ISOBUS Rate and Blockage ECU · About THE LEGEND ISOBUS THE LEGEND ISOBUS The Legend ISOBUS is a Rate and Blockage ECU to be used with a Virtual Terminal (VT) on a CAN 2.0b bus. The

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Operator’s Manual

ISOBUS Rate and Blockage ECU



1. Quick Start Guide

Important! Must be seeding in order to perform a complete calibration

For the following steps. If necessary refer to the Calibration and Operation section for more details.

Work Switch

Pressing the Work Switch enables all alarms.

1. Up arrow and black WorkSwitch indicates Work Switch

OFF.

2. Down arrow and green WorkSwitch indicates Work Switch

ON.

3. When the Work Switch is OFF, all alarms will silence.

Verify Total Number of Sensors On the Main screen:

1. Turn on Loop 1 power by selecting the red number to the right of the Sensitivity icon setting Sensitivity to 1.

2. If the Work Switch is ON(arrow pointing Down) refer to step 3, if Work Switch OFF (arrow pointing UP) refer to step 6.

3. A red alarm screen will appear. The window will say Loop1 X Sensors Detected! Expected X Sensors. With X being the number of sensors that you installed.

4. Select the ACK (Acknowledge) softkey.

5. Press Work Switch to OFF(arrow pointing UP).

6. Press the icon.

7. Tower Setup screen will appear.

8. Enter the amount of sensors on each tower up to 12 towers.

9. Repeat for Loop 2 as needed.

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Set Sensitivity Wizard for Blockage Alarms

1. While seeding touch the Sensitivity icon.

2. The Loop1 Sensitivity Wizard window will appear.

3. Press the Wizard button.

4. The system automatically selects the optimum sensitivity value based on what you are seeding.

5. Repeat for Loop 2 as needed

Speed Set-Up A Speed is needed in order to set up the Seed Rate Wizard.

Using Test Speed:

1. On the Seeder Setup screen , touch the red number to the right of Test Speed to set the Seeder Speed value (speed normally travelled in field, ex: 5mph).

Set Seed Rate Wizard To start, press the Work Switch Softkey to ON (arrow pointing down), doing this enables alarms. You Must Be Seeding with no blockages or sensor errors in order to use the Seed Rate Wizard.

On the Main screen:

1. Press the Seed Rate icon.

2. The Loop1 Seed Rate Wizard window appears.

3. Enter your desired seed rate and press OK.

4. Repeat for Loop 2 as needed

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Follow safety Instructions

Be sure to follow all safety instructions in your air seeder operator’s manual.

Read and Understand This Manual Before Operating This Machine. Learn how to operate and service the machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment

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publication. Agtron Enterprises Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. ATTENTION! Low battery or alternator voltage can cause system errors.


2. Table of Contents

1. Quick Start Guide .......................................................................... 3 2. Table of Contents ........................................................................... 6 3. Introduction .................................................................................... 7

About THE LEGEND ISOBUS.................................................................. 7 THE LEGEND ISOBUS Features .............................................................. 7 Using Virtual Terminals with Your ISO Rate and Blockage System ......... 8

4. Installation ...................................................................................... 9 ECU Tractor Battery Harness ..................................................................... 9 CAN Terminating Bias Circuit .................................................... 9 Cable Ties and Main Extension Cable Installation ..................................... 9 Seed Sensor and Sensor Loop Cable Installation ...................................... 10 Y-Cable Installation .................................................................................. 11 Figure 4-9 Installation Diagram ................................................................ 12 Figure 4-10 Installation Diagram Less than 60 Sensors ........................... 13 Figure 4-11 Installation Diagram More than 60 Sensors .......................... 14 Optional Sensor Installation ................................................... 15 Figure 4-12 Installation Diagram (Sensor Breakout Harness Loop1) ....... 18 Figure 4-13 Installation Diagram (Sensor Breakout Harness Loop 2) ...... 19

5. Calibration and Operation .......................................................... 20 The Legend ISOBUS Softkeys ................................................................. 20 Setup Wizard ............................................................................................ 21 Seeder Setup ............................................................................................. 23 Tower Setup .............................................................................................. 26 Main Screen (Symbols, Blockage and Rate) ............................................ 27 Sensor Diagnostics Screen ........................................................................ 31 ECU Diagnostics Screen ........................................................................... 32

6. Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 33 System Alarms .......................................................................................... 33 Common Problems and Solutions ............................................................. 37

7. Appendix ....................................................................................... 39 Appendix A: Parts List ............................................................................. 39 Appendix B: Optional Sensor ................................................................... 40 Appendix C: Seed Sensor Sensitivity Values ........................................... 42 Appendix D: Conversion Factors.............................................................. 43

8. Warranty ....................................................................................... 44 Warranty Guidelines ................................................................................. 44


3. Introduction

About THE LEGEND ISOBUS

THE LEGEND ISOBUS

The Legend ISOBUS is a Rate and Blockage ECU to be used with a Virtual Terminal (VT) on a CAN 2.0b bus. The CAN protocol is based on the ISO 11783 standard. It operates with basic functionality which includes blockage detection and seed count of all sensors every second.

The Legend ISOBUS uses infrared seed sensors to measure seed rate and check for blockages. The sensors operate on a similar principle to that of a motion detector in a security system.

2 Loops / 120 Sensors each

The Legend ISOBUS can communicate with two individually controlled Sensor Loops each capable of handling 120 sensors (separate seed and fertilizer runs).

