Müller Spraylight operating instructions

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Installation and Operating Instructions

Spraylight

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30283305-02-EN Read and follow these operating instructions.

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Company details

Document

Installation and Operating Instructions Product: Spraylight Document number: 30283305-02-EN From software version: 2.00.13 Original language: German

Müller-Elektronik GmbH & Co.KG Franz-Kleine-Straße 18 33154 Salzkotten Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 0 Fax: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 90 Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.mueller-elektronik.de

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For your safety

1.1

Basic safety instructions

1.2

Layout and meaning of warnings

1.3

Intended use

1.4

User requirements

1.5

EC declaration of conformity

About these Operating Instructions

2.1

Target group of these Operating Instructions

2.2

Layout of operating instructions

Mounting and installation

3.1

System overview

3.2

Mounting the terminal

3.3

Connecting the cable

3.4

Connecting the battery connection cable

3.5

Installing the wheel sensor

3.5.1

Mounting the wheel sensor on the rim

3.6

Determining speed by means of the tractor's signal socket

3.7

Connecting section valves

3.8

Instructions on retrofitting

Product description

4.1

Performance description

4.2

Overview of keys

4.3

Screen structure

4.3.1

Work screen with a sprayer

4.3.3

Areas on the work screen

Spray data area

Tank display area

4.3.4

Structure of further screens

Basic control principles

5.1

Navigating in screens

5.1.2

Exit screen

5.1.3

Moving the cursor

5.2

Selecting and activating parameters

5.2.1

Inputting data

Contents

3.5.2 Mounting the wheel sensor on the drive shaft 14

4.3.2 Work screen for an orchard sprayer 18

Boom display area 20 Function icons section 21

5.1.1 Browsing between screens 23

5.2.2 Activating and deactivating functions 25

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Preparing Spraylight for use

6.1

When should you configure what?

6.2

Configuring the basic settings of the on-board computer

6.2.2

Setting contrast and brightness

6.2.3

Selecting language

6.3

Entering sprayer parameters

6.3.1

Entering sprayer working width

6.3.3

Configuring the nozzle type

Selecting the type of nozzle

Calibrating non-ISO compliant nozzles

Recalibrating a nozzle when worn

6.3.4

Inputting tank size

6.4

Tank filling

6.4.2

Filling up the tank with TANK Control

6.5

Calibrating the flow meter

6.5.1

Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method

6.5.2

Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method

6.6

Calibrating the wheel sensor

6.6.1

Determining pulses per 100 meters

6.6.2

Manually entering the number of pulses for the wheel sensor

6.7

Set limit values for the spray pressure

6.8

Configuring Automatic mode

6.8.3

Setting the regulation value

6.9

Triggering hydraulic valves

6.10

Configuring the communication with an ISOBUS terminal

Applying the device in the field

7.1

Entering the set value

7.2

Controlling application

7.2.2

Using Manual mode

7.2.3

Starting application

7.2.4

Stopping application

7.3

Switching off sections

7.4

Selecting sections

7.5

Selecting sections when all sections are switched off

7.6

Working in localized mode

Contents

6.2.1 Setting date / time 27

6.3.2 Entering the number of nozzles per section 30

Calculating the output and amount applied by the nozzles on your machine 33

6.3.5 Setting a tank alarm 36

6.4.1 Filling up the tank without TANK Control 37

6.5.3 Manually entering the number of pulses per liter for the flow meter 41

6.8.1 Setting minimum working speed 44

6.8.2 Setting minimum automatic working speed 44

7.2.1 Using Automatic mode 47

7.6.1 Work screen in localized mode 50

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7.6.2

Selecting and switching off sections in localized mode

7.6.4

Deactivating localized mode

7.7

Documenting work results

7.7.1

The Totals screen

7.7.2

The Daily counter screen

7.8

Working with hydraulic valves

7.8.1

Controlling hydraulic valves configured as keys

7.8.2

Controlling hydraulic valves configured as switches

Maintenance and servicing

8.1

Checking the software version

8.2

V24 interface

8.3

Activating simulated speed function

8.4

Displaying sensor status

8.5

Maintaining and cleaning device

8.6

Disposing of the unit

8.7

Technical specifications

8.8

Plug assignment - 8-pole flange socket

8.9

Plug assignment - 39-pole clip connector

Troubleshooting

9.1

Table of potential faults

Contents

7.6.3 Activating localized mode 50

7.7.3 Documenting work results with a daily counter 52

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WARNING

physical injury, if not avoided.

CAUTION

physical injury or damage to property, if not avoided.

NOTICE

optimum work results.

1.1

1.2

For your safety

Basic safety instructions

For your safety

Please read the following safety instructions carefully before using the product for the first time. ▪ Never remove any safety mechanisms or stickers from the product. ▪ Read the operating instructions to the agricultural device which you want to control by using the

product.

▪ Before servicing or repairing the tractor, always disconnect the tractor from the Spraylight

terminal.

▪ Before charging the tractor battery, always disconnect the connection between the tractor and

the terminal Spraylight.

▪ Before performing any welding operations on the tractor or a trailed machine, always disconnect

the power supply to the Spraylight terminal. ▪ The product does not include any user serviceable parts. Do not open the casing. ▪ Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product. Unauthorized modifications or use

may impair safety and reduce the service life or operability of the unit. Modifications are

considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product documentation.

Layout and meaning of warnings

All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the following pattern:

Basic safety instructions

This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious

This signal word identifies low-risk hazards, which could potentially cause minor or moderate

This signal word identifies actions which could lead to operational malfunctions if performed incorrectly. These actions require that you operate in a precise and cautious manner in order to produce

There are some actions that need to be performed in several steps. If there is a risk involved in carrying out any of these steps, a safety warning will appear in the instructions themselves.

Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold font type and a signal word.

Example

1. NOTICE! This is a notice. It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step.

2. Step involving risk.

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1.3

1.4

1.5

For your safety

Intended use

Spraylight is intended exclusively for use in agriculture as well as in wine-growing, fruit-cultivating, and hop-growing operations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any installation or use of the system that deviates from or exceeds the scope of intended use.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from such improper use. All risk involved during improper use lies with the user.

Intended use also includes the adherence to the conditions for operation and repairs prescribed by the manufacturer.

All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognised safety, industrial, and medical standards as well as all road traffic laws must be observed. Any unauthorized modifications made to the equipment will void the manufacturer's warranty.

User requirements

▪ Learn how to operate the terminal correctly. The terminal must not be operated by anyone who

has not read the Operating Instructions. ▪ Please read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warnings contained in these

Operating Instructions and in the manuals of any connected vehicles and farm equipment.

EC declaration of conformity

This product has been manufactured in conformity with the following national and harmonised standards as specified in the current EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: ▪ EN ISO 14982

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Type of depiction

Meaning

⇨

This will happen when you perform an action.

⇨

steps.

2.1

2.2

About these Operating Instructions

Target group of these Operating Instructions

About these Operating Instructions

Target group of these Operating Instructions

This operating manual is aimed at users of Spraylight.

Layout of operating instructions

The operating instructions explain step by step how you can perform certain operations with the product.

We use the following symbols throughout these Operating Instructions to identify different operating instructions:

Actions that must be performed in succession.

Result of the action.

Result of an operating instruction.

This will happen when you have completed all

Requirements.

