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1. Memuciter lectronics Multi function joystick button assignment We CAN do it 11 5 Multi function joystick button assignment The following diagram shows which functions are activated when you press a specific button on the multi function joystick The diagrams also show what position the side switch must be in Switch between TRAIL Control s manual and automatic mode Switch TRAIL Control on and off Buttons 1 4 are not assigned Steer trailer device to the left Steer trailer device to the right Set rate to 100 Switch section main switch on and off Switch on sections from right to left Switch on sections from left to right Switch off sections from right to left Switching off sections from left to right In automatic mode Reduce rate by 10 In manual mode Reduce application rate In automatic mode Increase rate by 10 In manual mode Increase application rate Mueller Electronics Inc 91 Maintenance and technical data Memuciter Multi function joystick button assignment lectronics We CAN do it a a ertrr Switch between manual and automatic mode Owo J lp auro f l Raise boom ects 4 Lower boom S mi B a Tilt boom up symmetrically Jj Tilt boom down symmetrically Raise boom on the left lower boom on the right Raise boom on the right lower boom on
2. TRAIL Control can only be used in manual mode The boom is being raised The boom is being lowered The boom is being sloped The side on which the icon appears is being raised Information on page 2 The following diagram shows the information that can appear in this area 166 3a1 T 80ac 23 4 g min 4316 ft G6 Gac h Om ERO Selectable area 1 Page 2 1 Current tank content Flow rate per minute Depending on the sprayer equipment this will Flow rate through the main flow meter show either the calculated or measured tank content 2 Workable area 5 Area output hour With the current tank content and the current spread rate the area shown here can still be processed 3 Workable distance Under the current conditions this distance can still be processed 5 6 4 Boom display area In the boom display you find the following information Number of sections Which sections have been preselected or switched off 26 Mueller Electronics Inc Basic control principles Miemueiter i lectronics Screen structure We CAN do it Which sections are spreading Possible states The sections can be in three states You can read a section s state in the work screen in the boom display area Following section states are possible Display Section state Section is switched off Section is preselected Section is ready for spreading Section is preselec
3. There are two ways of activating and deactivating wide area nozzles With the function keys With the multi function joystick Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows ALS Permanently activate or deactivate left section with the wide area nozzle kh Permanently activate or deactivate right section with the wide area nozzle You cannot permanently activate or deactivate the wide area nozzles with the multi function joystick With the multi function joystick you can switch the wide area nozzle sections on and off Illustration On the following diagram you see how wide area nozzles are displayed in the work screen ic Left wide area nozzle permanently activated Right wide area nozzle permanently deactivated 62 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field Controlling application We CAN do it If wide area nozzles are deactivated the sections additionally configured for the wide area nozzles will be permanently switched off Procedure This is how you permanently activate a wide area nozzle M The job computer is configured for the use of wide area nozzles M Wide area nozzles are configured M Wide area nozzles are deactivated 1 Switch to screen with the wide area nozzle icons 2 Fi Activate left section with the wide area nozzle The following appears on the work screen gt In the Sections screen the sec
4. Automatic mode is deactivated Spray pressure is not controlled The current speed is lower than the parameter Min Auto speed and larger than Minimum speed The sprayer is in manual mode You must regulate the application rate manually The sections switching box S Box is connected and activated Day counter is deactivated See section Documenting work results gt 66 5 6 3 Selectable area 1 Controls Icons Mueller Electronics Inc This area has two pages Page with information about the activated functions Page with counters a Switch between page 1 and page 2 Information on page 1 This page always tells you about the current status of the sprayer The following diagram shows the information that can appear in this area Selectable area 1 Page 1 The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration TRAIL Control activated as drawbar steering See section TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering gt 82 Left wide area nozzle available in the configuration See section Configuring wide area nozzles gt 47 25 Basic control principles MUELLER Screen structure l E MUELLER We CAN do it Right wide area nozzle available in the configuration See section Configuring wide area nozzles gt 47 Drawbar for TRAIL Control is locked See section Locking TRAIL Control gt 86 Boom is folded in and in the transport position
5. display GEOMETRY Sprayer geometry overview Number of sections that are further away from 3 Type of sprayer or closer to the GPS antenna than the work point 2 ERP X 4 CRP X 5 DRP Y 1 Starting the Sprayer application E Sp Number 2 Switch to the Geometry screen 5D es Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use tectronics Setting sprayer geometry We CAN do it gt The following screen appears GEOMETRY 3 Press the rotary knob gt The following screen appears Trailed sprayer b Lift mounted sprayer E _ B Self propel rear boom Self propel front boon 4 Click on your sprayer type A diagram of the sprayer appears 5 Measure following distances on the sprayer CRP_X DRP_Y ERP_X 6 D Enter the values in the fields one after another Mueller Electronics Inc 51 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER I Controlling boom l E MUELLER We CAN do it 7 Operating job computer sprayer on the field 7 1 Controlling boom In this section you learn how to control the boom using the display Injury to persons through improper operation Every sprayer is designed differently and must be operated differently In this section only the icons that appear on the screen of the display can be explained o Read the sprayer operating guide o Lea
6. The working width will be reduced by the width of the sections that are switched off With TRACK Leader II The newly calculated working width will not be taken into account by HEADLAND Control Procedure This is how you switch a section off permanently 1 Switch to the Sections screen gt The cursor symbol appears alongside the selected section 3 aie Switch section on or off gt The cursor symbol appears alongside the section that was switched off T pi 6 7 Configuring nozzles By configuring the nozzle type the job computer can calculate the current application rate based on the measured spray pressure n Pressure sensor is fitted Prerequisites If no pressure sensor is fitted to the sprayer and the application rate is regulated only via the flow rate then you do not need to configure the nozzles 6 7 1 Layout of the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen In the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen you can configure the nozzles used s NOZZLE PRESSURE screen consists of three areas Current nozzle settings Calculating possible application rates Nozzle calibration Path The following sections provide an explanation of these three areas 6 7 2 Selecting nozzle type For the calculation of spread rates to function correctly you need to set which nozzles are fitted to your sprayer and used You may only select one nozzle type This nozzle type then applies to all nozzles for the spra
7. you can enter this value manually Procedure 1 Switch to the Parameters screen 6g 6 Mueller Electronics Inc 39 Preparing job computer sprayer for use paring J pu pray u MUELLER Calibrating the wheel sensor E MUELLER We CAN do it gt The following screen appears PARAMETERS Tank size 3924h a 1 Tank level alarm 52 9al Pulses main flow 7S7 ga Pump RPM currenti 18 Set value 48 2 Enter number of pulses per gallon in the line Pulses main flow 6 5 Calibrating the wheel sensor When you have fitted a wheel sensor Sensor X on the wheel of the tractor Prior to initial startup After changing tires After tractor change if the wheel sensor was fitted to the tractor s wheel When the speed shown on the work screen is incorrect When the traveled route shown on the work screen is incorrect When should you calibrate NOTICE Imprecise calibration The speed cannot be precisely determined with an incorrectly calibrated wheel sensor As a result all the calculations of the area sprayed the route traveled and the volume applied will be highly imprecise o Calibrate the wheel sensor very precisely 6 5 1 Determining pulses per 300 feet When calibrating the wheel sensor with the 300ft method you determine the number of pulses received by the sensor in a distance of 100ft In order for the system to function correctly the wheel sensor must receive a
8. 10625 psi light green 15 6 0 Nozzle A Specific Nozzle B Specific Nozzle C Specific Nozzle D Specific There are two ways of selecting the nozzle type Procedure 1 You select the nozzle type as follows 1 Switch to the Parameters screen 2 Inthe line Nozzle select the desired nozzle color Procedure 2 You select the nozzle type as follows 1 Switch to the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen s gt The following screen appears NOZZLE PRESSURE Nozzle gt green standard nozzle 1S8o9 min to 43 3psi non calibrated flow at 4 3 mih Nozzle green 29psi Bax 2 Click on the field next to the Nozzle line A selection list will appear 3 Select the desired nozzle color Inthe NOZZLE PRESSURE screen the selected nozzle with the calculated application rate appears 6 7 3 Calculating theoretical application rates In the lower part of the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen you can calculate theoretical application rates This allows you to see how the application rate can change as a function of the speed nozzle type and pressure range This is also based on the working width currently set for the sprayer This calculation should help you find the nozzle that is appropriate for your task Mueller Electronics Inc 45 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Configuring nozzles l E MUELLER We CAN do it What you enter in this area has no influence on th
9. Configuring nozzles We CAN do it a e and set spray pressure to 43 5 psi 4 Using a measuring beaker collect the water from several nozzles for one minute long each es 5 Calculate average application rate w OW 6 OFF Stop applying 7 in Activate automatic mode 8 Switch to the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen 1 9 9 Inthe Nozzle line select nozzle for calibration Standard nozzles are referred to by their colors L min bar 10 Bring up second page E 1 F In the box below the line new reference point enter the calculated average quantity in gallon min 12 For undefined nozzles you must also enter the nozzle s minimum output in the 2nd reference point parameter You have calibrated the selected nozzle 6 7 5 Configuring wide area nozzles Wide area nozzles are nozzles fitted to the outer edge of the boom They can spray further than the normal nozzles Wide area nozzles and corner nozzles cannot be used at the same time Determining the spray range of the wide area nozzles The spray range of a wide area nozzle is considered by the job computer to be the spray range of several normal nozzles How many nozzles this is exactly depends on the spray range of the nozzles and the spray range of the wide area nozzle Example A sprayer is configured as follows Working width 59ft Total number of normal nozzles 118ft Spray range of the wide area nozz
10. Control Danger of injury from machine movements When calibrating the proportional valve the machine moves automatically in the bend area This may cause danger for you and for persons in direct proximity to the machine o gt Ensure that nobody is in the regulation range of the machine o Break off the calibration as soon as someone approaches the machine Prior to initial startup At the start of each season When inaccuracies occur When should you calibrate 78 Mueller Electronics Inc TRAIL Control ME mueLLER jiii lectronics Configuring TRAIL Control We CAN do it Sequence There are two steps involved in calibrating TRAIL Control Step 1 Teaching in the middle position and end stops In this step you teach the job computer the position of the drawbar and or the axle in the middle left and right positions The job computer calculates all interim positions itself Step 2 Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve Only for trailer devices with proportional valves In this step the trailer device is automatically steered to both sides and the tensions are measured The calibration runs automatically Teaching in the middle position and end stops The appearance of the screens during calibration depends upon whether your trailer device is steered via drawbar or stud axle The procedure is however identical for both cases Procedure Phase 1 Teach in middle position I TRAIL Control i
11. For your safet MEmueLLER Safety sticker on the product lectronics lf the danger area can be approached from several sides of the machine attach the warning signs on all machine sides Regularly check the safety signs for completeness and legibility Replace damaged or unreadable signs with new ones Safety sign Where to attach Near the the bend area between tractor Do not stay in the bend area and trailer device during operation 1 9 Safety sticker on the product Sticker on the job computer Do not clean with a high pressure cleaner 10 Mueller Electronics Inc About these Operating Instructions Miemvetter ii lectronics Target group of these Operating Instructions We CAN do it 2 About these Operating Instructions 2 1 Target group of these Operating Instructions These operating instructions are intended for operators of sprayers The sprayers must be fitted with the System Sprayer Controller Midi 2 2 Illustrations in these operating instructions The role of the diagrams on the software interface is to serve as a reference They help you in finding your way around the software screens The information shown on the screen is dependent on various factors the type of the sprayer the configuration of the sprayer the condition of the field sprayer For this reason the diagrams in these operating instructions may show different information from the terminal The instructions
