MF 8400

Electronics
Datatronic 3

MF 8400 Module - Edition 01/05

 PREFACE
This manual is designed as a technical training aid, it is not to replace the workshop
manual or operators manual, but should be used in conjunction with these, where
detailed procedures are given, and further detailed service information is provided.
© AGCO – 2004
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CONTENTS

A . General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

B . Architecture of the Datatronic 3 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

C . Allocation of Datatronic 3 connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

D . Description of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

E . Using the Datatronic 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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A . General
The Datatronic 3 (Fig. 1) is an electronic calculator that
allows optimum tractor performance.

WORK EHS VALVES

1

2
SETTINGS MEMORIES
3

HEADLAND DUAL CTRL 4

ESC

MA-11-06030A

Fig. 1

The Datatronic 3 is fitted to the console to the right of

the driver’s seat (Fig. 2).

MA-11-06031A
Fig. 2

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B . Architecture of the Datatronic 3

connections
The Datatronic 3 electronic calculator is connected to
the CAN network and can therefore communicate with
the other electronic calculators installed on the tractor
(Fig. 3).

1 7 10 8 9

ESC

CAN network

4 2 6 5 3

7
11 3
15 8 1
12 4
16 9 2
13 5
10
14 6

7
2 5
10 3
8 6
Location 1 3
4

MA-11-06032A

Fig. 3

Parts list Fig. 3:

(7) Datatronic 3
(1) DCC2 (8) Joystick
(2) Autotronic 4
(9) Electrohydraulic spool valves
(3) 16-pin diagnostics connector (10) Automatic air conditioning controller
(4) Electronic injection control unit (EEM)
(5) Autotronic 5 electronic linkage calculator
(6) Autotronic 5 ParkLock calculator

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C . Allocation of Datatronic 3
connectors
1
The calculator is fitted with a 12-pin connector (Fig. 4)
whose pin allocation is given in the table below. 2

ESC

1 2 3 4 5 6
12 11 10 9 8 7
MA-11-06029A

Fig. 4

Pin Description Type of signal

1 Not used
2 Not used
3 CAN High 1
Tractor CAN network
4 CAN Low 1
5 CAN High 2 Provision for tractor / implements link
6 CAN Low 2 - CAN network (not used)
7 Not used
8 + 12 V AC (ignition key On) supply Initialisation
9 Permanent +12V supply
10 Calculator ground
11 Not used
12 Analog reference (Ground)

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D . Description of controls
The calculator front is fitted with switches to access 7 6
the different menus displayed on a screen.
1
A D
Parts list Fig. 5 2

1 B E 3
(1) Main data display: 3
A WORK application 4
5
C F
B SETTINGS application 5
4
2
C HEADLAND application 6

D EHS VALVES application

ESC
E MEMORIES application G H I
F DUAL CONTROL application. MA-11-06033A

(2) Data display for other functions: Fig. 5

G Locking of electrohydraulic valves
(unlocking via switch (A) located on the
console near the PTO control Fig. 6; the
switch is fitted with a diode that comes on
when the lock is activated).
H Linkage status (unlocking via lifting / neutral
action on 3-position switch).
A
I Valve Kickout mode (electrohydraulic valve
activation time); key «6 authorises this
mode.

(3) Selection of functions

«1 Accesses the WORK application
«2 Accesses the SETTINGS application
«3 Accesses the HEADLAND application
«4 Accesses the EHS VALVES application
«5 Accesses the MEMORIES application MA-11-06040A

Fig. 6
«6 Used to authorise valve Kickout mode
ESC returns to the previous menu.

(4) Memory card reader (MMC and SD-Card types).

(5) Encoder:
- used to alter values and navigate through
menus,
- used to validate actions selected by the
encoder.

(6) Multi-colour diode:

- Green during operation
- Red when ignition is switched off (storing data)
(7) Brightness sensor: allows adjustment of screen
brightness depending on light levels when using
AUTOMATIC NIGHT MODE.

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E . Using the Datatronic 3

MEMORIES application.............................................. 8
WORK application .................................................... 17
SETTINGS application .............................................. 27
HEADLAND application............................................ 31
EHS VALVES application .......................................... 42
DUAL CONTROL application.................................... 47
HIDDEN MENU........................................................ 74

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MEMORIES application Description of a memory (Fig. 8)

General
This application is used to store the parameters of 6 4 5
different implements. Furthermore, it is possible to:
- assign a distinctive name to each of the 6 imple-
ments,
PLOUGH 1
- record a HEADLAND sequence for each implement, SELF LOADING TRAILER 2
- control, measure and save parameters while an
implement is in use. DISC TILLER 3
To start the MEMORIES application (Fig. 7):
- Rotate the encoder (1) to the MEMORIES applica-
SUBSOILER 4
tion and press the encoder once the active function
is highlighted by red text and a red rectangle around
SPREADER 5
the icon, or press the key «5 (2). The window (Fig. 8)
is displayed.
ROTARY HARROW 6
- To exit an application, press the ESC key (3). Z3A-894-08-04

Fig. 8

1 (4) Implement name.

(5) Memory number.

WORK EHS VALVES 1 To open an implement window, press the corre-

2
sponding key, from «1 to «6 (Example with the
SETTINGS MEMORIES ROTARY HARROW Fig. 9).
3
2
4
HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
5

ESC
1 ROTARY HARROW ABC...

53 L 4.5 M
3
Z3A-893-08-04
8.82 HA
Fig. 7 13
5.25 H
KM Reset
3 759 M
12.4 L/HA = 146
8.7 HA/H = 19
14.6 L/H OFF
= 68
Z3A-895-08-04

Fig. 9

Symbols in the left-hand part of the window:

Total fuel used (litres)

Hours worked

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Total area worked (hectares)

Total distance covered (kilometres)

1 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ABC...

Instantaneous fuel consumption per unit of worked

ABCDEFGHIJ 6 CHANGE

area (litres / hectare)

KLMNOPQRST
Instantaneous area worked per hour (in hectares /
hour). UVWXYZ -01
Instant fuel consumption (litres / hour)
23456789
Z3A-904-08-04

= Average value Fig. 10

Note: If no implement name has been saved, a
Symbols in the right-hand part of the window: sequence of 16 letters is displayed (6 Fig. 10).

ABC... Provides access to the memory naming menu

• To enter a new name:
- Press the key «1. The previously displayed
sequence of letters is erased and the first letter of
Provides access to the implement width setting the alphabet is displayed in red (7 Fig. 11).
menu

Used to measure work accomplished, either manu-

ally or automatically by means of a sensor (e.g.: the

1
number of trailers)
7 ABC...

Reset Resets the values

Used to select the event based on which the differ-

ABCDEFGHIJ CHANGE

ent values should be measured. (e.g.: as soon as the

linkage is lowered) KLMNOPQRST
OFF Activates or deactivates the memory UVWXYZ -01
23456789
Saving an implement name to memory Z3A-905-08-04

When the window (Fig. 10) is open, press the key «1 Fig. 11
to display the first memory menu. The window
(Fig. 11) is displayed. - Select the first letter to enter by rotating the encoder
(e.g.: the P of PLOUGH).
- Validate the letter by pressing the encoder. The
letter P is displayed in black (8 Fig. 12).

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1 P ABC...
1 PLOUGH 10 ABC...

ABCDEFGHIJ CHANGE 0 L 4.5 M

0.0 HA
KLMNOPQRST 0.0 H
0
KM
UVWXYZ -01 0 000 M Reset
0.0 L/HA = 0.0
23456789 0.0 HA/H = 0.0
OFF
0.0 L/H = 0.0
Z3A-906-08-04 Z3A-907-08-04

Fig. 12 Fig. 14

- Repeat this operation for the remaining letters. Note: All values are set to 0, except the implement
- To change a letter, press the key «2. The letter to width (10) if the latter has been set previously.
change is replaced by a hyphen (9 Fig. 13).
• To modify a name:
- When the window (Fig. 15) is open, select the name
9 of the memory to modify by pressing the corre-
sponding key.
1 PLOU- ABC...
ABC...

ABCDEFGHIJ
ABCDEFGHIJ CHANGE
CHANGE

PLOUGH 1
KLMNOPQRST
KLMNOPQRST SELF LOADING TRAILER 2
UVWXYZ
UVWXYZ -01
-01 DISC TILLER 3
23456789
23456789 SUBSOILER 4
Z3A-913-08-04
Z3A-913-08-04
SPREADER 5
6
Fig. 13
ROTARY HARROW
- Select the letter to enter by rotating the encoder and Z3A-894-08-04

validate by pressing the latter. The hyphen is

replaced by the new letter. Fig. 15
- To validate the implement name, press the ESC
key. Example: press the key «5 to modify the name
- The window (Fig. 14) is displayed. SPREADER. The window (Fig. 16) is displayed.

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11

5 SPREADER ABC...
5 SPREADER

0L
0.0HA
4.5 M
ABCDEFGHIJ
0
0.0 H KLMNOPQRST
KM 0 000 M Reset
0.0 L/HA = 0.0
UVWXYZ -01
0.0 HA/H = 0.0
OFF
23456789
0.0 L/H = 0.0
Z3A-914-08-04 Z3A-921-08-04

Fig. 16 Fig. 18

- Press the key «1 to display the memory naming - Select a letter to change from the word "SPREADER"
menu. The window (Fig. 17) is displayed. by pressing the key «1.
- Press the encoder. The first letter of the alphabet is
displayed in red (12 Fig. 19).

5 SPREADER ABC...
12

ABCDEFGHIJ CHANGE
5 SPREADER

KLMNOPQRST ABCDEFGHIJ
UVWXYZ -01 KLMNOPQRST
23456789 UVWXYZ -01
Z3A-915-08-04
23456789
Fig. 17
Z3A-922-08-04

- Press the key «2 (CHANGE) to modify the name. Fig. 19

The first letter of the word "SPREADER" is displayed
in red (11 Fig. 18) in a new window. - Select a letter by rotating the encoder and validate by
pressing the latter. The letter is replaced and
displayed in black.
- Repeat this operation for the remaining letters to
modify.
- Press the ESC key to validate the word. The window
(Fig. 20) is displayed.

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1 PLOUGH ABC...
1 PLOUGH

0L 4.5M 0 L 4.5 M
0.0HA 0.0 HA
0 0
0.0H 0.0 H
KM Reset KM
0 000M 0 000 M

0.0 L/HA = 0.0 5 13

14
0.0 HA/H = 0.0
0.0 L/H = 0.0
OFF 14''
Z3A-907-08-04 Z3A-909-08-04

Fig. 20 Fig. 22

(13) Number of plough bodies

Setting an implement width (14) Distance in inches between bodies
When the window (Fig. 20) is open, press the key «2.
A new window is displayed (Fig. 21). As soon as the window opens, the number of bodies
is displayed in red. This value can therefore be set.

- Set the number of plough bodies (13) by rotating the

encoder (1 to 22 bodies). As soon as the encoder is

1 PLOUGH rotated, the working width is displayed according to

the selected distance in inches between the bodies
(15 Fig. 23).
0 L 4.5M
0.0 HA
0
0.0 H
KM
0 000 M
1 PLOUGH

0L 4.5 M
0.0 HA
0
0.0 H 15
Z3A-908-08-04
KM
Fig. 21 0 000 M
12 4.26M
If a plough is used, press the key «5. If an implement
is used, press the key «6.
14''
Z3A-910-08-04
• Setting a plough width:
Fig. 23
- Press the key «5 when the window (Fig. 21) is open.
The settings window (Fig. 22) is displayed.
- Validate this number by pressing the encoder. The
number of bodies is now displayed in black and the
width in inches is displayed in red (16 Fig. 24).

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• Setting an implement width:

- Select an implement to configure in the window

1 PLOUGH
(Fig. 26). Example: DISC TILLER by pressing the
key «3. This implement window (Fig. 27) is
displayed.
0 L 4.5 M
0.0 HA
0
0.0 H 17
KM
0 000 M
PLOUGH 1
12 5.48 M SELF LOADING TRAILER 2
18'' DISC TILLER 3
Z3A-911-08-04

16 Fig. 24
SUBSOILER 4
SPREADER 5
- Set the width in inches by rotating the encoder (from
8 to 30 inches). The working width (17) varies
according to the value displayed.
ROTARY HARROW 6
- Validate by pressing the encoder. The window Z3A-894-08-04

(Fig. 25) is displayed. Fig. 26

1
19
PLOUGH 18 ABC...
3 DISC TILLER ABC...