In the event that any requirements have been specified, these must be met before an action can be performed.

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3.1

Mounting and installation

System overview

Spraylight - System overview

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Item no.: 312084

Item no.: 312120

plug.

3.2

Procedure

Mounting and installation

Mounting the terminal

Terminal / on-board computer Included in scope of delivery

Wheel sensor (Sensor X) Available for order

Voltage connection cable Included in scope of delivery

Bracket for computer Included in scope of delivery

Adapter cable for signal socket ISO11786 Available for order

Distributor with connector cable Available for order

6.5m cable – Item no.: 30221071 10m cable - Item no.: 30221076

Mounting bracket Available for order

Cable glands for connecting sections, bypass, regulation, sensors

Item no.: 312075

Mounting the terminal

Terminal / On-board computer

Voltage connection cable

Power connection cable with 3-pin connector

Bracket for mounting the terminal

1. Screw the bracket to the computer .

2. Fasten the bracket with the terminal in the cab of the tractor. NOTICE! The distance to the radio device or to the radio antenna must be at least one metre.

A mounting bracket can be used to fasten the bracket in the cab.

3. Connect the terminal with the distributor.

4. Connect the power connection cable

to the battery connection cable.

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connected to the distributor.

For connecting the distributor.

3.3

Procedure

3.4

3.5

Mounting and installation

Connecting the cable

Connections

8-pole flange socket For connecting the wheel sensor. Only for use when the wheel sensor cannot be

Voltage connector cable For connecting to the battery connector cable.

39-pole clip connector

1. Connect the wheel sensor to the 8-pole flange socket .

Only for use when the wheel sensor cannot be connected to the distributor.

2. Connect the distributor to the 39-pole clip connector

3. Connect the voltage connector cable

with the battery connector cable.

Connecting the battery connection cable

When connecting the battery connection cable, read the instructions supplied with this cable.

Installing the wheel sensor

A wheel sensor (also called Sensor X) is a sensor that determines the speed of the vehicle and transmits it to the Spraylight.

The wheel sensor consists of a sensor and multiple magnets.

The magnets are mounted at regular intervals onto the rim or drive shaft of the tractor. The wheel sensor is mounted onto the king-pin bearing. When the rim or drive shaft rotate, the magnets rotate with them.

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The sensor sends a pulse to a job computer or an on-board computer every time that a magnet passes in front of it.

The software calculates the current speed on the basis of the number of pulses within a defined period.

You can mount the wheel sensor in the following positions: ▪ On the rim of the towed machine ▪ On the front wheel of the tractor ▪ On the drive shaft of a tractor with all-wheel drive

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Must be at least 25 mm.

(optional)

Mount in an anti-magnetic manner.

3.5.1

Mounting and installation

Installing the wheel sensor

Mounting the wheel sensor on the rim

The wheel sensor should be mounted on the rim in the following instances: ▪ For a trailer-sprayer – on the rim of the trailer-sprayer. ▪ For a mounted sprayer and tractor with no all-wheel drive – on the front wheel of the tractor.

Mounting the wheel sensor on the rim

Cable to 3-pole plug

White color: Ground

Brown color: +12 Volt

Green color: Wheel

Mounting angle

Wheel sensor with a blue cap

Magnet with a red cap

Switching distance

Must be 5 to 10 mm.

Distance from the angle bracket to the end of the sensor

3-pole plug – Pin assignment

White color: Ground

Brown color: +12 Volt

Green color: Wheel

The following illustration shows the position of the wheel sensor and the magnet on the rim:

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5-10 mm

Procedure

Mounting and installation

Installing the wheel sensor

Position of the wheel sensor and magnet on the rim

Switching distance

Wheel sensor

Magnet

1. Calculate the number of magnets required.

The number of magnets is dependent on the size of the wheel. The distance traveled from pulse to pulse must not exceed 60 cm. Calculation: Wheel circumference ÷ 60 cm = number of magnets e. g.: 256 cm ÷ 60 cm = 4.27 = min. 5 magnets

2. Mount the magnets on the wheel shell with the V4A screws provided. The magnets must be distributed equally around the circumference of the rim.

3. Mount the wheel sensor onto the king-pin bearing using the bracket provided. The end of the sensor must point to the magnets. The distance between the sensor and the magnets must be between 5 -10 mm. The following illustration shows the position of the sensor and the magnets:

4. Connect the wheel sensor electronically: You can do this in the following ways:

- If you mounted the wheel sensor on the trailer-sprayer, connect the wheel sensor to the distributor. Use the 39-pole plug.

- If you mounted the wheel sensor on the tractor wheel, connect the wheel sensor directly to the Spraylight. Plug the sensor's 3-pole plug into the 8-pole flange socket of the Spraylight.

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WARNING

on the design.

5 to 10 mm

Mount in an anti-magnetic manner.

(plug is optional)

3.5.2

Procedure

Mounting and installation

Installing the wheel sensor

Mounting the wheel sensor on the drive shaft

Rotating machine parts

Risk of drawing-in and crushing injuries

◦ Switch off the motor before mounting the wheel sensor!

◦ Ensure that no one starts the motor while you are mounting the wheel sensor!

The wheel sensor should be mounted on the drive shaft in the following instances: ▪ On a mounted sprayer and tractor with all-wheel drive.

Mounting the wheel sensor on the drive shaft

Hose clamp with magnets There can be one or two magnets, depending

Drive shaft

Magnet with a red cap

Wheel sensor with a blue cap

Cable to 3-pole plug

White color: Ground

Brown color: +12 Volt

Green color: Wheel

Switching distance

3-pole pin – pin assignment

White color: Ground

Brown color: +12 Volt

Green color: Wheel

1. Mount the hose clamp with magnet on the drive shaft.

2. Mount the sensor such that it is vibration-free.

3. The sensor must point towards the magnets at a distance of 5 - 10 mm.

The following illustration shows the position of the sensor and the hose clamp:

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3.6

Mounting and installation

Determining speed by means of the tractor's signal socket

Position of the wheel sensor on the drive shaft

The distance between the sensor and the magnets must be between 5 and10 mm.

Determining speed by means of the tractor's signal socket

If your tractor is fitted with a signal socket and you have no wheel sensor, you can transmit the speed of the tractor by means of the signal socket to the Spraylight.

if you determine the speed by means of the tractor's signal socket, you will still need to determine the pulses per 100 m.

You may require an adapter cable to connect the Spraylight to the signal socket. This adapter cable can be ordered from Müller-Elektronik using Item no. 312120. The adapter cable can be connected to tractors from the following manufacturers: ▪ Fendt ▪ John Deere ▪ Deutz ▪ CLAAS

The following illustration is a diagrammatic representation of the cable:

Cable for connection to the signal socket [312120]

Cable to the computer, 3-pole

Cable to the signal socket, 7-pole

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CAUTION

section.

3.7

3.8

Selecting components

Mounting and installation

Connecting section valves

Damage to the implement caused by solenoid valves

If you use solenoid valves as section valves, the device will be damaged by over-current.

User responsibility

◦ Connect the system only to motorized valves.

◦ Pay attention to the maximum power consumption mentioned in the "Technical data [➙ 57]

Instructions on retrofitting

Instructions on how to retrofit electrical and electronic farm equipment and/or components

Agricultural equipment used today features electronic components and parts whose function can be affected by other farm equipment which emits electromagnetic waves. Such effects could lead to personnel being put in danger, if the following safety instructions are not adhered to.