12. Phase 3 automatic calibration 70 Mueller Electronics Inc DISTANCE Control Miemvetter a lectronics Configuring DISTANCE Control We CAN do it Although the individual phases are clearly separated from one another they must be carried out after one another in a single run The machine may not be moved from its position in the interim If there are problems or the operator makes an error the calibration will be broken off automatically and the old parameters restored Electrical shock from contact with high voltage lines During calibration long booms may touch high voltage lines o Only calibrate DISTANCE Control at a safe distance from power lines Distortion of counters lf anyone approaches the Usonic sensors during calibration the values read by the counters will be distorted Procedure This is how you calibrate DISTANCE Control Phase 1 Prepare height and slope of the boom for the calibration M Sprayer is on an even surface without being sloped M The spray liquid lines on both sides of the boom have the same weight They must either be empty or completely filled with water M There are no depressions in the surface below the USonic sensors M The surface is not too smooth no asphalt or concrete The ultrasonic signal is lost on a surface that is too smooth M All moving parts of the boom suspension are sufficiently lubricated M Sprayer parameters have been correctly entered 1 Switch to
13. again 1 Drive the tractor straight ahead i 2 Steer the trailer device into the middle position gt The trailer device moves slowly into the middle position gt An arrow appears on the work screen It shows in what direction the drawbar or axle is steering Procedure Drive in a curve to the left as follows 1 Driving the tractor to the left gt 2 A Steer the trailer device for the drive to the left gt With drawbar steering The drawbar is steered to the right Mueller Electronics Inc 83 TRAIL Control MUELLER lectronics TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering we CAN do it gt With axle steering The wheels are steered to the right An arrow pointing left appears on the work screen Steering the trailer device against the slope For work on a slope you can use the slope counter steering function Mode of operation When you activate the slope counter steering function you can offset the track of the trailer device to the left or right The direction in which the track is offset depends if the slope climbs or falls to the left or right of the machine The aim of the slope counter steering function is to avoid the trailer device driving obliquely to the direction of work on a slope z m puey qu i ren e e m Steering the trailer device against the slope 1 Without TRAIL Control 3 TRAIL Control with axle steering 2 TRAIL Control with drawbar ste
14. computer sprayer on the field ___ Controlling boom We CAN do it Function __ Threespartboom Fivepartboom __ Seven part boom Fold out boom inside i i symmetrically Fold in boom in the middle symmetrically Fold out boom in the middle symmetrically Fold out boom outside left symmetrically Fold out boom outside right symmetrically 7 1 3 Raising and lowering boom Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows i i Ea 2 or Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Raise boom Lower boom Activate and deactivate DISTANCE Control Illustration On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen cleans Lifting boom on the work screen colons Lowering boom on the work screen Mueller Electronics Inc 55 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER T Controlling boom l E MUELLER We CAN do it The arrows only appear on page 1 in the boom display area 7 1 4 Sloping boom Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows i or Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Raise boom on the left lowe
15. computer that are needed for spraying Setting rate The is the amount of spray liquid you want to apply per hectare The job computer will attempt to stick to this set value during the work There are several ways to specify the rate Enter rate in the Parameters screen Take rate from the TaskManager application Enter rate in the Parameters screen as follows 1 Switch to the Parameters screen 2 Enter rate in the Rate line The rate entered appears in brackets on the work screen Mueller Electronics Inc 57 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER l Controlling application l E MUELLER We CAN do it 7 2 2 Changing application mode The job computer lets you work in two modes In automatic mode the application rate will be adapted to the speed In manual mode the application rate will not be regulated automatically Illustration On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen 21 3 21 3 7 rA Lorne cm 6 Gmirh 3 Spsi 6 Gmirh 3 Spsi Left Automatic mode right manual mode Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function FY fm Switch between manual and automatic mode Using Automatic mode In automatic mode the job computer controls the spray pressure and the sections main switch so the rate is reached You are in automatic mode when one of the following icons appears in the spray da
16. device is being steered to the left 82 Mueller Electronics Inc TRAIL Control MUELLER MUELLER TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering We CAN do it Meaning Icons for drawbar steering Icons for axle steering The trailer device is being steered to the right ome os am gt 9 2 1 Steering the trailer device Risk of injury from movement of the trailer device During steering the trailer device moves to the side This may cause danger for persons and objects in the immediate vicinity of the trailer device o Ensure that nobody is in the range of the trailer device before steering it Steering in automatic mode When you work in automatic mode the trailer device is steered automatically The gyroscope measures the directional change of the tractor and the job computer calculates the required angle for steering the trailer device The icons on the work screen will tell you in which direction the trailer device is being steered Steering in manual mode In manual mode you must steer the trailer device manually Procedure Drive in a curve to the right as follows 1 Driving the tractor to the right 4d 2 de Steer the trailer device for the drive to the right gt With drawbar steering The drawbar is steered to the left gt With axle steering The wheels are steered to the left An arrow pointing left appears on the work screen Procedure This is how you drive straight
17. gyroscope is a measuring device to determine the direction changes of the tractor To use the gyroscope you must carry out the following Mounting the bracket on the tractor 18 Mueller Electronics Inc Mounting and installation MME mueLLER E lectronics Mounting the gyroscope We CAN do it 4 4 1 Mounting the bracket for the gyroscope Bracket Gyroscope in the bracket Mounting the bracket on the tractor The bracket on the tractor is used for fastening the gyroscope to the tractor for the duration of work on the field Procedure 1 Determine the position for mounting the bracket on the tractor The bracket must be mounted vertically and without vibration on the rear of the tractor Make sure that the connection cable of the gyroscope does not become too taut when fastened in the bracket 2 CAUTION Before drilling a hole make sure that during drilling you do not damage any cables 3 Drill the holes for the screws 4 Fasten the bracket The bracket must be screwed tight to prevent shaking while driving Mueller Electronics Inc 19 Mounting and installation in MME mueLLER Mounting the gyroscope lectronics We CAN do it 4 4 2 Using the gyroscope Procedure 1 Fasten the gyroscope into the bracket on the tractor and screw tight with the wing screw The side with the TOP OBEN label must be on the top 2 After work fasten the gyroscope into the bracket on the trailer device and screw tight
18. moves automatically This may cause danger for you and for persons in the immediate vicinity of the trailer device o gt Ensure that nobody is in the regulation range of the trailer device o Abort the calibration with the function key te as soon as someone approaches the trailer device MI TRAIL Control is in manual mode M Subsurface is not sloped Slope sensor must not recognize any slope Otherwise the Slope counter steering will not work properly 1 Switch to the TRAIL Control screen oA The following screen appears 2 Setup the trailer device on flat ground in a line behind the tractor Drive straight for a few meters until the tracks of the sprayer run precisely into the tracks of the tractor d gt A or set the middle position with the function keys 3 Stop the tractor as soon as the sprayer is exactly in line behind the tractor cr 4 Start calibration gt The following message appears Hydraulics calibration ready 5 K Confirm within 3 seconds gt The following message appears Hydraulics calibration runs gt The drawbar now moves slowly to the left and then slowly to the right gt This procedure may last up to 20 seconds 81 TRAIL Control _ MME mueLLER TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering lectronics We CAN do it Phase 3 is completed when the message the calibration runs is no longer displayed 9 2 TR
19. the DISTANCE Control screen Start calibration The calibration process will be started 3 Place boom horizontally at approx 6 56ft height Inthe DISTANCE control screen appear the distances between the left and right sensors and the surface Depending on the state of the boom the following messages may appear a The boom is horizontal or b Boom is not horizontal Mueller Electronics Inc T1 DISTANCE Control i MUELLER Configuring DISTANCE Control l E MuELLER we CAN do it 4 OK press when the message The boom is horizontal appears Both distances are the same Setting will be saved 1 M 2 gt The function icon _ is replaced with the following function icon _ Phase 1 of the calibration has been completed Phase 2 Slope boom ea 1 Start phase 2 of the calibration The following message appears Manual calibration Slant down 5s by hand 2 Manually press down the left end of the boom seen in the direction of movement until the end of the boom is approx 0 65ft above the ground 3 Hold the boom in this position for around 5 to 10 seconds During this time the job computer learns the maximum slope As soon as the job computer has learned the maximum slope the following message appears Release the boom back to horizontal and press gt f the message Release the boom back to horizontal and press does not appear it m
20. the sprayer Different configurations possible 3 ISOBUS basic equipment Cable harness and distributor for job Connects the job computers with the tractor computer F1 Supplies the job computers and the display Different configurations possible with voltage 4 Connector cable for the ISOBUS basic 9 Job computer F1 equipment Master job computer Connection of the job computer to the tractor s Different configurations possible basic equipment 5 Connector cable Connects job computer F1 and job computer F2 Different configurations possible Mueller Electronics Inc 15 Mounting and installation i IME Muciter Connecting job computer to the basic tractor equipment lectronics We CAN do it System overview of job computer on a tractor without ISOBUS interface Display 6 Connector cable Displays from Mueller Electronics Connects job computer F1 and job computer F2 Different configurations possible 2 Multi function joystick 7 Cable harness and distributor for job Optional computer F2 Used to operate the sprayer Different configurations possible 3 ECO basic equipment Job computer F2 Connects the job computers with the tractor Slave job computer Supplies the job computers and the display Different configurations possible with voltage Offers the option of connection of a wheel sensor 4 Wheel sensor 9 Cable harness and distributor for job computer F1 Different configurations possible 5 C
21. were written for the operation of the job computer on terminals from M ller Electronics If the job computer is operated with other ISOBUS terminals the screen layout and the information represented may differ from the diagrams in this operating manual 2 3 Layout of operating instructions The operating instructions explain step by step how you can perform certain operations with the product We use the following symbols throughout these Operating Instructions to identify different operating instructions Actions that must be performed in succession Result of the action This will happen when you perform an action Requirements In the event that any requirements have been specified these must be met before an action can be performed Result of an operating instruction This will happen when you have completed all Steps Mueller Electronics Inc 11 We CAN do it About these Operating Instructions i MUELLER Layout of references l E MUELLER 2 4 Layout of references If any references are given in these Operating Instructions they will appear thus Example of a reference gt 12 References can be identified by their square brackets and an arrow The number following the arrow shows you on what page the chapter starts where you can find further information 12 Mueller Electronics Inc Product description MUELLER P l E MUELLER Performance description We CAN do it 3 Produc
22. 6 4 3 Fitting multi function joystick MFG 17 4 4 Mounting the gyroscope 18 4 4 1 Mounting the bracket for the gyroscope 19 4 4 2 Using the gyroscope 20 5 Basic control principles 21 5 1 Switching job computer on and off 21 5 2 Initial start up 21 5 3 Job computer in the display selection menu 22 5 4 Browsing between screens 22 5 5 Inputting data 22 5 6 screen structure 23 5 6 1 Work screen with a sprayer 23 5 6 2 Spray data area 24 9 6 3 Selectable area 1 25 5 6 4 Boom display area 26 Mueller Electronics Inc 3 Contents MUELL ER lectronics We CAN do it 9 6 5 Selectable area 2 28 5 6 6 Function icons 29 5 6 7 Layout of additional screens 29 6 Preparing job computer sprayer for use 30 6 1 When should you configure what 30 6 2 Entering sprayer parameters 30 6 3 Options activation 33 6 3 1 Setting sections switching type 34 6 3 2 Setting filling type 34 6 3 3 Setting joystick type 34 6 3 4 Setting manifold type 34 6 3 5 Establishing CAN connection type 35 6 4 Calibrating flow meter 35 6 4 1 Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method 35 6 4 2 Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method 37 6 4 3 Manually entering the number of pulses per gallon for the flow meter 39 6 5 Calibrating the wheel sensor 40 6 5 1 Determining pulses per 300 feet 40 6 6 Configuring sections 41 6 6 1 Entering the number of sections 41 6 6 2 Entering the number of nozzles per section 42 6 6 3 Switching off section permanently 42 6 7 Conf
23. AIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering The TRAIL Control system steers a trailer in such a way that its tires follow the tractor s track precisely Available functions TRAIL Control has the following functions Steering of a trailer device Drawbar steering the drawbar of the trailer device is steered in a selected direction Axle steering the wheels of the trailer device are steered in a selected direction Slope counter steering Steering the trailer device against a slope during work on inclined ground Prerequisites The following minimal preconditions must be met for TRAIL Control to work Minimum speed 1 86 mph Steering is not possible at lower speeds Maximum speed 9 32 km h If you drive faster than 9 32 mph TRAIL Control will be automatically switched off Minimum oil throughput for the hydraulic system of the tractor 25 gallon min The minimum oil throughput may be greater for large sprayers Work mode TRAIL Control lets you work in two modes in automatic mode in manual mode Controls Function icon for drawbar Function icon for axle stee steering ring Switching TRAIL Control on OH and off OFF Switching between manual and i automatic mode ALTO Illustration The following icons appear on the work screen when TRAIL Control is being operated TRAIL Control is in manual mode TRAIL Control is in automatic mode The trailer
24. M Job computer is fitted to the sprayer M Sprayer has been attached to or is trailed by the tractor 1 Pull cable from the sprayer to the ECO basic equipment socket 2 Insert plug into the ECO basic equipment socket First push the hook at the top of the plug into the socket opening 3 Snap plug into ee You have connected the job computer to the basic equipment 4 Check whether the job computer is correctly connected by starting it up 4 3 Fitting multi function joystick MFG The multi function joystick can additionally be connected to the display and is absolutely essential for operation of the sprayer Mueller Electronics Inc 17 We CAN do it Mounting and installation cin MME mueELLER Mounting the gyroscope lectronics Om O 3 A Connecting multi function joystick Mounting angle 3 Connector for connection to the display For attachment in the cabin 2 Jack for connection to the basic equipment Procedure You fit the multi function joystick as follows 1 Fit the multi function joystick next to the driver on the right 2 Plug in the connector of the basic equipment to the jack on the multi function joystick 3 Plug in connector A on the multi function joystick to jack A on the display The multi function joystick is connected between the basic equipment and the display gt When the display is switched on the LED on the multi function joystick lights up 4 4 Mounting the gyroscope The
25. M The sprayer is on the field The boom is located over the plants M Sprayer is not spreading 1 Set boom to desired work height 2 Switch to the DISTANCE Control screen paransi 3 s e Save work height gt The work height will be saved Adjusting work height while working Use the following function keys to operate the function Lower boom You adjust the work height while working as follows M DISTANCE Control is active M All USonic sensors are above the plants M Atleast one section is spreading 1 Switch to the DISTANCE Control screen ett ee ee 2 i or i Set boom to the desired height over the plants gt The boom moves each time the function buttons are pressed gt The work height will be saved as soon as you stop regulating the height DISTANCE Control will stick to the saved distance while spreading Configuring clearance height Clearance height Distance between the boom and the plants when no section is spreading The set clearance height appears as the parameter Sprayer off height Mueller Electronics Inc DISTANCE Control ME mueLLER a lectronics Configuring DISTANCE Control We CAN do it Purpose When turning the boom may lose its equilibrium and be sloped by centrifugal force This may cause damage to the plants So that the boom does not touch plants or the ground when turning in headland the boom will b
26. MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Operating instructions Sprayer Controller Midi Last update V3 20120222 At 30322321 02 US Read and follow this operating instructions Keep this operating instructions for future reference Legal notice Document Operating instructions Product Sprayer Controller Midi Document number 30322321 02 US From software version SPRECO1 V619a SPRECO2 629a Original language German Mueller Electronics Inc 7700 Brush Hill Drive Suite 103A Burr Ridge IL 60601 USA Phone 1 630 596 9893 Email info mueller electronics com Website htto www mueller electronics com MUELL ER Contents lectronics We CAN do it Contents 1 For your safety 7 1 1 Basic safety instructions T 1 2 Layout and meaning of warnings T 1 3 Layout and meaning of alert messages 8 1 4 User requirements 9 1 5 Intended use 9 1 6 EC declaration of conformity 9 1 7 Disposing 9 1 8 Safety sign for the sprayer 9 1 9 Safety sticker on the product 10 2 About these Operating Instructions 11 2 1 Target group of these Operating Instructions 11 2 2 Illustrations in these operating instructions 11 2 3 Layout of operating instructions 11 2 4 Layout of references 12 3 Product description 13 3 1 Performance description 13 32 System requirements 13 3 3 Understanding manufacturer s plates 13 4 Mounting and installation 15 4 1 System overview 15 4 2 Connecting job computer to the basic tractor equipment 1
27. act Customer Services Oj oj O Manufacturer s plate on the side of the job computer Mueller Electronics Inc 13 Product description 3 Understanding manufacturer s plates Q o 14 Item name In the name you can see whether the job computer is F1 or F2 Serial number Software version If you update the software this version will no longer be up to date MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Hardware version Customer number If the product was manufactured for an agricultural machinery manufacturer the agricultural machinery manufacturer s item number will be shown here Operating voltage The product may only be connected to voltages within this range Mueller Electronics Inc Mounting and installation Miemueiter lectronics System overview We CAN do it 4 Mounting and installation 4 1 System overview The job computers F1 and F2 are not sufficient on their own to be able to control and operate a sprayer On the following diagrams you can see what components need to be fitted to your sprayer and the tractor System overview of job computer on a tractor with ISOBUS interface 1 Display 6 Cable harness and distributor for job ISOBUS display from Mueller Electronics computer F2 with the license 18011587 VT Different configurations possible 2 Multi function joystick 7 Job computer F2 Optional Slave job computer Used to operate
28. always displayed during work and contains the most important information The work screen informs you about the status of the sprayer during work The work screen is divided into four areas Mueller Electronics Inc 23 Basic control principles MUELLER Screen structure l E MUELLER We CAN do it 21 3 21 3 m 9 mi h Areas on the work screen 1 Spray data area 3 Boom display area 2 Selectable area 1 4 Selectable area 2 You can read about the information that appears in these areas in the following sections Function keys on the work screen On the work screen you can operate more functions that are visible at first sight p gt Press this function key in the work screen to call up additional pages with function icons 5 6 2 Spray data area The following information is shown in this area Spray data area Additional icons 1 Rate Specified application rate in l ha O 2 Actual value 5 Spray pressure Current application rate in l ha Current pressure of the sprayed liquid in psi only when the pressure sensor is configured 3 Speed Current speed of the sprayer in mph Icons The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration Spreading is deactivated The current speed is less than the parameter Minimum speed 24 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Basic control principles Screen structure
29. ation or use that goes beyond this Intended use also includes the adherence to the conditions for operation and repairs prescribed by the manufacturer The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from such non observance All risk involved during improper use lies with the user All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws must be observed Any unauthorized modifications made to the unit will void the manufacturer s warranty 1 6 EC declaration of conformity This product has been manufactured in conformity with the following national and harmonised standards as specified in the current EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN ISO 14982 1 7 Disposing When it has reached the end of its service life please dispose of this product as electronic scrap in accordance with all applicable waste management laws as 1 8 Safety sign for the sprayer If the sprayer is fitted with drawbar steering or with axle steering everyone approaching the sprayer must be warned of possible dangers For that reason you receive a safety sign 1 Stick the safety sign in the appropriate place When attaching safety signs observe the following Safety signs must be attached at a visible location so that they can be seen by everyone approaching the danger zone Mueller Electronics Inc 9 We CAN do it
30. d distance will be observed by DISTANCE Control as soon as you interrupt the spreading 8 3 4 Selecting work mode The parameter Work mode allows you to set what DISTANCE Control should regulate automatically Illustration In the DISTANCE Control screen the work modes are represented as follows Regulating boom height Work mode Regulating boom slope Regulating boom height and slope Procedure You will set the desired work mode as follows 1 Switch to the DISTANCE Control screen Pa 1 2 Press to set the desired work mode gt In the line Work mode you see the current work mode m an an 5 Restart the job computer gt The new work mode is active and the boom will be regulated according to the guidelines 76 Mueller Electronics Inc DISTANCE Control Miemuetter aii lectronics Operating DISTANCE Control while working We CAN do it 8 4 Operating DISTANCE Control while working Damage caused by boom being lowered When the DISTANCE Control sensors are away from the crops the boom will be lowered and sloped Before you leave the crops OH OFF 0 Stop applying The boom will be raised to the clearance height Mode of operation During work DISTANCE Control works as follows lf atleast one section is spreading the boom will be set to work height f no section is spreading the boom will be set to the heigh
31. e raised as soon as application is suspended The clearance height determines how high it will be raised You can configure the clearance height in the following situations When the sprayer is at rest before work When the sprayer is moving during work Configuring clearance height when sprayer is at rest Procedure When the sprayer is at rest you adjust the clearance height as follows M DISTANCE Control is deactivated M All USonic sensors are above the plants M Sprayer is not spreading 1 Set boom to desired clearance height 2 Switch to the DISTANCE Control screen 3 i Save clearance height The clearance height will be saved Adjusting clearance height while working Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Raise boom Lower boom Procedure You adjust the clearance height while working as follows M DISTANCE Control is active M The sprayer is in the field The boom is located over the plants M Sprayer is not spreading 1 Switch to the DISTANCE Control screen Mueller Electronics Inc 75 DISTANCE Control i MUELLER Configuring DISTANCE Control l E MuELLER We CAN do it Ft lat ae ee 2 i e or i e Set boom to the desired height over the plants gt The boom moves each time the function buttons are pressed The clearance height will be saved as soon as you stop regulating the height The save
32. e actual regulation of the application rate Q gt flow at 4 3 gt mi h 2 gt Nozzle green 3 gt min 29psi max 87 psi gt l _8 9g ac_ to 15 59 ac Area for calculating application rates 1 Theoretical application rates Minimum and maximum pressure The calculated application rates will be The pressure range defined by the pressure calculated for this speed values should always be within the specification defined by the nozzle manufacturer 2 Selected nozzle type 4 Calculated minimum and maximum application rates 6 7 4 Calibrating nozzles Illustration new reference point A 241 9 min to 43 Spsi 2nd reference point 2 9 1226 min to 14 5psi NOZZLE PRESSURE when calibrating an undefined nozzle 1 Nozzle output at a pressure of 43 5 psi 3 Minimum nozzle pressure Only appears for undefined nozzles Minimum output of the nozzle Only appears for undefined nozzles Poisonous spray liquid Poisoning o Always calibrate the nozzles using only clear water o Ensure that there are no spray liquid residues in the container or the lines Calibrate a standard nozzle as follows M The tank is filled with clear water M There are no spray liquid residues in the tank or the pipelines 1 ae In the work screen switch the application mode to manual w OW 2 OFF Start spreading 46 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use vectronics
33. e lifespan of a flow meter calibration calibrate must be carried out in the following cases Prior to initial startup At the start of each season When you detect deviations between the amount actually sprayed and the amount displayed When you have exchanged or repaired the flow meter Methods There are two ways you can calibrate the flow meter The tank method it is time consuming but precise The nozzle method it is not as precise as the tank method but is less time consuming Imprecise calibration lf the calibration is imprecise the calculations will be very inexact and the spreading imprecise o Calibrate the flow meter very precisely 6 4 1 Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method Mode of operation In the tank method a large quantity of water will be spread from the tank over a specific time The flow meter measures the pulses during this time After the spreading you must enter the quantity of water that has been spread The computer works out the number of pulses per gallon Mueller Electronics Inc 35 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Calibrating flow meter l E MUELLER We CAN do it Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or burning Clean the spray liquid container thoroughly prior to calibration The sprayer must be free of spray liquids or spray liquid residues Use only clear water during calibration Wear required protective equip
