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8605 CONTROLLER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
PART NUMBER 39300018 Rev. E

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  • Page 1 8605 CONTROLLER OPERATOR’S MANUAL DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD PART NUMBER 39300018 Rev. E...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE 39300018 Rev. E 9/11 Manual/39300018RevE SAFETY ............................3 TO THE PURCHASER ........................4 OPERATION ..........................5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ......................5 TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING ....................6 POWER SWITCH ........................7 HORN ............................. 7 RUN/HOLD SWITCH ......................
  • Page 4 FLOWMETER ........................41 FLOW METER CALIBRATION TEST ................... 43 SERVO VALVE ........................44 APPENDIX ........................46-51 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ..............46 Serial Specifications ......................46 Printer Specifications....................... 46 SERIAL PROTOCOLS ....................46-51 Hiniker Protocol ......................47-49 Generic Protocol......................49-51 WARRANTY ........................Rear Cover...
  • Page 5: Safety 3

    WARNING: A reminder for proper safe- equipment, obtain a replacement from your ty practices and what can happen if HINIKER dealer. If you sell this equipment, they are ignored. This has a more seri- ensure the new owner acknowledges receipt ous consequence than CAUTION.
  • Page 6: To The Purchaser

    ALWAYS OBTAIN ORIGINAL HINIKER SER- As an added bonus your operation will become more environmentally responsible, by you be- VICE PARTS BECAUSE SUBSTITUTE PARTS...
  • Page 7: Operation 5

    Rate Control. including Anhydrous Ammonia at any given rate. - Adjustable Minimum Flow Limit. The 8605 controller allows you to set up a system individually calibrated to your specific needs. - Adjust Rate 1, Rate 2, on the Go. The 8605 controller in conjunction with a Speed Sen-...
  • Page 8: Typical System Wiring

    6 Operation DWG. NO. 3139B...
  • Page 9: Power Switch

    HOLD BOOM VALVE DWG. NO. 3137A SWITCH The 8605 controller will enable you to set up and The application rates for Rate 1 and Rate 2, are control a system tailored to your specific needs. set up in calibration mode and can be adjusted “on the go” by pressing the Up, or Down arrow POWER SWITCH keys.
  • Page 10: Keypad

    HOLD. volume as pounds of actual nitrogen rather than as gallons of liquid. The 8605 will automatically correct for the change in implement width while calculating area when Field Volume accumulates only when the controller any of the boom switches are turned off or on.
  • Page 11: Field Area

    TIME /DATE SPEED Press the TIME / DATE key to view the current The 8605 will calculate and display speed in miles date and time. This key is a “toggle” key, press per hour anytime the SPEED key is pressed. An...
  • Page 12: Rate

    DATA STORAGE A quick glance at the display using this mode will The 8605 has the capability to store 1584 different let you know that it is working. Under normal con- applications. These are divided into 99 fields with ditions the error will stay less than 10% (positive 16 chemicals per field. Field Area, Field Volume,...
  • Page 13: Display

    % Error. NO-SPD This is a warning that the speed signal is missing or that the speed is too slow for the 8605 to oper- Indicates Maximum flow to the booms caused by the ate in the RATE 1, RATE 2 or VARIABLE RATE servo valve at the end. Displayed only during Rate or modes.
  • Page 14: Guidelines

    Sometimes it is necessary to slow down to a very ing is a list of recommendations. slow speed in the field or on an end row. (Small area or rough spot, etc.) The 8605 will try to maintain a When first installed, it is important to insure that constant rate lowering the pressure even though it is far below the minimum acceptable pressure for the the 8605 is indeed controlling your sprayer prop- nozzles.
  • Page 15: Presystem Check

    Operation 13 PRE-SPRAYING SYSTEM CHECK In general, a 4 to 1 pressure range can be used on most nozzles. For example, 10 PSI to 40 PSI can be used on flood-jet nozzles. Be sure to consult your It is highly recommended that the following checklist pressure nozzle charts.
  • Page 16: Printing Reports

    PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING 8605 REPORTS Information on all previously used Field/Chemi- cal records can be printed by performing the fol- The 8605 controller can send Field/Chemical re- lowing steps: port information to a wide variety of serial print- ers. The following describes the report printing Press the Menu key and select the 5.
  • Page 17: External Input

    RATE 1 data as dis- played during Calibration step 4. - The “Generic Protocol” is only available in software version 3.0 or higher. If you have earlier versions the 8605 will need to have the software updated.
  • Page 18: 16 Calibration

    2. Stop at the first flag. Line up some conve- When all calibration steps are completed, the nient part of the tractor with the first flag. 8605 runs the servo valve to a home position, therefore, the servo valve should be connected Select Distance Calibration in the Main to the controller during calibration.
  • Page 19: Calibration Procedure - Sprayers

    Calibration 17 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES - SPRAY APPLICATIONS STEP DISPLAYED ACTION YOU TAKE CALIBRATION MODE Select Calibration Mode from the Main Menu. PRESS ENTER KEY TO ADVANCE TO NEXT STEP. FIELD NUMBER Use numeric keys to enter field number. (1-99) or Press key to increase number. Press key to decrease number. PRESS ENTER KEY TO ADVANCE TO NEXT STEP.
  • Page 20 By performing the distance calibration on page 16 the 8605 will automatically enter the distance calibration factor for step 10. If using a Hiniker GPS Speed Sensor enter 2.00 as the Calibration number.
  • Page 21: Minimum Flow Rate Procedure

    MENU key and selecting 4. MINIMUM FLOW RATE. The MINIMUM FLOW RATE is a setting that will cause the 8605 to stop reducing the flow below this minimum limit as you slow down. This pre- vents a poor spray pattern from your nozzles by keeping the pressure at an acceptable level.
  • Page 22: Calibration Procedure - Anhydrous Ammonia

    20 Calibration CALIBRATION PROCEDURES - ANHYDROUS “HINIKER ANHYDROUS AMMONIA MONI- AMMONIA TORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM MANUAL.” Part number 360-000-246. Additional manu- als may be obtained from your local dealer. Read General Calibration page 16. This calibration procedure is used to set up the Refer to manual Part No.
  • Page 23 By performing the distance calibration on page 16 the 8605 will automatically enter the distance calibration factor for step 9. If using a Hiniker GPS Speed Sensor enter 2.00 as the Calibration number.
  • Page 24: Installation

    22 Installation - Basic Unit INSTALLATION - BASIC UNIT TITLE CONTROLLER MOUNTING CABLE CONNECTED TO POWER BATTERY OR CAB POWER Select a convenient location to mount the 8605 OUTLET controller. SERVO SERVO VALVE SPEED SPEED SENSOR This location should provide the operator with a...
  • Page 25: Power Cable

    Installation - Basic Unit 23 POWER CABLE CONNECTION The 20-foot 4-conductor battery cable should be routed to the battery and secured with cable ties. Care must be taken to route this cable away from moving or hot parts. The battery cable must be connected directly to the battery post.
  • Page 26: Speed Sensors

    24 Installation - Speed Sensors INSTALLATION - SPEED SENSOR TITLE HUB PLATE SPEED SENSOR The hub plate speed sensor may be installed either on the tractor or the implement. Do not install the sensor on a driven wheel. This will cause readings to be incorrect due to wheel slip- page.
  • Page 27 Installation - Speed Sensors 25 DWG. NO. 123 DWG. NO. 5800 The 4 bolt hub plate is for (4) 9/16 inch bolts on The 8 bolt hub plate is for (8) 5/8 inch bolts on a 8-inch bolt circle. a 5-inch bolt circle. The 5 bolt hub plate is for (5) 9/16 inch bolts on The 10-bolt hub plate is for (10) 3/4 inch bolts on a 5 1/2 inch bolt circle.
  • Page 28: Radar

