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DrillManager
The HORSCH DrillManager is an electronic
control unit for drills and their components.
It regulates, monitors and controls all connected
assemblies in the drill.
You should only start up the DrillManager
after you have read the operating
instructions and are familiar with the
operation.
Strict compliance with the applicable accident
prevention instructions and other established
regulations concerning technical and industrial
health and safety is mandatory when working
with the DrillManager.
Description
The HORSCH DrillManager is a complete
system in which the modules included in the
equipment must only be activated.
The complete system consists of the following
components:
¾ Computer
¾ Monitor
¾ Modules, depending on machine type and
equipment, for:
one to three metering drives for seed, fertiliser
or liquid fertiliser
hydraulic control for raising, wings and bout
marker indicator control
half-side control
Seed ow monitoring
¾ Sensors for:
fan
forward speed (radar)
hopper empty indicator (2 channels)
¾ connection for work signal
¾ switch for calibration
All components and sensors are connected to
computer and monitor by means of the wiring
loom.
The computer receives the information, evaluates
these and displays the operating status and data
on the monitor.
If entered or xed default values are exceeded
or fallen short of, or in case of malfunctions the
monitor display is interrupted and the fault is
indicated.
The monitor thereby identies the corresponding
component or the limit value that has been
exceeded.
Depending on the version the machine is
equipped with one or two computers.
Computer with one and two 16-pin plugs
Stickers on the computer inform about the
hardwar status, the software status is displayed
in the “Diagnose” menu.
Maintenance
The system is maintenance free. You should
keep an eye on the computer and the cable
connections when washing the machine.
Do not clean the computer, the plugs
and any of the electronic components
with high pressure cleaning equipment
or a direct water jet.