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HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such
changes.
HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this
publication, although everything possible has been done to make it complete and correct.
Published and printed by HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S.
HARDI CONTROLLER 5500
HARDI
CONTROLLER 5500
version 2.0
Instruction book
679027-GB-2003/08
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  • Page 1 2.0 Instruction book 679027-GB-2003/08 HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes. HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication, although everything possible has been done to make it complete and correct.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Menu 4.6 Speed simulation ....................33 Menu 5 Logbook ........................34 Menu 5.1 Print ........................34 Menu 5.2 Data dump ......................34 Mistblowers and Controller 5500 ..................35 Storage ............................. 38 Emergency operation ......................38 Fault finding ..........................39 Testing and fine tuning ......................40 Technical specifications ......................

  • Page 3: Glossary And Pictorials Symbols

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 We congratulate you for choosing a HARDI plant protection product. The reliability and efficiency of this product depend on your care. Read and pay attention to this instruction book. It contains information for the efficient use and long life of this quality product.

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    HARDI dealer or HARDI service personnel for further explanation before using the equipment. Description The HARDI Controller 5500 is for use in agricultural and horticultural pro- duction. The Controller permits automatic control of application rate. Main components are: •...
  • Page 5 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 If used on a mistblower, volume applied can also be set up as “Unit Canopy Row”. Tree width and height can be changed on the go. Functions include correct area with closure of up to 7 spray boom sections, alarm functions for volume rate, minimum tank contents, speed min./max.

  • Page 6: System Description

    1.0 mm to ensure sufficient power supply. NOTE: Do not connect to the starter motor or generator/alternator. Warranty is void if this is done. Use the HARDI Electric distribution box (Ref. no. 817925) if the tractor has a doubtful wiring. T165-0002...

  • Page 7: Tractor Installation

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Tractor installation Brackets The supplied tractor pillar bracket (A) has a hole spac- ing of 100 and 120 mm. Check tractor instructions manual for information re- garding attachment points. Three tubes (B) are supplied. One, two or all 3 may be used.
  • Page 8 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Printer If the 12 Volt printer is fitted, the supplied tube can be utilised to fit the printer on the Controller/Spray Box brackets. NOTE: The Controller and Spray Box should be protected from moisture and should be removed if the tractor does not have a cabin.

  • Page 9: Speed Transducer For Tractor

    Note the following if the Foot pedal remote is to be fitted. Remote ON/OFF switch has to be activated from the extended menu at installation. The HARDI Service centre does this. NOTE: The main ON/OFF valve switch at Spray Box overrides all remote switches.

  • Page 10: Start-Up

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Start-up When connecting the 39 pin plug from the sprayer, note the lock pal (A) clicks in place to secure the plug in the socket. When disconnecting the plug, the metallic pal must be pushed back before the plug is pulled out.

  • Page 11: Navigation Keys

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Navigation keys The navigation keys are initially used for set up in the menu system. Press to start this process. NOTE: Some keys have other functions that can be used whilst spraying. General keystrokes and menu system The following is a general description in keystrokes and display readout.
  • Page 12 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Press to enter the menu system [1 MAIN MENU]. Menu number Menu number Menu number Menu number Menu number (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) MAIN MENU Present menu Present menu Present menu Present menu Present menu Daily settings...

  • Page 13: Menu 1 Daily Settings

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 1.1 Volume rate The volume rate can be changed by: 1. Setting the desired rate in the Controller. 2. Manually raising or lowering the pressure via the Spray Box. 3. Pressing to apply over or under in a preset percentage, e.g.

  • Page 14: Menu 1.2 Tank Contents

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 1.2 Tank contents To change the displayed Tank contents: Shortcut Press and hold until menu [1.2 TANK CONTENTS] is shown. The maximum size of the tank is displayed TANK CONTENTS XXXX L Press to move the cursor to the value to be changed.

  • Page 15: Menu 1.3.1 Register Readout And Selection

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 1.3.1 Register readout and selection Register 1 to 98 can be used for individual areas. Register 99 is a tally of register trips 1 to 98. They are identified with a number and it is also possible to name them. The data is memorised when the system is switched off.

  • Page 16: Keystroke Menu Tree Chart (Ver. 2.0)

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Keystroke menu tree chart (ver. 2.0) The first steps to choose a menu are shown below. Press to proceed into the menu. See the relevant section in the book. Press and hold to exit the menu system.

