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1. Function Keys Navigation Keys WEEDIt 2 10 31000001 10 03 2010 11 03 2010 16 23 Rometron 27005 2010 The start up screen always shows the version number of the firmware the software inside the WEEDit In the description of certain features in this manual the version number is sometimes referred to In most cases the differences between the version described in this manual and the actual version you are using will be marginal Certain features will only be available from a given version number onwards The software version in the example above is 2 10 Also shown in the startup screen is the serial number of the console 31000001 in this case and the date the firmware was released e g 10 March 2010 The current date and time are shown at double height WEEDit 17 User Manual 3 2 The Keyboard Power Switch Switching ON The Power switch is located at the top left of the Control Panel Keep this button depressed for one second to turn the WEEDit on Immediately after the machine is turned on you ll hear a short beep and the display will be activated The following screen will now appear WEEDIt 2 10 31000001 10 03 2010 11 03 2010 16 23 Rometron 7005 27010 The system will now do a self test and the control panel tries to contact the WALD Power Box to which all components are connected Once the self test has been completed successfully the default screen2. Warnings issued by the system Test sensor and nozzle activity Read productivity status of individual jobs Set the current time and day with the arrow keys Set standard usage for full field coverage Go back to normal display by pressing the EXIT key WEEDit User Manual 3 6 Warnings 3 6 1 Introduction In case of problems or errors a message may appear on the screen When in User Mode such a message will always be displayed immediately below the speed bar just like in the example below where the herbicide fluid pressure dropped too low LF umn 28 38 Ha 5 a a 15 78 O O 7 15 2 30 1 27 hrs amp Pressure low 0 04 1Ha f THGFEDCBARECOEFGHI popm000000 pp00000 In User Mode only one message can be displayed at a time If more than one message is pending or if multiple errors occur at the same time only the message with the highest priority will be shown Detailed information about all messages can be read in the Message Menu When in User Mode keep the MENU key depressed for one second to enter Service Mode As series of menus are available in Service Mode Press the MENU key repeatidly until the screen shows menu 101 The number of warnings is always given in the header Each line on the display will show one message Where possible the message will be more informative than the rather cryptic message that was displayed in the default screen
3. Fluid speed Distance Height Offset Margin Fluid speed Distance Height Offset Margin Fluid speed Distance Height WEEDit 35 User Manual
4. WEEDIt USER MANUAL Model 2009 Rometron B V Hoge Wesselink 8 7221 CJ Steenderen The Netherlands www rometron nl Before using the equipment please read and follow the user manual and the safety instructions carefully Subject to changes without prior notice Copyright 2009 2011 This manual has been created by Rometron BV in The Netherlands and is subject to copyright No part of this publication may be multiplied reproduced stored and or published in any way whatsoever without the prior written consent of the publisher For further information please contact the publisher directly Rometron B V Hoge Wesselink 8 7221 CJ Steenderen The Netherlands Phone 31 0 26 3884490 Fax 31 0 26 3884491 WEEDit is represented in Australia by Aaron Farm Enterprises Total Precision Systems Brendan Williams Adam Hutton 22 Valentine Street 67 Yeovil Cresent VIC 3550 Bendigo WA 6157 Bicton Australia Australia Phone 61 0 428428708 Phone 61 0 429362502 Fax 61 0 344084670 Patented and Patens Pending All rights reserved Disclaimer Although all information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be correct such cannot be guaranteed Neither Rometron Agricultural B V nor gps Ag Pty Ltd can be held responsible for any damage direct or indirect resulting from the use or misuse of the information in this manual or the installation described herein This is also true if Rometron was
5. Pass all safety instructions to all other users 1 4 Warnings when using certain herbicides 1 Please note that the use of slow effective herbicides i e 20 hours or longer may cause damage to pump membranes hoses pipes and tanks 2 We specifically warn you against the use of any unauthorised mixture of two or more different herbicides 3 Don t use herbicides that have the tendency to stick or coagulate 4 The machine is not suitable for herbicide powders that need to be solved in water 5 Acombination of glyfosate with extra solvents may cause malfunction of the pump membranes When storing the machine for a longer period of time we advice you to flush the machine with clear water Please note that you should also clean the hose carefully as the glyfosate solution has the tendency to degrade the quality of the PVC hose when it is not in motion WEEDit 10 User Manual 1 5 1 6 Common safety instructions and instructions to avoid accidents Basic Rule Before using the WEEDit check the traffic safety of the machine and the vehicle When in doubt do not use the machine and consult your supplier Pay attention to the safety instructions in this manual as well as any other general safety instructions The warning and advice symbols are important if you want to work in a safe environment Following the instructions is for your own safety Keep the machine clean to avoid the danger of fire Before drivin
6. The precise contents of the default screen are depending on the number of connected sensors the various optional extensions and the current settings In the example above 18 sensors are present 9 at either side identified as A to T The sensors are always numbered from the center outwards as seen from the driver seat This is also the case when the machine is mounted to the rear of the vehicle Each sensor is represented as a small square with a dot at the centre Each sensor is identified by a single letter from the alphabet starting with the letter A at the centre Some important measurements are shown in the top right of the display Again this is subject to the current settings If the settings on your system have been altered different measurements may be shown Pressure When a pressure sensor is mounted the current pressure of the herbicide tank is continuously updated in the top right corner of the display If the pressure becomes too high or too low a warning will be issued Chapter 2 3 describes how the pressure can be checked Switching the machine off The WEEDit can be turned off by briefly pressing the Power Button All settings and counters will then be stored and the machine turnes itself off after a brief delay WEEDit 14 User Manual 2 3 Checking the pressure Check the pressure of the system by briefly flushing it Press the Flush button image 2 4a z 199 kPa J i 16 kmh aul a
