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B o o m P i l o t ® i n s ta l l at i o n m a n U a l Automatic boom section control installation manual for use with ARAG BRAVO 180 controller w/Matrix® Pro...
BoomPilot ® ReqUiRed ComPonents Unpack the installation kit and identify the required parts for your installation. Item Part Number Description Quantity 90-xxxxx* Matrix Pro guidance controller kit ............................1 45-05845 Power/CAN/data cable ..............................1 199-263 BoomPilot adapter cable ..............................1 902-363 ABSC adapter box ................................1 903-330 ABSC adapter box kit for ARAG 180, 4 sections ......................1 903-331...
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BoomPilot ® Figure 1: System diagram Matrix Pro 840 Existing system Matrix Pro 570 Not needed BoomPilot Optional accessory 45-05625 Power cable, COBO (included with Matrix Pro kits) NOT NEEDED WITH BOOMPILOT 45-05845 3.3 m Power/CAN/data cable (included with FieldPilot and BoomPilot kits) ARAG 180 controller Tilt gyro...
BoomPilot ® PRinCiPle of oPeRation The BoomPilot system controls the sections valves according to the GPS position. The GPS makes it possible to avoid overlaps or skips. The ABSC (automatic boom section control) box is designed for switching active high when spraying. This means that a 12V signal is issued to control the corresponding section valve.
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BoomPilot ® 1. Disassemble the ARAG 180 controller by unscrewing the screws 3. Drill a 8 mm hole in the bottom of the controller housing. on the rear side (Controller and switch box). 4. Make a 1.5 mm gab as shown on the picture. Figure 4: Figure 7: 2.
BoomPilot ® 9. Organize the wires inside carefully and assemble the unit again. Figure 9: Mount & connect absc adapter box 1. Mount ABSC box as shown where LED’s can be seen for troubleshooting. 2. Connect BoomPilot adapter cable ABSC box (E). (C) to Figure 10: Connect ABSC box MATIC...
BoomPilot ® connectIng to power The power supply must be strong enough to operate the Section and Master valves. The total current will depend on the used valve type. Warning: When connecting the system to 12V power it’s very important that the polarity is correct, if not the system will be damaged. Figure 14: COBO cable +12V (15/30) Ground (31)
BoomPilot ® system CheCk After connecting the power connector, it is time to make a system check. To check the system, it is necessary to have full GPS signal. To obtain full GPS signal, the vehicle must be placed outside. Check AUTOMATIC mode: ARAG BRAVO 180: Section switches should be in the OFF position when working in Automatic mode.
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B o o m P i l o t ® U s e r m a n U a l A series of equipment-specific installation kits have been developed to work in conjunction with your automated boom section control system. This kit contains the necessary components and instructions to install ABSC on a ARAG BRAVO 180 controller w/Matrix®...
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