Page 1 Operating instructions Electronic control unit Ecospray - EN - Art. No. 175_4789 2/09.10 LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG Weseler Strasse 5, D-46519 Alpen / PO Box 1160, D-46515 Alpen Telephone (02802) 81-0, Fax (02802) 81-220 E-mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet: http://www.lemken.com...
Page 3 Device-specific data The following data are to be ascertained on your device and entered at the corresponding area. Terminal - Enter the pulses per 100 m per tractor in the table below: Tractor mm/pulse...
Page 4 These brief instructions require additional thorough study of the operating instructions. These operating instructions will help to familiarise you with the LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG de- vice and the options available for using it.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS Contents ........................... 3 General information ....................8 Liability........................... 8 Copyright ........................9 Symbols used in the Operating Instructions............10 Hazard classes ......................10 Information........................10 Labelling text passages ....................10 Safety measures and precautions................. 11 Target group ........................ 11 Intended use ........................
Page 6 Contents Overview ........................19 Function ........................19 Commissioning ....................... 20 Calibration 100 m ......................20 Target quantity ......................23 Extending and retracting SE linkage..............24 General ......................... 24 9.1.1 Operation ......................... 24 9.1.2 Function ........................24 9.1.3 Deselecting a function....................25 9.1.4 Light-emitting diode via function key ................
Page 7 Contents 10.3.1 Extending the linkage at the right..............47 10.3.2 Extending the linkage at the left ................ 47 10.3.3 Slope compensation ..................48 10.4 Extending HE linkage - with pendulum lock, without slope compensation ... 49 10.4.1 Extending the linkage at the right..............50 10.4.2 Extending the linkage at the left ................
Page 8 Contents 12.2 Second Basic menu ....................67 12.2.1 Diagnosis menu ....................67 12.2.2 Spotlights ......................67 12.2.3 Rotating beacon....................67 12.3 Setting menu........................ 68 12.3.1 Setup of the device ................... 69 12.3.2 Tank ........................74 12.3.3 Flowmeter calibration ..................81 12.3.4 Calibration 100 m....................
Page 9 Contents 14.4 C - Short circuits ....................... 134 14.5 D - System faults ....................... 136 14.6 Section width box alarms ..................137 14.7 Electronic filling level display alarms..............137 15 Disposal ......................... 138 List of keywords ......................139...
Page 10: General Information
General information GENERAL INFORMATION Liability The “Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Delivery” of LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG shall apply at all times. LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG excludes liability claims in respect of injury and/or damage which can be attributed to one or more of the following causes: ...
Page 11: Copyright
Copyright These operating instructions represent a document in terms of the law on unfair competition. Copyright is retained by LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG Weseler Strasse 5 D-46519 Alpen, Germany These operating instructions are intended to be used by the operator of the device. They con- tain texts and drawings which must not be ...
Page 12: Symbols Used In The Operating Instructions
Symbols used in the Operating Instructions SYMBOLS USED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hazard classes The following symbols are used in the Operating Instructions for particularly important informa- tion: DANGER Denotes an imminent hazard with high risk, which will result in death or se- vere physical injury, if not avoided.
Page 13: Safety Measures And Precautions
Safety measures and precautions SAFETY MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS General safety instructions for the operator are specified in the chapter entitled “Safety meas- ures and precautions”. At the start of some sections the safety instructions, which refer to all work to be carried out in this chapter, are listed together. Each safety-relevant work step in- cludes other safety instructions specific to the work step.
Page 14: Operator Obligations
Safety measures and precautions Operator obligations  Before commissioning, read the operating instructions and follow the safety instructions.  Observe generally accepted and other obligatory regulations for the prevention of accidents and protection of the environment and add them to the operating instructions. The operating instructions are an important component of the device.
Page 15: Operating The Device Safely
Safety measures and precautions Operating the device safely 3.4.1 General information  Before starting work, familiarise yourself with all equipment and actuating elements as well as their functions.  Before actuating hydraulic equipment (such as flap devices), ensure that there is nobody in the flap area.
Page 16: Preparations On Tractor
Preparations on tractor PREPARATIONS ON TRACTOR Connections to the terminal The terminal has the following connections:  Pressure-compensation element [must not Pressure-compensation be opened] element  LIN  Signal socket  CAN Signal socket CAUTION Never open the pressure-compensation element! The pressure-compensation element must never be opened.
Page 17: Socket
