OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Notices ...................................................................................................... 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
System Overview ............................................................................................................... 3
Installation ............................................................................................................ 5
Console Mounting.............................................................................................................. 5
Monitor and Power Connections........................................................................................ 5
Console Main Harness .................................................................................
System Operation ................................................................................................ 7
Display Panel..................................................................................................................... 7
Power Sequence ............................................................................................................... 7
Initial Startup...................................................................................................................... 7
Display Intensity................................................................................................................. 8
Modes ................
Monitor Mode .................................................................................................................................... 8
Row Failure ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................................... 9
Row Failure ....................................................................................................................................... 9
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System Configuration........................................................................................ 11
Threshold Settings........................................................................................................... 11
Seeding Rate Formulas ..................................................................................... 13
Population in Seeds Per Acre ......................................................................................................... 13
Seed Spacing...............
................................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 15
PM100 Service Parts.......................................................................................... 17
Monitor............................................................................................................................. 17
Planter Harnesses ........................................................................................................... 17
Planter Y Cables.............................................................................................................. 17
Planter Extensions....
....................................................................................................... 17
PM100E Service Parts ....................................................................................... 19
Monitor............................................................................................................................. 19
PM100E Monitor .............................................................................................................. 19
Planter Harnesses ........................................................................................................... 19
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SAFETY NOTICES
Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call attention to potential
hazards.
This Safety Alert Symbol identifies important
safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, carefully read the message that
follows. Be alert to the possibility of personal
!
Use of the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
injury or death.
Use of the word CAUTION with the Safety Alert Symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid ed, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Use of the word CAUTION without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situatio n which, if not avoided,
may result in equipment damage.
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INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The PM100 and PM100E are seed flow monitoring systems that provide
indicators for row failure and low seed flow.
Features include:
• Monitoring of 1-16 rows (PM100) and 1-8 rows (PM100E)
• Automatic sensor detection
• LED row indicators
• Dual function row failure indication - allows all LED’s to blink while
planting and turn off to indicate row failure, or may be set to illuminate
to indicate row failure
• Adjustable failure threshold settings
• LED brightness adjustment
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INSTALLATION
CONSOLE MOUNTING
To mount the PM100/PM100E console, use the mounting bracket as a
template for drilling. Mount the console in a location that is e asy to view and
easy to reach for threshold adjustment and alarm silencing.
Figure 2
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Before drilling, ensure that the power and main hitch harness can be routed
in the proper manner. Harness retention and routing outside of the cab is
also important.
Do not use the enclosure as a guide when drilling. This may cause
damage to the mounting bracket.
MONITOR AND POWER CONNECTIONS
Route the monitor harness to the rear of the tractor where the planter
harness can be conveniently connected.
Route the power leads of the main harness to the battery . Allow some slack
to tie the harness off to the console br acket for strain r elief and protection of
the harness.
Connect black lead to negative (-) battery terminal and red lead to positive
(+) terminal. Route battery leads away from alternator, battery cables, spark
plugs and other magnetic field sources.
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IMPORT ANT: Be sure harnesses are not pinched, kinked or positioned
against sharp edges and cannot be stepped on.
Figure 3
Monitor And Power Connections
Red
+
Black
-
12 Vdc
IMPORTANT: The seed monitor is designed to operate on 12 volts DC
only. Always connect red lead to positive (+) battery
terminal and black lead to negative (-) terminal
regardless of whether tractor has a negative or positive
ground system.
CONSOLE MAIN HARNESS
Insert the connectors of the harness into the mating connectors located on
the console bottom. Each connector is different and may only be inserted
into its mate.
Figure 4
Main Harness Connection
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Main
Console
Harness
Route the main harness to the rear of the tractor. Mount the harness to a
suitable location at the rear of the tractor assuring the connector will reach
the implement connector at the hitch.
Power 12V - Red
Ground - Black
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Power/
Alarm Cancel
Switch
Row
Indicators
Minimum seeding
rate settings
Power
Indicator
Lamp
SYSTEM OPERATION
DISPLAY PANEL
The monitor can be set in monitor mode or alarm mode. In monitor mode,
the row indicator lamps will blink each time a seed is detected with a
maximum of 20 seeds per second. In alarm mode, the row light will only
illuminate when a row failure is detected.
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POWER SEQUENCE
The Power Switch has three positions:
• Down - move the switch down to turn off monitor power.
• Center - move the switch to the center position to turn monitor power
on.
• Up - push the switch up to the moment ary position to silence the a larm
or to change the mode during power up.
The +/- switch is used to set the minimum seeding rate settings.
INITIAL STARTUP
Move the I-O (power) switch to the center position to turn on the monitor. An
indicator lamp in the right hand corner will illuminate while power is on.
At power up, the monitor does a display test by illuminating all row indicator
lamps. The alarm will output a single chirp during the display test. The row
indicator lamps will then be off until planting begins.
The monitor automatically detects which sensors are connected. If a sensor
is disconnected, the row indicator lamp corresponding to that row will not
illuminate.
To disable a row from being monitored, turn the monitor off by moving the
power switch down. Unplug the sensor at the row unit. Turn the monitor
back on and the row indicator lamp will be disabled.
