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1. Advance to the next step by pressing the Program key B This must be done for all Number of Spray Tips Per Boom Section steps Any individual boom switches not being used must be programmed to a 0 value When you have programmed and validated the last Number of Spray Tips Per Boom Section step advance to the next program step by pressing the Program key R 98 70006 ENUS R4 sgg 844 E Sprayer Control User Program Tip User Programmable Tip Default 00 While in the User Programmable Tip step the tip indicator arrow v will be flashing above the P tab at the bottom of the display In some cases you may find that nozzles other than those pre programmed for the 844 Sprayer Control will need to be used If one of the eleven pre programmed tips do not meet your needs this programming step allows the user to manually program a tip Use the Plus key or Minus key to adjust flow rate in US Gallons Per Minute Liters Per Minute Imperial Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi 2 bar Pressing the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously will clear the value to zero To accept the value press the Program key RJ to advance to the next programming step The flow rate information for the tip is only used to calculate the pressure reading for flow based controls With non linear tips the calculation would be incorrect Therefore we recommend a A00 setting for non linear tips so that the pressure will read O at a
2. 1 00 To spray with a different density liquid the specific gravity must first be programmed into the System Setup Mode in the Specific Gravity density step on page 19 Once a number has been programmed into that step you must select the density symbol D in the Application Setup Mode by pressing the Auto Manual key NOTE The tip flow rate in the lower right corner of the display will always display the flow rate in US Gallons Per Minute Liters Per Minute Imperial Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi 2 bar regardless of changes to the indicated pressure After performing the calculations you can advance to the beginning of the Application Setup sequence to make any changes by pressing the Program key RJ once If no changes are necessary you have completed the Application Setup Mode of the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control NOW PRESS AND HOLD THE PROGRAM KEY BJ FOR THREE 3 SECONDS AND THE ENTIRE APPLICATION SETUP MODE WILL BE STORED IN THE COMPUTER S MEMORY NOTE For your protection the 844 console will not automatically power down while in the Application Setup Mode You must exit properly as described above to enable the console auto power down feature NOTE Cutting the power to the controller while in the Application Setup Mode will not save any changes made into the computer s memory 22 www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control CHAPTER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sprayer Checkout Before spraying check all connectio
3. THE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY Components Two 2 magnets Sensor with attached connector cable and mounting hardware If you are installing a radar ground speed sensor follow the instructions supplied with that unit Speed Step 1 Location The speed sensor assembly should be installed on a non driven wheel Figure 6 Wheel Mounting of Magnetic Speed Sensor to avoid potential errors that are likely to occur from a slipping drive wheel Refer to Figure 5 Proximity Sensor optional An optional proximity sensor is available to use in cases where space is limited or for drive shaft mounting The proximity sensor will work by sensing any metal object The proximity sensor must be mounted so that the sensor face is within 1 8 to 3 8 3 10 mm of the metal object being read Figure 5 Wheel Mounting of Speed Sensor NOTE TARGET FACES TIRE LUGS Note Target faces tire lugs 98 70006 ENUS R4 844 E Sprayer Control Speed Step 2 Installing The Wheel Magnets Check for pre drilled holes in the wheel rim If pre drilled holes are not available layout a pattern as shown in Figure 7 and drill two 3 8 10 mm holes near the outer edge of the rim if possible and 180 from each other Place the magnets into each of the two holes on the inside rim and securely fasten them using the nuts and washers provided Figure 7 Magnet Locations WHEEL 3 8 10 mm HOLE FOR MAGNET Figure 8 Magnet Assemb
4. been correctly programmed for the regulating valve position on your sprayer B Flowmeler stalled A flashing turbine symbol ae will also indicate if the flow meter has stalled Inspect flow meter for obstructions If flow meter turbine is impaired clean and replace Sometimes when the regulating valve closes too far maybe even complete shut off with ball type regulating valves this can cause the flow meter to stall and no flow or pressure regulation will occur Press the Auto Manual key so that the LED indicates MAN mode depress the Plus key for approximately three 3 seconds You should see the tips begin to spray Press the Auto Manual key so that the LED indicates Auto mode and continue to spray 98 70006 ENUS R4 EA 844 E Sprayer Control condition Possilecause soiin OOOO O O 6 Application Rate Units GPA G 1000 A Speed sensor not calibrated Recalibrate the magnetic or radar speed pulses in the Calibrate Speed section of the ft I Ha continually flash on off correctly System Setup Mode on page 18 of the 844 Installation Manual B Incorrect nozzle spacing Check the Nozzle Spacing section in the System Setup Mode on page 15 of the 844 Installation Manual to ensure the correct nozzle spacing has been entered This number should reflect the distance between nozzles in inches or cm on the boom If banding enter the band width as your spacing If directed spraying enter the row spacing divided by the
5. in the display If banding enter the band width as your spacing If directed spraying enter the row spacing divided by the number of nozzles per row as your spacing NOTE All Application rate readings US GPA G 1000 f N acre Imp GPA and I ha and area readings are expressed in treated acres hectares Tips Per Boom Section Number of Spray Tips Per Boom Section Default B tips per section in H5 Er F IAF and 5 modes Default Ie tips per section 1 0 for the others in nh 3 mode While in the Tips Per Boom Section step the tips symbol A will be flashing at the top of the console display The console will also display SEL P at the left and a number 6 at the right of the display The GEL I refers to boom section 1 on your console The number at the right is to be adjusted to match the number of tips you have on boom switch 1 The default value of 6 will appear for all booms sections The next five programming steps are Number of Spray Tips Per Boom Section steps These steps correspond with the five boom switches on the lower portion of the console The section you are programming can be identified by looking at the SEL s at the left of the display You must program the correct number of spray tips for each boom section on your sprayer Use the Plus key or Minus key to produce the correct value Pressing the Plus key Ej and Minus key simultaneously will clear the value to zero
6. is not necessary to set the Auto Man to MAN mode To return the application rate to its programmed status you may use the Plus key or Minus key individually to step back to the application rate in 10 increments or press them simultaneously to return to the programmed target application rate NOTE While in the boost mode the target symbol will flash at the top of the console display to remind the operator they are not spraying at the target application rate Area Volume Feature The 844 Sprayer Control will count application acres hectares and measure total volume applied while the master boom switch is in the on position The area counter will measure treated acres hectares and is dependent on the value programmed for nozzle spacing on page 15 The volume measure is dependent on flow meter pulses and is available on flow based models only The lower right of the display window will alternately show the treated area sprayed and the total volume applied since the last clearing of the area counter volume measure To clear the area counter volume measure press and hold the Plus key E and Minus key simultaneously for three 3 seconds while viewing the normal operating mode NOTE The area memory counter volume measure only works when the Master Boom Switch is turned ON NOTE If you are using a pressure based controller the Volume feature is disabled The total area will then be displayed at all times
7. main cable that attaches to the boom control valves the pressure regulating valve flow meter and or pressure sensor a magnetic wheel speed sensor and a proximity speed sensor or radar speed sensor Lay out each of the valve and sensor leads before installing the sprayer components to be sure the cables are long enough in length from the sensor connections to the 844 console connection If your installation requires longer cables several extension cables are available If an exit hole has to be cut in the cab be sure the edges are deburred and protected to prevent damage to the cables Figure 13 Wiring Diagram lt COMMUNICATION CABLE CONNECTION 844 SPRAYER CONTROL MAIN CABLE CONNECTION o NSE H i a a ce a a o f H H l PRESSURE H i REGULATING SPEED SENSOR i VALVE H l l H I H 57 t E 12 17 CM yo H ih FLOW METER s r 1 4 IF USED 7 Eg Ko a 4 s IE AL 25 35 CM rr L CENTRIFUGAL Ginn einen hdn h oe PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVES TRANSDUCER Loo Jill 1 STRAINER EASED BOOM SECTIONS 98 70006 ENUS R4 844 E Sprayer Control Connect Step 1 Wiring Layout Determine the best cable routing to the sprayer control components on the sprayer This may be along the flow line main frame of the sprayer or wherever the cables can be conveniently secured Avoid any situation where the cables may lay in puddles or come in co
