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- Page 1 BRAVO 3XX SERIES COMPUTERS 4673XXX Software rel. 60 INSTALLATION...
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Page 2: Legend Of Symbols
This manual is an integral part of the equipment to which it refers and must accompany the equipment in case of sale or change of ownership. Keep it for future reference; ARAG reserves the right to modify the specifications and instructions regarding the product at any time and without prior notice. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
English CONTENTS • Legend of symbols ......................2 • Preface and scope of the manual ...................5 • Using the manual ......................5 • Limits ..........................5 • Liability ..........................5 1 Risks and precautions before assembly ...............6 2 Bravo DSB ........................6 3 Intended use ........................6 4 Contents of the package ....................7 5 Location on the machine ....................8 System configuration ....................8... - Page 4 English 9.16 Flow meter (Menu 60.0) ..................32 9.16.1 Automatic flow meter constant setting (Menu 60.1) ..........33 9.17 Pressure transducer ....................35 9.17.1 Manual pressure value setting ................... 35 9.18 Type of control (Menu 70.0) ..................36 9.19 Tank volume and reserve (Menu 80.0) ..............37 9.19.1 Filler flow meter (Menu 80.1) ..................
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Page 5: Preface And Scope Of The Manual
If, as a consequence of the above recommendations, the computer or other ARAG components installed in combination with components provided by other manufacturers should suffer damage of any kind, no form of liability, whether direct or indirect, will be recognized by ARAG. -
Page 6: Risks And Precautions Before Assembly
BRAVO DSB ARAG has designed and manufactured a diagnostics system for Bravo series computers and the systems to which they may be connected. BRAVO DSB (article code 467003) provides reliable computer diagnostics (not of the control unit to which it is connected) so as to enable the resolution of any potential problems experienced with the system. -
Page 7: Contents Of The Package
English CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE The following table lists the components contained in the BRAVO computers package: BRAVO SERIE 30X BRAVO SERIE 32X Legend: Control panel Instruction booklets Speed sensor kit 4a Complete cabling for connection to the valves and sensors 4b Control unit complete with cabling for valves and sensors 5a Gaskets for section valve connectors 5b Gaskets for hydraulic valve fi ttings... -
Page 8: Location On The Machine
English LOCATION ON THE MACHINE System confi guration Assembly diagram for orchard sprayers - BRAVO 302A / 304A Legend: Control panel Starter key Speed sensor Pressure transducer Flow meter Control valve Drain valve 1-4 Section valves Tab. 2 Assembly diagram for crop sprayers with membrane pump - BRAVO 30X Legend: Control panel Starter key... - Page 9 English Continues par. 5.1 - System configuration Assembly diagram for crop sprayers with centrifugal pump - BRAVO 30X Legend: Control panel Starter key Speed sensor Filler pump Pressure transducer Flow meter Filler fl ow meter Foam marker Rpm sensor Control valve 1-5 Section valves Tab.
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Page 10: Locating The Computer
English Continues par. 5.1 - System configuration Assembly diagram for crop sprayers with centrifugal pump - BRAVO 32X Legend: Control panel Starter key Speed sensor Filler pump Pressure transducer Flow meter Filler fl ow meter or Pump Protector Foam marker Rpm sensor or Pump Protector Control valve... - Page 11 English BRAVO 30X ITEM CABLE CONNECTION POINTS Control unit and Sensors Power Printer Remote unit Tab. 8 BRAVO 32X - Control panel Tab. 7 BRAVO 32X - Remote unit ITEM CABLING Section valve unit Power Hydraulic valve unit Control panel Rpm sensor / Pump Protector Pressure transducer Filler fl ow meter / Pump Protector...
