DrillMaster Grain Drill Section Controller REFERENCE MANUAL 611327-11/10
TABLE OF CONTENTS Description of Operation, Safety and Care..................................................3 Installation....................................................................................................4 Console Functions.......................................................................................7 Calibration....................................................................................................8 Operation...........................................................
Description of Operation The DrillMaster is designed to drive a Proportional Flow Control Valve using a PWM output. The valve controls the flow to 1 to 3 hydraulic motors so it can be used with 1 to 3 section grain drills. All motors are in series so they all rotate at the same speed and therefore they all apply the same amount of seed. Three toggle switches (top of Console) turn the sections off, bypassing a motor, so the RPM of the remaining motors do not change.
Installation Mounting the Display Console Select a mounting location which seems most workable, and that best fits your needs. It should be convenient to reach and highly visible to the operator. DO NOT INSTALL IN A POSITION THAT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OF THE ROAD OR WORK AREA. Whenever possible, avoid locations that expose the console to direct sunlight, high temperature, strong chemicals or rain.
Installation (continued) ON/OFF SWITCH CONNECTION Electrical Installation This section explains how to connect your DrillMaster to a 12-volt power source. NOTE: The DrillMaster must be connected to a 12volt DC negative ground electrical system. The DrillMaster system uses P/N 14360 power switch to turn the system on. If the P/N 14360 power switch is used, simply mount the switch bracket as shown on page 4, and plug the connector into the mating cable from the console.
DrillMaster Tractor Controller Wiring Layout To Battery To Astro 5 (Yellow Tie) To Run/Hold Switch (Gray Tie) (Controller to Hitch) 10 Pin Harness on Drill CrustBuster DrillMaster Quick Start Guide 346-001150 Pg 6 Revised 11/2010
DrillMaster Console Functions The DrillMaster features a large, easy-to-read liquid crystal display, easy-to-use rotary dial and lighted panel for night use. AREA TOTALS (1) (2) (3): Keeps a running count of the total acres worked. May be reset. (Note: WEIGHT and AREA counters work in pairs, if WEIGHT counter 1 is reset, it also resets AREA counter 1). SECTION ON/OFF: The Console has three Section ON/Off toggle switches on top of the console.
DrillMaster Controller Calibration Initial Setup Procedure 1.Turn all section switches off and put system in hold. 2. Press CAL for one (1) second to enter calibration mode. Red light will be on steady and CAL will be displayed in screen. NOTE: You cannot enter CAL without RUN/HOLD switch in HOLD. 3.Turn the dial to the items listed below and set as instructed. Numbers can be changed by using the “+“ or “-” buttons. 4. When complete, press CAL for one (1) second to exit CAL mode.
Hydraulic Drive Meter Calibration Numbers These are starting calibration values. They can be refined for your drill and seed using the Pre-Planting Seed Calibration Process or the In-Field Seed Calibration Process.
Pre-Planting Seed Calibration Process (using CAL TEST function) This procedure is used prior to field operation. These steps will determine a more accurate Meter Cal value for your exact drill settings with your seed. Preparation for Calibration The hydraulic drive motors have a speed range of 45 rpm to 405 rpm therefore if the required speed they must run to obtain rate is outside this range the red warning light will blink.
Pre-Planting Seed Calibration Process (using CAL TEST function) Continued 10. Set the slot opening on each drill section for the desired crop. 11. Pour several pounds of seed over seed drops which will be used. It is recommended to sample at least two drops per drill section. Disconnect these drop tubes and position a catch container under each seed tube. NOTE: The more seed drops sampled per section the more accuracy you can expect from this test.
Pre-Planting Seed Calibration Process (using CAL TEST function) Continued 11. Note that the Drillmaster controller is not counting any seed but merely calculating a rate based on row width and pulses from seed shaft sensor. The data entered in initial setup (Page 8), like row width and rows per section, is very important to the operation of the controller. This data should be checked periodically to ensure its accuracy. 12. Your Drillmaster controller should now be ready to go to the field.
