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OPERATING MANUAL
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Series E 11 – E 51
Version: January 2004

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL Rainstar Series E 11 – E 51 Version: January 2004...
  • Page 2 Non-observance of this manual may cause personal injury or damage the equipment! This manual is to be considered an integral part of BAUER RAINSTAR E. Suppliers of both new and used systems are advised to put down in writing that they delivered the manual together with the system.
  • Page 3 In all warranty claims and correspondence relating to this machine it is essential to specify the full serial number group including all letters. This applies to both the machine and the components concerned. We cannot emphasise this point often enough. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 4 Intended use also includes compliance with the manufacturer’s operating, maintenance and service instructions. • The BAUER Rainstar may be used and operated only by persons who are familiar with the device and aware of the hazards involved. • All rules for accident prevention as well as any other generally valid specifications and regulations relating to safety, work medicine and traffic law must be strictly observed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Checklist for ECOSTAR 4000S / 4200....................38 6.6.4 Pre and post irrigation chart ........................42 EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF..........................43 WINDING MECHANISM ..........................43 SHUT-OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT ......................44 CART ................................44 SHUT-OFF VALVE – OVERPRESSURE (OPTION)..................45 SHUT-OFF VALVE – LOW PRESSURE (OPTION) ..................45 Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 6 16.10. DESCRIPTION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: ..................62 16.11. T ..............................68 IRE PRESSURE Standard tires Rainstar E.............................68 Standard tires Rainstar E / 4W ..........................68 E 11 – E 51 ....................68 TANDARD TIRES ON AINSTAR CART CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE ........................69 Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 7: General Instructions For Safety And Accident Prevention

    When driving on the road with the machine lifted the control lever must be locked against lowering! Trailed machines When a machine is coupled to the drawbar make sure that the coupling point provides sufficient flexibility! Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11-E51...
  • Page 8 Never use electric-driven implements in damp situations or locations exposed to fire hazard unless they are adequately protected against moisture and dust! Covering electric motors may cause heat concentration with high temperatures which could destroy the operating equipment and cause fires! Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 9: General

    BAUER products are designed and manufactured carefully, subject to a system of continuous quality control. BAUER Rainstar models E 11, E 21, E 31, E 41, E 51 are turbine-driven machines designed for fully mechanised and labour-saving irrigation. Individual pipe sets are no longer laid down by hand; system set-up, repositioning, and operation are all done with the tractor only.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions For Rainstars Series E 11-E51

    The safety distance, when crossing an electric line, is reached, if the distances per the below chart are kept. The water beam may touch the conductor cable, but may not be higher than the conductor cable. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 11 When using synthetic pipes, you will not encounter any of these problems. Note ! Do not put pipe line pieces into a vertical position in the range of high voltage lines ! Only transport them horizontally Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11-E51...

  • Page 12: Description

    270°, and the reel with the special PE-pipe, the multifunctional compact gearbox and the TVR 60 turbine, and the high-rise cart that is ideal particularly for high crops, with the BAUER wide-range gun. The material of the PE-pipe corresponds to the latest findings of the art. One end of the pipe connects to the reel drum and to the water supply through its axle.

  • Page 13: Putting Into Operation

    SYMMETRIC WHEEL CART ASSEMBLY PER SKETCH 5.1.2 ASYMMETRIC WHEEL CART ASSEMBLY PER SKETCH Note: If you use a blow-out device, the stop valve has to be mounted between cart flange and sprinkler pendulum tube. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11-E51...
  • Page 14 Place the appropriate number of balancing weights on the balancing pendulum of the cart. The number of weights required depends on cart track width setting, nozzle diameter, and nozzle pressure. Symmetric wheel cart Asymmetric wheel cart Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 15 Set the sector on the wide-range sprinkler (ar. 220° for full track width). Further instructions see in manual for sprinkler. The VARI-ANGLE can be adjusted to the existing wind conditions by adapting the trajectory angle. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 16: Operating Mode I: Pe-Pipe Pull-Off

    For maximum stability the machine supports should be fully extended to their end position. WARNING! During this procedure the operator’s position should be outside the supports. On very hard soil the supports have to be lowered or extended into holes dug into the ground for this purpose. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 17: Lowering The Cart

    It is necessary to carefully and slowly pull out the PE pipe while at the same time position the PE pipe correctly. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 18 Couple the pressure hose, open water supply. Move the gear shift lever into the correct position. TVR 60 m / h m / h m / h > 45 m / h Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 19: Limiter For Turbine Regulation Of Tvr 60 Turbine