34. eans that the slope angle was too small when the calibration began Repeat the calibration from Phase 1 Lift the boom a bit higher so that the slope angle becomes greater 4 Release boom and let it hang back in the horizontal position The boom must not oscillate back and forth for a long time If it oscillates back and forth for too long it is too unstable and regulation with DISTANCE Control is not possible gt The following message appears The boom is horizontal 5 OK press when the message The boom is horizontal appears M 2 ao 3 gt The function icon __ is replaced with the following function icon _ Phase 2 of the calibration has been completed 72 Mueller Electronics Inc DISTANCE Control Miemvetter a lectronics Configuring DISTANCE Control We CAN do it Phase 3 automatic calibration m Automatically moved boom The boom will be moved automatically and can seriously injure or kill people It may also damage objects or damage itself if it strikes something o The sprayer must be located at an adequate distance from other objects o gt Noone may approach the sprayer during the calibration o ESC Break off the calibration immediately as soon as someone approaches the sprayer ao 3 1 L Start phase 3 of the calibration gt The following message appears Automatic calibration Please wait gt The job computer begins to calibrate the DISTANCE Contr
35. ens Light Switch on light 68 Mueller Electronics Inc DISTANCE Control MME mueLLER a lectronics Safety mechanisms We CAN do it 8 DISTANCE Control 8 1 Safety mechanisms The job computer software has several safety mechanisms that automatically deactivate the DISTANCE Control system Every user and every fitter must know these safety mechanisms Deactivated safety mechanisms Serious bodily injury or material damage The sprayer manufacturers and fitters have the option of deactivating some safety mechanisms so that the system can satisfy the special requirements of the sprayer Mueller Electronics cannot say which changes to the configuration a sprayer manufacturer or a fitter carry out Regarding the deactivation of safety mechanisms the person and the manufacturer that deactivate the systems bear sole responsibility for this o Find out whether the sprayer manufacturer or fitter has deactivated safety mechanisms The system is deactivated in the following cases When the maximum permitted speed has been reached By default the maximum speed is 15 km h When the user starts the DISTANCE Control calibration During the calibration the boom will be controlled automatically in some phases When an alarm message connected with DISTANCE Control appears on the screen When one of the following sensors sends a signal to the job computer Boom locking sensor Lifting tower sensor Posi
36. enting work results l FEMUELLER We CAN do it Function icon Activating and deactivating PWM regulation Icons Meaning PWM regulation is activated PWM regulation is deactivated 7 3 Documenting work results You can document your work in the Counters screen In the Counters screen there are two types of counter Day counter documents the work until it is deleted Total counter documents the work since first start up The Counters screen has the following information Volume applied volume Area area processed Distance distance driven during the application Work time Total duration of the application Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Clear Volume counter CE a Clear Area counter H gE Clear Distance counter Clear Work time counter CE CEO Back to work screen GE Delete the contents of the day counter shown 66 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field a Operating the multi function joystick We CAN do it Function icon Stop day counter The record of the work will be maintained until the display is restarted or the function button is pressed again The icon blinks on the work screen 1 7 4 Operating the multi function joystick With the multi function joystick you ca
37. ering Icons The following icons appear in the work screen They show the direction in which the trailer device is being steered Meaning Icon for drawbar steering Icon for axle steering The trailer device is being steered to the left The trailer device is being steered to the right Procedure You activate the Slope counter steering function as follows 1 Switch to the TRAIL Control screen s A 2 Bl Activate or deactive Slope counter steering function 84 Mueller Electronics Inc TRAIL Control MUELLER E MUELLER TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering We CAN do it The following icon appears on the TRAIL Control screen Using slope counter steering in automatic mode When you work in automatic mode the trailer device is steered automatically Procedure This is how you use steering against the slope in automatic mode M The trailer device is equipped with a slope sensor M Slope counter steering function is active 1 During work on a slope the trailer device will automatically be steered against the slope Icons showing the direction of the steering appear on the work screen 2 When the tires slip on the slope because of wet conditions automatic mode is not as precise as it is under optimal conditions In this case Steer the trailer device manually against the slope Using slope counter steering in manual mode In manual mode you must steer the t
38. geometry Sprayer geometry is set of parameters that describe the dimensions of your machine Setting the sprayer geometry lets the software know exactly how long and how wide the machine is and where the individual sections are located Sprayer geometry parameters While setting the sprayer geometry you must measure the following parameters CRP_X On the diagram DRP_Y On the diagram 5 ERP_X On the diagram 2 The following table shows you where you measure these distances on different sprayers Mueller Electronics Inc 49 Preparing job computer sprayer for use Setting sprayer geometry MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Procedure 50 Trailed sprayer Distance between the Half the current work point and the working width attachment point Mounted sprayer Distance between the Half the current work point and the working width attachment point Self propelled sprayer Distance between the Half the current with rear boom work point and the working width GPS antenna Self propelled sprayer Distance between the Half the current with boom in front work point and the working width GPS antenna Only when there are sections on the sprayer that are closer or further away from the GPS antenna than the work point Work out the distance between the work point and the particular section The trailed sprayer is shown on the diagram If you have activated another sprayer it appears on the
39. h weed infestations Localized mode is designed for the targeted treatment of small weed infestations In contrast to normal mode in localized mode you can switch individual sections on and off even when they are not adjacent to one another Work screen in localized mode The work screen in localized mode differs slightly from the normal work screen In the boom display a cursor bar appears below the boom aE exept Cursor bar fully to the left Cursor bar fully to the right Preselecting and switching off sections in localized mode Regardless of whether the sprayer is applying you can move the cursor bar below any section and change the section s state Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Move cursor bar to the left Move cursor bar to the right Preselect or switch off marked section When some sections are preselected start spreading on these sections When no sections are preselected start spreading on all sections Activating localized mode Procedure 1 Switch to the screen Parameters Options activation 2 Click on the value under the line Section switching A list appears 3 Click on Localized mode 64 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field Controlling application We CAN do it Under the line Section switching the value Localized mode a
40. how the alarm messages are structured SPRAY REGULATION o Set value out of reach Layout of alarm messages 1 Type of alarm 3 Name of the component that caused the alarm 2 ALARMS message 4 Problem description and solution What the exact cause of an alarm message is or how you rectify a fault can be read in the section Alarm messages 93 Type of alarm There are three types of alarm Info The status of a sensor has changed If applicable you must do something Error An error has occurred 8 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER For your safety lectronics User requirements we CAN do it Danger Faults that are dangerous With these alarms break off work immediately find out the cause and rectify the problem 1 4 User requirements Learn how to operate the display correctly The display must not be operated by anyone who has not read the Operating Instructions Please read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warnings contained in these Operating Instructions and in the manuals of any connected vehicles and farm equipment f there is anything within these Operating Instructions that you do not understand please do not hesitate to contact us or your dealer Mueller Electronic s Customer Services department will be happy to assist you 1 5 Intended use The job computer is used to control sprayers in agriculture The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any install
41. iguring nozzles 43 6 7 1 Layout of the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen 43 6 7 2 Selecting nozzle type 43 6 7 3 Calculating theoretical application rates 45 6 7 4 Calibrating nozzles 46 6 7 9 Configuring wide area nozzles 47 6 8 Tank filling 48 6 8 1 Filling up the tank manually without additional systems 48 6 8 2 Filling up the tank with TANK Control 49 6 9 Setting sprayer geometry 49 7 Operating job computer sprayer on the field 52 7 1 Controlling boom 52 7 1 1 Locking boom 52 7 1 2 Folding boom in and out 52 7 1 3 Raising and lowering boom 55 7 1 4 Sloping boom 56 7 1 5 Tilting booms up and down 56 7 2 Controlling application of 7 2 1 Setting rate 57 7 2 2 Changing application mode 08 Using Automatic mode 58 Changing application rate in manual mode 59 7 2 3 Starting spreading 60 4 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELL ER Contents lectronics We CAN do it 1 2 4 Stopping spreading 60 7 2 5 Operating sections 61 Activating corner nozzles 61 Operating wide area nozzles 62 7 2 6 Switching foam marker on and off 63 i214 Dealing with weed infestations 64 Work screen in localized mode 64 Preselecting and switching off sections in localized mode 64 Activating localized mode 64 Multi function joystick in localized mode 65 7 2 8 Operating PWM regulation 65 7 3 Documenting work results 66 1 4 Operating the multi function joystick 67 lo Operating additional functions 68 8 DISTANCE Control 69 8 1 Safety mechanisms 69 8 2 Mode of operat
42. ion 69 8 3 Configuring DISTANCE Control 70 8 3 1 Calibrating DISTANCE Control 70 8 3 2 Configuring work height 73 8 3 3 Configuring clearance height 74 8 3 4 Selecting work mode 76 8 4 Operating DISTANCE Control while working 77 9 TRAIL Control 78 9 1 Configuring TRAIL Control 78 9 1 1 TRAIL Control parameters 78 9 1 2 Calibrating TRAIL Control 78 Teaching in the middle position and end stops 19 Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve 81 9 2 TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering 82 9 2 1 Steering the trailer device 83 Steering in automatic mode 83 Steering in manual mode 83 Steering the trailer device against the slope 84 9 2 2 Preparing TRAIL Control for road driving 85 Locking TRAIL Control 86 10 Cooperation with other applications 87 10 1 TaskManager 87 10 2 SECTION Control 87 11 Maintenance and technical data 88 11 1 Preparing system for winter rest 88 11 2 Technical specifications 88 11 2 1 Technical Data for the job computer 88 Mueller Electronics Inc 5 Contents 11 2 2 Sprayer technical data 11 3 Checking the software version 11 4 Fault diagnostics 11 4 1 Simulated speed function 11 5 Multi function joystick button assignment 12 Alarm messages 6 MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 89 90 90 90 91 93 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it For your safety Basic safety instructions 1 For your safety 1 1 Basic safety in
43. ized as faulty 94 Mueller Electronics Inc
44. lays the icon or 2 Steer the trailer device in the middle position Drawbar or axle will be steered in the middle position 3 Lock drawbar steering with the locking bolt In Selectable area 1 gt 25 of the work screen the following icon appears TRAIL Control is ready for traveling on the road 86 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Cooperation with other applications vectronics TaskManager We CAN do it 10 Cooperation with other applications 10 1 TaskManager You must take note of the following changes and additional settings if you are using both applications Rate If a rate is specified in the active job in the TaskManager application this rate will be shown and activated in the job computer sprayer application This applies also for rates from application cards In the work screen of the Sprayer job computer application the following icon appears besides the rate Machine The TaskManager application can then only transfer orders to the job computer when you create the sprayer s job computer in the TaskManager as a new machine For this read the operating manual for the TaskManager application 10 2 SECTION Control You must take note of the following changes and additional settings if you are using both applications Sections switching SECTION Control takes over control of the sections switching In the work screen of the Sprayer job computer application the following ico
45. les 6 5ft Spray range of a normal nozzle 59ft 36 nozzles 1 64 ft per nozzle The spray range of the wide area nozzles corresponds to the spray range of four normal nozzles 0 65 ft 1 64 ft 4 Mueller Electronics Inc 47 Procedure 6 8 Methods 6 8 1 Controls Procedure 48 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Tank filling l E MUELLER we CAN do it Configuring sections for the use of wide area nozzles You configure sections for the use of wide area nozzles in this way M The job computer was configured by the sprayer manufacturer for the use of wide area nozzles M You have read the section Entering the number of nozzles per section gt 42 1 Switch to the Sections screen 2 Inthe line Total sections increase the number of sections For each wide area nozzle add a section E 3 O Choose sections to which a wide area nozzle is fitted These are the first and last sections 4 Set the number of nozzles on each of these sections so it reaches the spray range of the wide area nozzles 5 Leave the Sections screen 6 Check if the Working width is set correctly If not correct the Working width parameter 7 Check whether the spray geometry is set correctly Tank filling After each fill up of the spray liquid tank you can tell the job computer how much water you added Depending on what additional equipment is fitted to your sprayer the process may be differe
