Hardi HC 2500, HM 1500 Instruction Book

Content

Glossary and pictorials symbols ................................................. 2

Operator safety ........................................................................... 3

Description .................................................................................. 3

Fitting the system ........................................................................ 4

Power supply ........................................................................ 6

Scanbox ................................................................................ 7

Display .................................................................................. 7

Transducer colour codes and plug assembly........................ 8

Speed transducer.................................................................. 8

Flow transducer .................................................................... 9

Optional transducers ............................................................10

Start-up ...................................................................................... 11

Reading chosen volume rate ............................................... 11

HM 1500: Changing the desired volume rate for alarm ....... 11

HC 2500: Changing the volume rate.................................... 11

Menus ....................................................................................... 13

General keystroke ................................................................13

Keystroke menu tree chart ...................................................14

Main menu .......................................................................... 15

Display readout ....................................................................16

Tank contents ...................................................................... 17

Calibration ........................................................................... 18

Alarms ..................................................................................23

Sensor test .......................................................................... 25

Area meter .................................................................................26

Mistblowers and HM 1500/HC 2500 ..........................................26

Storage ......................................................................................27

Emergency operation ................................................................ 27

Fault finding .........................................................................27

Technical specifications ............................................................ 29

Chart for recording values......................................................... 30

Extended menu ......................................................................... 30

EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................... 32

Parts.......................................................................................... 33

Controller 2500 &

Monitor 1500 ver. 1.13

Instruction book

673294-GB-2002/09

HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes.

HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication, although everything possible has been done to make it complete and correct.

Published and printed by HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S.

We congratulate you for choosing a HARDI plant protection product. The reliability and efficiency of this product depend on your care. Read and pay attention to this instruction book. It contains information for the efficient use and long life of this quality product.

Glossary and pictorials symbols

HM 1500 HARDI Monitor 1500. HC 2500 HARDI Controller 2500. Scanbox Junction box for HM 1500 and HC 2500. Transducer Device that transforms variations to a signal.

Also called a sensor. [ x ] or [ y ] Variable figures. PPU Pulses per unit. For flow calibration.

The unit measure is litre. UPP Unit per pulse. For speed calibration.

The unit measure is metre. PPR Pulses per revolution. For revolutions calibration. BK HARDI manual control unit. BK/EC HARDI manual control unit (with electric on/off and

pressure regulation). EC HARDI electric control unit. EVC, ESC or CB Electric control unit (without main valve).

Description/Notes

Warning

Assembly

Operation/Use

NOTE: Text shown in square brackets or in the rectangular window will be seen on the display. E.g. [ MAIN MENU ]

Winter storage

Operational problems

Technical specifications

EC Declaration of Conformity

MAIN MENU Display readout

Operator safety

Watch for the WARNING symbol be alert! Note the following recommended precautions and safe operating practices.

Read and understand this instruction book before using the equip-

ment. It is equally important that other operators of this equipment read and understand this book.

Turn electrical power off before connecting and disconnecting the

display and transducers, servicing or using a battery charger.

If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to

the equipment, disconnect power leads before welding. Test with clean water prior to filling with chemicals. Keep children away from the equipment. Do not use a high pressure cleaner to clean the electronic

components. Press the keys with the underside of your finger. Avoid using your

fingernail. If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading

it, contact your HARDI dealer or HARDI service personnel for

further explanation before using the equipment.

. Your safety is involved so

Description

The HARDI Monitor 1500 and HARDI Controller 2500 are for use in agricultural and horticultural production. HM 1500 is a monitor whereas HC 2500 permits automatic control of application rate. Main components are:

• Display

• Scanbox junction box

• Flow transducer

• Speed transducer The matrix display has two lines permitting two lots of information to be

shown at the same time. Display readout includes dosage applied, speed, liquid rate per minute, total covered area, total volume sprayed and 9 trip tellers for area covered and volume sprayed. It is illuminated internally so readout is possible even for night-time work.

Functions include correct area with closure of up to 8 spray boom sections, alarm functions for dosage and minimum tank contents and possibility for audio/visual alarm.

