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X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Part Number A2677 Rev . 1.5 © Copyright T opcon Precision Agriculture March, 2008 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by T opcon.
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i A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T able of Contents Preface............................................................................ 1-1 T erms and Conditions.................................................................. 1-1 Manual Conventions .
ii www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Sprayer Harness ................................................... 5-8 Sprayer Harness Connectors .............................................. 5-8 Connecting to a Speed Sensor .......
iii A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Registering the Sprayer Software ................................................ 6-5 Overview of the Sprayer W orking Screen Functions .......................... 6-6 Chapter 7 Conguration Setup ......
iv www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T anks ................................................................................................. 8-13 T anks ....................................................................................
v A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Use Presets .................................................................. 8-36 Undo ............................................................................ 8-36 OK ................................
vi www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Selecting the Alarm ................................................................... 8-58 Alarm T ype ............................................................................... 8-58 Audio Alarm .
vii A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T ank Setup ...................................................................................... 10-13 Filling the T ank ....................................................................... 10-15 Flow Meter Setup .
viii www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Chapter 13 Sprayer Components Spare Parts List ...................... 13-1 In Cab ................................................................................................ 13-1 Ground Speed/Shaft Sensor .
ix A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 4 ............................................................................... 16-6 Connector 5 ............................................................................... 16-7 Chapter 17 Service Bulletins.
x www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes:.
1-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual P r ef ace This manual has been developed to provide you with the information necessary to operate and maintain this T opcon Precision Agriculture (TP A) product. Proper service and use is important for the safe and reliable operation of the product.
1-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual TRADEMARKS – ZYNX, PRO STEER, EAGLE, KEE T ech- nologies, T opcon, T opcon Positioning Systems and T opcon Preci- sion Agriculture are trademarks or registered trademarks of the T opcon Group of companies.
1-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration or compo - nents, labour and travel expenses incurred for in-eld removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy .
1-4 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual terms set out in this manual, or (b) your negligence or wrongful act or omission in respect of the product. Other These T erms and Conditions may be amended, modied, super - seded or cancelled, at any time by TP A.
1-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Ser vice Infor mation Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TP A Authorized Dealer or by calling the T opcon Precision Agriculture Service Centre. Phone: +61 8 8203 3300 Fax: +61 8 8203 3399 8.
1-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Manual Con ventions This Manual uses the following conventions: File>Exit ~ Click/tap/press the File menu, then click/tap/press Exit . Enter ~ Click/tap/press the button or key labelled Enter . Supplementary information that can help you co ngure, maintain, or set up a system.
2-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Spray Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is a new generation Spray Controller , which is used in conjunction with the T opcon Precision Agriculture X20 (or X15) console. The X20 console is the graphical interface of the Spray ECU controller .
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3-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual U sing T his Manual This manual is written for: First time users of this Spray ECU • Operators who are upgrading their existing Sprayer software to • a later version and their Spray Rate Interface or Spray ECU is already installed.
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4-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual B ef or e Installing or Ser vicing Y our Spr ay ECU Y ou must follow the procedures in this chapter to ensure your safety while installing or servicing your Spray ECU. WA RNING Damage will occur if any external power is applied to the Section Drive Outputs on the Spray ECU.
4-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T esting Pr ocedure Y ou must complete one of two testing procedures, before upgrading your software.
4-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual When no voltage is found, disconnect the vehicle’ s battery 4. before continuing with installation. T esting Procedure for Installa tions W ith Existing Switchbo x (inc luding Jo ystick Control): Determine whether it is possible to disconnect the existing 1.
4-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual WA RNING Th e v ehi cl e ba tt er y mu st b e di sc on nec te d be fo re proceeding with any installation or servicing of the Spray ECU, T ractor , Sprayer or V alve Harnesses.
4-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 4-1. Connecting the Spray ECU to Existing Installations.
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5-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual I n s t a l l i n g t h e S p r a y E C U (all models) This chapter is for first time operators of the Sprayer software.
5-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Spray ECU 30S 1. Mount the Spray ECU (Figure 5-1), in a suitable position inside the cab. The Spray ECU can be mounted in any orientation. Figure 5-3 on page 5-7 shows the in cab assembly showing Spray ECU, Switchbox, Power Comms and T ractor Harness.
5-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connect the 2. Power Comms harness to the Spray ECU and route the red and black wires to a 12 V olt battery Plug the 3.
5-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 6. Connect the Sprayer Switchbox (Figure 5-2 on page 5-2), to the 9-Pin connector, marked SWITCHBOX on the Spray ECU. Mount the Sprayer Switchbox, using the double-sided tape supplied (or other suitable means).
5-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the T ractor Har ness Figure 5-3 on page 5-7 shows the in cab assembly showing Spray ECU, Switchbox, Power Comms and T ractor Harness. Connect the T ractor Harness to the 37-Pin connector marked 1.
5-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Please note: As a general rule the CONNECTOR 2 plug is only required if the Sprayer: Has more than 10 Boom Sections • Has more than 2 tanks • Is .
5-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 5-3. General In Cab Assembly.
5-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Sprayer Har ness Figure 5-5 on page 5-10 shows the Sprayer Harness and V alve Harness Assembly . Connect the connector on the Sprayer Harness to the T ractor 1. Harness, at the back of the tractor or vehicle Continue to run the Sprayer Harness across the Sprayer ’ s 2.
5-9 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Please note: The Sprayer Harness may have other connectors, refer to the Sprayer Installation kit that came with your Sprayer kit for more information. The Dump V alve connector may be located on the Sprayer Harness.
5-10 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 5-5. General Sprayer and V alve Harness assembly.
5-1 1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connecting to a Speed Sensor This installation is used if connecting an A238 Shaft/Speed Sensor kit (for ground speed) or A449 Radar Sensor Interface Harness (not supplied in kit) to the Ground Speed Connector on either the T ractor Harness or Sprayer Harness.
5-12 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 1. Glue the magnets to the wheel studs (Figure 5-6), with the side marked with a plus (+) facing the Shaft/Speed Sensor . TIP Use any silicone or epoxy type adhesive to glue the magnets to the wheel studs.
5-13 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Mount the Shaft/Speed Sensor to an existing structure on the 2. wheel axle, ideally in a protected position to face the magnet.
5-14 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual If necessary , protect the Shaft/Speed Sensor and wiring from damage by welding or bolting a suitable plate over them. If required, use the 3-Pin W eather Pack Extension provided, by connecting the Shaft/Speed Sensor to either the Ground Speed connector on the Tractor Harness or Sprayer Harness.
