TeeJet TASC-6100 User Manual
TASC-6100
LIQUID/GRANULAR
APPLICATION CONTROL SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
PN - 98-05018
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MID-TECH
MPH
MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Alt.-Rate
OFF
ON OPERATE INC.
OFF SET- UP
DEC.
%Rate
Product Vol.
Appl. Rate
Fan RPM
Total Applied
Area
Width
Speed
Distance
Scan
PSI/Prime
Test
Speed
DISPLAY SELECTOR
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BOOMS
Software Version 1.30
CE & STANDARD VERSION
TASC-6100
Rate Controller
Midwest Technologies, Inc. of Illinois
Springfield, IL 62703
TASC 6100
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DATE: DATE CODE: PAGES AFFECTED: SW VERSION
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10/1/98 98114 A-4 (No Revision Change) 1.20
5/15/00 00060 All - New Format/SW, CE Console 1.30
2/20/00 01110 Corrected graphic, updatedlogo & 1.30
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHANGE LOG II
TABLE OF C ONTENTS III
LIST OF I LLUSTRATIONS V
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL VI
CHAPTER 1 SWITCHES AND C ONTROLS 1-1
CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS 1-1
OWER SWITCH 1-1
P
M
ODE S ELECTOR SWITCH 1-1
INC / DEC SWITCH 1-2
BOOM SECTION “ON/OFF” INDICATORS 1-2
RATE S WITCH 1-2
ISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH 1-2
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MPLEMENT STA T U S I NPUT 1-6
GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE S WITCH (GSO) 1-7
CHAPTER 2 CALIBRATION 2-1
SELECTING THE A PPLICATION PROGRAM 2-1
SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC , UNITS 2-1
UNITS FOR E ACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION 2-2
UNITS FOR E ACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION 2-2
CHANGING UNITS 2-2
LIQUID/GRANULAR COMMON SETUP I TEMS 2-3
SETTING A PPLICATION RATES 2-3
SETTING THE % RATE CHANGE 2-3
SETTING BOOM W IDTHS 2-4
DISTANCE CALIBRATION - GROUND SPEED SENSOR 2-5
SETTING T HE HOLD/CLOSE R ESPONSE OF T HE FLOW CONTROL VALVE 2-7
SETTING THE GROUND SPEED O VERRIDE (GSO) VALUE 2-9
PRODUCT VOLUME (F ULL LOAD V ALUE) 2-10
RESETTING A CCUMULATORS 2-11
OPERATING UNDER E XTERNAL RATE COMMANDS 2-11
LIQUID ONLY SET-UP 2-12
SETTING THE C ORRECTION FACTOR 2-12
FLOW SENSOR C ALIBRATION 2-12
GRANULAR ONLY SET-UP 2-20
SETTING THE P RODUCT DENSITY 2-20
SETTING THE FAN TACH C AL. # 2-20
RATE S ENSOR CALIBRATION 2-21
SETTING A UTO POWER DOW N TIME 2-24
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3-1
NORMAL STA RT-UP AND OPERATION 3-1
CHANGING A CTIVE BOOM S ECTIONS 3-2
CHANGING A PPLICATION RATE 3-2
ALTERNATE APPLICATION RATE 3-2
% RAT E C HANGE 3-2
PRIMING THE MAIN PUMP AND BOOM 3-3
RAPID UNLOAD U SING T HE CONVEYOR 3-4
GROUND SPEED O VERRIDE (GSO) 3-5
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CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE 4-1
FLUSHING AND CLEANING 4-1
C
ONTROL CONSOLE 4-1
ROUND SPEED SENSOR 4-2
G
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LOW A ND PRESSURE SENSOR 4-2
CONVEYOR RAT E S ENSOR 4-3
LOW CONTROL V ALVE 4-3
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W
IRING HARNESS 4-3
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING - ERROR MESSAGES 5-1
LIQUID ERROR M ESSAGES 5-1
G
RANULAR ERROR M ESSAGES 5-5
CHAPTER 6 EMERGENCY OPERATION 6-1
GROUND SPEED S ENSOR FAILURE 6-1
LOW CONTROL V ALVE FAILURE 6-2
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LOWMETER OR PRESSURE SENSOR F AILURE 6-4
APPENDIX A - SYSTEM DIAGRAMS A-1
APPENDIX B - SYSTEM OVERVIEW B-1
HOW THE TASC 6100 CONTROLS A PPLICATION RATE B-2
TASC 6100 S
YSTEM COMPONENTS B-3
AUTO TIP CONTROL B-7
XTERNAL RATE CONTROL B-7
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APPENDIX C - GLOSSARY/TABLES C-1
GLOSSARY C-2
SEFUL FORMULAS C-4
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NGLISH/METRIC CONVERSION C-4
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES C-6
CALIBRATION NUMBERS C-6
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List of Illustrations
FIG. 1-1. TASC CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS 1-1
IG. 1-2. DISPLAY SELECTO R FUNCTIONS - OPERATE MODE 1-3
