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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

AERO GT ISOBUS

Please read carefully 
before using the ma-
chine.

Keep for future reference.

This instruction manual/assembly in-
struction is to be considered as part of
the machine. Suppliers of new and sec-
ond-hand machines are required to
document in writing that the instruc-
tion manual/assembly instruction was
delivered with the machine and hand-
ed over to the customer.

Version 1.02.00

Original manual

5903001-

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-en-0420

Summary of Contents for AERO GT ISOBUS

Page 1: ...ction manual assembly in struction is to be considered as part of the machine Suppliers of new and sec ond hand machines are required to document in writing that the instruc tion manual assembly instruction was delivered with the machine and hand ed over to the customer Version 1 02 00 Original manual 5903001 a en 0420 ...

Page 2: ...re continuously improving our products 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 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH NOTE Note th...

Page 3: ... working screen 6 2 1 2 Display fields 7 2 1 3 Display of the spreading operating states 8 2 1 4 Display of the section widths 9 2 2 Library of symbols used 10 2 2 1 Navigation 10 2 2 2 Menus 11 2 2 3 Working screen symbols 12 2 2 4 Other symbols 14 2 3 Structural menu overview AERO GT ISOBUS 15 3 Attachment and installation 17 3 1 Tractor requirements 17 3 2 Connections sockets 17 3 2 1 Power sup...

Page 4: ... 4 7 1 Extending the boom 41 4 7 2 Retract the boom 43 4 8 Manual setting of the boom 44 4 9 System Test 45 4 9 1 Total data counter 46 4 9 2 Test diagnosis 47 4 9 3 Service 48 4 10 Info 48 4 11 Weighing Trip count 49 4 11 1 Trip counter 50 4 11 2 Rest ka ha m 51 4 12 Special functions Using a joystick 52 5 Spreading operation with the machine control unit AERO GT ISOBUS 55 5 1 Displaying the spre...

Page 5: ...tor The operating manual does not replace your own responsibility as the operator and operating personnel of the machine control unit 1 2 Significance of warnings The warning instructions in this manual have been structured according to the degree of danger and the probability of their occurrence Danger signs and symbols inform the user about other construction related and unavoidable residual ris...

Page 6: ...rning warns of a possible dangerous situation for the health of persons Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious injury Always observe the measures described to prevent this danger n CAUTION Type and source of danger This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for per sonal health or of material and environmental damage Ignoring this warning can result in injuries and damage...

Page 7: ...ext and page number Example See also Chapter 3 Safety page 5 References to other documents are indicated as note or instruction without exact chapter or page number Example Please also observe the instructions contained in the manual for the universal drive shaft 1 6 Menu hierarchy keys and navigation Menus are the entries listed in the Main menu window In the menus submenus and or menu items are ...

Page 8: ...User instructions 1 4 ...

Page 9: ...ormation on the operation of the mineral fertiliser spreader is displayed on the operating screen NOTICE Due to the large number of different ISOBUS compatible terminals this chapter is limited to describing the functions of the electronic machine control unit without specifying a specific ISOBUS terminal Follow the instructions for operating your ISOBUS terminal in the corresponding operating man...

Page 10: ...justment on the right sections 4 Function keys 5 User definable display fields 6 Actual speed of the metering units 7 Target speed of the metering units 8 Application rate adjustment on the left sections 9 Display of mineral fertiliser spreader 10 Current application rate from the fertiliser settings or the task controller Button direct input of the application rate 11 Selected operating mode NOTI...

Page 11: ...ise the three display fields on the working screen Figure 2 1 9 and optionally assign the following values to them Forward speed ha trip kg trip m trip kg left m left ha left Figure 2 2 Display fields 1 Display field 1 2 Display field 2 3 Display field 3 2 3 1 ...

Page 12: ...Select the new value to be assigned to the display field 3 Press the OK button The working screen is displayed The new value is now displayed in the respective display field 2 1 3 Display of the spreading operating states Figure 2 3 Display of the section width status A Spreading operation inactive STOP B Machine in spreading operation START A B ...

