Edit a Setup Option ......................................2 Exit the System Setup Mode ..................................2 APPLICATION MODE CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE TEEJET 845-AB CONSOLE Console Step 1 - Location ....................................3 Console Step 2 - Mounting ..................................3 Console Step 3 - Power Connection ................................3 Console Step 4 - Connecting Component Cables ..........................4...
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845-AB Sprayer Control System Units ..........................................10 Restore Defaults ..............................10 Speed Sensor Calibration ..................................10 Distance Counter ..............................11 Pressure Sensor Installed ..................................11 Zero Pressure Reference ............................11 Maximum Pressure Rating ............................12 Minimum Pressure ...................................... 12 Flow Meter Installed ....................................12 Flow Meter Calibration ............................13 Flow Sensor Minimum Flow Capacity ........................14 Regulation Mode ......................................
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845-AB Sprayer Control System Flow Preset Selection ....................................22 Nozzles per Face ......................................22 Target Application Rate ..................................... 22 Known Pressure Value ....................................22 Known Speed Calculation ..................................22 CHAPTER 6 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WORK SCREEN BEFORE YOU GET STARTED Sprayer Check .......................................
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® TeeJet Technologies IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION All safety related and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated. Safe operation of machinery is the operators responsibility. Safety procedures must be posted close to the equipment and clearly visible to and legible by the operator. Safety procedures should meet all company and local regulations, as well as MSDS-requirements.
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® TeeJet Technologies WARNING! PRESSURISED HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS • Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing work on hydraulic systems. • Adhere to the machine manufacture’s approved maintenance instructions when working on the hydraulic system. • Always turn equipment off when working on the hydraulic system. Take appropriate precautions when opening systems that have been previously pressurised.
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® TeeJet Technologies CAUTION! HARNESS CABLE AND HOSE SAFETY • Routinely check all harness cables and hoses for damage or wear. Replace or repair when necessary. • Do not route harness cables and hoses with sharp bends. • Do not strap harness cables and hoses to lines with high vibration or spikes in pressure. •...
845-AB Sprayer Control System CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION Make sure that all hardware components are properly installed and tested. Before starting the programming process, confirm that the console and all sensors are working properly. IMPORTANT! Before beginning, review the following Programme Guidelines that control the programming process Regulation Indicator Programme button Plus and Minus buttons...
845-AB Sprayer Control System PROGRAMME MENU GUIDELINES Enter the Setup Modes Edit a Setup Option For either of the two setup modes, the Master boom switch must Press the PLUS button to increase the value or go to the next be off.
845-AB console on. If the display shows information, you have wired the power correctly. NOTE: The TeeJet 845-AB Sprayer Control has an Automatic Power Down feature. With the Master Switch in the “OFF” position, the 845-AB will automatically shut down after 10 minutes of no inputs or at the time specified in the Auto Power Down setting in the OEM Setup Mode.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Console Step 4 - Connecting Component Cables Once the console is installed, connecting it to the other components of the 845-AB system can begin. The standard kit contains a main cable that attaches to the master valve (optional), boom control valves, the pressure regulating valve, flow meter, and/or pressure sensor, and a proximity speed sensor or radar speed sensor.
845-AB Sprayer Control System CONNECTING THE TEEJET 845-AB CONSOLE Connect Step 1 - Wiring Layout Determine the best cable routing to the sprayer control components on the sprayer. This may be along the flow line, main frame of the sprayer, or wherever the cables can be conveniently secured. Avoid any situation where the cables may lay in puddles or come in contact with extreme heat sources.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Connect Step 2 - Making The Connection Now, extend the cable leads to the Flow meter or Pressure Sensor, and GNSS Speed Sensor to the furthest component. Select the appropriate lead and connect to this component. Run the cable to the other component, taking care to safely secure the cable along the route.