THE LEGEND ISOBUS Features

2X faster notification of blockages

Not affected by wire breaks

10X higher Seed Rates

5X more resistant to chemical buildup

Improved snap-fit sensor cable connection

Tip: When compared to previous Agtron ART systems


Using Virtual Terminals with Your ISO Rate and Blockage System

Several companies manufacture ISOBUS compatible Virtual Terminals. Although the locations and types of controls may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, all terminals use the same icons to represent the main functions.

Any ISOBUS compatible virtual terminal (VT) should be able to communicate with and control your Legend ISOBUS. When the VT in your tractor is connected to the Legend ISO it downloads the information from the ECU and displays it on the VT’s screen. The central part of the screen displays information pages identically, regardless of the VT you are using. Typically, icons representing other pages are located around, or to the side of the central part of the screen. Selecting these soft keys enables you to navigate to the pages they represent. The location of page icons may vary depending on the manufacturer of the VT. Also, some VTs have touch screens, whereas others use pushbuttons located around the outside of the screen, adjacent to on-screen icons.

ISOBUS compatible VTs can be used to set up, operate and monitor your Legend ISOBUS Rate and Blockage system, but the exact details of how to access and change values and settings may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, when entering numerical values during system setup, some VTs may open a keypad-style page. Others may assign numbers to buttons around the outside of the screen. For this reason, procedures in this manual simply state “Enter the numerical value for…” You will have to consult the manufacturer’s operating manual for your specific VT to determine the details.

Go to www.agtron.com to view the current Virtual Terminals that can be used with your Rate and Blockage system.

Tip: For detailed information on how to operate your Virtual Terminal, refer to its operation manual.

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4. Installation

ECU Tractor Battery Harness

For Installation of an ISOBUS Harness on non-ISO Tow Between Air Cart setup or Tow Behind Air Cart setup plug the CANBUS Harness into the ISO plug on the rear of the tractor. (See Figure 4-1)

1. For Installation of the ISOBUS Harness on ISO Tow Between Air Cart setup, you can plug the ISOBUS Harnesss into the ISO plug on the rear of the Air Cart.

2. Select a mounting location to protect the ECU

3. Affix the ECU to the frame of the tank or toolbar.

4. Connect the ISOBUS Harness male deutsch connector to the female deutsch connector on the ECU. (See Figure 4-2)

CAN Terminating Bias Circuit

A CAN Terminating Bias Circuit connector must be installed on the ISOBUS Harness Cable if there is no other ECU installed at the end of the system.

Cable Ties and Main Extension Cable Installation

Colored Cable Ties

The colored cable ties included in this kit are to assist in easy installation and to differentiate between the two loops of sensors

1. Attach blue ties for all Loop 1 cables.

2. Attach yellow ties for all Loop 2 cables.

Be sure to secure all cables but DO NOT pinch cables to tight!

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Main Extension Cables

When making Extension Cable connections, make sure you align the molded arrows. If they are difficult to push together, check the condition of the pins. For each Loop (1 for Single; 2 for Dual):

1. Connect the cable from the ECU to a 10ft or 20ft Main Extension Cable.

2. Route the Main Harness Extension Cable to the implement hitch.

3. Secure the Main Harness Extension Cable to the equipment with cable ties, allowing enough slack for hitch movement.

Seed Sensor and Sensor Loop Cable Installation 1. Select a mounting location near the distributor.

Locate the Seed Sensors in the hose above the implement chassis to protect the Seed Sensors and cables from field debris damage.

2. Secure the Seed Sensors in the hose using metal hose clamps on each side (Agtron Part# 400TRHS16 not included).

3. Select a seed sensor on the far left of the machine to be seed sensor #1. Leave the female plug of this sensor unplugged, but connect the male plug to the seed sensor beside it. This will be sensor #2.

4. Continue connecting seed sensor #2 to seed sensor #3 and so on, until the manifold is all connected. Attach a Sensor Loop cable to the male end of the last sensor on the first manifold.

5. Connect the male end of the Sensor Loop Cable to the female end of the first seed sensor on the second manifold. Continue in this fashion until you reach the far right side of the implement, leaving the male end on the last sensor unplugged.

6. Using cable ties attach all cables to the frame of the implement. Avoid pinch points such as wing & opener lift points.

The Sensor Loop Cables should not be stretched tight when connected.

Figure 4-6

Tip: To help avoid electrical interference problems, create a figure eight shape with excess cable before securing.

ECU Female Extension Cable Male

Figure 4-5

Tip: If necessary, apply heat to the hose ends in order to fit the hose over the sensor.

Figure 4-7


Y-Cable Installation

For the following installation procedures refer to the Installation Diagrams Figure 4-11 and Figure 4-12

Y-Cable

1. Select a mounting location for the Y-Cable in the center of the implement.

2. Connect the large blue male end to the main cable (shown in Figure 4-10), which is connected to the ECU on Loop 1 or Loop 2.

3. Secure the ring terminal of the Y-Cable to the chassis of the implement to ground the cable.

4. Route the Y-cable’s male sensor loop cable towards the far left side of the implement using Sensor Loop Cables as needed.

This end of the Y-cable will connect to sensor 1 on the first manifold on the left end of the toolbar

5. Route the Y-cables female Sensor Loop Cable towards the far right side of the toolbar, using Sensor Loop Cables as needed.

