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KUHN Quantron S Instructions Manual

Complementary instructions
RC007BGB B
Control box
Software version: 3.70
Quantron S
RC007BGB B
- English - 11-2009
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$Dear Owner
In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any necessary replacements.
About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.
Designated use of the machine
The Quantron S control box is exclusively designed for monitoring the application rate of Kuhn seed drills. Any use outside this application is not permitted.
The intended use of the machine includes following all operation, maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer, and using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories, as recommended by the manufacturer.
The control box must only be operated, maintained and repaired by qualified persons who are familiar with the machine's specifications and operation as well as safety regulations and procedures for preventing accidents.
The user must conform with the safety regulations given in this manual and the warnings located on the machine. He must also respect general rules in terms of accident prevention, occupational medicine and road regulations.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accidents resulting from control box modifications carried out by the operator himself or any third party.
Dear Owner
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$Contents
Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................1
Contents..........................................................................................................................2
Control box identification..............................................................................................5
Front view..........................................................................................................................................5
Manufacturers' marking...................................................................................................................6
Safety...............................................................................................................................7
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................7
Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................8
General description......................................................................................................10
Description......................................................................................................................................10
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................ 11
Description of control elements....................................................................................................12
Menu structure................................................................................................................................ 14
Assembly and fitting ....................................................................................................15
Tractor requirements......................................................................................................................15
Electrical connection .....................................................................................................................15
Control box connection .................................................................................................................16
Putting into service ......................................................................................................17
Switches on the control box..........................................................................................................17
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Access and menu navigation........................................................................................................18
Basic adjustments..........................................................................................................................19
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Machine use ................................................................................................................. 24
Adjustments before first use......................................................................................................... 24
Calibration of forward speed......................................................................................................... 25
Preliminary adjustments at work ..................................................................................................27
Stationary calibration test ............................................................................................................. 31
Modification of the parameters .....................................................................................................37
Flow test with regards to an area .................................................................................................39
Sowing a seed already stored.......................................................................................................41
Deleting a seed............................................................................................................................... 42
Functioning during work............................................................................................. 43
Distribution stop/start.................................................................................................................... 43
Hydraulic valve bank...................................................................................................................... 46
Tramlining rhythm adjustment...................................................................................................... 47
Operating data ................................................................................................................................ 48
Variation of the seed rate............................................................................................................... 50
Daily counters................................................................................................................................. 51
System/Test.................................................................................................................. 52
Sensor check.................................................................................................................................. 52
Alarm configuration ....................................................................................................................... 54
Service: Machine configuration ................................................................................. 55
Service ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Machine options............................................................................................................................. 56
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Alarm messages...........................................................................................................58
Alarm signification .........................................................................................................................58
Deleting a breakdown or an alarm ................................................................................................60
Trouble shooting guide................................................................................................61
Maintenance and storage ............................................................................................63
Connecting diagrams...................................................................................................64
Limited warranty...........................................................................................................69
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1. Front view
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$Control box identification
Control box identification
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2. Manufacturers' marking
Please write below the type and serial number of the machine.
This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders.
Type: QUANTRON S
Serial no.:
Software version:
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Control box identification
$Safety
1. Description of symbols used in this document
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury.
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This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in machinery damage.
This symbol is used to communicate technical information of particular interest.
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2. Safety instructions
Introduction
The operator must follow the safety instructions in this manual and in the machine's operator's manual as well as respect the warnings posted on the machine.
Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of the operator.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accident resulting from machine modifications carried out by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.
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Safety
Read and follow the safety instructions
Before using the control box, carefully read all safety instructions in this manual. The operator must be familiar with all machine controls and their respective functions.
It is too late to learn once work has been started!
Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained to do so.
Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer.
Precautions to take before using the
control box
Place the control box so that it cannot interfere with other tractor controls and be activated inadvertently.
Before switching the control box on, check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area: switching on the control box can activate functions on the machine.
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Precautions to take when using the control
box
Do not operate the control box while a person is carrying out work on the machine.
