Operating Instructions

On-Board Computer

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MG 715 Before starting to operate,

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DB 550-1 GB 05.03 please carefully read and
adhere to this operation
Printed in Germany manual and safety advice!
Copyright © 2003 AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
D-49502 Hasbergen-Gaste
Germany
All rights reserved
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1. On receipt of the computer ............................................................................................................4

2. Information about the computer....................................................................................................5

2.1 Range of application..........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Manufacturer .....................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Conformity declaration ......................................................................................................................5
2.4 Details when making enquiries and ordering ....................................................................................5
2.5 Identification ......................................................................................................................................5
2.6 Declined use......................................................................................................................................5

3. Safety................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Dangers when not adhering to safety advice ....................................................................................6
3.2 Qualification of operator ....................................................................................................................6
3.3 Symbols in this instruction manual....................................................................................................6
3.3.1 General danger symbol .....................................................................................................................6
3.3.2 Attention symbol................................................................................................................................6
3.3.3 Hint symbol........................................................................................................................................6
3.4 Safety advice for retrofitting electric and electronic devices and/or components .............................6
3.5 Safety advice for repair work.............................................................................................................7

4. Description of product....................................................................................................................8
4.1 AMALOG with seed drills D9, AD3, RP-AD3 ...................................................................................8
4.2 AMALOG with seed drills AD-P, RP-AD-P.......................................................................................8
4.3 Functions ...........................................................................................................................................8
4.3.1 Operating display ..............................................................................................................................9
4.4 Keypad layout..................................................................................................................................10

5. Operation .......................................................................................................................................12
5.1 AMALOG on-/off switching ..............................................................................................................12
5.2 Entering implement specific data ....................................................................................................12
5.2.1 Mode "1" (free function)...................................................................................................................12
5.2.2 Mode "2" (Number of track marker sensors)...................................................................................13
5.2.3 Mode "3" (Select implement type) ...................................................................................................14
5.2.4 Mode "4" (option) (Enter the period of time between the incidence of a fault and
the release of the alarm) .................................................................................................................15
5.2.5 Mode "5" (option) (Set the period of time until an order is carried out) ...........................................16
5.2.5.1 Entering the implement specific data ..............................................................................................17
5.2.5.1.1 Calibrating the distance sensor ..........................................................................................................................17
5.2.5.1.2 Enter the working width .......................................................................................................................................21
5.2.5.1.3 Programming the tramline rhythm......................................................................................................................22
5.2.6 Start of operation in the field ...........................................................................................................25
5.2.6.1 Carry out start function ....................................................................................................................25
5.2.6.2 Shifting on tramline counter ............................................................................................................25
5.2.6.3 Preventing unintended advancing of the tramline counter, e. g. when the sowing operation is
interrupted or when folding in the track markers.............................................................................26
5.2.6.4 Function of keys and their display during the sowing operation ....................................................27
5.2.6.4.1 Hectare meter .......................................................................................................................................................27
5.2.6.4.2 Showing the blower fan speed (only for pneumatic seed drills)......................................................................27
5.2.6.4.3 Monitoring the blower fan speed ........................................................................................................................28

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1. On receipt of the computer
On receipt of the computer, please check for 1
transport damage or whether any parts are emitting.
Only immediate claims to be filed with the forwarding
agency may lead to replacement. 2

Scope of delivery:
1. Computer
2. Console
3. Battery cable (special option NE190) 3 25A

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2. Information about the com- 2.6 Declined use
puter
AMALOG has exclusively been designed for the
usual operation as a display- and monitoring device
2.1 Range of application
for agricultural machinery.
AMALOG is a display and monitoring device for Any use other than that stipulated above is no longer
AMAZONE seed drills. regarded as designed use. The manufacturer does not
accept any responsibility for damage resulting from this.
2.2 Manufacturer Therefore, the operator himself will carry the full risk..
AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, Under "designed use" the operator must adhere to
Postfach 51, D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste/F.R. the manufacturer’s prescribed operation,
Germany. maintenance and repair conditions, and exclusively
use original AMAZONE spare parts.
2.3 Conformity declaration
AMALOG may only be operated, maintained and
AMALOG fulfils the requirements of the EMV-guide repaired by such persons who have been made
line 89/336/EC. acquainted with it and who have been advised about
the dangers.
2.4 Details when making enquiries
and ordering The applicable accident prevention advice as well as
any further generally accepted safety-, working-,
medical- and road traffic rules should be adhered to.
When ordering spare parts indicate the serial number
of the AMALOG. Claims regarding damage not having occured on the
AMALOG itself will be rejected. This also applies to

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The safety requirements are only damage due to sowing errors. Arbitrary modifications
fulfilled when in the event of repair to the AMALOG may result in damage and therefore,
original AMAZONE spare parts are used. the manufacturer does not accept liability for such
Using other parts may rule out the damage.
liability for resulting damage!
2.5 Identification

Type plate on the computer.

