McHale F5500 - Control box features; Working display; Manual;Automatic modes; Net operation

McHale F5500 Baler
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7.2 Control box features
7.2.1 Working display
When the control box is first switched on it displays ‘McHale F5500’ followed by the
software version number.
After a short delay, the working display appears. The working display features an
image of the machine, which is surrounded by general working information.
7.2.2 Manual/Automatic modes
There are two working screen modes:
1. Manual (Man)
2. Automatic (Auto)
The selected mode determines if netting will start automatically or not. To switch
between the Manual and Automatic modes, press ‘Auto/Man’ (Button 1). The selected
control mode is displayed in the top right corner of the screen.
In Manual mode, when the bale chamber is full, a series of warning beeps will sound
and the chamber door will appear open on the screen. Button 2 needs to be pressed
on the control unit to manually begin feeding net.
In Auto mode (most commonly used), when the bale chamber is full, a series of warning
beeps will sound and an image of a bale will appear on the screen. Net will
automatically feed after a preset amount of time. (See ‘Net delay’)
In AUTO, one press of Button 2 anytime before the bale is full will start netting. Pressing
and holding Button 2 will delay netting start, when the bale is full.
7.2.3 Net operation
The net indicator (See ‘Electronic control system’) rotates when net is being applied.
This stops rotating when the net knife trips to cut the net.
When the net knife trips and cuts the net, a short beep will sound to alert the operator
to open the chamber door and eject the bale. If the net breaks or runs out then the net
warning screen will be displayed. (See ‘Check net’)
When the chamber door is fully closed again, a 1 second beep will sound to indicate
that baling can resume and 1 bale will be added to the bale counters.
NOTE: The four soft key buttons are used for multiple functions
The four soft key buttons are used for multiple machine functions and
menu navigations. Their function changes depending on the current
screen and relates to the corresponding symbol directly above each soft
key, across the bottom of the screen.