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RATE CONTOL SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL 142670 v1.1 MANURE SPREADER M28/M34 D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S B O X 8 3 0 - 2 7 2 I N D U S T R I A L...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Variable Rate Control Quick-Start Introduction / Installing GPS Terminator Box Cable Connection Power On / Main Screen INFO Screen / SETUP Screen Tare Load Cells / Load Spreader Select Product / Insert Desired Rate Begin Spreading End of Run / Use of Stop Button Manual Mode / Reverse Floor Setting Alarms Troubleshooting...
Variable Rate Control Quick-Start INTRODUCTION The Degelman variable rate control package comes with the following components: A. NT8000i Head Unit Control Module B. Tractor Terminator Box Cable C. 6M extension Cable D. GPS KIT E. RAM Mount for Control Module Digi-Star Manuals &...
Variable Rate Control Quick-Start POWER ON / MAIN SCREEN POWER ON / MAIN SCREEN 1. Push the power button on the Control Module to turn it on. The screen will power on & display the main screen. Note: Refer to the DIGI-STAR operation manual provided to walk you through the display screens more in depth.
Variable Rate Control Quick-Start TARE LOAD CELLS 1. Once the spreader is hooked up & the unit is powered on the load cells must be set to 0. To do this first go to the INFO screen. 2. Next, click the “Load Cells Option” button. 3.
Variable Rate Control Quick-Start BEGIN SPREADING 1. Now the spreader is ready to spread. Pull the Note: If the floor conveyor does not begin moving spreader to its desired location & stop. the red stop button on the terminator junction cable may have been pushed.
Variable Rate Control Quick-Start MANUAL MODE / REVERSE FLOOR Under normal operating conditions you will not need to select this mode, however, in the event you experience a problem with automatic control (if for example the beaters plug or a sensor has stopped working), you can control the floor chain manually.
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142670 - Rate Control System (29-April-2019)
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING In the following section, we have listed some of the problems, causes and solutions that you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call your local dealer or distributor.
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Troubleshooting REFERENCE - “SET UP PRODUCTS” VALUES 1. From the “Options Menu” select the “Product” option on the bottom left. Ensure the settings are correct for each product option as shown below: 2. Select the “Light Product” option. Rate = 2.0 t/ac ‘T’...
Connection Detail Reference SENSORS JUNCTION BOX - CONNECTION DETAILS (J/BOX 131785) Head Unit Harness (PL1) 1-18 J/BOX Connections (PL2) 1-15 J/BOX Connections (PL2) 16-29 MODULE UNIT CABLE WIRING J/BOX CONNECTION WIRING The 4m extension cable 131784 is to be connected into - From Load Cell J/Box Wire the junction box.
Installation Reference Photos Front J/BOX Locations LH Spindle Load Cell Cables Load Cell Cables (LH Spindles) LH Front Spindle Load Cell Cable LH Front Spindle Load Cell Cable LH Front Spindle Load Cell Cable 142670 - Rate Control System (29-April-2019) -14-...
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Installation Reference Photos PTO Sensor Clamp Magnet must be RH Load Cell Cables spaced 1/4” to 1/2” from the PTO Sensor Front Hitch Load Cell Cable Front Hyd Valve PTO Sensor Cable PTO Sensor Bracket Cable to PTO Sensor Hyd Valve Wiring Cable to Rear Cable to Motor...
Connects to 2. Once all the rate control components are installed Top Port onto the Degelman spreader it’s time to calibrate the Head unit. Plug the “Power Connector” into a Bottom tractor’s power supply. Port 3.
NT8000i Control Module Settings SPREADER SETUP SCREEN 1. Hit the “Set up key” which will take you to the “Options Menu” shown on the Right. Then use the appropriate submenu key & select “Setup”. 2. Select “Working width” using the appropriate arrow keys and hitting “Enter”...
NT8000i Control Module Settings TECH CONFIG - LOAD CELL CORRECTION 1. Next, we want to double check the Load Cell Correction Values. Select the “Technician Config” option from the “Options Menu”. Enter the PIN #1234 & hit “Enter” 2. Select the “Load Cell Correction” option. Ensure all the values match the ones shown in images to the right.
NT8000i Control Module Settings FACTORY CONFIG - “SPREADER CONFIG” 1. We are continuing to adjust the options under “Factory Configurations”. 2. Select the “Spreader Config” option. Ensure the settings match the ones shown in the image. Note: Most likely, only the “Max. Weight” will need to be changed to 34 ton.
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NT8000i Control Module Settings FACTORY CONFIG - “CHANNELS” 1. We are continuing to adjust the options under “Factory Configurations”. 2. Select the “Channels” option. Ensure the belt speed channel is setup with the following settings: Feedback = 1161 ppr Response = 100 Deadband = 1.0 Startup Delay = 2.0 sec Startup PWM = OFF...
NT8000i Control Module Settings GENERAL PF SETUP 1. Select the “General PF Setup” option. 2. Select the “GPS Baudrate” option and ensure it is set to “19200”. 3. Return to the “General PF Setup” menu & select the “Ports setup” option. Ensure the Top port is set to “GPS only”...
NT8000i Control Module Settings ALARMS SETUP To set a “Beater RPM” Alarm to inform you of Beater/ Driveline issues or a ‘Min Hopper Weight’ Alarm to inform you that you’ve reached the end of your load. 1. Press to select the ‘Setup’ Menu. 2.
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