7. e Ensure that the system does not suck in any air e Flush the system and check if the pressure remains 3 0 bar at all the nozzles The air compressor should start running after flushing a while e Be sure that the pressure drop in the feeding lines is not too big by checking the actual pressure at the nozzle outlet You could use a nozzle tester for this 2 5 Remarks when using WEEDit E e The sensitivity of the detectors may have to be adjusted depending on the circumstances Four different presets are available This allows the WEEDit to be used under different conditions such as wet surface after rain bright sunlight or with very small plants Each preset is indicated with a number in the sensitivity key You may have to experiment a bit in order to find the appropriate setting Use the display to verify the response of the sensors The activity of each nozzle is represented as a series of vertical bars under the sensor icons IHGFEDCEARECDEFGHI 00000O000000O000000A Ul HANNA Tee a e Always ensure clean sensors The cleaner the detector the better the detection Clean the sensors regularly with a wet towel e The maximum possible speed is about 25 km h 8 m s This depends on the spacing between the nozzles and the sensors and the height of the nozzles With a nozzle height of 70 cm the spacing between the front of the sensor and the nozzles should be at least 60 cm to reach 25 km h operating speed La e Fora prop
8. or mph miles per hour The speed is also graphically LG kmn i E represented by a moving bar The maximum speed is approx 25 km h 0 7 15 2 30 Values Some frequently used values are displayed at the top right of the display Use the rightmost function key to toggle between various measurement displays g Pressure This is the pressure of the herbicide in kPa or bar The pressure has to be around 3 0 bar A warning will be displayed if the pressure is either too high or too low as in the leftmost example above 2 Surface This is the total area that has been processed in Ha Trip distance This is the total travelled distance km from the moment the machine was turned on The counter will be reset automatically when the machine is turned off The grand total i e from the moment the machine was installed can be read in a special service menu E Uptime This is the time hours that has expired since the machine was turned on The counter will be reset automatically when the machine is turned off The total uptime can be read from a special service menu Usage If a flow meter is connected the herbicide usage is presented instead of the uptime clock amp Sensitivity This shows the currently selected sensitivity preset in the example preset is selected i Saving If a flow meter is connected the percentage of herbicide that has been saved compared to full coverage Flow If a flow meter
9. C4 2 N 99 00 i _ E sE O fF 15 227 30 0 04 1zHa E5 09 28 Freset i IHGFEODCBARBCOEFGHI A DO0OOO0O0AH PD000000 Flush u gt afe Image 2 4a Flusing Image 2 4b Reading the pressure When all valves are closed the pressure should be about 3 0 bar This can be read from the manometer which is mounted to the pressure adjustment If your WEEDit is equipped with an electronic pressure transducer the pressure can also be read from the display top right in image 2 4b Ensure that the system is flushed prior to reading the pressure for the first time If the machine has been stored for a longer period of time the pressure may be raised After flushing the system it will fall back to the required pressure Image 2 5 Adjust the Pressure Pressure Adjustment image 2 5 T 1 Pull the knob on top of the manometer upwards S P 2 Rotate the knob to set the required pressure i 3 Push the knob down again to lock it in place WEEDit 15 User Manual 2 4 Adjusting the pressure system When the system is first used on a given vehicle the following steps should be followed e Fill the tank with sufficient water or herbicide e Turn the system and the pump on The display will show the default screen and the air compressor should start running e The pressure in the accumulator should be 3 0 bar Check this at the valve at the rear and adjust the pressure when necessary
10. For example a Low Battery warning will also show the lower limit Depending on the circumstances the Message Menu may look like this 101 1 Pressure low lt 1 00 2 Pressure high gt 3 50 Exit Zero In the above example 2 warnings are pending Only the first warning Pressure low will be visible in the default screen User Mode as it has the highest priority In this case the lower limit is 1 bar shown at the right The second line indicates that the current pressure has been too high i e above the upper limit of 3 50 bar d Press the key with the warning symbol to clear any temporary errors and messages In case of a permanent failure the message will re appear immediately of course Exit Press Exit to leave this menu You will be taken back to the default screen in User Mode WEEDit 32 User Manual WEEDit identifies the following types of messages highest priority first l 2 3 Errors Warnings Messages 3 6 2 Overview The following errors and warnings may appear highest priority first ONAVUBRWN Furthermore the following messages may appear 24 25 26 27 28 ERROR No WALD Power off Battery Battery too high COM error Sync error WALD ERROR Max Sensor Serial invalid Sensor firmware too old Sensor serial number Configure Pressure too low Pressure too high Wheel sensor Sensor order changed New sensor found Sensor missing No sensors
