Digi-Star Case IH 1250 - 12-16-24 User Manual

Case IH

1250 - 12/16/24 Row

Planter Scale

Instructions

And

Repair Parts

Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin USA

Panningen, The Netherlands

www.digi-star.com

D3870-US Rev B August 26, 2011

Table Of Contents

TABLE OF CO NTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Charging Battery and Welding ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

SCALE KIT MOUNTING INSTALLATION – 12, 16 ROW............................................................................................................................ 2

Front Load Cell ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Right Side View .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Rear Load Cell ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Rear Scale Mount Components ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Junction Box ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

SCALE KIT MOUNTING INSTALLATION - 24 ROW .................................................................................................................................. 7

Right/Left Load Cell Bracket .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Front Bracket ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Rear Load Cell and Bracket .................................................................................................................................................................. 9

JUNCTION BOX MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Connect Load Cell and J-Box Cable .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Installing wires into Terminal Block ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

INDICATOR MOUNTING ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Power Connection:.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Load Cell Connection: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12

How to Check the Drill Scale after Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 12

REPAIR PARTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

406429 Kit – Scale CNH1250, 12, 16 Row ........................................................................................................................................... 13

406467 Kit – Scale CNH1250, 12, 16 Row, Indicator in Tractor Cab ..................................................................................................... 13

406306 Kit – Scale CNH1250, 24 Row ................................................................................................................................................ 14

406307 Kit – Scale CNH1250, 24 Row, Indicator in Tractor Cab ........................................................................................................... 14

INDICATOR SWIVEL MOUNT ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

LICENSE AGREEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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to change without notice. All efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, Digi-Star would greatly appreciate
being informed of them. The above notwithstanding, Digi-Star can assume no responsibility for errors in this manual or their consequence.

© Copyright! 2008 Digi-Star, Fort Atkinson (U.S.A.).

Case IH Planter Scale D3870-US Rev B

Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Digi-Star Planter Scale for Case IH 1250 planter in 12/16/24
rows.

The scale system is specially designed to weigh the bulk-fill seed hopper. The scale will record and monitor
seed weight going into or out of the central hopper.

This scale system is covered by the following US patents: 6732667, 7059258 and 7273017. The single-use
license is included with this document (see page 16).

This

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

symbol, be alert to the possibility of

NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL COVERS, SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. KEEP
HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Some covers and guards have been removed for illustrative/photographic purposes only in this manual.

For information on ordering repair parts, refer to Parts Section in this book.

This supersedes all previous published instructions.

indicates important safety messages in the manual. When you see this

PERSONAL INJURY

and carefully read the message that follows.

Important!

Charging Battery and Welding

Disconnect all cables from the weighing indicator before charging the battery or welding on the machine. If
cables are left connected, the weighing indicator and connected load cells could be damaged.

Important:

Do not weld near indicator, load cells or cables; remove from area to be welded. Place ground

close to area to be welded to prevent current from passing through electronic parts.

Scale Indicator

Remote Indicator

tional

O

Disconnect
all cords

J-Box

D3870-US Rev B Case IH Planter Scale 1

Scale Kit Mounting Installation – 12, 16 Row

SCALE KIT MOUNTI NG INSTALLA TION – 12 , 16 ROW

The Case IH-12, 16 Row Scale Kits requires mounting four load cells. The illustration below highlights the
location of eac h loa d cell.

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Scale Kit Mounting Installation – 12, 16 Row

Front Load Cell

1. Remove the three bolts th at hol d the fro nt ho pp er sup port to th e fr ame and the U-bolts on the left
and right hand side legs. Loosen but

DON’T

remove the bolts on the top of the support that holds

the catwalk.

2. Jack the front up so th at the fro nt see d ho pp er supp ort is of f o f th e fram e 2-3 inch es.

IMPORTANT:

The lift chains, bucket attachment, loader/skid steer, winch or jack must be capable

to lifting and controlling 1000 lbs.

3. Install load cell to front bottom support with 3/4" x 5.0” bolts. Keep bolts loose.

IMPORTANT:

Load cell decal MUST face

UPWARD

.

4. Install front bottom support under slot in frame with three 3/4” x 2” bolt and 3/4" lock washer. Keep
bolts loose.

5. Install front top load cell support to existing hopper front frame support with two 3/4" x 3” bolt and
3/4" top lock flange nut. Secure front top support to load cell with 3/4" x 2” fine threaded bolt.
Apply thread sealant and tighten to 1/16” clearance. See Detail A.

6. Align all supports and load cell and tighten all hardware.

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Scale Kit Mounting Installation – 12, 16 Row

Right Side View

7. Raise hopper leg support 2-3” and mount right hand top support to hopper leg support with two
existing U-bolts and nuts.

Note: Top support should rest against hopper leg support.

8. Mount right hand bottom support to inner planter frame plate with 1/2" x 1.5 bolt and 1/2" serrated
flange nut.

9. Mount load cell to right hand bottom support with 3/4" x 3-1/2” bolt and 3/4" top lock nut.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the arrow on the end of the load cell is pointed down. Mount short
load cell end (side with single mounting hole) to top support with 3/4" x 2.0 fine thread bolt. Apply
thread sealant and tighten to 1/16” clearance. See Detail A on page 3.

10. Align all supports and load cell and tighten all hardware.

11. Repeat for left hand side.

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Case IH Planter Scale D3870-US Rev B