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Field Operations—NIRS and Soil EC Mobile Sensor Platform

1. 9 Too many pH points are rejected check electrodes and wash system for adequate cleaning recalibrate the electrodes 10 Electronic controller not functioning remove metal plate covering external controller and inspect the LED lights for following functions LED Description D1 Main board power Red D2 Fuse F2 Green D3 Fuse F1 Green D4 Water pumps relay coil Red D5 Water pumps relay contact Green D6 Up solenoid relay contact Green D7 Up solenoid relay coil Red D8 Down solenoid relay contact Green D9 Down solenoid relay coil Red D10 5V power 1 Green D11 5V power 2 Green Figure 6 OVERVIEW When the power is turned on and the pH controller is in automatic mode LEDs D1 D2 D3 D10 and D11 will light up When the controller is switched to manual mode LEDs D4 and D5 will light if the wash switch is turned on LEDs D6 and D7 will light if the manual control hydraulic switch is in the up position raising sampler shoe and LEDs D8 and D9 will light if the manual control hydraulic switch is in the down position lowering sampler shoe Power is turned on but no LEDs are lit Turn off pH controller Check fuse at battery connection Check all plugs for a secure fit and check cables for damage before turning on pH controller Power is turned on but only LED D1 is lit Turn off pH controller Remove cover from pH controller 6 4 Pub OM18 MSP pH Replace fuse F2 with supplied cylindrical f
2. l id 18 SENTER Pub OM18 MSP pH Repeat for electrode 2 s ID and press 3 to confirm The instrument will prompt for the electrodes to be inserted into pH buffer 4 solution Slide cup with OH 4 buffer solution onto electrode holder Press 1 to continue with calibration or 2 to exit Tips Dont overfill solution Cup only needs enough solution to immerse electrode tip and face Don t reuse solutions Figure 10 The instrument will read the electrodes for 10 seconds displaying the output as it counts seconds Figure 11 After 10 seconds the instrument will display the final pH reading and offer the options to 1 Accept pH 4 buffer readings 2 Redo pH 4 buffer readings or 3 Exit pH electrode calibration If the readings are satisfactory press 1 if the readings are suspect press 2 to return to re do pH 4 Figure 12 After accepting the pH 4 buffer readings the Instrument will prompt for the electrodes to be inserted into pH 7 buffer solution Remove the pH 4 buffer solution cup from the electrode holder Rinse the electrodes electrode holder and solution cup using the manual wash for at least 10 seconds Slide the pH buffer 7 solution cup onto the electrode holder 3 3 Pub OM18 MSP pH On the DataLogger press 1 to continue with calibration The DataLogger will read the electrodes for 10 seconds displaying the output After 10 seconds the instrument will display the final pH reading and offer the options
3. lose ball alve heck oil level in Bservor service Ydraulic power One direction only Nether direction Does sampler cylinder move Check powe on circuit board Proc 1 Replace fuses heck voltages to solenoid Proc 2 lf not 12 inspect res for damage heck votages to solenoid Proc 2 lf not 12 inspect Tes for damage 12 on circu board under load YES Clean battery terminals charge battery check See ESA R leak heck continuity and 12 Volts to ee Ir i Oo aS otage at power solenoid Nc A ae Port able If 12 at cable j continuity check vokage al Power out not on circuit Proc 2 cable poard call eris rervice Dept Do coils YES ns magnetize Proc 2 ag coils Mo Proc 2 does YES Remove solencic cail alve and clean i evap ith valve on Fig ure 4 Call veris ain lift call veris Service Service Dept Dept press 1 to disengage turn external controller to Manual and check prox sensor adjustment see Procedure 4 in Maintenance and Service Procedure Section check DGPS signal if status of sampler shows Cycling for long periods set sampler shank to shallower position In hard soil sampler shoe may not be able to penetrate to the depth needed to move plate off prox sensor see Procedure 4 in Maintenance and Service Procedure Section Figure 5 Pub OM18 MSP pH Wash system malfunc
4. 3 Check voltage with a digital voltmeter at power supply connection All functions must be engaged during this test In manual mode turn on wash pumps and cycle sampler shoe hydraulics while holding voltmeter leads on power supply connector shown in Figure 3 Keep moisture from entering External Controller It may be necessary to reposition the spray nozzles or shield the overspray from the Controller Itis critical that the pumps are under full load pumping water through the nozzles during this test Be careful to not let your fingers or voltmeter leads touch any other component inside the External Controller Figure 1 3 Using voltmeter to check voltage at External Controller power supply Pub OM18 MSP pH lf voltage at power connector drops below 12 volts during this test a clean battery terminals b check disconnect contacts c hook power leads directly to battery not through tractor power port d charge battery 4 Check voltage at power cable Figure 4 If 12V at cable but not on circuit board call Veris Service Dept LA z i S i KE 10 MULTIMETER PA VR h y A p p tg p A DA e D R 4 FF a voc M U g hoa gt S A gt 2 gem 7 Ki Rs A A i d n j f A E i f if Figure 1 4 Using voltmeter to check voltage at power supply cable 6 8 Pub OM18 MSP pH Procedure 2 Trouble shooting Sampler Cylinder Hydraulics The Veris pH module uses electro hydraulics to perf
5. Connect GPS cable here lt is designed to accept GPS input in NMEA 0183 format via an RS232 connector GPS must send GGA and either VTG or RMC strings at a 1hz rate at 4800 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Fuse This allows the fuse to be replaced witha 1A fastblow fuse if blown Data Status When lit this green LED indicates data is being sent out serial port If not lit EC values are negative or GPS signal not received 2 2 Power When lit this red LED indicates EC Surveyor is powered up On Off Turns power to EC Surveyor on and off Figure 5 DataLogger rear Pub OM18 MSP pH Reset button Can be used to reboot DataLogger Alarm Vol Used to adjust EC Serial cable from EC Surveyor attaches here volume of auditory alarm Figure 6 DataLogger front pH Serial cable from pH Controller MSP only attaches here Power port The Sensor DataLogger is shipped with an accessory power cord If an alternative connection is desired make sure that the unit is properly connected to a power connection that is not controlled by the ignition switch If connecting directly to the battery we suggest a 3 amp in line fuse is installed between the battery and the instrument Memory Card slot SD memory storage card must be installed when booting up and at all times data is being collected Data Status When lit this green LED indicates d
6. Diagnosing GPS related problems If you do not see a GPS DGPS or RTK in the upper left hand corner of the EC Surveyor screen you do not have GPS coming in and no data will be sent out the serial port for logging Figure 5 1 Insure your GPS receiver is powered and outputting NMEA strings GGA and either VTG or RMC at a 1hz rate 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit Verify that your GPS cable is sending GPS data through pin 2 pin 5 is ground and no other pins have signal or power on them The most common issue is hz rate If the GPS has been used for lightbar guidance it may have been set to a 5 or 10 hz rate It will need to be changed to 1 hz in order for the EC Surveyor to accept it Shown below is a Troubleshooting tree for diagnosing GPS signal problems It is not meant to replace your GPS receiver user manual it merely shows how to determine if your receiver is sending the GPS signal that the EC Surveyor needs F ai map Mote Vers electronics are programmed to not Problem Veris electronics not receiving GPS data sai sensor E EEA referenced Minimum acceptable quality iz GPS differentially corrected DGPS is preferred Real time kinematics RTH is optimal for recording YES or think 0 elevation data while soil mapping lz GPS receiver powered and exporting proper Insure GPS receiver if powered strings and outputting MMEA strings GGA ls GPS signal cable and ether TG or RMC at a 1hz rat
7. STara Figure 6 2 6 Hold the 1 key and release the RESET button 7 lf you can see the following messages then release the 1 key Figure 6 3 8 If you want to update new software press 2 key 9 Then you can see the following messages in sequence Figures 6 4a and 6 4b 10 Do not shut off the power but repeat from step 5 to 9 again 11 Press the RESET button or shut off and turn back on the power 12 Check the LCD display If nothing shows up in the LCD or if display doesn t contain the new firmware version number please repeat from step 1 to 11 6 25 Pub OM18 MSP pH Procedure 7 Removing EC Surveyor Cover Microchip Replacement It may be necessary to open the EC Surveyor to perform the service function listed below Disconnect power cable Remove four screws in front end plate and pull end plate slightly to free up top panel Be careful not to pull too hard and disconnect any wires Figures 7 1a and 7 1b Slide top panel out to reveal circuits a _ e Las here gt hy a os Po 5 Soil EC Mrveyor EA Figure 7 2 Replacing microchip If microchip fails or if unit needs updated firmware it will be necessary to remove chip and replace with new one Before chip removal and installation touch grounded metal to discharge your static electricity Remove chip with pliers or chip puller Install new chip making sure that notch in pla
8. s on External Controller circuit board Remove metal plate covering external controller and inspect the solenoid LED lights as shown in Figure 3 Do not remove clear lid at this time The LED s on the UP circuit should light when the sampler up down switch is raised and the LED s on the down circuit should light when the manual up down switch is lowered If the four LED s on the solenoid circuit do not light in that sequence see Procedure 1 to test power inside External Controller 6 9 Pub OM18 MSP pH Duim Figure 2 2 External Controller circuit board metal cover removed 3 Test voltage coming out of External Controller to solenoids Disconnect the weather pack connectors in line from Controller to the solenoids Using a digital voltmeter set to read voltage insert leads into connector coming from Controller Activate manual raise lower switch and read voltage Figure 4 Voltage should be 12 volts Figure 2 3 Testing voltage on power leads to solenoid 6 10 Pub OM18 MSP pH 4 Test continuity of coil With voltmeter set to ohms resistance insert both leads into the weatherpack connector leading to each solenoid Start at the jumper wire at first connection from external controller and move to connector at solenoid This tests the continuity of the signal through the coil You should have continuity if the coil is working Test both solenoids Figure 2 4 Testing continuity of solenoid coil at weather pa
