Front-Fold Planters All Makes & Models

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1 Front-Fold Planters All Makes & Models SureForce TM Hydraulic Down Force PN: ENG REV. B

2 Introduction Important Information This guide provides the basic information needed to install the Ag Leader SureForce system on a planter. It is intended to be used by Ag Leader dealers who are trained and knowledgeable about the installation of such systems. It is important to read this guide prior to beginning the installation. This guide contains warnings of potential hazards, and a collection of best practices that will help your installation go smoothly, safely and be successful. Trademark All brands and product names, unless otherwise stated, are registered trademarks of Ag Leader Technology. Technical Support Contact your Ag Leader Dealer or Ag Leader Technology for technical support. Telephone: (515) support@agleader.com Legal Disclaimer Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully before installing or operating the SureForce system. Take careful note of safety information in this manual and additional safety messages provided throughout this and any other supplemental manuals provided. Ag Leader Technology disclaims any liability for damage or injury that results from failure to follow instructions, cautions and warnings communicated in this guide. NOTE The Ag Leader SureForce TM system is not compatible with every option available for planter row units. Ag Leader advises fully equipping a single row unit before proceeding with all row units to ensure compatibility in particular with non-ag Leader aftermarket parts that may be installed. 2

3 SureForce Installation Row Unit Components Installation Procedure: The purpose of this set of instructions is to provide an order of operations for the most efficient installation of the entire system. Specific installation instructions are available for each component mentioned in this section and are listed below it for reference. Please proceed with the installation of each component in the order shown below. 1. Hydraulic Actuator and Row Valve ENG CaseIH ENG John Deere MEII, Plus, XP (including Pro), ME5, ExactEmerge ENG Kinze 3000 puller ENG Kinze 3000 pusher ENG Kinze 4000 puller ENG White 8000 / Load Sensor ENG CaseIH ENG John Deere MEII, Plus, XP (including Pro), ME5, ExactEmerge ENG Kinze 3000 (pusher & puller) ENG White ENG White RCM (Row Control Module) and Related Cabling ENG CaseIH ENG John Deere MEII, Plus, XP ENG John Deere XP Pro ENG John Deere ME5, ExactEmerge ENG Kinze 3000 puller ENG Kinze 3000 pusher ENG White ENG White Implement Switch (install on at least one row unit two non-adjacent row units are recommended) ENG CaseIH ENG John Deere MEII, Plus, XP (including Pro), ME5, ExactEmerge ENG Kinze 3000 (pusher & puller) ENG White ENG White Pressure Sensor (only applicable if installing on an vacuum planter) Seed meter vacuum sensor 3

4 Planter Frame & Tractor Components Installation Procedure: 1. Determine mounting location for main SureForce TM valve block within 5 feet of the center of toolbar. A few good mounting location options are: a. On the tongue a few feet in front of the toolbar (for planters w/o bulk-fill tanks) b. On the tongue beneath, or just in front of bulk-fill tank framework c. Beneath the bulk-fill tank catwalk NOTE: Refer to the following installation examples. NOTE: If a generator will be installed on this planter, it is a good practice to install generator and SureForce TM main valve block in close proximity to one another. Main valve JD 1770NT with bulk-fill tanks shown. Main valve mounted on bulk tank support pillar to stay clear of liquid fertilizer tank mounted further ahead on tongue. Main valve CaseIH 1250 with bulk-fill tanks shown. Main valve mounted to frame member beneath bulk tanks. 4

5 Main valve John Deere DB series with bulk-fill tanks shown. Main valve mounted to tongue directly in front of bulk tank support pillar. 2. With mounting location determined, attach mounting bracket to valve block. NOTE: Mounting brackets are designed with versatility in mind. Main valve block can be secured in any orientation. 3. Secure assembly to planter frame using carriage bolts and slotted strap iron brackets and optional spacers as needed. 5

6 4. Connect pressure and return hoses to main valve block (Refer to drawing). a. For best performance, a dedicated SCV is recommended for the SureForce TM system. b. If a generator will be installed for powering SureDrive gear motors, the generator and SureForce TM system may share an SCV if necessary. A tee kit is available for this scenario (P/N: A tee kit, P/N: A tee kit). 6

7 5. Connect tank hose to main valve block (Refer to drawing). a. It is recommended to tee into an existing case drain on a nearby fan motor if existing fitting is -6 or larger. If not, case drain should tee in close to tractor port to minimize pressure in case drain. b. If a generator will be installed for powering SureDrive gear motors, the generator and SureForce TM system may share an SCV if necessary. A tee kit is available for this scenario (P/N: A tee kit, P/N: A tee kit). 7

8 6. Connect frame section hoses to main valve block and route to a row valve in each section (Refer to drawing). a. Main valve block is configured so that row units may be split into a maximum of 3 frame sections. Not all frame section ports must be used. NOTE: 3 sets of ports are provided (on main valve block) just to make sure that adequate oil flow is available at each row unit and to provide hose routing flexibility. b. The maximum recommended number of row units per frame section is 16. c. Use run tees to plumb section hoses in at a row valve for each frame section. 8

9 7. Connect row-to-row hoses from row valve to each adjacent row valve (except in some interplant cases). a. For 15-inch row spacing (interplant planters), supplied hose lengths are 30 inches. In this case, row hoses skip a row to keep standard rows and interplant rows isolated. b. Use supplied hoses. Hose lengths are dependent on row spacing. c. Identify frame obstructions and flex joints and confirm supplied hose lengths are adequate. 8. Connect each row valve to its corresponding actuator (Refer to drawing). Hose lengths from row valve to actuator are 24 inches. a. Port D (down force) of row valve corresponds to port D of actuator (3/8 hose, #6 fittings). b. Port U (up lift) of row valve corresponds to port U of actuator (1/4 hose, #4 fittings). Step 7 illustration Step 8 illustration 9