F The type plate is of documentary value

and may not be changed or disguised!

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3. Safety 3.3 Symbols in this instruction
manual
This instruction manual contains basic advice which 3.3.1 General danger symbol
must be adhered to when mounting, operating and
maintaining the machine. Ensure that this instruction Not adhering to the safety advice in this
manual has been read by the user/operator before
starting to operate the device and that it is made a instruction manual may cause danger to
health and life of persons. They are
readily available at all times to the user. identified by the general danger symbol
Please strictly observe and adhere to all safety (Safety symbol according to DIN 4844-W9)
advice given in this instruction manual. 3.3.2 Attention symbol
3.1 Dangers when not adhering to

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Attention symbols which may cause
safety advice dangers for the machine and it’s function
when not being adhered to, are identified
Not adhering to the safety advice given with the Attention symbol:
• may result in endangering the user or other 3.3.3 Hint symbol
persons, the environment and/or the machine

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itself.
Hints regarding machine’s specific
• may result in the loss of any claim for damages. particularities, which have to be adhered
to for a faultless function of the machine
Not paying attention to the safety advice may cause
are identified with the hint symbol:
the following risks:
3.4 Safety advice for retrofitting
• Danger for persons by not secured operational
range.
electric and electronic devices
and/or components
• Failure of important functions of the machine.
• Failures of prescribed measures for maintenance The function of the implements’ electronic
and repair. componentns and parts may be affected by the
electric-magnetic transmittance of other devices.
• Danger for persons by mechanical or chemical
Such affects may endanger people when the
affects.
following safety advice will not be adhere to.
• Dangers to persons or to the environment by
When retrofitting electric and electronic devices
leaking hydraulic oil.
and/or components to the implement with connection
3.2 Qualification of operator to the on-board electric circuit, the user must ensure
by himself that the installation will not cause any
The implement may only be operated, maintained disturbance to the tractor electronic or other
and repaired by persons, who are acquainted with it components.
and have been informed of the relevant dangers.
Special attention must be paid that the retrofitted
electric and electronic parts correspond to the EMV-
guide line 89/336/EWG in the relevant valid edition
and that they bear the CE-sign.
For retrofitting mobile communication systems (e.g.
radio, telephone) the following requirements must be
fulfilled:
Only install devices which have officially been
authorised in your country.
Firmly install the device.
The use of portable or mobile devices inside the
tractor cab is only permissible with a connection to a
firmly installed external antenna.
Install the transmitter spaced apart from the tractor’s
electronic.

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When installing the antenna ensure an appropriate
installation with proper earth connection between
antenna and tractor earth.
For cabling and installation as well as for the
maximum permissible current supply in addition
adhere to the fitting instructions of the implement
manufacturer.
3.5 Safety advice for repair work

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Before carrying out any repair work on
the electric system or arc welding on the
tractor or the mounted implement,
disconnect all connections of AMALOG.

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4. Description of product 4.2 AMALOG

with seed drills
4.1 AMALOG AD-P, RP-AD-P
with seed drills
D9, AD3, RP-AD3 AMALOG
• controls the tramlining kit and the pre-emergence
AMALOG marker. The tramline rhythm can be programmed
• controls the tramlining kit and the pre emergence as desired.
marker • monitors the tramlining kit (option)
• monitors the drive of the tramlining kit (option) • determines the current forward speed [km/h]
• indicates the position of the hydraulically actuated • monitors the seed level inside the seed box
track markers
• monitors the blower fan speed. If the pre-
• determines the current forward speed [km/h] determined wanted speed deviates by more than
• monitors the seed level inside the seed box 10 % an audible alarm is given and the rev.
speed is shown on the display t.
• as hectare counter
• as hectare counter
- determines the finished part area [ha] and
- stores the finished total area [ha]. - determines the finished part area [ha] and
- stores the finished total area [ha].

AMALOG is provided with a memory and a lithium

battery. All entries and calculated values remain
stored for approx. 10 years, even if the on-board
power supply has been switched off. They are
available again for the next operation.

4.3 Functions

- AMALOG is supplied with a 6-digit display (Fig.