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IG. 1-3. DISPLAY SELECTOR FUNCTIONS - SET-UP MODE 1-4
IG. 1-4. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - LIQUID STANDARD MODE 1-8
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IG. 1-5. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - LIQUID PRESSURE MODE 1-9
FIG. 1-6. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - GRANULAR MODE 1-10
IG. A1 - TYPICAL FLOW/PRESSURE B ASED WIRING DIAGRAM A-2
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IG. A 2. TYPICAL FLOW/PRESSURE BASED PLUMBING D IAGRAM A-3
IG. A 3. TYPICAL TASC 6100 GRANULAR SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM A-4
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IG. A 4. TASC 6100 W/AUTO TIP CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM A-5
FIG. A 5. SERVICE FORM A-6
IG. B-1 TASC 6100 SYSTEM DATA FLOW B-2
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F
IG. B-2. TASC 6100 CONSOLE B-3
IG. B-3. GROUND SPEED R ADAR B-4
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IG. B-4. FLOWMETER B-5
FIG. B-6. 100 PULSE SENSOR B-5
IG. B-5. PRESSURE SENSOR B-5
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IG. B-7. FLOW CONTROL V ALVE B-6
IG. B-8. BOOM CONTROL S WITCHBOX B-7
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F
IG. B-10. DATA LINK B-7
FIG. B-9. AUTO TIP CONTROL BOX B-7
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
TASC 6100
his manual is designed to provide you with the basic
information needed to set up and operate the Mid-Tech
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TASC 6100 control system. Actual procedures may vary
somewhat, depending on the configuration of your system.
When you see "Mitch", he is pointing out special information
that you should be aware of, regarding safety, preventing
console damage, an easier way to perform an operation, etc..
Below is a listing of the chapters in this manual, along with a
brief description of the information found in each chapter.
Chapter 1 - Switches and Controls - Lists each control switch,
on the face of the console, and gives a brief description of its
use.
Chapter 2 - Calibration and Setup - Takes you, step by step,
through the calibration of each sensor providing input to the
console, and entering other information the console needs to
perform the functions you require.
Chapter 3 - Operation - Briefly describes how to initiate the
application operation.
Chapter 4 - Trouble shooting - Lists possible causes and
remedies for the error codes that appear on the TASC display
if the console detects a problem.
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Chapter 5 - Maintenance - Covers the basic maintenance
needed to keep your system operating at peak performance.
Chapter 6 - Emergency Operations - Suggests ways to operate,
under reduced accuracy, in the event of a major fault.
Appendix A - Sample system wiring and plumbing diagrams.
Appendix B - System Overview - Describes the major compo-
nents of the TASC system and their individual functions in
application control.
Appendix C - Glossary/Tables
Back Cover - Quick Start/Quick Set Up Guides
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CHAPTER 1 SWITCHES AND CONTROLS
everal switches and indicators serve as the
interface between the operator and the Mid-
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Tech control system.
CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS
his section shows the location of each switch
and indicator found on the TASC 6100 control
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console and discusses its function in both the
Operate and Setup modes.
POWER SWITCH
The power switch (see #1 in Fig. 1-1) controls power
to the console. The CE console has an "Auto Power
Down" feature which
powers the console off
after a operator selectable
time has elapsed. The
console has a nonvolatile
memory so it "remembers"
the constants and data
previously entered, even
with the power removed.
NOTE: The “Auto Power Down Feature is only
available on the CE version of the console (CE
designation label on back of console).
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ON OPERATE INC.
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OFF SET- UP
DEC.
%Rate
Product Vol.
