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VANTAGE
E.C.TRONIC regulation
82.527-A
ENGLISH
© BERTHOUD Agricole 05/2017
Machine intended for the treatment of
cereal and market-garden crops
To be read carefully and must be retained

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  • Page 1 VANTAGE E.C.TRONIC regulation 82.527-A ENGLISH © BERTHOUD Agricole 05/2017 Machine intended for the treatment of cereal and market-garden crops To be read carefully and must be retained...
  • Page 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information is available in the following instruction notices: Reference Safety and sprayer controls Notice 82.471 AXIALE II boom (24/32m) Notice 82.486 KONDOR boom (32/38m) Notice 82.491 AXIALE 36 boom (36/38m) Notice 82.515 EKTAR B3 boom (36/38m) Notice 82.514 E.C.Tronic regulation Notice 82.510 Nivelec/Nivomatic...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. General points and safety 05/10 1.1 Technical characteristics 1.2 Table of weights 1.3 Dimensions 1.4 Nameplate 1.5 Tracks and dimensions 1.6 Noise measurements 1.7 Positions of the safety stickers 2. Overview of the sprayer 11/22 2.1 Overview of the E.C.Tronic control unit 2.2 Overview of the E-Pilot joystick 2.3 Overview of the DUALMATIC Berlogic 2.4 Characteristic of the Omega pump...
  • Page 4 5. Crop sprayer maintenance 34/38 5.1 Practical guidance 5.2 Filters 5.3 Clogged nozzles 5.4 Checks before the treatment season 5.6 Overwintering the sprayer 5.7 Protection against oxidising agents 5.8 Maintenance of the boom 5.9 Check the tightness of the nuts 5.10 Safety for changing a wheel 5.11 Lubrication and tightening 5.12 Hydraulic unit...

  • Page 5: General Points And Safety

    1. GENERAL POINTS AND SAFETY 1.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Trailed machine VANTAGE 28-30 / 35-37 / 43-46 / 55-60 / 67-71, E.C.TRONIC regulation. Steel chassis protected by U.H.R polyester paint with stainless steel bolts. Chassis Protective plate. Axle with track adjustable from 1.50 to 2.25 m, according to the machine. Axle ACTIFLEX 2 axle suspension.
  • Page 6 Transmission with double constant-speed universal joints with 6 splines (optional Transmission hydraulic pump drive). Spraying remote controlled by motorised valves with general cut-off on the control unit Motorised valves in the cab and configured to cut off sections by GPS. Continuous flow The pneumatic anti-drip devices immediately open and close the spraying (option).

  • Page 7: Table Of Weights

    1.2 TABLE OF WEIGHTS The data below concerns France only (see the DREAL document). BOOMS MACHINES Axiale II Axiale 36 Kondor Ektar B2 Ektar B3 Weight without 4000 kg boom G.V.W.R. 7270 kg VANTAGE 28-30 G.V.W.R. Axle 5614 kg G.V.W.R. Drawbar 1656 kg Weight without 4400 kg...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Poids/anneau - Ring Weight - Zul. Zugöse - MMA anillo N° Dossier - N° File Réceptionné le - Regist.Date ar - By N° Série Berthoud PV - Curb weight - Stutzlast - Tara Type Berthoud Année fabrication - Manufacturing year The empty weight and G.V.W.R.

  • Page 9: Tracks And Dimensions

    1.5 TRACKS AND DIMENSIONS Interior rim offset Exterior rim offset Track Adjustable track (1.50 to 1.90m) Standard adjustable track (1.80 to 2.25m) Interior rim offset (1) Exterior rim offset (2) Interior rim offset (1) Exterior rim offset (2) 270/95R48 300/95R46 1.50 to 1.70 300/95R52 340/85R48...

  • Page 10: Positions Of The Safety Stickers

    Poids/anneau - Ring Weight - Zul. Zugöse - MMA anillo N° Dossier - N° File Réceptionné le - Regist.Date ar - By N° Série Berthoud PV - Curb weight - Stutzlast - Tara Type Berthoud Année fabrication - Manufacturing year At the front right of the chassis 417.588 417.575 417.580...

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Sprayer

    2. OVERVIEW OF THE SPRAYER 2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE E.C.TRONIC CONTROL UNIT OVERVIEW OF THE BUTTONS ON THE UNIT: Navigation buttons. Action buttons. "Back" button. "DUALELEC" button to control sprayer functions "Settings" button. "Program" button to access vol/ha setting, change "Information"...
  • Page 12 Button Menu Access Number of pulses Back to working screen without taking Back short unsaved values into account. Totals per plot: Distance covered, surface treated, short Totals volume applied since the last reset to zero. Management of plots Totals per user. short activated Totals per machine.
  • Page 13 Button Menu Access Number of pulses Allows you to increase the volume/ha during treatment in steps of 5% or short the pressure in steps of 0.1 bar. PLUS Activation of the Zoom mode. long Allows you to decrease the volume/ha during treatment in steps of 5% or short the pressure in steps of 0.1 bar.
  • Page 14 Icon Description Icon Description Simultaneous opening / closure of Simultaneous opening / closure end arms for 2 arm booms or the of the end arms of 3 arm booms. 2 main arms of 3 arm booms. Reset the slope corrector to zero Slope corrector.