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845-AB Sprayer Control System Figure 2-7: Communication Cable Connector CAN Connector Pin No. Signal Name +12V Ground CAN high CAN low Figure 2-8: Power Connector Power Connector Pin No. Wire Colour Signal Name +12 VDC 845-AB Brown +12 VDC Master Switch Blue Yellow/Green Ground...
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845-AB Sprayer Control System Figure 2-11: Flow Sensor Connector Flow Sensor Connector Pin No. Wire Colour Signal Name Brown Power Out White Flow Signal Sensor Ground Green Figure 2-12: Regulator Connector Regulator Connector Pin No. Wire Colour Signal Name White Regulation Valve (+) To Include Flow in ByPass Mode —...
845-AB Sprayer Control System CHAPTER 3 – SYSTEM SETUP MODE SYSTEM SETUP OVERVIEW PROGRAMME MENU GUIDELINES The following options are available in System Setup Mode. After Enter the System Setup Mode the final setup option is complete, the console will return to the The Master Switch must be off.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Save All Setting Values Restore Defaults If the units of measurement are changed, default values for all At any time in Setup Mode, press PROGRAMME button and PLUS button simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the Save settings must be restored.
845-AB Sprayer Control System 3. Start driving toward the start point of the 300 foot / 100 metre When using this function all section switches must be set to off to course. avoid spraying. 4. As the starting point is crossed, press the PLUS 1.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Figure 3-8: Pressure Sensor, Zero Pressure Figure 3-10: Maximum Pressure Rating Automatic Calibration Minimum Pressure Make sure that the sprayer pump is turned off and that there is Below the Minimum Pressure value, regulation is stopped. absolutely no pressure in the system (release pressure held by boom control valves and nozzle body check valves).
845-AB Sprayer Control System Flow Meter Calibration 7. Press the PROGRAMME button to exit Automatic This step is only available if “Flow Meter Installed” is set to “Yes”. Calibration. Flow Meter Calibration determines the flow meter pulses based on 8. To accept the value, press the PROGRAMME button.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Flow Sensor Minimum Flow Capacity Number of Sections This step is only available if “Flow Meter Installed” is set to “Yes” This step is used to select the number of sections. The number and the console is programmed for use with a pressure sensor. of sections must match the physical number of sections on the Set the minimum flow capacity for the installed flow sensor.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Figure 3-20: Reference Flow per Section 2. Press the AUTO/MAN button to proceed to adjust the Reference Pressure NOTE: The reference pressure can be any pressure at which the nozzle flow is known (typically 40 psi / 2.0 bar). Figure 3-19: Reference Pressure Current Section Number Density Factor...
845-AB Sprayer Control System 1. Select from: NOTES:The Regulation Speed Factor can be adjusted to optimize system performance. If the valve searches for ► Throttle – the pressure regulating is plumbed in a supply the programmed application rate by cycling the pressure line to the booms.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Tank Size Figure 3-27: Communications Mode Sets the maximum tank size. Figure 3-25: Tank Size Use GNSS Speed This setting is only available if communication mode is set to “GPS speed” or “MT-98 VR+speed”. Minimum Tank Level Sets the tank level at which an alarm will trigger.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Figure 3-29: Use External Rate High Speed Set simulated high speed. Figure 3-31: Simulated Ground Speed – High Speed Simulated Ground Speed Simulated ground speed allows the verification of console functions and the sprayer without actually moving the sprayer. Minimum Speed The console has a low and high simulated ground speed that Set the minimum speed at which the console automatically shuts...
845-AB Sprayer Control System Faces per Section (HC Mode Only) As HC mode calculates working width based on the number of faces sprayed by each section. Set number of faces for each section. Each section programmed in the Number of Sections setting will have a separate setting to set the number of faces per section.
845-AB Sprayer Control System CHAPTER 4 – ROW WIDTH PRESETS Selecting Row Width Preset The 845-AB can be programmed with up to 6 preset row widths. Once the row widths are programmed, select the row width to be This allows the operator to easily change from one row width to used.