Table to Record Your Own Data and Calibration Numbers CROP TYPE SLOT WIDTH TARGET CAL NUMBER RATE JACKSHAFT SPROCKET ON HEX SPROCKET-C SEED SHAFT-D Sprocket Locations In-Field Operation in AUTO Mode 1. Switch on tractor hydraulics. 2. Turn on all Section switches located on the top of the Drillmaster controller. 3. Push AUTO/MAN button until AUTO is displayed on Drillmaster display screen. 4. Switch RUN/HOLD toggle switch to RUN. 5.
Pages 14 to 22 are copies from Micro-Trak Reference Manual Illustration 10 Operation DrillMaster Console Switches and Buttons MANAUTO CALHOLD V 1 2 3 4 Make sure your system is properly calibrated before beginning to apply product. We also recommend completion of Pre-Field System Checkout described on page 27 prior to 10 beginning any field operations. ConSole power/SySTeM on/off The system can be turned ON and OFF by using the ON/OFF switch and bracket kit.
Operation (cont) Console Switches and Inputs SeCTion on/off bin level SenSor inpUT The Console has three Section On/Off toggle switches on top of the Console. The toggle switches turn Drill Sections on and off directly and also signal the Console which Sections are on or off. Sections are noT under software control and CAn noT be turned on and off with VRA control. When in the RATE mode then the Number Icons (1, 2, 3) will indicate which Sections are turned on.
Operation (cont) General Information wArninG DeviCe weiGhT/MinUTe The console is equipped with a RED warning light. In AUTO, the light will flash when the actual application is plus or minus 10 percent of the calibrated target rate. In MAN the light will flash when the Seed Flow signal is lost. The RED warning light will also be illuminated when calibration is active on the console. Displays the pounds (kg) per minute being applied.
Operation (cont) DrillMaster Resetting System Counters MANAUTO CALHOLD V 1 2 3 4 The AreA, DiSTAnCe and weiGhT totals counters maintain a running count during operation regardless of the position of the rotary switch. When any of these counters reach their maximum capacity, or when you want to start a new count, the value may be reset to zero by performing the following routine. Counters may be reset independently of each other. 1. Turn the sections off or put the system in holD. 2.
Operation (cont) Clearing System Counters When the desired counter number is displayed, press the “-” (RESET) button and LAr will be displayed. See Illustration to the right. DrillMaster wArninG: holding the “-” (reSeT) button for 12 seconds will clear both the #3 AreA counter AnD the #3 weiGhT counter whether the rotary switch is in the AreA or the weiGhT ToTAlS position.
Troubleshooting Messages / Warnings CAL Typically indicates that defaults were entered by powering up with the CAL and “-” buttons held, but calibration mode was not entered and exited. Cycling power will not clear the bad CAL message, it can only cleared by entering and exiting calibration mode. The message alerts the user that the currently selected counter will be cleared if held for 2 seconds. Also serves as a reminder to use “+” button to select counters. Had an Emergency Stop.
Troubleshooting (cont) General All DrillMaster consoles are tested prior to packaging, so unless there has been damage in shipment you can be confident that everything will be operational when you receive it. no reADoUT of poUnDS (KG), or poUnDS (KG) per MinUTe However, if you do encounter a problem that appears to be related to equipment failure, pleASe Do noT open The ConSole. your system is protected by a warranty, and Micro-Trak will gladly correct any defect.
Troubleshooting (cont) Checking Individual Components ConSole MAGneTiC hAll-effeCT SpeeD AnD flow SenSorS CAUTION: Improper connection or voltage could damage the Halleffect sensor. The only way to field test a console is to connect it to a harness on a vehicle with a known working console or install it on an E-POP (Electronic Point of Purchase) display stand. The Hall-effect sensor works similar to a reed switch, but requires power in order to function.
