AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual
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1. denotes max number sections See sections 3 5 amp 3 7 for further details etenee DIE ty Ef ER Et AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 44 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 8 The Setup Menu The Setup Menu displays various settings and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description The menu title HARDI ACS Setur Defines the units of the system Default Metric HARDI ACS Units The brightness of the LCD backlight 9 Brightest Default 9 Maximum 9 Turns the backlight on off Default On HARDI ACS Brightness HARDI ACS Backlight Used to adjust the sound volume Set this value to zero to turn the Sound Volume sound completely off 9 Loudest Default 5 Maximum 9 HARDI ACS Defines the language of the system English The available languages are English Danish French German Hungarian Swedish Finnish Spanish Default English Defines OVERIDE status See section 3 5 for Disabled further details HARDI ACS Language HARDI ACS Overide Hard Soft Reset menus are always in English AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 45 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 9 The System Menu The System Menu displays various system settings Menu Item HARDI ACS System HARDI ACS Serial Number HARDI ACS Total Area Ha S43 1212 ELLE Me BH EE EB Hp2. ccc ccc ceccecceceeeeeeeseeceeeeeeseeseeesueceeeeeeaeeseesaes 54 Appendix E Resetting the System 57 Appendix F Connector Pin Outs 59 Appendix G Specifications ss 60 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introd Welcome to the AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual describes how to use the AutoSPRAY 6100 system The AutoSPRAY 6100 system is designed to connect to your ex Spray Controller and GPS guidance system to atic boom section control This will greatly reduce the sections ON or OFF when going over pasture Its ability to automatically cont sections relieves the operator from an a second timing on multiple switches U which were incorporated with the guidan is an autonomous system which can b spray rate controllers and GPS receivers This manual is designed to assist users of th Y 6100 in the operational use of the AutoSPRAY R NEX TECHNOLOGY 1 1 AutoSPRAY 6100 Standard Features Timing Delays Variable Overlap Vehicle Modeling Antenna Offsets Standby Mode AutoSPRAY 4000 User Manual The AutoSPRAY 6100 can be adjusted for delays from electrical to mechanical switching Allows the operator to configure the required overlap Allows the operator to accurately define vehicle and boom dimensions Allows the operator to define the GPS antenna offsets Allows the operator to disable AutoSPRAY to allow the spray controller to be operated manually Page 3 Version 2 0 Rev A R NE
3. AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Written for AUtOSPRAY 6100 software Version 2 1 Publication Date December 2005 Copyright 2005 by Rinex Technology All rights reserved Acknowledgements Windows CE and Windows XP are registered to Microsoft Corp Other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their registered owners RINEX TECHNOLOGY ABN 30 029 441 181 Office Location 19 Lyall Street South Perth WA 6151 Postal Address PO Box 211 south Perth WA 6951 Telephone Local 08 9474 4771 International 61 8 9474 4771 Facsimile Local 08 9474 4772 International 61 8 9474 4772 Internet http www rinex com au Email info rinex com au R NEX RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY TECHNOLOGY Products This warranty covers all products the Products manufactured and or sold by RINEX Technology or their authorised dealers RINEX Technology Limited Warranty RINEX Technology RINEX hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth herein below that the Products sold to such end purchaser shall be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from delivery Repairs and replacement components are warranted subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below to be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmansh
4. This section details the steps taken for the first time user of t system In particular this section describes the correct way in which power the system ON and OFF Furthermore this section describes the neces includes measurements on the vehicle to function correctly R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 Powering the System Prior to this step the AutoSPRAY 6100 system should be completely installed into the vehicle in accordance with the installation instructions See Section 2 of this manual 1 Turn the Isolation Power Switch IPS on the AutoSPRAY 6100 controller box to the ON position This will not immediately power the system as the vehicle ignition must also be ON See Figure 3 1 to locate the IPS 2 With the IPS on the AutoSPRAY 6100 controller in the ON position start the vehicle and leave the engine running The AutoSPRAY 6100 will start to power on after approximately one minute MANUAL IGN Sg _ POWER STATUS _ STANDBY odi L O GPs ISOLATION MODE SPKR pam GPS STATUS C ON USB DC INPUT CONTROL SN LILIO CO Figure 3 1 AutoSPRAY 6100 Controller amp IPS 3 To shut the AutoSPRAY 6100 Controller OFF simply turn the vehicle ignition off This will shutdown the AutoSPRAY 6100 Controller and power down the system The IPS should not be switched to the OFF position In normal operation leave the Isolation Power Switc
5. Software Version 2 4 ee ff Td E BREE Eine Urgrade Software reel DE td Ef RES ppt eee Self Test Ho AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Edit Description The menu title The system serial number Displays the total area covered by the system in its life time This value will increase as area is treated and will not be reset when the field is reset The software version number Allows the software to be upgraded Contact your local agent for software upgrade information Allows a Self Test to be run on the system Individual boom section outputs system volume and status LED s are exercised Page 46 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix A Glossary Phrase Description AutoSPRAY A system which can automatically control the state of the boom section switches ie ON or OFF Master The switch regardless of whether it be on the spray rate controller or not that will control when the physical sections will commence spraying Link The distance measured along the length of the vehicle between Pivot points on the vehicle AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 50 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix B AutoSPRAY 6100 Options Part No 1 2262 1 2263 1 2260 1 2207 1 2208 Description Button Box Foot Switch Toggle Switch GPS cable GPS cable Controller Cable Hardi5500 6500 AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 51 Usage Used to turn the master ON
