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MUSTANG 3500
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Operator's Manual
67301603 (6/04)

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  • Page 1 HARDI MUSTANG 3500 ® Operator's Manual 67301603 (6/04)
  • Page 3 HARDI SPRAYERS ® HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 Operator’s Manual Hardi P/N 67301603 ® (6/04) Hardi ® reserves the right to make changes in design, material, or specification without notice thereof.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.0 Operation of the HARDI ® Mustang 3500 ..10 Switch Descriptions ..... .11-17 System Overviews ..... . .18-19 6.0 Installation .

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Please take the time to thoroughly read the Operator’s Manual before using your HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 Automatic Rate Controller. You will find many helpful hints as well as important safety and operation information. Some of the features on your HARDI ®...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 has many built-in features, some of which are described in the following paragraphs. THREE INDEPENDENT RATE SETTINGS The system provides three application rate settings with clearly marked buttons to choose the desired rate.
  • Page 7 MUSTANG 3500 serial interface allows the HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 to be linked to most desktop, laptop or pocket PC computers. This serial link can be used to calibrate or reprogram the console using the provided software utilities package. It can also be used with appropriate software such as Farm Works ®...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    PTO lever in the DISENGAGE position and STOP the engine. WARNING Disconnect all electronic components from power supply before welding on sprayer. Do not use high pressure cleaner directly on electronic components. 105776 HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Component Parts & Assembly Hardware

    3 wire adapter 2 wire adapter cables and 1-2 cables and 3-3 wire adapter wire adapter cable cables Optional 3 wire Remote 2 wire run/hold cable Utilities CD Heat Shrink Kit Mounting kit for console HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Console Functions

    4.0 CONSOLE FUNCTIONS This section gives a brief explanation of each button, switch and rotary switch position, and will help to familiarize you with the console and its operation. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 11 MARKER ON/OFF – turns foam marker control system on or off FOAM ADJUST – increases or decreases the foam rate MASTER switch; determines in which mode the user is currently operating RESET button – clears the selected counter HARDI MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ®...
  • Page 12 TANK button – displays the amount of material remaining in tank PRINT button – allows user to print field counter data BOOM switches – on/off control for each boom section RATE buttons – selects a preset target application rate for each button. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Operation Of The Hardi Mustang 3500

    5.0 OPERATION OF THE HARDI MUSTANG 3500 ® POWER SWITCH In the ON position, the power switch controls 12-volt power to the entire system. In the OFF position, there will be no drain to the vehicle’s electrical system. Start-up of the HARDI ®...

  • Page 14: Switch Descriptions

    Any changes to the factory-preset values can be made while in SYSTEM CAL. Changes will take effect as soon as SYSTEM CAL is exited. To exit SYSTEM CAL, press the SYSTEM CAL button. See Calibration section for more information. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 15 F1-F9. To change use Adjust switch. TOTAL FLOW: Displays the total gallons (liters) applied since the counter pair was last reset to zero. If this counter is reset TOTAL AREA will reset as well. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Moving the switch to the right increases the foam rate. When the foam switch is toggled, the lower right area of the console display shows a percentage value between 0-100% indicating the foam drop rate: 0%=min. 100%=max. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 If the PTO is disengaged and hydraulic flow to the Fan motor stops, causing Fan RPM to read 0, the system will automatically take the hydraulic pump output to the lowest setting. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 18 ANGLE position, and use the “adjust” switch to increase or decrease the slot angle. There are 3 modes of operation for the Slot Angle feature on the HARDI ® Mustang 3500: Manual, Preset and Auto. WHEN ENTERING THE SLOT ANGLE...
  • Page 19 The TANK button can also be used to enter a volume into the tank counter. To do this, press and hold the TANK button and toggle the “ADJUST” switch HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 20 System Calibration, but it will increase slowly with the “+” switch rather than instantly going to maximum. PRINT BUTTON This button is used to print a data list using a HARDI ® printer. To do this, place the console in HOLD, and press the PRINT button.