8. need to be programmed once to customize the controller to your sprayer For either setup mode if you press and hold the Program key BJ for three 3 seconds your inputs will be saved and the computer will exit the respective setup mode This action will not be necessary until the last programming step has been completed To increase the value of a programmable digit press the Plus key E To decrease the value press the Minus These keys are located directly to the right of the display For some programming steps pressing and holding Plus key or Minus key will change the programmable value rapidly Pressing the Plus key or Minus key once will change the value by one increment Pressing the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously in some programming steps will set the value to 0 For either setup mode pressing the Program key BJ will advance you to the next programming step 844 E Sprayer Control Steps to Successful Programming To begin the programming process Read above for programming tips Besure the master boom switch is OFF Turn console ON by pressing the Program key R When the Control Console is turned on the software version will be displayed at the top of the display and the serial number will be displayed in the lower half of the display This information will be needed when calling for service support To turn the console off press and hold the key while pr
9. spraying operation i e changing fields switching nozzles changing crops etc The operator can avoid toggling through all of the programming steps unnecessarily To enter the Application Setup Mode press the Program key Bj twice Pressing the key once inadvertently will cause the display to flash P in the upper left and LISE r at the lower right of the display for three 3 seconds before the 844 will return to normal operating mode The R LUSE r indicates that the console is about to enter the Application Setup Mode Pressing the Program key BJ a second time within three 3 seconds puts the Control Console into the Application Setup Mode Target Application Rate U5 Default HD US GPA ErF Default 200 Gal 1000 ft INF Default 2 Imperial GPA nh 3 Default 70 Pounds of Nitrogen Acre 5 Default l ha While in the Target Application Rate step the application rate pressure speed and flow rate in US GPM l min Imperial GPM will be displayed The application rate units GPA G 1000 ft or l ha will be flashing indicating that the corresponding value can be adjusted or programmed nn Lu Your target application rate should be entered in this step Use the Plus key or Minus key to adjust the value Pressing the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously will clear the value to zero When the desired application rate has been entered press the Program key to accept the value
10. the other units listed press the Plus key or Minus key to select the units you will be using Press the Program key BJ to accept the value and advance to the next program step Reset Defaults Reset To Default Settings If the units in the first programming step have been changed the console will ask if you would like to reset all of the program values to the default settings for the units selected If you wish to reset to the defaults use the Plus key or Minus key to select YES and press the Program key RJ to activate the resetting process If you do not want to reset to the default values select na using the Plus key or Minus key E and the Program key R to advance to the next step NOTE If you inadvertently changed the Program Units select na in this step Advance to the Program Units step again using the key and change back to your desired units Select na again at the Reset Defaults step and exit the program mode by pressing and holding the key for three 3 seconds Sensor Type Flow Meter or Pressure Based Default FL B The 844 system can be used with either a flow meter pressure transducer or both This step tells the computer which sensor you will be using on your sprayer to control the flow regulation The default value is set for a F L O based system using a flow meter If this is what you have installed on your sprayer then press the Program key RJ to advance to
11. the supply line before the boom control valves If you choose this location the 844 will need to be properly programmed to reverse the polarity of the valve This step can be found in the System Setup instructions on page 14 When in throttling mode the valve should open when the Plus key is pressed and close when the Minus key is pressed Be sure to check this before plumbing the valve into the system Figure 3 Throttling Plumbing Diagram Flow Based System PRESSURE TANK REGULATING VALVE SE o 12 17 CM cit FLOW METER SOLENOID VALVES l al ex ed ad Heal is 25 35 CM CENTRIFUGAL Anka abonbanbdnb PUMP D n ua LJ THROTTLING Till STRAINER VALVE BOOM SECTIONS 98 70006 ENUS R4 844 E Sprayer Control Figure 4 Throttling Plumbing Diagram Pressure Based_System TANK JET AGITATOR TANK SHUT OFF AGITATOR PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE SOLENOID VALVES ee the se ppp E a TRANSDUCER STRAINER VALVE eae tL BOOM SECTIONS Flow Meter Pressure Transducer To ensure accurate readings the flow meter if used must be mounted 10 to 12 25 35 cm from other pipe fittings preferably in a vertical position with the flow going up It should also be mounted with the direction of flow arrow pointing toward the boom control valves Refer to Figures 2 and 3 Be sure the flow meter is plumbed so that all liquid passing through it is routed to the boo
12. valves combined If installed the remote master switch will operate in series with the boom switches on the console Connect the battery cable to the power cable lead that extends from the main cable Test the installation by pressing the Program key J once to turn the 844 console on If the display shows information you have wired the power correctly NOTE The TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control has an automatic power down feature With the master boom switch in the off position the 844 will automatically shut down after 10 minutes of no inputs This prevents possible battery drainage To turn the console off with the Master Switch located in the off position press and hold the Minus key while pressing the Program key R once and then releasing both keys The console will shut down providing no other keys are pressed Figure 12 Power Connection RED POS CONSOLE BATTERY WIRES CONSOLE BATTERY WIRES RED POS ONE 12 VOLT BATTERY BLACK NEG CONSOLE BATTERY WIRES RED POS 24 VOLT SYSTEM USING TWO 12 VOLT BATTERIES BLACK NEG CONSOLE BATTERY WIRES 12 VOLT SYSTEM USING TWO 6 VOLT BATTERIES ls BLACK NEG 12 VOLT SYSTEM USING TWO 6 VOLT BATTERIES www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control Console Step 4 Connecting Component Cables Now that you have the console installed you can begin connecting it to the other components of the 844 system The standard kit contains a
13. wheel speed or proximity sensor to the sensor cable and in turn connect the sensor cable to the 844 console When the connection is made rotate the wheel on which the magnets are installed If using a proximity sensor you will be sensing metal objects and not magnets Each time a magnet metal object for proximity sensor passes the sensor a red LED orange LED for proximity sensor on the back of the sensor will light The LCD display on the console will also indicate a speed as the sensor receives and sends electronic pulses Radar If you are using a radar speed sensor it should be connected to the speed sensor connector on the sensor end cable An adapter cable will be necessary when using most radars and are available through your TeeJet Technologies dealer The 844 will automatically sense if the speed sensor is a wheel speed proximity type or radar type sensor during calibration The 844 is automatically adapted to most brands of radar speed sensors provided that the appropriate adapter cable is used If using a radar sensor the 844 will display r Ad during the calibration procedure Console Step 1 Location Determine the best location for the control console in the cab or operator s compartment Allow sufficient clearance approximately 4 5 10 12 cm to accommodate for the cable that will be connected to the right side of the console Console Step 2 Mounting Mount the console to a firm support within the cab area and s
14. 0 Target Applicaton dle ioc pe ase nen pe e OX SAY P Hash Lac ted baton ava ena Fade ai io Ee us OR 20 Norrise Ee A ENIE CETTE 21 Required Speed to Achieve the Application Rate sse tette tete tentent tette ntt 21 Calculation Iroubleshootlngisss soo quas aep titi resta tU ee sue EU AE Ad M DR EI E EM RUE D S 22 Deu 22 Adjust Pressure cete aret Deeds Liguid Densi ES 22 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 S Peat SIME KO E E N A A A ias rne E N cen trust EN aban nase gin E NE 23 Phe Spraying Ope ratlG in naaa 23 CHAPTER 5 FEATURES 24 BOS EN OMS gaa wcrc TU E E E Area Volume Feature FlowihRate Feabile s semi eun a ROO Oe uda mem EST UE Application Ala Mi esie tust ede erben ra omm itum teas e Wert ld ER dee Dag uae Uv ORAE LR ERR Fouad Hd E INGEN UV AA ANNA calescere eto berti rtm e ca sertim usn eed teu dr aeui ores dades cim iuter ver EAE rmt CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 26 98 70006 ENUS R4 E 844 E Sprayer Control CHAPTER 7 FLOW METER CALIBRATION 29 Method i Known Volume socius ura un a fortes eR ote rn eee RE puo but pep Wie E etre iets iB vu RE re 29 Step 1 Known c E 29 Step 2 Programming Calibration Number sseeeeeeeeee nennen terne SARE 29 otep 3 Resetting Volume Counter ocn rrr rette nr ree nre tinte ere ar e re t tah rc d eps 29 sl
15. 4 of the 844 Installation Manual D Number of spray tips per boom section In the System Setup mode move to the Tips Per Boom Section step on page 15 of the 844 Installation Manual You must enter the correct number of spray tips for each boom section on your sprayer Five boom sections are possible If you do not use all boom section switches make sure those not used are set to 0 Make sure that the switch numbers being used correspond with the section numbers programmed 2 Application Rate Units continually flash on off A Continuous discrepancy of 1096 or more between Target Application Rate and Actual Application Rate Check all components and programming steps related to flow MECHANICAL B Stalled meter pulses Make sure there is no pressure in the system Remove the flow meter from the discharge line Inspect the inside of the meter for obstructions The turbine should move freely If it does not rotate easily try flushing it out with clean water If it remains Stuck remove the turbine by releasing the retaining clip Clean the turbine carefully and make sure it rotates Replace the turbine into the flow meter body and secure with the retaining clip If you have a rapid check flow meter remove the turbine from the flow meter body by unthreading it at the sensor Check the turbine for obstructions Flush with clean water or disassemble if necessary C Plugged tips In the event of plugged nozzles remove
