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Amazone AMASPRAY+ Operator's Manual

On-board computer for the use in conjunction with field sprayers
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AMASPRAY
On-board computer
for the use in conjunction with
Field Sprayers
Before starting operation
MG2160
carefully read and adhere to
BAG0017.7 10.17
this operator's manual.
Printed in Germany
Keep for other users!
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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual AMASPRAY On-board computer for the use in conjunction with Field Sprayers Before starting operation MG2160 carefully read and adhere to BAG0017.7 10.17 this operator's manual. Printed in Germany Keep for other users!
  • Page 2 Reading the instruction manual and to adhere to it should not appear to be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not enough to hear from others and to realise that a machine is good, to buy it and to believe that now everything would work by itself.
  • Page 3 + 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0 E-mail: amazone@amazone.de Spare parts ordering Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at www.amazone.de. Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer. Formal remarks to this operator's manual Document Number: MG2160 Date of edition 02.13 ...
  • Page 4 Our operator's manuals are regularly updated. With your suggestions for improvement you will help to create an always user friendly opera- tor's manual. AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG P. O. Box 51 D-49202 Hasbergen Tel.: + 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0 E-mail: amazone@amazone.de AMASPRAY+ BAG0017.7 10.17...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents User advice ....................6 Purpose of the document ......................6 Information about directions in this operator's manual ............6 Illustrations used ........................6 General safety advice .................. 7 Obligations and liability ......................7 Illustration of safety advice ....................... 7 Organising measures .......................

  • Page 6: User Advice

    User advice User advice The chapter "User advice" provides information for dealing with the operator's manual. Purpose of the document The present operator's manual • describes the operation and the maintenance for the machine. • gives important hints for a safety conscious and efficient opera- tion with the machine.

  • Page 7: General Safety Advice

    General safety advice General safety advice This chapter contains important hints for the safety conscious opera- tion of the machine. Obligations and liability Observe the advice given in this operator's manual The knowledge of the basic safety advice and safety regulations are the pre-condition for the safety conscious dealing with the machine and its trouble free operation.

  • Page 8: Organising Measures

    General safety advice Organising measures The operator's manual • should always be kept at the place where the machine is operated! • should always be available for the operator and the servic- ing staff! Regularly check all existing safety devices! Safety advice for the operator 2.4.1 Electric outfit...

  • Page 9: Description Of Product

    Description of product Description of product This chapter ● provides you with a comprehensive survey about the design of the AMASPRAY ● provides the descriptions of the individual components and parts. It is beneficial to read this chapter whilst with the machine. In this way you will get optimally acquainted with the machine.

  • Page 10: Software Version

    • adhering the service and maintenance work. • the exclusive use of AMAZONE original - spare parts. Other use than that stipulated is prohibited and is no longer consid- ered as designed use. For damage resulting from not designed use •...

  • Page 11: Assembly And Function

    Assembly and function Assembly and function The following chapter informs you about the assembly of AMASPRAY and the functions of the individual components. Function The AMASPRAY can be uses on the field boom sprayer as a fully automatic controlling device. The unit allows an area related control of the application rate in dependence of the actual forward speed and working width.

  • Page 12: Description Of The Switches

    Assembly and function Description of the switches • Switching on / off the switch spraying op- eration ο Opening (1), closing (2) all boom part width sections (2). • 5 Part width section control • 9 Part width section control •...

  • Page 13: Description Of The Keys

    Assembly and function Description of the keys Orange keys for the operation of the sprayer: • On / OFF Switching on and off the AMASPRAY After switching on the operational display ap- pears and the AMASPRAY is ready for opera- tion.
  • Page 14 Assembly and function Spraying can be carried out in automatic mode or in hand mode. The light indicates hand mode. Automatic mode: • The entered required amount [l/ha] is regu- lated. • Via the keys the required amount can be changed by 10 % per key pressure.
  • Page 15 Assembly and function Keys blue – machine data: Display of the actual tank contents (litres). Display of the actual forward speed (km/h). Display of the application rate (l/min). 1. Selecting the tank filling level curve . 2. Alarm limit for residual amount in the tank. 3.
  • Page 16 Assembly and function Yellow keys for the initial data input for the sprayer: Input or determination of impulses per 100 m Input of working width Input of boom part-width sections and number of nozzles per boom part-width section. 1. Input of valve chest type 2.