Switch off control box before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the machine.
Precautions when driving
Before transporting the machine on public roads, make sure no function of the control box or of the control accessories can be switched on inadvertently.
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1. Description
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$General description
1 : Area of use 2 : Connection pin for data transfer 3 : 39-pin connector: machine wiring harness connection 4 : Power circuit 5 : Holder: 2 x M8
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2. Technical specifications
Operating temperature from -10°C to +60°C
Storage temperature up to +85 °C
Voltage input 12V, range from 10 V to 16 V
Shockproof plastic box, IP65 protection classification
Screen 160x 160 pixels
CE certification
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22 mm tube holder
Buzzer
Voltage Maximum intensity Sound level Sound frequency
12 V
standby: 250 mA, in service: 15 A
120 dB
from 1.5 to 4 kHz
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3. Description of control elements
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1 : Distribution stop/start 2 : Delete / rollback 3 : Switch between the display of the application
rate and the display of the hydraulic valve bank
4 : Rollback to the tramlining counter
position
functions 5 : Access to the general menu 6 : ESC key 7 : Navigating keys with confirmation key 8 : F1 to F4 function keys 9 : Daily counters 10 : Display
11 : On/Off switch 0
When used in MANUAL mode, key Start/Stop is not operational.
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General description
Display
The screen displays information relative to the current machine status, with the possibility to select of modify the values.
The main information relative to the machine's use are displayed during work.
Description of screen zones
The precise definition of the work screen varies according to the currently set adjustments.
Meaning of symbols:
- Mode selection (1): Definition of the work mode used.
• AUTO km/h uses the speed signal of the radar or the wheel impulse sensor.
• Man Km/h: Using the manual mode
The manual working mode can be used for ex. if the speed sensor is faulty.
- Markers (2)
- Metering unit and hopper (3)
- Application rate adjustment (4)
- Screen areas that can be parameterized at will (6)
- The 2 other zones (5) always display the tramlining rhythm and the seed application rate.
- Function area (7): the symbols displayed depend on the machine configuration
• Access to these functions by selecting the function
placed below
- The tramlining (8): The paths for tramlining are being made.
- Coulter bar (9):
• The work screen shows the coulter bar in a dotted
line. This symbol indicates that the coulter bar is lowered but not sowing.
• The work screen shows the coulter bar in bold. The
coulter bar is in working position and sowing.
• The coulter bar does not appear on the screen. The
coulter bar is raised.
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4. Menu structure
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Main menu
Info
Low level sensor
Mach. width (m)
Languages
Choose new file Brightness / Contrast
Create new file
Hydraul. Block
DOSING mode
Tramlining actuat.
Test / Diagnosis
Display configurat.
Delete file
Delete all files
Signal tramlin.
Date
Time
Traml. width
Calibration flap
Data transmission
Total data counter
Alarm configuration
Imp./100 m.
Service
Alarm configuration
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General description
Trip counter
Area test
Delete trip counter
Seed settings Hopper configuration Field data System / Test
Tramline rythm
Blower speed
Seed list factor
Tramlining
Seed list privat
Seed name
+/- appl. Rate (%)
Working mode
Machine (km/h)
Appl. (kg/ha)
Workingsp. (km/h)
Fine seed slide
Calibration start
Opening (mm)
$Assembly and fitting
1. Tractor requirements
Before connecting the control box, make sure the tractor complies with these conditions:
- Minimum voltage: 12 V: must be ensured even if several systems are in service (Air conditioning, Lighting).
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2. Electrical connection
The control box kit comprises:
- A wiring harness (1) pre-assembled on the box with a male connector (2).
Electrical power supply
An electric power supply cable for another tractor can be ordered under code 83233002.
The cable is connected by the Kuhn dealer to the plus lugs (brown) and the tractor battery earth (blue).
For a regular and constant electricity supply for the machines' controls, connect the electricity power cable directly to the battery.
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On tractor's fitted as standard with a 3-pin plug, check the wire polarity to avoid causing damage to the control box
- Make sure to avoid friction or crushing areas when installing the power cable.
