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Original instructions

RC015AGB A

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Control box

Quantron E2

RC015AGB A

- English - 04-2012

Summary of Contents for Quantron E2

Page 1: ...Original instructions RC015AGB A OPERATOR S MANUAL Control box Quantron E2 RC015AGB A English 04 2012 ...

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Page 3: ...ucts Therefore we reserve the right to make any improvements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice This constitutes no obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that have already been sold We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have Yours sincerely KUHN S A Farm Machinery n CAUTION Note the serial number of the control unit ...

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Page 5: ...3 3 1 Requirements for the tractor 13 3 2 Connections sockets 13 3 2 1 Power supply 13 3 2 2 7 pin plug connector 14 3 3 Connecting the control unit 15 3 4 Preparation of metering slide 19 4 Operation of the Quantron E2 21 4 1 Switching on the control unit 21 4 2 Weighing trip counter 23 4 2 1 Trip counter 24 4 2 2 Determining the applied fertiliser quantity 25 4 2 3 Remaining fertiliser quantity ...

Page 6: ...etting the language 79 4 9 2 Display config 80 4 9 3 Mode 81 4 9 4 Test Diagnosis 82 4 9 5 Data transmission 84 4 9 6 Total data counter 85 4 9 7 Service 86 4 10 Info 86 4 11 Special functions 87 4 11 1 Text input 87 4 11 2 Input of values using the cursor keys 89 5 Alarm messages and possible causes 91 5 1 Meaning of alarm messages 91 5 2 Clearing a fault alarm 94 5 2 1 Acknowledging an alarm mes...

Page 7: ... does not replace your own responsibility as the operator and op erating personnel of the control unit Quantron E2 1 2 Notes on the depiction of information in this manual 1 2 1 Significance of warnings The warning instructions in this manual have been structured according to the de gree of danger and the probability of their occurrence Danger signs and symbols inform the user about other construc...

Page 8: ...d This note warns of a possible dangerous situation for the health of persons Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal injury Always observe the measures described to prevent this danger n CAUTION Type of hazard This note warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal health or of material and environmental damage Ignoring these warnings can result in damage to th...

Page 9: ...ion for action step 2 Instructions involving only one step are not numbered The same applies to ac tion steps that do not have to be carried out in a specific sequence A bullet is placed in front of these instructions Instruction 1 2 3 Listings Listings without a specific sequence are shown with bullet points level 1 and dashes level 2 Property A Point A Point B Property B ...

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Page 11: ...nction 5 2 2 Layout and function 2 1 Overview of the supported AXIS versions Function options AXIS W Weighing spreader AXIS 20 1 W AXIS 30 1 W AXIS 40 1 W AXIS 50 1 W Electrical adjustment of drop point AXIS 50 1 W ...

Page 12: ...S232 cable for the connection to a remote terminal Plug connection DIN 9684 1 ISO 11786 for con necting the 7 pin to 8 pin cable for the speed sensor 3 USB port with cov er For exchanging data and updating the PC Cover serves as protection against contamination 4 Machinecableplug connector 39 pin plug connector for connecting the machine cable to sensors and actuating cylinders 5 Power supply 3 pi...

Page 13: ...ibes the functions of the control unit Quantron E2 as of software version 1 20 00 No Designation Function 1 On Off Switches the device on off 2 Display Display of operating screens 3 T key Telimat Key to display the Telimat settings Electrical Telimat automatically moves to border spreading position 4 Start Stop Start stop spreading 5 Clear Reset Clear an input in an input field Reset the excess q...

Page 14: ...nu at the same time 9 Navigation field 4 arrow keys and one enter key for navigating through the menus and input fields Arrow keys for moving the cursor on the display or to highlight an input field Enter key to confirm an input 10 Function keys F1 to F4 Selection of the functions displayed above the func tion keys 11 Weighing trip counter Display of the remaining fertiliser that is still in the h...

Page 15: ...t The most important information on the operation of the mineral fertiliser spreader is displayed in the operating screen Description of the operating screen Figure 2 3 Control unit display NOTICE The exact representation of the operating screen depends on the actual settings selected see chapter 4 9 2 Display config page 80 1 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 16: ... ting or the T key has been activated 4 Quantity change right Quantity change in percent Display of quantity changes Range of values 1 99 possible 5 Application rate Preset application rate 6 Display fields Configurable display fields here forward speed flow factor Possible configuration see chapter 4 9 2 Display config page 80 7 Icon fields Icons assigned to fields depending on the menu Selection...