9. 3 5 Pub OM18 MSP pH pH Data Recording K o SLE Figure 20 For EC mapping press the 1 key 4 returns you to the initial start up screen Select 3 EC pH to collect EC and pH data Pressing 1 or 3 brings up the next screen rae a Tr uv Lreating tiles iv Hee Press any keyl4 to stor Figure 21 The DataLogger is displaying the map file number it is creating in case you want to record it along with any other information about the field Press any key to begin new map file After starting the file pressing the 4 key will stop the file If DataLogger freezes at the screen shown in Figure 20 or Figure 21 check formatting of SD card must be FAT format lf memory card was not inserted during boot up the following screen will appear Figure 22 Install card and re start DataLogger NEVER REMOVE CARD WHILE LOGGING DATA If you pressed the option 1 for EC this is the next screen Dors S gt 4 LA Aa at L D Figure 23 at 3 6 If you pressed the option 3 pH and EC this is the next screen DGPS 5 gt 10 136 1 DIS_ENG be 4 D gt 4H 26 THR 64 D gt 46 22641 1 START GPS indicator Speedin Shallow and pH readings from each Status of pH NONE GPS MPH Deep EC electrode sampling DGPS RTK readings mechanism Figure 24 The display is showing the pH values from the pH electrodes conductivity of the top 1 30 cm and top 3 90 cm of the soil and whether you have GPS or DGPS differenti
10. are negative they will blink Also the Data Status LED light on the front of the DataLogger indicates the whether data is being recorded If this light is not lit data are not being recorded note no data is recorded unless unit is moving receiving speed signal from GPS At any time during the mapping process you can press any key to stop the file If you create more than one file from the same field you can bring the files into a spreadsheet program or GIS and combine for whole field map display Pub OM18 MSP pH After 4 key is pressed during Data Acquisition the following screen will be displayed if data was collected during Data Acquisition Figure 34 DATA IS ONLY STORED ON THE SD CARD NO INTERNAL FILES ARE CREATED lf no data was logged during Data Acquisition the following screen will be displayed Figure 35 DATA QUALITY TIPS As you collect pH data monitor the performance of the system by continually asking yourself these questions During Cycling phase do both pH electrode readings get close to the wash water pH lf not one or both electrodes may not be cleaning properly During Recording phase do both electrode readings move to expected soil pH level lf they stay near wash pH level and or require more than 10 seconds to settle one of the following may have occurred 1 shoe may have plugged so no new soil is entering and the shoe is slowly filling up with wash water 2 Excessive spee
11. field rom 4 Run sampling shoe upward and adjust raise time to approximately 1 5 2 seconds using throttling valves on tractor s remote coupler Note Excessive sampling shoe speed can damage electrodes p Flow control valve Standard equipment on 2008 and later models Adjustment control arm Figure 4 A WARNING e Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or card board NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks e Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic and high pressure wash systems e If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result 4 3 Pub OM18 MSP pH Flush and fill tanks with tap water clean any foreign matter out of tank using ball valve clean out Set ball valve to open position allowing water to flow to pumps ball valve closed open We Figures 5a and 5 Connecting cables to External controller as shown below sonny p ae C Figure 6 Remove pH electrodes from individual storage containers Loosen plastic set screws on electrode holder and insert pH electrodes into electrode holder Re tighten set screws finger tight and lock in place with lock nuts Do not overtighten set screws or electrode d
12. for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to the purchaser Veris Technologies will repair or replace any product returned to Salina Kansas which appears upon inspection to be defective in materials or workmanship Veris Technologies will have shall have no obligation under this warranty for the cost of labor down time transportation charges or for the repair or replacement of any product that has been misused carelessly handled modified or altered ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED Safety Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows tt In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper train ing of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Be Aware of Signal Words signal words designate a degree or level of haz ard seriousness DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous sit uation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal
13. of a typical set of strings GPGGA 191528 00 3851 0333 N 09737 2342 W 2 08 1 3 372 7 M 27 3 M 10 0 0100 69 GPRMC 191528 00 A 3851 0333 N 09737 2342 W 0 1 0 0 090998 6 3 E 48 8 If GPS data doesn t appear recheck the port and configuration settings to make sure they are correct If the data won t appear correctly in HyperTerminal consult your GPS supplier to see what adjustments connectors or software are necessary to bring the signal into a computer 9 If the signal appears correctly on HyperTerminal and it shows that the required strings are being output highlight a page of strings copy and paste into Word or Wordpad before exiting HyperTerminal 10 Retry the unit with the Veris instrument If it still doesn t work please email the page of GPS strings from HyperTerminal to Support veristech com along with your contact information 6 23 Pub OM18 MSP pH Procedure 6 SD card formatting and firmware updates USING A VERIS SD CARD IN OTHER DEVICES CAN CAUSE FILE CORRUPTION Insert a standard SD card not SDHC type into a SD card reader which connected to your computer Open My Computer folder Right click on the SD card icon and select the Format Format Removable Disk L wad by My Computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qeak BD Psach Py Folders Fv Address Y My Computer System Tasks View system information T Add or remove programs change a setting amp Eject this dis
14. AGREEMENT a INSTALLATION NOTICE THIS IS A CONTRACT BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE AND OR COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT the pera ee et Next two license Peer epee ellen agreements will need ee to be accepted enone cee fl before continuing The software to which this National Instruments license applies is Veris Soilviewer 2 52 accept the above 2 License Agreement s C do not accept all these License Agreements Figure 9 2 5 Start Installation Review the following summary before continuing Upgrading NI VISA 5 3 Run Time Support Adding or Changing Veris SoiViewer Y2 52 Files NI VISA 5 3 Click Next to continue through installation Click the Next button to begin installation Click the Back button to change the installation settings Figures 10 Overall Progress 10 Complete Validating install es The installer will install all necessary components lt lt Back Next gt gt Lancet Figure 11 Installation Complete aes Back Newt gt gt l Finish Figure 12 2 6 Pub OM18 MSP pH Once the installer is completed click Next to install USB drivers Figure 13 Pub OM18 MSP pH Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PL 2303 USB to Serial The InstallShield Wizard will install PL 2303 USB to Seral on your computer To continue click Next Click Next to continue installing USB dri
15. PS hz rate to 1 sec O no GPS 1 GPS 2 DGPS 3 RTK connections rety ontact support dept of GPS supplier ontact support dept If these NMEA strings appes as shown above retry Vers instrument PP of GPS supplier If no GPS appears on instrument call weris Service Dept and email Service Dept a page of these stings Figure 5 2 6 20 Pub OM18 MSP pH If it becomes necessary to send GPS data into your PC you will use a program called HyperTerminal This program is in all Windows software It is designed to record serial data streaming into a serial or USB port on the computer The purpose of this is two fold 1 it verifies whether your GPS and cables are delivering the proper messages and 2 it give Veris Technologies support personnel a GPS data file to test Here s how to use HyperTerminal 1 Plug the GPS output cable into the laptop serial input or USB serial hub no null modem is needed 2 Verify in Device Manager which Com port the GPS is connected to Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Ports 3 Start the dab sed Role program under Accessories in Windows fe Progran E HyperTerminal gt 53 Golden Software Surfer 8 gt q HS Documents gt 3 Ivex gt Connects to other computers Internet telnet sites bulletin EL Settings gt Eo MGI PhotoSuite 8 1 E board systems online services and host computers using Microsoft Excel either 4 modem or a
16. Section 1 1 1 1 2 Section 2 2 1 2 2 2 5 Section 3 3 1 3 2 3 6 3 12 3 15 3 19 Section 4 4 1 4 5 4 7 Section 5 5 1 Section 6 6 6 6 9 6 12 6 18 6 21 6 25 6 26 Pub OM18 MSP pH eris technologies Mobile Sensor Platform pH Manager Table of Contents Warranty Safety Electronics Overview and Set up EC Surveyor Electronics Overview and Set up DataLogger Software Set up SoilViewer Field Operations Electronics Field Operations Mapping pH with DataLogger pH calibration and Controller set up using DataLogger Recording Data with DataLogger Field Operations Mapping pH with SoilViewer Software pH calibration and Controller set up using SoilViewer software Recording Data with SoilViewer software Set up and Field Operations Implement 12v Power and Hydraulics Set up Implement Set up and Adjustments Field Operation Adjustments Maintenance and Service Procedures Troubleshooting 1 Checking power inside External Controller 2 Sampler Cylinder Hydraulics 3 Communication between Instrument and External Controller 4 Prox Sensor 5 Diagnosing GPS related problems 6 Firmware updates and SD card formatting 7 Micro chip replacement Pub OM17 MSP pH Mobile Sensor Platform pH Manager Soil EC Surveyor Version 1 2 sensor DataLogger Version 1 03 soilViewer Software 2 52 Warranty Veris Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
17. al NOTE do not depend on the GPS speed signal for disengagement Before inspecting or working around any component of the system press the 1 key and verify status of system is Disengaged before exiting the vehicle Sporadic GPS signals may simulate movement and initiate the cycling process resulting in possible entanglement and injury pH Offset and Settings Menu While the instrument is in pH data acquisition the pH sampler settings can be adjusted without exiting the current file For example it may be necessary to add extra wash or change sampling time A correction can be applied to each electrode s pH shown on the screen Occasionally the OH readings shown on the screen may differ from those expected in the field A condition that could cause this is high pH wash water which is elevating all pH readings If this is the case the pH shown on the screen can be adjusted up or down To enter the settings screen make sure message in the upper right of the screen says DISENGAGED Press the 3 key The following screen will display 3 8 Pub OM18 MSP pH Figure 29 This screen allows you to adjust the offset that will be applied to channel 1 s electrode reading The offset is adjustable in 0 5 pH increments up to 2 00 pH NOTE The firmware DOES NOT apply this offset to the extracted file Only the readings seen on the screen will be affected Press 1 or 2 to adjust the reading down or up and 3 to confirm the offset and proc
