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ProPlant

Automatic Seed Rate Controller

R e f e R e n c e M a n u a l

ProPlant

Automatic Seed Rate Controller

R e f e R e n c e M a n u a l

The ProPlant is an electronic monitoring and control system that can help you achieve maximum yields and operate more cost-effectively by providing accurate control of seed rates plus the ability to vary seed rates on-the-go, via either VRA or the console keys - to match field conditions. The ProPlant has been designed for easy installation and op er a tion. How ev er, since each in stal la tion will vary depending on your equipment, please take time to fa mil iar ize yourself with this manual and the actual components before beginning. Following the procedures described in this manual will ensure proper per for mance and help avoid problems or questions once you are in the field.

This manual may be used for either English or Metric mea sure ment. Please read the manual carefully and follow the instructions as they apply to your usage.

If you do encounter a problem that cannot be corrected by reviewing this manual, consult your dealer or distributor, or contact a Micro-Trak technician for assistance.

Toll Free in U.S. or Canada: (800) 328-9613 or (507) 257-3600

Fax: 507-257-3001

E-mail: trakmail@micro-trak.com

Web: www.micro-trak.com

P.O. Box 99

111 East LeRay Avenue

Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099

Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.

Printed in the U.S.A.

MicroTrak Systems, Inc.

Limited Warranty

Micro‐Trak Systems, Inc. (herein “Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser (herein “Buyer”) that, if any product or part of the product (herein “Parts”) proves to be defective in material or workmanship, upon inspection and examination by Seller, within three (3) years from the original date‐of‐purchase, and is returned to Seller with dated proof‐of‐purchase, transportation prepaid, within sixty (60) days after such defect is discovered, Seller will, at their option and sole discretion, either repair or replace said part, except that the warranty for expendable Parts, including but not limited to, light bulbs and batteries shall be thirty (30) days from the original date‐of‐purchase; and except that the warranty for Parts manufactured by someone other than the Seller, including but not limited to, shut‐off valves, control (servo) valves, flowmeters, pressure sensors, pumps, compressors, tanks and tank accessories, DGPS receivers and related repeater and base stations shall be one (1) year from the original date‐of‐purchase; and except that the warranty for Parts manufactured by someone other than the Seller, including but not limited to, memory cards and drives, mapping software, terminals, PC’s, laptops, tablets and other computer devices shall be thirty (30) days from the original date‐of‐purchase. Any damage or failure to said part resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, accidental or improper installation or maintenance, unauthorized modification, use with other parts and/or products, or attributable to acts of God, as determined solely by the Seller, will invalidate the warranty. Said part will not be considered defective if it substantially fulfills the performance specification. Buyer shall be responsible for all maintenance services, if any, all in strict accordance with the procedures outlined in the manual. The warranty does not include labor, installation, replacement parts or repairs, delivery of replacement parts or repairs or time and travel. Said warranty is non‐transferable.

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. THE SELLER’S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. SELLER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PART. NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.

Buyer accepts these warranty terms and limitations unless the part is returned to Seller, via proper distribution channels and approved return authorization, with dated proof‐of‐purchase, transportation prepaid, within sixty (60) days from the date‐of‐ purchase for refund of the purchase price.

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MAIL and UPS:

Micro-Trak® Systems, Inc.

ATTN: Service Department

P.O. Box 99

111 East LeRay Avenue

Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099

At Micro-Trak® Systems, we believe a product that delivers quality and performance at a reasonable cost is what is needed to help today’s operator and the operator of the future compete in the world mar ket. It is our goal to provide operators with a line of electronic equipment that will help build and maintain an efficient and profitable operation that can be passed on to future generations. We thank you for your purchase and hope that we can be of service to you in the future.

Micro-Trak® Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Component Parts and Assembly Hardware (single and multiple drive) .....................................................................5-6

Component Parts - Hydraulic Planter Drive Kit ................................................................................................................... 7

ProPlant Single Drive Mounted System Layout .................................................................................................................. 8

ProPlant Single Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................ 9

ProPlant Single Drive Drawn System Layout..................................................................................................................... 10

ProPlant Single Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................... 11

ProPlant Multi Drive Mounted System Layout .................................................................................................................. 12

ProPlant Multi Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................ 13

ProPlant Multi Drive Drawn System Layout ...................................................................................................................... 14

ProPlant Multi Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................................... 15

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16-28

Required Tools ..........................................................................................................................................................................................16

Mounting the Display Console ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Magnetic Speed Sensor Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Magnet Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable .......................................................................................................................................18

Speed Sensor Options...................................................................................................................................................................18

Standard Remote Run/Hold Sensor and Connection ................................................................................................................ 19

Care and Maintenance of your ProPlant .........................................................................................................................................19

Calculating Planter Drive Ratio ..........................................................................................................................................................20

Calculating your Flow Cal .....................................................................................................................................................................20

Installing Planter Drive ....................................................................................................................................................................21-22

Calculating your Hydraulic Oil Needs .....................................................................................................................................22

Connecting Planter Drive Assembly to the Hydraulic System .......................................................................................22

Single Drive Closed Center Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Single Drive Open Center Configuration........................................................................................................................................24

Dual Drive Closed Center Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 25

Dual Drive Open Center Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................26

Multi Drive Closed Center Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 27

Multi Drive Open Center Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................28

Console Functions ................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Calibration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30-32

Loading Default Calibration Values .................................................................................................................................................. 30

English/Metric Selection ..............................................................................................................................................................30

Entering Calibration Values ...........................................................................................................................................................30-32

Radar or GPS Speed Sensor Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 31

Exiting Calibration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Factory-loaded Calibration Values ........................................................................................................................................... 32

“Special” Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................... 33

Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 34-36

General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34

Manual Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Automatic Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Rotary Switch Positions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Resetting System Counters ..................................................................................................................................................................36

Clearing Counters ....................................................................................................................................................................................36

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................ 37-40

Messages/Warnings ................................................................................................................................................................................37

Checking Individual Components .....................................................................................................................................................39

Troubleshooting Console Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................................40

Appendices ......................................................................................................................................................................... 41-46

Appendix A: Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Value ................................................................................................ 42

Appendix B: Radar Adapter Cables ..................................................................................................................................................43

Appendix C: Conversion Chart .......................................................................................................................................................... 44

Appendix D: Replacement Parts List ............................................................................................................................................... 45

Appendix E: Variable Rate Application (VRA) ............................................................................................................................. 46

Component Parts and Assembly Hardware - For a drawn single drive kit

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If you received a mounted kit, the extension cables are included.

Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:

Console Mount Kit

P/N 13774

20’ Flow, Servo, Run/Hold, Branch

Harness (one section)

P/N 17359

3’ 3-pin M/P Speed

Adapter Cable

P/N 14324

ProPlant Console

P/N 17289

Reference Manual

P/N 17329

25’ 10-Pin M/P Extension Cable (1) P/N

13224

14” Nylon Cable Ties

P/N 12910

20’ Section Harness (one section)

P/N 17358

15’ Power/Section Console Harness

P/N 17339

Terminal Kit w/ Fuse Holder

P/N 13270

15’ Flow, Servo

Run/Hold Console Harness

P/N 17360

25’ 5-pin M/P Extension Cable

P/N 14486

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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware - For a drawn MULTIPLE drive kit

If you received a mounted kit, the extension cables are included.

Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:

Section Branch Harness

Console Mount Kit

P/N 13774

ProPlant Console

P/N 17289

Reference Manual

P/N 17329

(Sections 1-3)

P/N 17307

20’ Flow, Servo, Run/Hold Branch

Harness (Sections 1-3)

P/N 17308

3’ 3-pin M/P Speed

Adapter Cable

P/N 14324

15’ Power/Section Console Harness

P/N 17339

25’ 10-Pin M/P Extension Cable (1)

P/N 13224

14” Nylon Cable Ties

P/N 12910

Terminal Kit w/ Fuse Holder

P/N 13270

15’ Flow, Servo

Run/Hold Console Harness

P/N 17360

25’ 5-pin M/P Extension Cable

P/N 14486

Component Parts

Hydraulic Planter Drive Kit

Tool Bar Bracket

P/N 17320

Bolt Fastener Kit

P/N 17395

U-Bolt

P/N 17351

4.9 CID Motor with Motor Bracket and Sprockets

P/N 21497

Sprocket 32 Tooth Split

P/N 17388

#40 Chain Kit

P/N 17396

Gear Tooth Sensor Kit

P/N 17397

Primary Drive Fitting Kit

P/N 17399

Secondary Drive Fitting Kit

P/N 17398

ProPlant Single-Drive Mounted System Layout

SECTION BYPASS VALVE

BRN TIES

RPM

CONTROL VALVE

P/N 17358 - 20’

P/N 17359 - 20’

P/N 17339 - 15’

GND (BLK)

PWR (WHT)

P/N 17360 - 15’

RUN/HOLD w/DUST COVER

GRY TIE

SPEED

P/N 14324 - 3’

ProPlant Single-Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram

ABC

3-PIN

M/P 150

RUN/HOLD SIGNAL

RUN/HOLD POWER

3-PIN

M/P 150

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

GRY TIE

60 IN.

SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC

SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

P/N 17358

RPM SIGNAL

RPM POWER

3-PIN

M/P150

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

240 IN.

BRN TIE (2X)

P/N 17359

RPM GROUND

TOWER

18 GA. BLK

CONTROL VALVE -

CONTROL VALVE +

3-PIN

W/P 150

ABC

18 GA. RED

240 IN.

SHROUD

18 GA. BLK

SHROUD

DUST COVER

(P/N 13107)

RUN/HOLD GROUND

TOWER

18 GA. BLK

P/N 17339

HEAT SHRINK

240 IN.

18 GA. RED

N/C

18 GA. BLK

ABCDE

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

18 GA. BLU

180 IN.

18 GA.

N/C

5-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

5-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

+ 12VDC

GND

18 GA.BLK

GRY TIE

HEAT SHRINK

18 GA.

BLK

BLU

BLK TIE

240 IN.

12 GA. WHT

12 GA. BLK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. RED

N/C

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. BRN

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. GRY

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

HEAT SHRINK

P/N 17360

SPEED

ABC

150 TOWER

3-PIN MI/P

150 SHROUD

3-PIN MI/P

180 IN.

ABC

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. BLU

6 IN.

3-PIN

M/P 150

TOWER

ABC

P/N 14324

36 IN.

YELLOW TIE

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

N/C

ABCDEFG

12 GA. WHT

N/C

12 GA. BLU

7-PIN MIXED TOWER

SPLICE/HEAT

7-PIN MIXED SHROUD

SHRINK

20 GA. BRN

20 GA. RED

ABCDEFGHJ

TOKEN READER

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

20 GA. BLK

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. RED

20 GA. WHT

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

ProPlant Console

20 GA. BLK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

ABC

18 GA. BLK

150 TOWER

3-PIN MI/P

150 SHROUD

3-PIN MI/P

ProPlant Single-Drive Drawn System Layout

SECTION BYPASS VALVE

RPM

CONTROL VALVE

BRN TIES

P/N 17358 - 20’

