LH 5000 Operators manual version 4.14
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1. nese 3 12 METRE SVG 0 3 12 SYSTEM B PLUG 3 12 PTO SENSOR eee ee ene are iet pene nein ee ern 3 12 2 lt lt 3 12 WARNING S ENE ENA 3 13 te 3 13 SPRAYER LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER Select sprayer from the basic menu Move the cursor to Sprayer and press the Select function key it is now possible to choose between the 2 sprayer programs 1 HOLDER DC E5 special program for Holder sprayers with dose control manifold with motorised valves 2 OTHER TYPE used for all other sprayer types If the correct sprayer type is shown in Selected type menu press Accept Select another sprayer type by pressing SELECT TYPE then move the cursor to the required type and press the SELECT key The 2 programs look the same but the Holder prog2. To see how much is left in the tank the amount filled must be encoded here If there is some liquid left in the tank before filling then this amount must be added to the amount filled thus Amount left in tank filled amount Litre left NOTE LITRE LEFT is calculated automatically if a filling flowmeter is fitted LH AGRO 3 9 SPRAYER LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL HA LEFT Encode the size of the field to be sprayed here END TIME REST DOS REST METRE and FILL VOLUME are calculated from this encodement FLOW FIGURE This figure is the calibration figure for the flowmeter For normal flowmeters 20 200 I min encode a value of 2000 See the recommend flow figure for other flowmeters CALIBRATION Use a start value of 2000 as the flow figure Method 1 automatic 1 the sprayer with min 600 litre the more the better 2 Encode the filled amount in LITRE LEFT 3 Spray minimum of 500 litre spray with all boom sections open the normal pressure range Read the amount left in the tank using the sight gauge on the sprayer Encode the above amount left in the tank in TANK LIT Press the flashing CALC FLOW key The new flow figure has now been calculated Greater accuracy be achieved by weighing the sprayer before and after spraying or by conducting a jug test and comparing the flow in L MIN Pressing the flashing CALC FLOW key will always calculat
3. AYER PROGRAM METRE IN TRACK Distance driven in the present tramline METRE Distance driven METRE START METRE STOP Manual start and stop of the distance counter METRE IN TRACK Distance driven in the current tramline This function is used to after refilling find the precise position in the tramline at which the sprayer ran empty This function works in conjunction with REDUCE TRACK which appears when the sprayer is switched off This function works in the following way Each time the sprayer is switched on again when starting a new tramline the METRE IN TRACK counter starts from 0 The computer remembers how far in the tramline has been driven if the sprayer is shut somewhere the middle of the track The function REDUCE TRACK is now displayed NOTE Once the sprayer has been shut in the tramline do not open the sprayer again before the sprayer is full and the computer is ready as follows Fill the sprayer again and drive to the start of the last tramline that was partially sprayed Press REDUCE TRACK and drive down the tramline An alarm will sound and SPRAYER SOON BE OPENED will be displayed 5 metres before the sprayer should be opened When the tractor reaches the position at which the sprayer should be opened again the computer will give another audible warning and START SPRAYING NOW will appear on the display The alarm will continue until the sprayer is opened
4. E Displays the application rate needed to finish the field with the chemical remaining in the tank Calculated from the amount left in the tank and the remaining area REST METRE Displays the distance that can be travelled using the chemical remaining in the tank with the present application rate Pressing the NEXT PAGE key displays the next set of functions AUTO MAN Automatic or manual application Increase the application rate only displayed if MAN is selected i Decrease the application rate only displayed if MAN is selected LH AGRO 3 5 SPRAYER LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL AUTO MAN Pressing this key selects automatic or manual application If manual operation is selected MAN flashes in the lower part of the screen and appear as function keys Increased application The application rate is increased as long as this key is pressed The speed at which the application rate increases depends on the speed of the regulating system s operating speed only displayed if MAN is selected Decreased application The application rate is reduced as long as this key is pressed The speed at which the application rate decreases depends on the speed of the regulating system s operating speed only displayed if MAN is selected Pressing the NEXT PAGE key displays the first set of functions EXTRA TRACTOR FUNCTIONS IN THE SPR
5. METRE The distance driven in metres Measured from the selected speed sensor and can be started stopped manually or with the override sensor Select how in encode under METRE SWITCH Or 3 6 LH AGRo LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER METRE START METRE STOP Manual start or stop of the metre counter These function keys appear instead of METRE when manual control of the metre counter is selected BOOM SECTION ON OFF The picture to the left shows a sprayer with 2 sections where one is open and one is closed The total number of boom sections is set under encode When the area override sensor is activated not counting area 1 is displayed and all boom sections will disappear p FILLING FUNCTION Pressing the Hold key selects the filling function The amount to be filled in the sprayer can be seen FILL VOLUME The amount to be filled in to the sprayer calculated from LITRE LEFT HA LEFT TANK VOLUME and the required application rate FILLED VOLUME The amount metered by the flowmeter LITRE LEFT Calculated LITRE LEFT in the sprayer If the calculated LITRE LEFT is not the 78 same as the actual amount left the ST sprayer then the sprayer flowmeter should be calibrated zi CALC mo VOLUME Fill volume is calculated when this key is pressed START FILLING Pressing this key starts fill
