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- Page 1 PS 8000 APOLLO / DELTA 34 SPRAYER CONTROLLER Operation RDS Part.No.: S/DC/500-10-221 Doc. Issue: 4b : 10/8/01 Software Issue: PS515-002 rev..27 (Apollo) PS521-000 rev.10 (Delta)
- Page 2 Use of the System is subject to the following disclaimer; 1. So far as is legally permissible RDS Technology ("RDS"), or its distributors, shall not be liable, whatever the cause, for any increased costs, loss of profits, business, contracts, income, or anticipate savings or for any special, indirect or inconsequential damage whatsover (death or personal injury excluded).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Overview The RDS Precision Farming System (Apollo 8000) ......Installation and Inter-operability with other systems (Apollo 8000) . -
Page 4: Overview
Data Logging. This menu is not available. The RDS Precision Farming System (Apollo only) The RDS PS 8000 is a fully DGPS compatible, multi-function cab computer for a wide range of applications and is the central component of RDS Precision Farming hardware (figure 1). -
Page 5: Control Channels And "Tanks" (Apollo 8000)
1 - Overview Control Channels and 'Tanks' The PS 8000 is an extremely versatile control system able to simultaneously control via 4 different "control channels". Each "channel" is a full control system comprising a control valve or actuator, and a feedback sensor e.g. - Page 6 Up to 75 summaries can be stored. If you have a GPS receiver and RDS Data Card Module connected, as well as creating a job summary, you can also log the vehicle route and application data to a "dynamic log" file on the PCMCIA card.
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Page 7: The Operating Screens (Apollo 8000 / Delta 34)
1 - Overview The Operating Screens (Apollo / Delta 34) 1.6.1 Menu keys All instrument functions are accessed by nine menu keys adjacent to the LCD display. Figure 2 The functions are con- trolled via the menu keys next to the dis- play The four menu keys to the right of the screen (figure 2) access the primary screen pages (those viewed during normal operation). -
Page 8: Status Indicators
1 - Overview 1.6.3 Status Indicators The row of icons at the top of the page show the following; if logging is in progress or not (Apollo only) :- Logging stopped Logging started (ii) if the Card Module is connected and whether a card is inserted (Apollo only):- No Module Module but no card (iii) -
Page 9: The Main Screen Page (Multi-Tank Operation)
1 - Overview 1.6.4 The MAIN screen page (multi-tank operation - Apollo only) The instrument will always default to the MAIN screen on startup. The MAIN screen differs from that for single tank operation only in the respect of there being a separate screen page for each tank or hopper enabled (fig. -
Page 10: The Info Screen Page
1 - Overview 1.6.5 The INFO screen page Additional work measurement functions are displayed on this page. If only one tank is enabled, the screen will display only the product selected and not the tank number as shown in figure 6. NOTE: If more than one tank is enabled there is a separate screen page for each tank (as for the MAIN screen). -
Page 11: The Setup Screen Page
1 - Overview 1.6.7 The SETUP screen page key selects the SETUP menu for calibration factors and calibration settings specific to particular products being sprayed and nozzle types fitted. Figure 8 The information displayed on the SETUP screen PIN protected Time/Date Contrast/Brightness Units... -
Page 12: Units
1 - Overview 1.6.9 Units Information can be displayed in Metric or Imperial units by selecting the desired option via the SETUP menu. Please refer to the Calibration manual. The units are:- Function Units Metric U K Imperial Forward Speed k m/hr miles/hr Application rate... -
Page 13: Operation (Apollo 8000 / Delta 34)
2 - Operation Operation (Apollo / Delta 34) Startup Press the key. The startup screen, which shows the software version, will display for about 8 seconds then the MAIN screen is displayed. Selecting the Tank / Product 1 Press the key and then press the key (figure 9a). -
Page 14: Nozzle Settings - The "Nozzle Wizard
2 - Operation Nozzle settings - the "Nozzle Wizard" The "Nozzle Wizard" will assist you to choose the appropriate nozzles for a chosen application rate and forward speed. Figure 10 Selecting the "Nozzle Wizard" The "Nozzle Wizard" displays the following; Figure 11 Nozzle Type The "Nozzle Wizard"... -
Page 15: Using The Nozzle Wizard
2 - Operation NOTE: If you have more than one "tank" enabled, on selecting "Nozzle Setup", the instrument will first prompt you to select the channel to which the nozzle setup will apply (fig. 12) before displaying the "Nozzle Wizard" screen. Alternatively you can press the key in the Nozzle Wizard to select the tank to which the Nozzle Wizard refers. -
Page 16: Programming The Product Density
2 - Operation 2.3.4 Programming the Product Density You must programme the correct density when spraying fertilisers. The system will then automatically compensate in order to maintain the correct application rate and spray performance. Whenever the programmed density for the selected product is anything other than 1.00 the instrument will display the icon on the main screen. -
