Digi-Star John Deere 1990 30 User Manual

John Deere
1990 30’ & 36’ CCS
1990 40’ & 44’ CCS

1690 Version

Planter Scale

Instructions

And

Repair Parts

Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin USA

Panningen, The Netherlands

www.digi-star.com

D3864-US-Rev B February 9, 2010

Table Of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

SCALE BRACKET AND LOAD CELL MOUNTING INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 2

JUNCTION BOX MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Connect Load Cell and J-Box Cable .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Installing wires into Terminal Block ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

INDICATOR MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Power Connection: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Load Cell Connection:.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

How to Check the Drill Scale after Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 6

REPAIR PARTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

406142 Kit – Scale JD1990 CCS Single Rank 30’ ......................................................................................................................................... 7

406143 Kit – Scale JD1990 CCS Single Rank 30’ (Indicator in cab) ............................................................................................................. 7

406144 Kit – Scale JD1990 CCS Single Rank 40’ & 44’ ................................................................................................................................ 8

406145 Kit – Scale JD1990 CCS Single Rank 40’ & 44’ (Indicator in cab) .................................................................................................... 8

Indicator Swivel Mount ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

LICENSE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

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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.).

John Deere Planter Scale D3864-US-Rev A

Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Digi-Star Planter Scale for John Deere 1990 30, 40 and 44 foot
seeder. This manual is for 1690 version or single rank units.

The scale system is specially designed to weigh the central commodity seed hopper. The scale will record and
monitor seed weigh going into or out of the CCS 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 10).

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

O

tional

Disconnect
all cords

J-Box

D3864-US-Rev A John Deere Planter Scale 1

Scale Bracket and Load Cell Mounting Installation

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SCALE BRACKET AND LOAD CELL MOUNTING INSTALLATION

Load Cell
(Decal on Top Side)

3/4” x 3-1/2” Bolts
and 3/4 Locknuts

Rear Base
Plate

1. Loosen the frame bolts on the front legs.

2. Disassemble the rear legs and remove the angle bracket mounted to the leg and the main frame.

3. Jack up one of the rear legs approximately 1 inch.

4. Install and tighten the top bracket and hardware to the rear leg.

5. Assemble load cell to the rear base bracket by using the 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. bolts. Do not tighten bolts
completely. You may have to slide load cell while aligning the base and top brackets.

TO BE ON TOP OF LOAD CELL!

6. Bolt the rear base bracket to the main frame using 5/8 x 10” U-Bolts and 5/8 Flange Nut. Secure load cell
to rear top bracket with 3/4 x 2” bolt. Apply thread lock to threads before installing. This bolt cannot be
completely tightened; leave 1/16” between bottom of bolt head and top bracket.

7. Install brackets on other side. Do not tighten mounting bolts on rear legs until front legs are installed.

8. Disassemble the front legs from base plates. Jack up front leg and remove the base plate and yoke plate
bolted to the main frame.

2 John Deere Planter Scale D3864-US-Rev A

5/8” x 2” Bolts
Washer, Nut

3/4” x 2” Fine
Threaded

See Detail A

Rear Top
Bracket

5/8” Top Locking Flange Nut and
5/8 x 10” U-Bolts

Figure 1

Rear Leg Assembly

JD 1990 Single 30’, 40’ & 44’

(Right Side Shown)

Detail A

Use Figure 1 for steps 4 - 7

TOP DECAL NEEDS