Preparations on tractor Socket The tractor must be equipped with a 3-pin plug socket as per DIN 9680 for the power supply. The optional battery-connection cable can be directly fitted to the battery of the tractor, where necessary. Operating voltage and power supply The electronic control unit is run on an operating voltage of 12 volts –...
Page 18: Terminal
Terminal TERMINAL The electronic control unit is operated with the terminal. It is connected to the device's collection box and consists, amongst other things, of a display, keys, light-emitting diode displays and rotary encounter. Overview Display Rotary en- coder Function Function ...
Page 19: Switching Terminal Function On And Off
Terminal Switching terminal function on and off 5.2.1 Switching on - Press the key to switch on the terminal. A brief system check follows, during which all light-emitting diodes and key and the light- emitting diode light up briefly. The software version is then displayed. The current pulse number then appears.
Page 20: Section Width Box
Section width box SECTION WIDTH BOX The section width box can be used to operate the section width circuit and the spray On/Off function. It is connected to the terminal and consists - among other things - of a display, a switch and LED displays.
Page 21: Electronic Level Indicator
Electronic level indicator ELECTRONIC LEVEL INDICATOR The electronic level indicator shows the level on the device. The electronic level indicator is lo- cated on the device's control centre. The electronic level indicator is connected to the device's job computer and consists - among other things - of a display, a switch and LED displays.
Page 22: Commissioning
Commissioning COMMISSIONING Calibration 100 m After connecting the terminal, a calibration over 100 m must be carried out. The 100 m calibration must be carried out  on the spray surface intended, inasmuch possible,  with active four-wheel drive [if available] - Press the key to switch on the terminal.
Page 23 Commissioning The new pulse number now appears. - Press the key to assign the new pulse number to a tractor. The numbers 1 to 5 refer to five possible tractors. For up to five tractors, the pulse values can be saved and downlo- aded.
Page 24 Commissioning Selection of pulse counter per tractor Depending on the tractor, the required pulse number is downloaded and set as follows: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the setting menu. - Press the key to enter the calibration menu. The Calibration menu now appears.
Page 25: Target Quantity
Commissioning Target quantity After the 100 m calibration, the target quantity must be entered in l/ha. - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the setting menu. - Press the key to enter the setup menu. The target quantity display now appears.
Page 26: Extending And Retracting Se Linkage
Extending and retracting SE linkage EXTENDING AND RETRACTING SE LINKAGE The partial extension and retraction of the individual booms of the linkage is not permitted. The individual booms must always be completely retracted or extended. The linkage may only be folded when stationary. Operation of the linkage with completely extended or symmetrically folded linkage when the pendulum lock/lock (24) is engaged is not permitted.
Page 27: Deselecting A Function
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.1.3 Deselecting a function To deselect a function: - Press another key in the Folding menu. - Select a different function. - Leave the menu. - Press the key again. 9.1.4 Light-emitting diode via function key As soon as a function was selected with a function key, the light-emitting diode above this key lights up.
Page 28: Position And Safety Sensors
Extending and retracting SE linkage Position and safety sensors Various sensors record different linkage states to make operation easier and for safety reasons. The number and version of sensors can vary depending on the type of linkage involved. Sensor Function Door Prevents vertical folding when the door is open.
Page 29: Extending The Se Linkage
Extending and retracting SE linkage Extending the SE linkage Before the linkage can be extended: - Lift the linkage with the control unit up to the monitoring position. - Close the pendulum lock. To extend the linkage: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu.
Page 30: Pendulum Lock
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.3.1 Pendulum lock - Press one of the keys to preselect the pendulum lock function. To open or close the pendulum lock: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit. - Press one of the keys to cancel the preselection. The following displays indicate the status of the pendulum lock: pendulum lock closed.
Page 31: Extending The Linkage Symmetrically
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.3.2 Extending the linkage symmetrically - Press the key to select the function extend linkage symmetrically. The extend linkage symmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended symmetrically as follows:  Boom 1  Booms 2 + 3 ...
Page 32 Extending and retracting SE linkage - Press the key to preselect boom 1. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed. To extend boom 1: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit. - Press the key or another function key to cancel the preselection. - Press the key to preselect booms 2 and 3.
Page 33: Extend The Linkage Asymmetrically
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.3.3 Extend the linkage asymmetrically  This function is only possible for control with convenience folding.  Booms can be extended on both sides in pairs. To this end, the relevant key needs to be pressed additionally. In the Folding menu: - Press the key to select the function extend linkage asymmetrically.