46. mation to you about the additional functions that are activated Icons The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration Meaning Light is switched on Additional function A is activated The sprayer manufacturer can assign a function to this function The sprayer manufacturer provides you with information about what function this icon has Additional function B is activated The sprayer manufacturer can assign a function to this function The sprayer manufacturer provides you with information about what function this icon has Information on page 2 On the second page appear icons that provide information to you about the state of several sensors Icons The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration 28 Mueller Electronics Inc Basic control principles Miemuetter i lectronics Screen structure We CAN do it Current pump speed Current fan speed 5 6 6 Function icons There are function icons on both sides of the screen Each icon shows what function can be executed with the adjacent function key The work screen can display a maximum of 10 function icons If there are more icons they will be displayed on the next page Controls gt Show next page with function icons 9 6 7 Layout of additional screens Many functions of the job computer are dependent on the model of the sprayer and its equipment These functions are operated via the function keys wh
47. ment Procedure vI All sections are switched on M Manual mode is activated in the Spray data area of the work screen the icon appears M The tank is filled with clear water For this you need several hundred liters of clear water M You have the option of weighing the entire trailer or measuring the volume of water applied with another method M Pump is switched on 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled 2 Switch to the CALIBRATION screen gt The following screen appears CALIBRATION Choose methode or flow 3 GB Select tank method 36 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use _ Calibrating flow meter We CAN do it The following screen appears CALIBRATION Main flowmeter Tankmethode spray out To stop Or cancel Counted pulses ON 4 OFF Start spreading During application the number of pulses will be counted in the screen CALIBRATION main flow meter 5 Apply a few hundred liters Do not empty the container fully This prevents air bubbles forming and distorting the result w OH 6 OFF Stop the spreading The application will be stopped No pulses are counted on the display OK 7 Stop calibration Anew line appears Water volume 8 Determine the quantity applied For example by weighing the tank before and after spreading and
48. n activate and deactivate the sprayer functions For example Switching on main sections switch Switching off sections from left to right Raising and lowering boom manually The button assignment is dependent on Sprayer model Configuration of the sprayer At the end of the operating instructions you will find a loose sticker with the multi function joystick configuration on it Mode of operation Three functions are assigned to each button on the multi function joystick Which function is executed when a button is pressed depends on the position of the side switch Position of the switch Color of the LED o RS Procedure The multi function joystick is operated as follows M The work screen is called up 1 Bring side switch into the desired position and fasten gt The LED on the multi function joystick lights in the corresponding color 2 Press button with the function desired gt Function will be activated 3 To terminate the function release pressed button and the side switch Mueller Electronics Inc 67 We CAN do it Operating job t the field perating job computer sprayer on the fie MUELLER l Operating additional functions l E MUELLER 7 5 Operating additional functions Additional functions are manufacturer specific functions They can only be activated or deactivated via a button press All functions are in the additional scre
49. n appears besides the rate Track width when sections are permanently switched off SECTION Control automatically takes the value of the working width from the job computer When you switch off the outer sections permanently you must adjust the parameters working width and guide track width in SECTION Control Mueller Electronics Inc 87 Maintenance and technical data MUELLER Preparing system for winter rest l fEMUELLER We CAN do it Maintenance and technical data 11 1 Preparing system for winter rest The job computer is left on the sprayer over the winter and must not be removed However the sprayer must be parked in an area that is dry 11 2 Technical specifications 11 2 1 Technical Data for the job computer Technical data of job computer F1 16 bit Fujitsu MB 90F 345 with flash memory Flash 512 kB RAM 20 kB 64 kBit l2C Bus EEPROM 1x 16 way connector for power supply CAN J1939 or ISO 11783 42 way connector for sensors and actuators and V24 Power supply 9 16 VDC Connections Power consumption 240 mA at 13 8V without power output without supply to external sensors Temperature range 20 to 70 C in accordance with IEC68 2 14 Nb IEC68 2 30 and IEC68 2 14Na Anodized aluminum continuous cast casing lid with pressure compensation element and stainless steel screws Protection degree IP66K dustproof and protected against hose water at elevated pressure in accordance with DIN40050 Pa
50. nd sensor must be installed lf the maximum wind speed is exceeded an alarm will be triggered 32 Mueller Electronics Inc P ring job computer sprayer for use PE MUELLER onics Options activation We CAN do it Tank size Size of the tank for the spray liquid Tank level alarm Tank alarm rest volume When the volume of spray mixture in the tank falls below this value an alarm message appears on the screen Pulses main flow Number of pulses the flow meter sends to the job computer per one gallon of liquid Used to calculate the spread rate The number is determined by the flow meter calibration Pump rpm When the pump speed is higher than the maximum permitted pump speed an error message appears This allows drivers to have better control of their work and prevent the pump being damaged when the speed is too high The parameter includes two values Current Indicates what the maximum pump speed is currently set to Set value Used to change the maximum pump speed Procedure This is how you save the current pump speed as the maximum permitted speed 1 Highlight Set value line 2 Bring pump speed to the desired value gt In the Set value line the current pump speed will be shown 3 OL Press gt The pump speed from the Set value line appears in the Current line In this way it has become the maximum permitted pump speed 6 3 Options activation You can activate several option
51. nique data were determined They are saved as master data in the job computer and cannot be changed by you You must however carry out an optimization by means of calibration The calibration records all parameters that vary according to production conditions or can change in the course of the sprayer s operating time DISTANCE Control can only function correctly when all of these points have been considered carefully and the calibration has been fully carried out NOTICE For it to function correctly over the long term regular maintenance of the moving parts is absolutely necessary Changes in the mobility of the boom suspension can have serious negative effects on the regular behavior Furthermore it may not necessarily be corrected through recalibration o Maintain the boom suspension regularly in accordance with the manufacturer s guidelines Purpose Calibration has the following purpose Increasing the precision of DISTANCE Control Adjustment of the parameters to user s sprayer Compensating for changes in boom behavior When should you You must perform the calibration in the following instances calibrate During initial commissioning At the start of each season When inaccuracies occur When you have replaced or repaired the DISTANCE Control components Mode of operation The calibration takes place in three phases Phase 1 Prepare height and slope of the boom for the calibration Phase 2 Slope boom
52. nt In this you can Fill up the tank manually without any additional systems Fill up the tank with TANK Control Filling up the tank manually without additional systems If you fill up the spray liquid container manually without any additional systems you need to enter the new tank content manually on the display Tank was fully filled up Set tank content to 0 gallon Enter the new tank content in this way if you have fully filled up the liquid container 1 Switch to screen Tank filling manual Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use Setting sprayer geometry We CAN do it gt The following screen appears TANK FILLING manual New tank content 3924b 1 2 Oo Set tank content back to 0 gallon a 3 Enter full tank or 4 Inthe field New tank content enter the tank content after the fill up The new tank content appears in the work screen in the tank data area 6 8 2 Filling up the tank with TANK Control TANK Control is a measurement system that constantly measures and displays the tank content Procedure 1 Switch to screen Tank filling TANK Control 2 Start filling gt While the fill up is taking place the filled quantity appears in the screen Tank filling TANK Control in the line Active tank content 3 When the tank is full switch off pump 6 9 Setting sprayer
53. ol automatically gt The boom will be sloped first to the left side then to the right side Afterwards it will be brought into the horizontal position gt In the process the boom may not touch the ground lf at the end the horizontal position is not correctly set it does not mean the calibration has failed 2 Observe the movements of the boom ESC 3 Should something not be OK break off the procedure with All three steps must then be carried out again The calibration has successfully completed when the following message appears Calibration done Please press OK ES 4 apply new calibration values ESC 5 Reject calibration Ifthe calibration was fully completed DISTANCE Control is ready for use and be activated in orttrs AUTO additional screen 1 by pressing the 8 button 8 3 2 Configuring work height Work height distance between the boom and the plants when at least one section is spreading You can configure the work height in the following situations When the sprayer is at rest before work When the sprayer is moving during work Mueller Electronics Inc 73 Procedure Controls Procedure 8 3 3 74 DISTANCE Control i MUELLER Configuring DISTANCE Control l E MuELLER we CAN do it Configuring work height when sprayer is at rest When the sprayer is at rest you set the work height as follows M DISTANCE Control is deactivated
54. om part Middle left Boom part Inner left Boom part Unmoving part Boom part Inner right Boom part Middle right VQOOO Boom part Outer right Illustration Screen On the following diagram you see how a seven part boom is shown on the screen Mueller Electronics Inc 53 T Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER Controlling boom l E MUELLER We CAN do it G K AAA oe Lo 3 _ _ ef ee iP TA ea Representation of the boom on the Boom folding screen 1 Parts of the boom 2 Icon Boom locking is active 3 Icon Middle boom section will be folded out Other arrows like this one also appear on the corresponding parts of other boom sections Illustration Controls 04 Function icons On the following diagram you see how a seven part boom is shown on the function icons 4 _ _____e Omm Representation of the function icons Directional arrows Arrow pointing inwards means Fold in Arrow pointing outwards means Fold out 2 Sections of the boom marked in white are not folded in or out with this function icon 3 Sections of the boom marked in black are folded in or out with this function icon Use the following function keys to operate the function Function Three part boom Five part boom Seven part boom Fold in boom inside f gt n p 4 symmetrically KF Mf WAS Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Operating job
55. on joystick can continue to be used ME Joystick An ME Joystick is connected to the display The sprayer is operated with the joystick Reject ME Joystick The joystick will be deactivated If the user presses a button on the joystick it will be ignored by the job computer 6 3 4 Setting manifold type Manifold type Non constant pressure For manifolds without the Constant pressure function Constant pressure 34 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use Calibrating flow meter We CAN do it For manifolds with the Constant pressure function _ D type For sprayers that use a pneumatic regulator to regulate the pressure 6 3 5 Establishing CAN connection type This parameter defines the way the job computer communicates with the display and which information is sent in the process The configuration depends on the type of display CAN ME Eco For ECO displays ME ISO no Serial No For ISOBUS displays The serial number of the hardware will not be transferred and will not appear in the selection menu of the display ME ISO Serial No For ISOBUS displays The serial number of the hardware is transferred via CAN and appears in the selection menu of the display Important for work with the TaskManager application 6 4 Calibrating flow meter When should you Because the number of pulses per gallon can change during th
56. onnector cable for the ECO basic Job computer F1 equipment Master job computer Connection of the job computer sprayer to the Different configurations possible tractor s basic equipment 4 2 Connecting job computer to the basic tractor equipment For you to operate the sprayer with the display you must connect the job computer to the tractor s basic equipment You need to use different plugs depending on the type of basic equipment fitted to the tractor Tractor with ISOBUS basic equipment Procedure This is how you connect the job computer to the ISOBUS basic equipment M Tractor is ISOBUS capable 16 Mueller Electronics Inc Mounting and installation Miemuetter prea re ere lectronics Fitting multi function joystick MFG We CAN do it M Job computer is fitted to the sprayer M Sprayer has been attached to or is trailed by the tractor 1 Pull cable from the sprayer to the ISOBUS basic equipment socket Unfasten dust protection caps Insert ISOBUS plug into the tractor s ISOBUS socket and screw in A a O NU Connect dust protection caps with one another to protect the sockets from dust gt You have connected the job computer to the basic equipment 5 Check whether the job computer is correctly connected by starting it up Tractor with ECO basic equipment Procedure This is how you connect the job computer to the ECO basic equipment M Tractor is fitted with basic ECO equipment from Mueller Electronics
