensors, NH3, etc.)

Step 5. Press the Sensor Assignment soft key.

The Sensor Types page appears.

Step 6. Turn off the Work Switch and Speed channels as follows

a. Select the Work channel and change it to None.

b. Select the Speed channel and change it to None.

Step 7. Press the System Settings soft key and then press the Main VR soft key to return to the Main VR page

Step 8. Press the master On/Off (Work switch) soft key to turn the machine on.

Step 9. Conduct your test.

Step 10. Once the test is complete, press the master On/Off (Work switch) soft key to turn the machine off.

Step 11. Return to the Sensor Assignment page and turn on the Work Switch and Speed sensor channels before using the system for field operations.

Tip! If you are not using a particular sensor for a specific application, change that sensor type channel to None. For example, if you are not using your speed sensor (normally channel 1) because you are using GPS input, change channel 1 to None for proper operation.



Speed Type The Speed Type setting allows you to select and use any of the following speed inputs: A radar speed device on the commodity cart (ECU), a GPS speed input or wheel speed sensor on the tractor, or a ground speed signal from the tractor computer system. Use the following procedure to select a Speed Type.

Step 1. On the Calibration page, select Speed Type.

Step 2. Select the appropriate Speed Type for your system.

Step 3. Verify that the correct Speed Type is displayed on the Calibration page.

TC Type You must select the task controller (TC) type you will be using for operation. The type of task controller selected may affect the available operational features. Use the following procedure to select a task controller.

Step 1. On the Calibration page, select TC.

Step 2. Select the task controller type you will be using (JD or Other).

Step 3. Verify that your selection is displayed on the Calibration page.

VR Index

The VR index option allows you to apply a prescription application map to a selected bin on the commodity cart. Use the following procedure to select a bin number that you want to be used for variable rate application.

Step 1. On the Calibration page, select VR Index.

Step 2. Select the number of the bin you want to use for variable rate application.

Tip! A GPS speed signal, if available, is the most accurate speed input.

Tip! Depending on the type of tractor and monitor, GPS and Ground Speed may or may not be available for use. In this case, use a radar speed input via the ECU.

Tip! If you are using GPS speed input, select None for the speed sensor channel on the Sensor Assignment page.

Tip! If you are using a John Deere Green Star 2 (2600) monitor, select JD. For all other virtual terminals select OTHER.

Tip! Variable Rate Index (VR) is only used if you have selected John Deere (JD) for your task controller (TC).

Tip! Bin 1, Bin 2 and Bin 3 are dry commodity tanks on the cart. Bin 4 is NH3 or liquid application.



Step 3. Verify that your selection is displayed on the Calibration page.

Work Switch Operation The Horsch ISO i-Cart System is equipped with manual and automatic work switches. The manual work switch is a soft key, located on the Main VR page. The automatic work switch is a sensor, located on the hitch of the planting system. When the system is configured for automatic work switch operation, lifting the machine automatically turns off the meters and NH3 system. Lowering the machine automatically turns on the meters and NH3 system. In this mode you can also use the manual work switch soft key on the main VR screen to turn the meters and NH3 system on and off. If you prefer to operate the meters and NH3 system in manual only, you can configure the system to disable the automatic work switch.

Setting Up Manual Work Switch Operation Use the following procedure to set up Manual Work Switch Operation:

Step 1. On the Calibration page, press the Sensor Assignment soft key.


Step 2. Select Sensor 4.

Step 3. Change its setting to None.

Step 4. Press the System Settings soft key and then the Home soft key to return to the Main VR page.

You can now use the On/Off (Work switch) soft key on the Main page to turn products on or off.



Setting Up Automatic Work Switch Operation Use the following procedure to set up Automatic Work Switch

operation:

Step 1. On the Calibration page, press the Sensor Assignment soft key.


Step 2. Select Sensor 4.

Step 3. Change its setting to Work

Step 4. Press the System Settings soft key and then the Home soft key to return to the Main VR page.

Step 5. Raise the planting system.