16. 844 E SPRAYER CONTROL USER MANUAL Installation Programming and Operating iary of INI Spraying Systems Co 844 E Sprayer Control Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 2 MOUNTING SPRAYER COMPONENTS 2 Pressure Regulator Ti Bypass MOGOG s ii cad dic tute ian UR aged eis vanessa varices Weald i oc Let b e pcr uices 2 Pressure Regulator in Throttling Mode cro trt tert i ttu te uctor aa S eyed Eni aE aa REEE AEE 3 FIOW Mette uomo eter Boom Control Valves Pressure Tans dUe amni ian a a p LI DM cC QE DM M TDI D M M DE 4 INSTALLING THE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY 5 COMPONCNIS 5 5 deteriora HU Men att eaten ed Modena rta erre dre etd e eed iets 5 Speed Step 1 ILocatiODion ses vn WE rm nC RR En ERU RUN UR REIR HU MH PR Lr UR EUR EEG T bae 5 Proximity Sens r optional m remet er eer nate ad Pra ree e DOOR e ved ET FER 5 Speed Step 2 lnstalling The Wheel Matylietssd ctis icai csaveccaparese aa Rea yeaa ett Aa 6 Speed Step 3 Installing the Magnetic Sensoft us oret ettet rere retrieve n E ot vede 6 Speed Step 4 Confirming Speed Sensor Installation ascensore renati ticas cente bve dia rado es savas stdacstdvaabasceansecneotee 7 Magnetic Wheel Sensor i ret cct co t n e e a n D RE t ERI E t C t v t d v e de T hcic T MOUNTING THE TEEJET 844 CONSOLE 7 Console Step SLOCHtolN eerie nan enndem tim beta dtum acd see aces hc RE 7 Console Step MORTUI ioca host ebat e re
17. 98 70006 ENUS R4 Ea 844 E Sprayer Control Calculation Troubleshooting This Programming Step is a diagnostic tool only This programming step has no effect on the operation of the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control It allows the user to adjust the indicated pressure to see what effects it would have on the operating speed or the user can adjust the speed to see what pressure would need to be used to maintain the target application rate This step should help determine if the correct nozzle size was chosen for the application While in the calculation step either the pressure PSI bar or speed MPH km h units will be flashing Adjust Speed While in the Calculation Step the user is able to view the nozzle flow rate pressure speed and application rate simultaneously When first entering this step the speed MPH km h units will be flashing indicating that this digit can be changed By pressing the Plus key or Minus key E the programmer can change the indicated speed to a desirable speed or typical operating speed The 844 will immediately calculate what the pressure would need to be to maintain the target application rate at this speed If the pressure is too high you will need larger spray tips or will have to slow down If the pressure is too low you will need smaller spray tips or will have to speed up Adjust Pressure If you wish to adjust the pressure press the Program key once so that the pressure PSI Bar units be
18. ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF PROFIT LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND EVEN IF TEEJET TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM TEEJET TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE Ea www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations And thank you for choosing TeeJet Technologies advanced 844 E sprayer control system With its proper installation and maintenance you can enjoy many seasons of accurate and uniform spray application with fingertip convenience and ease of operation Installation and Programming of your control system will be covered in easy to follow step by step instructions WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY before attempting installation and programming of your 844 sprayer control The unit s performance will depend on its proper installation and programming along with planned preventative maintenance of your entire sprayer Easily Accessible Programming Mode is very user friendly The process is made simple with a series of easy to follow symbol driven programming steps Aluminum Console Housing with sealed computer switch panel resists electronic interference and damage through rough handling for years of reliable service A Large Backlit Display continuously displays all vital spraying functions With a quick glance the display reveals the application
19. EI ALL OIA sc oom nre th Sa tau ie emt nee ie Ie txt EDU Fructus iiec thue ovium nue EUR aet cue ENT Eur DET E Pressure Regulation MOO orit gc tret teet ea nde ttd te EO e Y E tu Y E EE Re gillatgorAdjusment Speed aacra m rael ier estero c I Rubro Contre Valve DWEe cutus du c me A rM IL EINE INCLUDE T CM LCS Boom Control Valve Type 2 Way 3 Way Calibrate Speed s Speed Sensor Calibration Proximity Magnetic Plses ane hindi han el ic nian ed neal 18 Pes ec E 18 Manual Calculation aiia cec is ttti ine ERE ERR igstesatedesatas RAT REA RT REA ETHER RR AT ERA FERREA RE 18 Radar speedPulses stone dui dete o em dde etie en ue iet uid alid 18 Automatic Calibration vars antunactstaicauntadnnenamsnie HH ERE HANLEESENHEERETER T EOE 18 Manual Calculation RP E 18 Distance Qa U chia eed tere omer cere eter er aet a Ld lotus E V bd etree rrr irem E DRE Terr Simulated Ground Speed Program SPECIE GIaVIby scat eh went aere ive re RUOTE a T Pw nd URI TRAE IR LiquidSpeecificornavity Denis oos coton avs ctae etat Sees ene ar citt GRE ae E e Ha PE EUR LO ORARE ee rtl E Dx nns anes 19 CO ab O Scott DEP IRE lbi eni ete D die tu hiec lc fe ier lr i aH re soot tei tort ra ddr ue 20 Minimum PEeSSUEG cce case nire eer hosce inq Ferrea canals ero e noc eR c rs e eo cure b o cR n R E crt 20 Minimum Regulating Pressure Setting sese tentent tentent tentent tette trente trente renen 20 APPLICATION SETUP MODE 2
20. Flow Rate Feature The 844 Sprayer Control will measure a flow rate moving through the flow meter in GPM LPM Imp GPM This feature is activated by pressing and holding the Program key URJ while spraying in the normal operating mode The flow rate display replaces the area volume display in the lower right portion of the display Any time the Program key B is pressed while spraying in the normal operating mode the flow rate will be displayed Releasing the Program key RJ will cause the display to return to area volume This feature can be used for tip calibration or for calibrating the flow meter Refer to page 29 of this manual for flow meter calibration procedures NOTE Not all 844 models contain this feature If the display makes no change when pressing on the Program key RJ while spraying in the normal operating mode then this feature is not available with this console Application Alarm If the 844 senses a continuous discrepancy of 10 or more between the Target Application Rate and the Actual Application Rate the application rate units GPA G 1000 ft or I ha will flash in the display window This alarms the operator to a problem with the sprayer plumbing operation or programming No Flow Alarm If the 844 stops receiving pulses from the flow meter the turbine symbol J will flash at the top of the display This alarm indicates that the flow meter has stalled and alerts the operator that there is a problem with the fl
21. This flow meter number represents the number of pulses per liter of liquid The 844 console makes all of the necessary conversions if using units other than metric The same calibration number will be used for all units 14 www teejet com Pressure Transducer Maximum rating P Hi Default 150 PSI in U5 Ec F and MP Modes Default GU barin 5 Mode This step is used to set the maximum rating of the pressure transducer in your system This number can be found stamped on the pressure transducer itself If your transducer has a maximum rating of 145 psi 10 bar in SI mode and that number is shown in the display then advance to the next step by pressing the Program key B If however the maximum rating is 363 psi 25 bar in SI mode use the Plus key and Minus key to change the value Press the Program key RJ to advance to the next step NOTE If you are not using a pressure transducer but are using a flow meter instead skip this step by pressing leaving the default value programmed Low Pressure Calibration P rEF Default 40 This step is used to calibrate the 0 pressure setting of the pressure transducer installed in your system The pressure transducer used with the 844 is a current type transducer and uses a 4 20 mA reading 4 0 mA represents 0 pressure This step uses an auto calibration feature to calibrate the transducer Make sure that the sprayer pump is off and there is absolutely no pressure i
22. all calculations performed will use the specific gravity of water 1 00 regardless of whether another density is programmed into this step or not 98 70006 ENUS R4 ES 844 E Sprayer Control Communications Default na LON no communications This step lets you select what type of communication you will be using The choices available are the default of na ON no communications Pr E Printing Capability 3P 5 Global Positioning Communication Capability or L 79 Downloading to a PC on the go capability Use the Plus key or Minus key to select the type of communication you will be using After selecting the communication you will be using press the Program key UJ to advance to the next step NOTE If a communications feature is selected you must exit the setup mode power down the console then restart the console R This activates the selected communication feature WARNING The 844 must be powered on before connecting to a communication device i e printer computer GPS The 844 will not completely power on if it is first connected to a communication device Minimum Pressure Minimum Regulating Pressure Setting Default 10 PSI 0 7 bar This programming step allows you to set the minimum pressure that the sprayer control will regulate to Sometimes when the sprayer speed slows down the control system will regulate the pressure so low that it falls below the manufacture
23. ance to Distance Counter step Drive across the same 300 ft 100 m course turning the Master Switch ON at the start point and OFF at the finish point Distance measured should be 300 ft 100 m 6 ft 2m Simulated Ground Speed Default 6 0 While in the Simulated Ground Speed step the calibrate speed symbol will be flashing at the top of the display The default value of 6 0 will be displayed in the middle of the display The simulated ground speed allows you to check out the functions and operations of the console and of the sprayer spraying water without actually moving the sprayer This can and should be done prior to any spraying activity NOTE If you are using a Radar Speed Sensor disconnect the Radar connection from the main console Because of the sensitivity of this unit any movement can disable simulated speed To set the simulated speed use the Plus key and Minus key to adjust the value When the value is set press the Program key to advance to the next step The simulated speed will be activated after you exit the system setup mode NOTE Once the sprayer begins moving and the 844 receives actual speed pulses the simulated speed feature is deactivated 844 E Sprayer Control Program Specific Gravity Liquid Specific Gravity Density Default 100 While in the Liquid Specific Gravity Density Programming Step the density symbol D will be flashing at the top of the console display The def
