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990267EN
SEPTEMBER 2014
Operating instructions
Job computer ECO
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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Job computer ECO 990267EN Read and follow these operating instructions. SEPTEMBER 2014 Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later reference.
  • Page 2 Imprint Document Operating instructions Product: Job computer ECO Document number: 990267EN From software version: SPRECO1: V619a; SPRECO2: 629a Original language: German...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents For your safety Basic safety instructions Layout and meaning of warnings Layout and meaning of alert messages User requirements Intended use EC declaration of conformity Disposing Safety sign for the field sprayer Safety sticker on the product About this operating manual Target group of these Operating Instructions Illustrations in these operating instructions Layout of operating instructions...
  • Page 4 Contents 5.6.3 Selectable area 1 5.6.4 Boom terminal area 5.6.5 Selectable area 2 5.6.6 Function icons 5.6.7 Layout of additional screens Preparing job computer sprayer for use When should you configure what? Entering field sprayer parameters Options activation 6.3.1 Setting sections switching type 6.3.2 Setting filling type 6.3.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 7.2.3 Starting spreading 7.2.4 Stopping spreading 7.2.5 Operating sections Activating corner nozzles Operating wide area nozzles 7.2.6 Switching foam marker on and off 7.2.7 Dealing with weed infestations Work screen in localized mode Preselecting and switching off sections in localized mode Activating localized mode Multi-function joystick in localized mode 7.2.8...
  • Page 6 Contents 11.2 Technical data 11.2.1 Technical data for the job computer 11.2.2 Field sprayer technical data 11.3 Checking the software version 11.4 Fault diagnostics 11.4.1 “Simulated speed“ function 11.5 Multi-function joystick button assignment Alarm messages 990267EN ind. A...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    For your safety For your safety Basic safety instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before operating the product for the first time. ▪ Before you leave the vehicle cabin, ensure all automatic mechanisms are deactivated or manual mode is activated. In particular deactivate the systems: –...

  • Page 8: Layout And Meaning Of Alert Messages

    For your safety Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold font type and a signal word. Example 1. NOTICE! This is a notice. It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step. 2.

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    For your safety ▪ If there is anything within these Operating Instructions that you do not understand, please do not hesitate to contact us or your dealer. Müller-Elektronik's Customer Services department will be happy to assist you. Intended use The job computer is used to control field sprayers in agriculture. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any installation or use that goes beyond this.

  • Page 10: Safety Sticker On The Product

    For your safety Safety sign Where to attach Meaning Close to the bend area, between tractor Do not stay in the bend area and trailer device during operation. Safety sticker on the product Sticker on the job computer Do not clean with a high-pressure cleaner. 990267EN ind.

  • Page 11: About This Operating Manual

    About this operating manual About this operating manual Target group of these Operating Instructions These operating instructions are intended for operators of field sprayers. The field sprayers must be fitted with the System Sprayer Controller Midi. Illustrations in these operating instructions The role of the diagrams on the software interface is to serve as a reference.

  • Page 12: Layout Of References

    About this operating manual Layout of references If any references are given in these Operating Instructions, they will appear thus: Example of a reference: [➙ 12] References can be identified by their square brackets and an arrow. The number following the arrow shows you on what page the chapter starts where you can find further information.

  • Page 13: Product Description

    ▪ For ECO systems: – The tractor must be fitted with basic ECO equipment. – An ECO terminal from Müller-Elektronik must be fitted to the tractor. Understanding manufacturer's plates On the job computer you will find a manufacturer's plate in the form of a sticker. On this sticker you can find all the information you need to clearly identify the product.
  • Page 14 Product description Item name Hardware version In the name you can see whether the job computer is F1 or F2. Serial number Customer number If the product was manufactured for an agricultural machinery manufacturer, the agricultural machinery manufacturer's item number will be shown here. Software version Operating voltage If you update the software, this version will no...