57. ons as follows 1 Switch to the SECTIONS screen Mueller Electronics Inc 41 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Configuring sections l E MUELLER We CAN do it gt The following screen appears SECTIONS ei Total sections Section Section Section Section Section Section Total nozzles 2 Inthe line Total sections enter the number of sections 6 6 2 Entering the number of nozzles per section You must enter the number of nozzles installed on each section Prior to initial startup When the number of nozzles in a section is changing When to enter Procedure Enter the number of nozzles per section as follows 1 Switch to the SECTIONS screen 32 gt The following screen appears SECTIONS ei Total sections Section Section Section Section Section Section Total nozzles 48 gt gt Next to each section appears the number of nozzles a 2 Set the number of nozzles that must be changed The data input screen appears 3 Enter desired number of nozzles 4 5 Leave screen 6 6 3 Switching off section permanently You can permanently switch off any section Effects Switching off the outer sections has the following effects 42 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use vectronics Configuring nozzles We CAN do it The working width will be re calculated
58. ontrols Procedure Procedure Mueller Electronics Inc When the sprayer is in manual mode the application is not regulated according to a specified rate The application rate must be set manually instead The application is in manual mode when the following icon appears in the spray data area of the work screen 21 a Baan W G6 Gmirh 3 Spsi Application in manual mode To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Increase application rate Reduce application rate You can increase the spread rate as follows M Manual spreading mode is active E 1 press and keep pressed As long as the button is pressed the regulation valve is continuously closed further The spread rate continuously increases The current value in the Spray data area of the work screen is increased You can reduce the spread rate as follows 59 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER T Controlling application l E MUELLER We CAN do it M Manual spreading mode is active 1 EI press and keep pressed As long as the button is pressed the regulation valve is continuously opened further The spread rate reduces The current value in the Spray data area of the work screen is reduced 7 2 3 Starting spreading Procedure Start spreading as follows M The tractor
59. ose function icons are in the so called Additional Screens Depending on how many additional functions your sprayer has the function icons may appear on different additional screens You will only see in the operating instructions whether you need to switch to additional screens Path You can access additional screens as follows 1 A Press in the work screen Additional screens appear Mueller Electronics Inc 29 We CAN do it Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER When should you configure what FEMUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use 6 1 When should you configure what The following table shows an overview of the configurable functions and instructions when these functions must be configured Rate Tj 6 2 Entering sprayer parameters When to enter Enter the parameters in the following cases Prior to initial startup When the sprayer parameters change Procedure This is how you change the value of a parameter 1 Switch to the Parameters screen 30 Mueller Electronics Inc Preparing job computer sprayer for use PE MUELLER onics Entering sprayer parameters We CAN do it gt The following screen will come up Working width Wheel pulses Regul factor Max pressure Min pressure Minimum speed Min Auto speed Max wind speed 2 Click on the line with the desired parameter The data input screen appears 3 Inp
60. ough this will restrict the turning circle it ensures that the TRAIL Control cylinders will not get damaged Steer the trailer device almost fully to the left PA Pei Start calibration gt The following message appears Most left position the calibration is ready 4 K Confirm within 3 seconds Calibration is initiated The following message appears Most left position the calibration runs 5 Wait until the message Most left position the calibration runs is no longer displayed Steer the trailer device almost fully to the right Bw NM Start calibration gt The following message appears Most right position the calibration is ready 8 K Confirm within 3 seconds Calibration is initiated gt The following message appears Most right position the calibration runs 9 Wait until the message Most right position the calibration runs is no longer displayed Phase 2 of calibration has been completed 80 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER TRAIL Control lectronics We CAN do it Configuring TRAIL Control Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve Procedure Mueller Electronics Inc You must only calibrate the hydraulics of the proportional valve when you use a trailer device with proportional valve Risk of injury from movement of the trailer device When calibrating the proportional valve the trailer device
61. ppears 4 Restart display Localized mode is active after the restart Multi function joystick in localized mode In localized mode the assignment of buttons on the multi function joystick changes Button assignment in localized mode 7 2 8 Operating PWM regulation There are sprayers in which the spread rate is regulated via the speed of the spray liquid pump instead of a regulation valve This type of control is described as PWM control for short Mode of operation PWM control is only possible with sprayers whose spread rate is only controlled by the rotations of the spray liquid pump In this the spray liquid pump will be controlled via a hydraulic proportional valve The job computer can control the proportional valve and specify the desired speed to it The are two ways to use PWM regulation Permanent PWM regulation Manual activation of the PWM regulation Permanent PWM regulation In this type of PWM regulation the PWM regulation is always active As soon as you start the job computer the spray liquid pump will be automatically set to the speed at which it was last used You do not need to set anything else then Manual activation of the PWM regulation In this type of PWM regulation you can manually activate and deactivate the spray pump Controls Mueller Electronics Inc 65 Operating job t the field perating job computer sprayer on the fie MUELLER T Docum
62. r boom on the right Raise boom on the right lower boom on the left Illustration On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen Ee Slope booms raise left lower right aires Slope booms lower left raise right The arrows only appear on page 1 of the boom display area 7 1 5 Tilting booms up and down When booms are being tilted down and up the left and right sides of the boom change their angle independently of one another When tilting up the selected side of the boom is arched upwards When tilting down the selected side of the boom is arched downwards Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Tilt up right boom 56 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field Controlling application We CAN do it Procedure 7 2 7 2 1 Methods Procedure Tilt up left boom Tilt down right boom Tilt down left boom Tilt down boom symmetrically ada Tilt up boom symmetrically 1 Press function button with the desired button eth For example gt The boom will be tilted up or down 2 Keep function button pressed until the boom reaches the angle desired 3 Release function key Controlling application In this section you learn how to use the functions of the job
63. railer device manually against the slope Here you can decide yourself whether the trailer device should follow the track of the tractor or whether it should be offset 9 2 2 Preparing TRAIL Control for road driving Before driving with the sprayer on a public road you must switch TRAIL Control off and if possible lock it with a locking bolt Risk of accident through lateral movement of the trailer device In road traffic TRAIL Control can lead the trailer device to the side of the tractor track This may cause a traffic accident Before you drive on a road o gt Steer the trailer device into the middle position o Switch off the TRAIL Control o Lock the TRAIL Control Mueller Electronics Inc 85 TRAIL Control _ MME mueLLER TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering lectronics We CAN do it Risk of accident with uncalibrated TRAIL Control lf the middle position is not calibrated the trailer device may move with an offset relative to the tractor s tracks This may cause a traffic accident Before you drive on a road Calibrate TRAIL Control Ensure that when moving in a straight line the trailer device is pulled in a line behind the tractor Switch off the TRAIL Control Lock the TRAIL Control Locking TRAIL Control lf the drawbar of the trailer device is fitted with a locking bolt you must use it as an additional safety mechanism Procedure 1 Activate manual mode gt The work screen disp
64. rn in what sequence your sprayer needs to be operated safely 7 1 1 Locking boom This function makes it possible to lock the boom so it remains stable when the weight is unbalanced Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows i i ENAN Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Lock boom E Unlock boom Illustration If you lock the boom and a locking sensor is fitted to the sprayer in the work screen and in the Boom folding screen the following icon will appear Work screen Boom locked If no locking sensor is fitted to the sprayer the icon does not appear 7 1 2 Folding boom in and out This function folds the sprayer boom in and out 52 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field lectronics We CAN do it Controlling boom Operation depends on the following factors Number of boom parts that can be folded in and out Type of locking for the folding in and out of the boom Type of sprayer Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows a ALAA Structure of a boom The following diagram shows the structure of booms and what the individual boom parts are called The diagram shows a sprayer with a seven part boom but it also applies to smaller booms NEN ANZ Parts of the boom in a sprayer A Three part boom Five part boom Seven part boom 1 Boom part Outer left 2 Bo
65. rst section on the left Switch on sections from right to left or When all sections are switched off only then switch on the first section on the right Activating corner nozzles lf corner nozzles or edge nozzles are fitted to the sprayer they must be activated on the job computer Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows A or Es Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Activate and deactivate corner nozzle on the left Activate and deactivate corner nozzle on the right Illustration On the following diagram you see how corner nozzles are shown on the work screen Mueller Electronics Inc 61 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER T Controlling application l E MUELLER We CAN do it Corner nozzles on the work screen 1 Corner nozzle when main section switch is switched on Corner nozzle when main section switch is switched off Although the sprayer is not applying you can see that the corner nozzles are active Procedure You activate a corner nozzle as follows 1 Switch to screen with the corner nozzle icons A 2 Activate corner nozzle on the left The activated corner nozzle will be shown on the work screen gt On the boom the normal nozzle will be replaced by the corner nozzle Operating wide area nozzles If wide area nozzles are fitted to the sprayer they must be activated on the job computer
66. rt 9 1993 Vibration and impact test in accordance with IEC68 2 Technical data of job computer F2 1x 16 way connector for power supply CAN J1939 or ISO 11783 optional 1 x 16 way connector for power supply CAN J1939 or ISO 11783 Connections 88 Mueller Electronics Inc Maintenance and technical data MUELLER Memu ER onics Technical specifications We CAN do it for cascading several job computers 42 way connector for sensors and actuators and V24 Power supply 9 16 VDC Power consumption 240 mA at 13 8V without power output without supply to external sensors Temperature range 20 to 70 C in accordance with IEC68 2 14 Nb IEC68 2 30 and IEC68 2 14Na Anodized aluminum continuous cast casing lid with pressure compensation element and stainless steel screws Protection degree IP66K dustproof and protected against hose water at elevated pressure in accordance with DIN40050 Part 9 1993 Environmental tests Vibration and impact test in accordance with IEC68 2 262 mm x 148 mm x 62 mm LxWxH Weight 0 84 kg 11 2 2 Sprayer technical data Note the machine data set for your sprayer here Parameter Working width Pulse wheel sensor Regul factor Max pressure Min pressure Minimum work speed Minimum auto speed Maximum wind speed ree onanera piesminfoy possem o Mueller Electronics Inc 89 Maintenance and technical data MUELLER Checking the software
67. s in manual mode M Subsurface is not sloped Slope sensor must not recognize any slope Otherwise the Slope counter steering will not work properly 1 Switch to the TRAIL Control screen oA gt The following screen appears i D TRAIL Control pan Work mode Hydraulik flow gt 3 5 Deviation tolerance 1 S Wheels 2drawbar 25 2 Set up the trailer device on flat ground in a line behind the tractor Drive straight for a few meters until the tracks of the sprayer run precisely into the tracks of the tractor Por 3 Stop the tractor as soon as the sprayer is exactly in line behind the tractor ho 4 __ Call up middle position calibration gt The following message appears Middle position the calibration is ready or set the middle positions with the function keys Mueller Electronics Inc 79 TRAIL Control _ MME mueLLER Configuring TRAIL Control lectronics We CAN do it 9 Confirm within 3 seconds Calibration is initiated gt The following message appears Middle position the calibration runs gt Phase 1 is completed when the message Middle position the calibration runs is no longer displayed You have calibrated the middle position 6 You can start phase 2 of the calibration Phase 2 Teach in end stops 1 CAUTION Do not calibrate the end stops in the maximum folded out position but shortly before it Alth