Control box power supply is from the tractor 3-pin
auxiliary power supply.
3. Control box connection
Carry out following tasks in the given order:
- Fit the control box in a position where the driver can see it in the tractor cab.
- Connect the machines' 39-pin cable.
- Connect the control box to the power supply (See chapter Electrical power supply).
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The Quantron S control box is factory set for the machine supplied.
Only connect the supplied control box to the concerned machine.
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$Putting into service
1. Switches on the control box
Preconditions:
- The control box is properly connected to the tractor.
- Minimum voltage: 12 V
- Press Quantron S control box Start/Stop button (1).
- The start screen appears after a few seconds.
- A start menu is displayed during a few seconds.
- Then the work screen appears.
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2. Access and menu navigation
MENU key (1)
- From the work screen, is used to access the menu (see menu tree structure).
- From the menu, is used to return directly to the work screen.
Warning: a value which was being changed will not be
recorded.
Displays current operations (2)
- "Up" or "+" key
• Used to select the previous line in the menu
• Used to increase a value being changed
- "Down" or "-" key
• Used to select the next line in the menu
• Used to decrease a value being changed
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ENTER key (3)
• Used to select a submenu
• Used to record a modified value and return to the
previous screen
ESC key (4)
- Used to return to the previous screen
Warning: a value which was being changed will not be
recorded.
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3. Basic adjustments
Basic adjustments are set in the "System/Test" menu.
Brightness/Contrast
- Press on the button «F3 (-)» (3), to reduce the brightness (1).
- Press on the button «F4 (+)» (2), to increase the brightness (1).
- Press on the button «F1 (-)» (5) to reduce contrast (6).
- Press on the button «F2 (+)» (4) to increase contrast (6).
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Language
There are 12 different languages available to navigate in the control box menus.
- Select the "Language" submenu.
Page 1 out of two appears on the screen.
The other languages are listed on page 2/2.
- Move downwards using the arrow key until page 2/2 appears.
- Choose country language.
- Confirm your choice by pressing Enter key.
The control box comes ON again. The menus are displayed in the new language.
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Info
This menu is only used for information purposes.
The menu shows how the machine is equipped.
- 1: Width of seed drill (m)
- 2: Number of low level sensors mounted (1 or 2)
- 3: 2 Cylinder for tramlining: The machine is fitted with a second cylinder for tramlining.
• Symmetrical and asymmetrical rythms are possible.
- 4: Metering unit drive:
• Electrical drive
• Hydraulic drive
• Mecanical drive through a skeleton wheel
A check mark at the end of the line indicates that this
option is mounted.
- 5: Hydraulic valve bank: The control box is connected to the hydraulic valve bank.
- 6: Signal for tramlining:
• ABS: The sensor on the chassis or on the coulter
bar counts the impulses for the tramlining counting
• SPR: The side marker sensor controls the tramlining
counting
- 7: The tramlining (m): Treatment width
- 8: Metering unit hatch sensor
- 9: Programmed impulses per 100 m length (Calibration of forward speed)
- 10: Alarm configuration: A check mark on each line end means that all alarms are ON.
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Display configuration
The screen has 2 free display areas. Following values can be displayed:
- Working speed (Km/h)
- Blower speed
- Metering unit "opening position"
-Time
-Area
- Quantity sown "kg trip"
- Distance covered "m-trip"
- Metering unit rotation speed (min-1)
- As from the "System - Test" menu, select the "display config" submenu.
- Select the screen area to modify.
- Validate using Enter key.
The list with the functions available appears on the screen.
- Select the required function that will have to appear.
- Confirm your choice by pressing Enter key.
The screen will now display the required function.
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Date/Time
The date and time are factory set.
If necessary, these parameters can be modified in the "System - Test" menu.
Field data
This menu, accessible under "System - Test", displays the following data:
- Quantity sown (independently from the seed variety)
- Area sown (2)
- Number of work hours
- Surface covered
Data displayed cannot be modified or deleted.
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