micro-trak MT-3405F II Reference Manual

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MT-
Automatic Rate Controller
3405
Dual Display
F
II
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MT-
Automatic Rate Controller
REFERENCE MANUAL
The MT-3405F™ II is an electronic monitoring and control system that can help you achieve maximum yields and operate more cost-effectively by providing the information you need to maintain proper application rates of liquid chemicals and fertilizer. The MT-3405F™ II has been designed for easy installation and op er a tion. How ev er, since each in stal la tion will vary depending on your equipment, please take time to fa mil iar ize yourself with this manual and the system components before beginning. Following the procedures described in this manual will ensure proper per for mance and help avoid problems in the field.
This manual is written for the MT-3405F™ II which may be used for either English or Metric mea sure ment. Please read the manual carefully and follow the instructions as they apply to your usage.
If you do encounter a problem that cannot be corrected by reviewing this manual, consult your dealer or distributor, or contact a Micro-Trak technician for assistance.
3405
Dual Display
F
II
(800) 328-9613 (507) 257-3600 Fax: 507-257-3001
www.micro-trak.com • trakmail@micro-trak.com
P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
Copyright © 2019
Micro-Trak® Systems, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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MicroTrak Systems, Inc.
Limited Warranty
MicroTrak Systems, Inc. (herein “Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser (herein “Buyer”) that, if any product or part of the product (herein “Parts”) proves to be defective in material or workmanship, upon inspection and examination by Seller, within three (3) years from the original dateofpurchase, and is returned to Seller with dated proofofpurchase, transportation prepaid, within sixty (60) days after such defect is discovered, Seller will, at their option and sole discretion, either repair or replace said part, except that the warranty for expendable Parts, including but not limited to, light bulbs and batteries shall be thirty (30) days from the original dateofpurchase; and except that the warranty for Parts manufactured by someone other than the Seller, including but not limited to, shutoff valves, control (servo) valves, flowmeters, pressure sensors, pumps, compressors, tanks and tank accessories, DGPS receivers and related repeater and base stations shall be one (1) year from the original dateofpurchase; and except that the warranty for Parts manufactured by someone other than the Seller, including but not limited to, memory cards and drives, mapping software, terminals, PC’s, laptops, tablets and other computer devices shall be thirty (30) days from the original dateofpurchase. Any damage or failure to said part resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, accidental or improper installation or maintenance, unauthorized modification, use with other parts and/or products, or attributable to acts of God, as determined solely by the Seller, will invalidate the warranty. Said part will not be considered defective if it substantially fulfills the performance specification. Buyer shall be responsible for all maintenance services, if any, all in strict accordance with the procedures outlined in the manual. The warranty does not include labor, installation, replacement parts or repairs, delivery of replacement parts or repairs or time and travel. Said warranty is nontransferable.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE SELLER’S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. SELLER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PART. NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
Buyer accepts these warranty terms and limitations unless the part is returned to Seller, via proper distribution channels and approved return authorization, with dated proofofpurchase, transportation prepaid, within sixty (60) days from the dateof purchase for refund of the purchase price.
Doc: MTS Warranty Statement_010119a Rev 2_01012019
MAIL and UPS:
Micro-Trak® Systems, Inc.
ATTN: Service Department
P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
At Micro-Trak® Systems, we believe a product that delivers quality and performance at a reasonable cost is what is needed to help today’s operator and the operator of the future compete in the world mar ket. It is our goal to provide operators with a line of electronic equipment that will help build and maintain an efficient and profitable operation that can be passed on to future generations. We thank you for your purchase and hope that we can be of service to you in the future.
Micro-Trak® Systems, Inc.
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Contents
Component Parts.........................................................................................................................................5
System Layout ..............................................................................................................................................7
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................................8
System Configurations ...............................................................................................................................9
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................10
Mounting the Display Console.................................................................................................10
Electrical Installation..................................................................................................................10
Speed Sensor Installation .........................................................................................................11
Magnets.........................................................................................................................................11
Speed Sensor ..............................................................................................................................12
Remote Run/Hold.......................................................................................................................13
Mounting and Plumbing Flowmeter ......................................................................................13
Installing Flow Sensor Cable....................................................................................................13
Manual Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................14
Range Adjust Valve ....................................................................................................................14
Servo, Throttling Valves ............................................................................................................14
Electric Relief Valve ....................................................................................................................15
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................16
Calibration ..................................................................................................................................................17
Entering Calibration Values ......................................................................................................17
Special Calibration .....................................................................................................................21
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................23
General .........................................................................................................................................23
Manual Operation ......................................................................................................................23
Automatic Operation .................................................................................................................23
Rotary Switch Positions ............................................................................................................24
Resetting System Counters ......................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................26
Checking Individual Components ..........................................................................................28
Checking Console Inputs ..........................................................................................................29
Plumbing Troubleshooting Chart ...........................................................................................30
Plumbing Guidelines ................................................................................................................................31
Pre-Field Checkout ....................................................................................................................................32
Appendices .................................................................................................................................................36
Appendix A - Speed Sensor Installation ................................................................................35
Appendix B - Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Val ue .........................................37
Appendix C - Fine Tuning Flowmeter Calibration Value ...................................................38
Appendix D - Flowmeter Assembly ........................................................................................39
Appendix E - NH3 Specific ........................................................................................................40
Appendix F - Various Ball Valve Configurations ...................................................................53
Appendix G - Using the MT-3405 II with VRA .......................................................................54
Appendix H - Radar Adapter Cables .......................................................................................55
Appendix I - Motorized Hydraulic Flow Control Valve ........................................................56
Appendix J - Secondary Boom Control ..................................................................................57
Appendix K - Conversion Chart ...............................................................................................59
Appendix L - Replacement Parts List .....................................................................................60
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MT-
3405
F
II
“Dual Display”
Automatic Rate Controller
R
EFERENCE
M
ANUAL
Component Parts
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13774
10’ 10-Pin M/P Extension
Cable (1) P/N 13221
MT-3405F™ II Console
P/N 14880
10’ Power/Boom Cable
P/N 14318
2
1
1
Terminal Kit w/ Fuse Holder
P/N 13270
1
1
Reference Manual
P/N 14946
10’ Boom Harness (Booms 1-5)
P/N 17436
14” Nylon Cable Ties
P/N 12910
10’ Flow, Servo, Pressure,
Run/Hold, Boom 6 Harness
P/N 14320
3’ 3-pin M/P Speed
Adapter Cable P/N 14324
A. 5’ Hall-effect Speed/Flow
Sensor Cable P/N 13096
E. Magnets (6)
(2 in hardware bag)
P/N 12069
D. Speed Sensor
Mounting Bracket
P/N 10013
Speed Sensor Kit P/N 01531
(optional)
B. 14” Nylon Cable Ties (10)
P/N 12910
F. Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
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C. 15’ 3-Pin Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13207
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Component Parts (cont.)
Optional Equipment
5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor Cable
1” Electric Servo Valve
P/N 14928
with threaded sensor, comes with
Flowmeter Kit
P/N 13096
The Electric Motor Driver Kit enables all current Micro-Trak Automatic Rate Controllers to control the rate of flow by regulating the speed of a 12 volt pump. The Electric Motor Driver replaces the electric servo valve. It will control most 12v pumps. Models available in 10 and 40 amp in both Std and PWM versions. Includes modules and necessary cables.
1” Flanged Servo Valve Kit
1 1/2” Flanged Servo Valve Kit
Flowmeter Kits Available
FM500 P/N 01500
.50” FPT
.5-5 GPM 500 PSI Max.
FM750 SS P/N 01507
.75” FPT
2-40 GPM 500 PSI Max.
P/N 01564
OR
P/N 01565
FM750 GFN P/N 01501
.75” FPT
2-40 GPM 150 PSI Max.
FM750 LF SS P/N 01851
.75” FPT
1-20 GPM 500 PSI Max.
P/N 14692
FM750 LF GFN P/N 01650
.75” FPT
.5-12 GPM 150 PSI Max.
FM1000 SS P/N 01505
1” FPT
3.5-70 GPM 500 PSI Max.
FM1500 SS P/N 01506
1.5” FPT
10-130 GPM 500 PSI Max.
FM10-100 P/N 01514
2” ange
10-100 GPM 125 PSI Max.
FM1500 LF SS P/N 01519
1.5” FPT
3.5-70 GPM 500 PSI Max.
FM2000 P P/N - 01511
2” ange
19-198 GPM 285 PSI Max.
FM270 P/N 01515
2” ange
3.5-70 GPM 125 PSI Max.
FM3000 P P/N - 01513
3” MPT
40-396 GPM 285 PSI Max.
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System Layout
SERVO
VALVE
Section 1 - 5 connectors
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Wiring Diagram
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System Configurations
Inline
The flow is controlled by the servo valve located “inline” between pump and flowmeter. This is the most common configuration.
To Console
Tank Shut-o Valve*
Pump*
Strainer*
Agitation Valve*
To Section Valves
To Console
Flowmeter
Bypass
The flow is regulated by the servo valve located in a bypass line between pump and the tank return line. This configuration accomodates very low application rates.
To Console
Servo Valve
Tank Shut-o Valve*
Tee “C”*
Tee “A”*
*Items not included with this system
Pump*
To Console
To Section Valves
Servo Valve
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Tee “B”*
Strainer*
Agitation Valve*
Tee “A”*
Throttle Valve*
*Items not included with this system
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Installation
Mounting the Display Console
Select a mounting location which seems most workable, and that best fits your needs. It should be con ve nient to reach and high ly vis i ble to the op er a tor. DO NOT IN STALL
IN A PO SI TION THAT OB STRUCTS THE VIEW OF THE ROAD OR WORK AREA. Whenever pos si ble, avoid lo ca tions that
expose the con sole to direct sun light, high tem per a ture, strong chemicals or rain.
Place the mounting bracket in the selected lo ca tion, mark holes, drill 1/4” (7mm) holes and mount bracket with bolts, lock- wash ers and nuts pro vid ed. (If bolts are not practical, use self-tapping screws.) See Illustration 1.
Insert the console in the “U” bracket and install the console knobs through the bracket, placing a rubber washer over the threaded stud. Position console to proper viewing angle and tighten the knobs securely.
Illustration 1
Electrical Installation
The MT-3405F™ II must be connected to a 12-volt DC elec tri cal system with the included Terminal Kit (P/N 13270). Power is connected to the battery through a 30A fuse. The MT-3405F™ II has an ON/OFF switch on the console to turn the power off when the system is not being used.
Your MT-3405F™ II is equipped with a non-volatile elec tronic mem o ry which does not re quire a con stant supply of pow er to re tain daily totals or calibration val ues. The advantage with this type of memory is that it conserves battery power and will not dis charge the vehicle’s battery when equipment is not in use.
Installing the Terminal Kit (P/N 13270)
1. Crimp 1/4” ring terminal to one of the orange wires and connect to positive battery terminal (+).
2. Crimp yellow wire splice (provided) to other orange wire.
NOTE: This splice connector is filled with silicone grease to provide moisture-resistance. Do not remove grease. Also, this connector should be crimped on both the wire and the insulation. See Illustration 2 Below.
3. Locate white power wire on console. Strip insulation approximately 3/8” back. Crimp moisture-resistant wire splice onto white power wire. Make sure console’s power wire is properly routed and cut to length before assembly.
4. Insert 30A fuse (provided) in Fuse Holder. Close Fuse Holder cover.
Fuse Holder
Illustration 2
Crimp in ALL places
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Installation (cont)
Test magnet
Speed Sensor Installation
Installation Note: The console provides one connection point for the speed sensor. A 15 ft. extension cable is provided. For speed sensor installations on implements, add 3-pin extension cables as required.
Please Note: If you have purchased a Vansco radar or other radar or GPS speed sensor, disregard the following section on magnetic speed sensors and install the Vansco or other radar as described in the instructions included with the unit. You will need an adapter cable to connect to radar or GPS Speed Sensor, see Appendix H.
Magnets
Locations where the sensor may be installed:
1. Non-driven wheel on tractor, vehicle or implement. This is less susceptible to errors resulting from wheel slip.
2. Tractor, vehicle or planter drive shaft. This type of mounting is recommended for trucks, four-wheel drive tractors or other equipment that has poor or no access to a non-driven wheel. See Appendix A for magnetic
speed sensor installation details for various types of wheels or drive shaft.
Locate the following parts:
Speed sensor cable (green body)
Mounting “L” bracket
• Magnets
• Cable ties
Please read the following information about magnet spacing and polarity.
The number of magnets that must be used depends on the size of your tire and where you mount the sensor. On tractor or implement wheels the general rule of thumb is one magnet for each wheel bolt (minimum of two, and always an even number). For drive shafts or small wheels (ATV’s), two magnets are usually adequate.
Some installations may require that more than two magnets be installed. To determine the number of magnets required, measure the distance traveled of one revolution of the sensor equipped wheel in inches (centimeters).
See the following tables to find the minimum number of magnets required - must be an even number.
English or Turf (inches)
Wheel Circumference 40 80 120 160 200
Number of Magnets 2 4 6 8 10
Metric (cm)
Wheel Circumference 100 200 300 400 500
Number of Magnets 2 4 6 8 10
Always use an even number of magnets, and always alternate the polarities of the magnets as you go around the wheel hub or drive shaft.
To install, mount the first magnet with the SOUTH pole side (dashed line) facing toward the hub or shaft. Mount the second magnet with the NORTH pole side facing toward the hub or shaft.
For proper operation, the magnets must be evenly spaced around the wheel or drive shaft. The magnets must be at least 1” apart.
North
South
North
6
5
should alternately
attract and repel.
1
4
3
South
North
2
South
1” Minimum
The magnets provided
by Micro-Trak are marked
with a punched dashed
line on the SOUTH pole
side of the magnet.
NOTE: Magnets may be attached mechanically or adhered with epoxy or other high quality adhesive. When using adhesive, thoroughly clean the area of dirt and oil.
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Installation (cont.)
Attaching the Speed Sensor
Sensor assembly must not
be mounted more than
45° from perpendicular
Illustration 3
The magnets are attached to a wheel hub or drive shaft and the speed sensor is mounted directly over the magnet. When the wheel or drive shaft begins turning, a speed impulse is sent to the MT-3405F™ II console every time a magnet passes by the tip of the speed sensor. For the speed sensor to operate properly, the spacing between the magnets and the tip of the sensor must always remain constant. Before permanently mounting any parts, be sure that the location you have selected will meet the requirements shown in Illustration 3.
NOTE: Observe magnet polarities (see previous section).
Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable
The speed sensor cable has a GREEN sensor body and mates with the 3-pin connector which is marked with a yellow cable tie. The speed sensor and the flow sensor are identical, but must be connected to the proper harness connector. The speed sensor always connects to the 3-pin M/P connector with the YELLOW tie and flow sensor always connects to the 3-pin M/P connector with the GREEN tie.
See MT-3405F II Wiring Diagram on page 9.
Bracket must
be rigidly mounted
45° max
3/8” nuts
Sensor
(Green body)
¼” to ½” air gap
Magnet
The optional Run/hold sensor, also uses the same type of connector as the speed and flow sensors. However, the Run/ hold sensor has a GRAY tie near the 3-pin connector, the sensor body is BLACK, and it always connects to the main harness lead with the GRAY tie. See MT-3405F II Wiring
Diagram on page 9.
SENSOR IDENTIFICATION CHART
SENSOR SENSOR BODY COLOR MAIN HARNESS TIE COLOR
Speed Green Yellow
Flow Green Green
Run/Hold Black Gray
Speed Sensor Options
NOTE: In addition to the standard Hall-effect magnetic speed sensor, the MT-3405F II may be interfaced with a va ri ety of other speed sensing equipment. Several options are listed below.
ASTRO SERIES OR OTHER GPS SPEED SENSOR INTERFACES
The MT-3405F™ II may also be used with most GPS speed sensors that output a pulsed signal, such as the Micro-Trak Astro II and 5, SkyTrak or Dickey-John GPS speed sensors. An adapter cable may be required.
VANSCOTM RADAR SPEED SENSOR
The Vansco radar speed sensor uses a microwave (radar) signal to deliver a reliable, accurate speed signal for electronic equipment. It features state-of-the-art electronic design/manufacturing, rugged aluminum housing and complete testing and certification.
RADAR INTERFACE
The MT-3405F™ II may also be interfaced with most radar ground speed sensors. An adapter cable is re quired for proper interface.
SEE APPENDIX I FOR LIST OF ADAPTER CABLES FOR RADAR.
Contact a Micro-Trak sales representative for de tails on any of these products,
or call Mi cro-Trak Systems, Inc. at 1-800-328-9613.
Astro 5 GPS Speed Sensor
Vansco Radar Speed Sensor
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Installation (cont.)
C B A
Remote Run/Hold
To use the remote Run/Hold feature, the connector with the gray wire tie at the end of the Flow/Servo harness. If using a switch, connect the switch (not supplied) across the 2 pins on the connector, or to the 2 wires behind the connector. Switch OPEN = Run, Switch CLOSED = Hold.
