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1. 53 M TRROK CODE EOS c ee ee E 54 RAR 54 RD 54 p ERROR CODE PRESSURE FAILTLUR E seen 54 SETUP RECORD SHEE M rb A PINE dS 55 OPERATOR S MANUAL All DICKEY john INTRODUCTION A SYSTEM OVERVIEW The DICKEY john Seed Manager Population Monitor uses the latest microprocessor based technology to take the guesswork out of the planting operation Any time seeds are not going to the ground at the correct rate or another error condition occurs an alarm 1s sounded and a message and row number if appropriate are dis played Seed Manager offers features such as improved seed counting accuracy simpli fied hamessing advanced error diagnos tics and seed singulation when used with the new Seed Smart sensors It is also compatible with the DICKEY john Standard and Hi Rate seed sensors Figure 1 Seed Manager Console Additional features include a bargraph presentation of row to row planter performance high and low population warnings faster population updates and the ability to disable individual row sensors from the monitor An RS 232 interface is available for precision farming applications The Seed Manager Population Monitor can monitor up to 36 rows It stores planter configuration data and accumulated opera tional data m nonvolatile memory retaining information even when disconnected from the tractor battery Figure 1 shows the Seed Manager Popula tion Monitor console It c
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3. Figure 34 Seed Spacing Display o Lt AVG SPACING 3 Seed Spacing 4 Singulation This is the calculated average spacing Seed singulation is the ratio of the number of between seeds in the furrow in inches seed singles occurrences of single seeds centimeters The resolution is in tenths dropped to the total number of seeds of an inch centimeter This function is dropped and is displayed as a percentage selected by pressing and releasing the This function is available only if the Seed Population Spacing Singulation switch Smart sensors are used It is selected by until the SPACING message appears on pressing and releasing the the display The SCAN MIN AVG Population Spacing Singulation switch MAX and SELECT ROW options for until the SINGLES message appears displaying seed spacing data are selected on the display The SCAN MIN AVG in the same manner as for the POPULA MAX and SELECT ROW options for TION function Figure 34 shows a planter displaying seed singulation data are average seed spacing of 2 3 inches selected in the same manner as for the between seeds POPULATION function Figure 35 shows a Figure 35 Seed Singulation Display Ih 4 76 D AX SINGLES 1 I 24 OPERATE MODE Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 36 Ground Speed Display seed singulation of 8396 for row 7 while in MIN AVG MAX 5 S
4. this function is as follows Press the START STOP switch to start the measure ment then press it again to stop The ON and OFF messages on the display indi cate whether the distance accumulator 1s running or stopped To zero the distance accumulator press the CLEAR switch for at least one second When a total of 9999 9 feet meters 1s exceeded the accumulator rolls over to zero 0 Any other Operate Mode function can be selected while the distance accumulator 1s running without affecting that other function Figure 38 shows a running distance accumulator with 783 6 feet measured DISTANCE ACC ON 8 Area Accumulator 1 This is intended to be used as a field area accumulator displaying acres with 0 1 resolution hectares with 0 01 resolution The area calculations are based on the IMPlement WIDTH and distance traveled Area does not accumulate during an All ROWS FAILED condition 1 e when the planter is raised This function is selected by pressing and releasing the Area Seed Count switch until the AREA message appears and a I is shown in the lower right corner of the display Area Accumulator 1 1s reset by pressing the CLEAR switch for at least one second When a total of 9999 9 acres 999 99 hectares 1s exceeded the decimal point shifts to the nght one place When a total area of 99999 acres hectares is exceeded it rolls over to zero 0 Figure 39 shows Area Accumulator with 1674 3 acres
5. Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTERTM MONITOR BENCHMARK Series Figure 39 Area Accumulator 1 Display 9 Area Accumulator 2 Area Accumulator 2 can be used as a second field area accumulator or to monitor seed or fertilizer usage Operation is identical to that of Area Accumulator 1 described above This function is selected by pressing and releasing the Area Seed Count switch until the AREA message appears and a 2 is shown m the lower right corner of the display Figure 40 Area Accumulator 3 Display 10 Area Accumulator 3 This is intended to be used as a total area accumulator for example for season totals Operation is identical to that of Area Accumulators 1 and 2 except the CLEAR switch must be held depressed for at least three 3 seconds to reset This function 1s selected by pressing and releasing the Area e Seed Count switch until the TOTAL and AREA messages appear and 3 is shown m the lower right comer of the display Figure 40 shows an area of 4830 9 acres for Area Accumulator 3 Lieto lI 1 ULICLULIG TOTAL AREA OPERATE MODE 27 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL au 28 OPERATE MODE Figure 41 Seed Count Display 11 Seed Count This function is used to count the number of seeds passing through each seed sensor It 1s selected by pressing and releasing the Area See
6. MANUAL d 6 SETUP MODE Figure 7 Pressure 2 Disable 6 Pressure 2 Sensor Enable This parameter enables or disables the hopper pressure sensor 2 This is 1dentified on the display by the message PRESS 2 and the flashing SETUP icon To enable disable press the SET switch to select ON or OFF respectively Figure 7 shows PRES SURE 2 disabled 7 Population Filter Value In certam applications the Seed Manager due to its rapid update rate nught exhibit fluctuations in population spacing and Figure 8 Filter Value SETUP POPULATION singulation that are undesirable to the operator The population filtering option applies an averaging filter to the population and seed spacing calculations The filter values range from 0 to 99 with 0 having no filtering effect and 99 being the maximum filtermg value Use the SET and SELECT switches to adjust the filtering value Figure 8 shows a light filter value of 15 8 Population Scaling Factor The population scaling factor allows the operator to make fine adjustments m the readout of population and spacing on a AVG Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 9 Population Scaling Factor SETUP POPULATION percentage basis This value is adjustable from 1 to 999 with the factory value being 100 Use the SET and SELECT switches to adjust to the desired population scal
7. Pressure sensor to planter harness 2 Locate short or cut and repair by splicing soldering and sealing wire 3 Locate short or cut and repair by splicing soldering and sealing wire Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 SETUP RECORD SHEET Parameter Name Entered Value IMPlement Type Configuration ROW Status POPULATION HI LIMIT POPULATION LO LIMIT NUMber of ROWS ROW WIDTH IMPlement WIDTH Shaft Speed Constant RPM HI LIMIT RPM LO LIMIT Hi Pressure Warning Limit Lo Pressure Warning Limit Distance Calibration Constant English Metric Parameter Name Entered Value IMPlement Type Configuration ROW Status POPULATION HI LIMIT POPULATION LO LIMIT NUMber of ROWS ROW WIDTH IMPlement WIDTH Shaft Speed Constant RPM HI LIMIT RPM LO LIMIT Hi Pressure Warning Limit Lo Pressure Warning Limit Distance Calibration Constant English Metric 11001 1103 200201 DICKEY john WARRANTY DICKEY john warrants to the original purchaser for use that if any part of the product proves to be defective in material or workmanship within one year from date of original instal lation andis returned to DICKEY john within 30 days after such defect is discovered DICKE Y John will at our option either replace or repair said part This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from misuse neglect accident or improper installation or maintenance Said part will not be considered de
8. SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d SETUP MODE A CUSTOMER SETUP CONFIGURATION Certam parameters must be entered in the Setup Configuration to the console This mode is used to specify the types of ground speed and shaft speed sensors used enable or disable hopper level sensors to enable or disable pressure sensors set population filter and scaling factor and identify the software version The Setup Configuration is entered by holding the Setup switch depressed while powering on the console and continuing to hold it depressed until the Display Test begins A flashing SETUP message indicates the console 1s m the Setup Configuration Mode Figure 2 Customer Setup Parameter Chart Additional messages uniquely identify the parameter displayed and available for editing Use the SELECT SET and CLEAR switches as described previously to enter or change parameters Also press Setup as before to store the value and advance to the next parameter To exit the Customer Setup Mode power off the console Figure 2 shows the Customer Setup parame ters in the order of their presentation As before record all parameter values on the SETUP RECORD sheet on the last page of this manual immediately after console entry Definitions and considerations when entering values for each parameter are as follows 1 Ground Speed Sensor Type 2 Shaft Speed Sensor Type
9. Sensor PC or Printer ren RS 232 Connector Connector 9 Pin Mates with J1 Mates with J2 Ha Accessory Harness Accessory Harness 46682 0640 46682 0650 9 pin 16 pin Connector Connector 37 pin CPC 37 pin CPC Connector Connector Mates with Mates with Planter Harness Planter Harness Up to 16 Row Row 17 and Above Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 60 Primary Harness for Seed Smart Sensors One of two separate primary harnesses from J1 connect to the row seed sensors on the planter The Standard and Hi rate seed sensors uses the 46682 0121 harness and can monitor up to 16 rows The Seed Smart sensors uses the 46682 0131 harness and can monitor up to 36 rows See Figures 59 and 60 Both of these harnesses contain addi tional connectors for ground speed sensor an accessory harness and a lead for connect ing power The accessory harness 46682 0640 has connectors for two reluctance sensors and a hopper level sensor See Figure 61 Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 HI When using the Hi rate or Standard sensors a secondary harness connects to J2 for monitoring planter rows 17 through 36 and additional accessory sensors through an accessory harness 46682 0650 A connector for interfacing to a PC Personal Computer or a printer 1s also a part of this harness See Figure 58 For planters not requiring
10. a Hall effect sensor connects to one of the connectors on the accessory harness for J1 See Figure 61 Dj SEED MANAGERG PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 62 J2 Accessory Adaptor and RS 232 Adaptor Harnesses J2 Accessory Adaptor and RS 232 Adaptor Harnesses Accessory Adaptor RS 232 Adaptor Harness 46682 0660 Harness 46682 0670 Connects to J2 on Connects to J2 on Rear of Console Rear of Console 48 pin Connector Hl 48 pin Connector THIET RS 232 Connector 16 pin CPC to PC Printer Connector Accessory Harness 46682 0650 Hopper Pressure REnsor 21 Hopper Pressure Reso Implement Switch or 2 Level Molded Junction Digital 2 nn Sensor mounting instructions accompanies D OTHER SENSORS the sensor Select the mounting location and install as the mstructions describe Enter the Several other sensors my ako bea parameters for the particular sensor and perform the Distance Calibration as detailed in the Setup chapter stalled as per instructions accompanying each sensor These include fan speed hopper level hopper pressure lift switch and reluctance sensors Install each sensor as described by the installation sheet received with the particular sensor Dj SEED MANAGERG PLANTER MONITOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION 45 BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 46 SYSTEM INSTALLATION OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 63 12 Volt B
11. hole only Knob Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Inch Hex Bolts amp Flat washers Rubber W asher Men U Bracket pru d Preferred Mounting ut T Position SYSTEM INSTALLATION 41 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 42 SYSTEM INSTALLATION Step 3 Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface using the 7 20x J inch bolts lockwashers flatwashers and nuts Step 4 Secure the console to the mounting bracket using the two knob screws Insert the two rubber washers between the bracket and console Step 5 Tilt console so that the two connectors on the rear of the console J1 and J2 are accessible Temporanly tighten the two knob SCICWS Figure 59 B CONSOLE HARNESSES INSTALLATION Two connectors on the console rear J1 and J2 connect all input and output signals to the Seed Manager Depending upon planter configuration several harness combinations are available to connect between the rear of the console and the tractor hitch The particular harnesses required are determined at the time of order The following discussion and Figures 59 through 60 describe all harness options Primary Secondary Console Harnesses Standard Hi Rate Seed Sensors Primary Harness 46682 0121 Connects to J1 on Rear of Console 32 pin Connector lill llll ll ili i Secondary Harness 46682 0141 Connects to J2 on Rear of Console 48 pin Connector Mates with sl Gnd Speed Mate with
12. pressing the ROW SELECT switch the display will stop on the current row and only increment to the next row when the ROW SELECT switch 1s pressed Figure 56 1s a list and description of the Seed Manager Error Codes ALARMS amp ERROR CODES 39 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 40 ALARMS amp ERROR CODES Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 1 4 20 Nuts and Lockwasher SYSTEM INSTALLATION A CONSOLE MOUNTING The console should be mounted inside the tractor cab in a location accessible to the operator but does not obstruct the driving VIEW Warning The console must not obstruct the view or interfere with the operation of the tractor Refer to Figure 58 for a typical console mounting using the U bracket and hardware Install as follows Figure 58 Display Console Mounting U Bracket U Bracket Rubber Knob W asher Screw 23 Console 1 Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 Step 1 Verify the rear side of the selected mounting surface is free of wiring or other obstructions and is accessible for inserting and tightenmg the mounting bolts Step 2 Use the U shaped mounting bracket as a template to mark the two outside holes of the bracket on the selected location and drill two inch holes An alternate mounting method which allows the console to swivel requires drilling the center bracket
13. setup for sensors that are not installed 2 Self test performed while planting Corrective Action 6 Defective Console 1 Clean seed tube with dry bottle bras Corrective Action D Redo sensor sell ces 1 Check tractor harness and planter harness connection G ERROR CODE E 063 2 Check Console tractor harness connection The Seed Smart sensor tube is blocked 3 Check connection at sensor Connect a Seed Smart sensor directly Probable Cause to P1 of the tractor harness and 1 Seed tube is clogged reapply power to console If E 064 2 Seed treatment build up on seed occurs again the tractor harness or tube Console is defective 3 Wires under sensor sheath are cut or 4 Locate the fault and repair wires by ar splicing soldering and sealing wire 4 Faulty sensor 5 Check customer setup constants and disable unused sensors 6 Contact DICKEY john Service Department to replace sensor Corrective Action 1 Clean seed tube to remove any 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 USERS MANUAL d I ERROR CODE E 065 More sensors connected than Console expects Probable Cause 1 Implement Type Configuration constant incorrect 2 Console not setup correctly for installed sensors Corrective Action l Check Implement Type Configuration constant against Planter Configuration Instruction 11001 1107 Check Customer
14. 15 shows the display Warning Figure 16 shows the display for a for a limit of 176 000 seeds acre limit of 144 500 seeds acre Figure 16 POPULATION LO LIMIT Display 1 J_I POPULATION SETUP 12 SETUP MODE Dj SEED MANAGERG PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 17 NUMber of ROWS Display 5 NUMber of ROWS This parameter is used to calculate IMPle ment WIDTH and is used in checking the number of sensors detected upon system power up This value is displayed for confirmation and can only be altered by changing the IMPlement Type Configuration parameter Figure 17 shows the display for sixteen 16 rows Figure 18 ROW WIDTH Display 6 ROW WIDTH This is the distance m inches centimeters between furrows with a resolution of 0 1 Figure 18 shows a ROW WIDTH of 38 0 inches Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 11034 200111 SETUP MODE 13 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 14 SETUP MODE Figure 18 IMPlement WIDTH Display 7 IMPlement WIDTH This is the planting width of the planter in inches centimeters with a resolution of 0 1 It 1s automatically calculated when either the NUMber of ROWS or the ROW WIDTH is changed and can be edited for special applications such as skip row planters Figure 18 shows an IMPlement WIDTH of 720 mches 8 Shaft Speed Constant The Shaft Speed Constant is the number of pulses the shaft sp