  • Page 15: Overview Of The E-Pilot Joystick

    OVERVIEW OF THE WORKING SCREEN Information on the current treatment record. Pseudonym of the current user. Information on the working pressure. Information on the forward speed. Information on the Volume/hectare applied. Information on the spray function. utilisateur_1 32.00 Ha herbicide 2.00 Information on the agitation percentage.

  • Page 16: Overview Of The Dualmatic Berlogic

    2.3 OVERVIEW OF THE DUALMATIC BERLOGIC The main functions of the Berlogic panel are listed on the diagram below (1). To obtain the desired position, place the indexes (2), (3) and (5) opposite the booms corresponding to the numbers of the functions in the list (1). To put the index in position (5): Turn the index using one of the two controllers.
  • Page 17 AUTOMATIC MODE: Give 1 long press on the button located next to utilisateur_1 32.00 Ha herbicide the icon to unlock the tracker and move into 3.00 "Pause" mode. Km/h L/ha NOTE: 05-PULVERISATION 5780 L From "Pause" to "Activated" mode or conversely, the wheels are automatically re-centred during 8 seconds.

  • Page 18: Adjustable Boom

    2.6 ADJUSTABLE BOOM Transition from the road to the field: Align the tractor and the sprayer. Remove the pin (1). Transition from the field to the road: Align the tractor and the sprayer. Place the pin (1). To orient the boom manually: Press the button located next to the icon to turn to the left.

  • Page 19: Hydraulic Strut

    2.8 HYDRAULIC STRUT The strut (1) is articulated on the drawbar by the cyl- inder (2). When the machine is unhitched, the shoe (3) rests on the ground. Use a solenoid valve on the tractor to raise or lower the drawbar. 2.9 RIBBON GAUGE A ribbon gauge (1), readable inside the tractor's cab and from the work position (Berlogic), is placed on...

  • Page 20: Rinse Tank

    2.12 RINSING TANK A tank (2) of 380 to 720 litres of fresh water enables the sprayer to be rinsed. The rinsing tank (1) is placed in front of the main tank. Its filling level is visible from the tractor's cab via a float gauge.

  • Page 21: Mixing

    We recommend using a detergent to facilitate cleaning: As a general rule, spray the product on the machine All Clean (5 litres) reference BERTHOUD 788.796. using a hand sprayer, rub the machine if necessary, then rinse with fresh water.

  • Page 22: Ladder

    2.19 LADDER A folding ladder placed on the front bonnet of the sprayer enables safe access to the manhole. To access the top of the main tank, pull down the ladder by unlocking the mounts (2). The ladder is in place. Fold the ladder back by pressing on the latch (1) position (P).

  • Page 23: Commissioning The Crop Sprayer

    3. COMMISSIONING THE CROP SPRAYER 3.1 ADAPTATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT IMPORTANT: Using a hacksaw, cut the protectors to the same value as the half-transmissions with universal joints, This operation must be done under the which should let the half-transmission-shafts jut out shortest conditions of length.

  • Page 24: Service Brake

    3.3 SERVICE BRAKE In the 25 km/h version, the machine has a hydraulic Check the value of the pressure one last time. braking system provided by cylinders. Re-tighten the screw (4) to fix the rod (5). In the 40 km/h version (VANTAGE 43-46,55-60,67- The warning sticker for the service brake (7) is 71), the machine has a pneumatic braking system positioned near the rod...

  • Page 25: Parking Brake

    3.4 PARKING BRAKE The parking brake is placed on the left side of the sprayer. To immobilise or release the sprayer's brakes. Take the handle (1) and fit it into the control nut (2). In direction (4), the brakes are applied. In direction (5), the brakes are released.

  • Page 26: Usage Advice

    3.7 USAGE ADVICE At Start-up: initial value by 10%, it is necessary to replace the nozzles. Switch on the tractor's engine. Switch on the control unit using the switch (1). Engage the power take-off. Check: - At the start of the spraying season, always check the nozzle flow rate at a pressure of 3 bar for 1 minute.

  • Page 27: Use Of The Sprayer

    4. USING THE CROP SPRAYER 4.1 HITCHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR Attach the machine's hitching ring to the hitching Release the parking brake and attach the safety cable hook or eye bolt on the tractor. The machine must to the tractor. be horizontal.

  • Page 28: Mixing Hopper

    4.3 MIXING HOPPER Function: Enables the phytosanitary powders or Rinsing the drums: liquids to be mixed in while the sprayer is filled. Position the product drum on the part (1). The mixing can be done in 3 different ways: Press on the drum to activate the cleaning nozzle (4). 1 - Suction of liquid from the main tank.

  • Page 29: Spraying / Agitation

    4.4 SPRAYING / AGITATION Use of the spray controls DUALMATIC (on the work position) Position of the BERLOGIC valves DUALELEC (on the EC-TRONIC unit) Power take-off 540 rpm Adjustment of the mixing (1) DUALMATIC / DUALELEC , increase or reduce the agitation Total opening of Partial closure of State of the control for the sections...

