8 Configuration

The seed drill always has basic factory configuration settings with the correct machine type, size, etc. When the Gateway device that contains the machine’s memory is replaced, a new basic configuration must be made. In the following screen, certain settings are made, such as the equipment mounted on the machine.

Changes in this menu must not be made unless the machine is modified.

Figure 1. ST 400

  1. Unit of measurement, select metric or imperial.

  2. Language setting. Language settings are normally changed in the menu for the control device1. If the desired language for the control unit is absent, the language can be selected in this menu2

  3. Specify machine type (see name plate).

  4. Specify machine width (see name plate).

  5. It is possible to enter user-specific information, e.g. your name.

  6. Record the machine’s serial number here.

  7. Gateway software version.

  8. Fertiliser placement.

    • Combi

    • InLine

  9. Speed source.

    • Radar on the machine or via ISO11786 connector.

    • Ground speed (No Slip) via ISO11783 connector. 3

    • Wheel-based speed (Slip) via ISO11783 connector. 45

Figure 2. ST 600-900

  1. Unit of measurement, select metric or imperial.

  2. Language setting. Language settings are normally changed in the menu for the control device6. If the desired language for the control unit is absent, the language can be selected in this menu7

  3. Specify machine type (see name plate).

  4. Specify machine width (see name plate).

  5. It is possible to enter user-specific information, e.g. your name.

  6. Record the machine’s serial number here.

  7. Gateway software version.

  8. Speed source.

    • Radar on the machine or via ISO11786 connector.

    • Ground speed (No Slip) via ISO11783 connector. 8

    • Wheel-based speed (Slip) via ISO11783 connector. 910

  9. Number of fans on the machine (ST 900C only). Specify whether the machine has one fan (standard) or two fans (if an auxiliary fan is installed for seed).

  10. Motor pulses for the seed fan. Specifies the number of pulses per revolution for the motor of the seed fan. Depending on the type of motor the machine has, this will be either 2 or 9. This is a factory setting and should not be adjusted, except possibly if the fan motor is replaced.

    Motor pulses for auxiliary fan (ST 900C only if it is specified that the machine has two fans). Specifies the number of pulses per revolution for the motor of the auxiliary fan. Depending on the type of motor the machine has, this will be either 2 or 9. This is a factory setting and should not be adjusted, except possibly if the fan motor is replaced.

Figure 3.

  1. Pre-emergence bout marker

    • OFF

    • Pre-emergence bout marker (accessory)

    • Side bout markerWhen selected, the side bout marker will make a track in the centre of the previous bout when tramlining is performed for this bout.

  2. Following harrow

    • ON means that the machine has hydraulic following harrow.

    • OFF means that the machine has following harrow light.

  3. BioDrill (option)

    • ON means that the machine has BioDrill.

    • OFF means that the machine does not have BioDrill.

    If you do not want to use BioDrill, enter 0 in sown amount in the calibration menu or press I in5.1 Display for control and monitoring.

  4. Work lights

    • ON = Work lights fitted.

    • OFF = Work lights not fitted.

    When work lights are fit, activation/deactivation is from the home screen.

  5. Select the type of front tool (not applicable for STR 300S):

    For ST 400–900S

    • SystemDisc – Front tool SystemDisc

    • SystemDisc/CBH – Front tool SystemDisc and CrossBoard Heavy

    • Single CBH – Front tool SystemDisc CrossBoard Heavy

    For ST 400–900C

    • Fix – Front tool Fix

    • Nordic – Front tool Nordic

  6. Triforce 2

    • ON = means that the machine is equipped with Triforce 2 seed coulters.

    • OFF = means that the machine is not equipped with Triforce 2 seed coulters

  7. Seed depth

    • ON = means the automatic seed depth function is available.

    • OFF = means the automatic seed depth function is not available.

    For use of mounted tramlining system, see section 6.5 Tramlining.

  8. Tramlining type.Figure 1.

    • OFF = The machine has no tramlining system installed.

    • Flex = Tramlining system Flex mounted.

    For use of mounted tramlining system, see section 6.5 Tramlining.

Figure 4.

  1. Sensor type in seed coulter cylinder

    • Voltage sensor = The machine is equipped with a sensor that measures voltage. See Figure 5.

    • Current sensor = The machine is equipped with a sensor that measures current. See Figure 6.

  2. Sensor type in front tool cylinder

    • Voltage sensor = The machine is equipped with a sensor that measures voltage. See Figure 5.

    • Current sensor = The machine is equipped with a sensor that measures current. See Figure 6.

Identify the type of sensor in the machine by looking at the sensor connection on the cylinder.

Figure 5. Voltage sensor

Figure 6. Current sensor

Figure 7.

  1. Seed CAN controlled Flex ON/OFF.

  2. Fully equipped seed distributor heads ON/OFF.

  3. Fertiliser CAN controlled Flex ON/OFF (only ST 400C, ST 600CInLine).

  4. Fully equipped fertiliser distributor heads ON/OFF (ST 400C, ST 600CInLine only).

  5. SeedEye (option)

    • ON – the machine is equipped with SeedEye

    • OFF – the machine does not have SeedEye

    If SeedEye is to be deactivated, set the SeedEye settings to OFF for 11.3 SeedEye activation.

1 Please read the user guide for the control device to find out how to change the language settings.
2 Väderstad reserves the right to decide which languages will be available.
3 Note that when selecting a speed from ISO11783, it is a requirement that the tractor’s terminal is able to support the selected speed source.
4 Note that when selecting a speed from ISO11783, it is a requirement that the tractor’s terminal is able to support the selected speed source.
5 Note that wheel-based speed can lead to reduced accuracy, depending on the amount of slippage that the tractor experiences when drilling.
6 Please read the user guide for the control device to find out how to change the language settings.
7 Väderstad reserves the right to decide which languages will be available.
8 Note that when selecting a speed from ISO11783, it is a requirement that the tractor’s terminal is able to support the selected speed source.
9 Note that when selecting a speed from ISO11783, it is a requirement that the tractor’s terminal is able to support the selected speed source.
10 Note that wheel-based speed can lead to reduced accuracy, depending on the amount of slippage that the tractor experiences when drilling.