  • Page 17: Putting Into Operation

    Putting into operation Putting into operation In his chapter you will find information for putting your machine into operation. DANGER • Before putting the machine into operation ensure that the operator has read and understood the operator's manual. → Please also refer to the operator's manual for the field sprayer! AMASPRAY connection Connect the machine that is either mounted to...

  • Page 18: Determination Of Impulses Per 100M

    Putting into operation Determination of impulses per 100m • The AMASPRAY requires the calibration value "Impulses per 100m" to determine the • actual forward speed [k.p.h]. • actually worked area. • If the calibration value is accurately known you can manually enter the calibration value "Impulses per 100m"...

  • Page 19: Input Of Working Width (Pre-Set By The Factory)

    Putting into operation Determination of impulses per 100m: 1. Accurately measure out in the field a calibration distance of 100m. 2. Mark the start and the finish points (Fig. 4). Fig. 4 3. Simultaneously actuate the keys 4. Drive down the measure distance of exactly 100m and stop. 5.

  • Page 20: Input Of Nozzles Per Boom Part-Width Section (Pre-Set By The Factory)

    Putting into operation Input of nozzles per boom part-width section (pre-set by the factory) Fig. 5/... (1) Part width (2) Number of nozzles per part width 1. Actuate key → the actual number of nozzles for the first boom part-width section is shown. 2.

  • Page 21: Input Of Valve Chest Type, Pressure Regulation Constant (Pre-Set By The Factory)

    Putting into operation Input of valve chest type, pressure regulation constant (pre-set by the factory) 1. Actuate key → Display valve chest type 0, 1 or 2. 2. Enter the value with the keys ο 0 – Equal pressure valve chest without return flow measuring ο...

  • Page 22: Determination Of Impulses Per Litre Of The Flow Meter (Pre-Set By The Factory)

    Putting into operation Determination of impulses per litre of the flow meter (pre-set by the fac- tory) • The AMASPRAY requires the calibration value "Im- pulses per litre" for the flow meter ο for determination and control of the spray rate [l/ha]. ο...
  • Page 23 Putting into operation Input of impulses per litre: 1. Actuate key → the actual value is indicated. 2. Enter the value with keys 3. Confirm input with key Determination of impulses per litre: 1. Fill the tank with water and weigh the machine. •...

  • Page 24: Input Of Spraying Data (Pre-Set By The Factory)

    Putting into operation Input of spraying data (pre-set by the factory) Parameterliste: (1) Tank fill level curve (tank capacity) (2) Alarm limit for residual amount (3) Alarm limit min. spray pressure (4) Alarm limit max. spray pressure (5) Calibrate fill-level indicator (only for customer service) (6) Digital value of fill-level (only for customer service) (7) Calibration factor for A/D converter (only for customer ser- vice)
  • Page 25 Putting into operation Parameter 1 → display Actual fill level curve is indicated by indication of the tank volume. Selection 0: Learnable fill-level curve selected (Record fill-level curve via "Learn fill-level curve")! - - - - Selection Level sensor deactivated! For example in event of using an additional front tank, →...
  • Page 26 Putting into operation Parameter 10 → Display Pilot time for adapting the quantities when operating the boom part width sections. Default value: 1 Reasonable setting range: 0.5 to 1.5 Parameter 11 → Display Enter the number of installed part width section switches on the AMASPRAY Enter 5 for 5 part width section switches, or 9 for 9 part width section switches.

  • Page 27: Entering Tank Capacity Manually

    Putting into operation 5.7.1 Entering tank capacity manually Manual entry of the tank capacity is necessary, • if no correct entry of the tank capacity (Parameter 1) is possible (for example in event of using a front tank). • if the level sensor is defective. - - - - Selection Level sensor deactivated! For example in event of using an additional...