6. and OFF Connect via the USB port on the back panel Used to turn the master ON and OFF Connect via the USB port on the back panel Used to turn the master ON and OFF Connect via the Toggle Switch port on the back panel DB9F DB9M serial cable Straight through connections DB9F DB9F serial cable with cross over connections Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix C System Messages System Messages will display when an event or error occurs Please record any message that could assist if support is required Message Turn Master Off Clearing Treatment Clear STANDBY MODE Upgrading Upgrade Complete Error copying Error rename File not found Please Reboot Copy Complete Copying Width too large RINEX Soft Reset Hard Reset No Yes AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Meaning The master switch must be turned off before this function can be selected The current treatment is being cleared The current treatment has been successfully cleared The system is in standby mode The system software is being upgraded The system software has been successfully upgraded An error occurred copying a file to or from the USB drive An error occurred when upgrading the software The file to upgrade was not found on the USB drive Please reboot the system after changing baud rate or upgrading the software The files were copied successfully to the USB drive Files a
7. 0 1 seconds until the optimum result is achieved AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 28 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY The following examples show possible scenarios and how to resolve the latency settings for optimum control of the AutoSPRAY 6100 ow a m iis a Es EL we ee Latency set too low Latency set too high a 5 p ig ES a aa al Optimum Latency setup Abnormal situation increase search width 7 AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 29 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY Crosstrack D x Sv F4 al mg s gt x lt mE ne A N Ea al N gt lt x c9 en 7 co 2 x lt lt FLOW POINT Record the settings for the spray rig as shown above on the following page as necessary to ensure that the AutoSPRAY 6100 will be as accurate as possible AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 30 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Spray Rig Settings Cross Track Long Track Number of Links Link 1 Axle 1 Link2 if applicable Axle 2 if applicable Link 3 if applicable Axle 3 if applicable N of boom sections Section 1 Section 2 if applicable Section 3 if applicable Section 4 if applicable Section 5 if applicable Section 6 if applicable Section 7 if applicable Section 8 if applicable Master Control Miss Tolerance Search Width Latency Table 3 1 Vehicle Settings AutoSPRAY 6100
8. AutoSPRAY 6100 can be configured to operate on GPS data only which is done by editing the DGPS Required Menu GPS Health The GPS Health is constantly indicated on the GPS status LED as denoted by the colour of the LED Further information on the GPS health is also provided on the screen by a series of status messages AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 20 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY GPS Status Messages Status LED Description Good GPS Green Good DGPS data being received No DGPS Red Good GPS data is being received but no differential correction signal is received Poor GPS Orange Poor DGPS data is received lt 4 satellites or PDOP gt 10 AS6100 will not function No Time Blank Correct data type amp baud rate no GPS time or position No Pos Blank Correct data type amp baud rate no GPS position No NMEA Blank Invalid data being received No Data Blank There is no data being received through the GPS port In order for the AutoSPRAY 6100 to be operational the GPS LED must be Green if the DGPS required option is set to YES If the DGPS required option is set to NO the GPS LED must be Red GPS Alarms The AutoSPRAY 6100 when in the OPERATIONAL mode will provide an audible alarm in the following situations e DGPS Required YES Whenever the LED changes state from GREEN e DGPS Required NO Whenever the LED changes state from RED The cause of the alarm should be investigated and rectified before con
9. User Manual Page 31 Version 2 0 RevA Using AutoSPI This section describes the modes of operation whe AutoSPRAY 6100 and also contains a guide on how to sx using the AutoSPRAY 6100 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 1 Modes of Operation The AutoSPRAY 6100 has two modes of operation STANDBY and OPERATIONAL In addition to this the AutoSPRAY 6100 has two non operational modes OFF and NON POWERED The Power LED on the front panel of the AUTOSPRAY 6100 will indicate the mode of operation The following notes describe the various modes Mode LED NON Blank POWERED OFF Red STANDBY Orange OPERATIONAL Green AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Operation The AutoSPRAY 6100 is not powered at all when the unit is either not connected to a DC power supply or the Isolation Power Switch is OFF The AutoSPRAY 6100 is connected to a power supply and the Isolation Power Switch is ON Once the AutoSPRAY 6100 senses 12vDC on the ignition wire the unit will switch ON to the OPERATIONAL mode When the system is in STANDDBY mode the spray controller can be used to manually control the sections The AutoSPRAY 6100 will ignore any spraying completed when in this mode STANDBY mode is used when the operator wishes to manually override the AutoSPRAY 6100 The LCD will display STANDBY MODE Press the Standby Button on the front panel to enter STANDBY Mode Press it again to enter OPERATIONAL mode When the system is not in STANDBY
10. VA Total Area VA Master and Section status information is shown on each sub menu title screen AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 36 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Area Available GPS Status V A Link Distance Axles Distance VA Diff lt Baud Required gt Rate Search Tolerance Width lt Sound Backlight gt TEP Software lt Upgrade Version gt Software VA VA lt gt GPS Health GPS Port Control Language Self Test VA VA VA VA Comm Port Controller Overide lt Menu Items shaded in grey can be edited when not spraying For activating Self Test Status Master should be ON AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 37 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 2 Navigating the Menus The AutoSPRAY 6100 Menu system is used to view and change settings Use the VA buttons to move between menus Use the x gt buttons to move between sub menus Press the Enter button to select a sub menu item for editing The following is an example on how to change the number of boom sections Step Action Result 1 Press Y HARDI ACS Boom Width 2 Press gt HARDI ACS Ho Sections Press Q HARDI ACS Ho Sections 4 Press VIA Value changes Value Saved Press gt i Sub menus cannot be edited HARDI ACS when spraying The System Message will be displayed Turn Master Off TO change the digit
11. Version 2 0 Rev A RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 6 The GPS Menu The GPS Menu displays information related to GPS and allows the GPS settings to be edited Menu Item Edit Description The menu title HARDI ACS GPS The GPS antenna offset HARDI ACS measured from the centreline of Cross track im A AA the vehicle Enter a positive offset if the antenna is offset to the right of the centreline or a negative offset if the antenna is offset to the left of the centreline As viewed from the rear of the tractor facing forwards Default Om Maximum 100m The GPS antenna offset measured from the centreline of Long track im a AG the vehicle oereper HH A nep pHa Binte eves ceefevnsceefeen Enter a positive offset if the antenna is offset to the right of the centreline or a negative offset if the antenna is offset to the left of the centreline As viewed from the rear of the tractor facing left Default 0m Maximum 100m AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 42 Version 2 0 Rev A RINEX TECHNOLOGY Menu Item HARDI ACS Diff Reauired HARDI ACS Baud Rate HARDI ACS GFS Fort HARDI ACS Comm Port AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual 19206 Edit Description vi Page 43 Determines whether DGPS is required to operate the system Default Yes The GPS input baud rate The available baud rates are 9600 19200 and 38400 D