24. and advance to the next step NOTE If you are using NH units only the Target Application Rate will appear in this step EN www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control Nozzle Selection Default Red or 0 4 US GPM 1 29 l min 0 33 Imperial GPM While in the nozzle selection step the display will remain the same as in the Target Application Rate step except the indicator arrow v will be flashing at the bottom of the display just above a color coded strip NOTE The tabbed color strip along the bottom of the display represents color coding for TeeJet VisiFlo spray tips If you are using tips made by another manufacturer you should use the programmable tip capacity as explained in the System Setup section on page 14 Select the representative color to match the spray tips being used to apply the desired application rate Use the Plus key or Minus key to toggle the indicator arrow v through the tabbed color strip at the bottom of the display panel The corresponding flow rate for each color will be displayed in US Gallons Per Minute Liters Per Minute Imperial Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi 2 bar at the lower right of the display If the programmable tip is to be used toggle the indicator arrow WI symbol to the P tab Flow rate will always be displayed in US Gallons Per Minute Liters Per Minute Imperial Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi 2 bar regardless of any changes to other display parameters The table at the bottom indicates f
25. ault value of 1 00 corresponds with the specific gravity of water and is correct for most pesticide applications Occasionally some spray solutions such as fertilizer have different densities If you are using such a material a new value should replace the default value The chart to the left can help you determine the specific gravity of other solutions To change the default value to your new value use the Plus key or Minus key to change the value in the display Pressing the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously will clear the value to zero To accept the value and advance to the next programming step press the Program key B If the solution that you are using can not be found on the chart to the right Weight of Solution Per Gallon Specific Gravity 7 0 Ib 0 84 8 0 Ib 0 96 8 34 Ib water 1 00 10 0 Ib 1 20 10 65 Ib 28 N 1 28 10 85 Ib 30 N 1 30 11 0 Ib 1 32 12 0 Ib 144 14 0 Ib 1 68 NOTE Water weighs 8 34 Ib gal or 1 Kg L The Specific Gravity can be calculated as follows Weight of Solution Specific Gravity Weight of Water NOTE To activate this specific gravity number while in the Application Setup Mode press the Auto Manual key so the D is displayed at the top of the screen When the D is displayed all calculations performed will use the specific gravity programmed in this step To remove the D press the Auto Manual key When the D is not displayed
26. calibration instructions 98 70006 ENUS R4 17 844 E Sprayer Control Calibrate Speed Speed Sensor Calibration Default 257 NOTE During Speed Calibration the 844 will automatically sense whether a Wheel Speed or Radar Speed Sensor is being used While in the Speed Calibration Programming Step the calibrate speed symbol ED will be flashing at the top of the display The programmable value 250 will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display Proximity Magnetic Pulses The speed sensor needs to be calibrated in order to provide the proper speed and area readings The value for this step is the number of pulses generated by the speed sensor in 300 ft 100 m This value can be determined by automatic calibration while driving exactly 300 ft 100 m or by entering the number manually Automatic Calibration To automatically calibrate the speed sensor mark off a distance of exactly 300 ft 100 m While still in the speed calibration program step position your sprayer at the beginning of your 300 ft 100 m course and press the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously to clear the contents of the display and to activate the auto calibration mode When the auto calibration mode has been activated CAL will be displayed at the lower right of the display Next press the Plus key UH once to begin the calibration process Now drive the course and the 844 will count the pulses as the sprayer moves The speed at which you drive ov
27. ding pulses to the controller Check the Calibrate Speed section in the System Setup Mode on page 18 of the 844 Installation Manual to ensure speed sensors are correctly calibrated B Regulating valve malfunction Check wiring from controller to the regulating valve Make sure there is voltage to the regulating valve Both wires leading to the regulating valve are 12V With the Master Switch on and the console set to MAN Mode when either the Plus key or Minus key Jis pushed the appropriate wire goes to ground to complete the circuit 28 www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control CHAPTER 7 FLOW METER CALIBRATION The flow meter supplied with your system has been calibrated at the factory and under normal circumstances there may be no need to re calibrate it However the factory calibration setup may not reflect specific sprayer plumbing Before spraying actual chemicals the flow meter should be checked for proper calibration Also the flow meter is made up of moving parts and can wear over time If you feel that your flow meter is worn you can re calibrate your flow meter using the 844 console To do so use either of the following methods Method 1 Known Volume Step 1 Known Value Select a known volume of water n that you will pump through the flow meter In these steps 10 US gallons 38 liters 8 Imperial gallons will be used as an example The specific volume you use is not important although larger volume
28. ds Operating conditions may necessitate a higher or lower response speed for the regulating valve To change the response time number simply use the Plus key and Minus key to increase or decrease the number Any number between 0 0 and 9 9 can be selected The first digit sets the speed for the coarse adjustment in relation to a large percentage outside of the target application rate The second digit sets the speed for the fine tune adjustment in relation to a small percentage close to the target application rate LL h ml Coarse adjustment Fine adjustment If your system is plumbed in a bypass mode the valve speed number of 9 5 works very well in most applications If your system is plumbed in a throttling mode start with a valve speed number of 3 and adjust the number according to your application requirements Low flow situations will require a slower response time Adjusting agitation volumes to accommodate the regulating valve to work in a more fully open position allows for a faster response time with little to no searching To accept this value and advance to the next step press the Program key B NOTE This speed value can be adjusted to optimize system performance If you notice that the valve seems to search for the programmed application rate by cycling the pressure up and down continuously reduce the number until the searching is minimized or eliminated Conversely a higher number will
29. e system pressure so that it is close to what your operating pressure will be for your application This ensures a maximum range of automatic adjustment while spraying in Auto mode At this point the sprayer will be activated and spray tip performance can be visually checked The pressure adjust keys can be used to raise or lower your spraying pressure To stop spraying toggle the Master boom switch to off 1 N The above steps provide a quick way to check out your sprayer and computerized control system NOTE Itis recommended that you calibrate your sprayer to prepare the unit for operation and to diagnose spray tip wear Worn tips can contribute to costly chemical waste and inaccurate spraying regardless of your use of a sprayer control Calibration is important and necessary to obtain the benefits associated with a computerized sprayer control The Spraying Operation You have filled the sprayer tank and have thoroughly mixed the chemical s Your application rate has been determined as well as the spray tip you will be using with the sprayer data programmed into the computer 1 Switch the computer on by pressing the Program key BJ on the display panel 2 Toggle the boom switches to their on position for each of the booms on your sprayer 3 Take note of the numbered booms on each side of the sprayer so that the appropriate boom can be toggled off as necessary 4 The Auto Manual key sho
30. e should move freely If it does not rotate easily try flushing it out with clean water If it remains stuck remove the turbine by releasing the retaining clip Clean the turbine carefully and make sure it rotates Replace the turbine into the flow meter body and secure with the retaining clip If you have a rapid check flow meter remove the turbine from the flow meter body by unthreading it at the sensor Check the turbine for obstructions Flush with clean water or disassemble if necessary Check to ensure that the sprayer pump has been engaged while trying to spray Check cabling for any loose connections 4 Rate oscillation A Extreme low regulated flow Due to very low application rates GPA G 1000 ft I Ha the regulating valve in throttling mode is operating in an almost closed position Adjust the Reg Valve Speed Number in the System Setup Mode page 17 to a slower value Plumb the regulating valve in bypass mode This should allow the regulating valve to operate more in the center of its rotation If you change from throttling mode to bypass mode you must reprogram the Pressure Regulating Mode in the System Setup mode Refer to page 16 of the 844 Installation Manual 5 Sprayer stops spraying while in Auto A Pressure Regulating Mode is Check the Pressure Regulating Mode in the System Setup mode of the 844 Refer to Mode programmed incorrectly page 16 of the 844 Installation manual to insure that the controller has
