ARAG ibx100 Directions For Installation, Use And Maintenance

ARAG ibx100 Directions For Installation, Use And Maintenance

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IBX100 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
4679008
Object Pool rel. 2.0.x
INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE

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  • Page 1 IBX100 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT 4679008 Object Pool rel. 2.0.x INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 2 This manual is an integral part of the equipment to which it refers and must accompany the equipment in case of sale or change of ownership. Keep it for any future reference; ARAG reserves the right to modify product specifications and instructions at any moment and without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    > Rev counter..............20 14.5.2 Control settings WITHOUT Auxiliary Input ......46 11.8 Home > data and settings > implement settings 14.6 Joystick: ARAG default functions ........49 > Tank ................20 14.7 Fans ................50 11.9 Home > data and settings > implement settings 14.7 .1 Fan control / Fan speed temporary increase and decrease -...
  • Page 4: Risks And Protections Before Assembly

    • RESPONSIBILITY The installer must carry out "workmanlike" installations and ensure to the end user the perfect operation of the whole system both with ARAG components only and other brands' components. ARAG always recommends using its components to install control systems.
  • Page 5: Position On Farming Machine

    Explorer Joystick Pressure sensor 1÷7 Section valves Flowmeter Regulating valve Main valve Filling flowmeter Level sensor Speed sensor RPM sensor FS1 Left fan RPM sensor FS2 Right fan RPM sensor Boom lighting / flashing light (with Arag light control kit ONLY)
  • Page 6: Control Unit Fixing

    INSTALLATION Control unit fixing Secure the control units on the back of the machine, close to the control unit and the hydraulic unit. Consider all necessary connections of the device (par. 5.3), the cable length, and make sure there is enough space for connectors and cables.
  • Page 7: Wiring Connections

    • Use of unsuitable cables not provided by ARAG automatically voids the warranty. • ARAG is not liable for any damage to the equipment, persons or animals caused by failure to observe the above instructions. General precautions for a correct harness position •...
  • Page 8: Control Unit Valve Connection

    • Use ARAG valves: use of unsuitable valves not provided by ARAG automatically voids the warranty. ARAG is not liable for damage to the equipment, persons or animals caused by failure to observe the above instructions. • All valve connectors must be provided with seals before being connected (Fig. 9).
  • Page 9: Sensor Connection

    • Boom lighting / flashing light (with Arag light control kit ONLY) All ARAG sensors use the same type of connector. Connect the sensor connector to the relevant harness; make sure it is correctly fitted and push it until locking it.
  • Page 10: Isobus System Cable Connection

    Connection: Fit the connectors (in-cab connection in Fig. 14), ensure they are correctly in place and turn the ring nut clockwise until blocking them. *ARAG Auxiliary Input control system is not compulsory on all systems, and must thus be ordered separately.
  • Page 11: Object Pool" Loading

    “OBJECT POOL” LOADING “OBJECT POOL” LOADING Images and the relevant description texts contained in this manual are given as a reference as they can vary depending on the Virtual Terminal used. If the descriptions do not correspond to the text displayed in your Virtual Terminal, refer to the manual attached to the latter.
  • Page 12: Setting

    USING THE KEYS SETTING Tests and checks before setting Before setup, check: • that all components are correctly installed; • the correct connection to the power source; • the component connection. Failure to correctly connect system components or to use specified components might damage the device or its components. Control layout MENU / DATA SELECTION Goes back to main screen...
  • Page 13: Implement Settings > Basic Settings

    HOME IMPLEMENT SETTINGS > BASIC SETTINGS Upon first switching on, enter the device basic settings. For a correct use of the keys during setting, refer to par. 9.2. Fig. 21 Fig. 23 Fig. 22 BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE START - VT will guide you during the configuration: follow the steps and select the desired options. previous step;...
  • Page 14: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Basic Settings

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS 10.1 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings > Basic settings Allows configuring: 1 / 8 Main valve type : type of main control valve installed on the control unit. None : drain valve. 2 ways : main valve. 3 ways 2 / 8 Regulation valve type...
  • Page 15: Implement Settings > Advanced Setup

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS > ADVANCED SETUP The computer can be set-up with all the data required to ensure a correct distribution of the treatment product. THE BASIC SETTINGS (CHAP. 10) AFFECT WHICH AND HOW MENU ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED, HENCE WHICH ADVANCED SETTING IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONTROL.
  • Page 16: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Boom Settings