Troubleshooting (cont) Checking Console Inputs ConSole inpUTS pwM vAlve ConTrol SiGnAl If there is no response from any of the following tests, refer to the main wiring diagram to locate the next connector in line toward the console and repeat the test at that connector. If there is a response at that connector, the problem may be in the cable between the two connectors (or the connectors themselves).
Single Section System Diagram CrustBuster DrillMaster Quick Start Guide 346-001150 Pg 23 Revised 11/2010
Multi-Section System Diagram CrustBuster DrillMaster Quick Start Guide 346-001150 Pg 24 Revised 11/2010
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CrustBuster DrillMaster Quick Start Guide 346-001150 Pg 26 Revised 11/2010
See the table below for SPEED CAL numbers to enter for various radar models or GPS speed sensors. Radars Vansco Raven Magnavox Dickey-john Dickey-john Dickey-john Dickey-john Cal No. .150 .148 .154 .149 .199 .319 .518 Hz/MPH 58.90 59.80 57.40 58.94 44.21 27.64 17.034 GPS Speed Astro 5 SkyTrak (Std) Skytrak (MT) Dickey-john John Deere Cal No. .189 .150 .910 .210 .197 Hz/MPH 46.56 << Shipped with DrillMaster. 58.94 9.82 42.00 44.70 PART NO.
Description of Hydraulic Circuit Oil from tractor hydraulics enters PWM valve at Inlet port (Marked with P). Oil flow is metered by the PWM valve and fed to the first motor in the series from the Controlled Flow port (Marked with CF). Which port the oil enters the hydraulic motor determines its rotation. See page 29 for explanation. Oil then flows from the first motor to the next section motor in the series.
Determining Hydraulic Motor Rotation Motor rotation must turn the seed shaft of the drill counter-clockwise when viewed from the left end of the drill. Motor rotation is determined by looking into the shaft end of the motor. For counter-clockwise rotation oil should flow into port marked 2, out port 1, into the next motor in the series or back to the bypass port tee fitting on the PWM valve. The ON-OFF solenoid valve must be mounted in the cavity next to the in port.
can rotate slightly and move from open to close, or close to open. This can cause poor operation of the total hydraulic system. Solution: The red handled push/pull valve can be removed and replaced with one of two plugs. A standard #10 Male Boss Plug can be put in place of the red handled valve to create an open centered valve. A cavity plug can be put in place of the red handled valve to create a closed center valve.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CALIBRATE FERTILIZER RATES ON HYDRAULIC DRIVE DRILL #1: Calibrate seed meter using standard calibration procedure. #2: Calculate ratio of fertilizer rate to seed rate. Ratio of Rates = Fertilizer rate / Seeding rate Example: 45 pounds of 11-52-0 per acre / 60 pounds of wheat seed per acre = .75 #3: To obtain the desired fertilizer rate we must change the sprockets which drive the fertilizer meters.
Chart of Ratios for Fertilizer Sprockets 4700 Drill A 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 B 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 C 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 21 14 21 14 14 14 21 14 14 14 21 14 21 14 14 21 21 D 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 21 28 21 28 28 28 21 28 28 28 21 28 21 28 28 21 21 E 12 12 12 12 15 15 15 17 12 17 12 12 15 15 12 17 12 18 18 17 15 20 18
Singulated Seed Planting with the DrillMaster The DrillMaster will also control the planting of singulated seeds. The target rate will be the seed population, displayed in thousands of seeds per acre. The Meter Cal is specific to the cells on a seed disc and will not change. DrillMaster Controller Calibration for singulated seed meters 1.Turn all section switches off and put system in hold. 2. Press CAL for one (1) second to enter calibration mode.
Singulated Seed Planting with the DrillMaster Seed Meter Test Process (using CAL TEST function) This procedure is used prior to field operation. These steps will verify the DrillMaster and your seed meter dispenses the correct number of seeds. Preparation 1. Fill drill with seed. 2. Position catch container under each seed tube. Enter Calibration Mode (switch controller to hold and press the “CAL” button until the red light is solid) 1.