  • Page 21: System Overviews

    System Overview of the HARDI MUSTANG 3500 ® (NOT for Twin Force) Console Radar Cable Input System Power Cable Hitch RS-232 Connector Remote Run/Hold Extension Power Cable Foamer HARDI ® Sprayer 20-pin Connector Pressure Natural Tie Speed Yellow Tie Flow...
  • Page 22 System Overview of the HARDI MUSTANG 3500 ® (for Twin Force operation) Console Radar Cable Input System Power Cable Hitch RS-232 Connector Remote Run/Hold Extension Power Cable Foamer RPM Adjust HARDI ® Sprayer Blue Tie 20-pin Connector Slot Angle Adjust...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Place the console in the “U” bracket and install the console knobs through the bracket, placing a rubber washer over the threaded stud. Position console to proper viewing angle and tighten the knobs securely. See Figure 7.1. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Electrical Installation

    Electrical Installation The HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 must be connected to a 12-volt DC electrical system. Power is connected directly to the battery, or other 30 AMP power outlet. The HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 has an ON/OFF switch on the console to turn the power off when the system is not being used.

  • Page 25: Speed, Flow And Rpm Transducer Installation

    5-7 mm from the magnet. For proximity transducers, the sensor needs to be placed 1.5-3 mm from the magnet mount bracket (NO MAGNETS USED). Route the speed sensor cable to the HARDI Sprayer Control Module. ® Mate the wires as shown below. Be sure to slide a piece of heat shrink tubing over each individual wire before mating.
  • Page 26 FLOW TRANSDUCER CABLE WIRE COLOR CODE Wire color Connection for transducer BROWN 12V supply BLACK Ground BLUE Signal Note: Route the cables from the module to the sensor location hiding all excessive cable under the sprayer frame. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Installing Pressure Transducer

    BROWN +12V supply BLUE Signal Route the Pressure Transducer Cable to the HARDI ® Sprayer Control Module. Mate the wires as shown below. Be sure to slide a piece of heat shrink tubing over each wire before mating. Then shrink tubing by applying heat evenly along tube.
  • Page 28 V7 from the board (slot angle adjust) and mate them with the slot angle adjust wires, red to blue and black to brown. Be sure to slide a piece of heat shrink over wires before mating. HARDI ® MT-9000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 29 Follow this procedure again for the RPM adjust at V8. Test for correct operation of slot angle adjust and RPM adjust before sealing heat shrink. Shrink tubing by applying heat evenly along length of tubing. Replace cover on hydraulic box. HARDI ® MT-9000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Calibration

    ® via e-mail (or on floppy disk). See the Compact Disc you received with your MUSTANG Automatic Rate Controller. A 9-pin RS-232 cable is used to connect the HARDI MUSTANG 3500 ® to a PC, not Null Modem. The HARDI ®...

  • Page 31: Entering System Calibration

    Entering SYSTEM Calibration Values The HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 has a number of control functions which are preset at the factory (See Factory Calibration Chart on page 51). In some cases, however, it may be necessary to change one or more of these settings to enhance performance or meet special operational requirements.

  • Page 32: Units

    Miles/Hr. Kilometers/Hr. DISTANCE Feet Meters PRESSURE Pounds/Sq. In. FLOW PER MINUTE Gallons/Min. Liters/Min. SPRAY RATE Gallons/Acre Liters/Hectare Flow Per Minute may optional show ounces /min (See "Tips" section of System CAL on page 31. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 33 NOTE: It is very important to ensure that the total number of spray tips is entered or else the Flow Per Nozzle rate will be incorrectly calculated. Dial position: Display will read: Rate 1 2 3 BOOM WIDTH HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 A setting of "1" is the most aggressive, "8" is the least aggressive. If regulation valve tends to overshoot the target, increase this number. If more performance is required (response speed), decrease this valve Dial position: Display will read: N / Ac Rate 1 2 3 meters FLOW CAL HARDI MT-9000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 TANK button to shut off. Dial position: Display will read: Gal / 1000 Lbs N / Ac Gal / Ac FIELD FLOW kg / ha ERROR liters / ha Rate 1 2 3 meters data inches HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 36 If filter is set to OFF, then all of the displayed values are shown "raw" or instantaneous. This can be used to help diagnose/troubleshoot system problems which could be causing flowmeter instability. Dial position: Display will read: FLOW PER MINUTE 1 2 3 meters HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Entering Standard Calibration

