Page 3 Basics of Brine Making Start with the Best Quality Factor Value Adjustment System Maintenance Salt/Water Mix Available for desired Salinity • • • The purer the salt, the more 30 minutes or longer to Keep unit clean • efficient the brine maker will be reach 23.3% salinity Clean eductor nozzles regularly •...
Page 4 Basics of Brine Making • • Once the brine maker has sensed In Batch Mode: the machine will stop brine production when the rear storage the desired salinity the unit will tank is full. automatically transfer good brine • In Automatic Mode: the discharge to the onboard storage tank pump will turn on when the rear storage through the discharge pipes.
Page 5 Basics of Brine Making 20⁰ -6.6⁰ 10⁰ -12.22⁰...
Page 6 Basics of Brine Making Refractometer...
Page 7 BRINE PRO™ 2000...
Page 8 Set-Up • The brine maker must be installed indoors, on a hard flat/level surface, and in an area that is suitable for spray-down cleaning with enough over head space to load the machine safely • The Ambient Temperature must be kept above freezing or significant damage will result •...
Page 9 BRINE PRO™ 2000 Set-Up Accessibility...
Page 10: Walk-Through
Walk-Through Hopper (1 cubic yard) Hammer Mill Spray Bar Rubber Dust Shield Covering Mixing Tank Hammer Mill (265 Gallon) Storage Tank (285 Gallon) Cleanout Drain...
Page 11 Walk-Through Hopper Auger Auger Motor Auger Motor/Trans Kit Auger Transmission...
Page 12 Walk-Through Vibrator Circulation Pump Flow Meter (210 GPM) Circulation Pump Brine Tank Cover Motor Mix Tank Discharge Hammer Mill Motor Pipes...
Page 13 Walk-Through Inside of Brine Storage Tank Brine Outlet Pump Check Valve Float Switches • Outlet pump is a 66 • Check Valve on the gal/min Sump Pump transfer hose to • Transfer hose to the prevent back flow to the Outlet Pump Check Valve...
Page 14 Walk-Through Hammer Mill Touch Screen Control Auger Salt Grinder • Simple and easy to use • Guarantees precise salt • Creates consistent touch screen interface delivery to mixing tank particle sizes. to set batching, for proper brine mixture. • Helps dissolve the salt automated, or •...
Page 15 Walk-Through Follow Lock Out Tag Out Procedures Door Safety Switch Hammer Mill Internals Closed Hammer Mill • Safety Switch is a • Hammer Mill Door is • Simple and easy to magnetic switch secured with four T- clean the internals of •...
Page 16 Walk-Through Circulation Pump Outlet Conductivity Sensor (Measures Salinity) Wipe sensor after sitting Circulation Pump Inlet Pump Prime Level Transfer Inlet Float Switch (Drain mix tank to (Circulation Pump) storage tank)
Page 17 Walk-Through • The unit has four Eductor Nozzles located in the Mixing Tank • It is equipped with 6 Fresh Water Nozzles (4 Tee & 2 Elbow)
Page 18 Walk-Through Mixing Tank Easy Clean-Out Hopper • High Volume Pump • 3” clean out valve allows • Uses an industry leading for simple draining of design for a no-splash salt • Helps to generate a waste material out of the application.
Page 19: Water Supply
Walk-Through Water Supply Water Line Input IMPORTANT Control Valve (3 to 18 GPM is required) Inline filter maybe Ability to regulate the flow of water from the touch screen. required depending on water quality.
Page 20 Walk-Through Water Supply Flow Indirect operated solenoid valve...
Page 21 Walk-Through...
