Harvest Tec Repair Guide
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Quick Reference
600 Series Automatic Applicators Electronic Applicators
300 Series Automatic Applicators iPad Troubleshooting
400 Series Automatic Applicators Manual Applicators
H2O Precision Moisture Sensors
600 Series Automatic Applicators
Pump will not run. |
1. No voltage to DCP or Pump controller. |
1. Check for short, low voltage, and replace fuse(s) if necessary. |
Problem |
Possible cause |
Solution |
Display reads waiting for DCP |
1. Communication harness is damaged on either the baler or tractor |
1. Replace damaged harness |
Pump(s) runs but will not prime. |
1. Air leak in intake. |
1. Tighten fittings on intake side. |
Pump does not develop enough output. |
1. Air leaks or clogs on inlet side. |
1. Tighten or clean filter bowl assembly. |
Moisture reading errors (high or low) |
1. Wire disconnected or bad connection between |
1. Reconnect wire. |
Moisture readings erratic. |
1. Check all wiring connections for corrosion or |
1. Apply dielectric grease to all connections. |
Flow meter readings do not match up with product usage. |
1. Voltage supplied to meter is less than 6 volts. |
1. Check for a min of 6 volts supplied at Pump controller. |
Flow meter readings do not match up with product usage. |
1. High voltage supplied to the meter. |
1. Check voltage at Pump controller. 18V Max |
System leaks product out of tips after shut down. |
1. Dirty or defective check valves. |
1. Clean or Replace. |
Terminal reads under or over power. |
1. Verify with multi-meter actual voltage. Voltage |
1. Clean connections and make sure applicator is hooked to battery. See Diagnostics section of manual. |
System does not pause at end of row when |
1. Short in cable. |
1. Replace cable. |
Bale rate displays zero. |
1. Bale rate sensors are reversed. |
1. Switch the sensors next to the star wheel. |
PAC error message on screen |
1. The DCP and Pump controller are not communicating. |
1. Check all connections at DCP and Pump controller including terminating resistors. |
Bale scale not giving accurate reading |
1. Load cell calibration is off |
1. Refer to your scale owner’s manual for instructions on recalibrating. |
Can’t select moisture / preservative |
1. DCP not selected in baler software |
1. Select DCP for the moisture option in machine setup. See Communicating through ISOBUS Monitor section in operation manual |
Error Code 415: Harvest Tec Online |
1. Harvest Tec is communicating with the baler, but |
1. Turn harvest Tec option on. See Baler Monitor Setup section |
Error Code 416: Harvest Tec Not Detected |
1. Harvest Tec option is turned on, but no communication between the baler and DCP is happening |
1. Check for nozzle icon in top right corner. Power cycle DCP only if icon not visible. |
Background of moisture container is red on |
1. Communication error between DCP & AGCO ECU |
1. Enter Auto / Manual mode, verify that no moisture reading has occurred. Then Power cycle DCP only |
Moisture container only reads 0/0% when HT system is reading correctly |
1. Communication error between DCP & AGCO ECU |
1. Enter Auto / Manual mode, verify that no moisture reading has occurred. Then Power cycle DCP only |
No “HT preservative” option to select on the |
1. Harvest Tec Pump Module (PAC) is turned off |
1. Turn PAC on. See setup mode section in manual |
Blue Tag / Nozzle icon flashing on |
1. CNH ECU is set to communicate with DCP, but DCP is |
1. DCP has to be reconfigured. Contact your dealership to send back to Harvest Tec for repair. |
Warning: HT system type conflicts with |
1. CNH Baler ECU recognizes that a Harvest Tec system is installed, but system is not configured correctly. |
1. DCP has to be reconfigured. Contact your dealership to send back to Harvest Tec for repair. |
‘?’ or ‘—‘ for moisture values are being shown on baler run screen |
1. CNH software must see a stuffer cycle before it will update the moisture values |
1. Simulate a stuffer cycle on baler, or wait until baling in the field and the moisture will update |
Job records are showing as symbols or incorrect values |
1. The job file is corrupted on SD card |
1. Write down all job record information the operator wishes to keep. Update the DCP software to the most current version available on the Harvest Tec website.Delete all existing jobs by selecting all in the download screen and pressing delete. 2. Be sure to start a new job an verify it is saved by checking job details screen. |
Can’t download job records, stuck at “Saving to USB Stick” |
1. One of more jobs are corrupted on SD card. If |
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Can’t download job records, stuck at “Searching” |
