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However, this brief instruction is not a substitute for thorough study of the operating instructions. These operating instructions will help to familiarise you with the LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG device and the options available for using it.
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Remember that you should only use genuine LEMKEN spare parts. Reproduction parts have a negative influence on the function of the device, have a shorter ser- vice life and present risks and hazards that cannot be estimated by LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG. They also increase the maintenance costs.
Contents CONTENTS Contents ........................... 4 General information ....................10 Liability ......................... 10 Guarantee ........................10 Copyright ........................11 Optional accessories ....................11 Symbols used in the Operating Instructions ............12 ...
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Contents 6.3.3 Switching off the matrix operating terminal ..............21 Ecospray operating terminal .................. 22 Overview ........................22 Function ........................22 Other displays ......................23 Segment box ......................24 ...
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Contents 12.3 Boom distribution ....................... 41 12.4 SEH Basic boom ......................44 12.4.1 General........................44 12.4.2 Swing lock ......................45 12.4.3 Folding the boom out symmetrically ............... 46 12.4.4 Folding the boom in symmetrically .................
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Contents HE Booms ........................ 72 13.1 General ......................... 72 13.1.1 Operation ........................ 73 13.1.2 Function........................73 13.1.3 Selecting a function ....................73 13.1.4 LED above the function key ..................73 ...
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Contents 16.1.1 First basic menu ..................... 89 16.1.2 Second basic menu ....................89 16.2 Settings menu ......................89 16.2.1 Setting up the implement ..................91 16.2.2 Tank menu ......................100 16.2.3 Calibration of flow meter ..................
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Contents 16.6 Nozzle cleaning menu ....................132 16.7 Working headlights ....................133 16.8 All-round light ......................133 Use on the field...................... 134 17.1 General ........................134 17.2 Setting the pressure manually ................. 135 ...
Co. KG, in particular Section IX, shall apply. Liability. In line with the dimensions cited in these conditions the LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG shall not be held liable for any personal or material damage, when such damage is caused by one or more of the following reasons: ...
Infringements will result in a claim for damages. Optional accessories LEMKEN implements may be equipped with various accessories. The operating instructions below describe both series components and optional accessories. Please note: These accessories will vary depending on the type of equipment.
Symbols used in the Operating Instructions SYMBOLS USED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hazard classes The following symbols are used in the Operating Instructions for particularly im- portant information: DANGER Denotes an imminent hazard with high risk, which will result in death or severe physical injury, if not avoided.
Symbols used in the Operating Instructions Indication of passages The following symbols are used for particular passages in the operating instruc- tions: Indicates work steps Indicates enumerations...
Safety measures and precautions SAFETY MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS General safety instructions for the operator are specified in the chapter entitled «Safety measures and precautions». At the start of some main chapters the safety instructions, which refer to all work to be carried out in this chapter, are listed to- gether.
Handing over the device HANDING OVER THE DEVICE As soon as the device is delivered, ensure that it corresponds with the order package. Also check the type and completeness of any supplied accessories. When the device is handed over, your dealer will explain how it works. ...
Preparations on the tractor PREPARATIONS ON THE TRACTOR General The EcoSpray operating terminal is used to control the job computer of an imple- ment. Various functions of an implement can be controlled with the operating terminal and the job computer of the implement. The power supply of the ...
Preparations on the tractor The following cables can be connected to the signal socket: Speed sensor set Radar or universal joint adapter cable Socket A 3-pin socket according to DIN 9680 must be available on the tractor for the power supply.
Preparations on the operating terminal PREPARATIONS ON THE OPERATING TERMINAL Segment box The segment box has the following con- nections: LIN OUT LIN OUT [Output] LIN IN [Input] LIN IN The segment box must be connected to the Ecospray operating terminal as fol- lows: ...
Preparations on the operating terminal Joystick box The joystick box has the following connec- LIN OUT tions: LIN OUT [Output] LIN IN LIN IN [Input] The joystick box must be connected to the Ecospray operating terminal as follows: ...
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Preparations on the operating terminal The matrix operating terminal must be connected to the job computer of the im- plement and the Ecospray operating terminal as follows: Switch off the Ecospray operating termi- Connection Connection nal. Connect connection S of the cable to the job computer of the implement.