11. Nozzles failures are indicated with a cross WEEDit 26 User Manual 101 Warnings In the default screen a message is always displayed directly below the speed bar Only one message can be shown here for example amp Fo 11 28 U Due to lack of space in the default screen these messages will always be short and cryptic If more than one problem occurs at the same time only the one with the highest priority will be shown in the default screen Any other messages can be revealed by selecting the Message Menu Whilst in Service Mode press the MENU key briefly to select the Message Menu A new screen titled Messages Global will now appear This screen will show all outstanding messages and errors Please refer to chapter 5 Messages for further information on this topic If there are no warnings or error messages the screen will look like this 104 There are no warnings Exit If there are any warnings they will be shows in a list If the list is too long to fit the page you may use the PageUp PageDown keys to browse through the pages Warnings may look like this 101 1i Pressure low lt 1 00 2rPressure high gt 3 350 Exit Zerg In this example the pressure has been too low and too high In both instances the boundaries are shown at the end of the line In this example the pressure has to stay between 1 00 and 3 50 bar All warnings and error messages will be retaine
12. an alternative menu has been selected you will autmatically be taken back to the main menu if no key is pressed for 3 seconds More information about the use of the function keys can be found in the description of the individual menus The middle function key is red as it is used for the Hold feature in the main menu When driving the vehicle and using the WEEDit it will be easy to find the key and temporarily disable Hold the sytem e g when turning the vehicle In other menus the red key is often used to confirm a setting OK S27 Q Navigation keys LS Below the function keys are the navigation keys The MENU key is at the heart of the navigation keys and is used to select a menu More information can be found in chapter 4 4 Menus WEEDit 19 User Manual 3 3 The display When the WEEDit is turned on the following default screen will appear after a brief delay The precise contents of the display are depending on the options and the number of connected sensors LG kmh 1 kPa E CO o E O 7 15 227 30 0 00 LrHa Pressure low Preset 1 THGFEOCBARBCOEFGHI BEOOOOREEs 0000000 E 165 kmh 4il kPa I 00 o E O 7 15 2 30 0 04 1Ha Pressure high Preset 1 f IHGFEDCEAAECDEFGHI DOCOOO0A0AH 0000000 Speed The current speed of the vehicle is display at the top left of the display Depending on the model the speed is presented either in m s meters per second km h kilometers per hour
13. as the use of Round up and the likes will cause corrosion The system is equipped with narrow fan 40 degress nozzles and cap filters Check these filters regularly Spray boom Spray boom i a SS Hf HE BS HS Ee 3ST HB OB a CUE CUE CI i HS HS BE BSB 3B He 3S HB OH M CUM CUE OC Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Pressure sensor transducer Pressure adjustment and manometer Compressor lt Dump line Filter Image 2 1 Herbicide flow in a standard WEEDit machine WEEDit 13 User Manual 2 2 Switching the WEEDit system on The Power Switch is located at the top left of the contol panel Keep this switch depressed for 1 second to turn the machine on Immediately after switching it on you ll hear a short beep and the display will be activated After a short delay the start up screen will be displayed image 2 2 WEEDIt 2 31000001 10 03 2010 11 03 2010 16 23 Rometron 2005 2010 Image 2 2 Start up screen The system will now perform a self test and the control panel tries to contact the WALD Power Box and all connected sensors Once the self test has been completed the default screen appears image 2 3 5 TT IG kmh 199 kPa FOO o e o 7F 15 2 30 0 04 1 Ha E 09 28 Preset 1 E IHGFEDCEAAECDEFGHI DOCOOO0A0AH OD000000 Image 2 3 Default screen
14. in the error report including any error numbers etc Battery voltage too low Whenever the battery voltage drops below a certain pre determined value a message will appear The message will also report the lowest voltage measured during the current session For example A Fo 11 28 U Even though the battery voltage seems to be sufficient it is entirely possible that the voltage sometime briefly drops below the lower limit The lowest battery voltage can also be read in the Message Menu 101 The lower limit is printed to the right of the message The lower limit is preset by the manufacturer and cannot be changed A typical message in menu 101 may look like this amp F gt 11 28 U lt 11 58 In this example the lowest measured battery voltage is 11 28 Volt whilst the lower limit is 11 50 Volt This may be an indication that the battery is exhausted and needs to be recharged Whenever the voltage exceeds the upper limit factory preset the WEEDit may decide to turn itself off in an attempt to protect the hardware When the voltage is too high a message will be displayed As soon as the voltage becomes dangerously high the unit will turn itself off without prior warning WEEDit 34 User Manual Current WEEDit Calibration Settings Use this page to write down the current settings of your WEEDit system You may need these settings when replacing a sensor or after returning to the factory default settings Offset Margin
15. like here lees OUSBUU If you key is pressed for 3 seconds the system willl automatically revert to the main menu Please refer to chapter 4 Menus for a detailed description of each menu Warnings and messages In case of trouble e g when a speed sensor is malfunctioning or when the herbicide pressure is too low a message will be displayed on the screen This messge will always appear just below the speed bar 162 men 1 kPa k _ 0 00 x _ i 0 FF 150 22F 30 0 00 leHag Pressure low Preset 1 Ps THGFEOCBAREICCIEFIGHI COO0O0O0OHN CO00OAE WEEDit 21 User Manual 3 4 Menus The WEEDit is entirely controlled by the keys on the control panel In particular the function keys are used to enable or disable certain features In order to keep the user interface as simple as possible all features are grouped together in a series of menus and the five function keys are used to make a selection The various menu entries are described in this chapter Please note that some features described in this chapter may not be available on all WEEDit machines This is depending on the number of installed options If a feature is not available the icon will simply not appear For the average user of a WEEDit system two menu levels are available l User mode 2 Service mode We ll first describe the various menus available in the User mode Further down this chapter the menus of the
