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- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL QUANTUM FUSION STOP BEFORE COMMENCING WWW.CROPLANDS.COM.AU operation, ENSURE you read & understand this manual, its contents, and any additional information supplied. HT-OMFUSION-A...
- Page 2 Croplands has taken steps to ensure this operator’s manual is as current and as accurate as possible. Due to the ever-changing markets of cropping and farming, Croplands is constantly striving to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. While the information in this manual is considered accurate at the time of writing, Croplands reserves the right to change this information without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SECTION 1 SECTION 4 SECTION 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION TROUBLESHOOTING • Foreword • Tiered spraying • General sprayer problems • About this Manual • Windcomp hydraulics • How to test a UP-402 proximity speed sensor 35 • Before operating your sprayer •... -
Page 4: Important Information
TERMINOLOGY NOTE Croplands Equipment is a subsidiary of Nufarm Australia These terms/symbols used throughout this manual: Ltd and operates as Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd in Australia and Croplands Equipment Ltd in New Zealand. WARRANTY POLICY To convey useful operating information. -
Page 5: Safety
“GP-SAFE-A” which will be supplied with this your sprayer. If for any reason the Safety manual is not available, please see your dealer, Croplands Customer service or the Croplands Web Site to obtain a copy. This product should not be operated before first reading OPERATORS and understanding the full safety manual. -
Page 6: Product Identification & Installation
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & INSTALLATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION GENERAL SPECIFICATION The Croplands Fusion control system is a premium purpose built controller for Quantum Mist sprayers. Always use the serial number of the controller (and or The SMART Sprayer is Croplands premium vineyard... -
Page 7: Fusion Connection
SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & INSTALLATION FUSION CONNECTION Behind the cab is a connection to break tractor from sprayer – a handy way to make sure everything is off. Applicable to Quantum Mist Sprayers equipped with the Note the section valves can draw a small current even with Fusion Controller. - Page 8 SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & INSTALLATION NOTE; Actual use and location of connections can vary from sprayer model to model. Refer to the sprayer manual for specific information. Some examples of connections are; Shown below are connections to 8 spray section valves. Refer to Section 4 re the 3 tiered spraying function.
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Page 9: Joystick & Mounting
SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & INSTALLATION JOYSTICK & MOUNTING FIT FUSION CONTROLLER TO TRACTOR The Fusion controller (if supplier with a sprayer) will have been fitted and adjusted at the factory but has been disconnected and packed for transit. Also supplied along with this operators manual will be the joystick, power / controller looms and mounting hardware. -
Page 10: Product Features/Familiarisation
SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION TIERED SPRAYING 4 Section control (Photo 2) Note; Smart Sprayers are using the convention of: • The smaller / inside spray ring uses the smaller nozzles. For a 2 row sprayer: Dual spray rings make it possible to achieve a greater •... -
Page 11: Windcomp Hydraulics
SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION WINDCOMP HYDRAULICS VINE PRO SPRAYER operating rpm. For example, if at PTO = 420 rpm and both LH & RH fans are running at 2,400 rpm, as the PTO speed Wind Comp (wind compensation via independent Left/ reduces below the minimum, one side will maintain priority New features to be published in 2023. -
Page 12: Main Screen - Auto Mode Shown
SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION MAIN SCREEN - AUTO MODE SHOWN Refer p.19 for manual mode screen HT-OMFUSION-A... - Page 13 SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION A. SYSTEM MENU H. MASTER VALVE M. CAL (Sprayer setting) MENU This is the gateway to the back-end System and This button turns on & off the Main dump valve. technical settings. This button takes you to the Calibration input page.
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Page 14: Joystick Operation
SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION JOYSTICK OPERATION SW2 - Auto/Manual SW1 - LL Section SW6 - Fans on/off SW4 - Lh sec on/off Y AXIS FORWARD SW3 - RR Section Valve SW7, SW8, TRIG UP SW5 - Rh sec on/off SW8 - Rh Boom X - Y axis SW7 - Lh Boom X-Y axis Double click to activate Double click to activate... - Page 15 SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION Left Boom Arm Right Boom Arm Left Terracing Right Terracing Press and hold SW7 on the joy stick. By Press and hold SW8 on the joy stick. By Press and hold SW7 on the joy stick. Press and hold SW8 on the joy stick.
- Page 16 SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION Fusion Fan Operation sprayer fans blowing into the wind will increase and the sprayer fans blowing with the wind will decrease. To deactivate Wind Comp set the slider to 0. The arrow indicating which fans are going into the wind will still be present on the home screen but no change in fan speed will occur if SW7 or SW8 are double tapped.
- Page 17 SECTION 4 PRODUCT FEATURES/FAMILIARISATION • Tier1 / Low rates = Inner rings ON / Outer rings OFF. Joystick • Tier 2 / Medium rates = Inner rings OFF / Outer rings ON. • Tier 3 / High rates = Inner & Outer rings ON. Setting target rate From the “Spray”...
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Page 18: Settings & Programming
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING MAIN SCREEN - MANUAL MODE OVERVIEW To set basic spray job settings Select Quantum Mist fan speed Set the spray tank volume PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL SPRAYER SETTINGS Setting up spray job pre-sets Programming the Wind Compensation function Programming hydraulic boom settings Re-Setting work totals Monitoring Recapture % performance... -
Page 19: Main Screen - Manual Mode Overview
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING MAIN SCREEN - MANUAL MODE OVERVIEW Refer page 12 for AUTO mode screen Refer p.12 for Auto mode screen... - Page 20 SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING A. SYSTEM MENU This is the gateway to the back-end System and technical settings. E. GPS SPEED WINDOW Displays GPS travel speed of the sprayer. The tacho has been designed to The button needs to be pressed & held for 10 x seconds to enlarge the display speeds between 0 - 12km per hour.
