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- Page 1 Flowmate Control FMC/EC/GZD-EC Operation manual Article number: 70051422 Production year: 2008 Effective: 01001 ≥Mach ID Prod. Series nr:...
- Page 2 Falling into disuse When the lifespan of the machine has finished, its separate parts must be properly disposed of. Keep local legislations in mind with this! Metal parts You must deliver all metal parts to a metal recycling company. Plastic parts All plastic parts can be disposed of as unwanted garbage.
- Page 3 EC declaration of conformity EC declaration of conformity In accordance with EU Directive 98/37/EG and Kverneland Group Nieuw-Vennep BV Hoofdweg 1278 2006/42/EC* NL-2153 LR Nieuw-Vennep The Netherlands declare fully under own responsibility that the product Flowmate Control FMC/EC/GZD-EC to which this declaration refers, complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements under EU directives 98/37/EC and 2006/42/ EC*.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents H1 INTRODUCTION ......................7 §1.1 Complaints ........................7 §1.2 Warranty ..........................7 §1.3 Liability ..........................8 §1.4 Intended use ........................9 §1.5 Safety instructions ......................9 H2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND ASSEMBLY ..............10 §2.1 System overview......................10 §2.2 Assembly......................... 12 §2.2.1 Supply of energy ....................12 §2.2.2 Assembling the speed sensor ................ - Page 5 H8 CONTROL BOX GZD-EC.................... 62 §8.1 Supply of energy ......................62 §8.2 Spraying functions ......................64 §8.3 Hydraulic functions ......................64 §8.3.1 Procedure for control.................... 66 §8.3.2 Occupation of the switches .................. 66 Flowmate Control FMC + Electrical Controls EC / GZD-EC...
- Page 6 Spray computer FMC + EC/GZD-EC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 7: H1 Introduction
Introduction H1 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer Before using your new Kverneland sprayer for the first time, please make sure that you are fully familiar by carefully reading these operating Instructions. Please pay particular attention to the safety instructions. Careful reading of the operating Instructions will help you handle the machine, prevent failures and accidents and increase the service life of your machine. -
Page 8: Liability
Spray computer FMC + EC/GZD-EC 6. After agreement with the seller, the customer must allow the seller sufficient time and opportunity to implement all the repairs and spare part deliveries that the seller considers necessary by reasonable assessment. Otherwise, the seller is freed from the warranty obligation. -
Page 9: Intended Use
§1.4 I NTENDED USE 1. The spray computer Flowmate Control FMC, Electrical Control EC and Electrical Control GZD- EC are exclusively built for normal use in agricultural work (intended use). 2. Any use beyond the above shall be deemed to be not in conformity with the intended use. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any ensuing damage;... -
Page 10: H2 System Overview And Assembly
Flowmate Control FMC H2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND ASSEMBLY §2.1 S YSTEM OVERVIEW The System Flowmate Control FMC comprises the following components (see fig.): • Control box • Distribution box • SHC box (section-hydraulic-control) The control box is assembled in the tractor cabin and contains the spraying computer and the remote control for the control of the spraying and hydraulic functions. - Page 11 AUTO Control wire Power supply wire Distribution Wheel sensor Flow meter Sensor for hydr. Sensor for pendulum hillside compensation locking SHC box Pressure regulator Pressure sensor Section valves Section valves Hydraulic valves Hydraulic valves Flowmate Control FMC...
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Page 12: Assembly
Flowmate Control FMC §2.2 A SSEMBLY Assemble the control box (fig. 1) in the tractor cabin with the enclosed assembly material (fig. 2). Ensure that a position favourable for operation in the driver's field of vision is selected. The control wire for the spraying system is inserted in the left-hand socket (1) on the reverse of the control box and secured by means of a screw-type connection (fig. - Page 13 System overview and assembly Fig. 1 Fig. 2 30 A fuse 4,5 m brown + pole - pole blue 25 cm Fig. 3 Flowmate Control FMC...
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Page 14: Assembling The Speed Sensor
Flowmate Control FMC If live parts or wires are damaged, short circuits can result. Therefore, the energy supply wire must always be equipped with a 30 A fuse. Without properly fusing, a fire can be caused by a short-circuit! §2.2.2 Assembling the speed sensor If a sensor with a counting ring is selected for the speed measurement, it should be attached to a non-driven wheel as far as possible. - Page 15 System overview and assembly Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Flowmate Control FMC...
