TeeJet TASC-6100 User Manual

TASC-6100

LIQUID/GRANULAR

APPLICATION CONTROL SYSTEM

USER GUIDE

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Software Version 1.30

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Rate Controller

®	ON	OPERATE	INC.
MID-TECH
MPH	OFF	SETUP	DEC.
MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Product Vol.			%Rate		Appl. Rate
Fan RPM					Total Applied
	Area					Width
	Speed				Distance
		Scan	Test		PSI/Prime
			Speed
		DISPLAY SELECTOR
Alt.-Rate
Standard Rate
OFF	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
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BOOMS

Midwest Technologies, Inc. of Illinois

Springfield, IL 62703

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DATE: DATE CODE:		PAGES AFFECTED:		SW VERSION
4/24/98	98114	New Manual(TASC-6100 w/Fan RPM)		1.20
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
		warranty, cleaned up text

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	TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHANGE LOG					II
TABLE OF CONTENTS					III
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS					V
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL				VI
CHAPTER 1 SWITCHES AND CONTROLS				1-1
CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS				1	-1
POWER SWITCH				1-1
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH				1-1
INC / DEC SWITCH				1-2
BOOM SECTION “ON/OFF” INDICATORS				1-2
RATE SWITCH				1-2
DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH				1-2
IMPLEMENT STATUS INPUT				1	-6
GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE SWITCH (GSO)				1	-7
CHAPTER 2 CALIBRATION				2-1
SELECTING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM				2	-1
SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC, UNITS				2	-1
UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION				2-2
UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION				2-2
CHANGING UNITS				2-2
LIQUID/GRANULAR COMMON SETUP ITEMS				2	-3
SETTING APPLICATION RATES				2-3
SETTING THE % RATE CHANGE				2-3
SETTING BOOM WIDTHS				2-4
DISTANCE CALIBRATION - GROUND SPEED SENSOR				2-5
SETTING THE HOLD/CLOSE RESPONSE OF THE FLOW CONTROL VALVE				2-7
SETTING THE GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE (GSO) VALUE				2-9
PRODUCT VOLUME (FULL LOAD VALUE)				2-10
RESETTING ACCUMULATORS				2-11
OPERATING UNDER EXTERNAL RATE COMMANDS				2-11
LIQUID ONLY SET-UP				2-12
SETTING THE CORRECTION FACTOR				2-12
FLOW SENSOR CALIBRATION				2-12
GRANULAR ONLY SET-UP				2-20
SETTING THE PRODUCT DENSITY				2-20
SETTING THE FAN TACH CAL. #				2-20
RATE SENSOR CALIBRATION				2-21
SETTING AUTO POWER DOWN TIME				2-24
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION				3-1
NORMAL START-UP AND OPERATION				3-1
CHANGING ACTIVE BOOM SECTIONS				3-2
CHANGING APPLICATION RATE				3-2
ALTERNATEAPPLICATION RATE				3-2
% RATE CHANGE				3-2
PRIMING THE MAIN PUMP AND BOOM				3-3
RAPID UNLOAD USING THE CONVEYOR				3-4
GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE (GSO)				3-5