    “PE-pipe retraction“ position. Shifting should be done at low turbine speed! DO NOT USE FORCE WARNING! If the PE-pipe is stretched – SLACKEN IT! Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 20 Switching into the gear speeds 1 to 4 is only possible when the turbine is rotating! CAUTION! Move the gear shift lever into the desired position and set back the shut-off lever to the “PE-pipe retraction“ position. The reel starts to rewind the PE-pipe. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 21: Speed Adjustment With Eco-Star 4000 S

    PE-pipe ( see also page 12 “proper procedure”). Readjust the machine and prop it up adequately. Open the water supply again. Move gear shift lever into the desired position. PE-pipe rewind continues. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 22: Operating Mode Ii: Laying Down The Pe-Pipe

    Now move forward with the machine for about 2 to 3 metres, retract the machine supports and continue across the field. Extending and retracting of the machine support is made much easier with the “control valve block - supports” option. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 23: Functional Description Of The Main Components

    They provide the energy needed for the PE-pipe retraction. The turbine speed is taken directly off the impeller shaft and transmitted over a V-belt drive to the BAUER change-speed gearbox. BAUER change-speed gearbox reduces the turbine speed according turbine revs.
  • Page 24 ! But note the following: If the shut-off lever is in the „PE-pipe retraction“ position, the gear shift lever is locked and cannot be shifted. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 25 Always shift gears at low turbine speed! WARNING! If the shut-off lever is in the shut-off position, press the lever down slowly and carefully so that the band brake is released and the PE-pipe slackens (see also page 13). Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 26: Pto Rewind

    A spring presses the gear shift lever into a locking recess. In this position the band brake is slightly loosened and does not have any brake action during the wind-up. Winding up the PE-pipe with the PTO will become necessary if there is no need to continue irrigating due to natural rainfall. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 27 When driving the reel with the PTO the automatic shut-off system is inactive. Therefore you must stop the PTO shaft in time and wind up the end of the PE-pipe with the hand wheel. This will prevent damage to cart, shut-off system, gearbox, etc. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 28: Speed Control

    The electronic system of ECOSTAR 4000 S is rigidly built and has been tested under different climatic conditions. If problems still occur it is advisable to exchange the complete electronic box. If a sensor is defective, you can replace the sensor only. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 29: Display Windows

    If the display shows LOW BAT instead of the speed the battery voltage is lower than 11.8 V. Charge the battery with a power supply unit or exchange the battery. (Check if solar panel charges properly, see 4 line of test menu). Press the „TEST“ button once (1 x) to get to the Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 30 The second line shows if the stop sensor is activated, the symbol is displayed if the stop sensor is activated (operating position, the magnet sits 2 – 5 mm close to the sensor) Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 31 If the display shows a blinking MOTOR 2, it means that the shut-off motor for the shut-off valve is currently running. MOTOR 2 It is impossible to activate keys on the display while the motor is running. The motor runs for max. 26 seconds. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 32: How To Operate The Bauer Ecostar 4000 S

    The battery is only charged while the electronic system is active. No charging takes place in the stand-by mode. 6.3 HOW TO OPERATE THE BAUER ECOSTAR 4000 S Summary: Ø Pull off or lay down the PE pipe Ø...

  • Page 33: Speed Adjustments

    The resulting pre irrigation time amounts to 8 x 3 min = 24 min The post irrigation time is also 8 x 3 min = 24 min Example on standard display: SPEED 20.0 m/h TIME 15 : 48 LENGTH 300 m 24 min POST 24 min Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 34: Start

    If a pressure switch is mounted; the machine will start operating when a certain pre-set minimum pressure is reached, or irrigation is interrupted at low pressure. Irrigation is resumed as soon as pressure returns to standard. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 35: Stop

    By pressing these buttons the turbine regulation at a low turbine speed, for instance, can be stopped in order to change the gears. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 36: Pressure Switch (Optional Equipment)

    “START” Increase pressure or enter The retraction speed Low pressure in supply line retraction speed according to the reached. or pump station performance chart Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 37: Programming Procedure

    Now you can use the cursor keys to change values according to actual requirements. If you press the TEST key the program returns to the standard display and the changed machine data are saved. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 38 Distance to post irrigation 0000 0000 1000 Input of laid-down PE-pipe length if shut-off sensor is defective or removed 0000 0000 1000 not used 0111 Code for access to machine data; 11 = with setted US units Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 39 0001 = pressure switch in operation 000,0 000,0 160,0 length sensor 000,0 = length sensor on gearbox (System BAUER) 062,5 = length sensor with roll, diam. 80, distances of the pulses at the PE-pipe [mm] 0000 = shut-off valve opens with one pulse ( 12 sec. )

  • Page 40: Battery

    When using the battery on the ECOSTAR during the operation, there is no need for any special pre-cautions, because it get re-charged through the solar panel. 1. Every RAINSTAR irrigation machine delivered by BAUER, that is equipped with the electronic control ECOSTAR, comes with a fully charged battery, ready to be used.

