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P.O. Box 99

111 East LeRay Avenue

Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099

© Copyright 2019

Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.

Printed in the U.S.A. 

The ProPlant is an electronic monitoring and control system that can help you achieve maximum yields and operate more 

cost-effectively by providing accurate control of seed rates plus the ability to vary seed rates on-the-go, via either VRA or the 

console keys - to match field conditions. The ProPlant has been designed for easy installation and op er a tion. How ev er, since 

each in stal la tion will vary depending on your equipment, please take time to fa mil iar ize yourself with this manual and the 

actual components before beginning. Following the procedures described in this manual will ensure proper per for mance and 

help avoid problems or questions once you are in the field.
This manual may be used for either English or Metric mea sure ment. Please read the manual carefully and follow the instructions 

as they apply to your usage.
If you do encounter a problem that cannot be corrected by reviewing this manual, consult your dealer or distributor, or contact 
a Micro-Trak technician for assistance.

Toll Free in U.S. or Canada: (800) 328-9613 or (507) 257-3600

Fax: 507-257-3001

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.micro-trak.com

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Summary of Contents for ProPlant

Page 1: ...Reference Manual ProPlant TM Automatic Seed Rate Controller...

Page 2: ...take time to fa mil iar ize yourself with this manual and the actual components before beginning Following the procedures described in this manual will ensure proper per for mance and help avoid prob...

Page 3: ...ervices if any all in strict accordance with the procedures outlined in the manual The warranty does not include labor installation replacement parts or repairs delivery of replacement parts or repair...

Page 4: ...e 21 22 Calculating your Hydraulic Oil Needs 22 Connecting Planter Drive Assembly to the Hydraulic System 22 Single Drive Closed Center Configuration 23 Single Drive Open Center Configuration 24 Dual...

Page 5: ...4 15 Power Section Console Harness P N 17339 15 Flow Servo Run Hold Console Harness P N 17360 20 Flow Servo Run Hold Branch Harness one section P N 17359 Terminal Kit w Fuse Holder P N 13270 14 Nylon...

Page 6: ...12910 3 3 pin M P Speed Adapter Cable P N 14324 25 5 pin M P Extension Cable P N 14486 Section Branch Harness Sections 1 3 P N 17307 Reference Manual P N 17329 ProPlant Console P N 17289 Console Moun...

Page 7: ...ensor Kit P N 17397 Primary Drive Fitting Kit P N 17399 Secondary Drive Fitting Kit P N 17398 4 9 CID Motor with Motor Bracket and Sprockets P N 21497 40 Chain Kit P N 17396 U Bolt P N 17351 Sprocket...

Page 8: ...D P N 17339 15 P N 17360 15 P N 14324 3 P N 17358 20 R U N H O L D w D U S T C O V E R P N 17359 20 GRY TIE C O N T R O L V A L V E R P M BRN TIES S E C T I O N B Y P A S S V A L V E ProPlant Single D...

Page 9: ...M P 150 TOWER SPEED P N 17360 18 GA BRN 18 GA RED 18 GA GRN 18 GA BLU 18 GA BLK A B C D E 5 PIN M P 150 TOWER 240 IN P N 17358 18 GA RED 18 GA BLK A B 2 PIN M P 150 TOWER SECTION BYPASS VALVE 12 VDC...

Page 10: ...rawn System Layout PWR WHT GND BLK S P E E D P N 17339 15 P N 17360 15 P N 14324 3 P N 17358 20 R U N H O L D w D U S T C O V E R P N 17359 20 GRY TIE C O N T R O L V A L V E R P M BRN TIES S E C T I...

Page 11: ...LK A B 2 PIN M P 150 TOWER SECTION BYPASS VALVE 12 VDC SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND RPM SIGNAL RPM POWER RPM GROUND CONTROL VALVE CONTROL VALVE 3 PIN M P150 TOWER 3 PIN W P 150 SHROUD A B C A B C A B C...

