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1. Figure 3 7 C Testing Coulter Electrode isolation If continuity tests show no excessive resistance on any channel yet erratic soil EC readings continue or if EC readings do not drop to 1 when unit is out of the soil it is possible that the channels are not isolated This could be the result of a pinched wiring cable causing channels to short out Or one of the coulter electrodes is no longer insulated properly from the frame or adjacent coulter electrodes 1 If EC readings do not drop to 1 when unit is raised disconnect signal cable extension from implement If readings don t drop to 1 the problem is with the signal cable extension If readings show 1 re insert the signal cable extension into the implement Disconnect the sure seal terminal connector wire from each coulter electrode If readings don t drop to 1 the problem is with the wiring harness If this is the case you should replace the wiring harness If readings do drop re insert the signal cable extension into the implement The problem is with one or more of the coulter electrodes Proceed as follows E AV sure seal pin sure seal socket Figure 3 8 Pub OM18 EC 2 Inspect nylon insulation slides under coulter electrode mounting brackets These nylon insulators may become worn or brittle or may slip out from under mounting bracket Repair and replace as necessary Make sure that all electrode coulter U bolts are properly tightened to clamp m2. mpr Note Veris electronics are programmed to not Problem Veris electronics not receiving GPS data oad fida eobs ip rt diii referenced Minimum acceptable quality is GPS differentially corrected DGPS is preferred Real time kinematics RTK is optimal for recording YES or I think so elevation data while soil mapping Is GPS receiver powered and exporting proper Insure GPS receiver is powered strings and outputting NMEA strings GGA Is GPS signal cable and either YTG or RMC at a 1hz plugged into proper rate 4800 baud 8 data bits no port parity 1 stop bit std serial cable no null modem adaptor Reboot GPS and Veris instrument svait a fe minutes for signal to be acquired Inspect GPS signal cable for damage If GPS line does not appear view strings in HyperTerminal Vindoves program Plug the GPS output into the laptop serial input and then start the HyperTerminal program under Accessories in Windows Click on the icon called hypertrm exe to establish a connection Name your connection and specify the COM port your GPS is connected to If unsure view ports in Device Manager Specify 4800 bits per second 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control egible GPS strings appear A llegible characters Nothing GP GGA 131300 6851 0650 N 09737 222600 VV 2 04 2 1 377 5 M 27 3 M 7E appear appears i A 3851 0650 N 09737 2226 VV 002 0 255 1 2801
3. Your new hardware is installed and ready to use Figure 16 Windows will then advice the new hardware is installed and ready to use 2 6 Ratchet for raising lowering Signal Cable quick connect coupler port Jack location for implement storage Implement hitch 2 hall Figure 1 Section 3 Implement Overview and Set up 3100 shown Pub OM18 EC Jack location for field operation Weights Road kit stop turn and clearance lights 4 bolt hubs and P205 R75 highway tires Coulter electrodes Rockshaft and frame Tongue If the unit is crated the tongue must be installed prior to use To do so please take precautions to ensure that the framework is properly supported to ensure safety 1 Remove bands that attach tongue and framework to shipping pallet 2 Use a forklift or small loader to raise front portion of tongue into level position and properly support with a sawhorse or other support of your choice Support here 3 Pub OMIS EC 3 Install tongue with two 5 8 X 41 2 bolts and torque to 170 ft Ibs E Figure 3 Electro hydraulic Lift Kit Set up The Electro hydraulic Kit is shipped in a pre assembled state and has been tested prior to shipment Figure 4 Hyd Power Unit Remote Control Figure 5 Quick connects Breather fill plug O Power cable Transport Lock Depth collars Quick couplers Pub 4 OM18 EC Installation 1 Locate power unit in desi
4. Pivot grease zerks 2 per hangar 4 total Rachet jack grease zerks Figure 7 2 Electrode coulters Pivot In all but the most extremely rocky conditions the coulter electrodes should not flex in the field thus minimal movement will be realized at the pivot 80 hour intervals should be sufficient 6 19 Pub OMIS EC grease zerk Figure 7 3 Hubs Use good quality wheel bearing or lithium grease for lubrication but we suggest that you grease the hubs sparingly Over lubricating the hub will result in pre mature seal failure and an excessive amount of grease in the hub cap commutator On an interval of 150 hours 1 2 strokes grease zerk 6 20 Pub OM18 EC Procedure 8 Bearing Repair and Replacement Coulter electrode hubs The coulter electrode hubs operate in a significantly harsh environment and annual inspection is of utmost importance The double lip seals are designed to keep grease in and contaminates out but they are the cause of practically all hub failures It is advisable to disassemble clean and repair annually To perform this maintenance do the following 1 2 3 4 Remove hub cap by turning in a clockwise direction left hand thread prevents loosening in operation Remove cotter pin castle nut thrust washer and remove hub Remove outer bearing and knock out inner bearing and both races cups Veris recommends that you purchase our Coulter Hub Repair Kit PN
5. are met the Saving Data light will be green and the points will be mapped Files may be appended to if mapping has stopped by selecting a previous file when prompted at the startup of the software User selectable plot colors click on color to change Selectable zoom functions for viewing maps point width EC Shallow EC Deep Speed Fix User selectable Displays when program is searching for connection to EC Surveyor this only happens at startup File G Weris ec maps KS lund Mgrkley 08 22 08 YSEC DAT o 0 4f No GPS EC shallow O Neutral In Out View EC Shallow amp Deep v Range Colors Ranges Point Js gs Long 0 Lat 0 Altitude 0 Exit Esc EC Comm Saving Data HARI 1 800 55 000 55 000 70 800 70 800 90 000 90 000 369 700 Un e wW no me EC Shallow Scale Figure 12 Searching for EC Surveyor EC Deep H 79 gn 1 100 24800 1 24800 31 500 2 31 500 36 900 3 4 5 36 900 50 900 EC Deep Scale Pub OM18 EC Field Operations Implement Checking Electrical Signal Continuity and Electrode Isolation It is recommended that you perform the Electrical Signal Continuity and Electrode Isolation test procedure before first field use see Maintenance and Service Procedures 1 and 2 While these tests were made at the factory there is the possibility a problem developed d
6. the EC measurement values for each model The EC Surveyor Instrument Signal Test Procedure 1 shows the different signal test load readings for each For 3100 and 2000XA models a resistor is installed on the circuit board For 3150 models the resistor is not used When the EC Surveyor is purchased with a 2000XA or 3100 model the resistor is installed and removed for the 3150 models If it becomes necessary to change this in the field disconnect power cord remove cover as shown above and remove or install resistor as shown below 6 24 Pub OMIS EC Figures 9 5 a b c 9a Resistor installed for 2000XA and 3100 models 9b and c position for 3150 models resistor in storage position not being used 9c resistor removed Resistor can be removed or installed by hand as shown below Figure 9 6 6 25
7. unit thru the field will get hot There is a chance that this heat can cause field fires in stubble fields D Don t lower unit while any part of body is underneath 1 4 Pub OM18 EC Keep safety chain installed Install jack before unhitching do not drop unit on foot FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at this own expense 1 5 Pub OMIS EC eris technologies EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Veris Technologies Inc located at 601 N Broadway in Salina Kansas certifies that the product Veris 2000XA is in conformity with the following directive and standards Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC 1st Edition December 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC December 2004 EN55022 Measuring Radiated Emissions The Technical File is maintained at Veris Technologies Inc 601 N Broadway Sa
