Contents EU Declaration of Conformity General Safety FM2500 Safety instructions/warnings Product labelling Symbols used in this product Operating instructions Starting your irrigator Preparing the machine for irrigation Preparing the machine after irrigation Maintenance Preparation for winter Faults on the irrigator...
Read this manual carefully before using your irrigator! • The gun must face out to the side when unwinding the machine. Your new Fasterholt irrigator is a high quality, Danish built machine, but even • Stand aside when the gun is operating.
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• If a hydraulic system leak is found, stop the system immediately and rectify the fault. • Note that due to operation, the oil may be 70 degrees Celsius or even hotter. This can lead to a risk of scalding during separation of the hydraulic system.
Product labelling Symbols used in this product The following symbols are used in this product and the following documentation. WARNING Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not prevented, could result in death or serious injury. SMØRING LUBRICATION Indicates lubrication is required as per the service description. Str: 100x45 mm HUSK efterspænding...
Operating instructions Starting your irrigator Move the machine to the field in the transport position. When the machine is at the crop to be irrigated, disconnect the tractor and position the front drawbar vertically. REMEMBER! When starting the machine on falling ground, you must be VERY careful not to disconnect the tractor from the machine until the irrigator has been put into gear, otherwise it may run away.
When unwinding the machine, the toggle switch must be set to the centre position (unwind) so it cannot reset on the way out. Preparing the machine for irrigation ALWAYS remember that the toggle switch must be pressed down during operation, otherwise the machine will not move. Engage the pawl. Tighten the V-belt so there is at least 5 mm air in the spring.
Put the machine in gear. Remember to select the right gear for the speed you want to drive at. Refer to table below or in the machine’s electrical cabinet. Table of forward speeds for FM2500 1. Gear 5-12 metres per hour 2.
Maintenance Once a week in the irrigation season: Check that no water is entering the oil on the rear axle assembly. Lubricate the steering, roller chain for hose guides, roller chain for forward traction, cross track shaft for hose guide with water-repellent grease. Check tyre pressure (35 psi) Clean the filter at the turbine outlet if required Check that the hose is positioned neatly.
Remove the battery and do not install it until you use the machine again. Lubrication and oil: Lubricate front wheel hubs, front spindles, hose guides, bearings on hose guides and drums. Check for water in the oil in the rear axle assembly and hydraulic tank.
Technical data Nelson SR 150 is factory-adjusted to Danish conditions and ready to use after the following three steps: Select and install the nozzle size that best suits your application. Performance data for the different sizes are shown in the table below.
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Hose PEL 100mm: Capacity up to 55m3, hose length from 200 to 500m Hose PEL 110mm: Capacity up to 75m3, hose length from 200 to 375m Speed at 30m3 and above: 15–130 metres per hour Weight: Without water with 325m Ø110mm hose: 2,945 kg With water with 325m Ø110mm hose: 4,925 kg Gun: Nelson SR150...
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Functions: Pressure sensor Speed regulator Stop sensor Pre- and Post-irrigation Speed sensor 4 different speeds on sections of the lane Motor 1, regulating motor Clock Motor 2, stop motor Setting the start time Slow start of turbine Stop time is shown on the display Slow closing of inlet Length of hose Water volume + spreading width...
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Short instructions for use Move machine to a new lane. Display shows start and stop time. Pull hose out to end of the lane. (e.g. 250 m) Display now shows stop after 9h 20m. Press the "+" or "-" key to set the speed.
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General instructions for use Standard display Standard display, ZONE irrigation is selected. Press the MENU key 1 time to display menu 2 Press the MENU key 2 times to display menu 3 Press the MENU key 3 times to display menu 4 Press the MENU key 4 times to display menu 5 Press the...
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Standard menu: Standard display Speed. Can be changed at any time during irrigation using the "+" and "-" keys. SPEED ZONE Current zone 1...4, with corresponding speed. The speed cannot be changed. (Zone active) The dose is calculated from the speed and constants and shows the current number of mm for irrigation. As DOSE SPEED increases, DOSE decreases.
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MENU 3 PRESSURE SENSOR Shows that the pressure is high when block is lit. The machine can only move when the pressure is high. If no pressure sensor is fitted (machine data 14 = 0), the machine will operate regardless of pressure status. The machine can be fitted with analogue pressure sensors.
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MENU 4 CURR. SPEED Shows the current speed. That is, the speed at which the machine is moving now. This can be used to find how fast the machine can move. The current speed may differ slightly from the set speed, especially at the start. This does not matter, as regulation ensures that the average speed within 10 metres is correct.
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MENU 6 SIGNAL GSM signal strength. NETWORK GSM network. First number on "SMS" list. Second number on "SMS" list. See GSM chapter for details. START: The turbine can only start if the magnet is aligned with the end stop sensor (or end stop sensors). See menu 3 for control of the STOP SENSOR. Press the START key to turn on the water.
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PRE-IRRIGATION: If pre-irrigation is required, press the PRE- key. The pre-irrigation time is calculated as 8 x the time to move 1 m at the current speed. The constant can be changed individually for pre- and post-irrigation. (See constants). If pre-irrigation is selected, the machine will move forward approx. ½ m, after which the machine will stop and stand still for as long as pre-irrigation is performed.