Page 22 Walk-Through Circulation Pump (OL2) Grinder Motor (OL1) Discharge Pump (OL3) Vibrator/Water Valve VFD (OL4) (CB2) (Variable Frequency Drive) Terminal Block 1 Power Supply (CB1) 220 VAC (TB1) Motor Contact Starter Motor Contact Starter (CON2) (CON1) Programmable Logic Frequency Drive Controller (PLC) (DR1) (Reads 50Hz on Startup)
Page 23: Getting Started
Getting Started The Adjustable Baffle will need to be adjusted for proper flow. If your salt is very dry and free flowing, you may need to use one of the larger baffles to reduce flow. If your salt is wet or clumpy you will need to open up the baffles.
Page 24 Getting Started Baffle location...
Page 25: Filling The Unit
Filling the Unit • Ensure the hopper is free of debris and/or moisture before filling. • A skid-steer type loader is recommended for loading salt into dry hopper • On Initial Start Up only fill the hopper 1/4 the way full for baffle calibration •...
Page 26 Getting Started...
Page 27 Getting Started Hook Up Water Supply (Requires 3-15 gal/min)
Page 28 Turn the Supply Power on Supply Power ON...
Page 29 Getting Started Make sure the Emergency Stop Switch is Pulled Out Touch Anywhere Select Language Mode Select Screen Touch the screen anywhere Once the Language has been To begin, select the mode by selected English/Espanol; the pressing the circle with the to change the screen.
Page 30: Mode Select Screen
Mode Select Screen In Batch Mode, the machine will stop when the rear storage tank is full. Batch mode will only make as much useable brine as the unit is capable of holding. Manual discharge is required. Batch Mode Batch Mode Batch Mode Control Screen STARTUP MODE...
Page 31 Batch Mode Manual Discharge In Batch Mode, “Batch Done” will appear in the message center when the storage tank is full. You will need to manually discharge the brine storage tank. DISCHARGING! BATCH DONE...
Page 32 Mode Select Screen In Automatic Mode, the discharge pump will turn on when the rear storage tank is full. The unit will continue to make and discharge brine to an external storage tank until the preset run limit is reached. Automatic Mode Automatic Mode Automatic Mode...
Page 33 Mode Select Screen In Automatic Mode, you will need to set the automatic run limit. The unit measures fresh water into the brine maker. You will need to take into account your brine will require more storage space than 1000 gallons. Automatic Mode Set Run Limit Reset Run Limit...
Page 34 Getting Started Fresh Water Nozzle Pattern...
Page 35 Getting Started • Prime the pump after the water level is above the circulation inlet or if it has been sitting for a period of time. Open the reservoir cap and add 64 ounces of water. Make sure the pump is not running. •...
Page 36 Getting Started • Once the appropriate level is reached in the mixing tank, the water level will be near the end of the salinity sensor. • The brine maker will start to introduce salt to the mixing tank and the fresh water will turn off. •...
Page 37 Getting Started • You will see salinity percent start to increase • It can take 30 minutes or longer to reach 23.3% salinity depending on salt quality • Be patient and do not interrupt the machine during Startup cycle • Start measuring salinity 15 minutes after salt flow starts through the hammer mill •...
Page 38 Achieving Salinity • To ensure the brine maker is producing the intended salinity, you will need to calibrate the conductivity sensor with the factor value adjustment. • Calibration should be completed on initial startup. • Salt quality and water quality can have an effect on the measurement of salinity.
Page 39 Using a Refractometer Salt Refractometer Kit Refractometer Case Instructions Refractometer Distilled Water to set the zero Calibration point Screw Driver Sample Extractor...
Page 40 Using a Refractometer Description Calibration Eyepiece with ribbed Cover Plate Screw focus ring Barrel with Prism textured grip...
Page 41: Using A Refractometer
Using a Refractometer • The refractometer operates on the principle that, as the concentration or density of a solution increases, its refractive index changes proportionately. • The refractive angle measured by your refractometer registers on the scale. • The larger the concentration of salt in the solution the higher the reading on the scale.
Page 42 Using a Refractometer Calibrating • With cover plate open, carefully clean the prism with the micro fiber cloth avoid scratching the surfaces • Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure distilled water on to the prism platform • Close the cover plate, ensuring the sample spreads completely across the prism.