This could be done nearer the console by connecting one switch terminal to ground, and the other switch terminal to the gray wire on the 10-pin connector on the back of the console. If using the Micro-Trak Hall-Effect Run/Hold Sensor Kit, connect the sensor cable to the connector with the gray tie. When installing the sensor kit, mount so that when the sensor is near the magnet the system is in HOLD and when the sensor is away from the magnet the system is in RUN.
Mounting and Plumbing Flowmeter
The flowmeter must be installed in the main line after any strainers, return lines, or valves. Securely mount flowmeter in an area away from intense vibration. A vertical installation with flow entering the bottom is preferred, especially at rates below 5 gallons per minute. Other orientations are sufficient providing the flowmeter remains full of fluid. To avoid erratic flow readings allow a minimum of 6” of straight tubing at the flowmeter input and output. If installation constraints don’t allow this keep bends as gentle as possible. See Illustration 4. Micro-Trak® flow meters are bidirectional (exception: green plastic turbine and mag. flowmeters are one direction only). Flipping the flowmeter periodically (black nylon and stainless steel Micro-Trak manufactured models) to reverse the flow will greatly extend the life of the flowmeter by evening out bearing wear.
Installing Flow Sensor Cable
With the flowmeter in place, install the flow sensor cable.
The flow sensor cable has a GREEN sensor body and mates with the 3-pin connector on the main harness marked with a GREEN cable tie. Screw sensor all the way into hole of flow me ter. Tighten 3/8” jam nut to secure sen sor in place.
Sprayer Line*
Hose Clamps*
“L” Bracket*
5’ Hall-eect Flow Sensor Cable with Threaded Sensor Connector
Hose Clamps*
¾” NPT Male Fitting*
Hose Clamps*
Illustration 4
Flowmeter
Sensor
(green body)
Locknut
* NOT INCLUDED
Green Body
Uncoil flow sensor cable and carefully route it to meet the main harness flow connector marked with GREEN tie. Align connectors and press firmly together until locking tab clicks into place. Secure cable with ties provided. See Illustration
5 and MT-3405F II Wiring Diagram on page 8.
Note: Sensors with GREEN bodies can be used for either SPEED or FLOW but not for RUN/HOLD.
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Illustration 5
Flow Sensor
Cable Connector
A B C
Connect flow sensor cable to green-tie console cable.
Main Harness
Flow Connector
Green Tie
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Installation (cont.)
Range
Illustration 6
Manual Pressure Relief Valve
If you have a positive displacement pump or a cen trif u gal pump capable of generating excessive pressure, you must in stall a pressure relief valve and adjust it to a safe max i mum pressure. If a positive dis place ment pump is operated without a pressure relief valve, damage may re sult to pump or other plumbing component. See Illustration 6.
Range Adjust Valve
With oversized pumps, it may be necessary to install a range adjust valve. The range adjust valve will reduce the pump’s output to the rest of the system. Ad just ment of this valve is
covered in the Pre-Field System Checkout, page 32. See Illustration 7.
Tee “C”
For positive
displacement pumps
Tee “C”
Adjust Valve
Pressure Relief Valve
Tee “A”
Illustration 7
Servo, Throttling Valves
For BYPASS installations, the servo valve installs in an unrestricted return line to the inlet of the pump or directly into the tank. The console must be calibrated for bypass operation, see Calibration section. DO NOT install the servo valve closer than 12” to the flowmeter. The servo valve has a flow direction decal on it. Make certain that the actual flow direction matches the decal on the servo valve. Do not install the servo valve in the agitation line. Slow response time and marginal operation may result. The return line should tee from the main line just after the throttling valve. See Illustration 8. The throttling valve is used to limit the output (set maximum output) of the pump to the flowmeter and servo valve. The throttling valve is adjusted to put the servo valve in its optimal operating range. Please refer to
Pre-Field System Checkout on pages 32 for proper valve adjustment procedure.
The servo valve connects directly to the 3-pin connector on the main harness. If more length is required, use a 3-pin W/P extension cable of the appropriate length.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If using the MT-3405F™ II with an old style Micro-Trak servo valve, the valve voltage must be set to 8 volts. See Special Calibration Valve Voltage section
on page 22.
NOTE: The servo valve may be installed in the main spray line as shown in Illustration 9. For in-line installations, you will need to calibrate the system for INLINE operation,
see page 33.
For oversized pumps
BYPASS
Servo Valve Cable
Return to pump
inlet or unrestricted
return to tank
INLINE
From Pump
Servo Valve
Flowmeter
Tee “A”
Illustration 8
Throttling Valve
To Flowmeter
Illustration 9
Servo
From Pump
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Installation (cont.)
Electric Relief Valve
The relief valve connection can be used to relieve system pressure when section valves are turned off. When all the sections are turned off, or when HOLD is selected with the master switch, +12VDC is energized at the relief valve connection and the relief valve opens. Use Illustration on the right as your pattern for proper installation if your relief valve has a flow-through port. DO NOT install the relief valve closer than 12” to the flowmeter.
Electrical connection:
Locate the end of the violet wire under the heat shrink on the 14320 cable. See Illustration 10 below. Pull the violet wire out of the wrap, crimp on a connector, and connect this lead to the relief valve positive terminal. Connect the other terminal on the relief valve to ground.
Illustration 10
14320 Cable
If your relief valve does not have flow-through port, you must add a “T” fitting. NOTE: To assure a good connection
and avoid corrosion, coat electrical connections with silicone grease.
“T” Fitting
Servo
Valve
Relief
Solenoid
Violet wire
Care & Maintenance of your MT-3405FTM II Console
Store the console in a cool dry location if it will not be used for an extended period of time, such as during the off-season. As with any electronic equipment, use care in cleaning so that water or other liquids do not enter the case. Thoroughly rinse Flowmeter with clean water, install plastic shipping plugs and keep from freezing.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not exceed rated input pressures on flowmeters or other system components.
Avoid excessive liquid temperatures - some components could be damaged by liquid temperatures exceeding 130°F (55°C).
Some chemicals could damage certain non-metallic or nylon parts, depending on your system. If you are in doubt, contact the chemical manufacturer.
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Overview
The MT-3405F™ II features two large, easy-to-read liquid crystal displays and a lighted panel for night use. The right-hand display always shows the application rate and the left-hand display shows data selected by the rotary switch. Press the On/Off button to turn console on or off.
VOLUME 1 2 3:
Displays total gallons (liters) or lbs. (kg) of NH3 applied. May be reset. (Note: VOLUME and AREA counters work in pairs, if VOLUME counter 1 is reset, it also resets AREA counter 1).
VOLUME/MINUTE: Displays
total gallons (liters) of liquid applied per minute, or lbs. (kg) NH3 per minute.
TANK: Displays gallons
(liters) of liquid remaining or lbs. (kg) of NH3 remaining.
RATE: Displays application
rate GPA(LPH), or lbs. N/ acre (kg of N/hectare).
Calibration Positions
FLOW CAL: Used in calibration mode
to enter the calibration value assigned to your flowmeter (see flowmeter tag.)
WARNING LIGHT: Indicates over or under application of plus or minus 10% from the Target Rate or if the tank is low. Also lit when in CAL.
AREA 1 2 3: Keeps a running count of the total acres
(hectares) worked. May be reset. (Note: VOLUME and AREA counters work in pairs, if AREA counter 1 is reset, it also resets VOLUME counter 1).
DISTANCE: Displays
distance traveled in feet (meters). May be reset.
AREA/HOUR: Displays
current work rate in acres per hour (hectares per hour).
SPEED: Displays ground
speed in miles per hour (kilometers per hour).
Calibration Positions
WIDTH CAL: Used in calibration mode
to enter the working width of your sprayer booms or other equipment.
MIN FLOW: Used in the calibration mode to enter the
minimum flow rate (GPM/LPM) of the spray boom.
ADJUST RATE: Used in calibration mode to enter an
amount of change for on-the-go adjustments to the target rate (GPA/LPH), or lbs/acre (kg/hectare) N.
TARGET RATE: Used in calibration mode to enter the
target application rate (GPA/LPH) or lbs/acre (kg/hectare) N.
Key Functions:
ON / OFF
ON/OFF:
Press to turn the console ON or OFF. Left-hand display shows hours of operation for 2 seconds, then software version for 2 seconds, then begins normal operation.
AUTO
MAN
AUTO/MAN:
Key which changes operation from automatic control to manual.
CAL:
This key is used to enter & exit the calibration mode.
CAL
RESET
PROGRAM KEYS:
Used to increment and decrement the different calibration values.
• RESET when not in CAL, clears the selected counter when held for two sec onds.
• When in CAL, the “+” key increases and the “-” decreases the value displayed.
SPEED CAL: Used in calibration mode to enter the speed
calibration number in inches (cm) per pulse.
INLINE/BYPASS: For establishing servo polarity. (If servo
is in the main spray line, select “Inline”. If servo is installed in a return line, select “Bypass”.)
TEST SPEED: Used in calibration mode to enter a test
speed in miles per hour (kilometers per hour).
RUN/HOLD SWITCH: Selecting the RUN position will
turn on all active boom valves for AUTO or MANUAL control operation. (Boom switches must be in the up (ON) position.) Selecting the HOLD position will shut off all active boom valves. (Boom switches may remain in the up (ON) position.) The HOLD position is the master hold for the system. It will override a RUN condition from any remote run/hold switches connected to the system.
BOOM SWITCHES: The console accumulates area based
on the calibrated boom widths. When an individual boom is turned OFF, the respective width is subtracted from the total width to accumulate area based on the new active application width. If a boom switch is ON (up), its respective boom shut off valve should be on. If a boom switch if OFF (down), its respective boom shut-off valve should be off. No shut-off valves should be ON if the Run/ Hold switch is in HOLD, or in RUN and AUTO while speed is zero.
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Calibration
English or Metric?
The MT-3405FTMII is capable of displaying in for ma tion in En glish or standard Metric measurement. The MT-3405FTMII is shipped from the factory programmed for English. NOTE:
The following procedures will also load factory default calibration values. To simply change units without loading defaults, see the “Special Calibration” section.
METRIC
• You must be in HOLD or have all booms OFF to enter Cal. To activate the Metric mode, turn power OFF and place the ro ta ry switch at “AREA.” Hold down both the “CAL” and “-” keys and turn power ON. See Il lus tra tion 11. The con sole will display LOAd. Once LOAd is displayed, release the two keys. To “lock-in” Metric mode you must enter and exit cal i bra tion. Press and hold the CAL key until “CAL” icon appears on the display. The con sole is now in cal i bra tion and Metric mode is selected. Exit CAL by pressing and holding the “CAL” key until CAL disappears from the display (ap prox i mate ly 1 second).
NOTE: You must exit CAL to lock in Metric units.
ENGLISH
• You must be in HOLD or have all booms OFF to enter Cal. To activate the English mode, turn power OFF and place the ro ta ry switch in the VOLUME position. Hold down both the “CAL” and “-” keys and turn power ON. The con sole will display LOAd. Once LOAd is displayed, release the two keys. To “lock-in” English mode you must enter and exit cal i bra tion. Press and hold the CAL key until “CAL” lights on the display. The console is now in cal i bra tion and English mode is selected. Exit CAL by pressing and holding the “CAL” key until CAL disappears from the display (approximately 1 second).
NOTE: You must exit CAL to lock in English units.
Entering Calibration Values
To enter or change any of the system’s calibration values, you must enter calibration mode. To enter calibration mode, STOP the vehicle, turn all booms OFF or put the console in HOLD and press and hold the CAL button until the “CAL” icon appears (approximately one second). (NOTE:
Calibration may be entered while moving, but it is not rec om mend ed to attempt calibration while the vehicle is mov ing.) The console will remain in calibration mode, with
the RED warning light illuminated until you exit calibration or turn power OFF.
Once in calibration mode, you may change any one, all, or none of the values, in any order.* To select a calibration position, simply turn the rotary selector to the desired po si tion. Calibration positions are identified by the WHITE labeling on each side of the rotary selector. All values are entered and adjusted using the “+” and “-” but tons on the front panel.
Note: TEST SPEED is NOT a calibration setting. It simulates vehicle speed during Pre-Application System Checkout.
This procedure is described on page 33.
Hold the “CAL” key again for 1 second to exit calibration. “CAL” will disappear from the display.
NOTE: You must exit CAL to save changes.
Illustration 11
MANAUTO
CALHOLD
V 1 2 3 4 5
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
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B O O M S
NOTE: In metric, the width will have a decimal point, in English there is no decimal point. Also, changing from En glish to Met ric mode may change or alter any previously en tered cal i bra tion values. After switch ing mea sure ment modes, con firm that all cal i bra tion val ues are correct.
Illustration 12
CAL HOLD
V 1 2 3 4 5
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
Press to
enter or exit
calibration
AREA
WIDTH
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
SPEED
DISTANCE
CAL
___
INLINE
AREA /
BYPASS
HOUR
TEST
SPEED
RESET
Press to increase or
decrease values.
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
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B O O M S
mode.
Red warning light will
be lit when in CAL.
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RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
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Calibration (cont)
Entering Calibration Values (cont)
TARGET RATE: Enter the value for the desired target
application rate in gallons per acre (liters per hectare) or lbs. of N per acre (kgs of N per hectare). This is the application rate that the console will lock onto when operating in AUTO.
TARGET
RATE
RATE
ADJUST RATE: Enter the value for the desired amount of
change in gallons per acre (liters per hectare) to be used for making on-the-go rate adjustments when operating in AUTO. For example, if a value “1.0” is entered, you will be able to increase or decrease your application rate in one-gallon (liter) or
ADJUST
RATE
TANK
lb. (kg) increments during operation in AUTO. To disable this feature, simply enter “.0” for a val ue.
MIN FLOW: The pur pose of this calibration value is to
prevent the system from applying below the recommended minimum rate for the nozzles. The minimum flow rate in gallons per minute (li ters per minute) based on the nozzles being used, for the en tire boom on the sprayer. DO NOT enter the actual flow of your spray application. FOR EXAMPLE: If the min i mum flow rate for the nozzle you are using is .22 GPM at their minimum recommended pres sure and your boom has 20 nozzles, enter 4.4 as the MIN FLOW value (.22 x 20 = 4.4). The system WILL NOT ap ply at a rate lower than this value when spraying in AUTO. This value should be checked/ changed for each different nozzle that you use.
APPLICATION NOTE: Over-application may occur with MIN FLOW set if ground speed is too slow.
MIN
FLOW
VOLUME / MINUTE
Your Micro-Trak flowmeter has been tested at the factory and assigned a “FLOW CAL” value to make it operate properly with the MT-3405F™ II console. This number is printed on the plastic tag attached to the flowmeter. See Illustration 13. This is a starting point only. If your spray solution has a specific gravity or viscosity that is different than water, flowmeter calibration should be done for the specific solution (Please refer to Fine-Tuning Flow-
me ter Calibration in Appendix C on page 45.)
Illustration 13
000000000
CAUTION: If spray lines are pressurized, nozzles may spray during WIDTH calibration (below).
WIDTH:
for the boom section currently shown on the dis play. It is simplest to start with all booms ON and then turn each boom
Your “working” width per boom section will be the number of nozzles on the boom section times the nozzle spacing in inches (mm). For example, if you have 7 nozzles spaced at 20 inches, the working width of the boom section is 140 inches.
Enter the effec tive working width, in inch es (meters)
OFF, from left to right,
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
WIDTH
CAL
after calibrating the width. Note that the system must be in
RUN (not HOLD) to display boom numbers.
Repeat this procedure for each boom sec tion. Enter a value of “0” (.000) for any unused boom sec tions.
FLOW CAL: This po si tion is used to cal i brate the flow me-
ter for ac cu rate liquid mea sure ment. Enter the Micro-Trak liquid cal number printed on the flowmeter tag (See Il lus tra tion 7) The Flow Cal number should not be changed during operation because a change in the Flow Cal number will also change some counter values.
FLOW
CAL
VOLUME (1) (2) (3)
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Calibration (cont)
Entering Calibration Values (cont)
SPEED CAL: This position is used to calibrate the speed
sensor for ac cu rate speed and dis tance measurement. When this position is selected, the display will show the
SPEED CAL value along
DISTANCE
SPEED
CAL
with “CAL” on the display. See Illustration
14. In English units, the SPEED CAL number is displayed in inches, in metric it is displayed in centimeters.
SPEED CAL FOR RADAR OR GPS SPEED SENSORS:
See the following table for SPEED CAL numbers to enter for various radar models or GPS speed sensors. To fine tune
the SPEED CAL number, see Appendix B on page 44.
Illustration 14
RUN
MANAUTO
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
CAL HOLD
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
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B O O M S
HOLD
ON
OFF
INLINE/BYPASS: The display will show InLinE or bYPASS. Use the “+” or “-” buttons to toggle to desired selection. Inline is used when the servo is in the line going out to the
booms; Bypass is used when the servo is in a return line. NOTE: if used on a Micro-Trak
NH3 system, it must be set to Bypass.
