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RDS PRO-SERIES APOLLO 8000
SPREADER CONTROLLER
CALIBRATION MANUAL
SOFTWARE ISSUE : PS401000

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  • Page 1 RDS PRO-SERIES APOLLO 8000 SPREADER CONTROLLER CALIBRATION MANUAL SOFTWARE ISSUE : PS401000...
  • Page 2 pg 2 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILTY (EMC) This product compiles with Council Directive 89/336/EEC when installed and used in accordance with the relevant instructions. IMPORTANT, READ THIS BEFORE USING THE APOLLO The Apollo installation is part of the Precision Farming System (“the System”). It is very important that you follow the described calibration procedures before operating the Apollo instrument.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    pg 3 CONTENTS Section Overview The Factory Setup Screen Control Channels Data Entry Calibration Menu Tree Motor Valve Configuration Machine options PWM Valve/Motor Setup 2.2.1 Feedback 2.2.2 Response 2.2.3 Deadband 2.2.4 Startup/Control Delay 2.2.5 Power-On PWM 2.2.6 Valve Setup Valve Calibration Factory Configuration Spreader Configuration Menu Pro-Series Configuration Menu...
  • Page 4 pg 4 CONTENTS 5.2.5 Start Delay 5.2.6 Steady Weight Overload Log Print Cal Data Pin # Change General Calibration Product Select Screen Spreader Setup Screen 6.2.1 Calibration Routine 6.2.2 Nudge Factor 6.2.3 Working Width 6.2.4 Speed Sensor Factor 6.2.5 GPS On/Off 6.2.6 Simulated Forward Speed General PF Setup Logging Interval...

  • Page 5: Overview

    pg 5 1. OVERVIEW This manual covers the calibration of the RDS Pro-Series Apollo 8000 for Marshall Multispread Fertiliser Spreaders. The Instrument must be calibrated before commencing normal operation. Many settings are made only on initial calibration eg from the FACTORY SETUP screen. Other calibration settings will need to be altered on a regular basis, depending upon the product to be spread.

  • Page 6: Control Channels

    pg 6 1.2 CONTROL CHANNELS The RDS Pro-Series Apollo 8000 is an extremely versatile control system, with the ability to control up to 4 separate control channels. When fitted to the Marshall Multispread only one control channel is required, the Danfoss proportional valve which drives the Multispread feedbelt. In order to prevent operator confusion, the remaining 3 control channels have been disabled within the PS401 version software.

  • Page 7: Calibration Menu Tree

    pg 7 1.4 MENU TREE Hi Spinner (RPM) Simulated Forward Product Select Calibration Routine Lo Spinner (RPM) Speed (km/h) Rate (kg/ha) Nudge Factor Lo Weight (kg) ‘D’ FACTOR (kg/m3) Working Width (m) Speed Range (km/h) Speed Sensor Factor Gate Height (mm) 1.
  • Page 8 pg 8 1.4 MENU TREE continued from menu 4. GENERAL PF SETUP 1. LOGGING INTERVAL 0.00-99 SEC [5 SEC] 2. TAG NAMES 3. FUNCTION NAME/VALVE 4. GPS ANTENNA OFFSETS 5. GPS HOME LOCATION 6. PORTS SETUP TOP PORT RDS PRINTER ICP100 BTM PORT GPS INPUT CONTACT ROESNER PTY LTD FOR LIST OF COMPATIBLE GPS CONTROLLERS...

  • Page 9: Motor Valve Configuration

    pg 9 2. MOTOR VALVE CONFIGURATION This section applies to the configuration of the Danfoss Proportional Valve and Hydraulic motor used to drive the Multispread feedbelt. 2.1 MACHINE OPTIONS Go to the “MACHINE OPTIONS” screen to check the Valve/Motor Setup. (fig 3) MENU fig 3 : Machine Options Screen...

  • Page 10: Deadband

    pg 10 2.2.3 DEADBAND The Deadband function sets the range over which the application rate will vary about the target rate before the valve/motor will respond. A lower value will make the motor adjust more frequently and vise versa. Default : 1 Range : 0.01 - 9999 2.2.4 STARTUP/CONTROL DELAY The Startup/Control Delay function governs the time taken for the belt to begin moving when the master switch is turned ON.

  • Page 11: Valve Calibration

    pg 11 2.3 VALVE CALIBRATION (fig 6) ** Important ** The Multispread should be connected to the oil supply (tractor hydraulics or truck pump), and the oil must be at operating pressure and flow rate. To set the Minimum Duty. Turn the spreader on using the toggle switch.

  • Page 12: Spreader Configuration Menu

    pg 12 3. SPREADER CONFIGURATION MENU (fig 7) The Spreader Configuration menu contains functions that are unique to each Multispread model, including gate width and height, drive roller diameter and shaft ppr. These settings are normally programmed at installation. MENU 3.

  • Page 13: Pro-Series Configuration Menu

    pg13 3.2 PRO-SERIES CONFIGURATION MENU (fig 8) MENU 3. FACTORY CONFIG ENTER PIN - DEFAULT -1234 3. PRO SERIES CONFIG fig 8 : Pro-Series Configuration Screen This menu specifies the configuration of the master cut-out switch. They are two options : IP 0V = Out of work : In this case the input goes to 0V when the spreader is switch off/out of work IP 0V = In Work : In this case the input goes to 0V when the spreader is switched on/in work.

  • Page 14: Loadcell Calibration Procedure

    pg 14 3.3.1 LOADCELL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE The loadcell calibration should be carried out on level ground. to complete the span calibration you will be required to put a known weight into the spreader or alternatively load the machine and use a weighbridge and deduct the self weight of the spreader.