Page 17: ...ying System Test Main menu Metre counter kg rest kg ha m Appl kg ha Work width m Flow factor Telimat Quantity Calibration start Drop Point Tractor km h AUTO MAN mode appl rate kg counter cradle Brightness Languages Display config Mode Test Diagnosis Date Time Data transmission Total data counter Service en Trip counter km h Fertiliser name Weighing Tripcounter Machine tare Weigh quantity Compare k...

Page 18: ...ppl kg ha Work width m Flow factor Telimat Quantity Calibration start Drop Point Tractor km h AUTO MAN mode appl rate kg counter cradle Brightness Languages Display config Mode Test Diagnosis Date Time Data transmission Total data counter Service en Trip counter km h Fertiliser name Weighing Tripcounter Machine tare Weigh quantity Compare kg counter Disc type PTO Bound sprdg type Telimat boundary ...

Page 19: ...ISO 11786 The control unit receives the pulse for the current forward speed through this socket 3 2 Connections sockets 3 2 1 Power supply The control unit is supplied with power from the tractor via the 3 pin power supply socket DIN 9680 ISO 12369 NOTICE On tractors without load switchable gears the forward speed must be selected by using the correct gear ratio in such a way that it corresponds t...

Page 20: ...ward speed via the 7 pin plug connector 9684 1 ISO 11786 For this purpose the 7 pin to 8 pin cable ac cessory is connected to the forward speed sensor at the plug connector 1 PIN 1 actual forward speed radar 2 PIN 2 theoretical forward speed e g gearbox wheel sensor Figure 3 2 PIN assignment for 7 pin plug connector ...

Page 21: ...e control unit in the tractor cabin using the bracket Connect the control unit to the 7 pin socket or to the forward speed sensor depending on the equipment see figure 3 3 to figure 3 5 Connect the control unit to the actuating cylinders of the mineral fertiliser spreader using the 39 pin machine cable Connect the control unit to the tractor s power supply using the 3 pin plug con nector NOTICE Af...

Page 22: ...y for AXIS 50 1 W 4 Optional Telimat sensor top bottom 5 Optional Fill level sensor left right 6 Metering slide actuator left right 7 Weigh cell left right 8 Optional electrical Telimat 9 Battery 10 3 pin plug connector conforming to DIN 9680 ISO 12369 11 Optional Y cable V24 RS232 interface for storage medium 12 7 pin plug connector conforming to DIN 9684 13 Optional GPS cable and receiver km h 3...

Page 23: ...t adjustment only for AXIS 50 1 W 4 Optional Telimat sensor top bottom 5 Optional Fill level sensor left right 6 Metering slide actuator left right 7 Weigh cell left right 8 Optional electrical Telimat 9 Battery 10 3 pin plug connector conforming to DIN 9680 ISO 12369 11 Optional Y cable V24 RS232 interface for storage medium 12 Forward speed sensor 13 Optional GPS cable and receiver km h 12 3 2 7...

Page 24: ... sensor top bottom 5 Optional Fill level sensor left right 6 Metering slide actuator left right 7 Weigh cell left right 8 Optional electrical Telimat 9 Battery 10 3 pin plug connector conforming to DIN 9680 ISO 12369 11 Optional Y cable V24 RS232 interface for storage medium 12 Forward speed sensor 13 Optional Quantron E2 power supply via ignition lock 14 7 pin plug connector conforming to DIN 968...

Page 25: ...application rate Figure 3 6 Preparation of the metering slide example n CAUTION Check the position of the metering slide Operation of the actuators by the Quantron E2 can cause damage to the metering slides if the stop levers are incorrectly positioned Always clamp the stop levers at the maximum scale posi tion NOTICE Observe the operating manual of the fertiliser spreader ...

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Page 27: ...ual describes the functions of the control unit Quantron E2 as of software version 1 20 00 n CAUTION Risk of injury due to ejected fertiliser Only for mineral fertiliser spreaders with electronic control unit In the case of a fault it is possible that the metering slide unex pectedly opens during road transport to the spreading location There is a danger of slipping and injury to persons due to ej...

Page 28: ...ching the unit on Press the ON OFF switch After a few seconds the start interface appears on the control unit Then the boot menu is displayed for a few seconds Then the operating screen appears Figure 4 1 Start Quantron E2 1 ON OFF switch 1 ...