68. s on the job computer Procedure You can activate the desired option as follows 1 Switch to the screen Parameters Options activation ie and 2 Click on the desired option A list with possible options will appear 3 Select desired option from the list Mueller Electronics Inc 33 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Options activation l E MUELLER We CAN do it 4 Restart the job computer gt The selected option will be activated after the restart 6 3 1 Setting sections switching type Sections switching Type and way in which sections are switched on and off Sequential mode gt 61 This type is intended for normal spraying work It is also suitable for spraying on wedge shaped areas and strips that are narrower than the working width of the sprayer Localized mode gt 64 This mode is designed for treating weed infestations Sections can be switched individually and independently of one another 6 3 2 Setting filling type Filling mode manual For sprayers without TANK Control TANK Control For sprayers with TANK Control 6 3 3 Setting joystick type Joystick type Without Joystick For the functions that are normally operated with the joystick additional function icons appear on the display The sprayer can be operated with the display buttons The function icons appear in the work screen extension The multi functi
69. so working out the difference 9 Enter the applied quantity in liters in the Water volume line AP Leave screen You have calibrated the flow meter with the tank method 6 4 2 Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method During calibration of the flow meter with the nozzle method you determine the quantity of the liquid applied through a nozzle in a specific time Mode of operation In the nozzle method water is applied through a nozzle over a specific time The flow meter measures the pulses during this time When you have stopped spraying you must enter the quantity of water that was sprayed through the nozzle The computer works out the number of pulses per gallon Mueller Electronics Inc 37 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Calibrating flow meter l E MUELLER We CAN do it Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or burning Clean the spray liquid container thoroughly prior to calibration The sprayer must be free of spray liquids or spray liquid residues Use only clear water during calibration Wear required protective equipment Procedure M You have prepared a measuring beaker you can use to measure the quantity sprayed M You have prepared a stopwatch to be able to count one minute precisely M Only one section is preselected M Manual mode is activated in the Spray data area of the work screen the icon appears M The tank is filled
70. structions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before operating the product for the first time Before you leave the vehicle cabin ensure all automatic mechanisms are deactivated or manual mode is activated In particular deactivate the systems TRAIL Control DISTANCE Control Keep children away from the trailer device and from the job computer Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product Unauthorized changes or unauthorized use may impair your safety and influence the lifespan or function of the product Modifications are considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product documentation Never remove any safety mechanisms or stickers from the product Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this operating guide and in the sprayer operating instructions Observe all applicable regulations on accident prevention Follow all recognised safety industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws Before charging the tractor battery always disconnect the tractor from the job computer Use only clear water when you are testing the sprayer Do not use a poisonous spray during the tests or when calibrating the systems 1 2 Layout and meaning of warnings All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the following pattern This signal word identifies medium risk hazards which could potentially cause death or serio
71. t description 3 1 Performance description The system may consist of one or two job computers depending on how many of the sprayer functions are to be controlled via the display Job computer F1 has the following functions Up to nine sections switchings with main section switch Manual and automatic control of the spread rate Display of current speed Display of current spread rate Display of remaining workable area Display of the current tank content Documentation of work results DISTANCE Control automatic control of the boom height Raising and lowering boom manually Sloping boom manually Job computer F2 has the following functions Several hydraulics functions For example Sloping the boom folding the boom in and out TRAIL Control automatic drawbar and axle steering 3 2 System requirements For the job computer to be used the tractor must meet the following requirements For ISOBUS systems The tractor must be fitted with basic ISOBUS equipment The display must be ISOBUS compliant For ECO systems The tractor must be fitted with basic ECO equipment An ECO display from Mueller Electronics must be fitted to the tractor 3 3 Understanding manufacturer s plates On the job computer you will find a manufacturer s plate in the form of a sticker On this sticker you can find all the information you need to clearly identify the product Have these details ready when you cont
72. t least 250 pulses over a distance of 300 feet To increase the number of pulses you must mount additional magnets opposite of the wheel sensor If you know the number of pulses for the wheel sensor you can enter this number manually as well Procedure M Wheel sensor is mounted M All wheel sensor magnets are fully functional M A distance of 300ft has been measured and marked The distance must correspond to the field conditions It should therefore lead over a meadow or a field M The tractor with connected machine is operational for a 300ft drive and is at the start of the marked distance 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled 40 Mueller Electronics Inc Preparing job computer sprayer for use PE MUELLER onics Configuring sections We CAN do it 2 Switch to the CALIBRATION wheel pulse screen gt The following screen appears CALIBRATION N Wheel pulses M To start Drive To stop Or cancel ma 3 Start calibration 4 The following function icons appear 5 Drive the previously measured 300ft distance and stop at the end During the drive the currently determined pulses are displayed 6 OK Stop calibration T 5 Leave screen gt The number of pulses appears in the line Wheel pulses Stop calibration Abort calibration 6 6 Configuring sections 6 6 1 Entering the number of sections Procedure Enter the number of secti
73. t saved in the parameter Sprayer off height Prerequisites You must fulfill the following preconditions before using DISTANCE Control during work DISTANCE Control is calibrated gt 70 Work height is configured gt 73 Clearance height is configured gt 74 Mueller Electronics Inc TT TRAIL Control _ MME mueLLER Configuring TRAIL Control lectronics We CAN do it 9 TRAIL Control 9 1 Configuring TRAIL Control 9 1 1 TRAIL Control parameters In order to use TRAIL Control with your trailer device you need to set the following parameters Compensation time Enter only for trailer devices with black and white hydraulics The greater the value the earlier cornering is commenced in automatic mode The lesser the value the later cornering is commenced in automatic mode Normally the value lies between 700ms and 1000ms Hydraulic flow Enter only for trailer devices with a proportional valve Hydraulic flow is a value used for setting the steering speed Normally the value lies between 1 5 and 3 Deviation tolerance The deviation tolerance influences the behavior of steering in the middle position area The lower the tolerance is set the more sensitively the control responds to small changes Normally the value lies between 2 and 3 Wheels lt gt drawbar Distance between the center of the rear axle of the tractor and the towing hook of the tractor 9 1 2 Calibrating TRAIL
74. ta area of the work screen Icon on the work screen Rate appears in Sprayer can apply brackets The spray pressure will be regulated so that the rate is achieved The speed of the sprayer is below Minimum speed Sprayer can apply Spray pressure is not regulated The speed of the sprayer is below Min Auto speed Sprayer automatically switches off Mode of operation The spray pressure will be adjusted automatically in the following cases Speed of the sprayer has changed Number of switched on sections has changed You have changed the set value manually The speed and precision the rate will be adjusted with depends on the value of the parameter Regul factor You can change the set value manually while driving in Automatic mode Prerequisites To use automatic mode the following conditions must be fulfilled Rate has been entered Flow meter is calibrated Wheel sensor is calibrated 58 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Operating job computer sprayer on the field Controlling application Controls Working width is set The speed of the sprayer is higher than the set Min Auto speed The parameter Regul factor has been set To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Increase rate by 10 Reduce rate by 10 Set rate to 100 Changing application rate in manual mode C
75. ted and the main section switch is switched on section is applying Illustration The following diagrams show how the sections in the boom display area may look an A Boom display area example 1 Section 1 Sections 2 to 7 is switched off are preselected and applying a oS Boom display area example 2 Section 1 Sections 2 to 7 is switched off are preselected but are not applying Icons The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration DISTANCE Control is deactivated This icon only appears on the boom icon when DISTANCE Control is available on the sprayer It never appears on sprayers without DISTANCE Control Boom locking is active See section Locking boom gt 52 Mueller Electronics Inc 21 Basic control principles MUELLER Screen structure l E MUELLER We CAN do it The section switching will be controlled automatically by the SECTION Control application The icon appears next to the boom icon 5 6 5 Selectable area 2 In this area you can see which additional functions are active If you activate an additional function a symbol appears in the Additional functions area This area has two pages Page with information about the activated additional functions Page with information about the state of the sensors Controls ON Switch between page 1 and page 2 Information on page 1 On the first page appear icons that provide infor
76. the left PPop 92 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Alarm messages lectronics We CAN do it 12 Alarm messages It may occur that a warning message or warning symbol appears on the display screen during work Warning symbols appear in the header of the work screen Warning messages appear in a pop up window The following table lists possible error messages and a short help for troubleshooting Alarm messages connected with TRAIL Control TRAIL Control The analog input voltage is outside of the valid range Defective drawbar poti Valid range 0 5 V to 4 5 V 1 Replace the angle sensor TRAIL Control The analog input voltage is outside of the valid range Valid range 0 5 V Defective slope sensor to 4 5 V 1 Replace the slope sensor TRAIL Control The analog input voltage is outside of the valid range Valid range 0 5 V Defective gyroscope oao 1 Replace the gyroscope TRAIL Control No valid value for the drawbar middle position Calibration must be done 1 Calibrate TRAIL Control TRAIL Control Values in the configuration outside of the valid range Verify the parameters With drawbar steering Drawbar length 31 34 inch 118 11 inch Frame length 39 37 inch 196 85 inch With axle steering Drawbar length 78 74 inch 314 96 inch 1 Enter the correct values in the password protected area TRAIL Control Valid voltage range during calibration 1 5V to 3 5V The slope sensor is not correc
77. tion gt The following screen appears Service mE gt 4 ae 6x26 GxaBsee1DeGeC4aGAGF C all ane gt 4 FF 4 8x87 xAB CSOGHOCAGGOGA TaskManager B E 4 OXF XAGOOSZOGOCABOAOF TRACK Leader mE xX1C 6xABG617GG8C49GAGF z gt The job computer will be loaded by the display You will see the progress display next to the Job Computer Sprayer application icon gt The job computer has been started once the name of the job computer appears next to the sprayer symbol Mueller Electronics Inc 21 Basic control principles ks MEmueLLER Job computer in the display selection menu lectronics We CAN do it 5 3 Job computer in the display selection menu The Job Computer Sprayer application registers with any display using its ISO identifier In Mueller Electronics displays the job computer registers in the application Selection Menu BOG fo SiSG6FEN oh O 6x87 xAG CSOGOACAGGOOG Job computer during registration in the selection menu 1 Job Computer Sprayer application icon 4 Language 2 Type of job computer 5 Hardware serial number s stands for sprayer Using this number the job computer can identify itself in other applications For example in the Farm Management Information System More on this gt 35 3 Version of the object pool The object pool is the part of the software that contains images and text You can learn how to check the full software
78. tion sensor Boom folded in 8 2 Mode of operation DISTANCE Control is a system that automatically measures and regulates the height of the boom above the subsurface and the slope of the boom For this purpose the subsurface may be Plants when the DISTANCE Control USonic sensors are positioned above plants Ground when the DISTANCE Control USonic sensors are positioned above the ground Mode of operation On each side of the boom there is a Usonic sensor The Usonic sensors constantly measure the distance to the subsurface Additional sensors measure the boom slope Thanks to the use of the sensors the job computer always knows how high the boom is and how much it is sloped So it can adjust the position of the boom automatically The following diagram shows how DISTANCE Control adjusts the height of the boom Mueller Electronics Inc 69 We CAN do it DISTANCE Control sie MUELLER Configuring DISTANCE Control FE MUELLER Left Boom above plants right Boom away from plants Distance between the boom and the plants 2 Distance between the boom and the soil DISTANCE Control sets the boom to one of two defined heights Work height Distance between the boom and the subsurface when at least one section is spreading Clearance height Distance between the boom and the subsurface when no section is spreading 8 3 Configuring DISTANCE Control 8 3 1 Calibrating DISTANCE Control For each boom type u