Page 34 Extending and retracting SE linkage The second Extend linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The following linkage functions can now be controlled:  Booms 2 + 3 – left  Slope compensation  Booms 2 + 3 - right - Press the key to preselect booms 2 and 3 - left. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 35 Extending and retracting SE linkage - Press the key to enter the third extend linkage asymmetrically menu. The third Extend linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The following linkage functions can now be controlled:  Boom 1 - symmetrical - Press the key to preselect boom 1 - symmetrical. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 36: Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.3.4 Slope compensation - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. - Press the key to enter the second Folding menu. The second Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu: ...
Page 37: One-Side Bending Of Boom 1
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.3.5 One-side bending of boom 1 This function permits the boom to bend by up to 15°. If a boom has been bent further than 15°, the boom has to be manually oper- ated using the emergency circuit, and controlled through a range of 15°. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu.
Page 38: Folding-In Se Linkage
Extending and retracting SE linkage Folding-in SE linkage Before the linkage can be folded-in: - Lift the linkage with the control unit up to the monitoring position. - Close the pendulum lock. To fold-in the linkage: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu.
Page 39: Pendulum Lock
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.4.1 Pendulum lock - Press one of the keys to preselect the pendulum lock function. To open or close the pendulum lock: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit. - Press one of the keys or another function key to cancel the preselection.
Page 40: Folding In The Linkage Symmetrically
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.4.2 Folding in the linkage symmetrically Before symmetrically folding the linkage, the linkage must be in centre position. - Press the key to select the fold-in linkage symmetrically function. The Fold-in linkage symmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended symmetrically as follows: ...
Page 41: Fold The Linkage Asymmetrically
Extending and retracting SE linkage 9.4.3 Fold the linkage asymmetrically  This function is only possible for control with convenience folding.  Booms can be folded on both sides in pairs. To this end, the relevant key needs to be pressed additionally. In the Folding menu: - Press the key to select the function fold-in linkage asymmetrically.
Page 42 Extending and retracting SE linkage The second Fold-in linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended asymmetrically as follows:  Booms 2 + 3 – left  Slope compensation  Booms 2 + 3 - right - Press the key to preselect booms 2 and 3 - left. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 43 Extending and retracting SE linkage - Press the key to enter the third Fold-in linkage asymmetrically menu. The third Fold-in linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be folded symmetrically as follows:  Boom 1 - symmetrical - Press the key to preselect boom 1 - symmetrical. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 44: Extending And Retracting He Linkage
Extending and retracting HE linkage EXTENDING AND RETRACTING HE LINKAGE The partial extension and retraction of the individual booms of the linkage is not permitted. The individual booms must always be completely retracted or extended. The linkage may only be folded when stationary. Operation of the device with completely extended or asymmetrically folded linkage when the pendulum lock/lock is engaged is not permitted [Only HE linkage with pendulum lock].
Page 45: Deselecting A Function
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.1.3 Deselecting a function To deselect a function: - Press another key in the Folding menu. - Select a different function. - Leave the menu. - Press the key again. 10.1.4 Light-emitting diode via function key As soon as a function was selected with a function key, the light-emitting diode above this key lights up.
Page 46: Position And Safety Sensors
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.2 Position and safety sensors Various sensors record different linkage states to make operation easier and for safety reasons. The number and version of sensors can vary depending on the type of linkage involved. Sensor Function ...
Page 47: Extending He Linkage - With Pendulum Lock, With Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.3 Extending HE linkage - with pendulum lock, with slope compensation Before the linkage can be extended, the pendulum lock has to be closed: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. The first Folding menu now appears.
Page 48 Extending and retracting HE linkage - Press one of the keys to preselect the pendulum lock function. To open or close the pendulum lock: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit. - Press one of the keys to cancel the preselection. To enter the first Folding menu again: - Press the key.
Page 49: Extending The Linkage At The Right
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.3.1 Extending the linkage at the right - Press the key to select the function for extending the linkage at the right. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed. To extend the linkage at the right: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 50: Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.3.3 Slope compensation - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. - Press the key to enter the second Folding menu. The second Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu: ...