Step 6. On the Main VR page, press the On/Off (Work switch) soft key .

Step 7. Verify that the On/Off (Work switch) soft key indicates On.

(If not, press the soft key again until it indicates On.)

Step 8. Start moving forward in the field with the tractor and planting system.

Step 9. Lower the planting system.

Step 10. On the Main VR page, verify that the meters are indicating motor RPM and the Actual Rates indications show that the meters and NH3 system are delivering product.

Tip! You can still use the On/Off (Work switch) soft key on the main VR page to turn the machine off in automatic mode



Default Key The Default function soft key menu is a very important menu in case of system error. On this page you can: save your current configuration values and settings, restore saved values and settings, and restore factory default values and settings. Several scenarios and their associated procedures follow:

Storing User Calibration Values and Settings If you need to store all of your values and settings (cal numbers, setup, sensor types, etc):

Step 1. On the Calibration (System Settings) page, press the Default soft key.

The Default page appears.

Step 2. Press the STORE USER CAL soft key.

The system stores your user calibration settings.

Step 3. Press the System Settings soft key and then press the Main VR soft key to return to the Main VR page

Step 4. Shut down the system.

STORE USER CAL



Restoring User Calibration Values and Settings If for some reason you lose rates, cal numbers, etc due to system error:

Step 1. On the Calibration (Systems Settings) page, press the Default soft key.


Step 2. Press the RESTORE USER CAL soft key once.

The system restores your user calibration settings from memory.

Step 3. Press the System Settings soft key and then press the Main VR soft key to return to the Main VR page.

Step 4. On the Main VR page, check the information displayed to verify that the correct information has been restored.

Step 5. Check the System Settings and Sensor Assignment pages to verify that the correct information has been restored.

Restoring Default Calibration Values If someone or something has totally changed the system settings, sensors, and setup:

Step 1. On the Calibration (Systems Settings) page, press the Default soft key.


Step 2. Press the Default Cal soft key.

Step 3. Press the System Settings soft key and then press the Main VR soft key to return to the Main VR page.

Step 4. On the Main VR page, check the information displayed to verify that the default setting has been restored.

Step 4. Check the System Settings and Sensor Assignment pages to verify that the default settings have been restored.

Step 5. Perform the Monitor Setup Procedure to enter your settings and values.

RESTORE USER CAL

Important Note! If you use the Default Cal soft key to restore the factory default settings you will have to redo the whole System Setup procedure.



Sensor Assignment On the Sensor Assignment page you can assign up to 32 sensor channels to specific sensors. A list of sensor functions and designations used with the ISO Drill Manager are listed in this manual on Page 46.

Use the following procedure to assign sensor channels:

Step 1. Press the Sensor Assignment soft key.


Step 2. Select the number of the sensor channel to be assigned.

Step 3. Step through the options until the desired sensor type appears.

Step 4. Select the sensor type.

Repeat the procedure for all needed sensors on the commodity cart (based on options installed)

Tip! If you are not using a particular sensor for a specific application, change that sensor type channel to None. For example, if you are not using your speed sensor (normally channel 1) because you are using GPS input, change channel 1 to None for proper operation.

SENSOR TYPES

Note The numbering of Sensor Assignments is different than numbering for Sensor Diagnostics. Refer to the Appendix 1 for Sensor Assignment numbering (also shown in the adjacent screenshot). Refer to Appendix 2 for Sensor Diagnostic numbering.



Sensor Logic On the Sensor Logic page you can configure the logic of each sensor channel. Logic is the expected output when the sensor is activated. For example, logic determines whether an action is initiated when a switch closes or when it opens. This page enables you to invert the logic (action) of any sensor. Sensor logic is preset from the factory, but if you add a sensor for some purpose, you may have to configure its logic.

To configure sensor logic for a channel:

Step 1. Press the Sensor Logic soft key.

The Sensor Logic Type page appears.

Step 2. Select the number of the sensor channel to be configured.

Step 3. Select the appropriate sensor logic for the desired channel.