5-15 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Shaft/Speed Sensor Kit to a T ailshaft On a tray mounted Sprayer the Shaft/Speed Sensor kit can be used to read from the vehicle T ailshaft (Figure 5-8).
5-16 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Ensure that the Shaft/Speed Sensor is firmly attached and protected so that it cannot be damaged by wire or stones.
5-17 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connecting to a Flo w Meter The Flow Meter (not supplied in kit) is installed between the Regulator V alve and the Section V alves. The Flow Meter will be installed so that it measures only the quantity of liquid being delivered to the spray line.
5-18 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Most Flow Meters have a label on the meter body that shows the Flow Meter Calibration Factor in pulses/volume.
5-19 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual When you test the Sprayer with water you may find that the Regulator V alve works in the opposite direction to what you require.
5-20 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connect the 2. Pressure Adaptor Harness (H1 125) to the connector labeled Pressure Sensor 1 on the Sprayer Harness (Figure 5-5 on page 5-10) Undo the two nuts ontop of the Pressure Sensor 3. Place the two ring terminals, on the Pressure Adaptor 4.
5-21 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The typical V alve Harness has the following connectors, which are labelled as follows: There are different V alve Harness’, depending on which type of Section V alves are fitted on the Sprayer . Connect the V alve Harness to the Sprayer Harness.
5-22 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Single Line Install Connect the connectors marked Section X to the correct 1. section valves • Section 1— connects to the section valve on the f.
5-23 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual WA RNING If the V alve Harness needs the c o n n ec to rs re pl ac ed to sui t t he v al ve c on nec to rs , th en you should ensure that the Sprayer Harness is di sc on ne c te d f rom th e T ra c t o r H ar nes s.
5-24 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Part No. Usage A2266 Use if connecting to a 2-wire dump valve and 12V is applied to the dump valve when the Master switch is OFF A2267 Use if connec.
5-25 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Dif f er ent V alv e Types There are three dif ferent valve types, which are: • 2-W ire V alve—this refers to an electric section, dump or Regulator V alve The valve is driven by an electric motor that is able to rotate in both directions.
5-26 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Plumbing for Dia phra gm Pumps for T opcon Precision Ag riculture Spr ay er Kits Figure 5-9. Plumbing for Diaphragm Pumps for TP A Sprayer Kits.
5-27 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Plumbing for Centr rfical Pumps for T opcon Precision Ag riculture Spr ay er Kits Figure 5-10. Plumbing for Centrical Pumps for TP A Sprayer Kits.
5-28 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Spray ECU 30S Kits to an Existing T opcon Pr ecision Agricultur e Controller This section is for users who are replacing an existing T opcon Precision Agriculture (I.E. KEE) MK3, MK5 Sprayer console or Spray Rate Interface.
5-29 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Lead the Harness from the Spray ECU to the back of the 2. vehicle Securely mount the 3. Breakaway connector above any hydraulic outlets, to reduce the risk of oil ingress to the connectors Connect the T ractor Adaptor Harness to the existing Sprayer 4.
5-30 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 5-1 1. General Layout of Spray ECU Connecting to Existing T opcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer Harness.
5-31 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connecting the Spray ECU to the Batter y Connect the Power/Comms Harness directly to 12 VDC battery 1. terminals (Figure 5-12) WA RNING Do not attach the wires to the battery terminals until the installation of the T ractor Harness, Sprayer Harness and V alve Harness is completed.
5-32 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Attach the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 2. 5-12) Attach the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure 3.
6-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual G etting Star ted War nings The first window that is displayed when your console starts up is a W arning page (Figure 6-1 and 6-2).
6-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Star ting the X20 Console Switch the X20 console on by pressing the green 1. Power button on the rear of the console Read and understand the warnings (page 6-1) and select 2. Y es to continue or No to shutdown Press 3.
6-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Using Spray Contr oller Onl y Please note: This operators manual assumes that Guidance and Spray Controller are being used together . T o use Guidance and Spray Controller together see “For use of Spray Controller and Guidance”, on this page.
6-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select the 5. Sprayer icon The Sprayer W orking screen (Figure 6-5) will be displayed. Please note: If you selected to display the Spray Controller only then the Sprayer W orking screen (Figure 6-5) will be displayed after Step 4, instead of the Guidance screen (Figure 6-4 on page 6-3).
6-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The About Spray Rate Controller window displays: The Spray Rate Controller • software version number—this version number may be requested by a T opcon Precision Agriculture service person. The Spray ECU version number will be displayed, when the console is connected to the Spray ECU.
6-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Ov er view of the Spr ayer W or king Screen Functions Boom Sections (ON/OFF) -Up to 30 sections Sub total area Displays products being applied Displa.
6-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Boom Sections—displays the number of Boom Sections selected. If Dual line is selected (see "Lines", page 8-25) dual boom is shown, showing the front and back lines; the top line representing the front line and the bottom line representing the back line.
6-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Please note: When using Automatic Section Control (ASC), when the sections are switched OFF , the Boom Sections and the Spray Indicators turn grey; when the sections are switched ON, under ASC the Boom Sections and Spray Indicators turn green.
6-9 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Manual—when selected (by selecting Manual on the Switchbox or MANUAL from the Sprayer W orking screen) the MANUAL button will become highlighted an.
6-10 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Ground Speed—displays the actual ground speed, whether it is from the Wheel Sensor , tractor radar or GPS, depending on what is selected, see .
6-1 1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual time the readouts are selected. • Pump Speed—this displays the actual pump speed. The Pump Speed readout is only displayed if Enable Pump Speed Indicator is selected in Options, see "Pump Options", page 8-52 Min.
6-12 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Sprayer Logo—when selected information about your Sprayer will be displayed, see “About Spray Rate Controller W indow”, page 6-4.
7-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Press 1. Options (Figure 6-8 on page 6-12). The Configuration screen (Figure 7-1) will be displayed. Figure 7-1. Conguration Screen Audio V olume Slide Current Configuration C ongur ation Setup NOTICE Complete the installation of the Sprayer before setting up the software and applying settings.
7-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Audio V olume In the Audio V olume wind ow th e ope ra tor ca n set the de sir ed audi o level. Setting the Audio V olume Select and hold down the slide and slide it up or down, until 1. the desired audio volume is achieved.
7-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The files contain all the Sprayer settings for the particular Sprayer . The Factory Configuration files are pre-loaded with the console or new Sprayer software.
7-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual If your Sprayer is listed: 3. Select the Sprayer , by touching the name This will highlight the option you have chosen. 4. Press Select (Figure 7-2 on Page 7-3), to load the Sprayer configuration A window will appear confirming that the Sprayer you selected in Step 3 will be loaded.
