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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Version 2.1.0...
  • Page 2 We are glad you have opted for one of our products. We wish you flawless and successful operation. The distributing company is Fritzmeier Umwelttechnik under the product name ISARIA PRO Compact, hereinafter called PRO Compact. Any questions? We are looking forward to hearing from you.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notes on this manual .................... 6 Fundamentals Structure of the documentation Explanation of symbols Safety ......................... 8 Selecting personnel and required qualifications Workplace Instruction manual Intended use Safety information 2.5.1 Danger due high magnetic forces at the radiation sensor 2.5.2 Safety hazard when in road traffic 2.5.3...
  • Page 4 Normal use 5.4.1 Scanning mode 5.4.2 Distribution 5.4.3 Automatic mode and manual mode 5.4.4 Initialising the USB data carrier 5.4.5 Loading the job data Special settings 5.5.1 Calibrating the biomass threshold value 5.5.2 Application device 5.5.3 ISOBUS settings 5.5.4 RS232 connection 5.5.5 TC bypass Troubleshooting ....................
  • Page 5 List of Figures Fig. 1: Positions of adhesive labels..........................10 Fig. 2: Method of operation of the sensor-based system ..................11 Fig. 3: Scope of delivery ............................. 12 Fig. 4: Operating and display elements ........................13 Fig. 5: Installation of the reflection sensors ......................14 Fig.
  • Page 6: Notes On This Manual

    Before any activities are undertaken, the documentation must have been read and understood in its entirety. Instructions must be precisely complied with. Storage The documentation must be stored near to the PRO Compact and must be accessible to the user at all times. Brand names and trademarks Product designations and/or company names listed in this document may be registered trademarks of the respective companies.
  • Page 7: Explanation Of Symbols

    Notes on this manual Explanation of symbols Warning signs Warning of a magnetic field Instruction signs Refer to the manual Wear gloves Prohibition signs Prohibition of persons with heart pacemakers or implanted defibrillators General instruction Technical instruction that requires special compliance. Tip that provides additional information.
  • Page 8: Safety

    PRO Compact at all times. Intended use The PRO Compact is intended to be used for determining the growth status of crops and for optimising crop management. Any other use is classified as improper.
  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Electromagnetic fields can affect pacemakers and defibrillators and cause them to malfunction. The radiation sensor of the PRO Compact is attached to the anchor plate by a powerful magnet. People and animals with pacemakers and/or defibrillators must be kept away by a sufficient safety distance.
  • Page 10: Adhesive Labels

    Adhesive labels The following adhesive labels are applied to the PRO Compact. The operating company must check that these adhesive labels are always present and are in perfectly legible and recognisable condition.
  • Page 11: Product Description

    Product description Functional principle The purpose of the ISARIA PRO Compact plant sensor is to determine exactly the nutrient condition of the crop. The system is used for optimisation of the application agent such as spreadable fertiliser, liquids, pesticide or growth regulator in relation to a sub-area.
  • Page 12: Scope Of Delivery

    Product description Scope of delivery Fig. 3: Scope of delivery Job computer Bracket for attaching the reflection sensor to the vehicle mirror Connection cable, job computer Reflection sensor, right side of the vehicle (2x) connection cables reflection sensor 10 (6x) reducer pieces for the bracket ...
  • Page 13: Operating And Display Elements

    Product description Operating and display elements Fig. 4: Operating and display elements LED, green: Measurement data from the LED, blue: Power supply established sensors See the instruction manual from the LED, blue: Power supply established manufacturer 2.1.0 13 / 60...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Installation Reflection sensors Installing the reflection sensors 1. Determine an optimal place for installation. The installation location must be selected in such  a way that the reflection sensors are exposed to as little vibration as possible. We recommend installation on the rear-view mirror brackets.
  • Page 15: Radiation Sensor