8. 07 005 3 E 68 BGPRMC 1 1301 A 3851 0650 N 09737 2225 WW 802 0 255 1 290107 005 3 E 64 BGR 21301 3851 0650 N 09737 222500 2 04 2 1 377 5 M 27 3M 7 C Check all GPS and Check all GPS and Inspect stings for GGA Inspect stings for 1 hzrate each NMEA nspect strings for 1 o higher 17 number ia iid HyperTerminal and either YTG or RMC string should be 1 second apart if less than after direction letter in GGA string settings and 1 second change GPS hz rate to 1 sec O no GPS 1 GPS 2 DGPS 3 RTK OCO connections retry ontact support dept if these NMEA strings appear as shown above retry Veris instrument of GPS supplier ieee spe ee of GPS supplier If no GPS appears on instrument call veris Service Dept and email Service Dept a page of these strings Figure 5 2 6 13 Pub OM18 EC If it becomes necessary to send GPS data into your PC you will use a program called HyperTerminal This program is in all Windows software It is designed to record serial data streaming into a serial or USB port on the computer The purpose of this is two fold 1 it verifies whether your GPS and cables are delivering the proper messages and 2 it give Veris Technologies support personnel a GPS data file to test Here s how to use HyperTerminal 1 Plug the GPS output cable into the laptop serial input or USB serial hub no null modem is needed 2 Verify in Device Manager which Com port the GPS is connected to Sta
9. 32641 that includes new bearings races seal o ring and cotter pin Thoroughly wash hub in solvent and dry Spindle end may need grinding see spring plunger replacement Procedure 4 Reassemble and adjust bearing pre load by fully tightening spindle nut then backing off until you can turn the hub fairly easily with one hand normally this involves backing off 1 2 slots on the castle nut and inserting cotter pin Excessive pre load may cause plugging in extremely loose soil conditions and excessive endplay may damage the spring plunger Hub should have no side play when assembled but should turn with little resistance Drive round end of cotter pin firmly into nut and bend upper portion of cotter pin upward and trim of excess length of both top and bottom with cutting pliers Do not bend cotter pin over the end of spindle as it will interfere with spring plunger Fill hub via grease zerk until grease pushes through outer bearing Install hub cap by threading counter clockwise on the hub Check to make sure that hub still rotates freely If not the cotter pin may too long and is contacting hubcap remove cap and check cotter pin length 10 Adjust spring plunger clearance as mentioned in Procedure 4 6 21 Seal Hub Nut Thrust Washer Bearing Swing arm Figure 8 1 6 22 Pub OM18 EC Pub OM18 EC Procedure 9 Removing EC Surveyor Cover Microchip Replacement and 3100 to 3150 Resistor Change It may be nec
10. Coulters 3 amp 4 are the Shallow EC receptors Focus on this pair if you see problems in the Shallow reading If the continuity ohm test indicates a problem on a channel you will need to determine where the interruption is located Listed below are detailed instructions on how to determine exactly where a continuity or isolation problem is located A Testing Cable and Wiring continuity 1 Once a high resistance reading on a channel is confirmed determine whether the problem is in the wiring or in the coulter electrode To test all cable and wiring place one ohmmeter lead in the Test Box terminal pin for that channel and the other on the corresponding coulter wire terminal bolt Grasp sure seal connector and move back and forth during this test vibration from rough fields can weaken the contacts on the sure seal causing breaks in continuity during operation that might no show up in a static test Repeat process on all coulter electrodes Figure 3 2 Testing cable at coulter electrode 3 terminal 2 f you see 2 ohms on all test the coulter electrodes as explained in B below 3 If you see a gt 2ohms reading on any channel separate sure seal connector and insert one ohmmeter lead in the end of wiring harness and the other lead in the corresponding terminal on the Test Box If reading is 2 ohms at that point the problem is not with the wiring harness or signal cable extension It is most likely in the terminal co
11. HC type into a SD card reader which connected to your computer Open My Computer folder Right click on the SD card icon and select the Format PE My Computer Format Removable Disk L Wab4 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qs BD sec Py Folders iu Address 9 My Computer o m zs Name Type Total Size Hard Disk Drives Capacity 1 89 GB bd File system Allocation unit size Default allacation size v Volume label System Tasks View system information Local Disk C Local Disk 141 GB Add or remove programs SHP RECOVERY D Local Disk 8 00 GB Change a setting amp J Eject this disk Devices with Removable Storage J 3v2 Floppy A 3 2 Inch Floppy Disk 2DYB CD RW Drive E CD Drive a Removable Disk Ls My Network Places f Open 0 B My Documents Network Drives AutoPlay SeDataon Kejr G Search S kweong on Kej Open Details S Data on Kej Explore 3e Login on KejrNsys UNE Removable Disk L i j AA L SePublic on Kej sy Sharing and Security File System FAT N NetWare Copy Eject Other Places Format options d Quick Format Enable Compression Create an MS DOS startup disk Cut Copy Create Shortcut Rename Figures 6 1 a and b In the format window click on the file system tab and select FAT not FAT32 Then press Start When complete remove the card Updating Data Logger Firmware 1 Shut off the power
12. MARHE Wen t1141 Cate 311414 Mitis PAPO ERE ORERORER LAULATAS AU NN steji 1 Spring Plunger Spring Plunger Spindle Spindle Too Far Too Close In some cases you may have to remove the hub cap to service the spring plunger if the plunger is rusted in the cap or if the readings are still unsatisfactory with the new plunger installed Pub OM18 EC Procedure 1 Remove hub cap by turning clockwise with a pipe wrench or large adjustable wrench these caps have left hand thread to prevent loosening during field rotation 2 If plunger is frozen in cap remove allen head set screw on top of plunger and apply penetrating oil on both sides of plunger Let this stand for a few minutes and try to remove If it will not back out with allen wrench lock vise grips on the inside portion and turn out through inside of hub 3 Clean all hub cap surfaces install new o ring coat plunger and set screw with di electric grease and install as outlined above 4 Atthe same time inspect the end of the spindle Over time the plunger will wear a slight depression in the spindle face This is common and more noticeable on high acreage units or units that have been operated at high field speeds If the depression is 1 6 or more carefully grind the face of the spindle Cover the bearing with a cloth or towel to prevent grinding dust from entering the hub and bearings 5 Re install hub cap and tighten firmly You may have to r
13. Section 1 Section 3 3 1 3 2 Section 4 4 1 4 2 4 5 4 6 Section 5 5 1 5 2 Section 6 6 1 6 2 6 4 6 11 6 13 6 17 6 19 6 21 6 23 Pub OM18 EC eris technologies 2000XA 3100 3150 Soil EC Mapping System Table of Contents Warranty Safety FCC Note Declaration of Conformity Statement of Use Lift Procedure Electronics Overview and Set up EC Surveyor Electronics Overview and Set up DataLogger Software Set up SoilViewer Implement Overview and Set up Electro hydraulics Set up Field Operations EC Surveyor Field Operations EC Surveyor with DataLogger Field Operations EC Surveyor with SoilViewer software Field Operations Implement Troubleshooting SoilViewer Troubleshooting Maintenance and Service Procedures 1 EC Surveyor signal testing 2 Testing electrical continuity 3 Diagnosing and correcting EC signal problems 4 Spring plunger testing and replacement 5 Diagnosing GPS related problems 6 Firmware updates and SD card formatting 7 Implement lubrication 8 Bearing replacement 9 Micro chip replacement 1 1 Pub OMIS EC VERIS 2000XA 3100 3150 Soil EC Mapping System SoilViewer Version 2 52 sensor DataLogger Version 1 03 Section 1 Warranty Veris Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to the purchaser Veris Technologies will repair or replace any