Appl. Rate
Fan RPM
Total Applied
Area
Width
Speed
Distance
Scan
PSI/Prime
Test
Speed
DISPLAY SELECTOR
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BOOMS
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Fig. 1-1. TASC
Console Switches and
Indicators
4
5
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
The Mode Selector switch (see #2 in Fig. 1-1)
switches between the OPERATE and SET-UP modes
of the control console. This switch must be in the
“OPERATE” position when applying product. The
“SET-UP” position is used for entering set-up
information into the console. In the SET-UP Mode an
“Err” message appears if a position which can not be
programmed is selected.
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INC / DEC SWITCH
The Increase/Decrease (INC/DEC) switch (see #3 in
Fig. 1-1) is used, in both the OPERATE and SET-UP
modes, to adjust the values appearing in the display.
BOOM SECTION “ON/OFF” INDICATORS
The boom section On/Off indicators (see #5 in Fig. 1-
1) indicate which boom sections the operator has
selected. When a boom is turned on, its indicator is lit.
There are a maximum of nine boom sections available.
RATE SWITCH
The Rate Selector switch (see #6 in Fig. 1-1) is a three
position switch that allows the operator to select
either a pre-selected standard rate, an alternate rate, or
stop the application.
DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH
The Display Selector (see #4, Fig. 1-1) is used to
choose which of the console functions is displayed on
the screen and is available for setting by the operator.
Display Selector - Operate Mode (Liquid)
(See Fig. 1-2)
Speed: The current vehicle speed.
Area: Area Accumulator #1. The total area treated
since the counter was last reset.*
Fan RPM: Not used in liquid mode.
Product Vol: Amount of product aboard the vehicle.
Value counts down as the product is applied and
alarm sounds when 10 % of the full load is left.**
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% Rate: The percent
of programmed
application rate
at which the
MPH
system is applying product.***
Application Rate:
Displays the
target application
rate when the
ground speed is
zero or all booms
are OFF.** The
Product Vol.
TASC-6100
Fan RPM
Rate Controller
Speed
%Rate
Area
Scan
DISPLAY SELECTOR
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Appl. Rate
Total Applied
Width
Distance
actual application
rate is displayed
here once
application has started.
Total Applied: The total volume of product applied
since the last time the counter was reset, as
measured by the pressure sensor or flow meter.*
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SET- UP
%Rate
Test
Speed
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INC.
DEC.
Appl. Rate
Total Applied
Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
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OFF
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Area
Speed
DISPLAY SELECTOR
123
BOOMS
Fig. 1-2. Display Selector
Functions - Operate Mode
Switches
& Cont.
Impl. Width: The active boom width, (total of all
boom sections turned ON).
Distance: The total distance traveled since the last
time the counter was reset.
PSI/Prime: Used to open the control valve during
product pump priming, for fast unload, and to
display boom pressure when operating in pressure
based mode.
Test Speed: The speed the console uses for stationary
tests of the sprayer.**
Scan: The display scans Speed, Area #1, Product
Vol., Application Rate, Total Applied, and Fan
RPM, stopping at each position for approximately
two seconds before automatically cycling to the
next.
* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
*** Values changeable by a %
increase or decrease.
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Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Fig. 1-3. Display Selector
Functions - Set-Up Mode
%Rate
TASC-6100
Rate Controller
Area
Speed
Scan
Test
Speed
DISPLAY SELECTOR
PSI/Prime
MPH
Appl. Rate
Total Applied
Width
Distance
TASC 6100
Display Selector - Setup Mode (Liquid)
(See Fig. 1-3)
Speed: Ground speed
OPERATE
INC.
ON
OPERATE
SET- UP
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OFF
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Area
Speed
Scan
DISPLAY SELECTOR
123
BOOMS
SET- UP
%Rate
Appl. Rate
Total Applied
Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
Test
Speed
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mode, can be set to zero to remove the fan
RPM reading from the scan feature.**
Product Volume: Used to set the full load value of the
vehicle.**
% Rate: The percent rate change value (the percent
by which the programmed application rate can be
changed with each activation of the INC/DEC
switch).**
override (GSO) value.**
Area: Area Accumulator
#2. The total area treated
since the counter was last
reset.*
Fan RPM: The current fan
RPM. calibration number.
Since not used in liquid
* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
*** Values changeable by a %
increase or decrease.
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Application Rate: Psi mode - A flow sensor cal. #
correction factor that allows for corrections due to
differences in product viscosities without changing
the base cal. #. STnrd and rEFLO modes - ERR, No
function in this mode.