16. service mode will be described Menus in User Mode When in User Mode the standard default screen will be visible and the main menu will be selected o D kmen o me G n 0 0 r o 7F 15 2 30 0 00 1 Ha eS Or 08 Preset 1 E THGFEDCBARECDIEFIGHI lalololololololololalalalalalalalata w amp ie 2 Press the MENU key briefly to toggle the menus 4 Zo kwh 1 45 Ha G m 0 o e o 7F 15 2 30 0 00 1Ha iE 08 26 Preset 1 E IHGFEDCEAAECDEFGHI ooo0000040 0000000 Pressing the MENU key whilst the 2nd menu is displayed the first one i e the main menu will appear again If no key is pressed for 3 seconds the system will take you back to the main menu WEEDit 22 User Manual ia te 2 Main Menu dul WEEDit Activity histogram This key can be used to toggle between the standard activity display and three different usage histograms The standard usage display shows the activity of each individual sensor as small vertical bars under the sensor Histograms can be used to display the level of activity over time LG kmh 198 kPa amp J a eee i o fF 15 2 30 O lt 00 1lemit i 10 10 o ala MAMA dami THGFEOCEARECCIEF sHT F dul a 2 2 Three different histogram levels can be selected by repeatedly pressing the Histogram key F Fast the display shows the short term activity in a histogram S Slow the display shows the long term activity in
17. 20 min Active 30 30 km Area 66 68 Ha Dose 2 00 x Liquid 0 02 1 Herbicide 0 00 1 Usage 0 04 1 Ha Saving 99 00 s Fu mt OK Exit Fal Dose calibration For an accurate calculation of the usage it is necessary to specify the concetration of the chemical around 2 4 Use the arrow keys left and right to adjust the setting Then press OK to confirm You may return to the default setting by pressing the 2 button Refresh screen When viewing today s totals the screen is not refreshed so that values can be read accurately You may refresh the screen at any time and as often as you like by pressing the refresh key Fh mi gt Looking back in time The initial screen always shows today s totals like in the example above You may however also recall the totals of the last 7 days on which WEEDit was used To do this use the PageDown key to select the previous day like in the example below The date on which the data was recorded is shown at the top 11 03 2010 103 Time 108 min Active i 0 km Area 0 m Dose 2 x Liquid o 1 Herbicide D 1 Usage 0 00 l Ha Saving 0 00 Exit F B WEEDit 29 User Manual 104 Set Clock WEEDit has an internal clock that keeps track of the current date and time even when WEEDit is turned off or when the battery is disconnected for a longer period of time The clock is powered by its own Lithium battery that will keep it running for approx one
18. HOLD Reverse Manual Flushing Simulation Continued on the next page WEEDit A serial problem has occurred The WALD Power Box does not reply Sensors have been switched off due to low voltage Battery voltage too low Battery voltage too high A communication failure has been encountered Synchronisation failure between sensors The WALD Power Box has reported a problem The maximum number of sensors has been exceeded The control panel doesn t have a valid serial number The version of the firmware inside the sensor is too old One of the sensors doesn t have a valid serial number Restored to factory default System needs calibration now Herbicide pressure below lower limit Herbicide pressure above upper limit One or more wheel sensor s broken The sequence of the sensors has been altered Calibrate A new sensor has been detected Calibrate A sensor that was previously there is now missing No sensors have been found The WEEDit is in HOLD Mode The vehicle is draving backwards The nozzles are being controlled manually The nozzles are being flushed Speed simulation is active 33 User Manual If more than one warning has been issued they will cycle in the standard screen user mode You will see each message for a few seconds before the next one is displayed To see all messages simultaneously use menu 101 2 LF kwik 28 38 Ha 2 Harnings 101 A 15 km 1 Pressure low lt 1 00 o 75 15 225 30 1 27 hrs E 2 Pres ss
19. OK In this menu the following information is available Temperature Two temperatures are shown here The first one is the temperature measured inside the control panel The second one is the temperature in the power box Battery This is the current battery voltage measured at the WALD power box Lowest This is the lowest battery voltage measured during this session Contrast Display contrast Use the arrow keys and press OK to confirm Uptime Total age hours of this unit from the moment of installation Area Sprayed area during this session Total Total sprayed area during the machine s lifetime In this menu the function keys have the following meaning Exit Exit Press this key to leave Service Mode The default screen will now appear L R Select Left or Right boom E Confirm Press this key to store the new contrast setting gl Previous page PageDown Next page PageUp Use the Next and Previous keys to reveal the information about each individual sensor The number of available extra pages is equal to the number of connected sensors als The display header will tell you what information is being shown e g when sensor B on the right boom is selected Information ensor 6 The following informatio is available about each individual sensor Temperature This is the temperature inside the sensor Status The current status of the sensor e g Running Hozzles The status of the nozzles
20. a histogram All the display shows all activity from the moment the machine was started Flush This key can be used to flush the system When flushing all nozzles will be opened and the liquid herbicide or water will be sprayed with maximum pressure Only use this feature to clean the machine on a solid surface Hold This key can be used to temporarily halt the machine e g when turning the vehicle When in Hold mode the icon will blink and a message will be displayed The buzzer will beep intermittendly Sensitivity The WEEDit will automatically adjust itself to changes in the circumstances e g the size of the plants the colour of the surface ambient lighting and the whether situation sun rain fog etc Nevertheless it may be necessary under special circumstances to adjust the sensitivity of the sensors manually For this purpose four pre programmed presets are available Measurement toggle This key can be used to toggle between several different measurement display in the top right corner o m 5 27 39 Ha 2 196 kPa 3 0 00 F 15 52 km o 0 00 17Hag 056 hrs 0 00 lmi Preset 1 0 04 1 Ha o Default Measurements Measurements 2 23 User Manual 4 o 7 Sensor Menu The Sensor Menu can be used to enable or disable an entire sensor The function keys marked with an arrow left and right are used to select the required sensor A small arrow will be shown above the sel
