Instructions on retrofitting
Instructions on how to retrofit electrical and electronic farm equipment and/or components
Agricultural equipment used today features electronic components and parts whose function can be affected by other farm equipment which emits electromagnetic waves. Such effects could lead to personnel being put in danger, if the following safety instructions are not adhered to.
Selecting components
When selecting components, make sure first of all that the retrofitted electrical and electronic components comply with the current version of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and carry the CE marking.
User responsibility
When retrofitting a machine with electrical and electronic farm equipment and/or components connected to the vehicle's electrical system, it is your own responsibility to check whether the installation causes interference with the vehicle's electronic system or other components. This applies, in particular, to the electronic control of:
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- electronic hitch control (EHR),
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- Front lifting gear,
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- PTO shafts,
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- Motor,
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- Gear.
Additional requirements
The following requirements must be met in order to retrofit mobile communication systems (e.g. radio, phone):
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- Only approved devices complying to national regulations (e.g. BZT approval in Germany) are to be installed;
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- The equipment must be installed as a fixed installation.
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- The use of portable or mobile devices inside the vehicle is permissible only via a connection to the permanently installed outside antenna;
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- The transmitting part must be spatially separated from the vehicle's electronic system.
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- When attaching the antenna, pay attention to proper installation, including a sound ground connection between the antenna and the vehicle's ground wire.
For information on wiring and installation as well as the maximum allowable current consumption, please also refer to the installation guide provided by the machine manufacturer.