31. ecure using the slots provided on the top back or bottom of the Console Although two simple brackets are supplied with the unit some additional bracketing may be necessary The slots in the 844 will accept 1 4 6 mm bolts Figure 11 Brackets Provide Angle Adjustment 98 70006 ENUS R4 EA 844 E Sprayer Control Console Step 3 Power Connection Locate the power cable that has a black connector on one end and two battery terminal rings on the other Extend the battery terminal ring end of this cable from the cab to the battery NOTE Some tractors use two 6 Volt batteries as a power source Make sure there are a total of 12 Volts delivered to the controller by connecting to the terminal on one battery and the terminal on the other battery Reliable operation of the 844 Sprayer Control depends on a clean power supply Ensure this by connecting the power cables directly to the battery and not to another power source Connect the battery terminal rings to the battery posts making sure that the positive red and negative black wires correspond with the polarity of the battery terminals NOTE The power cable is designed to provide the simple addition of a remote master boom switch in a convenient location i e on the throttle gear shift or floor switch To install a remote boom switch simply install a switch to the brown wire in the power cable The switch should be rated to handle the total current used by all boom section
32. ed its limit and your system will be unable to regulate flow beyond the limit 98 70006 ENUS R4 aa 844 E Sprayer Control CHAPTER 5 FEATURES Boost Mode There may be instances where on the go increased or decreased chemical application may be required in certain areas of your field In situations like this the Plus key and Minus key will allow you to easily make the necessary adjustments The boost mode can be activated while spraying in the Auto mode by pressing either the Plus key or Minus key 2 once With each subsequent press of the Plus key the application rate will be increased by 10 Each subsequent press of the Minus key will reduce the application rate by 10 If the Plus key or Minus key is pressed once inadvertently during operation a delay of three seconds will deactivate the boost mode Succeeding presses will change the target rate as explained above EXAMPLE If increasing the application rate by 10 press the Plus key once to activate the boost mode and a second time to make the 1096 increase If decreasing the application rate by 10 repeat the above procedure using the Minus key The application rate changes are monitored in the display as you make them The display will show UP 10 UP PD dn e0 dn 30 etc This will be displayed for approximately 3 seconds before the display returns to reading actual application rates When making the application rate changes it
33. ep 4 Spraying Known VOlUITIe i iccirco etie eerte retro c Er LIE Pre e diam v LEE eq A 29 Step 5 Entering in New Flow meter Calibration Number ssseseseeeeeen eene nnne 29 Step 6 Double checking the New Value eise enini ntenen rettet tette tente ttai teret rettet te tart te bei ne haeo toten ns 29 Method 2 Known Tp Size Metho da uisa eese etie ise ois tub ee ads REN eene Ed Ed 29 oe Snc PK 29 SOLUM ea eiea 29 otep 3 Calculated FlOW s ro nmt rtt ne e meh roa e casi a nas esp tert d eee PR e HEREDES 29 NIORT EIU M 30 Slop aC 30 Copyrights 2013 TeeJet Technologies All rights reserved No part of this document or the computer programs described in it may be reproduced copied photocopied translated or reduced in any form or by any means electronic or machine readable recording or otherwise without prior written consent from TeeJet Technologies Trademarks Unless otherwise noted all other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations Limitation of Liability TEEJET TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDES THIS MATERIAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED NO COPYRIGHT LIABILITY OR PATENT IS ASSUMED IN NO EVENT SHALL TEEJET TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE FOR
34. er the course is not important Stop the sprayer at exactly 300 ft 100 m in SI mode and press the Program key Bj to validate the number in the display The speed sensor is now properly calibrated NOTE Once the auto calibration mode has been activated no other functions of the 644 are possible until the console receives speed impulses for calibration To deactivate the auto calibration mode press the key twice During the automatic calibration step the 844 automatically senses if a radar ground speed sensor is installed If you prefer to enter the speed value manually refer to the following instructions Manual Calculation To manually calculate the proper value for Wheel Speed Sensor pulses you need to know the circumference of the wheel to which the sensor is mounted It can be measured by marking the tire and measuring the distance covered as that mark makes one full revolution Then use the following formula 3600 x magnets on wheel usually 2 TS 3600x2 240 Wheel Circumference in inches 30 10 000 x magnets on wheel usually 2 T 10 000 x 2 Wheel Circumference in cm v 80 250 The result can be entered as an alternative to using the automatic calibration method Use the Plus key or Minus key to adjust the value Press the Program key BJ to validate the value and advance to the next programming step Radar Speed Pulses Automatic Calibration The automatic calibration of a Radar speed sensor is simila
35. es requiring DPDT switches are not compatible with the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control 12 www teejet com CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING Important Preliminary Information Before you begin we recommend that you review the following Programming Guidelines that control the programming process For your convenience the programming of the 844 has been divided into two programming categories System Setup Mode and Application Setup Mode Pressing the Program key J once will flash R in the upper left hand corner of the display window The word LSE r will be displayed in the lower right corner indicating you are about to enter the Application Setup Mode Pressing the Program key a second time will put the Control Console into the Application Setup Mode If you inadvertently press the Program key once wait for three 3 seconds and the Control Console will return to its normal operating mode Pressing and holding the Plus key G4 and Minus key while simultaneously pressing the Program key RJ once will flash P in the upper left hand corner of the display window The word Pr O will be displayed at the right of the display window indicating you are about to enter the System Setup Mode Pressing the Program key BJ a second time will put the Control Console into the System Setup Mode A delay of three 3 seconds will return the Control Console to its normal operating mode The System Setup programming steps will likely only
36. essing the Program key RJ once and then releasing both keys The console display will shut down providing no other keys are depressed 98 70006 ENUS R4 13 844 E Sprayer Control SYSTEM SETUP MODE The System Setup Mode contains the programming steps that customize the controller to the sprayer or sprayer components These include calibration steps and parameters that once programmed will likely never change To enter the System Setup Mode press and hold the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously While holding the Plus key and Minus key in press the Program key B twice within three 3 seconds and release to enter the System Setup Mode The first programming step should be visible Program Units Setting Your Program Mode U S Turf NH Imperial S l Default 1 5 The 844 console will display a large LS in the center of the display The default value L S indicates that all default values will be shown in U S measurements unless changed to Turf E r F Anhydrous nh 3 Imperial Gallons INF or Metric 5 units Turf units displays information in Gallons per 1000 ft NH displays units in Pounds of Nitrogen per Acre Imperial displays units in Imperial Gallons per Acre and SI displays all units in Metric l min l ha km h cm If you will be using U S measurements no change is necessary Press the Program key RJ to advance to the next programming step If you will be using one of
37. from boom and clean with water and a TeeJet brush Take care not to damage the orifice D Wrong capacity tips All tips on the boom should be of the same style spray angle and capacity Flow Rate Replace any tips not matching those initially selected E Flow meter plumbed incorrectly A flow directional arrow is located on the body of the flow meter Plumb the flow meter with the arrow in the direction of the flow The flow meter must be mounted 10 to 12 25 35 cm from other pipe fittings See 844 Installation Manual page 7 Generally the flow meter works better when mounted in a vertical position with the flow being directed up F Pump capacity too low Check the pump to make sure it is working correctly Check the plumbing system for any obstructions Reduce Agitation Volume G Pump capacity too high Some centrifugal pumps provide more flow than necessary for the application A throttle valve is sometimes required to restrict the flow coming from a centrifugal pump Increasing bypass and agitation volumes can also help when flows are too high to reach the target application ES www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control Coniton Possible Cause soiin OOO OOOO O 3 Flow meter turbine symbol 3e A Stalled Flow meter Make sure there is no pressure in the system continually flashes on off Remove the flow meter from the discharge line Inspect the inside of the meter for obstructions The turbin
38. g the information the display will return to normal Figure 21 Spraying Report iSPRAYING REPORT 80601 Date 18 22 96 11 18 Field emea iDperator i Area 002 00 ac i a c Qn uo m en ig pun m i z F i Mind speed i i Temperature H i Humidity 1 122 98 70006 ENUS R4 EA 844 E Sprayer Control CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 Application Rate Units GPA G 1000 ft I Ha continually flash on off A Continuous discrepancy of 10 or more between Target Application Rate and Actual Application Rate Check all components and programming steps related to flow PROGRAMMING B Flow meter pulses In the System Setup mode move to the Flow Meter Pulses section on page 14 of the 844 Installation Manual Enter the factory calibrated flow meter pulse rate located on the tag accompanying the flow meter C Nozzle Selection In the Application Setup mode move to the Nozzle Selection section on page 29 of the 844 Installation Manual Enter the correct color or the flow rate in US GPM I min Imp GPM of the tips you are using at 40 psi 2 bar For new tips this can be found in your TeeJet Catalog If the tips have been used and possibly worn measure the flow in US Gallons Per Minute Liters Per Minute Imperial Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi 2 bar and enter the value in the User Programmable tip programming step which can be found in the System Setup Mode on page 1