    Installation Radiation sensor Installing the radiation sensor  1. Attach the metal plate at a suitable place on the roof of the vehicle cab. WARNING. Fall hazard. Use suitable climbing aids. Make sure that the surface is free of dirt and ...
  • Page 16: Cabling

    Installation Cabling Cabling the sensors Cabling the reflection sensors and the radiation sensor  1. Connect the resistors to the plugs of the reflection   sensors   2. Connect the extension cables to the resistors  3. Connect the extension cable to the radiation sensor ...
  • Page 17: Fig. 9: Cabling Of The Radiation Sensor And Job Computer

    Installation Cabling of the job computer Cabling of the radiation sensor and job computer  1. Connect the plug of the connection cable of the job   computer into the socket of the radiation sensor 2. Bring the connection cable to the job computer. ...
  • Page 18: Fig. 10: Cabling Of The Job Computer And Operating Terminal

    Installation Cabling of the job computer and operating terminal  4. Connect the plug of the connection cable of the job computer to the operating terminal. Fig. 10: Cabling of the job computer and operating terminal Cabling of the job computer and ISOBUS ...
  • Page 19: Commissioning And Operation

    Commissioning and operation Commissioning and operation The commissioning and operation of the PRO Compact is performed using the ISARIA software interface. An ISOBUS operating terminal is required for this. Some setting must be performed remotely from the ISARIA software interface.
  • Page 20: Welcome Screen

    5.1.2 Welcome screen When the ISARIA menu is opened for the first time after the start of the operating terminal, the welcome screen opens. The welcome screen provides a reminder of the requirements for the data recording and for correct operation of the ISARIA software: •...
  • Page 21: Symbols

    Commissioning and operation 5.1.3 Symbols The ISARIA software interface uses symbols to facilitate operation. There are to categories of symbols: • Symbols for navigating between various menus • Symbols for executing actions such as starting or stopping calibration Navigation Symbol...
  • Page 22 Commissioning and operation Switch buttons Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Manual mode Increase the gradient Switch to manual mode. Increment the gradient value by Automatic mode Decrement the gradient Switch to automatic mode. Decrement the gradient value by Start single-point mode for the Start calibration system.
  • Page 23: Display Settings

    Commissioning and operation 5.1.4 Display settings The settings menu permits specification of what information and switch buttons are displayed on the main page. The elements can be activated or deactivated as required. Fig. 14: Display settings Measurements from the sensors Start/stop calibration Adds the measurements "N supply"...
  • Page 24: Status And Error Notifications

    Commissioning and operation 5.1.5 Status and error notifications    Status and error notifications are displayed in various areas ( ) of the main page.  Pressing the error notification symbol opens the status bar Additional error messages are displayed there. Fig.
  • Page 25 Commissioning and operation Symbol Meaning Remedy Set maximum acceptable target Check the set plant growth parameters quantity reached ► Sec. 5.3.3, page 32 GPS reception limited Change the location A sensor is outside the operating Wait until the system has warmed up or temperature range of -5 °C …...
  • Page 26: Diagnostics Menu

    Commissioning and operation 5.1.6 Diagnostics menu Fig. 16: Diagnostics menu Serial number of the sensor Version of hardware and software This is displayed when there exists a Consists of four digits (HHSS). connection with the sensor. Integration time * Update counter * Light intensity This is incremented by 1 when data are Should be greater than 150.
  • Page 27: First Commissioning: Configuring The Operating Terminal

    Müller Elektronik. The descriptions and illustrations of the software interface may differ from those on your system. So the ISARIA software can be used, initial configuration of the operating terminal must be performed. The operations necessary for this are described in this section.
  • Page 28: Pre-Settings