Page 13: ...th status 1 Activated sections across the entire working width 2 Key reduce right section width 3 The right boom section has been reduced by one section Further display and setting options are explained in the chapter 5 Spreading operation with the machine control unit AERO GT ISOBUS page 55 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...OBUS shows symbols for the menus and functions on the screen 2 2 1 Navigation Symbol Meaning To the left previous page To the right next page Back to the previous menu Back to main menu Switch between working screen and menu window Acknowledge warning messages Escape close dialogue window ...

Page 15: ...Meaning Switch directly from a menu window to the main menu Switch between working screen and menu window SpreadLight operating lights Working screen Hydraulic axle Fertiliser settings Machine settings System Test Information Weighing Trip count ...

Page 16: ...nt of the application rate to the preset application rate Switch between working screen and menu window Selection of the boosted reduced application rate on the left side right side or both spreading sides Quantity adjustment plus Quantity adjustment minus Quantity adjustment left plus Quantity adjustment left minus Quantity adjustment right plus Quantity adjustment right minus Increase left secti...

Page 17: ...Layout and function 13 2 Reduce left sections minus Increase right sections plus Reduce right sections minus Symbol Meaning ...

Page 18: ...e boom Fold out end sections of the boom Fold in the initial and middle sections of the boom Fold out the initial and middle sections of the boom Unlock boom Lock boom Automatic axle suspension switched off Lift axle suspension also for calibration Lower axle suspension also for calibration ...

Page 19: ...libration Fertiliser name Composition Fertiliser chart Fertiliser settings Machine settings System Test Main menu Working screen AUTO MAN mode application rate Fertiliser info Test Diagnosis Total data counter Service Rest kg ha m Metre counter Trip counter km h Weighing Tripcounter Manufacturer MAN km h Speed Auto Simulated speed Simulation duration Boom folding Hydr axle ...

Page 20: ...Layout and function 2 16 ...

Page 21: ... correct working width 9 pin socket ISO 11783 at the rear of the tractor for connecting the machine control unit to the ISOBUS 9 pin terminal connector ISO 11783 for connecting an ISOBUS terminal to the ISOBUS 3 2 Connections sockets 3 2 1 Power supply The machine control unit is powered via the 9 pin socket on the rear of the tractor NOTICE For tractors without power shift transmissions the forwa...

Page 22: ...n the equipment there are different methods for connecting the ma chine control unit to the mineral fertiliser spreader Further details can be found in the operating manual for your machine control unit 3 3 1 Schematic connection diagram AERO GT Schematic connection diagram on page 19 ...

Page 23: ...ear machine cable 9 Connections Axis valves 3 x Axis angle encoder 2 x Wheel speed 10 Connections Pulse generator DW 6 x Metering motor valves 6 x 11 Hydraulic block valves 12 x 12 Connections Fan Empty detector L R Frame tilt sensor frame DC Temperature sensor 13 ISOBUS cable 14 Connections Distance sensors 2 x Angle encoder boom Boom tilt sensor 15 Axle suspension controller 16 Metering controll...

Page 24: ...Attachment and installation 3 20 ...

Page 25: ...hortly after the machine control unit displays the Activation menu for a few seconds 2 Press the enter key Subsequently the working screen appears n CAUTION Risk of injury due to ejected fertiliser In the case of a fault the metering slider may open unexpectedly during transportation to the spreading location There is a risk of slipping and personal injury due to ejected fertiliser Be sure to alwa...

Page 26: ...rn to the previous menu Press the Working screen Main menu key This returns you to the Operating screen Press the ESC key The previous settings are retained You return to the previous menu NOTICE Important information regarding the display and navigation between menus are provided in chapter 1 6 Menu hierarchy keys and navigation page 3 In the following sections we describe calling up the menus or...

Page 27: ... Working screen Switch to the working screen Hydr axle suspen sion Calibration of the automatic axle suspension Page 24 Fertiliser settings Fertiliser and spreading operation settings Page 26 Machine settings Settings for tractor and machine Page 35 Boom folding Folding the boom in out Page 41 System Test Settings and diagnosis of the machine control unit Page 45 Info Display of the machine config...

