Vaderstad Seed Hawk User manual

Seed Hawk Startup.

Preparing you for the season to come.

Customer Clinic

Presentation

We share a wide variety of

information, tips, tricks and

troubleshooting at our customer

clinics.

In case you missed anything you

can view the presentation at any

time by following the QR code to

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Seed Hawk Cheat Sheets

To ensure you have the right

information at your fingertips

when you need it, we have created

a folder of cheat sheets, tips,

tricks, trouble shooting, and a

copy of this Start Guide.

Follow the QR code to the right

to view the folder and download

the files to your iPad or phone for

quick, easy access in the field.

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QuickStart Videos

We have laid out the steps for

many of the main functions of your

Seed Hawk seeding system in this

guide, to get you started with your

new machine.

Follow the QR code to the right

to view all Seed Hawk QuickStart

videos.

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Seed Hawk iCon Control

The modern iPad-based control

system Seed Hawk iCon Control

provides simple, complete control

of your Seed Hawk air cart and

toolbar.

Wireless control provides

substantial benefits for seed

drill systems. Carry your iCon

controlled tablet with you to gain

full seeder control and eliminate

the need to go back and forth

between the tractor cab and the

machine.

View App in Store

Vaderstad E-Control

The modern iPad-based control

system Väderstad E-Control can

be used to download manuals,

instructions and QuickStarts to be

stored for offline use on your iPad.

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Seed Hawk iCon Cloud

The Seed Hawk iCon Control uses a cloud based system to store job files

and transfer prescription map files to and from the machine.

Visit the cloud at https://cloud.seedhawk.com/

iCon Cloud

Your login details:

Syncing to the cloud

Learn how to sync your iCon operating system with

the cloud.

View QuickStart Video

Loading prescription maps to a job

Learn how to upload prescription map data to the

cloud, and then utilize it in a job in the iCon operating

system.

View QuickStart Video

Username:

Password:

Loading product documents to your iPad

You can use the Väderstad e-Control app to load manuals, instructions

and QuickStarts on your iPad for use while away from a wifi connection.

E-Control App View QuickStart video

Search VVAB e-Control in the App Store

Install on your iPad

Launch E-Control

Tap the How To Button

Tap the Machine Family

Select Product family and tap Done

Tap the Language

Select English [en-CA] and tap Done

You may also enter in Serial Number and Software version

to further refine results

After specifying search filters tap Show Items for results Now you can scroll all results and tap the download

button to add to your iPad for use offline

When you have finished all of your chosen documents/

QuickStart videos can be found in the How To Section of

the app. These items are now housed on your iPad and can

be viewed without wifi connection.

Let’s get started!

Before you begin operating make sure you have the most updated version of the

iCon Control operating System.

Updating software

1. Visit iCon Control in the App Store

2. If the Update button appears in blue, click it, and let your operating system update.

iCon Control App

Before you begin operating make sure you have turned your fans on, opened the

bulk shut off, and ensured your ladder is secured in the up position.

Connect to the Gateway

1. Ensure your Control Panel switch is on and the green led is lit.

2. Wait for the PM4X LED’s to remain solid red before connecting IPAD to the gateway

3. Go to Settings, Select WiFi

4. Select ICONXXXXXX

5. Password for network is “seedhawk”

6. Once initially paired to machine, the WiFi network will be saved to iPad.

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Setting seed depth

Placing the seed at the proper depth and keeping the depth setting

consistent are critical to achieving optimum germination. The packer

wheels are factory set to place seed at a depth of 3/4 in. below the packed

surface of the soil.

• Factory seed depth setting is “D”, which equates to approximately ¾”.

• The fertilizer to seed offset will place the fertilizer ¾” below and 1 ½”

to the side of the seed.

• The depth of this offset can be manually adjusted by the slide on the

fertilizer knife.

• It is important to ensure you always manually check your seed and

fertilizer depth to guarantee proper placement.

• The seed depth is adjusted by removing the retaining pin on the

opener and utilizing a ¾” wrench to turn the packer wheel gear to the

desired setting.

• Additionally, growers will often utilize the fertilizer knife to seed crops

such as peas. This is providing that the nutrients being put down are

okay to be in the seed row. At factory setting of “D” this would give a

depth of 1 ½” on the seed when putting it through the fertilizer knife.

Note: Please check with your local agronomist to confirm this practice

with your nutrients, and soil composition

1. Remove retaining pin from the

quick pin.

2. Remove quick pin from opener

shank.

3. Rotate the packer arm gear using

a 3/4 in. wrench, and align the

corresponding pin hole with the

desired depth setting (marked on

the decal).

4. Replace the quick pin and the

retaining pin.

Seed depth pin legend

A. 3/8” (9.5mm)

B. 1/2” (12.7mm)

C. 5/8” (15.9 mm)

D. 3/4” (19.0 mm)

E. 1” (25.4 mm)

F. 1-1/4” (31.7 mm)

G. 1-1/2” (38.1 mm)

-A. Less than 3/8” (<9.5mm)

View QuickStart video

Packing pressure

Packing pressure could vary greatly depending on the soil type, moisture and crop being seeded. The

following considerations should be considered when setting opener pressure.

• The opener chain is the key visual guide to ensure you are at least set at the lowest minimum packing

pressure. When in the field, pay attention to the opener chains behind your tractor wheels/mainframe

wheels. During field operation, the chain should be remaining tight. It is considered normal for it to

“twitch” momentarily while seeding but should stay tight for the most part.

• The packing pressure operational range is 800-1500 psi

• In wet conditions, you will likely be in the 800-1100 psi range.

• In dry conditions, you will likely be in the 1100-1500 psi range.

• Always check your furrow to ensure you are achieving a consistently packed finish.

• You can set a packing pressure lower than 800 psi, depending on conditions. This would mostly be

recommended for your when you utilize your “quick dump override”.

Packing Pressure Display/Button Packing Pressure Adjustment Page

Quick dump override

• The quick dump override feature is utilized for when you encounter wet areas in the field that require less

packing pressure.

• Pushing the button will dump your packing pressure down to a user selected psi and time.

• The time and psi are set in the settings menu, in the “General” tab.

• It is important to note that lessening the packing pressure in wet areas will also help prevent the machine

from getting stuck.

Quick Dump Override Quick Dump Override Settings

Fan settings

• Fan settings are based on product lift versus a pre-defined chart.

• Product lift should be 18-24”

• To test product lift:

• Remove secondary hose from furthest opener to outside on either end of drill. This would involve

either removing the hose from metal drop tube, or sliding complete rubber drop tube from support.

• Attach secondary hose to frame pointing upward.

• Operate drill at normal seeding speed and observe product lift.

• Adjust fan RPM until 18-24” of product lift is achieved.

• Re-install secondary hose on machine.

• Verify field operation by operating and check for product on ground and proper depth being achieved.

• High and Low limit fan alarms are setting in the settings menu, Configure Fans tab.

Fan Displays Fan Alarm Limit Settings

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