Page 29: ... counter will only be displayed in the operating modes AUTO km h Stat kg and AUTO km h Auto kg Page 56 if the op tion was activated in the machine settings menu Page 66 Submenu Meaning Description Trip counter Display of the applied spread quantity area spread and spread distance Page 24 Compare kg coun ter Display and comparison of fertiliser ap plied according to the scale Page 25 kg left kg ha ...

Page 30: ... the spread quantity the spread area and the spread distance since the last deletion appear in the display 2 Highlight the field Del trip counter in the display 3 Confirm with the enter key All values of the trip counter are reset to 0 4 Press the kg key once This returns you to the operating screen Checking the trip counter during spreading You can switch to the trip counter menu and read the cur...

Page 31: ...g counter 1 Switch from the weighing trip counter menu to the compare kg counter menu 2 How to start the comparison Highlight the field start comparison in the dis play Confirm with the enter key The applied fertiliser quantity is transferred to the trip counter to the field data and to the total data counter 3 Press the kg key once This returns you to the operating screen NOTICE The function Comp...

Page 32: ...ys are calculated based on the following values Fertiliser settings the entered kg value application rate working width Figure 4 5 kg left menu 1 Remaining fertiliser quantity input field 2 Application rate display field from fertiliser settings 3 Working width display field from fertiliser settings 4 Display of possible area that can be spread with the remaining fertiliser quantity 5 Display of p...

Page 33: ...spread distance 4 Press the kg key once This returns you to the operating screen Calling up the remaining fertiliser quantity during spreading During spreading the remaining fertiliser quantity is continuously recalculated and displayed You can switch to the kg left menu during spreading i e with open slides and read of the remaining quantity in the hopper NOTICE The values for application rate an...

Page 34: ...Stat kg 5 Quit The menu shows the remaining fertiliser quantity This volume depends on the following values Menu item weigh quantity Menu item machine tare NOTICE The function weigh quantity can only be carried out if the machine is at a stand still and in a horizontal position NOTICE The function weigh quantity is only effective if the system is using either the Auto km h Auto kg or Auto km h Sta...

Page 35: ...shows the remaining fertiliser quantity 2 Highlight the type of filling carried out on the display Refill Continue spreading with the same fertiliser New fertiliser Flow factor is set to 1 0 and a new flow factor regulation will follow ESC Quit 3 Confirm with the enter key The operating screen appears on the display The weighted quantity can be displayed on the display field Figure 4 7 Operating s...

Page 36: ... 4 Weigh quantity page 28 5 Start the work If the hopper is empty refill it To do so repeat steps 2 to 5 NOTICE If the hopper is empty and filled with less than 200 kg of fertiliser the flow fac tor is fixed and flow factor regulation does not take place see chapter 4 5 3 Flow factor page 41 Switch to operating mode Auto Km h NOTICE If the hopper is full and if less than 200 kg of fertiliser is ad...

Page 37: ...n a horizontal position and off the ground the tractor is at a standstill Machine tare 1 Switch from the weighing trip counter menu to the machine tare menu The machine tare menu appears on the display 2 Confirm with the enter key The weighing value for the empty scale is now set to 0 kg 3 Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu Figure 4 8 Machine tare menu NOTICE Tare the scale before ea...

Page 38: ...limat is moved back to the idle position the Telimat symbol will disappear again The sensors monitor the Telimat adjust ment and activate or deactivate the Telimat automatically The T key has no func tion for this option If the status of the Telimat setting cannot be verified for more than 5 seconds the alarm message 14 will be displayed see chapter 5 1 Meaning of alarm messag es page 91 Figure 4 ...

Page 39: ...ill disappear again once the working position has been reached A sensor monitoring of the the Telimat position is not required since the actuator was calibrated at the factory If the Telimat is blocked alarm 23 appears see chapter 5 1 Meaning of alarm messages page 91 Figure 4 10 Telimat display 1 Telimat symbol 2 Telimat not yet in working position symbol NOTICE The Telimat symbol shown in the di...

Page 40: ...the arrow keys 2 Open the highlighted submenu with the enter key Submenu Meaning Description Fertiliser settings Settings for fertiliser and spreader opera tion Page 36 Hopper configuration Settings for tractor and mineral fertiliser spreader Page 52 Fast emptying Direct access to the menu for fast empty ing of the fertiliser spreader Page 67 Field data Opens the menus for selecting creating or de...

