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- Page 1 MID-TECH ® Midwest Technologies Illinois, LLC TASC 6200/6500 TOTAL APPLICATION SPREADER CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL PN - 999-1511 Revision# -96162 Midwest Technologies Illinois, LLC Springfield, IL 62703...
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Page 2: Index Of Changes
INDEX OF CHANGES DATE DATE CODE DESCRIPTION 01/10/94 94010 Software Ver 1.5 update, Entire Manual 05/20/94 94139 Software Ver 2.2 update, Entire Manual 04/11/95 95090 Minor corrections, reformate entire manual 07/14/95 95195 Software Ver 2.5 update, Entire Manual 08/21/95 95233 Cal. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 INDEX OF CHANGES ............................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................. 3 1.0 INTRODUCING TASC FOR THE NEW GENERATION SPREADERS ............5 TASC 6500 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ......................... 6 TASC 6200 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ......................... 7 2.0 SWITCHES AND CONTROLS ........................8 2.1 POWER SWITCH .......................... - Page 4 TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 5.8 OTHER INJECTION PUMPS ......................21 5.8.1 SEASONAL: ..........................21 5.8.2 PERIODIC: ..........................21 5.9 WIRING HARNESS ..........................22 6.0 CALIBRATION AND SET UP ........................23 6.1 SETTING APPLICATION RATES ......................23 6.1.1 SETTING CONVEYOR APPLICATION RATE ................23 6.1.2 SETTING CONVEYOR PRODUCT DENSITY ................
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Page 5: Introducing Tasc For The New Generation Spreaders
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TASC 6200/6500 SPREADER CONTROL OPERATE ¨ MID-TECH SET- UP MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. RATE CONTROL CHANNELS L & CHEMICALS CARRIER %Rate Appl. Rate Appl. Rate Vol. Applied Vol. Applied Area Width Speed Distance Fan RPM... -
Page 6: Tasc 6500 System Diagram
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 TASC 6500 SYSTEM DIAGRAM M-T 96162... -
Page 7: Tasc 6200 System Diagram
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 TASC 6200 SYSTEM DIAGRAM M-T 96162... -
Page 8: Switches And Controls
The figure below shows the switches and displays on the TASC Spreader Control. MODE SELECTOR INCREASE/DECREASE SWITCH SWITCH POWER DISPLAY SWITCH OPERATE ¨ MID-TECH SET- UP MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. RATE CONTROL CHANNELS L & CHEMICALS CARRIER %Rate Appl. Rate Appl. Rate DISPLAY Vol. Applied Vol. Applied Area... -
Page 9: Display Selector Switch Position Table
DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION TABLE... -
Page 10: Boom Section "On/Off" Indicators
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 OPERATE ¨ MID-TECH SET- UP MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. RATE CONTROL CHANNELS L & CHEMICALS CARRIER %Rate Appl. Rate Appl. Rate Vol. Applied Vol. Applied Area Width Speed Distance Fan RPM Scan Test TASC-6500 Speed CHEMICAL APPLICATORS DISPLAY SELECTOR Alt.-... -
Page 11: Boom Control Switches
Mid-Tech 105-0015 Switch Box used on LOR*AL Air Max 2.8 BOOM CONTROL SWITCHES Externally mounted boom control switches are necessary for the proper operation of TASC. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES can provide several optional configurations for these switches to meet differing needs. -
Page 12: Status Switch
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 2.10 STATUS SWITCH An externally mounted status switch can be used to turn TASC on and off. So long as this switch is ON (closed) TASC will operate normally. Whenever the switch is OFF (open), TASC will turn off the applica- tor channels. -
Page 13: Operation
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 OPERATE ¨ MID-TECH SET- UP MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. RATE CONTROL CHANNELS L & CHEMICALS CARRIER %Rate Appl. Rate Appl. Rate Vol. Applied Vol. Applied Area Width Speed Distance Fan RPM Scan Test TASC-6500 Speed CHEMICAL APPLICATORS DISPLAY SELECTOR Alt.-... -
Page 14: Check The Vehicle
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 3.1.6 CHECK THE VEHICLE Make sure the hydraulics (or liquid) pumps are engaged and operating normally. 3.1.7 START APPLYING Drive the vehicle toward the application area and turn booms ON to start applying. TASC is automatically controlling application of the selected channels. Area and amounts applied will begin to accumulate. -
Page 15: Changing Application Channels
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 3.4 CHANGING APPLICATION CHANNELS TASC allows the operator to change the application channels ON THE GO. When an application channel is turned OFF, the flow of material stops and the total accumulator for that channel stops. If any of the other application channels are still active however, the area accumulator will continue to count area. -
Page 16: Changing The Percent Rate Of Channels 1,2,3 And L Simultaneously
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 3.5.3 CHANGING THE PERCENT RATE OF CHANNELS 1,2,3 AND L SIMULTANEOUSLY TASC allows the operator to change the application rate of channels 1,2,3 and L by a percentage amount using the INC/DEC switch. The change will not affect channel C. The percentage change will affect either the normal or alternate rate of each channel, depending on which has been chosen with the rate selector switch. -
Page 17: Override Channel L Control