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7. d into the sprayer Pressing the RETURN key brings the sprayer menu back 3 8 LH LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER SPRAYER ENCODE This menu allows the operator to encode the various settings that are necessary for spraying Each implement has it s own set of encodements Encodements such as speed sensor and its calibration have their own values under each implement Always check these encodements in the status screen each time you change implements lt gt 70 CM FZ 0 lt WU VW DOSERATE Encode the required application rate here if automatic rate control equipment is fitted to the sprayer or if you want an alarm to sound with incorrect application rates The application rate is encoded in whole litres per hectare The maximum application rate that can be encoded is 9999 NOTE The required application rate can also be encoded in the SPRAYER OPERATION screen STEP Encode the size of the steps for the STEP function This value is the same for both and The maximum step size is 99 LITRE LEFT
8. ease of the encoded application rate The size of the steps is altered in encode This key has 2 functions DOSE RATE or NORMAL The primary function of the key is DOSE RATE the required application rate can be encoded by pressing this key If the application has been increased decreased using the step function then NORMAL appears and the key will return the application rate to normal Pressing NORMAL once will return the application rate to normal regardless of how much the application rate has been increased decreased 3 4 LH AGRo LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER WORK PRESS The working pressure of the sprayer in BAR with 1 decimal optional pressure sensor must be fitted TARRING Zero setting the pressure sensor WORK PRESS Pressing this key displays the sprayers pressure in BAR with 1 decimal The pressure sensor s maximum pressure must be set in ENCODE TARRING Pressing this key defines the zero point for the pressure sensor NOTE This key must only be used when the sprayer has absolutely no pressure The displayed pressure will be incorrect if this key is pressed at any other time Pressing the NEXT PAGE key displays the next functions REST DOS Rest dosage using the amount in the sprayer REST METRE Remaining distance with the amount in the sprayer REST DOSAG
9. ed a new flow figure Method 2 Manual Fill in min 600 litres the more the better Zero the LITRE counter in DATA DELETE Spray 500 litres Read the consumed amount on the indicator on the tank Read the LITRE counter in DATA DELETE Insert the values in the following formula PAP wN Old flow figure x Amount sprayed NEW FLOW FIGURE Dead litre counter LH 5000 Encode this new value as the new flow figure NOTE Check this calibration at regular intervals if the sprayer is fitted with a standard LH AGRO paddlewheel flowmeter This check is always easy with the LH 5000 as the amount sprayed should be the same as what the LH 5000 displays Changing the paddlewheel in the flowmeter is recommend every other year 3 10 LH LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER BOOM WIDTH The working width for the sprayer If the sprayer is fitted with control valves for each individual boom section boom compensation then encode each boom section by itself starting from the left Encode otherwise the whole boom as 1 section all other sections as 0 Operation Move the cursor to the section to be encoded changed and encode the section width with the numeric keypad DRIVE FACTOR The speed at which the regulating valve adjusts to the correct position Min 1 Max 500 Normal 100 REGULATION DELAY Encode the number of seconds that regulation is delayed by after the main valve is opened It is possible t
10. ing and the amount is metered through the filling flowmeter FLOW FIGURE This value is the calibration figure for the filling flowmeter Filling flowmeter LH AGRo 3 7 SPRAYER LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL CALIBRATING THE FILLING FLOWMETER It is necessary to calibrate the filling flowmeter before it can be used accurately Using the program in the LH 5000 for calibration makes this process easy The accuracy of this calibration depends on the amount that is used for calibration The following example uses 1000 It 1 Press the FLOW FIGURE key in the under menu 2 Check that a flow figure has been encoded if not then encode e g 5000 as start figure 3 Press the return key to go back to the previous screen 4 Encode an amount in FILL VOLUME that is approx twice as much as you expect to fill into the tank 5 Select START FILLING in the under menu 6 Fill the sprayer with an exact known amount through the filling flowmeter 1000 Lt In this example Fill the sprayer under normal working conditions Same pressure time etc 7 Select FLOW FIGURE again move the cursor to TANK LIT and encode the exact known amount that was filled in to the sprayer 1000 Lt In this example 8 Press the flashing CALC FLOW and the flow figure is automatically calculated FILL MODE You select whether a valve stops filling or whether a horn is blown when the correct amount has been fille