12. mode it is in OPERATIONAL mode When in OPERATIONAL mode the AutoSPRAY 6100 records treatment data as the field is sprayed and uses this information to turn the boom sections ON and OFF accordingly The LCD will display the menus which can be navigated When the Master switch is ON and treatment data is being recorded configuration settings cannot be edited Page 30 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 2 Using AutoSPRAY to Spray the Field The following is a step by step guide to getting the AutoSPRAY 6100 up and running Step Instruction 1 Start the AutoSPRAY 6100 by turning the vehicle ignition ON Wait until the LCD on the front panel is alight and displays the menu This may take approximately one minute 2 Check that the Power and GPS LEDs on the AutoSPRAY 6100 front panel are green 3 Turn the spray rate controller ON all boom section switches are to be in the OFF position 4 Turn the spray rate controller Master switch to the ON position 5 Start to move the vehicle The boom sections will automatically switch ON as the vehicle moves over a non treated area and will switch OFF over a treated area which has been recorded by the AutoSPRAY 6100 6 As the field is being treated various status information can meem HARUL HGS mememe be viewed from the Display Area Ha Menu Information such as area 348 1 treated and the percentage of overlapped area can be viewed in this menu 7 When the field
13. 1 Maximum 30 The width of boom section 1 Default Om Maximum 100m minus other section widths Ho Sections HARDI ACS Section 1 m NOTE The number of sections widths to be entered is determined by the number of sections entered Only one section width is shown in the Boom Width Menu above lt The maximum total width of all boom sections is 100 m AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 40 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 5 The Vehicle Menu The Vehicle Menu displays the current vehicle settings and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description HARDI acs The menu title Vehicle HARDI acs Allows including front boom to vehicle er ror Default No Not Hardi gt HARDI acs The number of links on the vehicle Humber Links This number will determine the number of link and axle measurements required in the following menu items 2 Links are shown in this example Default 1 Maximum 3 Not Hardi gg The length of link 1 See Figure due 3 4 for link 1 measurement Link Distance 1 m points Default 5m Maximum 40m HAPRDI acs aai The length of axle 1 See Figure 3 4 for axle 1 measurement Axle Distance 1 m points Default 1m Maximum Length of Link 1 NOTE The number of Links and Axles is determined by the number of Links Only one Link and Axles width is shown in the Vehicle Menu above AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 41
14. AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Version 2 0 Part Number 1 1253 Revision A Issue Date June 2006 Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Rinex Technology Disclaimer No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication RINEX assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice Use of this system is strictly limited to providing steering assistance to the operator who must remain in control of the vehicle at all times RINEX including its officers servants and agents does not make any representation to any party and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage of whatever nature suffered by any such person or corporation choosing or seeking to use this system or any part thereof By use of this system you agree that RINEX is not liable or responsible for any damage whatsoever to the vehicle any property personal injuries or death that may result from the use or abuse of this system
15. Enter the number of boom sections and the width of each section in the Boom WORDT acs Width Menu Section 1 im AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 24 Version 2 0 Rev A RINEX TECHNOLOGY Link and Axle Distances The Link and Axle distances are used when determining the path of the spray rig as it moves around the field The Link and Axle distances should be measured as follows Link Setting Measurement Link 1 Link 1 is measured from the front axle centreline to the vehicle hitch point Axle 1 Axle 1 is measured from the rear axle of Link 1 to the hitch point of Link 1 Link 2 Link 2 is measured from the hitch point of Link 1 to the hitch point or the flow point if it is the last link See Figure 3 4 Axle 2 Axle 2 is measured from the rear axle of Link 2 to the pivot point of Link 2 Link 3 Link 3 is measured from the hitch point of Link 2 to the flow point See Figure 3 4 Axle 3 Axle 3 is measured from the rear axle of Link 3 to the flow point See Figure 3 4 for an illustration of the Link Settings an expanded view is shown on page 26 The number of Links and the Link and axle distances can be edited in the Vehicle Menu HARDI ACS Axle 1 im Link 1 im Link 3 Link 2 Link 1 Axle 1 Longtrack o Figure 3 4 Vehicle Measurements AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 25 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 3 6 Configuring the Boom Spray Parameters The foll
16. SPRAY 6100 and how it connects to the spray rate controller and GPS receiver is shown in Figure 2 1 controller SERIALICAN H AutoSpray 4000 Figure 2 1 Schematic layout of the AutoSPRAY 6100 AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 7 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Installing the AutoSPRAY 6100 Step Instruction 1 Assemble the mounting kit P N 1 0212 Using the four screws to secure the mounting bracket to the AutoSPRAY 6100 controller Install the AutoSPRAY 6100 Controller in a suitable location in the vehicle to allow the operator to have access to the front panel Four screws are provided to mount the controller to the vehicle Ensure that the Isolation Power Switch is in the OFF O position Connect power cable P N 1 2406 to the vehicle battery and switched power supply Further details are provided on connecting the power below Connect spray rate controller adaptor cable P N 1 2207 to the spray controller Further details are provided with the spray rate controller cable Connect GPS interface cable P N 1 2206 to the GPS receiver Use the IPS to power ON the AutoSPRAY 6100 controller to check power cable has been correctly installed Note The unit will not power up completely at this point in time Power Status LED should display in RED Power OFF controller using IPS AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 8 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 1 Connecting Vehicle Power