Page 28: ...ears in the Hydr axle menu and in the working screen The automatic suspension of the boom mineral fertiliser spreader is activated n CAUTION Damage to the boom mineral fertiliser spreader If the suspension is not operated in automatic mode there is a risk of damage to the boom mineral fertiliser spreader Make sure that the tractor hydraulic system and control unit are switched on NOTICE The height...

Page 29: ...er function key n CAUTION Risk of injury by adjusting the hydro pneumatic suspension After pressing the function keys the hydraulic cylinders are retracted or extended This can cause injuries Before manually adjusting the suspension make sure that there are no people in the danger zone of the machine ...

Page 30: ...eys to jump to the adjacent menu window tab Submenu Meaning possible values Description Fertiliser name Fertiliser selected from the fertiliser chart Page 32 Application rate kg ha Input of target value for the application rate in kg ha Page 27 Manufacturer Enter the fertiliser manufacturer Composition Percentage of chemical composition Turns kg Enter the turns of the metering units Page 28 Start ...

Page 31: ...e new value in the input field 3 Press OK The new value is saved in the machine control unit You can also enter or adjust the application rate directly on the working screen 1 Press the Application rate 1 button on the touchscreen The number input window opens Figure 4 4 Entering the application rate on the touchscreen 1 Application rate button 2 Fertiliser chart button 2 Enter the new value in th...

Page 32: ...ly here 1 Open the menu Fertiliser settings Turns kg The currently set number of turns per kilogram appears on the display 2 Enter the value from the fertiliser chart in the input field 3 Press OK The new value is saved in the machine control unit NOTICE If your fertiliser is not listed in the fertiliser chart enter the value 1 5 turns kg We strongly recommend that you carry out a calibration test...

Page 33: ...liser is used The calibration must be carried out either while the PTO shaft is running while the tractor is stationary or while driving on a test track 1 Call up the Fertiliser settings Start calibration menu Figure 4 5 Calibration test menu page 1 1 Fertiliser name 2 Selection of the section width on which calibration test is carried out 2 Enter the new name in the Fertiliser name input field 3 ...

Page 34: ...ges to page 5 The calibration process now runs automatically until the metering unit switches off automatically after 80 s Figure 4 6 Menu calibration test and input window example 1 Number of turns of the metering roller 2 Time remaining until the end of the calibration test n WARNING Risk of injury during the calibration test Rotating machine parts and escaping fertiliser can lead to injuries Be...

Page 35: ... of fertiliser collected in page 6 The machine control unit calculates the value turns kg from the data 11 Press OK The new calculated turns kg are applied in the corresponding menu You return to the Fertiliser settings menu The calibration test has been carried out and is now complete 12 Press Start Stop ...

Page 36: ...d 5 Chart number NOTICE Selecting a fertiliser chart has an effect on the fertiliser settings the machine control unit and the boom mineral fertiliser spreader The set application rate is overwritten by the stored value from the fertiliser chart NOTICE You can automatically manage spreading charts and transfer them from your ISOBUS terminal FertChart app Contact your dealer to install the FertChar...

Page 37: ...isplay shows the selection window 3 Select the Open and back to The Fertiliser settings menu is displayed and the selected element is loaded as active fertiliser chart into the fertiliser settings Copying an existing fertiliser chart 1 Select the desired fertiliser chart The display shows the selection window 2 Select the Copy element option A copy of the fertiliser chart is now in the first free ...

Page 38: ...via the working screen You can also manage the fertiliser chart directly via the working screen 1 Press the Fertiliser chart 2 button on the touchscreen The active fertiliser chart is displayed Figure 4 8 Managing the fertiliser chart via the touchscreen 1 Application rate button 2 Fertiliser chart button 2 Enter the new value in the input field 3 Press OK The new value is saved in the machine con...