845-AB Sprayer Control System CHAPTER 5 – APPLICATION SETUP MODE APPLICATION SETUP OVERVIEW Advance to the Next Option Press the PROGRAMME button to advance the system to the Depending on the machine type (AB or HC), the unit will switch to next Programme step.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Known Pressure Value APPLICATION SETUP DETAILS The console will calculate the speed for the selected pressure, Flow Preset Selection nozzle type and target rate. Sets which flow preset will be used. ► If the indicated speed is too high, a set of smaller nozzles is required.
845-AB Sprayer Control System CHAPTER 6 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WORK SCREEN The work screen is comprised of 6 information areas including: A. Information Bar - Displays icons to show current modes B. Programme Mode C. Density Factor active D. Simulated Speed active E.
845-AB Sprayer Control System BEFORE YOU GET STARTED Sprayer Check Before spraying, check all connections related to the Sprayer 7. Now, toggle the Master Switch to “ON.” Control assembly. 8. Adjust the pressure with the PLUS button and/or MINUS WARNING: Whenever working around a sprayer or farm chemicals, button.
845-AB Sprayer Control System THE SPRAYING OPERATION Upon entering the field at the point where spraying will begin, turn 1. Switch the console on by pressing the PROGRAMME button on the display panel. the Master Switch to “ON” position. This will activate the spraying operation.
845-AB Sprayer Control System OPERATION FEATURES 3. Use the PLUS or MINUS buttons to select “YES”. button to confirm the selection 4. Press the PROGRAMME Tank Level and exit to normal work screen. The tank level menu is used to show and/or set the actual content Figure 6-4: Clear Counters level in the tank.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Deactivate Simulated Speed Figure 6-7: Automatic Regulation Mode Once the sprayer begins moving and the console receives actual speed pulses, simulated ground speed is deactivated. If a Radar/ GNSS Speed Sensor is being used, disconnect the Radar/GNSS from the main console.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Reset Target Application Rate Reset the target value to the set rate. See Target Application Rate in Chapter 4 for details on the set rate. 1. Press the PLUS and MINUS buttons simultaneously. Regulation Indicator The LED indicator shows when the console is regulating upwards or downwards (i.e.
845-AB Sprayer Control System Audible Alarms A number of sensor alarms have been included in the 845-AB software. The alarm system is only active with Master on. All audible alarm signals can be cancelled by pressing any button. All alarms are reset when Master is switched off. Alarm Name Examples Description...
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845-AB Sprayer Control System Alarm Name Examples Description Audible Alarm Type With flow based regulation, the controller (if pressure sensor installed) will compare the Pressure Difference Warning No audible alarm. actual measured pressure with the calculated pressure (based on flow and nozzle type). With pressure based regulation, the controller (if flow meter installed) will compare...
845-AB Sprayer Control System APPENDIX A – USER SETTING NOTES System Setup OEM Menu Description User Setting Description User Setting Units Machine Type Speed Sensor Calibration Minimum Regulation Valve Voltage Pressure Sensor Installed Regulation Dead Band Pressure Sensor, Low Pressure Calibration Regulation Time From Minimum to Maximum Pressure Sensor, Maximum Rating PWM Minimum...
RE FER E NC E GUI D E 845-AB SPRAYER OEM SETUP MODE GUIDE Enter OEM Setup Mode Exit OEM Setup Mode To enter the OEM setup mode both the 845 console and Master To exit the OEM setup mode the Master Switch must be off. Switch must be off.
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R EFE RE NC E GUI D E Setting Display Description Default PWM Maximum Set the maximum PWM duty cycle percentage. There is no regulation above this value. NOTE: This value has no effect, when not using PWM regulation. Set the PWM frequency. 133 Hz Frequency When using PWM regulation, this is frequency specified for the proportional ...
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RE F ER E N CE G U IDE Setting Display Description Default Block Manual Set if the Manual Mode is to be blocked. Mode NOTE: If set to ‘Yes’, pressing the AUTO/MAN key to change the manual mode will have no effect. Block Boost Set if the Boost function is to be blocked.
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