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  • Page 1 Apollo ISOBUS UT Sprayer Operator’s Manual www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 3 © Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture April 2020 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from...
  • Page 5 WEBSITE AND OTHER STATEMENTS - No statement contained at the website of TPA or any other Topcon Group company or in any other advertisements or TPA literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPA modifies these Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 6 for a period of one year from the original date of shipment to the dealer. TPA warrants that all valves, hoses, cables and mechanical parts manufactured by TPA shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. RETURN AND REPAIR - During the respective warranty periods, any of the above items found defective may be shipped to TPA for repair.
  • Page 7 In any event, TPA’s liability to you or any other person for any claim, loss or damage (in contract, tort or on any other basis) will be limited (in TPA’s option) to either (a) the replacement or repair of the product, or (b) payment of the cost of replacing or repairing the product.
  • Page 8 Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used correctly in strict accordance with TOPCON Precision Agriculture instructions, it may cause interference with radio communication. You can check if interference is being caused by this equipment by turning the Topcon equipment off to see if the interference stops.
  • Page 9 Precision Agriculture devices between system components to reduce the possibility of interference with other devices General Safety DANGER: It is essential that the following information and the product specific safety information is read and understood. Most incidents arising during operation, maintenance and repair are caused by a failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions.
  • Page 10 However, it is always advisable not to handle damaged electronic equipment. This Topcon product may contain a sealed lithium battery. Always dispose of any electronic equipment thoughtfully and responsibly.
  • Page 11 Topcon accepts no responsibility or liability for damages to property, personal injuries, or death resulting from the misuse or abuse of any of its products. Further, Topcon accepts no responsibility for the use of Topcon equipment or the GNSS signal for any purpose other than the intended purpose.
  • Page 12 Electrical Safety WARNING: Incorrectly connected power can cause severe injury and dam- age to people or the equipment. When working with electrical components, you must do the following: Make sure the negative terminal of the battery is disconnected before doing any welding on the vehicle.
  • Page 13 Be aware of file format compatibility. Discuss compatible formats with the dealer. Topcon Agricultural Products are hardy and designed to work in tough conditions. However, if equipment is unused for a length of time, store away from water and direct heat sources.
  • Page 14 WARNING: A warning signal appears on safety signs and in this manual to show that this information is very important to your safety. LEARN these and APPLY them.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1. Console / ECU interface Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings 2.1. Opening the settings screen 2.2. Setting up the system 2.2.1. System Info 2.2.2. UT 2.2.3. TC 2.3. Setting up the ECU 2.3.1. Setup 2.3.2.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Note: ISOBUS refers to the ISO 11783 communication protocol used in the agriculture industry. A vehicle must be fitted with an ISO 11783 compatible console for the Apollo ISOBUS UT Sprayer to operate. 1.1. Console / ECU interface...
  • Page 18 1.1. Console / ECU interface the Apollo Sprayer ECU. To enable the TC, refer to Setting up the system, page 5. Another ISOBUS component is the File Server (FS). This enables data such as configuration profiles or firmware upgrade files to be transferred between the console and the ECU.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Sprayer Settings

    Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings The sprayer settings must be defined prior to using the sprayer controller. 2.1. Opening the settings screen Follow these steps to launch the sprayer and open the settings screen. 1. Select from the main Universal Terminal screen to open the sprayer.
  • Page 20 2.1. Opening the settings screen Note: To navigate through the setup screens, select the required options, then press the back button to return to the previous screens.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The System

    Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings 2.2. Setting up the system 2.2.1. System Info 1. Select System / System Info Displays software and system information. 2.2.2. UT 1. Select System / UT. Switch UT server: If there are multiple Universal Terminals on the ISOBUS, the Apollo ECU may not connect to the desired component.
  • Page 22 2.2. Setting up the system Separate setpoint: There are two messages sent between the ECU and controller. Single condensed: The same message is used for communication both ways between the ECU and controller (used mostly when communicating with older consoles).