15. 3 Hopper Level 1 Sensor Enable 4 Hopper Level 2 Sensor Enable 2 Hopper Pressure 1 Sensor Enable 6 Hopper Pressure 2 Sensor Enable Fa Population Filter Value 8 Population Scaling Factor 9 Boot Version Number 10 Flash Version Number New For Version 5 0 Software Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 SETUP MODE 3 4 SETUP MODE OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 3 Ground Speed Sensor Type Display 1 Ground Speed Sensor Type This parameter allows choosing between a digital radar or Hall Effect type or reluc tance type ground speed sensor This parameter is identified by the message SPEED and a flashing SETUP message Pressing the SET switch causes the lower right display to toggle between a flashing d1 or rl If a digital radar or Hall Effect type ground speed sensor is used press the SET switch until dl appears If a reluctance type ground speed sensor is used press the SET switch until r1 appears Figure 3 shows a digital type ground speed sensor selected Figure 4 Shaft Speed Sensor Type Display SETUP RPM 2 Shaft Speed Sensor Type This parameter allows choosing between a digital 1 digital 2 reluctance 1 or reluctance 2 type shaft speed sensor This parameter is identified by the message RPM and a flashing SETUP message Pressing the SET switch causes stepping between d1 d2 rl and r2 flashing on the lower night display The shaft speed sen
16. 4 0 4 POPULATION LO LIMIT 0026 0 oe NUMber of ROWS N A 6 ROW WIDTH 030 0 1 IMPlement WIDTH N A 8 Shaft Speed Constant 000 00 9 RPM HI LIMIT 0065 10 RPM LO LIMIT 0045 I1 Hi Pressure 000 0 12 Lo Pressure 000 0 13 Distance Cal bration 6096 14 Sensor Self Test N A 15 English METRIC Units English Default Initially the left most digit flashes on and off indicating 1t 1s the selected digit Each depression of the SET switch increases the selected digit by one count After reaching the maximum value of nine 9 the digit rolls over to zero 0 Pressing CLEAR zeroes the digit Each depression of the SELECT switch makes the next digit to the nght the selected digit When the desired value is entered or there is no change from the original value press the Setup switch to store the value and advance to the next constant on the list If a value 1s entered which exceeds the minimum or maximum shown for that constant Miniuum Maximum 01 N A N A N A 0000 0 2909 9 0000 0 9999 9 36 001 0 299 9 0001 0 92999 9 000 00 999 99 0000 2999 0000 9999 000 0 299 9 000 0 9990 9 250 2999 N A N A N A N A IF PRESSURE SENSORS HAVE NOT BEEN ENABLED THESE CONSTANTS ARE SKIPPED Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 SETUP MODE 9 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 10 SETUP MODE in Figure 12 the alarm sounds for one 1 second the value of the exceeded limit appears on the screen an
17. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Em l Ya LN ON VY e een E n yed e e yd l WAR 2 2 ES 10 3 0 ee ee ea ae PHO H 2 SE ZC ae Eee ee 2 1 Un tremo et 0c n ee ee er es engere ee 2 RU 2 0 SELECT SEL LA 2 Wao STORE 2 SELL MODE 220er ee 3 A CUSTOMER SETUP CONFIGURATION ers e EEUE INC iN Ora e NT eias 3 1 4 IE AN 4 D Jionber bevel sensor 1 4 d Hopper Level 2 Sensor mu 5 D JIressube I Sensor Dreh ecoin E Guth EEE 5 D Kresse 298 1507 ie 6 7 Lopaston Tier RC mom 6 De JIODHPISIUOEN DOAN SOLO ernennen een 6 9 Pool ersion NAN De 7 L Bash Version Ne 8 9 Es IMDPIement CGO 10 DEM IAS A CNN 11 z POL LLSTION DI LIMIT ae reiten 12 t POPULATION LO LIMIT ee anna ee a end d n Ne da d d n eded ehe I2 MM N 2 KONV rr 13 0 ROW 30S e een anne HO 13 EB rnm MD RDP Dr nr EM DD DIN 14 OLED 14 94 REM TH CIMC Salt Speed siy salen a d a tu ba dek ra teur uta RU ka ee 15 l0 RPM LO LIMIT Shalt Speed ee en een rien 15 Dilys Ih Se Warning IN 16 12 bo Pressure VV ammine Linii j i sy k k Kana ee reelle here 16 WING 17 EU NI 18 15 EnsBsh METRIC Units EN 19 OPERATE LO P 2l A OPERNS TE MODE m 21 le n De WS ee ea 21 Za L L LE ll OT k TTE 22 Te PCIe SCAN tc ar r r kxr Z2 b Population MIN AYG MAX une 23 c Poplat SEILLT ROW nennen 23 EU IE 24 IN 24 MEME RUE
18. Description E082 LCD fault E081 Power interrupt E080 Bus Fault Error E067 Too many sensors connected to either Pl or P2 E066 Number of rows exceeds number of sensors detected Seed Smart sensor only E065 Number of rows less than the number of sensors detected E0064 No seed sensors detected E063 Seed Smart sensor blocked light path detected during Self Test E062 Seed Smart sensor overcounted during Self Test E060 Seed Smart sensor undercounted during Self Test E065 Hopper Sensor too many sensors connected E Hopper Failure Hopper sensor missing Hopper Message will display on LCD E065 Pressure Sensor too many sensors connected E Pressure Failure Pressure sensor missing Pressure Message will display on LCD E020 Seed Sensor supply fault to ground E021 Seed Sensor supply fault to battery New for Version 6 0 Software After Seed Manager goes through a Self Test it will display any error codes before going into the operate mode Error codes will be sorted by prionty and within each error code all row numbers associated with that error are displayed When multiple error codes are present the E prior to the error code will flash Pressmg the ALARM switch once cycles to the next error code to be Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 11034A 200111 displayed If there are multiple rows associat ed with a particular error code the unit will automatically cycle through those rows By
19. NITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 24 Distance Calibration Display falls below the value that has been entered Utilize the SELECT and SET switch to enter the Lo Pressure Warning Limit The Lo Pressure Warning Limit can be enabled or disabled by selecting the ON or OFF symbol after the rightmost digit Pressing the SET switch will toggle the status of the warning from ON to OFF Figure 23 shows a Lo Pressure Warning Limit of 5 oz in with the alarm turned OFF 13 Distance Calibration The Distance Calibration Constant is the number of pulses generated by the ground speed sensor while traveling a distance of 400 feet 122 meters Figure 24 shows the display with the SETUP SPEED and COUNT messages and the default value of 6096 which is the nominal pulse count for the radar ground speed sensor A smaller number typically 3100 results with a reluctance ground speed sensor To perform the Distance Calibration Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 Step 1 Carefully measure a 400 foot 122 meter course plainly marking the start and finish points Step 2 With the tractor moving between 2 and 5 MPH 8 2 and 8Kmfh press the START STOP switch when the tractor is exactly even with the start marker The display showing the Distance Calibration Constant zeroes then counts the ground speed pulses Step 3 When even with th
20. PRESSURE LIMIT W arning Display Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR ALARMS amp ERROR CODES 37 BENCHMARK Series 11001 11034A 200111 38 ALARMS amp ERROR CODES OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 55 HOPPER LO Warning Display HOPPER 11 HOPPER LO Warning The console has hopper level sensor mputs to detect the levels of seed and dry fertilizer or other granular materials in two different hoppers or bins A low material level causes the alarm to sound continuously the HOPPER and LO messages appear and the hopper number is displayed If both hoppers are low the hopper numbers are displayed alternately one per second Figure 55 shows a HOPPER LO Warning on hopper 2 Figure 56 Battery Voltage Warning Display 12 Battery Voltage Warning To ensure accurate operation of the seed sensors the voltage to the console must be at least 11 volts When the tractor battery voltage falls below this level regardless of the Operate Mode function the alarm beeps for three 3 seconds and the battery symbol appears The battery symbol remains on the display until the low battery condition ceases The warning beeps reoccur each time the monitor is powered on Figure 56 shows the battery symbol in the Operate Mode SPEED function with a ground speed of 3 7 MPH Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL B ERROR CODES Figure 57 Seed Manager Error Codes Error Code