17. The RINEX power cable P N 1 2406 is a three core power cable which allows the AutoSPRAY 6100 controller to be connected directly to the vehicle s battery The cable can be connected directly to a 12vDC battery supply without the need for any additional step down converters RED Positive wire with in line fuse connects to the vehicle battery positive terminal 12 vDC ONLY fitted with a M12 ring connector BLACK Ground wire connects to the vehicle battery negative terminal fitted with a M12 ring connector ORANGE Positive wire connects to the vehicle ignition ON circuit The wire is connected into the vehicle s ignition circuit such that the AutoSPRAY 6100 will detect when the ignition is switched on and off The Rinex power cable is assembled within split tubing to allow the orange wire to be separated at any point to allow for in cab termination The cable should be routed from the operator s cab to the vehicle s batteries through a dedicated cable gland if supplied If necessary an exit hole will have to be drilled into the vehicle which should be fitted with a rubber grommet to protect the cable from rubbing directly on the vehicle wall The hole should be sealed with the supplied silicone sealant to prevent dust and moisture from entering the cab DC Power Cautionary Notes The RINEX power cable supplied should only be connected directly to the battery with the supplied fuse in place We strongly recommend NOT removing the sup
18. X TECHNOLOGY 1 2 Typical Uses of the AutoSPRAY 6100 Spraying around obstacles Automatically minimize over spray around trees or rock heaps AutoSPRAY detects areas previously sprayed and shuts down sentra le sections and reactivates as utaown necessary AutoSPRAY Startup Spraying the headlands AutoSPRAY detects areas previously sprayed as the headlands are approached and shuts down sections and reactivates as necessary AutoSPRAY AutoSPRAY Startup Shutdown AutoSPRAY 4000 User Manual Page 4 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 1 3 AutoSPRAY 6100 Components When you receive your AutoSPRAY 6100 system please check that you have received all of the components detailed on the packing list See below for a list of components supplied Quantity Description Part N 1 AutoSPRAY 6100 Controller 1 0482 1 Mounting kit 1 0212 1 Power cable 1 2406 1 AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual 1 1251 1 AutoSPRAY 6100 Quick Start Card 1 1319 1 GPS interface cable 1 2207 1 Spray rate controller able 1 2207 1 AS6100 LCD Display Module 1 0472 Inspect all items for visual damage If any component appears to be damaged contact your supplier immediately Ensure all packaging and shipping details are kept for future reference AutoSPRAY 4000 User Manual Page 5 Version 2 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY This section describes how to connect and install the components of the AutoSPRAY 6100 system A schematic of the Auto
19. aighten up behind the tractor Have someone measure the distance from the rope to where the sprayer actually reacted ae a A a a AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 27 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Step Instruction Diagram 3 Repeat step 2 in the opposite direction 4 Metric Calculations If Speed km h The speed of the vehicle in kilometres per hour Distance m The distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted in metres Calculate the latency using this formula Latency s Distance m Speed km h x 3 6 For example Assuming the operator was travelling at 20km hr and the distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted is 5 metres Latency s 5 m 20 km h x 3 6 0 9 seconds 5 Imperial Calculations lf Speed mph The speed of the vehicle in miles per hour Distance ft The distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted in feet Calculate the latency using this formula Latency s Distance ft Speed mph x 0 68 For example Assuming the operator was travelling at 12mph and the distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted is 16ft Latency s 16 ft 12 mph x 0 68 0 9 seconds Often the latency time for the sprayer to switch on will differ from the time to switch off Currently a compromise needs to be made and averaging the two results is the best figure to use 6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 altering the latency figure by plus or minus
20. being edited press the AW keys until the correct digit is highlighted AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 38 Version 2 0 Rev A RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 3 The Display Menu The Display Menu contains information related to the field that is being currently worked Menu Item Edit Description Disrlas HARDI acs The area treated in the current field Ares Ha area in the current field Overlar 4 2 The area available on the HARDI ACS system before the field must be Area Available reset maximum is 800 Ha when then field is reset Displays GPS status information HARDI ACS pape ats The number of GP ae re HDOP 2 A satellites available There must be at least 4 satellites for the system to be operational HDOP The horizontal accuracy indicator The HDOP must be less than 10 0 for the system to be operational The GPS Health indicator See Section 3 4 RE NE HAE PERRE ti gp AEE GPS Health Good GPS AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 39 Version 2 0 Rev RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 4 The Boom Width Menu The Boom Width Menu displays the current boom settings and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description HARDI acs The menu title Boom Width HARDI acs The number of boom sections This setting will determine the number of section widths displayed in the following menu items 3 boom sections are shown in this example Default
21. e are various settings that must be configured for AutoSPRAY 6100 to function correctly and accurately The AutoSPRAY 6100 models the movement of the entire spray rig whether it is a self propelled boom spray or a trailed boom spray This allows the true position of the spray boom and its orientation to be accurately computed for precise control when switching the boom sections ON and OFF The measurements as described in the following section and depicted in Figure 3 4 are to be accurately measured on the spray rig and should be recorded in the Table 3 1 for future reference GPS Offset Cross Track HARDI ACS Cross track im The distance between the centreline of the vehicle and the GPS antenna must be entered as the Cross Track value Measure the distance and enter a positive value if the antenna is to the right of the centreline of the vehicle as viewed from the rear of the tractor facing forwards Enter a negative value if the antenna is to the left of the centreline of the vehicle as viewed from the rear of the tractor facing forwards The Cross Track value can be edited in the GPS Menu GPS Offset Longtrack The distance from the GPS antenna to the centreline of the front axle on the spray vehicle If a front boom is used the Longtrack measurement is to the flow point of the boom and not the front axle Boom Settings HARDI ACS The Boom Settings determine the overall R width of the spray boom being used
22. e corrupt denoted in Appendix E the hard reset should only be done as directed by an authorised technician It is difficult to read Check that the AS6100 Turn the system ON by the LCD screen is operational starting the vehicle Check that the Turn the brightness Up brightness is fully UP onthe AS6100 AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 55 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Problem It is difficult to hear the AS6100 alarms Warning message that the Master cannot be switched OFF System constantly beeps File Not Found message when upgrading software System does not respond on toggle switch AS6100 does not respond System stuck on loading with USB stick connected AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Probable Cause Check that the volume iS up Check that the speaker enclosure is not covered The Master switch is ON Incorrect cable in GPS port and settings for the Master No GPS Insufficient time to recognise upgrade media Toggle switch is connected to wrong port LCD was disconnected and then reconnected LCD is connected to wrong USB port Page 56 Action Turn the volume Up on the AS6100 Remove any obstructions from the speaker Turn the Master switch OFF Check the Master switch setting is not toggle and that the GPS cable is the one supplied with the AS6100 Check that the GPS is correctly configured and connected to the AS6100 Wait 30seconds and