P/N 17359 - 20’

P/N 17339 - 15’

GND (BLK)

PWR (WHT)

RUN/HOLD w/DUST COVER

GRY TIE

P/N 17360 - 15’

SPEED

P/N 14324 - 3’

ProPlant Single-Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram

ABC

3-PIN

M/P 150

SHROUD

RUN/HOLD SIGNAL

RUN/HOLD POWER

CONTROL VALV E +

RPM SIGNAL

RPM POWER

RPM GROUND

3-PIN

M/P150

TOWER

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

240 IN.

BRN TIE (2X)

P/N 17359

SECTION BYPASS VALV E +12 VDC

SECTION BYPASS VALV E GROUND

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

CONTROL VALV E -

3-PIN

W/P 150

SHROUD

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

240 IN.

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. WHT

ABCDEFGHJ

RUN/HOLD GROUND

3-PIN

M/P 150

TOWER

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

GRY TIE

60 IN.

18 GA. RED

N/C

N/C K

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

DUST COVER

(P/N 13107)

HEAT SHRINK

P/N 17358

P/N 17339

HEAT SHRINK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

240 IN.

18 GA. RED

N/C

18 GA. BLK

ABCDE

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

18 GA. BLU

180 IN.

18 GA.

N/C

5-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

5-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

+ 12VDC

GND

18 GA.BLK

GRY TIE

HEAT SHRINK

BLK TIE

240 IN.

BLK

12 GA. WHT

12 GA. BLK

BLU

P/N 17360

ABC

20 GA. GRY

6 IN.

20 GA. BRN

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

300 IN.

20 GA. BRN

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. BRN

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

150 TOWER

3-PIN MI/P

150 SHROUD

180 IN.

3-PIN MI/P

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

P/N 14324

SPEED

3-PIN

M/P 150

ABC

36 IN.

TOWER

YELLOW TIE

18 GA. BRN ABCDEFG

ABCDEFG

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

N/C

12 GA. WHT

N/C

12 GA. BLU

7-PIN MIXED TOWER

SPLICE/HEAT

7-PIN MIXED SHROUD

SHRINK

20 GA. BRN

ABCDEFGHJ

TOKEN READER

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

20 GA. BLK

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. RED

ProPlant Console

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK K

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

18 GA. BLK

ABC

150 TOWER

3-PIN MI/P

150 SHROUD

3-PIN MI/P

ProPlant Multi-Drive Mounted System Layout

LEFT SECTION BYPASS VALVE

BRN TIE

RIGHT SECTION BYPASS VALVE

CENTER SECTION BYPASS VALVE

RED TIE

BRN TIES

ORG TIES

LEFT RPM

RIGHT RPM

CENTER RPM

RED TIES

CONTROL VALVE

RUN/HOLD w/DUST COVER

P/N 17307 - 20’

ORG TIE

GRY TIE

P/N 17308 - 15’

P/N 17339 - 15’

GND (BLK)

PWR (WHT)

P/N 17360 - 15’

SPEED

P/N 14324 - 3’

ProPlant Multi-Drive Mounted Wiring Diagram

RIGHT RPM SIGNAL

RIGHT RPM POWER

RIGHT RPM GROUND

ABC

DUST

COVER

3-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

CONTROL VALVE -

3-PIN W/P

ABC

18 GA. RED

LEFT SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC

LEFT SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

CENTER SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC

CENTER SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

RIGHT SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC

RIGHT SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND

DUST

COVER

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

LEFT RPM SIGNAL

LEFT RPM POWER

LEFT RPM GROUND

3-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

CENTER RPM SIGNAL

CENTER RPM POWER

CENTER RPM GROUND

3-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

CONTROL VALVE +

SHROUD

18 GA. BLK

RUN/HOLD SIGNAL

RUN/HOLD POWER

RUN/HOLD GROUND

ABC

DUST

COVER

3-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

GRY TIE

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

P/N 17307

BRN TIE

240 IN.

HEAT SHRINK

P/N 17339

HEAT SHRINK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

RED TIE

120 IN.

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

ABCDE

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

18 GA. BLU

180 IN.

BRN TIE (2X)

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

ORG TIE

240 IN.

18 GA. BLK

5-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

5-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

+ 12VDC

18 GA. BLK

HEAT SHRINK

240 IN.

RED TIE (2X)

240 IN.

GND

GRY TIE

BLK TIE

ORG TIE (2X)

120 IN.

18 GA. RED

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. BRN

P/N 17360

ABC

150 TOWER

3-PIN M/P

150 SHROUD

3-PIN M/P

ABC

240 IN.

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. RED

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

180 IN.

240 IN.

3-PIN ABC

P/N 14324

60 IN.

SPEED

M/P 150

TOWER

P/N 17308

HEAT SHRINK

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

N/C

ABCDEFG

18 GA.

BLK

12 GA. WHT

18 GA.

BLU

12 GA. WHT

N/C

12 GA. BLK

12 GA. BLU

SHRINK

7-PIN MIXED TOWER

SPLICE/HEAT

7-PIN MIXED SHROUD

6 IN.

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. BRN

20 GA. RED

ABCDEFGHJ

TOKEN READER

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

20 GA. BLK

ProPlant Console

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. RED

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

18 GA. RED

ABC

36 IN.

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

YELLOW TIE

150 TOWER

3-PIN M/P

150 SHROUD

3-PIN M/P

ProPlant Multiple-Drive Drawn System Diagram

RED TIE

BRN TIES

P/N 14486 - 25’

BRN TIE

P/N 17307 - 20’

ORG TIE

P/N 17308 - 20’

RPM

RED TIES

ORG TIES

GRY TIE

P/N 13224 - 25’

GND (BLK)

P/N 17339 - 15’

P/N 17360 - 15’

PWR (WHT)

P/N 14324 - 3’

ProPlant Multiple-Drive Drawn Wiring Diagram

CONTROL VALVE -

CONTROL VALVE +

SHROUD

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

240 IN.

RUN/HOLD SIGNAL ABC

DUST

ABC

18 GA. RED

GRY TIE

LEFT SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC

LEFT SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

CENTER SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC

CENTER SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

LEFT RPM SIGNAL

ABC

RIGHT SECTION BYPASS VALVE +12 VDC

RIGHT SECTION BYPASS VALVE GROUND

18 GA. RED

DUST

COVER

2-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

BRN TIE (2X)

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

LEFT RPM POWER

LEFT RPM GROUND

3-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

240 IN.

CENTER RPM SIGNAL

CENTER RPM POWER

3-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

RED TIE (2X)

120 IN.

RIGHT RPM SIGNAL

RIGHT RPM POWER

ABC

DUST

CENTER RPM GROUND

3-PIN M/P

ABC

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

ORG TIE (2X)

240 IN.

RIGHT RPM GROUND

COVER

150 TOWER

18 GA. BLK

3-PIN W/P

ABC

RUN/HOLD POWER

RUN/HOLD GROUND

COVER

3-PIN M/P

150 TOWER

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

60 IN.

P/N 17308

P/N 17307

BRN TIE

240 IN.

HEAT SHRINK

P/N 14486

P/N 17339

HEAT SHRINK

RED TIE

120 IN.

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

ABCDE

18 GA. GRN

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. RED

300 IN.

18 GA. GRN

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. RED

ABCDE

18 GA. BRN

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

180 IN.

18 GA. BLU

18 GA.

ORG TIE

240 IN.

18 GA. BLK

5-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

5-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

18 GA. BLK

5-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

5-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

+ 12VDC

GND

18 GA. BLK

GRY TIE

HEAT SHRINK

BLK TIE

240 IN.

BLK

6 IN.

12 GA. WHT

12 GA. BLK

BLU

18 GA. RED

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. BRN

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. BRN

P/N 14324

ABC

150 TOWER

3-PIN M/P

150 SHROUD

3-PIN M/P

ABC

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. BLU

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. RED

18 GA. BLK

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

300 IN.

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

180 IN.

18 GA. BLK

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. RED

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

20 GA. BLU

20 GA. VIO

20 GA. GRY

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

SPEED

3-PIN

M/P 150

TOWER

ABC

P/N 14324

36 IN.

HEAT SHRINK

YELLOW TIE

18 GA. BRN

ABCDEFG

18 GA. RED

18 GA. GRN

N/C

12 GA. WHT

N/C

12 GA. BLU

SHRINK

7-PIN MIXED TOWER

SPLICE/HEAT

7-PIN MIXED SHROUD

20 GA. BRN

ABCDEFGHJ

TOKEN READER

ABCDEFGHJ

20 GA. RED

20 GA. ORG

20 GA. YEL

20 GA. GRN

20 GA. BLK

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. RED

20 GA. WHT

20 GA. BLK

10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER

10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD

ProPlant Console

18 GA. RED

18 GA. WHT

18 GA. BLK

ABC

150 TOWER

3-PIN M/P

150 SHROUD

3-PIN M/P

Installation

Mounting the Display Console

Select a mounting location which seems most workable, and that best fits your needs. It should be con ve nient to reach and high ly vis i ble to the op er a tor. DO NOT IN STALL IN A

PO SI TION THAT OB STRUCTS THE VIEW OF THE ROAD OR WORK AREA. Whenever pos si ble, avoid lo ca tions that

expose the con sole to direct sun light, high tem per a ture, strong chemicals or rain.

Place the mounting bracket in the selected lo ca tion, mark holes, drill 1/4” (7mm) holes and mount bracket with bolts, lock wash ers and nuts pro vid ed. (If bolts are not practical, use self-tapping screws.) See Illustration 1.

Insert the console in the “U” bracket and install the console knobs through the bracket, placing a rubber washer over the threaded stud. Position console to proper viewing angle and tighten the knobs securely.

Electrical Installation

The ProPlant must be connected to a 12-volt DC elec tri cal system. Power is connected directly to the battery. The ProPlant has an ON/OFF switch on the console to turn the power off when the system is not being used.

Locate the power cable harness and connect to the mating connector on the console. Connect the blue chassis ground wire to a good frame ground. See Il lus tra tion 2. Make sure there is good metal-to-metal contact. Route the power cable from the console to the battery. Cut off excess length. In routing cable to battery, avoid ar eas where the ca ble may be subjected to abra sion or ex ces sive heat. Install the in-line fuse provided with the kit on the white wire, as illustrated, to protect the circuit. Connect the ORANGE wire (hot) from the fuse holder to the positive battery terminal. At tach the BLACK wire (ground) to a screw or bolt on the equipment frame. See Il lus tra tion 2. Be sure there is good metal-to-metal con tact. Your ProPlant is equipped with a non-volatile elec tronic mem o ry which does not re quire a con stant supply of pow er to re tain daily totals or calibration val ues. The advantage with this type of memory is that it conserves battery power and will not dis charge the vehicle’s battery when equipment is not in use.