Page 43 Using a Refractometer Taking a Salinity Reading • Carefully dry the prism platform and cover plate • Take the sample extractor and collect some brine • Apply 3 to 4 to four drops of brine on to the prism platform and close the cover plate so the solution spreads evenly on the prism •...
Page 44 Achieving Salinity Flow Chart Test Sample Reduce Is the Measured Factor by GREATER Salinity Less than 10 Points or Greater than the Indicated Dry Start Up Increase Percentage? Machine LESS Factor by Starts Adding 10 Points Salt Wait 10 min. Does the Does the Is the Difference between...
Page 45 Factor Value Adjustment Never change the Factor by more than 10 points at a time or the brine maker may fail to perform as intended Press Factor Press Factor Enter Factor Value Set Window Press the factor button to Press the factor set window Key in the desired Factor enter the factor value to pull up the keyboard...
Page 46: Operating The Control
Operating the Control (Keep screen clean for best function) Message Center Saltmizer Status Lights Auto Run Limit WTR – Water CIR – Circulation Pump Vibrator/Saltmizer HAM – Hammer Mill Adjust VIB – Vibrator AUG – Auger DIS – Discharge Pump Salinity Reading Used to Display when each system is on...
Page 47: Operating Modes
Operating Modes Automatic Press here to change Press here to change the display units the Run Limit Press here to accept the Run Limit Press here to reset the Run Limit Volume Counter Set to the Run Limit value and counts down as the brine is created. Shows how much brine the unit has left to create.
Page 48 Operating Modes Automatic Auto Control Screen Press the “INFO” button to monitor the flow rate, auger output, input, total delivered and set the Auto Run Limit.
Page 49 Operating Modes Automatic Auger Output What percentage the auger is performing. Flow Rate How fast water is Gallons flowing into the unit Changes from the water supply measurements from Gallons to Liters Input How many gallons have been created since the last reset, increasing as brine is being created.
Page 50 Operating Modes Circulate This mode creates usable brine by stopping the addition of salt and circulating the brine while adding fresh water to the mixing tank. Once the unit reaches the lowest acceptable salinity it automatically stops brine production. This uses built-up salt remaining in the mixing tank to optimize brine production so you can return to normal operation.
Page 51 Operating Modes Hammer Mill Wash This mode allows the hammer mill to be washed out by and should be washed out before allowing the machine to sit for several days.
Page 52 Operating Modes This mode allows manual operation of the systems normally under computer control: water flow, circulation pump, hammer mill, vibrator, auger and discharge pump.
Page 53 Salt Mizer • This function operates automatically while in Automatic or Batch Mode • It continues to produce good brine while reducing salt build-up in the mixing tank • The unit will stop adding salt and continue circulation, adding only fresh water •...
Page 54: Maintenance
Maintenance...
Page 55: Clean Out
Clean Out Mixing tank clean out and full system clean out • Run the unit until the salt hopper is empty • Use circulate mode to use up the remaining salt in the mixing tank • Drain the storage Tank •...
Page 56 Maintenance...
Page 57 Maintenance Zerk Fitting Locations – 4 Total Grease Every 10 Hours...
Page 58: Service Screens
Service Screens Touch top left corner to unlock service screens. (Indicated by GREEN CIRCLE) Press on the screen to pull up keyboard...
Page 59 Credentials Disable Cap and type in name Press Enter Repeat for Password Field Pressing the Lock Icon will display user name Pressing the Home Icon will take you back to Home Screen...
Page 60 Machine Unlocked and System Control A Red Light visible in the right corner when unlocked Select Language Touch top left corner hidden button...
Page 61 VFD Data Screen / Float Test Enter this screen by selecting the VFD info button (Variable Frequency Drive) Float Indicator lights will illuminate Green when the switch is closed. Procedure: Raise the floats manually and watch for indicator lights to test.
