Kinze Planter Monitoring

KINZE® Planter Monitor Module
Quick Reference Sheet
Section 1: KINZE Planter Monitor Module
Checklist
The KINZE Planter Monitor Module is a feature that receives planting data from a
KINZE Population Monitor on the InSight run screen. If you have purchased the KINZE
Population Monitor product, you should configure it in the following order.
Note: Steps 1-4 must be performed by everyone who has purchased a KINZE Planter
Monitor; steps 5-6 are performed by customers who have purchased those specific features.
KINZE PMM Checklist
STEPS
ACTION
SEE SECTION AND
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1
InSight setup.
This creates an InSight configuration that is used for
KINZE Planter Monitor operations.
See “KINZE Population Monitor
Configuration” in Section 2 on
page 2-4.
2
Monitor Module setup, including front and rear unit
settings, Shaft RPM sensor settings, and row spacing
settings. This step allows the InSight display to detect
the physical KINZE Planter devices.
See Section 3 on page 4, and
“KINZE Planter Configuration” in
the Planting section of the InSight
User Manual.
3
Sensor detection process. This allows the InSight
display to detect the proper number of muxbus sensors
on the row units.
See “Muxbus Sensor Detection”
in Section 10 on page 12.
4
Set alarm thresholds. This allows you to determine
the level at which the seed monitor alarms will sound.
See “KINZE Seed Monitor
Alarms” in the Planting section of
the InSight User Manual.
5
Calibrate the Magnetic Pickup Coil. This step,
which is performed by customers who have purchased
the Magnetic Pickup Coil Speed Sensor allows the
Monitor Module to receive data from this sensor,
which measures the ground speed of the planter.
See “KINZE Magnetic Coil Speed
Sensor Calibration” in the
Planting section of the InSight
User Manual.
6
EdgeVac® calibration. This step, which is performed
by customers who have purchased the EdgeVac® seed
meters, allows the InSight display to receive accurate
data from the meters.
See “KINZE EdgeVac
Calibration” in the Planting
section of the InSight User
Manual.
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Section 2: Planting Configuration
Procedure
The following procedure describes the complete process of configuring a KINZE Planter
Monitor Module. To begin, press the Setup button and go to the Configuration Tab. Here you
can select the equipment configuration type.
Note: In order for you to use this configuration at the Run Screen, you must also
configure a vehicle, implement, controller and product(s). For more information on how to
configure these, consult the InSight™ User Manual.
Planting Configuration
STEPS
ACTION
1
Select Vehicle
At the Configuration Tab, press the Add button and the Operating Configuration Wizard
appears. Select an existing Vehicle from the drop-down menu, or press the Add button and
create a new vehicle with the Vehicle Setup Wizard. Press Next to continue.
2
Select Implement
Select an existing Implement from the drop-down menu, or press the New button and create a
new implement with the Implement Setup Wizard. Press Next to continue.
3
Select Planter/Seeder Type and Attachment Method
From the top drop-down menu, select Planter. Then use the bottom drop-down menu to select
either Rear Drawbar or Rear 3-Point Hitch. Press Next to continue.
4
Select Implement Options
Select the following options, depending upon your desired configuration.
Planter Monitor – Use the drop-down menu to select the KINZE Planter Monitor
Module option in order to enable the KINZE Planter Monitor functions.
Split Rows Enabled – Check this box to enable monitoring and logging data from the
planter’s Split Row units (For Split Row-enabled planters, you will need to create
separate implement configurations for Split Row and non-Split Row operations).
Planter Section Clutch Control – Check this box to enable the planter clutch control.
Press Next to continue.
5
Enter the Number of Rows and Spacing
Use the up and down arrows to enter the number of rows and spacing, then press Next.
Note: These numbers will vary depending upon the crop that you are planting.
6
Enter the Number of Implement Section(s)
Use the up and down arrow to enter the number of implement sections, and press Next.
Note: Do not enter the number of individual rows. Enter the number of swath sections that
can be independently turned on and off.
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Planting Configuration (continued)
STEPS
ACTION
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Enter Section Widths from Left to Right
If you entered more than one section in Step 6, the Enter Section Widths from Left to Right
window appears. This window shows the number of sections and rows in the configuration.
From here you can:
Press Next, or
Highlight the section number, and use the numeric keypad to change the section row
numbers; then press Next.
Note: The implement is divided up into equal section sizes by default. To modify the
sections, press the keypad button for each section that needs to be changed.