Completing Setup Once the Monitor Setup Procedures have been completed correctly, proceed to the next section to learn the Product Application Setup Procedures.

Section 3: Application Calibrations



Dry Products Calibration Procedure To ensure the most accurate application rates possible, read the Dry Products Calibration Procedure carefully. To perform the procedure you will need a pail to catch the commodity under the metering roll and weigh it. You also need a pen/pencil and paper to record and calculate various values.

Determining Accumulated Weight using the ECU Key When using the ECU key control to calibrate:

Step 1. Locate the ECU on commodity cart.

Step 2. Locate the keypad on the ECU.

Step 3. Open the access cover underneath the meter housing.

Step 4. Place the commodity pail underneath the meter to catch the product.

Step 5. Press the key for the desired bin once to start the meter.

Step 6. Let the meter rotate for one (1) revolution.

This action primes the meter, ensuring it is full of product before starting the actual measurement run. This ensures a more accurate calibration.

Step 7. When the revolution is complete, press the key again to stop the meter.

Step 8. Empty the contents of the commodity pail.

Step 9. Weigh the empty commodity pail and record its weight.

Step 10. Thoroughly clean any material out of the seed channel.

Step 11. Place the empty commodity pail under the opening to catch the material to be calibrated.

Step 12. Press the key for the desired bin to start the calibration process.

Step 13. Fill the commodity pail approximately half full to ensure enough material for accurate weighing.

Step 14. Press the key to stop the meter.

Step 15. Weigh and note the weight of the commodity (and pail) in ounces.

Step 16. Subtract the weight of the commodity pail to determine the Accumulated Weight.

Step 17. Record the Accumulated Weight.

Repeat the previous steps for each dry product bin.

Tip! Once you have calibrated the bins and are ready to apply product in the field, you can use the Digital Scale option on the cart to cross check your application. Simply zero your scale, and then apply a known number of acres. If you are applying a total of 200 lbs of dry product per acre, and you do 10 acres of application, you should have -2000 lbs of product showing on the scale monitor. If you show -2050 lbs, divide 10 acres into 2050. This equals 205 lbs per acre. The difference between the desired and the actual lbs/acre is 5 lbs. This tells you that you are within 2% of the desired rate. Adjust the desired rate or recalibrate the system if the difference is unacceptable.



Entering Accumulated Weight on the Virtual Terminal Step 1. With accumulated weight in hand, return to the virtual terminal

monitor.

Step 2. On the Main VR page, press the soft key for the desired bin (R1, R2, or R3).

The Product page for the selected bin appears.

Step 3. On the Product page, select Accum (oz).

Step 4. Enter the accumulated weight value obtained in previous meter calibration procedure in ounces.

Step 5. Select Bin Fill, Lb.

Step 6. Enter the approximate total weight of the material in the bin.

Step 7. Select Bin Fill, %

Step 8. Enter the estimated bin fill in %.

Step 9. Press the Main VR soft key to return to the Main VR page

Repeat Steps 2 to 7 for each additional bin (if used).

Product X

About Motor Cal Once you enter the Accum (oz) value (in Step 4) the Drill Manager automatically calculates the Motor Cal value. The Motor Cal value is the number of ounces (oz) of product applied per revolution of the meter roller. E.g. If the Motor Cal value is 16.80, The meter will deliver 16.80 oz of material during each revolution of the meter roll.

About Min and Max Speed After the Accum value has been entered, the Drill Manager calculates the Min Speed and Max Speed values (in mph). These values define the range of speeds you can travel while maintaining accurate application per acre. During planting, if you travel at a speed less than the minimum or greater than the maximum your application accuracy will be compromised.



Determining Accumulated Weight using the VR Cal Soft Key When using the VR Cal soft key in the R1, R2, R3 menus to calibrate:



Step 2. Open the access cover underneath the meter housing.

Step 3. Weigh the empty commodity pail and record its weight.

Step 4. Place the empty commodity pail under the opening for the metering roll to be calibrated.

Step 5. Press the VR Cal soft key once to begin metering out the product.

