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LEMKEN Solitronic - User Manual

LEMKEN Solitronic
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Operating Instructions
Electronic seed drill control system
Solitronic
Version 1.51
- EN -
Safety is our prime concern
Art. no. 175 4366
EN-1/03.08
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Strasse 5, D-46519 Alpen / P.O. Box 11 60, D-46515 Alpen,
Germany
Telephone ++ 49 (0) 28 02 81-0, Fax ++49 (0) 28 02 81-220
Email: lemken@lemken.com, Internet: http://www.lemken.com

Table of Contents

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Summary

1 POWER SUPPLY

2 BASIC INFORMATION

2.1 Field of Application

Describes the intended use of the Solitronic system with specific Solitair models.

2.2 Control Terminal

Details the components and operation of the Solitronic control terminal.

2.3 Displays and Menus

Explains the various displays and menu options available on the control terminal.

2.4 Function of Switches and Buttons

Describes the function of each switch and button on the Solitronic control terminal.

3 SELECTING AND SAVING VALUES AND SETTINGS

4 MENU SELECTION

5 ENTRY MENU

5.1 General Information

Introduces the Entry menu and its general usage based on equipment configuration.

5.2 Entry and Setting Functions

Details various functions and settings accessible within the Entry menu.

5.3 TRAMLINE MENU

5.3.1 Cultivator Working Width

Explains how to set and confirm the cultivator working width for tramline configuration.

5.3.2 Field Boundary Side

Describes how to select the field boundary side (left or right) for tramline rhythm.

5.3.3 Straight Rhythm, Type of Passage

Details how to select straight rhythm and passage types for tramline creation.

5.3.4 Hectare Counting with Tramlines

Explains the options for hectare counting, including tramline ducts.

5.3.5 Tramline Rhythms

Lists possible tramline rhythms based on working width and tramline system.

5.4 RHYTHM DISPLAYS

5.5 HECTARE COUNTER

5.6 HOPPER MENU

5.7 BLOWER MONITORING

5.8 WHEEL CALIBRATION IN MM;PULSE

5.8.1 Manual Calibration

Describes the process for manually calibrating the wheel in mm/pulse.

5.8.2 100 METRE CALIBRATION

5.9 CHANGE IN SEED RATE INCREMENT VALUE

5.10 SWITCHING OFF ALARM FUNCTIONS

5.11 GPS PARTIAL-AREA SPECIFIC SEEDING

5.11.1 Interface

Explains the serial interface connection between the control system and the GPS receiver.

5.11.2 Seed Rate

Describes how to determine the seed rate reference value for GPS seeding.

5.11.3 Receiving Values from GPS Receiver

Details how the system receives and displays seed rates from a GPS receiver.

5.12 HARROW (OPTION)

5.13 SPOTLIGHTS (OPTION)

5.14 ENTERING TIME DELAY - SEQUENCE CONTROL

6 SEED CALIBRATION MENU

6.1 Converting Grains;Sq. m. into Kg;Ha

Explains how to convert seed rate from grains/sq. m. to kg/ha.

6.2 CALIBRATION TEST SAMPLE

The main procedure for calibrating the seed drill's seed metering.

6.2.1 ENTERING SEED CODE

6.2.2 ENTERING SEED RATE

6.2.3 FILLING SEED WHEELS

6.2.4 CALIBRATION TIME

6.2.5 STARTING CALIBRATION TIME SAMPLE

6.2.6 ENTERING CALIBRATED SEED QUANTITY

6.2.7 RESULT

6.3 REPEATING CALIBRATION TEST SAMPLE (CALIBRATION TEST SAMPLE MONITOR)

6.4 CHANGING SEED RATE

7 FERTILISER CALIBRATION MENU

7.2 CALIBRATION TEST SAMPLE

The main procedure for calibrating the fertiliser metering.

7.2.1 ENTERING SPREAD RATE

7.2.2 FILLING PROPORTIONING WHEELS

7.2.3 CALIBRATION TIME

7.2.4 STARTING CALIBRATION TIME SAMPLE

7.2.5 ENTERING CALIBRATED FERTILISER QUANTITY

7.2.6 RESULT

7.3 REPEATING CALIBRATION TEST SAMPLE (CALIBRATION TEST SAMPLE MONITOR)

7.4 CHANGING SPREAD RATE

8 OPERATING MENU

8.1 OPERATING MENU DISPLAYS

Describes the various displays and their functions within the Operating menu.

8.2 OTHER DISPLAYS IN OPERATING MENU

Covers additional displays shown in the Operating menu during operation.

8.3 FIRST OPERATING MENU

Details the initial set of functions and displays available in the first Operating menu.