Tools Needed to Install ProPlant

• Screwdrivers • Pliers

• Set of Wrenches • Wire Cutter

• Electric Drill and Bits • Hammer

• Center Punch • 12-Volt Test Light

Hot

(ORANGE)

NOTE: For negative ground systems only.

Ground

20-Amp In-line

Fuse Required

Ground

(Black)

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

White

Installation (cont)

Sensor assembly must not

Test magnet

Magnetic Speed Sensor Installation

Please Note: If you have purchased an Astro 5 GPS Speed Sensor or a Vansco radar speed sensor, disregard the following section on magnetic speed sensors and install the speed sensor as described in the instructions included with the unit.

Locations where the sensor may be installed:

1. Non-driven wheel on vehicle. This is less susceptible to errors resulting from wheel slip.

2. Vehicle drive shaft. This type of mounting is recommended for trucks, four-wheel drive tractors or other equipment that has poor or no access to a non-driven wheel.

Locate the following parts:

• Speed sensor cable (Green body)

• Mounting “L” bracket

• Magnets

• Cable ties

The magnets are attached to a wheel hub or drive shaft and the speed sensor is mounted directly over the magnet. When the wheel or drive shaft begins turning, a speed impulse is sent to the ProPlant console every time a magnet passes by the tip of the speed sensor. For the speed sensor to operate properly, the spacing between the magnets and the tip of the sensor must always remain constant. Before permanently mounting any parts, be sure that the location you have selected will meet the requirements shown in Illustration 3.

NOTE: Observe magnet polarities (See Magnet Installation Section).

Illustration 3

be mounted more than

45° from perpendicular

Bracket must

be rigidly mounted

45° max

3/8” nuts

Sensor

(Green body)

¼” to ½” air gap

Magnet

Magnet Installation

Please read the following information about magnet spacing and polarity.

The number of magnets that must be used depends on the size of your tire and where you mount the sensor. On ATV, tractor or implement wheels the general rule of thumb is one magnet for each wheel bolt (minimum of two, and always an even number). For drive shafts or small wheels, two magnets are usually adequate.

To determine the number of magnets required, measure the distance traveled of one revolution of the sensor equipped wheel in inches (centimeters). Refer to the tables to determine the minimum number of magnets required for the measured distance.

English or Turf (inches)

Wheel Circumference 40 80 120 160 200

Number of Magnets 2 4 6 8 10

Metric (cm)

Wheel Circumference 100 200 300 400 500

Number of Magnets 2 4 6 8 10

Illustration 4C

NOTE: Magnets may be attached mechanically or adhered with epoxy or other high quality adhesive. When using adhesive, thoroughly clean the area of dirt and oil.

1” Minimum

Always use an even number of magnets, and always alternate the polarities of the magnets as you go around the wheel hub or drive shaft.

The magnets provided by Micro-Trak are marked with a dashed line on the SOUTH pole side of the magnet.

See Illustration 4A.

To install, mount the first magnet with the SOUTH pole side (dashed line) facing toward the hub or shaft. Mount the second magnet with the NORTH pole side facing toward the hub or shaft. See Illustration 4B.

For proper operation, the magnets must be evenly spaced around the wheel or drive shaft. The magnets must be at least 1” apart. See Illustration 4C.

Illustration 4A

Illustration 4B

should alternately

attract and repel.

North

South

North

South

Installation (cont)

Magnetic Speed Sensor Installation (cont)

Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable

The speed sensor cable has a GREEN sensor body and mates with the 3-pin connector which is marked with a YELLOW cable tie. See ProPlant Wiring Diagram on pages 9, 11, 13,

or 15.

The optional RPM sensor uses the same type of connector as the speed sensor. The RPM sensor body is black and connects to the main harness 3-pin connector with a red tie.

See ProPlant Wiring Diagram on pages 9, 11, 13, or 15.

Speed Sensor Options

The ProPlant may be interfaced with a va ri ety of speed sensing equipment. Several options are listed below.

Astro Series or other GPS Speed Sensor Interfaces

The ProPlant may also be used with most GPS speed sensors that output a pulsed signal, such as the Micro-Trak Astro II and 5, SkyTrak or Dickey-John GPS speed sensors. An adapter cable may be required.

VanscoTM Radar Speed Sensor

The Vansco radar speed sensor uses a microwave (radar) signal to deliver a reliable, accurate speed signal for electronic equipment. It features state-of-the-art electronic design/ manufacturing, rugged housing and complete testing and certification.

Radar Interface

SENSOR IDENTIFICATION CHART

SENSOR SENSOR BODY COLOR CONNECTOR TIE COLOR

Speed Green Yellow

RPM Black Brown

Run/Hold Black Gray

Astro 5 GPS Speed Sensor

Contact a Micro-Trak sales representative for de tails on any of these products, or call Mi cro-Trak Systems, Inc. at 1-800-328-9613.

The ProPlant may also be interfaced with most popular radar ground speed sensors. An adapter cable is re quired for proper interface.

SEE APPENDIX FOR LIST OF ADAPTER CABLES FOR RADAR.

Vansco Radar

Speed Sensor

Run

Hold

Installation (cont)

Standard Run/Hold Sensor and Connection

Remote Run/Hold

The run/hold sensor cable has a BLACK body and mates with the main har ness ca ble having a GRAY cable tie near the 3-pin M/P con nec tor. Make certain that you install the correct sensor cable and connect it to the correct connector on the main harness.

• The basic idea is to attach a magnet to a lever or some part of the equipment that moves when the im ple ment is raised and lowered. The Hall-effect Run/Hold sensor is sensitive only to the south pole of the magnet. Install the magnet with the dashed line facing the sensor. When the mag net is away from the sen sor, the con sole will be in HOLD and the area and distance counting functions will be disabled. NOTE: The run/hold kit includes a 5’ sensor cable and 10’ extension. You may re quire additional extension cables which are avail able in 5 ft. (1.5 m), 10 ft. (3 m), 15 ft. (4.5 m), 20 ft. (6 m) and 25 ft. (7.6 m) lengths.

• You may also use a toggle or other type switch. Sim ply cut the black jumper wire in the dust cover and splice on an appropriate length of wire to reach your switch. Do not connect to a switch with power.

When switch is open, console is in RUN. When the switch is closed, the console is in HOLD.

Lift Wheel Mounting

Magnet

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting

Remote Run sensor on hydraulic cylinder. Magnet and sensor are in line when equipment is lowered and operating.

South

North

Sensor (Black body)

Position

1/8” to 3/8”

(6 mm to 13 mm)

when wheels are up

Magnet

Position

North

South

Sensor

(Black body)

Care & Maintenance of your ProPlant

• Store the console in a cool dry location if it will not be used for an extended period of time, such as during the off-season.

• As with any electronic equipment, use care in cleaning so that water or other liquids do not enter the case.

Console

FIRST STAGE DRIVEN

THIRD STAGE DRIVE

Installation (cont)

Calculating Planter Drive Ratio

The value for Driven or Drive Sprocket refers to the number of teeth on the sprocket.

To calculate Ratio for a single stage chain drive, use the following equation:

(Driven Sprocket ÷ Drive Sprocket)

EXAMPLE: 32 ÷ 16 = 2.000

This means the Drive Sprocket will need to make 2 complete revolutions in order for the Driven Sprocket to make 1 revolution.

To calculate Ratio for a two stage chain drive, use the following equation:

(First Stage Driven Sprocket ÷ First Stage Drive Sprocket) x (Second Stage Driven Sprocket ÷ Second Stage Drive Sprocket)

EXAMPLE: (32÷ 16) x (28 ÷ 16) = 3.500

In the above example, the First Stage Drive Sprocket will need to make 3.5 complete revolutions in order for the Second Stage Driven Sprocket to make 1 revolution.

To calculate Ratio for a three stage chain drive; use the following equation:

(First Stage Driven Sprocket ÷ First Stage Drive Sprocket) x (Second Stage Driven Sprocket ÷ Second Stage Drive Sprocket) x (Third Stage Driven Sprocket ÷ Third Stage Drive Sprocket)

EXAMPLE: (32 ÷ 16) x (28 ÷ 16) x (24 ÷ 18) = 4.666

In the above example, the First Stage Drive Sprocket will need to make 4.666 complete revolutions in order for the Third Stage Driven Sprocket to make 1 revolution.

Calculating your Flow Cal for a Planter Drive

1. Rows equals the number of rows the drive is running.

ROWS = ______

2. How many seeds are dispensed per revolution of your Seed Meter Disc?

SMD = ______

3. What is the Ratio of hydraulic motor revolutions to seed meter revolutions?

RATIO = ______ to 1

4. How many teeth are there on your Motor Sensor Sprocket?

MSS = _____

1000 Seeds ÷ ROWS = Seeds per Row Seeds per Row ÷ SMD = Seed Meter Revolutions Seed Meter Revolutions x RATIO = Motor Revolution Motor Revolution x MSS = Pulses per 1000 Seeds (Flow Cal)

EXAMPLE: ROWS = 12 SMD = 30 RATIO = 4.0 MSS = 16

1000 Seeds ÷ 12 = 83.333

83.333 ÷ 30 = 2.777

2.777 x Ratio = 11.111

11.111 x 16 = 177.8

177.8 = Flow Cal or Pulses per 1000 Seeds.

Enter your calculated Ratio in the Ratio setting of “Special Cal”.

THIRD STAGE DRIVEN

FIRST STAGE DRIVE

SECOND STAGE DRIVE

SECOND STAGE DRIVEN

Installation (cont)

Installing the Planter Drive

1. Choose a location between row units for the tool bar mount bracket approximately five inches to the left of a hex shaft hanger bearing to the center of the tool bar mount bracket. Mount the bracket to the tool bar using the supplied 1/2” U-bolt making sure the bracket is square with the tool bar. It is important to mount the drive assembly as close as possible to a hex shaft hanger bearing.

2. Mount the motor bracket assembly to the tool bar bracket using the four 3/8” by 1 1/4” flange bolts. Slide the motor bracket towards the tool bar as far as it will go and tighten the flange bolts.

NOTE: Skip step 3 if you are installing a secondary drive assembly.

3. Mount the hydraulic flow control valve to the motor bracket using the two 5/16” by 2 3/4” bolts and 5/16” flange nuts. Be sure the output of the control valve is pointed away from the tool bar.

4. Install the split sprocket on the hex shaft. Align the hex shaft sprocket with the outside idler sprocket and tighten.

5. Cut a piece of chain to 23 1/2” and install on inside motor sprocket and idler sprocket using one of the supplied connector links. Tighten chain by loosening idler sprocket and sliding down and retighten.

6. The length of chain required between the outside idler sprocket and hex shaft sprocket varies by planter manufacturer and model, so you will need to measure to determine the length. Cut to length and install using the supplied connector link.