7-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual If your Sprayer is not listed: 3. Press the Cancel button (Figure 7-2 on page 7-3). This will close the Select File window .
7-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Setup Once a Sprayer or Sprayer kit is selected then most of the Sprayer values and settings will be loaded into the Sprayer software Options and you will only have to enter a few values (eg. Section W idths, Unit type, Wheel Calibration Factor) to get started.
7-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Check the number of Guidance sections used, in the 5. Guidance window , and change if necessary , see page 8-28 Enter the swath width of the Spray Boom, on the 6.
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8-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual GPS Please note: The GPS page is only displayed if Guidance and/or V ariable Rate Control (VRC) are selected with Spray Rate Control, on the Product Selection screen. If Guidance and/or VRC are not selected on the Product Selection screen, the ECU page (page 8-6) will be the first to be displayed.
8-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The ASC option in Guidance General Setup must also be selected (see X20 Guidance manual Page 4-21 Chapter 4). Select Off (Figure 8-1 on page 8-1) if Guidance is not working. V ariable Rate Control (VRC)/Logging Mode If you are not using VRC or Logging select Off (Figure 8-1 on page 8-1).
8-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select Off if you want to be able to switch the T reatment button ON and OFF (on the VRC [Maplink] screen ), independently of the Sprayer Master Switch. Select Master Switch Only for the logging in the VRC to follow the Master Switch.
8-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Of f Time Off T ime is the time the Sprayer looks ahead (in seconds) to switch OFF the section valves. Change the OFF Time by pressing the calculator icon and entering the desired value, see Appendix A for more detail.
8-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Guidance will not switch section valves ON and OFF by the Coverage map. The operator can override the sections by using the section switches on the external Switchbox or on screen section switches of the Spray Rate Controller .
8-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Electronic Contr ol Unit (ECU) COM P or t Select which Communications Port (COM Port) the 9 pin serial cable from the Spray Rate Controller ECU is connected on the back of the X console. Usually COM2 is selected.
8-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Simulation is selected for desktop use when the console is not connected to the Spray ECU. This disables all the alarms. The COM Ports are greyed out if the Spray Rate software is not registered, contact T opcon to register your software.
8-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Speed F r om For Speed From select from one of the three options: • Wheel Sensor • Tractor Radar • GPS.
8-9 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Spray ECU If Spray ECU was selected as the controller (page 8-7): Select • Wheel Sensor if a ground speed sensor is connected to the spray harness plug marked Connector 1 on the Spray ECU The wheel sensor is usually located on the boom spray .
8-10 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual ECU Configuration (Spray ECU Only) The ECU Configuration window (Figure 8-3) will only be displayed when Spray ECU is selected as the controller (page 8-7).
8-1 1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select • ECU 30S if the description on the overlay reads ‘Spray ECU 30S’. The corresponding part number is A2643. Please note: The ECU models: ECU and ECU 3 will come factory loaded with the firmware version BMS207 or higher .
8-12 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select • 2 wir e + power save if the Sprayer is fitted with 2 wire Motorized Section V alves and the power saving feature is required. If the section valves do not receive a signal from the controller for 2 minutes the power to the section valves is switched OFF , this conserves power .
8-13 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T anks T anks Select the appropriate tanks for your Sprayer . Most Sprayers will only have one tank. Therefore select T ank 1 only .
8-14 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T ank 1 Mode T ank 1 Mode selects the appropriate units depending on which mode is chosen, ie: when Liquid is selected then the units are set to ‘Litres’, ‘L/Ha’ and Flow Sensor to ‘pulses per litre’ (if metric units is selected, see page 8-55).
8-15 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Pressur e (Pr) Sense The Spray Rate Controller can monitor the pressure in a spray system, which is displayed as a Pressure readout on the W orking screen (Figure 6-7 on page 6-7). The Spray Rate Controller uses Flow to control.
8-16 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual R e gula tor V alve Settings The Regulating V alves and their settings are critical for the correct operation of the Sprayer , particularly if Automatic Section Control (ASC) is to be used. T o have good control when using ASC a faster Regulator V alve may need to be installed.
8-17 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual regulating valves that take between 4 and 20 seconds to go from fully closed to fully open. Check the specifications of the regulator fitted valve fitted to the Sprayer Examples include T opcon (aka KEE) KZCO, Arag Y ellow band, Hardi, Raven Standard and Arag Grey band Regulator V alves.
8-18 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Micro-Trak—should be selected if a Micro-T rak Regulator V alve is used for regulation. When Micro-T rak is selected the settings are entered .
8-19 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Settings for Raven Controller Mode Controller Max On Time PWM Setting Min On T ime Gain Setting Raven Fast Flow Reg valve (1.
8-20 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual R e verse V alv e Dir ection All Regulator V alves have a two wire control system. Polarity is reversed to change the direction of the regulator when in use.
8-21 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Propor tional V alve Settings Spraying systems that use a proportional valve are controlling a hydraulic valve, which in turn drives a hydraulic motor which drives a pump. Spray regulation is controlled by changing the pump speed.
8-22 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Min PWM T o set the Min PWM put the Sprayer into Manual mode from the W orking screen, with Agitation on full, all Boom Sections ON and a manual pressure gauge installed. Determine the minimum pressure value for the spraying system, which is normally the lower limit of the nozzles being used.
8-23 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Continue the procedure of increasing the PWM value until the pressure starts increasing above the 100kpa as displayed by the manual pressure gauge. Use the value before the pressure increased above 100kpa.
8-24 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Controller Response Once the Max PWM and Min PWM have been set the Controller Response can be set. Make sure the Sprayer is in Auto mode. Start at Fastest and select a spray rate, for example: 80L/ha then increase the rate to 100L/ha and see how quickly the rate changes.
8-25 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sections Lines The Sprayer can control either single boom lines or dual boom lines. If Single is selected the Spray Interface can operate up to 6 primary Boom Sections or 5 primary Boom Sections with the second line being controlled by the section valve 6 circuitry .
8-26 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 15 Boom Sections using 2 wire section valves with a 2 wire • dump valve fitted. If Dual is selected the Spray Interface can control 3 primary sections valves and 3 secondary sections valves, giving a total of 6 sections.
8-27 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Low Speed Shutoff for the secondary line (sections 9-16) would be all set at the same speed you require the secondary line to switch ON.
8-28 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Guidance Sections The Guidance sections are displayed on the Guidance screen and are used to produce the Coverage map. The Guidance sections are also used by Guidance to know how many sections are used by Auto Section Control (ASC).