    Müller Elektronik. The descriptions and illustrations of the software interface may differ from those on your system. A job ensures communication via ISOBUS between the PRO Compact sensor-based system and the application device. Recurring activities or information regarding a field can thus be saved and, if need be, used.
  • Page 29 Commissioning and operation Creating jobs In order that PRO Compact can be used, it is necessary that a job is created. Jobs must have at least a name (designator). Additional information (organisational data) is saved for each job ► Sec. 5.3.2, page 31.
  • Page 30 Commissioning and operation Starting and stopping jobs Jobs enable communication between the PRO Compact and the application device. A job must be started before distribution of the application agent. On completion of the distribution, this job must be stopped. This exits the data recording.
  • Page 31: Organisational Data

    Commissioning and operation 5.3.2 Organisational data This section is by way of an example, and relates to the Touch 800 operating terminal from Müller Elektronik. The descriptions and illustrations of the software interface may differ from those on your system. Organisational data are optional and contain additional information which can be assigned to a job.
  • Page 32: Parameterisation

    Commissioning and operation 5.3.3 Parameterisation Before each run, settings must be made in the working menu (parameterisation). The growth stage (EC stage) of the plants is particularly relevant for this. The settings determine how the system will handle the measured data received from the sensor. The application quantity is derived from this.
  • Page 33: Fig. 19: Parameterisation: Settings

    Commissioning and operation Fig. 19: Parameterisation: Settings Variation Minimum target quantity This is the change in the target quantity id A calculated value, based on the target quantity. The value can be changed.  the index is incremented by one unit of the mean value.
  • Page 34: Normal Use

    Commissioning and operation Normal use 5.4.1 Scanning mode Measurement runs can be performed in scanning mode. • No application agent is distributed during the measurement run. • Measurements for the crop are recorded and displayed. • No calculation of the application quantity is performed. Scanning mode is activated in the working menu.
  • Page 35: Distribution

    Commissioning and operation 5.4.2 Distribution We recommend that a calibration run is executed before distribution is performed. This enables calculation and distribution of a more precise application quantity than is calculated by the system. Distribution can be performed without a calibration run, this does however lead to results that are less precise.
  • Page 36: Automatic Mode And Manual Mode

    Commissioning and operation 5.4.3 Automatic mode and manual mode  The switch button allows switching between automatic mode and manual mode.  The operating mode currently selected is shown by the symbols Fig. 21: Switching between automatic mode and manual mode Automatic mode In automatic mode the application quantity is calculated based on the set parameters and measurements.
  • Page 37: Initialising The Usb Data Carrier

    Commissioning and operation 5.4.4 Initialising the USB data carrier This section is by way of an example, and relates to the Touch 800 operating terminal from Müller Elektronik. The descriptions and illustrations of the software interface may differ from those on your system. When the original USB data carrier is plugged into the operating terminal, initialisation must be performed.
  • Page 38: Fig. 22: Usb Data Carrier

    Commissioning and operation Fig. 22: USB data carrier  If the USB symbol is shown in colour in the service menu, the USB data carrier is ready for operation.  If the USB symbol is shown greyed out in the service menu, there is no USB data carrier plugged in.
  • Page 39: Special Settings

    Commissioning and operation Special settings 5.5.1 Calibrating the biomass threshold value  The biomass threshold value indicates the index value (only for biomass) below which the system no longer distributes the amount of fertiliser calculated from the sensor values. Below this value, the ...
  • Page 40: Application Device

    Commissioning and operation 5.5.2 Application device Parameters must be entered in this menu, so that the application device outputs application agent at the place where the applicable measurement was determined. Fig. 25: Settings for the application device Application device Driving speed Select "Spreader"...
  • Page 41: Isobus Settings

    Commissioning and operation 5.5.3 ISOBUS settings Setting can be performed in the ISOBUS menu which is necessary for communication between various ISOBUS devices. See the compatibility list or contact your sales dealer for information about which settings are necessary for your devices. Fig.
  • Page 42: Rs232 Connection

    Commissioning and operation 5.5.4 RS232 connection Settings can be made in the RS232 connection menu, to set up serial control communications between the sensor and terminal and an attachment device. This applies to older devices which are not ISOBUS- compatible. Fig.
  • Page 43: Tc Bypass