1. If searching is displayed then the first job is corrupted and download will not work. |
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No green baler sensors button in bale rate |
1. DCP is not configured to communicate with baler |
1. If baler is compatible, Harvest Tec can reconfigure DCP to correct setting. Contact your dealership to send back to Harvest Tec for repair. |
Bale rate goes to zero and prox sensors/star wheels check out fine |
1. DCP is set to use “Bale Rate Sensor” from baler in calculation and baler does not have this option installed |
1. Turn off Bale Rate Sensor in baler sensors screen, make sure Auto baling rate is turned on in baling rate setup screen |
“Cannot open USB” message when trying to download |
1. DCP does not see a USB stick in the Data Transfer port |
1. Make sure the operator has the USB in the DCP with good connect and not the VT port in the cab of the tractor. |
300 Series Automatic Applicators
Problem |
Possible cause |
Solution |
Pump will not run. |
1. No voltage to THS. |
1. Check for short, low voltage, and replace fuse if necessary. |
Pump runs but will not prime. |
1. Air leak in intake. |
1. Tighten fittings on intake side. |
Pump does not develop |
1. Air leaks or clogs on inlet. |
1. Tighten or clean filter bowl |
Moisture reading errors |
1. Wire disconnected or bad connection between moisture disc and THS |
1. Reconnect wire. |
Moisture Reading Erratic |
1. Check all wiring connections for corrosion or poor contact. |
1. Apply dielectric grease to all connections. |
Product is less than actual product used. |
1. Voltage supplied to flow meter is less than 11 volts. |
1. Check for a min of 11 volts supplied at THS. |
Product shown is 10% different than actual product used. |
1. High voltage supplied to the meter. |
1. Check voltage at THS Max of 18 volts. |
System leaks product out of tips after shut down. |
1. Dirty or defective solenoid |
1. Clean or Replace. |
System does not pause at the end of a row. |
1. Short in cable. |
1. Replace cable. |
Solenoid will not pulse. |
1. Dirty or plugged |
1. Clean or Replace |
Bluetooth Receiver lights will not illuminate |
1. Bluetooth receiver not connected |
1. Check connections and voltage. Minimum 12.5V needed.
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Red Light – The Bluetooth receiver has power |
400 Series Automatic Applicators
Problem |
Possible cause(s) |
Solution(s) |
Display reads waiting for BMP |
1. Communication harness is damaged on either the baler or tractor |
1. Replace damaged harness |
Pump will not run. |
1. No voltage to Baler Mounted Processor. |
1. Check for short, low voltage, and replace fuse if necessary. |
Pump runs but will not prime. |
1. Air leak in intake. |
1. Tighten fittings on intake side. |
Pump does not develop enough output. |
1. Air leaks or clogs on inlet side. |
1. Tighten or clean filter bowl assembly. |
Moisture reading errors (high or low) |
1. Wire disconnected or bad connection between moisture discs and baler mounted processor. |
1. Reconnect wire. |
Moisture readings erratic. |
1. Test bales with hand tester to verify that cab monitor has more variation than hand tester. |
1. Apply dielectric grease to all connections. |
Flow meter readings do not match up with product usage. |
1. Voltage supplied to meter is less than 6 volts. |
1. Check for a min of 6 volts supplied at Pump controller. |
Flow meter readings do not match up with product usage. |
1. High voltage supplied to the meter. 2. Light interference with meter. 3. Air leak in intake. 4. Using product other than Harvest Tec |
1. Check voltage at Pump controller. 18V Max |
Product shown is more than actual product used. |
1. High voltage supplied to the meter. |
1. Check voltage at baler mounted processor. Max of 18 volts. |
System leaks product out of tips after shut down. |
1. Verify with multi-meter actual voltage. Voltage range should be between 12-14. |
1. Clean or Replace. |
Terminal reads under or over power. |
1. Verify with multi-meter actual voltage. Voltage range should be between 12-14. | 1. Clean connections and make sure applicator is hooked to battery. See Diagnostics section of manual. |
System always displays “End of Row Pause”. |
1. Flow meter connector plug is plugged into Hay Indicator port on Baler Mounted Processor. | 1. Switch ports. |
System does not pause at the end of a row. |
1. Cable is damaged or has short. |
1. Switch ports. |
iPad Troubleshooting
iPad Symptom |
Troubleshooting |
iPad won’t turn on |
-Turn your iPad off and on. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until a red slider appears; then slide it. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button to turn on again. |