  • Page 41: Solar Panel

    Speed sensor 2 brown Stop sensor blue or brown Stop sensor blue or brown Motor 2 Shut-off motor Motor 2 Shut-off motor Pressure sensor blue or brown Pressure sensor blue or brown free free Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 42: Check-Up Of Connections

    If the distance meter counts into the opposite direction, the speed sensor must be turned around, so that the cable connection is pointing upward. Distance 2 – 5 mm between double sensor and magnet disc. Cable connection bottom Speed sensor Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 43: Ecostar

    4. Checking the mechanical transmission to the stop sensor 5. Checking the setting of the limiting bolt of the toothed segment of the regulating flap according to the values on the setting chart sticker. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 44: Checklist For Ecostar 4000S / 4200

    The stored machine data are preserved when the battery is disconnected. • When re-connecting the battery, never confuse the “Plus” and “Minus” terminals because this would short-circuit the system and trip the fuse, or possibly damage the electronic system. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 45 PROGRAMM key again to get to the constant 07. c) In this position the value of the constant can be set at the pulled- off PE-pipe length by means of the arrow keys. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 46 In the machine data the number of magnets programmed is different than 4. Correct the factor 06 to 4 in parameter sheet no. No display at all on the screen (n). Length sensor defective. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 47 13. Further other functions, the check the data entered in the ECOSTAR problems according to the constants in the parameter sheet no. and the machine data parameter sheet Contact BAUER service department, if needed. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 48: Pre And Post Irrigation Chart

    16,5 13,2 11,0 72,0 36,0 24,0 18,0 14,4 12,0 10,3 78,0 39,0 26,0 19,5 15,6 13,0 11,1 84,0 42,0 28,0 21,0 16,8 14,0 12,0 10,5 90,0 45,0 30,0 22,5 18,0 15,0 12,9 11,3 10,0 Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 49: Emergency Shut-Off

    PE-pipe to let it take a circular shape under pressure and eliminate ovality. This step is essential for trouble-free operation of the winding mechanism. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 50: Shut-Off And Safety Equipment

    Owing to its pendulous mounting (self-balancing assembly) the sprinkler is not tilted and always remains in the optimum position regarding distance of throw and distribution uniformity. This pendulous mounting assembly compensates also slopes in the terrain in longitudinal direction. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 51: Shut-Off Valve - Overpressure (Option)

    The low pressure shut-off valve option can only be used if only one irrigation machine is fed by the pumping unit. If several machines are fed simultaneously by one pumping unit this low-pressure or underpressure shut-off valve cannot be used ! Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 52: Combined Shut-Off System

    For the shut-off the shut-off valve opens quickly. Shutt-off valve The pressure drops in the supply line. The pump must be during operation shut down automatically by means of the pressure switch. closed Supply line B A open Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 53: Winterization - Draining

    The machine should preferably be stored in a roofed shelter where it is protected from direct exposure to the weather. Open the drain valve on turbine Drain screw for gear oil. Oil or grease the jack. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 54: Draining The Pe-Pipe

    14.1. DRAINING THE PE-PIPE WITH THE BAUER BLOW-OUT AND COMPRESSOR UNIT Note the following instructions to ensure proper function of the blow-out unit: 1. The blow-out must be performed before further transport of the machine to ensure that no water is drained from the PE pipe.
  • Page 55 Remove the fittings with the hose and couple the end cap with the baffle plate. The blow-out ball is in the inlet bend to the reel and the water will carry it back to the „garage“ (at the end of the horizontal pipe), when you resume irrigation. Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 56: Possible Faults During Pe-Pipe Blow-Out With Compressor

    Then the plastic ball will park properly in the „“garage“ during irrigation. If this vent bore is missing, the plastic ball remains in the area of the horizontal pipe during irrigation and may cause considerable pressure loss on account of the reduced cross section.. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 57: Service And Maintenance