  • Page 15: Mounting And Installation

    Mounting and installation Mounting and installation System overview The job computers F1 and F2 are not sufficient on their own to be able to control and operate a field sprayer. In the following images you can see what components need to be fitted to your field sprayer and the tractor.

  • Page 16: Connecting Job Computer To The Basic Tractor Equipment

    Wheel sensor Cable harness and distributor for job computer F1 Different configurations possible Connection cable for ECO basic equipment Job computer F1 Connection of the job computer sprayer to the Master job computer tractor's basic equipment. Different configurations possible...

  • Page 17: Fitting Multi-Function Joystick (Mfg)

    5. Check whether the job computer is correctly connected by starting it up. Tractor with ECO basic equipment Procedure This is how you connect the job computer to the ECO basic equipment:  Tractor is fitted with basic ECO equipment from Müller-Elektronik.  Job computer is fitted to the field sprayer.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Gyroscope

    Mounting and installation Connecting multi-function joystick Mounting angle Connector for connection to the terminal For attachment in the cabin Jack for connection to the basic equipment Procedure You fit the multi-function joystick as follows: 1. Fit the multi-function joystick next to the driver on the right. 2.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Bracket For The Gyroscope

    Mounting and installation 4.4.1 Mounting the bracket for the gyroscope Bracket Gyroscope in the bracket Mounting the bracket on the tractor The bracket on the tractor is used for fastening the gyroscope to the tractor for the duration of work on the field.

  • Page 20: Using The Gyroscope

    Mounting and installation 4.4.2 Using the gyroscope Procedure 1. Fasten the gyroscope into the bracket on the tractor and screw tight with the wing screw. The side with the TOP-OBEN label must be on the top: 2. After work, fasten the gyroscope into the bracket on the trailer device and screw tight with the wing screw.

  • Page 21: Basic Control Principles

    For non-ISOBUS tractors: Switch off the terminal. c) For all tractors: Pull cable between the tractor and the field sprayer from the jack. d) When you are using an ECO terminal: Switch off the terminal. 2. Wait until the LED on the multi-function joystick goes out.

  • Page 22: Job Computer In The Terminal Selection Menu

    Basic control principles Job computer in the terminal selection menu The Job Computer Sprayer application registers with any terminal using its ISO identifier. In Müller-Elektronik terminals the job computer registers in the application "Selection Menu". Job computer during registration in the selection menu Job Computer Sprayer application icon Language Type of job computer...

  • Page 23: Screen Structure

    Basic control principles Data input screen Cursor 1 Numbers for selection On the input field mark the position where a new number should be entered. Input field Cursor 2 Contains number fields for entering a value. Selects a number to be entered in the input field.

  • Page 24: Spray Data Area

    Basic control principles Areas on the work screen "Spray data" area "Boom terminal" area Selectable area 1 Selectable area 2 You can read about the information that appears in these areas in the following sections. Function keys on the work screen On the work screen you can operate more functions that are visible at first sight.

  • Page 25: Selectable Area 1

    Basic control principles Icon Meaning than "Minimum speed" The field sprayer is in manual mode. You must regulate the application rate manually. The rate will be specified by the "TaskManager" application. The sections switching box "S-Box" is connected and activated. Day counter is deactivated See section: Documenting work results [➙...

  • Page 26: Boom Terminal Area

    Basic control principles Icon Meaning Right wide area nozzle available in the configuration. See section: Configuring wide area nozzles [➙ 47] Drawbar for TRAIL-Control is locked. See section: Locking TRAIL-Control [➙ 84] Boom is folded in and in the transport position. TRAIL-Control can only be used in manual mode.
  • Page 27 Basic control principles Possible states The sections can be in three states. You can read a section's state in the work screen in the boom terminal area. Following section states are possible: Terminal Section state Section is switched off. Section is preselected. Section is ready for spreading.

  • Page 28: Selectable Area 2

    Basic control principles Icon Meaning The section switching will be controlled automatically by the "SECTION-Control" application. The icon appears next to the boom icon. 5.6.5 Selectable area 2 In this area you can see which additional functions are active. If you activate an additional function, a symbol appears in the "Additional functions" area. This area has two pages: ▪...