This end of the Y-cable will connect to the last sensor in the loop, on the last manifold on the right side of the toolbar

Y-Cable (More than 60 Sensors)

On systems with more than 60 Seed Sensors, an additional Y-Cable must be installed in the middle of the loop to improve power distribution.

1. When making any cable connections, make sure you align the molded arrows. If they are difficult to push together, check the condition of the pins.

2. To prevent cable damage, route the cables so they follow the hydraulic hoses whenever possible.

3. Connect the blue male end of the second Y-Cable to the blue female end of the first Y-Cable.

4. Connect the second Y-Cable’s male and female Sensor Loop Cables into the middle of the seed sensor loop(Using in place of a Sensor Loop cable)

Figure 4-8


Figure 4-9 Installation Diagram

Part Number Description

AGST430 The Legend ISO ECU

AGD1718 The Legend CANBUS Harness

AGD3093 CAN Terminating Bias Circuit

4TYWR14.0 850040001 850040002

Black Cable Ties (14.5”) Blue Cable Ties (4”) Yellow Cable Ties (4”)

MNST102 The Legend ISO Manual

Diagram is not to scale

Figure 4-9


Figure 4-10 Installation Diagram Less than 60 Sensors


9ASTY10 The Legend Y-Cable 10ft (3m)

AGST22 AGST24 AGST25 AGST32 AGST38

The Legend Seed Sensor 7/8” (22mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 15/16” (24mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 1” (25mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 1 ¼” (32mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 1 ½” (38mm)

9ASTX10 9ASTX20

The Legend Loop Cable 10ft (3m) The Legend Loop Cable 20ft (6m)

Optional Parts


9ASTX02 9ASTX04

The Legend Loop Cable 2ft (0.6m) The Legend Loop Cable 4ft (1m)

400TRHS16 Hose clamp size 16

9ARTM10 9ARTM20

Main Extension Cable 10ft (3m) Main Extension Cable 20ft (6m)


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Figure 4-11 Installation Diagram More than 60 Sensors

Note: See parts list previous page


Figure 4-11


Optional Sensor Installation

Sensor Breakout Harness connectors #4, 5, and 6 are for Loop 1; Connectors 7, 8, and 9 are for Loop 2 (See Figure 4-12 and Figure 4-13) Refer to Appendix B for more information

Automatic Work Switch

Requires Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness and Shaft/Work Switch Sensor.

1. Install the Work Switch Sensor and magnet on the toolbar in a place where the magnet and sensor are within ½” of each other in the working position and far from each other when not working (when the drill is up).

2. Connect the Work Switch Sensor to one of the connectors on the Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness. Make note of the channel number you have selected.

3. Connect the Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness in-line with the Y-Cable. (See Figure 4-12 & Figure 4-13)

4. Turn to the Calibration portion of this manual for information on how to set up optional sensors in the system.

Shaft Sensor

Requires Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness and Shaft Sensor.

1. Attach the supplied magnet to a Shaft (rotation under 1000rpm).

2. Select a mounting location for the sensor within ½” (13mm) of the magnet.

3. Connect the Shaft Sensor to one of the connectors on the Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness. Make note of the channel number you have selected.




Fan Sensor

Requires Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness and Fan Sensor.

1. Mount the sensor within 1/16” (1mm) of a ferrous metal target such as a bolt head. (Over 500rpm).

2. Connect the Fan Sensor to one of the connectors on the Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness. Make note of the channel number you have selected.



Bin Sensor

Requires Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness and Bin Sensor.

1. Select a mounting location in the tank at the desired empty product level. The Bin Sensor alarms when product does not cover it.

2. In the selected mounting location, drill a 1/4” (6mm) hole. This is the hole for the bin sensor cable.

3. Drill a 1/8” hole, 1 5/8” on either side of the first hole. These are the holes for mounting the bin sensor.

4. Using needle nose pliers, take apart the Deutsch connector on the bin sensor cable.

5. Instructions on how to take apart the connector are included in the bin sensor kit.

6. Route the cable through the ¼” hole.

7. Put the Deutsch cable back together. (Pin 1:Red, Pin 2:Green, Pin 3:Black)

8. Secure the Bin Sensor to the mounting location with the #8 Philips Screws provided. Depending on the thickness of the tank, either ½” or 1” can be used.

9. Connect the Bin Sensor to one of the connectors on the Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness. Make note of the channel number you have selected.




Speed Sensor

Requires Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness and Speed Sensor.

1. Attach the supplied magnet to a wheel or shaft that turns when the seeder is in motion.

2. Select a mounting location for the sensor within ½” (13mm) of the magnet.

3. Connect the Speed Sensor to one of the connectors on the Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness. Make note of the channel number you have selected.