21. PULA TION LO LIMIT Warning on row 13 with a row population of 23 100 seeds per acre 7 RPM HI LIMIT Shaft Speed Warning This occurs when the shaft speed exceeds the RPM HI LIMIT entered m the Setup mode The alarm beeps for three 3 seconds and a display similar to Figure 51 showing an excessive shaft speed of 67 RPM with RPM HI and LIMIT messages appears 8 RPM LO LIMIT Shaft Speed Warning This occurs when the shaft speed falls below the RPM LO LIMIT entered m the Setup mode The alarm beeps for three 3 seconds and a display similar to Figure 52 showing a low shaft speed of 9 RPM with RPM LO and LIMIT messages appears 9 HI PRESSURE Limit Warning This occurs when the pressure exceeds the Hi Pressure Warning Limit entered in the Setup mode The alarm beeps for three 3 seconds and displays PRESS HI and LIMIT Figure 53 shows an excess pressure of 18 0 oz m 10 LO PRESSURE Limit Warning This occurs when the pressure exceeds the Lo Pressure Warning Limit entered in the Setup mode The alarm beeps for three 3 seconds and displays PRESS LO and LIMIT Figure 54 shows a low pressure of 4 3 oz in Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 51 RPM HI LIMIT Shaft Speed Warning Display Figure 52 RPM LO LIMIT Shaft Speed Warning Display LO LIMIT Figure 53 HI PRESSURE LIMIT W arning Display Figure 54 LO
22. Setup Constants and enable sensors J ERROR CODE E 066 Fewer Seed Smart Sensors connected to Console than expected Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 Probable Cause L 2 3 4 Implement Type Configuration constant incorrect Seed Smart sensor harness disconnected Cut or pinched harness Defective sensor Corrective Action l Check Implement Type Configuration constant against Planter Configuration Instruction 11001 1107 Check harness connection after sensor associated with NUMber of ROWS displayed with E 066 Locate fault and repair wires by splicing soldermg and sealing wire Exchange sensor after NUMber of ROWS sensor with an upstream sensor and reapply power If same NUMber of ROWS displays then sensor associated with NUMber of ROWS is defective If NUMber of ROWS changes then next sensor 1s daisy chain is defective K ERROR CODE E 067 More than 18 sensors connected to either P1 or P2 Probable Cause 1 Too many sensors connected on one line 2 The planter configuration does not match the configuration of the Seed Manager Corrective Action 1 Distribute sensors evenly between PI and P2 2 Venify the configuration of the planter verses the configuration of the Seed Manager L ERROR CODE E 080 Bus fault Probable Cause 1 Embedded software Corrective Action 1 Note the 2 digit display and
23. Warning This occurs when any row population exceeds the value entered for POPULA TION HI LIMIT m the Setup Mode The alarm beeps for four 4 seconds the bargraph segments flash for that row and the row number and actual population in thousands of seeds per acre hectare are displayed If multiple rows exceed the limit the row numbers are displayed sequentially along with their respective populations Figure 49 shows a POPULA TION HI LIMIT Warning on row 4 with a row population of 34 600 seeds per acre POPULATION HI LIMIT W arning Display 7 POPULATION ROW Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 he j j Lf HI LIMIT Lf _ Jy ALARMS amp ERROR CODES 35 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 36 ALARMS amp ERROR CODES Figure 50 POPULATION LO LIMIT W arning Display ROW POPULATION t E i LO LIMIT L m n 6 POPULATION LO LIMIT Warning This occurs when any row population falls below the value entered for POPULATION LO LIMIT m the Setup Mode The alarm beeps for four 4 seconds the bargraph segments flash for that row and the row number and actual population in thousands of seeds per acre hectare are displayed If multiple rows exceed the limit the row numbers are displayed sequentially one per second along with their respective populations Figure 50 shows a PO
24. attery Source Connections Vehicle Ground E POWER CONNECTION The power connections are made last to avoid accidental shorts during harness installation The Seed Manager Planter Monitor operates on 12 volts DC only The battery Figure 64 24 Volt Battery Source Connections 24V Starting Relay Bank Vehicle Ground connections consist of two wires each terminated with a ring terminal Before making the battery connections determine the tractor battery arrange ment from Figures 63 64 or 65 After the 12 volt source is known connect the black wire directly to the negative terminal of the VEHICLE GROUND Power Cable Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 65 Negative or Positive Sources Connections 6 Volt Battery Negative Ground System Positive Ground System battery The red wire containing the fuse F SEED SENSORS link connects directly to the positive 7 battery terminal Make sure the connec The Seed Manager Planter Monitor system tions are clean and tight Do not route is compatible with the DICKEY john these wires in close proximity to the Standard and Hi Rate seed sensors and also existing battery cables Secure the battery the new Seed Smart sensors The seed wires with wire ties sensors and chutes are designed to fit specific planter types Installation of these are If your tractor batt
25. by pressing the MIN AVG MAX SCAN switch until the SCAN message is displayed while m the Population function Figure 31 shows a population of Population SCAN Display POPULATION ROW Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 32 Population MIN AVG MAX Display MIN POPULATION ROW 158 400 seeds acre on row 9 while in Population SCAN b Population MIN AVG MAX This displays the planter row with the minimum population the average planter population and the planter row with the maximum population in cyclic fashion dwelling on each for three 3 seconds This option is selected by pressing the MIN A VG MAX SCAN switch while in the POPULA TION function Figure 32 shows a minimum population of 152 300 seeds acre on row 5 Figure 33 Population SELECT ROW Display ROW Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 POPULATION c Population SELECT ROW Depressing the SELECT ROW switch while in either SCAN or MIN AVG MAX freezes the population display on the current row or the planter average Pressing the SELECT ROW switch again causes the display to advanice to the next planter row It will not step through the MIN AVG MAX sequence if previously in Population MIN AVG MAX Figure 33 shows a population of 157 400 seeds acre on row 12 while in Population SELECT ROW OPERATE MODE 23 OPERATOR S MANUAL d
26. ctor Step 3 Connect the individual row leads identified with row numbers to the corresponding planter row sensors Row 1 is on the left side of the planter as shown 1s Figure 66 Step 4 Route and secure the cable contammg the hitch connector to the planter hitch Step 5 Coil all excess cable including unused row leads 1f any and secure to the planter with wire ties in a location to prevent pinching or damage Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 67 Squadron Planter Harness Configuration Hitch Connector He Y Connector Cable Tagged R Right No 8 Row Standard r Planter Harness Tagged L Left T 8 Row Standard Planter Harness Optional Speed Sensor a rA T m mmn Fr nnd T ROW Hon Row Now ROW Row kw How nn Bow OU BU Row Row OU E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 SQUADRON HARNESS Step 2 INSTALLATION Install the Y connector cable as shown in A Squadron Harness uses two Standard Figure 67 to connect the two halves Harnesses and a Y connector cable Each together Route the leg of the cable Standard Harness installs on half of the tagged L to the left harness and the planter and connects together through the leg tagged R to the right harness of Y connector cable the planter Step 1 Step 3 Install both Standard or Hi rate seed Coil all excess cable and secur
27. d Count switch until the COUNT message appears Press the START STOP switch to start the measurement then press 1t again to stop The ON and OFF messages on the display indicate the Seed Count function status To zero the accumulated seed count on the selected row press the CLEAR switch until a beep occurs about one second To zero the seed count for all rows press CLEAR for at least three 3 seconds When a total of 99999 1s exceeded the count rolls over to zero 0 Depress the SELECT ROW switch to advance the display to the next row Any other Operate Mode function can be selected while Seed Count is running without affecting that other function Figure 41 shows a stopped seed counter with 1698 seeds counted on row 14 B SPEED AREA MODE The Speed Area Mode is used to monitor non planting operations like cultivating Only the Speed Area Shaft Speed and Distance Accumulate functions are available in this mode Figure 29 at the beginning of this chapter shows this function availability in chart form The console display for these functions is identical in the Speed Area and Operate modes Enter the Speed Area Mode as follows A lift switch Implement Status switch must be connected and no seed sensors connected Disconnect the planter harness at the tractor hitch Power down then power up the console The alarm will sound momentarily and an E 064 no sensors connected error code will be displayed P