11. o encode from 0 to 9 seconds UNIFO PRESS Select ON if the sprayer is fitted with uniform pressure valves OFF if not NOTE Remember to adjust the uniform pressure valves SPEED SENSOR KM H There are 3 different speed sensors to choose from in the LH 5000 v 4 if fitted WHEEL TRACTOR Speed sensor fitted on the tractor The sensor can be built into the tractor s gearbox or rear axle as standard factory fitted or be retrofit on a wheel or drive shaft NOTE Wheelslip will give inaccurate speed readings WHEEL SPRAYER Speed sensor fitted to trailed sprayers This type of sensor will as a rule give a very accurate speed reading RADAR Signal from a radar fitted on the tractor This type of sensor gives a very accurate speed reading on hard surfaces but a high crop and reflecting surfaces water gives an inaccurate reading This type of sensor is not recommended for spraying Please refer to chapter 2 for speed sensor calibration IMPLEMENT SENSOR This sensor starts and stops area measurement This should be connected to the main valve on sprayers Select SPRAYER under encode RPM sensor has been fitted then this can be used select LH AGRO 3 11 SPRAYER LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL PRESSURE SENSOR Encode the maximum working pressure for the fitted pressure sensor This maximum Pressure is normally printed on the pressure sensor Zero setting the pressure sens
12. or tarring can be done under both OPERATION and ENCODE TANK VOLUME Encode the sprayer s tank volume when using the optional filling equipment METRE SWITCH Select whether the metre counter is to be started and stopped manually MANUAL or via the implement sensor IMPLEM SENSOR SYSTEM B PLUG There are 2 system plugs on the back of the LH 5000 The System A plug is compatible with o der LH 5000 versions The System B plug is for new connections ACTIVE 0 VOLT sections are opened with OV ACTIVE 12 VOLT sections are opened with 12 ON OFF ON The System B plug is used OFF The System B plug is not used PTO SENSOR Encode the number of pulses the PTO sensor sends per revolution encode 1 if the LH PTO sensor kit is used WORK HOUR ON OFF Select whether the timer function is started stopped manually via the function key in the operation menu or by the selected implement sensor 3 12 LH AGRO LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER WARNINGS The following warning can be set in this menu PTO Warning ON OFF and MAX MIN limits for revolutions KM H Warning ON OFF and MAX MIN limits for speed SLIP Warning ON OFF and MAX MIN limits for wheel slip in MIS DOSE Warning ON OFF and MAX deviation in LITRE LEFT Warning ON OFF and amount of litres min at which warning is wanted WORK PRESS Warning ON OFF and MAX MIN limits for the working pressure of the sp
13. ram contains certain settings that can only be used with the Holder sprayer It is therefore important that Other is selected for any other sprayers As the 2 programs look the same the following describes the Other sprayer 3 2 LH AGRO LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER SPRAYER OTHER TYPE SPRAYER OPERATION It is now possible to select between the following functions OPERATION ENCODE DATA DELETE TASK OPERATION TASK OPERATION is described in General Functions section 2 together with the functions that are available in all of the programs area time amp tractor functions all of the other functions will be described one by one Once the 2 status screens that show all the encodements have been accepted the following is displayed APPLICATION RATE The primary function under sprayer is application The application rate is shown in litres per hectare based on the flow through the flow meter and the area meter Speed and working width So driving forward or speed simulation and flow through the flow meter is necessary to get a reading NB The correct flow figure forward speed calibration and the correct working width are important to gain the correct application rate FORWARD SPEED The forward speed is displayed with 1 decimal Forward speed is calculated from the
14. rayer NB It is recommended to turn all warnings which are not wanted OFP DATE CLOCK Set the date and time in this menu HOURS MINUTES YEAR MONTH DAY LH AGRO 3 13 SPRAYER LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL 3 14 LH AGRO
15. signal from the speed sensor selected in encode wheel tractor wheel sprayer or radar LH 3 3 SPRAYER LH 5000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER FUNCTIONS LITRE LITRE LEFT LITRE MIN LITRE The amount of chemical consumed in litres LITRE LEFT Litres left in the tank the amount filled must be encoded before starting LITRE MIN Litres per minute Consumed litres since starting This function works as a trip counter The amount can be deleted in DATA DELETE where a total counter can also be found The amount of chemical left in the tank Presupposes that the amount filled in is encoded before starting If the optional filling flowmeter is used then this is automatic Litre left is also used for checking and calibrating the flowmeter see page 3 Fejl Ukendt argument for Litres per minute through the flowmeter Should not be confused with the pump capacity Pressing the NEXT PAGE key displays the next functions XX Step dosage increase XX Step dosage decrease DOSE RATE NORMAL DOSE NORMAL Encoding the required application rate or return to normal after using the step key Percentile increase of the encoded application rate The size of the steps is altered in encode Percentile decr
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