18. ally corrected signal At any time during the mapping process you can press the 4 key to stop the file If you create more than one file from the same field you can bring the files into a soreadsheet program and combine them prior to mapping Note the 1 key toggles the pH sampler from engaged to disengaged the 4 key stops the file From this screen pressing the 1 key as you drive forward will initiate the automatic sampling process The software requires movement indicated by the GPS receiver in order to cycle Speed must be detected within 5 seconds after pressing 1 or the system will disengage The status text will change to the following DGPS S gt 16 136 1 ENGAGED 6 4 D gt 46 256 1 WHSHIMG Figure 25 After washing the unit will continue cycling and display the following screen DGPS 5 gt 11 126 1 ENGAGED S a u 4 D Pa 4 l Pe d g ji k Y LL I gE Figure 26 Cycling means the sampler assembly is in the process of washing and lowering for soil sampling After a core has been collected and is being held against the electrodes the status text will change to the following DGPS S gt 16 126 1 ENGHGED 6 4 D gt 39 256 1 RECURD Figure 27 3 7 Pub OM18 MSP pH The pH readings on the display show what each electrode is reading at every second The sampler will hold the soil against the electrodes and continue to record pH until the readings settle The minimum recording time is 7 seconds the ma
19. amage may occur Always keep electrodes in soaker solution either in individual containers or soaking in large cup installed over electrode holder Route electrode cables away from sampling mechanisms to prevent damage tie strap excess length of cable as needed Pub OM18 MSP pH pH electrodes electrode set screws and lock nuts electrode holder soaker cup Figure 7 Implement Set up and Adjustments Tools required for Field Operation adjustments 3 10 allen wrench adjustable wrench min 10 25 cm length 3 4 socket and wrench 9 16 socket or wrench 15 16 wrench A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP Disengage automatic cycling function before working around unit Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath Manually Operating Wash and Cycling Functions After all cables and hydraulic hoses are connected test power to unit by turning external pH controller power switch to on position With control switch in manual position run wash pump briefly If water does not flow from jets within 10 seconds disconnect quick couplers to help pumps prime If water doesn t spray but pump is running see Troubleshooting section for instructions on priming pump If pumps don t operate recheck power cables and connections If electrical power to Controller is functioning test hydraulics by locking hydrau
20. asionally the pH readings shown on the screen may differ from those expected in the field If this is the case the pH shown on the screen can be adjusted up or down The offset is adjustable in 0 5 pH increments up to 2 00 pH NOTE The instrument DOES NOT apply this offset to the extracted file Only the readings seen on the screen will be affected Sampling time is the duration that the sampler assembly is in the soil Typically 2 seconds is adequate In soil conditions that do not produce a firm core this time may need to be set at 3 seconds in order to allow soil to begin flowing through cutting shoe If soil conditions result in a very firm core the sampling time may be reduced to 1 second Press the up and down arrows to adjust the sample time Pub OM18 MSP pH Log time is the longest time in seconds the pH controller will wait for the pH readings to settle The controller usually cycles before this maximum time is reached The minimum setting for the log time is 20 seconds Press the up or down arrows adjust the sample time Tip use 20 seconds unless there is a special reason to allow a longer wait time Turning on the extra wash option will add 1 5 seconds of cleaning per cycle The extra wash is performed by automatically stopping the shoe briefly during the cycle Use this feature if you have noticed the electrodes are not cleaning during the cycle Put a checkmark in the box to turn the extra wash on and uncheck to turn off th
21. ata is being recorded to memory card If not lit EC values are negative or GPS signal not received Power When lit this red LED indicates Sensor DataLogger is powered up On Off Turns power to Sensor DataLogger on and off Fuse This allows the fuse to be replaced with a 500mA Fastblow fuse If blown Important Do not allow moisture to enter the Soil EC Surveyor or Sensor DataLogger and do not pass strong magnets near the unit 2 3 Pub OM18 MSP pH Camera Mount Standard hardware for the MPS pH includes a camera mount This will allow monitoring of the pH sensor as it samples soil with user supplied camera i Figure 7 Pub OM18 MSP pH SoilViewer Software Setup All 2014 models and on require SoilViewer 2 52 or higher Destination Directory Select the primary installation directory All software will be installed in the following locations To install software into a The Veris Soll viewer software will different locations click the Browse button and select another directory automatically run the setup once the CD is inserted into the computer If not the installation can be manually started by re ee double clicking on the setup exe located on the CD Directory for National Instruments products Click Next to continue through JI Veris SoilViewer V2 52 License greement fou must accept the licenses displayed below to proceed NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS SOFTWARE LICENSE
22. ata status green LED light not lit check GPS status must have GPS DGPS or RTK check EC status EC values must be positive Unit must be moving to send data out port 6 5 Pub OM18 MSP pH Procedure 1 Checking power inside External Controller The Veris pH module requires a minimum of 12 volts at all times 12 volts at the battery terminals is NOT sufficient power for the system to function due to the significant current draw when the pumps and solenoids are engaged Reduced voltage can be caused by corroded or dirty terminals and an inadequately charged battery or failure in the charging system Because there is often a voltage drop found in tractor power ports you should hook the pH module power cables directly to the battery TIP if automatic cycling is erratic disconnect wash pump power from pH external controller If system cycles normally the cause is most likely due to inadequate electric power lf the Veris electrical system is not functioning properly the Troubleshooting flowcharts will direct you through the most logical steps to identify the cause of the problem If the problem persists you will likely need to check the power inside the External Controller in order to isolate power system problems An overview of this procedure is shown in Figure1 Step 1 system is not functioning a properly you will need to perform the following paea steps to determine if low NO oltage is the cause S
23. below to address problems in their logical sequence Does LED light in Manual Mode Step 1 Does unit cycle in automatic mode in air if sampler will not cycle check LED function with unit in soil Does LED light YES show proper sequence Step 1 Readjust rox sensor Call Veris height or sampler shoe Service Dept Make sure power to external controller is on Is Prox sensor gap adjusted properly YES Retum to TES depth to allow LED op of light sequence to page Check power on circuit Replace rox occur step 3 board Proc 1 sensor Figure 4 1 1 Inspect LED light on prox sensor Red LED light should light whenever prox sensor is near metal and not light when away from metal Figure 1 This sequence indicates to the external controller the status of the shoe whether the shoe is down and needs to come up for pH measuring or its up and needs to go down for the next sample etc To view LED light shade ambient light from prox sensor and cycle sampler assembly manually Be careful to not strike or damage prox sensor face KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF CYCLING MECHANISM Light is off when sensor is above and below plate and over center gap Light is on as metal passes by sensor el amp Prox Sensor light fo JO fe Figures 4 2a and b Prox sensor and LED light 6 17 Pub OM18 MSP pH 2 Adjust prox sensor gap if needed Adjust sensor to 1 4 3 8 6 9 mm gap Figur
24. ck connector on jumper wire 5 Determine if coil is energizing This test integrates the previous two steps if you have 12 volts going to the coil and the coil is functioning has continuity the coil should energize Touch a small screwdriver or other metal object to the coil as shown in Figure 6 and activate manual raise lower switch When the coil energizes it will hold the metal magnetically If one coil doesn t energize swap coils to determine whether it s a bad coil or power problem energized coil will hold a metal object such as a screwdriver Figure 2 5 Using screwdriver to test energizing of coils 6 Clean solenoid valve If coils energize and the cylinder doesn t move there must be contamination in the solenoid cartidge Remove and clean thoroughly with compressed air be careful not to damage or lose O rings Additonal Tips If your system is equipped with lift hydraulics you can swap coils or valves to verify the failed part before ordering a replacement lf sampler shoe moves in reverse direction disconnect solenoid wires from external controller and reverse Pub OM18 MSP pH Procedure 3 Trouble shooting Communication Problem between Instrument and External Controller Communication between the Veris Instrument and the External Controller is required for the system to initialize sampler cylinder moves to neutral and function A communication failure between these components may be expressed a
25. configuration tractor s hydraulic lever will be secured in raised position If sampler shoe operates in reverse simply reverse hydraulic hoses or secure lever in lowered position Note Be certain whether tractor or hydraulic power source utilizes open or closed center hydraulics Damage to tractor could occur if not set properly The poppet knob is set up for open systems and down for closed center systems see settings below Press down and turn knob to lock down press down turn and release to allow it to move up to open position Open Closed center hydraulic poppet valve Up out for open center tractor hydraulics Down in for closed center tractor hydraulics Figure 3 4 2 Pub OM18 MSP pH Flow control settings Open center hydraulic systems 1 Set poppet valve in up raised position this allows flow back to tank 2 Set engine at field rom 3 Set pH controller to Manual and run sampling shoe up and down timing the cycle time 4 If sampler raises in approximately 1 5 2 seconds leave flow control as is if not adjust control arm upward or downward to achieve desired speed Closed center hydraulic systems 1 Set poppet valve in down position Push down and rotate so that rolled pin locks into closed position This blocks flow and allows the pump to de stroke when the directional valve is in the neutral position 2 Adjust flow control valve to full open position 3 Set engine at
26. ctrodes select ISE Calibration from the Sensor Checks drop down menu Figure 41 You will be asked if you want to Select option continue the calibration or restore l ideal settings Figure 42 Insert ISE Hames Electrode 1 Pe Electrode 2 Figure 43 You will be asked for the ID of the electrode connected to channel 1 You may want to add an ID name or number to the electrodes for your own tracking purposes Insert the name or number then press OK to continue Insert electrodes into pH 4 buffer solution Continue Figure 44 3 15 Pub OM18 MSP pH The software will prompt for the electrodes to be inserted into pH buffer 4 solution Slide cup with OH 4 buffer solution onto electrode holder Press 1 to continue with calibration or 2 to exit Tips Dont overfill solution Cup only needs enough solution to immerse electrode tip and face Don t reuse solutions Figure 45 The software will read the electrodes for 10 seconds displaying the output as it counts seconds Settling 7 Figure 46 After 10 seconds the software will display the final pH reading and offer the options to Accept pH 4 buffer readings Redo pH 4 buffer readings or Cancel pH electrode calibration f the readings are satisfactory press Accept if the readings are suspect press Redo to return to re do pH 4 a pH 4 Calibration Check pHi 37 3 75 Figur