Step 6. When the desired number of revolutions are complete, press VR Cal soft key again to turn it off.

Step 7. Go to the commodity cart and remove the commodity pail.

Step 8. Weigh and note the weight of the commodity (and pail) in ounces.

Tip! (Variable Rate Application) To verify your meter roller will apply prescription map high and low rates accurately: If you are doing variable rate application, you may have rate changes of 25 lbs/acre to 100 lbs/acre for a single product on a single field. To ensure you have the proper meter roller installed, perform the following test after calibrating the system and entering the Accum (oz) value:

1. Change the application rate to a low value. (e.g. 25) 2. Note the Min and Max Speed values 3. Change the application rate to a high value. (e.g. 100) 4. Note the Min Speed and Max Speed values. 5. If your desired speed does not fall within the range of speed values, you must change meter rollers.



Step 9. Subtract the weight of the commodity pail to determine the Accumulated Weight.

Step 10. Record the Accumulated Weight.

Step 11. Repeat the previous steps for each dry product bin.

Step 12. Perform the Entering Accumulated Weight on the Virtual Terminal procedure in the previous section.

Delta Step Setup Each Bin (R1, R2, R3) has a Delta Step feature. Delta Step allows you to increase or decrease the application rate by a known percentage when pressed. You can set up that percentage Step Size on the Product page for each bin. To set up the Step Size:



Step 2. On the Product page, select Step Size.

Step 4. Enter the desired Step Size value.

(E.g. 25% will increase or decrease the rate by 25%.)

While applying product you can use the Delta Step Up or Delta Step Down soft keys (on the Product page) to increase or decrease the application rate by known amounts.

Product X

Tip! Delta Step is set on each bin for that particular product. When Delta Step Up or Down is pressed , it will only the control the bin related to that page.

Delta Step Up

Delta Step Down



NH3 Calibration Procedure To ensure accurate application rates with the NH3 controller part of the system, read the following instructions and tips:

Calculating Liquid Calibration Number To calculate Liquid Calibration Number:

Your liquid calibration number is very important for accurate application of anhydrous ammonia (NH3). When entering your NH3 rate, remember that you are applying NH3 in actual pounds of N (nitrogen) per acre. Your Liquid Cal number has to be calculated as pulses per pound of actual N.

Step 1. Locate the Calibration Number Tag on your flow meter.

Step 2. Note the units of your flow meter’s Cal Number. Depending on the brand of flow meter, the units may be given in:

a. Pulses per pound of product

b. Pulses per 10 gallons of liquid

c. Pulses per gallon of liquid

d. Other

Step 3. Using the units used on your flow meter, create a formula to convert the value of Cal Number Tag to pulses per pound of actual N. (See Example)

The result is the Liquid Calibration Number

Example For this example a typical Raven flow meter will be used: The Raven flow meter tag indicates it generates 710 pulses per 10 gallons of liquid. If there are 4.22 lbs of actual N per gallon:

Remember Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) contains 4.22 lbs. of actual N per gallon. Your flow meter should have a tag that indicates the number of pulses per unit volume or weight of the liquid flowing through it.



Calibrating the NH3 Controller To calibrate the NH3 controller:

Step 1. On the Main VR page, press the NH3 soft key.

The NH3 page appears.

Step 2. Select the NH3 application rate .

Step 3. Enter the desired application rate in pounds of product (N) per acre.

Step 4. Select Liquid Cal.

Step 5. Enter the Liquid Calibration Number in pulses per lb.

NH3 1



Checking and Fine-Tuning NH3 Calibration To check the calibration of the NH3 controller:

Step 1. Once the liquid cal value has been entered, and other functions on the NH3 screen are set, apply one tank of NH3 in the field.

Step 2. Calculate the actual application rate per acres using the tare weight of the tank (NH3 used) and the total acres covered

Step 3. Compare the actual application rate with your desired application rate.



Step 5. Select Liquid Cal.