21. appears 5 TT 16 kmh 199 kPa FOO o e o 7F 15 2 30 0 04 1 Ha OG 09 28 Preset 1 E IHGFEDCEAAECDEFGHI lalolololalalololala 000000 Switching OFF During normal operation the WEEDit can be switched off by pressing the power button briefly All current settings and counters will be stored in memory and the WEEDit will turn itself off During this procedure the screen will show the WEEDit logo and the text Shutting down If you pressed the power button accidently you may restart the machine by pressing the Restart key i e the leftmost function key WEEDIt F Restart Forced shut down In the rare event of a system failure it is possible that the WEEDit cannot be turned on or off in the usual manner If this is the case you need to carry out a forced shut down by keeping the power button depressed for 5 seconds or longer Once the power button is released the system will be turned off Wait 5 seconds and turn it on again WEEDit 18 User Manual JEDI BOC Function keys At the center of the control panel are the five function keys The function of each of these keys is depending on the currently selected menu and is identified by an icon at the bottom of the screen The main menu for example looks like this ii amp te 2 UOUSBUU If a certain key has no function in a certain menu the icon will disappear automatically like in this menu eles UOUSBUU Once
22. aware of the possibility of such a damage Your statutory rights are not affected Without prejudice Last changed 10 August 2011 WEEDit 2 User Manual Contents 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 WEEDit Contents Preface Acceptance Declaration of Conformity Important information Safety icons Safety symbols and warnings on the machine Application of the WEEDit machine Warnings when using certain herbicides Common safety instructions and instructions to avoid accidents Operation Instructions Electrical installation Common safety instruction and instructions to avoid casualties Crop Protection Solutions Storage instructions Cleaning and transport instructions Using WEEDit Spraying mechanism Switching the WEEDit system on Checking the pressure Adjusting the pressure system Remarks when using WEEDit Controlling the WEEDit Introduction The keyboard The display Menus Service Mode Menu 100 Information Menu 101 Warnings Menu 102 Bleeding Menu 103 History Menu 104 Set clock Menu 105 Full coverage Warnings 10 10 1 1 1 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 20 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 User Manual WEEDit 4 User Manual Preface This is the service manual of the WEEDit system WEEDit is a revolutionary system for weed control that uses a patented method for recognising and spraying
23. chine Observe instruct 8 ions and safety rules when Note operating 3 RD Voor ihgebruikname de Read all user and safety instructions carefully prior to using this bedieningshandleiding en de machine veiligheidsvoorschriften lezen en in acht nemen KN 1335148320 WEEDit 9 User Manual 1 3 Application of the WEEDit machine 1 Ifthe machine is not used as instructed in this manual the manufacturer can never be held responsible for any damage resulting from that use Any undocumented or unauthorised use is entirely at the user s own risc 2 Documented and authorised use also implies that the operator and safety instructions as issued by the manufacturer are followed strictly and that only original WEEDit parts are used 3 The selective anti weed system may only be operated maintained and repaired by people with the appropriate level of knowledge about the possible dangers Any unauthorised changes and or modifications to the machine are entirely at your own risk The manufacturer can never be held responsible for any damage arising from such changes and or modifications 4 All safety instructions as well as any other commonly applicable safety instructions and instructions with respect to labour circumstances traffic etc should always be followed strictly You should also be aware of and follow any instructions and or legal limitations of the use of certain herbicides This may be subject to local law
24. cordingly Please ensure that all other users of the machine s are also aware of these instructions and warnings Besides the information present in this manual you should also follow any commonly available safety instructions and instructions to avoid accidents and human casualties 1 2 Safety symbols and warning on the machine e Safetly icons on the machine are used to mark any hazardous areas Anyone operating the machine need to be aware of these warnings which are present for their safety These warnings are always used in combination with the safety warnings e Some symbols give information about specific characteristics of the machine and are necessary for a correct operation e Always pay attention to any warnings advices and symbols e Pass all safety instructions to all other users e Ensure that the symbols and icons are always clean and legible Damaged or missing symbols need to be replaced immediately and are available from your supplier symbol number order number e Any warnings are placed on the machine in such a way that they are clearly visible at all times The various symbols are further explained on the next pages CD Vor Inbetriefnahme die Be triebsanleitung und Sicher heitshinweise lesen und be achten CFD Lire le levret d entrtien et les conceils de s curit avant la mise en marche et en tenir compte pendant le fonction nement CGB gt Carefully read Operator s Manual before handling the ma