27. cylinder Lower implement into soil until main lift cylinder bottoms out against depth stops Adjust threaded top link to level unit a begin with 2 3 5 7 5 cm of depth stops ai k ij N n Adjust tractor or implement top link to level e begin with shank in one of two middle positions Figures 10 a b c Operate implement parallel to soil or slightly tipped up to 2 forward never allow unit to tip backward this will decrease shoe penetration Figure 11 Once unit is level lower sampling mechanism completely drive forward 10 20 3 6 m to create soil core To measure depth of soil core being collected brush away soil from cutting shoe Measure from soil surface to top of cutting shoe This is the depth of sampling To increase sampling depth remove cylinder stops to decrease sampling depth add stops Re leveling unit with adjustable top link may be required sampling depth is measured from top of cutting shoe to soil surface Pub OM18 MSP pH Note if MSP is equipped with EC Module and EC data is being collected along with pH data adjusting the overall height of the unit will affect coulter electrode depth If deeper soil sampling is desired and removing cylinder stops would result in excessive coulter electrode depth remove sampler shank pins and lower shank to lowest setting If shallower soil sampling is required and adding cylinder stops results in inade
28. d may have allowed soil core to shoot out the back or 3 gap between electrodes and shoe may be excessive so thinner soil cores aren t contacting pH electrodes Operators who monitor the screen and are alert to pH values that aren t appropriate for the Cycling or Recording phase generate better maps Whenever the final pH readings at a sample location are gt 50 apart an alarm will sound indicating data for that sample location will likely be eliminated during data extraction If more than an occasional infrequent reading is rejected inspect the sampler assembly for possible plugging or other malfunction and the electrodes for proper cleaning Re calibrate electrodes if necessary The speed you travel and your transect width directly affects the sample density 6 mph 9 6 km hr on 50 15 m transects provides approximately 10 samples acre 24 ha 5 mph 16 km hr on 75 23 m transects results in approximately 5 samples acre 12 ha Collect enough samples so that the raw pH data maps the underlying spatial structure of the field s pH rather than relying on interpolation methods to fill in the gaps in the map Pub OM18 MSP pH Field Operations pH Electronics with SoilViewer Attach the pH serial communication cable to an available COM port on your computer Connect EC signal cable GPS and power cords to ports on rear of EC Surveyor then connect EC Data Out to any available COM port on your computer using a standard seria
29. d speed readings If negative no data will be sent RTK or None If from GPS in out serial port NOTE FOR pH MAPPING None no GPS signal miles hour SERIAL STRING WITH GPS AND EC is received and no MUST BE SENT TO DATALOGGER USE data will be sent out EC TEST LOAD TO PROVIDE EC DATA serial port 3 1 Pub OM18 MSP pH sensor DataLogger display readings Here are the display readings that you will see when operating the Sensor DataLogger Starting up imam e M om on nun e or be lke IS Date Loger 1 3 Fress rd Kes Figure 4 The unit is ready to operate The DataLogger is informing you of the firmware version its programmable interface chip PIC contains Press any of the four sak and the next screen will appear LsData Heaulisitiorn sh A aa i P x PH SeLUF PESIF Figure 5 For EC and pH mapping press the 1 key Press 1 and begin acquiring data see below for more details Press 2 and enter Setup menu Press 4 to Exit this window DCalibrate ISE s Z Canned Ji ji ap eT LIP 4 EST Figure 6 Press 1 to calibrate ion selective ISE pH electrodes Calibrating pH electrodes Enter menu option 1 Calibration Ca tOr ation JE t 2JsrRestore ideal settings 7 You will be asked for the ID of the electrode connected to channel 1 You may want to add an ID number to the electrodes for your own tracking purposes Use the 1 and 2 keys to change the number and 3 to confirm Flor T a 1 ir LDH 2eUPr Figure 8
30. e Figures 4a amp b When temperatures are dipping below freezing prevent freeze damage to the wash system as follows close ball valve between tank and pumps open up check diaphragms and drain disconnect quick couplers and run pumps until empty If unit is to be left outside for long periods of time over winter it is advisable to add RV antifreeze to tank and run pumps for a couple of minutes to fill all lines with anti freeze Purge system of anti freeze before collecting any pH data open check diaphragm and drain water in line to prevent freeze damage Figure 5 A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP Disengage automatic cycling function before working around unit Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath 5 3 Pub OM18 MSP pH Wear Item Replacement Inspect cutting shoe for wear and gouges replace as needed Knock old shoe off with punch and tap new shoe on as shown here TIP Rotate cutting shoe to prolong wear life knock worn shoe off from rear tap new shoe on with 2x4 Figures 6a amp b Replace sampling trough liner scraper cutting edge when wear is apparent Lubrication A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP Disengage automatic cycling function before working around unit e Install all transport locks before t
31. e After all of the settings have been entered the instrument will save the settings and return to the data acquisition screen You may continue collecting data using the new settings by pressing the 1 key to engage Settings are stored in memory and will remain as set until they changed pH Data Flags Numbered flags can be added to the pH data by pressing the 2 key while the pH Manager is CYCLING or RECORDING If the key is pressed while the pH Manager is in the RECORDING phase an exclamation point will appear on the screen next to the pH data labels Figure 33 This means the flag will be recorded with the current data point in the pH file If the key is pressed while the pH Manager is in the CYCLING phase the next point will be flagged and exclamation point will not appear until the RECORDING phase Is reached Tip Use this function to flag any sample where a problem has occurred such as a plugged shoe Open the pH file in a spreadsheet program locate the points that have been flagged and delete rows of problem data There are warning signals programmed into the Veris DataLogger to warn the operator that data are not being recorded so that corrective action can be taken If data aren t being recorded a warning alarm will sound and the portion of the screen text that is missing information will blink For example if the GPS isn t being received or the NMEA string containing speed the Lat Long text will blink If EC values
32. e 4500 baud amp data bits no parity 1 stop bit fstd serial cable no null modem adaptor Reboot GPS and Yeris instrument vvait a fev minutes for signal ta be acquired plugged into proper port Inspect GPS signal cable for damage lf GPS line does not appear view strings in HyperTerminal Yvindcws pogram Plug the GPS output into the laptop serial input and then start the HyperTerminal program under Accessories in Windows Click on the icon called hyperrm exe to establish a connection Mame your connection and specity the CoM port your GPS is connected to If unsure views ports in Device Manager Speci 4500 bits per second amp data bits na parity 1 stop bit and na flavy control egible GPS strings appear as D lllegibl l ia POPR ME IO 3051 0650 M 09737 2226 W 002 0 255 1 290107 005 3 66s Bee ee Mothing PSP GGA 13513500 0851 0650 N 09737 222600 WV 2 04 2 1 377 5 et 2F MAE appear aRPears PSP RM 131301 6 3851 0650 M 09737 2225 Wy 602 0255 41 290107 005 5 EBA pi SM 27 3 MF PoR S64 51 301 3651 O8S0 NM O97 a 222500 PITE Boa v E Check all GPS and Check all GP and Inspect stings for GGA Inzpect stings for 1 he rate each Mi EA nepect stings tor 1 or higher 1 number Bes A eL HyperTerminal and ether YTG or RMC tring should be 1 second apart if less than after direction letter in GGA string 4 settings and connections retry 1 second change G
33. e 2 Cycle unit manually to insure that this gap is maintained throughout cycling range gt to 3 8 gap 6 9 mm Figure4 3 Prox sensor gap 3 Adjust prox sensor height if needed Loosen bolt holding prox sensor arm and rotate to change height of prox sensor Figure 3 Adjust prox sensor height with sampler shoe completely raised Adjust the prox sensor so it barely clears the lower part of the sensor plate when sampler is completely raised It may be necessary to reposition the electrode holder and or sampler shoe after adjusting prox sensor If sampler shoe is unable to penetrate hard soil the prox sensor may not be able to clear the top of the plate If that happens the sampler will appear to have locked in the down position when in reality it just isn t able to clear the metal plate In that case the external controller has not received the message from the prox sensor to move to the next step in the sequence raising the shoe for pH measurement Figure 4 4 Pivot bolt for adjusting prox sensor arm 6 18 Pub OM18 MSP pH 4 Check voltage to prox sensor if needed Disconnect sure seal connector from external controller to prox sensor Check for 12V voltage on socket 1 and pin 3 from external controller with power to external controller turned on Figure 4 Do not short across voltmeter leads Na A a ee voc al Figure 4 5 Checking voltage to prox sensor Pub OM18 MSP pH Procedure 5
34. e 47 Pub OM18 MSP pH After accepting the pH 4 buffer readings the software will prompt for the electrodes to be inserted into pH 7 buffer solution Remove the pH 4 buffer solution cup from the electrode holder Rinse the electrodes electrode holder and solution cup using the manual wash for at least 10 seconds Slide the pH buffer 7 solution cup onto the electrode holder Insert electrodes into pH 7 buffer solution Figure 48 Press continue to proceed with the calibration The software will read the electrodes for 10 seconds displaying the output After 10 seconds the software will display the final pH reading and offer the options to Accept pH 7 buffer readings Redo pH buffer 7 readings or Cancel pH electrode calibration f the readings are satisfactory log pH 7 reading and press continue if the readings are suspect press redo to return to pH 7 calibration step After accepting the pH 7 buffer readings the software will determine if each electrode s response is sufficient to provide suitable readings A score is displayed for each electrode the acceptable score range is between 75 and 102 If both electrodes are within this range the software will display the following screen CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL 1 100 606 2 102 24 SPEC PHOS SS SSSSCSSOSESSSSESSEOSEEES Figure 49 If an X is displayed beside one or both electrodes scores this indicates that one or both of the electrodes did not perform well eno