Preparations on the operating terminal 6.3.3 Switching on the matrix operating terminal The Ecospray operating terminal must be switched on before the matrix operating terminal is switched on. See the operating instructions for the matrix operating terminal. 6.3.4 Switching off the matrix operating terminal The matrix operating terminal must always be switched off before the Ecospray operating terminal is switched off.
Ecospray operating terminal ECOSPRAY OPERATING TERMINAL The operating terminal is used to operate the electronic control unit. It is connected to the job computer on the implement and among other things, consists of a display, keys, LED indicators and a rotary encoder. Overview Display Rotary en-...
Segment box SEGMENT BOX Switching of the segment box and the Spray ON/OFF function can be controlled with the segment box. It is connected to the operating terminal and among other things, consists of a display, switches and LED indicators. The segment box is connected with the LIN IN connection on the LIN connection of the operating terminal or to the LIN OUT connection of the joystick box.
TankPilot electronic fill level indicator TANKPILOT ELECTRONIC FILL LEVEL INDICATOR The TankPilot electronic fill level indicator displays the fill level on the implement. The TankPilot electronic fill level indicator is located on the implement control cen- tre. The TankPilot electronic fill level indicator is connected to the job computer on the implement and consists, amongst other things, of a display, a button and an LED.
TankPilot electronic fill level indicator Function The TankPilot electronic fill level indicator can show the following displays: Current fill level Maximum fill level alarm Minimum fill level alarm Selector valve position (option) An alarm is displayed when the fill level specified on the operating terminal for that alarm is reached.
Joystick box JOYSTICK BOX If the implement is equipped with EcoControl, the boom can be completely con- trolled with the joystick box. The joystick box is connected with the LIN IN connection on the LIN connection of the operating terminal or to the LIN OUT connection of the segment box. The active functions of the keys are shown by the LED indicators.
Joystick box Joystick Selection of arm 1 to 5 If the pre-selection of symmetrical folding is not active: Joystick left = Boom left Joystick right = Boom right 10.2 Function The boom can be controlled with the joystick box as soon as the joystick box is connected to the Ecospray operating terminal: ...
Commissioning COMMISSIONING 11.1 Switching the operating terminal on and off 11.1.1 Switching on Press this key to switch on the operating terminal. A brief system check is carried out, in which all LEDs on the keys and all other LEDs illuminate.
Commissioning 11.2 100 m calibration A calibration over 100 m must be performed after the operating terminal is con- nected. If possible, the 100 m calibration must be performed on the area which is to be sprayed with the four-wheel drive [if fitted] switched on ...
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Commissioning The 100 m calibration running display ap- pears. Drive a distance of 100 m. Press this key to stop the 100 m calibra- tion. Press this key to confirm the 100 m cali- bration. The pulse number is displayed. ...
Commissioning 11.3 Calibration of flow meter A calibration of the flow meter must be carried out before the start of each season. To determine the weight of the combina- tion of the tractor and the implement, fill the tank of the implement with water to the nominal fill level.
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Commissioning If not, switch on the PTO. Allow the pump to run at the specified nominal speed. Refer to the operating instructions for the implement. Press this key to confirm the process. The display that the nozzles are filled ap- pears.
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Commissioning Enter the weighed empty weight: Press the rotary encoder to select the value. Turn the rotary encoder to enter the val- Press the rotary encoder to save the value. Press this key to confirm the display. ...
Commissioning 11.4 Selection of saved pulse numbers for each tractor According to the tractor, the required pulse number can be called up and set as follows. From the settings menu press this key to access the calibration menu. The calibration menu is displayed. ...
Commissioning 11.5 Target quantity After the 100 m calibration, the target quantity in l/ha must be set. From the settings menu Press this key to access the setup menu. The current target quantity is displayed. Press the rotary encoder to select the number.
SEH Boom SEH BOOM 12.1 General Partially folding the individual arms of the boom in or out is not permitted. The individual arms must always be folded completely in or out. The boom may only be folded when stationary. Operation of the implement with the boom completely folded out or symmetrically folded is not permitted if the swing lock/locking is engaged.
SEH Boom 12.1.1 Operation Folding in and out of the SEH Basic and Full booms is controlled via the operating terminal and the control units of the tractor. Folding in and out of the SEH Comfort and Premium booms is controlled via the operating terminal or the joystick box.