8
Enter Distance from Hitch to Application Point (front to back)
Use the numeric keypad to enter the distance from the implement hitch to the application point
(from front to back). When finished, press Next.
9
Enter Implement Name
Use the keyboard button to enter an Implement Name, then press Finish.
10
Select Operation Type
Select either Area Logging (Site Verification) or Rate Logging/Control.
For configurations that do not include the Hydraulic Seed Control Module or the
Stepper Seed Control options, you must choose Area Logging (Site Verification). Press
Next.
For configurations that include a Hydraulic Seed Control Module or the Stepper Seed
Control option, you must choose Rate Logging/Control. Press Next to continue.
Complete the configuration procedure by continuing through the wizard by making
selections regarding controllers, additional equipment, and Ground Speed Source that is
particular to your planting operation. For more information, see the Hydraulic Seed Rate or
Seed Tube Monitor configuration procedure in the Planting section of the InSight User
Manual.
10a
Select Planting Method
If you selected more than one Implement Section in Step 6 on page 2, the Select Planting
Method window appears. Select either Single Variety or Split Planting (Two Variety Split or
Three Variety Split). Press Next to continue.
If you selected Single Variety, continue at Step 11, “Add Additional Application
Equipment” on page 4.
If you selected a Split Planting method, continue at Step 10b below.
10b
Assign Sections to Splits on Planter
Press the touchpad and choose the Planter Side where you wish to assign sections. Then press
the numeric keypad to enter the number of sections. Press Next to continue.
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Planting Configuration (continued)
STEPS
ACTION
11
Add Additional Application Equipment (optional)
If you plan to use additional application equipment, press the Add button and use the
Equipment Configuration Wizard to add equipment. Press Next to continue.
12
Select Ground Speed Source
Select a Primary and Backup Ground Speed Source, (such as GPS, Wheels, Track or Radar).
Press Next to continue.
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Enter Suggested Name for Configuration
A suggested configuration name appears. If necessary, edit this name by pressing the keyboard
button and entering a new name with the on-screen keypad. Press Finish when complete.
Section 3: Implement Options
The Implement Tab includes two buttons underneath the Implement Options area of the
window. These settings are explained in more detail below.
Implement Options (on Implement Tab)
The Seed Monitor Setup button allows you to configure planter and sensor
settings, and adjust alarm thresholds.
KINZE Planter
Monitor Setup
Planter Configuration - This window includes settings for the number of
Front and Rear Units, the number of Shaft RPM Sensors, and the minimum
Row Spacing (in inches). This window also includes the Magnetic Coil
Speed Sensor Calibration Wizard, the Speed Source of the planter and
EdgeVac® Calibration. Additionally, you may check the appropriate check
mark boxes to enable other sensors such as the Down Pressure Sensor and
SDS Sensor.
Note: Changing the sensor configuration will send you to the Sensor
Configuration window and initiate the Muxbus Sensor Detection
process. For more information, see the Muxbus Sensor Detection
portion in the Planting section in the InSight™ User Manual.
Sensor Configuration – This window shows the status of each row, as
well as Shaft RPM Sensors, Magnetic Pickups, SDS Sensors, Vacuum
Sensors, and Down Pressure Sensor. Here one can also view sensor
information, as well as replace these sensors.
Alarms – The Alarms button pulls up the Seed Monitor Alarms window,
where the operator can set a threshold for the population alarm at 10%,
50%, or 70% or a user-specified percentage; or disable the alarm entirely.
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Section 4: KINZE PMM Setup
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Section 5: General Setup Menu
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Section 6: Planting/Seeding Menu Tree
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Section 7: Run Screen Menu Tree
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Section 8: Run Screen Functionality
and Display Items
The Run Screen provides control of all field operations and the data logging
associated with Planting. It includes a Population Monitor Bar Graph, as well as a
number of other display items on the right hand side of the screen.
Run Screen Functionality and Display Items
The Population Monitor Bar Graph shows
the number of row units as well as the
instantaneous percentage planter average
of seeds being distributed on each row
unit.
The Planter Button brings up the Planter
Monitor Options window, which is
discussed further in Section 9 on page 11.
The Rate Display and Spacing Display are
where Instantaneous Average Rate and
Spacing are displayed either for the entire
planter, or for each row, depending upon
settings in Planter Monitor Options.
The Shaft Speed displays the speed of the
planter drive shafts, in RPM.
The Tank Weight displays the weight of
seed in each tank.
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Run Screen Functionality and Display Items (continued)
The Tank Area Left displays the number
of acres (hectares) that can be planted with
the amount of seed remaining in the tanks.