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Ecu

    Note: Factory reset deletes all the settings and data stored on the Apollo ECU. Use the factory reset option only when recommended by Topcon support or a service technician. Firmware upgrade: Select to open the firmware upgrade wizard. EM-24 support: Enables control for 24 additional single wire sections or 12 additional two wire sections via an Apollo EM-24 ECU.
  • Page 24 2.3. Setting up the ECU 3. Select System / System Info and check the CM-40 firmware versions displayed. If the firmware versions do not match, the firmware must be updated. 4. Select ECU / Setup / Firmware Upgrade. 5. Select CM-40 Main or CM-40 Aux from the select item drop down and select next 6.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Operator Inputs

    Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings 2.4. Setting up operator inputs 2.4.1. Master switch setup 1. Select Operator Inputs / Master Switch Source:  Virtual: Master switch to be controlled from the console screen. Apollo CM-40: Use if Apollo CM-40 ECU switch is in use and connected to the Apollo harness.

  • Page 26: Custom Controls Setup

    2.4. Setting up operator inputs Tank fill on/off external input: The tank fill pump may be turned on and off via an external switch. (The tank fill pump type and fill control valve must be selected. See Tank Fill , page 17.) Fill pump inc/dec external input: The tank fill pump may have its speed increased / decreased via external switches.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings ECU Pin B: Connected ECU pin for second pin of two wire output. Inputs The number of inputs and action (latched or momentary) defined on the Functions screen must be defined on this screen. 1. Select Number and enter the required number of inputs. 2.

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Sprayer

    2.5. Setting up the sprayer 2.5. Setting up the sprayer 2.5.1. Boom setup 1. Select Sprayer / Boom Sections The console can support up to 14 sections using one CM-40 (using single wire section types). The maximum total width of the boom is 100 m.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings 1. Select Number of Sections to enter the number of sections. 2. Select single or two wire for the Section Types. 3. Enter the Width and number of nozzles for each section. Timing Note: This option is not visible if task controller is disabled (see TC, page 5).
  • Page 30 2.5. Setting up the sprayer 2. Select ON TIME to set how many seconds delay there is between switching the boom on and the application of product, then confirm. 3. Repeat for OFF TIME and confirm. This will set how many seconds delay there is between switching the boom off and stopping product flow.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings Line valves on and off time: Enables the system to predict when to turn individual lines on and off to ensure that there will always be product flowing as the lines transition. To set the on/off times; observe the spray lines as they transition. If there is a gap in spray as the first line turns off and the second line turns on, increase the on time to turn the second line on sooner.

  • Page 32: Liquid Tank Setup

    2.5. Setting up the sprayer 2.5.2. Liquid tank setup 1. Select Sprayer / Liquid Tank Capacity: Enter the tank capacity. Smart rate: Smart rate enables spraying at a virtual speed when the vehicle is stationary, or moving below a specified speed. This feature is typically used when starting spraying in the corner of a field.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings Smart rate cancel speed: Smart rate is deactivated when the vehicle reaches this speed. Smart rate active time: Time in seconds that smart rate is active (unless the vehicle goes above the cancel speed before the time expires).
  • Page 34 2.5. Setting up the sprayer Maximum PWM: (Only available if Secondary Pump (proportional) is selected as Pump Type.) Sets the maximum amount of PWM power that can be provided to the pump before maximum possible speed is achieved. Soft start: (Only available if Secondary Pump (proportional) is selected as Pump Type.) Allows a gradual increase in the speed signal when the pump is activated.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings Minimum nozzle flow: Sets the minimum flow that will create an adequate spray pattern. When in auto mode, the system will not allow control below the flow rate that is calculated by the minimum nozzle flow multiplied by the number of nozzles activated. Refer to nozzle manufacturer's information.
  • Page 36 2.5. Setting up the sprayer Maximum voltage: Set the maximum output voltage at maximum pressure. This value is read from the pressure transducer. Low speed pressure hold: This allows the system to go into ‘low pressure hold’ based on speed. If the controller is in auto and the speed drops below the set value, the system will stop controlling to the set application rate and go into manual mode.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings excess flow back to the tank. Proportional valve systems typically control a hydraulic valve that adjusts the speed of the pump to control the flow that is being delivered directly to the boom. Flow meter sampling: Sets how frequently sampling is done. Standard sampling is recommended.
  • Page 38 2.5. Setting up the sprayer rate and control will be slow to respond. Find the best setting for the equipment being used. Soft start: (Only available if Proportional Valve selected as Control Valve.) Allows a gradual increase in the valve signal when the valve is activated.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings Minimum on time: (Only available if Regulator selected as Control Valve.) The minimum time that power needs to be applied to move the valve. Maximum on time: (Only available if Regulator selected as Control Valve.) The maximum time that power can be applied to move the valve.