Step 6. Adjust your Liquid Cal number as follows:

a. If your actual application rate is less than your desired application rate, increase the Liquid Cal number.

b. If your actual application rate is greater than your desired application rate, decrease the Liquid Cal number

If further refinement of the calibration is needed, repeat the procedure.

NH3 1

Tip! When fine tuning the actual applied rate you will have to use trial and error, making slight changes to the Liquid Cal number after applying each of several tanks of NH3. Typically adjust the Liquid Cal number by only .1 or .2 each time. If you are under applying, increase the LIQUID CAL value by .1 or .2 tenths until actual applied rate is acceptable. If you are over applying, decrease the LIQUID CAL value by .1 or .2 tenths until actual applied rate is acceptable.

Tip! When calculating the amount of product used per acre, be sure to remember that one pound of NH3 is 82% nitrogen. So, if you weigh your tank after use and a total of 1000 lbs has been applied, you applied 820lbs of actual N. If your rate per acre was 100 lbs of actual N, and you do 10 acres, and you know that 1220 lbs of NH3 were applied from tank, don’t panic. 1220 lbs of NH3 is a total of 1000 lbs of actual N. At a desired rate of 100 lbs of N per acre, and a total of 10 acres, you are right on target.



Entering Gain, Products and Tank Information Gain is the speed at which the NH3 valve reacts.

Once liquid calibration value has been calculated:



Step 2. Select Gain.

Step 3. Enter a Gain value.

Step 4. Select Tank Fill, Lb

Step 5. Enter total actual pounds of estimated or scaled products.

Step 6. Select Tank Fill, %

Step 7. Enter the estimated tank fill in %.

Automatic/Manual NH3 Operation The NH3 controller can be operated in manual or auto work mode.

In auto mode, the NH3 system is controlled by the implement work switch and the dry product meter control on the commodity cart.

In manual mode you control the NH3 system using the manual work switch located on the NH3 page.

To set the Auto/Manual NH3 Operation mode:



Step 2. Select NH WS Mode.

NH3 1

Tip! Usually, you should start the gain value at approximately 2600. Adjust this value higher for faster response, or lower for slower response.

NH3 1

Tip! There is a maximum gain value at which the motors and actuators on your system valves cannot open or close any faster.



Step 3. Set the NH3 WS Mode to either Manual or Auto.

Purging the NH3 System The NH3 system can be purged using the Purge soft key.



Step 2. On the NH3 page, press the Purge soft key three (3) times.

The NH3 valves open for six (6) seconds, allowing NH3 to flow.

Step 3. After six (6) seconds verify that the Purge indication on the NH3 page shows OFF and that flow has stopped.

Caution! Ensure no one is around the implement and that the tractor is upwind before using this function.

Section 4: ART Seed Monitoring Operation


Section 4: ART Seed Monitoring Operation The ART Seed Monitoring System uses infrared seed sensors to measure seed rate and check for blockages. The sensors operate on a similar principle to that of a motion detector in a security system. The system can have two sensor loops so that seed and fertilizer can be measured separately in double-shoot systems. Sensors are connected in a loop, each communicating in turn, and each including built-in diagnostics. The system determines the number of sensors in a loop automatically. A maximum of 120 sensors can be connected in a loop.

General Setup

Blockage Monitoring (Basic Quick Start) The ART Seed Monitoring System allows you to set the Sensitivity of the sensor monitoring seed flow.

It also provides an Alarm On feature that allows you to configure all, even, or odd sensors to alarm on blockage. This allows you to use All sensors when using standard shank spacing of 15 inches. With configuration changes to the air system, the Horsch Planting System can be set up for 30 inch rows. Setting the Alarm On setting (on either or both Loop 1 and Loop 2) to Even enables sensors 2, 4, 6, 8, etc. Setting Alarm On to Odd enables sensors 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.

Step 1. On the Main VR page, press the ART BASIC soft key.

The ART BASIC page appears.

Step 2. Select Loop 1 Alarm On

BASIC

Section 4: ART Seed Monitoring Operation


Step 3. Configure Alarm On as follows:

a. If you are using standard 15 inch shank spacing, select All

b. If you are using 30 inch shank spacing, determine whetheryou want to enable Even or Odd sensors, and selectappropriate option.

