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- Page 1 IC18 SPRAYER JOB COMPUTER U S E R M A N U A L Software version 1.06...
- Page 2 COPYRIGHTS © 2012 TeeJet Technologies. All rights reserved. No part of this document or the computer programs described in it may be reproduced, copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced in any form or by any means, electronic or machine readable, recording or otherwise, without prior written consent from TeeJet Technologies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Table of Contents CHAPTER 1– PRODUCT OVERVIEW OPTIONAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CHAPTER 2 – GETTING STARTED START UP APPLICATION MODE PAGE LAYOUT AND NAVIGATION Home Screen ...................................4 Transport Mode................................4 Operation Mode ................................5 Main Setup Mode ................................6 Main Setup Menu Icons and Section Overviews ....................7 CHAPTER 3 –... - Page 4 ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Nozzle Preset Setup ..............................16 Nozzle Preset...............................16 Nozzle Type .................................16 Nozzle Size ................................16 Low Pressure Limit ..............................17 High Pressure Limit..............................17 Reference Flow ..............................17 Reference Pressure .............................17 Factory Settings ..............................17 Regulation Parameters ..............................18 Valve Calibration, Rough .............................18 Valve Calibration, Fine ............................18 Nozzle Spacing ..............................18 Regulation Mode ..............................18...
- Page 6 ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Target Rate Percentage Increase/Decrease ..........................29 Regulation Valve Manual Open/Close............................29 Target Rate ......................................30 With Switchbox ................................30 Without Switchbox .................................30 BOOM SECTIONS On/Off Sections from the Left or Right ............................31 Without Switchbox .................................31 With Switchbox ................................31 Start/Stop Application ..................................32 Without Switchbox .................................32 With Switchbox ................................32...
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Page 7: Chapter 1– Product Overview
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer CHAPTER 1– PRODUCT OVERVIEW Congratulations on the purchase of your new IC18 ECU built on the ISOBUS architecture. This IC18 unit has the capability of either sprayer or NH3 control when integrated into the implement of either capability. When used within the guidelines of this manual, the IC18 controller will be a reliable application tool. - Page 8 ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Switchbox Manual section control with remote master capibility. The switchboxs are available in two configurations. ►9 sections output or 8 sections and a master output ►6 sections output or 5 sections and a master output Figure 1-3: Switchboxes IC18 Spreader Electronic Control Unit Use with your existing VT or the Matrix 570VT for dry product application...
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Page 9: Chapter 2 - Getting Started
The IC18 job computer is programed to be either a sprayer or NH3 applicator. This setting has been established before leaving the factory, but it can be changed after purchase with assistance from TeeJet Technologies Customer Service or your local dealer through the OEM setup menu options. -
Page 10: Page Layout And Navigation
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer PAGE LAYOUT AND NAVIGATION The Master Screen gives access to the systems currently available on your VT. From the Master Screen, the Home Screen gives access to the IC18’s available functions. Home Screen The Home Screen gives access to the IC18’s available functions: Operation Mode, Transport Mode and Main Setup. Figure 2-4: Home Screen - Crop Sprayer Mode Operation Mode Regulation Mode... -
Page 11: Operation Mode
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Operation Mode Information on the Operation screen will vary depending on the parameters set by the user and the OEM. Figure 2-6: Operation Mode Screen Overview Applied Area Target Rate Indicator Active Trip Count Number Applied Volume Application Rate Target Rate Percentage Increase/Decrease... -
Page 12: Main Setup Mode
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Main Setup Mode The main setup menu contains six options. Each of these options either directly access settings or additional menus. Figure 2-7: Main Setup Screen Home Key Back One Screen Forward One Screen Up One Selection Down One Selection Master Screen Key... -
Page 13: Main Setup Menu Icons And Section Overviews
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Main Setup Menu Icons and Section Overviews Figure 2-8: Enter Selection Screens Selection Slide Bar with Decrease One Selection and Increase One Selection Arrows Accept Key Escape Key Number Pad Close Number Pad Key Range Maximum Range Minimum Zoom In Key... -
Page 14: Chapter 3 - Main Setup In Sprayer Mode
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer CHAPTER 3 – MAIN SETUP IN SPRAYER MODE Main Setup Mode configures the Counters, Job Parameters, Machine, User Interface, Communication and Help options. NOTE: The menu structure on your display might vary from the one displayed in this User Manual depending on the virtual terminal being used. -