  • Page 17: Menu 2.1 Display Readout

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 The following menu explanations assume you have mastered the general keystrokes and you can “find your way” to the specific menu. If this is not so, please re-read “ Navigation keys” and “General keystrokes and menu system”.

  • Page 18: Menu 2.2 Auto

    Menu [2.2.2 Foam marker] Menu [2.2.2 Foam marker] Menu [2.2.2 Foam marker] The Controller can be set to operate the HARDI Foam marker automatically through the main ON/OFF valve. When the main ON/OFF is ON, it will automatically start the Foam marker.

  • Page 19: Menu 2.4 Set Clock

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 symbol on the 1 line is now visible. Manual pressure regulation and stepped over/under application is still possible. The external source is connected to the COM 1 or COM 2 via a 9 pin sub D connector.

  • Page 20: Menu 2.6 Register Names

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 2.6 Register names If desired, the registers can be given names. Once set up, a name can be copied and edited. Press to toggle between [Yes] or [No]. Press if the name can not be copied or edited.
  • Page 21 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Assuming is pressed, “A” will blink in both 3 and 4 line. “B” will blink in both 3 and 4 line. “P” will blink in both 3 and 4 line. Changes character set. Selects character and returns to 3 line.

  • Page 22: Menu 3 Calibration

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 3 Calibration Menu 3.1 Speed calibration The calibration process is the same for each sensor type. In the following example a “speed sensor on sprayer“ is used. Shortcut 1. Press until menu [3.1.1 Sprayer] is shown.
  • Page 23 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu [3.1.1.1 Constant] Menu [3.1.1.1 Constant] Menu [3.1.1.1 Constant] Menu [3.1.1.1 Constant] Menu [3.1.1.1 Constant] 3.1.1.1 CONSTANT XX.XXX PPU The theoretical speed constant, pulses per unit (PPU), is the distance in metre on the circumference of the wheel between protrusion (or magnets).

  • Page 24: Menu 3.2 Flow Calibration

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 3.2 Flow calibration Menu [3.2 Flow calibration] Menu [3.2 Flow calibration] Menu [3.2 Flow calibration] Menu [3.2 Flow calibration] Menu [3.2 Flow calibration] CALIBRATION Flow calibration The flow transducer can be calibrated theoretically or with two practical methods.
  • Page 25 [2.2.1 ON/OFF] to [0.0 km/h]. Open all Close end nozzle 3. Using a HARDI calibration jug, check the actual nozzle output per minute. It is recommended that an average of several nozzles be taken. 3.2.2 NOZZLE METHOD XX.XX L/min...
  • Page 26 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu [3.2.3 Tank method] Menu [3.2.3 Tank method] Menu [3.2.3 Tank method] Menu [3.2.3 Tank method] Menu [3.2.3 Tank method] 3.2.3 FLOW CALIBRATION Tank method During practical flow calibration the tank is partly emptied through the nozzles. Whilst emptying, the display calculates the quantity emptied on the basis of the actual calibration value (PPU).
  • Page 27 The following is only relevant for sprayers equipped with circulation liquid system. The circulation type liquid system has to be set up from the Ex- tended menu at installation. The HARDI Service centre does this. See menu [3.2 Flow calibration] for calibration of “Flow 1”. Flow constant from “Flow 1”...

  • Page 28: Menu 3.3 Boom

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 3.3 Boom Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] 3.3.1 WIDTH XX.X m Use the navigation keys to enter boom width. Press to confirm. Menu [3.3.2 Number of sections] Menu [3.3.2 Number of sections]...

  • Page 29: Menu 3.4 Regulation Constant

    The range is in percent. The factory default is 50%. Menu [3.5 Tank gauge] This menu item is only present if the HARDI Tank Gauge is fitted. Flow calibration [3.2] must be done before proceeding. Menu [3.5.1 Adjustment] Menu [3.5.1 Adjustment]...
  • Page 30 Menu [3.5.2 Total] Menu [3.5.2 Total] This is for calibration of the HARDI Tank Gauge. The guide through the calibration step by step. A table with up to 100 data points corresponding to a correction value for each 25mm water level is created.
  • Page 31 3.5.2 TOTAL STEP Emptied XXXX L 6. Correct the displayed volume with the to the actual volume sprayed out. 7. Press . The new flow transducer PPU is calculated and the calibration of the HARDI Tank Gauge is finished.