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS 11.1 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings > Boom settings It allows defining the number of the nozzles used and setting the spraying range: 1 / 1 Boom settings : configuration set in chap. 10.1 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings > Basic settings on page 14. Number of sections : configuration set in chap.
  • Page 17: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Flowmeters

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS 11.2 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings > Flowmeters This menu allows setting both flowrate measuring flowmeter and filling flowmeter (if set). Set installed flowmeter by selecting it from the list in Fig. 31(use keys to scroll items, and key to confirm).
  • Page 18: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Pressure Sensor

    When the flowmeter operates outside the limits the pressure measured by the sensor is used to calculate the spray rate. The table below indicates the values that are automatically set selecting the sensor code. User If the installed sensor is not displayed, select and enter the relevant values. ARAG PRESSURE SENSOR Maximum pressure Type 466113.200 20.0 466113.500...
  • Page 19: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Valves

    : Indicates the nominal flowrate value of the nozzles at the indicated pressure. Flowrate : Indicates the reference pressure value for the flowrate value. Pressure The flowrate of the nozzle being used allows IBX100 to calculate the pressure without a pressure sensor. Flowrate Pressure The items can be modified only when the option “User”...
  • Page 20: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Speed

    Tractor-ECU according to the rotation speed of the wheel or a mechanical part of the tractor. Tractor-ECU can be a standard ECU in the ISOBUS tractor, installed by the after-sales service (ARAG IBX20 TECU) or emulated by the VT in the cabin.
  • Page 21: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Device Calibration

    Save tank profile : allows saving the calibration curve of the tank profile on the File server (par. 11.9.4). : allows loading on IBX100 the calibration curve of the tank profile on the File server (par. 11.9.5). Load tank profile *The buttons are visible only if the VT supports the ISOBUS File server feature.
  • Page 22: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Device Calibration > Tank Level Zero Value

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS 11.9.2 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings > Device calibration > Tank level zero value ALWAYS PERFORM THIS OPERATION WHEN A LEVEL SENSOR OF THE SYSTEM IS REPLACED. If the VT detects the presence of fluid inside tank, even if empty, set the level sensor to zero; To use this menu the level sensor must be active (basic settings, chap.
  • Page 23: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Device Calibration > Tank Profile Calibration

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS 11.9.3 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings > Device calibration > Tank profile calibration The calibration of the tank profile is ONLY possible if a flowmeter is installed on the system. Before starting the procedure carry out the following operations: Make sure the main control is in OFF position Fill the tank with clean water WITHOUT ADDING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.
  • Page 24: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Device Calibration > Save Tank Profile

    Current folder path. MCMC0258 is the initial folder automatically created by the client file server and refers to ARAG because 0258 is the code that identifies ARAG as the ISOBUS component manufacturer. BACK. Goes back to the previous folder.
  • Page 25: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Implement Geometry

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS 11.10 Home > data and settings > implement settings > Implement geometry Select the type of implement connection. Enter farming machine measures. 2 - 3 - 4 Unknown ISO 6489-3 DrawBar ISO730 3 point semi-mount ISO730 3 point mounted ISO6489-1 Hitch hook ISO6489-2 Clevis coupl.
  • Page 26: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > System Configurations

    : select the number of hydraulic controls of the Auxiliary Input connected to the VT: If the hydraulic valve control is NOT carried out directly by IBX100 Multirow but by other devices (i.e. IBX100 Hydraulic), select the HYD value as zero.
  • Page 27: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings > Flowmeter Presets

    IMPLEMENT SETTINGS 11.13 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings > Flowmeter presets Allows setting flowmeter data. 1 Select the flowmeter to be set with keys. 2 Set the Constant The items can be Minimum flowrate Maximum flowrate modified only when the option is enabled.
  • Page 28: Data And Settings

    MANAGE PRESETS DATA AND SETTINGS 12.1 Home > Data and settings > Manage presets From this menu: - Set up to 24 different treatment configurations: PRESET SETTING, par. 12.1.1. - Activate one configuration among the preset ones: PRESET ACTIVATION, par. 12.1.2. - Consult job data of the spraying selected: Totals - Averages, par.
  • Page 29: Home > Data And Settings > Job Parameters

    Set the farming machine job limits. SPEED 1 To configure the items on this menu, you must enable the speed limit. Set the minimum spraying speed: IBX100 Sprayer closes the main valve when the tractor speed is lower than the set value. PRESSURE 2 By enabling this menu, you can set a pressure value below which the system blocks the automatic regulation of the proportional valve when the pressure is lower than the set one.
  • Page 30: Home > Data And Settings > Info And Alarms