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STATUS Status line in display **IRRIGATING** The machine has not started, but speed signals are being received and it is attempting to maintain the selected speed. IRRIGATING: The machine is irrigating and functions as intended. LOW PRESSURE: Water pressure is low. Individual action according to constants and machine data. STARTING: User has pressed the START key and start sequence is being performed.
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There are a variety of constants that can be modified by the user. These constants will be stored for many years, even if the battery is removed. Programming procedure: Adjust the speed to 11.1 m/h to access the constants. Press the PROG key 3 times in quick succession to access and change the constants. Press the PROG key again to count forward to the constant you wish to change.
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MACHINE DATA Machine data Possible setting Factory setting number Flashing digit 0 - 1,000m Not used Hose length 40 - 200 mm Hose diameter 500 - 3000 mm Not used Hose drum int. Diameter 5.00 - 30.00 Number of hose turns per layer 50 - 1000 Not used Large gear on hose drum...
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Program Rain can be set to 2 different types of sensors. See machine data no. 16 Sensor One is a round sensor with 4 built-in sensors and can only be used for rollers with 1 magnet. When the battery is connected, the display shows the following for 2 seconds: VERSION n.n0.
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Troubleshooting: The turbine does not start when the START key is pressed. Answer: The magnet at the stop sensor is not in position or the sensor or sensor cable is damaged. Stop sensor: The mark must be on when the magnet is in position and off when the magnet is removed. See Menu 3. A damaged cable can be assembled in an epoxy moulded assembly or with shrinkable tubing and glue.
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Combining the various constants: The machine will always be able to run with the factory-set constants. However, there will be different conditions from farm to farm and from machine to machine. Many requests can be met by changing the constants. Slow start-up of turbine.
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PR10-12 can use BGS2T ,GSM Modem from Cinterion. The machine can be started, stopped or queried about status by sending an SMS. Commands Start Starts the machine. Stop Stops the machine. Speed ### Set the desired speed 3 to 400 m/h. Status Returns the current machine status.
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How to start the system: Disconnect the battery from the electronics. Insert the SIM card in a regular mobile phone and change the pin code to 1111. Try sending and receiving an SMS to see whether the SIM and account work as intended. Note that SIM card MUST support 2G.
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Connect the battery and set machine data #30 = 0 No GSM = 1 Use GSM, all tele numbers can be used, no speed setting = 2 Use GSM, only the numbers created in the SMS list can be used. SPEED 11.1m/h See chapter for setting up data.
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M16 x 120 rnm. Spændskive Tension Disk Beilagsscheibe 761043 016,0 mm. Svær Holder Holder Halter 761044 R-split R-splint Møtrik Mutter 1 /2" UNF 1001046 Dæk Tyre Dæk 650x1 6"' X 6 lag FM 1500 Tyre Reifen Slange �16"' x 6 lag FM2500 Tube...
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FM 1500 / 2500 fra maskin nr. 3975 / FM 1500 I 2500 from macn1ne riu . ..: , -:,, _., FM 1500 I 2500 von Masehine Nr. 3975 Bemærkninger Best .. nr. Pos. nr. Remark Bezeichnung Description Benævnelse Part No Pos.
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from machine no. 3143 / FM 1500/2500 FM 1500/2500 maskin 3143 / FM 1500/2500 Masehine Nr. 3143 Bemærkninger Pos. nr. Best. nr. Bezeichnung Remarks Des�ription Pos. No. Part No. Benævnelse Bemerkungen Teil Nr. Pos. Nr. 1 / 4 • - 0-1 O bar Manometer Manometer 1001163...
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FM 1500/2500 fra maskin nr. 3143 / FM 1500/2500 from machine no. 3143 / FM 1500/2500 von Masehine Nr. 3143 Pos. nr. Bemærkninger Best. nr. Bezeichnung Description Remarks Benævnelse Pos. No. Part No. Bemerkungen Pos. Nr. Teil Nr. 1001163 Manometer Manometer 114 •...
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FM 1500/2500 fra maskin nr. 3143 / FM 1500/2500 from machine no. 3143 FM 1500/2500 von Masehine Nr. 3143 Bemærkninger Pos. nr. Best .. nr. Bezeichnung Remark Benævnelse Descri ption Pos.No Part Bemerkungen Teil Pos. Turbine, Komplett Turbine, kornplet Tubine, Cornplete 20/50 V 195000V Austauschbares...
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FM 1500/2500 fra maskin nr. 3112 / FM 1500/2500 from machine no. 3112 FM 1500/2500 von Masehine Nr. 3112 Bemærkninger Pos. nr. Best .. nr. Remark Bezeichnung Description Pos. No Part No Benævnelse Bemerkungen Pos. Nr. Teil Nr. Spannscheibe 778336 Tension Disk Skive Solint...
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FM 1500/2500 fra maskin nr. 3143 / FM 1500/2500 from machine no. 31430 / FM 1500/2500 von Masehine Nr. 3143 Ekstraudstyr Bemærkninger Pos. nr. Best" nr. Remark Bezeichnung Description Benævnelse Pos. No Part No Bemerkungen Pos. Teil Steck Pulg Stik (han) 1008965 Hebe! Lever...
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