1/1). In operation position of the implement, the
1
display shows 3
- the current forward speed (Fig. 1/2) in [km/h],
- the current position of the tramline counter (Fig. 5
1/3) and
- the function control elements (Fig. 1/4), e.g. 4
2
operational position "right hand" or "left hand",
automatic switching forward of tramline counter
locked, blower fan speed (only for pneumatic seed
drills), finished area or part area and re-filling the
seed box.

When driving the circle (Fig. 1/5) in the display should

flick. Otherwise t AMALOG does not receive any
impulses by the sensor (area- and operational speed
coverage).

Fig. 1

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4.3.1 Operating display

As soon as AMALOG receives first impulses by the

sensor (hectare) the "operating display" appears.

Operating display

Forward speed [km/h] Position of the tramline counter

Track marker "left hand side"

in operating position Track marker "right hand side"
in operating position

The seed box is empty

Fault message - speed

finished area or part area the forward switching of

the tramline counter is
locked

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4.4 Keypad layout

Table 1: Keypad layout

Key Keypad layout seed drill

switch on AMALOG

switch off AMALOG

Display of the finished area or part area and operating display

Indication of the blower fan speed

Indicating or entering the working width [m]

Indicating or entering the ground related sensor impulses over a distance of

100 m

Pressing the key prevents the automatic counting up the tramline counter

Indicating or entering the current switching rhythm

Entering the blower fan desired speed

Switching forward the tramline counter

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Input key for increasing the displayed value

Input key for decreasing the displayed value

Key used to confirm all entries

Correction key

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5. Operation 5.2.1 Mode "1" (free function)

5.1 AMALOG on-/off switching Under mode "1" always dial the value "01".

By pressing key AMALOG is switched on and - Press key hold and simultaneously press

by pressing key it is switched off. key to unlock the entering "Mode 1".

F When switching on, the display shows

the creation date of the computer
program for some seconds.
- Press key (if necessary press
repeatedly) and dial Mode "1".

Display after having dialled Mode "1"

F Whenever the supply voltage drops to

below 10 volts, e. g. when starting the
tractor, the computer automatically
switches off. It has to be switched on
again as described above.
5.2 Entering implement specific data

The implement specific entering values are dialled

- with the keys or or determined

- by a calibration procedure. The first figure shows the dialled Mode "1", the

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second figure the coding "01".
By the first pressure onto keys or
- Via the keys or dial the coding "01"
the display jumps into the desired
on the display.
direction by one step forward (+) or
backward (-). By repeated pressure onto
the same key the display continues to - Press key to store the dialled value "01"
run until the key is released. and to secure against unintended change.

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All entering via the keys and all
calibration procedures must always be
confirmed by pressing key and
stored this way..

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Before starting to operate check all
implement specific entered data!

F Already entered implement specific data

remain stored.

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5.2.2 Mode "2"
- Press key hold an simultaneously press
(Number of track marker sensors)
key
In Modus "2" dial with how many track marker
sensors the seed drill is equipped. - to unlock this way the entering
"00" = 2 Sensors Mode "2".
"01" = 1 Sensor
"02" to "99" = without sensor. - Press key (if necessary confirm
The time is selected from stop to on-going counting of repeatedly) and dial Mode "2".
the tramline counter.
Display after having dialled Mode "2"
On seed drills without sensor the tramline counter is
automatically advanced when the tramline counter
does not send impulses any more and the pre-
selected time has expired.
Whilst a brief stop within the selected time the
tramline counter does not go on counting.

Seed drill with one track marker sensor an the hydraulic valve

The first figure shows the dialled Mode "2", the

second figure "00" means that the seed drill is
equipped with two track marker sensors

- Via the keys or dial the coding "00",

"01" or "02" to "99" on the display.

- Press key to store the dialled value e. g.

"00" and to secure against unintended change.

Seed drill with one track marker sensor on the marker change

Seed drill with two track marker sensors

22t280

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5.2.3 Mode "3"
(Select implement type)

Under Mode "3" select the implement type.

• "00" = Cam wheel seed drill and
• "01" = pneumatic seed drill

- Press key hold and simultaneously press

key to unlock the input "Mode 3".

- Press key (if necessary press

repeatedly) and select Mode "3".

Display after having selected Mode "3"

The first figure (3) shows the chosen Mode "3", the
second figure (01) the connected pneumatic seed
drill.

- Via the keys or select the coding

"00" or "01" on the display.

- Press key to store the selected value, e.g.

and to secure against unintended change.