7. Loosen the four 3/8” flange bolts installed in step 2.

8. Locate the full threaded 1/2” by 3” bolt, 1/2” jam nut and 1/2” flat washer. Install the flat washer on the bolt and insert through the tab on the back of the tool bar bracket, thread the jam nut on and then thread bolt into the motor bracket. Use this bolt to adjust the chain between the idler and the hex shaft and tighten the four 3/8” flange bolts.

9. Locate the four SAE #8 male x JIC #8 male straight adapters and two 90 degree swivel nut elbows and install in both the “P” pressure and “T” tank ports on the valve mounted on top of the hydraulic motor. The other two adapters go in the input and output ports on the control valve. Install the elbows on the “P” port on valve and output port on control valve.

10. Locate the 1/2” hose assembly and install between the “P” port and output port.

11. Locate the SAE #8 male plug and install in the bypass port of the control valve unless the drive assembly is connected to an open center hydraulic system.

12. Install the sensor bracket to the motor bracket near the motor sprocket using on of two 1/4” by 3/4” bolts and flange nuts.13. Install gear tooth sensor to sensor bracket using the remaining 1/4” by 3/4” bolt and flange nut and adjust so that the sensor is pointed directly at the center of the motor shaft and 1/16” away from the tip of the sprocket teeth.

.062”

Installation (cont)

Installing the Planter Drive (cont)

Calculate your Hydraulic Oil Needs

1. What is your Maximum Planting Speed in miles per hour?

MPS = _______

2. What is the closest Desired Seed Spacing in inches?

DSS = _______

3. How many seeds are dispensed per revolution of your Seed Meter Disc?

SMD = _______

4. What is the Ratio of hydraulic motor revolutions to seed meter revolutions?

Ratio = _______ to 1

5. What is the Displacement in Cubic Inches of the hydraulic motor on your planter drive assembly?

CID = _______

EXAMPLE:

MPS = 5 DSS = 6.5 SMD = 30 Ratio = 5.333 CID = 4.9

• (MPS x 5280) x 12 = Inches traveled per hour (5 x 5280) x 12 = 316800 inches traveled per hour

• Inches traveled per hour ÷ DSS = Seeds per hour 316800 ÷ 6.5 = 48738.46 seeds per hour

• Seeds per hour ÷ SMD = Seed meter revolutions per hour

48738.46 ÷ 30 = 1624.6 seed meter revolutions per hour

• Seed meter revolutions per hour ÷ 60 = Seed meter revolutions per minute

1624.6 ÷ 60 = 27 seed meter revolutions per minute

• Seed meter revolutions per minute x Ratio = Hydraulic motor revolutions per minute

27 x 5.333 = 144.4 hydraulic motor revolutions per minute

NOTE: the minimum recommended motor RPM is 30.

• Hydraulic motor revolutions per minute x CID = Cubic inches of hydraulic oil per minute

144.4 x 4.9 = 707.6 cubic inches of hydraulic oil per minute

• Cubic inches of hydraulic oil per minute ÷ 231 = Gallons of hydraulic oil per minute

707.6 ÷ 231 = 3 gallons of hydraulic oil per minute

Connecting the Planter Drive Assembly to the Hydraulic System

Determine your hydraulic system type before proceeding.

Is it an:

• Open Center System?

• Closed Center System?

• Pressure Compensating

• Closed Center Load Sensing?

From a hose connectivity standpoint, there are just TWO VARIATIONS in plumbing and are referred to here as either Open Center or Closed Center configurations.

NOTE: See the illustrations on the following pages for hydraulic hose plumbing detail for opened and closed center hydraulic systems as well as single, dual and multi-drive configurations.

The hose end fitting required to mate with the supplied adapters is a #8 JIC 37 degree female.

The recommended hydraulic hose size is 1/2” for both the pressure and return hoses.

Be sure to route hoses away from pinch points and leave enough excess length to accommodate folding and unfolding.

Whether you have an open or closed hydraulic system be sure to turn the oil flow down to about 20% more than calculated because the excess oil flow means excess heat.

See how to calculate your hydraulic oil needs at the top of this page.

Installation (cont)

Single Drive Closed Center Configuration

RPM SENSOR

SECTION BYPASS

VALVE

HYDRAULIC FLOW

CHECK VALVE

CONTROL VALVE

PRESSURE

RETURN

HYD

Installation (cont)

Single Drive Open Center Configuration

RPM SENSOR

SECTION BYPASS

VALVE

RAULIC FLOW

CHECK VALVE

RETURN

CONTROL VALVE

PRESSURE

HYD

Installation (cont)

Dual Drive Closed Center Configuration

SENSOR

RIGHT RPM

VALVE

RIGHT BYPASS

CHECK VALVE

SENSOR

LEFT RPM

RETURN

PRESSURE

LEFT BYPASS

VALVE

RAULIC FLOW

CONTROL VALVE

HYD

Installation (cont)

Dual Drive Open Center Configuration

SENSOR

RIGHT RPM

RIGHT BYPASS

VALVE

CHECK VALVE

SENSOR

LEFT RPM

RETURN

PRESSURE

LEFT BYPASS

VALVE

RAULIC FLOW

CONTROL VALVE

HYD

Installation (cont)

Multi- Drive Closed Center Configuration

SENSOR

RIGHT RPM

VALVE

RIGHT BYPASS

CENTER BYPASS

VALVE

CENTER RPM

RETURN

PRESSURE

SENSOR

LEFT RPM

CHECK VALVE

VALVE

LEFT BYPASS

RAULIC FLOW

CONTROL VALVE

Installation (cont)

Multi- Drive Open Center Configuration

SENSOR

RIGHT RPM

VALVE

RIGHT BYPASS

CENTER BYPASS

VALVE

SENSOR

CENTER RPM

CHECK VALVE

SENSOR

RETURN

PRESSURE

LEFT RPM

VALVE

LEFT BYPASS

CONTROL VALVE

HYDRAULIC FLOW

ProPlantTM Console Func tions

ON / OFF

The ProPlant features two large, easy-to-read liquid crystal displays and a lighted panel for night use. The right-hand display always shows the application rate and the left-hand display shows data selected by the rotary switch. Press the On/Off button to turn console on or off.

SEEDS 1 2 3: Displays theoretical number of seeds

planted since seed counter was last reset. Value in display represents 1000’s of seeds. 3 sets of counters, select set you want via the “+” key.

RPM: Display RPM for the

selected hydraulic motor.

SEED SPACING: Calculated

distance between seeds in inches or centimeters.

SEEDS/DISTANCE:

Calculated seeds per foot, number of seed in 12 inches or seeds per meter.

METER CAL: Seeds dispensed

per revolution of seed meter.

ROW SPACING: Inches or centimeters

between rows.

ADJUST RATE: Enter an amount of

change in seed rate desired for on-the-go

WARNING LIGHT: Indicates over or

under application of plus or minus 10% from the Target Rate. Also lit when in CAL.

rate adjustment to target rate when in Auto. (thousands of seeds per acre (hectare) )

TARGET RATE: Enter desired Target rate, thousands of

seeds per acre or hectare.

Key Functions:

ON/OFF: Press to

turn the console ON or OFF. Lefthand display shows hours of operation for 1 second, then software part number for 1.5 seconds, then version number before beginning normal operation.

AUTO

MAN

AUTO/MAN: Key

changes operation from automatic control to manual.

CAL: This key is used to enter & exit the calibration mode.

CAL

RESET

PROGRAM KEYS:

Used to increment and decrement the different calibration values.

• RESET when not in CAL, clears the selected counter when held for two sec onds.

• When in CAL, the “+” key increases and the “-” decreases the value displayed.

AREA 1 2 3: Keeps a running count of the total acres

(hectares) worked. 3 counters may be reset independently. (Note: SEEDS and AREA counters work in pairs, if AREA counter 1 is reset, it also resets SEEDS counter 1).

DISTANCE: Displays distance

traveled in feet (meters). May be reset.

AREA/HOUR: Displays

current work rate in acres per hour (hectares per hour).

SPEED: Displays ground

speed in miles per hour (kilometers per hour).

Calibration PositionsCalibration Positions

ROWS/SECTION: Number of

rows per section.

SPEED CAL: Used in calibration mode

to enter the speed calibration number in inches (cm) per pulse.

METER CAL TEST: In this switch

position, the value displayed represents the number of seeds dispensed in 5 revolutions of the seed meter, and can not be adjusted.

TEST SPEED: Used in calibration mode to enter a test speed

in miles per hour (kilometers per hour).

RUN/HOLD SWITCH: Selecting the RUN position will turn

on all active sections for AUTO or MANUAL control operation. (Section switches must be in the up (ON) position.) Selecting the HOLD position will shut off all active section valves. (Section switches may remain in the up (ON) position.) The HOLD position is the master hold for the system. It will override a RUN condition from any remote run/hold switches connected to the system.

SECTION SWITCHES: The console accumulates area based

on the calibrated section widths. When an individual section is turned OFF, the respective width is subtracted from the total width to accumulate area based on the new active planting width. If a section switch is ON (up), its respective hydraulic motor should be on. If a section switch if OFF (down), its respective hydraulic motor should be off. No hydraulic motor should be ON if the Run/Hold switch is in HOLD, or in RUN and AUTO while speed is zero.

RATE (1) (2) (3): The operator can select one of three

pre-programmed “Rates-on-the-go” while in Auto.

NOTE: When you “DELTA” the target rate, the display will momentarily show you the new target rate and then resume showing the actual seed rate.

Calibration

Illustration 5

Loading Default Calibration Values

English or Metric?

The ProPlant is capable of displaying in for ma tion in Amer i can En glish or standard Metric measurement. The ProPlant is shipped from the factory programmed for English.

NOTE: The following procedures will also load factory default calibration values. To simply change units without loading defaults, see the “Special” Calibration section.

METRIC

• You must be in HOLD or have all sections OFF to enter Cal. To activate the Metric mode, turn power OFF and place the ro ta ry switch at “AREA.” Hold down both the “CAL” and “-” keys and turn power ON. See Il lus tration 11. The con sole will display LOAd. Once LOAd is displayed, release the two keys. To “lock-in” Metric mode you must enter and exit cal i bra tion. Press and hold the CAL key until “CAL” icon appears on the display. The console is now in cal i bra tion and Metric mode is selected. Exit CAL by pressing and holding the “CAL” key until CAL disappears from the display (ap prox i mate ly 1 second).

NOTE: You must exit CAL to lock in Metric units.