23. efault 19200 Ports settings Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 The GPS input port from GPS receiver The available baud ports are COMO COM1 CAN The communication input port from a 3 party controller The available baud ports are COMO COM1 CAN Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 5 7 The Parameters Menu The Parameters Menu displays settings that effect the operation of AutoSPRAY 6100 and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description The menu title HARDI ACS Parameters The difference between electronic ent HEME SSH pri Ho a mechanical switching on Se A Ae Default 0 00 seconds Maximum 10 00 seconds ST n oeh BE E paota nee The difference between electronic Vee a mechanical switching off ee T ppn Default 0 00 seconds Maximum 10 00 seconds SE The tolerance used for shutting HARDI ACS the sections ON or OFF Tolerance iH Default 1 Maximum 99 ag agg NOTE This is an advanced tuning E parameter and should only be search Width im changed from its default value 2 HE under instruction from authorised support personnel Default 2 00m Maximum 10 00m Defines the method used to mn SN Ef EEE gite control the master Control FROM TPAHEL Defines the external spray controller type Controller ey The supported controllers are Hardi 5500 6500 12 BA7000 7 JD4720 7 P655 5 FlexControl 8 Hardi Mustang 7 Not Hardi
24. elay between the time the system requests the solenoids to open and the actual time that this takes place For example if it takes one second for a valve to open a latency on of one second should be entered In this case the signal to open the valve will be sent to the solenoid a second before the valve needs to open AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 26 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Latency OFF Latency OFF is opposite to Latency ON and is used to compensate for any time delay between the time the system requests the solenoids to close Measuring Latency The quickest way to estimate the latency of the sprayer is to use a stop watch turn a spray section on and time the delay between this action and when spray is coming out the nozzle onto the crop This may be a very small value a few tenths of a second and hard to measure accurately For a more accurate measurement use the following procedure Step Instruction Diagram 1 Drive slowly in a straight line down the ks field for 200m with the sprayer on The P tank should have water only for the purpose of this exercise Have another person mark the end nozzle of the boom with two pegs and a rope half way along the spray run 2 Atright angles to the pervious spray run spray at 20km hr across the spray mark with one end of the boom crossing over the rope Ensure that you have allowed enough distance before crossing over the line for the boom trailer to str
25. en the Control setting is set to front panel Press to move between menus or to change setting values Press to move between menus or to change setting values Press to move left in a menu Press to move right in a menu Press to select a menu item for editing Press to save setting after editing Page 17 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 3 The Front and Back Panels The back panel of the AutoSPRAY 6100 is used to connect to the spray controller and to the external GPS source among other peripherals The components of the back panel are described below Switch between Isolation Power FrontPanel amp Switch Ignition External Speaker Jack USB Port gt Spray Rate MANUAL IGN Controller of jt FC GPs Connector O O Power 7 js Connector E DCINPUT CONTROL GPS Power LCD Panel Pawar LED LED Switch 0 POWER STATUS GPS STATUS ON 3 Figure 3 3 The AutoSPRAY 6100 Back Panel AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 18 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX Component GPS Port USB Port Isolation Power Switch IPS Spray Rate Controller Connector Power Connector LCD Panel Port Switch between FrontPanel amp Ignition FrontPanel Power Switch AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Description Used to connect external GPS input Used to connect USB devices such as memory drives or the RINEX bu
26. fter connecting the button box press any control button to update the LCD ce NE CSSS RDS ER One Control FRONTPANEL Select the appropriate device via the Control setting in the Parameters Menu AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 22 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY OVERIDE Function The OVERIDE Function is used to override the status of the system so that selected sections are fixed to ON or OFF and are not controlled by the AutoSPRAY 6100 OVERIDE allows fixing sections to OFF on one side of the boom as the boom hangs over a boundary that is not required to be sprayed OVERIDE status can be changed via Overide setting in Setup menu Overide Status Action Disabled Used to switch OVERIDE Function off It is default status OFF Allows user switching boom sections to OFF ON Allows user switching boom sections to ON To activate OVERIDE Press Enter button in Main Menu Now OVERIDE can be controlled by pressing lt lt gt buttons RRKARERERERER i PP ne ee Press Enter again to save changes PVERIDE Press Standby X to reset all changes Press y A to leave OVERIDE Menu all changes not saved by amp wii be cancelled OVERIDE Function is accessible only after turning the Master on AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 23 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 6 Configuring the Vehicle and Boom When setting up the AutoSPRAY 6100 for the first time or for use in a new vehicle ther
27. h IPS on the AutoSPRAY 6100 controller in the ON position at all times Use the vehicle ignition switch to turn the AutoSPRAY 6100 ON and OFF the IPS should only be turned OFF if the AutoSPRAY 6100 is not required to be operational for an extended period AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 15 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 2 LCD Panel The LCD panel of the AutoSPRAY 6100 consists of an LCD screen and buttons that allow the operation of the system The components of the panel are described below Left Up LCD Button Button Enter creen Button GPS Status Right HARDI ACS Button Display Power Status Standby Jown Button Button Figure 3 2 The AutoSPRAY 6100 LCD Panel LCD Panel should always be connected to the top USB port AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 16 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Component LCD Screen GPS Status Power Status Standby Button Up Button Down Button Left Button Right Button Enter Button AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Description A four line LCD screen used to display program menus GPS Status LED Green Good DGPS Orange Poor DGPS Red No DGPS Off No Data See page 18 for more details on GPS Status Power LED Green AutoSPRAY operational Orange Standby Mode Orange Edit Mode Red Power connected but unit is off Off No power connected Press to enter Standby Mode or alternatively used as a master switch wh