Total Applied: The pressure sensor or flow meter
calibration number. NOTE: Must have all booms
ON when in REFLOW Mode.**
Width: Individual boom section widths. The display
cycles through the individual boom sections, in
order, unless a particular boom switch is activated
and the boom master switch is ON.**
Distance: The current distance calibration number.**
PSI/Prime: The current console operating mode.**
Test Speed: The current test speed.**
Scan: ERR, No function in SETUP mode.
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Display Selector - Operate Mode (Gran.)
(See Fig. 1-2)
Speed: The current vehicle speed.
Area: Area Accumulator #1. The total area treated
since the counter was last reset.*
Fan RPM: The current speed of the fan (spinners).
Product Vol.: Amount of product aboard the ve-
hicle.**
% Rate: The percent of programmed application rate
at which the product is being applied.***
Application Rate: Displays the target application rate,
when the ground speed is zero or all booms are
OFF. ** Once application begins, the actual
application rate is displayed here.
Total Applied: The total volume applied since the
accumulator was last reset, as measured by the rate
sensor.*
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Impl. Width: The active spread width, (total of all
spreader sections turned “ON”).
Distance: The total distance traveled since the last
time the counter was reset.
Prime: Used to open the control valve. It can be used
in the granular application to unload the vehicle at
its maximum discharge rate.
Test Speed: The speed the console uses for stationary
tests of the spreader.**
Scan: The display scans Speed, Area #1, Product
Volume, Application Rate, Total Applied, and Fan
RPM (if Fan RPM Cal # not set to zero). The
display stops at each position for approximately
two seconds before automatically cycling to the
next.
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* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
*** Values changeable by a %
increase or decrease.
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Display Selector - Set-Up Mode (Gran.)
(See fig. 1-3)
Speed: Ground Speed Override (GSO) value.**
Area: Area Accumulator #2. The total area treated
since the counter was last reset.*
Fan RPM: The current fan RPM calibration
number. This cal # can be set to zero to remove the
fan RPM reading from the scan feature.**
Product Volume: Used to set the full load capacity of
the vehicle.**
% Rate: The percent rate change value (the percent
by which the programmed application rate can be
changed with each activation of the INC/DEC
switch).**
Application Rate: Product density.**
Total Applied: The rate sensor calibration number
[spreader constant].**
* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
*** Values changeable by a %
increase or decrease.
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Width: Individual boom section widths.**
Distance: The current distance calibration number.**
Prime: The current console operating mode.**
Test Speed: The current test speed.**
Scan: Err, No function in the SETUP mode.
IMPLEMENT STATUS INPUT
n external “Implement Status” input can be
used to override the TASC control. The
A
VDC) on the boom interface cable sense line. As long
as this condition is present, the control console
operates normally. If the voltage is interrupted, the
control console automatically stops applying. At the
same time, the control console will either "HOLD" or
input must present a positive voltage (+12.0
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"CLOSE" the control valve, depending on the
response selected by the operator. (See Page 2-7).
This feature allows the operator to control the
operation of the control valve through the normal
operation of the vehicle. The implement status input
can be used to sense the ON/OFF condition of the
main vehicle pump switch, a separate Master switch,
or, an external switch sensing an implement "UP"/
"DOWN" condition.
GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE SWITCH (GSO)
f your TASC system includes an optional MIDTECH® Boom Control Switch Box, the GSO
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switch is already installed. An optional, externally
mounted, GSO switch can be used to temporarily
operate the vehicle using a pre-selected GSO minimum speed rather than the actual speed registered by
the ground speed sensor. The override feature is used
to allow the vehicle to reach the application rate
quickly when starting from a complete stop or to
maintain a good application pattern when the vehicle
is moving at very low ground speeds. It can also be
used to allow the operator to flush or empty the tank
of a sprayer, or empty the bed of a spreader, from the
cab, with the vehicle stopped.
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Fig. B-8, in Appendix B,
shows a “Boom Control
Switch Box” which incorporates the Implement Status
Switch and the GSO function
into one switch. The “OFF”
position provides a Status
Switch “OFF” condition,
“AUTO” furnishes Status
Switch ON, and “GSO”
activates the GSO function.
Other methods of controlling
these functions are also
available. This switchbox
also includes an individual
ON/OFF switch for each
boom section.
Switches
& Cont.