    Use the sensor address Number of the job controller that will establish communication with the Activate the use of the sensor address of the PRO Compact instead of the number of  PRO Compact. If the number is ticked the TC.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Determining the software version For troubleshooting problems in the software, it is important to know the current software version. This can be found in the information menu: Fig. 29: Information menu 44 / 60 2.1.0...
  • Page 45: Possible Errors And How To Fix Them

    Troubleshooting Possible errors and how to fix them Error Cause Remedy Manual mode is Switching on automatic ► Sec. 5.4.3, page 36 activated. mode. No job has been Start the job. ► Sec. 5.3.1, page 28 started. Fertiliser content per kg Check the parameters ►...
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Damage to the sensors by a high-pressure cleaner or steam jet NOTE When cleaning the tractor vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner or steam jet, make sure the jet of water is never directed at the sensors. The reflection sensors and the radiation sensor are designed to protection class IP67. They can be used when exposed to sprayed water from road traffic and in dusty environments.
  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Dimensions and weight Dimensions (mm, approx.) Weight (kg, approx.) Reflection sensor with bracket 132 x 186 x 188 Radiation sensor 215 x 224 x 99 Job computer 130 x 95 x 40 Case (with all assemblies and cables) 525 x 330 x 465 11.0 General information...
  • Page 48: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal Removal of the assemblies may be performed only by trained personnel. Assemblies must be disposed of in an environmentally compatible way. Electronic components must not be disposed of in domestic waste (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU). The operating company is obliged to return batteries and rechargeable batteries to certified disposal companies.
  • Page 49: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 10.1 Calculation example for target quantity  For a measurement of the N supply of 20.4, 90 kg N/ha is distributed.  Since the application agent contains 50 % nitrogen , the application quantity has to be 180 kg/ha (90 kg N/ha ÷...
  • Page 50: Recommended Gradients

    Appendix 10.2 Recommended gradients The recommended gradient values are stored in the PRO Compact, and can be set in the working menu. The recommended gradient settings are used only in automatic mode. • Switching to automatic mode ► Sec. 5.4.3, page 36 •...
  • Page 51: Growth Stages

    Appendix 10.3 Growth stages The growth stages describe the growth of the grain. The growth stages are divided into nine macro- stages, which in turn are divided into nine micro-stages. The categorisation helps you determine the optimum timing for applying fertiliser and for crop protection measures. Code Growth stage Description...
  • Page 52: Glossary

    N supply index: Assesses the current nitrogen supply to the crop. One of the two indices must be selected, depending on the fertiliser strategy. That is then the basis on which the ISARIA system calculates the correct application quantity for the current crop. See also:...
  • Page 53 N supply index Biomass threshold value The biomass threshold value is an adjustable limit value in the ISARIA system. If the measured biomass index falls below the biomass threshold value, the system no longer continues to distribute the calculated application quantity. Instead of this a manually set application quantity is distributed. This prevents the system distributing too much application agent to parts of maps with extremely poor or absent crop growth.
  • Page 54 Appendix Gradient The gradient is necessary for calculation of the application quantity. The value specifies the amount by which the application quantity changes when the sensor measurement increments or decrements by 1. The gradient can be either positive or negative. This is determined based on the fertiliser strategy: •...
  • Page 55: Fig. 30: Functional Diagram For One-Point Mode

    Appendix One-point mode In automatic mode the ISARIA system operates in one-point mode. A calibration is necessary in one-point mode. Depending on the index selected for the fertiliser strategy, a field is measured for the N supply or the biomass.
  • Page 56: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix 10.5 Declaration of Conformity 56 / 60 2.1.0...
  • Page 57 Appendix 2.1.0 57 / 60...
  • Page 60 Fritzmeier Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG Dorfstraße 7 85653 Großhelfendorf Germany Phone: +49 8095 87339 0 Fax: +49 8095 87339 472 www.isaria-digitalfarming.com info@isaria-digitalfarming.com...

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