28. d contain approximately the same number of rows Refer to Planter Configuration Instructions 11001 1107 for specific layout of your planter Step 1 Layout the harness along the frame of the planter to row 1 as shown in Figure 68 Secure the harness to the tool bar 50 SYSTEM INSTALLATION Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 USERS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING A MONITOR DEAD Probable Cause Blown console fuse Poor battery connections Cut or broken battery cable Low battery voltage ne on m Defective console Corrective Action 1 Check console fuse located If blown replace w th a 5 Amp type AGC fuse If 1t blows again contact DICKEY john Field Service Department to replace console See inside back cover of this manual for phone number 2 Clean and tighten battery connections 3 Repair by splicing soldering and individually taping each wire USE ONLY ROSIN CORE SOLDER 4 Verify battery voltage is at least 12 volts If not recharge or replace battery 5 Contact DICKEY john Field Service Department See inside back cover of this manual for phone number B BATTERY SYMBOL APPEARS ON DISPLAY Probable Cause 1 Low Battery Voltage 2 Intermittent Harness Short to Ground Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 9 Poor Battery Connections Corrective Action 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Loca
29. d the advance to the next constant 1s aborted CAUTION To allow rapid recovery from an entry error it 1s important to record all values of constants on the SETUP RECORD sheet on the last page of this manual immediately after console entry To exit the Setup Mode press any of the three Operate Mode switches Population e Spacing Singulat on Area Seed Count or Speed Shaft Speed Dist Acc Exiting automatically stores the last constant changed The first parameter displayed after entering the Setup Mode is Implement type Configura tion Definitions and considerations when entering values for each constant are as follows Figure 13 IMPlement Type Configuration Display 1 IMPlement Type Configuration Find the number identifying the specific planter type on the Planter Configuration Instruction DICKEY John Document No 11001 1107 Enter this number using the SELECT and SET switches The SETUP and IMP messages identify the display This parameter defines the number of rows the row number for each sensor and the bargraph display arrangement Figure 13 shows IMPlement Type Configuration 17 selected Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 2 ROW Status This parameter allows placing individual seed sensors in ON OFF or SKIP status For those situations where it is necessary to tum off certam rows on the planter for example with s
30. e finish marker press the START STOP switch Step 4 To ensure best accuracy perform this procedure at least three times Record the count each time then enter the average as the Distance Calibration Constant using the SELECT and SET switches SETUP MODE 17 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 18 SETUP MODE Figure 25 Sensor Self Test Display FAILED 14 Sensor Self Test This test functions differently depending upon the type of seed sensors used on the planter It is identified on the display by the SETUP TEST and ROW messages Start the test by pressing the START STOP switch The TEST message flashes while the test is executing and PASSED appears when complete This same test is performed automatically during console power up If one or more sensors fail the message FAILED and the row number of the first failed sensor is displayed When multiple sensors fail the S appears after the ROW message displaying the message Figure 26 Seed Smart Sensor Error Codes Error Code E 060 E 062 E 063 Definition Sensor Undercounted Sensor Overcounted Sensor Light Path Blocked ROWS and the SELECT ROW switch can be pressed to step through the failed row numbers Figure 25 shows the display when multiple rows have failed If Standard or Hi Rate sensors are used each sensor ls tested in sequence The number of sensors passing is then compared with the NUMber of ROWS and IMPlement Type Co
31. e with wire Harnesses as explained in the proceeding ties in a location to prevent cable damage procedure Dj SEED MANAGERG PLANTER MONITOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION 49 BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 68 Seed Smart Planter Harness Configuration P1 and P2 P1 and P2 Hitch Connectors so ge lt Hitch Connectors P1 Planter Harness gt P2 Planter Harness po di N Tie back loose ends and attach dust covers vh ET LS Ld Mi mu i gt Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 SEED SMARTIG HARNESS Step 2 INSTALLATION The Seed Smart Harness configuration differs from the standard and squadron harnesses in that a single cable connects to Row 1 and then serially daisy chains connects to each following row The harness from the console divides into two halves at the planter hitch This configura tion can monitor any number of rows up to a maximum of 36 The only require Route each successive lead to the next adjacent row Connect the newly installed sensor to the proceeding sensor in a daisy cham fashion Step 3 When the last sensor is installed coil up the loose pigtail attach the dust cap and secure with a wire tie to avoid pinching or damaging ment is that each half can drive no more than 18 sensors In general each half shoul
32. eed sensor generates in one revolution of the monitored shaft This is Figure 19 Shaft Speed Constant Display SETUP RPM typically the number of teeth sense points on the gear attached to the monitored shaft If the sense gear 1s not directly attached to the monitored shaft the Shaft Speed Constant can be entered as a decimal with 0 01 resolution Entering a value of zero 000 00 disables the Shaft Speed function Figure 19 shows the display with the SETUP and RPM messages and a Shaft Speed Constant of 26 pulses per revolution Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 20 RPM HI LIMIT Display SETUP RPM 9 RPM HI LIMIT Shaft Speed This constant is the highest shaft RPM allowed before sounding a warning alarm The warning is enabled or disabled by selecting the ON or OFF message Use the SELECT switch to advance one step to the right of the right most digit then press the SET switch to toggle between ON and OFF Figure 20 shows a limit of 65 RPM with the warming enabled Figure 21 RPM LO LIMIT Display SETUP RPM Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 10 RPM LO LIMIT Shaft Speed This constant is the lowest shaft RPM allowed before sounding a warning alarm The warning is enabled or disabled by selecting the ON or OFF message Use the SELECT switch to advance one step to the right of the right most di
33. ery arrangement differs described in separate installation instructions from that shown or if any doubt exists accompanying the sensors about how to connect to the battery use a voltmeter first Verify 11 to 14 volts across the battery connection points On tractors using two batteries be sure to make connections to the grounded battery WARNING Before welding on the frame or chassis be certain to disconnect battery leads Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION 47 BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 48 SYSTEM INSTALLATION Figure 66 Standard Planter Harness Configuration Optional Speed Sensor Connector Hitch Connector Planter Harness Molded Junction Tagged 1 Row 1 r Row 8 Typical Seed Sensor A Row and Tube pK Number G PLANTER HARNESS The Seed Manager Planter Monitor uses three basic planter harness configuration Standard Harnesses are available for 4 6 8 or 12 row planters a Squadron Harness for 8 12 16 or 24 row planters and a different Seed Smart harness configuration can accommodate any number up to 36 rows 1 STANDARD and HI RATE HARNESSES INSTALLATION Step 1 Layout the harness along the frame of the planter to each seed sensor location Step 2 Secure the black potted molded junction of the harness trunk to the tool bar at the center of the planter as shown m Figure 60 g Weather Pack Conne
34. essages ROW and FAILED and the bottom segment of the failed row flashes on the bargraph display If multiple rows fail the numbers of the failed rows are sequentially displayed at the rate of one per second Figure 48 shows a ROW FAILED condition on row 3 3 All ROWS FAILED This occurs at the end of each row when the planter 1s lifted from the ground The alarm sounds continuously for three 3 seconds Distance Sensor FAILED Display FAILED Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 48 ROW FAILED Display am di I zx RON the ROWS and FAILED messages appear the bottom segment of all rows flash on the bargraph display and the row numbers are displayed sequentially After the alarm silences the monitor reverts to the previous Operate Mode function 4 Lock On ROW FAILED If row failures occur and ground speed falls below 1 5 MPH 2 4 Km h the bottom segments of the failed rows on the bargraph display continue to flash and the failed row numbers are displayed sequentially This ensures that as the user stops the planter the All ROWS FAILED condition does not obscure the display of those rows which failed during planting The continuously sounding alarm caused by the ROW Figure 49 FAILED j Pi FAILED condition 1s silenced when ground speed drops to zero or the ALARM switch is pressed 5 POPULATION HI LIMIT