CAL HOLD

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

V 1 2 3 4 5

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA / HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

SEED RATE

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

OFF

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

HOLD

ENGLISH

• You must be in HOLD or have all sections OFF to enter Cal. To activate the English mode, turn power OFF and place the ro ta ry switch in the SEEDS position. Hold down both the “CAL” and “-” keys and turn power ON. The con sole will display LOAd. Once LOAd is displayed, release the two keys. To “lock-in” English mode you must enter and exit cal i bra tion. Press and hold the CAL key until “CAL” lights on the display. The console is now in cal i bra tion and English mode is selected. Exit CAL by pressing and holding the “CAL” key until CAL disappears from the display (approximately 1 second). NOTE: You

must exit CAL to lock in English units.

NOTE: In metric, the SPEED CAL will display 2 decimal places, in English it will display 3 places. Also, changing from En glish to Met ric mode may change or alter any previously en tered cal i bra tion values. After switch ing mea sure ment modes, con firm that all cal i bra tion values are correct.

RUN

Entering Calibration Values

To enter or change any of the system’s calibration values, you must enter calibration mode. To enter calibration mode, STOP the vehicle, turn all sections OFF or put the console in HOLD and press and hold the CAL button until the “CAL” icon appears (approximately one second). (NOTE: Calibration

may be entered while moving, but it is not rec om mend ed to attempt calibration while the vehicle is mov ing.) The console

will remain in calibration mode, with the RED warning light illuminated until you exit calibration or turn power OFF.

Once in calibration mode, you may change any one, all, or none of the values, in any order.* To select a calibration position, simply turn the rotary selector to the desired po si tion. Calibration positions are identified by the WHITE labeling on each side of the rotary selector. All values are entered and adjusted using the “+” and “-” but tons on the front panel.

*Test speed must be last.

Hold the “CAL” key again for 1 second to exit calibration. “CAL” will disappear from the display. NOTE: You must exit

CAL to save changes.

CAL HOLD

V 1 2 3 4 5

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA / HOUR

SPEED

Press to

enter or exit

increase or

calibration

mode.

Red warning light will be lit when

in CAL.

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

Press to

decrease

values.

SEED RATE

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

Illustration 6

RUN

HOLD

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

OFF

Calibration (cont)

Entering Calibration Values (cont)

ROWS/SECTION: Enter the number of rows per section

to match the actual. Toggle all three section switches ON.

The value displayed

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

ROWS

SECTION

is for the left section (Section 1). Adjust

displayed value to match actual number of rows for section 1. Turn off the left section switch, the displayed value now is for the center section (Section 2). Now toggle off the center section switch, the

display value is for the right section (Section 3). If your planter is configured as a single or dual section system, be sure to enter “0” for unused sections.

SPEED CAL: This position is used to calibrate the speed

sensor for ac cu rate speed and dis tance measurement. When

this position is selected,

DISTANCE

SPEED

the display will show

CAL

the SPEED CAL value

along with “CAL” on the

display. See Illustration 7. In English units,

the SPEED CAL number is displayed in inches,

in metric it is displayed in centimeters.

SPEED CAL FOR RADAR OR GPS SPEED SENSORS

See the following table for SPEED CAL numbers to enter for various radar models or GPS speed sensors. To fine tune the

SPEED CAL number, see Appendix A on page 41.

Illustration 7

RUN

MANAUTO

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

METER

CAL

SEEDS (1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

MAN

CAL HOLD

AREA

ROWS

SECTION

(1) (2) (3)

SPEED

DISTANCE

CAL

AREA /

METER CAL

TEST

HOUR

TEST

SPEED

CAL

RESET

SEED RATE

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

OFF

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

HOLD

METER CAL TEST: Do not attempt to run the Meter Cal

Test until all other calibration variables for both Special Cal and Standard Cal are complete. The value displayed in the Meter Cal Test position represents the Meter Cal value times

5. If the Meter Cal is set to 32, then the Meter Cal Test value is 160 and is not adjustable. There are two

methods for verifying the Meter Cal Test,

the first is catch the

AREA /

HOUR

METER CAL

TEST

seeds dispensed over the test period where

the value displayed is the number of seeds you should expect to collect in one test cycle. The second method is to simply count revolutions of the seed meter of the test period; a successful test would result in 5 complete revolutions over the test period, The Rate the Meter Cal Test is run at is equal to a planting speed of 2.5 miles per hour, and the Seed Rate is equal to the Seed Rate setting selected, Rate 1, Rate 2 or Rate 3.

DANGER ALERT: Before proceeding to the next step

be sure everyone is clear of the planter drive mechanism because the next step will start the drive motor.

To run the Meter Cal Test, toggle the Run/Hold switch to the Run position. The test will run until complete unless the Run/Hold switch is toggled to Hold at which time the test will terminate. It is a good idea to run the Meter Cal Test multiple times to positively verify results.

If the test is a success, you have successfully calibrated your ProPlant drive assembly, if not check the following settings:

1. In “Special” Cal, check the Ratio and Motor Cal settings

for accuracy.

2. In Standard Cal, check the Meter Cal and Target Rate.

The Target Rate selected needs to coincide with the Seed Meter setting.

3. Also be sure your hydraulic motor drive is running

smoothly at the Target Rate selected for the test at 2.5 miles per hour. To verify this, see Test Speed.

Radar Speed Sensor Calibration

Radars

Vansco .150 .38 58.90

Raven .148 .38 59.80

Magnavox .154 .39 57.40

Dickey-john

(NOTE: Dickey-john radars may be factory calibrated for any of these four settings).

English

Cal # in.

.149 .38 58.94

.199 .50 44.21

.319 .81 27.64

.518 1.32 17.034

Metric

Cal # in.

Hz/

MPH

GPS Speed Sensor Calibration

GPS Speed

English

Cal # in.

Astro II & 5 .189 .48 46.56

SkyTrak 1.50 .38 58.94

Dickey-john .210 .53 42.00

John Deere

.197 .50 44.70 (In-cab spd signal)

Metric

Cal # in.

Hz/MPH

Calibration (cont)

Entering Calibration Values (cont)

TEST SPEED: Test speed is a built-in ground speed simulator

that is used in performing pre-field checks. When a typical operating speed is entered, the ProPlant will respond as if you

were actually driving that speed. It allows you to simulate your seeding application, while remaining stationary, to make certain that all of the equipment is operating properly and

that your planter can

SPEED

TEST

SPEED

accumulate Distance or Area measurements. (The CAL indicator flashes to remind the user that TEST SPEED mode is active.) Hold the “+” button until the required speed is displayed. To exit Test Speed mode, exit CAL.

TARGET RATE: Enter your desired seed rate in thousands

of seeds per acre or hectare. This is the seed rate that the console will lock onto when operating in AUTO. Example, if a value “32.5” is entered, the actual seed rate will be 32,500 seeds per acre or hectare. Locate the Rate switch in the lower right corner of the ProPlant console. A target seed rate can be entered for Rate 1, Rate 2 and Rate 3 for on-the-go rate change via the Rate toggle switch.

TARGET

RATE

actually perform the intended application. Test speed will not

SEEDS / DISTANCE

ADJUST RATE: Enter the value for the desired amount of

change in thousands of seeds per acre (thousands of seeds/ hectare) to be used for making on-the-go seed rate adjustments when operating in AUTO. For example, if a value “1.0” is entered, you will be able to increase

DJUST

RATE

SEED SPACING

or decrease your target seed rate in one thousand seed increments during operation in AUTO. To disable this feature, simply enter “.0”.

ROW SPACING: Adjust this value to match the spacing

between rows. The default setting is 30 inches. the range is between 5.0 to 60.0 inches or 10.0 to 150 centimeters (metric).

METER CAL: The meter

cal value is the number of seeds dispensed per revolution of the seed meter disc or finger pick up.

ROW

SPACING

METER

CAL

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEEDS (1) (2) (3)

EXITING CALIBRATION

Upon completion of the cal i bra tion process, exit calibration by pressing and holding the CAL button until the RED warning light turns off (one sec ond). Basic cal i bra tion is now com plete. BEFORE beginning application, confirm that the system is set up to do the job that you want it to.

Factory-Loaded Calibration Values

Default Values

Calibration Factor

English Metric

Speed Cal .189 (in./edge) 48 (cm/edge)

Meter Cal 30 Seeds/Rev 30 Seeds/Rev

Row Spacing 30 Inch 50 cm

Section 1 (L) Rows 8 Rows 8 Rows

Section 2 (C) Rows 0 Rows 0 Rows

Section 3 (R) Rows 0 Rows 0 Rows

Target Rate 1 18.0 k SPA 40.0 k SPH

Target Rate 2 28.0 k SPA 70.0 k SPH

Target Rate 3 32.0 k SPA 80.0 k SPH

Adjust Rate 1 1.00 k SPA 10.0 k SPH

NOTE: You must exit CAL to save any changes.

Default Values

“Special” Cal

English Metric

Units Eng MEt

Valve Polarity By-Pass By-Pass

Control Speed -1 -1

Startup Time 0 (O󰀨) 0 (O󰀨)

Auto Shut-o󰀨 O󰀨 O󰀨

Motor Cal 16 Pulse/Rev 16 Pulse/Rev

Ratio 4.000 4.000

“Special” Calibration

“Special” Cal “Special” Cal

General

The “Special” Calibration mode is used to set up system parameters that rarely need to be changed or adjusted. To enter Special Cal, put the system in HOLD, turn the console OFF, press and hold both the AUTO/MAN button and CAL button while turning console ON. The console will display SPEC for 2 seconds to show that the console is in the Special Calibration mode. Release the AUTO/MAN and CAL buttons. The CAL icon and Warn LED will turn on. The desired Special Calibration parameter(s) can then be accessed with the rotary switch per the illustration below. To exit Special Calibration, press and hold the CAL button for 2 seconds. The console will store any changes and revert to normal operation.

NOTE: You must exit Special Calibration to save changes.

UNITS: Choose the system of units desired. Use the

“+” and “-” buttons

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

ROWS

SECTION

(Metric).

VALVE POLARITY: If the hydraulic motor RPM increases

when the console is in Manual and the “-”

button is pressed, change the valve polarity

AREA /

HOUR

METER CAL

TEST

CONTROL SPEED: This setting is factory defaulted to -1

and can be adjusted from -5 to 3. If the Control

Valve is causing the Target Seed Rate to be unstable then reduce the valve control speed.

SPEED

TEST

SPEED

RATIO: Set this value to the ratio of hydraulic motor

revolution to seed meter. It is factory set to 4.000. The value for Driven or Drive Sprocket refers to the number of teeth on the sprocket. See next page for “Calculating Ratio”.

METER

CAL

to choose between EnG (American English Units), or MEt

from Inline to Bypass or

vice versa.

SEEDS (1) (2) (3)

AUTO

Ratio

Motor Cal

Auto Shutoff

On/Off

Start Up

Time

METER

CAL

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

SEEDS

(1) (2) (3)

RPM

(1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

MAN

AREA

ROWS

SECTION

(1) (2) (3)

SPEED

DISTANCE

CAL

AREA /

METER CAL

TEST

HOUR

TEST

SPEED

CAL

RESET

Units

Valve Polarity

Control

Speed

MOTOR CAL: Set this value to the number of pulses from

the hydraulic motor per revolution. This is factory set to 16 and generally represents the number of teeth on the motor sprocket.

