Giltrap Generation II RF Instructions, Operating, Installation

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Operating, Installation & Technical Manual

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Control Mode Options .................................................................................................................................... 2

Remote Display Layout ................................................................................................................................... 3

Controller Layout ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Operation Section .......................................................................................................... 4

Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Valve Over-ride Function ............................................................................................................................... 4

EMOTE

ISPLAY

CREENS

Screen Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Start-up Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Standard Mode Screen .................................................................................................................................... 6

Weight Mode Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Distance Mode Screen..................................................................................................................................... 8

Speed Mode Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Scales Screen................................................................................................................................................. 10

Installation Section ...................................................................................................... 11

Component Layout ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Remote Display Mounting & Power Supply .................................................................................................. 12

Forage Wagon Controller & Power Supply.................................................................................................. 12

Setting the RFID Number .............................................................................................................................. 14

Fitting the Power Module Circuit Board ...................................................................................................... 15

Fitting the Wheel Sensor ............................................................................................................................... 15

Fitting the Load Cells ................................................................................................................................... 16

Setting System Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 17

Checking Setup Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 21

Factory Parameter Settings .......................................................................................................................... 22

Final Check ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Technical Section ........................................................................................................ 24

Power and Charging ..................................................................................................................................... 24

System Display LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 25

System Safety Fuses ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Radio Frequency Device ............................................................................................................................... 26

Wiring Schematic .......................................................................................................................................... 27

Cable Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Remote Display Screen Contrast................................................................................................................... 30

Fault Diagnosis ............................................................................................................................................. 31