    363-008-003 PART #363-008-003 This standard interface is used to connect a Magnavox/Phillips radar to the 8605 console in a stand-alone mode. In the stand-alone mode the radar is not connected to any other system. DWG. NO. 2750 To install, connect the interface to the radar and mount in a convenient location.
  • Page 29: Adaptive Interface

    The interface divides the signal, enhances stead of gray, then perform the following: On the it and routes it to the Hiniker system. Adapter ca- male shells only, clip off the small indexing tab that bles are available for all radars.
  • Page 30: Gps Ground Speed Sensor

    Mount the Hiniker module to allow for direct view- ing of the indicator lights. The supplied Velcro VELCRO MOUNT: may be used for mounting the Hiniker module to the top or sides of your console.
  • Page 31 Refer to the console’s Operating and Installation Manuals for the proper connector pin-out. OPERATION: There are two indicator lights on the Hiniker module. The green light is the satellite lock in- dicator. It flashes once per second when the module is communicating with the GPS sensor, but the sensor has not yet obtained a position lock on the satellites.
  • Page 32: Sprayer Application

    To determine required gallons per minute with your sprayer, use this formula. This section describes how to plumb a sprayer for use with the Hiniker 8605 controller. GPA x MPH x Width (ft.) GPM = There are two basic configurations. The Inline system and the Bypass system.
  • Page 33: Inline System

    Installation - Spray Control 31 INLINE SYSTEMS A filter is recommended before the flowmeter. In an Inline System the Flowmeter and Servo Recommended mounting HM860 Control Valve MUST be after all agitation and Flowmeter is vertical with the arrow pointing up. Bypass lines and inline with all the flow to the booms.
  • Page 34: Bypass System

    32 Installation - Speed Sensors BYPASS SYSTEMS If the Servo Valve is mounted in an existing by- pass line or agitation line, be sure to remove In a Bypass System the Flowmeter measures any parts that may restrict the flow. For exam- all the flow to the booms, but the Servo Valve ple, some agitation lines have nozzles inside the controls the flow bypassed back to the Tank (or...
  • Page 35: Flowmeter

    LON” and “PULSES PER POUND OF ACTUAL and attach to the output hose. Secure NITROGEN.” Only the pulses per gallon number with a 1 1/16 hose clamp. is used by the 8605. STEP 6 Install the mounting bracket assembly Although the HM860 FLOWMETER was de-...
  • Page 36: Servo Valve

    A 10 foot cable is provided to go from the hitch to the 8605 controller. Be sure to connect the 10 foot cable to the receptacle labeled “Servo.” Both cables are labeled “Servo” for easy identification.
  • Page 37: Motorized Boom Valves

    Installation - Spray Control 35 WIRING - MOTORIZED BALL VALVE Connect up to (5) three wire motorized ball valves as shown in DWG. 3637. Use extension cables and make 3-WIRE connection to the controller cable marked “Boom.” DWG. NO. 3637 WIRING - MOTORIZED BALL VALVE Connect up to (5) four wire motorized ball valves as shown in DWG.
  • Page 38: Anhydrous Ammonia Applications

    An- feature. hydrous Ammonia, contact your supplier for information, and read all safety precautions REMOTE RUN/HOLD found in the “HINIKER ANHYDROUS AMMO- NIA MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM DANGER: Do NOT use the Remote MANUAL” Run/Hold switch when wired to an electric shutoff valve.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting 37

    The 8605 is easy to troubleshoot if you approach it in an organized manner. There are four prima- The following table will help you avoid unneces- ry parts.
  • Page 40: Console Symptons And Possible Causes

    38 Troubleshooting CONSOLE - SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE A. Is completely dead. Battery voltage is below 10.0 volts. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 14. Bad power cable or power cable fuse blown. B. Controller displays “LOW BATTERY POW- Battery connections reversed or not connect- ER”.
  • Page 41: Cable And Connector