8-29 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Min. Flow The Min. Flow allows a value to be entered which represents the minimum flow rate of the nozzles fitted on the Sprayer . This value can be found on the nozzle chart that came with the Sprayer .
8-30 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Switches Please note: If Enabled is selected on any of the 3 options then the relevant W orking screen options become disabled and all three options can only be operated by the external Switchbox (A1268) or other external switches.
8-31 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual An external master switch (connected to the Spray ECU to • either CONNECT OR 1 or CONNECTOR 3 on the T ractor harnesses or Spray ECU adaptor harness [Spray ECU Only]). Select Disabled if no external master switch is connected to the Spray Rate Controller .
8-32 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select Disabled if no external section switches are connected to the Spray Rate Controller . • External Switch UP is ON—is only applicable when a TP A external Switchbox is connected to the Spray ECU or Spray Rate Interface.
8-33 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Switches (Spr ay ECU Only) The Boom Sensing , Section Switches and Switch Mapping windows will only be displayed when Spray ECU is selected as the controller (page 8-7).
8-34 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Section Switches Select the 1. calculator icon Enter how many physical section switches are connected to 2.
8-35 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Custom Section Mapping As the current Sprayer Switchbox has only 6 switches available, and the Spray ECU can control up to 30 sections. Custom Section Mapping provides a method of operating several sections from each switch.
8-36 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Any configuration is possible, simply by putting an ‘X’ in the box that is common to the switch required and the section to be controlled. This selection does not affect the Auto Section Control (ASC) operation or the Low Speed Shutoff settings for a particular Boom Section.
8-37 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sensor s Pressur e Please note: Normal operation is with T ank 1, but the system can control up to 3 separate tanks. The above screen shows the page as shown when Spray Interface is selected as the controller (page 8-7); see page 8-42 also if Spray ECU was selected as the controller (page 8-7).
8-38 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Type • 5 Bar—select this if using the standard TP A Pressure Sensor • 10 Bar—select this if a 10 Bar Pressure Sensor is fitted.
8-39 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 8-12. Flow Sensor Specications T o select the tank (1,2 or 3) (normally T ank 1) use the arrows ( ◄► ). The Sensor Specifications button opens the Flow Sensor Specifications window (Figure 8-12).
8-40 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select 3. Enter to accept and save the factor . The current calibration factor is displayed and the current units are displayed in blue. Minimum Flow Select the 1. calculator icon Enter the minimum flow of the Flow Meter fitted to the 2.
8-41 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select 3. Enter to accept and save the factor . The current factor is displayed. Micro-T rack Flow Sensor Select Micr o-T rak Flow Sensor if a Micro-Trak Flow Sensor is fitted. The Micro-T rak Flow sensor uses a latch system and when enabled the software handles this.
8-42 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sensor s (Spr ay ECU Only) Pressur e When Spray ECU is selected as the controller (page 8-7) there are 2 extra types of Pressure sensors available: Current and V oltage.
8-43 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Calibration Method Select • Measurement if a Calibration is required for the Pressure Sensor (Current or V oltage) Calibration is done from the W orking screen, see “Calibrating the Pressure Sensor”, page 10-3.
8-44 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sensor Specifications Cur rent Select the 1. Sensor Specifications button (Figure 8-13 on page 8-42) to do a manual entry with Curr ent selected A Pressure Sensor Specifications window will be displayed.
8-45 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual V oltage Select the 1. Sensor Specifications button (Figure 8-13 on page 8-42) to do a manual entry with V oltage selected A Pressure Sensor Specifications window will be displayed. Y ou will need to enter the specifications for Maximum Pressure, Minimum V oltage and Maximum V oltage.
8-46 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Setup W heel F actor The current Wheel Factor is displayed on the Options>Setup page, in distance per pulse. T o set the Wheel Factor: Select the 1. calculator icon in the Wheel Factor window (Figure 8-16).
8-47 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Manual Entr y If the Wheel Factor is known: 2. Select the calculator icon in the Manual Entry window to enter the Wheel Factor 3. Select OK to save and close the screen The current Wheel Factor will be displayed.
8-48 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual As the wheel sensor passes past the magnet a pulse is counted for every pulse from the radar . 5. Stop after approximately 20 meters (60 feet) 6. Put another mark on the ground alongside the same wheel as used in Step 2 7.
8-49 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Low Speed Options Low Speed Shutof fs Low Speed Shutoffs sets the speed at which the section valves will switch ON or OFF , when in Auto mode. Low Speed Shutoffs are set according to the Sprayer performance and operator requirements.
8-50 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Secondary Line) would have a Low Speed Shutoff set at the speed at which the primary line nozzles reach their upper limit (Maximum Pressure), eg 17kph. For example if a Dual Line with 15 Primary Line section valves and 15 Secondary Line section valves with separate wiring was setup.
8-51 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 100kpa. The idea is to maintain a spray pattern, even if the application rate is above the desired rate. If a value is set in this option, and the Sprayer speed falls below the set value, the spray system switches to Manual mode and locks the Regulator V alve.
8-52 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Pump Options Select Enable Pump Speed Indicator (Figure 8-16 on page 8-46) when a speed sensor is fitted to the pump to readout the RPM of the pump shaft. If Enable Pump Speed Indicator is selected enter in a Min.
8-53 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Setup (Spray ECU Only) Enable Pump Control Button The Enable Pump Control Button option is displayed when Spray ECU is selected as the controller (page 8-7) and when Prop. V alve (Proportional V alve) (page 8-14) and Pr .
8-54 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Holding Pressur e This feature is for future developments. Make sure the Holding Pressure remains set at ‘0’. CAUTION Do not select the Enable Pump Control Button if the Hydraulic pump is controlled by an independent switch.
8-55 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Units The Units page allows the operator to select the units preferred for operation. Select a unit from each of the windows: • Area Units • Length .
8-56 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Quick Set Quick Set allows the operator to quickly change all the units to all Metric, Imperial, US or Canadian units (by pressing the appropriate button). The operator can still change the units to suit their operation.
8-57 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Alar ms T opcon Spraying software has a comprehensive alarm system, with various options for indicating alarm conditions. V oice alarms can indicate the alarm condition, without the need for the operator to look at the console to see what is happening.
8-58 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Selecting the Alar m Select the alarm you wish to change from the drop down list, by pressing the arrow ( ▼) (Figure 8-20 on page 8-57). The example (Figure 8-20 on page 8-57) shows the Rate Alarm selected; the changes made will apply to this alarm only .
8-59 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Beep—a beep will be sounded through the console speaker, and the Alarm window will be displayed, showing the alarm type • Sound File—a voice alarm will be sounded through the console, and the Alarm window will be displayed, showing the alarm type.