14. SoilViewer watch for streaks stripes unnatural patterns and missing data points 4 Perform electrical continuity test on implement wiring e at least once a day during mapping season e every 10 hours of mapping e after extended periods of non use e after replacing or repairing coulter electrode components or wiring e whenever readings are questionable 4 8 Pub OM18 EC 5 Perform Signal Testing Procedures 1 and 2 e at least once a day during mapping season e every 10 hours of mapping e after extended periods of non use e whenever readings are questionable 6 Keep all electrical connections dirt and moisture free 7 Limit speeds in rough or rocky field conditions This will improve data quality and will also lengthen the service life of the implement components NEVER EXCEED 15 M P H FIELD SPEED Remember the EC data you generate will be used by your customers to make important management decisions take the time to make sure that it s high quality data 4 9 Pub OM18 EC Section 5 Troubleshooting EC data seem odd jumpy negatives map doesnt match known or expected soil types Perform Maintenance and Service Procedures 1 3 No GPS or DGPS on display Perform Maintenance and Service Procedure 5 DataLogger locks up SD card not installed or not formatted See Procedure 6 to format card EC Surveyor or DataLogger doesn t power up power LED not lit Check barrel fuse in power plug cigarette lighter C
15. U CONSENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BECOME A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT AND BE BOUND BY ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS CLICK THE APPROPRIATE BUTTON TO CANCEL THE INSTALLATION PROCESS DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE AND RETURN THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THIRTY 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE SOFTWARE WITH ALL ACCOMPANYING WRITTFN MATFRIAI S Al ONG WITH THFIR CONTAINFRS TO THF PI ACF YOLU ORTAINFD The software to which this National Instruments license applies is Veris SoilViewer v2 52 accept the above 2 License Agreements C do not accept all these License Agreements Figure 9 2 4 The Veris SoilViewer software will automatically run the setup once the CD is inserted into the computer If not the installation can be manually started by double clicking on the setup exe located on the CD Once the CD has begun select the installation directory and click Next Next two license agreements will need to be accepted before continuing Pub OMIS EC Start Installation Review the following summary before continuing Upgrading NI VISA 5 3 Run Time Support Adding or Changing Veris SoilViewer 2 52 Files NI VISA 5 3 Click Next to continue installation Click the Next button to begin installation Click the Back button to change the installation settings Figures 10 Overall Progress 10 Complete The installer will
16. We install all necessary alidating install components lt lt Back Next gt gt C Cance Figure 11 Installation Complete Once the installer is completed click Next install the USB drivers lt lt Back Jo Neto Finish Figure 12 2 5 InstallShield Wizard Figure 13 InstallShield Wizard ET Figure 14 Pub OM18 EC Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PL 2303 USB6 to S eral The InstallShield Wizard will install PL 2303 US6 to Serial on your computer To continue click Next Veris SoilViewer will now install drivers necessary to operate the included USB serial Converter part 41377 If you do not want to use the included converter than press cancel here otherwise click Next lt Back Cancel InstallShield Wizard Complete InstallShield already successtully ta installed PL 2303 LISB ta Serial driver Please press Finish button to close and out of Installs hield After the drivers are successfully installed click finish and Restart your computer before opening Veris SoilViewer IF you have been plugged cable on PC before run this setup please unplug and then plug cable again for system detect this device lt Back Cancel i Found New Hardware Once the computer is restarted the USB to USE Serial Converter Figure 15 Serial converter cable can be plugged in Windows will recognize the new hardware J Found New Hardware X
17. able and ensure the power is on to the EC surveyor If USB Serial port is still unavailable then reinstall the drivers If you are using the provided USB Serial converter part 41377 then the drivers can be located on the Veris SoilViewer disk see Reinstalling USB Serial Converter Drivers if a different USB Serial Converter is being used then follow the manufactures instructions for driver installation 5 2 Pub OMIS EC Reinstalling USB Serial Converter Part 41377 Drivers Insert the Veris SoilViewer disk once the Veris SoilViewer appears click cancel Open My computer and right click on the CD rom drive then click on Explore My Computer mak a t Fie Edit view Favorites Tools Help 7 27 A Search lg Folders z Address P My Computer wv Go Mame Type Total Size Free Space q System Tasks 3 31 Floppy A 31 Inch Flop a i S Local Disk C Local Disk 66 5 GB 19 3 GB View system information i S Local Disk D Local Disk 149 GB 104 GB qp Add or remove programs Za HP RECOVERY E Local Disk 8 00 GB 1 83 GB G Change a setting CD Drive 680 MB 527 MB J Eject this disk SPD AutoPlay Network Drive 448 GB 257 GB dp Search H Network Drive 448 GB 257 GB SP Di OPEN Network Drive 195 GB 21 5 GB Other Places o Explore OOOO O O System Folder J BREL PES Scan for Viruses E My Documents G Control Panel Sharing and Security Write these Files to CD N NetWare Copy De
18. conditions Because of the importance of consistent contact the unit must not be allowed to bounce over rough fields at high speeds Pulling Vehicle The implement may be pulled with a variety of vehicles 20 50 hp tractor or a 4WD pickup A CAUTION Be very careful when mapping stubble fields with a gasoline engine pickup Be prepared if a fire starts Swath width and Navigation Setting the swath width and navigation system is at the discretion of the customer A 50 75 15 23 m swath works well in most areas Several methods of navigation are possible following previous crop rows swath guidance or using a field navigation computer While it is important to map in a consistent pattern it isn t absolutely critical that each pass be exactly the same distance from the previous pass To help insure the quality of your data please follow these guidelines 1 Generate and view maps frequently especially prior to deleting data from Instrument 2 Listen for auditory alarm from DataLogger indicating data collection has been interrupted 3 View DataLogger screen or SoilViewer map frequently during data collecting watch for e Negative readings in the Shallow and Deep or excessive noise in the data e EC readings should fluctuate gradually as you drive across the field relating to soil changes If readings change erratically or show values not typical of soil conductivity in the area such as gt 100 perform tests 4 and 5 below e n
19. dditional weight may need to be added to the system to insure coulter disks penetrate the soil Veris Technologies offers weights designed to mount properly to the system The system records the data either on its own datalogger or on a data recording device such as a laptop computer Ultimately the data are displayed in a map format and variable applications of crop production materials such as seed fertilizer and other inputs are variably applied to the EC zones delineated on the maps The 2000XA implement includes a set of wheels which allow it to be raised to cross ditches irrigation canals and for loading onto a trailer for road transport The system is not intended to be transported on its wheels at speeds greater than 15 km hr Under no circumstances is the 2000XA to be transported on the road or highway behind a car or truck as overturning may occur The 2000XA system is designed for use in a farm field and has no dynamic movement unless vehicle is pulling it so guarding around soil engaging components is not needed and would interfere with field operations Unit should not be operated when people are present in the field as coulter disks are sharp and could cause injury if contact occurs Misuse of the Veris 2000XA model Misuses of the 2000XA model include operation with people in area and pulling the system at an excessive speed In field position this could result in poor data collection and possible overturning at extremely high s
