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- Page 1 Installation and operating instructions SLURRY-Controller 3.0 Version: V4.20191001 30322453-02-EN Read and follow these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for later reference. Please note that there might be a more recent version of these instructions on the homepage.
- Page 2 Company details Document Installation and operating instructions Product: SLURRY-Controller 3.0 Document number: 30322453-02-EN As of software version: 03.04.11.XX Original instructions Original language: German Copyright © Müller-Elektronik GmbH Franz-Kleine-Straße 18 33154 Salzkotten Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 0 Fax: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 90 Email: info@mueller-elektronik.de...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents For your safety Basic safety instructions Intended use Layout and meaning of warnings Safety stickers on the product Disposal EU declaration of conformity About the job computer Job computer functions System overview Rating plate About these Operating Instructions Who is the target user for these Operating Instructions? Directional information in these instructions... - Page 4 Table of contents Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application 6.1.1 Setting target rate 6.1.2 Starting and stopping the application 6.1.3 Opening and closing the application valve 6.1.4 Adjusting the target rate during operation 6.1.5 Operating section valves 6.1.6 Spreading the slurry evenly across the working width 6.1.7...
- Page 5 Table of contents Configuring the tank 7.7.1 “Tank Size” parameter 7.7.2 “Alarm Fill Level” parameter 7.7.3 “Min Auto Speed” parameter 7.7.4 “Delay - Level Sensor” parameter 7.7.5 “Correction Factor” parameter Configuring the units 7.8.1 “No. of Dec. Places” parameter 7.8.2 “Decimal (fixed)”...
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Page 6: For Your Safety
For your safety Basic safety instructions For your safety Basic safety instructions Operation Be sure to always comply with the following instructions during operation: ▪ Read the operating instructions to the agricultural device which you want to control by using the product. -
Page 7: Safety Stickers On The Product
For your safety Safety stickers on the product WARNING This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious physical injury, if not avoided. CAUTION This signal word identifies hazards that could potentially cause minor or moderate physical injury or damage to property, if not avoided. - Page 8 For your safety EU declaration of conformity MIDI 3.0 job computer Harmonised standards applied: EN ISO 14982:2009 (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU) In conformity with further EU directives: Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) V4.20191001 30322453-02-EN...
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Page 9: About The Job Computer
About the job computer Job computer functions About the job computer Job computer functions The ECU-MIDI slurry tanker job computer is an ISOBUS job computer that can control the operation of slurry tankers. The ISOBUS job computer is the control central of the slurry tanker. Several sensors are connected to the job computer, which monitor important implement parts. - Page 10 About the job computer System overview ECU-Midi job computer Junction box ISOBUS cable CAN termination Large system with 4 job computers, max. 7 job computers are possible 1. ECU-Midi job computer Junction box 1st Job computer ISOBUS cable Connecting cable between the job computers Junction box 2nd Job computer 2.
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Page 11: Rating Plate
About the job computer Rating plate ISOBUS power socket Flow meter ISOBUS job computer Rotational speed sensor Junction box Speed sensor Linear actuator Work position sensor Rating plate Abbreviations on the rating plate Abbreviation Meaning Customer number If the product was manufactured for an agricultural machinery manufacturer, the agricultural machinery manufacturer's item number will be shown here. -
Page 12: About These Operating Instructions
About these Operating Instructions Who is the target user for these Operating Instructions? About these Operating Instructions Who is the target user for these Operating Instructions? These Operating Instructions are intended for operators of slurry tankers equipped with a job computer from Müller-Elektronik. -
Page 13: Mounting And Installation
Mounting and installation Installing the job computer Mounting and installation Installing the job computer 4.1.1 Selecting the installation site Take note of the following when selecting the installation location: The job computer must be installed on the slurry tanker, not on the tractor. ▪... -
Page 14: Connecting The Job Computer To The Isobus
Mounting and installation Connecting the job computer to the ISOBUS 1. Press in both ends of the red locking device in direction of the connector. ⇨ You will hear a loud clicking sound. ⇨ The locking device has been released. 2. -
Page 15: Installing The Junction Box
Mounting and installation Installing the junction box ⇨ Installing the junction box Take note of the following when selecting the installation location: ▪ Ensure that cables cannot be damaged by the moving implement. ▪ The cable glands must be facing downwards. 4.3.1 Connecting the sensors and actuators to the junction box Every sensor and every actuator that is mentioned in the pin-out diagram must be connected to the... -
Page 16: Inserting The Cable Core Into A Terminal
Mounting and installation Installing sensors on the slurry tanker 7. Close the screw connections of the junction box. After screwing them shut, the glands should be sealed. 8. Close unused openings in the casing of the junction box with blind caps. 4.3.2 Inserting the cable core into a terminal Each terminal consists of two openings:... -
Page 17: Installing The Rotational Speed Sensors
Mounting and installation Installing sensors on the slurry tanker 4.4.1 Installing the rotational speed sensors Inductive sensors are suitable as rotational speed sensors. Functional principle A signal is measured when the magnet field of the sensor is influenced by an object made of magnetically conductive metal. - Page 18 Mounting and installation Installing sensors on the slurry tanker Functional principle A signal is sent when the red side of a magnet is held in front of the red cap of the sensor. This creates a connection between the signal line and the ground wire of the sensor. Schematic overview Min.