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CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE		4-1
FLUSHING AND CLEANING		4-1
CONTROL CONSOLE		4-1
GROUND SPEED SENSOR		4-2
FLOW AND PRESSURE SENSOR		4-2
CONVEYOR RATE SENSOR		4-3
FLOW CONTROL VALVE		4-3
WIRING HARNESS		4-3
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING - ERROR MESSAGES		5-1
LIQUID ERROR MESSAGES		5-1
GRANULAR ERROR MESSAGES		5-5
CHAPTER 6 EMERGENCY OPERATION		6-1
GROUND SPEED SENSOR FAILURE		6-1
FLOW CONTROL VALVE FAILURE		6-2
FLOWMETER OR PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE		6-4
APPENDIX A - SYSTEM DIAGRAMS		A-1
APPENDIX B - SYSTEM OVERVIEW		B-1
HOW THE TASC 6100 CONTROLS APPLICATION RATE		B-2
TASC 6100 SYSTEM COMPONENTS		B-3
AUTO TIP CONTROL		B-7
EXTERNAL RATE CONTROL		B-7
APPENDIX C - GLOSSARY/TABLES		C-1
GLOSSARY		C-2
USEFUL FORMULAS		C-4
ENGLISH/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
FIG. 1-2. DISPLAY SELECTOR FUNCTIONS - OPERATE MODE	1-3
FIG. 1-3. DISPLAY SELECTOR FUNCTIONS - SET-UP MODE	1-4
FIG. 1-4. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - LIQUID STANDARD MODE	1-8
FIG. 1-5. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - LIQUID PRESSURE MODE	1-9
FIG. 1-6. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - GRANULAR MODE	1-10
FIG. A1 - TYPICAL FLOW/PRESSURE BASED WIRING DIAGRAM	A-2
FIG. A 2. TYPICAL FLOW/PRESSURE BASED PLUMBING DIAGRAM	A-3
FIG. A 3. TYPICAL TASC 6100 GRANULAR SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM	A-4
FIG. A 4. TASC 6100 W/AUTO TIP CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM	A-5
FIG. A 5. SERVICE FORM	A-6
FIG. B-1 TASC 6100 SYSTEM DATA FLOW	B-2
FIG. B-2. TASC 6100 CONSOLE	B-3
FIG. B-3. GROUND SPEED RADAR	B-4
FIG. B-4. FLOWMETER	B-5
FIG. B-6. 100 PULSE SENSOR	B-5
FIG. B-5. PRESSURE SENSOR	B-5
FIG. B-7. FLOW CONTROL VALVE	B-6
FIG. B-8. BOOM CONTROL SWITCHBOX	B-7
FIG. B-10. DATA LINK	B-7
FIG. B-9. AUTO TIP CONTROL BOX	B-7

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual is designed to provide you with the basic information needed to set up and operate the Mid-Tech® 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.

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 components 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

Several switches and indicators serve as the interface between the operator and the MidTech control system.

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CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS

This section shows the location of each switch and indicator found on the TASC 6100 control 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			1						2		3
Down" feature which
powers the console off					®
	Flow					ON			OPERATE INC.
after a operator selectable		-Ac	MID-	TECH
						OFF			SETUP		DEC.
			MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
time has elapsed. The									%Rate		4
console has a nonvolatile		Gal./				Product Vol.					Appl. Rate
						Fan RPM					Total Applied
						Area					Width
						Speed
memory so it "remembers"											Distance
							Scan Test PSI/Prime
									Speed
the constants and data							DISPLAY SELECTOR
	TASC-6100	Alt.-Rate									5
		Standard Rate
previously entered, even	Rate Controller	OFF
						1 2 3			4 5		6 7 8 9

BOOMS

with the power removed.

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NOTE: The “Auto Power Down Feature is only available on the CE version of the console (CE designation label on back of console).

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.

Fig. 1-1. TASC

Console Switches and

Indicators

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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 system is applying product.***

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OPERATE
® ON	OPERATE INC.
MID- CH
SETUP
OFF	SETUP
	%Rate
Product Vol. Appl. Rate
Fan RPM	Total Applied

			Area	Width
			Speed	Distance
Application Rate:	%Rate		Scan	Test PSI/Prime
		Appl. Rate		Speed
	Product Vol.		DISPLAY SELECTOR
Displays the	FanTASCRPM-6100	Total Applied
target application	Rate Controller
	Area	Width
rate when the	Speed	Distance
ground speed is	Scan	PSI/Prime
	Test
zero or all booms	Speed
	DISPLAY SELECTOR
are OFF.** The
			Fig. 1-2. Display Selector
actual application			Functions - Operate Mode

rate is displayed here once

application has started.

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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.*

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.

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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

- Setup Mode (Liquid)

(See Fig. 1-3)

Speed: Ground speed

OPERATE

override (GSO) value.**

MPH

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ON

OPERATE

INC.

Area: Area Accumulator

SET-

UP

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OFF

SETUP

DEC.

#2. The total area treated

%Rate

Total Applied

since the counter was last

Product Vol.

Appl. Rate

Fan RPM

Area

Width

reset.*

%Rate

Speed

Distance

Scan Test

PSI/Prime

Product Vol.

