Taege Support
Find some FAQs answered below
Damage 7-core cable, usually the black wire or shorted wires in the round plug
Turn the controller off.
Restart the controller and the version of software(firmware) shows for three seconds
or
Press the “area/reset” button and release and then press the “area/reset” button again, press the “Cal” button once, the options are shown on screen, goto “version” press the “Ok” button the version numer and on later versions the controller serial number will display on the screen.
AS3100 25×121 Wheel Cnts 41700
AS3400 27×121 Wheel Cnts 41700
AS3600 29×121 Wheel Cnts 41700
AS4800 39×121 Wheel Cnts 41700
AS6000 49×121 Wheel Cnts 38800
The reason for this condition is that the motor on the hopper cannot get enough power or has lost the encoder signal
- Incorrect calibration of crop check and Recalibrate
- Power supply. Check battery terminals on the tractor. Clean if necessary.
- Check all wiring for damage and for incorrect amperage cable.(12vdc 50amp cable should be used. (6mm))
- Check all connections and spade fittings.
- Check flat plug for connections across cable with test meter.(ver 2.40)
- Check “euro” or “D’ plug internal connections where it is plugged into the tractor.
- Check that the jumper connection on the I/o board has connection, remove jumper clean the pins, replace the jumper put the controller into diagnostics and test the motor rpm.
- Check the 7core cable for damage.
- Check that the encoder wires are connected
1. Check that there is a green light on the “I/o” board.|
2. Check the motor operation by direct coupling the motor to the main power supply.
3. If the red LED on the I/o board is bright red and the motor is not running.
4. If the motor still does not run check the motor brushes.
5. If a US Digital encoder is fitted, check the connection of the plugs from the encoder to the I/o board. This is the grey cable that goes between the top of the motor to the I/o board.
Remove this cable and clean the pins on both the encoder and the I/o board and reconnect.
If this condition persists call your dealer or Taege Engineering Ltd.
Wrong motor selected (see “select motors” in computer operators manual).
Loose connection from the wheel input.
Broken wire or damaged 7-core cable
Check the motor brushes
Check that the motor is ok by direct coupling to the power supply,
Check that the I/o board has a green light.
Check the connection of the grey coloured multi cable has good connection.(Early models up to 2012 with US Digital encoder)
Check that the correct motor is selected.
RC300L controller, press the area reset button 1x, press “Cal” 1x and follow the on screen instructions. Page 11 of the ver2.520>> operators Manual.
You must always make sure that the Controller is in the “stopped ” mode before unplugging the power supply.
Always plug the controller power cable in after the tractor is started.
RC350 v01.11 and upgrade is available to overcome this problem
Put the motor gearbox out of gear, then goto the diagnostics screen on the controller and follow the on screen instructions.If unsure contact your dealer.
Remove the motor cover, make sure the motor gearbox is dicconnected, disconnect the motor plugs from the I/o board and direct couple them to the incoming power supply. if the motor does not run check the motor brushes and connections.
Make sure that both control cables are plugged into the machine.
If adding a 3rd hopper ask your Taege Dealer to make the necessary changes to your controller both RC350 & RC300L.
All machines fitted with encoder motors can be upgraded.
Take into consideration headlands, corners and shelter belts etc.
Both the wrong speed and wrong area indicate that the incorrect settings have been entered in the “configuration settings” of your drill. Check that the correct “drill width” is entered. Check that the correct wheel pulses have been entered for your drill configuration settings. (See operators manual). Check the TAEGE operators manual for your settings or if unknown.
Eg. below
Drill with 121mm spacings. Is number of tynes * 121 = 23*121= 2783
Drill with 121mm spacings. Is number of tynes * 121 = 29*121= 3509
Drill with 121mm spacings. Is number of tynes * 121 = 49*121= 5929
Drill with 121mm spacings. Is number of tynes * 150 = 23*150= 3450
Drill with 121mm spacings. Is number of tynes * 121 = 29*150= 4350
Drill with 121mm spacings. Is number of tynes * 121 = 19*150= 2850
If fitted to other implements the should be the working width of the machine.
RC300 press area reset, press cal and follow the instructions.
RC350 press menu go to Ground diagnostics, zero, then drive the measured distance and press save.
All the instructions are in their respective “Operators Manuals” available online.
Sensor jockey wheel counts = 40per revolution.
Encoded jockey wheel = 1024per revolution
Speed(kph) is normally marginally slower than the tractor speed. (wheel slip) If this is greater than a 5%, check that the correct wheel (distance) pulses have been entered for your drill configuration settings. See computer operators manual or ask your Dealer.
DD0006.000 Sensor jockey wheel = 40 (either n-P-n or p-N-p type sensors)
DD0003.001 Optical wheel encoder = 1000
DD0003.000 Magnetic wheel encoder = 1024
Factory wheel distance settings are as follows, please identify your machine and controller correctly
Firmware ver 1.03
Jockey wheel = 2500 per 100m
Firmware ver2.30 onwards
Jockey wheel = 5000 per 100m
Optical wheel encoder = 42800 per 100m
Magnetic wheel encoder = 43830 per 100m
Your machine settings may differ with wheel size, check with your Dealer.
Go to page 11 of your RC3200L ver 2.52d operating instructions and follow the instructions. It is important that this be accurate as this measurement affects the overall sowing rate of the machine.
Damaged wheel encoder or wheel sensor.
Incorrect adjustment of wheel sensor.
ver 1.03 firmware measurement from star wheel to sensor face 1 – 2mm
ver 2.30 or later firmware measurement for star wheel to sensor face 2 – 3mm.
Always disconnect the power supply when the drill is not in use.
The drill has been left plugged in and over a period has flattened the battery. When the battery goes below 9.58vdc, the controller turns off but the I/o is still connected, and looses control of the motor/s.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE WHEN NOT IN USE.
Connection to the front/rear hopper encoder/sensor has been damaged. Check the earth wire(black) and if fitted the grey cable to the motor encoder for corrosion.
Count the number of tynes and multiply by the spacing
E.g. for drills with 121mm spacing
23tynes x 121mm = 2783mm
29tynes x 121mm = 3508mm
49tynes x 121mm = 5929mm
E.g. for drills with 150mm spacing
23tynes x 150mm = 3450mm
29tynes x 150mm = 4350mm
E.g. Power harrow or Roller
The full working width of the implement in mm.
Power supply dips below the minimum required. Follow the instructions on screen or re start the controller once the tractor has been started.
Check the tractor safety seat switch operation.Check handbook for tractor.
Hold down the power button for at least 3x seconds if the display does not show.
Check that the main power cable is connected and for damage and loose connections
Check the tractor fuse.
Check that the tractor battery has correct volts.Controller will not operate if under 9.58vdc.
Check the 7-core cable for damage.(broken or fatigued cable)
Check the I/o board fuse.
Check that the correct motor/s are selected.
Press and hold down the “Cancel” button and at the same time press the “Power On” button. The press the up/down buttons for more status screens.
Damaged wheel encoder or wheel sensor
Encoder or sensor wiring damaged
Actuating switch or sensor damaged
>> ver 2.40. Check flat plug for continuity
ver 2.50>> Check communication cable for damage or broken wires
Low voltage. Follow instructions on screen.
Under no circumstances. Both the 12vdc power supply and the controller must be disconnected from the tractor