AREA /
HOUR
INLINE
BYPASS
Radar or GPS Speed Sensor Calibration
Radars English Cal # in. Metric Cal # in. Hz/MPH
Vansco .150 .38 58.90
Raven .148 .38 59.80
Magnavox .154 .39 57.40
Dickey-john
(NOTE: Dickey-john radars may be factory calibrated for any of these four settings).
GPS Speed
Astro II & 5 .189 .48 46.56
SkyTrak (Std) .150 .38 58.94
SkyTrak (MT) .910 2.31 9.82
Dickey-john .210 .53 42.00
John Deere
(In-cab speed signal) .197 .50 44.70
.149 .38 58.94
.199 .51 44.21
.319 .81 27.64
.518 1.32 17.034
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Calibration (cont)
Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Calibration
Determining the SPEED CAL
For the console to calculate the correct speed and measure distance accurately, the circumference of the sensor-equipped wheel must be entered. Determine the circumference of the sensor-mounted wheel to the nearest tenth of an inch (tenth of a centimeter) with the fol low ing method:
METHOD
Mark the tire with a piece of chalk and mea sure the distance traveled on the ground for one com plete rev o lu tion. See Illustration. For improved accuracy, it is recommended that you perform this function in field conditions, measure several revolutions, and take the average.
Divide the measured revolution by the number of magnets installed to get your starting SPEED CAL calibration value. Once calibration of the system is complete, this number should be fine-tuned for optimum accuracy.
For fine-tuning the SPEED CAL value, see Appendix B on page 44.
Illustration 15
To determine SPEED CAL, measure the distance of
one complete wheel revolution and divide by the
number of magnets installed.
Factory-Loaded Calibration Values
NOTE: If you have mounted the magnetic speed sen sor on a wheel, skip this step and go on to Fine Tuning Speed/ Distance Calibration Values.
Because of the difference in wheel-to-drive shaft ra tios, it is difficult to determine a calibration value for installation on a drive shaft by measuring a wheel. You must start with an estimated calibration value and then fine-tune the cal i bra tion.
Any number between 10 and 15 (255 mm to 380 mm) is a good starting value.
NOTE: For fine-tuning the SPEED CAL value, see Appendix B on page 44.
TEST SPEED: Test speed is a built-in ground speed simulator
that is used in performing pre-field checks. When a typical
operating speed is entered, the MT-3405F II will
respond as if you were actually driving that
speed. It allows you to simulate your spraying
application with water, while remaining
stationary, to make certain that all of the
equipment is operating
SPEED
application. Test speed will not accumulate Distance or Area measurements. (The CAL indicator flashes to remind the user that TEST SPEED mode is active.) TEST SPEED is cancelled by exiting CAL.
TEST
SPEED
properly and that your sprayer can actually perform the intended
EXITING CALIBRATION: Upon completion of the cal i bra-
tion process, exit calibration by pressing and holding the CAL button until the RED warning light turns off (one sec­ond). Basic cal i bra tion is now com plete. BEFORE beginning application, confirm that the system is set up to do the job that you want it to. Please refer to Pre-Field System Checkout to confirm cal i bra tion settings, nozzle se lec tion and overall system per for mance. NOTE: You must exit CAL
to save any changes.
Calibration Factor Measurements E󰀨ected
TARGET RATE Application Rate in Auto 10.00 gallons/acre 100.00 liters/hectare
ADJUST RATE Amount of increase or decrease per +/- press (in auto) 1.00 gallons/acre 10.00 liters/hectare
WIDTH BOOMS 1-3* Area, Application Rate 240 inches 6.000 meters
SPEED CAL Distance, Area, App. Rate, Area/Hour 0.189 inches 4.44 centimeters
MINimum FLOw App. Rate, Lowest Allowable Flow Rate 0.0 gallons/minute 0.0 liters/minutes
FLOW CALibration Flow/App. Rats, Volume 145.0 pulses/gallon 145.0 pulses/gallon
INLINE/BYPASS Application Rate Bypass Bypass
TEST SPEED none 0.00 0.00
* BOOMS 4 AND 5 ARE SET TO 0.
Default Values
English Metric
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Special Calibration
Special calibration mode is used to set up system parameters that rarely need to be changed or adjusted. To enter Special Cal, put the system in HOLD, turn the console OFF, press and hold both the AUTO/MAN button and CAL button while turning console ON. The console will display SPEC for 2 seconds to show that the console is in the Special Calibration mode. Release the AUTO/MAN
Special Cal Special Cal
VOLUME
Fill Tank Size
Tank Set Point
Auto Shut-off On/Off
Auto Delay Time
FLOW
CAL
MIN
FLOW
ADJUST
RATE
TARGET
RATE
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MINUTE
TANK
RATE SPEED
AUTO
____
MAN
CAL
and CAL buttons. The CAL icon and Warn LED will turn on. The desired Special Calibration parameter(s) can then be accessed with the rotary switch per the illustration below. To exit Special Calibration, press and hold the CAL button for 2 seconds. The console will store any changes and revert to normal operation.
NOTE: you must exit Special Calibration to save changes.
AUTO
1
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
RESET
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
Units
Valve Voltage
Material
Valve Response Speed
NOTE: The following table describes the “Special” Cal parameters and shows the factory settings. More detailed descriptions follow the table.
Parameter Description Factory Setting
Units System of Units EnG (English) or mEt (Metric) / TurF (Turf) EnG (English)
Valve Voltage Servo Valve Drive Voltage (8/12) 12
Material Choose Liquid (H2O) or Anhydrous (NH3) H2O
Valve Response Speed Set Valve Response (-4 to 3) -1
Fill Tank Size Size (volume) of Full Tank (O󰀨 or 1-65,535) O󰀨
Tank (Low) Set Point Sets Alarm Set Point if using TANK Function (O󰀨 or 1-65,535) O󰀨
Auto Shut-o󰀨 Runs Servo Toward Minimum when in Hold (On/O󰀨) O󰀨
Auto Delay Time
Delay Servo Response when going from Hold to Run (O󰀨 to 4 sec.)
Allows slow shutoff valves enough time to open before adjusting servo
1
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SPEED
CAL
DISTANCE
Special Calibration (cont)
Entering Special Calibration Values
UNITS: Choose the system of units desired. Turf units are
the same as English units except Area is in thousands of
square feet. Use the “+”
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
WIDTH
CAL
and “-” buttons to choose between EnG (American English Units), MEt
(Metric) and TurF (Turf units).
VALVE VOLTAGE: Selects the operating voltage for the
servo valve. Factory setting is 12 volts. Use the “+” and “-”
buttons to toggle between 8 and 12 on display. NOTE:
if using an old style Micro­Trak servo valve, (See
Illustration below), set to 8 volts.
1” old servo
8 volts
¾” old servo
8 volts
1” Electric Servo
12 volts
MATERIAL: Use “+” and “-” buttons to select between
liquid (H2O displayed) or anhydrous
ammonia (nH3 displayed). If in NH3 mode,
rates will be displayed in
AREA /
HOUR
pounds (kg) actual N and
INLINE
totals will be displayed in
BYPASS
pounds (kg) anhydrous
ammonia (NH3). NOTE: if
NH3 is selected, see Appendix F for NH3 specific instructions.
VALVE RESPONSE SPEED: Allows adjustment of
response to “tune” the system for use with very fast or
slow valves. For example, if using a ball valve that takes several seconds to open or close in manual mode, and the system responds sluggishly, use the “+” button to adjust the
valve response number to 1, 2, or 3. The range of
SPEED
caution when increasing the valve response speed. If using a relatively fast valve (1-3 seconds open-to-close), the system may become unstable with higher valve response speed numbers entered.
TEST
SPEED
adjustment is -4 to 3, factory
setting is -1. NOTE: Exercise
FILL TANK SIZE: If using the Tank feature, this setting
can be used to enter the volume of the tank. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to choose OFF or any value
FLOW
CAL
VOLUME (1) (2) (3)
from 1-65,535. Then when the tank is filled, the tank counter can be reset to full by simply turning the rotary switch to the TANK position and pressing the “+” button. Depending on the “UNITS” setting, the TANK SIZE units will be either gallons or liters. If “material” is set to NH3, the Tank Size will be in lbs. or kg. Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3).
TANK ALARM SET POINT: Use the “+” and “-” buttons
to set the desired value. This value sets the level at which the Warning LED
MIN
FLOW
VOLUME / MINUTE
starts flashing and the word “FILL” flashes on the display. Range is OFF or 1-65,535. When the tank value drops below the set point, the alarms will notify the user that the tank level is low.
AUTO SHUTOFF ON/OFF: When Auto Shutoff is enabled
(ON) the servo will run toward minimum flow for 4 seconds any time the system is put in HOLD or all booms are turned off, or if in AUTO mode and speed goes to zero. This feature is normally used only in Dry Application
ADJUST
RATE
TANK
systems where the HOLD condition must stop a hydraulic auger or conveyor belt.
AUTO DELAY TIME: Typically used when using relatively
slow ball valves for boom shut-off, this feature delays adjustment of the servo valve until the boom valves are open. Use “+” and “-” buttons to set from zero (OFF) to 4 seconds.
TARGET
To exit “Special” Calibration, press and hold the CAL button for 2 seconds. The console will store any changes and revert to normal operation.
NOTE: you must exit Special Calibration to save changes.
RATE
RATE
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Operation
General
Make sure your system is properly calibrated before beginning to apply product. We also recommend completion of the Pre-Field System Checkout described on pages 39-40 prior to beginning any field operations.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the console on. After displaying the hours of operation and software version, the console will start normal operating mode.
The MT-3405F™ II can be operated in Manual (MAN) or Automatic (AUTO) mode. In either mode, the right-hand display will always show the Application Rate (except when in HOLD or when displaying error messages, see Troubleshooting section starting on page 33). The left hand display will show data as selected by the rotary switch.
Manual Operation
The manual mode is used when the operator wants to manually control the servo valve using the “+” and “-” keys, and thus the application rate. The application rate (gal/ acre or liter/hec) will vary depending on ground speed. Use the AUTO/MAN button to select MANual mode (“MAN” icon will be displayed).
IN HOLD: If the console is in HOLD, or if all Boom Valves
are OFF, the “+” and “-” buttons will not control the servo valve unless the rotary switch is in the VOLUME/MINUTE position. In that position only, the servo valve can be adjusted without any boom valves on. This can be useful for system pressure tests, etc.
Turn rotary dial to display desired readout.
RUN
HOLD
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
V 3
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
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B O O M S
HOLD
ON
OFF
IN RUN, WITH SPEED SIGNAL: If the system is in RUN,
with at least one boom valve ON and there is a speed signal, the “+” and “-” buttons can be used to adjust the servo valve with the rotary switch in any position except TANK, VOLUME, and AREA and the application rate can be monitored on the right-hand display.
IN RUN, NO SPEED SIGNAL: If there is no speed signal,
“no SPEEd” will flash in the right-hand display and the Application Rate will be invalid. The “+” and “-” buttons will adjust the servo valve if the rotary switch is in the VOLUME/ MINUTE position, and the flow rate (GPM or LPM) can be monitored.
Automatic Operation
When the Automatic mode is selected, the console will control the servo valve to maintain the desired application rate (GPS/LPH) when the vehicle speed changes or when booms are turned on or off. Press the AUTO/MAN button to select AUTOMATIC mode; the AUTO icon will appear in the display.
To operate the system in AUTOMATIC mode, turn on the desired booms, toggle the RUN/HOLD switch to RUN, and drive. IMPORTANT NOTE: In AUTO mode, when no speed signal is available, the system automatically turns all booms off. “no SPEEd” will flash in the right-hand display until the vehicle starts moving, then the console will turn the booms on and the Application Rate will be displayed in the right­hand display. The system will automatically adjust the servo valve to maintain the calibrated TARGET RATE (GPA/LPH).
ON-THE-GO “DELTA” RATE ADJUSTMENTS (ADJUST RATE) To adjust the target application rate on-the-go,
each time the “+” or “-” buttons are pressed, the TARGET RATE will be increased or decreased by the amount of the ADJUST RATE which was entered in calibration. Example:
calibrated TARGET RATE = 10.0 GPA and ADJUST RATE =
1.0 GPA, pressing the “+” key once will increase the target rate from 10.0 to 11.0. The rate display will momentarily show the new target rate of 11.0 and then show the actual application rate. Pressing the “-” key once will decrease the target from 11.0 to 10.0. NOTE: When you “DELTA” the target rate, the display will momentarily show you the new target rate and then resume showing the actual application rate. The new target rate is maintained until further adjustments are made using the “DELTA” feature or calibration changes occur, or if the unit is turned off. Important: to use the DELTA feature, the console must be in AUTOMATIC mode and the rotary switch can be in any position except TANK, VOLUME, or AREA.
IN HOLD: If the system is in AUTO mode and in HOLD or all booms are off, the “+” and “-” buttons will adjust the TARGET RATE with the rotary switch in any position except TANK, VOLUME or AREA; CAUTION: we recommend that the rotary switch is in the RATE position, because that is the only position where the new TARGET RATE is displayed while in HOLD. In RATE position, the left-hand display will momentarily display the new TARGET RATE, then will revert to .00, because all the boom valves are off so there is no product being applied.
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Operation (cont)
Automatic Operation (cont)
USING THE TANK COUNTER
With the rotary switch in the TANK position, the left-hand display shows the amount remaining in the tank. If a FILL TANK SIZE (tank full) number has been entered in Special Calibration, the “AUTO FILL” feature is active; this feature allows the TANK counter to be quickly reset to a full tank amount by simply pressing the “+” button with the rotary switch in the TANK position. The “-” button can be used to reduce the tank counter, but any press of the “+” will set the counter to the calibrated FILL TANK SIZE value.
If no TANK VALUE has been entered in calibration, the tank counter can still be used, but the counter must be manually adjusted when filled, by pressing and holding the “+” button until the desired value is reached.
WARNING DEVICE
The console is equipped with a RED warning light. The light will automatically turn on and flash when the actual application is plus or minus 10 percent of the calibrated target rate, or if the TANK alarm feature is activated and the tank is below the set point (display will also flash “FILL” message). If the light stays on while in AUTO, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. The RED warning light will also be illuminated when calibration mode is active on the console.
AUDIBLE ALARM
The Audible Alarm is activated for the following conditions:
The calculated Tank level is below minimum level (TANK ALARM SET POINT).
Float switch is continuously active for 15 seconds or more.
The Application Rate Error is greater than 10% for 3 seconds (continuously) after the Auto Delay and Start Up time have completed and the console is in AUTO, and the Ground Speed is above the Alarm Minimum Speed.
EMERGENCY STOP
When in AUTO and in RUN with one or more Booms on and the Speed is greater than zero, if the Flow signal ever stops, the servo will run to fully open. If Flow remains stopped for 5 seconds or more, it will automatically reduce the flow to a minimum (run Servo for 4 seconds). “EStOP” will then display to notify the user of the Emergency Stop. The flow remains off (or reduced) and AUTO control will remain disabled until the system goes into HOLD, power is cycled or CALIBRATE is entered. The Emergency Stop feature helps protect against “chemical spills” or over-application if the Flow signal is lost.
TANK ALARM
If a TANK SET POINT (tank low) number has been entered in Special Calibration, the TANK ALARM feature is active. When the tank counter value drops below the TANK SET POINT, the red warning light will flash and “FILL” will flash on the left-hand display. The “FILL” message will flash no matter what position the rotary switch is in. Adjusting the tank value to a value greater than the SET POINT will turn the alarm off.
RUN
HOLD
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
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B O O M S
In TANK position, press”+” to
enter full tank amount.
Rotary Switch Positions
(See the NH3 section in the Appendix for NH3 data description.)
RATE
Actual number of gallons per acre (liters per hectare) being applied.
TANK
Amount (gal or lit) remaining in tank.
VOLUME/MINUTE
Flow rate in GPM (LPM).
Three independent pairs of counters. In either the AREA or the VOLUME position, select a pair of counters by pressing the “+” button. The active pair of counters (1,2,3) is indicated by the small numbers in the lower right corner of the left-hand display. DO NOT attempt to select the counter
SEEDS (1) (2) (3): AREA (1) (2) (3):
below and see RESETTING SYSTEM COUNTERS section.
VOLUME (1) (2) (3)
Total gallons (liters) applied since the active counter was last reset to zero.
AREA (1) (2) (3)
The acres (hectares) covered since the counter was last reset to zero. The area counters do not accumulate area when the console is in HOLD or if all booms are turned OFF.
DISTANCE
The feet (meters) driven since the counter was last reset to zero. This counter does not accumulate when the console is in HOLD. This counter may be reset to zero independent of other system counters.
AREA/HOUR
Rate of coverage in acres/hour (hectare/hour).