When selecting components, make sure first of all that the retrofitted electrical and electronic components comply with the current version of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and carry the CE marking.

When retrofitting a machine with electrical and electronic farm equipment and/or components connected to the vehicle's electrical system, it is your own responsibility to check whether the installation causes interference with the vehicle's electronic system or other components. This applies, in particular, to the electronic control of: ▪ electronic hitch control (EHR), ▪ front linkage, ▪ power take off (PTO), ▪ engine, ▪ gear.

Additional requirements

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The following requirements must be met in order to retrofit mobile communication systems (e.g. radio, phone): ▪ All farm equipment must be approved and installed in accordance with the regulations applicable

in the respective country.

▪ The equipment must be installed as a fixed installation. ▪ The operation of portable or mobile farm equipment in the interior of the vehicle is only permitted

via a connection to a permanently installed exterior antenna.

▪ The transmitting part must be spatially separated from the vehicle's electronic system. ▪ When attaching the antenna, pay attention to proper installation, including a sound ground

connection between the antenna and the vehicle's ground wire.

For information on wiring and installation as well as the maximum allowable current consumption, please also refer to the installation guide provided by the machine manufacturer.

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Access menu function icons

In Manual mode: Reduce pressure

4.1

4.2

Controls

Product description

Performance description

Spraylight features the following functions: ▪ Up to seven section switches with main section switch ▪ Manual and automatic control of the application rate ▪ Up to four hydraulic functions ▪ Display of current speed ▪ Display of current application rate ▪ Display of remaining workable area ▪ Display of the current tank content ▪ Documentation of work results

Overview of keys

Front view of Spraylight

Buttons – Buttons always having the same function. Named 'buttons' from now.

Switching on and off

Return to the work screen

In Automatic mode: Reduce the set value by 10%

In Automatic mode: Increase the set value by 10%

In Manual mode: Increase pressure

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Switch between manual and automatic mode

Switch section main switch on and off

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Bring up work screen

4.3

4.3.1

4.3.2

Product description

Screen structure

Switch between groups of function icons on the work screen

In the menus – move the cursor up one line

Increase the value by one during data input

In the menus – move the cursor down one line

Reduce the value by one during data input

Exit screen

Cancel data input

Close a pop-up window

Confirm data input

Function buttons – Buttons, the function and meaning of which depends upon the symbols (function symbols) displayed on the screen. Function buttons may have different functions in different screens. Named 'function buttons' from now.

Activate the functions represented by the function icons

Screen structure

Work screen with a sprayer

The work screen is always displayed during work and contains the most important information. The work screen informs you about the status of the connected machine during work.

The work screen is divided into four areas.

Work screen areas - sprayer

Spray data area

Tank display area

Boom display area

Function icons section

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Work screen for an orchard sprayer

The only difference between the orchard sprayer work screen and the sprayer work screen are the boom display and tank display areas.

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Current sprayer speed in km/h.

Automatic mode is switched on.

working speed has been undercut.

and higher than the Min.Speed.

the adjustment.

pressure must be adjusted manually.

4.3.3

Product description

Screen structure

Work screen for an orchard sprayer

Tank display area

Boom display area

Areas on the work screen

Spray data area

The following information is shown in the Spray data area:

Spray data area

Speed

Current value

Current application rate in l/ha.

Set value

Preset application rate in l/ha.

Automatic mode

Sprayer off icon

If this icon appears on the display, then a set value of 0 l/ha has been input, or the minimum

Automatic mode off icon

When this icon appears on the display, the current speed is lower than the Auto.speed

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Percentage adjustment of the set value The set value can be adjusted in Automatic mode in 10% increments. The percentage

Spray pressure Current pressure of the sprayed liquid in bar (only when the pressure sensor is configured).

figure is displayed approx. 2 seconds following

Manual mode Manual mode is switched on. The spray

Tank display area

The Tank display area provides information which will help you assess the status of the tank.

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content.

current conditions.

Section is ready for application.

Section is applying.

Possible states

Example

Product description

Screen structure

The type of information shown changes every three seconds.

The following illustration shows the meaning of the information displayed.

Tank display area

Current tank content Depending on the spray equipment, this will show either the calculated or measured tank

Current tank content

Depending on the spray equipment, this will show either the calculated or measured tank

Workable distance This distance can still be processed under the

Workable area The area shown here can still be processed

Flow rate per minute

Flow rate through the main flow meter.

Area output / hour

with the current tank content and the current application rate.

Hydraulic valve icons may also appear in the Tank display area.

Read more about this in Chapter Working with hydraulic valves [➙ 53].

Boom display area

In the boom display you find the following information: ▪ Number of sections ▪ Which sections have been selected or switched off ▪ Which sections are applying

The sections can be in three states.

You can read a section's state in the work screen in the boom terminal area.

The following section status settings are possible:

Display Section status

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Section is switched off.

Section is selected.

Section is selected and the main section switch is switched on.

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is switched off.

are selected and applying.

is switched off.

are selected but are not yet applying.

Product description

Screen structure

Boom display area – example 1

Section 1

Sections 2 to 7

Boom display area – example 2

Section 1

Sections 2 to 7

Function icons section

The lower area of the work screen shows the function symbols. The lower area of the work screen shows the function symbols. With Spraylight, four function symbols can be shown simultaneously here.

There are three groups of function icons on the work screen: ▪ Function icons for operating the sections

▪ Function icons for menus

▪ Function icons for hydraulics (optional)

The number of hydraulic function icons displayed depends on the number of hydraulic valves that you have configured.

Controls

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Switching between groups of function icons

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screen

4.3.4

Product description

Screen structure

Structure of further screens

In addition to the work screen, further screens are displayed with Spraylight.

These screens always consist of the following three areas:

Screen structure

Header area contains the designation of the displayed

Function symbol area Icons that can be pressed on this screen.

Screen content

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5.1

5.1.1

Controls

5.1.2

Controls

5.2

5.2.1

Basic control principles

Navigating in screens

Browsing between screens

There are screens that have too many entries to display them all on one screen. In these screens you may need to browse further.

The following function icons tell you that you can browse further in a screen. You can press the associated function button to browse further.

Browse to the next screen

Exit screen

Exiting the data input screen will cancel the data input.

You can exit a screen in the following ways:

Exit screen

To switch to the work screen (does not work on data input screens)

5.1.3

Moving the cursor

On many screens, you can select individual lines to change their value.

Move the cursor up one line

Move the cursor down one line

Confirm your choice

Selecting and activating parameters

Marking a parameter with your cursor and pressing depending on the parameters: ▪ Input data ▪ Activate or deactivate function.

Inputting data

Data is always input in the same way, and you can do this on the Data input screen.

gives you the following options

The data input screen always appears when you use the

key to activate a parameter for

which you can input data.

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Marks the number which can be modified.

Controls

Basic control principles

Selecting and activating parameters

Data input screen

Header area Contains the name of the parameter whose value is being input.

Cursor

Input field

Contains number fields for entering the value.