35. e extra wash Tip water usage will double if extra wash is used Status of pH Speed in GPS indicator sampling MPH NONE _GPS pH Data Recording mechanism DGPS RTK 3 Veris pH SoilViewer vi Front Panel on Veris SoilViewer V2 52 Ivprt j My Computer File Edit View Project Operate Tools Window Help Sju 20pt Application Font for Tov b SfMed Fix File Name 0 622 5 4 DGPS a test32 a on pH pH2 EC Shallow EC Deep 37 View iii pHmin pH max pH amp EC Shallow Eoo jo jo 6 7 6 6 32 5 54 8 i Shallow pH pH Comm EC Comm Flag F Status of pH controller Green means the controller is engaged pH readings from each Shallow and while Red means it is electrode Deep EC disengaged readings Figure 53 The display is showing the pH values from the pH electrodes conductivity of the top 1 30 cm and top 3 90 cm of the soil and whether you have GPS or DGPS differentially corrected signal Pub OM18 MSP pH From this screen pressing the Engage key or Enter as you drive forward will initiate the automatic Sampling process The software requires movement indicated by the GPS receiver in order to cycle Speed must be detected within 5 seconds after pressing 1 or the system will disengage The unit will begin cycling and display the following screen Cycling Figure 54 Cycling means the sampler assembly is in the process of washing and
36. e kit Protective Data case Logger urveyor Serial cable Datalogger Signal tg box P er are gt cket K Signal test a A Power load E REN cord ie Figure 1a EC Surveyor pH Manager kit Figure 1b DataLogger kit Use protective shipping storage case to protect electronics components whenever electronics are shipped Keep all diagnostics and operations manual with system when mapping Mount instrument in a location that is as free as possible from dust vibration and electrical interference Display should be visible to operator and shielded from direct sunlight Use adjustable mounting brackets to position electronics for optimal visibility Figure 2 Figure 2 2 1 Figure 3 EC Surveyor rear Pub OM18 MSP pH Power port The Soil EC Surveyor is shipped with an accessory power cord If an alternative connection is desired make sure that the unit is properly connected to a power connection that is not controlled by the ignition switch If connecting directly to the battery we suggest a 3 amp in line fuse is installed between the battery and the instrument Figure 4 EC Surveyor front EC Signal EC Signal Cable extension from implement attaches to the EC Surveyor here Route cable properly to prevent damage Signal test load also attaches here used to test EC Surveyor DATA STATUS EC Data out Attach serial cable here and other end to Sensor DataLogger or laptop PC GPS input
37. eck LED s fuses and 12 power to external controller Proc 1 Inspect cable for damage napect cable tor damage Perform Instrument and Controller communication test Proc 3 Perform Instrument and Controller communication test Proc 3 Contact vere Contact Vere Service Service Dept Dept Problem Unit doesn t cycle in automatic mode Troubleshooting Section f Raise sampler in manual mode and lift implement completely Drive toward and press 1 button System normally prox Sensor working Proce4 j Adjust prox sereor a sampler shoe if unit cycles in air but not in soil cycles F gayer Base Sampler goes to neut DGPS signal receved See manual for GPS reg Check LED s fuses and 12 power to external controller Proc 1 Call veris Service Dept Figure 3 6 1 Pub OM18 MSP pH 2 Functions Aren t Working in Manual Mode follow troubleshooting flow chart below and see related procedures in Maintenance and service Procedure Section Problem Unit doesn t cycle in manual mode Does it cycle Refer to previous tem in Troubleshooting Section in Manual Mode Make Sure engine is running ls pump delivering oil to system Does main lift work Test flow with pressure gauge YES Are LED s lit Proc 1 ball valve on engine closed Are fliees blown Proc 1
38. ector with a screwdriver or something similar to check for loose or broken pins See Figure 2 6 12 Pub OM18 MSP pH Figure 3 2 Inspecting pins on communication cable 2 Testing continuity on communication cable a Unplug the communication cable from the DataLogger or PC b Bring both ends of the communication cable close enough together to reach with a voltmeter c Set your voltmeter to resistance or continuity Check continuity between the following pins Figure 3 4 pin connector Serial connector 2 you will need to insert a solid conductor wire or paper clip attached 3 5 toawire into the sockets of the serial connector unless your voltmeter leads are very small Figure 3 3 9 pin serial connector left and 4 pin round connector right s Pub OM18 MSP pH 3 Testing continuity from the circuit board through the communication cable a Remove the steel cover and unscrew the plastic lid from the external Controller b Look for the brown Molex 3 pin connector circled in Figure 4 The color sequence left gt right should be white green black CAREFULLY wiggle each wire to check for a loose connection c Check continuity between the following pins Figure 3 4 Brown Molex connector on circuit board POWER MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE TESTING d Check continuity from brown Molex connector to 9 pin serial connector this tests continuity from the circuit board to the DataLogger or PC Figure 5 Molex Co
39. eed to the next screen Similarly an offset can be applied to channel 2 s electrode Press 1 or 2 to adjust the offset down or up and 3 to confirm the offset and proceed to the next screen Figure 30 Sampling time is the duration that the sampler assembly is in the soil Typically 2 seconds is adequate In soil conditions that do not produce a firm core this time may need to be set at 3 seconds in order to allow soil to begin flowing through cutting shoe If soil conditions result in a very firm core the sampling time may be reduced to 1 second In rocky conditions use 1 second sample time to reduce likelinood of sampler shoe damage Press 1 or 2 to adjust the sample time press 3 to continue to the next screen Figure 31 Maximum log time is the longest time in seconds the pH controller will wait for the pH readings to settle The controller usually cycles before this maximum time is reached The minimum setting for the maximum log time is 20 seconds Use 20 seconds unless there is a special reason to allow a longer wait time Press 1 or 2 to adjust the sample time press 3 to continue to the next screen 3 9 Pub OM18 MSP pH Figure 33 Turning on the extra wash option will add 1 5 seconds of cleaning per cycle The extra wash is performed by stopping the shoe briefly during the cycle Use this feature if you have noticed the electrodes are not cleaning during the cycle Press 1 or 2 to choose ON or OFF press 3 to continu
40. igure 25 Pub OM18 MSP pH SECTION 5 Maintenance and Service Clean up lf you are going to interrupt your pH mapping for 30 minutes or longer clean off the electrodes and the electrode holder with the wash wand heavy soil can be very hard to remove once it has dried Figure 1 5 1 Pub OM18 MSP pH pH Electrodes lectrode body electrode face reference junctions antimony measurement tip Figure 2 A WARNING e Antimony is harmful if ingested into your skin mouth or lungs Do not touch antimony electrode tip lf grinding or sanding antimony tip wear mask to prevent inhalation Scuff with pad if white film is on Antimony Tip lf soaking electrode is needed use pH 4 solution Remove from holder and place in storage in freezing temperatures or when unit will be idle for long periods Keep cover over BNC ports on external controller whether electrodes are attached or unattached Leave BNC cover on whenever unit is in operation or stored outdoors Do not allow moisture into BNC connections Figure 3 Pub OM18 MSP pH Wash System lf wash water develops algae flush and fill tanks with tap water clean any algae or other foreign matter out of tank using clean out ball valve right side Set wash system ball valve left side to open position allowing water to flow to pumps Clean filter at least once per week of operation Remove plug and turn on ball valve to clean tank clean out ball valv
41. k Other Places My Network Places My Documents Control Panel Details Removable Disk L Removable Disk File System FAT Name Hard Disk Drives Local Disk C eHP_RECOVERY D Type Total Size Local Disk 141 GB Local Disk 6 00 GB Devices with Removable Storage J 3v2 Floppy A 2DVD CD RW Drive E ka Removable Disk i Network Drives S Sys on Kejr F Data on Kejr G Skweong on Keji Data on Kej 1 SBLogin on kejr Sys Public on Kejr sy Figures 6 1a and 6 1b 3 2 Inch Floppy Disk CD Drive Remoawable Disk Open 0 AutoPlay AutoPlay Search Open Explore Sharing and Security N NetWare Copy Eject cut Copy Create Shortcut Rename Properties File system FAT Allocation unit size Default allocation size w Volume label Format options Quick For mat Enable Compression Create an MS DOS startup disk In the format window click on the file system tab and select FAT not FAT32 Then press Start When complete remove the card Updating Data Logger Firmware 1 Shut off the power of the Data Logger 2 Copy the firmware on the SD card firmware found at veristech com software download site 3 Put the SD card into the Data Logger 4 Turn on the power of the Data Logger 6 24 Pub OM18 MSP pH 5 Press the RESET button on the rear panel and 1 key simultaneously
42. l cable If serial port is not available on PC then a USB to Serial converter can be used with the EC Surveyor provided the drivers for the converter are installed and functioning properly NOTE EC signal is required for pH data to be recorded If no EC data Is desired or available install EC test load on EC Surveyor signal port _ ea amp EC DATA OUT GPS INPUT Weris wta 37 Salina Kansas Figure 36 DataLogger rear SoilViewer startup display Here is the display that you will see when operating the EC pH SoilViewer Software Figure 37 The SoilViewer program will ask the user to select the name of the EC amp pH files to be stored If desired a previous file can be appended Pub OM18 MSP pH Veris pH SoilViewer File Edit Operate Tools Window Help 2 File Name 0 00 0 00 Ml Searching for pH Controller VPHFtest CIC an pH1 pH2 0 00 0 00 EC co F E 1 Ei _ _ 2 e Figure 38 Once the files have been selected the software will look for communication with the pH controller lf no communication can be established check for a secure connection to the computer and make sure pH controller is turned on and has power to it Also switching to manual mode on the pH controller will ensure the pH controller is in a recognizable state After five attempts at communication are rejected the software will proceed to looking for communication with
43. l flash informing the operator of the erroneous reading To pause the data collection process at any time but keep the same file press Engage button Once the sampling process has completed its cycle it will disengage and the status text message will indicate disengaged press Engage to start cycling again If the system no longer senses a speed signal from the GPS it will also disengage NOTE do not depend on the GPS speed signal for disengagement Before inspecting or working around any component of the system press the Engage key and ensure the engage light is red before exiting the vehicle Sporadic GPS signals may simulate movement and initiate the cycling process resulting in possible entanglement and injury pH Data Flags Numbered flags can be added to the pH data by pressing the Flag key or F2 while the pH Manager is CYCLING or RECORDING If the key is pressed while the pH Manager is in the RECORDING phase the flag light will turn bright green Sample Figure 57 This means the flag will be recorded with the current data point If the key is pressed while the pH Manager is in the CYCLING phase the next point will be flagged and exclamation point will not appear until the RECORDING phase is reached Tip Use this function to flag any sample where a problem has occurred such as a plugged shoe Open the pH file in a soreadsheet program locate the points that have been flagged and delete rows of problem data There are war
