BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus Monitor-Controller Description

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BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller

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BaleTrak™ Plus Monitor-Controller

The monitor-controller uses switches, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and a microprocessor to monitor and control the baling and twine or net application operations. The following conditions can be set (programmed) into the control unit by the operator:

  • Bale Diameter
  • Twine Application:
    • Spacing
    • Number of End Wraps (both ends)
    • Twine End Wrap Distance (both ends)
    • Re-Extension Wrap Distance
    • Cinch Wrap
    • Delay of Twine Eject
    • Dry Straw
  • Net Wrap; Number of Wraps
  • Variable Core Diameter (if equipped)
  • Knife and Drop Floor Valve Activation (HC2 only)

The conditions set by the operator revert to the initial settings when control unit is reset (Channel 001).

The monitor-controller is mounted on the tractor and is powered by the tractor's 12 V electrical system. When first turned on, the control unit performs a self-test to ensure that the system is ready to operate. The control unit then sends a brief communication signal to the wrap actuator (twine or net wrap) and waits for a reply before starting normal operations. A reply signal must be received or the control unit does not go into the operating mode and the STOP indicator lights.

The monitor-controller uses 3—5 sensors and 2—6 switches to perform the following:

  • The sensors are used for monitoring:
    • Bale Diameter (1)
    • Bale Shape (2)
    • PTO Speed (if equipped)
    • Pickup Speed (if equipped)
  • The switches are used for monitoring:
    • Gate (Open or Closed) (1)
    • Oversize Bale (1)
    • Net Wrap (if equipped) (1)
    • Knife Position (1) (HC2 feed system, if equipped)
    • Drop Floor Position (1) (HC2 feed system, if equipped)
    • B-Wrap Sensor (if equipped)

To perform the twine or net application process, the control unit provides current to operate the bale wrap actuator (twine or optional net). This is done automatically by the control unit or manually by the operator pressing the wrap key.

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