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Page 19: Installing The Pressure Sensors
Mounting and installation Installing sensors on the slurry tanker Cable color Designation white 0 VE 3-pin AMP connector Cable color Designation white 0 VE brown 12 VE green Signal 4.4.3 Installing the pressure sensors Digital pressure sensors with frequency output are suitable as pressure sensors. Functional principle A membrane records the pressure. -
Page 20: Installing The Flow Meter
Mounting and installation Installing sensors on the slurry tanker Cable color Designation green Signal 4.4.4 Installing the flow meter Magnetic inductive liquid flow meters are suitable as a flow meter. Flange design – type: Krohne Functional principle An electrically conductive liquid flows through a magnetic field in an electrically insulated pipe. The magnetic field is generated by a current flowing through a pair of field coils. -
Page 21: Installing Actuators On The Slurry Tanker
Mounting and installation Installing actuators on the slurry tanker Inlet und outlet Recommended inlet and outlet ≥ 5 DN ≥ 2 DN Mounting position Recommended mounting position During installation, also observe all the information in the flow meter manual. Assignment Cable Designation Signal... - Page 22 Mounting and installation Installing actuators on the slurry tanker Functional principle The height of the shutter determines the size of the opening through which the material flows. Schematic overview Stroke length: max. 200mm Assignment The direction of rotation of the linear actuator is influenced depending on the connection of the actuator (positive pole or negative pole).
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Page 23: Basic Control Principles
Basic control principles Switching on the job computer Basic control principles Switching on the job computer Procedure 1. Connect the ISOBUS cable of the job computer to the ISOBUS connector on the tractor. ⇨ The job computer is started together with the terminal. 2. -
Page 24: Navigation In The Software
Basic control principles Navigation in the software ▪ - The current target rate. If you adjust the target rate during operation [ ➙ 28], you will see the adjustment and then the new target rate ▪ - The current speed of the slurry tanker. ▪... - Page 25 Basic control principles Navigation in the software If there are other functions that can be executed, one of the following function buttons always appears: Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function: Function icon Meaning Scrolls between several pages. Scrolls back to the previous screen.
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Page 26: Operating Job Computer On The Field
Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application 6.1.1 Setting target rate Use the following parameter on the “SETTINGS” screen to define how much slurry should be applied on an area. ▪... - Page 27 Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application > ( You have 2 options for starting and stopping the application: ▪ Using a configured sequence A sequence defines which function of the slurry tanker is performed for how long when you start or stop the application.
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Page 28: Opening And Closing The Application Valve
Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application ▪ Adjusting the target rate during operation [➙ 28] ▪ Operating section valves [➙ 29] ▪ Spreading the slurry evenly across the working width [➙ 30] ▪ Operating the drop stop [➙ 31] 6.1.3 Opening and closing the application valve You can open and close the application valve to start or stop the application. -
Page 29: Operating Section Valves
Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application Function icon Meaning Reduces the target rate by 10%. Increases the target rate by 10%. Switches between automatic and manual target rate regulation. ▪ Automatic: The entered target rate from the “Target Rate” parameter is used. -
Page 30: Spreading The Slurry Evenly Across The Working Width
Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application Function icon Meaning Closes all of the section valves on the inner left side. You have configured the sections. [➙ 49] Procedure ⇨ The selected section valves will be opened or closed. 1. -
Page 31: Operating The Drop Stop
Operating job computer on the field Controlling the application Icon Meaning The divider is in manual mode and rotates to the right, when it is activated. The divider is in manual mode and rotates to the left. The divider is in manual mode and rotates to the right. 6.1.7 Operating the drop stop The drop stop prevents excess slurry from dripping out of the mounted implement after finishing work. -
Page 32: Filling The Slurry Tanker
Operating job computer on the field Filling the slurry tanker Mounted implement without boom Icon Meaning Left drop stop is activated. Right drop stop is activated. Left drop stop is deactivated. Right drop stop is deactivated. Left drop stop is being activated. Right drop stop is being activated. -
Page 33: Moving The Filling Arms