44. lic lever in position and raising and lowering sampler shoe using manual Up Down switch Test Raise Lower functions on main lift cylinder if equipped Make sure no one is under unit and keep clear of any pinch points 4 5 Pub OM18 MSP pH Manual Auto switch must be in Automatic Sampler up and down Wash On when washing Power switch must be on to operate any mode for mapping raises sampler shoe manually Must be Off function in Manual mode for manually for Automatic washing manual control of Figure 8 washing or sampler shoe position A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP Disengage automatic cycling function before working around unit Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath Three point Mounted Units Raise sampling mechanism to full height Begin depth adjustment process with shank in center position pin in one of two center holes Adjust ratchet jack so that coulters will penetrate 1 2 deep 21 pin to pin is a good starting point Adjust three point top link to level unit when in soil Center position Initial adjustment of 21 Adjust top link to Figure 9 a b c level in soil Pub OM18 MSP pH Towed Units Raise sampling mechanism to full height Begin depth adjustment process with shank in center position pin in one of two center holes Install 2 3 5 7 5 cm of cylinder depth stops on main lift
45. lowering for soil sampling After a core has been collected and is being held against the electrodes the status text will change to the following Recording Figure 55 The pH readings on the display show what each electrode is reading at every second The sampler will hold the soil against the electrodes and continue to record pH until the readings settle The minimum recording time is 7 seconds the maximum time is determined in the pH settings menu The pH values that are recorded are the final values at the end of the logging duration last reading on the display before the Cycling status appears The final pH value is logged along with the DGPS position where the sample was collected If the electrodes take longer than 10 seconds to settle a warning will appear by the readings that indicates the number of seconds the reading has required When the maximum log time is reached the unit initiates a new sample cycle refer to Controller setup for adjusting the log time Recording eo Figure 56 3 20 Pub OM18 MSP pH This time warning is to let the operator know that a measurement cycle is requiring excessive time While an occasional cycle may exhibit this warning see the troubleshooting section if this occurs frequently The Veris MSP pH Manager uses two electrodes for optimal data quality If there is a difference of 0 75 or greater between the final electrode readings the software will beep and the pH readings wil
46. message on the Instrument s screen it is receiving this state from the controller 6 15 Pub OM18 MSP pH 5 Testing that the instrument is sending the proper command to the external controller a Connect the DataLogger or PC to the PC using a serial cable you will need a null modem and may need a gender changer Turn on the DataLogger or PC and enter data acquisition The data in Hyper Terminal should look like this SU VeCSUYVEC The important letter above is the U but the data coming up should match this character for character The U is the letter the pH Controller is looking for Press the engage 1 key on the DataLogger or PC The data in Hyper Terminal should change to SN OESNY GE Again the important letter is the second letter this time N Pressing the 1 key will toggle this from U to N Depending on settings in your controller there may be slight variations in the specific characters The main issue is whether or not any characters are transmitted Exit data acquisition Connect the external pH Controller to the DataLogger or PC using the Controller s cable Go back to data acquisition in the DataLogger or PC If everything is working properly the pH readings should be something other than 1 00 and the message will read 1 TO START or INIT ERR Wait 10 seconds disconnect the external pH controller s serial cable from the DataLogger or PC and connect it to the PC
47. mpling trough is now dry fresh soil has entered and the shoe isn t plugged to clean plugged shoe raise implement lower shoe manually to maximum depth and drive forward at high rate of speed as you lower the implement completely if it doesn t clear clean manually put transport locks in before working under unit clean cutting shoe thoroughly especially if it has dried mud in it check cutting shoe and scraper for wear replace as needed check scraper adjustment by manually raising and lowering sampler assembly Does scraper completely clean the cutting shoe face See Field Operation section for proper adjustment adjust row cleaner to clear residue more completely adjust firming wheel down to firm soil lower sampling depth to engage soil with better coring properties pH readings are repeatedly gt 5 different or are slow to settle check shoe for sample quality If only a small amount of soil is present reduce field speed to retain adequate core If crop residue is present adjust cleaning disks to reduce crop residue in sampling area 6 3 Pub OM18 MSP pH 8 pH electrodes are not being cleaned of soil adequately check wash system in manual mode are both pumps operating properly check alignment of wash jets check wash function operation while in automatic mode increase wash time in Controller set up menu this can be done either by selecting the extra wash option by extending the cycle time to 3 seconds or both
48. neath e Detach and store implements in an area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports A CAUTION e Read Operations Manual before operating machine e Review safety instructions with operators before operating machine and at least annually e Never stand on or use tire as a step e Do not tow the implement on public roads without the road kit light package or without the proper safety equipment and licensing as required by your State Department of Transportation Always use safety chain e Riders obstruct the operator s view They could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine e Never allow children to operate equipment e To prevent possible electrical shock or damage to the instrument do not connect to any power source greater than twelve 12 volts DC e Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation e Disk edges are sharp Be careful when working in this area e Disconnect battery ground cable before servicing or adjusting electrical systems or before welding on implement e Remove buildup of mud oil or debris e Be very careful when mapping stubble fields with a gasoline engine pickup Be prepared if a fire starts e Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy Pub OM18 MSP pH SECTION 2 Electronics Overview and Set up The Veris Electronics kits includes the items shown in Figure 1 Additionally the pH Manager includes a pH simulator and fus
49. ning signals programmed into the SoilViewer to warn the operator that data are not being recorded so that corrective action can be taken If data aren t being recorded a warning beep will sound from the computer and the text indicator of the data that is missing information will blink For example if the DGPS isn t being received or the NMEA string containing speed the Fix indicator text will blink If EC values are negative they will also blink 3 21 Pub OM18 MSP pH SECTION 4 pH Manager Implement Set up and Field Operations Implement Overview MSP Hyd valves under tank Wash nozzles Figure 1 12 Volt Power and Hydraulics Set up lf the unit has been crated and delivered via closed van commercial freight the tongue if equipped may need to be installed prior to use Prior to operating the implement for the first time it is important to check all fasteners some may have loosened during shipment Route cables figure 2 and hydraulic hoses along tongue and through hose guide Tie strap securely Connect electrical cables to battery Be careful to attach black cable to negative ground terminal DO NOT REVERSE POLARITY 4 1 Pub OM18 MSP pH 12 V Power leads OH signal cable EC signal cable Figure 2 Insert hydraulic ends into quick couplers being careful to insert the end marked P into the tractor extension coupler and the end marked T into the tank or return line coupler in this
50. nnector 4 pin connector 9 pin serial connector White 2 3 Green 1 2 Black 3 5 Figure 3 5 Testing continuity from Molex connector to serial connector 6 14 Pub OM18 MSP pH 4 Testing that the external controller is receiving acknowledging the command sent to it by the DataLogger or PC a Turn on the external pH Controller b Open up a HyperTerminal session on a PC Click Start Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal A new session of Hyper Terminal should open In the box labeled Connect using _ you will need to select the Com port you will be using on Windows 2000 and older Under the Call menu click Disconnect Under the File menu click Properties Click the Configure button Change the settings to Bits per second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Click OK on both boxes Under the File menu click Save As enter 9600 for the file name and click OK on Windows 2000 and older Under the Call menu click Connect Plug the serial cable from the external controller into the PC s serial port The data in Hyper Terminal should be similar to this 7E 237 285 3A 7E 237 285 3A The important piece of information here is the first two characters They tell you the state of the controller You should see 7E if you just turned on the controller in which the controller is waiting for a certain command from the Instrument When you see the INIT ERR
51. nul modem cable X Search gt Microsoft PowerPoint fe Microsoft Word AD x x Log Off colingsk start A BD BEBO Kibo mierosot Syc iverisioperat EMs draft 1 01 Wpransfer fies ins Figure 5 3 pa 4 Give your HyperTerminal session a name such as gps trial when the program prompts you for the name of your connection and then hit OK Connection Description gr Hew Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Hame GPS tral Ilcon C Figure 5 4 6 21 Pub OM18 MSP pH 5 The program will then ask you for a phone number Instead of entering a phone number specify the proper serial port number For example if Com 1 of the laptop is being used specify Direct to Com 1 under connect using at the bottom of the entry area Connect To D GPS trial Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region Connect using Figure 5 5 6 HyperTerminal will then display a configuration menu where you can specify 4800 bits per second 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control COM1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second 4800 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits Flow control eg ienr Restore Defaults Figure 5 6 6 22 Pub OM18 MSP pH 7 At this point upon clicking ok legible strings of GPS data should begin appearing on the laptop screen Here s an example