The transducers utilised are chosen for long service life and good signal quality. Speed, area switch and revolutions transducer is the same component. The flow transducer has a diode built into the housing to aid servicing. As the rotor turns, the diode will flash thereby indicating it functions.

The system has a non-volatile memory with no battery which simplifies storage. All parameters in the menus are saved in the display’s memory and are not lost when the power is disconnected. The materials and electronics for the components have been developed to last many years under agricultural conditions.

Options include a 4-20 mA transducer (e.g. pressure), revolutions transducer, area meter transducer and switch box for boom sections when used with BK or BK/EC control unit (only for HM 1500).

Fitting the system

Please note the configuration and connections for your system.

HM 1500 Monitor with manual control unit (BK, BK/EC)

The active boom width is always the total boom width. The system can not automatically calculate correctly when one or more boom sections are turned off.

1. HM 1500 display

2. Display connector cable

3. Scanbox (fuse inside)

4. On/off switch

5. Speed transducer

6. Flow transducer

7. To 12 Volt power supply

8. Switch box connector cable (not used)

HM 1500 Monitor with manual control unit (BK, BK/EC) and switch box for boom sections

Active boom width is calculated automatically. The control box switches are set to correspond with the boom sections. NOTE: Extended menu setting: [ Control box ] is [ Connected ]. See “Extended menu”.

1. HM 1500 display

2. Display connector cable

3. Scanbox (fuse inside)

4. On/off switch

5. Speed transducer

6. Flow transducer

7. To 12 Volt power supply

8. Switch box connector cable

9. Switch (control) box

HM 1500 Monitor with electric control unit (EC, EVC, ESC, CB)

Active boom width is calculated automatically when the boom sections are operated. NOTE: Extended menu setting: [ Control box ] is [ Connected ]. [ ON/OFF valve ] is [ Not present ] for EVC, ESC and CB. See “Extended menu”.

1. HM 1500 display

2. Display connector cable

3. Scanbox (fuse inside)

4. On/off switch

5. Speed transducer

11.

6. Flow transducer

7. To 12 Volt power supply

10.

8. Control box connector cable

9. Control box for electric control unit

10. Electric control unit

11. Connector cable from control unit

HC 2500 Controller with electric control unit (EC, EVC, ESC, CB)

Active boom width is calculated automatically when the boom sections are operated. NOTE: Extended menu setting: [ ON/OFF valve ] is [ Not present ] for EVC, ESC and CB. See “Extended menu”.

1. HC 2500 display

2. Display connector cable

3. Scanbox (fuse inside)

4. On/off switch

5. Speed transducer

11.

6. Flow transducer

7. To 12 Volt power supply

10.

8. Control box connector cable

9. Control box for electric control unit

10. Electric control unit

11. Connector cable from control unit

Power supply

The power supply is 12 Volt DC. Brown wire is positive “ ⊕ ”. Blue wire is negative “ - ”. Power supply must come directly from the battery. The wires must

have a cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm2 to ensure sufficient power supply.

NOTE: Do not connect to the starter motor or generator/alternator. Warranty is void if this is done.

Use the HARDI Electric distribution box (Ref. no. 817925) if the tractor has a doubtful wiring.

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Scanbox

The box is not water proof and must be protected from moisture. Place in the tractor cabin for example, behind the driver seat. It should be secured from

12 Volt Max. 5 Amp

Flow

Speed

movement. NOTE: If the tractor is without a cabin, it is recommended to cover the

Scanbox and display with a rain protection bag. This is available as an optional extra.

Fuses are located inside the box. Fuse 1.25 T Amp Slow acting (HARDI ref. no. 261589) The 2-pole 12 Volt socket has a maximum rating of 5 ampere. Fuse 5.0 Amp Quick acting (HARDI ref. no. 261762)

Display

The display is fitted in the tractor cabin at a convenient place. Use only the supplied screws. The mounting plate (A) is utilised to fit the display together with the switch box. The display can also be fitted to a flat surface with “Velcro” tape.

ABA

Place “ Quick guide” sticker at C NOTE: Power must be disconnected before plug (B) is connected to

the display.