Function icons

Procedure

Move cursor to the left

Move cursor to the right

Set all numbers to 0

Increase marked number by one

Decrease marked number by one

Confirm data input and finish

Cancel data input

1. Make sure that you have called up the data input screen!

2. The data input screen appears:

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- Move the cursor to the desired point.

- Set the desired number.

- Move the cursor to the desired point.

- Set the desired number.

- Confirm and finish input.

⇨ The new value is accepted by the Spraylight.

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5.2.2

Procedure

Basic control principles

Selecting and activating parameters

Activating and deactivating functions

You can activate and deactivate certain functions on the Spraylight.

You can recognize these functions with the following icons:

- Function is activated

- Function is deactivated

1. Switch to the Parameter No. screen: For example:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Highlight the line with the name of the function.

- Activate or deactivate function.

⇨ The icon beside the parameter changes.

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Function

Initial start-up

Start of season

In other instances

Language ●

weeks without power.

of nozzles in a section

Tank alarm ●

meter

pressure is incorrect

Min.press. ●

Max.press. ●

Auto.speed ●

6.1

configure what?

Preparing Spraylight for use

When should you configure what?

Preparing Spraylight for use

After you have connected all components of the system, you must configure Spraylight and the connected components.

To configure the system, you must carry out the following: ▪ Enter the machine parameters ▪ Calibrate the sensors ▪ Set limit values for spray pressure (Min. pressure and Max. pressure) ▪ Configure Automatic mode

When should you

Read the chapter below to find out more about this.

When should you configure what?

The following table shows an overview of the configurable functions and when these functions must be configured:

Date / time ● Changing the clocks.

After more than two

Working width ● Changing the working

width

Nozzles per section ● Changing the number

Tank size ● Changing the tank size

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Calibrating the flow

Calibrating the wheel sensor

● ● Displayed spray

● ● Displayed speed differs

from actual speed.

Min. Speed ●

Reg.Value ● The controls are too

slow or too sensitive.

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6.2

6.2.1

When to enter?

Procedure

6.2.2

Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Configuring the basic settings of the on-board computer

To configure the basic settings, you must carry out the following: ▪ Select the language ▪ Set contrast and brightness ▪ Set date / time

The following sections contain detailed instructions.

Setting date / time

▪ Prior to initial startup. ▪ When Spraylight has had no power supply for more than two weeks.

1. Switch to the Date/time screen:

⇨ The following screen will appear:

2. Modify the required parameters.

⇨ The new date and time appear on the screen Parameter 4

Setting contrast and brightness

1. Change to Display screen:

⇨ The following screen will appear:

2. Configure the screen via the following function buttons:

- Increase contrast

- Reduce contrast

- Increase brightness

- Reduce brightness

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6.2.3

Procedure

6.3

6.3.1

When to enter?

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

3. - Exit screen. ⇨ The modifications are adopted.

⇨ You have adjusted contrast and brightness of the screen.

Selecting language

1. Switch to the Parameters 4 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Select a language.

A new language abbreviation is shown in the Language line every time that you press the

key.

⇨

Continue to press the key until the abbreviation for the desired language appears.

- Confirm.

⇨ The terminal restarts.

⇨ The language of the terminal then changes.

Entering sprayer parameters

Procedure

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if you have connected the Spraylight to the sprayer, you must input the sprayer parameters.

Entering sprayer working width

▪ Prior to initial startup. ▪ When there is a change to the sprayer's working width.

Saving working widths

You can save multiple working widths in Spraylight and then select the required one.

To save multiple working widths:

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Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

1. Switch to the Parameters 1 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Highlight the Work.width line.

- Press

⇨ The Work.width ? screen appears:

Mark one of the four positions.

- Confirm.

⇨ The data input screen appears.

6. Input a working width.

- Exit the screen.

⇨ The Work.width ? screen appears.

- Exit the screen.

⇨ The Parameters 1 screen appears.

⇨ You have saved a working width.

Selecting a working width

To select a saved working width:

1. Switch to the Parameters 1 screen:

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6.3.2

Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

⇨ The following screen appears:

When to enter?

- Highlight the Work.width line.

- Press to select another working width.

⇨ Every press of the

key displays a different working width beside the parameter

Work.width.

⇨ You have selected a working width.

Entering the number of nozzles per section

You must enter the number of nozzles installed on each section. ▪ Prior to initial startup. ▪ When the number of nozzles in a section changes.

1. Switch to the Total nozzles screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

The total number of nozzles is given in the header. The numbers of the working widths are listed from left to right. Section 1 is the first section on the left-hand side of the boom.

- Select the desired section.

- Confirm.

⇨ The following screen appears:

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with ISO 10625

light pink

0075

0.3

green

015

0.6

yellow

0.8

blue

1.2

red

1.6

brown

2.0

white

3.2

light green

6.0

6.3.3

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

4. Input the number of nozzles in the section in the Section screen.

⇨ The new number of nozzles will be shown on the Total nozzles screen.

- Confirm.

Configuring the nozzle type

When using the Spraylight, you have the option to configure the type of nozzles which are mounted in a section.

You can thus: ▪ Select the nozzle type. ▪ Calculate the output of the nozzles on your machine. ▪ Calculate the amount applied by the nozzles over a defined area.

Selecting the type of nozzle

The nozzle choice list contains 14 standard nozzle types as defined by ISO 10625 and 4 userspecific, freely configurable nozzles types A, B, C and D.

The following table shows an overview of the nozzles, their color and output:

Nozzle color in accordance

ISO identifier Output in l/min. at 3 bar

light violet 0050 0.2

orange 01 0.4

violet 025 1.0

purple 035 1.4

grey 06 2.4

light blue 10 4.0

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Nozzle B

Specific

Nozzle D

Specific

Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

Nozzle color in accordance

ISO identifier Output in l/min. at 3 bar

Nozzle A - Specific

Nozzle C - Specific

1. Switch to the Nozzle choice screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Highlight the Noz. (nozzle color) line.

- Confirm.

4. The following screen appears:

On the screen you can see:

- The standardized color of the nozzle,

- The standardized output of the nozzle,

- The standardized ISO number of the nozzle.

Select the desired nozzle type.

Confirm your choice.

- Exit the screen.

⇨ The selected nozzle with the calculated application rate appears in the Nozzle choice

screen.

⇨ You have selected a nozzle type.

You can now evaluate the output and amount applied by the selected nozzle under different conditions.

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Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

Calculating the output and amount applied by the nozzles on your machine

On the Nozzle choice screen, you can calculate how much you can apply with the selected nozzle. This calculation should help you find the nozzle that is appropriate for your task.

The screen includes three parameters which you can configure yourself. Your inputs for these parameters have no impact on the application. These values are used to calculate the application amount and nozzle output.

Parameters in the Nozzle choice screen: ▪ Working speed ▪ Minimum pressure value ▪ Maximum pressure value

The pressure range defined by the pressure values should always be within the specification defined by the nozzle manufacturer.

In addition to these three parameters, the following parameters are taken into consideration when calculating nozzle output: ▪ Type of nozzle ▪ Working width of sprayer

The calculation results can be seen on the Nozzle choice screen:

Nozzle choice

Nozzle performance in liters per minute

Nozzle application amount in liters per minute

1. Switch to the Nozzle choice screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Mark the desired parameter.

- Confirm.

⇨ The data input screen appears.

4. Input the desired value for a parameter in the data input screen.

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- Confirm.