20. e data and whenever EC data is questionable The purpose of this test is to insure that each coulter electrode has an uninterrupted signal path from the EC Surveyor to the disk blade Think of each coulter electrode and its wire path as a channel On a 3100 and 3150 there are 6 signal channels that must be clear and isolated from each other 4 on a 2000XA You will first test the complete pathway for each channel each coulter electrode One easy to take reading for each channel tests the cable wiring harness and each coulter electrode and disk blade If no problems surface during this test there is no need to test individual components This test should take only a couple of minutes to perform To perform this test you will need the EC Signal Test Box part 10759 and an ohmmeter sometimes referred to as a multi meter or voltmeter Make sure the meter is set to ohms QO Ifa range of ohms is available choose the lowest setting ohms rather than kilo or mega ohms If unfamiliar with ohming out or resistance testing make a few trial tests before performing the Veris signal test procedure Touching the meter leads together will display a zero resistance reading touching two places on the same piece of metal will produce a nearly zero reading touching nothing will produce an OL overload or over limit reading meaning complete resistance and no continuity Figure 2 1 Remove the signal cable from the EC Surveyor and connect it
21. e set the plunger to compensate for the reduced length on the newly ground spindle Re adjust as outlined above Note If you are still unable to obtain favorable resistance readings check for excessive corrosion at the coulter blade mounting bolts or the terminal located near the coulter pivot It may be necessary to grind the spindle end smooth if a dimple has developed All EC models 2014 and on have a carbide insert on the spindle making grinding unnecessary 6 12 Pub 4 OM18 EC Procedure 5 Diagnosing GPS related problems If you do not see a GPS DGPS or RTK in the upper left hand corner of the EC Surveyor screen you do not have GPS coming in and no data will be sent out the serial port for logging Figure 5 1 Insure your GPS receiver is powered and outputting NMEA strings GGA and either VTG or RMC at a 1hz rate 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit Verify that your GPS cable is sending GPS data through pin 2 pin 5 is ground and no other pins have signal or power on them The most common issue is hz rate If the GPS has been used for lightbar guidance it may have been set to a 5 or 10 hz rate It will need to be changed to 1 hz in order for the EC Surveyor to accept it Shown below is a Troubleshooting tree for diagnosing GPS signal problems It is not meant to replace your GPS receiver user manual it merely shows how to determine if your receiver is sending the GPS signal that the EC Surveyor needs s
22. en lifting the unit Section 2 Electronics Overview and Set up The Veris Electronics kits includes the following items Protective Data case EC Logger urveyor Serial Weis cable Data Loggor Signal te iewer a reo box are acket Signal tes Power load cord Figure 1 EC Surveyor kit Figure 2 DataLogger kit Pub OM18 EC Use protective shipping storage case to protect electronics components whenever electronics are shipped Keep all diagnostics and operations manual with system when mapping Mount instrument in a location that is as free as possible from dust vibration and electrical interference Display should be visible to operator and shielded from direct sunlight Use adjustable mounting brackets to position electronics for optimal visibility Figure 3 Figure 3 2 1 Pub OM18 EC Figure 4 EC Surveyor rear Power port EC Signal EC Data out GPS input The Soil EC Surveyor is shipped EC Signal Cable Attach serial cable Connect GPS cable here with an accessory power cord extension from here and other end lt is designed to accept If an alternative connection is implement attaches to Sensor GPS input in NMEA 0183 desired make sure that the unit to the EC Surveyor DataLogger or format via an RS232 is properly connected to a power here Route cable laptop PC connector connection that is not controlled properly to prevent GPS must send GGA and by the ignition switch If damage Signal tes
23. essary to open the EC Surveyor to perform one of the service functions listed below Disconnect power cable Remove four screws in front end plate and pull end plate slightly to free up top panel Be careful not to pull too hard and disconnect any wires Figures 9 2 a and b olide top panel out to reveal circuits L4 j s e j F he eee Sox EL e A ATUM E moye IZ techn ologies Soil Ep _ Mrveyor v Figure 9 3 6 23 Pub OM18 EC Replacing microchip If microchip fails or if unit needs updated firmware it will be necessary to remove chip and replace with new one Before chip removal and installation touch grounded metal to discharge your static electricity Remove chip with pliers or chip puller Install new chip making sure that notch in plastic housing is to the right Be careful to not damage pins of new chip as it is installed RS Figure 9 4 z K s1ej5 5 0 2 2 2012 OIO 0O 0O O 0 o 0 9 ig P a i oo F AMI Y H jc un T e o Ag A REND OODOOOQOO00Q00 Ww A Mw ut p 38 pdf Jaouns E E notch E LL Pdl C Figure 9 5 a and b Notch on chip must be to the right matching notch on chip socket F F E y n M e v 9 o a p Eod j 3100 to 3150 Resistor Change Because the coulter electrode spacing on a 3100 model is different than a 3150 there are unique constants applied to
24. esult in poor data collection and possible overturning at extremely high speeds and sharp turns In raised position the chance of overturning is increased as the center of gravity is higher so care must be taken to keep speeds under 15 km hr and less when turning Other possible misuses include installation of non factory specified weights which may overload the system or lead to additional risk of overturning Abnormal use of the Veris 3150 model Abnormal use of the 3150 model includes using it as a cart for carrying equipment tools or people Under no circumstances should anyone ride on the implement Even though the implement is similar in appearance to a tillage tool such as a disk harrow it was not designed for that usage and should never be used for any purpose other than soil EC data collection 1 9 Pub OM18 EC 2000XA Lifting Points Below are the recommended lifting points for the unit Using two straps you can safely lift the unit Make sure the straps used to lift are rated greater than 1200 Ibs Fork extensions maybe required to lift Always stay clear when lifting the unit ry G3LSAH re gt 1 10 Pub OMIS EC Pub OM18 EC 3150 Lifting Points Below are the recommended lifting points for the unit Using two straps you can safely lift the unit Make sure the straps used to lift are rated greater than 1200 lbs Fork extensions maybe required to lift Always stay clear wh
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26. gnal from GPS At any time during the mapping process you can press any key to stop the file If you create more than one file from the same field you can bring the files into a spreadsheet program or GIS and combine for whole field map display After 4 key is pressed during Data Acquisition the following screen will be displayed if data was collected during Data Acquisition Figure 10 DATA IS ONLY STORED ON THE SD CARD NO INTERNAL FILES ARE CREATED 4 3 Pub OMIS EC If no data was logged during Data Acquisition the following screen will be displayed Figure 11 4 4 Pub OMIS EC Field Operations Soil EC Surveyor with SoilViewer software The EC Mapping software will automatically detect which port the Veris EC Surveyor is connected to and begin communicating If the EC Surveyor is not detected the software will wait 45 seconds for the connection of the Surveyor and search again this is repeated until the Surveyor is connected If the Surveyor is not found unplug the serial or USB cable and reconnect it to the PC If the connection is still not made refer to SoilViewer troubleshooting The conditions for mapping and storing the data are as follows The user must be going a speed greater than 1 mph there must be a GPS signal received the EC Comm Light must be green indicating the PC and EC Surveyor are communicating properly and either of the EC values has to be greater than 1 When all these conditions
27. heck power to vehicle power port Data status green LED light not lit check GPS status must have GPS DGPS or RTK check EC status EC values must be positive Unit must be moving to send data out port Coulter spring bars breaking reduce ground speed order heavy duty replacement bar Veris part 31101 5 I Pub OM18 EC SoilViewer Troubleshooting EC Surveyor is not found Check to ensure the com which the EC Surveyor is connected to is present under the device manager To get to the device manager go to Start Settings Control Panel System Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the device manager button Click on the sign next to Ports and make sure the port is listed here In this case a USB to serial converter is being used and the port is listed as USB Serial Port COM33 File Action View Help amp EP EA ee ianea P Computer Zee Disk drives E Display adapters 4 DVD CD ROM drives 4 Floppy disk controllers H Floppy disk drives Human Interface Devices IDE ATAJ ATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt Keyboards o Mice and other pointing devices L Monitors BB Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT E Communications Pork COMI af ECP Printer Port LPT1 af USB Serial Port COM33 C Processors qu SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers If the port is not listed here then unplug and replug the USB Serial converter c