Page 51: Extending He Linkage - With Pendulum Lock, Without Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.4 linkage - with pendulum lock, without slope compensa- Extending HE tion Before the linkage can be extended, the pendulum lock has to be closed: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the Folding menu. The Folding menu now appears.
Page 52: Extending The Linkage At The Right
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.4.1 Extending the linkage at the right - Press the key to select the function for extending the linkage at the right. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed. To extend the linkage at the right: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 53: Extending He Linkage - Without Pendulum Lock, With Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.5 Extending HE linkage - without pendulum lock, with slope compensa- tion Before the linkage can be extended, the linkage has to be completely raised: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit to raise the linkage. - Press the key to switch on the terminal.
Page 54: Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.5.3 Slope compensation - Press the key to enter the Folding menu. The Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu:  Left boom  Slope compensation  Right boom - Press one of the keys to preselect the slope compensation. To set the slope compensation: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 55: Extending He Linkage - Without Pendulum Lock, Without Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.6 linkage - without pendulum lock, without slope compen- Extending HE sation Before the linkage can be extended, the linkage has to be completely raised: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit to raise the linkage. - Press the key to switch on the terminal.
Page 56: Folding-In He Linkage - With Pendulum Lock, With Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.7 Folding-in HE linkage - with pendulum lock, with slope compensation Before the linkage can be folded-in, the pendulum lock has to be closed: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. The first Folding menu now appears.
Page 57: Folding-In The Linkage At The Left
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.7.1 Folding-in the linkage at the left - Press the key to select the function for folding-in the linkage at the left. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed. To fold-in the linkage at the left: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 58: Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.7.3 Slope compensation - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. - Press the key to enter the second Folding menu. The second Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu: ...
Page 59: Folding-In The He Linkage - With Pendulum Lock, Without Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.8 linkage - with pendulum lock, without slope compen- Folding-in the HE sation Before the linkage can be folded-in, the pendulum lock has to be closed: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the Folding menu.
Page 60: Folding-In The Linkage At The Left
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.8.1 Folding-in the linkage at the left - Press the key to select the function for folding-in the linkage at the left. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed. To fold-in the linkage at the left: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 61: Folding-In The He Linkage - Without Pendulum Lock, With Slope Compensation
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.9 Folding-in the HE linkage - without pendulum lock, with slope com- pensation Before the linkage can be folded-in, the linkage has to be completely raised: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit to raise the linkage. - Press the key to switch on the terminal.
Page 62: Folding-In The He Linkage - Without Pendulum Lock, Without Slope Compensation60
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.10 Folding-in the HE linkage - without pendulum lock, without slope compensation Before the linkage can be folded-in, the linkage has to be completely raised: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit to raise the linkage. - Press the key to switch on the terminal.
Page 63: 10.11 Emergency Circuit
Extending and retracting HE linkage 10.11 Emergency circuit This function should only be operated if: WARNING  the linkage is outside the monitoring range of the arm bending [SE link- age only]  there is a malfunction of the sensors on the linkage. The sensors must then be checked or other folding functions will have to the performed previously in order to perform the desired function.
Page 64: Filling The Main Tank
Filling the main tank FILLING THE MAIN TANK 11.1 Device without electronic filling level display This section describes the process of filling the main tank for a device without an electronic fill- ing level display. - Fill the device to the intended level. - Press the key to switch on the terminal.
Page 65 Filling the main tank - Press the rotary encounter to select the value. - Press the rotary encounter to enter the value. - Press the rotary encounter to confirm the number. - Press the key for 3 seconds to save the value. The saved top-up quantity now appears.
Page 66 Filling the main tank - Press the key to enter the maximum quantity display. The maximum quantity display now appears [= nominal volume]. - Press the key for 3 seconds to save the maximum value. The word 'SAVE' appears on the display. - Press the key to enter the remaining quantity alarm display.
Page 67: Device With Electronic Filling Level Display
Filling the main tank 11.2 Device with electronic filling level display This section describes the process of filling the main tank for a device with an electronic filling level display. - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the setting menu. - Press the key to enter the tank menu.