The Tank Pressure displays the air
pressure level for the Air Seed Delivery
(ASD) system.
The EdgeVac Level is a measurement of
seed meter vacuum. This measurement,
shown in inches of water, is displayed for
each vacuum fan.
The Pneumatic Down Pressure is a
measurement of down force the air bag
places on the row unit.
The Clutch Status is displayed for all
clutch sections on the Run Screen’s
Planting Tab.
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Section 9: Planter Monitor Options
The Planter Monitor Options window, which appears when the operator presses
the Planter button on the Run screen, is where the operator can change settings displayed
on the Rate/Spacing Display (shown on p 9). Options include Planter Mode, Scan Mode
and Freeze Mode, explained below.
Planter Monitor Options
Planter Mode is the default setting for the
Rate/Spacing Display. This setting
specifies that the Rate/Spacing Display
shows the instantaneous average
population and seed spacing for the entire
planter.
Scan Mode specifies that the Rate/Spacing
Display shows an automatic row-by-row
scan on all the planter’s row units,
displayed in sequence from left to right.
Freeze Mode specifies that the
Rate/Spacing Display continuously shows
only one specified row chosen by the
operator.
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Section 10: Muxbus Sensor Detection
Upon your initial configuration of the KINZE Planter Monitor, you must
complete the Sensor Muxbus Detection process. This process allows the PMM to detect
each sensor on the planter. In order for the display to show the correct Planter Monitor
information, you must complete the detection process for each muxbus sensor.
Note: Be sure that all of your planter sensors are unplugged before you begin the
Muxbus Detection process. If any of your sensors are still plugged in, the Muxbus
Detection process will abort. If this occurs, unplug the remaining sensors and retry the
procedure.
To start the Sensor Muxbus Detection process, go to the Implement Tab, press the
Seed Monitor Setup button, and when the KINZE Planter Monitor Setup window
appears, press the Planter Configuration button.
Muxbus Sensor Detection
STEPS
1
ACTION
Make Settings Adjustments on Planter Configuration window
When the Planter Configuration window appears, make any changes to the Planter
Configuration Settings that are necessary. For more information on these settings, see
“KINZE Planter Configuration” in the Planting section of the InSight User Manual.
When you are finished making adjustments to the settings, press Accept.
Note: The Muxbus detection process will only start if you have changed the sensor
configuration. If you have not changed your configuration, it will not repeat the muxbus
detection process but instead will exit to the Implement Tab.
2
Disconnect planter sensors from planter harness
Make sure all planter sensors are disconnected from the planter harness.
3
Accept the Muxbus Detection warning
A window appears, informing you that your configuration has changed and that it will
require a muxbus detection. Once all sensors are disconnected, press the Accept button on
the Configuration Changed window. The Muxbus Detection Process can now begin.
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Muxbus Sensor Detection (continued)
STEPS
4
ACTION
Plug in Sensors
Plug in each physical sensor plug into the muxbus wiring harness on the planter, in the
order the sensors will be viewed on the InSight display, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Install the sensors in the following order:
1. Rear Row Seed sensors from left to right.
2. Front Row Seed sensors from left to right.
3. Auxiliary Sensors in the following order:
a. Auxiliary Section Transmission Sensors, from left to right.
b. Auxiliary Ground Speed Pickup Sensor.
c. SDS Sensors.
d. EdgeVac® Sensors.
e. Pneumatic Down Pressure.
f. Seed Scale Sensor, Air Compressor Sensor, and ASD Sensor.
When the row unit sensor is plugged in, the InSight display will beep once and show the
status as “Calibrating”. When calibration is complete, the display will beep again and
state either “OK” or “Slow”.
5
Detect Complete
When the Muxbus Detection process is complete, a message displays, stating “All sensors
found”.
6
Resolve Any Possible Errors
When the Muxbus Detection Process begins, each row unit will display “N/A” (Not
Available) underneath the status. But as the Muxbus Detection process takes place, each
row unit should state “Calibrating” for a time, then should indicate “OK”.
After calibration, the sensor status displays either one of two different states:
OK - The sensor is working and is communicating at a 9600 baud rate.
Slow - The sensor is working, but is communicating at a 2400 baud rate.
Note: Some older KPM 1, II, and III systems have slower sensors with black connectors,
that communicate at a 2400 baud rate. The KPM I, II, and III systems with blue connectors
communicate at a 9600 baud rate. A slower baud rate does not result in decreased
performance.
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