0L 12/18 0L 12/18
5.48 M
0.0 HA 0.0 HA
0 0
0.0 H 20
0.0 H
KM Reset KM
0 000 M 0 000 M Reset
0.0 L/HA = 0.0 0.0 L/HA = 0.0
0.0 HA/H = 0.0 0.0 HA/H = 0.0
0.0 L/H OFF OFF
= 0.0 0.0 L/H = 0.0
Z3A-912-08-04
Z3A-923-08-04

Fig. 25 Fig. 27

(18) Number of plough bodies - Press the key «2, whatever the icon displayed facing
(19) Distance between bodies this key (plough or sprayer). The settings window
(20) Working width (Fig. 28) is displayed.

Icon representing the plough

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3 DISC TILLER
3 DISC TILLER
22
ABC...

0 L 12/18 0 L 4.5 M
0.0 HA 0.0 HA
0 0
0.0 H 0.0 H
KM KM Reset
0 000 M 0 000 M

0.0 L/HA = 0.0

0.0 HA/H = 0.0
0.0 OFF
L/H = 0.0
Z3A-924-08-04 Z3A-926-08-04

Fig. 28 Fig. 30
- Press the key «6 to display the settings window
(Fig. 29). The width is displayed in red (21). (22) Implement width

Icon representing a sprayer width

3
0 L 12/18 Counting function
0.0 HA • Manual counting:
0
0.0 H The MEMORIES application can be used to perform a
KM manual count of, for example, the number of trailers
0 000 M trailed during a working day. For this, press the key «3
21
when the window (Fig. 30) is open. Each successive
press increments the value by 1 point.

4.5 M • Automatic counting

Z3A-925-08-04 This count can be performed automatically by means
Fig. 29 of a sensor placed on the implement and connected to
the diagnostics connector (23 Fig. 31).

- Set the implement width by rotating the encoder.

- Validate the width by pressing the encoder. The
window (Fig. 30) is displayed.

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3 DISC TILLER ABC...

53 L 4.5 M
2.5 HA
97
6.2 H
KM Reset
5 628 M
23
0.0 L/HA = 0.0
0.0 HA/H = 0.0
0.0 OFF
L/H = 0.0
Z3A-930-08-04
Z3A-928-08-04
Fig. 31 Fig. 33

Resetting values Selecting an event for measuring parameters

One or several values can be reset. For this purpose: An event can be selected from which the measure-
- Press the key «4 when the window (Fig. 30) is open. ment should start.
A mark facing the total fuel used is displayed (24 To select this event, press the key «5 when the
Fig. 32). window (Fig. 33) is open. Four events are available:

On activation of the linkage lowering control

3 DISC TILLER ABC...

On activation of the PTO control

53 L 4.5 M
2.5 HA As soon as the tractor engine is started
24 97
6.2 H
KM As soon as the sensor placed on the implement
5 628 M Reset
sends data to the Datatronic 3
0.0 L/HA = 0.0
0.0 HA/H = 0.0
0.0 OFF
L/H = 0.0 Activating a memory
Z3A-929-08-04 When the window (Fig. 34) is open, select a memory
by pressing the corresponding key. Example: the DISC
Fig. 32
TILLER memory by pressing the key «3. This imple-
ment window (Fig. 35) is displayed.
- Select the value to reset by rotating the encoder.
- Validate by pressing the encoder.

- To reset all the values, rotate the encoder in such a

manner as to place a mark facing each value and vali-
date by pressing the encoder (Fig. 33).

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- distance,
- implement width,
PLOUGH 1 - headland sequence (see page 31 HEADLAND appli-
cation),
SELF LOADING TRAILER 2 - spool valve parameters (see page 42 EHS VALVES
application),
DISC TILLER 3 - DUAL parameters (see page 47 DUAL CONTROL
application).
SUBSOILER 4
5
Note: When a memory is active, the ON icon is
SPREADER
displayed in the window (Fig. 36).
ROTARY HARROW 6
Z3A-894-08-04

Fig. 34 PLOUGH 1
SELF LOADING TRAILER 2
3
3
DISC TILLER ON
DISC TILLER ABC...

0 L 4.5 M
SUBSOILER 4
0.0 HA
0
SPREADER 5
0.0 H
KM Reset
ROTARY HARROW 6
0 000 M
Z3A-894-08-04
0.0 L/HA = 0.0 Fig. 36
0.0 HA/H = 0.0
0.0 OFF
L/H = 0.0 Note: If a memory is active, its name is displayed in
Z3A-926-08-04
the window (example 25 Fig. 37) when the MEMO-
RIES application is selected.
Fig. 35

Press the key «6 to activate or deactivate the memory:

OFF Inactive memory

WORK EHS VALVES 1

ON Active memory 2
SETTINGS MEMORIES
3

Note: To return to the previous menu, press the ESC 4

HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
key. 5

DISC TILLER
6
When a memory is active, all parameters defined
and measured shall be stored in this memory:
ESC
- memory name 25
- event used to perform counting, Z3A-893-08-04
- total fuel consumption, Fig. 37
- area worked,
- hours worked,

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WORK application Left-hand window:

- EHS VALVES,
General
- GEARBOX SETTINGS,
This application is used to display various parameters
- ACTIVE MEMORY,
stored for tractor use. A certain number of parameters
are fixed (Fig. 39, upper part of the screen) while - HEADLAND,
others can be selected by the user (right- and left-hand - REAR DUAL CTRL,
windows on screen). - FRONT DUAL CTRL,
- TIC (Trailed Implement Control).
To start the WORK application (Fig. 38):
- Rotate the encoder (1) to the WORK application and Right-hand window:
press the encoder once the active function is high- - EHS VALVES,
lighted by red text and a red rectangle around the - GEARBOX SETTINGS,
icon, or press the key «1 (2). The window (Fig. 39) is - ACTIVE MEMORY,
displayed.
- HEADLAND,
- To exit an application, press the ESC key (3).
- POINTS.

1 4
2 A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
WORK EHS VALVES 1

2
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
SETTINGS MEMORIES 1
5 2
3
EHS VALVES EHS VALVES
HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
4
GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS
5 ACTIVE MEMORY ACTIVE MEMORY
6
HEADLAND HEADLAND
REAR DUAL CTRL POINTS
ESC
FRONT DUAL CTRL
TIC
Z3A-782-08-04 3
Z3A-787-08-04
Fig. 38
Fig. 39

Note: When using this application, you can open the

Description (Fig. 39) menu of your choice from the right-hand or left-hand
Fixed upper section: part of the screen when displayed in both screens
(EHS VALVES, GEARBOX SETTINGS, ACTIVE
Memorised engine speed A (icon is green when the MEMORY and HEADLAND).
A function is active)

Memorised engine speed B (icon is green when the

B function is active)

PTO speed (icon is yellow when the function is ac-

tive)

Tractor wheel slip (maximum percentage (4) and ac-

tual percentage (5))

Note: See section 11C10 for setting wheel slip.

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EHS Valves menu Description:

Displays the EHS VALVES menu in the left-hand Each spool valve is distinguished by a colour, and the
window: following information is displayed (Fig. 41):
Icon indicating that the spool valve controls are
locked. To unlock, press the button near the PTO
control (Ref. A Fig. 42). The icon disappears.
Icon indicating that the Kickout (spool valve activa-
A 1000
790 RPM 540 tion time) is locked. To unlock, press the key «5
10% M when the window is active, or the key «6 when the
B 2000 6 5.3 KPH 5% window Fig. 38 is open.
7 Shortcut icon providing access to the EHS VALVE
1 2

EHS VALVES EHS VALVES SETTINGS application by pressing the key «6 (see
GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS page 42 EHS VALVES application).
ACTIVE MEMORY ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND HEADLAND Spool valve is in floating position
REAR DUAL CTRL POINTS
FRONT DUAL CTRL
TIC Spool valve activation time. The value is displayed in
5s a black frame when this function is activated.
Z3A-788-08-04

Fig. 40
89 Flow rate values adjusted

- To start one of the applications, press the key «1, or

(8) Real-time display of spool valve lever movement
the key «2 twice. The first key press selects the
(in red inside the progress bar).
window and the second displays the list. The active
application is represented by a green button at the
top right-hand of the window (6 Fig. 40). - To return to the previous menu, press the key «1 or
- To call up the various menus, select the application «2 once, depending on the window currently open.
using the encoder. The selected application is
displayed in a black frame (7 Fig. 40).
- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key «1. The
window (Fig. 41) is displayed.

A 1000
790 RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 8 5.3 KPH 5%
EHS VALVES 1 2

87 53 98 19 EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND MA-11-06040A
POINTS Fig. 42

100 28 76 89
2s 8s 5s
Z3A-786-08-04
Fig. 41

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Gearbox settings menu Description:

Displays the GEARBOX SETTINGS menu in the
right-hand window (Fig. 43): SV1 SV1 regulating speed value
This display is used to view the DYNA VT transmission
settings.
SV2 SV2 regulating speed value

(12) Forward restart speed

(13) Reverse restart speed
A 1000
790 RPM 540

10% M The different transmission control modes:

B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
1
11 10 2 Lever mode
EHS VALVES EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY
ACTIVE MEMORY Pedal mode (POWER or ECO)
HEADLAND
HEADLAND
REAR DUAL CTRL
REAR DUAL CTRL
FRONT DUAL CTRL
FRONT DUAL CTRL Self-propelled mode
TIC
TIC

Z3A-787-08-04

Fig. 43 Active memory menu

Displays the ACTIVE MEMORY menu in the left-hand
- To start one of the applications, press the key «1, or window (Fig. 45):
the key «2 twice. The first key press selects the
window and the second displays the list. The active
application is represented by a green button at the
top right-hand of the window (10 Fig. 43).
- To call up the various menus, select the application A 1000
790 RPM 540
using the encoder. The selected application is
10% M
displayed in a black frame (11Fig. 43). B 2000 14 5.3 KPH 5%
- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key«2. The
1 2
window (Fig. 44) is displayed.
EHS VALVES EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND HEADLAND
REAR DUAL CTRL
A 1000
790 RPM 540
FRONT DUAL CTRL15
POINTS

B 2000 5.3 KPH 10% M TIC

5%
1 GEARBOX SETTINGS 2
Z3A-788-08-04

EHS VALVES Fig. 45

SV1 7.8
GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY SV2 5.2 - To start one of the applications, press the key«1 or«2
HEADLAND twice. The first key press selects the window and
REAR DUAL CTRL 6.4 3.5 the second displays the list. The active application is
FRONT DUAL CTRL represented by a green button at the top right-hand
TIC 12 13 of the window (14 Fig. 45).
- To call up the various menus, select the application
Z3A-973-08-04
using the encoder. The selected application is
Fig. 44 displayed in a black frame (15Fig. 45).

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Datatronic 3 - Description

- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key «1. The

window (Fig. 46) is displayed.
A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
A 1000
16 790RPM 540 PLOUGH 1
17
2
10% M EHS VALVES
B 2000 5.3KPH 5% 20.4 L/H GEARBOX SETTINGS
PLOUGH 5.2 HA/H ACTIVE MEMORY
1 2
HEADLAND
20.4 L/H EHS VALVES 123.6 L/HA POINTS
GEARBOX SETTINGS
5.2 HA/H 53.8 HA
ACTIVE MEMORY 18
123.6 L/HA HEADLAND 1355.8 M
POINTS
53.8 HA Z3A-790-08-04

Fig. 47
1355.8 M

- To start one of the applications, press the key«1 or«2

Z3A-791-08-04

Fig. 46 twice. The first key press selects the window and
the second displays the list. The active application is
Description (Fig. 46): represented by a green button at the top right-hand
of the window (17 Fig. 47).
(16) Name of the active memory (if no memory is
active, "MEMORY OFF" is displayed) - To call up the various menus, select the application
using the encoder. The selected application is
displayed in a black frame (18 Fig. 47).
Instant fuel consumption (litres / hour)
- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key «2. The
window (Fig. 48) is displayed.
Instantaneous area worked per hour (in hectares /
hour).