28. here you can specify 4800 bits per second 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control COMT1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second 4800 Data bits 9 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control WETE Restore Defaults K Apply Figure 5 6 6 15 Pub OMIS EC 7 Atthis point upon clicking ok legible strings of GPS data should begin appearing on the laptop screen Here s an example of a typical set of strings GPGGA 191528 00 3851 0333 N 09737 2342 W 2 08 1 3 372 7 M 27 3 M 10 0 0100 69 GPRMC 191528 00 A4 3851 0333 N 09737 2342 W 0 1 0 0 090998 6 3 E 48 8 If GPS data doesn t appear recheck the port and configuration settings to make sure they are correct If the data won t appear correctly in HyperTerminal consult your GPS supplier to see what adjustments connectors or software are necessary to bring the signal into a computer 9 If the signal appears correctly on HyperTerminal and it shows that the required strings are being output highlight a page of strings copy and paste into Word or Wordpad before exiting HyperTerminal 10 Retry the unit with the Veris instrument If it still doesn t work please email the page of GPS strings from HyperTerminal to Support veristech com along with your contact information 6 16 Pub 4 OMI8 EC Procedure 6 SD card formatting and firmware updates USING A VERIS SD CARD IN OTHER DEVICES CAN CAUSE FILE CORRUPTION Insert a standard SD card not SD
29. is ready to operate The Surveyor is informing you of the firmware version its programmable interface chip PIC contains Immediately the screen will change to the operating screen below Figure 3 GPS status ma Shallow Sh and Deep Dp soil EC read GPS BS Ground speed readings If negative no data will be RTK or None If from GPS in sent out serial port None no GPS signal miles hour is received and no data will be sent out Note The EC Surveyor display screens serial port are the same whether using Veris DataLogger or laptop PC for recording Pub OM18 EC Field Operations Soil EC Surveyor with Sensor DataLogger Sensor DataLogger display readings Here are the display readings that you will see when operating the Sensor DataLogger Starting up Figure 4 The unit is ready to operate The DataLogger is informing you of the firmware version its programmable interface chip PIC contains Press any of the four keys and the next screen will appear Figure 5 For EC mapping press the 1 key 4 Exit returns you to the initial start up screen pH Setup is not used with EC logging Pressing 1 brings up the next screen Figure 6 For EC mapping press the 1 key 4 Exit returns you to the initial start up screen EC and pH are not used with EC logging Pressing 1 brings up the next screen Figure 7 The DataLogger is displaying the map file number it is creating in case you want to record it al
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31. le Falder File Folder AFM File Application Setup Informatio ID File Application Application Configuration Set Hydrocarbon Cores Labview Examples 5 3 Pub OM18 EC Section 6 Maintenance and Service Procedure 1 EC Surveyor Instrument Signal Testing Perform this test daily or every 10 hours of data collection to ensure you are obtaining reliable data and whenever EC data is questionable The purpose of this test is to insure that the instrument is performing properly The EC Surveyor is shipped with an Instrument Test Load Part No 10447 that will enable you to quickly check the instrument to ensure that it is functioning properly To perform this test 1 Disconnect the signal cable from the signal terminal on the EC Surveyor 2 Connect the test load to the signal terminal 3 Switch on the EC Surveyor and view display 4 The display should show Shallow 2000XA and 3100 14 3150 11 Deep 2000XA and 3100 21 3150 40 5 If the readings vary significantly more than one whole number contact Veris service department 6 Once the test is complete remove the test load and reinstall the implement signal cable Signal Test Load Figure 1 1 Signal Test Load installed display showing proper EC readings for 2000XA and 3100 6 1 Pub 4 OMI8 EC Procedure Z2 Testing Electrical Continuity Perform this test daily or every 10 hours of data collection to ensure you are obtaining reliabl
32. lina KS 67401 Date of issue July 9 2010 Place of issue Salina KS USA 1 6 Pub OM18 EC eris technologies EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Veris Technologies Inc located at 601 N Broadway in Salina Kansas certifies that the product Veris 3150 is in conformity with the following directive and standards Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC 1st Edition December 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC December 2004 EN55022 Measuring Radiated Emissions The Technical File is maintained at Veris Technologies Inc 601 N Broadway Salina KS 67401 Date of issue April 11 2012 Place of issue Salina KS USA 1 7 Pub OM18 EC Statement of Use Intended use of the Veris 2000XA The Veris 2000XA Soil EC Mapping System collects geo referenced soil electrical conductivity EC measurements as it is pulled across a field by a tractor or an AT V Quad bike An electronic device called the Soil EC Surveyor powered by vehicle s 12V DC electrical system generates a small electrical current which is transferred into the soil through a pair of rolling electrode coulter disks A second pair of disks measures the drop in voltage which is proportional to the electrical conductivity of soil medium at a given location Signal response is due primarily to soil texture grain size and soil salinity Clay soils and soils with high salinity levels are highly conductive while coarser soils such as sand do not conduct well A
33. nd supports AA CAUTION Read Operations Manual before operating machine Review safety instructions with operators before operating machine and at least annually Never stand on or use tire as a step Do not tow the implement on public roads without the road kit light package or without the proper safety equipment and licensing as required by your State Department of Transportation Always use safety chain Riders obstruct the operator s view They could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine Never allow children to operate equipment To prevent possible electrical shock or damage to the instrument do not connect to any power source greater than twelve 12 volts DC Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation Disk edges are sharp Be careful when working in this area Disconnect battery ground cable before servicing or adjusting electrical systems or before welding on implement e Remove buildup of mud oil or debris Be very careful when mapping stubble fields with a gasoline engine pickup Be prepared if a fire starts Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy 1 3 Pub OM18 EC Excess speed especially when turning could cause overturning Never pull units faster than 15 km hr Use caution when working on implement Coulter disks are sharp and may causes cuts Don t allow anyone to climb or ride on implement The vehicle that pulls the Veris
34. nity levels are highly conductive while coarser soils such as sand do not conduct well Additional weight may need to be added to the system to insure coulter disks penetrate the soil Veris Technologies offers weights designed to mount properly to the system The system records the data either on its own datalogger or ona data recording device such as a laptop computer Ultimately the data are displayed in a map format and variable applications of crop production materials such as seed fertilizer and other inputs are variably applied to the EC zones delineated on the maps The 3150 implement includes a set of wheels which allow it to be raised to cross ditches irrigation canals and for loading onto a trailer for road transport The 3150 system is designed for use in a farm field and has no dynamic movement unless vehicle is pulling it so guarding around soil engaging components is not needed and would interfere with field operations When equipped with road lights and road kit 3150 implement can be safely towed at speeds up to 80km hr depending on road conditions Legal road transportation depends on country state and municipal regulations Unit should not be operated when people are present in the field as coulter disks are sharp and could cause injury if contact occurs Misuse of the Veris 3150 model Misuses of the 3150 model include operation with people in area and pulling the system at an excessive speed In field position this could r