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 3.6.2 OVERRIDE CHANNEL L CONTROL Select the L & CHEMICALS, Appl. Rate position on the display selector switch while in the SET-UP mode. Switch the channel L rate switch to the center ON position. Use the DEC switch to zero the channel L application rate. -
Page 18: Flushing And Cleaning
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 4.0 FLUSHING AND CLEANING It is important to keep the chemical applicator clean. Chemicals are becoming more and more potent and environmental considerations are becoming more demanding. Keeping the equipment clean also makes it easier to maintain the vehicle and increases its working life. Always refer to the chemical manufacturer's directions regarding cleaning and flushing. -
Page 19: Maintenance
BE CAREFUL THAT WATER OR SEDIMENT IS NOT TRAPPED IN THE FLOW METER, PARTICU- LARLY IN COLD WEATHER, AS DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM WILL OCCUR. The flow meters supplied by MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES are inherently rugged but continued use will eventually wear the internal bearings and shafts until the meter becomes inaccurate. Replacement kits are available to repair the meters. -
Page 20: Hydraulic Flow Control Valves
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 5.4 HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVES The most critical maintenance item for the hydraulic valves is the hydraulic oil filter. Keep the filters clean and always use a good grade of replacement oil. Also do a daily check of the oil cooler heat exchanger to be sure it has a good flow of air. -
Page 21: Seasonal
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 Check the flexible tubing for wear. Look for cracking, side splits or other signs of material fatigue. Dam- aged tubing must be replaced immediately. When tubing is replaced, the pump should be calibrated. Replacement tubing kits are available through the MID-TECH dealer. 5.7.3 SEASONAL Replace the flexible tubing before application season begins each year. -
Page 22: Wiring Harness
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 5.9 WIRING HARNESS Inspect the external cabling for abrasion, stretched or pinched wires. If such a condition is seen, reroute the cabling and wrap it to protect it from further damage. If a broken wire is found, temporarily repair it by stripping the wire back on either side of the break, twisting it together and soldering the connection (USE ONLY ROSIN CORE SOLDER). -
Page 23: Calibration And Set Up
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.0 CALIBRATION AND SET UP NOTE: PLEASE READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU BEGIN CALIBRATION! TASC requires certain information before it is ready to use. First, it needs to know the specific details of your applicator (i.e. Application Rates, Boom Widths, Test Speed, etc.). Next, the conveyor rate and ground speed sensors both need to be calibrated. -
Page 24: Setting All Other Application Rates
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.1.3 SETTING ALL OTHER APPLICATION RATES A. Set the console switches to the following positions: Power ON Mode Selector SET- UP Display Selector L & CHEMICALS, APPL. RATE Channel 1,2,3 or L Rate CENTER, ON POSITION The display will show the current standard application rates (Amount/Acre) for each channel. B. -
Page 25: Setting The % Rate Change
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.2 SETTING THE % RATE CHANGE This feature allows the operator to change application rates ON THE GO. Rates are changed with a simple actuation of the INC/DEC switch. The amount of change each switch actuation makes is propor- tional to the value set into the %RATE position, (e.g. -
Page 26: Setting The Split Drive Option
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.4 SETTING THE SPLIT DRIVE OPTION Each TASC control channel has the option of operating in either standard or split drive. Split drive is used to control a channel when changes in boom settings do not affect the drive speed of the controlled shaft or motor. -
Page 27: Setting Chemical Applicator Channels To Peristaltic Or Non-Peristaltic
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.5 SETTING CHEMICAL APPLICATOR CHANNELS TO PERISTALTIC OR NON-PERISTALTIC (not applicable to 6200) TASC uses a slightly different drive method to power peristaltic or non-peristaltic application channels. The difference is not usually noticeable. If you are not using a peristaltic pump on the control channel however, it is recommended the channel be set to non-peristaltic drive. -
Page 28: Distance Calibration
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.7 DISTANCE CALIBRATION The ground speed sensor must be calibrated to ensure accurate application rates. This calibration should be periodically checked, especially if the sensor has been moved or the tires have been changed. 6.7.1 INITIAL CALIBRATION SETTINGS The following settings will be close. -
Page 29: Conveyor Calibration, Channel C
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 H. Calculate the new calibration number using the formula: (MEASURED DISTANCE ÷ DISPLAYED DISTANCE) X CALIBRATION NUMBER = NEW CALIBRATION NUMBER. (If the distance shown on the console is greater than the measured distance, the calibration number will decrease. Use the INC/DEC switch to change the distance calibration number, in the SET-UP mode, until the displayed distance in the OPERATE mode is the same as the measured distance. - Page 30 999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 G. Weigh the truck and load (be sure the driver is included if he was in the truck when it was weighed the first time). The difference between the starting weight and the ending weight is the actual amount discharged by the conveyor.