Page 41: ...u with the enter key Submenu Meaning Possible values Description Name of fertiliser Selected fertiliser Application rate Input of target value for the application rate in kg ha Page 39 Working width Determination of the working width to be spread Page 40 Flow factor Input of flow factor of the fertiliser used Page 41 Drop point Input of the drop point This display is only for information For AXIS ...

Page 42: ... section 4 9 3 Mode page 81 In this menu you can enter the settings for the fertiliser and spreader operation In comparison to the Easy mode this menu contains further setting pages as well as the fertiliser chart Switch from the main menu to the fertiliser settings menu Figure 4 13 Fertiliser settings menu ...

Page 43: ... the mineral fertilis er spreader Page 43 Telimat quantity Pre setting the quantity reduction for bor der spread Page 44 Calibration start Calling up the submenu for executing the calibration Page 45 Disc type Selection list S2 S4 S6 S8 S10 S12 Selection using the arrow keys Confirmation with enter key PTO 540 rpm Bound sprdg type Selection list Border Boundary Selection using the arrow keys Confi...

Page 44: ...the arrow keys 2 Open the highlighted submenu with the enter key Composition Percentage content of chemical composi tion Fertiliser chart Management of fertiliser charts Page 49 NOTICE Not all parameters are shown simultaneously in one operating screen You can switch to the adjacent operating screen using the arrow keys Submenu Meaning Possible values Description ...

Page 45: ...ows the currently specified application rate 2 Enter the new value in the input field using the arrow keys Arrow up Value increases Arrow down Value decreases Arrow to the left right Cursor moves to the left right See also chapter 4 11 2 Input of values using the cursor keys page 89 3 Confirm the input by pressing the enter key The new value is saved in the control unit 4 Press the ESC key to retu...

Page 46: ...rrently set working width 2 Enter the new value in the input field using the arrow keys Arrow up Value increases Arrow down Value decreases Arrow to the left right Cursor moves to the left right See also chapter 4 11 2 Input of values using the cursor keys page 89 3 Confirm the input by pressing the enter key The new value is saved in the control unit 4 Press the ESC key to return to the previous ...

Page 47: ... dynamic weighing However the data can also be entered manually Entering the flow factor 1 Switch from the fertiliser settings menu to the flow factor menu The display shows the currently set flow factor 2 Enter the new value in the input field using the arrow keys Arrow up Value increases Arrow down Value decreases Arrow to the left right Cursor moves to the left right See also chapter 4 11 2 Inp...

Page 48: ...e fault see chapter 5 2 Clearing a fault alarm page 94 NOTICE If your fertiliser is not listed in the fertiliser chart enter the flow factor 1 00 In the AUTO km h and MAN km h operating modes we strongly recommend that you perform a calibration to precisely determine the flow factor for this fer tiliser NOTICE On AXIS W Auto km h Auto kg we recommend displaying the flow factor on the operating scr...

Page 49: ...r settings window appears with the new drop point on the display If the drop point is blocked alarm 17 appears see chapter 5 1 Meaning of alarm messages page 91 NOTICE Entering the drop point for AXIS 20 1 W AXIS 30 1 W or AXIS 40 1 W is mere ly informative and does not affect the settings of the fertiliser spreader n CAUTION Risk of injury due to automatic adjustment of the drop point On the AXIS...

Page 50: ... menu Entering the Telimat quantity 1 Switch from the fertiliser settings menu to the Telimat quantity menu 2 Enter the determined value in the input field using the arrow keys Arrow up Value increases Arrow down Value decreases See also chapter 4 11 2 Input of values using the cursor keys page 89 3 Press the enter key The fertiliser settings window appears with the new Telimat quantity on the dis...

Page 51: ...preading discs and move the drop point to the calibration po sition DP 0 Entering the working speed 1 Switch from the Fertiliser settings menu to the Calibration start menu 2 Enter the average working speed This value is required for calculating the slide position during the calibration 3 Enter the new value in the input field using the arrow keys Arrow up Value increases Arrow down Value decrease...

Page 52: ...as a red background Running the calibration 2 Press the start stop key The opening slide of the previously selected section is opened The cali bration is started The run calibration operating screen is displayed n WARNING Risk of injury when performing the calibration Rotating machine components and ejected fertiliser may cause injury Before starting the calibration make sure that all require ment...