Page 12: ...C T I O N B Y P A S S V A L V E S P E E D R U N H O L D w D U S T C O V E R C O N T R O L V A L V E R I G H T R P M C E N T E R R P M L E F T R P M C E N T E R S E C T I O N B Y P A S S V A L V E R I...

Page 13: ...0 PIN M P 150 SHROUD 10 PIN M P 150 TOWER A B C D E F G H J K 18 GA RED 18 GA WHT 18 GA BLK 18 GA RED 18 GA BLK 18 GA BLK 18 GA WHT 18 GA RED 18 GA RED 18 GA RED ProPlant Console BLK TIE GRY TIE P N 1...

Page 14: ...nt Multiple Drive Drawn System Diagram P N 17339 15 P N 13224 25 P N 17308 20 P N 17307 20 P N 14486 25 P N 17360 15 P N 14324 3 BRN TIES BRN TIE R P M PWR WHT GND BLK GRY TIE RED TIE ORG TIE ORG TIES...

Page 15: ...8 GA BLK 18 GA RED 18 GA BLK BRN TIE 2X ORG TIE 2X RED TIE 2X 240 IN 120 IN 240 IN A B A B A B 2 PIN M P 150 TOWER 2 PIN M P 150 TOWER 2 PIN M P 150 TOWER DUST COVER A B LEFT SECTION BYPASS VALVE 12 V...

Page 16: ...the mating connector on the console Connect the blue chassis ground wire to a good frame ground See Il lus tra tion 2 Make sure there is good metal to metal contact Route the power cable from the cons...

Page 17: ...h 1 2 4 3 5 6 Test magnet should alternately attract and repel Illustration 4A S N NOTE Magnets may be attached mechanically or adhered with epoxy or other high quality adhesive When using adhesive th...

Page 18: ...radar ground speed sensors An adapter cable is re quired for proper interface SEE APPENDIX FOR LIST OF ADAPTER CABLES FOR RADAR Vansco Radar Speed Sensor Contact a Micro Trak sales representative for...

Page 19: ...in that you install the correct sen sor cable and connect it to the correct connector on the main harness The basic idea is to attach a magnet to a lever or some part of the equipment that moves when...

Page 20: ...rocket Third Stage Drive Sprocket EXAMPLE 32 16 x 28 16 x 24 18 4 666 In the above example the First Stage Drive Sprocket will need to make 4 666 complete revolutions in order for the Third Stage Driv...

Page 21: ...will need to measure to determine the length Cut to length and install using the supplied connector link 21 0 6 2 7 Loosen the four 3 8 flange bolts installed in step 2 8 Locate the full threaded 1 2...

Page 22: ...r 316800 6 5 48738 46 seeds per hour Seeds per hour SMD Seed meter revolutions per hour 48738 46 30 1624 6 seed meter revolutions per hour Seed meter revolutions per hour 60 Seed meter revolutions per...

Page 23: ...23 RETURN PRESSURE SECTION BYPASS VALVE HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE RPM SENSOR CHECK VALVE Installation cont Single Drive Closed Center Configuration...

Page 24: ...24 RETURN PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE CHECK VALVE RPM SENSOR SECTION BYPASS VALVE Installation cont Single Drive Open Center Configuration...

Page 25: ...25 RETURN PRESSURE LEFT BYPASS VALVE RIGHT RPM SENSOR RIGHT BYPASS VALVE HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE CHECK VALVE LEFT RPM SENSOR Installation cont Dual Drive Closed Center Configuration...

Page 26: ...26 RETURN PRESSURE LEFT BYPASS VALVE RIGHT RPM SENSOR RIGHT BYPASS VALVE HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE LEFT RPM SENSOR CHECK VALVE Installation cont Dual Drive Open Center Configuration...

Page 27: ...RE LEFT BYPASS VALVE RIGHT RPM SENSOR RIGHT BYPASS VALVE HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE LEFT RPM SENSOR CHECK VALVE CENTER BYPASS VALVE CENTER RPM SENSOR 27 Installation cont Multi Drive Closed Center C...