25. d when the WEEDit is switched off You may clear the list of warnings by pressing the Zero key WEEDit 27 User Manual 102 Bleeding This menu is only available when the vehicle is completely stopped If the vehicle is still moving this menu will be skipped Bleeding can be used for checking the sensors Selecting menu 102 brings up this display 102 Lift the Weed IT and use the middle button to turn bleeding OW or OFF Use a green leaf to active an nozzle E Exit 33 Press the red function key marked with the bubbles to start bleeding As long as bleeding is active the bubbles will flash Press the red key again to resume normal operation Press Exit to return to the default screen Bleeding allows to check the operation of the sensors and the nozzles This is done as follows Stop the vehicle Press and hold the Menu button for 1 second service mode Press the Menu button repeatidly until menu 102 is displayed e Use a green living leaf to activate a single nozzle WEEDit 28 User Manual 103 History In this menu the actual herbicide usage is given in liters per hectare The menu also shows the amount of herbicide and the total amount of herbicide solution used since the last reset WEEDit is capable of remembering the usage parameters for a full week or 7 days of usage if WEEDit is not used every day When entering menu 103 the screen shows today s totals 12 03 7010 103 Time 2
26. ected sensor In the example below sensor A on the left boom is selected The On Off button is then use to turn the selected sensor on or off 4 2 Gwrh 1 45 Ha G m 00 o o 7F 15 2 30 0 00 1 Ha eS 08 26 Preset 1 E THGFEOCBAREICCIEFIGHI oonan000Am 000000 The function keys have the following functions 4 Previous sensor Select the sensor to the left of the current sensor The selected will be indicated with an arrow i On Off Turn the selected sensor on or off Next sensor Select the sensor to the right of the current sensor The selected will be indicated with an arrow Show status Show the current status of the selected sensor Pressing the key shows the current status of the selected sensor menu 100 In the example below the status of sensor A on the left boom L is shown The screen shows the sensor s serial number the current temperature inside the sensor and its status shown here as Running The screen also shows the current activity on each of the individual nozzles Use the browse keys PageUp PageDown to browse through the available sensors 100 Serial 41000035 Temperature 2787C Status Running Hozzles 00000 1 2345 itl eaf WEEDit 24 User Manual 3 5 Service Mode Service Mode can be entered by keeping the MENU key depressed for one second You ll hear a long beep to confirm that you are now in Service Mode The display will now show the
27. er operation the battery voltage has to be between 11 5 and 14 5 Volt Whenever the battery voltage drops below a certain level a warning will be issued e Ona 36 meter system a charge capacity of 100 Amp is needed The current draw is around 60 Amp ona 36 meter system If necessary select a lower gear so that the motor runs faster e The valves nozzles have to be flushed regularly with clear water in order to avoid clodding of herbicide e The operational height of the sensors should be around 110 cm whilst the operational height of the nozzles is around 70 cm WEEDit 16 User Manual 3 Controlling the WEEDit 3 1 Introduction All parts of the WEEDit machine are controlled from the Control Panel see below The control panel holds all keys and a display on which the current status of the system is visible Icons are used whenver possible On Off switch f o E D kmen g m amp 0 00 x 0 7F 415 22 30 0 00 1Ha 14 21 Preset 4 ee Display THGFEOCBAABCOEFGHT su Oo te 2 naen a The Power button is at the top left of the control panel Directly below the display are five function keys The function of each of these keys is depending on the current menu level and is indicated by an icon Below the function keys are the navigation keys The menu key at the center of the navigation keys is used to alter the menu level whilst the arrows are used to select a value where appropriate
28. g off and using the system check the area carefully Ensure to have clear sight at all times When placing or removing supports always put them in the prescribed position first stability Always pay attention to the maximum weight axis load and dimensions Always check and mount if necessary any tranport items such as lights safety signs safety covers etc Never leave the driver seat when driving the vehicle Note that the behaviour of the vehicle as well as its steering and break characteristics are influenced by the WEEDit machine and the contra weights Ensure you have sufficient steering and break power Only put the machine into service when all safety covers are in place and are in the right position Ensure that no people are present inside the virtual circle that the vehicle needs to turn around Never fill the tank above the specified maximum Read and follow the safety instructions of the manual of your sprayer Operation Instructions Electrical installation l 2 When serviceing the electrical installation always remove the terminal of the battery Only use approved fuses Fuses that are too large may cause a system overload and increases the possibility of a fire Always connect the battery in the proper order first connect the terminal followed by the terminal When disconnecting do the same in reverse order The terminal should have a protective cover to avoid the possibility of a s
29. global information screen like this Information R Global 100 Temperature 270 76 Fc Battery 12 98 Uo ext Lowest 12 34 U Contrast 60 Uptime 9 33 hrs Area r4oo0 m Total L331 km 1 sec More informat ion Exit LR OK __ amp The following menus are available in Service Mode use the MENU key to toggle the menus 100 Information 101 Warnings 102 Bleeding 103 History 104 Set clock date time 105 Full coverage calibration WEEDit Service Mode Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second Information about the various WEEDit components Warnings issued by the system Test sensor and nozzle activity Read productivity status of individual jobs Set the current time and day with the arrow keys Set standard usage for full field coverage Go back to normal display by pressing the EXIT key WEEDit 2 User Manual Ml 100 Information Menu The information menu contains global information about the WEEDit system plus information about each individual sensor This information is spread over several pages Use the L R key to toggle between the left and right boom The first page contains global information about this WEEDit system Information RJ Global 100 Temperature 270 276 Fc Battery 12 98 Uo ext Lowest 12 34 U Contrast 60 Uptime s 9 33 hrs Area 7F400 m Total L331 km n More informatio mB Exit L R