  • Page 29: Function Icons

    Basic control principles Icon Meaning Current pump speed Current fan speed 5.6.6 Function icons There are function icons on both sides of the screen. Each icon shows what function can be executed with the adjacent function key. The work screen can display a maximum of 10 function icons. If there are more icons, they will be displayed on the next page.

  • Page 30: Preparing Job Computer Sprayer For Use

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use Preparing job computer sprayer for use When should you configure what? The following table shows an overview of the configurable functions and when these functions must be configured: Setting / parameter Initial start-up Start of season Rate Working width Wheel pulses...
  • Page 31 Preparing job computer sprayer for use ⇨ The following screen will appear: 2. Click on the line with the desired parameter. ⇨ The data input screen appears. 3. Input desired value. 4. Highlight and click on "OK" to terminate the input and apply it. ⇨...
  • Page 32 Preparing job computer sprayer for use ▪ If, during movement at constant speed, the current spread volume jumps around the target value, you need to reduce the regul. factor. ▪ If, when speed is changing, the spread volume does not adjust to the rate quickly enough, you need to increase the regul.

  • Page 33: Options Activation

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use Tank level alarm Tank alarm rest volume When the volume of spray mixture in the tank falls below this value, an alarm message appears on the screen. Pulses main flow Number of pulses the flow meter sends to the job computer per one liter of liquid. Used to calculate the spread rate.

  • Page 34: Setting Sections Switching Type

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use 6.3.1 Setting sections switching type ▪ Sections switching Type and way in which sections are switched on and off. – "Sequential mode" [➙ 60] This type is intended for normal spraying work. It is also suitable for spraying on wedge- shaped areas and strips that are narrower than the working width of the field sprayer.

  • Page 35: Establishing Can Connection Type

    This parameter defines the way the job computer communicates with the terminal and which information is sent in the process. The configuration depends on the type of terminal. ▪ CAN – "ME Eco" For ECO terminals. – "ME ISO / no Serial No."...
  • Page 36 Preparing job computer sprayer for use CAUTION Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or burning ◦ Clean the spray liquid container thoroughly prior to calibration. The field sprayer must be free of spray liquids or spray liquid residues. ◦...

  • Page 37: Calibrating The Flow Meter With The Nozzle Method

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use ⇨ The following screen will appear: - Start spreading. ⇨ During application the number of pulses will be counted in the screen "CALIBRATION – Main flowmeter". 5. Apply a few hundred liters. Do not empty the container fully. This prevents air bubbles forming and distorting the result.
  • Page 38 Preparing job computer sprayer for use CAUTION Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or burning ◦ Clean the spray liquid container thoroughly prior to calibration. The field sprayer must be free of spray liquids or spray liquid residues. ◦...

  • Page 39: Manually Entering The Number Of Pulses Per Liter For The Flow Meter

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use ⇨ The following screen will appear: ⇨ The line "Measured flow" will display the previous flow rate. - Start spreading. 5. Go to one nozzle and for 60 seconds carefully collect the water sprayed by using the measuring beaker prepared.

  • Page 40: Calibrating The Wheel Sensor

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use ⇨ The following screen will appear: 2. Enter number of pulses per liter in the line "Pulses main flow". Calibrating the wheel sensor ▪ When you have fitted a wheel sensor (Sensor X) on the wheel of the tractor. When to calibrate? ▪...

  • Page 41: Configuring Sections

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use 2. Switch to the "CALIBRATION – wheel pulse" screen: ⇨ The following screen will appear: - Start calibration. 4. The following function icons will appear: - Stop calibration. - Abort calibration. 5. Drive the previously measured 100m distance and stop at the end. ⇨...

  • Page 42: Entering The Number Of Nozzles Per Section

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use ⇨ The following screen will appear: 2. In the line "Total sections" enter the number of sections. 6.6.2 Entering the number of nozzles per section You must enter the number of nozzles installed on each section. ▪...