Page 62: Hour Meters
Hour Meters Enter this screen by selecting the Hour Meters button This displays total hours for each component. If there is a software update these values will have to be written down and reloaded to maintain the total hours. See Hour Meter Input Screen for more info.
Page 63 Hour Meter Data Input Press upper right corner of System Info screen to enter the Hour Meter/Water Total screen. Values from the Hour Meter screen below, will need to be recorded before a software update and manually loaded here afterwards. After inputting values, press Data Upload button...
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Adjust Discharge Pump Timeout (Reference Pages 67-69 to unlock machine) Select Timers Press the Discharge Pump Enter the desire time you would like the discharge pump Timeout window to pull up to run. (Min. 8 minutes – Max keyboard. 20 minutes)
Page 65 BRINE PRO™ 2000 Troubleshooting...
Page 66 Troubleshooting The Jog Mode is used to manually control sub-systems independently for troubleshooting and testing. Sub-System Functions • Hammer mill • Circulation Pump • Discharge Pump • Water Valve • Vibrator • Auger...
Page 67: Pop Up Messages
Troubleshooting Pop Up Messages Check to see if breaker is tripped inside control Try Jogging the auger to clear the jam. Check to panel (OL2). Check/Flush circulation pump. see if breaker is tripped inside the control panel Check Love Joys between the circulation pump (OL4).
Page 68 Troubleshooting Pop Up Messages Check to see if breaker inside control panel is tripped (OL3). Check pump for air bubble. See if check valve is operating correctly. Adjust discharge pump timeout setting.
Page 69 Troubleshooting Pop Up Messages Try jogging the hammer mill to clear the jam. Check to see if hammer mill door is closed all the Check to see if breaker is tripped inside the way. The hammer mill door safety switch needs control panel (OL1).
Page 70 Troubleshooting Pop Up Messages Water supply is too high. Water supply is too low. 3-15 gal./min. is required. Reduce water flow. Check flow 3-15 gal./min. is required. Increase water flow. Check meter to make sure it is functioning properly. flow meter to make sure it is functioning properly.
Page 71 Troubleshooting Pop Up Messages Salinity is too high. Check to ensure the conductivity Salinity is too low. Check to ensure the conductivity sensor is clean. Take a refractometer reading and sensor is clean. Take a refractometer reading and reference the flow chart in your owner’s manual or reference the flow chart in your owner’s manual or reference page 51 in this manual.
Page 72 Troubleshooting (Reference page 70 in this manual to test float switches) Pop Up Messages...
Page 73 Troubleshooting Pop Up Messages Bearings must be grease every 10 hours or damage may occur.
Page 74 Terminal Block Reference Conductivity Sensor AOI_I- Black /24V- White Flow Sensor 50-Red / i2- White / 56- Black Low Limit Tank 56- White / i4- Black Run Level Tank 56- White / i6- Black Hammer Mill 17- White / 18- Black Auger Motor Direct to VFD Hammer Mill Safety Switch 56- Red / i7- Black Run Level Mix 56- White/ i5- Black...
Page 75 BRINE PRO™ 2000 Wiring Diagram...
Page 76 Resetting the PLC 1. Power on unit and record gallons, hours, etc. 2. Move selector switch above SD card to Stop 3. Wait 30 seconds 4. Move selector switch back to Run 5. Push CB1 Breaker Down to the Off position 6.
Page 77 PLC Software Upgrade 1. Power on unit. Push CB1 Breaker down to the off position 2. Insert SD Card into slot as shown...
Page 78 PLC Software Upgrade 3. Push CB1 Breaker up to the on position 4. Watch for green SD to go out. Be patient when this process begins. It could take a few minutes.
Page 79 PLC Software Upgrade 5. Wait for lights to turn Green 6. Move selector switch above SD card to Stop 7. Wait 5 seconds 8. Move selector switch back to Run PLC Upgrade is Complete...