SEH Boom 12.1.4 Information in the display Ecospray operating terminal If the relevant function key for the activation of a function is pressed and held and one or more conditions for the activation of this function are not fulfilled, the corre- sponding information appears in the display.
SEH Boom 12.2 Versions SEH booms are available in four different versions: Basic Full Comfort Premium The following control units are required: Basic (*) Full (*) Comfort (**) Joystick, Joystick, Joystick, Joystick Joystick, Joystick, right and right and right and right and...
SEH Boom 12.3 Boom distribution = Arm 0 = Arm 1 = Arm 2 = Arm 3 = Arm 4 = Arm 5...
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SEH Boom Permissible reduction of the working width SEH 15 and 18 symmetrically with arms 3, 2 and 1. one-sided on left with arms 3, 2 and 1. one-sided on right with arms 3, 2 and 1. ...
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SEH Boom Permissible pivoting of the arms SEH 15 and 18 With arms folded out or reduced up to 20° (1). With arms 1 (-3) folded in by up to 80° (2). SEH 20 and 21 With arms folded out or folded in up to 20°...
SEH Boom 12.4 SEH Basic boom 12.4.1 General Press this key to switch on the operating terminal. Before the boom can be folded out: Lift the boom up to the detection position using the control unit. To fold out the booms: ...
SEH Boom 12.4.2 Swing lock Press one of the keys to pre-select the swing lock function. Use the relevant control unit on the trac- tor to open or close the swing lock. Press one of the keys to cancel the pre- selection.
SEH Boom 12.4.3 Folding the boom out symmetrically Lift the boom using the appropriate con- trol unit until the folding position is reached. The display for closing the swing lock now appears. Close the swing lock, see »Swing lock, page 45«...
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SEH Boom Press this key to pre-select arm 2. To fold out arm 2: use the appropriate control unit on the tractor. Press this key or another function key to cancel the pre-selection. To pre-select arms 3, 4 or 5, ...
SEH Boom 12.4.4 Folding the boom in symmetrically Press this key in the folding menu to fold in the boom symmetrically. Close the swing lock. Bring the boom into the detection posi- tion. The menu for folding the boom symmetri- cally appears.
SEH Boom 12.5 SEH Full booms 12.5.1 General Press this key to switch on the operating terminal. Before the boom can be folded out: lift the boom up to the detection position using the control unit. To fold out the boom: ...
SEH Boom 12.5.2 Folding the boom out symmetrically Before the boom can be folded out: lift the boom up to the detection position using the control unit. The display for closing the swing lock now appears. Close the swing lock. ...
SEH Boom 12.5.4 Folding the boom in asymmetrically Press this key in the first folding menu to select the function for folding the boom asymmetrically. Depending on the version of the boom, the first menu for folding the boom asymmetri- cally appears.
SEH Boom 12.5.6 Slope compensator Press the key to access the first folding menu. The first folding menu is displayed. Here, the following functions can be con- trolled: Swing lock Folding the boom out symmetrically Folding the boom out asymmetrically ...
SEH Boom 12.5.7 Pivoting of arm 1 This function enables pivoting of the arms, see page 43. Press the key to access the first folding menu. The first folding menu is displayed. Here, the following functions can be con- trolled: ...
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SEH Boom Press both keys to pre-select the pivot- ing of the arms on both sides. To adjust the pivoting of the arms on both sides: use the appropriate control unit on the tractor. Press the key or another function key to cancel the pre-selection.
SEH Boom 12.6 SEH Comfort and Premium booms via the Ecospray operating termi- 12.6.1 General The folding menu for the SEH Comfort and Premium booms has the following structure: 1. Folding menu Folding Folding 4. Folding menu menu menu Activate swing lock ...
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SEH Boom Press this key to switch on the operating terminal. Before the boom can be folded out: pressurise the control unit of the tractor. To fold out the boom: Press this key to access the 1st folding menu.
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SEH Boom 3. Folding menu - boom height Press the key to access the third folding menu. The third folding menu is displayed. Here, the following functions can be con- trolled: Boom height while working [F1] Boom height on headland [F2] ...