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Page 12: Mounting The Bracket
English Mounting the bracket The computer and control unit must be mounted on a bracket installed at the desired location (the previous paragraph shows the bracket drilling template). The bracket must be extracted from its seat on the computer (A, Fig. 1) and installed using the provided bolts (B). -
Page 13: Connecting The Computer To The Machine
English CONNECTING THE COMPUTER TO THE MACHINE General precautions for cable runs • Securing the cables: - secure the cables so that they do not interfere with moving parts; - route the cables in such a way that twisting and tractor movements cannot damage or break them. -
Page 14: Power Connection
English Power connection Inside the package (component 6 - Tab. 1) you will fi nd the power connector required for the connec- tion to the machine’s battery; Fig. 6 shows the drilling template for installing the power connector. Connect the power connector to the battery poles using two 6 mm faston connectors, as shown in Figs. -
Page 15: Connecting The Cable To The Control Unit And Services
• Use of unsuitable cables or cables not provided by ARAG automatically voids the warranty. • ARAG is not liable for damage to the equipment, persons or animals caused by failure to observe the above instructions. Connecting the multi-pin connector •... -
Page 16: Connecting The Sensors And Other Services
Use ARAG sensors: use of unsuitable sensors or sensors not provided by ARAG automatically voids the warranty. ARAG is not liable for damage to the equipment, persons or animals caused by failu- re to observe the above instructions. - The sensor connection instructions are provided with the respective products. -
Page 17: Accessory Connections
Pump Protector in this confi guration. Foam marker The foam marker only operates correctly if connected to the computer with the ARAG foam marker control kit, code 520004C.100. All information for connecting the foam markers is given in the manual provided with the device. -
Page 18: Printer
BRAVO computer to a PC. The software kit cannot transfer data from a PC to the BRAVO computer. ONLY use the ARAG software kit (code 467002). For the data transfer procedure, refer to the user manual provided with the kit itself. -
Page 19: Programming
English PROGRAMMING The computer can be programmed to ensure correct distribution of the treatment products. This must be done once only, when installing the computer: further modifi cations will only be ne- cessary if the equipment on the tractor is changed or modifi ed. In the following paragraphs, the screen shots only show the key points of the pro- gramming procedure: the display may change when the keys described in the text are pressed. - Page 20 English MENU PARAMETER SETTABLE DATA Crop Multi-row Orchard Par. spraying spraying sprayer Units of 30.0 • • • 9.10 EU t measurement 40.0 Number of sections • • • 9.11 1 ÷ 9 Value of each 43.0 Boom width • 9.12 individual section 46.0...
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Page 21: Control Panel
English Control panel Function key for displaying and setting treatment parameters Parameter selection/modifi cation keys Foam marker control keys Control unit valve switches • BRAVO 32X Hydraulic function switches (valves in control unit) Tab. 16 Using the keys and switches Function keys Sets the treatment value Sets the working width in multi-row and orchard spraying applications;... - Page 22 English Control, selection and modifi cation keys Control key: activates the LH side of the foam marker Control key: • manual function: decreases the amount of liquid to be delivered • automatic function: decreases the amount of liquid to be delivered in 10% steps Modification key: decreases the number of the parameter to be modifi ed Control key:...
- Page 23 English Control unit valve switches Control valve / drain valve switch (depends on model): BRAVO series 3XX (crop sprayer version) • to open the control valve, move the switch up (led on) • to close the control valve, move the switch down (led off) BRAVO series 30XA (orchard sprayer version) •...
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Page 24: Display (Delivery / Programming)
English Display (delivery / programming) The display described below refers to the main screen: the symbols indicate the data which can be displayed during treatment; refer to par. 9.6 for the explanation of the other symbols displayed during programming. Number of fi eld being treated Distribution value: the value is to the left of the... -
Page 25: Display (Programming)
English P Increment / decrement percentage of delivery value: the percentage of the variation relative to the set delivery valve is indicated to the left of the symbol Active spraying operation: depending on the version of computer, the symbol ap- pears during spraying •... -
Page 26: Launch Protection - Bravo 32X Serie