  • Page 43: Configuring Nozzles

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use ▪ With TRACK-Leader II: The newly calculated working width will not be taken into account by HEADLAND-Control. Procedure This is how you switch a section off permanently: 1. Switch to the "Sections" screen: - Select section. ⇨...
  • Page 44 Preparing job computer sprayer for use Area with current nozzle settings Selected nozzle Current nozzle output at a specific pressure. If you change the pressure, the nozzle output will be adjusted automatically. Type of nozzle: Calibration status - standard nozzle - undefined nozzle When to enter? In the following cases you must select the nozzle type:...

  • Page 45: Calculating Theoretical Application Rates

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use Nozzle color in accordance ISO identifier Output in l/min. at 3 bar with ISO 10625 light green Nozzle A Specific Nozzle B Specific Nozzle C Specific Nozzle D Specific There are two ways of selecting the nozzle type: Procedure 1 You select the nozzle type as follows: 1.

  • Page 46: Calibrating Nozzles

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use What you enter in this area has no influence on the actual regulation of the application rate. Area for calculating application rates Theoretical application rates Minimum and maximum pressure. The calculated application rates will be The pressure range defined by the pressure calculated for this speed.

  • Page 47: Configuring Wide Area Nozzles

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use - Set spray pressure to 3 bar. 4. Using a measuring beaker collect the water from several nozzles for one minute long each. 5. Calculate average application rate. - Stop applying. - Activate automatic mode. 8.

  • Page 48: Tank Filling

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use Configuring sections for the use of wide area nozzles Procedure You configure sections for the use of wide area nozzles in this way:  The job computer was configured by the field sprayer manufacturer for the use of wide area nozzles.

  • Page 49: Filling Up The Tank With Tank-Control

    Preparing job computer sprayer for use ⇨ The following screen will appear: - Set tank content back to 0 liter. - Enter full tank 4. In the field "New tank content", enter the tank content after the fill-up. ⇨ The new tank content appears in the work screen, in the tank data area. 6.8.2 Filling up the tank with TANK-Control TANK-Control is a measurement system that constantly measures and displays the tank content.
  • Page 50 Preparing job computer sprayer for use Type of sprayer CRP_X DRP_Y ERP_X Trailed sprayer Distance between the Half the current Only when there are work point and the working width sections on the sprayer attachment point that are closer or further away from the Mounted sprayer Distance between the...
  • Page 51 Preparing job computer sprayer for use ⇨ The following screen will appear: 3. Press the rotary knob: ⇨ The following screen will appear: 4. Click on your sprayer type. ⇨ A diagram of the sprayer appears. 5. Measure following distances on the sprayer: CRP_X, DRP_Y, ERP_X - Enter the values in the fields one after another.

  • Page 52: Operating Job Computer Sprayer On The Field

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Operating job computer sprayer on the field Controlling boom In this section you learn how to control the boom using the terminal. CAUTION Injury to persons through improper operation Every field sprayer is designed differently and must be operated differently. In this section only the icons that appear on the screen of the terminal can be explained.
  • Page 53 Operating job computer sprayer on the field Operation depends on the following factors: ▪ Number of boom parts that can be folded in and out. ▪ Type of locking for the folding in and out of the boom. ▪ Type of field sprayer Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows: Structure of a boom...
  • Page 54 Operating job computer sprayer on the field Representation of the boom on the "Boom folding" screen Parts of the boom Icon: Boom locking is active. Icon: Middle boom section will be folded out Other arrows like this one also appear on the corresponding parts of other boom sections. Illustration Function icons On the following diagram you see how a seven-part boom is shown on the function icons.

  • Page 55: Raising And Lowering Boom

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Function Three part boom Five part boom Seven part boom Fold out inner boom symmetrically Fold in boom in the middle symmetrically Fold out boom in the middle symmetrically Fold out outer left boom Fold out outer right boom 7.1.3...