Operating job computer on the field Filling the slurry tanker ⇨ You can see the current status by the icons: for Filling started and for Filling ⇨ All of the pre-set functions are activated successively. stopped. ⇨ You have filled the tank using a pre-set sequence. - Stop filling after the end of the sequence. -
Page 34: Opening And Closing The Valves
Operating job computer on the field Filling the slurry tanker Front filling arm Example: Front filling arm with 3 moving parts Function icon Meaning Turns the front filling arm to the right. Turns the front filling arm to the left. Lowers the first part of the front filling arm to the left. -
Page 35: Increasing The Filling Speed
Operating job computer on the field Filling the slurry tanker > ( Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function: Function icon Meaning Opens the valve. Closes the valve. Icons The following icons may appear on the work screen: Icon Meaning The valve is being opened. -
Page 36: Chopping Up Foreign Objects In The Slurry
Operating job computer on the field Operating the mounted implement Icon Meaning Filling Turbo is deactivated. Filling Turbo is activated. 6.2.4 Chopping up foreign objects in the slurry You can chop up foreign objects in the slurry to achieve better flow. Path This is how you reach the screen with this function: >... -
Page 37: Adjusting The Lower Link Position
Operating job computer on the field Operating the mounted implement Depending on the size of the boom, different function icons appear. In the following diagram, you can see what a boom with three sections on each side looks like on a function icon. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Chassis
Operating job computer on the field Adjusting the chassis Function icon Meaning Lowers the lower link. Lifts the lower link. Puts the lower link into float position. Icons The following icons may appear on the work screen: Icon Meaning The slurry tanker has a lower link. Lower link is being lowered. -
Page 39: Switching The Lighting On And Off
Operating job computer on the field Switching the lighting on and off Function icon Meaning Lifts the drawbar. Icons The following icons may appear on the work screen: Icon Meaning Drawbar is being lifted. Drawbar is being lowered. Switching the lighting on and off Path This is how you reach the screen with this function: Controls... -
Page 40: Documenting Work Results
Operating job computer on the field Documenting work results - Appears on various screens. If you are using a Joystick III from Müller-Elektronik, you can switch between the individual levels in the software. Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function: Function icon Meaning Shows the assignment of the upper level. -
Page 41: Customer-Specific Total Counter
Operating job computer on the field Documenting work results Function icon Meaning Resets the quantity. Resets the area. Resets the distance. Resets the working time. Resets the number of tanks. Resets all counters. Opens the screen for renaming a customer. Confirms a new selected customer. - Page 42 Operating job computer on the field Documenting work results > ( The following counters are available: ▪ “Total quantity” Shows the total applied quantity for the selected customer. ▪ “Total area” Shows the total applied area for the selected customer. ▪...
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Page 43: Implement Counter
Operating job computer on the field Documenting work results Procedure 1. Select the customer for whom you want to document the work. If you do not want to assign the work to a special customer, select “Univ. counter”. - Confirm. If you do not confirm, the counters from the previously selected customer will still be shown. -
Page 44: Configuring The Job Computer For Work
Configuring the job computer for work Entering the geometry Configuring the job computer for work Before you start working, you must configure the job computer for the work. You must perform the configuration of the job computer on the “SETTINGS” screen. Note that depending on the model of the slurry tanker, not all of the parameters can be configured. -
Page 45: Min. Working Speed" Parameter
Configuring the job computer for work Selecting and configuring the speed source 7.1.1 “Min. working speed” parameter Enter the minimum speed at which SECTION-Control should be used. Section control is switched off below this speed. 7.1.2 “Delay - Sequence” parameter Enter the delay with which the slurry tanker should work while you are using a sequence for filling or application. -
Page 46: Calibrating The Speed Sensor With The 100M Method
Configuring the job computer for work Selecting and configuring the speed source Procedure 1. On the work screen, press: ⇨ The “SPEED” screen appears. > ( ) > 2. In the “Speed Source” parameter, select the value “Auto”. If the speed on the display fluctuates, you can also select either the “GPS”... -
Page 47: Calibrating The Flow Meter
Configuring the job computer for work Calibrating the flow meter CAUTION Injury caused by working machine If the function is activated when the implement is at a standstill, the driver can activate functions that can otherwise only be activated during travel. This can cause injury to persons standing close to the implement. -
Page 48: Correction Factor" Parameter