English Launch protection - BRAVO 32X serie The Bravo 32X has a protective function which checks the status of the control valve when it is turned on, and closes it if it is open. If the control valve is open when the computer is switched on, the protection function is tripped and this symbol fl ashes on the display To start treatment: 1) Close the control valve by moving the switch down... -
Page 27: Units Of Measurement (Menu 30.0)
English 9.10 Units of measurement (Menu 30.0) This parameter sets the units used to display data on the computer. • = European units • = European units in tons EU t • = USA units • Access programming as described in par. -
Page 28: Boom Width (Menu 43.0)
English 9.12 Boom width (Menu 43.0) This parameter represents the effective spray coverage achieved by the nozzles: for example, if there are 3 nozzles spaced 50 cm apart, the boom section width will be 1.5 m. Value “B” represents the sum of the section widths. To modify the data, set the value for each individual boom section “A”. -
Page 29: Technical Headings
English 9.12.1 Technical headings • Section width (section valve A) • Section width (section valve B) • Boom width Tab. 24... -
Page 30: Nozzle Spacing (Menu 46.0)
English 9.13 Nozzle spacing (Menu 46.0) This parameter sets the nozzle spacing. This parameter is needed for: - calculating the nominal pressure, if the pressure transducer is not installed; - calculating the fl ow rate, if the fl ow meter is not installed. •... -
Page 31: Operating Mode
English 9.15 Operating mode Depending on the treatment and control unit installed, you can decide whether to connect closure of the section valves to closure of the control valve or make them independent. • “M” operating mode: The section valves are closed or opened by operating the main valve, provided that the switch for the section valves is suitably positioned;... -
Page 32: Flow Meter (Menu 60.0)
English 9.16 Flow meter (Menu 60.0) This parameter indicates that the fl ow meter is installed on the system: • No fl ow meter: corresponds to programming option " " • Flow meter installed: corresponds to programming option " " FLOW METER SETTING MENU 60.0 •... -
Page 33: Automatic Flow Meter Constant Setting (Menu 60.1)
English 9.16.1 Automatic fl ow meter constant setting (Menu 60.1) The fl ow meter constant indicates how many pulses sent to the computer by the fl ow meter cor- respond to a single unit of liquid: if the value for the constant is not available, BRAVO 3XX can calculate it automatically. - Page 34 English Continues 9.16.1 - Automatic flow meter constant setting (Menu 60.1) 5) Push to enter the real quantity of distri- buted fl uid. During data modification: A) Press to modify the value of the number being set B) Press to select the next number (the selected number will flash on the display) C) Press to confirm the new value D) Press to exit without modifying the value...
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Page 35: Pressure Transducer
English 9.17 Pressure transducer The pressure transducer reads the operating pressure during treatment, and also enables the computer to calculate the fl ow and delivery rates if a fl ow meter is not installed. This parameter indicates that the transducer is installed on the system: •... -
Page 36: Type Of Control (Menu 70.0)
English 9.18 Type of control (Menu 70.0) The system can be equipped with: fl ow meter, pressure transducer or both. This parameter tells the computer which device to use for calculating the fl ow rate and controlling delivery. If both the fl ow meter and the pressure transducer are installed, we recommend setting the fl ow meter as control reference device: the nozzles are subject to wear which may compromise the reliability of control via the transducer. -
Page 37: Tank Volume And Reserve (Menu 80.0)
English 9.19 Tank volume and reserve (Menu 80.0) This menu sets the reference values for two parameters: "tank volume" • the parameter sets the maximum amount of liquid contained by the tank; if this value is known, the operator can assign the full tank value after refi lling (this type of setting is described in the user and maintenance manual provided with the... -
Page 38: Filler Flow Meter (Menu 80.1)
English 9.19.1 Filler fl ow meter (Menu 80.1) The fi ller fl ow meter automatically and precisely sets the amount of liquid poured into the tank during refi lling. This parameter indicates that the fl ow meter is installed on the system: •... -
Page 39: Foam Marker Activation (Menu 83.0)
English 9.20 Foam marker activation (Menu 83.0) Each time the control valve is closed, in the case of parallel rows treated in sequence, the foam marker side must be changed. This can be done automatically by the computer whenever the control valve is closed. This parameter sets the foam marker control mode. -
Page 40: Rpm Sensor (Menu 100.0)
English 9.22 RPM sensor (Menu 100.0) This parameter indicates that the RPM sensor is installed on the system: • No RPM sensor: corresponds to programming option " " • RPM sensor present: corresponds to programming option " " RPM SENSOR SETTING •... -