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Parameter

Meaning

Pressure when maximum output was measured

Ref.Point2

Minimum output of the nozzle

Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

⇨ The calculated output of the nozzle is shown on the Nozzle choice screen.

Calibrating non-ISO compliant nozzles

if you install a non-ISO compliant nozzle, or if you notice that your nozzles perform differently than that stipulated under ISO norms, you can re-calibrate the nozzles.

1. Switch to the Nozzle choice screen:

2. Select the nozzle type. See Chapter Selecting the type of nozzle [➙ 31].

Select one of the nozzles from types A, B, C or D.

- Press.

⇨ The following screen appears:

4. Configure the nozzle. See the Table in these Operating Instructions.

Ref.Point1 Maximum output of the connected nozzle

at Pressure when minimum output was measured

Recalibrating a nozzle when worn

Even when you are using ISO-compliant nozzles, the output of the nozzle may change due to wear.

In this instance, you can calibrate an ISO nozzle and set a new output value.

1. Switch to the Nozzle choice screen:

2. Select the nozzle type. See Chapter Selecting the type of nozzle [➙ 31].

Select the nozzle that you want to calibrate.

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- Press.

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Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

⇨ The following screen appears:

4. Highlight the Ref.Point1 line.

5. Input the current output of the nozzle at 3 bar.

You determine the output of the nozzle by measuring the applied amount from one nozzle in a single minute using a measurement cup at a pressure of 3 bar. ⇨ The following screen appears:

Procedure

The

icon tells you that the selected nozzle was re-configured and is no longer ISO-

compliant.

⇨ You have calibrated a nozzle.

Restoring factory settings

You can reset a newly calibrated ISO nozzle to its ISO settings.

1. Switch to the Nozzle choice screen:

2. Select the nozzle type. See Chapter Selecting the type of nozzle [➙ 31].

Select a nozzle which you have calibrated to a new value and which you want to reset to its ISO settings. ⇨ The selected nozzle will appear on the "Nozzle choice" screen:

- Reset nozzle to ISO settings.

If this function icon does not appear, the nozzle is already calibrated to be ISO-compliant.

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6.3.4

When to enter?

Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Entering sprayer parameters

⇨ The following screen appears:

⇨ You have reset the re-configured nozzle to its ISO settings.

Inputting tank size

▪ Prior to initial startup.

1. Switch to the Parameters 2 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Input the size of your tank in the Tank size line.

⇨ You have input the tank size.

6.3.5

Setting a tank alarm

If the amount of spray fluid in the tank is lower than the value given here, the tank alarm is triggered: ▪ A pop-up window appears. ▪ A beep sounds.

To deactivate this function:

Procedure

▪ Enter value 0 in the Tank alarm line.

1. Switch to the Parameters 2 screen:

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6.4

6.4.1

Preparing Spraylight for use

Tank filling

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Input the amount to trigger the tank alarm when this amount is undercut in the Tank alarm line.

Preconditions

⇨ You have activated the tank alarm.

Tank filling

You must always input the amount poured in when filling the tank on the sprayer. This process is called: Tank filling.

There are two ways to fill the tank: ▪ Filling up the tank without TANK Control ▪ Filling up the tank with TANK-Control

Filling up the tank without TANK Control

If you fill the tank without Tank Control, you must input the filled amount manually into Spraylight.

 You have input the tank size correctly.

1. Switch to the Tank filling screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

The Content parameter gives the current content of the tank.

2. If the actual tank is empty, but Spraylight indicates that this is not yet empty, then set Content to 0 ⇨ The Content parameter is set to 0 liters:

3. Fill the tank.

When filling the tank, you have the following options:

- At the terminal, input that the tank is now full.

- Activate the highlighted Filling line.

In the data input screen, input the amount which will be in the tank after filling.

4. The value of the Content parameter changes.

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NOTICE

◦ Calibrate the flow meter very precisely.

6.4.2

6.5

calibrate?

Methods

Preparing Spraylight for use

Calibrating the flow meter

⇨ You have filled the tank.

Filling up the tank with TANK Control

TANK-Control is a measurement system that constantly measures and displays the tank content.

If TANK-Control is connected to the sprayer and is configured for use with TANK-Control, you need not enter anything when filling the tank.

Procedure

To activate TANK-Control:

 TANK-Control is connected.

1. Change to Parameters 2 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Mark the Tank-Control line.

- Activate the Tank-Control parameter.

⇨ The

icon will appear next to the Tank Control parameter.

⇨ TANK-Control is activated.

When should you

Calibrating the flow meter

Because the number of pulses per liter can change during the lifespan of a flow meter, calibration must be carried out in the following cases: ▪ Prior to initial startup. ▪ At the start of each season. ▪ When you detect deviations between the amount actually sprayed and the amount displayed. ▪ When you have replaced or repaired the flow meter.

There are two ways you can calibrate the flow meter: ▪ The tank method – it is time-consuming, but precise. ▪ The nozzle method – it is not as precise as the tank method, but is less time-consuming.

Imprecise calibration

If the calibration is imprecise, the calculations will be very inexact and the application imprecise.

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6.5.1

Mode of operation

Preparing Spraylight for use

Calibrating the flow meter

Preconditions

Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method

In the tank method a large quantity of water will be sprayed from the tank over a specific time.

The flow meter measures the pulses during this time.

After the application, you must enter the quantity of water that has been sprayed.

The computer works out the number of pulses per liter.

 All sections are selected.

 Manual mode is activated (the

 You have filled the tank with clean water. For this you need several hundred liters of water.

 You have the option of weighing the entire trailer or measuring the volume of water applied with

another method.

 Pump is switched on.

1. Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled!

2. Switch to the Flow pulses screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

icon appears on the work screen).

- Start calibration.

⇨ The following function icons appear:

- Stop calibration.

- Abort calibration.

- Start application.

⇨ During application, the number of pulses is counted on the Flow pulses screen.

5. Wait until a few hundred liters have been applied.

- Stop applying. ⇨ The application will be stopped. ⇨ No pulses are counted on the display.

- Stop calibration.

7. ⇨ The highlighted Volume line appears in the Flow pulses screen.

8. Determine the quantity applied.

9. Check that the Volume line is highlighted.

10.

- Select the Volume line.

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6.5.2

Mode of operation

Preparing Spraylight for use

Calibrating the flow meter

⇨ The data input screen appears.

11. Input the amount applied in liters.

Preconditions

12.

13.

- Confirm.

- Exit the screen.

⇨ You have calibrated the flow meter with the tank method.

Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method

When calibrating the flow meter using the nozzle method, you determine the average quantity of the liquid applied through a nozzle in a specific time.

When calibrating using this method, you must apply clean water over the entire working width and measure the applied quantity on different nozzles using a measuring cup.

The flow meter measures the pulses during this time.

When you have finished the application, you must enter how much water was applied on average by one nozzle in one minute.

The computer works out the number of pulses per litre.

 You have prepared a measuring cup you can use to measure the quantity sprayed.

 You have prepared a stopwatch to be able to count one minute precisely.

 All of the sections are open, and the sprayer can apply over the entire working width.

 Manual mode is activated (the

icon appears on the work screen).

 The tank is filled with clear water.

 The set working width is correct.

 The number of nozzles per section and the number of sections are entered correctly.