SPEED
Ground speed in miles (kilometers) per hour. IMPORTANT: all booms automatically shut off if system is in “HOLD” or if in AUTO with NO SPEED.
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pair by using the “-” button because it will reset the selected counter pair to
)
zero. See additional data description
ON
OFF
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Operation (cont)
Resetting System Counters
The AREA, DISTANCE and VOLUME counters maintain a running count during operation regardless of the position of the rotary switch. When any of these counters reach their maximum capacity, or when you want to start a new count, the value may be reset to zero by performing the following routine. Counter pairs may be reset independently of other counter pairs.
1. Turn the booms OFF or put the system in HOLD.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the counter to be reset.
3. To reset distance turn the rotary switch to DISTANCE and simply press and hold the RESET button until the display reads zero. The display will show the word CLEAr during this process, and will show 0.0 when reset to zero is complete.
4. To reset the volume and area counters; there are three independent AREA counters, paired with three VOLUME counters. The active pair of counters is indicated by the small numbers in the lower right area of the display (1,2, or 3) when the rotary switch is in the AREA or VOLUME position. Select the pair of counters you want to use by pressing the “+” button. The small number will increment each time the “+” button is pressed (from 1 to 3, then rolls back to 1). DO NOT attempt to select the counter number by using the “-” button, because that will clear the active pair of counters if held for 1 second. If the “-” button is accidentally pressed, the console will display “CLEAr” to alert the user that the counters will be cleared. If the user continues to hold the “-” button for 1 second “CLEAr” will disappear and be replaced by .0, indicating that the selected pair of counters has been cleared.
Clearing Counters
When the desired counter number is displayed, press the “-” (RESET) button and “CLEAr” will be displayed. NOTE:
holding the “-” (RESET) button for 1 second will clear both the #3 AREA counter and the #3 VOLUME counter whether the rotary switch is in the AREA or the VOLUME position. If
the “-” button is released before 1 second has elapsed, the counters will not be cleared and the “CLEAr” message will be replaced with the previous total.
RUN
HOLD
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
V 3
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
HOLD
ON
OFF
AUTO
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
SPEED
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
CAL
CAL
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
Display indicates counter pair #1 is selected
HOLD
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
V 1
RESET
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
Display indicates counter pair #2 is selected
HOLD
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
V 2
RESET
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
Display indicates counter pair #3 is selected
HOLD
V 3
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
B O O M S
B O O M S
B O O M S
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
After the “-” (RESET) button has been held for 1 second, the “CLEAr” message will be replaced by “.0”, indicating that counter pair #3 has been cleared.
MAN HOLD
3
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If this message appears, check and verify all calibration values before using
and
Messages / Warnings
CAL
the console. It indicates that there may have been a problem with storing calibration values. Cycling power will not clear the bad CAL message, it can only cleared by entering and exiting calibration mode.
Low Power. Check all power and ground connections. After OFF button is pressed and console powers down, this message is briey displayed.
Has loaded Default Cal factors (appears when default calibration factors are loaded by holding CAL and “-” buttons while turning the console on).
Will ash in right-hand display with rotary switch in ANY position if there is no Speed signal regardless of all other conditions. Check speed sensor and connections per Troubleshooting section.
Will ash in right-hand display with rotary switch in ANY position if there should be ow (In Run, some booms on, speed greater than 0) but no ow is detected. Check owmeter and ow harness connections per Troubleshooting section.
Will ash in left hand display if rotary switch is in Width position, system is in Cal mode and no booms are turned on. Make sure system is in run and a boom switch is turned on, also check Run/Hold switch or sensor and connections.
V
Rotary switch in any position, FILL will ash if tank level is equal to or less than tank set point. Fill tank and reset TANK counter by setting the rotary switch at the TANK position and pressing the “+” button for one second. Check to make sure TANK set point is properly calibrated.
Warn LED ashes when the Rate error is over 10% or Volume/Minute is below the Minimum, or Tank is less than Tank Set Point. It is on steady when in CAL mode or SPECIAL CAL mode or Test Speed.
Special Calibration mode is active. Appears when entering Special Calibration mode (hold AUTO/MAN and CAL buttons while turning console on).
The “V” icon shows that a 12v control valve (not 8v) is currently selected. On startup, the “V” is also displayed next to the software version #. (Console hours displayed rst.)
System had an Emergency Stop. Check owmeter. Verify there is liquid ow the tank is not empty.
The message alerts the user that the currently selected counter will be cleared if held for 2 seconds. Also serves as a reminder to use “+” button to select counters.
Counters (DISTANCE or AREA or VOLUME) have reached their maximum. RESET (see page 31) to clear counters and resume counting.
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General
All MT-3405F™ II consoles, flowmeters and servo valves are tested prior to packaging, so unless there has been damage in shipment you can be confident that everything will be operational when you receive it.
However, if you do encounter a problem that appears to be related to equipment failure, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THE CONSOLE. Your system is protected by a warranty, and Micro-Trak will gladly correct any defect.
Many problems are the result of mistakes in installation or operation. Before returning any parts for service, carefully check your installation and review the operating instructions. For easy-to-follow guidelines, refer to the troubleshooting section which follows.
CONSOLE APPEARS DEAD
Using your test light, check for 12 volts at the power source. Also check for damaged power cable or reversed terminals. (Console requires 12 volts for proper operation). Check connections of ignition or power switch.
SPEED IS ALWAYS ZERO OR ERRATIC
Check for properly calibrated wheel circumference.
Review speed sensor installation. Check for proper mounting, alignment and spacing of speed sensor in relationship to magnet assembly. Make sure magnet polarities are alternated. Also check cable for breaks or incomplete connection. For more suggestions on solutions
to speed problems, see Hall-effect sensors and console inputs on pages 35-36.
DISTANCE COUNT IS INACCURATE
Wheel circumference was incorrectly measured or entered. Review calibration, re-adjust and test.
AREA COUNT IS INACCURATE
Implement width or wheel circumference was measured incorrectly or programmed incorrectly. Go back through the original procedures, make changes, and test for acre (hectare) count again. (Make sure no width is entered for unused booms.) Verify accuracy with formula:
Acres = Distance x Width in feet/43560 Hectares = Distance x Width in meters/10,000
NO READOUT OF GALLONS LITERS, OR GALLONS LITERS PER MINUTE
Check to see that the sprayer pump and equipment are operating properly. If liquid is moving through the line, check the flow sensor to be sure it is screwed all the way into the flowmeter.
material may be lodged in the flowmeter.
BOOMS SHUTOFF
If you are in AUTO with no speed, the booms will shut-off.
TOTAL LIQUID USED IS INACCURATE
This may result from an incorrectly-entered “FLOW CAL” value. Check the number stamped on the flowmeter tag, and be sure this is entered in the console’s “FLOW CAL” position. If the meter has been used for some time, wear may have changed the Flow Cal value. See Fine-Tuning
Flowmeter Calibration in Appendix C.
Check the mounting position of the flowmeter. With lower flow rates, the meter should be mounted vertically. Also check to see that the flow sensor is screwed all the way into the flowmeter.
Other causes may be inaccurate sprayer tank markings, a flow rate too low to register, or foreign material lodged in the flowmeter.
CONSOLE IS ERRATIC IN OPERATION
If you have a two-way radio, it may be mounted too close to the console. Keep all MT-3405F™ II cables away from the radio, its antenna and power cable.
Ignition wires may be causing the console to malfunction. Keep MT-3405F ™ II cables away from ignition wires, or install ignition suppressor.
Reroute all cable away from electric solenoids, air conditioning clutches and similar equipment.
Check the VALVE SPEED calibration number in Special Calibration. If the RATE tends to overshoot or oscillate, the VALVE SPEED setting may be too high for the control valve being used; reduce the VALVE SPEED setting by 1 (range is
-2 to +3).
DISPLAYED MEASUREMENTS DO NOT MAKE SENSE
The console may be in the incorrect measurement mode (English or metric). See page 24 for instructions.
DISPLAY READS “OFL” OR “99999”
DISTANCE, AREA, and VOLUME counters read OFL or 99999 when they have exceeded their maximum count. Reset to zero to resume counting.
SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROL IS SLUGGISH IN AUTOMATIC MODE
Check the VALVE SPEED setting in Special Calibration. If using a slow valve (4 seconds or more, open to close) increase the VALVE SPEED setting.
Check to see that a FLOW CAL number has been entered. Also check cable for breaks or incomplete connection.
If the flowmeter is new or has not been used for a long period of time, the turbine may be sticky. Flushing the system out with water should make the turbine spin freely.
Flow rate may be too low to register a reading, or foreign
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Troubleshooting (cont)
Checking Individual Components
CONSOLE
The only way to field test a console is to con nect it to a harness on a vehicle with a known working console or install it on an E-POP (Elec tron ic Point of Purchase) dis play stand.
HARNESS
The harness can be checked using an ohm me ter or continuity tester. The main wiring diagram shows the pin out of all connectors. See page 9.
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
Erratic operation of the system may be the result of electrical interference from ignition wires or inductive loads (electrical clutch, fan, solenoid, etc.). Always try to route wires as far away from suspect areas as possible. If problems occur, you may need to relocate the console and/or wiring harness, or install a noise suppressor.
POWER
Check power source with the MT-101 tester or a test light. If there is no pow er, trace cable toward battery look ing for breaks. Also check any fuses or circuit break ers that supply pow er to the console.
ACCESSORY POWER
The speed, flow and run/hold cables all have an ac ces so ry power wire. Check for 12 volts between B (usu al ly white) and C (usually black) of these con nec tors. If power is not present, make sure the ac ces so ry pow er wire is not open or shorted to ground or to another wire. If this wire has a prob lem, the con sole may ex hib it erratic behavior or not function at all.
RUN/HOLD HALLEFFECT SENSOR IF USED; REQUIRES
ADAPTER CABLE
Caution: Improper connection or voltage could damage the Hall-Effect sensor. The Hall-effect sensor works similar to a reed switch, but requires power in order to function. This particular type of Hall-effect sensor “closes” when near the south pole of a magnet and is otherwise “open”.
RUN = “OPEN”
HOLD = “CLOSED”
Ground pin C (black) and connect clean 12 volts to pin B (white) of the Hall-effect sensor cable. Connect the positive lead (red) of an ohmmeter or continuity tester to pin A (red) and the negative lead (black) of the ohmmeter or continuity tester to pin C (black) of the Hall-effect sensor cable.
Holding the tip of the sensor up to the south pole of a magnet should result in a very low resistance (around 300 ohms). Taking the sensor away from the magnet should result in a very high resistance (infinite).
MAGNETIC HALL-EFFECT SPEED AND FLOW SENSORS
Caution: Improper connection or voltage could damage the Hall-effect sensor. The Hall-effect sen sor works similar
to a reed switch, but re quires pow er in order to func tion. Also, this par tic u lar type of Hall-effect sen sor re quires al ter­nat ing magnetic po lar i ties in or der to switch. This means that the north pole of a mag net will “open” the Hall effect and the south pole of a magnet will “close” the Hall effect.
Ground pin C (black) and connect clean 12 volts to pin B (white) of the Hall-effect sensor cable. Con nect the positive lead (red) of an ohmmeter or con ti nu ity tester to pin A (red) and the negative lead (black) of the ohmmeter or continuity tester to pin C of the Hall-effect sensor cable.
Holding the tip of the sensor up to the north pole of a magnet should result in a very high re sis tance (in fi nite), while holding the tip of the sensor up to the south pole of a magnet should result in a very low resistance (around 300 ohms).
VANSCO RADAR SPEED SENSOR
Carefully check your installation and operating instructions. The following are tips for troubleshooting;
1. Disconnect the radar adapter cable from the console harness
2. Check for 12 VDC between pins B and C of the main harness connector (yellow tie). If not present, console or harness may be defective.
3. Using a jumper wire (paper clip bent into a “U”), rapidly short together positions A and C of the main harness speed connector (yellow tie) several times. The console should respond with some speed reading. If not, the console or harness may be defective.
4. Reconnect the radar adapter cable to the main harness speed connection (yellow tie).
5. Disconnect the radar from the radar adapter cable.
6. Check for 12 VDC between pins 1 and 3 of the radar adapter connector. If it is not present but was present in step 2, the radar adapter cable may be defective.
7. Using a jumper wire (paper clip bent into a “U”), rapidly short together positions 2 and 3 of the radar connector (round 4-pin) several times. The console should respond with some speed reading. If not but had a reading in step 3, the radar adapter cable may be defective.
8. If system passes all above tests, the radar may be defective.
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Checking Console Inputs
If there is no response from any of the following tests, refer to the main wiring diagram to locate the next connector in line to ward the con sole and repeat the test at that con­nec tor. If there is a response at that connector, the problem may be in the cable between the two connectors (or the con nec tors themselves).
SPEED INPUT
Turn rotary switch to speed po si tion and dis con nect the speed sensor (yel low tie) from the main harness. Check for 12 volts between pins B (white) and C (black) of the main harness speed cable (yellow tie). Using a clip lead or other jumper wire (such as a paper clip bent in a “U”), several times rap id ly short to geth er pins A (red) and C (black) of the 3-pin connector (See Illustration 16). The console should respond with some speed read ing.
Illustration 16
CBA
Three-Pin Connector
FLOW INPUT
Turn rotary switch to VOLUME/MINUTE and disconnect the flow sen sor (green tie) from the main harness. Check for 12 volts be tween pins B (red) and C (orange) of the main harness flow cable (green tie). Using a clip lead or other jumper wire (pa per clip bent in a “U”), several times rapidly short together pins A (brown) and C (orange) of the 3-pin connector. The con sole should re spond with some flow rate reading.
REMOTE RUN/HOLD INPUT
Grounding the grey run/hold wire should turn on the “HOLD” icon on the console’s left display, and display “HOLD” on the console’s right display. Disconnecting the grey wire should remove the “HOLD” messages (console run/hold switch in “RUN”).
FLOWMETER
Shaking the Flowmeter end to end should pro duce a “rattling” sound (shaft end play). Blowing in the meter from either end should spin the turbine freely. If the turbine spins freely but the meter will not register flow with a known working sensor, the turbine may be defective. See Flow me-
ter Assembly and clean ing on page 46 and page 60-61 for details.
SERVO VALVE CONTROL SIGNAL
With the console turned ON, put the console in MANUAL mode, place the remote Run/Hold switch in the RUN position and turn at least one boom switch to ON. Using a voltmeter or simple test light, check from a good frame ground to each of the servo wires on the main harness connector. You should get 0 volts on each wire. Holding the “+” button should cause one wire to pulse toward 12 volts (light will pulse). Holding the “-” button should cause the other wire to pulse toward 12 volts (light will pulse).
SERVO VALVE
The best way to test the servo valve is with a known working console. Turn console ON, put the console in MANUAL mode, place the remote Run/Hold in the RUN position, turn the rotary switch to RATE and turn at least one boom switch to ON. With the servo valve connected to the servo valve lead on the main harness, holding the “+” button should close the servo valve and holding the “-” button should open the servo valve NOTE: assuming you are in bypass configuration (provided the console has passed the Servo Valve Control Signal test). The servo valve should operate smoothly in both directions, from fully open to fully closed.
You may also use a 12-volt battery or a 9-volt battery. Connecting the battery to each terminal on the servo valve should cause the servo valve to run in one direction. Reversing the battery connections should cause the servo valve to run the other direction. The servo valve should operate smoothly in both directions, from fully open to fully closed.
PLUMBING
Proper plumbing is a very important factor in obtaining optimal performance from your MT-3405F™ II system. The chart on the next page will help you determine what area of the plumbing may be causing your problem. At this point, it is assumed that your plumbing basically matches that of the system diagram and that the servo valve and flowmeter are known to be installed correctly and functioning properly. In addition, make certain that you have selected and installed the correct spray tips for the application, speed and spray rate that you intend to maintain. Don’t forget the obvious such as leaky fittings and hoses, pinched hoses and plugged or worn nozzles. If you need more detail than the chart
provides, please refer to Plumbing Guidelines on pages 37-38.
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Plumbing Troubleshooting Chart
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SO LU TION
Loses pressure in MAN Pump Airlock Clean strainer
Larger hoses
Little or no pressure adjustment in MAN Too much restriction in servo loop Larger hoses and ttings
No sharp bends
Pressure won’t go high enough in MAN Pump starved or too small
Too much agitation
Throttle, range adjust or pressure relief
valves
Pressure, speed and spray rate don’t check out according to tip charts
Inaccurate pressure reading
Dirty or worn tips
Larger hoses
Reduce agitation
Adjust
Use a dierent gauge and check each section
Clean or replace
Pressure always goes too high in AUTO Minimum ow rate too high
Inline/bypass setting
Pressure fluctuates greatly in AUTO Sagging or kinked hoses
Throttle valve too far closed
Pump starved or too small
Valve response speed too high (“Special” Calibration)
Plumbing Guidelines
General
In order for your sprayer to function properly, it must be correctly plumbed. The system diagrams (on pages 10
and 12) show the plumbing configuration that works best
with the MT-3405F™ II Sprayer Controller. This section will explain the purpose of each component, list some problems it can cause and recommend some possible solutions to those problems.