- Page 16 Flowmate Control FMC Assembling the sensor • The speed sensor (10) must be fitted in such a way that it is as close as possible to the counting ring (6). Trailer sprayers have their own holder on the axle of the sprayer for this purpose. If an add-on sprayer is used, the holder for the speed sensor must be fitted in the outer area of the front tractor axle in such a way that it also turns in steering (fig.
- Page 17 System overview and assembly Fig. 7 Fig. 6 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Flowmate Control FMC...
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Page 18: H3 Control Box
Flowmate Control FMC H3 CONTROL BOX The control box of the Flowmate Control FMC (fig. 1) contains an electrical remote control for the spraying functions and the hydraulic functions (spray boom and drawbar) and the actual spraying computer. §3.1 S PRAYING FUNCTIONS The following spraying functions can be electrically remote controlled on the control box (fig. - Page 19 Control box Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Flowmate Control FMC...
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Page 20: Hydraulic Functions
Flowmate Control FMC §3.2 H YDRAULIC FUNCTIONS The lower field (10) of the control box contains the switches for the hydraulic functions of the spray boom and the drawbar - or axle steering (fig. 3). Depending on the kind of hydraulic system on the spraying unit, there are 2 different control boxs, which can only be distinguished externally by the switches for the hydraulic functions. - Page 21 Control box Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Flowmate Control FMC...
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Page 22: Occupation Of The Switches
Flowmate Control FMC §3.2.3 Occupation of the switches The switches for the hydraulic functions have been provided with symbols and have the following function: Raise/lower spray boom Hydraulic hillside correction Independent slope correction, right HC: Vertical folding of the right side boom package... -
Page 23: Spray Computer
The computer also permanently computes the remaining area or the remaining distance which can be sprayed with the amount of fluid currently in the container. The sprayed area and consumed amount of liquid can be stored for up to 20 parcels of land. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 24: Menu Structure
Flowmate Control FMC §3.3.2 Menu structure The computer is operated via the keyboard (12) with 4 arrow keys and the OK key (fig. 5) The display of the values for monitoring and setting is done via the display (13). With the help of the “HOME” key (14) it is simple to return from any place in the programme to Screen 1 in the main menu (= main screen 1). -
Page 25: Entering And Changing Values
If both arrow keys are pressed at the same time, the basic setting of the entry value in question appears. After entry or alteration of a value, the OK key must be pressed as confirmation. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 26: H4 Main Menu
Flowmate Control FMC H4 MAIN MENU The main menu is the menu level in which the user moves in spraying work. It comprises 7 different “screens”, which can be scrolled with the help of the arrow keys Screen 'Filling and rinsing function' is not accessible when the central switch for spraying is on "On". -
Page 27: Main Screen 1
In manual operation, it is for example possible to increase the application rate partially for certain parts of the field (e.g. batches of weeds). By pressing the OK key, you return to automatic operation. The amount of application rate is again regulated according to the programmed nominal value. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 28: Driving Speed
Flowmate Control FMC §4.1.4 Driving speed Here, the current driving speed appears, measured via a wheel sensor or taken over from the tractor electronics. If the speed measurement fails (e.g. defective sensor), the computer automatically calculates at the simulation speed, which can be programmed in the Setting menu (SETUP FUNCTIONS). -
Page 29: Main Screen 2
To enter an arbitrary value, press the OK – key. The first number is flashing and can be changed with the keys. Press the key to go to the next number, that starts flashing. Confirm the value entered with the OK key, the next parameter (nozzle type/size) flashes. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 30: Setting Of Nozzle And Drop Size
Flowmate Control FMC §4.2.2 Setting of nozzle and drop size If the nozzle type/size used and the required drop size are entered here, the computer can XR110 warn the user if the admissible working range of the nozzle is exceeded. -
Page 31: Sprayed Area
Differences between the actual value and the calculated value can result from certain circumstances, e.g. worn or contaminated spraying nozzles. The selection of the sensor (flow meter or pressure sensor) to be used for the regulation can be done in the Setting menu (SETUP FUNCTIONS). Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 32: Filling And Rinsing Function
Flowmate Control FMC §4.3 F ILLING AND RINSING FUNCTION From Main screen 1 you reach the “Filling and rinsing function” screen by pressing the arrow 2x, when the central switch Spraying is "OFF" (see fig. page 26). Filling function: Rinsing function: To switch over to the other function, press the OK key, the Spray tank or Water tap symbol flashes. -
Page 33: Rinsing Function
The through flow amount is used to calculate the residual amount of filling water and displayed. Each rinsed section is automatically switched off by the computer. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 34: Parcel Memory
Flowmate Control FMC If the display 0.0 Ltr is shown, all the sections have been rinsed and a signal sounds. The software of the system has now switched off all the sections. Set the central switch for Spraying to “Off”. This turns the signal sound off. -
Page 35: Nozzle Recommendation
If the recommended nozzle size is not available, either change the driving speed or use a nozzle which is most similar to the recommended type in its features. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 36: Time/Date
Flowmate Control FMC To input, press the OK key, the type of nozzle flashes. Use the arrow keys to input the required type of nozzle and confirm with the OK key, the application rate flashes. In the same way, input the required application rate in l/ha, driving speed in km/h and drop size (only possible if the type of nozzle supports a drop spectrum) and confirm with the OK key. - Page 37 Control box Flowmate Control FMC...