52. orm the cycling functions If the sampling shoe hydraulic cylinder is not functioning properly the cause of the problem must be traced to either the electronic or the hydraulic side This Procedure will guide you through the steps necessary to identify the problem when the sampler cylinder in manual mode is not moving or only moves in one direction An overview of this procedure is shown in Figure1 Erratic movement or cycling problems in automatic mode are addressed in Procedure 1 Does sampler cylinder mover Nether direction One direction only Make sure tractor engine is running and hydraulic lever engaged Mo Are LED s lit I pump delivering Step 2 dil to system Does main litt work Test MO heck power on circuit board Proc 1 flaw with pressure mervice factor gauge ydraulic system 2 Volts to solenoid Step 3 YES MO Check power on circuit board Proc 1 continuity step 4 YES Do coils magnetize ap coils step 5 does emove solenoid valve coil magnetize Call weris Service Dept I Replace coil Pervice Dept Figure 2 1 Flowchart for trouble shooting sampler hydraulics 1 If cylinder doesn t move at all in manual mode check hydraulic flow Does main lift cylinder function If not check tractor hydraulic lever position If necessary check flow with pressure gauge 2 Inspect LED
53. quate coulter electrode depth for EC data collection raise sampler shank to highest setting pull adjustment pins and lower shank if deeper sampling is needed and EC coulter depth is satisfactory Figure 13 Once EC coulter depth and sampling depth are satisfactory adjust other components in this sequence 1 Scraper adjustment in manual mode hydraulically raise the sampling shoe to maximum height Adjust scraper until cutting shoe clears scraper blade when sampler shank is fully raised Adjust scraper bracket until cutting shoe clears scraper when sampler assembly is raised completely Figure 14 4 8 Pub OM18 MSP pH 2 Adjust electrode holder with sampling mechanism raised completely adjust electrode holder to provide 7 1 2 cm clearance between it and sampling trough Turn crank to raise gt or lower electrode holder Y2 1 2 cm clearance between electrode holder and trough liner Figures 15 and 16 3 Wash adjustment Wash brackets should be parallel to sampling trough with jets directly beside electrode holder jets should be 1 2 5 cm below electrodes when electrodes are properly aligned electrode holder 1 2 5cm above wash jets When installing BNC cover route When wash jets are electrode wires under box center box properly aligned on white pad and tighten wingnut finger overspray is minimized tight Keep cover installed even when and water bubbles o
54. ransporting or working underneath Rockshaft pivot points Each pivot located at the left and right contains an upper and lower grease zerk Due to the limited motion of the rockshaft these should be lubricated on 40 hour intervals This may vary based on the number of times the unit is raised and lowered ee Pivot grease zerks 2 per hangar 4 total Figure 7 5 4 Pub OM18 MSP pH Rachet jack grease zerks Figure 8 Front Row Cleaner and Closing Disks Figure 9 Row Cleaner grease zerks Figure 10 Closing Disk grease zerks 5 5 Pub OM18 MSP pH SECTION 6 pH Module Troubleshooting 1 Unit doesn t cycle when 1 key is pressed in Automatic Mode check to be sure you are in Data Acquisition mode screen below Figure 1 check to be sure that external controller is in Automatic mode If it isn t this screen will appear Figure 2 follow troubleshooting flow chart below and see related Procedures in Maintenance and Procedure Section Mo Movement Is engine or hydraulic power ls external controller 7 Source engaged ls turned on Is manual wash switch communication cable on must be off for connected to instrument automatic cycling and external controller Reset and reboot instrument and external cont Reset and reboot instrument and external controller Check LED s fuses and 12 power to external controller Proc 1 Ch
55. s INIT ERR initialization error or COMM ERR communication error Follow flow chart below to address problems in their logical sequence Engaged Init Err Engaged or Disengaged Com Err Is engine or hydraulic power Source engaged Is manual wash switch of 5 ext controle turned on Is communication cable connected to instrument and ext controller YES YES MG Engage hydraulics turn wash switch off KIS Correct problem Reset and reboot instrument and external cont Check LED s fuses and 12 power to external controller Proc 1 Perform Instrument and Controller communication test Proc 3 YES KIE damage ta comm cable Step 1 Replace cable continuity Step 2 Replace cable Is there continuity from circuit board thru cable Step 3 YES Re test cable Contact Veris Serice Dept Is ext controller communicating Step 4 Contact Veris Service Dept NO Contact Veris Contact Veris Service Dept Service Dept Figure 3 1 Flowchart for testing communication between DataLogger or PC and External Controller YES Is Instrument communicating Step 5 MAKE SURE POWER CABLE IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS 1 Look for obvious damage to cable Unplug the communication cable from the external Controller Check the pins in each side of the connector gently press on each pin 2 in each conn
56. s serial port The data coming in from the external pH controller will be the same as in 3 gt above if the message read INIT ERR but will look something like this if the message read 1 TO START 7F 236 284 39 7F 236 285 3A If the message has changed everything is working properly If it has not the message being sent from the DataLogger or PC to the external Controller is not being received To summarize the external pH Controller sends a report starting with 7E until it receives the command Uve from the DataLogger or PC When the external Controller receives this command the reports will start with ZF At this point the external controller waits for a command starting with N or G from the DataLogger or PC to initialize its position and start cycling If the external controller never receives the U C command it stays in the TE state and will not cycle 6 16 Pub OM18 MSP pH Procedure 4 Trouble shooting Prox Sensor The prox sensor located on the left of the sampler shoe parallel linkage arm is critical to the machine s function It informs the external controller of the sampler s position which allows the controller to move the sampler to the next position in the sampling measuring sequence If the prox sensor is not functioning properly the entire operation will be affected The problem may be with the Prox sensor itself or with its adjustment Follow flow chart
57. stic housing is to the right Be careful to not damage pins of new chip as it is installed 6 26 Pub OM18 MSP pH mJ w ojo o o e e r JFF Figure 7 4a and 7 4b Notch on chip must be to the right matching notch on chip socket 6 27
58. tep 2 Check power on reps circuit board Step 3 Check power on circuit YES board Step 3 12V on YES PETMAN LEA circuit board 12 on Less than 12 V circuit board Call Veris service Dept Clean battery terminals No voltag charge battery check under load YES Clean battery terminals charge battery check disconnect contacts hook Gran continuity and System is power directly ta battery Voltage at power ivi f recelving not through power port able Step 4 If 12V uisconnect contacts NOOK Check continuity and sufficient check voltage atpower lat cable but not on power directly to battery voltage at power voltage cable Step 4 not through power port check voltage at power cable Step 4 circuit board call cable Step 4 If 12V eris Service Dept at cable but not on circuit board call eris Service Dept Figure 1 1 Flowchart for checking power in External Controller 1 Inspect LED s on External Controller circuit board Remove metal plate covering external controller and inspect the fuse LED lights as shown in Figure 2 If the green LED for its fuse is lit the fuse is working 6 6 Pub OM18 MSP pH SS POWER 12V aey we USE 2 10A a TO and its LED Pe Figure 1 2 External Controller circuit board metal cover removed 2 Turn off power to External Controller remove clear lid and remove and replace any fuse that has failed
59. the EC Surveyor and will check every 45 seconds for the connection of the pH controller If all connections are secure and the pH controller power is on it may be necessary to shut off power to pH controller and turn it back on 0 00 0 00 n Searching for EC fhiii GPS EET 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 p eR e am er pH amp EC Shallow gt pH Figure 39 After the pH controller is found the software searches for communication with the EC Surveyor before continuing on with acquisition If the EC Surveyor is not found after five attempts the software will wait check every 45 seconds for the connection of the EC Surveyor If the Surveyor is not found check for a secure connection to the computer and power to the EC Surveyor and reboot EC Surveyor Pub OM18 MSP pH GPS status may read GPS DGPS Colors for the graphs RTK or None If can be set here by Ground speed None no GPS signal clicking on the color from GPS in is received and no box and selecting a miles hour data will be sent out new color serial port a p R in Fe Ea Wen Post Ope Tome ep ONON sO i ara N test32 o l Satan pH amp ECShallow Figure 40 Shallow Sh and Deep Dp soil EC readings If negative no data will be sent out serial port NOTE FOR pH MAPPING SERIAL STRING WITH GPS AND EC MUST BE SENT TO COMPUTER USE EC TEST LOAD TO PROVIDE EC DATA IF NECESSARY 3 14 Pub OM18 MSP pH Calibrating pH ele
60. tioning no water being pumped are there at least 10 gallons of water in tank are pumps running If not check electrical connections and 12 volt power to them check pressure switch on pump wiggle wire disconnect and reconnect direct wire if needed is filter plugged is ball valve open disconnect quick couplers to help pumps prime pH readings seem erroneous or won t calibrate Use pH simulator to test External Controller and Veris instrument Re test with pH simulator set to High Impedance gt gt x Use pH simulator to test external controller and Veris instrument On Off key Turn pH simulator OFF when test is completed Attach to each BNC port to test each circuit Press Select button to toggle from 4 to 7 to 10 Light above pH value will light View Veris display to confirm these readings at each simulator setting 4 should read 2 7 should read 6 and 10 should read 3 9 Note the simulator is designed for glass electrodes for antimony the readings are those listed above check for moisture around BNC connectors and for proper installation and fit of the BNC cover over BNC connections if the pH simulator readings are not close to the default settings blow compressed air into BNC ports on external control module Sampling shoe plugging verify if shoe is plugged wash electrodes to create a wet sample in the shoe in manual mode lower sampler to full depth and drive forward if soil in the sa