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5.2.4 Mode "4" (option)
In the factory the figures "00" (Fig. 2)
(Enter the period of time between have been set.
the incidence of a fault and the re-
lease of the alarm) When "00" is set the monitoring is
switched off.
In Mode "4" enter the period of the time between the
incidence of a fault on the tramlining kit or the On conventional seed drills set 22
counter shaft and the release of the alarm. seconds.

On pneumatic seed drills set 10

seconds.

For setting the period of time

- Press key keep pressed and simultane-

ously press key

in order to
unlock the mode entering.

Fig. 2
Press repeatedly until

the display mode "4" (Fig. 2) appears.

The first figure shows the selected mode "4",

the second figure shows the period of time (e.g. 22
sec., see Fig. 3) between the incidence of a fault on
the tramlining kit or the counter shaft and the release
of the alarm.

- With the aid of the keys or

the period of time, e.g. from 22 sec. to 10 sec.

can be set. Fig. 3

- Press key and store the figure.

In case of a fault on the tramline kit an audible alarm

sounds and the display (Fig. 4) appears.

Fig. 4

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5.2.5 Mode "5" (option)
In the factory 0 seconds (00) have been
(Set the period of time until an order set.
is carried out)
For conventional seed drills, please set
In mode "5" set the period of time which may pass, 22 seconds.
e.g. on conventional seed drills, from the moment of
the order to create tramlines until the standstill of the For pneumatic seed drills set 10
counter shaft without releasing an alarm. seconds.

For setting the period of time

- Press key keep pressed and simultane-

ously press key

in order to

unlock the mode entering.

Fig. 5

Press key repeatedly until

the display mode "5" (Fig. 5) appears.

The first figure shows the selected mode "5", the

second figure shows the period of time (e.g. 22 sec.,
Fig. 6) which may pass, e.g. on conventional seed
drills, from the moment of the order to create
tramlines until the standstill of the counter shaft
without releasing an alarm.

- With the aid of the keys or

the period of time from e.g. 22 sec. to 10 sec. can Fig. 6

be set.

- Press key to store the figure.

In case of a fault on the tramline kit an audible alarm

sounds and the display (Fig. 7) appears.

Fig. 7

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5.2.5.1 Entering the implement specific data Display of the dialled calibration value

5.2.5.1.1 Calibrating the distance sensor

In order to enable AMALOG to determine the actual

forward speed, it requires the value "Imp./100m"
which the hectare sensor sends out to AMALOG
when driving a previously measured and marked
length of 100 m.

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The calibration figure "Imp./100m" may
not be less than "250", as otherwise
AMALOG does not function in the
prescribed way.. - Press and this way store the dialled
calibration figure.
There are two possibilities to enter the calibration
figure "Imp./100m": - Press once again and check the stored
• the calibration figure "Imp./100m" is known and is calibration figure. On the display now the dialled
dialled via the key pad. calibration figure should show up.
• the calibration value "Imp./100m" is not known and

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is determined by driving a calibration distance. The calibration figures as stated in

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table 2 are mean figures determined in
In case of deviating soil types we practice.
recommend to determine the calibration

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figure by driving a calibration distance. In case of deviations between the
displayed area determined by AMALOG
1. The calibration figure "Imp./100m" is known and the actually worked area newly
determine the calibration figure by

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depends on
value

• the seed drill type used

"Imp./100m" driving along a calibration distance of
100 m. (for this, please refer to para.
5.2.5.1.1 Item 2).

• the place the sensor has been fixed

to
• the prevailing soil conditions.

- Press key whilst the implement is not

moving.
- Take the known calibration figure "Imp./100m"
from Table 2 and dial with the keys or

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Table 2: Calibration figure "Imp./100m",
for seed drills AD-P02, RP-AD-P02, AD03 and RP-AD03.
The mean values determined in practice depend on the type of seed drill, the place the
sensor has been fixed to and the relevant crank turns for the calibration test.

pneumatic
pneumatic Tyre packer
tyre packer Pack Top-
Pack Top – Pack Top-
Pack Top- seed drills
seed drills seed drills
seed drills

AD-P02 RP-AD-P02 AD03 RP-AD03

crank turns
working-
width on the star on the on the
on the star
[m] wheel intermediate intermediate
wheel
Ø 1,18 drive drive

1/40 ha
2,5 27,0 59,0 27,0 59,0
3,0 22,5 49,0 22,5 49,0
4,0 17,0 37,0 17,0 37,0
4,5 15,0 33,0 15,0 33,0