  • Page 56: Sloping Boom

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field 7.1.4 Sloping boom Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows: Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi-function joystick first of all. Use the following function keys to operate the function: Function icon Function Raise boom on the left, lower boom on the right...

  • Page 57: Controlling Application

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Function icon Function Tilt down right boom. Tilt down left boom. Tilt down boom symmetrically. Tilt up boom symmetrically. Procedure 1. Press function button with the desired function. For example: ⇨ The boom will be tilted up or down. 2.

  • Page 58: Using Automatic Mode

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Illustration On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen: Left: Automatic mode, Right: Manual mode Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function: Switch between manual and automatic mode Using Automatic mode In automatic mode, the job computer controls the spray pressure and the sections' main switch so the rate is reached.

  • Page 59: Changing Application Rate In Manual Mode

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Function icon Function Increase rate by 10% Reduce rate by 10% Set rate to 100% Changing application rate in manual mode When the field sprayer is in manual mode the application is not regulated according to a specified rate.

  • Page 60: Starting Spreading

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field ⇨ The current value in the "Spray data" area of the work screen is reduced. 7.2.3 Starting spreading Procedure Start spreading as follows:  The tractor with the field sprayer is on the field. ...

  • Page 61: Activating Corner Nozzles

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Function icon Function Switch off sections from left to right Switch off sections from right to left Switch on sections from left to right When all sections are switched off, only then switch on the first section on the left.

  • Page 62: Operating Wide Area Nozzles

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field 1. Switch to screen with the corner nozzle icons. - Activate corner nozzle on the left. ⇨ The activated corner nozzle will be shown on the work screen. ⇨ On the boom the normal nozzle will be replaced by the corner nozzle. Operating wide area nozzles If wide area nozzles are fitted to the field sprayer, they must be activated on the job computer.

  • Page 63: Switching Foam Marker On And Off

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field ⇨ The following appears on the work screen: ⇨ In the "Sections" screen the section with the wide area nozzles will be activated. Using wide area nozzles with SECTION-Control When wide area nozzles are active, they will be switched by the SECTION-Control like sections. This means that when there are overlaps the wide area nozzle section will be switched off.

  • Page 64: Preselecting And Switching Off Sections In Localized Mode

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Cursor bar fully to the left Cursor bar fully to the right Preselecting and switching off sections in localized mode Regardless of whether the sprayer is applying, you can move the cursor bar below any section and change the section's state.

  • Page 65: Operating Pwm Regulation

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Button assignment in localized mode 7.2.8 Operating PWM regulation There are field sprayers in which the spread rate is regulated via the speed of the spray liquid pump instead of a regulation valve. This type of control is described as "PWM control"...

  • Page 66: Documenting Work Results

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Icon Meaning PWM regulation is deactivated Documenting work results You can document your work in the "Counters" screen. In the "Counters" screen there are two types of counter: ▪ Day counter – documents the work until it is deleted. ▪...

  • Page 67: Operating The Multi-Function Joystick

    Operating job computer sprayer on the field Operating the multi-function joystick With the multi-function joystick you can activate and deactivate the field sprayer functions. For example: ▪ Switching on main sections switch ▪ Switching off sections from left to right ▪...

  • Page 68: Distance-Control

    DISTANCE-Control DISTANCE-Control Safety mechanisms The job computer software has several safety mechanisms that automatically deactivate the DISTANCE-Control system. Every user and every fitter must know these safety mechanisms. WARNING Deactivated safety mechanisms Serious bodily injury or material damage The field sprayer manufacturers and fitters have the option of deactivating some safety mechanisms so that the system can satisfy the special requirements of the field sprayer.