    Wheel nuts 300 Nm Turntable side frame 210 Nm Ball race on turntable and E11 - E41 = 85 Nm undercarriage E 51 = 200 Nm Drawbar on undercarriage 240 Nm Hitch eye 200 Nm Series E11-E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 58 When lubricating, the screw (1) is mounted to the lubricating tube (2). When lubrication is completed, the screw (1) is in ist place of deposit. T-Model E-Model Screw in lubricating position Screw in lubricating position Screw in its deposit position Screw in its deposit position Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 59: Fault Finding

    No oil in the change-speed gear. Refill oil. The selected retraction speed is Incorrect drive transmission. Select proper gear transmission not reached Blocked sprinkler nozzle. Remove blockage. General: Compare connecting pressure and water flow with performance chart values. Series E11–E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 60: Setting Instructions For Rainstar E 11 - E 51

    The shifting gate (8) must be adjusted to the shut-off point of the gearbox. Procedure: Move the shut-off lever (9) to the “PE-pipe retraction“ position. Turn the V-belt pulley (10) - the PTO shaft (11) rotates too!. Shift the shut-off lever (9) slowly to the “0“ position. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 61: Setting The Band Brake On The Gear Box

    INSPECTING THE BAND BRAKE FOR RELEASE OF THE BRAKE BAND Move shut-off lever (9) to the “Release“ position. In this position the brake band must be slightly lifted off the brake disk. This prevents the brake band from sticking to the brake disk. Series E11–E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 62: Setting The Gearbox Shut-Off

    Set the shut-off frame (13) in the shut-off position at X mm from the reel (17) (see chart). Put the shut-off lever (9) into the shut-off position. Adjust the hex. nut (15) on the control lever (16) to the bracket (14) of the shut-off frame. Secure the nut Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 63: Testing The Shut-Off

    ADJUSTING THE WINDING MECHANISM Step 1: Pull off the PE pipe and adjust the connecting bend (7) in a vertical position pointing down (except for E 51 PE-Pipe ∅ 120, inner width of reel 1600 mm, α=80°). Series E11–E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 64 150 mm / 5,9 inch E31,E41 24 mm / 0,94 inch 160 mm / 6,3 inch 30 mm / 1,18 inch 160 mm / 6,3 inch E41,E51 20 mm / 0,78 inch 170 mm / 6,7 inch Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 65 ** E 51 – Inner width of reel 1570 mm In doing so, the spindle must be turned in wind-up direction (counter-clock-wise , ATTENTION see drawing). At this point, the winding carriage moves from the reversing point to the left (direction A ). Series E11–E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 66: Mounting The Machine Supports

    (7) with the bolt (6) (per the drawing). Mount the support lift (8) in the turntable side frame with the bolt, turn up the fork and screw it with the bolt (9). Proceed the same way with the left machine support. Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 67: Mounting And Adjusting The Cart Lift

    Push the upper brace (13) over the lower brace (4). Lift the cart lift bracket (10) and screw it with the braces in such a way that it can swivel. ATTENTION Check setting dimension of cart lift bracket when mounting the machine Series E11–E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...

  • Page 68: Description Of The Hydraulic System

    Jack Swivel aid Machine support The standard Rainstar outfit includes hydraulic machine supports without a control valve block. Standard“ hydraulic diagram: Hydraulic diagram “Control valve block - machine supports“ (OPTION) Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 69 For safety reasons you must handle the hydraulic system with utmost care. CAUTION! The rear right support and the cart area are not directly visible from the operator’s position Therefore no other person is allowed in the immediate vicinity of the machine ! Series E11–E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
  • Page 70 * Total weight including cart, sprinkler, and 4 sprinkler cart balancing weights. Information: Machine height with tandem axle: E11-E21/4W: N + 300mm, E31-E41/4W: N + 280mm, E51: N + 210mm Machine height with 4-wheel design 4WB: E31/4WB: N + 70mm, E41+E51/4WB: N + 90mm Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...
  • Page 71 Series E11–E51 Manual for BAUER Rainstar...
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  • Page 74: Tire Pressure

    Note: Minimum track widths with wide tires on E 11 – E 51, E 11/4W - E 51/4W 1 900 mm STANDARD TIRES ON RAINSTAR CART E 11 – E 51 Tire dimension Tire pressure required 165 / 70 – R 13 1,3 bar Manual for BAUER Rainstar Series E11–E51...

  • Page 75: Conformity Certificate

    EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the General EU Practices for Machinery 89/392/EWG, Annex II A Röhren- und Pumpenwerk BAUER Gesellschaft m.b.H. Kowaldstraße 2, A - 8570 Voitsberg - Austria Tel. +43 / 3142 / 200 - 0, Telefax: +43 / 3142 / 23 0 95...

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