ZUIDBERG Front PTO System User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- ZUIDBERG
Table of Contents
**ZUIDBERG Front PTO System User Manual
**
This document is meant to be a reference work to allow only those users who
are authorised to do so to safely operate and maintain the product mentioned
on the cover of this document. Keep this manual in a safe place, for example,
with the other documents for your tractor. If this manual is lost, you can
order a copy from your supplier.
This manual provides information relating to safety, technical specifications,
operation and maintenance. Please take the time to read this document
carefully before using the front PTO system.
This manual supplements the existing front PTO system user manual and replaces
sections 6.1 and 6.2.
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without the prior written permission
of Zuidberg Frontline Systems B.V. This also applies to the accompanying
drawings and diagrams.
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time without prior or direct notification to the customer. The contents of
this manual may also be amended without prior notice.
Please contact your supplier for information relating to maintenance work or
repairs not provided in this manual.
This manual has been compiled with the utmost care, but Zuidberg Frontline
Systems B.V. cannot take responsibility for any errors in this document or the
associated consequences. Translation of the original manual
Controller
A controller is supplied with the front PTO system. This is used for the safe and correct engagement of the PTO. There are 3 types of controllers.
- PTO Controller 3-pin
- PTO Controller 4-pin
- PTO Controller 8-pin
The controller can be configured using a tablet or a smartphone. Download the free Zuidberg App from the App Store or Google Play Store. Follow the instructions in the app
Before putting the PTO into operation, check that the controller cables are
connected to the PTO and the tractor’s wiring! The dealer must configure the
controller before use. (For the correct connection, see the installation
instructions as supplied for the installation of the front PTO system)
Figure 1 3-pin controller, item number 8002006
This controller is interchangeable with the controllers with the following
item numbers:
8001914 0/A 8001272 0/A
8000012 A/A 8000019A
For other variants, please contact your dealer.
To configure the controller or set the engagement time; see section 1.1
Figure 2 4-pin controller, item number 8002007
This controller is suitable to be controlled by tractor hardware and software.
A resistor module must be installed with the controller.
To configure the controller or set the engagement time; see section 1.1
- The resistor module may become hot during PTO operation, avoid direct
- contact at all times.
- Always ensure that the resistor module is mounted in the open air and in the airflow of the cooling assembly.
- Ensure that the resistor module is free from dust/grass/dirt at all times. Clean it regularly
Figure 3
Figure 4 8-pin controller, item number 8002008
This controller can only be used with a dedicated wiring harness and switches.
For switch operation, see section 1.3.
To configure the controller or set the engagement time; see section 1.1
Configuring the controller
The
tractor ignition must be switched on in order to configure the controller
The controller can be configured by the dealer using the free downloadable
Zuidberg App.
Scan the QR code to download the app.
Once end users download the Zuidberg App, they can adjust the clutch
engagement time themselves. End users can also see the total number of running
hours of the tractor and of the PTO in the app.
When connected to the controller via Bluetooth, the PIN code found on the
controller (see Fig. 5) must be entered. Only then is it possible to configure
the controller by following the steps in the app.
The engagement time can be set in the app. If the front PTO system is used to drive a very light implement, the engagement time should be long so that the system engages less abruptly. In the case of heavy drive loads, the engagement time should be set as short as possible in connection with the wear of the coupling.After setting the engagement speed, the Bluetooth connection to the controller can be disconnected
Figure 6
LED Status
The controller has a status LED. It can be green, yellow or red.
The table below indicates the status of the LED.
Figure 7
| LED | Controller status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Red/green flashing | Bluetooth connected | Bluetooth connection is established. |
| Green flickering | Standby | The controller is configured and |
ready for use.
Green constant| Active| The PTO is engaged.
Red constant| Not configured| The controller is not configured. Use
the app to program the controller.
Red flashing| Fault| A fault has occurred. Open the app and see which fault code is
displayed. Follow further instructions.
Yellow flashing| Start protection| Start protection engaged. Disengage the
PTO. After 3 seconds, you can engage the PTO again.
Yellow constant| Service required| Contact your dealer.
Engaging and disengaging front PTO system
The front PTO system can be engaged with the switch provided. The position and type of the switch depend on the type of tractor the front PTO system is installed on.
The
start protection of the front PTO system is integrated into the controller.
The front PTO system will not operate automatically if the tractor engine is
started while the front PTO system switch is engaged. To engage the front PTO
system, first, turn off the switch and turn it back on after 3 seconds.
The front PTO system must NEVER be engaged before the front linkage system has been placed in the correct (working) position, this is to avoid any damage to the PTO shaft among other things. Always consult the instructions of the implement and the PTO being used regarding the working position of the implement and the engagement of the front PTO system.
When engaging and disengaging the system, the following guidelines should be followed:
- Engage the front PTO system at a tractor engine speed of approx. 1000 [rpm]
- Do NOT engage the front PTO system at a tractor engine speed above 1200 [rpm]
- While engaging the front PTO system, do NOT increase the tractor engine speed.
- NEVER try to loosen a stuck implement by switching the front PTO system on and off
- Always switch off the PTO system (and allow the implement to stop) before operating the front linkage in order to avoid damage, for example, to the PTO shaft (also see specific instructions of the PTO shaft and/or the instructions of the implement being used)
- Always allow the implement to come up to speed before starting your work
The points below apply only when using the 8-pin controller
Enable the 8-pin controller.
For the switch with item number 8001507, the first time the front PTO system
is switched on after starting the tractor, the switch must be pressed one time
into ‘ON’ in order to put the front PTO system into ‘standby’. At a 2nd time
in the “ON” position, the PTO engages.
After this first time, the switch only needs to be pressed to the ‘ON’
position once to engage the front PTO system.
This procedure is for safety reasons so that the PTO cannot be started unintentionally.
When using the switch with item number 8001502, this engagement procedure does
not apply. The extra safety is provided here by the hardware. After starting
the tractor, if the switch is operated 1 x, the PTO will immediately engage.
Seat switch
The front PTO system can only be switched on if the user is seated on the
driver’s seat. If the cab switch is operated without the user on the driver’s
seat, the cab switch must first be turned off again for 3 seconds.
If the front PTO system is switched on and the user leaves the driver’s seat,
the front PTO system will automatically switch off after 6 seconds!
If the seat is occupied again within these 6 seconds, the front PTO system
remains engaged.
If the seat is occupied again outside of these 6 seconds, the front PTO system
remains switched off, and the cabin switch must first be switched off again
for 3 seconds.
These safety measures are required by European law
It is possible to operate the front PTO system without the user on the
driver’s seat. In this case, the front PTO system must first be engaged with
the user on the driver’s seat. Once engaged, the cab switch must be turned to
the ‘on’ position again while seated to disable the seat safety. The user must
leave the seat within 30 seconds; otherwise, the seat safety will
automatically activate again.
If the user now leaves the driver’s seat, the front PTO system remains
engaged. When the user is back on the driver’s seat, the seat safety is
activated again.
The different statuses are visible in the illumination of the switch:
| LED | Controller status |
|---|---|
| Constant | Front PTO engaged |
| Flashing quickly | Fault |
| Flashing slowly | Driver’s seat override is activated |
| Flashing intermittently | The front PTO system switches off automatically. |
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.