Page 68 Filling the main tank - Press the key to enter the remaining quantity alarm display. The remaining quantity alarm display now appears.  ON  OFF The residual quantity alarm issues a warning as soon as the con- figured residual quantity level is reached. - Press the rotary encounter to select the value.
Page 69: Operation
Operation OPERATION 12.1 First Basic menu After switching on the terminal, the first Basic menu is displayed. The first Basic menu consists of further menus:  Setting menu  Information menu  Folding menu  Operating menu  Diagnosis menu - Press the key to enter the second Basic menu.
Page 70: Setting Menu
Operation 12.3 Setting menu In the setting menu, the following additional menus can be called  Setup of the device  Tank  Flowmeter calibration  Calibration 100 m  Terminal settings - Press the key to enter the setting menu.
Page 71: Setup Of The Device
Operation 12.3.1 Setup of the device In the device setup menu, the following additional menus can be called up:  Application quantity  Higher/lower quantity steps  Simulated speed  Maximum spraying pressure  Minimum spraying pressure  Automatic pendulum lock - Press the key to enter the device setup menu.
Page 72 Operation Higher/lower quantity steps The higher/lower quantity step can be adjusted in steps of 1%. The higher/lower quantity level can be displayed in the operating menu: - Press the key to enter the higher/lower quantity levels in % display. The higher/lower quantity level now appears in %. - Press the rotary encounter to select the value.
Page 73 Operation Simulated speed If the speed signal fails, a simulated speed can be used in order to be able to complete the work started. - Press the key to enter the simulated speed in km/h display. The simulated speed in km/h now appears. ...
Page 74 Operation Maximum spraying pressure Depending on the nozzle type, the maximum spraying pressure can be set between 1 and 10 bar. - Press the key to enter the maximum spraying pressure display. The maximum spraying pressure now appears. - Press the rotary encounter to select the value. - Press the rotary encounter to enter the value.
Page 75 Operation Automatic pendulum lock For SE linkage only - Press the key to enter the automatic pendulum lock display. The automatic pendulum lock now appears.  ON = during the symmetrical extension of boom 4: pendu- lum lock is automatically opened during the symmetrical folding of boom 4: pendulum lock is automatically closed.
Page 76: 12.3.2 Tank
Operation 12.3.2 Tank 12.3.2.1 Tank without electronic filling level display In the tank menu, the following additional menus can be called up:  Current tank type  Current filling quantity  Entry of top-up quantity  Zero quantity  Maximum filling quantity ...
Page 77 Operation Current filling quantity - Press the key to enter the current filling quantity display. The current filling quantity display now appears. Entry of top-up quantity - Press the key to enter the top-up quantity entry display. The display for entering the top-up quantity now appears. The top-up quantity can be entered here.
Page 78 Operation Zero quantity It may be necessary to enter the zero quantity in the terminal immediately. - Press the key to enter the zero quantity display. The zero quantity display now appears. - Press the key for 3 seconds to set the current quantity to 0 and save. The word 'SAVE' appears on the display.
Page 79 Operation Remaining quantity alarm - Press the key to enter the remaining quantity alarm display. The remaining quantity alarm display now appears.  OFF  ON The residual quantity alarm issues a warning as soon as the con- figured residual quantity level is reached. - Press the rotary encounter to select the value.
Page 80 Operation 12.3.2.2 Tank with electronic filling level display In the tank menu, the following additional menus can be called up:  Current tank type  Current filling quantity  Maximum quantity  Remaining quantity alarm - Press the key to enter the tank menu. Current tank type The current tank type is set in the factor and cannot be changed.
Page 81 Operation Current filling quantity The current filling quantity is determined by the filling level sensor. - Press the key to enter the current filling quantity display. The current filling quantity display now appears. Maximum quantity - Press the key to enter the maximum quantity display. The maximum quantity display now appears [= nominal volume].
Page 82 Operation Remaining quantity alarm - Press the key to enter the remaining quantity alarm display. The remaining quantity alarm display now appears.  OFF  ON The residual quantity alarm issues a warning as soon as the con- figured residual quantity level is reached. - Press the rotary encounter to select the value.
Page 83: Flowmeter Calibration
Operation 12.3.3 Flowmeter calibration In the flowmeter calibration menu, the following additional menus can be called up:  Set pulse per litre manually  Device weight - Press the key to enter the flowmeter calibration menu. Set pulse per litre manually The pulses per litre can be set manually.
Page 84 Operation Calibrating Before calibrating the flowmeter, the device must be filled completely and weighed. - Fill all tanks of the device up to the nominal value with clear water. - Weigh the tractor and device combination. - Drive with the device on to an unsealed surface, where all the clear water can flow off unhin- dered.
Page 85 Operation - Press the key to start the calibration. The calibration start display now appears. - Press the key to start the calibration. If the main tank is completely empty: - Press the key to stop the calibration. The pulses display now appears. - Press the key to confirm.
Page 86: Calibration 100 M
