1. Vicon Rau Mecasem Product Information 2014

2. Mechanical seed drill - Mecasem L & XL
Design
Distribution
Seed deposit
Elec. & Access
Technical data

3. Design Mecasem L Mecasem XL Width 2.50 and 3.00m
21 rows on 2.50m for a row distance of 12 cm
21 or 25 rangs on 3.00m for a row distance of 12 or 14,3cm
Mecasem XL
Width 3.00 and 4.00m
21 or 25 rows for 3.00m for row distance of 12 or 14.3cm
29 or 33 rows for 4.00m for row distance 12 or 14.3cm

4. Design Large hopper Large opening for easy filling 425 litres for 2.5m
530 litres for 3.0m (+500 litres option)
740 litres for 4.0m (+500 litre option)
Metal cover
Loading step and platform standard
Easy acces to the total width of the hopper.
Easy filling of the hopper
Mechanical seed level indicator

5. Design Drive wheels Lateral track markers 6.00-16 on 2.5 m & 3.0 m
Change-over mechanism as option with model L
Vertical folding with model XL
Centre marking
Compatible FGS and control device Signus
Automatic changeover mechanism for the tramlining rhythm
Shear bolt overload protection with XL model

6. Distribution Staggered metering cells Details and benefits
Metering system for normal and fine seed
Application rates from 1 to 400 kg/ha.
Bottom flap with a curved edge
Details and benefits
Adjustment of the metering system from standard seed to fine seed without tools
Large cell wheels of large diametre
Slow rotation
Precise metering
Less damage of grain

7. Distribution Large trays Half-width shut-off Agitator
For calibration and emptying of the seed drill
Easy fitting
During operation the trays protect the metering system against dust and water
Half-width shut-off
Outside the hopper
Easy access
Agitator
At the bottom of the hopper
For an even distribution
Can be shut-off

8. Distribution Basic adjustment
1) Adjustment of the cell wheel (fine or large seeds) 2) Adjustment of bottom flap according to seed size
3) Calibration chart
4) Fix the calibration trays, turn the drive wheel to start off the metering devices. Empty the trays and verify your calibration. Re- adjust your callibration via continuously adjustable gearbox.
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9. m-drill / m-drill PRO – EasyClean Metering system
Shut-off slide
Fine seed activator
control- and overflow flap
Fine seed wheel (yellow)
Normal seed wheel (black)
Specially shaped bottom flap
Flap for working / calibration test / emptying
Adjustment from normal to fine seeds without tools
Metering device outlet
Special shaped bottom flap ensures a uniform seed flow from 1 up to 400 kg/ha
Additional flap in the metering device for the change between calibration, seeding or emptying 9

10. m-drill / m-drill PRO – EasyClean Metering system
EasyClean cleaning slots on both sides of the housing
EasyClean cleaning slots in all wheels
EasyClean cleaning slots within the housing and the cell wheel ensure long durability
High self cleaning process and easy control of the metering devices 10

11. m-drill / m-drill PRO – EasyClean Metering system
Carrier placed close to housing
Chamfer integrated in carrier
To minimize blockages of seed within the dosing unit the cell wheel carrier is placed close to the housing. An additional chamfer offers more clearance for bigger sized seeds 11

12. m-drill / m-drill PRO – EasyClean Metering system
Different colours on fine cell wheels
Reinforced coupling ring normal/ fine seed
Clear overview: yellow fine seed wheels = standard row; orange fine seed wheel = shut off row
Reinforced coupling ring for easy change between normal and fine seed 12

13. Seed deposit Sowing elements : Flexible supply hoses :
Two/ Three rows of coulters
Identical No. of coulters on each row
Anti-blockage flap
Central and individual pressure adjustment of the sowing elements
Flexible supply hoses :
Visual control
Reduce the blockages
« Flexible » when there are obstacles
No wear by friction

14. Seed deposit Disc coulters : Flexible supply hoses : Two rows of discs
CX disc coulters
Central and individual pressure adjustment of the sowing elements
As an option: adjustable press wheels
Flexible supply hoses :
Visual control
Reduce the blockages
« Flexible » when there are obstacles
No wear by friction

15. Seed deposit Following harrow with straight tines:
With model L
Straight tines on two rows
Sturdy, low costs
Adjustable pressure
S-type following harrow :
Option on model L
On central pivot to follow ground contours
S-type to fully close the furrow

16. Seed deposit Pressure adjustment Pressure of the following harrow
Manuel and central as standard
By hydraulique from the tractor cabin as option
For a quick adjustment to the type of seeds, soil and the weather conditions
Pressure of the following harrow
Easy adjustment
Easy access
Wide oscillating in case of accumulations

17. Electronics and accessories
Electronic tramline control FGS
Creating and controlling tramlines
Symmetrical and asymmetrical rhythms
Shut-off valves activated either by changeover of the track marker, by exterior sensor or by manual impulsion
Controlling and activation the pre-emergence marker
Low level sensor
Tramline control FGS

18. Electronics and accessories
Control Box Signus
Tramlining control, symmetrical and asymmetrical rhythms
Hectare meter, partial and total
Hopper low level sensor
Information on performance/hour
Control of rotation of the metering device
Information on working speed
Shut-off valves activated either by changeover of the track marker, by exterior sensor or by manual impulsion
Controlling and activation the pre-emergence marker
Seed rate adjustment
Control box Signus

19. Electronics and accessories
Track eradicator, tractor :
With non-stop overload protection
Loosen the tractor track in case of solo operation
Adjustable distance
One or two pairs
Track eradicator, seed drill land wheels:
Fitted directly behind the land wheel of the seed drill
For an easy penetration of the soil by the coulter which runs directly after the wheel

20. Electronics and accessories
Pre-emergence marker
Compatible with FGS and Signus
1 or 2 traces possible
Can be put out of operation
Seed rate adjustment :
Compatible only with Signus
Adjustment from the tractor cabin
Controls the variator, i. e. the revolution of the metering device
Option : over-, under dosing

21. Technical data

22. Mecasem – Main arguments
Rau Mecasem - the mechanical solution from Vicon
Versatile - solo or in combination with a power harrow/tine harrow
Working width 2.5, 3.0 and 4.0 m
High capacity - hopper volume from 530 to 1430 litres
Flexibility - coulters for conventional and mulch seeding
Unique patented CX-disc coulters for all conditions with or without press wheels
Well-proven metering system for normal and fine seed
User friendly - step less gearbox and easy calibration
Choice of different tramline systems - FGS and Signus
For tractors from 50 kW

23. The mechanical solution !
Vicon Rau Mecasem:
The mechanical solution !