    1. Place the AUTO/MAN/HOLD switch in HOLD. 2. Turn the rotary dial to any of the six (RED) calibration positions. The console will display CAL and the warning light will flash. See Figure 8.2. Fig. 8.2 HARDI MT-9000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Target Rate

    ADJUST switch to adjust the value displayed to the desired rate. Gal / 1000 Lbs N / Ac Gal / Ac kg / ha liters / ha ERROR Rate meters data inches ADJUST RATE HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 39 See Figure 8.3. For improved accuracy, it is recommended to perform this function in field conditions, (with tank half-full), measure several revolutions, and take the average. Divide the measured revolution by the number of magnets installed. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 40 950.0 842021 2-30 GPM 1 groove 13.5 mm 800.0 842098 2 groove 20.0 mm 450.0 4-70 GPM 2-30 GPM 842191 1 groove 13.5 mm 910.0 THESE ARE STARTING POINTS ONLY. FLOW MUST BE CALIBRATED! HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 41 After 5 seconds the output to each distribution valve will be electronically isolated allowing the distribution valve to be operated manually to adjust bypass to maintain constant pressure when distribution valve is turned off. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Repeat the procedure for RATE 2 and 3. If the same nozzles are being used for Rate 2 and Rate 3, enter the same minimum flow value for those target rates. If different nozzles are being used, refer to nozzle manufacturer’s Tip Chart. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 43 Remember, in AUTO, the system will not allow the flow rate to drop below the calibrated minimum. Control Type: The following chart shows which values must be entered for each of the three control types offered in the HARDI ® Mustang 3500. Control Type...

  • Page 44: Calibration Values

    Adjust aggressiveness of Regulation regulation valve Constant Type Select sprayer type Tank Set Point Set alarm Set value of volume size Tank Size of main tank Adjusts amount of Filter filtering used in displays HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Loading Factory Defaults

    When a typical operating speed is entered, the HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 will respond as if you were actually driving that speed. It allows you to simulate your spraying application with plain water, while remaining stationary, so that you can make certain that all of the equipment is operating properly and that your sprayer can actually perform the intended application.

  • Page 46: Pre-Field System Checkout

    HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 to perform at optimum levels. NOTE: Most nozzles will maintain a good pattern over a maximum speed range of two to one. (For example, if your maximum speed is 12, your minimum speed shouldn’t go below 6.)
  • Page 47 9. Put the master switch in AUTO and turn the rotary dial to any of the upper six operating positions except SPEED. The console should take control and lock on to your calibrated target rate. If you calibrated your ADJUST RATE to zero (.0), disregard steps 10 and 11. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 48 To exit Test Speed mode, place the console in HOLD, turn the rotary dial to the SPEED position and press the TEST button for three seconds. At this point, the Pre-field System Check-out is complete. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING All HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 consoles and Sprayer Control modules are tested prior to packaging. Unless there has been damage in shipment, you can be confident that everything will be operational when you receive it. However, if you do encounter a problem that appears to be related to equipment failure, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THE CONSOLE OR SPRAYER CONTROL MODULE.
  • Page 50 In this case, no corrective action is required. If this message appears when you are in motion with the sprayer on, it indicates that speed sensor impulses have been lost. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Checking Individual Components