Page 15: Master Screen
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer ►User Interface – used to allow the operator to select the system virtual terminal (VT), switchbox pairing, BoomPilot ECU pairing and soft key numbering as well as view serial numbers and ECU identification numbers: ►Communication –... -
Page 16: Counters
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer COUNTERS The Counters Menu provides an overview of various system counters including Trip Counters, Campaign Counters and Total Counters. From this screen one can also Export Counters. MAIN SETUP MENU Counters Job Parameters Machine User Interface Communication Help... -
Page 17: Trip Counters
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Trip Counters Figure 3-5: Trip Counters Menu Trip Counters displays information regarding area, distance, time and amount applied. The trip that is active is displayed/active on the Operations Screen. Active Trip Counter One of up to ten (10) Active Trip Counters can be selected to view the desired trip information. -
Page 18: Total Counters
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Total Counters Figure 3-9: Total Counters Total Counters displays information regarding area, amount applied, and time for all activity. Total Counters can only be cleared in the OEM menu. Area Counter Displays total applied coverage area for all trips. Volume Counter Displays total volume of material applied during all trips. -
Page 19: Job Parameters
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer JOB PARAMETERS Job Parameters configures application settings. Options include Active Trip Counter, Preset Application Rates and Nozzle. MAIN SETUP MODE MENU STRUCTURE Counters Job Parameters Machine User Interface Communication Help Figure 3-11: Job Parameters 1. -
Page 20: Machine
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer MACHINE Machine configures machine settings. Options include Filling, Operation, Implement Parameters, Calibrations, Alarm Configurations and OEM. MAIN SETUP MODE MENU STRUCTURE Counters Job Parameters Machine User Interface Communication Help Filling Operation Implement parameters – Section width Implement speed sensor –... -
Page 21: Density Factor
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Density Factor Density Factor establishes the weight per volume setting based on the type of fertilizer being used. • To select the Density Factor, use the number pad or slide bar. The fertilizer’s ability to flow is affected by a number of factors. These factors may vary with each batch and it may change due to weather (humidity, etc.). -
Page 22: Implement Parameters
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Implement Parameters Figure 3-16: Implement parameters Implement Parameters establishes the following: ►Section Width – sets the spraying width during application. ►Nozzle Preset Setup – where up to five (5) sets of nozzle options can be established to set the nozzle type, size, low/high pressure limit, reference flow and reference pressure. -
Page 23: Low Pressure Limit
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer When “General” nozzle type is selected and a establised nozzle size is selected, the Low Pressure Limit, High Pressure Limit, Reference Flow and Reference Pressure fields will be automatically set with the standard settings for the specific nozzle chosen. These setting can be manually adjusted. -
Page 24: Regulation Parameters
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Regulation Parameters Figure 3-22: Regulation Parameters Regulation Parameters establishes adjustments to the valve calibrations, nozzle spacing and regulations mode. NOTE: Adjusting the Valve Calibration settings involves significant changes and adjustments should therefore be made in small steps. Valve Calibration, Rough Rough regulation value calibration allows you to regulate the setting of the regulating valve to accommodate different application needs. -
Page 25: Calibrations
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Calibrations Figure 3-23: Calibrations Calibrations establishes either manual or automatic settings of the sensors. NOTE: For specific calibration options to appear, a specific sensor needs to be installed. Sensor availability is activated on the Sensor Presence screen in the OEM section. -
Page 26: Alarm Configurations
The OEM setup menu is password protected and the settings in this menu are directly related to the fitted OEM equipment. To obtain an access code, contact your local dealer or TeeJet Technologies Customer Service. To access the OEM screens: 1. -
Page 27: User Interface
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer USER INTERFACE User Interface allows the operator to select the system virtual terminal (VT), switchbox pairing, BoomPilot ECU pairing and soft key numbering as well as view serial numbers and ECU identification number. MAIN SETUP MODE MENU STRUCTURE Counters Job Parameters Machine... -
Page 28: Communication
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer COMMUNICATION Communication establishes the IC18's ability to communicate with an external computer. MAIN SETUP MODE MENU STRUCTURE Counters Job Parameters Machine User Interface Communication Help Figure 3-31: Communication 1. From the Main Setup Screen , select COMMUNICATION. -
Page 29: Diagnostic