28. has been treated turn the master switch OFF 8 If you wish to stop working simply turn the vehicle ignition off to shutdown the AutoSPRAY 6100 9 If you wish to continue working in a different field see section 4 3 on starting a New Field AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 31 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 4 3 Starting a New Field When a field has been sprayed it is important that the field is reset to begin spraying a new field To reset the field hold down the Standby Button X on the front panel for a few seconds until the screen displays Clearing The message Treatment Clear will be displayed when the field has been successfully cleared HARDI ACS Clearing HARDI ACS Treatment Clear lt All data in the field will be lost when the field is reset AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 32 Version 2 0 Rev A The Menu Sy This section describes how to navigate the menus Furthermore this section describes each menu the individual r items and their usage R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 The Menu Hierarchy DISPLAY Area Overlap VA VA VA VA Number 4 BOOM WIDTH Sections gt Sections VA VA Front Number VEHICLE Links VA VA VA VA Cross track Long track VA PARAMETERS Latency Off VA VA Latency On VA VA SETUP Units VA Brightness VA VA VA U O VA v VA Serial SYSTEM Kumbor
29. icle Power ss 2 9 2 3 Connecting the Spray Rate Controller 0 20 00 cccceccceeceseceseeeeseeeseeeeeeeeees 2 10 24 Connecting the GPS eesin EEEE ENEE 2 12 3 Getting Started nrrrrnnrrrnrrnnnennnernennsnnnns 14 3 1 Powering the System ss 15 oa MID PA teh ach 22st ceaeeayeseeet ennchesaheceharehangnentnsneoanteanseaataaccnesccnossenessonsnoee 16 3 3 The Front and Back Panels c ccccecccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeeaeeeneeeas 18 3 4 Configuring the GPS cceeccceecceeeeceeceeeeeeeeseeeeseeeseeesaeeeeeeeseeeseeeaeeens 20 3 5 Configuring the Spray Rate Controller 22 3 6 Configuring the Boom Spray Parameters cccccccceecsseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneeens 26 A4 SUG PAU OS acces ace aces E EES EEE 29 4 1 Modes of Operation iii 30 4 2 Using AutoSPRAY to Spray the Field 31 4 3 olarning a NCW FOI cect ae mantetae rarer A 32 3 The MONS VS TT eee ce ceca se ee etice A EEEE ate 35 The Men TCI AN CNY Lee dan indesit seen 36 5 2 Navigating the Menus VV 38 99 Le DD MONU E en ee mer eee eee eee eee eee 39 5 4 The Boom Width Menu 40 5 5 The Vehicle Menu 41 90 The GPS N ts reteset ann Na rte rears 42 5 7 The Parameters Menu tss sssenr seistanenhabehen 44 5 8 The Setup Menu 45 ree 6121110 leee ener ere tenn en eee et ener ee nee eee ee 49 Appendix Glossary iii 50 Appendix B AutoSPRAY 6100 Options LL 51 Appendix C System Messages 52 Appendix D Troubleshooting
30. ip for 90 days from delivery or for the balance of the original warranty period whichever is greater Purchaser s Exclusive Remedy The end purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at the option of RINEX of any defective Products or components thereof The end user shall notify RINEX or a RINEX authorised dealer immediately of any claimed defect Repairs shall be made through RINEX only Exclusions RINEX does not warrant damage occurring in transit or due to misuse abuse improper installation neglect alteration abnormal use lightning or other electrical discharge exposure to moisture or dampness excessive temperatures spill of liquids or fluids or acts of God Repair modification or service of RINEX products by any party other than an authorised RINEX dealer shall render this warranty null and void RINEX does not warrant any Product where the Product serial number or nameplate has been removed defaced or altered RINEX does not warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period RINEX does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using Products The potential accuracy of Products as stated in RINEX literature and or Product specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on e Specifications provided by the US Department of Defence for GPS Positioning e GPS OEM Receiver specifications of the app
31. mment The pins which the toggle _ switch uses should not be shown here or the operation of the toggle switch may be affected Are they 1 amp 9 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix G Specifications AutoSPRAY 6100 Weight gt 1450grams Size gt 70 w x 280 d x 110 h mm Display gt Four line text with backlighting Environment gt Casing Aluminium extrusion environmentally robust and shock resistant gt Operational 0 to 45 C gt Non operational 10 to 60 C Data I O gt Electrical interface ASCII serial gt Plug types DB 9 male x 2 USB x 2 AMP 4 pin male Power gt 11 14VDC 15W with fused 5A blade type Cables gt Spray Controller In line cable AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 60 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix Setting up a toggle Toggle switch can be connected only after getting threw the following procedures 1 Go to the PARAMETERS menu e Set Control TOGGLE e Set Controller your current controller It will say Please Reboot but just ignore this message and don t reboot until the end 2 Go to the GPS menu e Set Comm Port CAN just temporarily e Then set GPS Port COMO e Now change Comm Port COM1 3 Connect GPS and toggle switch to the controller port 4 Connect the controller if the user has one to the GPS port 5 Reboot system AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 61 Version 2 0 Rev A
32. owing parameters are used when determining when to turn the spray valves on and off To optimize the usage of AutoSPRAY 6100 it is important that these settings are configured correctly Miss Tolerance The Miss Tolerance is used to decide when to turn valves on or off When set to its default of 1 the system will turn the valves on whenever any part of the sensed area has not been sprayed It is effectively the percent of miss that the system will tolerate If the value is increased the system will not turn the valves on when traversing over a small missed area such as a line between two spray swaths The Miss Tolerance value can be HUE edited in the Parameters Menu Tolerance iH Search Width NOTE This is an advanced tuning parameter and should only be changed from its default value under instruction from authorized support personnel This value defines the amount of overlap allowed for when turning the valves on before leaving a sprayed area such as an end zone Hence if the value is set to 2m default the spray section should turn on 2m before any part of the section reaches and unsprayed area This can be used to decrease errors caused by inaccurate GPS positioning When entering a previously sprayed area the system will attempt to turn OFF at exactly the correct time The Search Width value can be edited in the Parameters Menu Search Width im 2 46 Latency ON Latency ON is used to compensate for any time d