Page 28: ...ESSURE LEFT BYPASS VALVE RIGHT RPM SENSOR RIGHT BYPASS VALVE HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE LEFT RPM SENSOR CHECK VALVE CENTER BYPASS VALVE CENTER RPM SENSOR Installation cont Multi Drive Open Center Co...

Page 29: ...p its respective hydraulic motor should be on If a section switch if OFF down its respective hydraulic motor should be off No hydraulic motor should be ON if the Run Hold switch is in HOLD or in RUN a...

Page 30: ...6 Entering Calibration Values To enter or change any of the system s calibration values you must enter calibration mode To enter calibration mode STOP the vehicle turn all sections OFF or put the con...

Page 31: ...empt to run the Meter Cal Test until all other calibration variables for both Special Cal and Standard Cal are complete The value displayed in the Meter Cal Test position represents the Meter Cal valu...

Page 32: ...ant console A target seed rate can be entered for Rate 1 Rate 2 and Rate 3 for on the go rate change via the Rate toggle switch TEST SPEED SPEED ADJUST RATE SEED SPACING TARGET RATE SEEDS DISTANCE MET...

Page 33: ...lve polarity from Inline to Bypass or vice versa CONTROL SPEED This setting is factory defaulted to 1 and can be adjusted from 5 to 3 If the Control Valve is causing the Target Seed Rate to be unstabl...

Page 34: ...itch is in the SEED SPACING SEEDS DISTANCE SPEED OR AREA HOUR positions Turn rotary dial to display desired readout ROWS SECTION METER CAL ROW SPACING ADJUST RATE TARGET RATE SPEED CAL METER CAL TEST...

Page 35: ...f the and buttons will adjust the TARGET RATE with the rotary switch in any position except RPM SEEDS DISTANCE or AREA Turn rotary dial to display desired readout ROWS SECTION METER CAL ROW SPACING AD...

Page 36: ...s CLEAr will disappear and be replaced by 0 0 indicating that the selected pair of counters has been cleared Clearing Counters When the desired counter number is displayed press the RESET button and C...

Page 37: ...s in Rows Section position system is in Cal mode and no section switches are turned on Make sure system is in run and a section switch is turned on also check Run Hold switch or sensor and connections...

Page 38: ...IS INACCURATE Implement width or wheel circumference was measured incorrectly or programmed incorrectly Go back through the original procedures make changes and test for acre hectare count again Make...

Page 39: ...R SPEED RUN HOLD AND PROXIMITY SENSORS CAUTION Improper connection or voltage could damage the sensor 1 Disconnect the sensor in question from the input 2 Connect 12VDC to pin B 3 Connect pin C to Gro...

Page 40: ...LVE OUTPUT To test the Control Valve Output perform the following procedure 1 Set operating mode to Manual MAN 2 Toggle the console Run Hold switch to Run If the Remote Run Hold input is causing the c...

Page 41: ...41 Appendices...

Page 42: ...lace the Run Hold switch in RUN when the marker on the vehicle passes the starting flag to activate the distance counting function The console display numbers will increase adding to the distance tota...

Page 43: ...nd Common B A DICKEY johnRadarFordConnector DICKEY johnRadarCannonConnector DICKEY johnRadarAmpConnector In CabJohnDeereMetri PackConnector 8000 9000Series RavenRadarConxallConnector Magnavox Phillips...

Page 44: ...ers 3 28 feet meters 1 09 yards kilometers 62 miles LAND MEASUREMENT square millimeters 0 00155 square inches square meters 10 764 square feet square meters 1 195 square yards hectares 2 47 acres squa...

Page 45: ...n 17358 20 Section Harness one section 17360 15 Flow Servo Run Hold Console Harness 17307 20 Section Branch Harness sections 1 3 17308 20 Flow Servo Run Hold Branch Harness sections 1 3 17320 Tool Bar...

Page 46: ...e inserted into the back of the ProPlant console as shown Remove the label covering the socket Turn power off before inserting or removing the token NOTE The v in the right hand display on the front o...

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