  • Page 40: Speed Source Setup

    2.5. Setting up the sprayer short time after the Master Switch is turned off. This allows spraying to resume at normal pressure when it is restarted. Note: This option is not available if agitation is enabled. Agitation mode: (Only available if Proportional selected as Control Valve.) Keeps the proportional valve driving when the Master Switch is turned off.

  • Page 41: Alarm Setup

    Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings Wheel calibration: If Wheel Sensor is selected as the Speed Source, the wheel factor must be calibrated. Wheel factor defines how many meters per pulse are received from the wheel speed sensor. Selecting this option opens the Auto Speed Calibration wizard.
  • Page 42 2.5. Setting up the sprayer Low Fan Speed: This alarm will sound and display when RPMs drop below the preset minimum RPMs. High Fan Speed: This alarm will sound and display when RPMs exceed the preset maximum RPMs.

  • Page 43: Auto Flow Calibration Wizard

    Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings 2.6. Auto flow calibration wizard Flow meter calibration determines the number of pulses from the flow meter per liter of liquid. To calibrate the flow meter: 1. Select Sprayer / Liquid / Flow 2. Select the Auto Flow Calibration button. The auto flow calibration wizard displays.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Geometry

    2.7. Setting up geometry 2.7. Setting up geometry To set up implement geometry: 1. Select Geometry Note: Measure the implement dimensions as accurately as possible as these measurements will affect the modeling, mapping and GPS based product placement. The recommended tolerance is +/- 5 cm. Implement type: May be rigid, pivoted or front mount.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings Wheels offset: Measures the distance between the wheels and the working area of the implement. If the sprayer has dual axles the wheels point should be set to midway between the axles.

  • Page 46: Managing Implement Profiles

    2.8. Managing implement profiles 2.8. Managing implement profiles To manage implement profiles: 1. Select Profiles Note: Profiles are saved as .spf file type. Save The profile in use can be saved to ECU internal storage, or to an external file server (for example USB). 1.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings 2. Select the profile to be loaded. 3. Select the tick button to confirm. Rename A profile can be renamed if required. 1. Select Select Profile Storage to choose the location of the profile to be renamed. 2.

  • Page 48: Setting Up User

    2.9. Setting up user 2.9. Setting up user 1. Select User Datablock selection mode: The tank parameters displayed on the operation screen (see page 33) can be selected by pressing and holding to display a list of options. This may not work on virtual terminals that do not have a touch screen.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 - Sprayer Operation

    Chapter 3 – Sprayer Operation Once setup is complete, the sprayer functions can be controlled via the operation screen. 3.1. Operation screen Requested application rate. Press to enter and display the application rate. The control system uses the calibration factor to adjust the product flow for the given product.

  • Page 50: Tank Operations Screen

    3.1. Operation screen Rate control mode selector. Allows you to select TC, Auto control or Smart rate (see Liquid tank setup, page 16). Manual may also be selected. Note that Auto Section Control will not work in manual mode. When in manual mode, the requested rate is greyed out and the actual rate may be adjusted using the + and –...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 – Sprayer Operation Note: Auto fill is not available if the Filling calibration factor for the flow meter has not been entered. See Tank Fill , page 17. Fill the tank to capacity. Fill to the preset values (see Tank Fill , page 17). Set the tank volume to zero.

  • Page 52: Soft Keys

    3.1. Operation screen Min rate: The minimum application rate since the system was started or diagnostics was reset. Max rate: The maximum application rate since the system was started or diagnostics was reset. Flow rate: The current flow rate. PWM value: The position of the control valve within its operating range.

  • Page 53: Sections

    Chapter 3 – Sprayer Operation Custom controls. See Custom controls setup, page 10. 3.1.3. Sections The number and width of sections displayed is set up via Boom setup, page 12. Note: The number of nozzles per section is not displayed. The sprayer icon color shows whether product is flowing through that section.
  • Page 54 3.1. Operation screen...
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