The control console operates normally as long as the
GSO switch condition is open (OFF). Whenever the
override switch is closed (ON) and the actual ground
speed is
less than the GSO Speed, the control console
automatically uses the GSO Speed to control application rate. As soon as the switch reverts to its normally
open (OFF) condition, or the actual ground speed
increases above the preset GSO speed, the control
console will adjust the rate based on the actual ground
speed.
CAUTION: Controlling application rates based on
a GSO Speed is not as accurate as using the actual
ground speed. When GSO is being used and the true
ground speed is less than the GSO speed", the
console sounds an alarm and the display flashes a
"Too Slow" message to warn the operator of over
application.
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Use INC switch to set full load,
INC/DEC to change
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Area
Use DEC switch to zero display
Speed
Test Speed
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
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Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Full Load Amount
500
2.00
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Rate Change Increment
10
% Rate
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
100
% Rate
Scan
10.0
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Application Rate
Total Applied
Application Rate
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Total Applied
Use DEC switch to zero display
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
Correction factor
1.00
Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
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Rate Sensor Cal#
71.0
OPERATE
SOFTWARE VER. 1.30
LIQUID STD MODE
Preset #1
10.0/12.0
SET-UP
SOFTWARE VER. 1.30
LIQUID STD MODE
Preset #1
0.0
Area
Ground Speed Override
7.0
Speed
Scan
Err
Test Speed
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.
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Impl. Width
Distance Sensor Cal#
Distance
PSI/Prime
10.0/
1000
DEC sets to granular
INC sets to liquid
Stnrd L
Fig. 1-4. TASC 6100 Default Values
- Liquid Standard Mode
1-8
Default Custom
960
C
120
1
2
200
3
320
4
200
5
120
6
7
0
8
0
9
0
0
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Use INC switch to set full load,
INC/DEC to change
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Use DEC switch to zero display
Area
Speed
Test Speed
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
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Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Full Load Amount
500
2.00
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Rate Change Increment
10
% Rate
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
100
% Rate
Scan
10.0
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Application Rate
Total Applied
Application Rate
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Total Applied
Use DEC switch to zero display
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
Correction factor
1.00
Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
Ps---
Rate Sensor Cal#
10.0/12.0
OPERATE
SOFTWARE VER. 1.30
LIQUID PSI MODE
Preset #1
10.0
SET-UP
SOFTWARE VER. 1.30
LIQUID PSI MODE
Preset #1
Area
0.0
Ground Speed Override
7.0
Speed
Scan
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.
Err
Test Speed
10.0
Fig. 1-5. TASC 6100 Default Values
Impl. Width
Distance Sensor Cal#
Distance
PSI/Prime
1000
DEC sets to granular
INC sets to liquid
PSi
- Liquid Pressure Mode
1-9
Default Custom
960
C
120
1
2
200
3
320
4
200
5
120
6
7
0
8
0
9
0
0
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Use INC switch to set full load,
INC/DEC to change
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Use DEC switch to zero display
Area
Speed
Test Speed
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
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Product Vol.
Fan RPM
Full Load Amount
10750
2.00
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Rate Change Increment
10
% Rate
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
100
% Rate
Scan
10.0
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Application Rate
Total Applied
Application Rate
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Total Applied
Use DEC switch to zero display
Impl. Width
Distance
Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
PSI/Prime
Density
65.0
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Rate Sensor Cal#
1630.0
OPERATE
SOFTWARE VER. 1.30
GRANULAR MODE
Preset #1
200/250
SET-UP
SOFTWARE VER. 1.30
GRANULAR MODE
Preset #1
0.0
Area
Ground Speed Override
7.0
Speed
Scan
Err
Test Speed
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.
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Distance Sensor Cal#
Distance
PSI/Prime
10.0
1000
DEC sets to granular
INC sets to liquid
Stnrd C
Fig. 1-6. TASC 6100 Default Values
- Granular Mode
1-10
Default Custom
720
C
360
1
2
360
3
0
4
0
5
0
6
7
0
8
0
9
0
0
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CHAPTER 2 CALIBRATION
NOTE: PLEASE READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU
BEGIN CALIBRATION!
pecific information about your applicator (i.e.
application rates, boom widths, test speed, etc.)
must be programmed into the control console and
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the flow/rate and ground speed sensors must be calibrated
before the system is ready to use. The calibration and set
up procedures are not difficult but must be followed
precisely in order to get the maximum possible accuracy
out of the system.