Page 80 HMI Software Upgrade 1. Turn the Power on & record gallons, Hours, etc. 2. Insert the Flash Drive 3. Press Yes on the Screen 4. Press Restart on the Screen 5. Remove Flash Drive Immediately...
Page 82: Serial Number Label
Serial Number Label...
Page 83 Liqui Maxx™ Specifications...
Page 84 Boom Options Standard 2” Receiver Mount Adjustable Boom Receiver Mount BRM-175 Accessory only Consider using the optional BRM-175 Adjustable Boom Receiver Mount if the tips of the nozzles lie outside this zone when using your stock receiver hitch.
Page 85 Liqui Maxx™ Accessories Hose Reel Kit PN HRK-200 Adds spot spraying capabilities to the unit. Bolts directly to the sprayer frame and includes spray wand with 100-foot hose. Universal Mount Kit PN UMK-200 This kit includes ratchet straps, brackets and hardware for mounting a sprayer in a truck bed.
Page 86 Standard Sprayer Control • Complete and safe control of both spraying pressure and valve shut-down from the operators seat...
Page 87: Deluxe Controller
Deluxe Controller The left wing, right wing and center boom nozzles can be managed independently with the 3-zone control. This helps to apply liquid exactly where it’s needed without wasting material. GPS ground speed sensors automatically adjust the flow according to the vehicle speed, reducing the chance of operator error.
Page 88 Deluxe Controller Accessories Blast/Run/Hold Speed Sensor Remote Switch Box PN 10777 PN 17560...
Page 89: Pump Specifications
Pump Specifications Wet-sealed centrifugal pump Dry-sealed centrifugal pump ® ® 5.5-horsepower HONDA engine 5.5-horsepower HONDA engine 210 gallons per minute 210 gallons per minute...
Page 90: What's New
What’s New?
Page 91 What’s New?
Page 92 What’s New?
Page 93 What’s New?
Page 94: Set-Up Instructions
Set-Up Instructions Bolt the pump and tank platforms together Connect the hose underneath the unit. Securely (6 places). fasten the 90˚ elbow connection to the tank bulkhead fitting underneath the unit. (Dip the hose in hot water or carefully use a heat gun for 20-40 seconds) Connect the return valve to the 2"...
Page 95 Set-Up Instructions...
Page 96 Set-Up Instructions To install the BRM-175 Adjustable Boom Receiver Install the boom so the nozzles measure 18"- Mount, unfasten the rear brake light, install the kit, 22" from ground to nozzle tip. Consider using the and re-install the light on the top rear face of the optional BRM-175 Adjustable Boom Receiver Mount BRM bracket.
Page 97 Set-Up Instructions Connect the boom to the pump. Clamp the quick Fill the pump's anti-freeze reservoir with a mixture of disconnect attachments on the boom hoses to the 50% Ethylene and 50% Water. Check mixture every 8 manifold valves on the pumping unit. Route the hours of operation and when the gasoline tank is hoses to the installed boom with adequate slack and filled.
Page 98 Calibrate the Flowmeter Enter the liquid cal number (148) printed on the 1. Turn the boom sections off or put the system in HOLD flowmeter tag into the LiquiMaxx Control to calibrate the flow. 2. Hold the BLAST key for 1 second. The CAL icon and red light will be visible and calibration values can be viewed and edited 3.
Page 99 Mounting and Plumbing Servo Valve What is a Servo Valve? An electrically operated valve that controls the flow rate of fluid. The servo valve installs in the main unrestricted spray line, between the flowmeter and the lane shut-off valves. It is not recommended to install the the servo valve closer than 12”...
Page 100 Filling the Tank and Pump Filter Filling With an External Pump: 1. Connect fill hose to the brine fill valve. Note: Opening the valves first will cause standing brine in the tank to flow out. 2. Once hose is hooked up, open the brine fill and shut-off valves.
Page 101: Control Operation
Control Operation...
Page 102 Control Operation...
Page 103 Control Operation...