Instantaneous fuel consumption per unit of

worked area (litres / hectare) A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
Total area worked
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
PLOUGH 1 HEADLAND 2

Total distance covered 20.4 L/H

5.2 HA/H
0 +1 +2 +3
Note: For MEMORIES application configuration, see 123.6 L/HA
page 8 MEMORIES application. 53.8 HA 19
GO
1355.8 M
Z3A-792-08-04
Headland application
Displays the HEADLAND menu in the right-hand Fig. 48
window (Fig. 47):
This display is used to view the programmed - Pressing the key «5 (facing symbol 19) calls up the
sequences. HEADLAND configuration menu. The window
(Fig. 49) is displayed.

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

The red rectangle indicates the next action, that will be

performed as soon as the headland button on the
armrest (23 Fig. 51) is pressed. At start-up, only 3
OFF REC actions are displayed as no action has yet been
performed.
GO
1920
42.0

1.2
EDIT

23
Z3A-794-08-04

Fig. 49

- To return to the previous menu, press the key «3.

- Pressing the key «6 (facing symbol 20 Fig. 50)
launches a sequence in the event that one or the
Z3A-749-07-08
other is activated (ON). Fig. 51

Note: To activate a sequence, see page 8 MEMORIES

application. In this case, the actions are displayed in Rear DUAL CONTROL menu
the icons (e.g.: Fig. 50).
Displays the REAR DUAL CTRL menu in the left-hand
window (Fig. 52):
Note: To record the different sequences, see page 31
HEADLAND application.

A 1000
790RPM 540

A 1000
790 RPM 540 B 2000 24 5.3 KPH 10% M
5%
10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5% 1 2
EHS VALVES EHS VALVES
PLOUGH 1 HEADLAND 2 GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS
20.4 L/H ACTIVE MEMORY ACTIVE MEMORY
A HEADLAND HEADLAND
5.2 HA/H REAR DUAL CTRL
0 +1 +2 +3 POINTS
L/HA FRONT DUAL CTRL
123.6
21 22 TIC 25
53.8 HA

1355.8 M 20 GO Z3A-795-08-04

Fig. 52
Z3A-793-08-04

Fig. 50
- To start one of the applications, press the key «1
or «2 twice. The first key press selects the window
Description:
and the second displays the list. The active applica-
(21) Current action tion is represented by a green button at the top
(22) Next actions right-hand of the window (24 Fig. 52).
- To call up the various menus, select the application
using the encoder. The selected application is
displayed in a black frame (25 Fig. 52).

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Datatronic 3 - Description

- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key «1. The

window (Fig. 53) is displayed. A

A 1000
790 RPM 540

B 2000 28 29
5.3 KPH 10% M
5%
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 2
5% 73 % EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND
B
POINTS
Z3A-807-08-04-A
26 27 Fig. 54
OFF
Z3A-796-08-04

Fig. 53

This display is used to view the evolution of settings A 1000

790RPM 540
performed while using a rear implement (for example 10% M
a semi-mounted plough). B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 2
Description: EHS VALVES
5% 73 %
(26) Indicates the position of the linkage control (e.g.: GEARBOX SETTINGS
soil engagement) ACTIVE MEMORY
(27) Indicates the position of the depth wheel spool HEADLAND
valve control (e.g.: lowering) POINTS
(28) Indicates the linkage position value
(29) Indicates the depth wheel position value ON

Z3A-797-08-04 30
- Pressing the key «6 switches the DUAL CONTROL
Fig. 55
to ON or OFF.

Note: If, in the case of a field with points (Fig. 54), the - Pressing the key «5 returns the user to the REAR
point correction lengths are different from 0 (to be DUAL CTRL configuration menu (Fig. 56).
defined in the right-hand POINTS window) and if this
POINTS window is not displayed on the right-hand
screen, then a POINT WARNING icon (30 Fig. 55) is
displayed to alert the driver to the fact that the lengths
will be modified when the DUAL CTRL is set to ON
(see page 47 DUAL CONTROL application).

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key «1. The

window (Fig. 58) is displayed.
100% 100% 100% 100%

1920
42.0
0% 0% 0% 0%

A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 35 36 5.3 KPH 5%
FRONT DUAL 1 2
5% 73 % EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS
6.0 m 100% 6.0 m 100% ACTIVE MEMORY
6.0 m 100% 6.0 m 100% HEADLAND
Z3A-798-08-04 POINTS
34 33
Fig. 56
OFF

Note: For data description and settings (Fig. 56), see Z3A-799-08-04

page 47 DUAL CONTROL application. Fig. 58

- To return to the previous window, press the key «2. This display is used to view the evolution of settings
performed while using a front implement (e.g.: plough,
cultivator, roller) and a rear implement.
FRONT DUAL CONTROL menu
Description (Fig. 58):
Displays the FRONT DUAL CTRL menu in the left-hand
window (Fig. 57): (33) Indicates the position of the rear linkage control
(e.g.: lowering)
(34) Indicates the position of the front linkage control
(e.g.: floating position)
(35) Front linkage position value
(36) Rear linkage position value
A 1000
790RPM 540

B 2000 31 5.3 KPH 10% M - Pressing the key «6 switches the DUAL CONTROL
5%
to ON or OFF.
1 2 - Pressing the key «5 returns the user to the FRONT
EHS VALVES EHS VALVES DUAL CTRL configuration menu (Fig. 61).
GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY - To return to the window (Fig. 60), press the key «2.
ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND HEADLAND
REAR DUAL CTRL POINTS Note: If, in the case of a field with points (Fig. 59), the
FRONT DUAL CTRL point correction lengths are different from 0 (to be
TIC 32 defined in the right-hand POINTS window) and if this
POINTS window is not displayed on the right-hand
Z3A-795-08-04 screen, then a POINT WARNING icon (37 Fig. 60) is
Fig. 57 displayed to alert the driver to the fact that the lengths
will be modified when the DUAL CTRL is set to ON.

- To start one of the applications, press the key «1

or «2 twice. The first key press selects the window
and the second displays the list. The active applica-
tion is represented by a green button at the top
right-hand of the window (31 Fig. 57).
- To call up the various menus, select the application
using the encoder. The selected application is
displayed in a black frame (32 Fig. 57).

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Datatronic 3 - Description

Note: For data description and settings (Fig. 61), see

page 47 DUAL CONTROL application.
100% 100% 100% 100%

A 0% 0% 0% 0%
1920
42.0

6.0 m 100% 6.0 m

6.0 m 100% 6.0 m
Z3A-801-08-04

B Fig. 61

Z3A-807-08-04-A

Fig. 59 Trailed Implement Control (T.I.C.) menu

Displays the TIC menu in the left-hand window
(Fig. 62):

A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5% A 1000
790RPM 540
FRONT DUAL CTRL 1 2 10% M
5% 73 % EHS VALVES B 2000 38 5.3 KPH 5%
GEARBOX SETTINGS 1 2
ACTIVE MEMORY EHS VALVES EHS VALVES
HEADLAND GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS
POINTS ACTIVE MEMORY ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND HEADLAND
ON REAR DUAL CTRL POINTS
Z3A-800-08-04
37 FRONT DUAL CTRL 39
Fig. 60 TIC
Z3A-795-08-04

Fig. 62

- To start one of the applications, press the key «1

or «2 twice. The first key press selects the window
and the second displays the list. The active applica-
tion is represented by a green button at the top
right-hand of the window (38 Fig. 62).
- To call up the various menus, select the application
using the encoder. The selected application is
displayed in a black frame (39 Fig. 62).
- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key «1. The
window (Fig. 63) is displayed.

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

Points menu
Displaying the POINTS menu only in the right-hand
window (Fig. 65):
A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 40 5.3 KPH 5%

41 TIC 1 2
EHS VALVES A 1000
790RPM 540
23 % GEARBOX SETTINGS 10% M
ACTIVE MEMORY B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
HEADLAND 42
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 2
POINTS
5% 73 % EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS
OFF
ACTIVE MEMORY
Z3A-802-08-04 HEADLAND
Fig. 63 POINTS
43
OFF
This display is used to view the evolution of settings
made while using a trailed rear implement on the Z3A-806-08-04

swinging drawbar (a disc tiller for example). Fig. 65

Description:
- To start one of the applications, press the key «1 or
(40) Position of the spool valve control for the disc
tiller lift cylinder
«2 twice. The first press selects the window and the
second displays the list. The active application is
(41) Value of the disc tiller lift cylinder position
represented by a green button at the top right-hand
- Pressing the key «6 switches the TIC to ON or OFF. of the window (42 Fig. 65).
- Pressing the key «5 returns the user to the TIC - To call up the various menus, select the application
configuration menu (Fig. 64). using the encoder. The selected application is
displayed in a black frame (43 Fig. 65). Validate by
pressing the encoder. The window (Fig. 66) is
100%
displayed.
100%
0%
0%
1920
42.0
A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%

REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2

5% 73 %

0.0 m

0.0 m
Z3A-804-08-04

Fig. 64
OFF Reset
Note: For data description and settings (Fig. 64), see Z3A-805-08-04
page 47 DUAL CONTROL application.
Fig. 66
- To return to the previous window, press the key «3.

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Datatronic 3 - Description

The DUAL CONTROL menus are used to initiate a

straight furrow start or end phase. When the field is
pointed, however (see diagram Fig. 67), the POINTS
menu must be used.
This menu can only be used with a single DUAL
CONTROL at a time.

Note: To define the DUAL CONTROL and POINTS

menu settings, see page 47 DUAL CONTROL applica-
tion.

B
Z3A-807-08-04-A
Fig. 67

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

SETTINGS application
General
This application is used to set the following parame- 10 : 53 : 28
ters:
- hours, METRIC
L Ga Km Mi
- display and calculation units,
- screen (brightness and night mode), BRIGHTNESS
- buzzer volume,
ON: 2
- DUAL CONTROLS,
- language.
DUAL CONTROL

To start the SETTINGS application (Fig. 68):

ENGLISH
- Rotate the encoder (1) to the SETTINGS application
and press the encoder once the active function is Z3A-814-08-04
highlighted by red text and a red rectangle around
Fig. 69
the icon, or press the key «2 (2). The main menu
(Fig. 69) is displayed.
- To exit an application, press the ESC key (3).
• Setting the time
- Press the key "1, (the window (Fig. 70) is
1 displayed). The current hours, minutes and
seconds are displayed in black (4). The red hour
display (5) indicates that these can be set.

WORK EHS VALVES 1

4
2
SETTINGS MEMORIES
2
3 10 : 53 : 28
4
12 0
HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
5
5 L Ga Km Mi
6

ESC

3
Z3A-813-08-04

Fig. 68

Setting parameters (Fig. 69) Z3A-815-08-04

To set each parameter, press keys «1 to «6, then Fig. 70

adjust the values using the encoder. To validate each
value, press the encoder.
- Adjust the hours using the encoder.
- Validate the hours by pressing the encoder (the
hours are displayed in black (6) and the minutes
switch to red (7 Fig. 71)).

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Datatronic 3 - Description

• Adjusting the screen

- Press the key «3 when the window (Fig. 69) is
open. The window (Fig. 73) is displayed.
10 : 53 : 28
21 0

6 7 L Ga Km Mi

BRIGHTNESS
NIGHT MODE

L Ga Km Mi

Z3A-815-08-04

Fig. 71

- Adjust the minutes in the same manner.

- Validate by pressing the encoder. The main menu Z3A-815-08-04

is now displayed with hours and minutes set Fig. 73

(Fig. 69)
- Using the encoder, select BRIGHTNESS or
NIGHT MODE.
• Setting the display and calculation units
- Press the key «2 (the last selected unit is displayed Adjusting the brightness:
in red (8 Fig. 72)). - Select the BRIGHTNESS menu using the
encoder (the window Fig. 74 is displayed).

METRIC
UK BRIGHTNESS
USA 8 NIGHT MODE
L Ga Km Mi
L Ga Km Mi

78%

Z3A-815-08-04

Fig. 72 Z3A-816-08-04

Fig. 74
- Select the unit adapted to the country by rotating
the encoder and validate to return to the main - Adjust the brightness (from 0 to 100%) using the
menu (Fig. 69). encoder.
- Validate by pressing the encoder. The main
Note: The METRIC unit is intended for European coun- menu is displayed.
tries. The UK and USA units are identical, with the
exception of the gallon volume unit.