1. Ensure that all prerequisites have been fulfilled.

2. Switch to the Flow pulses screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Start calibration.

⇨ The following function icons appear:

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- Stop calibration.

- Abort calibration.

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6.5.3

Procedure

6.6

Preparing Spraylight for use

Calibrating the wheel sensor

4. - Start application.

⇨ During application, the number of litres applied per minute is counted on the Flow pulses

screen.

5. Go to one nozzle and for 60 seconds carefully collect the water sprayed by using the measuring beaker prepared. Write down the quantity. We recommend that you count the average from multiple nozzles.

- Stop applying. ⇨ The application will be stopped. ⇨ No further litres are counted on the display.

- Stop calibration.

⇨ The volume line appears on the Flow pulses screen.

- Select the Volume line.

⇨ The Volume screen appears.

9. Enter the average measured volume in litres.

10.

11.

⇨ You have calibrated the flow meter with the nozzle method.

- Confirm.

- Exit screen.

Manually entering the number of pulses per liter for the flow meter

If you know the precise number of pulses per liter for the flow meter, you can enter this value manually.

1. Switch to the Parameters 2 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Enter the number of pulses per liter in the Imp. Flow line.

⇨ The number of pulses per liter input appears in the Imp. Flow line.

Calibrating the wheel sensor

▪ When the speed shown on the work screen is incorrect. ▪ When the traveled route shown on the work screen is incorrect.

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NOTICE

◦ Calibrate the wheel sensor very precisely.

Preconditions

Preparing Spraylight for use

Calibrating the wheel sensor

Imprecise calibration

The speed cannot be precisely determined with an incorrectly calibrated wheel sensor. As a result all the calculations of the area sprayed, the route traveled and the volume applied will be highly imprecise.

6.6.1

Determining pulses per 100 meters

When calibrating the wheel sensor with the 100m method, you determine the number of pulses received by the sensor over a distance of 100 meters.

To make sure that the wheel sensor functions correctly, at least 185 pulses must be received every 100 meters.

When the number of pulses is known, Spraylight can calculate the actual speed.

 Wheel sensor is mounted.

 All wheel sensor magnets are fully functional.

 A distance of 100m has been measured and marked. The distance must correspond to the field

conditions. It should therefore lead over a meadow or a field.

 The tractor with connected machine is ready for a 100m drive and is at the start of the marked

distance.

1. Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled!

2. Switch to the WHEEL PULSES screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

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- Start calibration.

4. The following function icons appear:

- Stop calibration.

- Abort calibration.

5. Drive the previously measured 100m distance and stop at the end.

⇨ During the drive, the currently determined pulses are displayed.

- Stop calibration.

- Exit the screen.

⇨ You have calibrated the wheel sensor.

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6.6.2

6.7

Preconditions

Preparing Spraylight for use

Set limit values for the spray pressure

Manually entering the number of pulses for the wheel sensor

Procedure

If you know the number of pulses for the wheel sensor you can enter this number manually as well.

1. Change to Parameters 3 screen

⇨ The following screen will appear:

2. Enter the number of pulses in the Wheel.pls line.

⇨ You have manually entered the number of pulses.

Set limit values for the spray pressure

This setting defines a spray pressure range within which the spray pressure is optimal.

If the spray pressure is above or below the maximum limit values, an alarm will be triggered.

You can decide what limit values you want for yourself.

If no pressure sensor is installed on your sprayer, you must deactivate this function as follows: ▪ Enter value 0 in the min. pressure line. ▪ Enter value 0 in the max. pressure line.

 A pressure sensor is fitted to the sprayer.

1. Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled!

2. Switch to the Parameters 1 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

3. Input the minimum pressure in the Min.press. line.

4. Input the maximum pressure in the Max.press. line.

⇨ The new limit values appear in the Parameters 1 screen.

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6.8

6.8.1

6.8.2

Procedure

Preparing Spraylight for use

Configuring Automatic mode

Automatic mode controls the spray pressure automatically. For this, a set value must be reached.

To use automatic mode, you must configure the following parameters: ▪ Set value ▪ Reg.Value ▪ Working width ▪ Calibrate wheel sensor / pulses per 100m

Setting minimum working speed

If the machine speed drops below the minimum working speed, the following happens: ▪ Application stops automatically.

Procedure

1. Switch to the Parameters 3 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Enter the minimum working speed in the Min. Speed line.

Entering 0 deactivates this function and Automatic mode.

⇨ The new value appears in the Parameters 3 screen.

Setting minimum automatic working speed

If the sprayer speed drops below the minimum automatic speed, the following happens: ▪ Spray pressure regulation is switched off.

1. Switch to the Parameters 3 screen

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Input the minimum pressure in the Auto.speed line.

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6.8.3

Mode of operation

Procedure

6.9

Preconditions

Preparing Spraylight for use

⇨ The new value appears in the Parameters 3 screen.

Triggering hydraulic valves

Setting the regulation value

In Automatic mode, the spray pressure of the nozzles is adapted to the current speed of the sprayer. The adjustment should ensure that the volume of spray liquid that is applied is exactly what you defined in the set value. The regulation value plays a decisive role in this.

The regulation value adjusts the regulation speed: ▪ The higher the regulation value, the faster the spray pressure is adjusted. ▪ The lower the regulation value, the more slowly the spray pressure is adjusted.

When setting the regulation value, take note of the following: ▪ If, during movement at constant speed, the current application volume jumps around the set

value, you must reduce the regulation value.

▪ If, when the speed changes, the application volume does not adjust to the set value quickly

enough, you must increase the regulation value.

1. Switch to the Parameters 1 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Input the desired regulation value in the Reg.Value line.

⇨ The new regulation value appears in the Parameters 1 screen.

Triggering hydraulic valves

According to configuration, several hydraulic valves can be connected to your terminal. In order for these to be controlled you must assign a function button to each of the hydraulic valves.

When assigning a function button to a hydraulic valve, a function symbol for this hydraulic valve appears on the work screen.

 A service technician has already activated the hydraulic valve triggering in the service area of the

Spraylight.

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1. Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled!

2. Switch to the Diagnosis 2 screen:

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6.10

Preparing Spraylight for use

Configuring the communication with an ISOBUS terminal

⇨ The following screen appears:

Each output corresponds to a hydraulic valve.

3. Press the function keys to activate the desired hydraulic valves.

Besides the names of the outputs, the following icons appear:

- Hydraulic valve is activated.

- Hydraulic valve is deactivated.

Procedure

- Exit the Diagnosis 2 screen.

⇨ You have activated the desired hydraulic valves.

Configuring the communication with an ISOBUS terminal

Spraylight is capable of exchanging data with an ISOBUS terminal.

Advantages: ▪ You can achieve site-specific metering by importing the target rates from a prescription map.

– For Spraylight software version 02.00.10 via LH5000

– As of Spraylight software version 02.00.13 via LH5000 or ASD

▪ You can control the sections automatically, e.g to prevent overlaps.

 The ISOBUS terminal can provide the corresponding information through the V24 interface.

1. Configure the V24 interface [➙ 55].

2. Connect Spraylight to an ISOBUS terminal. You can read how to do this in the operating

instructions for the terminal.

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work screen

The spray pressure will be regulated so that the set value is achieved.

Sprayer can apply. Spray pressure is not regulated.