Operation 12.3.4 Calibration 100 m In the 100 m calibration menu, the following additional menus can be called up:  Set pulses manually  Calibration 100 m  Tractor selection  Speed sensor selection After connecting the terminal, a calibration over 100 m must be carried out. - Press the key to switch on the terminal.
Page 87 Operation The Display 100 m calibration menu now appears. - Drive a distance of 100 m. After 100 m: - Press the key to stop the 100 m calibration. - Press the key to confirm the 100 m calibration. The new pulse number now appears. - Press the key to assign the new pulse number to a tractor.
Page 88 Operation Selection of pulse counter per tractor Depending on the tractor, the required pulse number is downloaded and set as follows: - Press the key to enter the tractor selection display. The numbers 1 to 5 refer to five possible tractors with the assigned pulse counter.
Page 89 Operation - Press the key to assign the new pulse number to a tractor. The numbers 1 to 5 refer to up to five tractors. For up to five tractors, the pulse values can be saved and downlo- aded. - Press the rotary encounter to select the number. - Press the rotary encounter to enter the number.
Page 90: Terminal Settings
Operation 12.3.5 Terminal settings In the Terminal settings menu, the following additional menus can be called up:  Key tone  Automatic/manual browsing function Key tone The key tone of the section width switch and the spraying on/off switch can be switched on or off.
Page 91 Operation Automatic/manual browsing function Depending on the settings, other functions result in the operating menu.  AUTO: by pressing the spraying on/off key, you reach the operating menu directly.  MAN: by pressing the spraying on/off key, you remain in the current display. As soon as the main switch is pressed, the Operating menu is automatically shown on the dis- play.
Page 92 Operation The automatic/manual display now appears. - Press the rotary encounter to select the value. - Press the rotary encounter to enter the value. - Press the rotary encounter to save the value.
Page 93: Information Menu
Operation 12.4 Information menu In the information menu, the following settings can be made:  Counter menu  Information menu sensors  Information menu motors and valves  Information menu notes/warnings/alarms  Information menu device  Information menu software  Information menu voltage - Press the key to enter the information menu.
Page 94 Operation Hectare counter The hectare counters provide information on the surface processed. The hectare counters start to count as soon as the spray on/off key is pressed. The following hectare counters can be called up:  Blow hectare counter  Day hectare counter ...
Page 95 Operation Litre counter The litre counters provide information on the litre quantity used. The litre counters start to count as soon as the spray on/off key is pressed. The following litre counters can be called up:  Blow litre counter ...
Page 96 Operation Working hour counter The working hour counters provide information on the actual working hours. The working hour counters start to count as soon as the spray on/off key is pressed. The following working hour counters can be called up: ...
Page 97: Information Menu Sensors
Operation 12.4.2 Information menu sensors The displays in the sensors information menu are for information purposes. - Press the key to enter the information menu. The information menu now appears. - Press the key to enter the sensors information menu. The sensors information menu now appears.
Page 98: Information Menu Motors And Valves
Operation 12.4.3 Information menu motors and valves The Motors and valves information menu enables the following motors and valves to be manu- ally switched individually: Motors/valves Function Bypass valves Control valves Section width valves Y-valves - Press the key to enter the information menu. The information menu now appears.
Page 99: Information Menu Alarms/Warnings/Notes
Operation 12.4.4 Information menu alarms/warnings/notes - Press the key to enter the information menu. The information menu now appears. - Press the key to enter the alarms/warnings/notes information menu. The alarms/warnings/notes information menu now appears . In the alarms/warnings/notes information menu, the current condi- tion of outstanding alarms is displayed.
Page 100: Information Menu Device
Operation 12.4.5 Information menu device The current values valid for your device are displayed in the device information menu. - Press the key to enter the further information menu. - Press the key to enter the device information menu. Now the device information menu appears. In the device information menu, the current settings and informa- tion on the device are displayed.
Page 101 Operation Information menu software In the software information menu, the current software version is displayed. - Press the key to enter the information menu. The information menu now appears. - Press the key to enter the device information menu. The device information menu now appears. - Press the key to enter the software information menu.
Page 102 Operation Information menu voltage In the voltage information menu, the current voltage version is displayed. - Press the key to enter the information menu. The information menu now appears. - Press the key to enter the device information menu. The device information menu now appears. - Press the key to enter the voltage information menu.
Page 103: Folding Menu
Operation 12.5 Folding menu The Folding menu can be used fold-in the linkage or to extend it. 12.5.1 Extending the SE linkage To extend the linkage: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. The first Folding menu now appears.
Page 104 Operation 12.5.1.2 Extending the SE linkage symmetrically - Press the key to select the function extend linkage symmetrically. The extend linkage symmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended symmetrically as follows:  Boom 1  Booms 2 + 3 ...