ROW

SPACING

RPM (1) (2) (3)

AUTO SHUTOFF ON/OFF: When Auto Shutoff is enabled

(ON), the hydraulic flow control valve will run towards minimum flow for 4 seconds anytime the system is put in Hold - or all sections are turned off, or if in auto mode and speed

DJUST RATE

SEED SPACING

goes to zero.

START UP: Start up time comes factory set to 0 and can

be adjusted to 2048. This value represents the number of milliseconds the control valve will run each time the system is toggled from Hold to Auto. This setting should be set to 0 unless the Auto Shutoff is set to ON. Then increase the start up time to reduce the time to reach Target Seed

TARGET

RATE

Rate.

To exit Special Calibration, press and hold the CAL button for 2 seconds. The console will store any changes and revert to normal operation.

NOTE: You must exit Special Calibration to save changes.

SEEDS / DISTANCE

Operation

General

Make sure your system is properly calibrated before beginning your seeding operation. We also recommend completion of the Meter Cal Test described on page 31 prior to beginning any field operations.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the console on. After displaying the hours of operation software part number then software revision number will be displayed.

The ProPlant can be operated in Manual (MAN) or Automatic (AUTO) mode. In either mode, the right-hand display will always show the Application Rate (except when in HOLD or

when displaying error messages, see Troubleshooting section starting on page 36). The left hand display will show data as

selected by the rotary switch.

Manual Operation

The manual mode is used when the operator wants to manually control the seed rate using the “+” and “-” keys. The seed rate (seeds/acre or seeds/hec) will vary depending on ground speed. Use the AUTO/MAN button to select MANual mode (“MAN” icon will be displayed).

IN HOLD

If the console is in HOLD, or if all Section Switches are OFF, the “+” and “-” buttons will not adjust the control valve.

IN RUN, WITH SPEED SIGNAL

If the system is in RUN, with at least one section switch ON and there is a speed signal, the “+” and “-” buttons can be used to adjust the control valve with the rotary switch in any position except SEEDS, AREA, DISTANCE or RPM and the seed rate can be monitored on the right-hand display.

IN RUN, NO SPEED SIGNAL

If there is no speed signal, “no SPEEd” will flash in the righthand display and the Seed Rate will be invalid. The “+” and “-” buttons will adjust the control valve if the rotary switch is in the SEED SPACING, SEEDS/DISTANCE, SPEED OR AREA/ HOUR positions,

Turn rotary dial to display desired readout.

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

RUN

HOLD

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

MAN

HOLD

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA /

HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

SEED RATE

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

OFF

RPM INPUTS

Turn the rotary switch to RPM and select the RPM input of interest by pressing the “+” button, notice the number change in the right display each time you press the “+” button. 1 represents the Left RPM input, 2 represents the Center and 3 the Right. Alternately you could toggle on only the Section switch whose input is in question and its associated number would be on by default if the console is in Run. The following test can be performed in either Run or Hold, if performed in Hold the Hold message will be replaced by ShAFt Err when you do the jumper wire test. left input is identified by two Brown cable ties, Center input has two Red cable ties and the Right input has two orange cable ties. See external wiring schematics starting on page 10 for more details.

1. Disconnect the input of concern

2. Using a voltmeter check for 12 volts between pins B (white wire) and C (black wire)

3. Check the voltage between pins A (red wire) and C, should be just over 9 volts

4. Using a jumper wire such as a paper clip bent in a “U” shape, rapidly short together pins A and C, this should produce an RPM reading at the console.

NOTE: If above tests are successful, then the input is working, see troubleshooting the sensors. If the tests above fail, then see external wiring schematics and perform same test further up the line towards console.

Operation (cont)

Automatic Operation

When the Automatic mode is selected, the console will control the control valve to maintain the desired seed rate SPA (SPH) when the vehicle speed changes or when sections are turned on or off. Press the AUTO/MAN button to select AUTOMATIC mode; the AUTO icon will appear in the display.

To operate the system in AUTOMATIC mode, turn on the desired section, toggle the RUN/HOLD switch to RUN, and drive.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In AUTO mode, when no speed signal is available, the system automatically turns all sections off. “no SPEEd” will flash in the right-hand display until the vehicle starts moving, then the console will turn the sections on and the Seed Rate will be displayed in the right-hand display. The system will automatically adjust the control valve to maintain the calibrated TARGET RATE (SPA/SPH).

ON-THE-GO “DELTA” RATE ADJUSTMENTS (ADJUST RATE)

To adjust the target seed rate on-the-go, each time the “+” or “-” buttons are pressed, the TARGET RATE will be increased or decreased by the amount of the ADJUST RATE which was entered in calibration. Example: calibrated TARGET RATE =

3.0 and ADJUST RATE = 1.0 pressing the “+” key once will increase the target rate from 30.0 to 31.0. The rate display will momentarily show the new target rate of 31.0 and then show the actual application rate. Pressing the “-” key once will decrease the target from 31.0 to 30.0. The new target rate is maintained until further adjustments are made using the “DELTA” feature or calibration changes occur, or if the unit is turned off. Important: to use the DELTA feature, the console must be in AUTOMATIC mode and the rotary switch can be in any position except RPM, SEEDS, AREA, or DISTANCE.

IN HOLD

If the system is in AUTO mode and in HOLD or all sections are off, the “+” and “-” buttons will adjust the TARGET RATE with the rotary switch in any position except RPM, SEEDS, DISTANCE or AREA.

Turn rotary dial to display desired readout.

RUN

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

V 1 2 3 4 5

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA / HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

SEED RATE

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

OFF

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

HOLD

Rotary Switch Positions

SEED SPACING

Inches or centimeter between seeds

SEEDS/DISTANCE

Seeds per foot or seeds per meter

SEEDS (1) (2) (3): AREA (1) (2) (3):

the “+” button. The active pair of counters (1,2,3) is indicated by the small numbers in the lower right corner of the lefthand display. DO NOT attempt to select the counter pair by using the “-” button because it will reset the selected counter pair to zero. See additional data description below and see RESETTING SYSTEM COUNTERS section.

SEEDS (1) (2) (3)

Total seeds planted since the counter was last reset to zero.

AREA (1) (2) (3)

The acres (hectares) covered since the counter was last reset to zero. The area counters do not accumulate area when the console is in HOLD or if all booms are turned OFF.

DISTANCE

The feet (meters) driven since the counter was last reset to zero. This counter does not accumulate when the console is in HOLD. This counter may be reset to zero independent of other system counters.

Three independent pairs of counters. In either the AREA or the SEED position,

)

select a pair of counters by pressing

AREA/HOUR

Rate of coverage in acres/hour (hectare/hour).

SPEED

Ground speed in miles (kilometers) per hour.

IMPORTANT: All sections automatically shut off if system is in “HOLD” or if in AUTO with NO SPEED. The RPM can be monitored if the rotary switch is in the RPM position. The “+” button will change which motor RPM is being monitored when the rotary switch is in the RPM position.

Operation (cont)

Resetting System Counters

The AREA, DISTANCE and SEED counters maintain a running count during operation regardless of the position of the rotary switch. When any of these counters reach their maximum capacity, or when you want to start a new count, the value may be reset to zero by performing the following routine. Counter pairs may be reset independently of other counter pairs.

1. Turn the sections OFF or put the system in HOLD.

2. Turn the rotary switch to the counter to be reset.

3. To reset distance turn the rotary switch to DISTANCE and simply press and hold the RESET button until the display reads zero. The display will show the word “CLEAr” during this process, and will show 0.0 when reset to zero is complete.

4. To reset the seed and area counters; there are three independent AREA counters, paired with three SEED counters. The active pair of counters is indicated by the small numbers in the lower right area of the display (1,2, or 3) when the rotary switch is in the AREA or SEED position. Select the pair of counters you want to use by pressing the “+” button. The small number will increment each time the “+” button is pressed (from 1 to 3, then rolls back to 1). DO NOT attempt to select the counter number by using the “-” button, because that will clear the active pair of counters if held for 2 seconds. If the “-” button is accidentally pressed, the console will display “CLEAr” to alert the user that the counters will be cleared. If the user continues to hold the “-” button for 2 seconds “CLEAr” will disappear and be replaced by 0.0, indicating that the selected pair of counters has been cleared.

Clearing Counters

When the desired counter number is displayed, press the “-” (RESET) button and “CLEAr” will be displayed. NOTE:

holding the “-” (RESET) button for 2 seconds will clear both the #3 AREA counter AND the #3 SEEDS counter whether the rotary switch is in the AREA or the SEEDS position. If the

“-” button is released before 2 seconds have elapsed, the counters will not be cleared and the “CLEAr” message will be replaced with the previous total.

RUN

HOLD

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

V 3

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA /

HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

SEED RATE

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

OFF

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

HOLD

AUTO

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

CAL

SEEDS (1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

MAN

CAL

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA /

HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

Display indicates counter pair #2 is selected

HOLD

V 2

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA /

HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

Display indicates counter pair #3 is selected

HOLD

V 3

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA /

HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

Display indicates counter pair #1 is selected

HOLD

V 1

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA /

HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

SEED RATE

OFF

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

RUN

HOLD

RUN

HOLD

RUN

HOLD

RUN

HOLD

After the “-” (RESET) button has been held for 3 seconds, the “CLEAr” message will be replaced by 0.0, indicating that counter pair #3 has been cleared.

HOLD

If this message appears, it is strongly recommended to check/verify all calibration

Troubleshooting

Messages / Warnings

M CAL

values before using the console. It indicates that there may have been a problem with storing calibration values. Cycling power will not clear the bad CAL message, it can only be cleared by entering and exiting calibration mode.

Low Power. Check all power and ground connections. After OFF button is pressed and console powers down, this message is briey displayed.

Has loaded Default Cal factors (appears when default calibration factors are loaded by holding CAL and “-” buttons while turning the console on).

Will ash in right-hand display with rotary switch in ANY position if there is no Speed signal regardless of all other conditions. Check speed sensor and connections per Troubleshooting section.

Will ash in right-hand display with rotary switch in ANY position if there should be RPM (In Run, some sections on, speed greater than 0) but no RPM is detected, or if there is RPM but should not be. Check RPM sensor and wiring harness connections per Troubleshooting section.

Will ash in left hand display if rotary switch is in Rows/Section position, system is in Cal mode and no section switches are turned on. Make sure system is in run and a section switch is turned on, also check Run/Hold switch or sensor and connections.

The ShAFt Err message described above will ash for 5 seconds and if the ProPlant is in AUTO, the system runs the control valve in the open direction in an eort to generate an RPM signal. It if fails to, the system will run the control valve in the closed direction and display EStOP or Emergency Stop. Investigate and x RPM signal problem, see Troubleshooting section - must go to HOLD and back to RUN to retry (or recycle power).