    INFO AND ALARMS 12.3 Home > Data and settings > Info and alarms From this menu you can enable alarm visual and acoustic notifications when the related event occurs.   Alarm enabled / Alarm disabled. 15.3 Error messages on page 52 For the procedure to be followed when an alarm occurs, please refer to par.
  • Page 31: Home > Data And Settings > Implement Settings

    JOB DATA - SPRAYER CAPACITY 12.4 Home > Data and settings > Implement settings Consult chap. 11 Implement settings > Advanced Setup. 12.5 Home > Data and settings > Job data Allows consulting the spraying total data relating to applied area and job time 1 This button is active only when the following item is disabled: Job totals control (par.
  • Page 32: Home > Data And Settings > System Status

    12.7 .1 par. 12.7 .2 par. 12.7 .3 par. 12.7 .4 Restart ECU Press button to restart IBX100 and confirm. par. 12.7 .5 Fig. 62 12.7.1 Home > Data and settings > System status > Device status Displays system information.
  • Page 33: Home > Data And Settings > System Status > Isobus

    Accept all source they come from. TECU : IBX100 will only use the message coming from the Tractor ECU present in the system. : IBX100 will only use the message coming from the Virtual Terminal present in the system. Fig. 64 It displays information about the File Server function if it is also available in the connected Virtual Terminal.
  • Page 34: Home > Data And Settings > System Status > Auxiliary Input Status

    SYSTEM STATUS 12.7.3 Home > Data and settings > System status > Auxiliary input status Checks the connection of the Auxiliary Input. Hardware working correctly Hardware malfunction Hardware not installed Not all hydraulic functions have been assigned. Fig. 66...
  • Page 35: Home > Data And Settings > System Status > System Settings

    Home > Data and settings > System status > System settings 1 Enables/disables simulation mode (mainly used for demonstrative purposes, training, etc.) 2 Sets the maximum number of sections of the IBX100 that can be automatically controlled by the TC server (VT) 3 Allows accessing the backup management page (see next sub-paragraph).
  • Page 36 File server feature. Current folder path. MCMC0258 is the initial folder automatically created by the client file server and refers to ARAG because 0258 is the code that identifies ARAG as the ISOBUS component manufacturer. BACK. Goes back to the previous folder.
  • Page 37 List of files contained within the current folder. In order to be loaded, the backup file must have the extension .bak and must be inside the folder MCMC0258. This folder refers to ARAG because 0258 is the code that identifies ARAG as the ISOBUS component manufacturer.
  • Page 38: Home > Data And Settings > System Status > Registration

    SYSTEM STATUS Data and settings > System status > System settings > Settings manager > Reset to Arag factory defaults Allows resetting the factory settings in the IBX100 menu. Reset to Arag factory defaults Press to reset the IBX100 configuration to factory settings.
  • Page 39: Home > Data And Settings > User Preferences

    • Technician: the use at this level allows the configuration of both machine features and treatment. You can set an access PIN code. • Arag-Tech: for ARAG staff, only. “HOME” SCREEN COUNTERS Set speed range and value ("HOME" screen, par. 13.1).
  • Page 40: Use

    13.1 “HOME” main screen MENU SELECTION BUTTONS *Application rate change (par. 14.1) Data and settings (chap. 11) Displays job information / Alarms (par. 14.2) Automatic functions (par. 14.3) Tank filling management (par. 14.4) Main control ON/OFF (par. 14.5) *Fan exchange function (par. 14.7.2) *This figure differs from what is actually displayed on the device: for application rate modification is NOT present.
  • Page 41: Job Functions

    JOB FUNCTIONS 14.1 Output temporary increase and decrease - Home > Change target rate From “Home” screen, press WARNING! This button is NOT present if the Fan function is enabled. Change the target rate value for the job. “HOME” SCREEN “HOME”...
  • Page 42: Home > Automatic Functions

    14.3 Automatic functions Home > par. 14.3.1 From “Home” screen, press For the procedure to be followed when an alarm occurs, please refer to par. 15.3. par. 14.3.2 par. 14.3.3 Fig. 78 14.3.1 Home > Automatic functions > Application rate regulation Enables / disables automatic output adjustment (DEFAULT: ON).
  • Page 43: Home > Automatic Functions > Simulated Speed