A word about pressure drops: All hose, valves and fittings (especially elbows) cause undesirable pressure losses. Keep hoses as large as practical. Don’t use longer hoses than necessary. Avoid bends whenever possible. Use as few fittings as possible. Use full port valves or the next larger size valve. Long hoses should be supported to avoid sagging and kinking. Many spray tip manufacturers have charts showing pressure drop for various fittings and hose sizes.
Now let’s break the system diagram into five sections and cover each one separately. The five sections are the pump inlet line, the agitation line, the flowmeter (boom) line, the servo line and the pump itself.
PUMP INLET
The hose connecting the tank to the pump should be at least as large as the pump inlet port. In most cases 11/4” is a good size. The valve in this line is for complete tank shut­off only and should always be fully open during operation. If this hose is too small or the valve is partially closed, you may not be able to reach your high end goals and pump damage could occur.
AGITATION
The size of the agitation line is dependent upon the amount of agitation required which is determined by the size of the tank and the type of chemical being used. In most cases a 1” hose is large enough.
SERVO
On the system diagram, the hose between tee “B” and the servo can usually be 3/4” but 1” will also work. The hose between the servo and tee “C” should be at least as large as the servo. If these lines are too small, you may experience little or no pressure adjustment.
FLOWMETER
The line feeding the flowmeter and the boom shut-off valves should be at least as large as the flowmeter. The size of lines going from the shut-off valves to each boom section depends on the flow rate of each boom.
Re-calibrate
Set appropriately
Support or replace hoses
Adjust throttle and range valves
Larger hoses Larger pump Clean strainer
Lower valve response setting
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General (cont)
PUMP
The pump must have enough capacity to satisfy the agitation, servo and flowmeter sections of the plumbing. To determine if your pump is large enough you must add up the gallons per minute of all three sections. The following example will take you through the steps involved.
EXAMPLE
Let’s say our example sprayer has a 300-gallon tank with a Spraying Systems 6290 SC-8 Jet Agitator. The agitator uses 10.2 GPM at 40 PSI.
The sprayer has a 40’, three-section boom. Each section is 160” with four tips at 40” for a total of 12 tips. We plan to put on a 25 GPA at 5 MPH and in some areas of the fields we may want to use the Delta feature and increase our rate to 30 GPA and in other areas decrease to 15 GPA. After checking the tip charts we find that a TK-5 Floodjet has a range of 14.9 to 30 GPA at 5 MPH. According to the charts, to get 30 GPA at 5 MPH with a TK-5, the pressure must be 40 PSI. At 40 PSI a TK-5 will spray 1.0 GPM. So, 12 tips at 1.0 GPM each is a total of 12 GPM.
Now let’s add everything together.
Agitation 10.2 Spray tips 12.0 Servo 5.0
27.2 Total GPM
The above addition shows that the system needs 27.2 GPM at 40 PSI. If we add a 10% margin (27.2 x 1 = 2.72 and 27.2 = 29.92), we have about 30 GPM. To be sure we have enough volume, the pump should be able to deliver 30 GPM or more at 40 PSI.
Valve Purpose and Adjustments
TANK SHUTOFF VALVE
The tank shut-off valve is for convenience only. It allows you to work on the plumbing without draining the tank. It should always be fully open during operation.
AGITATION SHUTOFF VALVE
The agitation shut-off valve is mostly for convenience. It allows you to work on the plumbing without draining the tank. It should normally be fully open during operation.
NOTE: Spraying Systems 144H DirectoValve has a maximum pressure rating of 100 PSI (7 bar).
RANGE ADJUST VALVE
The range adjust valve is required when the pump is much larger than necessary. When the range valve is opened, some of the liquid will be bypassed around the pump to avoid “overloading” the rest of the system. The setting of the range adjust valve is determined by the throttle valve.
Start with the range valve fully closed and perform the Pre-field System Checkout on pages 39-40. If the throttle
valve needs to be more than two thirds closed, open the Range valve slightly and perform the Pre-field System Checkout again.
THROTTLE VALVE (Bypass Plumbing)
The throttle valve limits your high end to maximize servo performance. Start with throttle valve fully open and
perform the Pre-field System Checkout on page 39-40.
EXAMPLE
With the throttle fully open and servo fully closed, you may be able to get 50 GPA at 5 MPH when you only want 25 GPA. If you were to simply open the servo you may be able to get down to 25 GPA, but if your speed should drop to 3 MPH, the servo can’t open any farther and won’t be able to maintain 25 GPA. Therefore, if you leave the servo closed and close the throttle until your high end has dropped from 50 GPA to about 30 GPA, the servo has a greater operating range.
The throttle valve pictured in the system diagram is a needle valve (Spraying Systems Type 12690 or 12795). A ball valve may be used but is more difficult to adjust and keep adjusted. Do not install a pressure regulator or relief as a throttle valve.
If the throttle valve is closed too much, PSI may fluctuate greatly in AUTO.
RELIEF SOLENOID VALVE
The optional relief solenoid will ensure enough bypass to avoid excessive pressure when the boom valves are turned OFF. See pages 21-22.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The pressure relief valve is used to avoid excessive pressure when the booms are turned off. Start with the handle screwed mostly out. Slowly bring pump up to operating RPM (make sure pressure does not go too high). Put the MT-3405F™ II in MAN and turn boom on. Hold adjust switch to “+” for about 30 seconds to fully close servo valve. Turn booms OFF. Now slowly screw handle in until maximum desired pressure is reached. Lock handle in place with locking nut or collar.
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Pre-021819d Checkout
Bypass Servo
Before beginning actual spraying, perform the following “Pre-field” procedure to ensure that your valve settings, nozzle selection and desired speed range will allow the MT-3405F™ II to provide the required application control. This procedure should be repeated for each new nozzle se lec tion and/or application rate. By performing all of the steps listed below, you set up your system to allow the MT-3405F™ II to perform at optimum level. Fill your sprayer tank with clean water. DO NOT use chemicals until the entire sys tem is completely checked out and operating properly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Most nozzles will maintain a good pattern over a maximum speed range of two to one. (For example, if your maximum speed is 12, your minimum speed shouldn’t go below 6.)
NOTE: Pre-field System Checkout is a procedure performed while the console is in the CAL mode. The Red WARNING light will be lit during the procedure and “CAL” on the display will be flashing.
Completely close range adjust valve (if installed), and ag i­ta tion valve (if installed). Completely open throttle valve (must be installed).
Start vehicle and pump, bring the engine up to normal operating RPM. DO NOT exceed safe system pressure.
ENTER MAXIMUM APPLICATION TEST SPEED INTO CON SOLE
With console in HOLD, enter calibration mode. Push and hold (CAL) button. The CAL icon will appear on display and red light will be on. Turn rotary switch to TEST SPEED position. Use “+” or “-” button to enter maximum application speed. Do not exit cal i bra tion mode. CAL will flash on the display indicating TEST SPEED mode.
Select manual “MAN” control mode and turn all booms ON.
Turn rotary switch to APP. RATE position and hold “+” button for approximately 30 seconds to completely close the servo valve (control valve).
NOTE: Assume servo is plumbed in a bypass line. (Maximum bypass allowed - minimum flow output to booms.)
NOTE: “+” must increase and “-” decrease output. If
opposite, check Inline/Bypass setting on page 26.
CAN’T GET THERE?
If you can’t get to the desired ap pli ca tion rate, you may need different nozzles, pump, or you may need to make modifications to your plumbing configuration. Please refer
to Trou ble shoot ing Plumbing on page 37.
Adjust agitation valve for desired agitation. If range valve is installed, adjust range valve until display reads 20% higher than the desired application rate.
Slowly close the throttle valve until the display reads slightly higher (5% to 10%) than the desired ap pli ca tion rate. If the throttle valve is more than two-thirds closed, install range valve and perform pre-field again.
Now is a good time to confirm that GPA, GPM, MPH, WIDTH and PSI all coincide with the nozzle man u fac­tur er’s charts. PSI may be slightly higher than indicated by the charts due to pressure drop across the solenoid valves, nozzle diaphragm check valves, nozzle screens, etc.
ENTER MINIMUM APPLICATION TEST SPEED INTO CON SOLE
Turn rotary switch to TEST SPEED position. Use the “+” or “-” button to enter minimum application speed. Do not exit calibration mode. (Remember, the minimum application speed is not normally less than half of the maximum application speed.)
Turn booms ON (make certain system is in Manual mode), turn rotary switch to APP. RATE position and hold “-” button for approximately 30 seconds to completely open the servo valve (control valve).
NOTE: Assume servo is plumbed in a bypass line. (Maximum bypass allowed - minimum flow output to booms.) The display should now read less than the desired application rate.
It is not normally a problem if the application rate goes all the way to zero when holding the “-” button for 30 sec onds, as long as it goes back up when the “+” but ton is held.
STILL CAN’T GET THERE?
If holding the “-” button does not get the application rate to go below the desired ap pli ca tion rate, please refer to Troubleshooting Plumbing.
Go to Pre-Field System checkout continued, Inline and Bypass, on next page.
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Pre-Field Checkout (Cont)
Inline Servo
Before beginning actual spraying, perform the following “Pre-field” procedure to ensure that your valve settings, nozzle selection and desired speed range will allow the MT-3405F™ II to provide the required application control. This procedure should be repeated for each new nozzle se lec tion and/or application rate. By performing all of the steps listed below, you set up your system to allow the MT-3405F™ II to perform at optimum level. Fill your sprayer tank with clean water. DO NOT use chemicals until the entire sys tem is completely checked out and operating properly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Most nozzles will maintain a good pattern over a maximum speed range of two to one. (For example, if your maximum speed is 12, your minimum speed shouldn’t go below 6.)
NOTE: Pre-field System Checkout is a procedure performed while the console is in the CAL mode. The Red WARNING light will be lit during the procedure and “CAL” on the display will be flashing.
Completely close range adjust valve (if installed), and ag i ta­tion valve (if installed).
Start vehicle and pump, bring the engine up to normal operating RPM. DO NOT exceed safe system pressure.
ENTER MAXIMUM APPLICATION TEST SPEED INTO CON SOLE
With console in HOLD, enter calibration mode. Push and hold (CAL) button. The CAL icon will appear on display and red light will be on. Turn rotary switch to TEST SPEED position. Use “+” or “-” button to enter maximum application speed. Do not exit cal i bra tion mode. CAL will flash on the display indicating TEST SPEED mode.
Select manual “MAN” control mode and turn all booms ON.
Turn rotary switch to RATE position and hold “+” button for approximately 30 seconds to completely open the servo valve (control valve). NOTE: “+” must increase and “-”
decrease output. If opposite, check Inline/Bypass setting on page 26.
CAN’T GET THERE?
If you can’t get to the desired ap pli ca tion rate, you may need different nozzles, pump, or you may need to make modifications to your plumbing configuration. Please refer
to Trou ble shoot ing Plumbing on page 37.
Adjust agitation valve for desired agitation. If range valve is installed, adjust range valve until display reads 10% higher than the desired application rate.
Now is a good time to confirm that GPA, GPM, MPH, WIDTH and PSI all coincide with the nozzle man u fac tur er’s charts. PSI may be slightly higher than indicated by the charts due to pressure drop across the solenoid valves, nozzle diaphragm check valves, nozzle screens, etc.
ENTER MINIMUM APPLICATION TEST SPEED INTO CON SOLE
Turn rotary switch to TEST SPEED position. Use the “+” or “-” button to enter minimum application speed. Do not exit calibration mode. (Remember, the minimum application
speed is not normally less than half of the maximum application speed.)
Turn booms ON (make certain system is in Manual mode), turn rotary switch to APP. RATE position and hold “-” button for approximately 30 seconds to completely close the servo valve (control valve). The display should now read less than the desired application rate.
It is not normally a problem if the application rate goes all
the way to zero when holding the “-” button for 30 sec onds,
as long as it goes back up when the “+” but ton is held.
CAN’T GET THERE?
If holding the “-” button does not get the application rate to go below the desired ap pli ca tion rate, please refer to Troubleshooting Plumbing.
Inline and Bypass
ENTER TARGET APPLICATION TEST SPEED INTO CON SOLE: Turn booms OFF. Turn rotary switch to TEST
SPEED position. Use the “+” or “-” button to enter target application speed. Do not exit calibration mode.
Select automatic “AUTO” control mode, turn booms ON and turn rotary switch to APP. RATE position. The console should take control and lock-on to your calibrated target application rate.
If you calibrated your ADJUST RATE to zero (.0), dis re gard the following steps:
1. Press the “+” button and release. The display will momentarily show the new target rate (target rate + ad just rate) and then lock on to that rate.
2. Press the “-” button and release. The display will mo men tari ly show the new target rate (target rate ­ad just rate) and then lock on to that rate.
If the application rate was correctly displayed dur ing man u al “MAN” control mode, but registered too high in automatic “AUTO” control mode, the calibration val­ue for MIN FLOW is set too high.
At this point, the Pre-Field System Check-Out is complete. TEST SPEED will automatically cancel when you exit the CAL mode or when power to the console is turned OFF.
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Appendices
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FABRICATED BRACKET
Appendix A - Speed Sensor Installation
Speed Sensor
Rim
and Bracket
Implement Wheels
1. Secure magnets mechanically or with epoxy.
2. Rigidly mount sensor mounting bracket to the wheel assembly. Cut or bend “L” bracket as required for proper positioning of sensor.
3. Install sensor, adjust to correct spacing (1/4” to 1/2 “ or 6 to 13 mm is recommended), and secure with 3/8” locking nuts. See Illustration at right.
Front Tractor Wheel
1. Magnets may also be secured with a cable tie and an adhesive such as epoxy.
2. Mount the speed sensor bracket to a part of the wheel assembly that does not change position to the hub
Speed Sensor
Hub
¼” Bolts, Lockwashers and Nuts
Speed Sensor
Cable Tie
when the wheels are turned. If the “L” bracket provided cannot be bent and mounted to properly position the sensor, make a bracket similar to the one shown at right.
3. Install sensor, adjust to correct spacing (1/4” to 1/2 “ or 6 to 13 mm is recommended), and secure with 3/8” locking nuts.
Optional section
of hose to
protect cable
3/8” nut
ATV Wheels
Two mounting examples are illustrated:
1. Using one cable tie (ribbed side toward magnets), secure
Cut Bracket to Clear Rim
Magnet
Tap thread for
bolts or weld
Cable Tie
Top View
two magnets to the wheel hub so they are exactly opposite each other. Alternate the magnets’ polarities.
Cut and Bend
Bracket as
Required
Magnet
Plastic
Cable
Tie
Sensor Bracket
Axle
Nut
Swing Arm
Hub
Sensor
3/8” hole
for sensor
3/8” nut
2. Cut and bend sensor mounting bracket as needed and rigidly mount.
3. Insert sensor, adjust spacing (1/4” to 1/2” or 6 to 13 mm) and secure with 3/8” locking nuts.
CAUTION: Make sure valve stem cannot make contact with sensor or bracket.
Metal
Hose
Clamps
Fork
Tube
Axle
Rim
Hub
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T
Appendix A (cont)
Optional Speed Sensor Mounting on Drive Shaft
NOTE: This is an optional method generally used on pickups or custom vehicles. It may also be nec es sary on any other vehicles where ac cess to the wheels is lim it ed. This in stal la tion requires a spe cial calibration procedure, see page 27.
Determine the best location for the magnets on drive shaft according to which is the most practical spot to attach sensor mounting bracket. This position should be no more than 12” (.30 meters) behind the front U-joint. For best results, mount “L” bracket to transmission and mount magnets on drive shaft as close to transmission as pos si ble. This will en sure prop er alignment if drive train shifts under heavy loading.
Two magnets are required for proper Hall-effect speed sensor operation. Position them exactly opposite each other (180 de grees apart). The polarity (north and south poles) detect ed by the Hall-effect speed sen sor must alternate as the shaft is turned. The magnets provided by Micro-Trak are marked with a punched dashed line on the SOUTH pole side of the magnet.
Attach magnets onto drive shaft, one NORTH pole side out and the other SOUTH (dashed) pole side out, by wrapping ca ble tie around shaft and magnets. Position each mag net so that its longest dimension moves in the di rec tion of rotation. Pull cable tie tight and trim off excess. An adjust able, non-magnetic (stain less steel) band clamp may also be substituted.
Attach sensor bracket to vehicle transmission with bolts, lockwashers and nuts provided. See Illustration below. (Use self-tapping screws if bolts are not prac ti cal.) Use either the short or long end of the brack et as a base. (Allow enough room be tween the bracket and the magnets so that when prop erly spaced, the tip of the sensor will extend 1/4” [7mm] or more be yond the lock ing nut.)