SEH Boom 12.6.2 Activating the swing lock The swing lock must be closed before the boom is folded. The swing lock must be opened again after the boom has been fully folded out. To close the swing lock: ...
SEH Boom 12.6.3 Folding the boom in and out symmetrically (Comfort only) Ensure that the swing lock is closed before folding out. To fold out the boom symmetrically, press this key. Depending on the version, the menu for folding the boom symmetrically appears.
SEH Boom Press this key to fold in arm 2 Press this key to fold in arm 1 12.6.4 Automatically folding the boom in and out symmetrically (Premium only) To automatically fold the boom symmetri- cally, press this key. The menu for automatic folding is dis- played.
SEH Boom 12.6.5 Asymmetrical folding of the boom The arms can be folded out in pairs on both sides. For this, the appropriate key must also be pressed. To fold out the boom asymmetrically, press this key. The first menu for folding out the boom asymmetrically appears.
SEH Boom Press this key to access the menu for folding the next arm asymmetrically. To fold the corresponding arm: proceed as described above. 12.6.6 Slope compensator To use any slope compensation: Press this key in the second folding menu and the boom will pivot down to the left.
SEH Boom 12.6.7 Move to the boom height This function enables a pre-set boom height while working and at the headland. The pre-set boom heights can be moved to using the third folding menu. Press this key to set the boom to the pre-set working height.
SEH Boom 12.6.8 Pivoting the arm The arms can be pivoted on one side using the fourth folding menu. Fully fold out the boom. See »Folding the boom, page 59«. Press this key to move the left arm downwards to the required position.
SEH Boom 12.7 SEH Comfort and Premium booms via the joystick box 12.7.1 General Before the boom can be folded out: Press the key for about 1 second to switch on the joystick box. The boom automatically stops in the detec- tion position.
SEH Boom 12.7.3 Symmetrical folding of the boom Press this key to select the function for folding out the boom symmetrically. The function is active as soon as the LED illuminates. Press this key to pre-select arm 1. ...
SEH Boom 12.7.4 Asymmetrical folding of the boom Press this key to deselect the function for folding the boom symmetrically. The function is inactive as soon as the LED no longer illuminates. Press this key to pre-select arm 1. ...
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SEH Boom Press this key to pre-select arm 5. Press the left joystick outwards to fold out the left arm 5. Press the right joystick outwards to fold out the right arm 5. Press the relevant joystick inwards to fold in the arms.
SEH Boom 12.7.5 Folding the boom automatically (Premium only) Hold this key until the boom is complete- ly folded out. Hold this key until the boom is complete- ly folded in. The LED flashes during the folding pro- cess.
SEH Boom 12.7.7 Slope mirroring Press this key to mirror the slope com- pensation vertically for the next pass. 12.7.8 Middle position Press this key to bring the boom back into the middle position. 12.7.9 Pivoting arm 1 Press this key to pre-select the pivoting function for left arm 1.
SEH Boom 12.7.10 Automatic headland management (Premium only) Press this key to start the first step of your customised sequence control, see »Allocation of the Auto key, page 113«. Once the first step has been completed, the LED illuminates continuously. ...
HE Booms HE BOOMS 13.1 General Partially folding the individual arms of the boom in or out is not permitted. The individual arms must always be folded completely in or out. The boom may only be folded when stationary. Operation of the implement with the boom completely folded out or symmetrically folded is not permitted if the swing lock/locking is engaged.
HE Booms 13.1.1 Operation Folding in and out of the boom is controlled via the operating terminal and the control units of the tractor. Depending on the equipment of the implement, the boom can be folded in or out asymmetrically. 13.1.2 Function A function can be pre-selected with the function keys of the operating terminal and controlled with the tractor control unit.
HE Booms 13.2 Versions HE booms are available in two different versions: Basic Full The following control units are required: Basic (*) Full (*) (*) only in association with Closed Center hydraulic system ew = single-acting tractor control unit dw = double-acting tractor control unit...
HE Booms 13.3 Boom distribution = Arm 0 = Arm 1 = Arm 2 Permissible folding of the arms one-sided on the right one-sided on the left symmetrically with arm 2...
HE Booms 13.4 HE Basic boom 13.4.1 General Press the key to switch on the operating terminal. The basic menu is displayed. Press this key to access the first folding menu. The first folding menu is displayed. Here, the following functions can be pre- selected.