35. fective if it substantially fulfills the performance specifications THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OFALL OTHER WAR RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED DICKEY john neither assumes nor autho rizes anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with said part and will not be liable for consequential damages Purchaser accepts these terms and warranty limitations unless the product is returned within fifteen days for full refund of purchase price In no case shall DICKEY john be liable for any incidental special consequential or similar damages For DICKEY john Service Department call 1 800 637 3302 in either the U S A or Canada DICKEY john CORPORATION Headquaters 5200 Dickey john Road Auburn Il 62615 TEL 217 438 3371 FAX 217 438 6012 WEB www dickey john com This product may be covered under the folowing or more patents and other patents pending Pat Number 4 555 624 and 5 635 9l
36. git then press the SET switch to toggle between ON and OFF Figure 21 shows a limit of 12 RPM with the warming disabled LO LIMIT OFF SETUP MODE 15 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 16 SETUP MODE Figure 22 Hi Pressure Limit 11 Hi Pressure Warning Limit The Hi Pressure Warning Limit is entered in oz in kPa and applies to both PRESSURE sensors if used The Hi and Lo warning limits are accessible only if PRESSURE 1 and or PRESSURE 2 sensors have been enabled in the customer setup mode Setting the Hi Pressure Warning limit will cause the audible alarm to sound when the pressure exceeds the value that has been entered Utilize the SELECT and SET switch to enter the Hi Pressure Warning Limit The Hi Pressure Warning Limit can be enabled or disabled by selecting the ON or OFF symbol after the rightmost digit Pressing the SET Figure 23 Lo Pressure Limit switch will toggle the status of the warnmg from ON to OFF Figure 22 shows a Hi Pressure Warning Limit of 15 oz in with the alarm turned ON 12 Lo Pressure Warning Limit The Lo Pressure Warning Limit is entered in oz in kPa and applies to both PRESSURE sensors if used The Lo and Hi warning limits are accessible only if PRESSURE 1 and or PRESSURE 2 sensors have been enabled in the customer setup mode Setting the Lo Pressure Warning Limit will cause the audible alarm to sound when the pressure 71 Li LO LIMIT OFF Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MO
37. ing factor Figure 9 shows a population scaling factor of 15096 Increasing this value results in an increase of population readout while decreasing this value results in a decrease of the readout Examples To increase the population display 15 enter 115 Figure 10 Boot Number To decrease the population display 13 enter 87 9 Boot Version Numbers DICKEY john s Service department may request the customer to observe record and report back the four different 4 digit num bers to identify the boot memory software version in the unlikely event field problems occur The first 4 digit number shows on the upper numeric display at the same time a b1 identifier appears on the lower numeric Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 SETUP MODE 7 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 8 SETUP MODE Figure 11 Flash Version Number display Record this number then press and release the SELECT switch to step to the b2 b3 and bc numbers recording each 4 d git number along with its identifier To return to b1 press SELECT agam Press the SETUP switch to advance to the next constant Figure 10 shows 0197 for b1 the first Boot Version Number 10 Flash Version Numbers DICKEY John s Service department may request the customer to observe record and report back the four different 4 digit num bers to identify the flash memory software version in
38. ions left center and right Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 While the display shows any one of these sections the START STOP or the SELECT switch can be pushed to lock and old the bottom display on the section to be viewed The SELECT switch can now be pushed to cycle through the various sections While in the lock and hold mode the section that is being held will flash left center night front rear etc to indicate the unit 1s in the lock and hold mode Pressing the START STOP switch once agam will allow the monitor to resume cycling through the sections automat ically OPERATE MODE 31 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 32 OPERATE MODE Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL ALARMS amp ERROR CODES A ALARMS Priority levels are assigned to the Seed Manager alarms as shown in Figure 46 with Level 1 being the highest If two alarm conditions are detected at the same time only the higher prionty alarm is displayed If they are the same level both are displayed simultaneously Unless otherwise indicated below when an alarm condition occurs the monitor exits the current Operate Mode function to display the alarm It returns to that Operate Mode function only after the alarm condition ceases or the ALARM switch has been pressed to acknowledge the alarm condition A warning alarm 1s accompanied by a beepi
39. isplay with a manual ground speed of 5 3 MPH entered The operator next presses the desired Operate Mode switch to return to planting CAUTION It 1s important to maintain ground speed close to the manually entered value to ensure accurate monitoring The console will continue to use this manual ground speed until the console 1s next powered off If the damaged ground speed sensor or cable cannot be repaired or replaced before it is desired to continue planting the same alarm display will reap pear each time power 1s applied with the manual ground speed value last entered being retained Again operation can contin ue by pressing the switch for the desired Operate Mode When the ground speed sensor has been properly repaired or replaced normal Figure 47 operation will automatically resume without having to deactivate the manual ground speed However lt 1s very important to remember to mmediately repeat the Setup Mode Distance Calibration before resuming operation 1f a different ground speed sensor has been installed Otherwise the previously deternuned Distance Calibration Constant will be used possibly resulting in ground speed measurement errors which may not be readily detected Ground speed sensor cable only repairs do not require recalibration 2 ROW FAILED This occurs when two 2 seeds per second or less are detected The alarm sounds continuously the row number of the failed sensor appears with the m
40. kip row planters or when planting point rows or seed corn OFF status turns off the related sensors so alarms do not occur The SKIP status setting available only with Seed Smart sensors allows removing a failed sensor from the hamess daisy chain and jumpening with an extension harness without disrupting row numbering Figure 14 Row Status Display The display initially shows the messages SETUP ROW 1 and the status of row 1 Figure 14 shows row 7 status set to OFF Press the SET switch to toggle between ON and OFF for the Standard and Hi Rate seed sensors and between ON OFF and SKIP for the Seed Smart sensor Press the SELECT ROW switch to advance to the next row When the status of all rows is correctly entered press Setup to advance to the next Setup constant Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 SETUP MODE 11 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 15 POPULATION HI LIMIT Display j1 Lt SETUP POPULATION 3 POPULATION HI LIMIT 4 POPULATION LO LIMIT When the population on any row exceeds When the population on any row falls below the value entered for this constant in the value entered for this constant in thousands of seeds per acre hectare the thousands of seeds per acre hectare the alarm sounds as indicated under the alarm sounds as indicated under the heading heading ALARMS POPULATION HI ALARMS POPULATION LO LIMIT LIMIT Warning Figure