79. tion with the wide area nozzles will be activated Using wide area nozzles with SECTION Control When wide area nozzles are active they will be switched by the SECTION Control like sections This means that when there are overlaps the wide area nozzle section will be switched off When wide area nozzles are deactivated before starting a new navigation with SECTION Control you need to adjust the parameter Tramline width in SECTION Control 7 2 6 Switching foam marker on and off When the sprayer is fitted with foam markers you can use the function in this way Depending on the configuration there are two ways to use the foam marker Configuration A Two foam markers can be activated at the same time Configuration B Only one foam marker can be switched on Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Function with configuration A Function with configuration B Switch on left foam marker Switch on left foam marker The right foam marker will be Switched off Switch on right foam marker Switch on right foam marker The left foam marker will be switched off Illustration On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen Foam markers on both sides of the boom activated Mueller Electronics Inc 63 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER I Controlling application l E MUELLER We CAN do it 7 2 7 Dealing wit
80. tly mounted TRAIL Control Valid voltage range during calibration 1 5V to 3 5V The drawbar poti is not correctly mounted Mueller Electronics Inc 93 Alarm messages MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it TRAIL Control Valid voltage range during calibration 1 5V to 3 5V The gyroscope is not correctly mounted TRAIL Control The wrong direction of rotation was detected during calibration of the end Drawbar poti is reversed gops TRAIL Control Short signal interruptions with all sensors Sensors are disturbed Alarm messages connected with spray functions Low tank content The volume of spray mixture in the tank has fallen below the Tank level alarm value SPRAY REGULATION The system cannot adjust the application rate to the rate Set value out of reach SPRAYER The spray liquid pump s speed could be not achieved Pump speed too low SPRAYER The spray liquid pump s maximum speed was exceeded Pump speed too high SPRAY REGULATION The minimum spray pressure could not be achieved The pressure is too low SPRAY REGULATION The maximum spray pressure was exceeded The pressure is too high The wind is too strong The wind is stronger than the maximum wind strength Alarm messages connected with the boom Text of alarm message Meaning Boom out of transport position Maximum speed of the sprayer was exceeded Defective potentiometer Alarm when height control is configured but the potentiometer is recogn
81. us bodily injury if not avoided This signal word identifies low risk hazards which could potentially cause minor or moderate bodily injury or damage to property if not avoided Mueller Electronics Inc F fet or your safety MUELLER Layout and meaning of alert messages MUELLER We CAN do it NOTICE This signal word identifies actions which could lead to operational malfunctions if performed incorrectly These actions require that you operate in a precise and cautious manner in order to produce optimum work results There are some actions that need to be performed in several steps If there is a risk involved in carrying out any of these steps a safety warning will appear in the instructions themselves Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold font type and a signal word Example 1 NOTICE This is a notice It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step 2 Step involving risk 1 3 Layout and meaning of alert messages While working with the sprayer an alarm message may appear Purpose The alarm messages have the following purpose Warn They warn the operator if the current state of the sprayer could lead to a dangerous situation Inform They inform the operator that the current state of the sprayer or the configuration is not correct and can lead to faults in operation Illustration On the following diagram you can see
82. ut desired value 4 Highlight and click on OK to terminate the input and apply it gt The new value appears in the Parameters screen List of parameters The list contains all parameters that can appear on the screen Which parameters appear on your screen depends on the type and configuration of your sprayer Nozzle Color of the activated nozzles The colors are specified by the ISO standard They can also be calibrated gt 43 Rate The volume entered as the rate will be applied when the sprayer is working in automatic mode Working width Sprayer working width Wheel pulses Number of pulses the wheel sensor sends to the job computer on a 300ft route Used to calculate speed The number is determined by the wheel sensor calibration Regul factor In Automatic mode the spray pressure of the nozzles will be adapted to the current speed of the sprayer The adaption should ensure that the volume of spray liquid that is spread is exactly what you defined in the rate In this the regul factor plays a decisive role The regul factor adjusts the control speed The higher the regul factor the faster the spray pressure is adjusted The lower the regul factor the more slowly the spray pressure is adjusted Mueller Electronics Inc 31 P ing job computer sprayer for use reparing j puter spray u MUELLER Entering sprayer parameters ie We CAN do it When setting the regul factor take note of the follo
83. version in the section Checking the software version gt 90 9 4 Browsing between screens There are screens that have too many entries to display them all on one screen In these screens you may need to browse further Controls The following function icons tell you that you can browse further in a screen You can press the associated function button to browse further gt Browse to the next screen 5 5 Inputting data In this section you learn how to enter data when the data input screen appears 22 Mueller Electronics Inc Basic control principles Miemuetter Aen lectronics Screen structure We CAN do it 200 12345678 9ff 0K t___ Data input screen 1 Cursor 1 3 Numbers for selection On the input field mark the position where a new number should be entered 2 Input field Cursor 2 Contains number fields for entering a value Selects a number to be entered in the input field Procedure Enter a number as follows M You have called up the data input screen M Cursor 1 marks the position in the input field where a new number will be entered 1 Mark the desired number with cursor 2 2 Click on the marked number gt The number clicked appears in the input field gt Cursor 1 moves one field to the right 3 Set additional numbers 4 Highlight and click on OK to terminate the input and apply it 5 6 Screen structure 5 6 1 Work screen with a sprayer The work screen is
84. version l E MUELLER We CAN do it Parameter Filling mode Joystick Circulation type 11 3 Checking the software version In the Sprayer job computer application you can check the following versions of the software SPRECO1 Software version on job computer F1 SPRECO2 Software version on job computer F2 OP Version of the object pool used Procedure 1 Switch to the screen Parameters Options activation op oD 2 The currently installed software version appears on the lower edge of the screen 11 4 Fault diagnostics 11 4 1 Simulated speed function The simulated speed function is only used during tests and when looking for faults It simulates the movement of the machine when the machine is still By activating the Simulated speed function it is possible for customer service employees to check the correct function of a sensor By default the value is set to 0 mph and the function is switched off After a restart of the computer the function is always deactivated The most recently set value is saved and used during the next activation Procedure 1 2 kmih Activate simulated speed Line Simul speed appears a 3 Call up data input screen 4 In the data input screen enter the speed that should be simulated 5 Leave screen gt The set speed appears on the work screen 90 Mueller Electronics Inc Maintenance and technical data
85. wing f during movement at constant speed the current spread volume jumps around the target value you need to reduce the regul factor f when speed is changing the spread volume does not adjust to the rate quickly enough you need to increase the regul factor Setting limit values for the spray pressure This includes the following parameters Max pressure Min pressure This setting defines a spray pressure range within which the spray pressure is optimal lf the spray pressure drops below the minimum or rises above the maximum limit value an alarm will be triggered You can decide yourself what limit values you want If no pressure sensor is installed on your sprayer you must deactivate this function as follows Enter value 0 in the min pressure line Enter value 0 in the max pressure line Minimum speed Minimum work speed If the sprayer falls below the minimum work speed the following happens Spreading will be switched off automatically The work screen displays the icon Min Auto speed Minimum auto speed lf the sprayer falls below the minimum automatic speed the following happens The spray pressure control will be switched off automatically Manual mode will be activated The work screen displays the icon When the value is set to 0 this function is deactivated This parameter must be higher or the same as the parameter Minimum speed Max wind speed Maximum wind speed Wi
86. with clear water M The set working width is correct M The number of nozzles per section and the number of sections is entered correctly 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled 3 W Select nozzle method 38 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use _ Calibrating flow meter We CAN do it gt The following screen appears CALIBRATION Main flowmeter Nozzlemethode spray To stop OK Or cancel ESC Give real volume fmin Measured flow 8 808 g min The line Measured flow will display the previous flow rate w OW OFF 5 Go to one nozzle and for 60 seconds carefully collect the water sprayed by using the measuring beaker prepared Start spreading 6 Write down the water quantity sprayed 7 Repeat the last two steps on several nozzles 8 Determine and note down an average of several measurements a OW a OFF Stop applying The application will be stopped OK 10 Stop calibration Line Real flow appears 11 Enter the average applied quantity in liters in the Real flow line 12 5 Leave screen gt The value of the parameter Pulses main flow will be updated You have calibrated the flow meter with the nozzle method 6 4 3 Manually entering the number of pulses per gallon for the flow meter If you know the precise number of pulses per gallon for the flow meter
87. with the wing screw 20 Mueller Electronics Inc Basic control principles MUELLER ji di lectronics Hainai We CAN do it Switching job computer on and off 5 Basic control principles 5 1 Switching job computer on and off Procedure You can switch on the job computer as follows 1 Provide job computer with power The possibilities for this are as follows a For ISOBUS tractors Switch on with the ignition key b For non ISOBUS tractors Switch on the display c When you use an ECO display Switch on the display 2 The LED on the multi function joystick begins to light up gt You have switched on the job computer Procedure You can switch off the job computer as follows 1 Cut power to the job computer The possibilities for this are as follows a For ISOBUS tractors Switch off the tractor with the ignition key b For non ISOBUS tractors Switch off the display c For all tractors Pull cable between the tractor and the sprayer from the jack d When you are using an ECO display Switch off the display 2 Wait until the LED on the multi function joystick goes out gt You have switched off the job computer 5 2 Initial start up Once the job computer is fitted installed and connected to the display you can start it up for the first time Procedure 1 Switch on the display gt The job computer will be switched on together with the display 2 lt p gt Bring up the Selection Menu applica
88. with the sprayer is on the field M You have configured the job computer M You have folded out the boom 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled w ON a OFF Start spreading gt In Manual mode The sprayer begins to spread Spray cones appear below the boom icon 2 gt In Automatic mode the sprayer is ready for spreading As long as the sprayer does not move the icon appears in the work screen 3 In Automatic mode Start up and exceed minimum auto speed Parameter Min Auto speed gt As soon as the minimum auto speed is exceeded the sprayer starts to spread Spray cones appear below the boom icon You have started the spreading 7 2 4 Stopping spreading You can stop spreading in the following ways OW s OFF stop the spreading kad i switch off all sections Move slower than the set minimum speed only in Automatic mode 60 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field a Controlling application We CAN do it 7 2 5 Operating sections Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Ey Switch off sections from left to right Switch off sections from right to left Switch on sections from left to right or When all sections are switched off only then switch on the fi
89. yer Mueller Electronics Inc 43 Configuring nozzles When to enter 44 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it OT stander s nozzle Cant 1S8g min to 43 Spsi 4 non calibrated Area with current nozzle settings 1 Selected nozzle 3 Current nozzle output at a specific pressure If you change the pressure the nozzle output will be adjusted automatically Type of nozzle 4 Calibration status standard nozzle undefined nozzle In the following cases you must select the nozzle type f the sprayer regulation works without a flow meter f the sprayer has no pressure sensor and the spray pressure should The nozzle selection list contains 15 standard nozzle types as defined by specific freely configurable nozzles types A B C and D be shown ISO 10625 and 4 user The following table shows an overview of the nozzles their color and output Nozzle color in accordance ISO identifier Output in gallon min at 43 5 with ISO 10625 psi light violet 0050 0 2 light pink 0075 0 3 orange 01 0 4 green 015 0 6 yellow 02 0 8 violet 025 1 0 blue 03 1 2 purple 035 1 4 red 04 1 6 brown 05 2 0 grey 06 2 4 white 08 3 2 light blue 10 4 0 Mueller Electronics Inc MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use vectronics Configuring nozzles We CAN do it Nozzle color in accordance ISO identifier Output in gallon min at 43 5 with ISO

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