8-60 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Press the SET button (Figure 8-20 on page 8-57) to save all changes. Once an alarm has been changed and the SET button has been selected. The alarm changes can be undone by selecting the UNDO button (Figure 8-20 on page 8-57).
8-61 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Alarm Defaults Alarm T ype Duration Delay Bursts Interval Reason Rate Repeat While Present 2 seconds 2 seconds 1 4 seconds Default rate alarms need to b.
8-62 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Presets The Presets page can display various products and associated Flow Meter calibrations. This would normally only be used when a product densit.
8-63 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Using the alpha, space and numeric buttons, enter a name for 2. the product As you are typing the name of the product will appear in the white window (Figure 8-22) Select 3. CHANGE CAL F ACT OR A screen keyboard will appear Enter the Calibration Factor value (pulses per volume) for the 4.
8-64 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select 7. YES to save or NO to cancel Select 8. CLOSE The new product and Calibration Factor will now be displayed in the Preset List window . Backup Pr eset List The Backup Preset List button allows you to backup the preset list to another directory on the console or USB thumbdrive.
8-65 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Simulation The Sim. (Simulation) page is used to setup various parameters and operating conditions to demonstrate the Sprayer program, without the need to have a Sprayer connected. The Simulation page is normally only used by sales representatives at demonstrations and field days.
8-66 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Other Language Select the language the system will operate in. Ef f ects • Animate Section V alves—this will animate the section valves on the S.
8-67 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Y ou have now successfully entered all the details for your Sprayer . Select DONE . Go to Chapter 9, “Saving your Sprayer Configuration”.
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9-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual S a v i n g t h e S p r a y e r Congur a tion Once DONE has been selected on an Options page the Save New Configuration As window (Figure 9-1) will be displayed If this is the first time a Sprayer configuration has been saved there will be no User Configurations listed Select 1.
9-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Using the screen keyboard (Figure 9-2) enter in a name for the 2. Sprayer The Sprayer in the above example was named 30M SPRA YER Select 3. ENTER to accept and save the Sprayer name Figure 9-2. Screen Keyboard Figure 9-3.
9-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Configuration window will be displayed and the current configuration will be displayed (Figure 9-3 on page 9-2) The Sprayer settings for the Sprayer will be saved and loaded onto the W orking screen, ready to finish setting up the Sprayer Press 4.
9-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Change the Sprayer settings that need to be changed 4. See Chapter 8, “Setting Up the Software” for help Select 5.
9-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual New File Name An Enter New File Name window will appear 8. Using the screen keyboard enter in a name for the Sprayer 9. Select ENTER to accept the new Sprayer name The Configuration window will be displayed.
9-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The changed Sprayer settings will be saved to the existing file name. The Current Configuration window will display the current Sprayer . 9. Select CLOSE to return to the W orking screen, using the new Sprayer settings.
10-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Pressur e Sensor Please note: The Pressure Readout display is only displayed if Pr . Sense (page 8-15) is selected in Options and an electronic Pressure Sensor is installed on the Sprayer .
10-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Alar ms For a standard Broadacre System a low pressure alarm of 80 to 100kpa and a high pressure alarm point of 450kpa are reasonable values. These settings will depend on the Sprayer configuration, nozzles, pumps and usage and could vary considerably from these values.
10-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Calibrating the Pressure Sensor Before calibrating the Pressure Sensor make sure you have selected which T ype of Pressure Sensor is connected to the system (page 8-38) and what Calibration Method you are going to use (page 8-43).
10-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Cor rection Factor After a Pr essure Calibration is Unacceptable If the Pressure Readout is less than the Pressure Gauge: Add the difference 1. If the Pressure Readout is more than the Pressure Gauge: Subtract the difference 1.
10-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Manual Entry has to be selected as the Calibration Method (page 8-43). When the Calibration Method is set to Manual Entry , the Pressure Sensor factors .
10-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Flow The V olume Readout (Figure 10-2) displays V olume/Minute or V olume/Nozzle, depending on which option is selected from the Flow window (Figure 10-2). There is a V olume Readout displayed for each T ank (1,2 and 3) selected.
10-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The current number of nozzles is displayed. The number of nozzles are set from the Options>Sections page (page 8-28). The number of nozzles does not af fect Sprayer Operation. The number of nozzles is used to calculate an average flow rate per nozzle.
10-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Speed The Speed Readout (Figure 10-3) displays the current ground speed, either from: Wheel sensor , T ractor Radar , GPS Speed (page 8-8) or T est Speed. Select the Speed Readout to display the Speed window (Figure 10-3).
10-9 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual selected in the Options>Setup page (page 8-46 to 8-47) • Spray W idth—The current Spray W idth is displayed. When the calculator icon next to the Spray W idth is selected, the Section W idths window is displayed.
10-10 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Area/V olume The Sub Area Readout displays the Sub Area for the Sub Area Number shown. The Sub Area Number is displayed in the top left corner of the Sub Area Readout. The Sub V olume Readout displays the Sub V olume for the Sub Area Number shown.
10-1 1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Sub Area Number—displays the selected Sub Area Number . The Sub Area Number is displayed in the Area window and in the Sub Area and Sub V olume Readouts The Sub Area Number is selected by using the Sub Area Number Selector arrows ( ◄► ) (Figure 10-4 on page 10-10).
10-12 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The T ank Indicators can also be changed from the W orking screen. By repeatedly selecting either the Sub Area or Sub V olume readouts, the orange T ank Indicator will indicate which T ank the readouts are displaying for .
10-13 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T ank Setup Selecting the T ank icon (1,2 or 3) (Figure 10-4) displays the T ank Setup window (Figure 10-4) on the right side of the screen.
10-14 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • T ank Capacity—allows the operator to set the T ank Capacity , so when the FILL button is selected the T ank is filled to that capacity The units being used are displayed on the T ank icon.
10-15 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • T ank is ON (or OFF)—this button allows individual tanks to be switched ON or OFF when more than one tank is selected. If only one tank is selected then the button is not displayed. The button displays whether the tank is ON or OFF , select the button to change.
10-16 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Set V olume—allows the operator to set a known tank volume which is not the tank capacity • Add V olume—allows the operator to add a known volume to an already existing volume in the tank • Cancel—returns to the main screen without altering any of the above.
10-17 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Flow Meter Setup Calibrate the Flow Meter using one of the following methods: Flow Calibration for normal valves (see below) • Flow Calibration for balanced (Hardi) type valves (see page • 10-19) Manual entry of Calibration Factor (see page 8-38).