35. nnector wire Check resistance in it by placing one ohmmeter lead on the coulter wire terminal bolt and the other lead in the end of the terminal wire socket Replace connector wire PN 14226 as necessary 6 5 Pub OMIS EC 7 po dc xl VERIS 3000 Figures 3 4 ab a Separating sure seal connector b Testing terminal connector wire 5 If there is a 22 ohm reading in the signal cable harness or signal extension cable visually inspect the wiring harness and cable extension for damage If a visual inspection doesn t reveal a problem you will need to test continuity of the wiring harness and cable You will need to ohm these cables out individually Disconnect signal extension cable from implement and insert ohmmeter leads into sockets as shown below 6 6 Pub OM18 EC Figures 3 5 a and b Checking continuity of signal extension cable with one ohmmeter lead contacting pins in extension cable end and other lead contacting corresponding test box terminal 6 To ohm out the wiring harness disconnect the serial cable extension from the implement and check continuity through the harness as shown in Figures 10a and 10b While doing so check the pins and the sockets of the 6 pin connector for corrosion and fit If necessary spread the pins with a small screwdriver to tighten fit in sockets Figures 3 6 a and b Checking continuity of signal harness with one ohmmeter lead contacting pins in connector and other lead co
36. nstalled LED indicates data When lit this red Turns power to when booting up and is being recorded to LED indicates Sensor DataLogger at all times data is memory card If not Sensor DataLogger on and off being collected See lit EC values are is powered up Fuse Proc 6 for formatting negative or GPS This allows the fuse instructions signal not received to be replaced with a 500mA Fastblow fuse if blown 2 3 Pub OM18 EC Important Do not allow moisture to enter the Soil EC Surveyor or Sensor DataLogger and do not pass strong magnets near the unit Software Setup Destination Directory Select the primary installation directory All software will be installed in the following locations To install software into a different locations click the Browse button and select another directory Directory for Veris SoilViewer V 2 52 C Program Files x86 Veris Soil Viewer V2 52 Directory for National Instruments products C Program Files 86 Wational Instruments V Next gt Figure 8 L Veris SoilViewer V2 52 BEES License Agreement You must accept the licenses displayed below to proceed NI II NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 3 INSTALLATION NOTICE THIS IS A CONTRACT BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE AND OR COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT BY DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE AND OR CLICKING THE APPLICABLE BUTTON TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS YO
37. ntacting corresponding coulter electrode Note intermittent electrical problems are difficult to diagnose Flex wiring and connectors while checking continuity B Testing Coulter Electrode continuity 1 Place ohmmeter lead on terminal wire bolt and other lead on disk blade Rotate blade 4 turn If readings are consistently above 2 ohms check for excessive corrosion at the coulter blade mounting bolts or the terminal located near the coulter pivot Make sure that high ohm readings are not due to poor contact between blade and ohmmeter lead Re test holding lead firmly against edge of blade removing rust or paint if necessary If ohms jump over 2 ohms when the blade is rotated and you were careful to maintain good contact between the lead and the blade the problem is likely inside the hub Because electrical signals cannot be sent consistently through the coulter bearing Veris has designed a more reliable path for the EC signal to travel A special hub with a spring plunger presses against the spindle of the coulter serving as a commutator Shown below is a cut away view of the hubcap and plunger assembly When ohm readings jump during blade rotation it is due to the greased rollers on the bearing making intermittent and inconsistent contact See Maintenance and Service procedure 4 Spring Plunger adjustment and replacement on adjusting and replacing spring plungers 6 7 Pub OMIS EC hubcap commutator coulter spindle
38. of the Data Logger 2 Copy the firmware on the SD card firmware found at veristech com software download site 3 Put the SD card into the Data Logger 4 Turn on the power of the Data Logger 5 Press the RESET button on the rear panel and 1 key simultaneously 6 17 Pub OMIS EC Figure 6 2 6 Hold the 1 key and release the RESET button 7 f you can see the following messages then release the 1 key Figure 6 3 8 If you want to update new software press 2 key 9 Then you can see the following messages in sequence Figures 6 4 a and b 10 Do not shut off the power but repeat from step 5 to 9 again 11 Press the RESET button or shut off and turn back on the power 12 Check the LCD display If nothing shows up in the LCD or if display doesn t contain the new firmware version number please repeat from step 1 to 11 6 18 Pub OM18 EC Procedure 7 Lubrication A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP Disengage automatic cycling function before working around unit Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath Hockshaft pivot points Each pivot located at the left and right contains an upper and lower grease zerk Due to the limited motion of the rockshaft these should be lubricated on 20 hour intervals This may vary based on the number of times the unit is raised and lowered
39. on allows the re positioning of the electrodes to fit various bed and crop configurations Adjustment is made by loosening the jam nuts and set screws located on the lower front of each side of the toolbar adjusting the toolbar wing extensions and re tightening the set screws Veris suggests setting the toolbars at either the maximum or minimum setting not at a point in between A limiter bolt determines full extension so they cannot extend to the point at which the outside coulters disconnect from the main frame Important do not attempt to combine maps in which two different investigative depths are used A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP Disengage automatic cycling function before working around unit Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath set screws and jam nuts Figure 14 Adjust hitch on implement so implement operates level when coulter electrodes are 1 2 in the soil The hitch is designed with four possible height positions Ae J J y fh i y Wy F ee 4 7 Pub OMIS EC Field Condition Field should be in a uniform state Mapping after intensive primary tillage is not recommended The soil must have a minimum of 2096 available water and cannot be frozen If rocky conditions exist slow down and make sure rock guards are in place Speed Proper field operating speed depends on field
40. ong with any other information about the field Press any key to begin new map file After starting the file pressing the 4 key will stop the file If DataLogger freezes at the screen shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7 check formatting of SD card must be FAT format See Proc 6 for formatting instructions Pub OMIS EC If memory card was not inserted during boot up the following screen will appear Figure 8 Install card and re start DataLogger NEVER REMOVE CARD WHILE LOGGING DATA This is the Data Acquisition screen Figure 9 GPS status may read GPS DGPS Ground speed Shallow S and Deep D soil EC RTK or None If from GPS in readings If negative no data will be None no GPS signal miles hour recorded is received and no data will be recorded There are warning signals programmed into the Veris DataLogger to warn the operator that data are not being recorded so that corrective action can be taken If data aren t being recorded a warning alarm will sound and the portion of the screen text that is missing information will blink For example if the DGPS isn t being received or the NMEA string containing speed the Lat Long text will blink If EC values are negative they will blink Also the Data Status LED light on the front of the DataLogger indicates the whether data is being recorded If this light is not lit data are not being recorded note no data is recorded unless unit is moving receiving speed si