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Figure 6
Power Up Indicator And Alarm Test
DISPLAY INTENSITY
Once the unit has completed the self test, the light intensity can be
changed. Move the power switch up to the momentary position to change
the light intensity. Keep repeating the procedure until a desired intensity is
reached. The alarm will chirp for each step and provide a long chirp if a
minimum or maximum setting is reached. Once the dimmest setting is
reached, the indicator will reverse and start to brighten.
MODES
MONITOR MODE
In monitor mode, each time a seed is detected, the row indicator lamp will
blink. The maximum blink rate is 20 times per second. Rows that are
planting at a slower rate will appear to be less intense. Any row failure that
is detected or seed application that falls below the established minimum
threshold will be indicated by a row indicator lamp that is not illuminated.
To set in monitor mode, toggle the I-O (power) switch from On (I) to Off (O)
and back to On (I). All row indicator lamps will illuminate for two seconds.
ROW FAILURE
In monitor mode, if an ALL ROWS F A ILURE is detected, none of the row
indicator lamps will illuminate and the alarm will chirp eight times then
silence.
While planting, if one or more rows fail, the corresponding row(s) will darken
and the alarm will sound. The alarm can be silenced by moving the I-O
(power) switch up momentarily. The alarm will remain silenced until an ALL
ROWS FAILURE condition occurs (typically at the end of a row), the row
begins working again, or the monitor power is cycled.
Figure 7
Example Of Row Failure - Monitor Mode
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ALARM MODE
In alarm mode, rows indicator lamps are illuminated only when row failure is
detected. None of the row indicator lamps will illuminate while planting rates
on all rows remain above the established threshold. If a row falls below the
established threshold, the indicator lamp(s) will illuminate and the alarm will
sound.
To set to alarm mode, toggle and hold the I-O ( power) switch fro m Off (O) to
On (I) to the upper position for one second. The monitor will blink and the
alarm will sound, indicating alarm mode is enabled. Release the switch.
ROW FAILURE
In alarm mode, if an ALL ROWS FAILURE is detected, all rows will
illuminate and the alarm will sound and then silence. If one or more rows
fail, the corresponding row indicator lamp(s) will illuminate and the alarm will
sound. The alarm can be silenced by moving the I-O (power) switch up
momentarily. The alarm will remain silenced until an ALL ROWS FAILURE
condition occurs (typically at the end of a row), the row begins working
again, or the monitor power is cycled.
Figure 8
Example Of Row Failure - Alarm Mode
Row Failure
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PM100 PM100E Threshold Seeds/Second
1 1 2 seeds every second
2 2 3 seeds every second
3 3 4 seeds every second
4 4 6 seeds every second
5 5 8 seeds every second
6 6 12 seeds every second
7 7 20 seeds every second
8 8 30 seeds every second
9 40 seeds every second
10 50 seeds every second
11 60 seeds every second
12 70 seeds every second
13 80 seeds every second
14 100 seeds every second
15 120 seeds every second
16 150 seeds every second
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
THRESHOLD SETTINGS
If the actual seeding rate of a row falls below the threshold setting on the
monitor, the row will fail and the alarm will sound.
To set the threshold:
1. Power up the console and wait until startup is complete.
2. Refer to The Minimum Seeding Rate Table for desired threshold
setting.
3. Set the threshold to 2/3 of the nominal planting rate. If the desired
threshold is higher than the allowable setting, then set the threshold to
the highest setting.
4. Momentarily hold the +/- switch in either the “+” or “-” position to
change the threshold adjustment setting. The number of indicator
lamps that illuminate indicate the threshold setting.
– Holding the +/- switch to the “+” position will increase the threshold
setting.
– Holding the +/- switch to the “-” position will decrease the threshold
setting.
NOTE: Changing the tractor speed will
change the seeds per second
planting rate. An alarm will
occur if the tractor speed
decreases so that the seeding
rate falls below the threshold
setting. If the alarm sounds too
often then change the threshold
setting to the next lower setting.
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To calculate the minimum seeding rate in seeds per second refer to the
Minimum Seeding Rate Table.
Figure 9
Minimum Seeding Rate Table (Based on number of LEDs illuminated)
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SEEDING RATE FORMULAS
Use the following formulas to determine the thresh old in seed s per se co nd .
IF POPULATION IN SEEDS PER ACRE IS KNOWN
Seeds per second = P x R x V / 360000
P = Population in seeds per acre
R = Row width in inches
V = Tractor speed in miles per hour
EXAMPLE: Population is 30000, Row width is 30 inches, Tractor
speed is 6 miles per hour
Seeds per second = P X R X V / 360000
Seeds per second = 30000 x 30 x 6 / 360000
Seeds per second = 15
2/3 of 15 = 10
Set the threshold on the monitor to 2/3 of the nominal seeds per second or
round down to the next setting.