Turn one locking nut onto threaded sensor and in sert sensor into large hole selected on mount ing brack et. Turn on remaining locking nut. Set sensor to proper distance from magnets (1/4” to 1/2”, or 6mm to 13mm). When distance is set, tight en nuts to lock sensor in place.
Secure sensor cable to frame with cable ties. Place first tie as close to sensor assembly as possible.
Sensor Body
(Green)
Fasten Sensor Bracket with Existing Transmission Bolts
or Rigidly Attach with Clamps.
¼” to ½”
(6mm to 13mm)
Spacing
ransmission/ Transfer Case Drive Shaft
Magnets Positioned
180° Apart
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Appendix B - Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Val ue
(If system is set up for NH3 application, see page 58)
This procedure is used to verify the speed/distance calibration. In order to achieve accurate measurements, each step in this fine tuning procedure should be performed as precisely as possible.
PREPARATION
Once the system is fully installed and calibrated, se lect a straight tract of ground that is similar to your ac tu al field conditions and as level as pos si ble.
NOTE: Us ing a course with a different ground sur-
face, such as a hard-surface road, will re sult in dif fer­ent read ings than exact field con di tions.
Measure a distance of 1000 feet (500 meters). Clear ly mark the beginning and end points with flags or some­thing highly visible to the operator.
PROCEDURE
1. With the console turned ON, place the Run/Hold switch
in the HOLD position. The HOLD icon will be displayed. Turn the rotary dial to the “DISTANCE” position. Be sure the display shows 0. If not, reset the distance counter by pressing and holding “RESET” until the display returns to 0 (approximately one second). The word CLEAr will be displayed when reset is pressed.
2. You are now ready to drive the measured course. Pick
a location on the vehicle to use as a marker for starting and stopping the distance counting function (door handle, mirror, step, etc.). You should begin driving the course well ahead of the starting flag and drive past the ending flag, using the Run/Hold switch to start and stop the counting function. It is not recommended to start from a dead stop at the starting flag and stop at the ending flag.
3. Place the Run/Hold switch in RUN when the marker
on the vehicle passes the starting flag to activate the distance counting function. The console display numbers will increase, adding to the distance total as you drive. Drive the pre-measured course and place the Run/Hold switch in HOLD, when the marker on the vehicle passes the ending flag, to stop the distance counting function. The console display should read “HOLD”. See Illustration to the right. Stop the vehicle in a level and safe area and continue with this procedure.
4. With the rotary dial still at DISTANCE (SPEED CAL), press and hold the “CAL” key for one second. Once the con­sole is in “CAL,” CAL and the speed calibration value will be displayed. Momentarily press CAL and the word CAL will begin to flash and the distance travelled will be displayed.
5. When the display shows distance (“CAL” is flashing), ver i fy wheth er the number displayed is the ex act dis­tance you drove (with in +/- 1 - 2 %). If not, press the “+” or “-” key to ad just the fig ure to match the dis tance you ac tu al ly drove. If the display reads too high, use the “-” key to lower the dis played value. If the display reads too low, use the “+” key to raise the displayed value.
6. When the number shown on the display match es (as close ly as possible) the ac tu al dis tance driv en, you have ar rived at the cor rect cal i bra tion val ue. If you can not adjust the displayed distance to exactly match the actual dis tance driven, adjust the figure as close as possible to the actual distance. You may check the calibration number by momentarily pressing CAL. The word CAL and the SPEED CAL number will appear. Exit “CAL” by pressing “CAL” for one second.
The speed sen sor is now calibrated. To verify proper calibration, repeat the procedure a sec ond time. Write down the new speed calibration number and keep it in a safe place. If the cal i bra tion values are ever accidentally changed, you can simply re-en ter this num ber.
RUN
MANAUTO
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
CALHOLD
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
HOLD
ON
OFF
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Appendix C - Fine Tuning Flowmeter Calibration Value
(If system is set up for NH3 application, see page 57)
This procedure is used to verify and fine-tune the flowmeter calibration. Every flowmeter is calibrated with water at the factory and stamped with a calibration val ue. Enter that value as a starting point and use this pro ce dure to fine­tune that value for your specific in stal la tion and spray ing application. This procedure should be re peat ed each time a new solution is being applied (differ ing so lu tions will have a different spe cif ic gravities and different flow char ac ter is tics) or when the flowmeter in stal la tion has been altered.
PROCEDURE
1. Put enough water in the sprayer tank to perform this test. (Preferably 100 gallons or more. The larg er the volume of water used, the more accurate will be the calibration.)
2. Start sprayer pump and turn on booms. Run enough water to purge all air from lines. Turn off booms but leave pump running.
3. Turn console rotary selector to the VOLUME po si tion. Select the counter (1-3) that you want to use. Press and hold the RESET button until the dis play reads 0 (about 2 seconds).
4. Turn on all booms, turn Run/Hold switch to RUN, and run a known amount of water (preferably 100 gallons or more).
*
5. Put Run/Hold switch in HOLD position. Compare the console’s VOLUME reading with the known amount of water run. If the two amounts are within one or two per cent, no fine tuning is required. If the two amounts are more than two or three percent dif fer ent, con tin ue with the next step.
6. With the console still in the VOLUME position, enter calibration, hold the CAL button until red warning light comes on; about one second). The dis play will show the flowmeter calibration value and the CAL icon.
7. Momentarily press the CAL button. The CAL icon will begin to flash and the total volume will be displayed.
See Illustration to the right.
8. When the TOTAL FLOW value is displayed, use the “+” or “-” button to adjust the value to match the amount of water run.
9. Momentarily press the CAL button. The CAL icon and the flowmeter calibration number will be displayed. You will notice that the flowmeter calibration value has changed. Write down the new flowmeter calibration value. This is your “fine tuned” calibration value, keep it for future reference.
10. Exit calibration by holding the “CAL” button until the red warning light goes out (about one second).
The most accurate method to measure the volume
*
of water run is to place a container under EVERY nozzle and add together the amount from each nozzle. This assures that 100 percent of the water is collected and that all nozzles are spraying equally. It is important to perform this pro ce dure at a flow rate similar to that which will be used in the field. It is also possible to disconnect the main boom line and run it to a large measuring container but a valve must be installed and properly adjusted to simulate actual field conditions.
RUN
CAL HOLD
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
V 1 2 3 4 5
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
RESET
AREA
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
HOLD
ON
OFF
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Appendix D - Flowmeter Assembly
IMPORTANT: Opening the flowmeter will void the Flowmeter Calibration value assigned to your unit. However, you may need to take the flowmeter apart for periodic cleaning or to remove an obstruction.
If you can shake the flowmeter from end-to-end to produce a “rattling” sound (shaft-end play), or if you can blow into the meter from either end and cause the turbine to spin freely, your flowmeter DOES NOT need cleaning. If you CANNOT hear the “rattling” sound or get the turbine to spin freely, your flowmeter needs to be cleaned. See Illustrations
below for reassembly instructions.
OPENING THE FLOWMETER
Cut the calibration tag retaining wire. Remove the screws and disassemble the flowmeter. Do not attempt to remove the sleeve bearings from the flowmeter housing.
Use warm water and if necessary, a mild detergent and a soft bristle brush to clean all parts. Do not use solvents or diesel fuel to clean the flowmeter. A magnet works well for removing fine metallic particles from the turbine.
Inspect all parts. Check for excessive bearing or shaft wear. The shaft will wear shorter until the turbine drags on the housing. Illustration 17 shows you what a new shaft looks like. When the shaft is worn to the point of drag, the turbine must be replaced.
On a flat surface, place each housing half on end. Set and spin the turbine in each half. It should spin freely. If it does not spin freely, remove the turbine, wipe the shaft and try again. If is still does not spin freely, the shaft or bearings may have excessive wear. (Service may be necessary.)
ASSEMBLING THE FLOWMETER
Stainless steel meters use a Teflon gasket. Sealants are normally not required. Plastic meters use an o-ring (Quad­ring). Apply a small amount of silicon grease for lubrication. Gaskets and o-rings may be reused several times but eventually may need replacement.
Place the turbine in the non-sensor housing. Position gasket /o-ring; carefully place sensor housing over turbine. Drop all screws into holes. Hold nuts (and lock washers on stainless meters) in place and finger-tighten screws. Ensure proper placement of gasket/o-ring and evenly tighten all screws. Attach tag.
After assembly, shaking flowmeter end-to-end should produce a “rattling” sound (shaft end play). Blowing into the meter from either end should cause the turbine to spin freely. If the turbine only spins from one direction, install the flowmeter so that the liquid flows in that direction (service may be required).
For maximum accuracy the flowmeter should be mounted in a vertical position. Re-calibration is required before field operation.
Complete Assembly FM750 GFN Flowmeter
Housing FM750 GFN
Quad-ring P/N 13783
Turbine
P/N 14836
Complete Assembly FM750 SS Flowmeter
Housing FM750 SS
Housing FM750 GFN
(Non Sensor)
Turbine
P/N 14836
Gasket
P/N 13783
Illustration 17
Housing FM750 SS
(Non Sensor)
New Shaft
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Appendix E - NH3 Specic
10’ NH3 ADAPTER CABLE
P/N 14366
+12 VDC
FUSE HOLDER AND TEMINALS
INSTALLED BY USER
(NORMALLY PRE-INSTALLED
ON NH3 PLUMBING PANEL)
P/N 13273
SPEED ACCESS
EXTENSION CABLE
15’ 10 WIRE
P/N 13222
GND
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Appendix E (cont)
Basic Overview of Typ i cal Installation for NH3
Hall-eect Speed Sensor
(or radar or GPS Speed Sensor)
MT-3405F II Console
Local Access Speed Connection
Battery
Radar Speed
Connection
Main Harness
Hitch Connection
NH3 Heat Exchanger
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Appendix E (cont)
Component Parts for MT-3405FTM II for NH3 Kits
An NH3 system can be connected using the NH3 Main Harness (P/N 14366) shown below. The 10-pin connector plugs into the standard NH3 harness (P/N 13273) that is included in the NH3 kit.
LiquifierTM Junior Kit - P/N 01816
Main Harness - P/N 14366
E D C B A
E D C B A
15’ 10-Pin M/P
Extension Cable
P/N 13222
The LiquifierTM Kit - P/N 01817
The LiquifierTM MAX Kit - 01818 The LiquifierTM Ultra-Low Rate Kit - 01815
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Appendix E (cont)
SERVO VALVE
MT-3405FTM II NH3 Kit Installation
PRE-INSTALLATION
Remove the NH3 Kit plumbing panel from the shipping board. Before installing the unit on your applicator, make sure all brackets rest on a flat surface. If necessary, loosen carriage bolts (two per bracket) at base of brackets to allow all brackets to rest flat on mounting surface of tool bar. Tighten carriage bolts only after insuring that all brackets rest on bar and unit does not rock on center bracket.
INSTALLATION:
Remove any existing metering valves. If the old metering valve has a built-in manifold, it is recommended to install a separate new manifold for the Liquifier™ kit. Another option, although not recommended, is to use the existing manifold, making certain the old metering valve is in the maximum open position to allow for minimal restriction of flow through the plumbing. There should not be any positive shut-off valves installed in the plumbing between the Liquifier™ kit shut-off valve and the knives.
Install the plumbing panel on the tool bar frame using the carriage bolts and flange lock nuts through the top and bottom brackets of the system. Trim any excess length off the bolts if required. Attach the hose from the breakaway coupler to the strainer inlet. Check for proper hose length for operation of the disconnect mechanism of the breakaway coupler. Connect the manifold hose to the servo valve outlet. Check for proper hose length to avoid kinking at the hinge points.
INSTALLATION NOTE: It is recommended to use an NH3 compatible thread sealing compound such on all pipe thread fittings
COUPLER
SHUTOFF VALVE
FLOWMETER
VAPOR OUTLETS
HEAT EXCHANGER
TUBING
MOUNT BRACKET
STRAINER
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Appendix E (cont)
WEAR RESIST
L
MT-3405FTM II NH3 Vapor Tube Installation
IMPORTANT!
Vapor tube plumbing MUST be connected to the Liquifier™ vapor outlets for the system to work correctly. Operating the Liquifier™ without the vapor tubes will present serious health and safety hazards.
Locate the ½” EVA vapor hose supplied with the kit. Starting on one half of the tool bar, connect the ½” hose to the outside steel vapor tube. Route the hose up the shank and along the tool bar frame to the inside steel vapor tube. Allow enough extra hose to avoid kinking at hinge points. Cut the hose to length and attach to the inside steel vapor tube. Install a ½” x ¾” x ½” tee fitting approximately halfway along this hose between the outside and inside steel vapor tubes. See Illustration below. Repeat the same procedure for the steel vapor tubes on the other half of the tool bar. Secure all hoses with properly sized hose clamps. Secure the hoses to the tool bar frame with cable ties.
Locate the ¾” EVA hose supplied with the kit. Connect to one of the ½” x ¾” x ½” tee fittings and route along the tool bar frame to the vapor outlet connections on the Liquifier™. Repeat for other half of tool bar. Allow enough extra hose to avoid kinking at hinge points. Secure all hoses with properly sized hose clamps. Secure the hoses to the tool bar frame with cable ties.
FOR ALL NH3 KITS
Weld the steel vapor tubes to the back of your liquid tubes. All electronic equipment, including the console and radar speed sensor, MUST BE
DISCONNECTED BEFORE WELDING ON EQUIPMENT. The
four steel vapor tubes should be evenly spaced across the applicator (two per side) and installed so that only their wear resistant surface contacts the soil. Mount the tubes just high enough to avoid plugging.
ANT
SURFACE
VAPOR TUBES
GROUND LEVE
NH3500™ ONLY: The NH3500™ has a single vapor outlet. Install an additional ¾” x ¾” x ¾” tee fitting near the center of the tool bar. Then, use this fitting to join the ½” x ¾” x ½” tee fittings on either side of the tool bar to the vapor tube connection on the NH3500™ plumbing panel.
Vapor Line Installation
½” Vapor Hose
¾” Vapor Hose
½” Vapor Hose
½” X ¾” X ½” Tee
Steel Vapor Tubes
Vapor Outlet
Liquier™
Electrical Connections
The main wiring harness is made specifically for use on anhydrous ammonia applicators. The harness combines the wires for the servo valve, flowmeter, shut-off valve and remote access speed connector into a single 10-pin connector.
Vapor Outlet
½” Vapor Hose
¾” Vapor Hose
½” Vapor Hose
½” X ¾” X ½” Tee
Steel Vapor Tubes
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Plug the 10-pin tower of the main harness onto the main plumbing panel harness. Use 15’ M/P extension cable (provided) if necessary. Optional extension cables are available.
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Appendix E (cont)
MT-3405FTM II Console Functions - in NH3 Mode
To put the MT-3405F™ II in NH3 mode, turn the console OFF, put the RUN/HOLD switch in HOLD and select Special Calibration by pressing the AUTO/MAN and CAL buttons while turning console power on. SPEC will appear in the left-hand display; release the AUTO/MAN and CAL buttons.
Turn the rotary switch to the AREA/HOUR position and use the “+” or “-” button to choose NH3. While in Special Calibration mode, other parameters can also be adjusted,
see Special Calibration section on page 25. NOTE: to save
the values you changed, you MUST exit Calibration by pressing the CAL button for one second.
In NH3 mode, the console calculates rates and totals in lbs. (kg) of nitrogen (N) or anhydrous ammonia (NH3) as shown below.
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
RESET
CAL
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
CAL
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
lbs. (kg) NH3 (scale tickets are in NH3
VOLUME
for easy comparison)
lbs. (kg) NH3/Minute
lbs. (kg) NH3
remaining in tank
lbs. (kg) N per acre /(hectare) provides
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
application rate of actual nitrogen
AUTO
____
MAN
CAL
Calibration Factors for NH3
To enter standard calibration mode, put the RUN/HOLD switch in the HOLD position and press the CAL button for 1 second. Some of the calibration factors are the same as a liquid system, but there are some important differences:
TARGET RATE: Use the “+” and “-” buttons
to enter the desired application rate in pounds (kg) of actual “N” applied per acre (hectare).
TARGET
RATE
RATE
AUTO
1
AREA
WIDTH
HOUR
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
Enter the desired amount of change in
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
RESET
ADJUST RATE:
pounds (kg) of actual “N” applied per acre (hectare) for on-the-go adjustments to the Target Rate when operating in AUTOmatic mode. Enter 0 to disable this feature.
MINIMUM FLOW:
ADJUST
RATE
Enter a minimum flow rate of 10.0 lbs.
TANK
per minute (5.0 kg per minute) of NH3. This will prevent the system from applying below the recommended minimum rate for the
MIN
FLOW
VOLUME / MINUTE
Micro-Trak NH3 flowmeter.