30. hort circuit explosion Avoid sparks and open fire close to the battery Ensure that no cables are trapped when working on the machine Damage to the cables may cause a short circuit and increases the chance of a fire When in doubt always contact your supplier The charging capacity for the battery should be more than 100A When necessary put the vehicle in a lower gear so that the motor makes more revolutions per minute to ensure that the alternator generates more power When using an extra battery on the spraying rig place the voltage regulating line on the battery of the rig to ensure that the voltage drop between the vehicle and the rig is compensated by the voltage regulator on the alternator WEEDit 11 User Manual Common safety instruction and instructions to avoid casualties during service maintenance and repair l Service repair and cleaning of the machine only when the motor is turned off Always remove the key from the lock 2 Check all bolts and nuts regularly and tighten them if necessary When welding on the vehicle or close to it always remove the cables from the alternator and the battery 4 When replacing any defective parts ensure that the replacement parts conform to the specifications of the manufacturer of the WEEDit machine Original WEEDit spare parts always conform to these specifications and are available from your supplier Using un approved replacement parts voids warranty we Crop Protection So
31. is connected The current liquid flow in litres per minute WEEDit 20 User Manual Sensors All sensors are shown at the center of the display Each sensor is represented by a rectangular icon with a dot at the centre and is identified by a letter of the alphabet above it In the example below 18 sensors are present 9 at either side left and right IHGFEDCBARECCIEFISHI COQOCHOQHO QQQOHEE nnnm NANNAN Each sensor has 5 nozzles to spray a corresponding lane of the surface Vertical bars are used to indicate the activity of the nozzles In the example above 11 sensors show activity Sensor B on the right boom has a problem indicated by the exclamation mark A disabled sensor is indicated by a single dot without the rectangle e g sensor C on the left boom below IHGFEDCEARBCOEFGHI C0000N 00A A0000AA i In case of a serious malfunction or error e g when the data cable to the sensor is broken the display will show an exclamation mark such as sensor B on the right boom below Contact your supplier if you see this icon IHGFEDCBARBCUEFGHI BOOOOOOO00 0000000 1 nnnm nnnnN a Menu bar The bottom of the display holds the menu bar Icons are used to illustrate the function of each function key Depending on the selected menu different icons may appear The main menu looks like this pu fe 8 lte OUSBUU Whenever a certain key has no function associated with it the icon will disappear automatically
32. lable or not This manual contains detailed information on how to install a new WEEDit system and how to adjust and calibrate the various settings and parameters Please read the instructions carefully prior to carrying out an installation and follow the safety instructions in chapter at all times Please ensure that any collegues and or customers are also aware of these safety instructions prior to operating a WEEDit system Continued on the next page WEEDit 5 User Manual All operator controls can be found on the control panel consisting of a display LCD and a series of buttons in a rugged waterproof casing see drawing below On Off switch D amen SS O 7F 15 22 30 0 00 1Ha Preset 4 E Display THGFEOCBAABCOEFGHT su aee Function Keys Navigation Keys The user communicates with the WEEDit via the large LCD display using a mixture of text and icons Where possible icons have been used to avoid the use of text A limited number of menus are available to the user For the dealer a large number of extra hidden menus are available allowing configuration and calibration of the standard settings In this manual chapter gives some safety warnings and advices Please read and follow these instructions carefully and ensure that anyone with access to the WEEDit system are aware of these instructions Chapter 3 gives a complete overview of all user controls of the WEEDit Please en
33. lutions 1 Always follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the Crop Protection Solution e Wear protective clothing e Pay attention to any safety instructions and warnings e Follow the guidelines about the application of the solution the amount to be used and the cleaning instructions 2 The use of certain herbicides may be subject to local law Check for such laws and follow them strictly 3 Never open a pipe or hose that is under pressure 4 Repair the machine only after it has been cleaned extensively and always wear a protective mask 5 Never fill the tank above the specified maximum level 6 When handling herbicides or toxic agents always wear protective clothing such as protective gloves protective clothing and protective glasses 7 Check for a possible interaction between the herbicide and certain sensitive parts of the machine 8 Don t use any herbicides that have the tendency to stick or coagulate 9 Crop protection machine may not be filled with surface water in order to protect humans animals and the environment Storage instructions Always flush the machine with sufficient clean water prior to storing it Always store the machine in a dry warm place Ensure that all pressure is released from the system before storing it When the machine is stored for a longer period of time remove the mains plug of the battery charger Once the spraying season is over remove the control panel and store it in a d
