SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000
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SOLID CONTROL “DPA” COMPUTER FOR FERTILIZER SPREADERS

This product meets the EMC standards as determined in the 2004/108/EC directive and subsequent amendments and reference to the applied EN ISO 14982 standard Manual code Issued Edition : MC elettronica S.r.l. : Via E. fermi, 450/486 Fiesso Umbertiano (ROVIGO) - ITALY Tel. +39 0425 754713 Fax +39 0425 741130 E-mail: mcstaff@mcelettronica.it Internet: www.mcelettronica.it MC elettronica S.r.l. is not obliged to give notice of any further modifications of the product. The information given in this manual does not allow unauthorized personnel to tamper the product in any way. The guarantee on...

1. Rules and general warning 1.1 Introduction This instruction manual provides all specific information needed to know and correctly use the equipment. After buying the Computer, read the manual carefully and refer to it any time you have doubts on how to use the equipment or when you have to carry out maintenance operations. Keep the manual on the machine. If this is not possible, keep it ready at hand. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR CUSTOMERS ONLY. ANY OTHER USE IS FORBIDDEN.

1.2 Terms of the warranty • SUBJECT OF THE WARRANTY: the warranty is applied to the product and to those parts which are marked with the serial number or any other identification number used by MC elettronica; • DURATION OF THE WARRANTY: MC elettronica S.r.l. guaranteesthe SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000 and its accessories for a period of |1 year! from the manufacturing date (printed on the identification label at the back of the Computer). The guarantee covers the product and any repair carried out within the agreed terms. This warranty does not apply in the event of: • accidental damage; •...

2. General description The SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000 electronic control is designed for application on dual-fan centrifugal fertilizer spreaders, and its main purpose is to adjust the distribution concentration of the product. The control performs its function using two electric motor-actuators, which regulate the opening and closing of the fertiliser distribution slits. The SOLID CONTROL foresees the adjustment of the concentration both automatically with DPA system, and manually through operator management. It is possible to differentiate the concentration by areas, by varying the flow of...

Picture 2. Overall dimensions.

3.1 How to install the Computer To assemble the Monitor operate as follows: • Within the driver’s cabin, on a flat surface, make 2 holes (D. 9 mm) correspondent to the ones on the clamping bracket (A) and firmly fix the bracket to the frame by means of two screws (not supplied); • fix the Monitor on the fixing bracket by means of the proper handles (B). Note: we recommend installing the Monitor in front of the operator to make it easier to use during the working cycle. Picture 3. Assembling the Monitor.

3.2 How to install the sensors The SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000 can be equipped with 3 types of sensors: • Inductive sensor for detecting the feed-rate code 481 (always present); • Inductive sensor for detecting the speed of the PTO code 481 (always present); • grain level sensor code 1403 (optional). 3.2.1 How to install the inductive speed sensor D.18 item 481 The inductive sensor can be installed wherever a mechanical motion exists, on the (front or rear) wheel of the agricultural machine/vehicle or otherwise creating a protruding piece of metal for reference, long at least 7 mm (Picture 4–...

3.2.2 How to install the inductive sensor for PTO D.18 item 481 The PTO sensor can be located next to the PTO socket where an adaptor (not supplied) is fitted. This comprises a circular bushing, secured with at least 2 bolts, placing the sensor head in front of the bushing bolts (Picture 5 – ref. ) : in this way the sensor picks up two bolts every rotation of the power takeoff. Set the gap between the sensor and the bolts at about 2/3 mm Picture 5 – ref. ). Firmly fix the sensor support (supplied) to a secure part of the machine. Fasten the sensor to the support by means of a bolt and a...

3.2.3 Installation of product level capacitive sensor (if present) code 1403 The capacitive sensor for the product level should be positioned so as to verify when the level of product in the tank decreases and goes below the reserve limit. The capacitive sensor can be installed inside the seed tank Picture 6 - example 1) by means of a clamping bracket (not supplied) or it can be directly fixed on the tank body (Picture 6 - example 2) and fastened with a bolt and a lock nut. The red part of the capacitive sensor MUST touch the product: so, by positioning the sensor head in correspondence of...

3.3 How to install the actuators Actuators are installed according to the set-up of the machine. In whatever set-up they must regulate the opening and closing of the slits through which the product passes. The optimum installation is obtained when the following conditions apply: 1. The entire piston length is used to open/close the slits, without “dead areas” at the start or finish: this means that for every piston movement the quantity of fertiliser varies; the ratio between the piston stroke and quantity of product passing through the slits is linear (e.g. when the actuator piston is at...

3.3.1 How to adjust the actuators When installing the SOLID CONTROL MCK 2000 for the first time, it is important to calibrate the actuators to enable them to work properly. The factory settings are made so that the actuator pistons are fully extended when the slits are completely open (max. distribution of product, Picture 7 - ref. ) and are fully withdrawn when the slits are closed. If the specific application requires the opposite set-up (pistons withdrawn with slits open (Picture 7 - ref. ), the “Mot” parameter should be changed as follows: • Switch on the Computer (“ON/OFF” switch)...

3.3.1.1 Calibration procedure 1. Switch on the Computer with the ON/FF switch (Picture 8 - ref. <A> on page 16) and select MANUAL with the o key: the red “MANUAL” LED comes on Switch to “ON” the “MAIN”, “LH” and “Rh” switches (Picture 8 - ref. <G>, <H> and <P>); Use the “+/-“ switches on LH and RH (Picture 8 - ref. <I> and <O>) to move the pistons to about half-way along the stroke; Without touching the other switches, switch off the Computer, using the “ON/OFF” switch (Picture 8 - ref. <A>); With the Computer off switch <G>, <H> and <P> to the “OFF” position; 6. Switch on the Computer and...