Figure 4-12 Installation Diagram (Sensor Breakout Harness Loop1)



Optional Parts


9ART036 Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness w/3 Sensor Extensions 10ft (3m)

9ARTM10 9ARTM20


9AGPS01 9AGPS02

GPS Speed Sensor (5Hz Update Speed) GPS Speed Sensor (1Hz Update Speed)

9ART090 3P Deutsch DTM to AMP CPC Radar Adapter

9ART091 3P Deutsch DTM to AMP CPC Radar Y-Cable

AGSH001 AGHS007

Low RPM Reed Switch 20ft (6m) Hall Effect RPM Sensor 12mm

9KRT069 3P Deutsch DTM Connector to Relay Kit

9ART089 3P Deutsch DTM Connector w/Bare Wire Ends


Tip: See Appendix B for Optional sensor descriptions

Figure 4-12


Figure 4-13 Installation Diagram (Sensor Breakout Harness Loop 2)



Optional Parts


9ART036 Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness w/3 Sensor Extensions 10ft (3m)

AGBN007 AGBN008

Bin Level Sensor 20ft (6m) Bin Level Sensor 6ft (3m)

AGIND01 Inductive Proximity Sensor 12mm 20ft (6m)

AGSH001 Low RPM Reed Switch Sensor 20ft (6m)

9ART089 3P Deutsch DTM Connector w/Bare Wire Ends

Tip: See Appendix B for Optional sensor description


Figure 4-13


5. Calibration and Operation

The Legend ISOBUS Softkeys

Icon Function

Legend ISOBUS

Legend Home (Rate/Blockage)

Sensor Scroll UP/DOWN

Seeder Setup

Tower Setup

ECU Diagnostics

Alarm Acknowledge


Setup Wizard

Before using THE LEGEND ISOBUS you must set it up for your air seeder system. This is done by using the Setup Wizard.

Tap the Setup Wizard icon for loop 1 and Figure 5-2 screen will appear

1. Only enter the speed that you would normally drive while seeding if NOT using ISO or wheel speed.

2. Press next for step 2

Setup Wizard

Setup Wizard

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

Tip: Leave Test Speed at Zero (0) if using ISO or Wheel speed.


3. Enter the number of sensors on tower 1

4. Press next for Step 3

5. Enter the number of sensors on tower 2

6. Continue pressing next and entering the number of sensors

for each tower( up to twelve towers).

7. Press done when you have reached the last tower number on your drill

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Figure 5-4


Seeder Setup

If a work switch is installed or a speed sensor you will need to go to the seeder setup screen and enable the sensors and enter your speed calibration number for speed sensor.

1. From the Main screen press the Seeder Setup Softkey to open the Seeder Setup screen.

Loop 1 and Loop 2 Total

Loop 1 and Loop 2 total is the number of sensors installed on each loop.

Loop 1 and Loop 2 High/Low

If the flow rate through a sensor increases above its High Rate alarm value a High Rate alarm occurs; if the rate decreases below the Low Rate alarm value a Low Rate alarm occurs. The value that should be set for low and high alarm depends on the desired operational range. To set an alarm value:

1. Press the Loop 1 High Alarm Rate field

The on-screen keyboard appears

2. Enter the value at which you want the system to alarm (zero (0) disables the alarm.)

3. Repeat for Loop 1 Low Rate Alarm and Loop 2 High and Low Rate Alarms

Tip: Seed Rate Wizard will automatically set the High and low alarms 50% above and 50% below the Seed Rate entered.

Figure 5-5


Test Speed

Test speed is a valuable tool you can use when performing diagnostics. It supplies a speed signal that simulates the forward motion of the tractor and implement. Test speed is set during the Setup Wizard, but if you need to adjust the value use the following instructions.

1. Press the Test Speed field

The on-screen keyboard appears

2. Enter a value between 0 and 20 (a value that you would normally be driving when seeding)

ISO Speed

The ISO speed is the speed input taken from the virtual terminal

1. Press the ISO Speed field and toggle between disabled and enabled

Make sure EXT Speed is disabled and test speed is at zero (0)

External Speed

Wheel Speed

Speed sensor installed on a wheel or shaft that turns when the seeder is in motion.

1. Mount within ½” of the magnet 2. Press Ext Speed field to toggle between Enable and Disable

3. Proceed to Speed Cal

GPS/Radar Speed GPS/Radar Speed Sensor takes a pulse or radar signal output from the sensor.

1. Press Ext Speed field to toggle between Enable and Disable.

2. Proceed to Speed Cal.

Speed Cal

Speed Cal is the circumference of the wheel or shaft for wheel speed and for GPS/Radar it is the distance travelled per pulse.

1. Press Speed Cal button.

The on-screen keyboard appears.

2. Enter a value (Default is 100.00).

Tips: When using another speed source make sure Seeder Test Speed is set to zero (0). You must have a speed in order to set Rate.

Tip: Toolbar Sensor Breakout cable is needed for the installation of a speed sensor or GPS /Radar Sensor. Speed can only be installed on Loop 1 lead 4/7 Only 2 optional sensors can be installed on Loop 1 using leads 4/7 and 5/8 on the Sensor Breakout Cable. Enable if Speed sensor is installed and Disable if Speed sensor is not installed


External Work Switch

External Work Switch is an open and close switch installed on the seeder that will mute alarms when the implement is out of the ground.

1. Press the Ext Work field to toggle between Enable and disable.

Enable if a Work Switch is installed and Disable is if the Work Switch is not installed.

Polarity of Work Switch

Polarity of the External Work Switch depends on how you have the switch installed. It is the expected output when the sensor is activated. For example, it determines whether an action is initiated when a switch closes or when it opens. If your Work Switch is operating the opposite of what it should be, change the polarity.