  • Page 69: Configuring Distance-Control

    DISTANCE-Control Left: Boom above plants, right: Boom away from plants Distance between the boom and the plants Distance between the boom and the soil DISTANCE-Control sets the boom to one of two defined heights: ▪ Work height Distance between the boom and the subsurface when at least one section is spreading. ▪...
  • Page 70 DISTANCE-Control The machine may not be moved from its position in the interim. If there are problems or the operator makes an error, the calibration will be broken off automatically and the old parameters restored. WARNING Electrical shock from contact with high-voltage lines During calibration, long booms may touch high-voltage lines.
  • Page 71 DISTANCE-Control ⇨ The function icon is replaced with the following function icon: ⇨ Phase 1 of the calibration has been completed. Phase 2: Slope boom. - Start phase 2 of the calibration. ⇨ The following message appears: "Manual calibration Slant down 5s, by hand" 2.

  • Page 72: Configuring Work Height

    DISTANCE-Control Phase 3: automatic calibration. WARNING Automatically moved boom The boom is moving automatically and can seriously injure or kill people. It may also damage objects or damage itself if it strikes something. ◦ The field sprayer must be located at an adequate distance from other objects. ◦...

  • Page 73: Configuring Clearance Height

    DISTANCE-Control Configuring work height when field sprayer is at rest Procedure When the field sprayer is at rest, you set the work height as follows:  DISTANCE-Control is deactivated.  The field sprayer is on the field. The boom is located over the plants. ...
  • Page 74 DISTANCE-Control Purpose When turning, the boom may lose its equilibrium and be sloped by centrifugal force. This may cause damage to the plants. So that the boom does not touch plants or the ground when turning in headland, the boom will be raised as soon as application is suspended.

  • Page 75: Selecting Work Mode

    DISTANCE-Control - Set boom to the desired height over the plants. ⇨ The boom moves each time the function buttons are pressed. ⇨ The clearance height will be saved as soon as you stop regulating the height. ⇨ The saved distance will be observed by DISTANCE-Control as soon as you interrupt the spreading.

  • Page 76: Operating Distance-Control While Working

    DISTANCE-Control Operating DISTANCE-Control while working CAUTION Damage caused by boom being lowered When the DISTANCE-Control sensors are away from the crops, the boom will be lowered and sloped. Before you leave the crops: ◦ - Stop applying. ⇨ The boom will be raised to the clearance height. Mode of operation During work, DISTANCE-Control works as follows: ▪...

  • Page 77: Trail-Control

    TRAIL-Control TRAIL-Control Configuring TRAIL-Control 9.1.1 TRAIL-Control parameters In order to use TRAIL-Control with your trailer device, you need to set the following parameters: Compensation time Enter only for trailer devices with black-and-white hydraulics. ▪ The greater the value, the earlier cornering is commenced in automatic mode. ▪...

  • Page 78: Teaching-In The Middle Position And End Stops

    TRAIL-Control Sequence There are two steps involved in calibrating TRAIL-Control: ▪ Step 1: Teaching-in the middle position and end stops In this step you teach the job computer the position of the drawbar and/or the axle in the middle, left and right positions. The job computer calculates all interim positions itself.
  • Page 79 TRAIL-Control - Confirm within 3 seconds. ⇨ Calibration is initiated. ⇨ The following message appears: "Middle position: the calibration runs" ⇨ Phase 1 is completed when the message 'Middle position: the calibration runs" is no longer displayed. ⇨ You have calibrated the middle position. 6.

  • Page 80: Calibrating The Hydraulics Of The Proportional Valve

    TRAIL-Control Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve You must only calibrate the hydraulics of the proportional valve when you use a trailer device with proportional valve. WARNING Risk of injury from movement of the trailer device When calibrating the proportional valve, the trailer device moves automatically. This may cause danger for you and for persons in the immediate vicinity of the trailer device.

  • Page 81: Trail-Control - Using Drawbar And Axle Steering

    TRAIL-Control ⇨ Phase 3 is completed when the message "the calibration runs" is no longer displayed. TRAIL-Control – Using drawbar and axle steering The TRAIL-Control system steers a trailer in such a way that its tires follow the tractor's track precisely.

  • Page 82: Steering The Trailer Device

    TRAIL-Control Meaning Icons for drawbar steering Icons for axle steering The trailer device is being steered to the right. 9.2.1 Steering the trailer device WARNING Risk of injury from movement of the trailer device During steering, the trailer device moves to the side. This may cause danger for persons and objects in the immediate vicinity of the trailer device.