SELECTING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM
erify that the proper console application pro
gram is selected.
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To view the program currently selected, set the Mode switch
to Setup and the Display Selector to PSI/Prime.
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Pump L PSi(bAr) is LIQUID PRESSURE application (normal pressure based spraying)
Pump L STnrd is STANDARD LIQUID application (normal flow based spraying)
Pump L rEFLO is LIQUID REFLOW application (for use on some European sprayers)
Pump C STnrd is standard GRANULAR application (single conveyor spreaders)
Pump C SPLit is GRANULAR SPLIT DRIVE application (dual conveyor spreaders)
To change programs, hold the INC. switch up to set LIQUID
and cycle between standard, reflow, and pressure. Hold the
DEC. switch down to set GRANULAR and cycle between
standard and split drive. The display changes about every
ten seconds. The program being displayed, when the INC./
DEC. switch is released, is the program selected. If you have
a question about which application to use, check with your
dealer or call MID-TECH Customer Service.
SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC, UNITS
he control console is capable of displaying either
US or Metric units of measure.
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UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION
(Liquid Mode)**
POSITION US METRIC
Speed Miles/Hour (mph) Kilometers/Hour (kmph)
Field Area Acres (acre) Hectares (ha)
Total Area Acres (acre) Hectares (ha)
Product Vol. US Gallons (gal.) Liters (l)
Appl. Rate US Gallons/acre (gpa) Liters/Hectare (l/ha)
Total Applied US Gallons (gal.) Liters (l)
Impl. Width Inches - Feet (in., ft.) Meters (m)
Distance Feet - Miles (ft.-miles)* Meters - Kilometers (m-km)*
Test Speed Miles/Hour (mph) Kilometers/Hour (kmph)
UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION
(Granular Mode)**
POSITION US METRIC
Speed Miles/Hour (MPH) Kilometers/Hour (KPH)
Field Area Acres (Ac) Hectares (-Ha)
Total Area Acres (Ac) Hectares (-Ha)
Product Vol. Pounds (lb) Kilograms
Appl. Rate pounds/Acre (lb/Ac) Kilograms/Hectare (-Ha)
Total Applied Pounds-Tons (lb -Tons) Kilograms-Metric Tons
Impl. Width Inches-Feet (In.-Ft.) Meters (Meters)
Distance Feet-Miles (Ft.)* Meters-Kilometers (Meters)*
Test Speed Miles/Hour (MPH) Kilometers/Hour (KPH)
Prod. Density Pounds/Cubic Ft. (Cu Ft.) Kilograms/Tenths Meter3 (Meters Cu)
* No units displayed after roll over of feet to miles or meters to kilometers
** Items in parenthesis are the abbreviations that appear on the screen.
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A. Set the console switches to the following positions:
B
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
3. Display selector Speed
The display shows the current speed units.
B. Hold down the INC./DEC. switch for approximately
5 sec. The display alternates between MPH (US) and
KPH (Metric). Release the switch when the mode
that you desire is being displayed.
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LIQUID/GRANULAR COMMON SETUP ITEMS
SETTING APPLICATION RATES
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the control console to do this, the operator must
enter the desired application rate. Two, switch selectable,
rates can be pre-programmed into the console.
Standard Rate
A. Set the console switches to the following positions:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
(APPLICATION RATE IS SET IN THE OPERATE MODE!!!)
3. Display Selector Application Rate
4. Rate switch Standard Rate
The display shows the current application rate.
B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the desired rate.
Alternate Rate
C. Set the console switches to the following positions:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
(APPLICATION RATE IS SET IN THE OPERATE MODE!!!)
3. Display Selector Application Rate
4. Rate switch Alt.- Rate
The display shows the current application rate.
D. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the desired rate.
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B
Setting the APPLICATION RATE to 0.0 will
turn off the flow
control function.
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SETTING THE % RATE CHANGE
his feature allows the operator to change the
application rate “ON THE GO” with a simple
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actuation of the INC./DEC. switch. The amount of
change each switch actuation makes is proportional to
the value programmed into this position, (e.g. 20 =20%
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change in the target rate). For example, with the application rate set to 10.0 gallons per acre, a single actuation of
the INC. switch causes the system to control flow at the
rate of 12.0 gallons per acre (10.0 + 20% = 12.0).