1. Press the Polarity field to toggle between normal and inverted.

Aux 1, Aux 2 RPM and Logic

Aux 1, and Aux 2 RPM will show the RPM value if there is a Shaft or Fan sensor installed. With a Bin or Meter sensor installed, the logic output will switch between 1 (full) and 0 (Empty). The Logic is the expected output when the sensor is activated. For example, logic determines whether an action is initiated when a switch closes or when it opens

Tip: Toolbar Sensor Breakout cable is needed for the installation of the Work Switch. Work Switch can only be installed on Loop 1 lead 5/8 Only 2 optional sensors can be installed on Loop 1 using leads 4/7 and 5/8 on the Sensor Breakout Cable.

Tip: Toolbar Sensor Breakout cable is needed for the installation of shaft, fan, Bin or Meter sensor. These sensors can only be installed on Loop 2.

Only 2 optional sensors can be installed on Loop 2 using leads 4/7 and 5/8 on the Sensor Breakout Cable.


Tower Setup

The Tower setup is completed during the Setup Wizard, changes can be made if needed.

On the right hand side of screen press the Tower Setup Softkey to open the Tower Setup screen.

Press the red number and an onscreen keyboard will appear. Enter desired value.

Tip: This will automatically be done when you do the setup wizard.

Figure 5-6

Tower Setup


Main Screen (Symbols, Blockage and Rate)

This section describes the calibrations needed to use THE LEGEND ISOBUS system. The following screen shows the information displayed on the Main screen of THE LEGEND ISOBUS.

The Main screen shows information about Loop 1 on the top, and Loop 2 on the bottom. Sensitivity is shown on the left side, Seed Rate is shown on the right side and Loop/Sensor status is shown in several different symbols and colors to indicate various types of information.

During normal operation the boxes will be green and display a Seed Rate on the right side. When you first receive THE LEGEND ISOBUS, the Seed Rate indication is not calibrated for your air seeder. The Seed Rate Wizard allows you to set the system to indicate the Actual Seed Rate you are applying, in your preferred units. (E.g. If you are applying 100 lbs/acre it will indicate a value of 100).

The Seed Rate Wizard is described in the Rate Mode section of manual.

Sensitivity relates to blockage monitoring and detects whether the number of seeds flowing through a sensor over a period of time (e.g. 20 seeds per second) drops below the minimum rate. Seed Rate relates to the volume of product applied to an area of the field (e.g. 20 seeds/m2 or 100 lbs/acre). Seed Rate alarms detect when that application rate exceeds or drops below preset High or Low alarm values.

Speed

Setup Wizard

Loop 1

Sensitivity

Setup Wizard

Loop 2

Sensitivity

Seed Rate Wizard

Seeder Setup

ECU Diagnostics

Tower Setup

Sensor scroll UP

Home Screen

Sensor Scroll Down

Work Switch Status

Figure 5-7


Symbols

The following table lists the graphics and symbols used on the Main screen, their functional names and descriptions:

Graphic Function Description

Loop Disabled Setting the Sensitivity to zero (0) disables the loop.

Good Sensors

If all sensors are detecting seed the square will be green. Press the Loop number to display individual sensors at the bottom of the screen. (provides access to sensor diagnostic screen)

.

Communication Error

If there is one break in the Loop (cable/sensor) the loop will still run and show a rate. If there is more than one break in the system there will be the sensors not communicating icons in between the communication Error icons. Press the Loop number to display individual sensors at the bottom of the screen. (provides access to sensor diagnostic screen)

Blocked Sensors

If a sensor becomes blocked a red square appears. Press the Loop number to display individual sensors at the bottom of the screen. (provides access to sensor diagnostic screen)

High and Low Seed Rate

If the measured Seed Rate is higher or lower than the Desired Seed Rate the yellow square appears. Press the Loop number to display individual sensors at the bottom of the screen. (provides access to sensor diagnostic screen)

Sensors Not

Communicating

If a sensor is no longer communicating with the system the Sensors not communicating icon will appear, this can occur if sensor is deactivated and if there is a communication error in the system there will be communication error icons with sensors not communicating in the middle (does not necessarily mean the sensors are bad)

Clean Error

If the sensor becomes dirty to where the infrared optical eyes can no longer see a clean error icon will appear. Press the loop number to display individual sensors at the bottom of the screen. (provides access to sensor diagnostic screen)

Not Equal

If the system detects a wrong # of sensors installed the wrong number of sensors expected icon appears. Press the icon and the Tower Setup screen will appear enter the correct number of sensors per tower.

Loop Overload If there is excessive power draw in the loop the Loop overload symbol is displayed. Refer to troubleshooting section.

Work Switch ON/OFF

If the Work Switch is ON the arrow will show downwards if the Work Switch is OFF it will show arrow upwards


Blockage Mode

Sensitivity is used to setup blockage monitoring. The sensitivity value (between 1 and 10) sets the minimum rate that seed must flow through the sensors before a blockage alarm occurs. It is normal for seed flow rate to vary slightly during seeding. The goal is to set the sensitivity value high enough to detect actual blockages without causing nuisance alarms due to slight variations in seed flow rate.

To set the sensitivity:

1. Check the condition of your air seeder and ensure that there are no blockages

2. Begin seeding

3. On the Main screen, press the sensitivity icon. you can manually enter in a sensitivity value or press Wizard and a value will automatically be selected for you. (The range of values is between 0 and 10, 0 turns loop off)

4. Press Accept after a value has been manually entered and press Done

Tip: A Blockage Sensitivity value of zero (0) disables the power and alarms to the Sensor loop. You must be seeding in order to set Sensitivity correctly.