  • Page 83: Steering The Trailer Device Against The Slope

    TRAIL-Control ⇨ An arrow pointing left appears on the work screen. Steering the trailer device against the slope For work on a slope you can use the 'slope counter-steering' function. Mode of operation When you activate the 'slope counter-steering' function you can offset the track of the trailer device to the left or right.

  • Page 84: Preparing Trail-Control For Road Driving

    TRAIL-Control Using slope counter-steering in automatic mode When you work in automatic mode the trailer device is steered automatically. Procedure This is how you steer against the slope in automatic mode:  The trailer device is equipped with a slope sensor. ...
  • Page 85 TRAIL-Control Procedure 1. Activate manual mode. ⇨ The work screen displays the icon: 2. Steer the trailer device in the middle position. ⇨ Drawbar or axle will be steered in the middle position. 3. Lock drawbar steering with the locking bolt. ⇨...

  • Page 86: Cooperation With Other Applications

    Cooperation with other applications Cooperation with other applications 10.1 TaskManager You must take note of the following changes and additional settings if you are using both applications: Rate If a rate is specified in the active job in the "TaskManager" application, this rate will be shown and activated in the job computer sprayer application.

  • Page 87: Maintenance And Technical Data

    Maintenance and technical data Maintenance and technical data 11.1 Preparing system for winter rest The job computer is left on the field sprayer over the winter and must not be removed. However the sprayer must be parked in an area that is dry. 11.2 Technical data 11.2.1...

  • Page 88: Field Sprayer Technical Data

    Maintenance and technical data (for cascading several job computers) ▪ 42-way connector for sensors and actuators and V24 Power supply: 9 - 16 V DC Power consumption: 240 mA (at 13.8V without power output, without supply to external sensors) Temperature range: -20 to +70 ºC (in accordance with IEC68-2-14-Nb, IEC68-2-30 and IEC68-2-14Na) Housing:...

  • Page 89: Checking The Software Version

    Maintenance and technical data Parameter Value Filling mode Joystick Circulation type 11.3 Checking the software version In the Sprayer job computer application you can check the following versions of the software: ▪ SPRECO1: Software version on job computer F1 ▪ SPRECO2: Software version on job computer F2 ▪...

  • Page 90: Multi-Function Joystick Button Assignment

    Maintenance and technical data 11.5 Multi-function joystick button assignment The following diagram shows which functions are activated when you press a specific button on the multi-function joystick. The diagrams also show what position the side switch must be in: Switch between TRAIL-Control's manual and automatic mode Switch TRAIL-Control on and off Buttons 1-4 are not assigned.
  • Page 91 Maintenance and technical data Switch between manual and automatic mode Lift boom Lower boom Tilt boom up symmetrically. Tilt boom down symmetrically. Raise boom on the left, lower boom on the right Raise boom on the right, lower boom on the left 990267EN ind.

  • Page 92: Alarm Messages

    Alarm messages Alarm messages It may occur that a warning message or warning symbol appears on the terminal screen during work. ▪ Warning symbols appear in the header of the work screen. ▪ Warning messages appear in a pop-up window. The following table lists possible error messages and a short help to remedy the fault.
  • Page 93 Alarm messages Text of alarm message Meaning TRAIL Control Valid voltage range during calibration: 1.5V to 3.5V The gyroscope is not correctly mounted TRAIL Control The wrong direction of rotation was detected during calibration of the end stops. Drawbar poti is reversed TRAIL Control Short signal interruptions with all sensors Sensors are disturbed...
  • Page 94 - information: Tel.: +33 (0)3 26 51 18 55 - Fax: +33 (0)3 26 51 18 38 - order deadlines: Tel.: +33 (0)3 26 51 18 77 - Fax: +33 (0)3 26 51 18 38 Website: www.tecnoma.com - E-mail: tecnoma@tecnoma.com 990267EN ind. A...

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