Topcon X35 - 7000;8000;9000 Series Air Seeder

X35 Console General Operations
8.35
8.9.1 7000/8000/9000 Series Air Seeder
With the seeding implement in the field position,
but with the seed boots out of the ground:
1. Ensure the Air Seeder fan(s) are running.
2. Units
with ASC: Ensure the section switches
are ON, on the X35 console, refer to Figure
8.68.
3. At the tank mounted keypad (refer to Figure
8.67), turn on the tank buttons for those meters
that
will be applying product.
a. The
calibration master switch has no effect
during a prime.
4. Engage the metering augers:
a. If there is no Preload Time entered in
the Seeder setup (refer to Section 6.7.1.1.1
-
General Tank Setup), push and hold the
prime button.
i. The meters will run as long as button
is held.
c. If a Preload Time is entered, push the
button until meters begin to turn.
i. The meters will run for preload time.
5. Units
with ASC: On the primary manifolds
observe that all ASC valves are open (cylinders
are extended).
a. They should close (cylinders retracted)
after the meters stop running.
b. Check for blockage in the valves that do
not operate properly.
6. Proceed to the seeding implement and check
each of the product runs for material on the
ground.
7.
If there is no product at an opener, it may
be possible that the secondary manifold and/
or hose supplying product to that opener is
plugged. Refer to the Troubleshooting Section
in
the Air Seeder Operator's Manual.
8.9.2 6000 Series Air Seeder
With the seeding implement in the field position,
but with the seed boots out of the ground:
1. Ensure that the air seeder fan(s) are running.
2. From the menu in the Seeder Controller select
Configuration.
a.
In the Configuration panel select Multi-
Tank Calibration.
i. The Calibration Method window will
appear.
ii. Select Automatic Calibration.
iii. Make sure that the Calibration type
set to Stationary, if it is not, change
it.
iv
. Proceed to the next screen - Step
2/4.
v
. This will put console into calibration
mode.
3.
Go to the air seeder tank. Turn on the
hydraulic calibration ball valve.
4. Using the tank mounted keypad, turn on the
tank switches for those meters that will be
applying product.
5. Turn the Master Switch ON to meter the
desired amount of product, then turn it OFF.
Then shut off the hydraulic calibration ball
valve.
6.
Proceed to the seeding implement and check
each of the product runs for material on the
ground.
7.
If there is no product at an opener, it may
be possible that the secondary manifold and/
or hose supplying product to that opener is
plugged. Refer to the Troubleshooting Section
in
the Air Seeder Operator's Manual.
8. Return to the cab.
9. Cancel out of the calibration mode without
proceeding to the next steps in the calibration
wizard.
Important
Ensure that the hydraulic calibration ball valve is
in the “off” position before continuing with normal
operation.