Step 4. Select Loop 1 Sensitivity.

Step 5. Enter an initial sensitivity value between 1 and 125. (See Appendix for approximate values.)

Step 6. Ensure that there are no blockages and begin seeding.

Step 7. Increase the sensitivity value until the system alarms. Then, decrease the sensitivity 3 to 5 units at a time until the system no longer shows blockage alarms.

Repeat the procedure for Loop 2

Tip! The goal is to have the Sensitivity value as high as possible without causing frequent false alarms. If a seed sensor measures fewer seeds per second than the sensitivity value indicates, a blockage alarm occurs.

Note A Sensitivity value of 0 disables the power and alarms to the seed sensor loop. The default value is 15.

Sensitivity values less than 15 require the scanning loop to run more slowly, giving the sensors a longer period to count seeds. This allows for sensitivity ranges down to 1 seed / 30 seconds.

Tip! On Horsch Planting Systems, if you are using 30 inch rows, set the Alarm On value to Even.

Section 5: Half Width Operation


Section 5: Half Width Operation The Horsch ISO i-Cart System can be configured so that any combination of product bins can deliver product in a half width configuration (left, right or center). To use this function you must first enable the Half Width function for each bin that you may want to use in Half Width mode. Then, while seeding, you can switch all enabled bins to left, right or center operation on the go.

Half Width Settings

Enabling the Half Width Function Use the following procedure to enable the Half Width function:

Step 1. On the Main VR page, press the Half Width soft key

The Half Width page appears.

Step 2. To enable/disable the Half Width function for Bin 1, select HW1 Enable and:

a. Enter 1 to enable the Half Width function.

b. Enter 0 to disable the Half Width function.

When the Half Width function is on, the Half Width icon appears next to Position Value.

Step 3. Repeat the previous steps for HW2 (Bin 2) and HW3 (Bin 3).

Step 4. Press the Main (Home) soft key to return to the Main VR page.

Step 5. Verify that the correct Half Width setting is displayed on the Main page.

Half Width

Section 5: Half Width Operation


Selecting Half Width Left, Right or Center While seeding, use the following procedure to seed in Half Width Left, Right or Center modes:

Step 1. On the Main VR page, press the Half Width soft key

The Half Width page appears.

Step 2. Note which bins are enabled for Half Width operation.

(If the bins you want to use for Half Width operation are not enabled, enable them as described in the previous procedure.)

Step 3. Press the Left, Center or Right soft key as required

The meters for all bins enabled on the Half Width page will change at the same time to apply seed as selected (left, right or center).

Step 4. Press the Main (Home) soft key to return to the Main VR page.

Step 5. Verify that the correct Half Width setting is displayed on the Main page.

Half Width

Section 6: System Troubleshooting



System Diagnostics

Testing NH3 System Components The LQD Diagnostics page provides information about the operational state of the NH3 system. It is most commonly used by service personnel for testing, but you can also use it to test the NH3 valves, turning them on and off.

To test the NH3 valve operation:



Step 2. On the NH3 page, press the NH3 Diagnostics soft key.

The LQD Diagnostics page appears.

Step 3. Select Shutoff Control.

Step 4. Select On to open the valves.

The NH3 valves open and allow NH3 to flow.

Step 5. Select Off to close the valves.

Tip! It may be easier to use the NH3 Purge function on the NH3 page to check the operation of the NH3 valves.

Caution! Ensure no one is around the implement and that the tractor is upwind before using this function.

Warning! The values in this screen override the normal operation of the system. Use with caution!



Sensor Diagnostics The Sensor Diagnostic page provides information about the operational state of the system sensors. It is most commonly used by service personnel for testing, but you can also use it to test the sensor operation. Typically you would change the state of a sensor (e.g. block a bin sensor), press the Refresh key, and check the State or Pulses indication for that sensor on the Sensor Diagnostic page. Bin sensors indicate a change of State after the Refresh soft key is pressed. Fan and sensors will show and accumulation of pulses after the Refresh soft key is pressed.