Page 53: ...ed weight menu is displayed Figure 4 22 Input collected weight menu NOTICE The calibration time is not relevant to the accuracy of the results However at least 20 kg must be spread n WARNING Risk of injury due to rotating machine components Contact with rotating machine components shafts hubs may cause bruises abrasions and crushing injuries Body parts or objects may be caught or pulled in Switch ...

Page 54: ...ntrol unit The display shows the Flow factor calculation menu Figure 4 23 Flow factor calculation menu 1 Display of previously saved flow factor 2 Display of newly calculated flow factor 4 Specify the flow factor To accept the newly calculated flow factor press the enter key To confirm the previously saved flow factor press the ESC key The flow factor is saved The fertiliser settings menu is displ...

Page 55: ...ertiliser chart menu Figure 4 24 Fertiliser chart menu 1 Display of fertiliser chart filled with values 2 Display of active fertiliser chart 3 Name field fertiliser chart 2 Highlight the name field of a fertiliser chart that is not filled with values This field consists of the name of the fertiliser the working width and the disc type NOTICE The selection of a fertiliser chart has an effect on the...

Page 56: ...m the Fertiliser settings menu to the Fertiliser chart menu The Fertiliser chart operating screen is displayed 2 Select the fertiliser chart using the arrow keys and press the enter key The selection menu is displayed in the operating screen 3 Highlight the function Open element 4 Press the enter key The display shows the Fertiliser settings menu and the selected element is loaded as active fertil...

Page 57: ...on Copy element 3 Confirm the selection by pressing the enter key The fertiliser chart is copied to the first free position in the list Deleting an existing fertiliser chart 1 Select the desired fertiliser chart in the Fertiliser chart operating screen and confirm the selection with the enter key The selection menu is displayed Figure 4 27 Selection menu 2 Select the function Delete element 3 Conf...

Page 58: ...row keys 2 Open the highlighted submenu with the enter key NOTICE The menu item kg counter cradle will only be displayed in the operating modes AUTO km h Stat kg and AUTO km h Auto kg see chapter 4 6 2 AUTO MAN mode page 56 and can be activated here Submenu Meaning Description Tractor km h Determining or calibrating the speed sig nal Page 53 AUTO MAN mode Determining the automatic or manual oper a...

Page 59: ...rately as possible Engage the four wheel drive If possible only fill the mineral fertiliser spreader until it is half full Calling up the speed settings In the control unit Quantron E2 up to 4 different profiles for type and number of pulses can be saved You can assign names to these profiles e g tractor name Before spreading check that the correct profile is opened in the control unit Figure 4 29...

Page 60: ... 1 Tractor name field 2 Display of origin of speed signal 3 Display of number of pulses over 100 m 4 Automatic calibration submenu 5 Radar pulse transducer 6 Wheel pulse transducer 4 Highlight the tractor name field and press the enter key 5 Enter the name of the profile Entering text into the control unit is described in section 4 11 1 Text input page 87 6 Select the transducer for the speed sign...

Page 61: ... Auto The calibration run operating screen is shown in the display Figure 4 31 Calibration run speed signal operating screen 1 Pulse display 2 Stop recording pulses 3 Start recording pulses 9 At the starting point of the reference distance press the function key F1 The pulse display is set to zero The control unit is ready for counting pulses 10 Drive the 100 m reference distance Stop the tractor ...

Page 62: ...ing automatic mode with automatic weighing Automatic mode with automatic weighing AUTO km h Auto kg The AUTO km h Auto kg operating mode allows for continuous weighing of the fertiliser quantity in the hopper during spreader operation The flow factor reg ulation is corrected at regular intervals on the basis of this information This opti mises the metering of the fertiliser NOTICE When working in ...

Page 63: ...the enter key to return to the operating screen b Procedure when spreading with Auto km h Auto kg 1 Each time you switch on the Quantron E2 use the kg key to switch to the weigh quantity menu and weigh the fertiliser quantity using refill or new fer tiliser See chapter 4 2 4 Weigh quantity page 28 2 Press the enter key 3 Adjust the fertiliser settings Application rate kg ha Working width m 4 Pour ...

Page 64: ...f after confirming the Weigh quantity window the fertiliser settings are changed before spreading is started then these changes to the settings must be made with the spreader stopped and horizontal NOTICE If during travel i e travelling to the field a change is made to the fertiliser set tings you must press the kg key with the vehicle stopped and before starting to spread and while in the Weigh q...