41. otective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic and high pressure wash systems e f an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result Steps to take 1 Using two 7 8 wrenches loosen each hose at the female quick coupler Drape a rag over this to prevent getting sprayed with escaping fluid Be Careful Eye protection is recommended Hydraulic fluid may be hotif the unit was recently cycled 2 If you have completed this procedure and the hoses a will still not connect pressure must be present at the male Loosen here couplers The simplest method is to loosen the fittings at the hydraulic cylinder Be careful of escaping hydraulic fluid and cover with cloth during bleeding process P 3 Reconnect both quick couplers and double check that all fittings are tight before operation Figures 8 a and b 3 4 Pub OMIS EC Section 4 Field Operations Soil EC Surveyor Attach the signal cable to the quick connect coupler at front of frame and to Signal port on back of EC Surveyor Connect serial cable GPS and power cords to ports on rear of EC Surveyor T m EC V OUT GPS INPUT eris Weris Salina Kansas Figures 1a and 1b EC Surveyor display readings Here are the display readings that you will see when operating the EC Surveyor Figure 2 The unit
42. ounting bracket and insulation tightly to frame r nylon insulation Figure 3 9 3 Disconnect signal cable from instrument or front of frame Check so see that no metal part of the any coulter electrode is in contact with the implement frame This may be by visual inspection or by connecting one lead of an ohmmeter to the individual coulter electrode and the other to a grounded fastener on the frame If the coulter electrode is properly isolated no reading will be obtained Make sure that all electrode coulter clamp bolts are properly tightened to prevent lateral movement of the coulter electrode grounded bolt coulter terminal Figures 3 10 a and b Pub OM18 EC 4 Wet soil on the toolbar could be a pathway for the EC signal to short Test coulter to coulter and coulter to frame isolation by checking resistance between coulter electrodes Any continuity from one coulter to another is not acceptable Remove buildup of wet soil especially if is bridges across insulation slides It may be necessary to remove coulter mounting brackets and clean toolbar if problem persists Figure 3 11 Wet soil buildup on toolbar may cause EC signal to short Pub OM18 EC Procedure 4 Spring Plunger adjustment and replacement The spring plungers are located in the center of each coulter electrode hub cap and are vital to maintain good continuity through the coulter hub bearings They are factory preset and should not need ro
43. peeds and sharp turns In raised position the chance of overturning is increased as the center of gravity is higher so care must be taken to keep speeds under 15 km hr and less when turning Other possible misuses include installation of non factory specified weights which may overload the system or lead to additional risk of overturning Abnormal use of the Veris 2000XA model Abnormal use of the 2000XA model includes using it as a cart for carrying equipment tools or people Under no circumstances should anyone ride on the implement Even though the implement is similar in appearance to a tillage tool such as a disk harrow it was not designed for that usage and should never be used for any purpose other than soil EC data collection 1 8 Pub OM18 EC Statement of Use Intended use of the Veris 3150 The Veris 3150 Soil EC Mapping System collects geo referenced soil electrical conductivity EC measurements as it is pulled across a field by a tractor or an pickup truck An electronic device called the Soil EC Surveyor powered by vehicle s 12V DC electrical system generates a small electrical current which is transferred into the soil through a pair of rolling electrode coulter disks A second pair of disks measures the drop in voltage which is proportional to the electrical conductivity of soil medium at a given location Signal response is due primarily to soil texture grain size and soil salinity Clay soils and soils with high sali
44. product returned to Salina Kansas which appears upon inspection to be defective in materials or workmanship Veris Technologies will have shall have no obligation under this warranty for the cost of labor down time transportation charges or for the repair or replacement of any product that has been misused carelessly handled modified or altered ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED Safety Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper train ing of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Be Aware of Signal Words signal words designate a degree or level of haz ard seriousness DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous sit uation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the DAN G E R most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purpose
45. red location in towing vehicle If the unit is to be used on a dedicated unit we advise anchoring it securely to prevent tipping or damage in rough field conditions Mounting holes are located on each side of base 2 Connect ground black power cable to negative post on towing vehicle battery 3 Connect power red cable directly to the positive post on the battery Quick connect to power unit 4 Remove the shipping plug from the reservoir and install breather cap a plug will be installed if shipped via UPS 5 Lower implement to the surface and remove ratchet jack Note Cylinder may have been previously installed at factory 6 Connect hoses to power unit Note that the quick couplers are labeled for proper connection 7 Install the cylinder to the implement as shown below with the rod end to the rear and the cylinder barrel in the lower position with the hose fittings outward from the center Figure 6 Figure 7 Las F cs w l E j E Transport lock Depth Collars Operation 1 The remote control offers simple operation of the power unit Push button to raise and lower Route to prevent damage of cable Never engage power unit with hoses disconnected if SO you may to need to bleed pressure as described below 2 Be sure to lower the unit only as deep as needed to obtain proper penetration of all six coulters Use depth collars provided to set desired operational depth 3 Due to the design of the implemen
46. rt Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Ports 3 Start the deh eld Resell program under Accessories in Windows x HIES Communications gt HyperTerminal 53 Golden Software Surfer 8 gt Cb HyperTerminal gt 3 Ivex d 4 MGI PhotoSuite 8 1 Microsoft Excel gt G Microsoft PowerPoint Connects to other computers Internet telnet sites bulletin NN board systems online services and host computers using either modem or nul modem cable 2 TN wr Neon FI n i pere Ap Shut Down ser BED BEB DS ibo merosot 3 etwerstoperat SMsP draft 1 01 transfer fles ins Figure 5 3 4 Give your HyperTerminal session a name such as gps trial when the program prompts you for the name of your connection and then hit OK Connection Description Ti Mew Connection Enter a name and choose an icon Far the connectors Mame GPS trial Figure 5 4 Pub OM18 EC 5 The program will then ask you for a phone number Instead of entering a phone number specify the proper serial port number For example if Com 1 of the laptop is being used specify Direct to Com 1 under connect using at the bottom of the entry area Connect To d GPS tial Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country regiory Connect using SRI Figure 5 5 6 HyperTerminal will then display a configuration menu w
47. s cannot be guarded WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are ex WAR N N G posed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation which if not avoided may result in minor or A CAU TI Q N moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices 1 2 Pub OMIS EC Important Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris system Read and understand all instructions on safety decals WARNING Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or card board NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic and high pressure wash systems e f an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result A WARNING Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris implement Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath Detach and store implements in an area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks a