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Page 38: H5 Setting Menu
Flowmate Control FMC H5 SETTING MENU From Main screen 1 press the arrow key twice to reach the “SETUP FUNCTIONS” screen. (see fig. page 26) Press the OK key to open the Setting menu. In the Setting menu settings which do not have to be altered regularly are made, e.g. calibration of the flow meter and the speed sensor. -
Page 39: Signal Volume
ALIBRATION OF THE MIDDLE POSITION HILLSIDE CORRECTION The middle position of the hydraulic hillside correction is calibrated in screen 8. For a correct display of the symbol (M) (fig. 6)of the hydraulic hillside correction, the appropriate sensor must be calibrated correctly. Flowmate Control FMC... - Page 40 Flowmate Control FMC Use the following procedure for calibration: • Bring the hydraulic hillside correction to the middle position by activating switch (D) on the control unit (fig. 6). The central position has been reached when the lower rectangular tube (17) of the pendulum frame is parallel to the carrying frame (16) (fig.
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Page 41: Step Width When Altering The Application Rate
In order to calculate the driving speed, the system must know how many impulses the speed sensor emits per metre of driven distance. The number of impulses depends on the circumference of the wheel and the number of transmitters per revolution. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 42: Calibration Of The Driving Speed (With Radar)
Flowmate Control FMC The upper value corresponds to the number of impulses matching the lower value, the measured distance If the impulse values for a certain measurement distance is already known, the two values, measurement distance and matching number of impulses, can be input directly (e.g. change of tractors in joint use of machines). -
Page 43: Simulation Speed
The working width of the spray boom is not altered in the switch-over. In the programming of the sections (Screens 17/19) no working width can be programmed for the two outer switches L5 and R5 in this case. In Screen 16 select the pictogram with X. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 44: Section Size
Flowmate Control FMC b) Use of edge nozzles to enlarge the working width at the edge of the field: In this case, the edge nozzle (with a larger spraying angle to the edge of the field) is used additionally to enlarge the working width at the edge of the field. -
Page 45: Anticipation Regulation
If the actual through flow quantity is smaller than the displayed value, a value under 100 % is to be selected, if the actual through flow quantity is larger than the displayed value, a value above 100 %. Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 46: Pressure Or Throughflow Regulation
Flowmate Control FMC If your spraying computer is equipped with pressure regulation, a correction value for worn or contaminated nozzles can be entered: For worn nozzles, a value above 100 % is to be selected. For contaminated nozzles, a value below 100 % is to be selected. -
Page 47: Automatic Drawbar - Or Axle Steering
Remark: The value "0" means that the automatic mode in the software for the drawbar - or axle steering is activated. When the sprayer is not equipped with Automatic drawbar - or axle steering (the front potentiometer is not mounted (18, fig. 9)), the software can be deactivated by entering "1". Flowmate Control FMC... - Page 48 Flowmate Control FMC - Confirm the displayed value for the rear potentiometer (19, fig. 10 or 11) with the OK key. The values for the potentiometers for Automatic central position have now been recalibrated. In screen 31 the dead zone dz of the potentiometers and the steering response can be adjusted.
- Page 49 ∆D = 0.00 ! The optimum value can be determined by taking a few turns in the field and checking whether the sprayer wheels start steering at the right moment. Flowmate Control FMC...