  • Page 28: Operation Of The Machine

    Operation of the machine Operation of the machine DANGER • When starting to operate the machine observe the opera- tor's manual for the field sprayer. • When operating the machine observe the chapter "Safety advice for the operator", Seite 8. Creating jobs Max 10 jobs ( 0-9) can be created.

  • Page 29: Spray Rate Greater Than 1000 L/Ha

    Operation of the machine 6.1.1 Spray rate greater than 1000 l/ha Only 3 places are available for showing the spread rate in the work display. However, spread rates greater than 1000 l/ha can be entered and applied. The display for spread rates greater than 1000 l/ha then appears as follows: •...

  • Page 30: External J (Asd)

    Operation of the machine 6.1.3 External j (ASD) An external job can be given to the AMASPRAY via a PDA computer. This job is always given the job designation AE. The data is transferred via the serial interface. • For this purpose, set the transfer rate of the serial interface to 19200 or 57600 Baud (Parameter 9).

  • Page 31: Procedure During Operation

    Operation of the machine Procedure during operation 1. Set the reversing taps on the control panel to spraying. 2. Switch on AMASPRAY Select the order and check / enter the required amoung. Start the job. Back to work menu. 6. Lifting the sprayer boom until the transport securing device unlocks via the tractor con- trol valve (hose mark yellow).
  • Page 32 Operation of the machine Switching off spraying operation. 13. Align the sprayer boom horizontally (hose mark natural) and fold in (hose mark green) via control valve on the tractor. The pendulum compensation has to lock for the folding proce- dure, light lights up.

  • Page 33: Faults

    Faults Faults Cause Remedy Fault Spray rate is not correct Pressure meter is defective Contact an authorised workshop Pressure regulation valve defec- Contact an authorised workshop tive Nozzles are worn Exchange the nozzles Spray pressure adjustment is not Power supply is interrupted Check the power supply possible Pressure regulation valve defec-...

  • Page 34: Maintenance, Repair And Care

    Maintenance, repair and care Maintenance, repair and care Calculating the fill level curve With empty tank the fill level indication must show 0 +/-10 litres. If this is not the case calibrate the fill level indicator. 1. Fill an exactly defined quantity of water(min. 200 litres) into the tank.
  • Page 35 Maintenance, repair and care Enter the value for the tank contents and not for the added amount of water. 7. Confirm the input with key → Indication check point 3. 8. Proceed until all 20 check points have been registered. 9.

  • Page 36: Service Menü

    Maintenance, repair and care Service Menü • Eingänge anzeigen • Ausgänge anzeigen • Behältermesspunkte anzeigen / eingeben! 1. Simultaneously actuate the keys 2. Actuate key 1 - 10 times → Display of inlets E1 to E10. 3. Actuate key 1 - 4 times. →...

  • Page 37: Determination Of Impulses Per Litre Of The Flow Meter

    Maintenance, repair and care Fig. 14 - Display tank measuring point C1 • Arrow (Fig. 14/1) appears: Tank measuring point - litres. • Arrow (Fig. 14/1) has gone out: Tank measuring point as voltabe value – volt. Fig. 14 Enter the measuring points for the fill level curve here: Measuring Fill level Voltage...

  • Page 38: Fitting Instruction

    Fitting instruction Fitting instruction Console and computer Fit the console (Fig. 15/1 within reach and sight to the right hand side of the operator. It must be in- stalled in the tractor cab free from vibrations and electrical conductivi- ty. The distance from a radio trans- mitter or an antenna should at least be 1 m.
  • Page 39 Fitting instruction 5. Insert the blue cable (earth cable) into the loose ring tongue (Fig. 17/1). 6. Use crimping pliers to secure the joint. 7. Insert the brown cable (+ 12 Volt) into a free butt joint (Fig. 17/2). 8. Use crimping pliers to secure the joint. 9.

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