33. own the Standby Button x on the AutoSPRAY 6100 front panel until a sound is heard RINE 3 Release the Standby Button immediately Perform Reset HARD SOFTY CANCEL 4 Press the A arrow key 5 HARD RESET is displayed for confirmation Press the gt arrow key to carry out the reset other lt x key beneath the word NO to cancel the reset operation Hard Reset HARD CANCEL lt 6 After the Hard Reset has been performed Reset Complete will be displayed and the software will continue to start with all parameters and treatment data cleared Note It will be necessary to re enter all setup parameters back into the AutoSPRAY 6100 Hard Soft Reset menus are always in English AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 58 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix F Connector Pin Outs Spray Rate Controller Connector Pin Number Description Not Connected Receive data Transmit data Not Connected Signal Ground Not Connected Reserved for CAN Bus Reserved for CAN Bus Not Connected OI NI B DMD GPS Serial Port Connector Pin Number Description Not Connected Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Not Connected OI N OI BR N Power Connector Pin Number Description 1 Battery Negative 2 Battery Positive 3 Remote Sense AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 59 Version 2 0 Rev A Co
34. plied fuse If a power wire should short to the vehicle body a battery can supply a current that will heat the wire to the point where the insulation will catch fire A fuse mounted inline near the battery connection point and before the cable passes through the vehicle panel will prevent the risk of a vehicle fire gt The RINEX power cable should not be connected to the input or output terminals of a step down converter in a 24v DC system as typically the converter will effect system performance gt The RINEX power cable should not be connected directly to the battery if the vehicle is equipped with a battery isolator switch In these cases the negative wire black should be connected to the vehicle side of the isolator AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 9 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 2 Connecting the Spray Rate Controller generic spray rate controller cable is supplied with the AutoSPRAY unless a specific cable was ordered at the time of purchase See Appendix B AutoSPRAY 6100 Options for available spray rate controller cables Each cable kit is supplied with comprehensive installation instructions To test Spray Rate Controller cable follow the steps below Step Instruction 1 2 Use Isolation Power Switch IPS to power ON When the DISPLAY menu is shown ne g E ty HS BEE n opel SE ene Disrlay Switch the spray rate controller Master Section switches ON The Master Status On sho
35. re currently being copied to the USB drive The total width entered for the boom sections exceeds the maximum allowable width 100m System is initializing A soft reset is being performed Do you want to perform a hard reset Press arrow key beneath your choice Page 52 Version 2 0 Rev A RINEX Message Reset Failed Reset Complete Loading Low Disk Space Disk Space Full Exiting Out of limit AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Meaning The reset failed The reset completed successfully The system is loading the current field Disk space is low Disk space is full The system is preparing to turn off The system has travelled more than 10km from the starting point and is now out of limit Page 53 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix D Troubleshooting The AutoSPRAY 6100 is a robust system and should provide many years of trouble free service In the unlikely event that something is not correct please check the following points before contacting your local dealer for service Problem Boom sections do not switch OFF Boom sections switches switch at the wrong time Status LEDS don t light up AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Probable Cause Incorrectly wired No GPS signal Boom section switches are ON Miss Tolerance set too low Search Width set too high Master Switch incorrectly set GPS is inaccurate Latency setting is set incorrectly Search Width i
36. ropriate manufacturer if applicable and e DGPS service provider performance specifications RINEX reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products No Other Warranties The foregoing warranty is exclusive of all warranties whether written oral implied or arising by statute course of dealing or trade usage in connection with the design sale installation service or use of any products or any components thereof including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Limitation of Liability The extent of RINEX S liability for damages of any nature to the end purchaser or any other person or entity whether in contract or tort and whether to persons or property shall in no case exceed in the aggregate the cost of correcting the defect in the Product or at RINEX S option the cost of replacing the defective item In no event will RINEX be liable for any loss of production loss of profits loss of use for any special indirect incidental consequential or contingent damages even if RINEX has been advised of the possibility of such damages Without limiting the foregoing RINEX shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from installation use quality performance or accuracy of any products R NEX RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY TECHNOLOGY Governing Legislation To the greate
37. s incorrectly set Fuse has blown IPS is switched OFF Incorrectly wired Page 54 Action Check wiring Check that GPS is being received Turn section switches OFF Check settings on Miss Tolerance Check settings on Search Width Check settings for Master Switch Check with the GPS supplier Check latency settings with boom sections Check settings on Search Width Replace Fuse Switch IPS ON Check wiring to vehicle battery amp ignition Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Problem Probable Cause Action NO GPS signal Check GPS Check that the Incorrect GPS settings connected GPS is Incorrect GPS cable UEO N ane WONG Check GPS settings match the GPS receiver Check that the correct GPS cable is being used Boom sections do Incorrect cabling Check that the spray not switch OFF rate controller cable is properly connected Incorrect Miss Check settings for Miss Tolerance settings Tolerance Incorrect Master Check settings for Switch settings Master switch AS6100 will not Incorrect cabling The AS6100 has not power up been correctly installed check the ignition wire IPS is OFF Turn the IPS switch ON AS6100 will not Incorrect cabling The AS6100 has not save settings after been correctly installed restart check the ignition wire Not shutting down the Switch the AS6100 OFF unit correctly by turning OFF The vehicle AS6100 is very The last data file may Perform a soft reset as slow to respond b
38. solation Power Switch IPS ON turn the vehicle ignition ON 2 Use Yio show DISPLAY menu then gt to move to the eheee E ET E g ER H pap emeente GPS Status Sats 8 HODOP 2 6 sub menu 3 The Sats will display the number of current satellites available If the number is equal to 0 zero then GPS maybe configured incorrectly GPS Accuracy An Important Issue The relative accuracy of your GPS system will determine the overall performance of the AutoSPRAY 6100 system The more accurate the GPS the more accurate AutoSPRAY will be By default the AutoSPRAY 6100 is configured to function only with a differentially corrected GPS position DGPS Typically DGPS is quoted AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 12 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY with sub metre accuracy hence the AutoSPRAY will be of an equivalent accuracy The AutoSPRAY 6100 can be configured to function with non corrected GPS positioning or sometimes referred to as stand alone GPS The resultant accuracy of the AutoSPRAY 6100 will once again be directly related to the GPS signal RINEX recommend that the AutoSPRAY 6100 always be used with a DGPS to provide optimal accuracy with the overall system it is the operators responsibility to determine the accuracy of the GPS Check with your supplier of the GPS receiver or guidance system to determine to overall accuracy you should expect AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 13 Version 2 0 Rev A