8.3.1 OPERATING VOLTAGE AND CURRENT CONSUMPTION

Shows how to view the system's operating voltage and current usage.

8.3.2 HECTARE COUNTER

Explains how to access and view the hectare counters.

8.3.3 MANUAL START

Guides on manually starting the seeding process independently of the control system.

8.3.4 MANUAL STOP

Details how to manually interrupt the seeding process.

8.3.5 BLOWER SPEED

Explains how to display the minimum and maximum permissible blower speeds.

8.3.6 SOWN SEED QUANTITY

Shows how to view the quantity of seed filled and spread.

8.3.7 CHANGING INTO 2 ND. OPERATING MENU

Instructions on navigating to the second Operating menu.

8.4 SECOND OPERATING MENU

Details the functions and displays of the second Operating menu.

8.4.1 ADJUSTING THE SOWING QUANTITY

Guides on adjusting the sowing quantity using percentage increments.

8.4.2 SECTION-WIDTH SWITCH-OFF

Explains how to activate and use section-width switch-off functionality.

8.4.3 TRAMLINE SHIFTING

Describes how to switch the current track forward or backward for tramline shifting.

8.4.4 S HARROW

Explains the operation of the S harrow in manual or automatic mode.

8.5 THIRD OPERATING MENU

Details the functions and displays of the third Operating menu.

8.5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Provides general information on selecting modes and functions within the third Operating menu.

8.5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATING MODE

Explains the automatic operation of sequence control for various implement sections.

8.5.3 MANUAL OPERATING MODE

Details the manual operation mode for deactivating or activating implement sections.

8.5.4 DEACTIVATING HELIODOR SECTION

Guides on deactivating or activating the Heliodor section in manual mode.

8.5.5 DEACTIVATING COULTER BAR

Explains how to deactivate or activate the coulter bar in manual mode.

8.5.6 DEACTIVATING TRACK MARKERS

Guides on deactivating track markers in manual mode.

8.5.7 TRACK MARKER FOLDING METHOD

Explains how to select the track marker folding method, automatic or manual.

8.5.8 SELECTING TRACK MARKERS

Describes how to select which track markers (left, right, or both) are folded.

9 ELECTROHYDRAULIC COULTER PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

10 ELECTROHYDRAULIC ROLLER PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

11 SOWING PIPE MONITORING (OPTION)

11.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduces the purpose and usage of sowing pipe monitoring.

11.2 SOWING PIPE MONITORING OPERATION

Explains how the sowing pipe monitoring system operates automatically.

11.2.1 TRAMLINE MONITORING

Details the tramline monitoring function and its error reporting.

11.2.2 SPREADER MONITORING (SECTION WIDTH MONITORING)

Describes spreader monitoring for detecting blockages in section widths.

11.3 SOWING PIPE MONITORING DIAGNOSIS

Guides on diagnosing sowing pipe monitoring issues using error messages.

11.4 HARDWARE TEST

Explains the hardware test performed on the sowing pipe monitor upon system startup.

12 INFORMATION MENU

12.1 SENSOR TEST

Describes how to perform a sensor test and interpret its results.

12.2 SOFTWARE VERSION

Guides on displaying the software versions for the control system and terminal.

12.3 FAULT AND CODE DISPLAYS

Explains how faults are displayed as codes and where to find detailed descriptions.

12.3.1 FUNCTIONAL FAULTS

Details functional faults and malfunctions found in Group A codes.

12.3.2 LINE FAULT

Covers line faults, open circuits, and short circuits found in Group B codes.

12.4 SOWING PIPE MONITORING DIAGNOSIS

Directs users to Section 8.3 for sowing pipe monitoring diagnosis.

12.5 SEED DRILL SETTING DISPLAY

Explains how to view various seed drill settings like serial number and working width.

12.6 CONFIGURED SEED RATE AND SPEED RANGE DISPLAY

Guides on displaying configured seed/spread rates and speed ranges.

12.7 POCKET CALCULATOR

Instructs on accessing the pocket calculator feature.

13 FUSES

14 DIAGNOSIS LISTS

14.1 CODE DISPLAYS

Explains how codes are displayed for information, warnings, and malfunctions.

14.2 INFORMATION

Provides a table of codes, descriptions, possible faults, and remedial measures for information.

14.3 WARNINGS

Lists codes, descriptions, possible faults, and remedial measures for warnings.

14.4 MALFUNCTIONS

Details codes, descriptions, possible faults, and remedial measures for malfunctions.

LEMKEN Solitronic Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLEMKEN
ModelSolitronic
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish