OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Loup Mini Drill Monitor
Operation (Optional)
1.
The 5110NG Grain Drill can be equipped with an
optional Loup Mini drill monitor. The drill monitor will
monitor population from two sensors on each box,
seed box levels on each seed box, as well as acres
planted.
2.
Population readings are 95% accurate for soybeans.
When planting smaller seeds the population
accuracy will be reduced. This does however give
you a reliable indication that all sections are planting.
The monitor may be adjusted to set high/low
population alarms. Do not use the monitor to
calibrate the seeding population. To calibrate the drill
either by weight or seed count, see
.
3.
Bin level sensors are installed in each seed box.
When the sensor is submerged in seed, no alarm will
sound. As the seed level falls below the sensor eye,
an alarm will be indicated on the drill monitor. The bin
level sensor is mounted to an adjustable bracket. The
bracket may be raised or lowered to the desired level
in the seed box.
4.
The drill monitor will also monitor field and total
acres.
5.
Pulses are preset for the drill monitor. Initially the
pulses are set at 68. The pulse setting may vary
depending on the conditions the drill is planting in.
Worked or loose sandy soils will have a different
setting than firm no till conditions. For greater
accuracy on the pulse setting, calibrate the drill
monitor in the desired working conditions. This is
done by driving a known distance (400 ft) and
recording the number of pulses in that distance.
Refer to the Loup manual for instructions.
6.
The drill monitor is operated on a 12-volt dc negative
ground system. The monitor may be connected using
the existing connection, or may be hard-wired to the
appropriate connections. Connect the red wire to a
positive terminal that is on when the tractor switch is
on. Connect the black wire to a chassis ground on
the tractor maintaining good metal-to-metal contact.
7.
The signal cable attaches to the monitor and
connects to the drill. The cable may be
plugged/unplugged at the front of the drill hitch when
hooking/unhooking the drill. This allows the monitor
to stay in the tractor if so desired.
8.
For service or setup questions, please refer to the
Loup Mini Drill Monitor manual, or contact Loup
Electronics:
Loup Electronics Inc.
2960 N. 38
th
Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
877-489-LOUP(5687)
Battery Operated Acre Counter
Operation (Optional)
The battery operated acre counter operates in one of two
modes. In sleep mode, the display is blank, and the
counter is accumulating acres. Sleep mode will be
entered if a button is not pressed for 20 seconds. In entry
mode, the display is on, and the operator can enter
values. To get into entry mode, press the
FUNC
button
(designated by a * at the lower left side of the console). If
you continue to press the
FUNC
button, the acre counter
will cycle through the functions that it can perform. The
LEDs above the display indicate which function is
selected
The available functions are:
a.
Field Acres
b.
Total Acres
c.
Pulses per 400 ft (Distance Traveled)
d.
Width
e.
Password
f.
Low Battery
Figure 4-45: Acre Counter Console
Acre Counter
*
FIELD
TOTAL PULSES WIDTH P-WORD BATT
ACRES
“FUNC” BUTTON