10-18 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select the Boom Section that has been disconnected from the 5. valve and is now supplying the measuring container The section should turn green on the screen (Figure 10-6 on page 10-17) Select the T ank icon on the screen you are calibrating 6.
10-19 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Flow Calibration for Balanced (Hardi) V alves Because the Balanced valve system is used on Hardi Sprayers, the normal calibration procedure cannot be used. The following procedure is required for Balanced valve systems but it can also be used on "normal" valve systems.
10-20 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Compare this volume with the value shown in the Flow 9. readout, volume/nozzle/minute directly under the Manual button, this is the "Calculated" amount W rite the "Calculated" value down 10.
10-21 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Enable Lock out On the 1. W orking screen press the Main Menu button A Sprayer window will appear on the right side of the screen Select the 2. T opcon logo An About T opcon Spray Rate Controller window will appear Select 3.
10-22 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select 10. Close The Lockout feature has now been enabled and no one will be able to access the Options screens without entering the correct password. When the OPTIONS button is selected a window will be displayed saying ‘Lockout Enabled’.
10-23 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select 7. Close The Lockout has now been disabled and anyone using the software can access the Options screens. Sprayer Switchbo x The Switchbox functions are only available if enabled in the Options>Switches page (page 8-31), if connecting the TP A External Switchbox to the Spray ECU.
10-24 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • Section Switches—The section switches turn the Boom Sections ON or OFF . Up is OFF , down is ON The red LEDs next to each section switch turn ON when spraying and flash when the Boom Section is switched ON but the Master switch is OFF .
1 1-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Simulate Spr aying The Spray Rate Controller allows the operator to check the plumbing of the system and operation of spraying without the need to go into the field. The operator can check the pressure reliefs, nozzle setup, wiring etc is correct.
1 1-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Please note: When the Sprayer is first started it always starts in Manual mode. Select the Master Switch 8. The Boom Sections will switch ON and start spraying. If a Glass Pressure Gauge is installed, then when the increase arrows ( ▲ ) are pressed the pressure should start increasing.
1 1-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual the Regulator V alve. Select a rate by selecting one of the 12. Pr eset Rate (1 or 2) buttons If the boom spray is controlling to that rate, the application rate will turn to an orange background, indicating the Spray Controller is controlling to the required rate.
1 1-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual If using more than one tank, make sure T ank is ON is switched ON for each tank. The T ank icon will be an orange color if the tanks are ON and a volume is entered into the console. Spraying in Manual Mode 7.
1 1-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual MANUAL button is still red and the application rate will be displayed but showing a white background; these both indicate the Sprayer is spraying in manual mode. This will happen if a Low Speed Shutoff value has not been reached.
1 1-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Guidance and Spray Rate Control T o use Spray Rate Controller with Guidance: T urn the console on 1. On the 2. Product Selection screen (Figure 11-1) select Guidance and Spray Rate Controller Figure 1 1-1.
1 1-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual When using the Spray Rate Controller , press the Main Menu button (Figure 1 1-2) to view the V irtual Road on the right side of the screen. After the Menu button is pressed it takes 5 seconds for the V irtual Road to appear The V irtual Road will only be displayed when the vehicle is moving.
1 1-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T o view the entire Guidance W orking screen (Figure 11-3 on page 1 1-7) press the Guidance button (Figure 1 1-2 on page 11-7). Y ou will then be able to see the Guidance screen with the Spray Rate Controller screen minimized in the T opcon logo Bar .
1 1-9 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual For ASC to work the Auto Section Enabled option has to be enabled (page 8-1) in the Sprayer software. When Auto Section Enabled has been selected then the ASC Master button will appear on the T opcon Logo Bar , on the Guidance W orking screen.
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12-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual R e gulator The Regulator Drive outputs (Reg INC and Reg DEC on schematics) drive a 2-W ire Motor V alve (generally referred to as Servo, Flow Control V alve or Electric Pressure Regulating V alve).
12-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual R e gula tor Drive T est Procedur e Set a Digital Multimeter to measure 20vdc 1. Measure the voltage between Pin-1 and Pin-2 in the 2. following states: State 1 • —Controller set to manual, sections and master ON, pressing and holding the increase arrow ( ▲ ).
12-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Switched Po wer This input is connected to the power cable via the relevant extensions and Y cable. When the console is powered on a low current, filtered 12 V olt supply is applied to Pin-A to power up the ECU's processors.
12-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Dump The Dump V alve Drive Outputs (Dump open and Dump close on schematics) drive a 2-W ire Motor V alve (generally referred to as Dump, Main V alve or Master V alve). T o open the Dump V alve the controller applies 12 V olts to Pin-1 and Gnd to Pin-2 of the connector (Figure 12-3).
12-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual State 2 • —Controller set to manual, sections and master ON, pressing and holding the decrease arrow ( ▼ ). The meter should display opposite to State 1. Confirming this verifies the regulator outputs on the controller are working correctly .
12-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual • 5 V olts between Pin-A and Pin-B Sensor connected but not exposed to the magnet: 3. • 1 1-12 V olts between Pin-B and Pin-C • 5 V olts between Pin-A and Pin-B Sensor connected with exposure to the magnet: 4.
12-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 3-W ire Section V alves The Boom Section Drive outputs from the controller simply apply a 12 V olt signal to Pin-3 of the section valve to open. 0 V olts closes the valve. The 3-W ire Section V alves require constant 12 V olt (Pin-1) and constant Gnd (Pin-2) as well as the 12V signal to Pin-3.
12-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T urn Section 1 OFF and confirm 0 V olts 4. Repeat this process for all section valves. 5. PWM R e gulator V alv e The proportional drive output allows control of PWM Hydraulic Solenoid valves. Pin-1 provides a constant 12 V olt supply to the coil while Pin-3 delivers a Switched Gnd PWM signal.
12-9 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The light should maintain the current brightness Press the 6. decrease arrow ( ▼ ). The Light should become progressively dimmer .
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13-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual S p r a y e r C o m p o n e n t s Spar e P ar ts List Part Number Description A2643 A2644 Spray ECU 30S Console Spray ECU 10SR Console Part Number Descr.
13-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Part Number Description A1200 A006 A007 A369 A402 Sensor "L" Angle Speed Sensor Bracket Slotted Speed Sensor Bracket 10 Magnet Wheel Kit B.
13-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Part Number Description A2266 A2269 2 W ire Motorized Dump Adaptor 3 W ire Dump Adaptor (12 V ON when Master OFF) 3 W ire Dump Adaptor (12 V ON when Mas.
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14-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual S pecica tions Console Supply V oltage 12.5-16 V olts Negative Earth System Supply Current Console 0.