B
A. Set the console switches to the following positions:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector SET-UP
3. Display Selector % Rate
The display shows the current % change value.
B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set this number to the
desired % change value.
SETTING BOOM WIDTHS
he MID-TECH control console is designed to
automatically compensate for changes in the swath
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width, caused by turning boom sections on or off.
To accurately respond to changes in swath width, the
console must know the length of each boom section. Use
the following procedure to set boom section widths.
A. Set the console to the following positions;
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1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector SET- UP
3. Display Selector Impl. Width
4. Boom switches OFF
(or Master switch)
The display cycles through each boom position (1
through 9) and displays its current width in inches
(meters).
B. As each boom position appears on the display, use
the INC./DEC. switch to set the display to the
number of inches (meters) covered by that boom.
Repeat for each section.
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C. Set all unused boom sections to a width of zero “0”
inches (meters). This insures that accidentally
turning a boom switch ON doesn’t affect the control
console. (An ERROR 0 Boom # will then result if an
unused boom gets accidentally turned on)
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D. Finally, let the boom width display cycle through the
boom sections until it shows “Boom C”. When the
“C” width is displayed, set it to the normal operating
width of the entire sprayer, in inches (meters), using
the INC./DEC. switch.
E. The boom width is now set. Turn all booms ON and
return to the OPERATE mode. The new total boom
width will be displayed in feet (meters). If this does
not agree with your total applicator width, check the
individual boom widths, ( steps B and C).
Record these calibration numbers
on last page of manual.
DISTANCE CALIBRATION - GROUND SPEED SENSOR
General Considerations and Initial Calibration
Numbers
he control console must be calibrated for the
ground speed sensor installed to ensure accurate
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application rates. The procedure involves physically measuring an accurate distance along a road or
field, driving the vehicle through that distance, mathematically comparing the distance computed by the
control console to the actual measured distance, and
making any necessary adjustments to the distance
calibration number. Follow the recommended procedure
below to ensure accuracy of operation.
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entered in inches in
the US system. For
example; for a liquid
boom with 7 nozzles
on 30" spacings, enter
210 for that boom.
There is no need to
convert to feet, the
control console does
that automatically
when it is switched
back to the Operate
Mode. (In metric, all
widths are entered in
meters.)
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The distance calibration should be checked periodically
to maintain its accuracy. This is especially important if
the sensor mounting has become loose or has been
repositioned, or if the tires have been changed.
Use the following initial calibration numbers. It is
important to field calibrate the distance sensor to
insure maximum accuracy!
MID-TECH® COMPACT RADAR - 780
Dj RADAR - 1000
WHEEL SENSOR - 3500
SPEEDOMETER SENSOR - 3500
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A. Set the control console switches to the following
settings:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector SETUP
3. Display Selector Distance
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B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to enter the initial
distance calibration number suggested.
You can now perform the distance calibration.
Distance Calibration Procedure
The following procedure is recommended by MIDWEST
TECHNOLOGIES for establishing an accurate distance
calibration. NOTE: All boom switches should remain
OFF during the entire procedure.
A. Fill the vehicle 1/2 full of material (unless it is a pull
type unit with the speed sensor mounted on the tow
vehicle), to approximate average load conditions.
B. Measure a known distance of at least 400 ft. in a
field or roadway (preferably in terrain similar to that
being treated). A longer distance, allows for a more
accurate calibration.
C. Record the current distance cal. #, which can be
viewed using the switch settings shown in the
“G
ENERAL C ONSIDERATIONS AND INITIAL CALIBRATION
NUMBERS” section above. For this example assume
an initial cal. # of 760.
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D. Move the vehicle to the starting point of the
measured distance.
E. Reset the distance accumulator to zero (see page 2-
11)
F. Drive the vehicle to the other end of the measured
distance at a speed of between five and ten miles per
hour. Distance will accumulate on the display.
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G. Stop the vehicle at the measured distance end marker.
Compare the distance indicated by the console to the
actual measured distance, to determine how much
correction is necessary. For example: if the indicated
distance is 396 Ft. after driving over a 400 foot
range, the error in the distance calibration is 1.0%.
H. Calculate the new distance calibration number using
the following formula:
Measured distance
Indicated distance
Example:
400
x 760 = 768, the New DC#
396
NOTE: Use the same equation, regardless of the type of
distance sensor .