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

Setting night mode • Setting the buzzer volume

This mode reduces screen brightness during night - Press the key «4 when the window (Fig. 77) is
time use. open. The window (Fig. 78) is displayed.
- Select the NIGHT MODE menu using the
encoder (the window Fig. 75 is displayed).

13 : 22 : 12

BRIGHTNESS METRIC
NIGHT MODE L Ga Km Mi
BRIGHTNESS
L Ga Km Mi

AUTO ON: 2
ON
OFF DUAL CONTROL

ENGLISH

Z3A-814-08-04

Fig. 77
Z3A-815-08-04

Fig. 75

Using the encoder, select one of the following modes:

- AUTO (the DATATRONIC 3 brightness automati- 0 OFF
cally adapts to ambient brightness and the night 1 MIN
mode is activated as soon as the tractor head-
2 L Ga Km Mi
lights are turned on),
- ON (night mode is always active and, in this 3
case, the screen goes dark), 4
- OFF (night mode is always deactivated). 5
As soon as one of the modes is validated, the window
6 MAX
(Fig. 76) is displayed.

Z3A-815-08-04
13 : 22 : 12
Fig. 78
METRIC
L Ga Km Mi - Adjust the volume (from 0 to 6) using the encoder.
BRIGHTNESS - Validate by pressing the encoder. The main menu
is displayed.
ON: 2

DUAL CONTROL

ENGLISH

Z3A-814-08-04

Fig. 76

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Datatronic 3 - Description

• Setting the DUAL CONTROL

- Press the key «5 when the window (Fig. 77) is
open. The window (Fig. 79) is displayed.

1
?
3
?
5
?
Z3A-817-08-04

Fig. 79

Note: For data description and settings, see page 47

DUAL CONTROL application.

• Selecting the language

- Press the key «6 when the window (Fig. 77) is
open. The window (Fig. 80) is displayed.

FRANCAIS
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
L Ga Km Mi
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
NORSK

Z3A-815-08-04

Fig. 80

- Select the language by rotating the encoder.

- Validate by pressing the encoder. The main menu
is displayed.
To exit the SETTINGS application, press ESC key.

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

HEADLAND application
Deactivate power take-off
General
This application is used to automatically manage
manoeuvres at the end of the field. Thanks to a single A Activate memorised engine speed A
button, it is possible to automate all functions in order
to avoid activating each control lever or button sepa-
rately.
B Activate memorised engine speed B
When using an implement, a sequence of 21 actions
can be recorded from 35 different actions available.
Deactivate memorised engine speed
Description (Fig. 81):

Activate rear linkage lifting

RECORD MAN Activate of rear linkage lowering

Insert pause

SV1 SV2 SV
For each spool valve:

A B Activate spool valve control (e.g.: ram rod exten-

sion)

STOP
STOP
Activate spool valve control (e.g.: ram rod retraction)
Z3A-820-08-04

Fig. 81
STOP Activate spool valve control in neutral position

Activate front axle Activate spool valve control in floating position

Deactivate front axle Each sequence is stored in the DATATRONIC 3 active

memory. Up to 7 sequences can be memorised:
- 1 sequence can be permanently stored in the
Activate differential lock HEADLAND application,
- 6 sequences in the MEMORIES application, by
assigning them an implement name (see page 8
Deactivate differential lock MEMORIES application).

SV1 Activate SV1 speed regulator

SV2 Activate SV2 speed regulator

SV Deactivate speed regulator

Activate power take-off

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Datatronic 3 - Description

To start the HEADLAND application (Fig. 82): Recording a sequence

- Rotate the encoder (1) to the HEADLAND applica- To record a sequence, press the key «1 (REC) when
tion and press the encoder once the active func- the window (Fig. 83) is open. The recording window
tion is highlighted by red text and a red rectangle (Fig. 84) is displayed.
around the icon, or press the key «3 (2). The
window (Fig. 83) is displayed.
- To exit an application, press the ESC key (3). 4

AUTO / MAN ??? AUTO

1
: MEMOIRE OFF ! ! ! MAN
5
6
WORK EHS VALVES 1

2
SETTINGS MEMORIES
3
2

4
HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
5

6
Z3A-819-08-04

ESC Fig. 84
3
Z3A-818-08-04
Two recording modes are available:
Fig. 82
- AUTOMATIC mode (4),
- MANUAL mode (5),
AUTOMATIC mode records a sequence based on the
actions performed. Each action is displayed.
OFF REC In MANUAL mode, the user records a sequence by
manually selecting the actions to perform.
GO Note: If no memory is active, a warning message is
displayed (6). In this case, the sequence is recorded in
1920
42.0 the HEADLAND application. If other recordings are
performed and if no memory is active, the previously
recorded sequence is overwritten. To record a
1.2 sequence in the memories application, see page 8
MEMORIES application.
EDIT

• Recording a sequence in AUTOMATIC mode

Z3A-794-08-04 Procedure to follow:
Fig. 83
IMPORTANT: To record a sequence in automatic
mode, it must be started at the end of the field
when you are preparing to make a half turn
(RECORD Fig. 85). Indeed, the recording time for a
sequence must not exceed 2 minutes and 30
seconds.

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

RECORD AUTO

?
RECORD
STOP
Z3A-824-08-04

Z3A-829-08-04

Fig. 85 Fig. 87

- Press the key «1 (AUTO) when the window The question mark (7) indicates that recording can
(Fig. 86) is open. A new display appears (Fig. 87). start.

- Perform the usual end of field manoeuvres. The

actions are automatically recorded and
displayed. (Example Fig. 88).
AUTO / MAN ??? AUTO

: MEMOIRE OFF ! ! ! MAN

RECORD AUTO

SV1 A SV

Z3A-819-08-04
?
Fig. 86
STOP

Z3A-825-08-04

Fig. 88

- Insert a pause by pressing the headland button

on the armrest (8 Fig. 89).

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Datatronic 3 - Description

RECORD AUTO

8 SV1 A SV

A SV1

B SV2 STOP

Z3A-827-08-04
Z3A-749-07-04
Fig. 89 Fig. 91

This stops sequence recording, allowing the operator - Press the key «6 (Stop) as soon as the furrow start
to perform the end of field manoeuvres. Thus, the manoeuvres are complete. A new pause is auto-
furrow end actions are recorded and end with a pause matically inserted following the recorded actions
(9 Fig. 90). (10 Fig. 92).

RECORD AUTO
OFF REC
GO
1920
42.0

SV1 A SV
SV1 A SV
1.2
A SV1
9 EDIT
STOP
B SV2

Z3A-826-08-04
Z3A-828-08-04

Fig. 90 10
Fig. 92

- Make your half turn. To read a sequence, see page 39 Reading a sequence.
- Perform the furrow start actions in the same
manner. The actions are once more recorded
(Fig. 91).

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

• Recording a sequence in MANUAL mode

- When the window (Fig. 93) is open, press the
key «2 to select MANUAL mode (11). The window
(Fig. 94) is displayed.
RECORD MAN

AUTO / MAN ??? AUTO

: MEMOIRE OFF ! ! ! MAN

SV1
?
11

STOP

Z3A-860-08-04

Fig. 95

The action is recorded and a new question mark is

Z3A-819-08-04
displayed.
Fig. 93
- Proceed in the same manner for the other actions.

Note: As for automatic recording, a pause must be

inserted (by pressing the headland button (Ref. 12
RECORD MAN Fig. 96) before performing the end of field manoeu-
vres.

STOP
12
Z3A-859-08-04

Fig. 94

A question mark is displayed in the first icon.

Note: For a sequence, the same actions can be

recorded as in AUTOMATIC mode. Z3A-749-07-08
Fig. 96
- Select an action by rotating the encoder and vali-
date by pressing it (e.g.: Fig. 95). - Press the key «6 (Stop) to terminate the sequence.
A pause is automatically inserted and a new
window is displayed (Fig. 97).

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Datatronic 3 - Description

OK
OFF REC EDIT - DELETE
GO TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK
1920
42.0

13
SV1 A SV SV1 A SV
1.2
A SV1 A SV1
EDIT
B SV2 B SV2

Z3A-828-08-04 Z3A-862-08-04

Fig. 97 Fig. 99

To read a sequence, see page 39 Reading a sequence. - Select the action you wish to delete by rotating the
encoder.
- Validate either by pressing the encoder, or by
Modifying a recorded sequence pressing key «1. The window (Fig. 100) is
displayed with the icon deleted.
When the window (Fig. 97) is open, the sequence is
not active. An action can be deleted, modified or
inserted. For this purpose:
- Press the key «5, (the EDIT window Fig. 98 opens).
EDIT REC
GO

EDIT 1920
42.0

GO A SV
1.2
A SV1 B
EDIT
SV1 A SV
SV2
A SV1
Z3A-865-08-04

Fig. 100
B SV2

Z3A-861-08-04

Fig. 98

• Deleting an action:
- Press the key «1 in the window (Fig. 98). A
message is displayed (13) and the first icon is
outlined in red (Fig. 99).

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

• Modifying an action:
- Press the key «2 in the window (Fig. 98). A
message is displayed and the first icon is outlined OK
in red (14 Fig. 101).
EDIT - CHANGE

TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK

16
OK
EDIT - DELETE SV1 A SV

TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK A SV1

14
B SV2
SV1 A SV
Z3A-866-08-04

A SV1 Fig. 103

B SV2 - Validate either by pressing the encoder, or by

pressing key «1. The window (Fig. 104) is
Z3A-862-08-04 displayed with the changed icon.
Fig. 101

- Select the action you wish to modify by rotating

the encoder.
- Validate either by pressing the encoder, or by EDIT REC
pressing key «1. The icon to modify is replaced by
GO
a question mark (15 Fig. 102).
1920
42.0

SV1 A SV

OK 1.2
EDIT - CHANGE
A SV1
EDIT
TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK
B SV2
15

?
Z3A-867-08-04
SV1 A SV
Fig. 104

A SV1

B SV2

Z3A-864-08-04

Fig. 102

- Select an action by rotating the encoder. The ques-

tion mark is replaced by an action. (e.g.: 16
Fig. 103)

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Datatronic 3 - Description

• Inserting an action:
- Press the key«3 when the window (Fig. 105) is
open. OK
EDIT - INSERT

TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK

19
EDIT
GO
SV1
? A

SV A SV1

SV1 A SV
B SV2

A SV1 Z3A-869-08-04

Fig. 107
B SV2
- Select the action to insert by rotating the encoder.
Z3A-861-08-04 The question mark is replaced by an action (e.g.: 20
Fig. 105 Fig. 108).

A message (17) and a red hyphen (18) are displayed

(Fig. 106).
OK
EDIT - INSERT

TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK

OK
EDIT - INSERT 20

TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK SV1 A

18 17
SV A SV1
SV1 A SV

B SV2
A SV1
Z3A-870-08-04

SV2
Fig. 108
B

Z3A-868-08-04 - Validate either by pressing the encoder, or by

Fig. 106 pressing key «1. The window (21 Fig. 109) is
displayed with the inserted icon.
- Move the red hyphen by rotating the encoder (the
hyphen corresponds to the position of the action to
insert).
- Validate either by pressing the encoder, or by
pressing key «1. An icon with a question mark is
inserted. (e.g.: 19 Fig. 107).

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• Reading a sequence in MANUAL mode

- Start reading a sequence depending on the order
actions are stored in. If the sequence was stored in
EDIT REC automatic mode, start reading just before furrow
end (GO Fig. 111).
GO
21
1920
42.0

SV1 A SV
1.2
A SV1
EDIT
B SV2

Z3A-871-08-04

Fig. 109

GO
Reading a sequence
Z3A-872-08-04
The DATATRONIC 3 can read either one of the 6
sequences recorded in the MEMORIES application, or
Fig. 111
a sequence recorded in the HEADLAND application.