    (such as a paper clip bent in a “U”), rapidly short together pins A (red) and C (black) of the 3-pin connector several times. The console should respond with some speed reading. If HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 52 (such as a paper clip bent in a “U”), rapidly short together pins A (red) and C (black) of the 3-pin connector several times). The console should respond with some flow per minute reading. If not, harness may be defective. Check for cut or pinched wires. HARDI MT-9000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 53 The pressure sensor is a 145 PSI (10 bars), 4-20 mA (industry standard). Power/Serial I/O Connector Leading to Sprayer Control Module: Using a voltmeter VM, check for +12V between G an E. If no voltage present, check power cable fuse. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 54 However, pulsing should be visible on the VM if the foam rate is set to 50. Now toggle the Left/Auto/Right switch to the left and check for +12V at position B with the negative lead on G. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 55 If nEg was selected in System Cal under rEgP, then voltage test will be opposite of aforementioned. If pressure regulating valve output tests good but the valve does not operate, check for broken connection between connector and valve. HARDI MT-9000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 56: Appendices

    APPENDICES...

  • Page 57: Fine-Tuning Speed/Cal Distance Calibration Value

    Drive the pre-measured course and place the console in HOLD when the marker on the vehicle passes the ending flag to stop the distance counting function. Stop the vehicle HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 58 To verify proper calibration, repeat the procedure a second time. Write down the Distance Cal Factor (UPP) number (lower right display) and keep it in a safe place. If the calibration values are ever accidentally changed, you can simply re-enter this number. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 59: Fine-Tuning Flow Transducer Calibration Value

    If the calibration values are ever accidentally changed, you can simply re-enter this number. The most accurate method to measure the volume of water run is to place a container under EVERY nozzle and add together the amount HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 60 Flow Cal number by that percentage. This is an inverse relationship, so if the catch test was 5% greater than displayed value, reduce the Flow Cal by 5%. After adjusting Flow Cal, it is strongly recommended to run catch test again to verify. HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 61: Using An External Pc To Control

    An external computer (PC or Pocket PC) running a Variable Rate Application (VRA) program can be used to remotely control the HARDI ® Mustang 3500. An example of a VRA program which supports the Mustang 3500 is FarmWorks "SiteMate". Note that the Mustang 3500 has the capability to ®...
  • Page 62 • The Adjust switch functions as normal, to increase or decrease Target 2 or 3 by the "AdjustRate" amount. If the user presses the Rate 1 key the console will reactivate VRA mode and resume using the external PC's prescribed rate. HARDI MT-9000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 63: Appendix D: Replacement Parts List

    26003503 20' 7 pin Extension Cable 26003603 25' 7 pin Extension Cable 26003703 Console Run/Hold Adapter Cable 26003903 Mustang 3500 Utilities CD 26004403 Fast Switch for Run/Hold Adaptor Cable 67301603 Mustang 3500 Operator's Manual HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Transducers

    EC Ø13.5mm: 842020 COMPLETE FLOWMETER EC Ø20.0mm: 842088 ASSEMBLY (EVC) ESC Ø13.5mm: 842191 (1 GROOVE) COMPLETE FLOWMETER ASSEMBLIES (ESC) ESC Ø13.5mm: 842021 ESC Ø20.0mm: 842098 270211 240951 179767 333561 842022 460364 420582 320283 717426 HARDI ® MUSTANG 3500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 65: Warranty

    ® in harvesting or any expense or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery, rental for any other reason, or for injuries either to the owner or to a third party, nor can HARDI be called ®...
  • Page 66 9. No employee or representative is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty unless such change is made in writing and signed by an officer of HARDI ®...
  • Page 68 - Please contact your local HARDI dealer. To contact HARDI directly: ® - Please use the HARDI ® Customer Service number: 1-866-770-7063 - Or send your email to: CUSTSERV@hardi-us.com ® HARDI INC. Visit us online at: www.hardi-us.com HARDI ® MIDWEST HARDI ®...

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