    Troubleshooting 39 CABLE AND CONNECTOR FIGURE A TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Splices in cables are not recom- mended. If a splice is necessary to eliminate down time, the wires should be individually soldered and taped. (Use rosin core solder only.) NOTE: All three wire cables are interchange- able.
  • Page 42 40 Troubleshooting 4 PIN CONNECTOR FLOWMETER CONNECTOR OR CABLE Controller Extension Pin or Cable Cable Socket Wire Wire SOCKET (1) Numbers Color Color Description PIN (2) PIN (1) SOCKET (2) Black Black Ground or Negative of 12 Volt White White Signal Line Orange + 12 Volts...
  • Page 43: Speed Sensor

    1/4 inch away from SOCKET (2) SOCKET (4) PIN (4) PIN (2) the face of the sensor, the 8605 SPEED or RATE readout may fluctuate. On a hard surface road while traveling at a constant speed the 8605 MPH should SOCKET (5) SOCKET (1)
  • Page 44 Flowmeter operation may be affected by To check the sensor, plug the sensor cable into strong magnetic fields such as those cre- the 8605 controller flow input. Set the flow meter ated by motors and solenoid valves. calibration to 1.00. Clear the total volume dis- play by depressing the Total Volume key for 3 seconds.
  • Page 45: Flowmeter Calibration Test

    A. Enter Setup/Calibration Mode. Plug the flow meter cable into the flow connector on the Remove any chemical or rust residue. Flush thor- 8605 controller. Set the flowmeter calibration oughly with water. NOT WITH DIESEL FUEL. number to 1.00. Clear the display to zero by...
  • Page 46: Servo Valve

    If the Servo key until the display reads MIN (approx- Valve is not functioning correctly, the 8605 can still imately 10 seconds). Select the VPM display. be used as a monitor by putting the RATE 1, RATE This is the minimum gallons per minute your 2 switch in the MANUAL (center) position.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting 45 Your calculated gallons per minute should be If the valve does not stop its direction of travel in a mid-range between your maximum gal- when the switch is activated, the valve should lons per minute and your minimum gallons per be replaced.
  • Page 48: Appendix

    XOFF software handshaking. The reports gener- as the start of a new message packet. ated by the 8605 are in standard ASCII and for- matted for a line length of 40 characters. Printers Character 2 - This will be a hex value in the...
  • Page 49 “HINIKER” Additional Messages XX = Current Active Boom width (inches) Hun- dreds digit While the 8605 can recognize and react to the XX = Current Active Boom width (inches) Tens following messages as described, they are not digit required.
  • Page 50 01 = Target Rate Checksum = 37 24 = Start of message 06 = Read Message The 8605 will transmit a Target Rate Reply mes- 02 = Two Character Message sage in response to a Read Target Rate mes- F0 = System sage. It will reflect the current target rate 1.
  • Page 51: "Generic" Protocol

    Logging “ON” or “OFF”. Selecting “LOGGING = ON” will instruct the 24 = Start of message 8605 to start sending data to the serial port once 06 = Read Message per second. “LOGGING = OFF” turns this fea- 02 = Two Character Message ture off.
  • Page 52 From the mapping systems menu select * “RAVEN 450” as the serial controller. Follow the With Data Logging on sending the 8605 a CR set-up instructions for setting up a 450. message will result in the C1, C2, and C3 strings being transmitted.
  • Page 53 Appendix 51 The <boom_X_cal> field can run from 0 to 999. It this field will contain the existing area data of the denotes the boom width in inches for that boom 8605 regardless of the status of the corresponding D2 Data String (D2) boom switch. The field expands to fit the num- ber. A change trips off the transmission of the The D2 data string contains total volume and C1, C2, and C3 calibration strings.
  • Page 54 52 Notes NOTES:...
  • Page 55: Warranty

    The only warranty Hiniker Company (Hiniker) gives and the only warranty the dealer is authorized to give is as follows: We warranty new products sold by Hiniker or authorized Hiniker dealers to be in accordance with our published specifications or those specifications agreed to by us in writing at time of sale. Our obliga-...

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