39. st extent possible this warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia In the event that any provision hereof is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction such provision shall be severed from this warranty and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect Obtaining Warranty Service In order to obtain warranty service the end purchaser must bring the Product to an authorised RINEX dealer along with the end purchaser s proof of purchase The end purchaser must produce the original invoice or other purchase documents as proof of the purchase date The end purchaser is solely responsible for the cost of transportation of the Product to RINEX or an authorised RINEX dealer and the Product is at the end purchaser s risk whilst in transit For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information regarding the location of any of RINEX s approved dealers contact RINEX at the following address Rinex Technology 19 Lyall Street South Perth Western Australia 6151 Telephone 08 9474 4771 Facsimile 08 9474 4772 Internet www rinex com au TABLE OF CONTENTS R NEX TECHNOLOGY AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual 1 MOOQUCHON RE Re E ne 2 1 1 AutoSPRAY 6100 Standard Features 3 1 2 Typical Uses of the AutoSPRAY 6100 4 1 3 AutoSPRAY 6100 Components Rs 5 Z WAS TAN AUIO MA a E E E EE eins 2 6 2 1 Installing the AULOSPRAY 6100 2 8 2 2 Connecting Veh
40. then retry the upgrade operation Check that the Toggle switch is connected to Communication Port Restart AS6100 by Oscillation switch Swap the ports for LCD and USB stick Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Appendix E Resetting the System Soft Reset Performing a Soft Reset will clear all treatment data from the system prior to the program starting To Soft Reset the system 1 Turn the system ON and watch the LCD display as it the system is powering up 2 When the LCD displays RINEX hold down the Standby Button x on the AutoSPRAY 6100 front panel until a sound is heard RINE 3 Release the Standby Button immediately Perform Reset HARD SOFTY CANCEL 4 Press the Yarrow key 5 SOFT RESET is displayed for confirmation Press the gt arrow key to carry out the reset other x key beneath to cancel the reset operation Soft Reset SOFT gt CANCEL 6 After the Soft Reset has been performed Reset Complete will be displayed and the software will continue to start with all treatment data cleared AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 57 Version 2 0 Rev A RINEX TECHNOLOGY Hard Reset Performing a Hard Reset will clear all treatment data from the system and reset all settings back to factory defaults To Hard Reset the system 1 Turn the system ON and watch the LCD display as it the system iS powering up 2 When the LCD displays RINEX hold d
41. tinuing to use the AutoSpray 6100 AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 21 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 3 5 Configuring the Spray Rate Controller The spray rate controller will not necessarily need to be configured to operate with the AutoSpray 6100 However it is necessary that one switch is selected as the Master switch which controls when both the AutoSPRAY 6100 and the spray rate controller should be ON or OFF When the AutoSPRAY 6100 is in Operational Mode it controls the section switches then the individual boom sections switches are to be in the OFF position Selecting the Spray Rate Controller The AutoSpray 6100 can be configured ss to work with different types of spray rate controllers From the Parameters Controller menu select the required controller from the options available Hone Master Control The Master Control setting is used to determine which device will be used to control the master on off The selections are as follows Control Setting Device Used Toggle The Toggle Switch optional device is connected to the Communication port for Spray Rate Controller on the back panel anal Does not function with John Deere spray controller External The Master switch on the spray rate controller Front Panel The Standby Button on the front panel of the AutoSPRAY 6100 controller Button Box The RINEX Button Box optional device is connected to the USB port on the back panel Sd A
42. tton box used turn the Master switch ON or OFF The IPS totally removes power from the controller if the vehicle is started the AutoSPRAY 6100 will not start Used to connect to the spray controller Used to connect to power input 12vDC Used to connect LCD Display Used to turn power switch from FrontPanel Switch to Ignition and back Used to switch the AutoSpray 6100 on Page 19 Version 2 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY 3 4 Configuring the GPS Configuring the GPS Baud Rate It is important that the AutoSPRAY HARDI acs 6100 is configured with the correct GPS a ae baud rate Select the correct baud rate 19200 according to the you GPS receiver by editing the Baud value in the GPS Menu Connecting GPS The GPS is connected via a serial cable from the GPS receiver to the GPS port on the Back Panel of the AutoSPRAY 6100 See Figure 3 3 on page 18 GPS Status The GPS Status displays the current HARDI ACS number of satellites that are available eo alus and the current HDOP Horizontal Sats 8 HOOP A accuracy indicator For Good GPS the number of satellites must be greater than 4 For Good GPS the HDOP should be less than 10 0 A HDOP of greater than 10 0 will result in Poor GPS DGPS Requirements The AutoSPRAY 6100 by default requires differentially corrected GPS DGPS data which provides a more accurate position and enhances the overall performance of the system However the
43. uld be displayed If number of boom sections is more then 10 the Master Status On should be displayed Use the Master Section switch to toggle OFF The Master Status On should not be displayed ne DE tdp gR E fm DisFrlas AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 10 Version 2 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY A delay may occur between the switching of the Master Section switch and when the Master Status is displayed on the AutoSPRAY 6100 This delay is due to the type of electrical circuit switching used within the Spray Rate Controller lf Master Status value does not change check that the cable has been installed correctly AutoSPRAY 6100 User Manual Page 11 Version 2 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 3 Connecting the GPS A GPS receiver or guidance system with an incorporated GPS needs to be connected to the AutoSPRAY 6100 using a serial interface An interface cable is supplied with the AutoSPRAY 6100 kit which will suit most GPS receivers However it is possible that a different cable will be required to connect the GPS receiver to the AutoSPRAY 6100 See Appendix B for common GPS receiver interface cables The GPS output messages required are NMEA GGA and VTG at 5Hz The default baud rate is 19 200 but can be changed if required You will need to refer to your GPS system User Manual to assist in determining data port settings To test the GPS interface follow the steps below Step Instruction 1 With the I
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