Page 104 Control Operation Bypass AUTO – Long distances (ex. Parking lots) – Short distances (ex. driveways)
Page 105: Auto Operation
Auto Operation Set the rotary switch to RATE to see the actual application rate per acre. Application rate can be adjusted by using the Up (+) and Down (-) arrow buttons on the control. Factory Defaults: • Target Application Rate: 30 •...
Page 106: Manual Operation
Manual Operation Set the rotary switch to VOLUME/MINUTE. Application rate can be adjusted by using the Up (+) and Down (-) arrow buttons on the control. Use the RUN/HOLD button and the boom switches to control the boom. Main Lane Right Lane Left Lane...
Page 107 Default Calibration Settings CONTROL MUST BE UNLOCKED. Put the system in HOLD, hold the BLAST key for 1 second. The CAL icon will be visible and the red light...
Page 108 Default Basic Calibration Settings...
Page 109: Basic Calibration
Basic Calibration...
Page 110 Basic Calibration...
Page 111 Basic Calibration...
Page 112 Basic Calibration...
Page 113 Basic Calibration...
Page 114 Basic Calibration...
Page 115 Basic Calibration...
Page 116 Basic Calibration...
Page 117 Entering Special Calibration CONTROL MUST BE UNLOCKED. Put the system in HOLD, turn the control OFF, press and hold the BLAST button while turning the control back ON. The system will display SPEC for 2 seconds to show the control is in the Special Calibration mode. Release the BLAST button.
Page 118: Entering Special Calibration Values
Entering Special Calibration Values Flow Cal - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 119 Entering Special Calibration Values Flow Cal - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 120 Entering Special Calibration Values Flow Cal - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 121 Entering Special Calibration Values Min Flow - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 122 Entering Special Calibration Values Min Flow - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 123 Entering Special Calibration Values Min Flow - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 124 Entering Special Calibration Values Adjust Rate - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 125 Entering Special Calibration Values Adjust Rate - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 126 Entering Special Calibration Values Adjust Rate - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 127 Entering Special Calibration Values Target Rate - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 128 Entering Special Calibration Values Target Rate - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 129 Entering Special Calibration Values Target Rate - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 130 Entering Special Calibration Values Test Speed - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 131 Entering Special Calibration Values Test Speed - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 132 Entering Special Calibration Values Test Speed - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 133 Entering Special Calibration Values Mode Select - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 134 Entering Special Calibration Values Mode Select - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 135 Entering Special Calibration Values Mode Select - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 136 Entering Special Calibration Values Speed Cal - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 137 Entering Special Calibration Values Speed Cal - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 138 Entering Special Calibration Values Speed Cal - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 139 Entering Special Calibration Values Width Cal - Page 1 (CAL 1)
Page 140 Entering Special Calibration Values Width Cal - Page 2 (CAL 2)
Page 141 Entering Special Calibration Values Width Cal - Page 3 (CAL 3)
Page 142 Entering Special Calibration Values Press and hold Blast to Save and Exit Special Calibration...
Page 143: System Diagram
System Diagram...
Page 144 Deluxe Controller Wiring Diagram...
Page 145 Deluxe Controller Messages/Warnings...
Page 146 Liqui Maxx™ Troubleshooting...
Page 147 Liqui Maxx™ Maintenance Periodic Maintenance End of Season and Storage • Wash unit after each use to prevent material • Flush out tank, pumping system and boom to build-up and corrosion. remove salt build up and prevent corrosion. • Use dielectric grease on all electrical Nozzle Maintenance connections to prevent corrosion.
Page 148: Standard Nozzle Selection
Standard Nozzle Selection Wing Nozzle (Come in Left/Right Pairs)
Page 149 Boom Nozzle Application Rates...
Page 150 Boom Nozzle Application Rates Recommended Application Rate = 30 gallons/acre Recommended PSI = 30 psi Recommended Ground Speed = 15 mph...
Page 151 Boomless Nozzle Application Rates...
Page 152: Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications Honda GX 160...
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