Note: To read one of the 6 sequences recorded in the Procedure to follow:

MEMORIES application, a memory must first be acti- - Press the key «2 (GO) when the window
vated. For this, see page 15 Activating a memory. (Fig. 112) is open. A new window is displayed
(Fig. 113).
Two modes are available for reading a sequence:
- Manual mode reading. This mode requires the user
to press the headland button (22 Fig. 110) to
launch each action. OFF REC
- Automatic mode reading This mode launches a
GO
series of actions by pressing the headland button
once, for 1.5 seconds. 1920
42.0

SV1 A SV
1.2
A SV1
EDIT
B SV2

Z3A-828-08-04

22 Fig. 112

Z3A-749-07-04

Fig. 110

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• Reading a sequence in AUTOMATIC mode

Procedure to follow:
ON - Press the key «2 (GO) when the window
(Fig. 114) is open. A new window is displayed
STOP
(Fig. 115).
23
1920
42.0

SV1 A SV OFF REC

GO
A SV1
1920
42.0

B SV2
SV1 A SV

Z3A-873-08-04
1.2
Fig. 113 A SV1
EDIT
The first icon (first action) is outlined in red (23 B SV2
Fig. 113).
Z3A-828-08-04

- Press the headland button on the armrest (22 Fig. 114

Fig. 110) for each action to perform. The icon
outlined in red indicates the next action to be
performed.
- To stop reading a sequence, press the key ”2
(STOP). ON

STOP
Note: When a PAUSE action is triggered, a buzzer 24
sounds (except if the volume is set to 0). 1920
42.0

SV1 A SV

A SV1

B SV2

Z3A-873-08-04

Fig. 115

The first icon (first action) is outlined in red (24

Fig. 115).

- Press the headland button on the armrest (22

Fig. 110) for 1.5 seconds to start reading the
sequence. The actions are performed in
sequence at defined time intervals (see page 41
Setting reading parameters:). The icon outlined
in red indicates the next action to be performed.
- To stop reading a sequence, press the key ”2
(STOP).
Note: When a PAUSE action is triggered, reading
stops and a buzzer sounds (except if the volume is set
to 0). To resume reading, proceed in the same manner.

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• Setting reading parameters: Description:

The time delay between each action can be increased (25) Current action
or decreased by a period of 0.2 to 3 seconds. (26) Next actions to be performed.
When the (Fig. 114) window is open, press the key «4. (27) Return to window (Fig. 114) by pressing the
Pressing this key increases the time delay by 0.2 key «5.
seconds. (28) Start or stop reading the sequence by pressing
the key «6.

Modifying reading Note: If a sequence reading operation is active when

In both reading modes, reading progress can be modi- the window (Fig. 117) is open, the word HEADLAND
fied if an action needs to be activated manually flashes red to alert the driver (29).
(Fig. 108):
- To manually move to the next action, press the
key «4,
- To manually move to the previous action, press
the key «5,
- To move back to the start of a sequence, press
WORK EHS VALVES
the key ”6.
1

2
SETTINGS MEMORIES
3

Displaying reading in the WORK application 4

HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
- When the window (Fig. 114) is open, press the 5

key «3. The window (Fig. 116) is displayed.

6
29

ESC

Z3A-875-08-04
A 1000
790 RPM 540 Fig. 117
10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%

1 HEADLAND 2
EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS A
ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND 0 +1 +2 +3
REAR DUAL CTRL 25 26
FRONT DUAL CTRL 27
TIC GO
28
Z3A-874-08-04

Fig. 116

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EHS VALVES application Description (Fig. 119)

General
This application is used to set the hydraulic spool valve
parameters (maximum 5). The DATATRONIC 3 allows
the following to be performed for each spool valve:
100% 100% 0s
- setting the ram rod retraction or extension flow
rate,
- setting "Kickout" values (spool valve activation 100% 100% 0s
time),
- authorisation, or not, of spool valve floating posi- 100% 100% 0s
tion.
100% 100% 0s
To start the EHS VALVES application (Fig. 118):
- Rotate the encoder (1) to the EHS VALVES appli- 100% 100% 0s
cation and press the encoder once the active func-
tion is highlighted by red text and a red rectangle
around the icon, or press the key «4 (2). The Z3A-876-08-04
window (Fig. 119) is displayed.
Fig. 119
- To exit an application, press the ESC key (3).

Green spool valve controlled by the Joystick

1

Green spool valve controlled by the Joystick

WORK EHS VALVES 1

2
SETTINGS MEMORIES
Black spool valve controlled by lever 1
3
2
4
HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
Yellow spool valve controlled by lever 2
5

Blue spool valve controlled by lever 3

ESC

3
Z3A-875-08-04

Fig. 118 For each spool valve:

Floating position available

0s Spool valve activation time

Value of the spool valve flow rate (on ram rod exten-
100% sion for example)

Value of the spool valve flow rate (on ram rod retrac-
100% tion for example)

Note: The values displayed, along with the floating

position of the spool valves in the window (Fig. 119)
are default values.

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Setting hydraulic spool valve parameters

• Setting flow rates (Fig. 120)
- Select the spool valve to adjust using keys «1 to 4
«5.
0 < . . < 100% 100%

0 < . . < 100% 100%

100% 100% 0s 0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 0s

100% 100% 0s FLOAT : OK-KO
100% 100% 0s 100%-0s-FLOAT=OK Reset

100% 100% 0s Z3A-887-08-04

Fig. 122
100% 100% 0s
- Adjust the flow rate value (from 0 to 100%) by
rotating the encoder.
Z3A-876-08-04
- Validate the selected value by either pressing the
encoder, or by pressing key «2. The value is
Fig. 120
displayed in black (5 Fig. 123).

Example: key «1 provides access to the first spool

valve. A new window is displayed (Fig. 121).

0 < . . < 100% 84%

0 < . . < 100% 100%

0 < . . < 100% 100%
0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 0s
0 < . . < 100% 100%
FLOAT : OK-KO
0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 0s
100%-0s-FLOAT=OK Reset
FLOAT : OK-KO
Z3A-886-08-04

100%-0s-FLOAT=OK Reset Fig. 123

Z3A-885-08-04
Proceed in the same manner to adjust the ram rod
Fig. 121 retraction flow rate.
To return to the previous window, press the ESC key.
- Select the ram rod extension flow rate by pressing
the key «2. The percent flow rate is displayed in Note: The flow rate values are defined with respect to
red (4 Fig. 122). the spool valve maximum flow rate.

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Operation (Fig. 124): • Setting spool valve activation times (Kickout)

As long as the position of control lever for the (Fig. 125)
concerned spool valve is inferior to 80% of its - Select the spool valve to adjust using keys «1 to
maximum position, the generated flow is proportional «5 .
to its position. Beyond 80%, the flow generated is that
which was stored.
When the EHS VALVES menu in the WORK application
is open and a spool valve control is moved, the red
real-time display zone moves in proportion to the lever
position (6). The values of the set flow rates are 100% 100% 0s
displayed on either side of the progress bars (7 and 8).
100% 100% 0s

100% 100% 0s
A 1000
790RPM 540
100% 100% 0s
10% M
B 2000 5.3KPH 5%
100% 100% 0s
6
EHS VALVES 1 2

87 53 98 19 EHS VALVES
7 GEARBOX SETTINGS Z3A-876-08-04

ACTIVE MEMORY Fig. 125

HEADLAND
POINTS
Example: key «1 provides access to the first spool
100 28 76 89 valve. A new window is displayed (Fig. 126).
2s 8s 5s
Z3A-786-08-04
8
Fig. 124

Note: To display this window, see page 17 WORK

application.
0 < . . < 100% 100%

0 < . . < 100% 100%

0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 0s

FLOAT : OK-KO

100%-0s-FLOAT=OK Reset
Z3A-885-08-04

Fig. 126

- Press the key «4. The spool valve activation time is

displayed in red (9 Fig. 127).

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- Two other different symbols can be displayed

depending on the configuration:

>> Permanent spool valve flow (12)

0 < . . < 100% 100%

Spool valve in floating position (13)
0 < . . < 100% 100%
9
0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 0s
FLOAT : OK-KO A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
100%-0s-FLOAT=OK Reset B 2000 5.3KPH 5%
Z3A-888-08-04
EHS VALVES 1 2
Fig. 127 87 53 98 19 EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS
- Adjust the activation time by rotating the encoder ACTIVE MEMORY
(from 0 to 60 seconds or >> for permanent flow HEADLAND
(hydraulic motor supply for example)). POINTS
- Validate the value by either pressing the encoder,
100
or by pressing key «3. The value is displayed in 2s
28
>>
76
5s
89

black (10 Fig. 128).

Z3A-890-08-04

12 11 13 Fig. 129

Note: To display this window, see page 17 WORK

application.

0 < . . < 100% 100%

• Activating the floating position (Fig. 130)
0 < . . < 100% 100% - Select the spool valve to adjust using keys «1 to
10 «5 .
0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 8s
FLOAT : OK-KO

100%-0s-FLOAT=OK Reset 100% 100% 0s

0s
Z3A-889-08-04
100% 100%
Fig. 128

To return to the previous window, press the ESC key. 100% 100% 0s

Operation (Fig. 129): 100% 100% 0s

- To initiate a spool valve activation time, push its
control lever beyond 80% of its maximum posi-
100% 100% 0s
tion, then release the lever.
- During the activation phase, the time delay set
appears in a black frame (11). As long as the posi-
tion of control lever for the concerned spool Z3A-876-08-04

valve is inferior to 80% of its maximum position, Fig. 130

the generated flow is proportional to its position.
Beyond 80%, the flow generated is that which
was stored.

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Datatronic 3 - Description

Example: key «1 provides access to the first spool • Resetting the parameters (Fig. 132)
valve. A new window is displayed (Fig. 131). - Select the spool valve to adjust using keys «1 to
«5 .

100% 100% 0s
0 < . . < 100% 100%
100% 100% 0s
0 < . . < 100% 100%
100% 100% 0s
0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 0s
100% 100% 0s
FLOAT : OK-KO

Reset 100% 100% 0s

100%-0s-FLOAT=OK
Z3A-885-08-04

Fig. 131 Z3A-876-08-04

Fig. 132
- Press the key «5 to display either:
Example: key «1 provides access to the first spool
STOP Floating position unavailable valve. A new window is displayed (Fig. 133).

Floating position available

0 < . . < 100% 100%

To return to the previous window, press the ESC key.
0 < . . < 100% 100%

0 < . . < 60s / >> 0s 0s

FLOAT : OK-KO

100%-0s-FLOAT=OK Reset
Z3A-885-08-04

Fig. 133

- Press the key «6 (RESET) to reset the values.

Default values after reset:

- spool valve flow on rod retraction and extension
at 100%,
- spool valve activation time at 0 seconds,
- floating position available.

To return to the previous window, press the ESC key.

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DUAL CONTROL application

Y
General FURROW START

The DUAL CONTROL is a system which automatically

controls implements in work position and at the end of
the field.
It also allows the rear linkage position to be carried
over to the front linkage position or to the depth wheel
position of a semi-mounted plough for example.
The information necessary for the correct operation of Y
the system is acquired by sensors, processed by the
Autotronic 5 linkage calculator, which controls the
operation of an electrohydraulic spool valve, and is
FURROW END
displayed on the Datatronic 3 onboard computer.
Using this application, the following can be controlled: Z3A-808-08-04

- a front and rear implement, with the FRONT DUAL

CONTROL (e.g.: a front roller and a combined rear
Fig. 135
seeder (Fig. 134), a front and rear plough, etc.),
- a semi-mounted rear implement, with the REAR
DUAL CONTROL (e.g.: a semi-mounted plough
(Fig. 135), a semi-mounted disc tiller, etc. These
implements being hitched to the rear linkage),
- a trailed rear implement with the TRAILED IMPLE-
MENT CONTROL (TIC) (e.g.: a disc tiller (Fig. 136),
a trailed Chisel, etc. These implements are hitched
to the swinging drawbar or lift arms). This system
allows the implement height to be set according to
the wheel slip and the draft applied to the lift arms
(the linkage is fixed).

Y
Z3A-945-08-04

Fig. 136

Z3A-944-08-04

Fig. 134

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To start the DUAL CONTROL application (Fig. 137):

- rotate the encoder (1) to the DUAL CTRL applica-
tion.

WORK EHS VALVES 1

2
SETTINGS MEMORIES
3

4
HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
5

ESC

2
Z3A-938-08-04
Fig. 137

- press the encoder when the active function is high-

lighted by red text and a red rectangle around the
icon (the window Fig. 138 is displayed).
- to exit an application, press the ESC (2).