Page 39: ... Entered in a separate input window Speed signal source Selection of the speed signal Wheel pulses Simul Speed Presetting for spreading at simulated speed in order to spread directly from the field edge The simulated speed is active until the actual vehicle speed is reached or after the simula tion duration entered Entered in a separate input window Simulation duration s Enter the maximum duration...

Page 40: ... or seeds fine seeds Selecting the operating mode 1 Start the AERO GT ISOBUS machine control unit 2 Open the menu Machine settings AUTO MAN mode 3 Select the desired menu item from the list 4 Press OK 5 Follow the instructions on the screen NOTICE For even spreading of the spreading material you need to work at a constant forward speed in manual mode NOTICE Spreading work with the different operat...

Page 41: ...ing slider Defining the quantity reduction 1 Call up the Machine settings appl rate menu 2 Enter the percentage by which you wish to change the application rate 3 Press OK NOTICE We recommend displaying the flow factor on the operating screen In this way you can monitor the mass flow control during the spreading work See chapter 2 1 2 Display fields page 7 and chapter 4 6 1 AUTO MAN mode page 36 N...

Page 42: ...he field This reduces the influence of the ground characteristics on the calibration result Determine a 100 m long reference track as precisely as possible Fill only half of the machine if possible Calling up the speed settings In the AERO GT ISOBUS control unit you can save up to 4 different profiles for the type and number of pulses You can assign names to these profiles e g tractor name Before ...

Page 43: ...1 Call up the desired profile in the Tractor km h menu Figure 4 11 Tractor profile 1 Tractor name field 2 Display of the number of pulses over 100 m 2 Open the name field 1 3 Enter the name of the profile 4 Press OK The profile is active NOTICE The input of the name is restricted to 16 characters Use the name of the tractor for ease of understanding 1 2 ...

Page 44: ...ow the exact number of pulses you can start a calibration run 6 Press the calibration key in the tractor profile The calibration run working screen is shown on the display 7 Press the Start key at the starting point of the reference track The pulse display is now zero The control unit is ready to count pulses 8 Drive along a 100 m long reference track 9 Stop the tractor at the end of the reference...

Page 45: ...n extending and retracting In particular make sure that the booms also take up space behind the machine Operate the boom only if there is sufficient free space around the spreader Only extend or retract the booms when the boom mineral fertiliser spreader is attached Make sure everybody leaves the danger zone NOTICE If you interrupt the long press the Lower boom symbol appears If necessary press th...

Page 46: ...ck function keys for at least 3 seconds The Lock symbol appears in the menu screen The pendulum frame lock is unlocked The boom is prepared for spreading NOTICE Take a look at the boom to check that the initial sections and middle sections are fully extended NOTICE Take a look at the boom to check that the boom end sections are fully extended n CAUTION Damage due to closed pendulum frame lock When...

Page 47: ...on the storage places on the side of the hopper The transport locks are closed n WARNING Risk of injury when extending and retracting the boom The booms can injure people and cause material damage when extending and retracting In particular make sure that the booms also take up space behind the machine Operate the boom only if there is sufficient free space around the spreader Only extend or retra...

Page 48: ...ight of the boom 1 Switch from the working screen to the Main menu Figure 4 13 Function keys for adjusting the boom inclination height 2 Use the function keys 1 to raise or lower the boom Adjusting the inclination of the boom 1 Switch from the working screen to the Main menu 2 Use the function keys 2 on the left or right side to raise the slope of the boom 1 2 ...

Page 49: ...n menu System Test menu Figure 4 14 System Test menu Submenu Meaning Description Total data counter Display of the entire Spread quantity in kg Spread area in ha Spread time in h Distance travelled in km Page 46 Test diagnosis Checking of actuators and sen sors Page 47 Service Service settings Password protected accessible only for service personnel ...

Page 50: ... counter In this menu all of the counter readings for the spreader are displayed Spread quantity in kg Spread area in ha Spread time in h Distance travelled in km Figure 4 15 Total data counter menu NOTICE This menu is for information purposes only ...