  • Page 32: Menu 4 Toolbox

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 4 Toolbox This menu contains a number of tools to help you if needed. Menu [4.1 Measure] This is a simple electronic “measuring tape”. You can measure distance. If the implement width is entered in menu [4.1.3 Working width], area can also be measured in menu [4.1.2 Area].

  • Page 33: Menu 4.3 Stop Watch

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu [4.3 Stop watch] The clock can be used as a timer. Press to start and stop. to clear the value. Menu [4.4 Alarm clock] The clock can be set to give an alarm when the time is reached.

  • Page 34: Menu 5 Logbook

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Menu 5 Logbook This menu has to do with dumping and printing of data. Menu [5.1 Print] The following can be printed via the 12 volt printer. [5.1.1 Register number] A specific register [5.1.2 All registers] Register 1 to 99. Only active ones will be printed.

  • Page 35: Mistblowers And Controller 5500

    UCR. The Controller can be set up for mistblower to handle UCR. This is done from the extended menu. See “Extended menu” or contact your HARDI service centre if the Controller is not set up for UCR. Once done, the 3 line of the screen will show crop width and height and the application unit will be UCR.
  • Page 36 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Note the following changes when UCR is used. Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] Menu [3.3.1 Width] The width is defined as the number of rows the sprayer can cover. This is readout only and can not be changed.
  • Page 37 It may also be fitted with a shut-off on the filling line. This automatically closes when the programmed volume is filled. The transducer and shut-off valve type fitted has to be activated from the Extended menu at installation. The HARDI Service centre does this. Menu [1.2.1 Tank contents] Menu [1.2.1 Tank contents] Menu [1.2.1 Tank contents]...

  • Page 38: Storage

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Fill limit Filled: XXXX L Press to stop the alarm. Storage When the tractor and sprayer is parked, disconnect the power supply to the Spray Box. This will stop the system from using power. The Controller and Spray Box should be protected from moisture and should be removed if the tractor does not have a cabin.

  • Page 39: Fault Finding

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Fault finding Failure Reason Repair Area is not being Boom width or speed constant Enter the values in menu [3.3.1 Width] measured. have not been entered. and [3.1 Speed calibration]. No pulses are coming from the Check the sensor, check the cable to the sensor speed sensor.

  • Page 40: Testing And Fine Tuning

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Testing and fine tuning Fine tuning the flow constant - PPU Fine tuning the flow constant - PPU Fine tuning the flow constant - PPU Fine tuning the flow constant - PPU Fine tuning the flow constant - PPU Calibration of the flow transducer is carried out with clean water but small changes may occur when adding pesticides or fertiliser.
  • Page 41 HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Testing flow transducer Testing flow transducer Testing flow transducer Testing flow transducer Testing flow transducer BROWN wire to positive of 12 volt battery. BLACK wire to negative. BLUE wire to multimeter positive. 1. Check the rotor turns freely.

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Technical specifications Supply voltage ................12 Volt DC Controlled shutdown “low battery”..........9 Volt DC Maximum supply ................16 Volt DC Maximum peak ................28 Volt DC Ambient temperature ............– 5°C to + 70°C Memory ..............Flash PROM non-volatile Digital transducers (option 2, 3 and 4) ........

  • Page 43: Chart For Recording Values

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Chart for recording values Menu Function 1 - Values 2 - Values 3 - Values Identification Nozzle/Colour [3.2.1 Flow constant] Flow PPU [3.1.X.1 Speed constant] Speed PPU [3.4 Regulation constant] Fillmeter constant...

  • Page 44: Extended Menu Chart (Ver. 2.0)

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 Extended menu chart (ver. 2.0) This menu has been set up by your HARDI Service centre. It contains parameters that are typically set only once, normally before the Controller is used. NOTE: Unless instructed, do not tamper with the settings and values in these menus.
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  • Page 46: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    HARDI CONTROLLER 5500 EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer, HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S Helgeshøj Allé 38 DK 2630 Taastrup DENMARK Importer, declare that the following product; Adhere extra shipping package labels to inside cover. was manufactured in conformity with the provisions in the EMC directive 89/ 336/EEC, ISO 14982 Agricultural and forestry machinery - Electromagnetic compatibility - Test methods and acceptance criteria.

  • Page 47: Quick Guide

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  • Page 49: Spare Parts

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