Figure 5-9 Figure 5-8


Rate Mode

Use the following procedure to set up Seed Rate in your preferred units:

1. Begin seeding at a known application rate based on your air seeder settings

2. Press the Seed Rate Wizard

The Seed Rate Wizard screen appears, select the red number and the on-screen keyboard will appear

3. Enter the current Seed Rate in your preferred units (seeds/acre, pounds/acre, etc)

4. Press the Enter button on the keyboard

5. Press the Done button on the Seed Rate Wizard

Tips: In order for the Seed Rate Wizard to work no sensors can be blocked! You must have a speed source and be seeding in order to set Seed Rate.



Sensor Diagnostics Screen

The Sensor Diagnostic screen provides status information on all sensors in each loop

Press on loop 1 or loop 2 numbers to display individual sensors at the bottom of the screen. (Provides access to sensor diagnostic screen)

Figure 5-12

Press on a sensor that you want more detailed information about.

Press the next button to go to the next sensors information and previous to go to the previous sensors information

Press exit to leave the screen

Symbol Indicates

Sensors that are Blocked

Sensors that are Counting

Seed

Sensors with a

communication error

Sensors that are Counting High or Low Seed Rates

Sensors that need cleaning

Sensors not communicating inbetween breaks in system

Name Indicates

Seed/Sec Amount of seeds per

second

Seed Count Amount of seed the sensors is counting

ATD1/2 Eye Strengths of the

sensor

ATD LED LED Calibration

ATD Eye1/2 Eye calibration

Type Sensor Type

Software/ Hardware

Software/Hardware of the Sensor

Input Volt Sensor Input Voltage

Reg Volt Sensor Regulator Voltage

Temperature Temperature of sensor

Run Time Time sensor has ran in

seconds

The following table shows the different meanings for the different color of boxes that may appear on the diagnostic screen.

Figure 5-13


ECU Diagnostics Screen

The ECU Diagnostics Screen provides information about the ECU

1. Press the Ecu Diagnostics Softkey.

2. Figure 5-15 will appear

Name Indicates

ECU Input Voltage

Voltage of the ECU

ECU Regulator Voltage

Regulator Voltage of ECU

ECU Internal Temperature

Internal Temperature of the ECU

Loop 1/2 MilliAmps

Loop Current in MilliAmps

Legend ECU Serial Number

Enter Serial Number of

ECU

Spacing Message Delay (ms)

Number of milliseconds it takes to rescale

ECU Diagnostics

Figure 5-14

Figure 5-15


6. Troubleshooting

System Alarms

ICON ALARMS ICON ALARMS

Not Equal

Blocked Alarm

High Rate Alarm

Low Rate Alarm

Loop Overload

Communication Error

Sensors not

communicating

Sensor Clean Error

Alarm Screen

The following screen shows a system with 2 loops. Loop 1 is showing there is one faulty sensor in the Loop (will still run with one disconnect). Loop 2 has the sensitivity turned to zero so the loop is turned off and no alarms will occur for that loop.

Faulty Sensor in Loop 1

Loop 2 is turned off

Faulty Sensor position Loop 1

Figure 6-1


One Disconnect in the System

When there is only one disconnect in the Loop the sensor icon will turn orange. The Loop will still run with one disconnect and will still show the loop status.

To find out where the cable is disconnected in the loop press loop 1 (or loop 2) number. The individual sensors screen will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating where the cable is disconnected in the loop. The example in Figure 6-3 is indicating there is a cable disconnected between sensor one (1) and sensor two (2).

Break in Loop 1

Figure 6-2

Figure 6-3

Loop 1 number

Loop 2 number


Multiple Disconnects in the System (Communication Error)

When there are multiple disconnects in the system the Communication Error icons will appear as shown in Figure 6-4.

To find out where the disconnect is in the loop press on loop 1 (or loop 2) number. Figure 6-5 shows a disconnect between the ECU and sensor one (1) and another disconnect between sensor three (3) and four (4).

Communication Error (More than One Break)

Figure 6-4

Figure 6-5

Loop 1 Number

Loop 2 Number


Wrong Number of Sensors Expected

When the wrong number of sensors is detected by the system, compared to what the user has entered, the Not Equal icon will appear as shown in Figure 6-6

Figure 6-8 will appear if the Work Switch is ON indicating the wrong number of sensors has been detected. Select the ACK (Acknowledge) Softkey and press the wrong number of sensors detected icon on the main screen as shown in Figure 6-6 and the Tower setup screen will appear Figure 6-8.

Wrong number of sensors detected

Figure 6-6


Tips: If Work Switch is OFF Figure 6-7 will not appear


Common Problems and Solutions

Type of Problem

Symptom/Diagnostic Step Recommended action

No loop information

The loop indicated is turned off. App not connected to ECU

To turn loop on, increase sensitivity >0. Enter serial# and turn on Wi-Fi

Displays Loop Overload

Indicates that there is too large of a power draw on the indicated sensor loop (most likely a short in the sensor loop).

Check all cables/sensors for physical damage, stretching etc. Remove one tower or cable/sensor at a time until the message disappears. Replace the last removed part.

Communication error

App displays Comm Error 1 both ways

Check all the cables and connections. …Bypass first and last sensor in the Loop

If the message is no longer displayed…

…replace first and last sensor.