Configuring the job computer for work Configuring the fill level sensor - Call up the “CALIBRATION” screen. - Start the calibration. ⇨ While applying, the counted impulses are shown in the “Counted Impulses” field. 5. Apply several hundred litres of water. - Stop the calibration. -
Page 49: Configuring Sections
Configuring the job computer for work Configuring sections - Save the minimum fill level of the tank. 5. Fill the tank completely. ⇨ You have calibrated the fill level sensor. - Save the maximum fill level of the tank. Configuring sections Before you start working, you must configure the individual sections of the mounted implement. -
Page 50: Configuring The Mounted Implement
Configuring the job computer for work Configuring the mounted implement Icon Meaning The section is blocked. Icon Meaning The section is not assigned to a section group. The section is assigned to the first section group. The section is assigned to the second section group. The section is assigned to the third section group. -
Page 51: Fold/Unfold" Parameter
Configuring the job computer for work Configuring the tank 7.6.4 “Fold/Unfold” parameter Enter the driving speed up to which the mounted implement can be folded or unfolded. You only need this parameter if you are using a mounted implement with a boom. Configuring the tank Use the following parameter on the “SETTINGS”... -
Page 52: No. Of Dec. Places" Parameter
Configuring the job computer for work Configuring external operating devices 3. You have the option of configuring the parameters “No. of Dec. Places” and “Decimal (fixed)” ⇨ All of the displayed values will be converted and displayed in the configured units. for each category and subcategory. - Page 53 Configuring the job computer for work Activating licenses ⇨ In the bottom area, you can see how long you have already been working with a temporary licence. You can test each application for 50 hours. 4. Using the alphabetical code, you can order an activation key from Müller-Elektronik. 5.
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Alarm messages Troubleshooting Alarm messages Alarm message overview Alarm text Possible cause Remedial measure Pressure is too high. The pressure in the tank is too high. Set the optimal pressure. Pressure is too low. The pressure in the tank is too low. Set the optimal pressure. - Page 55 Troubleshooting Alarm messages Alarm text Possible cause Remedial measure Maximum speed exceeded. The permissible maximum speed for the Observe the permissible maximum speed steering system has been exceeded. for the steering system. The speed is too high. The driving speed for this function is too Reduce the driving speed.
- Page 56 Troubleshooting Alarm messages Alarm text Possible cause Remedial measure Right-hand sensor is disabled. The right-hand sensor is disabled. Check the sensor and activate it. The left-right valve is disabled. The left-right valve is disabled. Check the left-right valve and activate it. The raise-lower valve is disabled.
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Page 57: Checking The Software Version
Troubleshooting Checking the software version Alarm text Possible cause Remedial measure Error - Pressure sensor There is a measuring error on the Check the pressure sensor. pressure sensor. Error - Control valve There is a measuring error on the control Check the control valve. -
Page 58: Compatibility
Troubleshooting Compatibility Example for a software version Manufacturer name: “Müller-Elektronik” No. of the job computer, here: “2” Product: “Slurry Tanker” Version of the software, here: “1.0” No. of the job computer, here: “2” Compatibility 8.3.1 Compatibility between terminal and job computer If the following screen appears after starting the application, your terminal is not compatible with the job computer. -
Page 59: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications of the job computer Technical specifications Technical specifications of the job computer ECU-MIDI 3.0 job computer 1st processor: 32-bit ARM Cortex™-M4 CPU 168 MHz, 2048 KB flash; 256 KB RAM 2nd processor: 32-bit ARM Cortex™-M4 CPU 168 MHz, 2048 KB flash; 256 KB RAM External memory: SPI-Flash 16 MB;... - Page 60 Technical specifications Available languages Software version Added languages As of 3.23 CS, DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, NL, PL, PT As of 03.04.09.01 V4.20191001 30322453-02-EN...
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Page 61: Spare Parts
Spare parts Spare parts Inductive sensor Item number Designation 312160 Inductive sensor M8x32, switching distance: 1.5mm, flush, with LED, with 5m cable and without plug 312162 Inductive sensor M12x60, switching distance: 4mm, flush, with LED, with 5m cable and without plug 312164 Inductive sensor M18x46, switching distance: 8mm, not flush, with LED, with 9m cable and without plug... - Page 62 Spare parts Item number Designation 3-pin AMP plug 30303297 8m extension cable with 3-pin AMP socket for connection to the junction box 31243210 Accessories bag for pressure sensors Magnetic inductive liquid flow meter Item number Designation 30212604 Magnetic inductive liquid flow meter NW40, flow 14-700 l/min, flanged design according to DIN 2501 30212609 Magnetic inductive liquid flow meter NW80, flow 0.2-3m³/min, flanged design...
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