48. t it is not necessary to raise the unit during field turns 4 Prior to road transport always install the transport lock channel on the cylinder rod 5 To disconnect the implement from the power unit install the transport lock and lower the implement until it rests on the lock Momentarily bump the control switch upward to relieve System pressure and disconnect the hoses Try not to disconnect under pressure as it will be difficult to re connect 6 Periodically check the fluid level of the reservoir with the implement in the lowered position It should be roughly 2 from top of reservoir with the cylinder rod in the retracted position Unit is filled with Mobil 424 hydraulic fluid and should be filled with compatible fluids of viscosity index between 100 and 400 ssu 7 Keep couplers as free of contaminates as possible and install rubber plugs and caps when unit is not in use 3 3 Pub OM18 EC Bleeding Pressure from System If the hoses have been disconnected while under pressure if one hose disconnects during operation or if the remote is depressed while not connected to cylinder you will likely build pressure in the system and will not be able to reconnect the hoses A WARNING Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or card board NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear pr
49. t either VTG or RMC strings connecting directly to the load also attaches at a 1hz rate at 4800 baud battery we suggest a 3 amp in here used to test 8 data bits 1 stop bit no line fuse is installed between the EC Surveyor parity battery and the instrument Figure 5 EC Surveyor front DATA STATUS ON OFF Fuse Data Status Power This allows the fuse to When lit this green LED When lit this red On Off be replaced with a 1A indicates data is being sent LED indicates EC Turns power to EC fastblow fuse if blown out serial port If not lit EC Surveyor is powered Surveyor on and values are negative or GPS up off signal not received Figure 6 DataLogger rear 2 2 Pub OM18 EC Reset EC pH Power port button Serial cable Serial cable from pH The Sensor DataLogger is Can be used from EC Controller MSP shipped with an accessory to reboot Surveyor only attaches here power cord If an alternative DataLogger attaches here connection is desired make sure that the unit is properly connected to a power connection that is not Alarm Vol controlled by the ignition Used to adjust switch If connecting directly volume of auditory to the battery we suggest a alarm 3 amp in line fuse is installed between the battery and the instrument Figure 7 DataLogger front DATA POWER STATUS Memory Card slot Data Status Formatted SD memory When lit this green Power On Off card must be i
50. tails A Eject Veris F Copy CD Drive File System CDFS Create Shortcut Free Space 527 MB Tabal Mine AAM Properties Double Click on PL 2303 Driver Installer exe follow the installation guide to install the driver then restart your computer and plug in the USB Serial converter cable to try again ELA TTE F File Edit Help pack T o d Ts Search E Foes Hab Folders X Name Size Type Ej Desktop ES iE My Documents zi 4 My Computer E3 H 31 Floppy A Se Local Disk C 3 View Favorites Tools r1 Files Currently on the CD bin license Cy supportfiles File Folder File Folder File Folder Set Local Disk D 3 E amp w HP RECOVERY E E ia veris F bin license C3 supportfiles USB 2 0 TO R5232 Cable E3 ic USB 2 0 TO RSz3z Converter USE TO 2 x R5232 Cable ES USB TO R5232 Cable Lj USE TO R5232 Converter E3 Data on Kejrnorth Ss E3 Maxtonc an KejrnorthDatalUsers H E3 Data an Kejr Z 1 ES G Control Panel Mobile Device E a My Network Places Recycle Bin Cj 3d test Folder C3 EC Farmworks USB 2 0 TO RS232 Cable cusa 2 0 TO RSz32 Converter USB TO 2 x R5232 Cable USB TO R5232 Cable USB TO R5232 Converter autorun apm d autorun exe autorun inf nidist id 4 PL 2303 Driver Installer exe el setup exe setup ini 157 KB 1 321 KB 1 KB 1 KB 1 660 KB 3 888 KB 14 KB File Folder File Folder File Falder Fi
51. to the terminal on the test box If you have hard wired the signal cable extension into the cab making it difficult to reach the implement with the cable end you may want to purchase an extension cable from Veris part 1112269 This cable attaches to the signal cable end and allows you to position the Signal Test Box in close proximity to the coulter electrodes Pub OMIS EC A ry gt REATI it oignal extension cable from implement VERIS 3100 KEI 10759 e WEN gt en a gt ee Pe i i 2o os omm Figure 2 2 Firmly press one lead of the ohmmeter to the 1 coulter blade edge left hand standing behind the unit and the other lead to the 1 terminal on the test box Maintain firm pressure on the ohmmeter lead touching the disk blade A reading of less than 2 ohms is normal Rotate blade of a turn back and forth as you view the ohmmeter Any jump in the readings above 2 ohms indicates a problem t Connect one lead to Signal Test Box terminal corresponding to each coulter Connect to coulter blade Figure 2 3 Continue to check each coulter electrode in succession left to right If any coulter electrode exhibits no continuity or resistance higher than 2 ohms refer to Procedure 3 Diagnosing EC Signal Problems 6 3 0 E e Q o i A igna ing and Correcting EC S iagnos D Procedure 3 Use this Troubleshooting tree to work through the system locate the problem and take correct
52. uring shipping Performing these tests on the new implement before it becomes dirty allows you to get familiar with the process under ideal conditions It is strongly advised that you perform this test on a routine basis every 10 hours of data collection to ensure you are obtaining reliable data KEEP OHMMETER TEST LOAD AND TEST BOX WITH THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES Equipment pre mapping check Prior to operating the implement for the first time it is important to check the fasteners some may have loosened during shipment Routine fastener checking should be done weekly during mapping season and a walk around check of the implement components should be done each day Setting Operating Depth Begin field operation by lowering unit into soil For good electrical conductivity all coulter electrodes must be in direct contact with moist soil at all times and in every region of the field A depth of 1 2 2 5 5 cm is recommended To insure this depth is consistently achieved 400 600 los 180 275 kg of additional weight are normally required Veris offers optional weights or they can be supplied by the customer Do not adjust the tension on the coulter electrode springs to increase soil contact or penetration They are pre set at the factory with the proper tension operate implement parallel to soil Figure 13 4 6 Pub OM18 EC Adjustable Wing Extensions XA option The 2000XA and MSP3150 with XA Extendable Array This opti
53. utine adjustment If a continuity test shows abnormally high resistance the plungers should be checked This may be performed in the following manner 1 7 8 MM MIN BD AE Spindle Ideal Gap Figure 3 12 Set Screw Spring Plunger Check coulter hub bearing preload by grasping coulter blade and pushing from side to side If there is any noticeable movement bearing preload is incorrect or bearings are failing and this can damage the spring plunger see procedure 8 for adjustment or replacement Remove the 3 8 allen head set screw Hemove the plunger by turning counter clockwise Depress the spring loaded tip on a hard surface to determine if plunger has adequate tension and can move freely If the plunger will not move freely replace Coat the threads with di electric silicone grease before installation If the plunger appears to be in good working order reinstall in the hub and adjust until it bottoms against the spindle end Rotate 1 2 turn backward to allow adequate clearance Improper adjustment will result in premature failure too little tolerance or poor continuity too much tolerance See Figure 3 12 below to view proper clearance Reinstall locking set screw and tighten firmly on top of plunger The top of the setscrew should be even with the face of the hub If not remove and adjust the plunger inward or outward as necessary Re test coulter electrode continuity Set Screw Set Screw MUM
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