If the problem persists…


If the problem persists… If a Loop Comm Error occurs…

If the message is no longer displayed… If the problem persists… If the message is no longer displayed… If the problem persists…


…Bypass Sensor Loop Cables Between the Y-Cable and first and last sensor. …replace the Sensor Loop Cables between the Y-Cable and first and last sensor. …replace the Y-Cable. Check cables and connections at location shown on Sensor Diagnostic screen.

…Bypass the sensor # indicated. …replace the sensor. …Bypass the sensor before or after the # indicated. …replace the sensor …Bypass Sensor Loop cable going to the sensor. …replace Sensor Loop Cable.

No Commuication Sensor is showing not communicating…

Sensor has been deactivated, activate sensor

Not Equal The monitor is reading an incorrect number of sensors.

Tap wrong # of sensors expected icon make sure sensor count matches what is installed on the Tower setup screen …refer to above troubleshooting steps


Type of Problem

Symptom/Diagnostic Step Recommended action

Blocked Sensor The sensor indicated is blocked.

Clean blockage from indicated run.

If the indicated run is not blocked…

…verify the Sensitivity is not set too high. Check inside the distribution towers for any foreign material. This may cause blockages to move from sensor to sensor.

If it is always the same sensor giving the blocked message… If blocked message moves with the sensor…

Intermittent Blockage Alarms

…trade that sensor with one in another position. …replace that sensor

Check history screen for frequency and adjust sensitivity as needed

Displays ERROR alarms when one loop is disabled, but no alarms when both loops enabled

Typically this means that loops are all connected but cables are crossed either going to sensor 1 or coming back from the last sensor.

Trace sensor cables from the main wiring harness to the first and last sensor of one loop. Re-connect the cables correctly.

Clean Sensor The sensor indicated is dirty If sensor has been cleaned and is still giving the clean message…

Clean the infrared optical eyes in the sensor using a bottle brush or wet rag …replace the sensor

High and Low Rate Alarms The sensor indicated is constantly showing High or Low Rate alarms… If moves with the sensor…

…adjust the High or low rate alarms further apart …trade the sensor with one in another position …replace sensor


7. Appendix

Appendix A: Parts List


AGST430 The Legend ISO ECU

AGD1718 The Legend CANBUS Harness

AGD3093 CAN Terminating Bias Circuit

MNST102 The Legend ISO Manual

4TYWR14.0 850040001 850040002

Black Cable Ties (14.5”) Blue Cable Ties (4”) Yellow Cable Ties (4”)

9ASTY10 The Legend Y-Cable

9ASTX10 9ASTX20

The Legend Loop Cable 10ft (3m) The Legend Loop Cable 20ft (6m)

AGST22 AGST24 AGST25 AGST32 AGST38

The Legend Seed Sensor 7/8” (22mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 15/16” (24mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 1” (25mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 1 ¼” (32mm) The Legend Seed Sensor 1 ½” (38mm)

Optional Parts


400TRHS16 Hose clamp size 16

9ART036 Toolbar Sensor Breakout Harness w/3 Sensor Extension 10ft (3m)

9AGPS01 9AGPS02

GPS Speed Sensor (5Hz Update Speed) GPS Speed Sensor (1Hz Update Speed)

9ART090 3P Deutsch DTM to AMP CPC Radar Adapter

9ART091 3P Deutsch DTM to AMP CPC Radar Y-Cable

AGIND01 Inductive Proximity Sensor 20ft (6m)

AGSH001 Low RPM Reed Switch Sensor 20ft (6m)

9KRT069 3P Deutsch DTM Connector to Relay Kit

9ART089 3P Deutsch DTM Connector with Bare Wire Ends

AGBN007 AGBN008

Bin Level Sensor 20ft (6m) Bin Level Sensor 6ft (1.8m)

9ARTM10 9ARTM20


9ASTX02 9ASTX04

The Legend Loop Cable 2ft (0.6m) The Legend Loop Cable 4ft (1m)


Appendix B: Optional Sensor

This section describes the optional sensors that can be added to the cart.

See installation diagrams Figure 4-12 and Figure 4-13. Only 2 optional sensors can be installed on Loop 1 (Speed and Work Switch) and Only 2 optional sensors can be installed on Loop 2 (Fan, Shaft, Bin or Meter)

Bin Level Sensor-AGBN007/AGBN008

Infrared bin level sensor 5 ½”x 1 ½” x 1 ¾”, mounts using 2 x #8 Phillips screws – #32 x

1/2” or #32 x 1” (included), 2 x P-Clips and 2 x #10 self-tapping screws ¾” x 3/16”

(included for securing cable), 6FT or 20FT cable with 3 pin DTM series Deutsch connector.

Shaft/Speed/Work Switch Sensor-AGSH001

Low RPM Reed Switch Sensor ½” diameter, mounts using ½” P-clip and #10 self-tapping

screw ¾” x 3/16” (included), 3/16” P-clip and #10 self-tapping screw ¾” x 3/16” (included

for securing cable), 2 x magnet .950” x .500” x .125” (included), 20FT cable with 3 pin DTM

series Deutsch connector.

Fan Sensor-AGIND01

Inductive Proximity Sensor ½” diameter, mounts using ½” mounting bracket (not included),

½” P-clip and #10 self-tapping screw ¾” x 3/16” (included for securing cable), 20FT cable

with 3 pin DTM series Deutsch connector.

GPS Speed Sensor-9AGPS01/9AGPS02

GPS Speed Sensor 2 ½” diameter, bottom plate on the receiver provides a magnetic mount or

2 x dual lock Velcro (included), 10FT cable with 3 pin DTM series Deutsch connector.