HE Booms 13.4.2 Swing lock The swing lock must be closed before the boom can be folded out: Press one of these keys to pre-select the swing lock function. Use the relevant control unit on the trac- tor to open or close the swing lock. ...
HE Booms 13.4.3 Folding out the right boom To fold out the right boom, press this key to pre-select the right arm. Hold this key down. Any information will be displayed. Use the relevant control unit on the trac- tor to fold out the right boom.
HE Booms 13.5 HE Full boom 13.5.1 General Press the key to switch on the operating terminal. The basic menu is displayed. Press this key to access the first folding menu. The first folding menu is displayed. Here, the following functions can be pre- selected: ...
HE Booms 13.5.2 Swing lock The swing lock must be closed before the boom can be folded out: Press one of these keys to pre-select the swing lock function. Use the relevant control unit on the trac- tor to open or close the swing lock. ...
HE Booms 13.5.3 Folding out the right boom To fold out the right boom, press this key to pre-select the right arm. Hold this key down. Any information will be displayed. Use the relevant control unit on the trac- tor to fold out the right boom.
HE Booms 13.5.5 Folding arm 2 The arms can be folded in on one side in order to avoid an obstacle while working or to only work with half of the boom width. To pre-select the function for folding back arm 2 on the left, ...
Emergency switch EMERGENCY SWITCH 14.1 General This function should only be activated if: the boom is outside of the detection range of the arm pivoting WARNING [SEH booms only] there is a malfunction of the sensors on the boom. The sensors must then be checked or another folding function must firstly be performed, in order to carry out the required func- tion.
Emergency switch 14.4 Joystick box The following functions of the boom can be controlled via the joystick box using the emergency switch: Pivoting arm 1, on one or both sides Folding in and out Press the appropriate key to activate the required function.
Filling the main tank FILLING THE MAIN TANK 15.1 Implement without electronic fill level display Fill the tank to the required fill level. Press the key to switch on the operating terminal. Press the key to access the settings menu.
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Filling the main tank Press the key for 3 seconds to save the maximum quantity. The word "SAVE" appears in the display. Press the key to access the residual quantity alarm display. The residual quantity alarm display ap- pears.
Filling the main tank 15.2 Implement with electronic fill level display Press this key to switch on the operating terminal. Press this key to access the settings menu. Press this key to access the tank menu. The current filling quantity is displayed (the filling quantity is determined theoretically).
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Filling the main tank The residual quantity alarm display ap- pears. ON = On OFF = Off The residual quantity alarm is triggered as soon as the set residual quantity is reached. Press the rotary encoder to select the displayed value.
Operation OPERATION 16.1 General After the operating terminal is switched on, the basic menu appears. This consists of two windows. 16.1.1 First basic menu The first basic menu is displayed after the operating terminal is switched on. The first basic menu consists of further menus: Settings Information...
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Operation The first basic menu is displayed. Press this key to access the settings menu. In the settings menu, the following further menus can be accessed: Implement setup [F1], see »page 91« Tank [F2], see »page 100« ...
Operation 16.2.1 Setting up the implement In the implement setup menu, the following further menus can be accessed: Distribution quantity Increase or decrease quantity levels Minimum control speed Height of the boom on the headland [on- ly for SEH Comfort and Premium booms] ...
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Operation 16.2.1.1 Distribution quantity Press this key to access the implement setup menu. The distribution quantity in l/ha appears. Press the rotary encoder to select the value. Turn the rotary encoder to enter the val- Press the rotary encoder to save the value.
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Operation 16.2.1.3 Minimum control speed If the actual speed is below the minimum speed setting, the minimum speed is used for control purposes. This can prevent too sharp a reduction in spray pressure when moving into posi- tion. Press this key to access the display for minimum control speed in km/h.
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Operation 16.2.1.4 Height of the boom on the headland [for SEH Comfort and Premium booms only] Press this key to access the display of the boom height on the headland. The display appears. Press these keys to bring the boom into the required position.
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Operation 16.2.1.6 Moving to lifting mast height If this function is active, the lifting mast moves to the saved lifting mast height when the main switch is pressed. Main switch: on = the lifting mast moves to the saved operating position ...