Page 65: ...a Selecting AUTO km h Stat kg 1 Switch on the control unit Quantron E2 2 Fill the hopper with fertiliser 3 Switch from the machine settings menu to the AUTO MAN mode menu 4 Highlight the AUTO km h Stat kg selection field 5 Press the enter key The Weigh quantity window appears 6 Confirm the New fertiliser selection field with the enter key The flow factor is reset to 1 0 The control unit switches t...

Page 66: ...eset to 1 0 If necessary you can enter the re quired flow factor value later on ESC Quit 6 Press the enter key 7 Refer to the fertiliser chart or empirical values for the flow factor and enter it manually 8 Press the start stop key The spreading starts 9 After at least 150 kg of fertiliser have been applied press the start stop key 10 Stop the tractor on a level surface The mineral fertiliser spre...

Page 67: ...en n CAUTION Risk of injury due to automatic adjustment of the drop point On the AXIS 50 1 W the alarm move to drop point intervenes After pressing the start stop key the drop point is automatically moved to the preset value using the electrical actuating cylinders This can cause injuries and material damage Before pressing the start stop key ensure that no one is in the danger area of the machine...

Page 68: ...orking width m 2 Pour the fertiliser in 3 Carry out a calibration to determine the flow factor or Refer to the fertiliser chart for the flow factor and enter it manually 4 Press the start stop key The spreading starts NOTICE In order to achieve an optimum spreading result you should carry out a calibra tion before starting to spread ...

Page 69: ...nu to the AUTO MAN mode menu 2 Highlight the MAN scale selection field The slide opening menu is displayed 3 Enter the scale value for the metering slide opening Confirm the input by pressing the enter key Entering values into the control unit is described in section 4 11 2 Input of values using the cursor keys page 89 4 Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu or press the menu key to ret...

Page 70: ...ections are filled in red Figure 4 33 MAN scale operating screen 1 Display of current scale position metering slide 5 To change the metering slide opening press the function key F2 or F3 F2 MAN to increase the metering slide opening or F3 MAN to reduce the metering slide opening NOTICE In order to achieve an optimum spreading result in manual mode as well we recommend using the values for metering...

Page 71: ...h from the machine settings menu to the appl rate menu 2 Enter the percentage by which you wish to modify the spreading quantity Entering values into the control unit is described in section 4 11 2 Input of values using the cursor keys page 89 3 Press the enter key NOTICE During operation you can use the function keys F2 F3 to change the spreading quantity by the factor of the appl rate at any tim...

Page 72: ... in the display In the Weighing trip counter menu the submenu Compare kg counter appears 3 Deactivate the option by pressing the enter key The check mark is no longer displayed In the Weighing trip counter menu the Compare kg counter submenu disappears 4 Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu or press the menu key to return to the operating screen NOTICE The menu item kg counter cradle w...

Page 73: ...nd section not selected 4 Fast emptying left hand section selected Carrying out the fast emptying 2 Use the function key to select the section for which the fast emptying func tion is to be carried out The selected section is shown as a symbol in the display NOTICE Before starting the fast emptying make sure that all requirements have been met Observe the operating instructions for the mineral fer...

Page 74: ...n 5 Press the ESC key to return to the main menu n CAUTION Risk of injury due to automatic adjustment of the drop point On the AXIS 50 1 W the alarm move to drop point intervenes After pressing the start stop key the drop point is automatically moved to the preset value using the electrical actuating cylinders This can cause injuries and material damage Before pressing the start stop key ensure th...

Page 75: ...eld data 7 Function key Delete all field data 8 Function key Import 9 Display of memory location 4 8 1 Selecting a field data file You can re select a previously saved field data file and proceed with it The data already stored in the field data file are not overwritten but supplemented with the new values 1 Select the desired field data and press the enter key The first page of the current field ...

Page 76: ... 4 39 Display of current field data 1 Display of the page number 2 Name field of field data 3 Value fields 4 Display of the start time date 5 Display of the stop time date 6 Name field of fertiliser 7 Name field of fertiliser manufacturer 8 Function key Start 9 Function key Stop 10 Display of memory location 1 2 3 3 4 5 9 8 10 6 7 ...

Page 77: ...data the recording symbol is displayed The operating screen displays the recording symbol Figure 4 40 Recording symbol display 1 Recording symbol 3 Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu or press the menu key to return to the operating screen NOTICE If another field is opened this field will be stopped The active field cannot be deleted 1 1 ...