39. ges 2 and 3 of this manual The default value b 4 indicates that the pressure regulating valve is plumbed in the bypass line In most situations especially total flows below 4 US GPM 15 l min 3 3 Imperial GPM this is the preferred installation position If the default is correct press the Program key to accept the value and advance to the next step NOTE When programmed in the bypass mode with the controller in MAN mode the pressure regulating valve should close when the Plus key is pressed and open when the Minus key is pressed The pressure regulating valve can be located in the supply line between the flow meter and the boom control valves If you will be locating the pressure regulating valve in this position use the Plus key or Minus key to change the value to E Hr Throttling Mode By doing this you have reversed the polarity that the console uses to control the regulating valve NOTE When programmed in the throttling mode with the controller in MAN mode the valve should open when the Plus key is pressed and close when the Minus key is pressed Press the Program key RJ to advance to the next step 16 www teejet com Regulation Adjustment Speed Default 45 b YP Mode While in this step the regulator symbol will be flashing at the top of the console display This step allows you to regulate the speed of the pressure regulating valve to accommodate different application nee
40. gin to flash Use the Plus key or Minus key to adjust the indicated pressure to a desired or recommended pressure The 844 will immediately determine what the operating speed would need to be to achieve the target application rate at this pressure If the speed indicated is too high a smaller nozzle is needed If the speed indicated is too low a larger nozzle is needed Liquid Density All calculations performed in the normal Calculation Step are based on spraying water To convert these calculations to the Liquid Density programmed in the Liquid Specific Gravity Density Step in the System Setup Mode page 14 press the Auto Manual key When calculations are using the programmed Specific Gravity Density the D symbol will be displayed at the top of the display window To go back to the calculations based on spraying water press the Auto Manual key NOTE If you are going to be spraying with a different density of liquid other than water and you have programmed that specific gravity density into the Specific Gravity Density Step in the System Setup Mode you must select the density symbol D at the top of the display in order for all of the calculations to be performed in the regular spraying mode If when in the regular spraying mode you do not see the density symbol D at the top of the display this means that you have not selected a different specific gravity of liquid and that all calculations will be performed with water
41. increase the valve response speed and speed up the rate of adjustment 844 E Sprayer Control Control Valve Type Boom Control Valve Type 2 Way 3 Way Default 2 Way While in this step the regulator symbol will be flashing at the top of the display The programmable information 2 Way or 3 Way will be displayed at the left in the console display This programming step is used to distinguish the type of on off boom control valves you have on your system There are two types of valves that can be used 2 way control valves or 3 way control valves A 2 way control valve is simply an on off valve Flow is either directed to the boom section s or it is blocked or diverted away from the booms A 3 way control valve is know as a by pass valve Flow continuously passes through this valve When the valve is activated on flow is directed to the boom section s When the valve is not activated off flow is directed through a bypass port back to the supply tank If you are using the 3 way type of boom control valves in your system change the value using the Plus key CE or Minus key Press the Program key BJ to accept the value and advance to the next programming step If the default value is correct press the Program key BJ to accept the value and advance to the next programming step NOTE If using 3 way bypass boom control valves refer to the instruction manual of the valve you are using for proper
42. ll times instead of an inaccurate pressure Non linear tips should not be used with pressure based controls Pressure based controls use the tip flow rate information to adjust the pressure to achieve the right application rate based on the size of the tips With non linear tips there is no way for the controller to accurately calculate what the pressure should be at various speeds WARNING If the user is using tips other than the TeeJet VisiFlo brand the corresponding colors may not match In this case the user should determine the flow rate of the tip being used at 40 psi 2 bar and enter this flow rate as the programmable tip NOTE The flow rate will be automatically displayed at 40 psi 2 bar This pressure must be used for determining your tip s flow rate Actual operation pressure is not important When the correct nozzle flow rate has been entered advance to the next programming step by pressing the Program key Bj Pressure Regulation Pressure Regulation Mode Default b JP By pass for U5 Ec F IMF and 5 Modes Default E hr Throttling for nh 3 Mode While in the Pressure Regulating Mode step the regulator symbol will be flashing at the top of the console display This step tells the 844 where the regulating valve has been plumbed Once set correctly this value should not change unless the regulating valve is physically moved to a new point in the plumbing For more information on plumbing refer to pa
43. low rates in US Gallons Per Minute Liters per Minute Imperial Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi 2 bar for the TeeJet VisiFlo amp color coded spray tips represented in the 844 Spray Control WARNING Color coding of spray tips is not uniform from manufacturer to manufacturer Flow rates for all nozzles should be checked prior to use Tips that are worn should be replaced to ensure an accurate application rate Required Speed to Achieve the Application Rate Based on the tip programmed and nozzle spacing programmed in the System Setup Mode the 844 console will calculate the required speed to achieve the application rate that was entered in the last programming step The speed will be displayed in the lower left corner of the display window Keep in mind that this speed is based on a spraying pressure of 40 psi 2 bar More calculations can be performed in the next programming step When the correct flow rate for the spray tips being used has been entered press the Program key URJ to accept the value and advance to the next step TeeJet VisiFlo Flow Rate in Flow Rate in Flow Rate in Imperial Tip Color US GPM at 40 PSI l min at 2 bar GPM at 40 PSI Orange 0 10 0 32 0 08 Green 0 15 0 48 0 12 Yellow 0 20 0 64 0 17 Blue 0 30 0 97 0 25 Red 0 40 1 29 0 33 Brown 0 50 1 61 0 42 Gray 0 60 1 93 0 50 White 0 80 2 58 0 67 Light Blue 1 00 3 22 0 83 Light Green 1 50 4 83 1 25 Black 2 00 6 45 1 67
44. ly MAGNET Speed Step 3 Installing the Magnetic Sensor The flat pressed L bracket of the wheel speed sensor kit should be secured to a vertical member near the non driven wheel The round right angle steel bracket is then secured to the flat bracket with the two U bolts and necessary hardware provided The round right angle bracket is then used to secure the magnetic sensor mounting clamp The magnetic sensor should be inserted into the mounting clamp and positioned within 1 8 to 3 8 3 10 mm of the wheel magnet Tighten the sensor clamp using the clamp screw per Figure 10 Your installation will likely vary from the example It may be necessary to customize the installation to accommodate your specific machine Keep in mind that the two magnets must be spaced an equal distance around the wheel The magnetic sensor must be mounted in line with the magnets and positioned within 1 8 to 3 8 3 10 mm from each magnet as they pass the Sensor assembly Figure 9 Sensor Mounting i Figure 10 Sensor Assembly FLAT n L BRACKET OS D Lit I BRACKET SENSOR RT www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control Speed Step 4 Confirming Speed Sensor EMOANN A wide eee ETT Installation Magnetic Wheel Sensor After your wheel or proximity sensor is installed and once the 844 console is installed and powered up you can test the speed sensor installation Connect the
45. mounted in a throttling situation as an alternative location Refer to pages 3 and 4 and Figures 3 and 4 NOTE The diagrams in Figures 1 and 2 are shown as general guidelines to follow when plumbing the 844 components The type of pump used and location of other components can vary from sprayer to sprayer It is important to ensure that if a pressure transducer is used it is located as close to the spray tips as possible Normally this is at the boom control valves However if one particular boom section is always used the pressure transducer can be mounted on that particular boom section If a flow meter is used make sure that all of the flow going through the flow meter is directed to the spray tips Make sure that proper distance is allowed on the inlet and outlet side of the flow meter refer to Figures 2 and 3 Figure 1 Bypass Plumbing Diagram Pressure Based System TANK JET AGITATOR AGITATOR PRESSURE TRANSDUCER ELECTRIC BALL VALVES Ld E I PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE BOOM SECTIONS www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control Figure 2 Bypass Plumbing Diagram Flow Based System z DIAPHRAGM PUMP TANK SHUT OFF CENTRIFUGAL PUMP AGITATOR ELECTRIC BALL VALVES 10 12 25 35 CM PRESSURE uum REGULATING VALVE BOOM SECTIONS Pressure Regulator in Throttling Mode The pressure regulating valve as shown in the figures below can be located in
