Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual
RF Gen II System Technical Manual Rev02_12_10
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Final Check
Check that the Controller is working correctly:
Plug in the 7-pin plug into the tractor and turn on the power switch. This applies power to the
Controller. The POWER LED on the Controller should be illuminated. Unplug the 7-pin
tractor plug. A battery power symbol ( ) will show on the screen which indicates the system
is running on battery power and the wagon is not plugged into the tractor.
After disconnecting the 7 pin plug and waiting 20 minutes (depending on parameter setting),
the Controller should power down. If tractor power is reapplied, the Controller will restart.
Note: To force power off and preserve battery power, press and hold the OFF button on the
Controller when tractor power is disconnected.
Check that the Power module is working correctly:
When the wagon is plugged in the tractor, voltage should be higher than when unplugged.
Plugged in should read approx 13.9
– 14.5V.
Unplugged should read approx 11.5
– 12.8V.
Check that there is RF communication:
There should be an antenna symbol ( ) displayed in the bottom right hand side of the
screen.
Check that the valve (if fitted) is working correctly:
Change the mode to Std, increase the
‘FEED RATE’ to 100% and press GO. The Controller
LED will be illuminated when the valve reaches 100% setting and the valve solenoid will
make a light buzzing noise. The wagon floor chain should start and stop when GO or STOP
is pressed. System hydraulic pressure can sometimes cause the floor to not quite stop. In
this case, increase tractor revs and recheck.
Check that the load scales (if fitted) are weighing correctly:
This can be done by applying a known load to the floor after zeroing.
The Weight module LED labelled ‘Weight’ should be illuminated whenever the system is
running.
If the weight display is unstable when stationary, charging the battery will help.
The voltage will be displayed on the lower line of the screen. When the system is running on
battery power, a ( ) symbol will display alongside the voltage reading.
Check that the wheel sensor (if fitted) is working correctly:
Jack up the wheel with the wheel sensor fitted and check that the sensor light blinks for each
hole while the wheel rotates. The green LED labelled PROX in the weight module should
also blink at the same time as the sensor light.
In distance mode, dial up a distance of say 20 metres on the Remote Display and press GO.
Rotate the wheel 2-3 revolutions (forward or reverse) and check that the distance is
decreasing.
All complete:
Ship with battery connected (it will power down to preserve power).