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Operation 16.2.1.7 Simulated driving speed If the speed signal fails, there is the possibility of using a simulated driving speed in order to complete the work which has been started. Press this key to access the display of the simulated driving speed in km/h. The simulated driving speed in km/h ap- pears.
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Operation 16.2.1.8 Maximum spray pressure According to the type of nozzle, the maximum spray pressure can be adjusted be- tween 1 and 10 bar. Press this key to access the maximum spray pressure display. The maximum spray pressure in bar ap- pears.
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Operation 16.2.1.10 Manual reduction of outer segments If nozzles are sealed, e.g. with plugs, the outer left and right segments must be reduced manually according to the sealed nozzles. The outer segments on the left and right can be reduced in 50 cm steps by up to 1.50 m. ...
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Operation 16.2.1.11 Automatic swing lock [SEH Booms only] Press this key to access the automatic swing lock display. The automatic swing lock display appears. ON = For symmetrical folding out of the last arm: the swing lock is opened auto- matically for symmetrical folding in of the last arm:...
Operation 16.2.2 Tank menu In the tank menu, the following further menus can be accessed. Current filling quantity Zero quantity [only for implements with- out electronic fill level display] Maximum fill level Residual quantity alarm Press this key from the settings menu to access the tank menu.
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Operation 16.2.2.2 Zero quantity [only for implements without electronic fill level dis- play] Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to enter the zero quantity in the operating terminal immediately. Press this key to access the zero- quantity display. The zero-quantity display appears.
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Operation 16.2.2.4 Residual quantity alarm The residual quantity alarm is triggered as soon as the set residual quantity is reached. Press this key to access the residual quantity alarm display. The residual quantity alarm display ap- pears. ON = On ...
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Operation 16.2.2.5 Maximum fill level alarm The maximum fill level alarm gives a warn- ing when the specified maximum fill level is reached. Press this key to access the display for the maximum fill level alarm. The display for the maximum fill level alarm appears.
Operation 16.2.3 Calibration of flow meter Press this key from the settings menu to access the flow meter calibration menu. In the flow meter calibration menu, the fol- lowing further menus can be accessed: Manual setting of the pulses per litre ...
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Operation 16.2.3.3 Calibration using the measuring cup method Fill the tank of the implement with water to the nominal fill level. Drive with the implement onto a level, unsurfaced area, where the water can easily soak away. Allow the pump to run at the specified nominal speed.
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Operation Measure the output volume collected. Multiply this by the number of nozzles that were active during calibration. Enter the total volume calculated: Press this key. Press the rotary encoder to select the value. Press the rotary encoder to enter the value.
Operation 16.2.4 100 m Calibration Press this key from the settings menu to access the 100 m calibration menu. In the 100 m calibration menu, the follow- ing further menus can be accessed: Manual pulse setting [F1] 100 m Calibration [F2] ...
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Operation 16.2.4.2 100 m Calibration Press this key to access the 100 m cali- bration menu manually. A display with the current pulse number appears. Now start the 100 m calibration. See »100 m calibration, page 30«. 16.2.4.3 Tractor selection ...
Press the rotary encoder to save the symbol. LEMKEN will not accept liability for consequential damage caused by the failure of a speed signal due to shadowing. 16.2.5 Operating terminal settings Press this key from second window of the settings menu to access the operat- ing terminal settings menu.
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Operation 16.2.5.1 Key sound The key sound for the segment switch and the spray switch can be switched on or off. The key sound display appears. Here, the key sound can be switched on or off. ON = On ...
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Operation 16.2.5.2 Scrolling function The scrolling function can be set to auto- matic or manual. This results in a different operational mode: AUTO = The operating menu can be accessed directly by pressing the Spray ON/OFF key. OFF = By pressing the Spray ON/OFF key, the current display is re- tained.
Operation 16.2.6 Joystick box settings Press this key from second window of the settings menu to access the joystick box settings menu. In the joystick box settings menu, the fol- lowing further menus can be accessed: Assignment of the Auto key [F1] ...
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Operation 16.2.6.1 Assignment of the Auto key Here, a customised sequence control can be programmed. There are five different procedures, which can be saved in eight steps: Main switch Spray ON / OFF Height of the boom while working ...