    14.3.2 Home > Automatic functions > Simulated speed Allows enabling / disabling speed simulation (DEFAULT: OFF). The simulation allows carrying out regulation tests with stopped machine (default presetting at 6 km/h - 3.7 MPh). “HOME” SCREEN “HOME” SCREEN Simulation speed modification: with active simulation press the indicated keys Increase Decrease...
  • Page 44: Home > Tank

    14.4 Home > Tank Manages tank filling. The management mode will change according to the device set for the tank level reading (chap. 10). From “Home” screen, press Range Reset of tank content Filled quantity manual setup Tank level manual setting Complete filling Fig.
  • Page 45: Filled Quantity Manual Setup

    14.4.2 Filled quantity manual setup 1 Press to set the quantity of liquid filled in the tank. 2 - 3 Set the value and confirm. The display will show the tank level that has been reached. It is not possible to set values higher than tank total capacity.
  • Page 46: Main Control And Section Management

    To display the necessary controls on the touch-screen panel, your auxiliary input must nevertheless be set (par. 11.11). If the hydraulic valve control is NOT carried out directly by IBX100 Multirow but by other devices (i.e. IBX100 Hydraulic), select the HYD value as zero.
  • Page 47 MAIN CONTROL FROM TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL Press key to enable or disable the main control. Master ON Master OFF SECTION DIRECT CONTROL FROM TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL Press button to display the page: Section switches - Press to open/close the relevant section Section Main control Section Main control...
  • Page 48 SECTION SEQUENTIAL CONTROL FROM TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL Press button to open sections to the left, starting from the first available Press button to open sections to the right, starting from the first available on the right. on the left. Press button to close sections to the right, starting from the first available Press button to close sections to the left, starting from the first available on the left.
  • Page 49: Joystick: Arag Default Functions

    14.6 Joystick: ARAG default functions The functions described below are illustrative. Press keys O = opens the hydraulic valve The following contents may NOT be updated and may differ from the to scroll C = closes the hydraulic valve product in your possession.
  • Page 50: Fans

    14.7 Fans Home > Fan operation 14.7.1 Fan control / Fan speed temporary increase and decrease - From the "Home" screen, press on the areas relating to fan speed (Fig. 87). Use the buttons corresponding to the right or left fan: to temporarily increase and decrease speed preset value (it increases / decreases by the value entered in par.
  • Page 51: Maintenance / Diagnostics / Repairs

    MAINTENANCE / DIAGNOSTICS / REPAIRS MAINTENANCE / DIAGNOSTICS / REPAIRS 15.1 Cleaning rules - Clean only with a soft wet cloth. - DO NOT use aggressive detergents or products. - DO NOT aim water jets directly at control unit. Fig. 90 15.2 LED status key COLOR...
  • Page 52: Error Messages

    MAINTENANCE / DIAGNOSTICS / REPAIRS 15.3 Error messages MESSAGE ON DISPLAY CAUSE SOLUTION JOB MODE Disable main valve switch Main switch ON upon switching on • Disable main control (OFF) Master ON Regulation Move forward! The machine is • Start the machine. Main control ON with machine stopped AUTO ON stopped...
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    • Check connections to pressure sensor. Rpm readout inaccurate Wrong setup • Check rpm sensor constant setting. IBX100 does not receive signals from RPM sensor • Check connections to RPM sensor. Rpm value not displayed Rpm sensor wrong installation • Check connections to RPM sensor.
  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Operating temperature ............-40 °C ÷ +60 °C / -40 °F ÷ +140 °F Storage temperature ..............-40 °C ÷ +85 °C / -40 °F ÷ +185 °F 16.3 Physical features Weight (without cables) ............1213 g 16.4 Pin-out of IBX100 Fig. 92 H2O VALVES ISOBUS CABLE SENSOR CABLE HYD VALVES...
  • Page 55: End-Of-Life Disposal

    Dispose of the system in compliance with the established legislation in the country of use. GUARANTEE TERMS 1. ARAG s.r.l. guarantees this apparatus for a period of 360 days (1 year) from the date of sale to the client user (date of the goods delivery note).
  • Page 56 Only use genuine ARAG accessories or spare parts to make sure manufacturer guaranteed safety conditions are maintained in time. Always refer to the Internet address www.aragnet.com 42048 RUBIERA (Reggio Emilia) - ITALY Via Palladio, 5/A Tel. +39 0522 622011 Fax +39 0522 628944 http://www.aragnet.com...

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