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Appendix E (cont)
00000000
MT-3405FTM II Calibration Factors for NH3
FLOW CAL: This po si tion is used to cal i brate the flow-
me ter for ac cu rate liquid mea sure ment. The flowmeter has been calibrated at the factory to read in pounds of actual “N”.
Your Micro-Trak NH3 flowmeter has been tested at the factory and assigned a “NH3 Cal” value (pulses/lb N) to make it operate properly with the MT-3405F II console. This number is printed on the plastic tag attached to the flowmeter. See below. This is a starting point only. The value must be fine tuned. See Fine-Tuning Flowmeter Calibration for NH3 on page 57. When entering the flow cal value, take note of decimal point placement.
FLOW
CAL
VOLUME (1) (2) (3)
SPEED CAL: This position is used to calibrate the speed
sensor for ac cu rate speed and dis tance measurement. When this position is selected, the display will show the SPEED CAL value along with “CAL” on the display. See
Speed Calibration section (page 26) for details. To fine-tune
CAL
DISTANCE
SPEED
the SPEED CAL, see Fine Tuning SPEED CAL for NH3 on page 56.
INLINE/BYPASS: Set
to BYPASS (harness reverses the wires
AREA /
HOUR
INLINE
BYPASS
so the servo will run correctly).
NOTE: if used on a
Micro-Trak NH3 system, it must be set to Bypass.
TEST SPEED: Not used
for anhydrous ammonia application.
SPEED
TEST
SPEED
WIDTH: To calibrate the implement width the nurse tank
must NOT be connected to the system. Turn on Boom 1
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
SETTING TOOL BAR WIDTH:
measure the pounds (kg) of “N” applied per acre (hectare), it is important to determine the correct “working” width. The “working” width is the width of ground being affected by any operation. This should be measured to the nearest inch (millimeter).
Your “working” width will be the number of knives times the knife spacing in inches (meters). For example, if you have 8 knives spaced at 30 inches, the working width is 240 inches. See Illustration below.
switch and put the RUN/
WIDTH
HOLD switch in RUN. Use
CAL
the “+” and “-” switches to adjust the number to the working width of your tool bar in inches (thousandths of meters).
In order to accurately
EXITING CALIBRATION: To save the changes you made,
you MUST exit calibration by pressing and holding the CAL button until the CAL icon disappears and the warning light turns off.
Working Width
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Appendix E (cont)
Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Val ue - NH3 Systems
This procedure is used to verify the speed/distance calibration. In order to achieve accurate measurements, each step in this fine tuning procedure should be performed as precisely as possible.
CAUTION: Do not perform this procedure with the nurse tank connected to the system.
PREPARATION
Once the system is fully installed and calibrated, se lect a straight tract of ground that is similar to your ac tu al field conditions and as level as pos si ble.
NOTE: Us ing a course with a different ground sur-
face, such as a hard-surface road, will re sult in dif fer­ent read ings than exact field con di tions.
Measure a distance of 1000 feet (500 meters). Clear ly mark the beginning and end points with flags or some thing highly visible to the operator.
PROCEDURE
1. With the console turned ON, place the Run/Hold switch
in the HOLD position. The HOLD icon will be displayed. Turn the rotary dial to the “DISTANCE” position. Be sure the display shows 0. If not, reset the distance counter by pressing and holding “RESET” until the display returns to 0 (approximately one second). The word CLEAr will be displayed when reset is pressed.
2. You are now ready to drive the measured course. Pick
a location on the vehicle to use as a marker for starting and stopping the distance counting function (door handle, mirror, step, etc.). You should begin driving the course well ahead of the starting flag and drive past the ending flag, using the Run/Hold switch to start and stop the counting function. It is not recommended to start from a dead stop at the starting flag and stop at the ending flag.
3. Place the Run/Hold switch in RUN when the marker
on the vehicle passes the starting flag to activate the distance counting function. The console display numbers will increase, adding to the distance total as you drive. Drive the pre-measured course and place the Run/Hold switch in HOLD, when the marker on the vehicle passes the ending flag, to stop the distance counting function. The console display should read “HOLD”. See Illustration. Stop the vehicle in a level and safe area and continue with this procedure.
4. With the rotary dial still at DISTANCE (SPEED CAL), press and hold the “CAL” key for one second. Once the con­sole is in “CAL,” CAL and the speed calibration value will be displayed. Momentarily press CAL and the word CAL will begin to flash and the distance travelled will be displayed.
5. When the display shows distance (“CAL” is flashing), ver i fy wheth er the number displayed is the ex act dis­tance you drove (with in +/- 1 - 2 %). If not, press the “+” or “-” key to ad just the fig ure to match the dis tance you ac tu al ly drove. If the display reads too high, use the “-” key to lower the dis played value. If the display reads too low, use the “+” key to raise the displayed value.
6. When the number shown on the display match es (as close ly as possible) the ac tu al dis tance driv en, you have ar rived at the cor rect cal i bra tion val ue. If you can not adjust the displayed distance to exactly match the actual dis tance driven, adjust the figure as close as possible to the actual distance. You may check the calibration number by momentarily pressing CAL. The word CAL and the SPEED CAL number will appear. Exit “CAL” by pressing “CAL” for one second.
The speed sen sor is now calibrated. To verify proper calibration, repeat the procedure a sec ond time. Write down the new speed calibration number and keep it in a safe place. If the cal i bra tion values are ever accidentally changed, you can simply re-en ter this num ber.
RUN
MANAUTO
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
RESET
CALHOLD
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
HOLD
ON
OFF
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Appendix E (cont)
Fine Tuning Flow Calibration Val ue - NH3 Systems
This procedure is used to verify and fine-tune the flowmeter calibration. Every flowmeter is calibrated with water at the factory and stamped with a calibration val ue. Enter that value as a starting point and use this pro ce­dure to fine-tune that value for your specific in stal la tion and NH3 application (please refer to En ter ing Flow me ter
Calibration Value, page 25).
PROCEDURE
1. Start with a full nurse tank. Make certain that you have an accurate scaled weight of the full tank. You will want to apply a minimum of 1,000 pounds of NH3 for this procedure. The larger the volume of NH3 used, the more accurate the calibration will be.
2. With the Run/Hold switch in HOLD, turn the rotary selector to the VOLUME (1) (2) (3) position. Select which pair of VOLUME/AREA counters (1, 2, or 3) that you want to use by using the “+” button ONLY to select the pair of counters as identified by the small number in the lower right area of the left-hand display. If you attempt to use the “-” button, it will clear the selected counter pair (CLEAr will be displayed before the counters are cleared). After you have selected the counter pair number, press and hold the RESET button until the display reads 0.0.
3. Proceed to the field and perform actual application (turn Boom 1 on, RUN/HOLD switch to RUN) until at least 1,000 pounds of NH3 has been applied. (One nurse tank is preferred). The larger the volume of NH3 applied, the more accurate the calibration will be. Obtain an accurate scaled weight of the partially used nurse tank. The difference between the starting and ending weight is your calibration weight.
7. When the TOTAL FLOW value is displayed, use the “+” or “-” button to adjust the value to match the amount of NH3 run.
8. Momentarily press the CAL button. The CAL icon and the flowmeter calibration number will be displayed. You will notice that the flowmeter calibration value has changed. Write down the new flowmeter calibration value. This is your “fine tuned” calibration value, keep it for future reference.
9. Exit calibration by holding the “CAL” button until the red warning light goes out (about one second).
VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
CAL HOLD
V 1 2 3 4 5
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
RESET
AREA
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
4. Put Run/Hold switch in HOLD position. Compare the console’s VOLUME reading with the known amount of NH3 run. If the two amounts are within one or two per­cent, no fine tuning is required. If the two amounts are more than two or three percent dif fer ent, con tin ue with the next step.
5. With the console still in the VOLUME position, enter calibration, hold the CAL button until red warning light comes on; about one second. The dis play will show the flowmeter calibration value and the CAL icon.
6. Momentarily press the CAL button. The CAL icon will begin to flash and the total volume will be displayed.
See Illustration.
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VOLUME
FLOW
CAL
(1) (2) (3)
VOLUME /
MIN
FLOW
MINUTE
ADJUST
TANK
RATE
TARGET
RATE SPEED
RATE
AUTO
____
CAL
MAN
CAL HOLD
V 1 2 3 4 5
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
RESET
AREA
AREA / HOUR
WIDTH
CAL
SPEED
CAL
___
INLINE
BYPASS
TEST
SPEED
APPLICATION RATE
ON / OFF
12345
B O O M S
RUN
HOLD
ON
OFF
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Appendix E (cont)
Field Operation - Troubleshooting for NH3
Always follow accepted safety precautions. Make sure that equipment is in good operating order. Before connecting the nurse tank to the applicator, check the electric shut-off valve of the MT-3405F™ II system for proper operation.
After changing nurse tanks or after other periods of long shut-down, operate the system in MAN until the application rate stabilizes. This allows the heat exchanger to reach operating temperature before selecting AUTO. Erratic operation may be experienced if AUTO is selected before operating temperature is reached.
Manifold pressure is very important for good distribution of NH3. Use barbed fittings with properly sized orifices or an adjustable manifold to maintain adequate pressure. If manifold back pressure is too low, proper cooling will not be achieved, vapor bubbles will be allowed to enter the flowmeter, and readings will be inaccurate. Typical manifold pressure ranges from 15 to 60 PSI (1 to 4 bar) depending on application rates and ambient temperature. If manifold pressure stops climbing but FLOW RATE continues to climb, vapor bubbles are present.
Additional Troubleshooting Tips for NH3
See Troubleshooting section, starting on page 33.
In hilly or rough conditions the nurse tank dip tube will not remain submerged, allowing extra vapor in the system. This vapor is to too much for the heat exchanger to condense and the system will exhibit erratic operation. If the dip tube remains out of liquid, operation may appear to be normal, but the system is simply metering vapor. If this occurs, you will notice extremely low manifold pressure. Change tanks before the NH3 level is low enough to cause these problems.
In NH3 control systems, location of the frost build-up is an indication of system performance. The NH3 kit will normally have frost on the output side of the servo valve and in some cases, a small amount on the bottom portion of the heat exchanger. Frost before the servo valve indicates excessive pressure drop in the delivery system or restricted vapor lines.
The strainer is a common source of excessive pressure drop and should be cleaned regularly. AFTER COMPLETELY DRAINING THE SYSTEM, remove the large plug and carefully clean the strainer’s screen. Also, periodically check the vapor tubes for obstructions.
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Appendix E (cont)
MT-3405FTM II
NH3 Specific Wiring Di a gram
3-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
B
C
20 GA. GRN
20 GA. BLU
A
20 GA. YEL
10-PIN M/P MIXED 150 TOWER
FGH
J
K
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
20 GA. VIO
20 GA. GRY
20 GA. WHT
20 GA. BLK
H
J
K
10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD
10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
H
J
K
20 GA. VIO
20 GA. GRY
20 GA. WHT
20 GA. BLK
20 GA. VIO
20 GA. GRY
20 GA. GRN
20 GA. BLU
EFG
EFG
20 GA. GRN
20 GA. BLU
A
B
CDE
20 GA. BRN
N/C
20 GA. ORG
120 IN.
20 GA. RED
20 GA. ORG
20 GA. YEL
B
C
D
BCD
20 GA. RED
20 GA. ORG
20 GA. YEL
20 GA. BRN
A
A
20 GA. BRN
7-PIN M/P MIXED TOWER
EFG
N/C
N/C
12 GA. WHT
N/C
12 GA. BLK
240 IN.
20 GA. WHT +12 VDC
20 GA. BLK GND
BCD
N/C
A
20 GA. WHT
P/N 13273
B
C
W/P
SHROUD
SHUTOFF
VALV E
A
3-PIN
NH3
20 GA. BLK
K
K
18 GA. BLK
C
BROWN TIE
SHROUD
20 GA. BLU
20 GA. VIO
20 GA. GRY
20 GA. WHT
H
J
10-PIN M/P 150 SHROUD
10-PIN M/P 150 TOWER
H
J
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED
C
A
B
3-PIN
W/P
TOWER
SERVO
SHROUD
C
SPEED
20 GA. ORG
20 GA. YEL
20 GA. GRN
EFG
D
EFG
18 GA. RED
18 GA. WHT
8 IN.
A
B
3-PIN
M/P
3-PIN
M/P
A
B
REMOTE
20 GA. BRN
20 GA. RED
A
BCD
A
B
C
18 GA. RED
18 GA. WHT
18 GA. BLK
WHT
B
C
YELLOW TIE
M/P
TOWER
M/P
SHROUD
B
C
DUST COVER
A
3-PIN
3-PIN
A
BLACK TIE
GREEN TIE
P/N 13096, INCLUDED
WITH 13273
FLOW
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Appendix E (cont)
MT-3405FTM II NH3 Specific Flowmeter Assembly (FM-750 N)
IMPORTANT: Opening the flowmeter will void the Flow Calibration value assigned to your unit. However, you may need to take the flowmeter apart for periodic cleaning or to remove an obstruction. See illustration below for flowmeter
reassembly instructions.
TO OPEN THE FLOWMETER
Disconnect the hose from servo valve to manifold. Loosen the union hex closest to the heat exchanger. Remove the two “U” bolts that hold the servo/flowmeter assembly to the brackets. Unscrew the union from the heat exchanger and remove the servo/flowmeter assembly.
Use running water to rinse the assembly of any accumulated dirt. Remove the three flowmeter bolts, carefully open the flowmeter and remove the turbine. Thoroughly clean turbine and housings of any foreign material (dirt, pieces of teflon tape, rust on magnets, etc.).
Set and spin the turbine in each flowmeter housing half. It should spin freely. If not, remove the turbine, wipe the shaft and try again.
TO ASSEMBLE THE FLOWMETER
Place the servo, flowmeter end up, in a vice or other suitable fixture. Set turbine in non-sensor housing. Properly position gasket on housing. (Gasket may be reused a few times but will eventually need to be replaced.) Pipe thread compound is not absolutely necessary but will insure a good seal. Be careful not to get compound inside flowmeter or turbine will stall. Carefully put other flowmeter housing (sensor half) in place. (Position the housing so that the two square lugs are lined up with each other.) Drop all three bolts into holes. Hold lock washers in place and finger tighten all three nuts. Nuts should be torqued to 120 in./lb. (13.56 nw/m). Attach tag by running wire between a bolt and the housings, and twisting.
After assembly, shaking flowmeter end-to-end should produce a “rattling” sound (shaft end play). Blowing into the meter from either end should cause the turbine to spin freely. If the turbine only spins from one direction, install the flowmeter so that the liquid flows in that direction.
Start with original calibration number and follow procedure in manual for verifying flowmeter accuracy.
WARNING!!
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. ALWAYS WEAR gloves, goggles, and other necessary
equipment when handling NH3 apparatus.
2. DO NOT cross thread. Use anti-seize lead base thread compound.
3. THOROUGHLY BLEED hoses before disconnecting NH3 apparatus.
4. COMPLETELY EVACUATE NH3 apparatus before servicing.
Complete assembly FM750 N Flowmeter P/N 10899
Housing FM 750 N with Sensor
Receptacle, Including Bearing
P/N 10145
Gasket Pin P/N 10137
Housing, Includes Bearing
P/N 10116
Turbine
P/N 14836
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Appendix E (cont)
MT-3405FTM II NH3 Specific Flowmeter Assembly (FM-1500 N)
IMPORTANT: Opening the flowmeter will void the Flow Calibration value assigned to your unit. However, you may need to take the flowmeter apart for periodic cleaning or to remove an obstruction. See Illustration below for flowmeter reassembly instructions.
TO REMOVE THE FLOWMETER
Loosen two 1/2” bolts securing unit (shutoff valve end) to tool bar. Loosen union between flowmeter and shutoff valve. Slide shutoff valve away from flowmeter and unscrew flowmeter from heat exchanger.
TO DISASSEMBLE THE FLOWMETER
Remove retainer clip from one end and slide out internals. See Illustration below. Be careful not to bend turbine shaft.
Clean and inspect parts.
Assemble in reverse order.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. ALWAYS WEAR gloves, goggles, and other necessary
equipment when handling NH3 apparatus.
2. DO NOT cross thread. Use anti-seize lead base thread compound.
3. THOROUGHLY BLEED hoses before disconnecting NH3
Complete assembly FM1500 N Flowmeter P/N 14348
apparatus.
4. COMPLETELY EVACUATE NH3 apparatus before servicing.
After assembly, shaking flowmeter end-to-end should produce a “rattling” sound (shaft end play). Blowing into the meter from either end should cause the turbine to spin freely. If the turbine only spins from one direction, install the flowmeter so that liquid flows that direction.
If turbine does not spin freely, flowmeter may require repair. Turbines and bearing replacement kits are available.
Before reconnecting the union, loosen all six 3/8” carriage bolts at bottom of mounting bracket uprights. Tighten union then re-tighten 3/8” carriage bolts. This ensures that unit sits flat on tool bar and does not “teeter” on center bracket.