Appl. Rate

Speed

DISPLAY SELECTOR

FanTASCRPM -6100

Total Applied

Fan RPM: The current fan

Rate Controller

Width

Area

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

RPM. calibration number.

Speed

Distance

BOOMS

Since not used in liquid

Test PSI/Prime

Scan

Speed

mode, can be set to zero to remove the fan

DISPLAY SELECTOR

RPM reading from the scan feature.**

Fig. 1-3. Display Selector

Functions - Set-Up Mode

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).**

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

*Totals can be zeroed in this mode.

**Values are programmable in this mode.

***Values changeable by a % increase or decrease.

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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 vehicle.**

%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.*

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.**

*Totals can be zeroed in this mode.

**Values are programmable in this mode.

***Values changeable by a % increase or decrease.

%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].**

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

An external “Implement Status” input can be used to override the TASC control. The input must present a positive voltage (+12.0

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

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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)

If your TASC system includes an optional MIDTECH® Boom Control Switch Box, the GSO 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.

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.

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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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Specialists In Control System Electronics Since 1983

% Rate

Use INC switch to set full load,

INC/DEC to change Product Vol.

Fan RPM

Area

Use DEC switch to zero display

Speed

Scan

Test Speed

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Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down		Preset #1
100
	Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down

Application Rate 10.0/12.0

Total Applied

Use DEC switch to zero display

Impl. Width

Distance

Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN

PSI/Prime -----

10.0

Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down

Default values shown in upper left of boxes.

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											Rate Change Increment											Preset #1
							% Rate				10
					Full Load Amount											Correction factor
	Product Vol.											Application Rate
					500											1.00
	Fan RPM											Total Applied					Rate Sensor Cal#
				2.00													71.0
																						Default			Custom
	Area												Impl. Width
			0.0																	C		960
																				1		120
		Ground Speed Override													Distance Sensor Cal#					2
	Speed											Distance										200
		7.0													1000
																				3
																						320
																				4
			Scan									PSI/Prime		DEC sets to granular						5		200
						Err								INC sets to liquid
														Stnrd L						6		120
						Test Speed														7		0
											10.0/									8
																						0
																				9
	Default values shown in upper left of boxes.																					0
																						0
	Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.

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Fig. 1-4. TASC 6100 Default Values

- Liquid Standard Mode

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% Rate

Use INC switch to set full load,

INC/DEC to change Product Vol.

Fan RPM

Area

Use DEC switch to zero display

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		LIQUID PSI MODE
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down		Preset #1
100
	Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down

Application Rate 10.0

Total Applied

Use DEC switch to zero display

Impl. Width

Speed		Distance
		Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
Scan	PSI/Prime		Ps---
Test Speed
	10.0
	Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down

Default values shown in upper left of boxes.

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	Specialists In Control System Electronics Since 1983
											Rate Change Increment												Preset #1
							% Rate				10
					Full Load Amount											Correction factor
	Product Vol.											Application Rate
					500											1.00
	Fan RPM											Total Applied					Rate Sensor Cal#
				2.00													10.0/12.0
	Area																						Default			Custom
													Impl. Width
			0.0																		C		960
																					1		120
		Ground Speed Override													Distance Sensor Cal#						2
	Speed											Distance											200
		7.0													1000						3
																							320
																					4
			Scan									PSI/Prime		DEC sets to granular							5		200
						Err								INC sets to liquid
														PSi							6		120
						Test Speed															7		0
											10.0										8
																							0
																					9
	Default values shown in upper left of boxes.																						0
																							0
	Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.

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Fig. 1-5. TASC 6100 Default Values

- Liquid Pressure Mode

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% Rate

Use INC switch to set full load,

INC/DEC to change Product Vol.

Fan RPM

Area

Use DEC switch to zero display

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		GRANULAR MODE
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down		Preset #1
100
	Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down

Application Rate 200/250

Total Applied

Use DEC switch to zero display

Impl. Width

Speed		Distance
		Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
Scan	PSI/Prime			-----
Test Speed
	10.0
	Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down

Default values shown in upper left of boxes.