14-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Ground Speed, Fan Speed and Auxiliar y Shaft Sensor s Ground Speed Sensor Hall Effect type sensors Fan Speed Sensor and Auxiliary Shaft Sensors 3-Pi.
14-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual P olmac (Br oadacre) 3 W ire Flow Sensor Flow Rate 20-200 l/min Calibration Approximately 630 pulse/l Accuracy +/- 1% when ow is 10-100 l/min +/- 3% .
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15-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual S pr ay ECU 30S Console Part number—A2643 • Firmware version—BMS 209 • Power/Comms Harnesses—A2634 • T ractor Harness—A2434 (Economy T ractor Harness) • Sprayer Harness—(T o suit A2434): A86 2 (Sp rayer Harn ess 6 .
15-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T ractor Harness—A2432 (7 Section 2 W ire) • Sprayer Harness—(T o suit A2432): A2102 T ractor Harness—A2435 (30 Section T ractor Harness 3.5m) • Sprayer Harness—A2436 (30 Section Sprayer Harness) Setup Select 1.
15-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 1 Figure 15-2. 37 Male Pins Connector 1 - 37 Pin Sprayer Drive I/O Pin Label Primary Function 1 GND Ground Ground 2 GND Ground Ground 3 Sectio.
15-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 1 - 37 Pin Sprayer Drive I/O Pin Label Primary Function 20 Section 6B Section Drive Output 21 Sensor GND Ground for Sensors Ground 22 Sens.
15-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 2 Figure 15-3. 37 Female Pins (Reverse Gender Plugs) Connector 2 - 37 Pin Sensors - Sprayer Drive/Sense 1 I/O Pin Label Primary Function 1 GND.
15-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 2 - 37 Pin Sensors - Sprayer Drive/Sense 1 I/O Pin Label Primary Function 20 Section 12A Section Drive Output 21 Section 12B Section Drive.
15-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 3 Figure 15-4. 16 Male Pins Connector 3 - 16 Pin Sprayer Drive/Sense 2 I/O Pin Label Primary Function 1 GND Ground Ground 2 Pressure 3 Pressur.
15-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 4 Figure 15-5. 16 Male Pins Connector 4 - 16 Pin Comms/Power I/O Pin Label Primary Function 1 Battery Battery Power Input 2 NC 3 COMMS A C.
16-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual H ar di 5500 Spr ay ECU Console Part number—A2243 • Firmware version—BMS 207 • Power/Comms Harnesses—1: (Revision 1.
16-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sprayer Harnesses—Hardi 5500 Spray Interface • Please note: Hardi 5500 Spray ECU Rev 1.0 (you can find the Rev No. next to the Part No. on the label) had no logo or labels next to the plugs. Rev 1.
16-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual W iring Connection Connector 1 REV DA TE DCR CHANGE APPRVD 1.0 - - Rev 2 PCB and connections on tails JDT 1.1 1/3/06 - R3PCB Rev 1 - Added switched power input to Connector 4. Removed instructions to disconnect Raven harness battery connections.
16-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 1 - 39 Pole F/M Hardi Sprayer Drive I/O Pin Label Primary Function a1 RELA Y 1A Section 1 ON (12V) Output a2 RELA Y 2A Section 2 ON (12V) .
16-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 1 - 39 Pole F/M Hardi Sprayer Drive I/O Pin Label Primary Function c3 Sensor Power Input c4 c5 c6 c7 c8 Radar/Pump Speed Radar/Pump Speed Input c9 c10 c1 1 Flow Sensor 1 Flow Sensor Signal Input c12 Speed Sensor Speed Sensor Signal Input c13 Ground Ground T able 16-1.
16-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 4 Figure 16-3. 16 Male Pins Connector 4 - 16 Pin COMMS/Power I/O T able 16-2. Connector 4 - 16 Pin COMMS/Power Pin Label Primary Function .
16-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 5 Figure 16-4. 16 Male Pins Connector 5 - 16 Pin Foam Marker I/O T able 16-3. Connector 5 - 16 Pin Foam Marker Pin Label Primary Function 1 IN.
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17-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual S er vice Bulletins Pressur e R elief Sprayers tted with the Raven Flow Regulator V alve and a Positive Displacement (Piston or Diaphragm) pump require the tting of a Pressure Relief V alve to the Sprayer .
17-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Pressure Relief V alve will be tted between the pump in the pressure hose and the Fast V alve. The Pressure Hose is a 1 ¼" hose; it will need to be cut to add the Pressure Relief Hose. A Skin Fitting (supplied) must be tted to the tank, for the relief chemical.
17-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sprayer Software Settings When setting up the software make sure the Close V alve When Flow Off option (page 8-20) is not selected. The controller mode must be selected as Standard (page 8-16) when this kit is tted.
17-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Screw the Pressure Relief Adjuster in (clockwise), until the dial 4. pressure gauge on the Sprayer registers 1 Bar (approximately 100kpa) more than the maximum rating of the nozzles. Eg:: If the nozzle pressure range is rated at 1-4.
18-1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T r oubleshooting In general, as long as you follow the instructions provided in this manual, you should have few problems with your Sprayer . This chapter will help you diagnose and solve some common problems you may encounter .
18-2 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Speed Problem No Speed Speed From Causes Solutions Tips 4. Wheel Sen- sor Signal from speed sensor missing or no Circ value Check Circ value, sensor.
18-3 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Speed Erratic Speed From Causes Solutions Tips 7. Wheel Sensor Inconsistent speed pulses from sensor Check for loose connections, sensor and whe.
18-4 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Boom Sections do not work in Auto Causes Solutions Tips 10. Low speed shutoff, ASC active Check low speed shutoff is correct, ASC is OFF/disabled When troubleshooting Sprayer problems run the Sprayer program by itself.
18-5 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Booms do not turn off from Switchbox Causes Solutions Tips 12. Faulty switches Disable external switches in conguration and operate from the .
18-6 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem W rong Pressure Causes Solutions Tips 17. Bad Flow Meter calibration Check Flow Meter calibration and type select If Flow Meter calibration is incorrect the pressure for the rate showing will be out.
18-7 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Incorrect pressure reading Causes Solutions Tips 18. Bad pressure calibration Check selection of correct pressure sender and calibration Conr.
18-8 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Rate goes up when slowing down Causes Solutions Tips Additional Data 20. Minimum Flow settings activated Check trigger points for the minimum ow settings, may be normal behaviour There are 3 minimum hold settings: Nozzle, Flow Meter and Speed.
18-9 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Control Problem W ill not control in Auto Causes Solutions Tips 22. Regulator V alve is operating wrong way Select Reverse V alve Direction Pressure should go up when the Up arrow is pressed in Manual V olumes Problem Incorrect volumes Causes Solutions Tips Additional Data 23.
18-10 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Nozzles Problem Nozzles losing pattern when slowing down Causes Solutions Tips Additional Data 25.
18-1 1 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Additional Data Problem 1 1 Second line does not work correctly Information Dual line Sprayers give a larger ef fective speed range of operation without the need to change nozzles to travel faster or slower and maintain the desired application rate.
18-12 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 14 Rate Unstable Information The X20 has a selection of Regulator valves specied by the manufacturer in the valve settings options. The Standard option suits all valves supplied by T opcon and many others with speeds varying from 6 seconds to 30 seconds.
18-13 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Dickey-John setting is for the Dickey-John Regulator V alve and is very fast. The same principles apply in setting up or tuning the system, just the numbers will be different. Note that the PWM settings have an entirely different range of settings.
18-14 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 15 Rate Unstable Information The rate is determined from the pulses received from the Flow Meter . These pulses are processed along with the Sprayer width, speed, and target rate and a determination is made as to how to drive the Regulator V alve to achieve the target rate.
18-15 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 19 Rate and Pressure do not match unless whole Boom is ON Information The Sprayer software is capable of controlling systems that use Bal- anced V alves. These valves are used by Hardi, and need to be ad- justed regularly .
18-16 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 20 Rate goes up when slowing down Information This is an indication of the Regulator V alve not controlling and could be caused by a number of things. There are 3 minimum hold settings in the Conguration Options.
18-17 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 24 Incorrect volumes Information The volume used, and the rate both require the FCAL to be accurate. If the FCAL is incorrect, the volume used shown in the console will not be correct, and the rate control will not be operating at the correct rate.
18-18 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 25 Nozzles losing pattern when slowing down Information Sprayer nozzles need a minimum pressure to maintain an effective spray pattern. When operating in Auto, the pressure is reduced when slowing down to keep the application rate at the desired level.
18-19 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 26 Alarm keeps sounding Alarm T ype Information There are various alarms built into the Sprayer software to indicate when things are not right. The following text covers all of the alarms, their settings and what they mean.
18-20 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Rate The Rate display is ltered to prevent the numbers from continually changing. If the achieved rate is within 5% of the target rate, the display will only show the target rate, but the system will still control to the target rate.
18-21 A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual T ank Low This alarm gives a warning that the tank is running low (Calculated) The default warning point is set at 5%, but can be changed in the alarm settings.
18-22 www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual No Ground Speed This alarm is triggered if the master switch is turned on in Auto and there is no ground speed present. If there is a large circumference gure in the Sprayer , the time between pulses when travelling slowly may be interpreted as not travelling.
A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A1 Options W indo w Opening Select the 1. Options button on the Sprayer W orking screen Please note: T o explain the various options for navigating around the screen, the T anks and Sections pages will be used as examples.
www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A2 Figure A-1. Options > T anks page Figure A-2. Options > Sections page Page (tab) Enabling boxes Enabling boxes Selection Options Buttons Inacces.
A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A3 Selecting • —means selecting an item by touching the screen with your finger , pen stylus or by clicking with your mouse (if it is connected). There are various ways of selecting the different options.
www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A4 Pages • —W ithin the Options window there are 12 Pages or tabs (some users may have 11), these can be seen lining the top of the page (Figure A-1 .
A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A5 W indows and T itles • —Each page is broken into areas called windows (Figure A-2 on page A2), these windows are bordered by a thin grey line Each window has a title (Figure A-2 on page A2), which gives a description of the options available in that window .
www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A6 Inaccessible options • —When a window is greyed out (Figure A-1 on page A2) it means that the options in the window are inaccessible The example (.
A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A7 The following page explains the Calculator window and T able A-1 on page A8 shows and explains the dif ferent commands on the Calculator window .
www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A8 Command Using the command Numbers (0-9) Enter the value with these numbers Calculator Functions (/ x - + =) Perform simple calculations with these DEL.
A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A9 Using the Calculator Icon to Change an Option ’s V alue Select the 1. Calculator icon next to the value you want to change The Calculator window will appear Using the calculator , select the desired value 2.
www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual A10 Notes:.
Index A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual I nde x Numerics 2 W ire Motorized V alves 8-1 1 2 W ire Section V alves 5-20 2-W ire V alve 5-25 3-Pin Sensor Connectors, testing 5-9 3-Pin W eather P.
Index www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Auto/Manual Switch 10-24 Automatic Section Control (ASC) 8-1 click sound 8-66 Enabled 8-1 Guidance 8-1 override 8-5 B Battery and Spray ECU Connect.
Index A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual E ECU Model 8-10 ECU 10S, ECU 10SR 8-10 ECU 30S 8-1 1 ECU, ECU3 8-10 Electromagnetic V alves 5-25 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) 8-6 COM Port 8-6 Controller .
Index www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual connector 4 16-6 connector 5 16-7 Hardi Reg V alve 8-17 Hardi Sprayers 8-28 balanced valves 8-28 Help 6-14 High Minimum PWM Range 8-21 High Minimum.
Index A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Options 6-14 Options W indow 6-14 Options W indow , help and using A1 Other 8-66 effects 8-66 animate section valves 8-66 auto section click sound 8-66.
Index www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Removing the Existing Controller . See Spray ECU, installation Before 5-28 Re-T erminating V alve Harnesses 5-21 Reverse Polarity 5-25 Reverse Pola.
Index A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 5-1 1 tailshaft mounting 5-15 T ailshaft 5-15 Un-Driven Wheel for Ground Speed 5-1 1 damage 5-14 Installation 5-12 mounting 5-13, 5-14 steered wheel 5-.
Index www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 1 1-6 automatic section control (ASC) 1 1-8 manual mode 1 1-4 simulate 1 1-1 start 1 1-3 Spraying Indicators 6-10 Spray Line Operating Pressure 5-19 Spray Rate Controller V ersion 1.
Index A2677 Rev 1.5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual tank capacity 10-14 tank is ON (or OFF) 10-15 total capacity 10-14 T erms and Conditions 1-1 application 1-1 copyright 1-1 trademarks 1-2 website 1-2 T.
Index www .topconpa.com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual per minute 6-1 1 per nozzle 6-1 1 VRC/Logging Synchronization 8-2 Master Switch and Flow 8-3 Master Switch Only 8-3 Off 8-3 window display 8-2 VRC .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Topcon A2677 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Topcon A2677 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Topcon A2677 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Topcon A2677 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Topcon A2677, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Topcon A2677.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Topcon A2677. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Topcon A2677 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