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-Reset your iPad. Press the “Sleep/Wake” button and the “Home” button simultaneously for at least 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the screen. This reset will not damage your files. |
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-Battery may be drained. Plug iPad into your computer or AC adapter and see if anything happens. The iPad will recognize it has been connected to a power source and charge its battery. If it will no longer charge, the battery must be swapped with a replacement battery. Battery level displays in top right corner of iPad. |
Cannot get an active baler connection |
-Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS device are close to each other when connecting (for BLE modules only). -For IIC module connections, make sure a quality power/data transfer cable is being used. Lesser quality cables will charge iPad but not allow data transfer. |
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-Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. -IIC corded iPad connection needs minimum of 20% battery charge on device to connect. |
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-Restart your Bluetooth/ IIC receiver, by removing power and reconnecting after 30 seconds. |
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-Make sure that you are using the current Hay App Version from the Apple store. Update app if needed. |
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-On your iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is on. If you can’t turn Bluetooth on or you see a spinning gear, restart your iPad |
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-Unpair the Bluetooth accessory, put the accessory back in discovery mode, then pair and connect it again. By tapping on its name in the Bluetooth accessories tab and then Forget this Device. In settings, tap on a device’s name, then Unpair. |
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-Display connector plug and bale rate sensors plug are switched on THS. Switch connections. |
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iPad touchscreen is slow or does not respond |
-Screen may be dirty. Clean screen. Unplug everything, turn off iPad and with soft, lint-free, slightly damp cloth gently wipe screen. Do NOT use window cleaners and paper towels. |
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-If you have a screen protector sheet, try removing it. |
iPad is not charging or is slow to charge |
-In order to charge your iPad you can try either connecting your iPad to a power outlet or connecting to a USB 2.0 port on a computer. However, note that computers generally don’t supply enough power to their USB ports to be able to charge an iPad. When this happens, a “Not Charging” message will appear. |
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode |
-If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced. This allows you to reset your passcode and resync the data from the device (or restore from a backup). If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present. |
How do I send in my iPad for service? |
-Refer to your iPad owner’s manual or contact Apple. DO NOT SEND iPad TO HARVEST TEC. |
For other issues refer to your iPad Owner’s Manual or contact Apple Directly |
Electronic Applicators
Problem |
Possible cause(s) |
Solution(s) |
Pump will not run. |
1. Circuit breaker tripped on electronic unit. |
1. Check for short, low voltage, and reset breaker. |
Pump runs but will not prime. |
1. Air leak in intake. |
1. Tighten fittings on intake side. |
Pump does not develop enough output. |
1. Air leaks or clogs on inlet side. |
1. Tighten or clean filter bowl assembly. |
Pump output varies. |
1. Clogged or restricted inlet. |
1. Clean |
Message light blinks two times |
1. Pump or wire harness shorted. |
1. Check harness running to pump and verify no shorts or problems. |
Message light blinks three times |
1. Pump is drawing greater than 10 amps. |
1. Check to see if motor is running correctly. Repair or replace. |
Message light blinks four times |
1. Undercurrent coming to control box. |
1. Check all battery connections and connections running up to control box. |
Manual Applicators
Problem |
Possible cause(s) |
Solution(s) |
Pump will not run. |
1. Pump locked up. |
1. Clean or rebuild pump if motor is OK. |
Pump runs but will not prime. |
1. Air leak in intake. |
1. Tighten fittings on intake side. |
Pump does not develop enough output. |
1. Air leaks or clogs on inlet side. |
1. Tighten or clean filter bowl assembly. |
Pump output varies. |
1. Clogged or restricted inlet. |
1. Clean |