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Dickey-John PM400 - User Manual

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PM300 - 332 - 400
PLANTER MONITOR
Operator’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Notices and Alerts

Safety Alert Symbol Identification

Identifies important safety messages in the manual and alerts to potential injury or death.

Warning Statement Guidelines

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

Caution Statement Guidelines

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

Key Features of Planter Monitors

Quick Start Guide for Operation

Planter Configuration Setup

Guides on setting up the number of rows, row spacing, and ground speed constant for monitor operation.

Row Spacing Configuration

Details the process of configuring the spacing between planter rows for accurate monitoring.

Ground Speed Configuration

Explains how to calibrate or manually enter ground speed for accurate speed-based monitoring.

Installation Procedures

Advanced Setup and Configuration

Planter and Ground Speed Data Entry

Requires input for system function: Planter Setup screen and Ground Speed Setup screen.

Row Setup Configuration (Auto Assigned)

Configures rows as ON (population), OFF (split), Flow (blockage), or Disabled for monitoring.

Ground Speed Setup and Calibration

Covers calibration factor, calibration aid, manual ground speed, and max speed alarm.

Limits Setup (Population)

Defines population features: target, min/max alarm limits, adjustment factor, and response rate.

Hi;Low Population Alarms

Triggers alarms when seed flow drops below population limits, indicating over or under population.

Monitoring Planting Operations

Operate Screen Setup and Customization

Provides tools for monitoring planting, accessed via the Operate key, with customizable upper/lower windows.

System Alarms and Warnings

Hopper Level Alarms

Activates when seed level drops below sensor mounting level; can be silenced by Alarm Cancel.

Row Failure Alarms

Triggers when less than 2 seeds/sec detected per tube; indicates poor connection or faulty sensor.

All Rows Failure Alarm

Unique identifier (8 chirps) for no seed flow from any row unit when ground speed is detected.

Hi;Low Population Warnings

Triggers when seed flow drops below population limits, indicating over or under population.

Fan Speed Limit Warnings

Triggers when fan speed exceeds or falls below set limits; alarm can be silenced but reactivates if unresolved.

Shaft Speed Limit Warnings

Triggers when shaft speed exceeds or falls below set limits; alarm can be silenced but reactivates if unresolved.

Flow Limit Warnings

Triggers when flow inputs exceed or fall below set limits; alarm can be silenced but reactivates if unresolved.

Failed Ground Speed Sensor Alarm

Triggers when planting is detected with no ground speed reported; due to poor connection or defective sensor.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting: Monitor Power Issues

Addresses probable causes like blown fuse, poor battery connection, low voltage, or defective console.

Troubleshooting: Row Alarms

Troubleshoots alarms during proper planting, citing sensor dirt, faulty harness, or console issues.

Troubleshooting: Ground Speed Alarm (Movement)

Addresses ground speed alarms during forward movement, caused by sensor failure or console issues.

Troubleshooting: High Ground Speed Alarms

Explains causes for high ground speed alarms, such as incorrect constant or uncalibrated sensor.

Connector Pin-Out Reference

Summary

Safety Notices and Alerts

Safety Alert Symbol Identification

Identifies important safety messages in the manual and alerts to potential injury or death.

Warning Statement Guidelines

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

Caution Statement Guidelines

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

Key Features of Planter Monitors

Quick Start Guide for Operation

Planter Configuration Setup

Guides on setting up the number of rows, row spacing, and ground speed constant for monitor operation.

Row Spacing Configuration

Details the process of configuring the spacing between planter rows for accurate monitoring.

Ground Speed Configuration

Explains how to calibrate or manually enter ground speed for accurate speed-based monitoring.

Installation Procedures

Advanced Setup and Configuration

Planter and Ground Speed Data Entry

Requires input for system function: Planter Setup screen and Ground Speed Setup screen.

Row Setup Configuration (Auto Assigned)

Configures rows as ON (population), OFF (split), Flow (blockage), or Disabled for monitoring.

Ground Speed Setup and Calibration

Covers calibration factor, calibration aid, manual ground speed, and max speed alarm.

Limits Setup (Population)

Defines population features: target, min/max alarm limits, adjustment factor, and response rate.

Hi;Low Population Alarms

Triggers alarms when seed flow drops below population limits, indicating over or under population.

Monitoring Planting Operations

Operate Screen Setup and Customization

Provides tools for monitoring planting, accessed via the Operate key, with customizable upper/lower windows.

System Alarms and Warnings

Hopper Level Alarms

Activates when seed level drops below sensor mounting level; can be silenced by Alarm Cancel.

Row Failure Alarms

Triggers when less than 2 seeds/sec detected per tube; indicates poor connection or faulty sensor.

All Rows Failure Alarm

Unique identifier (8 chirps) for no seed flow from any row unit when ground speed is detected.

Hi;Low Population Warnings

Triggers when seed flow drops below population limits, indicating over or under population.

Fan Speed Limit Warnings

Triggers when fan speed exceeds or falls below set limits; alarm can be silenced but reactivates if unresolved.

Shaft Speed Limit Warnings

Triggers when shaft speed exceeds or falls below set limits; alarm can be silenced but reactivates if unresolved.

Flow Limit Warnings

Triggers when flow inputs exceed or fall below set limits; alarm can be silenced but reactivates if unresolved.

Failed Ground Speed Sensor Alarm

Triggers when planting is detected with no ground speed reported; due to poor connection or defective sensor.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting: Monitor Power Issues

Addresses probable causes like blown fuse, poor battery connection, low voltage, or defective console.

Troubleshooting: Row Alarms

Troubleshoots alarms during proper planting, citing sensor dirt, faulty harness, or console issues.

Troubleshooting: Ground Speed Alarm (Movement)

Addresses ground speed alarms during forward movement, caused by sensor failure or console issues.

Troubleshooting: High Ground Speed Alarms

Explains causes for high ground speed alarms, such as incorrect constant or uncalibrated sensor.

Connector Pin-Out Reference

Dickey-John PM400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDickey-John
ModelPM400
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

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