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Topcon Liquid Systems CM-40 Setup Manual

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FAST SHUTOFF - SINGLE LIQUID - SECTION CONTROL
DOCUMENT NO.
REVISION
REVISION DATE
SETUP GUIDE
TOPCON APOLLO
MAN0034
A
18/01/2022

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Summary of Contents for Topcon Liquid Systems CM-40

  • Page 1 SETUP GUIDE TOPCON APOLLO FAST SHUTOFF - SINGLE LIQUID - SECTION CONTROL DOCUMENT NO. MAN0034 REVISION REVISION DATE 18/01/2022...

  • Page 2: Master Controller

    Systems (SA) Rate Control Module with Topcon Apollo CM-40 ECU as the Master Controller and EM-24 Expansion Module for section control using Topcon X25, X35, XD+ and XD Console. The CM-40 ECU can control up to 4 application channels. This scenario covers setup of a single liquid system with section control.
  • Page 3 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Physical Connection to Liquid Systems module Connect Liquid Systems (SA) module to the Apollo CM-40 & EM-24 ECUs with wiring looms supplied. Liquid Systems (SA) looms available for single liquid set up with section control are: Part No.
  • Page 4 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control 1. Plug Apollo CM-40 Adapter Loom (TC-1013026-01) into CM-40 ECU. Ensure it is connected to the correct channel for liquid tank. e.g., if tank 3 is set up for liquid, then plug connector into channel 3.
  • Page 5 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control 4. Plug Apollo EM-24 Section Adapter Loom (TC-1013025-01) into Relays 1 port on EM-24 5. Connect the other end of Apollo EM-24 Section Adapter Loom to Section Loom (LL07013 or LL07023).
  • Page 6 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control 6. Connect Section Loom (LL07013 or LL07023) to individual connectors on the Liquid Systems (SA) section module. Ensure section valve number matches connector number. e.g., valve No. 1 plugs in to connector No.1. Insert dust plugs into un-used connectors on the Section Loom.
  • Page 7 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Apollo CM-40 & EM-24 ECU Setup Before the module can be setup, a new implement profile with a liquid tank must be created. Select Setup icon (bottom left corner) on the run screen to enter main setup screen.
  • Page 8 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control The implement should be configured with: IMPLEMENT CONTROL: Section Control and Rate Control ECU TYPE: Apollo IMPLEMENT FUNCTION: Seeder ECUs: CM40 and EM-24 At least 1 Liquid Boom and 1 liquid tank need to be created.
  • Page 9 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control `Select Section Control/Monitoring as the function for the EM-24 Select Liquid for the appropriate tank and which drive for each tank according to the port connected on the CM-40. E.g.- Channel 1 is Drive 1 Doc.
  • Page 10 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Geometry Setup Select Implement and Geometry, then select the boom which will be used for guidance. Select the boom used on the side tab and set the measurements according to the implement used.
  • Page 11 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Select Implement, Section Control & Sections icons to enter section setup parameters. Press Sections icon to enter number of sections. Enter section width by pressing All icon to enter widths for all sections at once.
  • Page 12 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Select Timing icon to edit on/off time for sections. Press each On Time & Off Time icons to edit section response times one at a time. (or press All to enter same time for all sections). Start with 0.1s for each. This can be changed later after testing response times.
  • Page 13 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Select Implement, Seeder, Liquid & Tank icons from the setup menu to edit tank setup. All liquid tanks set up will be accessible. Select the numbered tab corresponding to tank that needs editing e.g., Tank 1.
  • Page 14 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Select Flow icon to edit Flowmeter setup. Press Calibration Factor icon and enter appropriate calibration factor for the type of flow meter from the table below Flowmeter Flowmeter Type...
  • Page 15 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control The LQS Stacker Section Control Module is designed to operate in both Constant Flow and Hard Shut-off mode. When a section valve is switched off in Constant Flow mode, excess flow is diverted back to tank thus maintaining a constant flow through remaining section valves.
  • Page 16 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Press Balanced Valves icon and select appropriate section control mode. Enabled for Constant Flow mode or Disabled for Hard Shutoff mode Doc. No. MAN0034 P 16 / 28 Revision. A...
  • Page 17 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Select Control Valve icon to edit control valve setup. Enter the following values into each setting. SETTING LQS70/120/180 LQS20 CONTROLLER TYPE Regulator Valve FLOW METER SAMPLING Standard CLOSE VALVE WHEN OFF...
  • Page 18 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Select Pressure icon to edit pressure sensor setup. Enter the following values into each setting. SENSOR Voltage MAXIMUM PRESSURE 10.00 bar MINIMUM VOLTAGE 0.00 V MAXIMUM VOLTAGE 5.00 V Doc.
  • Page 19 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Setup On Screen Pump RPM Display Go to Encoders Setup Page. Configure a Pump Source with appropriate ECU Connection. Select matching drive number for the tank. If unsure, drive number assignment for the liquid tank can be checked on ECU Setup screen.
  • Page 20 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Select Implement, Seeder, Liquid & Tank icons from the main setup menu to edit tank setup. Assign Pump Source to PUMP SPEED setting. Go to Pumps setup page to enter pump RPM calibration.
  • Page 21 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Return to run screen to configure the screen to display Pump speed. Press data display area to open a window with a list of available parameters. Select Pump speed from the list and press Green Tick arrow.
  • Page 22 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Pump speed should now be displayed on the run screen. Doc. No. MAN0034 P 22 / 28 Revision. A Rev. Date 18/01/2022...
  • Page 23 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control AUXILIARY RPM Setup If no Pump Encoder Source is available setup an Auxiliary RPM Encoder with the following steps. Map Auxiliary RPM Source to Drive connected to liquid tank.
  • Page 24 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Touch Dashboard to customise and enable Fan Speed display. DASHBOARD Touch Fan Speed section of Dashboard to bring up Select Data menu. Doc. No. MAN0034 P 24 / 28 Revision.
  • Page 25 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Choose Auxiliary RPM Speed. Click Green Ticks to save settings. Auxiliary RPM will then show on Dashboard. (Fans can be shown as well if required.) Doc. No. MAN0034 P 25 / 28 Revision.
  • Page 26 If rate control is erratic, go to Control Valve setup screen and adjust control valve parameters. DECREASE GAIN or PWM setting for smoother control, INCREASE for faster response. Refer to Topcon Apollo Seeder Control Operator’s Manual for more information. CONTROL VALVE PARAMETERS Doc.
  • Page 27 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Section Valve Tuning For correct application of liquid in Constant Flow mode, section valves must be tuned (or balanced) while the module is running using the following procedure. 1. Start the pump and perform a test using typical speed and application rates.
  • Page 28 Setup Guide TOPCON Apollo FSO - Single Liquid - Section Control Shut off section valve #1 via the control system and observe pressure.  If pressure has increased, rotate the dial on the valve anti-clockwise until it drops to the level recorded in step 2.

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