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Page 1: Vflex Corner Sequencing Control Panel Owner's Manual
VFlex Corner Sequencing Control Panel Owner's Manual 0999114_B © 2018 Valmont Industries, Inc., Valley, NE 68064 USA. All rights reserved. www.valleyirrigation.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ............................. 3 EC Declaration of Conformity.......................... 5 Electrical Safety Statement ..........................6 Installation Of The Valley Electric Irrigation Machine - European Union Only ..........6 About This Manual ............................6 Ancillary Equipment Warranty ........................6 Safety ................................. 7 Recognize Safety Information.......................... - Page 4 Exiting Screens ............................22 Screen Delays ............................. 22 Illustrations ..............................22 Operation ................................. 23 Starting the VFlex Sequencing Control Panel ....................23 Corner Applications ............................. 23 Boot Splash Screen ............................. 23 VCS Computer Boot Up Screen ........................23 Acquiring Satellites Screen ......................... 23 Programs Key ..............................
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Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
28840 Mejorada del Campo Madrid, ES 28840 +34 91 679 4300 Ron Pollak Date of Issue: March 9, 2018 Senior Electrical Engineer Place of Issue: Valley, NE 68064 Valmont Industries, Inc. -
Page 6: Electrical Safety Statement
• The resistance between the irrigation machine and the generator must be substantially below 80 ohms. About This Manual Information contained in this manual applies to the VFlex Corner Sequencing (VCS) Control Panel with software version 1.01. For proper operation of the irrigation machine, the VCS Control Panel Owner’s Manual, the machine Control Panel Owner’s Manual and Irrigation Machine Owner’s Manual must be used together. -
Page 7: Safety
Safety Recognize Safety Information This irrigation equipment may be powered by high voltage which can be extremely dangerous if used improp- erly. For maximum safety and optimum performance of the machine, all owners operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand the owner/operator manual(s), all safety messages in this manual and safety signs/decals on the machine before operating this equipment. -
Page 8: Use Of Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Use Of Personal Protective Equipment • People working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards must use, personal protective equip- ment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed. Refer to U.S. -
Page 9: Minimum Working Clearance
Safety Minimum Working Clearance To reduce the risk of injury, all persons require adequate working clearance around the electrical panel or other electrical equipment. The table below identifies the minimum working clearance needed. Refer to U.S. Occupa- tional Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Safeguards for personnel pro- tection. -
Page 10: Overhead Power Lines
Safety Overhead Power Lines Assembling, towing or transporting irrigation machine components such as but not limited to the pivot point, linear cart, span/drive unit assemblies, overhangs and/or corner assemblies underneath or near power lines is extremely dangerous because of the risk of electrocution. Operating equipment that elevates irrigation machine components, such as but not limited to an aerial lift or crane, near power lines is extremely dangerous because of the risk of electrocution. -
Page 11: Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure
Safety Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure The following procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment. It is used to ensure that the machine or equipment is stopped, isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources and locked out before person- nel perform any servicing or maintenance where the unexpectedly energized or start-up of the machine or equipment or release of stored energy could cause injury. -
Page 12: Safety
Operate Safely Valley Irrigation machines are designed with safety in mind. However, if this machine is operated incorrectly, it may pose a safety threat to the operator. A good safety program is much like a chain, it is only as strong as its weakest link. - Page 13 DO NOT touch the machine if you suspect a short- • DRIVE SHAFT SHIELDS MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE. circuit situation. Call a qualified electrician or an authorized Valley dealer immediately. CAUTION Circumstances which may cause you to suspect CHECK WHEEL TRACKS BEFORE STARTING...
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Page 14: Safety Decals
Safety Safety Decals These Danger, Warning, and Caution decals appear in various locations on a Valley irrigation machine. You MUST familiarize yourself and other operator’s with these safety decals. For replacement of any decal, contact your local Valley dealer. CAUTION... - Page 15 Safety Safety Decals (Continued) WARNING Improper installation of this motor may result in fire, explosion, electrical shock or other personal injuries. Read operating instructions Disconnect power before maintenance. Open all circuits before removing conduit box cover. Be sure motor is properly grounded per local and national codes.