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Operation 16.2.6.2 Assignment of the boom pivoting function Press this key to access the boom pivot- ing display. The selection for the assignment of the boom pivoting function appears. Here, the pivoting of the boom can be set with the joystick: ...
Operation 16.2.7 Proportional valve settings (only in Comfort and Premium) The viscosity of the oil may vary depending on the tractor and environmental fac- tors; as a result it may be necessary to change the proportional valve settings. Press this key in the second window of the settings menu to access the propor- tional valve settings menu.
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Operation Press this key to open the different views. Raise lift mast Lower lift mast Fold arm 1 in Fold arm 1 out Fold arms 2 to 5 in Angle individual arm upwards ...
Operation 16.3 Information menu Switch on the operating terminal. The first basic menu is displayed. Press this key to access the information menu. The following menus can be accessed from the information menu: Counters [F1], see »page 117« ...
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Operation 16.3.1.1 Hectare counter The hectare counter provides information about the area which has been sprayed. The hectare counter begins to count as soon as the Spray ON/OFF key is pressed. Here, the following hectare counters can be called up: ...
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Operation 16.3.1.2 Litre counter The litre counter provides information about the number of litres which have been used. The litre counter begins to count as soon as the Spray ON/OFF key is pressed. The following litre counters can be called ...
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Operation 16.3.1.3 Working time counters The working time counters provide infor- mation about the working time. The work- ing time counters begin to count as soon as the Spray ON/OFF key is pressed. The following working time counters can be called up: ...
Operation 16.3.2 Sensors The current status of the sensors can be displayed in the sensor information menu. Press this key to access the sensors menu from the information menu. The sensors menu is displayed. Turn the rotary encoder to display the status of the required sensor.
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Operation ON/OFF- Indicates whether the cur- rent nozzle is switched on or = Nozzle switched on = Nozzle switched off CAN - Indicates whether the selected nozzle has been recognised by the system. = Nozzle with the number selected has successfully registered with the system X = Nozzle with the number...
Operation 16.3.4 Fault messages The current status of pending alarms can be displayed in the fault messages infor- mation menu. Press this key to access the fault mes- sages menu from the information menu. The fault messages information menu is displayed.
Operation 16.3.5 Implement The current values for the implement are displayed in the implement information menu. Press this key from the second window of the information menu to access the implement menu. Here, the following displays can be called ...
Operation 16.3.7 Voltage The current voltage is displayed in the voltage information menu. Press this key from the second window of the information menu to access the voltage menu. The voltage information menu is displayed. 16.3.8 Motors and valves The following motors and valves can be switched manually in the motors and valves information menu:...
Operation 16.4 Folding menu The boom can be folded in or out via the folding menu. Switch on the operating terminal. The first basic menu is displayed. Press this key to access the folding menu. 16.4.1 Folding out the SEH Basic boom See folding out the SEH Basic boom, »page 46«.
Operation 16.4.9 Folding out the HE Basic boom See folding out the HE boom, »page 78«. 16.4.10 Folding in the HE Basic boom See folding in the HE boom, »page 78«. 16.4.11 Folding out the HE Full boom See folding out the HE boom, »page 81«. 16.4.12 Folding in the HE Full boom See folding in the HE boom, »page 81«.
Operation 16.5 Operating menu The operating menu can be displayed while working on the field. Switch on the operating terminal. The first basic menu is displayed. Press this key to access the operating menu. In the operating menu, the following infor- mation can be set for permanent display: ...
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Operation Press this key to change the display of the information listed above. Press this key to select from the follow- ing menus: Slope gradient and boom position Angle of the boom Manual or automatic mode setting ...
Operation 16.5.1 Electronic selector valve (optional) If your implement has an electronic selec- tor valve, its suction positions can be se- lected using the control system. Press this key in the operating menu to activate the electronic selector valve functions.
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Operation 16.5.1.2 Operation via Ecospray Choose the selector valve position re- quired by pressing the relevant function button. The selector valve moves to the corre- sponding position. When the selector valve has reached the position selected, the LED on the corre- sponding function button lights up.