To view sensor diagnostic information:

Step 1. Press the Sensor Diagnostic soft key.

The Sensor Diagnostics page appears and displays information about the first four (4) sensors in the sensor list.

Step 2. If necessary to view a particular sensor, press the Next 4 soft key once or more to advance to the page showing the desired sensor information.

Step 3. Press the Refresh soft key to update the information for each sensor displayed.

Step 4. Note the State and Pulses values for the sensors you are interested in.

Step 5. Change the state of the sensor (block bin sensors or run fan or shafts).

Step 6. Press the Refresh soft key to update the information.

Step 7. Note the State and Pulses values and compare them with the previous values to determine if they are operating correctly.

Tip! Your Horsch i-Cart uses the following numbering for Sensor Diagnostics:

Sensor 1: Speed Sensor 2: Fan 1 Sensor 3: Fan 2 Sensor 4: Work

Sensor 17: Low Bin 1 Sensor 18: Mid Bin 1 Sensor 19: Low Bin 2 Sensor 20: Mid Bin 2

Sensor 27: Low Bin 3 Sensor 28: Mid Bin 3

Information shown on the Diagnostics Page: State: The state of the sensor (on or off) when the Refresh soft key was pressed. Pulses: The number of time the sensor has changed states since the last time the Refresh soft key was pressed. TPP: The time between pulses. Typically only used only by technical service personnel. ATD: Analog to digital. Typically only used by technical service personnel.

Note The numbering of Sensor Diagnostics is different than numbering for Sensor Assignments.

Refer to the Appendix 1 for Sensor Assignment numbering

Refer to Appendix 2 for Sensor Diagnostic numbering.



Common Problems and Solutions In the following error messages an underscore __ indicates a number will appear in this spot to indicate a loop, sensor or other number.

Symptom

What it means Recommended action

Monitor displays Loop __ LOOP OFF

The loop indicated is turned off.

To turn loop on, increase sensitivity >1

Monitor displays Loop __ RESET

The loop indicated is resetting.

Monitor displays Loop __ COUNTING Sensor __

The loop indicated has counted the

number of sensors indicated

Monitor displays Loop __ BLOCKED Sensor __

The sensor indicated is blocked.

Clean blockage from indicated run.

If the indicated run is not blocked…

…verify the Sensitivity is not set too high.

Check inside the distribution towers for any foreign material. This may cause

blockages to move from sensor to sensor.

If it is always the same sensor giving the blocked message…

…trade that sensor with one in another position.

If the blocked message moves with the sensor…

…replace that sensor.

Monitor displays Loop __ ERROR Sensor 1

The monitor is not detecting any

sensors.

Check all the cables and connections.

Bypass Sensor 1 by connecting Sensor 2

to the sensor loop cable from the main wiring harness.

If the message is no longer displayed…

…replace Sensor 1.

If the problem persists… …connect a Seed Sensor directly to the

main wiring harness’ male Sensor Loop Cable.

If you get a SNR 2 ERR… …replace the Sensor Loop extension cable between the Main wiring harness and Seed Sensor 1

Monitor displays ERROR Sensor__ (indicating a number one higher than total number of

sensors)

The monitor is reading an incorrect number of sensors.


Bypass the last sensor by connecting the second last sensor to the sensor loop

cable to the main wiring harness.

If the message is no longer

displayed…

…replace the last sensor in the loop.

If the problem persists… …connect a Seed Sensor directly to the

main wiring harness.

If you get an SNR 2 ERR… …replace the main wiring harness.

If you get an SNR 1 ERR… …replace the Sensor Loop extension cable between the main wiring harness and the last Seed Sensor.



Symptom

What it means Recommended action

Monitor Displays Loop __ ERROR Sensor __ The monitor is detecting an error related to a specific sensor.

Take note of the Sensor number indicated. Inspect the Sensor Loop cables in the indicated Seed Sensor location for damage.