34. ry warm place Mee IN Cleaning and transport instructions 1 Do not clean the machine with a high pressure nozzle control panel power box sensors etc 2 Do not expose the machine to rain during transport 3 Clean the windows of the sensors with a soft cloth regularly Note that sand can easily scratch the windows WEEDit 12 User Manual 2 Using WEEDit 2 1 Spraying mechanism The WEEDit uses any type of pump as long as it provides the required amount of liquid to feed all the nozzles along the boom To maintain the pressure to all these nozzles a Ramsay valve pressure accumulator is needed in the spray line To maintain the right pressure at the nozzles at all times a Ramsay valve is included in the pumbing of the system This valve is a big accumulator and is fed by a small air compressor The Ramsay valve regulates the air pressure through to the pressure line of the sprayer To get the desired pressure an air regulator is installed between the air compressor and the Ramsay valve The unused flow goes back into the tank via a return line Ensure that the primary valve used to suck the liquid from the tank and all couplings are absolutely water tight Even the smallest leakage will result in pressure variations or even a complete pump failure Sucked in air may also result in dripping of the nozzles For all valves and fittings one should use plastic stainless steel or chromed brass Never use galvanised fittings
35. sure good knowlegde of this chapter so that you can answer any user queries If you ve never used a WEEDit before please read this manual first We wish you all the best with the use of WEEDit Rometron Agricultural B V The Netherlands WEEDit 6 User Manual Acceptance Immediately after receiving the machine please check the package for transport damage and ensure that all components are present and complete If any part is missing or incomplete you must contact us immediately to exersise you rights for replacement and or repair Declaration of Conformity We Rometron Agricultural B V Rolandseck 87 6865 AD Doorwerth The Netherlands declare entirely at our own responsibility that the product Machine number Type number to which this declaration applies conforms to the following EEC regulations e 98 37 EEG e modified by 98 79EEG The machine also complies with the appendices e EN 1050 e EN 292 1 e EN 292 2 Doorwerth 12 November 2009 R de Jonge Productmanager Rometron Agricultural BV The Netherlands Please keep the machine number at hand when asking any technical questions WEEDit 7 User Manual This page is intentionally left blank reserved for declaration of approval WEEDit 8 User Manual 1 Important information 1 1 Safety icons These icons are used for each safety advice in situations that can be dangerous Please pay attention to these warnings and adjust your behaviour ac
36. ure high gt 3 50 amp Pressure low 0 04 1Ha f IHGFEDCEAAECDEFGHI popm000n0aA 000000 d S 7 e 13 Exit Zero If there are more outstanding messages they can be viewed in menu 101 Messages Global see example on the right The total number of messages is always printed in the header behind the word Global In the above example three messages are waiting Zero Any temporary or incidental messages can be removed by pressing the Zero key Permanent errors however will persist and stay on the screen When the WEEDit is turned off all messages will be deleted Only the dealer can then recall the old messages by using menu 211 3 6 3 Errors This chapter gives further information about each error message Whenever possible advise will be given to prevent or solve the problem In some cases a malfunction is permanent but a temporary solution is possible so that you can continue to use the WEEDit whilst engineers are working on a more permanent solution In case of doubt always contact your supplier ERROR This message will appear whenever a serious internal malfunction has occurred in the control panel s firmware Under normal conditions this message should never appear However should this message appear contact your supplier immediately and report a method to reproduce the problem Please make a note of the circumstances under which the error has occurred as well as the precise text
37. weed based on the fluorescent properties of the cholorophyl molecules present in the leaves of living plants This 3rd generation WEEDit is the successor to the original WEEDit system that was based on the same principle By using modern components and higher processing power the accuracy of the system is by far superior to earlier systems WEEDit is equipped with highly sensitive and accurate sensors allowing the herbicide to be sprayed exactly on top of the living plants saving herbicide and minimising environmental load Depending on the width of the vehicle used for the WEEDit installation up to 36 sensors may be used Each sensor consists of five independant detection channels each covering a width of only 20 cm Sensors Detection Channels width of the vehicle The drawing above shows a WEEDit installation with 5 sensors and hence 25 detection channels It can therefore be used to treat a lane of 5 meters wide in one operation The maximum width of a WEEDit system is 36 meters A complete WEEDit setup consists of the following components Sy wats deen 24 ES ede A E Sensor Sensor Sensor WALD Sensor Sensor Sensor Power Unit 1 2 3 Speed Pressure 4 Flow E Battery Please note that some components are optional and may therefore have been omitted in your installation It is up to the dealer to configure the system in such a way that it knows which options are avai
38. year When the unit is first delivered or after the battery has been replaced you may need to set the clock to the current date and time For this use menu 104 If WEEDit detects an impossible date when it is turned on it will automatically enter menu 104 The clock is driven by a small chrystal similar to that of an electronic watch It has an accuracy of several seconds per year but it may lose some accuracy as a result of very low or very high ambient temperatures If this is the case you need to use menu 104 to adjust the clock Set timerdate 104 Exit OK Use the navigation keys left right to select the parameter you wish to change Then use the up down keys to alter the setting Once you are satisfied with the result press OK to confirm the settings The clock is now programmed WEEDit 30 User Manual 105 Full coverage In order to calculate the correct saving of herbicide WEEDit needs to know how much herbicide you would have used when spraying at full coverage In the example below full coverage spraying is assumed to use 100 I Ha 105 Enter standard usage for Full field coverage t Usage l Ha Exit alo _ Use the navigation keys up down to alter the current setting and press OK to confirm The new setting will be retained when WEEDit is turned off WEEDit Service Mode Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second Information about the various WEEDit components
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