I. Enter the corrected cal. # using the switch settings
shown in the “GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND INITIAL
CALIBRATION NUMBERS” section above. Switch back to
the OPERATE mode. The distance accumulator
should now agree with the measured distance that
you traveled. If it doesn't , recheck your calculations.
x Old DC# = New DC#
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SETTING THE HOLD/CLOSE RESPONSE OF THE FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
he operator can select a "Hold" or "Close" response
of the flow control valve to both “Implement
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Status switch” and “All Booms OFF" conditions.
These responses are independent of each other, allowing
the operator to select a "Hold" condition for one and a
"Close" for the other. Careful consideration should be
given to both conditions and the response selected for
your application.
Implement Status Switch
When the operator selects the "Hold" condition, deactivation of the Implement Status switch (open circuit) hold’s
the flow control valve in its current position. When
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turning on the Implement Status switch (closed circuit)
the flow control valve is already open and product flow
is instantaneous. This response assumes that some other
device, such as a boom section valve, has stopped the
product flow.
When the operator selects the "Close" condition,
deactivation of the Implement Status Switch (open
circuit) automatically causes the flow control valve to
close. This response is preferred when it is necessary to
use the flow control valve to stop the product flow.
Use the following procedure to set the Status switch
response.
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A. Set the console to the following positions;
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
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3. Display Selector Total Applied
4. Boom switches OFF
(or Master switch)
B. Hold the INC./DEC. switch up to display the current
setting (Hold or Close). Continuing to hold the INC.
switch up will cause the display to alternate
between the two options at about three to ten
second intervals. The option appearing in the
display when the INC. switch is released is the
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response selected.
All Booms Off
When the operator selects a "Hold" condition, an “All
Booms OFF" condition (either all Boom switches or the
Master switch OFF) hold’s the flow control valve in its
current position. When the boom valves are turned ON
again the flow control valve is already open and product
flow is instantaneous.
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When the "Close" condition is selected, an “All Booms
OFF" condition automatically causes the flow control
valve to close. This response is preferred when it is
necessary to use the flow control valve to stop the
product flow.
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Use the following procedure to set the “All Booms OFF”
response.
A. Set the console to the following positions;
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
3. Display Selector Impl. Width
4. Boom switches OFF
(or Master switch)
B. Hold the INC./DEC. switch up to display the current
setting (Hold or Close). Continuing to hold the
switch up causes the display to alternate between the
two options at about three to ten second intervals.
The option appearing in the display when the INC.
Switch is released is the response selected.
SETTING THE GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE (GSO)
VALUE
o use the GSO feature, set the GSO value to the
minimum ground speed you want to control to
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when the GSO switch is activated. This should be
the lowest speed at which the vehicle can dispense
material satisfactorily. If you do not intend to use this
feature, set this value to zero (0.0). (See page 1-7 for a
more complete description of GSO operation.)
Use the following procedure to set the GSO Speed.
A. Set the console to the following positions;
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector SET-UP
3. Display Selector Speed
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B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the GSO speed to the
desired value.
CAUTION: When traveling at a speed slower than the
GSO speed setting, this feature will cause the product to
be applied at a rate consistent with the GSO speed,
rather than the true ground speed, possibly resulting in
serious over application. When Ground Speed Override is being used, and the true ground speed is less
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than the pre-selected GSO Speed, the console will sound
an alarm and the display will flash a “Too Slow”
message to warn the operator of possible over application.
PRODUCT VOLUME (FULL LOAD VALUE)
Setting the Full Load Value
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The Full Load Value of the vehicle can be preset into the
console and automatically recalled when the vehicle is
reloaded.
Use the following procedure to set the Full Load Value
into the console.
A. Set the console to the following switch settings:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector SET-UP
3. Display Selector Product Vol.
4. Boom switches OFF
(or Master switch)
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The display shows the current Full Load Value.
B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the desired Full Load
Set
Value.
Recalling the Full Load Value
When Product Vol. and OPERATE mode are selected,
the Full Load Value of the vehicle can be recalled by
holding the INC. switch up for at least three seconds.
Setting a Load Value Less than Full Load
If a full load is not taken aboard the vehicle, the actual
amount loaded can be set without changing the Full Load
Value. First recall the Full Load Value as explained in the
previous section, then use the INC./DEC. switch to set the
actual volume loaded into the tank.
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