Page 78: ...xporting field data The control unit Quantron E2 allows for importing and or exporting the recorded field data Importing field data PC to Quantron E2 Requirements Use the USB stick supplied Do not alter the directory structure on the USB stick The data on the USB stick are available in the directory path USB BOX QuantronE Schlagdateien Import 1 Switch from the main menu to the field data submenu F...

Page 79: ...ron E2 are overwritten If you have defined the application rate on the PC the application rate is au tomatically transferred and immediately activated in the fertiliser settings menu when starting the field data If you enter an application rate outside the range of 10 3000 the value in the fertiliser settings menu is not overwritten NOTICE The field data import can be interrupted at any time by pr...

Page 80: ...supplied Do not alter the directory structure on the USB stick The data on the USB stick are available in the directory path USB BOX QuantronE Schlagdateien Export 1 Switch from the main menu to the Field data submenu Figure 4 43 Exporting field data 1 Function key Export 2 Press the function key Export 1 ...

Page 81: ...ing field data 1 Function key Delete 2 Select a field data file 3 Press the function key F3 below the delete symbol The selected field data file has been deleted Deleting all field data 1 Switch from the main menu to the Field data submenu Figure 4 45 Deleting all field data 1 Function key Delete all NOTICE Only the content of the field data will be deleted the field data name will still be displa...

Page 82: ... 4 76 2 Press the function key F2 below the Delete all symbol A message appears indicating that all data will be deleted Figure 4 46 Message prior to deletion of the files 3 Press the start stop key All field data will be deleted ...

Page 83: ...the displayand of the key lighting Settings can be adjusted us ing the function keys and or Languages Language setting for the menu navigation Page 79 Display config Determining the displays on the operating screen Page 80 Mode Settings of current mode Page 81 Test Diagnosis Check of actuators and sensors Page 82 Date Setting the current date Selection and modification of the settings by means of ...

Page 84: ...ime Setting the current time Selection and modification of the settings by means of the arrow keys Confirma tion with the enter key Data transmis sion Menu for data exchange and se rial protocols Page 84 Total data coun ter Display of total spread quantity in kg spread area in ha spread time in h distance travelled in km Service Service settings Password protected only accessible to service per so...

Page 85: ... country is preloaded at the factory 1 Switch from the system test menu to the languages submenu The display shows the first of four pages of the language selection menu Figure 4 48 Language selection menu 2 Select the language to be used for the menus and confirm the selection by pressing the enter key 3 The control unit Quantron E2 restarts automatically ...

Page 86: ...ay field 1 2 Display field 2 3 Display field 3 Selecting a display for example display field 1 1 Switch from the System test menu to the Display config submenu 2 Highlight the display field 1 and press the enter key The possible displays are listed in the display 3 Highlight the new value that is to be assigned to the display field Press the enter key The operating screen is displayed The new valu...

Page 87: ... is not possible to create or manage the fertiliser charts In the expert it is possible to access all available parameters in the fertiliser settings menu Selecting a mode 1 Highlight the mode submenu Figure 4 50 Expert mode menu Figure 4 51 Easy mode menu 2 Select the mode by pressing the enter key The current mode is displayed 3 Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu or press the menu ...

Page 88: ...r approaching the various position points of the slides Checking the calibration Slide Driving the left and right meter ing slide Page 83 Voltage Checking the operating voltage Hopp level sen sor Checking the hopp level sensor Weigh cells Checking the weigh cells Test points drop point Test for approaching the various position points of the drop point Checking the calibration Drop point Approachin...

Page 89: ...y 2 Signal display 3 Function keys for right actuator 4 Function keys for left actuator The status of the signal for the left and right hand side is displayed separately by means of the signal display The actuating mechanism can be moved using the function keys F1 F4 n CAUTION Risk of injury due to moving machine parts During the tests machine parts may start to move automatically Ensure that ther...

Page 90: ... with the arrow keys 2 Open the highlighted submenu with the enter key Submenu Meaning Description ASD Automatic field documentation transmission of field data to a PDA and or Pocket PC via Bluetooth LH5000 Serial communication e g spreading using application cards TUVR Protocol for automatic section con trol and change of application quantity for specific subareas with an external TrimbleTerminal...

Page 91: ...ata counter In this menu all of the spreader s counter readings are displayed spread quantity in kg spread area in ha spread time in h distance travelled in km Figure 4 55 Total data counter menu NOTICE This menu serves for information purposes only ...