61. to 1 Accept pH 7 buffer readings 2 Redo pH buffer 7 readings or 3 Exit pH electrode calibration f the readings are satisfactory log pH 7 reading and press 1 if the readings are suspect press 2 to return to pH 7 calibration step After accepting the pH 7 buffer readings the electronics firmware will determine if each electrode s response is sufficient to provide suitable readings A score is displayed for each electrode the acceptable score range is between 75 and 102 If both electrodes are within this range the instrument will display the following screen Figure 13 If an X is displayed beside one or both electrodes scores this indicates that one or both of the electrodes did not perform well enough for continued reliable use No calibration settings are changed if calibration is unsuccessful The electrode s responsible for failed calibration should be removed and either cleaned or replaced and the calibration procedure repeated Figure 14 After calibration is complete you will have the option to use the calibrated readings or reset to the ideal settings Tip many operators use the ideal settings rather than calibration settings One reason is this enables readings from one day to be compared to another It is still important to perform the calibration step at least daily even if ideal settings are used The calibration process is important to test electrode quality pH Controller Set up After calibration you ma
62. ugh for continued reliable use No calibration settings are changed if calibration is unsuccessful The electrode s responsible for failed calibration should be removed and either cleaned or replaced and the calibration procedure repeated Calibration complete select option Restore Defaults Figure 50 After calibration is complete you will have the option to use the calibrated readings or reset to the default parameters Tip many operators use the default parameters rather than calibration settings One reason is this enables readings from one day to be compared to another It is still important to perform the calibration step at least daily even if ideal settings are used The calibration process is important to test electrode quality 3 17 Pub OM18 MSP pH pH Controller Set up After calibration you may wish to change the pH Controller default parameters Select pH Controller Setup from the drop down menu File Bethe Sensor Checks Help pH Controller Setup Cancel pH Search Map Edits Cancel Warnings Generate Sampling Zones Figure 51 44 Controller Settings pH Offset 1 Q pH Offset 2 Q Sample Time 2 Log Time 30 Fi Extra Wash Restore Defaults ok Figure 52 While the instrument is in pH data acquisition the pH sampler settings can be adjusted without exiting the current file Additionally a correction can be applied to each electrode s pH shown on the screen Occ
63. use Part 8496 Check all power connections and check cables for damage before turning on pH controller Power is turned on but only LEDs D1 and D2 are lit Turn off pH controller Remove cover from pH controller Replace fuse F1 with supplied miniature fuse Part 22611 Check all power connections and check cables for damage before turning on pH controller In manual mode red LED D4 D7 or D9 lights but green LED D5 D6 D8 does not light when switch is thrown for wash or hydraulics up down Relay supplying power to the water pumps or up down solenoid is not receiving power The relay or another component on the board may be damaged and the pH controller needs to be returned for repair Contact Veris service department 785 825 1978 In manual mode red LED and green LED light when switch is thrown for wash or hydraulics up down but water is not sprayed or the sampling shoe does not move The relay supplying power to the water pumps or up down solenoid is functioning normally Ensure that all pumps and solenoids are connected See Section 2 above and follow troubleshooting flowchart 11 No GPS or DGPS on display Perform Maintenance and Service Procedure 5 12 DataLogger locks up SD card not installed or not formatted See Procedure 6 to format card 13 EC Surveyor or DataLogger doesn t power up power LED not lit Check barrel fuse in power plug cigarette lighter Check power to vehicle power port 14 D
64. ust sensor to 1 4 3 8 6 9 mm gap Cycle unit manually to insure that this gap is maintained throughout cycling range Red LED light should light whenever prox sensor is near metal and not light when away from metal To view LED light shade ambient light from prox sensor and cycle sampler assembly manually Be careful to not strike or damage prox sensor face NOTE in manual mode hydraulic cylinder opens and closes completely in automatic mode cylinder stops as soon as prox sensor clears upper and lower plate In order for cylinder to set electrode shoe clearance properly step 2 above adjust prox sensor height with sampler shoe completely raised Adjust the prox sensor so it barely clears the lower part of the sensor plate when sampler is completely raised It may be necessary to reposition the electrode holder after adjusting prox sensor see step 2 above Figure 21 Light is off when sensor is above and below plate and over center gap Light is on as metal passes by sensor LE ea Figure 22 Prox Sensor light CFC 2 IO Pub OM18 MSP pH pH Shoe Cleaner The pH Shoe Cleaner allows the operator to scrape clean the sampling shoe while mapping The Shoe Cleaner is mounted on the left side of the implement as shown in Figure 23 Figure 24 shows removel of the scraper First remove the retainig clip pin Then slide out When reinserting the scraper make sure to line up the fins with the slotted hole F
65. ut electrodes are removed top of empty electrode holder as shown here Figures 18a and 18b Pub OM18 MSP pH 4 Insert pH electrodes into electrode holder Finger tighten plastic screws Install BNC cover on external controller to keep moisture out of BNC connectors Leave BNC cover on whenever unit is outdoors 5 Row cleaner firming wheel Pull MSP forward and check depth of row cleaner and firming wheel Cleaner should be clearing residue ahead of sampling shoe but not gouging into soil Adjust height of cleaner relative to firming wheel by removing adjustment pin and re positioning disk attachment A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP Disengage automatic cycling function before working around unit Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath Adjust height of cleaner relative to firming wheel by removing adjustment pin and re positioning disk attachment Figure 19 6 Closing disks if equipped Adjust closing disks as needed to properly close trench and bring residue over row cleaned zone Do not operate these deeper in soil than necessary Closing Disks depth adjustment pin Closing disk angle adjustments Figures 20a and 20b 4 10 Pub OM18 MSP pH 7 Prox sensor The prox sensor communicates the position of the sampler assembly to the external controller for automatic cycling functions Adj
66. vers ek tend a i C PL 2303 Driver Installer Program Figure 14 InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed PL 2303 USB to Seral Click Finish to exit the wizard Click Finish to complete installation Once finished restart computer before using Soilviewer lt Back Finish Cancel Pub OM18 MSP pH SECTION 3 Field Operations pH Electronics with Veris DataLogger Attach the serial communication cable to the pH port on back of DataLogger Connect EC signal cable GPS and power cords to ports on rear of EC Surveyor NOTE EC signal is required for pH data to be recorded If no EC data is desired or available install EC test load on EC Surveyor signal port to provide a simulated EC signal Before logging any data make sure the SD card in the Datalogger is clear of any files that are not Veris dat files Any other files will cause the data an error when logging data The Veris DataLogger is not compatible with SDHC cards Only SD cards will work correctly Figure 1 DataLogger rear EC Surveyor display readings Here are the display readings that you will see when operating the EC Surveyor Figure 2 The unit is ready to operate The Surveyor is informing you of the firmware version its programmable interface chip PIC contains Immediately the screen will change to the operating screen below Shallow Sh and Deep Dp soil EC tie rane Groun
67. word ts limited to the DAN G E R most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are x A WAR N N G posed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation which if not avoided may result in minor or A CAU Tl O N moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Pub OM18 MSP pH Important Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris system e Read and understand all instructions on safety decals A WARNING e Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or card board NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks e Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic and high pressure wash systems e If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result A WARNING e Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris implement e Install all transport locks before transporting or working under
68. ximum time is determined in the pH settings menu The pH values that are recorded are the final values at the end of the logging duration last reading on the display before the Cycling status appears The final pH value is logged along with the DGPS position where the sample was collected lf the electrodes take longer than 10 seconds to settle a warning will appear by the readings that indicates the number of seconds the reading has required When the maximum log time is reached a T will appear indicating that the measurement has timed out and the unit initiates a new sample cycle refer to pH Controller settings for adjusting the log time Figure 28 This time warning is to let the operator know that a measurement cycle is requiring excessive time While an occasional cycle may exhibit this warning see the troubleshooting section if this occurs frequently The Veris MSP pH Manager uses two electrodes for optimal data quality If there is a difference of 0 75 or greater between the final electrode readings an audible alarm will beep informing the operator of the erroneous reading To pause the data collection process at any time but keep the same file press the 1 key Once the sampling process has completed its cycle it will disengage and the status text message will indicate disengaged press 1 to start cycling again If the system no longer senses a speed signal from the GPS it will also disengage and return to Neutr
69. y wish to change the pH Controller default parameters Press 2 and enter Setup menu Press 4 to Exit this window Figure 15 3 4 Pub OM18 MSP pH Figure 16 Sampling time is the duration that the sampler assembly is in the soil Typically 2 seconds is adequate In soil conditions that do not produce a firm core this time may need to be set at 3 seconds in order to allow soil to begin flowing through cutting shoe If soil conditions result in a very firm core the sampling time may be reduced to 1 second In rocky conditions use 1 second sample time to reduce likelinood of sampler shoe damage Press 1 or 2 to adjust the sample time press 3 to continue to the next screen Figure 17 Maximum log time is the longest time in seconds the pH controller will wait for the pH readings to settle The controller usually cycles before this maximum time is reached The minimum setting for the maximum log time is 20 seconds Tip use 20 seconds unless there is a special reason to allow a longer wait time Press 1 or 2 to adjust the sample time press 3 to continue to the next screen Figure 19 Turning on the extra wash option will add 1 5 seconds of cleaning per cycle The extra wash is performed by stopping the shoe briefly during the cycle Use this feature if you have noticed the electrodes are not cleaning during the cycle Press 1 or 2 to choose ON or OFF press 3 to continue Tip water usage will double if extra wash is used

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