Page 105 Operation 12.5.1.3 Extending the SE linkage asymmetrically  This function is only possible for control with convenience folding.  Booms can be extended on both sides in pairs. To this end, the relevant key needs to be pressed additionally. In the Folding menu: - Press the key to select the function extend linkage asymmetrically.
Page 106 Operation The second extend linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended asymmetrically as follow:  Booms 2 + 3 – left  Slope compensation  Booms 2 + 3 - right - Press the key to preselect booms 2 and 3 - left. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 107 Operation - Press the key to enter the third extend linkage asymmetrically menu. The third extend linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended symmetrically as follow:  Boom 1 - symmetrical - Press the key to preselect boom 1 - symmetrical. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 108 Operation 12.5.1.4 Slope compensation - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. - Press the key to enter the second Folding menu. The second Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu:  Slope compensation ...
Page 109 Operation 12.5.1.5 Bending the boom 1 on one or both sides - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. - Press the key to enter the second Folding menu. The second Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu: ...
Page 110: 12.5.2 Extending The He Linkage
Operation 12.5.2 Extending the HE linkage 12.5.2.1 Extending HE linkage - with pendulum lock, with slope compensation Before the linkage can be extended, the pendulum lock has to be closed: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. The first Folding menu now appears.
Page 111 Operation 12.5.2.2 Extending the linkage at the right - Press the key to select the function for extending the linkage at the right. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed. To extend the linkage at the right: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 112 Operation 12.5.2.4 Slope compensation - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. - Press the key to enter the second Folding menu. The second Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu:  Pendulum lock ...
Page 113 Operation 12.5.2.5 Extending HE-linkage - with pendulum lock, without slope compensation Before the linkage can be extended, the pendulum lock has to be closed: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the Folding menu. The Folding menu now appears.
Page 114 Operation 12.5.2.6 Extending the linkage at the right - Press the key to select the function for extending the linkage at the right. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed. To extend the linkage at the right: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 115 Operation 12.5.2.8 Extending HE linkage - without pendulum lock, with slope compensation Before the linkage can be extended, the linkage has to be completely raised: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit to raise the linkage. - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the Folding menu.
Page 116 Operation 12.5.2.11 Slope compensation - Press the key to enter the Folding menu. The Folding menu now appears. The following can be set in the menu:  Left boom  Slope compensation  Right boom - Press one of the keys to preselect the slope compensation. To set the slope compensation: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit.
Page 117 Operation 12.5.2.12 Extending HE linkage - without pendulum lock, without slope compensation Before the linkage can be extended, the linkage has to be completely raised: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit to raise the linkage. - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the Folding menu.
Page 118: 12.5.3 Folding-In Se Linkage
Operation 12.5.3 Folding-in SE linkage To fold-in the linkage - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. The first Folding menu now appears. In the first Folding menu, the following functions can be controlled: ...
Page 119 Operation 12.5.3.1 Pendulum lock - Press one of the keys to preselect the pendulum lock function. To open or close the pendulum lock: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit. - Press one of the keys to cancel the preselection.
Page 120 Operation 12.5.3.2 Folding-in the SE linkage symmetrically - Press the key to select the fold-in linkage symmetrically function. The Fold-in linkage symmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended symmetrically as follows:  Boom 1  Booms 2 + 3 ...
Page 121 Operation 12.5.3.3 Folding-in the SE linkage asymmetrically  This function is only possible for control with convenience folding.  Booms can be folded on both sides in pairs. To this end, the relevant key needs to be pressed additionally. In the Folding menu: - Press the key to select the function fold-in linkage asymmetrically.
Page 122 Operation The second Fold-in linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be extended asymmetrically as follows:  Booms 2 + 3 – left  Slope compensation  Booms 2 + 3 - right - Press the key to preselect booms 2 and 3 - left. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 123 Operation - Press the key to enter the third Fold-in linkage asymmetrically menu. The third Fold-in linkage asymmetrically menu now appears. The linkage can be folded asymmetrically as follows:  Boom 1 - symmetrical - Press the key to preselect boom 1 - symmetrical. - Press and hold the key, any information is then displayed.
Page 124: 12.5.4 Folding-In He Linkage
Operation 12.5.4 Folding-in HE linkage 12.5.4.1 HE linkage with pendulum lock Before the linkage can be folded-in, the pendulum lock has to be closed: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. The first Folding menu now appears.