Replace or bypass any damaged pieces.

Bypass the indicated seed sensor number

by unplugging the seed sensor and

plugging the cables of the seed Sensor before and after together. (The Seed

Sensor count will be one less.)

If this results in normal operation… …replace the bypassed sensor.

If the ERR message is still displayed… …bypass the Seed Sensor before the indicated Seed sensor number.

If this results in normal operation… …replace the bypassed sensor.

If a Sensor Loop cable connects the two Seed Sensors…

…swap out the Sensor Loop cable with a known good one.

If this results in normal operation… …permanently replace the original Sensor Loop cable.

Blocked runs are indicated but when checked and found to be clear.

The monitor is receiving incorrect blockage information.

Verify that the Sensitivity is not set too high.

Check inside the distribution towers for

any foreign material. This may cause blockages to move from sensor to sensor.

If it is always the same sensor giving

the blocked message… …trade that sensor with one in another position.

If the blocked message moves with

the sensor…

…replace that sensor.

Monitor displays Loop __ CLEAN Sensor__ This message indicates that the eyes

(optical detectors) in the Seed Sensor tube are dirty.

Take note of the indicated numbers.

Clean the indicated Seed Sensors with

warm water and a bristle pipe brush.

If the Seed Sensor still causes a CLN

message…

…replace it.

Monitor displays Loop __ OVERLOAD This message indicates that there is

too large a power draw on the indicated sensor loop. There is most

likely a short in the Sensor Loop.




Calibration settings are lost. The memory in the monitor that

contain calibration settings has been erased.

Ensure that the monitor is connected

directly to the battery.

Check the voltage between the red and black wires of the power cable. Voltage should be greater than 10V.

Check the tractor’s battery cables, connection to the starter and alternator.

Electrical surges due to a faulty electrical system can cause this problem.

Check that the red wire is not connected to the starting solenoid terminal.

Monitor displays ERROR alarms when one loop

is disabled, but no alarms when both loops enabled.

Typically this means that loops are all

connected but cables are crossed either going to sensor 1 or coming

back from the last sensor.

Trace sensor cables from the main wiring

harness to the first and last sensor of one loop.

Re-connect the cables correctly.

Add your own troubleshooting notes in the spaces below.

Section 7: Appendix


Section 7: Appendix

Appendix 1: Sensor Assignment Map

Channel Sensor 1 Speed 2 Fan 1 3 Fan 2 4 Work 5 6 7 8 9 Low Bin 1 10 Mid Bin 1 11 Low Bin 2 12 Mid Bin 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Low Bin 3 20 Mid Bin 3 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Important! Use the numbering in this table only when setting Sensor Assignments.

Section 7: Appendix


Appendix 2: Sensor Diagnostics Map

Channel Sensor 1 Speed 2 Fan 1 3 Fan 2 4 Work 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Low Bin 1 18 Mid Bin 1 19 Low Bin 2 20 Mid Bin 2 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Low Bin 3 28 Mid Bin 3 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Important! Use the numbering in this table only when performing Sensor Diagnostics

Section 7: Appendix


Appendix 3: Seed Sensor Sensitivity Values

Sensitivity Seeds/second

0 Loop is off

1 1 seed 30 seconds

5 1 seed 20 seconds

10 1 seed 10 seconds

15 1

20 7

30 17

40 27

50 44

60 80

70 148

80 281

90 539

100 1043

110 2019

120 4400

121 4800

122 5300

123 5800

124 6400

125 7000

Section 7: Appendix


Appendix 4: Alarm Messages

Alarm Type Alarm

ART Sensor Loop Overload Sensor Communication Error Sensor Loop Reset Sensor Blocked

System Sensor Power Overload

Fan Low RPM High RPM

Speed Below Minimum Speed

Bin Low Bin Empty Mid Bin Empty

Meter Drive Overload Product at Minimum Rate Product RPM High Product RPM Low

NH3 Control Overload Control Fail Rate High Rate Low

Half Width Control Fail Position Error

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