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Page 31: Calibrating The Liquid Channel, L
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.9 CALIBRATING THE LIQUID CHANNEL, L Channel L is typically a liquid control channel and It is necessary to enter a calibrate number in TASC to get an accurate application. The calibrate number is related to the number of sensor pulses per unit of material discharged. -
Page 32: Calibrating Channels 1,2 And 3 (Not Applicable To 6200)
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 H. Set the mode selector switch to SET-UP and change the calibration number using the INC/ DEC switch. Return the mode selector to OPERATE and TASC should display the amount actually measured. The calibration is complete. CALIBRATING WITH WATER WILL BE SUFFICIENT FOR MOST MATERIALS;... - Page 33 999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 A. Use the following switch settings to start the calibration: Power ON Mode selector SET-UP Display Selector L & CHEMICALS, VOL. APPLIED Channel 1, 2 or 3 ON All booms OFF TASC will display the current calibration number for the channel selected. Change the number using the INC/DEC switch.
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Page 34: Calibrating Granular Bin Applicators
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 6.10.2 CALIBRATING GRANULAR BIN APPLICATORS You will need to calibrate the feed mechanism of the granular co-applicator bin. Use the initial calibration number supplied by the equipment manufacturer. If an initial number is not available, you can estimate an initial calibration number by dividing the weight discharged during one revolution of the feed mechanism by the number of sensor pulses generated during each revolution. -
Page 35: Setting The Hold Or Close Response Of Channel C And L Control Valves
999-1511 TASC 6200/6500 F. TASC displays the indicated amount discharged. Measure the actual amount discharged and correct the calibration number using the following formula: (MEASURED AMOUNT ÷ INDICATED AMOUNT) X CALIBRATION NUMBER = NEW CALIBRATION NUMBER. If the amount read from the console is greater than the amount actually measured, the calibration number will decrease. -
Page 36: Trouble Shooting Tasc
WHAT DO WE DO NOW? 7.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING TASC Trouble shooting of the MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES TASC System begins when the TASC Control Console senses a problem or inconsistency in the system. When this happens, TASC alerts the operator by signaling a visible and audible alarm. -
Page 37: Error Message Err 0, Invalid Constant Set To Zero
TASC is therefore unable to resolve a control solution and it indicates an Error. Check the programed values, looking for those set to zero, and enter the correct values as needed. For this reason, MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES strongly recommends recording your current calibration numbers in a convenient location. -
Page 38: Error Message Err-2
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 7.4.2 ERROR MESSAGE Err-2 An Err-2/Pump ? message indicates that the channel is operating too slowly for an accurate delivery of chemical. In addition, a visual message TOO SLOW will flash on the display. Speeding up the vehicle will usually clear this condition. -
Page 39: Error Message Err-4
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 The Err-3/Pump C message indicates TASC is not receiving a signal from the channel C (conveyor) rate sensor. This could indicate a major problem, stop the vehicle, turn off all boom sections and look for the following possible faults. A. -
Page 40: Error Message Err-5
TASC 6200/6500 999-1511 7.4.5 ERROR MESSAGE Err-5 The Err-5/Pump C message indicates that the conveyor flow rate is exceeding the target rate and the control valve is not responding to the console's throttling commands. The alarm will activate within 10 to 15 seconds after the flow rate exceeds 15% of target rate and no valve response is indicated. -
Page 41: Fluid Ounces Conversion Table
FLUID OUNCES CONVERSION TABLE 1/8 Pint 2 Fluid Ounces 1/4 Pint 4 Fluid Ounces 1/3 Pint 5.33 Fluid Ounces 1/2 Pint 8 Fluid Ounces 2/3 Pint 10.67 Fluid Ounces 3/4 Pint 12 Fluid Ounces 1 Pint 16 Fluid Ounces 1 1/2 Pint 24 Fluid Ounces 2 Pints/1 Quart 32 Fluid Ounces... -
Page 42: Useful Formulas
USEFUL FORMULAS CARRIER RELATED, (Liquid): Noz. Press. = [(Rate x Speed x Noz.Spacing) / (GPM40 x 939.2)]2 Where; Rate = GPA , Speed = MPH, Noz. Spacing = Inches and GPM40 = Noz.Flow @ 40 PSI GSOP. Min = [GPM40 x 939.2 x (PMin)1/2] / (Noz. Spacing x GPA) GSO(10 PSI) = (GPM40 x 2970) / (Noz. -
Page 43: Tasc 6200/6500 System Diagram
TASC 6200/6500 SYSTEM DIAGRAM... - Page 44 This document is an addendum to revision 96233 of the TASC 6200/6500 operating manual, PN-999-1511. It contains changes that will appear in revision 96162 of the manual Please make the following changes. PAGE 2-2 / "L & Chemicals Appl." - CHANGE TO READ: L &...
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Page 45: Warranty
MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (herein called Seller) warrants to the original purchaser that, if any part of the product proves to be defective in material or workmanship, upon inspection and examination by Seller, within thirty months (2-1/2 years) of the date of manufacture, and is returned...
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