Warn LED ashes when the Rate error is over 10%. It is on steady when in CAL mode or SPECIAL CAL mode or Test Speed

Special Calibration mode is active. Appears when entering Special Calibration mode (hold AUTO/MAN and CAL buttons while turning console on).

The “V” icon in the right-hand display indicates that token has been inserted and system is ready for VRA operation.

The message alerts if held for 2 seconds. Also serves as a reminder to use “+” button to select counters.

Counters (DISTANCE or AREA or SEEDS) have overowed their maximum. RESET (see page 35) to clear counters and resume counting.

the user that the currently selected counter will be cleared

Troubleshooting (cont)

General

All ProPlant consoles, motor and control valves are tested prior to packaging, so unless there has been damage in shipment you can be confident that everything will be operational when you receive it.

However, if you do encounter a problem that appears to be related to equipment failure, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THE CONSOLE. Your system is protected by a warranty, and Micro-Trak will gladly correct any defect.

Many problems are the result of mistakes in installation or operation. Before returning any parts for service, carefully check your installation and review the operating instructions. For easy-to-follow guidelines, refer to the troubleshooting section which follows.

CONSOLE APPEARS DEAD

Using your test light, check for 12 volts at the power source. Also check for damaged power cable or reversed terminals. (Console requires 12 volts for proper operation). Check connections of ignition or power switch.

SPEED IS ALWAYS ZERO OR ERRATIC

Check for properly calibrated wheel circumference.

Review speed sensor installation. Check for proper mounting, alignment and spacing of speed sensor in relationship to magnet assembly. Make sure magnet polarities are alternated. Also check cable for breaks or incomplete connection. For

more suggestions on solutions to speed problems see page 39.

DISTANCE COUNT IS INACCURATE

Speed Cal was incorrectly entered. Review calibration, re-adjust and test.

AREA COUNT IS INACCURATE

Implement width or wheel circumference was measured incorrectly or programmed incorrectly. Go back through the original procedures, make changes, and test for acre (hectare) count again. (Make sure no width is entered for unused sections.) Verify accuracy with formula:

SECTION SHUTOFF

If you are in AUTO with no speed, the section motors will shut-off.

CONSOLE IS ERRATIC IN OPERATION

If you have a two-way radio, it may be mounted too close to the console. Keep all ProPlant cables away from the radio, its antenna and power cable.

Ignition wires may be causing the console to malfunction. Keep ProPlant cables away from ignition wires, or install ignition suppressor.

Reroute all cable away from electric solenoids, air conditioning clutches and similar equipment.

Check the CONTROL SPEED calibration number in Special Calibration. If the RATE tends to overshoot or oscillate, the CONTROL SPEED setting may be too high for the control valve being used; reduce the VALVE SPEED setting by 1 (range is -5 to +3).

DISPLAYED MEASUREMENTS DO NOT MAKE SENSE

The console may be in the incorrect measurement mode (English or metric). See page 29 for instructions.

DISPLAY READS “OFL”

DISTANCE, AREA, and SEEDS counters read OFL when they have exceeded their maximum count. Reset to zero to resume counting.

SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROL IS SLUGGISH IN AUTOMATIC MODE

Check the CONTROL SPEED setting in Special Calibration. If using a slow valve (4 seconds or more, open to close) increase the VALVE SPEED setting.

Acres = Distance x Width in feet/43560

Hectares = Distance x Width in meters/10,000

Troubleshooting (cont)

Checking Individual Components

CONSOLE

The only way to field test a console is to con nect it to a harness on a vehicle with a known working console or install it on an E-POP (Elec tron ic Point of Purchase) dis play stand.

HARNESS

The harness can be checked using an ohm me ter or continuity tester. The main wiring diagram shows the pin out of all connectors.

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE

Erratic operation of the system may be the result of electrical interference from ignition wires or inductive loads (electrical clutch, fan, solenoid, etc.). Always try to route wires as far away from suspect areas as possible. If problems occur, you may need to relocate the console and/or wiring harness, or install a noise suppressor.

POWER

Check power source with the MT-101 tester or a test light. If there is no pow er, trace cable toward battery look ing for breaks. Also check any fuses or circuit break ers that supply pow er to the console.

ACCESSORY POWER

The speed, RPM and run/hold cables all have an ac ces so ry power wire. Check for 12 volts between B (usu al ly white) and C (usually black) of these con nec tors. If power is not present, make sure the ac ces so ry pow er wire is not open or shorted to ground or to another wire. If this wire has a prob lem, the con sole may ex hib it erratic behavior or not function at all.

VANSCO RADAR SPEED SENSOR

Carefully check your installation and operating instructions. The following are tips for troubleshooting;

1. Disconnect the radar adapter cable from the console harness.

2. Check for 12 VDC between pins B and C of the main harness connector (yellow tie). If not present, console or harness may be defective.

3. Using a jumper wire (paper clip bent into a “U”), rapidly short together positions A and C of the main harness speed connector (yellow tie) several times. The console should respond with some speed reading. If not, the console or harness may be defective.

4. Reconnect the radar adapter cable to the main harness speed connection (yellow tie).

5. Disconnect the radar from the radar adapter cable.

6. Check for 12 VDC between pins 1 and 3 of the radar adapter connector. If it is not present but was present in step 2, the radar adapter cable may be defective.

7. Using a jumper wire (paper clip bent into a “U”), rapidly short together positions 2 and 3 of the radar connector (round 4-pin) several times. The console should respond with some speed reading. If not but had a reading in step 3, the radar adapter cable may be defective.

8. If system passes all above tests, the radar may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE SENSOR, SPEED, RUN/HOLD AND PROXIMITY SENSORS

CAUTION: Improper connection or voltage could damage the sensor.

1. Disconnect the sensor in question from the input

2. Connect +12VDC to pin B

3. Connect pin C to Ground

4. Using a voltmeter set to ohms, connect one lead to pin A and the other to Ground

5. Holding the tip of either the Speed or Run/Hold sensor up to the north pole of a magnet (non-perforated side of a Micro-Trak magnet) the meter should read a very high resistance, while holding the tip of the sensor up to the south pole should result in a very low resistance (around 300 ohms). The proximity or gear tooth sensor works much the same only instead of using a magnet you would test with a large bolt or other ferrous metal object. Holding the sensor tip away from ferrous metal object will give a very high resistance reading while holding the sensor tip close to a ferrous metal object will result in a low resistance reading (around 50 ohms).

Also check for proper distance between the tip of the sensor to target complies with the following:

Speed Sensor (green sensor) tip to magnet spacing should not exceed 1/2”

Run/Hold (black sensor) tip to magnet spacing should not exceed 1/2”

Proximity or gear tooth Sensor tip to ferrous metal object (gear tooth) should not exceed 1/8”

If the sensor fails the above test, replace sensor, if not test sensor input to controller.

MOTOR BYPASS VALVE

To test the solenoid coil, measure the resistance across the two terminals in the connector, a good solenoid coil will measure between 6.8 and 10.8 ohms. If the resistance is either much lower or higher, replace the solenoid coil. If the resistance tests ok and the Section Bypass Valve output tested good, then remove the solenoid coil from the cartridge stem by removing the 11/16” nut. Slide the coil off the cartridge stem to expose the 1” hex at the base of the cartridge. Remove the cartridge and inspect O-rings for damage. The internal moving part of the cartridge should move freely up and down, this plunger will be moved up in the cartridge by the flow of hydraulic oil and when the solenoid coil is energized, the plunger is forced down closing the valve thus diverting the oil flow through the motor. If the plunger will not move, remove the O-rings and submerge the cartridge in solvent in an attempt to remove foreign material causing the plunger to bind. If successful, allow cartridge to dry then replace O-rings and dip cartridge in clean oil prior to assembly. If unsuccessful, replace cartridge. Screw cartridge in by hand until the top O-ring is met, then wrench tighten to 25-27 ft.-lbs. Slide solenoid coil onto cartridge stem and tighten 11/16” nut to 7-10 ft. -lbs.

Troubleshooting (cont)

Troubleshooting Console Inputs & Outputs

SPEED INPUT

Turn the rotary switch to the Speed position and perform the following procedure:

1. Disconnect the Speed sensor (yellow tie)

2. Using a voltmeter check for 12 volts between pins B (white wire) and C (black wire)

3. Check the voltage between pins A (red wire) and C, should be just over 9 volts

4. Using a jumper wire such as a paper clip bent in a “U” shape, rapidly short together pins A and C, this should product a Speed reading at the console.

If the above tests are successful, then the input is working, see Troubleshooting the Sensors. If tests above fail, then see external wiring schematics starting on page 10 and perform same test further up the line towards console.

REMOTE HOLD INPUT

See schematic on page 19 to learn where to locate and identify the remote Run/Hold input connector.

1. Disconnect the Run/Hold sensor.

2. Using a voltmeter, check for 12 volts between pins B (white wire) and C (black wire).

3. Check the voltage between pins A (red wire) and C, should be just over 9 volts.

4. Using a jumper wire such as a paper clip bent in a “U” shape, short together pins A and C, this should cause the Hold message to be displayed in the Seed Rate display of the console if the Run/Hold switch is in the Run position.

If above tests are successful, then the input is working, see Troubleshooting the Sensors. If tests above fail, then see external wiring schematics and perform same test further up the line towards console.

HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE

Disconnect valve from output and inspect the wire from the connector to the motor housing for possible shorted or open wires. Connect +12VDC and ground across pins B and C of the control valve connector, if the valve does not run reverse the connections. The valve should run approximately

3.5 seconds each time you reverse the connections. If the

aforementioned test is successful then you need to test the Control Valve Output. If not, then send control valve in for repair or replacement.

CONTROL VALVE OUTPUT

To test the Control Valve Output, perform the following procedure:

1. Set operating mode to Manual (MAN).

2. Toggle the console Run/Hold switch to Run. If the Remote Run/Hold input is causing the console to remain in Hold, disconnect the remote sensor.

3. Toggle at least one Section switch on.

4. Turn the rotary switch to anything but Seeds, Area or RPM.

5. Connect a voltmeter or DC test light between pin B of the Control Valve connector and C of the closest RPM sensor input. It should measure 0 volts.

6. Have someone press the “+” button for about 5 seconds then the “-” button for 5 seconds while you observe the meter. The voltmeter should have pulsed toward 12 volts or the test light should have pulsed on during the 5 second period of one or the other. If the meter pulsed toward 12 volts only when the “+” button was pressed, then in step 8 the opposite will occur.

7. Now move the connection from pin B of the Control Valve to connector C.

8. Have someone press the “+” button for about 5 seconds then the “-” button for 5 seconds while you observe the meter. The voltmeter should have pulsed toward 12 volts or the test light should have pulsed on. If in step 6 the voltmeter responded to the “+” and not the “-” button, then in this test the results should be opposite.