Page 17: Automatic Rate Control
2 - Operation Automatic Rate Control Select 'AUTO' from the 'MAIN' screen. The flow rate will be automatically adjusted as forward speed varies, to ensure that the application rate constantly matches the preset target rate. 2.4.1 Setting the Target Application Rate From the "MAIN"... -
Page 18: "Main" Screen Display Options
2 - Operation "MAIN" screen display options In addition to the Application rate and Forward Speed display, on the appropriate MAIN screen page for each machine enabled, you can select between, Volume remaining in tank ( litres or gallons) Accumulated area ( hectares or acres) Flow rate ( litres/min or gallons/minute) -
Page 19: Tank Filling (Manual)
2 - Operation 2.7.1 Tank filling (Manual) 1 Select the "INFO" screen and press to access the TANK FILL screen (fig. 14). The screen will display, "MAX" - the full tank volume "NOW" - the volume remaining in the tank "TO ADD"... -
Page 20: Part / Total Accumulation And Rpm Display
2 - Operation The "TO ADD" volume will then count down and the screen will display "STOP INFILL". If a Shutoff Valve is fitted, filling will cease automatically when the "TO ADD" volume reaches zero. You can also press at any time to stop filling. An audible alarm will sound and filling will stop. -
Page 21: Forward Speed And Flow Rate Alarm
2 - Operation Forward Speed and Flow Rate Alarm You can preset upper and lower thresholds for forward speed and flow rate based on data from the manufacturers nozzle charts of the acceptable flow/pressure operating range. Also the system can regulate correctly only within a certain range depending on the size of the control valve and flow sensor fitted. -
Page 22: Logging Options (Not Available On "Delta 34" Model)
PC, or print to an RDS ICP200 In-Cab Printer. The amount of summary data for each job is small, and it is saved in the internal memory. The instrument can store up to 75 individual job summaries. -
Page 23: Variable Rate Treatment (Vrt)
3 - Logging Options Variable Rate Treatment (VRT) An RDS Data Card Module and a GPS receiver must be connected. 3.2.1 Running a Variable Rate Treatment plan 1 Press the LOG key. The screen will display the current logging status, the number of jobs (job summaries) stored in memory, and the status of the PCMCIA card if found (fig. -
Page 24: Overriding The Vrt Application Rate
3 - Logging Options Figure 18 Running a Treatment Plan While VRT mode is in operation a flashing satellite symbol (fig. 19) is displayed alongside the Target Rate on the MAIN screen. The icon appears animated at the top of the screen while logging is in progress. Figure 19 Indication that variable-rate treatment is in progress... -
Page 25: Tagging
3 - Logging Options 3.2.4 Tagging During application, you can log the presence of up to eight different features in the field, e.g. different weed infestations, pest damage etc. To switch a tag on or off, simply press the appropriate number key. indicates a tag is off indicates a tag is on Figure 20... -
Page 26: Display Vehicle Track (Map)
3 - Logging Options 3.2.6 Display vehicle track - "MAP" From the LOG screen (fig. 20), press the "MAP" key. The screen displays the real time position of the vehicle (the "+" cursor), and the vehicle track for the last 100 logged data points. The screen also displays the latitude and longitude in decimal degrees, and the number of points. -
Page 27: Dynamic Data Logging
The associated "Dynamic Logging" file is saved onto the Data Card Module and can subsequently be viewed in PLOT/PLAN. An RDS Data Card Module and a GPS receiver must be connected. 3.3.1 Start recording a Dynamic Job 1 Press the LOG key. -
Page 28: Field Data Logging
For farm record keeping and traceability purposes, you can record a summary of each job or work session in the internal memory, and subsequently download directly to a PC, or print to an RDS ICP200 In-Cab Printer. You can store up to 75 job summaries. -
Page 29: Review, Reset Or Download A Job Summary
ICP 100 or ICP 200 In-Cab Printer - prints in .TXT format as a job ticket with space for written comments and a signature. Directly onto a PC - via the "Pro-Series PC Upload Lead" ref: RDS Pt. No. S/CB/268-1- 032. Data can be output in .CSV format for import into a spreadsheet or database. - Page 30 2 - Operation Job summaries from the Apollo Sprayer Controller contains the following data; Job Number Start Date Start Time End Time Job Duration Channel No. Machine ID / Name Farm No. Field No. Product / Crop Cal Factor Area Work Rate Quantity spread Quantity loaded...
- Page 31 Document History Issue 1 : 3/10/99 Original issue Issue 2 : 7/12/99 Full document update (p. 1-26 inc.) for software version PS504-010 Issue 3 : 20/3/01 Update for S/W PS515-002 ver. 004 Issue 4 : 19/7/01 U pdate for S/W PS515-002 rev. 25 + Delta 34 Issue 4b: 10/8/01 PF routine ver.
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