Transducer colour codes and plug assembly

1. Shorten cable to a suitable length.

2. Assemble as shown.

3. Run tie strap through hole under cable grip and secure cable to plug housing.

4. Trim tie strap length and assemble the housing. Tag the speed transducer by folding the identification sticker around the cable.

5. Secure plug housing with a tie strap.

HARDI transducers colour codes are as follows. Includes speed, flow, area meter, revolutions and pressure transducers.

Wire colour Code Connection for transducer Brown BR 12 Volt supply

Black BK GND Blue BL Signal

Speed transducer

Speed transducer is fitted as shown. Hole size is 4.5 mm. Magnets must be placed an equal distance (and at least 150 mm) from one another.

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Recommended number of magnets fitted are as follows: Tractor front wheel

(rim size up to 20”) ........................ 4

Tractor rear wheel

(rim size over 20”) .........................6

4.5 mm

/16

Transmission drive-shaft ...............1

The south side of the magnet must face the transducer.

Distance between them must be 5 to 7 mm.

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5-7 mm

Flow transducer for BK, EVC and ESC control unit

For BK and EVC control unit, the housing is fitted just prior to the distribution valves. Flow transducer is fitted to the housing and connected to the Scanbox with the a 3 poled plug.

For ESC control unit, the flow housing is fitted just prior to the control unit on the delivery hose from the pump. Flow transducer is fitted to the housing and connected to the Scanbox with the a 3 poled plug.

BK BK

EVC

ESC

Flow transducer EC control unit

1. The distribution valve unit is detached from the main ON/OFF valve unit. Note the orientation of the ball seat and remove it from the distribution valve unit.

2. Mount the flow transducer housing just before the distribution valves.

3. Attach distribution valves with flow housing with the ball seat on the end to main ON/OFF valve unit.

4. Flow transducer is fitted to the housing and connected to the Scanbox with the a 3 poled plug.

Optional transducers

Revolutions and area-meter transducer

The south side of the magnet must face the transducer. Distance between them

5-7 mm

must be 5 to 7 mm. An adjustable hose clamp drilled with a 4.5 mm hole can be used to attach the

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magnet to the shaft.

Analog transducer

Input is 4 to 20 mA. Transducer cables are fed through the Scanbox grommets. Connection

is directly to the Scanbox circuit board. NOTE: A 2 metre cable extension set with plugs and sockets is avail-

able. HARDI ref. no. is 741610.

5-7 mm

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Connection pins

Cables

All the cables and wires must be routed so they do not get pinched, snagged or melted. The transducer cables should be shortened if necessary.

NOTE: Although the system meets standards EN 50081-1 (1992) for generic emission and EN 50082-2 (1995) for generic immunity, some communication systems (e.g. 2 way radio, cellular telephones) may cause interference with the sprayer computer. Keep communication system units and cabling away from the sprayer computer units and cabling. If interference is noted, avoid using the communication system.

Start-up

After connecting the plugs, the power is turned on at the Scanbox. Model, version number and boom sections and size is displayed briefly.

Display

1. Matrix display, upper line.

2. Matrix display, lower line.

3. Key for menu.

4. Arrow keys.

• For programmed application rate.

With HM 1500, the value is used for the dose alarm.

• To get to (scroll).

• To alter a parameter.

5. Key to accept or get out of a menu.

NOTE: Press the keys with the underside of your finger. Avoid using your fingernail.

Reading chosen volume rate

To read the chosen volume rate, press briefly either arrow keys on the display. The chosen rate is shown.

CHANGE VOL. RATE

xxx L/ha

The main picture will return again after 5 seconds or if you press accept key.

HM 1500: Changing the desired volume rate for alarm

The desired rate must be entered if you wish to operate with the alarm. Press either arrow keys on the display. The rate per area is shown. If the key is pressed again it will raise or lower the chosen rate. When the key is released the display shows the new rate for a moment and then returns to the main picture.

HC 2500: Changing the volume rate

The rate can be changed:

• Automatically, by changing the desired rate on the HC 2500 display.

• Manually, by raising and lowering the pressure on the control box.

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