1
?
3
?
5
?
Z3A-817-08-04

Fig. 138

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FRONT DUAL CONTROL Parts list Fig. 139:

• Operating principle
With the FRONT DUAL CONTROL, the rear implement (1) Datatronic 3
enters the soil at the exact point where the front imple- (2) DCC2
ment entered the soil. The Datatronic 3 is the interface (3) Radar
between the operator and the Autotronic 5 linkage (4) Engine and ground speed sensors
calculator: (5) Front linkage position sensor
- It allows initial FRONT DUAL CONTROL adjust- (6) Rear linkage position sensor
ments to be made. (7) Rear linkage draft sensors
- It monitors FRONT DUAL CONTROL operation. (8) Autotronic 5 linkage calculator
(9) Rear linkage solenoid valve
(10) DUAL CONTROL solenoid valve

1 2 3

8
ESC

CAN
CAN

CAN

10
7

MA-11-06107A

Fig. 139

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Note: The explanations in the section shall be illus-

trated with the example of a front roller and a Authorises furrow end setting
combined rear seeder.
When the window (Fig. 140) is open, press the key «1.
The window (Fig. 141) is displayed. Opens the linkage calibration menu

- Left-hand part of the window:

1 Linkage high positions

? Linkage low positions

3
?
In all greyed boxes, memorised values

5 In all white boxes, active values

? (3) Furrow start length

Z3A-817-08-04 (4) Furrow start rear linkage partial lowering value
Fig. 140 (5) Furrow end length

• Calibration
100% 100% 100% 100% To ensure correct operation of the FRONT DUAL
CONTROL, the front linkage position sensor must be
1920
42.0
calibrated.
0% 0% 0% 0%
IMPORTANT: This operation must be performed
on first use, or as soon as work is carried out on the
front linkage position sensor.

When reassembling, the sensor must be fitted to the

centre of the ports (Fig. 142) to a torque of approxi-
6.0 m 100% 6.0 m mately 8 Nm.
6.0 m 100% 6.0 m
Z3A-801-08-04 3 4 5
Fig. 141

Description:
- Right-hand part of the window:

Memorises high and low implement positions

1920
42.0 Displays the FRONT DUAL CTRL menu in the work
application

Authorises furrow start setting

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

= 1500 RPM 1920

42.0

= 3<<..<<4

<<6=OK ESC=EXIT

Z3A-958-08-04
MA-11-06106A

Fig. 142 Fig. 144

Note: The Autotronic 5 linkage calculator assesses the

linkage position by measuring the voltage at the sensor Conditions required for calibration:
terminals: - engine speed at 1500 rpm,
- Low position voltage: 0.5V. - rear linkage control in lowering position (19
- High position voltage: 4.5V. Fig. 145),
- rear linkage height / depth setting control set
Sensor connection: between 3 and 4 (20 Fig. 145).

IMPORTANT: For efficient calibration, the front

linkage must be able to move from its highest posi-
tion to its lowest position. For this purpose,
perform the calibration without any front imple-
ments.

19 20
3
2
1

MA-11-01223A

Fig. 143

Description Fig. 143: Z3A-706-07-04

- Pin 1: Ground
- Pin 2: + 10 V supply
- Pin 3: Signal
Fig. 145
After carrying out preliminary adjustments, calibration
can be started.
For this, press the key «6 when the window (Fig. 141)
is open. The screen (Fig. 144) is displayed.

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- Press the key «6. Calibration starts and a new Memorising the high position:
window is displayed (Fig. 146). - Set the front and rear implements in the high
position (Fig. 148) using the following controls:
- the linkage control and high position limiter
potentiometer,
- the front linkage spool valve control.

= 1500 RPM 1920

42.0

= 3<<..<<4

<<6=OK ESC=EXIT

CALIBRATION EN COURS ...

STOP
Z3A-1013-08-04 Z3A-954-08-04

Fig. 146

During calibration, the front linkage is lifted and

lowered several times. Then, as soon as calibration is Fig. 148
complete, the window (Fig. 144) is displayed again.
To validate the calibration, the ignition must be When the linkage controls are actuated, the position
switched off when calibration is complete. values in the white boxes are displayed in red and vary
(Fig. 149):
Note: If a problem occurs, press the key «6 (STOP) to
stop calibration. (7) Front linkage high position value
(8) Rear linkage high position value

• Memorising high and low linkage positions 9 9

For FRONT DUAL CONTROL operation, the Datatronic
3 must know the high and low positions of the imple- 100% 77% 83% 100%
ments. The linkage is therefore fitted with a position
sensor connected to the rear of the tractor (6 Fig. 147). 7 8 1920
42.0
0% 0% 0% 0%

6.0 100% 6.0

6.0 100% 6.0
Z3A-955-08-04

Fig. 149

- Memorise the high positions by pressing the

key «1. The high position values are displayed in
Z3A-972-08-04

Fig. 147 the greyed boxes and are memorised (9).

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Memorising the low position: • Setting Furrow start length

- Set the front and rear implements in the low (Implement example : front roller with combined rear
position (Fig. 150) using the following controls: seeder).
- the rear linkage control and low position limiter To ensure that the rear implement enters the soil at a
potentiometer, certain distance after entry of the front implement, the
- the front linkage spool valve control. Datatronic 3 must know the length X (12 Fig. 152)
between these two implements.

12

Z3A-956-08-04

Fig. 150 Z3A-946-08-04

When the linkage controls are actuated, the position Fig. 152
values in the white boxes are displayed in red and vary
(Fig. 151): - Press the key «4 when the window (Fig. 153) is
open. The furrow start length is displayed in red
(10) Front linkage low position value (13 Fig. 153).
(11) Rear linkage low position value

77% 77% 83% 83%

77% 77% 83% 83%
1920
42.0
21% 21% 32% 32%
1920
42.0
0% 21% 32% 0%

10 11

13

4.5m 100% 6.0 m

6.0 100% 6.0 6.0m 14 100% 6.0 m
6.0 100% 6.0 Z3A-947-08-04

Z3A-957-08-04 Fig. 153

Fig. 151
- Memorise the low positions by pressing the - Adjust the length X by rotating the encoder and
key «1. The values of the memorised low values validate by pressing the latter. The length is
are displayed in the greyed boxes. displayed in black inside the white and grey box,
and the rear linkage furrow start partial lowering
value is displayed in red (14 Fig. 153).

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• Setting furrow start rear linkage partial lowering Note: The furrow start linkage height (e.g.: 85%) corre-
Definition (Fig. 154): sponds to 85% of the maximum rear linkage height.
When the rear linkage lowering control is actuated, the
front linkage is lowered (15) while the rear linkage initi-
ates a partial lowering (16). The purpose is to reduce
the rear linkage lowering time when the tractor • Setting furrow end length
reaches mark Y.
As for the furrow start, the Datatronic 3 needs to know
the length between the front and rear implements.

Note: The furrow start and end lengths may differ,

16 15 depending on the linkage lowering and lifting speeds.
Y - Press the key «5 when the window (Fig. 155) is
open. The furrow end length is displayed in red (18
Fig. 155).
- Adjust the length by rotating the encoder and vali-
date by pressing the latter. The value is displayed
in black.
Z3A-951-08-04

- To return to the previous menu, press the ESC

key.

Fig. 154
• Working operation
It is therefore necessary to first set the linkage partial Furrow start:
lowering value. When the tractor is at the start of a furrow, activate the
rear linkage lowering control as soon as the tractor
Note: To set the rear linkage furrow start partial front implement reaches mark Y (21 Fig. 156). The
lowering value, first set the furrow start length. front implement is in working position a few metres
after mark Y (depending on ground speed and front
linkage lowering speed). At the same time, the rear
Adjustment : linkage is partially lowered (22 Fig. 156).
- When the linkage height is displayed in red,
adjust it by rotating the encoder.
- Validate by pressing the encoder. The value is
displayed in black (17 Fig. 155).

77% 77% 83% 83%

1920
42.0
21% 21% 32% 32%

17
4.5 m 85% 6.0 m
4.5 m 85% 18 6.0 m
Z3A-952-08-04

Fig. 155

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22
Y 21
77% 77% 83% 83%

1920
42.0
21% 21% 32% 32%
X

23

24

4.5m 85% 5.2m

4.5m 85% 5.2m
Z3A-946-08-04 Z3A-961-08-04
LEGEND :
Fig. 157
21 - Lowering of the front linkage into working position
22 - Partial lowering of the rear linkage
23 - Lowering of the rear linkage into working position Description (Fig. 157):
24 - Lifting of the front linkage As the front and rear linkage positions change, the
corresponding height values change in the white
boxes.
Fig. 156 The values in the grey boxes are memorised and fixed.

Once the tractor has covered the distance X, the rear

linkage lowering control is automatically activated and
the implements are moved into working position (23
Fig. 156). A 1000
790RPM
10% M
Furrow end:
B 2000 25 5.3 KPH 5%
At the end of a furrow, activate the rear linkage lifting FRONT DUAL 1 POINTS 2
control when the tractor reaches mark Y (24 Fig. 156).
21 % 32%
The front implement lifts. As soon as distance X has
been covered, the rear linkage lifting control is auto-
0.0 m
matically activated.
0.0 m

Note: For pointed fields, however, the POINTS menu 26

ON Reset
must be used to optimise the operation of the FRONT
Z3A-962-08-04
DUAL CONTROL (see page 69 POINTS menu).
Fig. 158
IMPORTANT: If the linkage high and low stops are
modified during work, they are not stored in the Description (Fig. 158):
Datatronic 3 active memory. To memorise them, To display this window, press the key «2 when the
see page 59 Memorising high and low linkage posi- window (Fig. 157) is open.
tions. Left-hand part of the window:
The linkage position values (Ref. 25) are the active
Displaying parameters: values.
During work either the Settings window (Fig. 157), or The symbols under the linkages (26) indicate their
the Work window (Fig. 158) can be displayed. control status.
Right-hand part of the window:
See page 69 POINTS menu.

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REAR DUAL CONTROL Parts list Fig. 159:

• Operating principle
The REAR DUAL CONTROL allows both parts of the (1) Datatronic 3
rear implement to enter the soil in the same line (e.g. (2) DCC2
a semi-mounted plough hitched to the tractor lift (3) Radar
arms). (4) Engine and ground speed sensors
The Datatronic 3 is the interface between the operator (5) Rear implement depth wheel position sensor
and the Autotronic 5 linkage calculator: (6) Rear linkage position sensor
- It allows initial REAR DUAL CONTROL adjustments (7) Rear linkage draft sensors
to be made. (8) Autotronic 5 linkage calculator
- It monitors REAR DUAL CONTROL operation. (9) Rear linkage solenoid valve
(10) DUAL CONTROL solenoid valve

1 2 3

8
ESC

CAN 5
CAN

CAN

10 6

MA-11-06108A

Fig. 159

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Note: In this section, explanations shall be illustrated

by a semi-mounted plough example. Opens the linkage calibration menu
When the window (Fig. 160) is open, press the key «3.
The window (Fig. 161) is displayed.
Linkage and plough depth wheel high positions

Linkage and plough depth wheel low positions

1
? Greyed boxes: memorised values

3 White boxes: active values

?
5 (27) Furrow start plough depth wheel partial lowering
value.
? (28) Furrow end plough depth wheel partial lifting
value.
Z3A-817-08-04

Fig. 160
• Calibration
To ensure correct REAR DUAL CONTROL operation,
the rear implement depth wheel position sensor must
100% 100% 100% 100% be calibrated.

1920
42.0 IMPORTANT: This operation must be performed
0% 0% 0% 0%
on first use, or as soon as work is carried out on the
rear implement depth wheel position sensor.

When reassembling, the sensor must be fitted to the

centre of the ports (Fig. 162) to a torque of approxi-
mately 8 Nm.

6.0m 100% 6.0m 100%

6.0m 100% 6.0m 100%
27 28
Z3A-798-08-04

Fig. 161

Description:

Memorises high and low implement positions

1920
42.0 Displays the REAR DUAL CTRL menu in the WORK
application

Authorises furrow start setting

MA-11-06106A

Fig. 162
Authorises furrow end setting

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Note: The Autotronic 5 linkage calculator assesses the Conditions required for calibration:
depth wheel position by measuring the voltage at the - engine speed at 1500 rpm,
sensor terminals: - rear linkage control in lowering position (19
- Low position voltage: 0.5V. Fig. 165),
- High position voltage: 4.5V. - rear linkage height / depth setting control set
between 3 and 4 (20 Fig. 165).
Sensor connection:
IMPORTANT: For efficient calibration, the rear
implement depth wheel must be able to move
from its highest position to its lowest position. For
this, lift the implement to prevent the shares from
touching the soil when the implement is in low
position (Fig. 166).