IF SEED SPACING IS KNOWN
Seeds per second = 17.6 x V / S
V = Tractor speed in miles per hour
S = Seed spacing in inches
EXAMPLE: T ractor speed is 6 m iles per hour, seed spacing is 7 inches
between seeds
Seeds per second = 17.6 x V / S
Seeds per second = 17.6 x 6 / 7
Seeds per second = 15
2/3 of 15 = 10
Set the threshold on the monitor to 2/3 of the nominal seeds per second or
round down to the next setting.
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NOTE: Do not replace fuse with one
having a higher amperage
rating, the console could be
damaged internally.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Unit will not power on.
No LEDs will illuminate
during the power up
sequence.
Loose connection
between power harness
and monitor.
Bad fuse. Check the fuse in the
Make sure harness
connection is centered
and fully inserted. Make
sure the power harness
is properly connected to
the monitor.
power harness near the
battery. If bad, replace
with a 3A AGC fuse.
Make sure the positive
and negative
connections of the power
harness are not
reversed.
Defective power harness
or monitor.
Bad battery connection. Check battery
Low system voltage. Make sure battery
If the fuse is bad again,
the power harness or the
console can be faulty
and require replacement.
Contact your distributor
or DICKEY-john Service
Department at
1-800-637-3302.
connections and make
sure the connections are
clean and tight.
voltage is between 10
and 16 volts DC.
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
An indicator does not
illuminate or the alarm
does not sound during
power up.
One row indicator fails to
flash when planting.
Alarm sounds
continuously. Seeds are
being planted by row
unit.
Unit powers on, all LEDs
illuminate, but no
sensors are detected.
Defective monitor. Contact your distributor
or DICKEY-john Service
Department at
1-800-637-3302.
Defective seed sensor. Clean sensing elements
using a dry bottle brush.
Some seed treatments
require scrubbing with
water and a commercial
cleanser.
Bad harness connection
at the console or at the
sensor that is
intermittent.
Defective sensor or
harness wire that is
intermittent.
Harness is not properly
connected.
Check harness
connections at the
console, hitch, and
sensors.
Check harness for
pinched, worn, or broken
elements. Swap the
sensor with another row.
If the problem moves,
the sensor is faulty.
Otherwise the harness or
monitor could be faulty.
Check harness
connections at the
console, hitch, and
sensors.
Defective (shorted)
harness.
Defective (shorted) seed
sensor.
Defective monitor. Contact your distributor
Check harness for
pinched, worn, or broken
components. Check
sensors for pinched,
worn, or broken wires.
1. Identify failed sensor
by disconnecting all
sensors and then
reconnecting each
sensor and cycle power
to test.
2. Connect a suspect
sensor in place of a
known good sensor and
cycle power to test.
3. Contact your
distributor or
DICKEY-john Service
Department at
1-800-637-3302.
or DICKEY-john Service
Department at
1-800-637-3302.
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PM100 SERVICE PARTS
MONITOR
PM100 Monitor 46794-0111
Mounting bracket 46794-0080
Fuse, AGC 3A 20112-0049
Power harness 46794-0530
16 row cab harness 46794-0510
PLANTER HARNESSES
Standard, 4 row 45841-0530
Standard, 6 row 45841-0550
Standard, 8 row 45841-0570
Standard, 12 row 45841-0590
Standard, 16 row 45841-1080
PLANTER Y CABLES
Y-Cable, 8 row squadron 45968-0610
Y-Cable, 12 row squadron 45968-0960
Y-Cable, 16 row squadron 45968-0950
PLANTER EXTENSIONS
Extension cable, hitch, 6’ 45841-0810
Extension cable, hitch, 15’ 45968-0320
Extension cable, hitch, 30’ 45968-0321
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MONITOR
PM100E Monitor 46794-0110
Mounting bracket 46794-0800
Fuse, AGC 3A 20112-0049
Power harness 46794-0530
8 row cab harness, 10 pin Metri-Pack 46794-0520
8 row cab harness, 37 pin AMP CPC 46794-0500
PLANTER HARNESSES
37 Pin AMP CPC 10 Pin Metri-Pak
4 row harness 45841-0530 46794-0540
6 row harness 45841-0550 46794-0550
8 row harness 45841-0570 46794-0560
EXTENSION HARNESSES
45841-0810 (6 Ft)
46794-0570 (2m)
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Specifications subject to change without notice
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DICKEY-john® WARRANTY
DICKEY-john warrants to the original purchaser for use that, if any part of the product
proves to be defective in material or workmanship within one year from date of original
installation, and is returned to DICKEY-john within 30 days after such defect is discovered,
DICKEY-john will (at our option) either replace or repair said part. This warranty does not
apply to damage resulting from misuse, neglect, accident, or improper installation or
maintenance. Said part will not be considered defective if it substantially fulfills the
performance expectations. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
DICKEY-john neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other obligation or
liability in connection with said part and will not be liable for consequential damages.
Purchaser accepts these terms and warranty limitations unless the product is returned within
fifteen days for full refund of purchase price.
Headquarters:
5200 Dickey-john Road, Auburn, IL 62615
TEL: 217-438-3371, FAX: 217-438-6012, WEB: www.dickey-john.com
Europe:
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TEL: 33 (0) 1 41 19 21 80, FAX: 33 (0) 1 47 86 00 07
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