7.1

7.2

Controls

7.2.1

Applying the device in the field

Entering the set value

Applying the device in the field

In this chapter, you will find out how you can work with the sprayer during application with the help of the Spraylight.

Entering the set value

The set value is the amount of spray liquid you want to apply per hectare.

Procedure

You must enter this set value in order to enable Spraylight to control application automatically.

1. Switch to the Parameters 1 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Enter the application amount in the Set value line.

⇨ The set value entered appears in brackets on the work screen.

Controlling application

Spraylight lets you work in two modes: ▪ in automatic mode ▪ in manual mode

Switching between manual and automatic mode

Using Automatic mode

In Automatic mode, Spraylight controls the spray pressure and the sections' main switch so the set value is reached.

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You are in automatic mode when one of the following icons appears in the work screen:

Icon on the

Meaning

Sprayer can apply.

The speed of the sprayer is below Auto.speed.

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work screen

Sprayer switches off automatically.

Controls

7.2.2

Controls

7.2.3

Preconditions

Applying the device in the field

Controlling application

Mode of operation

Preconditions

Icon on the

Meaning

The speed of the sprayer is below Min. Speed.

The spray pressure will be adjusted automatically in the following cases: ▪ Speed of the sprayer has changed. ▪ The number of selected sections has changed. ▪ You have changed the set value manually.

The speed and precision with which the set value will be adjusted depends on the value of the Reg.Value parameter.

You can change the set value manually while driving in Automatic mode. ▪ Set value has been entered ▪ Flow meter is calibrated ▪ Wheel sensor is calibrated ▪ Working width is set ▪ The speed of the sprayer is higher than the set Auto.speed. ▪ The Reg.Value parameter has been set.

Increase the set value by 10%

Reduce the set value by 10%

Set the set value to 100%

Using Manual mode

You are in Manual mode if the icon appears on the work screen.

In manual mode, you must control the spray pressure yourself.

You can read the current spray pressure on the work screen.

Manually increase the spray pressure

Manually decrease the spray pressure

Starting application

 The tractor with the sprayer is on the field.

 Spraylight is configured.

 The spray boom is folded out.

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- Switch on Spraylight.

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7.2.4

7.3

7.4

7.5

Procedure

Applying the device in the field

Switching off sections

⇨ The work screen appears:

Controls

- Start application.

⇨ The sprayer is ready for application. Because the sprayer is not moving, the

appears on the work screen.

4. Drive off and exceed the minimum Autospeed.

⇨ As soon as you exceed the minimum Autospeed, the sprayer will begin application. During

application, the

icon appears on the work screen.

⇨ You have started application.

Stopping application

You can stop application in the following ways:

▪

- stop application.

- switch off all sections.

▪ Move slower than the set minimum speed.

Switching off sections

Sections can only be switched off inwards from the outermost section.

Switch off sections from left to right

icon

Controls

Pressing a function key several times switches off a section each time.

Selecting sections

Selecting sections when all sections are switched off

Switch off sections from right to left

Switch on sections from left to right

Switch on sections from right to left

1. - Select a section on the far right.

⇨ The icon for a selected section appears on the right side of the boom display:

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7.6

7.6.1

7.6.2

Controls

7.6.3

Applying the device in the field

Working in localized mode

2. - Switch on further sections from right to left.

⇨ A further section is selected:

3. Proceed until the desired number of sections is selected.

Working in localized mode

"Localized mode" is designed for the targeted treatment of small weed infestations.

In contrast to normal mode, in localized mode you can switch individual sections on and off, even when they are not adjacent to one another.

Work screen in localized mode

The work screen in localized mode differs slightly from the normal work screen. ▪ In the boom display a cursor bar appears below the boom:

▪ Three function icons appear in the function icons area for operating the sections.

Selecting and switching off sections in localized mode

Regardless of whether the sprayer is applying, you can move the cursor bar below any section and change the section's state.

Procedure

Move cursor bar to the left

Move cursor bar to the right

Select or switch off a marked section

When certain sections are selected, application then starts on these sections

When no sections are selected, application then starts on all sections

Activating localized mode

1. Switch to the Parameters 2 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

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7.6.4

7.7

7.7.1

Applying the device in the field

Documenting work results

2. - Highlight the Loc. Mode line.

Procedure

4. The

- Activate Localized mode.

icon appears alongside the Loc. Mode parameter.

⇨ Localized mode is activated.

Deactivating localized mode

1. Switch to the Parameters 2 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Highlight the Loc. Mode line.

- Deactivate Localized mode.

⇨ The

icon appears alongside the Loc. Mode parameter.

Localized mode is deactivated.

⇨ Normal mode is activated again.

Documenting work results

You can document and evaluate the work results on two screens: ▪ Screen Totals ▪ Screen Daily counter

Both screens contain the following information: ▪ Volume – applied volume. ▪ Area – area processed. ▪ Distance – distance driven during the application. ▪ Time – Total application time.

The Totals screen

The total counter automatically documents all work results since the initial commissioning of the Spraylight.

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displayed.

documenting the current work.

7.7.2

Controls

7.7.3

Path

Applying the device in the field

Documenting work results

The Totals screen

Path

The Daily counter screen

DAILY COUNTER – document the work results within the period since the daily counter was

activated until another daily counter is activated.

Spraylight has 20 daily counters.

Daily counter

Displayed daily counter Number of daily counters whose results are

Activated daily counter Number of daily counters which are

Mode of operation

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Show previous daily counter

Show next daily counter

Activate daily counter shown

Delete the contents of the daily counter shown

Documenting work results with a daily counter

All work you carry out is documented by the active daily counter.

You can change the number of the active daily counter manually. If you do not change the number of the active daily counter, Spraylight sets the counter to continue counting on the next day.

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WARNING

valves!

Procedure

After work:

7.8

Controls

Applying the device in the field

Working with hydraulic valves

1. Switch to the Daily counter screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

- Select the daily counter you want to activate.

3. If this daily counter already contains work results, you can:

- Delete the contents of the daily counter shown.

- Activate the daily counter shown.

⇨ The number of the activated daily counter changes in the header.

5. Start work.

1. Note the documented work results.

2. Activate a daily counter again before the next deployment.

Working with hydraulic valves

Hydraulic valves allow additional machines and functions to be connected to the sprayer.

If you connect hydraulic valves to the Spraylight and configure them, you can control the connected devices with the help of the Spraylight.

Risk of injury

Actuating a hydraulic valve can cause connected machines and machinery components to move. This may cause danger for you and for persons in direct proximity to the machine.

◦ Familiarize yourself with the machine functions which are triggered by the valves.

◦ Read the warning notices in the operating instructions for the machines connected to the

hydraulic valve before actuating a hydraulic valve!

◦ Follow the instructions in the operating instructions for the machines connected to the hydraulic

Select the Hydraulic valves function key group on the work screen.

The function keys for working with the hydraulic valves can be configured as follows: ▪ as switches ▪ as keys

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valve

7.8.2

valve

Applying the device in the field

Working with hydraulic valves

These are configured in a password-protected area and this can only be done by a service technician.

Controlling hydraulic valves configured as keys

Hydraulic valves which have been configured as keys are only activated when the function key is actuated.

Activating the hydraulic valve

Deactivating the hydraulic

Activating the hydraulic

1. Press and hold the function key for the desired valve.

⇨ The hydraulic valve icon

appears on the work screen.