19 20
3
2
1

MA-11-01223A

Fig. 163

Description Fig. 163: Z3A-706-07-04

- Pin 1: Ground
- Pin 2: + 10 V supply
- Pin 3: Signal
Fig. 165

After carrying out preliminary adjustments, calibration

can be started.
For this, press the key «6 when the window (Fig. 161)
is open. The screen (Fig. 164) is displayed.

= 1500 RPM 1920

42.0

= 3<<..<<4
Z3A-1014-08-04

<<6=OK ESC=EXIT

Fig. 166

Z3A-958-08-04

Fig. 164

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- Press the key «6. Calibration starts and a new

window is displayed (Fig. 167).

29

= 1500 RPM 1920

42.0

= 3<<..<<4

<<6=OK ESC=EXIT

CALIBRATION EN COURS ...

Z3A-972-08-04
Fig. 168
STOP
Z3A-1013-08-04 - Place the linkage and depth wheel in high posi-
Fig. 167 tion (plough horizontal Fig. 169) using the
following controls:
During calibration, the implement is lifted and lowered - the linkage control and high position limiter
several times. Then, as soon as calibration is complete, potentiometer,
the window (Fig. 144) is displayed again. - the plough depth wheel spool valve control.
To validate the calibration, the ignition must be
switched off when calibration is complete.

Note: If a problem occurs, press the key «6 (STOP) to

stop calibration.

• Memorising high and low linkage positions

For optimum operation, the Datatronic 3 must know
the high and low positions of the linkage and plough
depth wheel.
Z3A-963-08-04

Memorising the high position:

For REAR DUAL CONTROL operation, the Datatronic
3 must know the high and low positions of the plough
depth wheel. For this purpose, the plough must be Fig. 169
fitted with a position sensor connected to the rear of
the tractor (29 Fig. 168).
When the linkage and depth wheel controls are actu-
ated, the position values vary (Fig. 170):

(30) Linkage high position value

(31) Plough depth wheel high position value

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When the linkage and depth wheel controls are actu-

ated, the position values in the white boxes vary
100% 68% 79% 100% (Fig. 172):
(32) Linkage low position value
30 31 1920
42.0
(33) Plough depth wheel low position value
0% 0% 0% 0%

68% 68% 79% 79%

1920
42.0
0% 27% 32% 0%

6.0m 100% 6.0m 100% 32 33

6.0m 100% 6.0m 100%
Z3A-964-08-04

Fig. 170

- Memorise the high positions by pressing the 6.0m 100% 6.0m 100%
key «1. The high position values are displayed in 6.0m 100% 6.0m 100%
the greyed boxes and are memorised.
Z3A-966-08-04
Memorising the low position:
- Place the linkage and depth wheel in working Fig. 172
position (plough horizontal Fig. 171) using the
following controls: - Memorise the low positions by pressing the
- the rear linkage control and low position limiter key «1. The low position values are displayed in
potentiometer, the greyed boxes and are memorised.
- the plough depth wheel spool valve control.
Note: If possible, place the depth wheel cylinder in the
low mechanical stop position. • Setting Furrow start length
To ensure that the last plough share enters the soil at
the same place as the first share (Y Fig. 173), the
Datatronic 3 must know the length X between the first
and last share (34 Fig. 173).

Z3A-965-08-04 34

Y
Fig. 171

Z3A-967-08-04

Fig. 173

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- Press the key «4 when the window (Fig. 174) is

open. The furrow start length is displayed in red 37
(35 Fig. 174).
Y

68% 68% 79% 79% X

1920
42.0
38
27% 27% 32% 32%

Z3A-967-08-04

35
Fig. 175
6.0m 100% 6.0m 100%
Next, as soon as distance X has been covered, the
6.0m 36 100% 6.0m 100%
plough depth wheel is lowered to its working position
Z3A-968-08-04 (38 Fig. 175).
Fig. 174 For this manoeuvre to be performed automatically, the
depth wheel partial lowering value must be defined.
- Adjust the length X by rotating the encoder and
validate by pressing the latter. The length is Note: To set the depth wheel partial lowering value,
displayed in black inside the white and grey box, first set the furrow start length (35 Fig. 174).
and the linkage furrow start height is displayed in
red (36 Fig. 174). Settings:
- When the linkage height is displayed in red (35
Note: To return to the previous menu, press the ESC Fig. 174), adjust the latter by rotating the
key. encoder.
- Validate by pressing the encoder. The value is
displayed in black (39 Fig. 176).

• Setting furrow start partial lowering of the depth

wheel
Definition: 68% 68% 79% 79%
For the plough to enter the soil as rapidly as possible,
it must be partially lowered (37 Fig. 175) as soon as the 1920
42.0
0% 27% 32% 0%
linkage control is actuated.

39
4.5m 85% 6.0m 100%
4.5m 85% 6.0m 100%
Z3A-980-08-04

Fig. 176

Note: The plough depth wheel partial lowering value

(e.g.: 85%) corresponds to 85% of the maximum
depth wheel height.

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• Setting furrow end length

As for the furrow start, the Datatronic 3 needs to know
the length between the first and last shares. 42
Note: The furrow start and end lengths may differ,
depending on the linkage and plough depth wheel
lowering and lifting speeds.
- Press the key «5 when the window (Fig. 177) is
open. The furrow end length is displayed in red (40
Fig. 177).

43
Z3A-970-08-04

68% 68% 79% 79%

1920
42.0
0% 27% 32% 0%
Fig. 178

To avoid this phenomenon, the Datatronic 3 partially

lifts the plough depth wheel during the furrow end
phase. This value must therefore be set.
40

4.5m 85% 6.0m 100%

Note: To set the plough depth wheel furrow end
41 partial lifting value, first define the furrow end length
4.5m 85% 6.0m 100%
(40 Fig. 177).
Z3A-981-08-04

Fig. 177 Settings:

- When the depth wheel partial lifting value is
- Adjust the length by rotating the encoder and vali- displayed in red (41 Fig. 177), adjust it by rotating
date by pressing the latter. The value is displayed the encoder.
in black and the furrow end depth wheel partial - Validate by pressing the encoder. The value is
lifting value is displayed in red (41 Fig. 177). displayed in black.

Note: To return to the previous menu, press the ESC Note: To return to the previous menu, press the ESC
key. key.

• Setting furrow end partial lifting of the depth

wheel • Working operation
Definition (Fig. 178): Furrow start (Fig. 179):
At the end of the furrow, when the tractor linkage lifts When the tractor is at the start of a furrow, activate the
(42), the rear of the plough tends to tip. Indeed, the rear linkage lowering control as soon as the first share
latter pivots around the plough wheel. Thus, the last reaches mark Y (44 ). At the same time, the plough
shares operate below the normal ploughing limit (43). depth wheel is partially lowered (45). As soon as
distance X has been covered, the depth wheel is
lowered to its working position (46).

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45

Y 68% 68% 79% 79%

1920
44 27% 27% 32% 32%
42.0

X 46

48
Y
47
4.5m 85% 6.0m 59%
Z3A-967-08-04
4.5m 85% 6.0m 59%
LEGEND : Z3A-983-08-04

44. Lowering the linkage into working position

Fig. 180
45. Partial depth wheel lowering
46. Plough in working position
47. Partial depth wheel lifting Description (Fig. 180):
48. Plough in high horizontal position As the plough position changes, the linkage and depth
wheel high and low position values change accord-
ingly.
The values in the grey boxes are memorised and fixed.
Fig. 179

Furrow end:
Actuate the rear linkage lifting control as soon as the
first share is positioned on mark Y. At the same time,
the plough depth wheel makes a half turn (47). As soon
A 1000
790 RPM
10% M
as distance X has been covered, the depth wheel lifts
to its high position (48).
B 2000 49 5.3 KPH 5%

REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2

IMPORTANT: If the linkage high and low stops are 27 % 32 %
modified during work, they are not stored in the
Datatronic 3 active memory. To memorise them, 0.0 m
see page 59 Memorising high and low linkage posi-
tions. 0.0 m
50
Note: For pointed fields, the POINTS menu must be ON Reset
used to optimise the operation of the REAR DUAL Z3A-984-08-04
CONTROL. This allows the tractor to make straight
Fig. 181
furrow starts and ends, whatever the field shape. To
adjust, see page 69 POINTS menu.
Description (Fig. 181):
Displaying parameters: To display this window, press the key «2 when the
During work either the Settings window (Fig. 180), or window (Fig. 180) is open.
the Work window (Fig. 181) can be displayed.
Left-hand part of the window:
The linkage and depth wheel position values (48) are
the active values.
The symbols under the linkage and depth wheel (49) indi-
cate their control status.
Right-hand part of the window:
See page 69 POINTS menu.

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TRAILED IMPLEMENT CONTROL (T.I.C.) Parts list Fig. 182:

• Operating principle
This menu controls the trailed implements hitched to (1) Datatronic 3
the swinging drawbar or lift arms (linkage is fixed). In (2) DCC2
work mode, wheel slip, implement depth and draft (3) Radar
applied to the lift arms are analysed by the Autotronic (4) Engine and ground speed sensors
5 linkage calculator, which varies the implement (5) Rear implement depth wheel position sensor
working height accordingly. (6) Rear linkage draft sensors
The Datatronic 3 is the interface between the operator (7) Autotronic 5 linkage calculator
and the Autotronic 5 linkage calculator: (8) DUAL CONTROL (TIC) solenoid valve
- It allows initial TIC adjustments to be made.
- It monitors TIC operation.

1 2 3

7
ESC

CAN 5
CAN

CAN
8
6

MA-11-06109A

Fig. 182

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Note: In this section, explanations shall be illustrated

by a disc tiller example. Disc tiller low position
When the window (Fig. 183) is open, press the key «5.
The window (Fig. 184) is displayed.
Greyed boxes: memorised values

White boxes: active values

1
?
3 • Calibration
To ensure correct TIC operation, the rear implement

?
depth wheel position sensor must be calibrated.

IMPORTANT: This operation must be performed

5 on first use, or as soon as work is carried out on the

?
rear implement depth wheel position sensor.

Z3A-817-08-04 When reassembling, the sensor must be fitted to the

centre of the ports (Fig. 185) to a torque of approxi-
Fig. 183
mately 8 Nm.

100%
53
100%
0%
0%
1920
42.0

Z3A-804-08-04

MA-11-06106A
Fig. 184
Fig. 185

Description:
Note: The Autotronic 5 linkage calculator assesses the
depth wheel position by measuring the voltage at the
Memorises high and low implement positions sensor terminals:
- Low position voltage: 0.5V.
1920
42.0
- High position voltage: 4.5V.
Displays the TIC menu in the Work application

Opens the cylinder calibration menu

Disc tiller high position

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Sensor connection: IMPORTANT: For efficient calibration, the rear

implement depth wheel must be able to move
from its highest position to its lowest position. For
this, lift the implement to prevent the shares from
touching the soil when the implement in is low
position.

19 20

3
2
1

MA-11-01223A

Fig. 186
Z3A-706-07-04

Description Fig. 186:

- Pin 1: Ground
- Pin 2: + 10 V supply
Fig. 188
- Pin 3: Signal

- Press the key «6. Calibration starts and a new

After carrying out preliminary adjustments, calibration
can be started. window is displayed (Fig. 167).
For this, press the key «6 when the window (Fig. 184)
is open. The screen (Fig. 187) is displayed.

= 1500 RPM 1920

42.0

= 1500 RPM 1920

42.0

= 3<<..<<4
= 3<<..<<4
<<6=OK ESC=EXIT
<<6=OK ESC=EXIT
CALIBRATION EN COURS ...

STOP
Z3A-1013-08-04

Z3A-958-08-04
Fig. 189
Fig. 187
During calibration, the implement is lifted and lowered
several times. Then, as soon as calibration is complete,
Conditions required for calibration: the window (Fig. 144) is displayed again.
- engine speed at 1500 rpm, To validate the calibration, the ignition must be
- rear linkage control in lowering position (19 switched off when calibration is complete.
Fig. 188),
- rear linkage height / depth setting control set
Note: If a problem occurs, press the key «6 (STOP) to
between 3 and 4 (20 Fig. 188).
stop calibration.