Sensor-
fixing on
gearbox

AMALOG-
Impulses / 1053 1175 617 672
100 m

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• D9 Super and D9 Special

AMALOG
Impuls / 100m
(mean value)

D9 Super,
D9 Special
Crank-
working width turns on the
[m] wheel
Tyres 1/40 ha
2,5 46,0
6.00 - 16 740
3,0 38,5

3,0 37,0
10.0/75 - 15 711
4,0 28,0

3,0 37,0
31x15.5 – 15
711
Mitas
4,0 28,0

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Display of the determined calibration figure
2. The value "Imp./100m" is not known

- Measure accurately a calibration distance of 100

m in the field. Mark the start- and ending point of
the calibration distance.
- Bring the vehicle into starting position and the
seed drill into working position (perhaps interupt
the seed metering).

- Enter the determined calibration figure into table

3.
Table 3: Ground dependent calibration figure
"Imp./100m"
- Press key and hold it by simultaneously
number of
Type of soil Impulses/100m
pressing key , the figure 1800 will appear. crank turns
soft soil
- Drive accurately along the calibration distance
from the starting- to the end point (when starting medium soil
to move, the counter returns to "1") . Hereby the
hard soil
display shows the continuously determined
impuses. If the calibration figure has been

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During the calibration run do not press
any key.. I determined by travelling a calibration
distance, definitely convert accordingly
the necessary numbers of crank turns
mentioned in table 2.
Display during the calibration test

- Stop after 100m. On the display now the number

of impulses (e. g. 1005) is shown which had been
determined while travelling the calibration distance
Auf (100m).

- Press key and this way store the displayed,

determined calibration figure (Imp./100m).

- Press key once again and check the stored

calibration figure. The display should now show
the determined calibration figure. e. g. 1005
Imp./100m.

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3. Converting the number of crank turns 5.2.5.1.2 Enter the working width

For determining the worked areas AMALOG requires

Example:
the information of the working width. To enable it
Type of seed drill: AD-P02 enter the working width as follows:
Working width: 3m
Imp./100m (actual): 1005 - Press key
Imp./100m (table 2): 1053
Number of crank turns (table 2): 22,5 - Dial the desired working width [m] by pressing
Number of crank turns (actual): ?
keys or , e. g. "3.00" for 3 m working
crank turns (actual)=crank turns (table 2) x conversion factor
width.

Imp./100m (actual) Display working width

Conversion factor =
Imp./100m (table 2)

1005
Conversion factor = = 0,95
1053

Number of crank turns (actual) = 22,5 x 0,95 = 21,4

• Press key and store the selected value.

• Press key once again and check stored

value. The display must not show the chosen
value, e. g. "3.00".

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5.2.5.1.3 Programming the tramline rhythm

The spacing of the tramlines depends on the working

width of the seed drill and of the later used machinery
such as, e. g.

• fertiliser broadcaster and/or

• field sprayer.
Depending on the working widths of those machinery
it is necessary to be able to create tramlines in
varying spacings to one another.
The various tramline systems are described in the
"seed drill’s" instruction book.
Example:

Seed drill: 3m working width

Fertiliser
24m working width =
broadcaster/field
24m tramline spacing
sprayer:

- Please look up the chapter "metering wheel-

tramlining control" of the seed drill’s instruction
book
Table 4: Excerpt of the instruction book "seed drill"

A B C D

4 0 0
8 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

A B C D
Working width Tramline spacing Control-rhythm Tramline counter,
of the seed drill controlled and displayed by
AMALOG

- Look up in the mentioned tables the line in which

the seed drill working width (3 m) and the tramline
spacing (24 m) are mentioned side by side.
- Read off the control rhythm "8" (here in table 5).

- Press key and the display shows the actual

control rhythm..

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Display of actual control rhythm and tramline counter

The figure (4) the control rhythm stored up to now.

- Pre-select the required control rhythm via the keys

or (e.g. 8) .

- Press key and store the pre-selected value

(e.g. "8"). Thereafter the following display is
shown.