Page 92: ...e 2 NOTICE An input code is required for the settings in the service menu These settings can only be modified by authorised service personnel As a general rule we recommend that all settings in this menu are carried out by authorised service personnel NOTICE This menu provides information about the configuration of the machine The information list depends on the equipment of the machine ...

Page 93: ...menu to the text input menu 2 Move the cursor to the position of the first letter to be written in the character field by using the arrow keys 3 Highlight the character to be written in the character field using the function keys Press the enter key The highlighted character is entered into the input field The cursor jumps to the next position Continue this procedure until you have entered the ent...

Page 94: ... character by selecting the desired character in the character field 3 To confirm the input press the function key OK The text is saved in the control unit The previous menu is displayed Deleting an input The complete input can be deleted 1 Press the C 100 key 2 Confirm the selection by pressing the function key OK The complete input is deleted NOTICE It is only possible to delete individual chara...

Page 95: ... enter numerical values 1 Move the cursor to the position of the numerical value to be written in the input field by using the horizontal arrow keys 2 Set the desired numerical value by using the vertical arrow keys Arrow key up Numerical value increases Arrow key down Numerical value decreases 3 Confirm the input by pressing the enter key Deleting an input The complete input can be deleted 1 Pres...

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Page 97: ... must be within the range of 0 40 1 90 The newly calculated or entered flow factor is outside this range 4 Hopper left empty The level sensor on the left reports emp ty The left hand hopper is empty 5 Hopper right empty The level sensor on the right reports emp ty The right hand hopper is empty 7 Data will be deleted Delete START Cancel ESC Safety alarm to prevent the unintentional deletion of dat...

Page 98: ...o additional saving possible 16 Move to drop point Yes START Only for AXIS 50 1 W Safety request be fore drop point is approached automatical ly Drop point can be set in the fertiliser settings menu Fast emptying 17 Error in drop point setting The actuator for the drop point setting can not reach the set value it is to be moved to Blockade No position message 18 Error in drop point setting Actuato...

Page 99: ...a matically please check The flow factor must be within the range of 0 50 1 80 The newly calculated or entered flow factor is outside this range 36 Weighing the quantity is not possible Alarm message during weighing The function weigh quantity can only be carried out if the machine is at a standstill and in a horizontal position No Message in display Meaning Possible cause ...

Page 100: ...ted in the display and displayed with a warning sym bol Figure 5 1 Alarm message e g metering device Acknowledging an alarm message 1 Correct the cause of the alarm message Observe the operating manual of the mineral fertiliser spreader and section 5 1 Meaning of alarm messages page 91 2 Press the C 100 The alarm message is cleared ...

Page 101: ...then restart it 3 Switch to the weigh quantity menu using the kg key 4 Select the function new fertiliser 5 Press the enter key The flow factor is set to 1 0 and the remaining fertiliser quantity in the hopper is weighed 6 Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu or Press the menu key to return to the operating screen 7 Switch to the operating screen The weighed quantity appears on the dis...

Page 102: ...Alarm messages and possible causes 5 96 ...

Page 103: ...6 Special equipment options No Illustration Designation 1 Empty message sensor for AXIS 2 Forward speed sensor for Quantron A 3 Y cable RS232 for data exchange e g GPS N sensor etc 4 System tractor cable set for Quantron E2 AXIS 12 m ...

Page 104: ...Special equipment options 6 98 5 GPS cable and receiver 6 Telimat sensor AXIS 7 Suction cup bracket for Quantron E2 No Illustration Designation ...

Page 105: ...er concerned in as much as the latter justifies such a claim This Limited Warranty does not apply to failure through normal wear and tear to damage resulting from negligence or from lack of inspection from misuse from lack of maintenance and or if the machine has been involved in an accident lent out or used for purposes other than those for which it was intended by the Company This Limited Warran...

Page 106: ... lubricants used must always be in accordance with Company specifications The safety measures mentioned in the Operator s manual and on the machine itself have been followed and all the guards and protective elements of whatever nature have been inspected regularly and maintained in perfect working order The judgment of the Company in all case of claims under this Limited Warranty shall be final a...

Page 107: ...number conforms to the requirements of the European directive 2006 42 CE conforms to the requirements of following European harmonized standards EN 1553 NF U 02 007 EN 703 EN 708 EN 745 A1 EN 907 EN 14017 EN 14018 EN ISO 4254 6 conforms to the requirements of following standards or technical specifications Name and address of the person authorised to compile the technical file Made in Saverne on 0...

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