GILTRAP GENERATION II

RF CONTROL SYSTEM

Part Number: 595-0036

February 2010

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GILTRAP GENERATION II RF CONTROL SYSTEM Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Part Number: 595-0036 February 2010 Introduction ..............................2 Control Mode Options ............................ 2 Remote Display Layout ........................... 3 Controller Layout ............................3 Operation Section ......................4 Overview ................................. 4 Valve Over-ride Function ..........................
Page 2: Introduction
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Introduction The Giltrap Generation II RF Control System consists of a Controller that is mounted on the wagon that uses wireless technology to relay data such as feed rate, load weights or feed-...
Page 3: Remote Display Layout
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Remote Display Layout Display screen UP button Power switch GO button TARE/GROSS button STOP button LEFT button RIGHT button ZERO button MODE button DOWN button Power plug Controller Layout...
Page 4: Operation Section
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Operation Section Overview Assuming installation (page 11 – 23) has been completed, the power for the system is controlled by the switch adjacent to the Remote Display. 1. Turn the switch on to provide power to the Remote Display and the wagon.
Page 5: Remote Display Screens
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Remote Display Screens Screen Symbols Apart from usual text characters, the screen can display other symbols at various times. The battery symbol indicates when the system is operating on its own battery. The voltage display indicates the condition of the battery.
Page 6: Standard Mode Screen
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Standard Mode Screen In standard mode, the feed rate is shown as a percentage. A range of 1-100% is available with 100% being maximum feed rate. This rate is shown on the top line of the screen. This mode is useful for general operation and is the most simple to use.
Page 7: Weight Mode Screen
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Weight Mode Screen In Weight mode, the feed rate is shown as a percentage. A range of 1-100% is available with 100% being maximum feed rate. This rate is shown on the top line of the screen.
Page 8: Distance Mode Screen
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Distance Mode Screen In Distance mode, the feed rate is automatically set by dispensing feed over a set distance. Feed to dispense TO FEED: 1800kg LENGTH: 100m Distance to travel...
Page 9: Speed Mode Screen
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Speed Mode Screen In Speed mode, the machine will maintain a consistent feed-rate relative to ground speed. The feed rate percentage is adjustable from 1 – 100%. FEED RATE:...
Page 10: Scales Screen
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Scales Screen In Scales mode, the screen will only display weight figures. This mode is used when no rate control is fitted to the wagon. No other modes are available if only load cells are fitted.
Page 11: Installation Section
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Installation Section Remote display #TCS-V2DISP Component Layout 12 – 24VDC Supply (Tractor battery) Brown - Positive Cab switch Blue - Negative Install loom #TCS-LOOM1 (with box) Install loom #TCS-LOOM1V2 (no box)
Page 12: Remote Display Mounting & Power Supply
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Remote Display Mounting & Power Supply The Remote Display is designed to be mounted in the tractor cab and be easily accessible to the driver. It contains a radio frequency (RF) communication device to control the Forage Wagon Controller (Controller).
Page 13 Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Mounting the Modules Modules should be mounted as illustrated.  Power wires should be kept separate where possible from the load cell cables.  Only 2 screws are required at opposite corners of each module.
Page 14: Setting The Rfid Number
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Setting the RFID Number The RFID Number setup screen is used to assign a wireless address to the Controller. This feature is available to prevent interference between two systems when they are operated in close proximity to each other.
Page 15: Fitting The Power Module Circuit Board
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Fitting the Power Module Circuit Board The power board will need to be fitted if load cells are fitted. It is fitted into the power module.  Open the Power Module lid.
Page 16: Fitting The Load Cells
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Fitting the Load Cells  Fit the studs to the load cell first before fitting the load cells to the machine using the bolts provided.  Lower the top half of the wagon onto the studs.
Page 17: Setting System Parameters
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Setting System Parameters Parameters are required to be set for the machine to function correctly. Entering Configuration Screens  To enter set-up, press TARE/GROSS and ZERO together for 4 seconds or until the set-up screen appears.
Page 18 Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Scale Hysteresis The “Scale Hysteresis” parameter specifies how much *** SETUP *** a weight reading needs to change before the reading Scale Hysteresis on the screen will change. 10.00kg...
Page 19 Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Low Battery Level The "Low Batt Level" parameter defines the minimum *** SETUP *** battery voltage level at which the screen will switch Low Batt Level from displaying voltage to displaying “LOBAT”. This 11.50V...
Page 20 Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Minimum Speed while in Speed Mode The "Speed Mode Min Speed" parameter is only used *** SETUP *** for Speed mode. It defines the minimum speed the Speed Mode Min...
Page 21: Checking Setup Parameters
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Checking Setup Parameters A Function screen is available to check current settings. To enter, press and hold the left arrow for three or more seconds.  The top line shows the requested valve position.
Page 22: Factory Parameter Settings
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Factory Parameter Settings Software Revision: Remote Display 3.4, Controller 3.8  To enter set-up, press TARE/GROSS and ZERO together for 4 seconds or until the set- up screen appears.
Page 23: Final Check
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Final Check Check that the Controller is working correctly: Plug in the 7-pin plug into the tractor and turn on the power switch. This applies power to the Controller. The POWER LED on the Controller should be illuminated. Unplug the 7-pin tractor plug.
Page 24: Technical Section
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Technical Section Power and Charging  The wagon must be connected to the tractor for the floor control solenoid (if fitted) to function and to charge the system battery.
Page 25: System Display Leds
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual System Display LEDs There are LEDs located on the Controller panel and inside the Weight module to indicate operational status. Controller Module Power LED The Power LED will be illuminated if: 1.
Page 26: System Safety Fuses
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual System Safety Fuses The entire control system is protected by three separate fuses located in various positions. 1. Installation loom fuse This is located on the positive (+) wire at the power source end of the installation loom. This protects the entire system from short circuits.
Page 27: Wiring Schematic
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Wiring Schematic: For schematic, check the sticker on the lid of weight module RF Gen II System Technical Manual Rev02_12_10...
Page 28 Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Wiring Schematic V2 RF Gen II System Technical Manual Rev02_12_10...
Page 29: Cable Descriptions
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Cable Descriptions Tractor Cable – 7 pin plug to power module board TCS-LOOM2 Pin # Wire Colour Description Yellow Left flasher Black RF (+) supply White and Blue Earth and RF(-)
Page 30: Remote Display Screen Contrast
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Valve Cable – Controller plug to valve plug TCS-V2CABVAL Controller Plug Pin # Wire Colour Valve Plug Pin # Brown Blue Weight Cable (White sheath) – Controller plug to weight module...
Page 31: Fault Diagnosis
Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Fault Diagnosis Problem Issue Solution Check fuse in Power module Controller won’t turn on when Power not getting to Controller Check fuse in wiring loom wagon is plugged into tractor Check wiring from tractor Controller won’t turn on when the...
Page 32 Generation II RF Control System – Operating, Installation & Technical Manual Troubleshooting Chart RF Gen II System Technical Manual Rev02_12_10...

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