Display with the newly entered control rhythm

F The control rhythms provided

AMALOG are mentioned in table 5.
by

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Tabelle 5: Possible tramline rhythms

Control rhythm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Tramline 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
counter, 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1
controlled and 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2
displayed by the 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 4 3 3 3
on-board 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4
computer 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 5
6 6 6 0 7 6 6 6
7 7 8 8 7 7 7
8 9 0 8 8 8
10 10 9 9 9
10 10 10
11 11 11
12 12
13

Control rhythm 15* 16 17 20 21 22 23 26

Tramline 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
counter, 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1
controlled and 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 2
displayed by the 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 3
on-board 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 4
compouter 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 5
7 6 6 6 5 5 6
8 7 7 7 6 6 7
9 8 8 8 7 8
10 9 9 9 8 9
11 10 10 10
12 11 11
13 12 12
14 13 13
15 14 14
15 15
16

* No tramlines are created

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5.2.6 Start of operation in the field 5.2.6.2 Shifting on tramline counter

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Enter all data as described before. - For the correct creation of tramlines the tramline
counter should be advanced prior to beginning the
operation via key and select this way
the figure, which under the word "START" is
5.2.6.1 Carry out start function
shown (for this please refer to para. 5.2.5.1.3),
e.g. "4".
Prior to operation carry out the "start function" and
the implement is ready for operation. For this
Display when advancing the tramline counter stationary

- Press key hold it pressed and simultane-

ously press key .

F The memory for the part area coverage

hectare meter returns to the "0".

F As soon as the hectare sensor sends

impulses the display changes into the

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operating display. The actual forward
speed [km/h] is shown and the actual The hydraulically actuated marker
position of the tramline counter. change over for the markers is coupled
with the sensor for the tramlining

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Before starting the sowing operation control. Pay attention that the automatic
check the position of the tramline marker change over lowers the desired
counter (please refer to para. 5.2.6.2). marker disc when the tramline counter is

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set on the correct figure. If necessary,
A honk signal sounds for every track shift the automatic marker once more.
marker change..
Advancing the tramline counter is done on seed drills

• with markers via the hydraulically actuated

automatic marker change over. The necessary
information for advancing AMALOG receives
when changing the markers over from the sensor
which is coupled to the automatic marker change
over.
• without marker change over as soon as the
forward speed sensor (gearbox sensor) does not
supply any impulses any more, e. g. when lifting
the seed drill at the headlands but also when
stopping in the middle of a field (see para.
5.2.4.3).

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5.2.6.3 Preventing unintended advancing of the Display after having pressed the "Stop" key
tramline counter, e. g. when the sowing
operation is interrupted or when folding
in the track markers.

If it is necessary to interrupt the sowing operation

with seed drills without track markers

• when stopping in the middle of the field,

• when lifting the seed drill (e.g. to give way to
obstacles)

F
or if it is necessary with seed drills with track markers
to fold in the track markers, e.g. at obstacles
After having pressed key
the advancing of the tramline counter must be
the tramline counter (3) flicks in the
prevented.
operational display and indicates that
the advancing of the tramline counter
For this press key prior to interrupting
has been locked.
the sowing operation or prior to folding in the
track markers and thus prevent the advancing of the
- Immediately after having continued the sowing
tramline counter.
operation or after having folded down the track
markers again press key , so that the
tramline counter stops flicking in the operational
display.

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5.2.6.4 Function of keys 2. Hectare meter – total area
and their display during the sowing
operation After pressing key twice the total area in [ha]

By pressing one of the following function keys the is displayed.

desired value will be displayed for approx. 10 This counter cannot be erased.
seconds. Thereafter, the computer automatically
returns into the "operational display". Display after pressing the key twice

5.2.6.4.1 Hectare meter

1. Hectare meter – covered part area

After one time pressing key the worked part

area in [ha] is displayed which has been operated on
after having released the "start function".

F Only the worked area will be determined

during which the implement had been in
operating position.
After three times pressing key the operational
display appears again.
Display after one time pressing the key

5.2.6.4.2 Showing the blower fan speed

(only for pneumatic seed drills)

After pressing key the actual blower fan speed

is shown.

Display after pressing the key

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5.2.6.4.3 Monitoring the blower fan speed Entering the nominal speed

In dependence to the pre-selected wanted speed,

- Press key (yellow). The pre-set nominal
AMALOG monitors the blower fan drive speed. If the
nominal speed then is exceeded or undercut by more speed will appear on the display.
than 10 % an audible signal is released and in the - Change the nominal speed accordingly via the
display the black triangle above the R.P.M. symbol
appears. keys or .

Display when exceeding of undercutting the nominal speed - Press key and store the selected nominal

Switching off the rev-speed monitoring

- Press key (yellow). The pre-set nominal

speed appears on the display.

- Select the nominal speed "0" via the keys .

- Press key and store "0" as the new

F The rev.-monitoring is only active in

operational position
nominal speed.

F After ending the rev-speed monitoring it

should be switched off again.

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