- Page 21 SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING I. SECTION SWITCH LOCK This function is only used to assist a novice operator. It locks out the Section switches meaning the operator can only operate the sprayer as ON or OFF. The section switches cannot be turned on or off via the Fusion joystick.
- Page 22 SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING M. CAL (Sprayer setting) MENU This button takes you to the Calibration input page. The rate, row width and Tier selection are adjusted on this page. Also shown are the 3 x Spray job Pre-sets, the Sim speed button. N.
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Page 23: To Set Basic Spray Job Settings
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING 1. To set basic spray job settings. 2. Select Quantum Mist fan speed. 3. Set the Spray tank volume. A. Press the (Sprayer setting) MENU. A. Press HYD (Hydraulic setting menu). A. Press FILL (Tank volume reset). B. -
Page 24: Programming Additional Sprayer Settings
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL Programming the Wind Compensation Function The Left and Right fan speed is displayed on the Main SPRAYER SETTINGS Spray screen along with a Red (Left) and Green (Right) arrow to simplify orientation. Press HYD (Hydraulic setting menu). -
Page 25: Programming Hydraulic Boom Settings
The AUTO FOLD button needs to be highlighted in Yellow to confirm the function is ON. The boom arms will now only fold The Croplands Quantum Smart Spray is fitted with two out to the distance the row width is set to in the CAL screen. -
Page 26: Monitoring Recapture % Performance
Monitoring Recapture % Performance Setting Alarms Select PUMP LOW ALARM If the Croplands Quantum Smart Spray is factory fitted with By setting the Sprayer alarms a visual and audible alarm Tap on the numeric value and set to the desired speed... -
Page 27: Setting A Simulated Spray Speed
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING Setting a Simulated Spray Speed NOTE: When a stationary test has been completed the SIM Speed function must be If turning off individual spray heads & nozzles or using turned OFF. specialty nozzles for a particular application, it is advisable to perform a stationary spray pressure test. - Page 28 SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING FUSION SYSTEM & TECHNICAL SETTINGS SYSTEM MENU’s This is the gateway to the back-end System and technical Once enlarged press again to progress to the To the right of screen is the icon to access the settings.
- Page 29 SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING MAIN SYSTEM SETTINGS SCREEN...
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Page 30: Measure
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING MEASURE CALIBRATION - SPEED & FLOW ADJUST HT-OMFUSION-A... -
Page 31: Hydraulic Settings
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING HYDRAULIC SETTINGS... -
Page 32: Parameter Setup
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING PARAMETER SETUP AUTO FOLD PARAMETER SETTINGS HT-OMFUSION-A... -
Page 33: Calibration Screen
SECTION 5 SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING CALIBRATION SCREEN... -
Page 34: Section 6 9 Spray Operations
SECTION 6 SPRAY OPERATIONS Refer to Section 6 of the Croplands Quantum Mist Smart Spray manual for use of the Fusion system / spray operations. EMERGENCY SECTION 6 ACTION PLAN SPRAY OPERATIONS Never operate the sprayer • Start the Tractor •... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL SPRAYER PROBLEMS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1 . Boom arms/terracing won’t operate and controller Swap the fold function that isn’t working with another coil to see if the fault is showing an error when the joystick operation is Failed HP-102-1 fold coil. - Page 36 Continue on until you find a bad cable or until you reach the back of the monitor. If the total volume does still not increase you can send the controller to Croplands to be repaired.
- Page 37 Continue on until you find a bad cable or until you reach the back of the controller. If the distance does still not increase you can send the controller to Croplands to be repaired.
- Page 38 SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING FUSION SPRAYERS READDRESSING CANBUS MOTOR VALVE ID’S This guide shows you how to readdress the 2 Row Machines 3 Row Machines ID numbers in the CANBUS valves used on the Fusion sprayers. Valve ID Number Valve ID Number Before starting the below process ensure ALL Tier 1 Left Tier 1 Inner Left...
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Page 39: Parts & Schematics
SECTION 8 PARTS & SCHEMATICS ALL PARTS INFORMATION is now listed on the Croplands website: • Go to croplands.com.au • Search in the Parts Information section linked to the home page. NOTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only - refer to sprayer for actual plumbing. - Page 40 SECTION 8 PARTS & SCHEMATICS SMART SPRAYER - FUSION SYSTEM SCHEMATIC See Croplands Technical NOTE Support for more information. Version B updating … GPS & Mounts Drawings are for illustration purpose only - refer to sprayer for actual plumbing. Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type.
- Page 41 Wiring looms 7, 8, 9 Spray manifolds/rings 10 back cover Main tank volume 23 Windcomp hydraulics 1 1 Croplands web site back cover Spray speed 7, 8, 13E, 20 E, 27, 30, Maintenance – general 34 Windcomp operation 14, 16, 21 34, 37...
- Page 42 CROPLANDS AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd Croplands Equipment Ltd ACN 006 450 184 PO Box 2004, Stortford Bridge, Hastings 4120 PO Box 2441 Dry Creek Location: 50 Cavan Road 1422 Omahu Road, Dry Creek SA 5094 Hastings 4120...
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