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	Specialists In Control System Electronics Since 1983																							Preset #1
												Rate Change Increment
								% Rate				10
						Full Load Amount											Density
	Product Vol.												Application Rate
						10750											65.0
	Fan RPM												Total Applied					Rate Sensor Cal#
					2.00													1630.0
																								Default				Custom
														Impl. Width
	Area		0.0																			C		720
																						1		360
	Speed	Ground Speed Override											Distance			Distance Sensor Cal#						2		360
		7.0														1000						3
																								0
																						4
			Scan										PSI/Prime		DEC sets to granular							5		0
							Err								INC sets to liquid
															Stnrd C							6		0
							Test Speed															7		0
												10.0
																						8		0
	Default values shown in upper left of boxes.																					9		0
																								0
	Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.

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Fig. 1-6. TASC 6100 Default Values

- Granular Mode

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CHAPTER 2 CALIBRATION

NOTE: PLEASE READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU BEGIN CALIBRATION!

Specific information about your applicator (i.e. application rates, boom widths, test speed, etc.) must be programmed into the control console and

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.

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SELECTING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM

8erify that the proper console application pro gram is selected.

To view the program currently selected, set the Mode switch to Setup and the Display Selector to PSI/Prime.

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

The 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.

CHANGING UNITS

A-1	A-2	B
ON	OPERATE	INC.
OFF	SETUP	DEC.

				% Rate
		Product Vol.			Application Rate
	Fan RPM					Total Applied
A-3		Area				Impl. Width
		Speed				Distance
			Scan		PSI/Prime
				Test
				Speed
		DISPLAY SELECTOR
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
BOOMS

A. Set the console switches to the following positions:

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

The TASC 6100 system is designed to maintain a constant, pre-selected application rate. In order for 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.

SETTING THE % RATE CHANGE

This feature allows the operator to change the application rate “ON THE GO” with a simple 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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ON	OPERATE	INC.		Setup		Cal	.
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% Rate
Product Vol.	Application Rate
Fan RPM	Total Applied
Area	Impl. Width
Speed	Distance
Scan	PSI/Prime
Test
Speed

DISPLAY SELECTOR

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BOOMS

Alt.-Rate

Standard Rate

OFF	A-4

Setting the APPLICATION RATE to 0.0 will turn off the flow control function.

A-1	A-2	B

ON OPERATE INC.

OFF SETUP DEC.

A-3

% Rate
Product Vol.	Application Rate
Fan RPM	Total Applied
Area	Impl. Width
Speed	Distance
Scan	PSI/Prime
Test
Speed

DISPLAY SELECTOR

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BOOMS

Alt.-Rate

Standard Rate

A-4

OFF

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ON OPERATE INC.

OFF

SETUP

DEC.

A-3

% Rate
Product Vol.	Application Rate
Fan RPM	Total Applied
Area	Impl. Width
Speed	Distance
Scan	PSI/Prime
Test
Speed

DISPLAY SELECTOR

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BOOMS

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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).

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
										Twidth, caused by turning boom sections on or off.
										To accurately respond to changes in swath width, the
	A-1		A-2		E		B, C, D, E			console must know the length of each boom section. Use
										the following procedure to set boom section widths.
		ON		OPERATE		INC.
		OFF		SETUP		DEC.				A. Set the console to the following positions;
				% Rate					A-3	1. Power	ON
		Product Vol.			Application Rate
	Fan RPM					Total Applied				2. Mode Selector	SETUP
		Area				Impl. Width
			Scan		PSI/Prime					3. Display Selector	Impl. Width
		Speed				Distance
				Test						4. Boom switches	OFF
				Speed
		DISPLAY SELECTOR
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		(or Master switch)
BOOMS										The display cycles through each boom position (1
										through 9) and displays its current width in inches
										(meters).
		MASTER
A-4										B. As each boom position appears on the display, use
					ON			MI
										the INC./DEC. switch to set the display to the
E
										number of inches (meters) covered by that boom.
										Repeat for each section.

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

The control console must be calibrated for the ground speed sensor installed to ensure accurate application rates. The procedure involves physi-

cally 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.