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Diagnostic Figure 3-33: Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to troubleshoot input/output of the controller (sensor or actuator). ►Test Input – displays the input high and low values on the installed sensors. ►Test Output – sets the Liquid Valve PWM Dutycycle percentage as well as if Liquid Valve Direction, Master Valve, Fill Valve and Section Valves 1-9 are on or off. -
Page 30: Vt Data
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer VT Data Figure 3-36: VT Data The Virtual Terminal (VT) menu provides information regarding the virtual terminal controller (i.e., address version, etc.). • If more terminals/controllers are used, switch between these by pressing the GO TO NEXT VT KEY •... -
Page 31: Chapter 4 - Operation Mode
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer CHAPTER 4 – OPERATION MODE The Operation Screen accesses the working aspects of the IC18 including boom section control, rate control and trip/count/ application information. NOTE: Settings are automatically saved when selected. NOTE: The menu structure on your display might vary from the one displayed in this User Manual depending on the virtual terminal being used. -
Page 32: Operation Mode Overview
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer OPERATION MODE OVERVIEW Information on the Operation screen will vary depending on the parameters set by the user and the OEM. Figure 4-2: Operation Mode Screen Overview Applied Area Target Rate Indicator Active Trip Count Number Applied Volume Application Rate Target Rate Percentage Increase/Decrease... -
Page 33: Keys Descriptions
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Keys Descriptions Icon Description Home Key Press to return to the Home Screen Start/Stop Key Press to start or stop application Information Key Press to toggle between display modes Boost/Step Percentage Press to establish the required boost percentage step, i.e. the step size, at which the Increase/Decrease Keys application rate is to increase/decrease with the boost function Manual Mode Regulation... -
Page 34: Master Screen
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Section or Icon Description Flow Based or Pressure Based These symbols will only appear if both a flow sensor and a pressure sensor are installed. Icons Flow Based - displayed if a regulation is based on flow Pressure Based - displayed if regulation is based on pressure. -
Page 35: Home Screen
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Home Screen The Home Screen gives access to the IC18’s available functions: Operation Mode, Transport Mode and Main Setup. • To view the Home Screen, select HOME KEY in the top right corner of any screen. Figure 4-4: Home Screen Home Key on Operation Mode Screen C n t... -
Page 36: Target Rate
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Target Rate Preset Application Rates define up to five (5) target rates of product being applied per hectare/acre. These settings will set the same for all active trips. Target rates set to “0.0” will not be included in the toggle preset target rate options on the Operation Screen or Home Screen. -
Page 37: Boom Sections
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer BOOM SECTIONS Boom Sections displays the active and inactive boom sections as well as if they are on (spray is blue) or off (spray is gray). Figure 4-9: Boom Sections The color on the boom sections indicates the color of the selected nozzle type. C n t 0 . -
Page 38: Start/Stop Application
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Start/Stop Application When a switchbox is not connected for boom section control, starting/stopping application is controlled using the Start/Stop Key. Without Switchbox Figure 4-13: Spraying Stopped • To start or stop the application, press the START/STOP KEY C n t 2 0 l 0 . -
Page 39: Information Key
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer INFORMATION KEY Information Key toggles the Speed/Application Information section on the Operation Screen between the display modes. • Vehicle speed • Volume applied per minute • Projected area per hour to be covered based on current speed, target rate and tank level •... -
Page 40: Transport Mode
ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer TRANSPORT MODE While in Transport Mode, all operation functions are locked off and cannot be activated. Transport Mode displays the speed in analogue mode. Figure 4-19: Transport Mode Home Key ►Gives access to the IC18’s available functions: Operation Mode, Transport Mode and Main Setup Speedometer Master Screen Key... - Page 41 ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer APPENDIX A - FACTORY SETTINGS & RANGES JOB PARAMETERS Description Factory Setting Range User Setting Active Trip Counter 1 - 10 Preset Application Rate #1 0.0 GPA (US) 0.0 - 700.6 (US) 0.0 l/ha 0.0 - 6553 Preset Application Rate #2 0.0 GPA (UK)
- Page 42 ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Implement Parameters Regulation Parameters Description Factory Setting Range User Setting Valve Calibration, Rough 1 - 19 Valve Calibration, Fine 1 - 9 Nozzle Spacing 19.7 in 1.0 - 787.4 50 cm 1.0 - 1999.9 Regulation Mode Flow Based Pressure Based...
- Page 43 ISOBUS Job Computer : IC18 Sprayer Calibrations Implement Speed Sensor Description Factory Setting Range/Options User Setting Pulses per Distance 0 - 33445 Alarm Configurations Description Factory Setting Range/Options User Setting CAN Speed Source Timeout 4 sec 0 - 999 Active Trip Count Imformtaion Tank Content Minimum 0 GAL (US) 0 - 2641 (US)
- Page 45 I C18 S P R AYE R J O B CO M P U T E R U S E R M A N U A L Software Version 1.06 TeeJet Aabybro Mølhavevej 2 DK 9440 Aabybro Denmark 98-05204 R1 UK © TeeJet Technologies 2012...
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