46. ms and not back to the tank When using three way boom control valves refer to page 13 of this manual for programming guidelines Boom Control Valves The Boom Control Valves are connected in tandem and centered in front of the boom sections See the Control Valve Instruction Manual for mounting instructions If using three way valves refer to the instruction manual of the valves you are using for valve calibration instructions The pressure transducer if used should be installed as close to the spray tips as possible Normally this is at the boom control valve assembly Refer to Figures 1 through 3 Mount the unit vertically on a short stand pipe to help protect the sensor NOTE Pressure drop to some degree is found in most plumbing systems Pressure drop is created when there is any kind of restriction in the spray line that reduces flow rate and is quite often produced between the boom control valve assembly and the spray tips If one of the boom sections on the sprayer is always used the pressure transducer can be installed on that particular boom section minimizing any potential pressure drops between the sensor and spray tips If the pressure drop in your System is greater than 5 psi 0 3 bar you should consider this as an alternative location for the pressure transducer Check all components to make sure they are mounted securely to avoid excessive vibration www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control INSTALLING
47. n the system Press and release the Plus key GH and Minus key simultaneously to activate the auto calibration feature You will see the message n E 5 in the lower left of the display and the lower right of the display count the numbers through 9 When the display finishes counting a number close to 4 0 should be displayed The low pressure value of the transducer is now calibrated Press the Program key BJ to advance to the next step NOTE If you have selected a FL O based system skip this step by pressing the Program key RJ and leave this value at the default of 4 0 844 E Sprayer Control Nozzle Spacing Default 22 inches in LIS Er F and nF Modes Default 50 centimeters in 5 Mode Default 3L inches in nh 3 Mode While in the Nozzle Spacing step the nozzle spacing symbol AA will be flashing at the top of the console display Nozzle spacing should be recorded in inches cm in SI mode If the default value is correct press the Program key to accept the value If the nozzle spacing is different than that shown as a default then add or reduce this number by using the Plus key or Minus key keys to record the new value Pressing the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously will clear the value to zero When the correct value has been entered press the Program key RJ to accept the value and advance to the next step When broadcast or broad acre spraying enter the nozzle spacing
48. ns related to the Sprayer Control assembly Particular attention should be given to the speed sensor to be sure the sensor and magnets are in line and properly secured WARNING Whenever you are working around a sprayer or farm chemicals be sure to wear protective clothing and eye wear Partially fill the sprayer tank with water to flush the system and to make a visual check of the spray tips to be sure all tips are delivering a good spray pattern Follow these steps in sequence being sure the Master Boom Switch is in its off position 1 Be sure the tank shut off valve is open 2 Start the engine engage pump and set the rpm to that which will be used when spraying 3 Switch the computer on by pressing the Program key RJ on the display panel 4 Ensure that the spray tips being used match those pre programmed 5 Turn on the toggle switches for each of the spray booms on your sprayer 6 Press the Auto Manual key so that the red LED light indicates MAN mode 7 Now toggle the Master boom switch to on 8 Adjust the pressure with the Plus key and or Minus key 9 While spraying adjust the pressure with the key to the system s minimum point 10 Now press the Plus key tH for three 3 seconds This will move the regulating valve to its middle position Manually adjust the system pressure using a throttle valve in the supply line or a manual shutoff valve on a bypass line Adjust th
49. ntact with extreme heat Sources WARNING System Components should be mounted at least 3 ft 1 m from areas of excessive vibration i e engines to avoid high frequency interference Figure 14 Wiring Layout POWER CABLE po D LEADS petu EE PRESSURE CABLE nesses REGULATING VALVE CABLE FLOW METER CABLE Ea www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control Connect Step 2 Making The Connection Now extend the cable leads to the Flow meter or Pressure Sensor and Wheel Sensor or Radar Sensor to the furthest component Select the appropriate lead and connect to this component Run the cable to the other component taking care to safely secure the cable along the route Refer to the diagram on page 10 Repeat this procedure with the cable leads to the Pressure Regulating Valve and the Boom Control Valves Refer to the chart below when attaching the boom section wires T tap connectors must be attached to the 12vDc and ground wires to connect them to the boom control valves when using ball valves which should be evenly distributed across the two If both the flow meter and pressure transducer are not used simultaneously there will be one extra connection on the cable Simply tie this part of the cable back as it will not be used When all connections have been made connect the large plug into the side of the Control Console Figure 15 Con
50. number of nozzles per row C Incorrect capacity nozzles The Nozzle Selection section in the Application Setup Mode on page 21 of the 844 Installation Manual does not match closely enough to the tips on the boom Compare the value in this section with the flow rate of the nozzles being used at 40 psi 2 bar D Flow meter pulses incorrect In the System Setup mode move to the Flow meter Pulses section on page 14 of the 844 Installation manual Enter the factory flow meter pulse rate located on the tag accompanying the flow meter It might be necessary to recalibrate the flow meter Follow the flow meter calibration procedure s on pages 30 32 of this manual E Speed sensor installed incorrectly One or more of the wheel sensor magnets are not consistently sending a pulse to the monitor The distance between the sensor and the magnets is incorrect Ground debris can accidentally move the sensor out of position The red LED on the back side of the sensor should be lit when placed within the correct distance form the magnets A proximity sensor has an orange LED on the top of the sensor that should be lit when placed within the correct distance from the sensing surface F Radar installed incorrectly Precise installation of the Radar is critical to it working correctly Thoroughly review the manual provided with the Radar sensor you are using 7 No regulation in Auto Mode A No speed sensing Check speed sensor to ensure it is sen
51. ouble checking the New Value Double check your new value by spraying a larger volume of water such as 100 US gallons 378 liters 83 Imperial gallons through the flow meter Before spraying the larger volume make sure to reset the memory counters by depressing and holding the Plus key GE and Minus key simultaneously for three 3 seconds NOTE After double checking the new calibration number if you find that the volume shown on the display of the 844 is more than 3 in error change the flow meter calibration number in the System Setup mode by the difference it is in error Method 2 Known Tip Size Method Step 1 Check Tip Size Determine what size tip is on the sprayer An actual flow collection should be done on a representative sample to ensure the tips are not worn To do this set the boom pressure at 40 psi 2 bar This must be pressure at the tips i e use manual pressure gauge mounted on the boom Collect flow for 1 minute from 1 tip Example XR8004 tip should spray 0 4 gallons in 1 minute 1 29 LPM 0 32 Imp Gal Step 2 Count Tips Count the total number of tips to be used for measure You can use 1 boom section 2 boom sections etc Example Boom Section 1 has 10 tips Step 3 Calculated Flow Multiply the number of tips to be measured by the size or individual flow rate of each tip Example 10 tips x 0 4 GPM 1 29 LPM 0 32 Imp GPM 4GPM 12 9 LPM 3 2 Imp GPM 98 70006 ENUS R4 EJ 844 E Sprayer Cont
52. ow meter or elsewhere in the system This alarm will occur only when the Master Boom Switch and at least one boom toggle switch is on ES www teejet com 844 E Sprayer Control Printing Optional printers are available for printing a spraying report directly from the 844 The optional printers are available through your TeeJet supplier The printout that you get from the 844 contains memory information that the 844 collects A sample of this printout is below To set the 844 for printing advance to the last step of the System Setup mode and select Pr E for the communications mode This must only be done once Next connect the printer to the 844 and make sure that the LED s to the printer are lit indicating that the printer has power Simultaneously press and hold the Plus key and Minus key amp for three seconds or until the printer begins printing When the printer is finished the area and volume counters in the lower right of the display will be reset to zero Disconnect the printer and continue spraying activity if necessary WARNING Each time you print the area and volume counters are reset to zero If you do not have the printer connected and have programmed the 844 for printing capability and you are resetting the area and volume counters the 844 console will be locked for a short period of time The 844 is trying to print and is dumping the memory information to the printer port When the 844 has finished dumpin
53. r s recommended pressure for the spray tip or reduces system flow to the point where the flow meter will stall To avoid these situations the TeeJet 844 can be programmed to not regulate below the pressure set in this step If this step is set for the default of 10 psi 0 7 bar the pressure will not go below 10 psi 0 7 bar while spraying in automatic mode NOTE Not all 844 models contain this programming step If this step is not displayed the 844 has an automatic low pressure setting of 10 psi i e the system will not regulate below 10 psi 0 7 bar When you have completed the Minimum Regulating Pressure Setting Step you have completed the System Setup Mode of the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control NOW PRESS AND HOLD THE PROGRAM KEY BJ FOR THREE 3 SECONDS AND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM SYSTEM WILL BE STORED IN THE COMPUTER S MEMORY NOTE For your protection the 844 console will not automatically power down while in the System Setup Mode You must exit properly as described above to enable the console auto power down feature NOTE Cutting the power to the controller while in the System Setup Mode will not save any changes into the computer s memory APPLICATION SETUP MODE The Application Setup Mode contains the programming steps that are most frequently changed target application rate and nozzles used Spraying Systems Co has added this separate setup mode to speed the programming process when minor changes are made in the