Page 51: ... moving machine parts Machine parts can move automatically during the tests Ensure that there is no one in the vicinity of the mineral fertiliser spreader before carrying out the tests Submenu Meaning Voltage Checking the operating voltage Metering roller RPM Distance control No function for this software version Level sensors Check the sensors in the hopper Wheel speed Blower Hydraulic axle Boom ...

Page 52: ...ol unit in the Info menu NOTICE To adjust the settings in the Service menu an input code is required These settings can only be modified by authorised service personnel NOTICE This menu provides information on the configuration of the machine The information list depends on the equipment of the machine ...

Page 53: ...p count menu appears Figure 4 16 Weighing Trip count menu Submenu Meaning Description Trip counter Display of the amount of material spread the area covered and the distance covered Page 50 Rest kg ha m Weighing spreader only Display of the remaining amount in the machine hopper Page 51 Meter counter Displays the distance travelled since the metre counter was last reset Reset zero by pressing the ...

Page 54: ...er menu 1 Display fields for material spread area covered and distance covered 2 Delete trip count Delete trip counter 1 Open the sub menu Weighing Trip count Trip counter The display shows the values recorded for the amount of material spread the area covered and the distance covered since the last time the counter was cleared 2 Press the Delete trip counter button All of the trip counter values ...

Page 55: ...ce that can be spread For machines without weigh cells 1 Fill the hopper 2 Enter the total weight of the fertiliser in the hopper in the Rest kg area The device calculates the values for the possible area and distance to be spread NOTICE The current filling weight can be determined only by weighing in the weighing spreader In all other spreaders the remaining fertiliser quantity is calculated from...

Page 56: ...ick Toggle switch in upper position LED is red Figure 4 19 Joystick key functions 1 No function 2 Reduce the amount of working width by half here on the left for example 3 Increase the amount of working width by half here on the left for example 4 No function 5 Section width selection on the left 6 Section width selection on the right 7 No function 8 No function NOTICE If you want to use a differe...

Page 57: ...itch off left section width 6 Switch off right section width 7 Reduce excess working width Only left only right both sides 8 Increase excess working width Only left only right both sides Toggle switch in lower position LED is green Figure 4 21 Joystick key functions 1 Activate deactivate DistanceControl 2 Raise the boom 3 Raise the boom 4 No function 5 Lower boom 6 Lower boom 7 Slope uphill on the...

Page 58: ...Operation AERO GT ISOBUS 4 54 ...

Page 59: ... 5 1 Displaying the spreading type in the working screen You can adjust the section widths when activating or deactivating the section widths These settings can be enabled directly in the working screen This allows you to optimally adapt the field requirements during spreading operation 1 Keep pressing the function key until the desired working width is displayed Button Spreading type Switch off t...

Page 60: ...e control unit AERO GT ISOBUS 5 56 Figure 5 1 Display of section width statuses example 1 Activated sections across the entire working width 2 Key reduce right section width 3 The right boom section has been reduced by one section 1 2 3 ...

Page 61: ...ted Hopper left empty The fill level sensor reports empty The left hopper is empty Hopper right empty The right level sensor reports empty The right hopper is empty Oil temp too high The oil temperature of the blower drive has reached the set alarm limit and the cooler does not start Is the cooler supplied with electricity Check power supply and plug connections and replace if necessary Low oil le...

Page 62: ...cause of the alarm message See the operating manual for the machine and section 6 1 Meaning of alarm messages page 57 2 Press the ACK foil button You can use various keys to acknowledge other messages with a yellow frame Enter Start stop For this purpose follow the instructions on screen NOTICE In the case of different ISOBUS terminals acknowledging the alarm messages may differ ...

Page 63: ...Optional equipment 59 7 7 Optional equipment Illustration Designation Level sensors Joystick ...

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Page 65: ...ng manual must be observed In all cases of doubt contact our sales representatives or the factory directly Warranty claims must be submitted to the factory by 30 days at the latest after occurrence of the problem The date of purchase and the serial number must be indicated If repairs under the war ranty are required they must be carried out by the authorised workshop only after consultation with R...

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