Operation 16.6 Nozzle cleaning menu Switch on the operating terminal. The first basic menu is displayed. Press this key. The second basic menu is displayed. Press this key to access the nozzle cleaning menu. For automatic nozzle cleaning, the boom must be unfolded, the PTO switched on and the main tank already cleaned;...
Operation 16.7 Working headlights Press this key to switch the working headlights on or off. ON = On OFF = Off 16.8 All-round light Press this key to switch the all-round light on or off. ON = On ...
Use on the field USE ON THE FIELD 17.1 General Work on the field can begin once the im- plement has been appropriately prepared. Switch on the drive shaft. Check the set spray pressure. Press the key to start spraying. The LED on the key shows the status of the Spray ON/OFF keys: Spray...
Use on the field 17.2 Setting the pressure manually Manual pressure setting can be used when: the working width has been reduced [ex- cept via segment control], there is no signal from the flow meter, national plant protection regulations de- mand manual pressure setting.
Use on the field 17.3 Increased or decreased quantity control During work, the target distribution quantity can be increased or decreased in pre-set percentage steps. The increased or decreased quantity set is displayed in % in the operating menu. The target distribution quantity flashes if an increased or decreased quantity is active.
Use on the field 17.4.2 Matrix operating terminal If a segment or several segments are acti- vated, they can be controlled or switched on or off via the matrix operating terminal. Ecospray operating terminal segment switch status Switched on Switched off BoomPilot Matrix Activated Segment control via the ma-...
Faults FAULTS 18.1 General Fault messages are generally indicated as follows: An acoustic signal sounds Fault message in the display LED lights up red Fault messages can be displayed in the following categories: Category Message Warning/Fault/Information Cable break Short-circuit System fault ...
Faults 18.2.2 Categories B to D Press this function key to deactivate the message. The deactivated messages are displayed again after a restart of the Ecospray oper- ating terminal. Once the fault has been remedied, the red LED goes out. 18.3 A –...
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Faults Code Group Description Possible cause Remedies Remaining quan- Refill Information Minimum fill level Correct the entry reached tity reached Incorrect entry Check the sen- Possible incorrect sensor value for electronic fill level indicator ...
Faults Code Group Description Possible cause Remedies tions PTO speed too Reduce PTO Information Maximum pump speed exceeded high speed Nozzle faulty Check nozzle Fault Fault in nozzle Wiring faulty control system status in the in- formation menu ...
Faults 18.6 D – System fault These vary according to the version of the implement. Code Description Possible cause Remedies Visual inspection Connecting plug missing Replace cable if necessa- Defective bus cable Defective job computer plug ...
Faults 18.7 Alarms 18.7.1 Segment box Code Description Possible cause Remedies Switch off the operating Defective log-in to the op- Defective initiali- terminal and then switch it sation process erating terminal on again Check the connections Segment box connected ...
Position and safety sensors POSITION AND SAFETY SENSORS 19.1 SEH Boom To facilitate operation and for safety reasons, sensors detect the various states of the boom. The number and type of the sensors may vary according to the version of the boom.
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Position and safety sensors Sensor Abbreviation Pressure sensor Flow meter Tank content Swing lock closed Swing lock open Basic Full Comfort Premium Middle position, slope compen- sation Slope compensation position Height adjustment Flow monitor S15/16 S15/16 Arm 1 (-5), left Arm 1 (-5), right Arm 2 (-5), left Arm 2 (-5), right...
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Position and safety sensors Abbre- Function Description viation Pressure sensor The pressure sensor detects the pressure in the im- plement. The pressure is displayed on the operating terminal as the spraying pressure. is displayed as the EltecBase circulation system pressure when the nozzles are switched off (SEH boom).
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Position and safety sensors Fold arms 1 (-5) Factory setting; approx. 10 cm above the boom rest. This position of the boom height enables vertical folding of the arms 1 (-5). Fold arms 2 (-5) Factory setting; approximately the middle position between "Fold arms 1 (-5)"...
Position and safety sensors 19.2 HE Booms To facilitate operation and for safety reasons, sensors detect the various states of the boom. The number and type of the sensors may vary according to the version of the boom. Sensor Function ...
Disposal DISPOSAL After the end of its service life, the implement must be disposed of by a specialist in an environmentally friendly manner. Metal and plastic components must be recycled. When disposing of the implement, ensure that individual components and operating materials are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
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