If the above test was successful, then the output is good and you need to test the Control Valve. If the test failed, then see the external wiring schematics and perform the same test further up the line towards the console.

SECTION BYPASS VALVE OUTPUTS

To test the Section Valve outputs, follow the directions below. To assist identifying inputs of interest, see external

wiring schematics starting on page 9.

1. Toggle the console to Run and toggle all section switches off, the rotary switch can be in any position. If the remote Run/Hold input is causing the console to remain in Hold, disconnect the sensor.

2. Disconnect the output in question from valve.

3. Using a voltmeter or test light connect one lead to A and the other to B.

4. The voltmeter or test light should be 0 volts or off while the section switch is off and 12 volts or on when the section switch is on.

The above test was good then the output is working and you need to test the Motor Bypass Valve.

Appendices

Appendix A

Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Val ue

This procedure is used to verify the speed/distance calibration. In order to achieve accurate measurements, each step in this fine tuning procedure should be performed as precisely as possible.

PREPARATION

• Once the system is fully installed and calibrated, se lect a straight tract of ground that is similar to your ac tu al field conditions and as level as pos si ble.

NOTE: Us ing a course with a different ground sur face, such as a hard-surface road, will re sult in dif fer ent read ings than exact field con di tions.

• Measure a distance of 1000 feet (500 meters). Clear ly mark the beginning and end points with flags or something highly visible to the operator.

PROCEDURE

1. With the console turned ON, place the Run/Hold switch in the HOLD position. The HOLD icon will be displayed. Turn the rotary dial to the “DISTANCE” position. Be sure the display shows 0. If not, reset the distance counter by pressing and holding “RESET” until the display returns to 0 (approximately one second). The word CLEAr will be displayed when reset is pressed.

2. You are now ready to drive the measured course. Pick a location on the vehicle to use as a marker for starting and stopping the distance counting function (door handle, mirror, step, etc.). You should begin driving the course well ahead of the starting flag and drive past the ending flag, using the Run/Hold switch to start and stop the counting function. It is not recommended to start from a dead stop at the starting flag and stop at the ending flag.

3. Place the Run/Hold switch in RUN when the marker on the vehicle passes the starting flag to activate the distance counting function. The console display numbers will increase, adding to the distance total as you drive. Drive the pre-measured course and place the Run/Hold switch in HOLD, when the marker on the vehicle passes the ending flag, to stop the distance counting function. The console display should read “HOLD”. See Illustration to the right. Stop the vehicle in a level and safe area and continue with this procedure.

4. With the rotary dial still at DISTANCE (SPEED CAL), press and hold the “CAL” key for one second. Once the console is in “CAL,” CAL and the speed calibration value will be displayed. Momentarily press CAL and the word CAL will begin to flash and the distance travelled will be displayed.

5. When the display shows distance (“CAL” is flashing), veri fy wheth er the number displayed is the ex act dis tance you drove (with in +/- 1 - 2 %). If not, press the “+” or “-” key to ad just the fig ure to match the dis tance you ac tu al ly drove. If the display reads too high, use the “-” key to lower the dis played value. If the display reads too low, use the “+” key to raise the displayed value.

6. When the number shown on the display match es (as close ly as possible) the ac tu al dis tance driv en, you have ar rived at the cor rect cal i bra tion val ue. If you can not adjust the displayed distance to exactly match the actual dis tance driven, adjust the figure as close as possible to the actual distance. You may check the calibration number by momentarily pressing CAL. The word CAL and the SPEED CAL number will appear. Exit “CAL” by pressing “CAL” for one second.

The speed sen sor is now calibrated. To verify proper calibration, repeat the procedure a sec ond time. Write down the new speed calibration number and keep it in a safe place. If the cal i bra tion values are ever accidentally changed, you can simply re-en ter this num ber.

RUN

MANAUTO

METER

ROW

SPACING

ADJUST

RATE

TARGET

RATE

CALHOLD

SEEDS

CAL

(1) (2) (3)

RPM (1) (2) (3)

SEED SPACING

SEEDS / DISTANCE

AUTO

____

CAL

MAN

RESET

AREA

(1) (2) (3)

DISTANCE

AREA /

HOUR

SPEED

ROWS

SECTION

SPEED

CAL

METER CAL

TEST

SPEED

SEED RATE

ON / OFF

LCR

SECTIONS

OFF

RATE 1

RATE 2

RATE 3

HOLD

Appendix B

In-Cab John Deere Metri-Pack Connector

Radar Adapter Cables

Ground

Common

1. Ground

2. Signal

3. +12 Volts

4. N/C

8000/9000 Series

Signal

B A

DICKEY-john Radar Amp Connector

2 1

4 3

P/N 14812

DICKEY-john Radar Cannon Connector

P/N 14810

4 2

RADAR CONNECTOR SIGNAL PIN

DICKEY-john

In-Cab JD (8000 & 9000’s

Magnavox & Phillips

Raven

Vansco Am

In-Cab John Deere “Y” Connector

P/N 14811

Amp 2

Cannon 3

Deutsch 3

Ford 2

Packard B

Metri-Pack A

Packard C

Conxall 3

3 4

1. +12 Volts

2. Ground

3. Signal

4. Enable

1 4

2 3

1. 12 Volts

2. +12 Volts

3. Signal

4. Ground

1 2

4 3

1. Ground

2. Signal

3. +12 Volts

4. Enable

P/N 14813

DICKEY-john Radar Deutsch Connector

4 1

3 2

P/N 14814

DICKEY-john Radar Ford Connector

C D

A. Ground B. Signal C. 12 Volts D. 12 Volts

Magnavox & Phillips Radar Packard Connector

B A

C D

A. 12 Volts B. 12 Volts C. Signal D. Ground

DICKEY-john Radar Packard Connector

A B

P/N 14815

D C

A B

P/N 14818

Raven Radar Conxall Connector

Vansco Radar Amp Connector

P/N 14926

1. Ground

2. 12 Volts

3. Signal

P/N 14817

Appendix C

Conversion Chart

English to Metric

When You Know Multiple By To Find

LINEAR MEASUREMENT

inches 25.4 millimeters

feet 0.305 meters

yards 0.914 meters

miles 1.61 kilometers

LAND MEASUREMENT

square inches 645.16 square millimeters

square feet 0.093 square meters

square yards 0.836 square meters

acres .405 hectares

square miles 2.59 square kilometers

LIQUID MEASUREMENT

 uid ounces 29.57 milliliters

pint 0.473 liters

quart 0.946 liters

Metric to English

When You Know Multiple By To Find

LINEAR MEASUREMENT

millimeters .039 inches

meters 3.28 feet

meters 1.09 yards

kilometers .62 miles

LAND MEASUREMENT

square millimeters 0.00155 square inches

square meters 10.764 square feet

square meters 1.195 square yards

hectares 2.47 acres

square kilometers 0.386 square miles

LIQUID MEASUREMENT

milliliters 0.034  uid ounces

liters 0.529 pint

liters 0.264 quart

gallons 3.785 liters

VOLUME

cubic feet 0.028 cubic meters

cubic yards 0.765 cubic meters

DRY MEASUREMENT

quart 1.101 liters

peck 8.810 liters

bushel 35.239 liters

FUEL CONSUMPTION

10 miles per gallon = 4.25 kilometers per liter

liters 2.64 gallons

cubic meters 35.314 cubic feet

cubic meters 1.307 cubic yards

liters 1.101 quart

liters 8.810 peck

liters 35.239 bushels

Conversion Abbreviations

Symbols Symbols Symbols

in. = inches pt. = pintkm = kilometers

ft. = feet qt. = quart mm2 = square millimeters

yd. = yards gal. = gallon m2 = square meters

ml. = miles ft3 = cubic feet ha = hectares

in2 = square inches yd3 = cubic yards km2 square kilometers

ft2 = square feet pk. = peck ml = milliliters

yd2 = square yards bu. = bushel l = liters

ml2 = square miles mm = milliliters dal = dekaliters (10 liters)

 oz. =  uid ounces m = meters m3 = cubic meters

VOLUME

DRY MEASUREMENT

FUEL CONSUMPTION

10 kilometers per liter = 23.5 miles per gallon

Appendix D

Replacement Parts List

The following replacement parts are available from your dealer or distributor. To find your nearest dealer or distributor, visit www.micro-trak.com or call Micro-Trak at 1-800-328-9613.

Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.

P .O. Box 99, 111 East LeRay Avenue Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099

When ordering parts, please list the model number of your console, and the description and part number of each part that you want to order.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

12910 14” Black plastic cable ties (bag of 10) 13774 Console Mount Kit* 10423 Console Mount Knob 10470 Console Mount Washer 13226 5-foot Remote Run/Hold Sensor Cable 17329 Reference Manual 17339 15’ Power and Section Valve Console Harness (Section 180”, Power Harness 240”) 14324 Adapter Speed Cable (36”) 13270 Terminal Kit w/Fuse Holder 17359 20’ Flow, Servo, Run/Hold Harness (one section) 17358 20’ Section Harness (one section) 17360 15’ Flow, Servo, Run/Hold Console Harness 17307 20’ Section Branch Harness (sections 1-3) 17308 20’ Flow, Servo, Run/Hold Branch Harness (sections 1-3) 17320 Tool Bar Bracket 17321 Motor Bracket 17370 Serial Memory Token (for VRA) 17397 Gear Tooth Sensor Kit 17351 7” U-Bolt 17395 Bolt/Fastener Kit 17390 #40 Chain Kit 17399 Primary Drive Fitting Kit 17398 Secondary Drive Fitting Kit

Optional 3-Pin, 5-Pin and 10-Pin Metri-Pack 150 extension cables and 3-Pin Weather-Pack extension cables:

Part No. M/P 3-Pin Part No. M/P 3-Pin Part No. M/P 10-Pin Part No. W/P 3-Pin

13205 5-foot 14482 5-foot 13220 5-foot 10450 5-foot

13206 10-foot 14483 10-foot 13221 10-foot 10449 10-foot

13207 15-foot 14484 15-foot 13222 15-foot 10876 15-foot

13208 20-foot 14485 20-foot 13223 20-foot 10829 20-foot

13209 25-foot 14486 25-foot 13224 25-foot 11462 25-foot

*The Console Mount Kit is available only as a kit, some parts are not available in individual components.

Parts and design specifications subject to change without notice.

Appendix E

VRA (Variable Rate Application)

To perform Variable Rate Application, a token (Micro-Trak P/N # 17370) must be inserted into the back of the ProPlant console, as shown. (Remove the label covering the socket. Turn power off before inserting or removing the token.)

NOTE: The “v” in the right hand display on the front of the console will be ON if token is inserted properly and has been recognized.

Serial Memory Token

(For VRA)

P/N # 17370

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