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• Memorising the disc tiller high and low positions Memorising the low position:
For optimum operation, the Datatronic 3 must know - Place the disc tiller in working position (Fig. 192)
the disc tiller high and low positions. For this purpose, using a lift cylinder spool valve control.
the hitched implement must be fitted with a position
sensor connected to the rear of the tractor (54
Fig. 190).

54

Z3A-989-08-04

Fig. 192

- Memorise the working position by pressing the

Fig. 190
key «2. The memorised working position value is
displayed in the greyed box.
Memorising the high position:
- Place the disc tiller in high position (Fig. 191)
using the lift cylinder spool valve control.
• Working operation
When the spool valve control is actuated, the high
To activate disc tiller lifting or lowering, use the rear
position value varies (53 Fig. 184).
linkage control. When the TIC is in use, the linkage is
inactive and locked.
As soon as the implement is in working position,
wheel slip, implement depth and the draft applied to
the lift arms are analysed by the calculator, which
varies the implement working height accordingly.

IMPORTANT: If the disc tiller high and low position

stops are modified during work, they are not
stored in the Datatronic 3 active memory. To
memorise them, see page 67 Memorising the disc
tiller high and low positions.

Z3A-988-08-04

Fig. 191

- Memorise the high position by pressing the

key «1. The high position value is displayed in the
greyed box and is memorised.

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Displaying parameters:
During work either the Settings window (Fig. 193), or
the Work window (Fig. 194) can be displayed.

85%
85%
22%
22%
1920
42.0

Z3A-990-08-04

Fig. 193

Description (Fig. 193):

As the disc tiller position changes, the high and low
position values vary accordingly in the white boxes.
The values in the grey boxes are memorised and
hence fixed.

Description (Fig. 194):

To display this window, press the key «3 when the
window (Fig. 193) is open.

Left-hand part of the window:

(55) Active disc tiller position value.
(56) Indicate the spool valve control status.

A 1000
790RPM
10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
55 56
TIC 1 2
EHS VALVES
23 % GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND
POINTS

ON

Z3A-991-08-04

Fig. 194

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POINTS menu • Setting the points

• General To access the POINTS menu, open the WORK applica-
This function is used to automatically modify the tion window. For this, see page 17 WORK application.
furrow start and end lengths according to the shape of
the field. For this purpose, the length of the points Displaying the POINTS menu only in the right-hand
must be stored (A and B Fig. 195). window (Fig. 197):

A
A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
57
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 2
5% 73 % EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND
POINTS

B OFF
58

Z3A-806-08-04

Z3A-807-08-04-A
Fig. 195 Fig. 197

- To start one of the applications, press the key«1

When using a semi-mounted plough, for example, the or «2 twice. The first press selects the window
DUAL CONTROL ensures that the exit or entry of the and the second displays the list. The active appli-
last share occurs at the same position as the first share cation is represented by a green button at the top
(Y Fig. 196). In the case of a negative point value (B right-hand of the window (57 Fig. 197).
Fig. 195), the furrow end length is automatically - To call up the various menus, select the applica-
extended. The opposite applies for a positive point tion using the encoder. The selected application
length. The purpose is to perform straight furrow ends, is displayed in a black frame (58 Fig. 197).
whatever the shape of the field.
- Validate by pressing the encoder or the key «2.
Y The window (Fig. 198) is displayed.

A 1000
790 RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
Y REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2
5% 73 %

0.0 m

Z3A-808-08-04
0.0 m

Fig. 196 OFF Reset

Z3A-805-08-04

Fig. 198

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Instructions for modifying furrow start and end displayed in blue and the fields shape is modified
lengths: according to the positive or negative value.
- To make these settings, the icon in the - To modify the furrow end value, press the key «5
right-hand window must be displayed above the and proceed in the same manner. This value
field (transport mode) (59 Fig. 199). For this, corresponds to length B in the diagram (Fig. 200
move the tractor and its implement to the end of positive furrow end).
the field, placing the linkage control in neutral
The key «6 (RESET) resets the previous lengths.
position.

• Operation:
On furrow start (outward run):
The tractor icon on screen is in transport position (59
A 1000
790 RPM 540 Fig. 199).
The lengths (61 and 62) are positive. Indeed, in this
10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5% example, the furrow start and end lengths must be
extended to perform a straight furrow start and end.
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 59 POINTS 2 As soon as the linkage lowering control is actuated, the
5% 73 % 60 tractor icon is positioned in the centre of the field
(working position) (Fig. 201).
0.0 m
Note: The furrow start length has been extended by
0.0 m the positive point length set.

OFF Reset
Z3A-809-08-04

Fig. 199
Note: All of these different possible situations are
A 1000
790RPM 540
listed in the following pages. You can thus use the 10% M
diagram the best fits your field to make the necessary
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
adjustments.
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2
- Press the key «4 (furrow start). The value is
5% 73 %
displayed in red (60 Fig. 199). 61
- Using the encoder, adjust the value (positive or 5.2m
negative). This value corresponds to the furrow
start length (A Fig. 200 positive furrow start). 8.6m

ON
62 Reset
A Z3A-1024-09-04

Fig. 201

B
Z3A-807-08-04-A
Fig. 200

- Validate this value by pressing the encoder. It is

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On furrow end (outward run): On furrow end (return run):

As soon as the linkage lifting control is actuated, the As soon as the linkage lifting control is actuated, the
tractor icon is positioned at the bottom of the field tractor icon is positioned at the top of the field (trans-
(Fig. 202). port position) (Fig. 204).

A 1000
790RPM 540 A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M 10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5% B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2 REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2
5% 73 % 5% 73 %

5.2m 5.2 m
65
8.6m 8.6 m

ON ON
66
Reset Reset
Z3A-811-08-04 Z3A-810-08-04

Fig. 202 Fig. 204

Note: The furrow end length has been extended by The lengths (65 and 66) are once more positive. Thus,
the positive point length defined. a complete run has been performed.

On furrow start (return run): Note: The furrow end length has been shortened by
As soon as the linkage lowering control is actuated, the the negative point length defined.
tractor icon is positioned in the centre of the field
(working position) (Fig. 203). Note: This menu can only be used with a single DUAL
The lengths (63 and 64) are now negative. Indeed, in CONTROL.
this example, the furrow start and end lengths must be
shortened to perform a straight furrow start and end.

A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%
REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2
5% 73 % 63
-5.2 m

-8.6 m

ON
64
Reset
Z3A-812-08-04

Fig. 203

Note: The furrow start length has been shortened by

the negative point length defined.

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• Diagram identification:
- Method for a figure (Fig. 205) 67
In each figure, various field shapes are represented.
The tractor icon (67) is in transport position at the top
of each window. - - -
- Select the diagram best adapted to your field. The
three top diagrams represent the outward run (68)
and the three bottom diagrams represent the
return run (69). 0 - +
- Observe the point length sign (plus (+), minus (-) or
zero (0)) of the diagram you are interested in.
- Set the value corresponding to your field in the + + +
Points menu (Fig. 198).

IMPORTANT: To adjust the point lengths, the three 0 -

+
top diagrams must be considered (68). The bottom
diagrams representing the return trip show that Z3A-1018-09-04
Fig. 206
the plus (+), minus (-) or zero (0) values are
reversed as soon as the half turn has been made.
67

67
+ + +

0 0 0

68 0 - +
- +
0
- - -

0 0 0

69 0 + -

0 + Z3A-1019-09-04
Fig. 207
-
Z3A-1017-08-04
Fig. 205
Note: These three figures apply in cases where the
ploughed earth is tilled to the right of the tractor on the
outward run. If the ploughed earth is to be tilled to the
left of the tractor on the outward run (70 Fig. 208),
make the point length adjustments when the tractor
icon is at the bottom of the field (71 Fig. 209). In this
case, the transport position must be considered as on
screen (Fig. 209) and operation will remain identical.

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0 0 0

70

+ - 0

0 0 0

+ 0
-
Z3A-1020-09-04
Fig. 208

A 1000
790RPM 540

10% M
B 2000 5.3 KPH 5%

REAR DUAL CTRL 1 POINTS 2

5% 73 %

5.2 m

8.6 m

ON Reset
Z3A-811-08-04
71
Fig. 209

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HIDDEN MENU
The Datatronic 3 is also fitted with a “hidden menu”.
This menu allows access to specific applications
A 1000
790 540
including initialisation of values, choice of tractor type, 10% M
number of available valves, allocation of the DUAL
B 2000 5.3 5%
CONTROL valve, choice of spool valve control levers, 1 2
and initialisation of these levers. Access to the menu is
restricted to Servicing staff via a combination entered EHS VALVES EHS VALVES
on the keypad, and is absolutely not authorised for GEARBOX SETTINGS GEARBOX SETTINGS
tractor customers. ACTIVE MEMORY ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND HEADLAND
REAR DUAL CTRL POINTS
Accessing the hidden menu
FRONT DUAL CTRL
- Start the WORK application (see page 17 WORK TIC
application).
MA-11-06034A

- The different menus should be displayed in the right-

and left-hand windows (Fig. 210). (None of the Fig. 210
menus should be displayed in a black
frame (Fig. 211))

- If a menu is activated in one of the two windows A 1000

790 540
(e.g. left-hand screen in Fig. 211), press either key «1
10% M
or «2 depending on the window displaying the menu, B 2000 5.3 5%
in order to recall the menu display (as on the right
1 2
hand window in Fig. 211).
87 53 98 19 EHS VALVES
GEARBOX SETTINGS
ACTIVE MEMORY
HEADLAND
POINTS

100 28 76 89
2s 8s 5s
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Fig. 211

- Return to the application display (Fig. 212) by

pressing the ESC key (the WORK application is
displayed in red).
WORK EHS VALVES 1

2
- Activate the WORK application by pressing the SETTINGS MEMORIES
encoder or key «1. The screen Fig. 210 is displayed: 3

4
HEADLAND DUAL CTRL
5

ESC

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Fig. 212

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 Datatronic 3 - Description

- Press key«6 for 6 seconds to display the hidden

menu (Fig. 213).

INIT VALEURS
1

MANUFACTURER
2

NB VALVES
5 3

VALVE DUAL
4

LEVIERS
5

INIT LEVIERS
6

ESC

MA-11-06037A

Fig. 213

Description of the hidden menu

The hidden menu comprises several applications:

MASSEY FERGUSON tractor

- INITIALISING VALUES application (INIT VALEURS).
- This application allows all Datatronic 3 menus
(resetting memories, setting default values in
CHALLENGER tractor
DUAL CONTROL, POINTS etc. menu settings) to
be initialised.

- TRACTOR TYPE application (MANUFACTURER). AGCO tractor

- This application allows the tractor type to be
defined depending on the brand (Fig. 214) by
pressing key «2. ISEKI tractor

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- NUMBER OF VALVES application (NB VALVES).
- This application allows the number of hydraulic Fig. 214
spool valves on the tractor to be defined. To select,
press key «3 (the number is displayed in red). Next,
turn the encoder; the number runs from 2 through
to 6. Validate by pressing the encoder.

- SELECTING DUAL VALVE application (VALVE

DUAL).
- This application allows the hydraulic spool valve
that will carry out the DUAL CONTROL function to
be defined. To select, press key «4 until the
required valve is obtained.

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- SELECTING LEVERS application (LEVIERS)

- This application allows the required control
(Joystick, levers) to be allocated to each hydraulic
spool valve. This application is accessed by
pressing key «5, and the screen Fig. 215 is
displayed. The control is selected by pressing the JOYSTICK ROUGE
1
keys opposite the relevant spool valve («1 for LEVIER 2
2
green, «2 for red, etc). Press the ESC key to vali- JOYSTICK VERT
3
date the controls (the screen Fig. 213 is displayed). LEVIER 3
4

LEVIER 1
5
- INITIALISING LEVERS application (INIT LEVIERS)
6
- This application allows a default control to be allo-
cated to each spool valve. To start initialisation, ESC
press key «6 until the OK icon is displayed
(Fig. 216). Initialisation can be checked by pressing MA-11-06038A

key «5, and the screen Fig. 217 is displayed.

Fig. 215

INIT VALEURS
1
MANUFACTURER
2
NB VALVES
5 3

VALVE DUAL
4

LEVIERS
5

OK INIT LEVIERS
6

ESC

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Fig. 216

JOYSTICK VERT
1

JOYSTICK ROUGE
2

LEVIER 1
3

LEVIER 2
4

LEVIER 3
5

ESC

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Fig. 217

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