Page 125 Operation 12.5.4.2 Folding-in HE linkage at the left - Press the key to select the function for folding-in the linkage at the left. To fold-in the linkage at the left: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit. - Press the key or another function key to cancel the preselection. 12.5.4.3 Folding-in HE linkage at the right As soon as the linkage at the left has been completely folded-in, the linkage at the right can then be completely folded-in.
Page 126 Operation 12.5.4.4 HE linkage without pendulum lock Before the linkage can be folded-in, the linkage has to be completely raised: - Press the key to switch on the terminal. - Press the key to enter the first Folding menu. The first Folding menu now appears. - Press the key to enter the second Folding menu.
Page 127 Operation 12.5.4.5 Folding-in HE linkage at the left - Press the key to select the function for folding-in the linkage at the left. To fold-in the linkage at the left: - Operate the tractor's corresponding control unit. - Press the key or another function key to cancel the preselection. 12.5.4.6 Folding-in HE linkage at the right As soon as the linkage at the left has been completely folded-in, the linkage at the right can then be completely folded-in.
Page 128: Operating Menu
Operation 12.6 Operating menu The operating menu is displayed while working in the field. The following can be displayed in the operating menu:  Current speed  Application quantity in l/min  Current hectare counter  Higher/lower quantity in % ...
Page 129: Working In The Field
Working in the field WORKING IN THE FIELD Once the device has been accordingly prepared, work in the field can be commenced. - Switch on the power take-off. Check the configured operating pressure. - Press the key to start the spraying process. The operating menu is displayed while working in the field.
Page 130 Working in the field - Press the key to enter the second operating menu. The second operating menu now appears. Depending on the settings, other functions result in the second operating menu.  AUTO: control unit.  MAN: regulation. After working in the field: - Press the key to end spraying.
Page 131: Manual Pressure Setting
Working in the field 13.1 Manual pressure setting The manual pressure setting can be used if:  the working width was reduced [except over the section width circuit],  no signal is received from the flowmeter,  national plant-protection regulations require manual pressure control. The Operating menu displays the manual pressure settings.
Page 132: Section Widths
Working in the field 13.3 Section widths The individual section widths can be individually activated or deactivated while working in the field. - Press one or more keys to switch the required section width on or off.
Page 133: Rectifying Faults
Rectifying faults RECTIFYING FAULTS 14.1 General As a rule, alarms, warnings or notes are made brought to your attention as follows:  Acoustic signal sounds  Error message shown in display  Light-emitting diode flashes red Alarms, warnings or notes can be displayed in the following categories: Category Alarm/Warning/Note Warnings/faults/notes...
Page 134: A - Warning/Fault/Note
Rectifying faults 14.2 A - Warning/fault/note These differ depending on the device version. Code Group Description Possible cause Corrective measure Different indication of the length Warning section width relative to the Incorrect entry Correct entry working width  Control valve visual inspec- Deviation between the target ...
Page 135: B - Line Breaks
Rectifying faults 14.3 B - Line breaks These differ depending on the device version. Code Output Description Possible cause Corrective measure  Visual inspection Cable connection defi-  Y2 boom 4 left Replace cable, whe- cient re necessary  Visual inspection Cable connection defi- ...
Page 136: C - Short Circuits
Rectifying faults 14.4 C - Short circuits These differ depending on the device version. Code Output Description Possible cause Corrective measure  Visual inspection Cable connection defi-  Replace cable, where Y2 boom 4 left cient necessary  Visual inspection Cable connection defi- ...
Page 137 Rectifying faults  Visual inspection Cable connection defi-  Replace cable, where TB2 section width 2 cient necessary  Visual inspection Cable connection defi-  Replace cable, where TB3 section width 3 cient necessary  Visual inspection Cable connection defi- ...
Page 138: D - System Faults
Rectifying faults 14.5 D - System faults Code Description Possible cause Corrective measure  Visual inspection  Missing terminal plug  Replace cable, where necessary  Deficient bus line  Replace job computer, where nec- CAN-BUS fault  Defective connector job computer essary ...
Page 139: Section Width Box Alarms
Rectifying faults 14.6 Section width box alarms Code Description Possible cause Corrective measure  Switch terminal off and back on Faulty initialisation  Fault when logging-in to terminal again process  Check connections  Section width box connected before the ...
Page 140: Disposal
Disposal DISPOSAL On expiry of the device's usage term, it must be disposed of by an expert in an environmentally friendly way.
Page 141: List Of Keywords
List of keywords LIST OF KEYWORDS DISPOSAL......................138 Operating voltage ....................15 SYMBOLS ......................10...

LEMKEN Ecospray Operating Instructions Manual

Contents

1 General Information

2 Symbols Used in the Operating Instructions

3 Safety Measures and Precautions

4 Preparations on Tractor

5 Terminal

6 Section Width Box

7 Electronic Level Indicator

8 Commissioning

9 Extending and Retracting SE Linkage

10 Extending and Retracting HE Linkage

11 Filling the Main Tank

12 Operation

13 Working in the Field

14 Rectifying Faults

15 Disposal

List of Keywords

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