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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Boom widths are 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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		A-2	A. Set the control console switches to the following
	A-1		B
			settings:

ON	OPERATE		INC.
OFF	SETUP		DEC.		1. Power	ON
					2. Mode Selector	SETUP
	% Rate				3. Display Selector	Distance
Product Vol.		Application Rate		A-3
Fan RPM			Total Applied
Area			Impl. Width
Speed			Distance		The display shows the current distance calibration
Scan		PSI/Prime
	Test
	Speed				value.
DISPLAY SELECTOR

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to enter the initial
BOOMS
									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

“GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND INITIAL CALIBRATION

NUMBERS” section above. For this example assume an initial cal. # of 760.

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 x Old DC# = New DC#

Indicated distance

Example:

396400 x 760 = 768, the New DC#

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.

RECORD THIS CALIBRATION NUMBER

ON LAST PAGE OF MANUAL.

SETTING THE HOLD/CLOSE RESPONSE OF THE FLOW

CONTROL VALVE

The operator can select a "Hold" or "Close" response of the flow control valve to both “Implement 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.
A-1	A-2		C	A. Set the console to the following positions;
ON	OPERATE		INC.	1. Power	ON
OFF	SETUP		DEC.	2. Mode Selector	OPERATE
	% Rate		A-3	3. Display Selector	Total Applied
Fan RPM			Total Applied	4. Boom switches	OFF
Product Vol.		Application Rate
Area			Impl. Width	(or Master switch)
Speed			Distance
Scan		PSI/Prime
	Test
	Speed

		DISPLAY SELECTOR						B. Hold the INC./DEC. switch up to display the current
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9								setting (Hold or Close). Continuing to hold the INC.
	BOOMS							switch up will cause the display to alternate
								between the two options at about three to ten
								second intervals. The option appearing in the
B		MASTER						display when the INC. switch is released is the
								response selected.
		ON			MI

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.

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”
	A-1	A-2	C
response.
	ON	OPERATE	INC.
A. Set the console to the following positions;	OFF	SETUP	DEC.

1. Power	ON				% Rate					A-3
			Product Vol.				Application Rate
2. Mode Selector	OPERATE	Fan RPM						Total Applied
			Area					Impl. Width
3. Display Selector	Impl. Width		Speed					Distance
				Scan	Test		PSI/Prime
4. Boom switches	OFF				Speed
			DISPLAY SELECTOR
(or Master switch)	1	2	3	4	5	6		7	8	9

BOOMS

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.	MASTER
The option appearing in the display when the INC.	B
	ON	MI
Switch is released is the response selected.

SETTING THE GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE (GSO)

VALUE

To use the GSO feature, set the GSO value to the minimum ground speed you want to control to 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.)

A-1	A-2	B

ON OPERATE INC.

OFF

SETUP

DEC.

Use the following procedure to set the GSO Speed.

			% Rate
			Product Vol.	Application Rate
A. Set the console to the following positions;			Fan RPM		Total Applied
		A-3	Area		Impl. Width
			Speed		Distance
			Scan	PSI/Prime
1. Power	ON		Test
			Speed
			DISPLAY SELECTOR
2. Mode Selector	SET-UP		1 2 3 4 5	6	7 8 9
3. Display Selector	Speed
			BOOMS

B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the GSO speed to the

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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 applica-
		tion.
		PRODUCT VOLUME (FULL LOAD VALUE)

A-1	A-2	C

ON OPERATE INC.

OFF

SETUP

DEC.

A-3				% Rate
		Product Vol.			Application Rate
	Fan RPM					Total Applied
		Area				Impl. Width
		Speed				Distance
			Scan		PSI/Prime
				Test
				Speed
		DISPLAY SELECTOR
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
BOOMS

Setting the Full Load Value

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:

	MASTER
B
OFF	ON	MI

1. Power	ON
2. Mode Selector	SET-UP
3. Display Selector	Product Vol.
4. Boom switches	OFF
(or Master switch)

			Recall
Recall & Set	Recall & Set			Set
	ON	OPERATE	INC.
	OFF	SETUP	DEC.

Recall & Set

% Rate
Product Vol.	Application Rate
Fan RPM	Total Applied
Area	Impl. Width
Speed	Distance
Scan	PSI/Prime
Test
Speed

DISPLAY SELECTOR

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BOOMS

The display shows the current Full Load Value.

B.Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the desired Full Load 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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