54. r to the automatic calibration of a wheel speed sensor Refer to the directions above When the console has determined that a Radar Speed Sensor is being used rAd will be displayed in the lower left of the console display Manual Calculation To manually enter the radar calibration value first press the Auto Manual key to put the control console into radar mode When the Control Console is in the manual radar calibration mode rAd will be displayed in the lower left of the console display Now use the Plus key UH or Minus key EJ to adjust the value When the correct value has been entered press the Program key B to validate this value EN www teejet com Distance Counter Default 0 This step is a feature not a calibration step No specific value needs to be entered here for the controller to operate correctly This feature will measure distance in feet meters This can be used to measure fields fence lines or to confirm Automatic Speed Calibration To activate the counter the Master Boom Switch must be on To avoid actually spraying during this task toggle the individual boom sections off Anytime that the Master Boom is on during this step the console will measure distance If the Master switch is toggled off the console will stop counting distance To clear an existing distance press the Plus key t and Minus key simultaneously NOTE To confirm Automatic Speed Calibration first complete the calibration procedure Adv
55. rate automatically switches between target and actual Auto Manual Control pressure speed and area covered gives the operator a manual application option for fail safe reliability Master Shutoff controls all boom sections with one switch Individual Boom Controls give independent control of up to five boom sections allowing better management of varying field features like waterways and terraces Color Coded Tip Selection Bar allows for easy user programming by matching the color of TeeJet VisiFlo spray tips Full featured sprayer control with industry leading ease of use Large back lit display shows all spraying information at a glance Color coded tip selection for easy programming Communication Port for PC and GPS interfacing Flow or pressure based regulation options provide reliability and flexibility Five boom section switches plus master shutoff Built in application planning tool Durable weather resistant aluminum housing Single cable connection for quick hookup 98 70006 ENUS R4 EA 844 E Sprayer Control CHAPTER 2 MOUNTING SPRAYER COMPONENTS Pressure Regulator in Bypass Mode All pressure regulating valves for the 844 will be wired for use in a by pass system While plumbed in a by pass mode with the Auto Manual key in the MAN mode the valve should close when the Plus key 4 is pressed and open when the Minus key J is pressed The pressure regulating valve can also be
56. rol Step 4 Measure Turn controller on and activate pump Toggle on the Master Boom Switch and the number of boom sections to be measured Insure that the pressure at the boom is maintained at 40 psi 2 bar While spraying press and hold the Program key UR in Look at the lower right display to see if the measured flow matches the calculated flow Step 5 Adjustments If the measured flow does not match the calculated flow the flow meter number may need to be adjusted If the measured flow is higher than the calculated flow the flow meter calibration number needs to be decreased If the measured flow is lower than the calculated flow the flow meter calibration number needs to be increased Example Calculated flow is 4 00 GPM 12 9 LPM 3 20 Imp GPM measured flow is 3 6 GPM 11 6 LPM 2 88 Imp GPM E 0 4GPM _ mm 4 0 GPM 3 6 GPM 04 GPM 7 ggGpy 0 1 X 100 10 E 13LPM _ um 12 9 LPM 11 6 LPM 1 3 LPM zz rp 0 1 x 100 10 0 32 Imp GPM _ E 3 2 Imp GPM 2 88 Imp GPM 0 32 Imp GPM 32 mo GPM 5 fae GPM 0 1 x 100 10 Decrease the flow meter calibration number by 10 If original number was 650 enter 585 for this programming value EJ www teejet com 844 E SPRAYER CONTROL 1801 Business Park Drive Springfield Illinois 62703 USA www teejet com A Subsidiary of Spraying Systems Co 98 70006 ENUS R4 English US TeeJet Technologies 2013 USER MANUAL Full featured sprayer control with industr
57. s generally produce more accurate results Step 2 Programming Calibration Number Go into the System Setup mode and advance to the flow meter calibration number step flashing turbine at the top of the display In this programming step enter n 10 US gallons 38 liters 8 Imperial gallons as the calibration number Exit the System Setup mode by pressing and holding the key for five seconds Step 3 Resetting Volume Counter Reset the total volume number that is displayed in the lower right portion of the display Display alternates between Ac Ha covered and the volume sprayed through the flow meter To reset this number press and hold the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously for three 3 seconds or until you see the values reset to zero Step 4 Spraying Known Volume Engage the pump on the sprayer flip the Master boom section of the 844 to ON make sure at least one boom section switch is on and pump exactly n 10 US gallons 38 liters 8 Imperial gallons through the flow meter When the known volume is reached shut the Master boom switch OFF Step 5 Entering in New Flow meter Calibration Number The number that is displayed in the lower right corner of the display is your new flow meter calibration number Record this number enter the System Setup mode and advance to the flow meter calibration number step Enter the new value from your test into this step and then exit the System Setup mode Step 6 D
58. sole Connector B White Section 1 C Brown Section 2 D Green Section 3 E Yellow Section 4 F Gray Section 5 R White Flow Signal S White Pressure Signal T White Speed Signal V Brown Power Out a White Regulation Valve b Brown Regulation Valve c Blue 12 VDC d Blue Pink Ground Free End Valves e Red Black 12 VDC Free End Figure 16 Power Connector 1 2 Brown 12 VDC Computer r 2 Blue 12 VDC Valves 3 Yellow Green Ground Figure 17 Speed Sensor Connector Brown Power Out O B White Speed Signal O Q C Green Ground Speed Sensor Connector Pinno WireColor Signal Name A 98 70006 ENUS R4 E 844 E Sprayer Control Figure 18 Pressure Sensor Connector Pressure Sensor Connector ie Wire Color Signal Name White Power Out B Black Pressure Signal C N C Figure 19 Flow Sensor Connector Flow Sensor Connector SS Signal Name Brown Power Out B White Flow Signal C Green Sensor Ground PIN END Figure 20 Regulator Connector White Regulation Valve O 2 Brown Regulation Valve NOTE The 844 is designed to handle a maximum of 4 amps per boom section You are now ready to begin the programming of the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control NOTE Valv
59. the next step If you have installed a pressure transducer instead use the Plus key or Minus key to select P 5 for a pressure based system Then press the Program key RJ to advance to the next step If both sensors have been installed on the sprayer this step will determine which sensor will be used by the 844 to determine pressure flow regulation If F L O is selected the flow meter will be used to control the flow and the pressure transducer will be used only to display the actual pressure If P 5 is selected the pressure transducer will be used to control the flow and display the actual pressure The flow meter signals will be ignored Flow Meter Calibration Flow Meter Pulses Default 652 During the Flow meter Calibration Step the turbine symbol J will be flashing at the top of the console display First locate the factory flow meter pulse rate tag on the flow meter If this varies from the default value of the console use the Plus key or Minus key to modify the value Pressing the Plus key and Minus key simultaneously will clear the value to zero In some cases larger flow meters with small calibration numbers will include decimals for greater accuracy To add a decimal to the 844 calibration number press the Auto Manual key If you are not using a flow meter but are using a pressure transducer instead and have selected P 5 in the previous step this step will not appear NOTE
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61. uld be switched to AUTO 5 In the Auto mode when the master boom switch is off the target application rate as well as the target symbol will be displayed in the console display When the master boom switch is on the actual rate will be displayed and the target symbol will no longer appear 6 On flow based models the lower right corner of the display will alternate displays of the application area Ac for acres or Ha for hectares and the total volume applied The display will alternate approximately every three seconds T While spraying with the master boom switch on the display window will always display the actual application rate vehicle speed pressure and application area covered total volume applied simultaneously As you enter the field to the point where you will begin spraying turn the MASTER boom switch to on position This will activate the spraying operation Maintain your usual vehicle speed for spraying Moderate changes in vehicle speed will not affect your application rate because such changes are compensated by automatic pressure increases or decreases If for any reason you need to stop turn the MASTER boom switch to off Alarm warnings can occur momentarily while the pressure regulating valve is searching for a new setting after the closing of a boom section or other change in normal operation However if the alarm stays on for a longer time the valve may have reach
62. y leading ease of use Large back lit display shows all spraying information at a glance Color coded tip selection for easy programming Communication Port for PC and GPS interfacing Flow or pressure based regulation options provide reliability and flexibility Five boom section switches plus master shutoff Built in application planning tool Durable weather resistant aluminum housing Single cable connection for quick hookup

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