Page 41: Pump Protector (Menu 101.0)
English 9.23 Pump Protector (Menu 101.0) This parameter enables/disables the "Pump Protector" sensor signal, which warns of damage to the pump membrane. • Alarm DISABLED: corresponds to programming option " " • Alarm ENABLED: corresponds to programming option " " •... -
Page 42: Maintenance / Diagnostics / Repairs
English MAINTENANCE / DIAGNOSTICS / REPAIRS 10.1 Fuse replacement Before replacing the fuses, disconnect the Bravo computer from the battery. • Monitor Location of fuses on the monitor Bravo 3XX series = 10 A Bravo 32X series = 1 A Fig. -
Page 43: Test Functions
MENU TEST FUNCTIONS Par. Software version 10.2.4 190.6 Printer 10.2.3 190.4 Reserved – ARAG personnel only 190.3 Reserved – ARAG personnel only 190.2 Reserved – ARAG personnel only 190.1 Keys and switches 10.2.2 190.0 Speed simulation 10.2.1... -
Page 44: Speed Simulation (Menu 190.0)
English 10.2.1 Speed simulation (Menu 190.0) This menu simulates the traveling speed of the tractor: this enables you to simulate the treatment after confi guring the system without the need to move the tractor itself. Use ONLY clean water for treatment tests and simulations: using che- micals during simulated treatment runs can seriously injure persons in the vicinity. -
Page 45: Keys And Switches (Menu 190.1)
English 10.2.2 Keys and switches (Menu 190.1) This menu checks the operation of the computer’s keys and switches. • Enter the test functions using the access procedure 1) Press in sequence to scroll through the parameters in the test functions, and select Menu 190.1 Keys test: •... - Page 46 English Continues. 10.2.2 - Keys and switches Tab. 27 The following table gives the switches and their symbols as displayed on the screen: BRAVO 302X BRAVO 303 BRAVO 304X BRAVO 305 BRAVO 307 BRAVO 325X BRAVO 327X BRAVO 329X Tab. 28...
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Page 47: Printer (Menu 190.6)
English 10.2.3 Printout (Menu 190.6) This menu runs a print test which checks that the printer is working correctly. To run the test, connect the printer to the computer as described in par. 8.3 - Printer. • Enter the test functions as described for the access procedure: 1) Press in sequence to scroll through the test function parameters and select Menu... - Page 48 English Sample data printout • BRAVO 304A SERIES • Software version Wheel constants Density factor Nozzle data Units of measurement Number of sections Boom width Nozzle spacing Type of section valve Flow meter Pressure transducer Type of control Tank volume and reserve Foam marker activation Reserved Reserved...
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Page 49: Software Version
English 10.2.4 Software version This menu displays the version of the software installed on your BRAVO computer. • Enter the test functions as described for the access procedure: 1) Press in sequence to scroll through the test function parameters and select Menu 300 The display shows all the information about the computer’s software:... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
English 10.3 Troubleshooting FAULT CAUSE REMEDY • Turn the ignition key to ON • Check the power cable connections • Check the main fuse (BRAVO 30X) The display does not display the • Check the computer fuse F4 (BRAVO • No power values 32X) •... -
Page 51: Problems Due To The Type Of System And Computer's Mode Of Operation
English 10.4 Problems due to the type of system and computer’s mode of operation All work intended to partially or completely modify the operation of the computer, monitor or any components connected to them is done at the user’s full and exclu- sive liability. - Page 52 English TYPE A SYSTEM Crop sprayer with membrane pump TYPE B SYSTEM Crop sprayer with centrifugal pump Legend: Control valve Main valve 1-5 Section valves TYPE C SYSTEM Orchard sprayer Tab. 31 For further information, refer to the ADDIN fi le code D30023, available for download from www.aragnet.com...
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Page 53: Technical Data
English TECHNICAL DATA 11.1 Data and units Value Max. Notes Treated surface 0,000 9999 EU - EU t: ha 0,000 9999 US: acres Distance traveled 0,000 9999 EU - EU t: km 0,000 9999 US: miles Tempo 0,00 9999 Capacity 99999 EU: l 99999... -
Page 54: Computer Technical Data
English 11.2 Computer technical data Description BRAVO 30X BRAVO 32X Display Custom blue backlit LCD Custom blue backlit LCD Power supply 11 - 14 Vdc 11 - 14 Vdc Consumption (excluding valves) 200 mA 0 °C ÷ 70 °C 0 °C ÷ 70 °C Working temperature +32 °F ÷... - Page 56 Only use original ARAG accessories and spare parts, to maintain safety conditions foreseen by the constructor. Always refer to the ARAG spare parts catalogue. 42048 RUBIERA (Reggio Emilia) ITALY Via Palladio, 5/A Tel. 0522.622011 Fax 0522.628944 Home page: http://www.aragnet.com E-Mail: info@aragnet.com...
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