10 9. Install PCM (Planter Control Module) and associated cables (ISOBUS breakout cable and I/O cable). Detailed instructions are provided in PCM kit (P/N: ). NOTE: If planter is larger than 24 rows, a CAN repeater is required is the PCM kit that includes a CAN repeater. NOTE: This step only applies if planter is equipped with bulk-fill seed delivery system. 10. Install seed delivery pressure sensor. Detailed instructions are provided in bulkfill pressure sensor kit (P/N: ). 11. Install an implement switch module on toolbar in front of each row unit that is equipped with an implement switch. NOTE: Module can be secured loosely for now until local CAN Bus is routed and ideal location is determined. 10

11 12. Connect CAN implement switch cable to implement switch module that was mounted on toolbar in previous step. 13. Connect integral cable of implement switch to mating connector of CAN implement switch cable. A 42 in. extension cable is provided if required. NOTE: Local CAN connectors of implement switch cable will be connected when local CAN Bus is installed in a following step. 14. Connect terminating plug (with a wire loop) to mating connector of RCM CAN stub at left-most row unit. It is important to use the correct terminator so the display will know that the left-most row unit is row #1. NOTE: The RCM CAN stub at each row unit has a long and a short drop for the local CANBUS. The short drop should always be routed left and the longer drop to the right. This is very important to keep the row units identified properly RCM CAN stub 15. Connect all RCM CAN stubs with CAN stubs of adjacent row units. Always route longer end of RCM CAN stub toward the right. a. NOTE: The bold text above is important for proper row unit indexing. b. 2 ft CAN extensions are available for flex joints if necessary. c. 9, 12, 15, or 18 ft extensions are available to go around fold joints. 16. Connect PCM to local CANBUS at middle of toolbar. This is typically done with 9 ft CAN extensions, but any length that reaches is acceptable. 11

12 17. Connect terminating receptacle to mating connector of RCM CAN stub at right-most row unit. 18. Connect power extension cables as follows: Shortest extension is for center section connector. lf SureDrive will be installed in addition to SureForce TM, power extensions will be a heavier gauge and resemble the upper image. In that case, connect extension cables to distribution box. Longest extensions are for outer wing connectors. NOTE: Power connectors on generator do not technically need to correspond to certain planter sections. If installing SureForce TM without SureDrive, power extensions will be a lighter gauge and resemble the lower image. In that case, connect extension cables to high current power connectors of implement cable using provided power splitters. 19. Connect power distribution cables to extension cables installed in previous step. 20. Connect each drop of power distribution to mating connector of appropriate row unit RCM CAN stub. NOTE: Distribution cable shown is for 6 rows, but supplied cables may have more or less drops. 12

13 21. Connect pressure transducer cable (P/N: x) to mating pressure transducer of main valve block and mating 3-position connector of PCM. 22. Connect valve extension cable (P/N: x) to mating connector of coil on main valve and mating 2-position connector of PCM I/O cable. NOTE: This step only applies if a generator is not installed. 23. Connect PCM I/O power cable (PN: ) to PCM I/O cable to provide high current power to PCM. 13

14 24. Install implement harness on planter frame near PCM and connect to PCM as follows: Power 1 connector of implement cable mates with ground receptacle of PCM I/O cable. ISOBUS plug of implement cable mates with receptacle of PCM ISOBUS breakout cable. Install terminator (PCM kit) on remaining ISOBUS connector of PCM ISOBUS breakout cable. 25. Route opposite end of implement cable to tractor. Implement cable extensions are available if required. 26. Connect implement cable to IBBC connector of ISOBUS Power/Control assembly at rear of tractor. If an ISOBUS retrofit kit has not been installed, that must be done before this final step can be completed. Detailed installation instructions are provided in ISOBUS retrofit kit. NOTE: ISOBUS retrofit kit is not required if tractor already has an ISOBUS connection. 14

15 Air Purge Procedure: 1. Secure actuator in a way that allows it to extend and retract fully. The actuator has a 3.5 in. stroke. 2. Power up InCommand display. 3. Select buttons as shown. 4. Adjust SCV flow to a relatively low value to minimize leakage in the event of a loose fitting. Then pressurize the SureForce TM hydraulic circuit. 5. Press Hydraulic Bleed button. 15

16 6. Read and fully understand warning before continuing. 7. Press green checkmark button to continue or red X button to cancel. 8. Hydraulic Bleed message will be displayed during process. Press red X box to cancel the process. 9. Cut the zip tie(s) holding the actuator ram away from obstructions for the air purge procedure. 10. Align actuator ram with lower bracket. Insert 2 1/2 in. lower actuator pin through lower bracket holes and ram of actuator. Secure with cotter pin. Lower Actuator Pin 11. The ram should be able to be compressed or extended by hand with the hydraulic circuit in float mode. 16

17 Post-Installation Checklist All cable ends and terminations are connected. All cables are secured with cable ties. Verify planter can fold and unfold without causing cable or hydraulic hose damage Verify CAN terminators are on correct ends of planter (see steps 12 & 15) 17

18 Cable Routing Diagram 18

19 Cable Routing Diagram 19