  • Page 15: Angle Sensor Calibration

    pg 15 3.3.2 ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION From the LOADCELL INTERFACES menu move the cursor to ANGLE SENSOR and press enter. Important: Before calibrating the angle sensor ensure the machine is level. Use the key to select the orientation of the loadcell interface relative to the direction of travel, and then press enter.

  • Page 16: Pin Number Change

    pg 16 3.4 PIN # CHANGE The PIN number for the FACTORY CONFIG menu can be set to prevent unauthorised users from accessing the FACTORY CONFIG menu and potentailly interfering with the instruments calibration settings. FACTORY CONFIG 7. PIN # CHANGE Follow the on screen instructions to change the PIN #.

  • Page 17: Customise

    pg 17 The screen may go darker at very high or very low temperatures. For example, on a very cold morning it may take a short period of time for the display to gain normal contrast as the instrument warms up. This is a normal characteristic of this type of display and does not mean the display is faulty.

  • Page 18: Technical Config Menu

    pg 18 5.0 TECHNICAL CONFIG MENU It is unlikely that the operator will need to access the technical configuration menu in normal use. the settings within the Technical Config menu deal with how the instrument handles speed smoothing, fluctuations in application rate, loadcell correction and the printer port setup. 5.1 DISPLAY OPTIONS MENU 2.

  • Page 19: Loadcell Correction

    pg 19 5.2 LOADCELL CORRECTION The Loadcell Correction menu deals with the setup of the dynamic and static calibration procedure when loadcells are fitted to the spreader. TECHNICAL CONFIG 2. LOADCELL CORRECTION 5.2.1 CORRECTION SPAN When in dynamic calibration mode, the instrument will not correct the calibration factor by more than this percentage.

  • Page 20: Overload Log

    pg 20 5.3 OVERLOAD LOG TECHNICAL CONFIG 3. OVERLOAD LOG In situations when the machine is loaded more than the maximum weight stored in the Spreader Config menu a recording will be made in the overload log. 5.4 PRINT CAL DATA TECHNICAL CONFIG 4.

  • Page 21: General Calibration

    pg 21 6.0 GENERAL CALIBRATION Some settings need to be calibrated regularly. Each time a different product is used the operator must change the spread width, product density, hopper door height and working speed range. For each of the 8 different products the last calibration setting is stored within memory. The stored settings can be re-used at anytime without the need to re-calibrate.

  • Page 22: Spreader Setup Screen

    pg 22 Note : When a new product is selected on the Product Select screen the instrument will prompt the operator to re-confirm the spreader gate height. 6.2 SPREADER SETUP SCREEN From the spreader setup screen the product calibration routine, spread width, nudge factor and speed sensor factor can be accessed.

  • Page 23: Nudge Factor

    pg 23 6.2.2 NUDGE FACTOR If the actual amount dispensed over the course of a hopper load is different from the theoretical amount dispensed (calculated by the instrument - displayed on INFO screen) then it is possible to nudge the calibration factor. The nudge procedure will adjust the ‘D’ factor by a percentage based on the variation between the actual amount and theroretical amount of product dispensed.

  • Page 24: Speed Sensor Factor

    pg 24 6.2.4 SPEED SENSOR FACTOR (fig 21) The Speed Sensor Factor (SSF) is the distance travelled forward in the time between two pulses from the forward speed sensor. This can be calculated using a nominal tyre diameter or rolling distance that is maunally entered into the instrument, however it does not take into account wheel slip, compaction or tyre deformation under normal operating conditions.

  • Page 25: Gps On/Off

    pg 25 The instrument will record the number of wheel pulses over SSF AUTOCAL the 100m distance. (fig 24) Stop the spreader when the 100m mark lines up with the 100m reference point on the spreader. (fig 25) NOW DRIVE 100 m PULSES = 0 The new factor is shown, press enter to store in memory or ESC to redo the AUTOCAL procedure.

  • Page 26: General Pf Setup

    pg 26 7.0 GENERAL PF SETUP (fig 27) The calibration and configuration of the Precision Farming components of the RDS Pro-Series system appear on the General PF Setup menu. The General PF Setup menu is common to all PS8000 control software modules, therefore some settings may not apply to the spreading application.

  • Page 27: Edit Function Names And Values

    pg 27 The first 4 tag names are factory preset as :- Black Grass Wild Oats Cleavers Thistles To change a name, first position the pointer against a ‘tag number’. Using the right arrow key, move the screen cursor across to the tag name and enter the data (up to 20 alpha-numeric characters) via the keypad.

  • Page 28: Gps Home Location

    pg 28 1. Select the configuration that you wish to edit and press the EDIT key. 2. Use the arrow keys to offset the antenna position in 0.5m increments. 7.5 GPS HOME LOCATION (fig 32) 4. GENERAL PF SETUP 5. GPS HOME LOCATION Setting the Home Location and Operating Radius fig 32 : GPS Home Screen This page should display your current position from your GPS receiver.

  • Page 29: Top Port Setup

    pg 29 7.6.1 TOP PORT SETUP ENABLING PRINTER OUTPUT Set the top port to “RDS PRINTER ICP 100” or “RDS PRINTER ICP 200”. The data protocol is: ICP 100 ICP 200 baud rate 4800 4800 data bits stop bits parity none none handshake...

  • Page 30: Pro Series Diagnostics

    pg 30 8.0 DIAGNOSTICS (fig 34) DIAGNOSTICS MENU 1. PRO-SERIES 2. CHANNELS 5. DIAGNOSTICS 3. LOADCELL INTERFACES 4. ANGLE SENSOR The diagnostic menu allows the operator to check 5. DYNAMIC CALIBRATION instantaneous readout from the spinner/wheel sensor,.2 proportional valve, loadcell interfaces and angle sensor.

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