Thought for you Allan

I have an idea that would maybe cut down on the noise on that monitor. Get an electrical switch with a fairly high amp rating. Fabricate a mount so that some portion of the twine tie arms or mechanism closes the switch when the twine tie is at rest. Run power to the existing full bale switch through the new switch.

When the baler is full the alarm will sound as before, but as soon as the twine tie starts the buzzer will cut out. The buzzer will start again once the tying is complete, but by then it is time to eject the bale.

Might be worth a try.

John

Well now, that is just a bang up idea!

Just another switch, but mounted in such a way, and in series, that breaks the circuit when the tie starts. That little tie arm cylinder is right out in the open where I could easily rig something up too.

Yeah, it would bark again when the cut is made, but it's better than listening to that thing squawk all thru the wrap.

Heck, let me do some research; maybe the auto-wrap models already have some kind of a "normaly-closed" switch, I don't know. ???

Anyway, please don't patent this idea before I get it on there. :>)

I'll post a picture when I get it all rigged up. You're a genius John! Thanks!

Allan

I think you want a "normally open" switch that's held closed when the tie arm is at rest position.

Pete

Check out the Autowrap on NH664 or 688 balers. They use a switch with an arm and a roller. These are Heavy Duty switches. Look under the main frame up front, above the pickup on the right side. Don't use a cheap switch. They will be exposed to the elements, dust and vibration. You don't want a wimpy switch going south Sunday afternoon with a whole bunch of hay ready to bale.

John

I'm tracking with you. Gotta be that heavy-duty, weather resistant switch from NH.

Grand idea, by the way!

If I can get it rigged right, it will buzz at me when it is time to wrap, again when the cut is made. Just like the auto-wraps do. :>)

Thanks!

Allan

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The monitor has a bright light and quite a pronounced buzzer hooked in parallel.

The darned buzzer seems loud to me, but I would guess that is probably because I don't have the tractor/baler in operation. Just setting here in the yard with the key on.

Really doubt I want to "disable" either one as they more than likely work just fine under field conditions and are probably needed to get one's attention while in operation.

Allan