⇨ The hydraulic valve is activated for as long as the function key remains pressed.

1. Release the function key

⇨ The hydraulic valve icon is hidden on the work screen.

⇨ The hydraulic valve is deactivated.

Controlling hydraulic valves configured as switches

Hydraulic valves which are configured as switches remain active until they are switched off.

1. Press the function key of the desired valve.

⇨ The hydraulic valve icon appears on the work screen.

Deactivating the hydraulic

⇨ The hydraulic valve is activated.

1. Press the function key

⇨ The hydraulic valve icon is hidden on the work screen.

⇨ The hydraulic valve is deactivated.

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8.1

8.2

Procedure

8.3

Maintenance and servicing

Checking the software version

Procedure

Checking the software version

1. Change to Diagnostic Info screen

⇨ The following screen will appear:

⇨ The following information may appear on the screen: ▪ SW: Software version ▪ OP: "Object Pools" version (icons and graphics) ▪ LP: "Language Pools" version (texts in all languages)

V24 interface

The V24 interface serve to establish the communication between Spraylight and a connected device.

One of the following parameters can be activated on the V24 screen: ▪ SW update: Setting for software updates with the DataBox 2 ▪ Hardcopy: here, Müller-Elektronik can load data from Spraylight. ▪ LH5000: The set value is accepted by the LH5000 and the currently applied amount is restored. ▪ ASD: If this parameter is activated, Spraylight can communicate with an ME terminal through the

serial interface. You can find more information on this in the description of the serial interface in the terminal operating instructions. In this way, the following functions are possible:

– Section control via SECTION-Control

– Target rate import from a prescription map

▪ ASD SC: If this parameter is activated, Spraylight can communicate with an ME terminal through

the serial interface. In this way, the following functions are possible:

– Section control via SECTION-Control

1. Switch to V24 screen:

2. Activate the desired parameters.

Activating simulated speed function

The simulated speed function is only used by the Spraylight during tests. It simulates the movement of the machine when the machine is at a standstill.

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8.4

Procedure

Maintenance and servicing

Displaying sensor status

By activating simulated speed, it is possible for customer service employees to check the correct function of a sensor.

By default the value is set to 0 km/h and the function is switched off.

After restarting the computer, the simulation is always deactivated.

The most recently set value is saved and used during the next activation.

1. Switch to the Parameters 3 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

2. Check whether the Sim.speed. line is present:

YES – simulated speed is activated. NO – simulated speed is deactivated.

- Activate screen to input simulated speed data.

⇨ The data input screen appears.

4. Input the simulated speed.

You can input any value, up to 99.9 km/h.

- Confirm.

⇨ The new Sim.speed parameter appears in the Parameters 3 screen.

Displaying sensor status

The screens in this area contain information that is mainly of interest for customer service.

ou can read out the condition of sensors in the Diagnosis 1 screen.

1. Switch to the DIAGNOSTIC 1 screen:

⇨ The following screen appears:

In each of the lines of the screen you will find:

- The name of the sensor

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Parameter

Value

Operating temperature

-20 – +70 °C

Storage temperature

-30 – +80 °C

Weight

1 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D)

170 x 165 x 90 mm

suppression level 4

Power input

5 Watt

Controls

8.5

8.6

8.7

Maintenance and servicing

Maintaining and cleaning device

- Current value of the sensor/counter

- Unit in which the sensor value is displayed

⇨ Depending on the system's configuration, different sensors may be displayed here:

Flowmeter – Flow meter Wheel – Wheel sensor Pressure – Pressure sensor Tank – Tank-Control

2. You can decide for yourself what unit to use to display the sensor value by pressing the function

keys.

3. You can also reset the sensor value to 0.

Display the sensor value in pulses per minute

Display the sensor value as the total no. of pulses

Reset the sensor value to 0

Maintaining and cleaning device

▪ Only clean Spraylight with a soft damp cloth wet with clear water or glass cleaner.

Disposing of the unit

When it has reached the end of its service life, please dispose of this product as electronic scrap in accordance with applicable EU legislation.

Technical specifications

Operating voltage 10 - 30 V

Protection class IP 54 in accordance with DIN 40050/15

EMC In accordance with ISO 14982 / PREN 55025 Interference

ESD protection In accordance with ISO 10605 Level 3

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Parameter

Value

compensation

Processor

60 MHz ARM7 LPC2214 with internal 256k flash disk and 16k RAM

Boot USB

2MB

an external power supply.

Wheel sensor

Working position

0 VE

RS232 RxD

PTO

RS232 TxD

8.8

8.9

Maintenance and servicing

Plug assignment - 8-pole flange socket

Display 160 x 160 pixel LCD display, transflective with white LED backlighting;

software-controlled contrast, brightness and temperature

RAM 1 MB

Serial FRAM 8kB

Real Time Clock Buffered by capacitor, keeps the time for more than 2 weeks without

Keyboard 14 keys plus On/off key, all backlit

Outputs 4 high-side switches with current measurement, 3.5A.

8 full bridges with current measurement max. 1.5 A per bridge and 1x 5A

Due to input protection, overall power consumption should not exceed 10A.

Plug assignment - 8-pole flange socket

These abbreviations are used in the following table: ▪ VE – Electronics voltage ▪ VL – Power voltage

8-pole flange socket Pin no.

Signal 8-pole flange socket

Pin no.

Signal

2 +12 VE 6 Radar

Plug assignment - 39-pole clip connector

These abbreviations are used in the following table: ▪ VE – Electronics voltage ▪ VL – Power voltage ▪ A – Series A ▪ B – Series B

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Pin no.:

PWM fan –Caffini

Bypass

Section-6 B

Hydraulic C

Bypass

Section-7 A

Hydraulic D

Section-1 B

12 VL

free

Section-2 B

12 VL

Flow meter

Section-3 A

12 VL

0 VE

(analog)

Maintenance and servicing

Plug assignment - 39-pole clip connector

▪ C – Series C

39-pole connector

Signal 39-pole connector

Signal

A1 Regulation B1 Section-5 B C1 Hydraulic A or

A2 Regulation B2 Section-6 A C2 Hydraulic B

A5 Section-1 A B5 Section-7 B C5 Circulation valve

A7 Section-2 A B7 12 VL C7 12 VE

A10 Section-3 B B10 0 VL C10 Wheel sensor

A11 Section-4 A B11 0 VL C11 Pressure sensor

A12 Section-4 B B12 0 VL C12 Tank Control

A13 Section-5 A B13 0 VL C13 Pressure sensor

(digital) or PWM fan sensor – Caffini

Ports C4 and C5 are bridged.

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Fault description

Possible cause

Help

terminals.

No speed is displayed

Missing pulse/100m input

Input number of pulses/100m

computer.

5-10 mm.

Sensor is faulty, replace

No surface is shown

Working width entry is missing

Input working width

9.1

Troubleshooting

Table of potential faults

Troubleshooting

Table of potential faults

The device does not switch on Incorrect power supply polarity Check the battery connector

cable.

Interruption in the power supply. Check the battery and fuse

Total failure Send in the device

The wheel sensor does not

send any pulses to the

The red site of the magnet must

Set the distance between the wheel sensor and the magnet at

face the sensor.

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