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Page 17: Overview
Overview This section briefly describes of the VFlex Corner Sequencing (VCS) Control Panel components and controls. VCS Control Panel The VCS control panel is mounted on the Steerable VFlex Corner Drive Unit (SDU) above the swing tower box with Application platform for access to panel. -
Page 18: Corner Identification
Overview Corner Identification This section briefly describes the possible VFlex Mechanical Corner Sequencing component configurations for Sequencing standard (trailing) and inverted (leading) corners. Standard (Trailing) Corner Orientation for all figures is based on standing at the pivot point looking towards the LRDU or standing at the cradle looking towards the SDU. -
Page 19: Main Status Menu
Overview Main Status Menu The VCS control panel display is used to show current status and information for programming and selecting functions. When the control panel main disconnect is turned on and at all other times when the operator is not programming the control panel, the control panel display shows the current machine status on the status screen. -
Page 20: Function Keys
20-1. Refer to page 24. Options Key Modes OPTIONS This key is used by your Valley dealer to Displays the current sprinkler mode and active configure the VCS control panel during override/sprinkler tables. installation. See Figure 20-1. -
Page 21: Numeric Entry Keys
Overview Numeric Entry Keys The numeric entry keypad is used to input values, such as percentage timer setting, water application depth, SIS setting, etc. and is also used for programming the panel. The functions of these keys are explained below: NUMERIC ENTRY KEYS Figure 21-1 1. -
Page 22: Symbols And Conventions
Overview Symbols and Conventions This manual uses a few symbols and conventions 0 EXIT which are explained below: 1 USE CURRENT 30 PSI 2 SET MANUAL Command Prompt SELECT PRESSURE (30) > Any command which requires the operator to input data will show a command prompt on the bottom line of the screen. -
Page 23: Operation
Operation Starting the VFlex Sequencing Control Panel Power to the VCS control panel is provided by the Valmont Irrigation machine control panel. Gen 3 Corner Sequencing Corner Applications mm/dd/yy ver x.yy The VCS control panel is also ON when the following... -
Page 24: Programs Key
Operation Programs Key Press this key to choose the programs for irrigation, 0 EXIT 3 RETRACTED PSI chemigation, set sequence overrides, and retracted 1 IRR/CHEM psi. To view the program menu, do the following: 2 SEQ OVERRIDES PRESS NUMBER > PROGRAMS 1. -
Page 25: Corner Angles
Operation Corner Angles This table allows the user to make changes that READING TABLE FROM SMART TOWER BOARD control each solenoid valve allowing different (RETRYING) functions during different corner angles. 100% PROGRAMS 9. Press , and to display the Corner Figure 25-1 Angles table. -
Page 26: Machine Angles
Operation Corner Angles (continued) ENTER 15. Press with cursor located in the SOL# CSTART STATE SOL# TEN+ column to toggle solenoids. See Figure 26-1. 136.5 138.2 123456 140.0 145.2 1234567 • Press number to toggle Solenoids that are ON PRESS NUMBER TO TOGGLE > (1-9). -
Page 27: Retracted Psi
Operation Machine Angles (continued) ENTER 22. Press to select the 1/0 column. 1/0 is used MSTART SOL# TEN+ to override sequences in the list on (1) or off (0). 136.5 138.2 123456 See Figure 27-1. 140. 145.2 1234567 PRESS 1 . . ON 2 . . OFF > •... - Page 28 Operation...
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Page 29: Diagnostics
Diagnostics Diagnostics Screen The Diagnostics section provides an overview of 0 EXIT 3 SYSTEM REVIEW LOG using the diagnostic features incorporated into the 1 SYSTEM FAULTS 4 IO VCS Control Panel. Diagnostics aid in identifying VCS 2 ERROR LOG failures, troubleshooting, and correcting problems. PRESS ENTER >... -
Page 30: Error Code Summary
Diagnostics Error Code Summary A list of possible error codes appears below in Figure 30-1. See the Troubleshooting section for possible causes and corrective actions. Refer to Error Codes on page 36 for corrective actions. E01 – BATTERY BACKED RAM – CHECKSUM A BBRAM memory error has occurred in the Control Panel FAILED AT POWER UP Module. -
Page 31: Error Logs
Diagnostics Error Logs For each error code there is an error log. Each entry in the log records the following information about the E01 BATTERY BACKED RAM - CHECKSUM error: FAILED AT POWER UP • the time and date when it first occurred FIRST :14:26:35 12/28/99 LAST :13:36:07... -
Page 32: System Review Log
Diagnostics System Review Log The System Review Log contains a record of up 0 EXIT 3 SYSTEM REVIEW LOG to 99 of the most recent machine operation status 1 SYSTEM FAULTS 4 IO changes. Review 01 is the newest status change and 2 ERROR LOG Review 99 is the oldest status change. -
Page 33: A/D - Analog To Digital Voltages
Diagnostics IO is used to review machine information collected 1 A/D by the control panel. The following data types are 2 MODULES currently available: 3 GPS PRESS 0 . . EXIT • A/D - Review analog voltages for troubleshooting. • Modules - Review the status of selected relays. A Figure 33-1 relay is considered a module. -
Page 34: Modules
Diagnostics Modules Module is another name for a relay. The machine is MODULE RELAY FUNCTION DESCRIPTION RELAY BOARD monitored and controlled by a series of relays located NUMBER NUMBER TERMINAL in the control panel. Each relay will be closed (ON) or Safety Out J5-1 open (OFF) as the machine is operating. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
• TROUBLESHOOTING OR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED VALLEY DEALER. • ALWAYS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL VALLEY DEALER TO TROUBLESHOOT OR CORRECT ANY ELEC- TRICAL PROBLEMS ON OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTROL PANEL OR MACHINE. NEVER AT- TEMPT TO TROUBLESHOOT OR CORRECT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON YOUR OWN. -
Page 36: System Faults
DESCRIPTION WITH POSSIBLE CAUSES SHUTDOWN CORRECTIVE ACTION STB FLASH FAULT The memory area containing the currently running software Contact your Valley dealer. os corrupt. Causes: • Static discharge to the board. • Damaged flash memory on the board. STB EEPROM FAULT The memory are containing runtime parameters and Contact your Valley dealer. - Page 37 1 SECOND Communications with the relay board is lost. ERROR, CHECK STB AND Communications lost with the STB. CABLE CONNECTIONS Contact Your Valley Dealer. STB FLASH – CHECKSUM STB flash memory is corrupt. FAILS AT POWER UP Contact your Valley Dealer.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting List
No display The adjusted contrast is too light or too dark No Display Machine is not started Machine in service mode Contact your Valley dealer Screen cycles on and off. Erratic incoming power Low voltage Contact your Valley dealer Screen is dark.
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