41. level of the alarm to be adjusted As the switch is held pressed the alarm sounds continuously and the volume level slowly decreases to a minimum then increases to a maximum Releasing the switch establishes the desired volume level gt SETUP This switch 1s pressed for one 1 second to enter the Setup Mode and to step from one Setup constant to the next as detailed in the SETUP chapter 4 MIN AVG MAX SCAN This switch is pressed to toggle between the MIN AVG MAX and SCAN options for the function selected by the Popula tion Spacing Singulation switch 5 SELECT ROW Pressing this switch while in the Popula tion Spacing or Singulation functions freezes the upper LCD display on the current row data Successive depressions then cause stepping from one row to the next In the Setup Mode this switch allows stepping through the rows while entering Row Status 6 SELECT SET and CLEAR These switches are used to change constants in the Setup Mode as explamed in the SETUP chapter The CLEAR switch is also used m the Operate Mode to reset the area and distance accumulators and the Run Hours function The SELECT switch ls used in the Operate Mode to select various Bargraph Display Sections 7 START STOP This switch is used in the Operate Mode Seed Count Distance Accumulator and Bargraph Lock amp Hold functions In the Setup Mode it 1s used for the Distance Calibration and the Sensor Self Test Dj
42. n if Row Population is 210590 gt 95 gt 85 gt 75 gt 0 OPERATE MODE 29 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 30 OPERATE MODE Figure 44 6 Row Planter Bargraph Display The zero 0 reference is established by the average population of all non failed and active rows Figure 43 defines the points at which the bargraph segments turn on using the average population as reference For planters having less than 12 rows the vertical bars representing the planter rows are spaced to use the full display width For example a 6 row planter is shown as in Figure 44 Figure 45 13 Row Planter Displays For planters having more than 12 rows the messages FRONT REAR LEFT CEN TER and RIGHT are illuminated to identify the row group represented by the bargraph display at any given time Each group 1s displayed for six 6 seconds Figure 45 shows both bargraph displays for a split row planter having six 6 FRONT rows and seven 7 REAR rows respectively Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d D BARGRAPH LOCK amp HOLD The bargraph lock and hold function will allow the bargraph to be stopped during the cycling of the bottom display from one planter section to another for example if the Seed Manager were set up for a 31 row planter we would have 10 left 11 center and 10 right The monitor will default to cycling through these three planter sect
43. nfiguration parameters to ensure agree ment For Seed Smart sensors the light path circuitry and communication link of each sensor is tested by an instruction which simulates dropping seeds resulting in more comprehensive diagnostic informa tion Figure 26 shows the error codes possible See ALARMS amp ERROR CODES Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d OPERATE MODE A OPERATE MODE Performance of the following Operate Mode functions assumes the console has been properly installed and setup as detailed in the INSTALLATION and SETUP chapters respectively Figure 29 lists all Operate Mode functions and shows which are available m the Speed Area Mode defined later Notice this list includes all the function names on the three Operate Mode switches Population Spacing Singulation Area Seed Count and Speed Shaft Speed Dist Acc plus the Run Hours function which is performed automatically Figure 29 Operate Mode Functions OPERATE Mode FUNCTION Name Run Hours Population Seed Spacing Singulation Area Accumulator 1 Area Accumulator 2 Area Accumulator 3 Seed Count Speed Shaft Speed Distance Acc Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 1 Run Hours This is defined as the total number of accumulated hours in 0 1 hour increments the monitor has been powered Run Hours are no
44. ng sound lasting for a fixed time period related to its prionty the higher the prionty the longer the alarm 1s sounded Unless otherwise indicated a failure alarm sounds continuously not beeping until the failure condition ceases or 1s acknowledged by pressing the ALARM switch 1 Distance Sensor FAILED If seed flow 1s detected without a signal from the ground speed sensor and the monitor 1s not in the Seed Count function the alarm sounds continuously for five 5 seconds and the console automatically enters a mode to manually enter a ground speed value A manual simulated ground speed value in MPH Kin h appears on the display along with the SETUP SPEED and FAILED Messages Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 Figure 46 Alarms Chart ALARM Mode IDENTIFIER Distance Sensor FAILED Lock On ROWS FAILED ALL ROWS FAILED POPULATION HI LIMIT Warning POPULATION LO LIMIT Warning RPM HI LIMIT Warning RPM LO LIMIT Warning HI PRESSURE Warning LO PRESSURE Warning HOPPER LO Warning Battery Voltage Warning Priority Level OO N A cos uU Ul A A NN ALARMS amp ERROR CODES 33 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 34 ALARMS amp ERROR CODES To continue in the Operate Mode without a functioning ground speed sensor the operator must first enter a suitable manual ground speed value using the SELECT SET and CLEAR switches Figure 47 shows the above mentioned Setup d
45. onsists of two custom Liquid Crystal Displays LCDs and twelve membrane switches The top LCD display shows messages for the selected FEX XE Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR INTRODUCTION 1 BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL au 2 INTRODUCTION Operate Mode function Setup Mode constant or Alarm Mode identifier and the value on a 5 digit numeric display A 2 Digit numeric display identifies the row The bottom LCD displays graphically the relative populations of 12 rows simultaneously Larger planters have row groups dis played on a time shared basis B SWITCH OVERVIEW The switches are used to control system power select the mode of operation and enter planter configuration constants To help distinguish between switch names and display messages in the text of this manual switch names are always shown in italicized print An overview of the switches follows 1 ON OFF Pressing this switch applies power to the monitor Upon power up the monitor performs internal diagnostic checks illuminates all segments of the LCDs sounds the alarm and determines what type of seed sensor harness is connected Depressing the ON OFF switch for at least one second causes the monitor to power down 2 ALARM Momentarily pressing this switch silences the alarm and acknowledges the alarm condition Additionally holding the switch pressed for more than one second allows the volume
46. peed This 1s the ground speed in MPH Km h with 0 1 resolution as measured by the ground speed sensor This function is selected by pressing and releasing the Speed Shaft Speed Dist Acc switch until the SPEED message appears The ground speed sensor can be either radar Hall Effect or reluctance type Figure 36 shows a ground speed of 5 6 MPH Figure 37 Shaft Speed Display Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 6 Shaft Speed This is the rotational speed of any shaft the user wishes to monitor A Hall Effect or reluctance type sensor senses a multi toothed gear mounted on the shaft to a resolution of 1 RPM Typically a shaft driving the planter mechanism is monitored This function is selected by pressing and releasing the Speed Shaft Speed Dist Acc switch until the RPM message appears Figure 37 shows a shaft speed of 53 RPM OPERATE MODE 25 OPERATOR S MANUAL au 26 OPERATE MODE Figure 38 Distance Accumulator Display 7 Distance Accumulator This function is used to measure distances in feet meters with 0 1 resolution It can only be used after the Distance Calibration Constant has been accurately established See the SETUP chapter for details This function 1s selected by pressing and releasing the Speed Shaft Speed Dist Acc switch until the DISTANCE and ACC messages appear on the display The procedure for measuring a distance with
47. report results to factory service TROUBLESHOOTING 53 USERS MANUAL d M ERROR CODE E 081 Power interrupt Probable Cause 1 Cut or pinches harness 2 12 Seed Smart sensor power wire shorted to ground 3 Console power not directly connected to battery Corrective Action 1 Locate short or cut and repair by splicing soldering and sealing wire 2 Locate short or cut and repair by splicing soldering and sealing wire 3 Run Seed Manager power directly from battery Do not supply console power off of accessory power or through the ignition switch N ERROR CODE E 082 LCD fault Probable Cause 1 Embedded software Corrective Action 1 Note the 2 digit display and report results to factory service 54 TROUBLESHOOTING O ERROR CODE HOPPER FAILURE Hopper sensor missing Probable Cause 1 Hopper sensor is not connected 2 Tractor or planter harness is pinches or cut 3 Hopper sensor harness is pinched or cut Corrective Action 1 Connect Hopper sensor to planter hamess 2 Locate short or cut and repair by splicing soldering and sealing wire 3 Locate short or cut and repair by splicing soldering and sealing wire P ERROR CODE PRESSURE FAILURE Pressure sensor missing Probable Cause 1 Pressure sensor is not connected 2 Tractor or planter harness is pinched or cut 3 Pressure sensor harness is pinched or cut Corrective Action 1 Connect