  • Page 30: Dilution Of The Residual Liquid (Dilunet Or Dilunet +)

    4.5 DILUTION OF THE RESIDUAL LIQUID (DILUNET OR DILUNET +) The table below breaks down a work sequence to adopt to trigger dilution of the residual liquid. Liquid suction Valve position Position of the Phases Liquid used Power take-off Comments point BERLOGIC control switch...

  • Page 31: Rinsing The Machine In Dualmatic

    4.6 RINSING THE MACHINE IN DUALMATIC Position of Valve position Rinsed Power take- Phases Liquid used the control Location Comments components switch Rinsing the main tank, the hopper and mixing circuits with the rinsing tank Main tank 300 rpm 1, 2 maximum Fresh water Hopper...

  • Page 32: Rinsing The Machine In Dualelec

    4.7 RINSING THE MACHINE IN DUALELEC Valve Rinsed Power take- Position of the Phases Liquid used position Location Comments components control switch Rinsing the main tank, the hopper and mixing circuits with the rinsing tank Main tank 300 rpm Work to be done Fresh water 1, 2 maximum...

  • Page 33: Exterior Washing

    We recommend using a detergent to facilitate cleaning: 9 CLEANING FILTER 10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION 11 EXTERIOR WASHING OPTION All Clean (5 litres) reference BERTHOUD 788.796. IMPORTANT: Before any use of the exterior washing system, perform a rinsing phase (boom, tank or dilution of the residual liquid) so as to clean the boom's circuit.

  • Page 34: Crop Sprayer Maintenance

    5. CROP SPRAYER MAINTENANCE 5.1 PRACTICAL GUIDANCE Regular cleaning: The machine should be fully internally rinsed (tanks, booms and nozzles included) by following the By cleaning your machine regularly during and at the procedures ( 4.6). end of the spraying season: Wash the exterior of the sprayer ( 4.7).

  • Page 35: Clogged Nozzles

    Nozzles: Change the nozzles once a year or when 340/85 R38 their flow becomes 10% to 15% greater than their 380/85 R46 initial flow. For this, use the FLOW TEST BERTHOUD 420/85 R38 reference 765.241 or the FLOW COMPARATOR 460/85 R38 BERTHOUD reference 778.887.

  • Page 36: Overwintering The Sprayer

    Proceed with antifreeze protection by adding water Clean the outside of the machine, repaint any mechanical and the quantity of antifreeze product for the desired parts which have been bared (BERTHOUD reference level of protection. PEP0015 grey aerosol paint). In dosing the antifreeze, take into account the residual Store the machine out of sunlight and bad weather on volume contained in the circuit's pipes.

  • Page 37: Safety For Changing A Wheel

    5.10 SAFETY FOR CHANGING A WHEEL If you have to change the wheel: - Place, under the chassis (1) of the sprayer, a wooden wedge (2), then raise the whole using a jack (3). 5.11 LUBRICATION AND GREASING Gearbox: - Valves Check the level of oil in the gearbox: - Hopper The level of oil must reach the mark (3).

  • Page 38: Hydraulic Unit

    5.12 GREASING PLAN Grease every 50 hours Grease every 100 hours Grease every 200 hours Drawbars: 4 grease nipples Suspension of the chassis: 8 grease nipples 82527 Vantage...
  • Page 39 Tracking axle: 8 grease nipples Berlogic: 2 grease nipples Hopper: 1 grease nipple Pantograph: 12 grease nipples Two grease nipples per tie-rod, two grease- nipples per cylinder and four grease-nipples on the pantograph. Universal joint: 6 grease nipples 82527 Vantage...

  • Page 40: Maintenance Diagrams

    6. MAINTENANCE DIAGRAMS 6.1 E.C.TRONIC HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT 82527 Vantage...

  • Page 41: E.c.tronic Hydraulic Circuit (Option Dilunet)

    6.2 E.C.TRONIC HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (OPTION DILUNET) 82527 Vantage...
  • Page 42 6.3 E.C.TRONIC HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (OPTION DILUNET +) 82527 Vantage...

  • Page 43: Reminder Of Your Parameters

    7. REMINDER OF YOUR PARAMETERS As a reminder of the values programmed, the brand of the nozzles and their colours, complete the boxes below. NOZZLE 1 NOZZLE 3 nozzle: nozzle: NOZZLE 2 NOZZLE 4 nozzle: nozzle: NOZZLE 5 nozzle: Effective circumference NOTE: length of the wheel: At the beginning of each treatment...
  • Page 44 8. NOTES ON THE TREATMENTS CARRIED OUT DURING THE SEASON Speed km/ Date Plot Treatment Product Dose Volume l/ha Nozzle Pressure hour 82527 Vantage...
  • Page 46 BERTHOUD Agricole S.A.S. Z.I. de Bois Baron - 1, rue de l’Industrie 69220 BELLEVILLE S/SAÔNE - FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)4 74 06 50 50 - Fax: +33 (0)4 74 06 50 77 Website: www.berthoud.com - E-mail: berthoud-agricole@berthoud.com...

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