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Page 50: End
If alterations have to be made for some reasons, this is only possible if the correct PIN code has been entered in Screen If need be, please get in touch with the Kverneland after-sales service. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting Table
!H Alarm top left of display No connection to the hydraulic valve block All checks, which have to be made on the motherboard on the inside of the SHC box or control box may only be done by personnel with matching training! Flowmate Control FMC... -
Page 52: Electrical Control Ec
Electrical Control EC ELECTRICAL CONTROL EC H6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND ASSEMBLY §6.1 S YSTEM OVERVIEW The System Electrical Control EC comprises the following components (see fig.): • Control box with energy supply wire • Steering wire and division-box for spraying functions and hydraulic functions (The trailed sprayer with longer wires) The control box is assembled in the tractor cabin and contains the remote control for the control of the spraying and hydraulic functions. - Page 53 Control box Control unit Steer wire for spray functions and hydraulic functions energiesupply 12 V L = 6 m L = 8 m in case of a mounted sprayer L = 10 m in case of a trailed sprayer distribution box Hydraulic functions: Spray functions: - central switch “Spraying”...
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Page 54: Assembly
Electrical Control EC §6.2 A SSEMBLY Assemble the control box (fig. 1) in the tractor cabin with the enclosed assembly material (fig. 2). Ensure that a position favourable for operation in the driver's field of vision is selected. The control wire for the spraying system and the hydraulic functions is inserted in the socket (2) on the reverse of the control box (fig. - Page 55 Control box Fig. 1 Fig. 2 30 A fuse 4,5 m brown + pole - pole blue 25 cm Fig. 3 Electrical Control EC...
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Page 56: H7 Control Box Ec
Electrical Control EC H7 CONTROL BOX EC The control box of the Electrical Control EC (fig. 1) contains an electrical remote control for the spraying functions and the hydraulic functions. The whole system has a safety fuse of 25 Amp. on the back side of the control unit (fig. 2). §7.1 S PRAYING FUNCTIONS The following spraying functions can be electrically remote controlled on the control box (fig. - Page 57 Control box Fig. 1 25 Amp. Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Electrical Control EC...
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Page 58: Hydraulic Functions
Electrical Control EC §7.2 H YDRAULIC FUNCTIONS The lower field (9) of the control box contains the switches for the hydraulic functions of the spray boom and the drawbar - or axle steering (fig. 4). The hydraulic functions are operated by a hydraulic system with pre-selection switching. This system is characterised by: - On the tractor side, only 1 single-acting and 1 double-acting hydraulic ventil is necessary. - Page 59 Control box Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Electrical Control EC...
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Page 60: Occupation Of The Switches
Electrical Control EC §7.2.1 Occupation of the switches The switches for the hydraulic functions have been provided with symbols and have the following function: Switch A: Height adjustment of the spray boom Switch E: Hydraulic hillside correction Switch D: Lockage of the pendulum system open/close Switch B: Right boom parts folding in/out Inner boom parts (right and left) folding out-/in... -
Page 61: Electrical Control Gzd-Ec
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Page 62: H8 Control Box Gzd-Ec
Electrical Control GZD-EC H8 CONTROL BOX GZD-EC The control box of the Electrical Control GZD-EC (fig. 1 and 2) contains an electrical remote control for some spraying functions and the hydraulic functions. Assemble the control box (fig. 1) in the tractor cabin. Ensure that a position favourable for operation in the driver's field of vision is selected. - Page 63 Electrical Control GZD-EC Fig. 1 30 A fuse 4,5 m brown + pole - pole blue 25 cm Fig. 2 Electrical Control GZD-EC...
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Page 64: Spraying Functions
Electrical Control GZD-EC §8.2 S PRAYING FUNCTIONS The following spraying functions can be electrically remote controlled on the control box (fig. 3): Central switch “Spraying” On/Off (6) When the central switch (6) (fig. 3) is operated, the main valve (13) (fig. 4) is opening or closing the liquid supply to the sections (Switch upwards = valve is open). - Page 65 Electrical Control GZD-EC Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Electrical Control GZD-EC...
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Page 66: Procedure For Control
Electrical Control GZD-EC §8.3.1 Procedure for control • To operate a function, push the corresponding toggle switch upwards, the corresponding pair of solenoid valves (14) (or solenoid valve in case of HPT spray boom) on the spray boom is opened (fig. 5). Attention: In order to avoid damage to the spray boom, only activate one function at a time, i.e. - Page 67 Electrical Control GZD-EC Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Electrical Control GZD-EC...
- Page 68 Notes OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 69 Flowmate Control FMC/EC/GZD-EC 01001 ≥Mach ID Kverneland Group Nieuw-Vennep B.V. Hoofdweg 1278 NL-2153 LR Nieuw-Vennep The Netherlands © Kverneland group All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a database or retrieval system, or published in any form or in any way, electronically, mechanically,...
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