Relay Kit-9KRT069

Relay mounts using #10 self-tapping screw ¾” x 3/16” (included), 2 x Butt splices for

connecting power and ground (included), 1FT cable with 3 pin DTM series Deutsch

connector.

Bare Wire Cable-9ART089

Bare Wire cable allows connection of 3rd

party sensors White wire power, Red wire signal

and Black wire ground, 4FT cable with 3 pin DTM series Deutsch connector.


Radar Cable-9ART090

Radar Cable uses a 4 pin CPC connector which connects to DICKEY-john's Radar II or

equivalent. A mating cable may be required from the maker of the radar to mate to the 4 pin

CPC connector, the cable has a 2 position Deutsch DT series connector that allows you to

select if the radar is powered from our monitor or not. Power would be removed if the radar

signal is connected via a Y-Cable and is already powered by another device. To disconnect

the 12V power, remove the connector with the jumper wire and install a connector with just

sealing plugs (included), 4FT cable with DTM series Deutsch connector.

Radar Y-Cable-9ART091

Radar Y-Cable uses 4 pin CPC connectors which connect to DICKEY-john's Radar II or

equivalent. A mating cable may be required from the maker of the radar to mate to the 4 pin

CPC connectors, This Y-Cable allows the radar to still be connected to a 2nd monitor. Only

the signal and ground wires are spliced into the monitor. In this configuration, the Agtron

product does not power the radar, 4FT cable with DTM series Deutsch connector.


Appendix C: Seed Sensor Sensitivity Values

The following sensitivity settings provide a guideline for setting your Seed Rate Monitor sensitivity:

Sensitivity Seeds/second

0 Loop is off

1 1 seed

2 5 seeds

3 10 seeds

4 15 seeds

5 45 seeds

6 60 seeds

7 75 seeds

8 90 seeds

9 105 seeds

10 125 seeds

Enter the product you are using and the Sensitivity value used for quick value changes

Product Sensitivity


Appendix D: Conversion Factors

To convert from Imperial to Metric measurements, multiply by the following factors.

To Convert To Multiply By

Inches Millimeters 25.4

Feet Meters 0.3048

Yards Meters 0.9144

Miles Kilometers 1.609

Square Foot Square Meters 0.0929

Acres Hectares 0.4047

Pounds Kilograms 0.4536

Cubic foot Cubic Meter 0.02832

Bushels Cubic Meters 0.03524

Pounds/Square Inch Kilopascals 6.8948

Pounds/Square Inch Bar 0.06895

Pounds-Force-Foot Newton-Meters 1.3568

Miles-Per-Hour Kilometers-Per-Hour 1.609

Pounds-Per-Acre Kilograms-Per-Hectare 1.1209

Acre-Per-Hour Hectare-Per-Hour 0.405

Feet-Per-Minute Meters-Per-Second 0.005

Feet-Per-Second Meters-Per-Second 0.305

Horsepower Kilowatt 0.746

27 in. of Water =1 psi


8. Warranty

Warranty Guidelines

Warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Agtron Enterprises Inc. product under normal

use.

1. This warranty coverage applies only to the original owner and is not transferrable.

2. To receive warranty, send the defective part and proof of date of purchase to your local dealer. The dealer will

contact Agtron Enterprises Inc. for a return authorization number and supply the replacement warranty parts.

3. If replacement parts are sent by Agtron Enterprises Inc., the customer will have 30 days to return the original

defective product. A credit card is required and after 30 days the customer will be charged if the defective

product is not received by Agtron Enterprises Inc. Go to www.agtron.com for shipping details.

4. Any product failures during the warranty period may be repaired or replaced with new or rebuilt product by

Agtron Enterprises Inc. discretion.

5. Troubleshooting, removal, installation labor and shipping to Agtron are the responsibility of the customer.

6. Damage from neglect, accidents, fire, liquids, chemicals, other substances, flooding, vibrations, excessive heat,

power surges, excess supply voltage, incorrect supply voltage, radiation, electrostatic discharges including

lightning, other external forces and impacts are not covered under warranty.

7. There are no customer serviceable parts. Removing a security screw will void the warranty.

8. Unauthorized modifications will void the warranty.

9. Any usage outside of the intended use will void the warranty.

Product Returns

1. If unsatisfied, a full refund is offered within 30 days from the date of purchase.

2. Any product returned after 30 days must be in new condition and in original packaging to be eligible for a

refund. Product returned after 30 days will be charged a 15% restocking fee.

3. No refund is available on product returned 52 weeks after the date of purchase. Go to www.agtron.com for

shipping details.

All shipping charges for product returns are the responsibility of the customer, including duty and/or customs

charges for international shipments. Product shipped collect will be rejected and returned to the customer. A

return to manufacturer authorization number (RMA) must be obtained before any product is returned. Please

contact Agtron Enterprises Inc. for instructions and shipping information www.agtron.com, or North American

Toll Free: 1.800.667.0640.

Conditions of Use

1. Agtron Enterprises Inc. takes no responsibility for injuries, damages, or losses due to the use, misuse, abuse, or

failure of this equipment. It is the responsibility of the customer to understand the operation and to ensure that

it is operating properly.

2. All products produced by Agtron Enterprises Inc. are intended for use with agricultural implements. Any other

application has not been considered; therefore complying with regulations is the sole responsibility of the

customer.








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