48. ress the Speed Shatt Speed Dist Acc or the Area Seed Count switch depending on which Speed Area Mode function is desired Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL d Figure 42 12 Row Planter Bargraph Display To accumulate Area in the Speed Area mode the lift switch must indicate the implement is down Run Hours accumu late only when the implement is down The Distance Accumulate function 1s independent of the lift switch status It depends on pressing the START STOP switch only C POPULATION BARGRAPH The bottom LCD displays the relative populations of up to 12 rows simulta neously using a 5 segment vertical Figure 43 bargraph for each row The IMPlement Type Configuration parameter entered in the Setup Mode establishes the bargraph display arrangement used for each specific implement type The bottom segment of each row bargraph marked is always illuminated if a sensor for that row is present The same segment also flashes during a ROW FAILED condition Figure 42 represents a 12 row planter with all rows planting within 596 of the average planter population with two exceptions Row 3 is planting over 10596 of average and row 11 is planting between 86 and 9596 of average Bargraph Segment Turn On Levels Bargraph Segment Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 Segment Turns o
49. sor type used ls clearly labeled on the sensor cable Figure 4 shows a reluctance 2 type shaft speed sensor selected 3 Hopper Level 1 Sensor Enable This parameter enables or disables the DICKEY john Hopper Level 1 Sensor It is identified by the message HOPPER a 1 Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 5 Hopper Level Sensor Display HOPPER SETUP on the lower night display a flashing SETUP message and either the ON or OFF message flashing To enable or disable press the SET switch to select ON or OFF respectively Figure 5 shows the hopper level sensor is enabled 4 Hopper Level 2 Sensor Enable This parameter enables or disables the DICKEY john Hopper Level 2 Sensor It is identified by the message HOPPER a 2 on the lower right display a flashing SETUP message and either the ON or OFF message flashing To enable or disable press the SET switch to select ON or OFF respectively Figure 6 Pressure I Enable 5 Pressure 1 Sensor Enable This parameter enables or disables the 1 This 1s identified hopper pressure sensor on the display by the message PRESS 1 and the flashing SETUP icon To enable disable press the SET switch to select ON or OFF respectively Figure 6 below shows PRESSURE 1 enabled Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 SETUP MODE 5 OPERATOR S
50. t accumulated durmg an All ROWS FAILED condition or if a lift switch is installed and the implement is m the up position The Run Hours total is displayed for five 5 seconds immediately following the power up sequence The Setup switch or any of the three Operate Mode switches can be pressed during the display of Run Hours to advance immediately to the desired function Otherwise the Population function 1s automatically selected To zero the accumu lated Run Hours press the CLEAR switch Available in SPEED AREA Mode Yes NO NO NO Yes Yes Yes NO Yes Yes Yes OPERATE MODE 21 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 22 OPERATE MODE Figure 30 Run Hours Display for one 1 second while Run Hours are displayed Figure 30 shows Run Hours of 47 5 2 Population This is the amount of seeds in thousands of seeds per acre hectare planted in a given row based upon the most recent sampling of the seeding rate for that row The Popula tion function 1s selected automatically upon power up or by pressing and releasing the Population Spacing Singulation switch until the Figure 31 POPULATION message appears on the display a Population SCAN This displays the population of each row for two 2 seconds then advances to the next row After the last row population is dis played the average planter population for all rows 1s displayed identified by the AVG message SCAN is selected automatically upon power up or
51. te short and repair by splicing soldering and sealing the wire 3 Clean and Tighten Battery Connections C ERROR CODE E 020 Indicates sensor supply voltage is shorted to ground Probable Cause 1 Tractor or Planter Harness 1s pinched or cut Corrective Action 1 Locate Short or Cut and repair by splicing soldermg and sealing wire D ERROR CODE E 021 Sensor supply voltage 1s shorted to the battery Probable Cause 1 Tractor or Planter Harness is pinched Corrective Action 1 Locate Short or Cut and repair by splicing soldering and sealing the Wire TROUBLESHOOTING 51 USERS MANUAL d E ERROR CODE E 060 obstruction 2 Clean seed tube with mild cleanser Seed Smart sensor under counted during and wet bottle brush self test 3 Repair wires by splicing soldering and sealing the wire Probable Cause 4 Contact DICKEY john Service 1 Seed tube is duty Department to replace sensor 2 Self test performed while planting H ERROR CODE E 064 Corrective Action 1 Clean seed tube with dry bottle No sensors are connected brush 9 Redo sensor self test Probable Cause 1 Planter harness not connected to F ERROR CODE E 062 tractor harness 2 Tractor harness not connected to Seed Smart sensor over counted during console self test 3 Harness not connected to first Seed Smart sensor Probable Cause 4 Tractor and or planter harness cut 1 Seed tube is dirty or pinched 5 Console
52. the additional row capacity two other harnesses are optional for J2 One 1s an accessory adaptor harness 46682 0660 to allow connecting only the accessory harness 46682 0650 Another harness 46682 0670 contains only the RS 232 connector for the PC Prmter option See Figure 62 SYSTEM INSTALLATION 43 OPERATOR S MANUAL d 44 SYSTEM INSTALLATION Figure 61 J1 Accessory Harness The following procedures describe installing the primary from J1 and secondary from J2 harnesses from the rear of the console to the tractor hitch Step 1 Select the correct set of hamesses from the above description and Figures 59 through 62 Step 2 Route the primary planter monitor harness from J1 on the console rear to the rear of the tractor near the hitch Route it on the side of the tractor opposite the alternator and spark plugs Locate the harness to prevent being pinched cut or stepped on and secure it with wire ties Step 3 For planters with more than 16 rows Hi rate or Standard sensors only and other sensors requirements layout the second ary harness leading from J2 on the rear of the console to the hitch Route this cable in a simular fashion as the primary cable C GROUND SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION The ground speed sensor may be one of three types radar reluctance or Hall Effect A radar sensor connects directly to the designated connector on the primary harness A reluctance sensor or
53. the unlikely event field problems occur The first 4 digit number shows on the upper numeric display at the same time a FI identifier appears on the lower numeric display Record this number then press and release the SELECT switch to step to the F2 E3 and Fc numbers recording each 4 d git number along with its identifier To return to Fl press SELECT agam Figure 11 shows 12bE for Ec the last Flash Version Number Pressing the SETUP switch again causes a return to the first Customer Setup param eter Ground Speed Sensor Type To exit the Customer Setup Mode power off the console Dj SEED MANAGER PLANTER MONITOR BENCHMARK Series 11001 1103A 200111 OPERATOR S MANUAL B SETUP CONSTANTS The Setup Mode is used to enter the planter configuration constants which are listed in Figure 12 m the order of their presentation Depressing the Setup switch for one 1 second places the console m the Setup Mode which is identified by the SETUP message on the display Additional messages uniquely identify the constant displayed and available for editing at any given time Each constant has a fixed number of digits Leading zeroes are displayed When it is desired to change the value of a constant use the SELECT SET and CLEAR switches as follows Figure 12 Setup Mode Parameters Order SETUP Mode CONSTANT Name l IMPlement Type Config 01 2 Row Status ON 3 POPULATION HI LIMIT 003

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