NOTE: Start with original calibration number and follow procedure in manual for verifying flowmeter accuracy.
WARNING!!
Screws
P/N 12389
Retainer clip
P/N 12316
Sensor bracket
P/N 12308
Flowmeter housing
P/N 20485
Bearing housing
P/N 20484
Turbine
P/N 14836
Sleeve
P/N 14280
Bearing housing
P/N 20484
Retainer clip
P/N 12316
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Appendix F - Various Ball Valve Congurations
Some basic 2, 3 & 4-wire configurations are shown below. If you need assistance for wiring other than shown, contact Micro-Trak for wiring instructions.
+
12-volts
Switching Wire
-
Ground
Valve
Ground
For 2-wire (voltage reversing) valves, use P/N 17159 ­Bulkhead Console 5-Boom 2-wire Ball Valve Adapter Cable. This cable would be used in place of the standard boom harness P/N 14319.
Switching Wire
+
12-volts
Relay +
Relay –
Motor –
Motor +
Valve
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Appendix G - Using the MT-3405 II with VRA
The MT-3405F ™ II has a 9-pin serial connector on the back panel which allows it to be connected to any “GPS / Mapping Controller”.
A GPS/Mapping system typically consists of special hardware that runs on a laptop/PDA, or dedicated mapping controller. The MT-3405F™ II may be connected to any such device that supports Micro-Trak products.
This allows for the following mapping activities:
“AS APPLIED” MAPPING
In this case the GPS/Mapping Controller just collects data. In either MAN or AUTO operating modes, the console simply reports its current application rate.
VARIABLE RATE APPLICATION
In order to accept VRA commands, the console must be operating in ‘AUTO’.
While in ‘AUTO’, the GPS/Mapping computer is in control of the application rate, and consequently the console’s adjust rate buttons (+ and -) are disabled.
When outside of the prescribed mapping area, the GPS/ MAPPING computer puts the MT-3405F™ II in “Hold” (stops spraying) by simply sending a target rate of zero.
MANUAL OVERRIDE OF VRA
There may be times when the operator needs to apply more or less that the prescribed rate. In such a case, pressing ‘MAN’ allows the operator to make adjustments using the + and - buttons. To resume the prescribed rate, simply exit the manual override by pressing the AUTO button.
NOTE: While in MAN override, the console will not miss any new rate commands sent by the GPS/ Mapping Controller. They are simply ignored until the user toggles back to AUTO, at which point the most recent prescribed rate is resumed.
VRA Testing Procedures:
CABLE CONNECTION
Use a standard pin-for-pin (not “null-modem”) serial communications cable to connect the Micro-Trak console to the GPS/Mapping controller. One end of the cable should be a DB9 male and the other end a DB9 female.
NOTE: Only 3 wires are used (Tx, Rx and Gnd: Pins 2, 3 & 5).
COMMUNICATIONS SETTINGS
The Micro-Trak console uses the following serial settings:
9600 baud, 8,N,1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit).
NOTE: These numbers are in the software NOT the Micro­Trak Console.
FUNCTIONALITY TEST
You can verify the connection and functionality by using the standard “HyperTerminal” communications program, which can be found on any computer running MS-Windows.
Connect a computer (PC, laptop) to the Micro-Trak console, and configure HyperTerminal (‘Port Settings’ tab) as follows:
Select a known working COM port on your computer
Select the communication settings as listed above:
IMPORTANT: ‘Flow Control’ must be set to none.
The following tests assume the Micro-Trak console is power up, and ‘AUTO’ is selected (DOES NOT require speed or flow signal).
1. Put console into HOLD, by sending a target rate of zero.
Type the following, a signal character at a time: S,0, (capital S; comma; then ZERO and a trailing comma).
The console goes into HOLD immediately after the last comma.
2. Send a new target rate.
Send a target rate of 12.3 by typing: S,123,
Once the trailing comma is sent, the console immediately changes to the new target rate of 12.3.
3. Verify the new rate
Retrieve current rate status by typing one character: R
The console immediately responds with a ‘D’ followed by a number of comma-separated fields (datalist):
• The 1st data field (D,123,) is the current target rate [12.3].
• The 2nd data field (D,123,###, is the actual rate.
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Appendix H - Radar Adapter Cables
P/N 14812
1. Ground
2. Signal
3. +12 Volts
4. N/C
2 1
4 3
4 2
3
1
P/N 14814
1. 12 Volts
2. +12 Volts
3. Signal
4. Ground
2 3
1 4
3 2
4 1
P/N 14816
1. Ground
2. Signal
3. +12 Volts
4. Enable
4 3
1 2
1
2
4
3
P/N 14817
1. Ground
2. 12 Volts
3. Signal
1
3
2
P/N 14818
A. 12 Volts B. 12 Volts C. Signal D. Ground
C D
B A
D
C
A B
P/N 14815
A. Ground B. Signal C. 12 Volts D. 12 Volts
C D
B
A
D C
A B
P/N 14811
P/N 14813
1. +12 Volts
2. Ground
3. Signal
4. Enable
3 4
2
1
4
3
1
2
P/N 14810
Signal
Ground
Common
B A
DICKEY-john Radar Ford Connector
DICKEY-john Radar Deutsch Connector
DICKEY-john Radar Cannon Connector
DICKEY-john Radar Amp Connector
In-Cab John Deere Metri-Pack Connector 8000/9000 Series
Raven Radar Conxall Connector
Magnavox & Phillips Radar Packard Connector
DICKEY-john Radar Packard Connector
In-Cab John Deere “Y” Connector
P/N 14926
Vansco Radar Amp Connector
RADAR CONNECTOR SIGNAL PIN
DICKEY-john
Amp 2
DICKEY-john
Cannon 3
DICKEY-john
Deutsch 3
DICKEY-john
Ford 2
DICKEY-john
Packard B
In-Cab JD (8000 & 9000’s
Metri-Pack A
Magnavox & Phillips
Packard C
Raven
Conxall 3
Vansco Amp 2
1
2
3
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Appendix I - Motorized Hydraulic Flow Control Valve
How do I select the correct control valve?
To select the valve best suited for your application, you need to know the maximum hydraulic oil flow rate; the following information may be helpful:
1. Hydraulic Motor Displacement
Determine the motor displacement required for your application. Motor displacement is the amount of oil moved per revolution of the motor (typically rated in cubic inches). This specification will be determined by the torque and rpm requirements of the delivery system. Your motor supplier will be the best resource for matching a suitable motor with your application needs. (If the motor rating is given in cubic centimeters simply multiply cubic centimeters by .061 to convert it to cubic inches.)
2. Maximum Hydraulic Oil Flow
Calculate the maximum oil requirements for your application. Simply multiply the maximum motor rpm by the motor displacement. For example, the maximum oil flow for a 300 rpm motor with a displacement of 4.8 is 1440 (300 x 4.8 = 1440).
3. Maximum Gallons per Minute of Oil Flow
Calculate the maximum gallons per minute (GPM) of oil flow required for your application. There are 231 cubic inches of hydraulic oil per gallon so simply divide the maximum oil flow by 231 and multiply by .8 (control valve rating factor). For this example, the maximum GPM of oil flow is 4.99 (1440 ÷ 231 x .8 =
4.99). The control valve best suited for this example is the 5 GPM valve (rated just higher than maximum GPM requirement of 4.99).
Bigger isn’t always better. Selecting the 10 GPM valve (or larger) would result in roughly half of the control range of the valve being unused. For optimum system
performance, select the control valve with the rating closest to the maximum GPM requirements of your application. Continue reading for valve options and specifications.
Specifications
DESCRIPTION
The Motorized Hydraulic Flow Control Valve is a two wire polarity reversing valve. Change polarity to open or close the valve, cut 12VDC power to hold valve at desired setting. All that is required for basic control is a double-pole double-throw switch. It also works great with Micro-Trak’s full line of automatic rate controllers.
PUMP COMPATIBILITY
• Open (Recommended)
• Closed
• Load Sense
OPERATING PRESSURE
• 3000 PSI Maximum
FLOW RANGES PORT SIZES
• Part # 13859 0-5 GPM #8
• Part # 14885 0-10 GPM #8
• Part # 13857 0-15 GPM #8
• Part # 13860 0-20 GPM #8
• Part # 13858 0-35 GPM SAE #12
OPERATING SPEED (Fully closed to fully open @ 12V DC)
• 3.5 sec.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
• Bypass Dump Valve
• Adjustable Pressure Relief
Typical Applications
MOTORIZED HYDRAULIC
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
PUMP
PRESSURE
RETURN
SHUT-OFF VALVES
SHUT-OFF VALVE
STRAINER
FLANGED
FLOWMETER
AGITATION
VALV E
MOTORIZED
HYDRAULIC
FLOW CONTROL
VALVE
PRESSURE
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PUMP
SHUT-OFF VALVE
STRAINER
AGITATION
RETURN
FLOWMETER
NOZZLE MONITORS
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Appendix J - Secondary Boom Control
For liquid material there is an optional “Dual Boom” feature that allows a secondary boom line (SBE) to be turned On/Off by using either the Flow or Speed as a trip point.
Please note that this feature uses the “Relief Output” (see page 22). In other words you must choose between either a Relief or SBE output - but NOT both at the same time.
As an example, the MT-3405 front panel switches control the sections on the primary boom, which works for the normal operating range of the nozzles. However, there may be instances where extra flow is needed (greater than the output capacity of the nozzles on the primary boom) ­in which case a secondary boom line can be turned on to meet the extended target application rate.
ENABLING THE ‘DUAL BOOM’ FEATURE
In order to enable this feature and set up the trip points, turn the rotary knob to the ‘WIDTH’ position, enter Calibration mode, and make sure the console switch is set to HOLD.
The currently selected control units, Speed or Flow, will be displayed
Select either FLOW or SPEED control of the secondary boom by pressing the CAL key to toggle the right-hand display between ‘FLO’ (flow-based control) and ‘SPEEd’ (speed­based control).
FLOW
If in Flow control, FLO will display in the Application Rate (right) display and the trip-point value will be displayed in Gallons per Minute, (or Liters per Minute) in the Data (left) display. If the flow (VOLUME/MINUTE) ever exceeds this trip point setting, then the Secondary Boom Enable output goes high, turning on the Secondary boom. When the flow drops below the trip point the Secondary boom will turn off.
NOTE: Typically you want the secondary boom to turn on when the primary boom reaches a certain pressure. To determine the trip point value, consult the manufacturers nozzle charts and do the following calculation, if the chart indicates that your nozzle output is 0.2 gpm at 40 psi, then take the total number of nozzles on your system and multiply that by the specified gpm value. In our example, the system has 36 nozzles, so we enter a value of 7.2 (36 * 0.2 gpm = 7.2 gpm) for the FLOW trip point. Assuming all nozzles are in good working condition (no clogs, worn, etc.), the secondary boom will automatically turn on when the total pressure reaches 40 psi.
CALHOLD
SETTING THE ‘TRIP’ POINTS
When the desired control mode is displayed, use the + and - (RESET) keys to adjust the value. Entering a value will automatically clear the value for the alternate control setting. For example if Flow was selected with trip-point value of 7.2 GPM, entering a value of 10.0MPH for Speed will enable Speed control and disable Flow control (‘OFF’).
CALHOLD
SPEED
If in Speed control, SPEEd will display in the Rate display and miles per hour (or kilometers per hour) will be displayed in the Data display. If the Speed ever exceeds this trip point setting, then the Secondary Boom Enable output goes high. When the speed drops below the trip point, the Secondary boom will turn off.
* NOTE: The SBE (Secondary Boom Enable) output always turns off when in HOLD.
DISABLING THE ‘DUAL BOOM’ FEATURE
To disable Dual Boom control, you must enter ‘.00’ for both trip points (default setting from the factory). Be sure to press the CAL button a few times (right display toggles between ‘FLO’ or ‘SPEED’) to verify that each is set to zero (left display shows “OFF”).
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Appendix J (cont)
Secondary Boom Control
The following shows a sample illustration of a wiring configuration.
Secondary Boom Enable
Boom 1
Signal
2
3
4
5
(SBE)
Signal
Primary Section
Valves
Secondary
Section
Valves
NOTE: Relief Wire is the VIOLET wire.
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Appendix K - Conversion Chart
English to Metric
When You Know Multiple By To Find
LINEAR MEASUREMENT
inches 25.4 millimeters
feet 0.305 meters
yards 0.914 meters
miles 1.61 kilometers
LAND MEASUREMENT
square inches 645.16 square millimeters
square feet 0.093 square meters
square yards 0.836 square meters
acres .405 hectares
square miles 2.59 square kilometers
LIQUID MEASUREMENT
 uid ounces 29.57 milliliters
pint 0.473 liters
quart 0.946 liters
Metric to English
When You Know Multiple By To Find
LINEAR MEASUREMENT
millimeters .039 inches
meters 3.28 feet
meters 1.09 yards
kilometers .62 miles
LAND MEASUREMENT
square millimeters 0.00155 square inches
square meters 10.764 square feet
square meters 1.195 square yards
hectares 2.47 acres
square kilometers 0.386 square miles
LIQUID MEASUREMENT
milliliters 0.034  uid ounces
liters 0.529 pint
liters 0.264 quart
gallons 3.785 liters
VOLUME
cubic feet 0.028 cubic meters
cubic yards 0.765 cubic meters
DRY MEASUREMENT
quart 1.101 liters
peck 8.810 liters
bushel 35.239 liters
FUEL CONSUMPTION
10 miles per gallon = 4.25 kilometers per liter
liters 2.64 gallons
cubic meters 35.314 cubic feet
cubic meters 1.307 cubic yards
liters 1.101 quart
liters 8.810 peck
liters 35.239 bushels
Conversion Abbreviations
Symbols Symbols Symbols
in. = inches pt. = pintkm = kilometers
ft. = feet qt. = quart mm2 = square millimeters
yd. = yards gal. = gallon m2 = square meters
ml. = miles ft3 = cubic feet ha = hectares
in2 = square inches yd3 = cubic yards km2 square kilometers
ft2 = square feet pk. = peck ml = milliliters
yd2 = square yards bu. = bushel l = liters
ml2 = square miles mm = milliliters dal = dekaliters (10 liters)
 oz. =  uid ounces m = meters m3 = cubic meters
VOLUME
DRY MEASUREMENT
FUEL CONSUMPTION
10 kilometers per liter = 23.5 miles per gallon
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Appendix L - Replacement Parts List
The following replacement parts are available from your dealer or distributor. To find your nearest dealer or distributor, visit www.micro-trak.com or call Micro-Trak at 1-800-328-9613.
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
P .O. Box 99 • 111 East LeRay Avenue Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
When ordering parts, please list the model number of your console, and the description and part number of each part that you want to order.
Part Number Description
01189 Wireless Remote Kit 12069 Magnet kit (6 magnets per kit) 10013 Speed sensor mount bracket 12910 14” Black plastic cable ties (bag of 10) 13774 Console Mount Kit* 10423 Console Mount Knob 10470 Console Mount Washer 13096 5-foot Hall-effect Speed/Flow Sensor Cable with threaded sensor, nut and female connector 13226 5-foot Remote Run/Hold Sensor Cable 01531 Speed Sensor kit 14928 1” M-T Electric Servo Valve 11501 FM750 GFN Flowmeter 10131 FM750 SS Flowmeter 12274 FM1500 SS Flowmeter 14946 Reference Manual 13187 FM1000 SS Flowmeter 13269 FM500 Flowmeter 14286 FM270 Flowmeter 14829 FM10-100 Flowmeter 14366 NH3 System Adapter Cable 14318 Power and Boom Console Harness (Boom 120”, Power Harness 240”) 14320 Flow, Servo, Run/Hold and Relief Harness (120”) 14403 Power Connection to EPD 14324 Bulkhead Speed Cable (36”) 10899 FM750N Flowmeter, NH3 Only 14348 FM1500N Flowmeter, NH3 Only/Liquifier 14958 NH3500 Servo 14959 Liquifier Servo 17136 1” Flanged Servo 17140 1-1/2” Flanged Servo 21353 NH3 Servo Gearhead Assembly
Optional 2-Pin, 3-Pin and 10-Pin Metri-Pack 150 extension cables:
Part No. M/P 2-Pin Part No. M/P 3-Pin Part No. M/P 7-Pin Part No. M/P 10-Pin Part No. W/P 3-Pin
13200 5-foot 13205 5-foot 14146 5-foot 13220 5-foot 10450 5-foot
13201 10-foot 13206 10-foot 14147 10-foot 13221 10-foot 10449 10-foot
13202 15-foot 13207 15-foot 14103 15-foot 13222 15-foot 10876 15-foot
13203 20-foot 13208 20-foot 14236 20-foot 13223 20-foot 10829 20-foot
13204 25-foot 13209 25-foot 14237 25-foot 13224 25-foot 11462 25-foot
*The Console Mount Kit is available only as a kit, some parts are not available in individual components. Parts and design specifications subject to change without notice.
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