LH4000 Manual_UK
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1. ee Work efficiency A Area worked LEFT Remaining area HA H Work efficiency The actual area capacity per hour HA Area counter The recorded area worked since reset of counter May be reset the DATA DELETE menu This is also where you will find the Grand Total Area counter HA LEFT Remaining area to work This function requires encodement of actual size of the area in encode HA LEFT TIME FUNCTIONS TIMER Work hours minutes END TIME Expected time of finalisation TIMER END TIME CLOCK DATE CLOCK Actual time DATE Day month year Records the work time on a specific job You start and stop this recorder manually be reset in menu DATA DELETE where the Total time recorder is also available Expected time of day at which the job will be complete Requires field size to be entered in encode HA LEFT Actual time Time is adjusted in ENCODE The actual date The date is adjusted in ENCODE 14 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAY ENCODEMENTS In this menu you must enter the particulars for your Crop Sprayer The particulars you enter will be memorised automatically under spray encodements When you have entered a particular figure press the return key to proceed to your next encodements NOTE Check all your figures before you st2. FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS IN The distance recorded in current track tramline METRE Recorded total metres METRE STOP Manual start stop of distance counter BATT Battery voltage METRE IN TRACK The distance recorded in current track You may use this function to locate a position in the track e g the spot where the tank ran empty This function is related to the REDUCE TRA This function is only visible whilst the sprayer is inactive The METRE TRACK counter is reset to NIL each time the sprayer is shut e g at headlands However should you shut the sprayer in a track the computer memorises the distance driven And displays REDUCE TRA M NOTE Should you stop spraying at a position you would like to relocate E g if you need to refill your tank Proceed thus After refilling your tank drive to start of track headland border Press REDUCE TRA M and drive along the tramline An audible and visual warning will be given 5 metres before the location at which the tank ran empty When the position is instruction is given to start spraying METRE The total distance driven in metres This is measured with the wheel with the speed sensor fitted You may choose manual start stop of counter Or automatically via the override sensor sprayer main valve switch
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5. you also find the Total time counter Expected time of day at which the job will be complete Requires encodement of field size HA LEFT The actual time Can be altered in ENCODE The actual Date Can be altered in ENCODE 30 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL OTHER IMPLEMENT ENCODE This menu allows for encodements of your LH 4000 in conjunction with jobs other than Spray work NOTE in this menu do not interfere with the encodements you may have done in the Sprayer Menu NOTE You must check your encodements through the status screen which will always be shown before you are allowed to enter the operation screen 58 4K lt lt E lt m Ms 3 W I I S 5 Before commencing your work may encode the size of the field From this parameter End Time is calculated WORKING WIDTH The effective working width of your implement cm Do not forget the overlap which may cause incorrect measurements LH 31 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPEED SENSOR WHEEL TRACTOR WHEEL IMPLEMENT Your LH 4000 provides for two differently located speed sensors WHEEL TRACTOR A sensor fitted on the tractor NOTE Possible wheel slippag
6. increase figure or vice versa Min fig 1 500 Normal status Start with 50 REGULATION DELAY Encode the number of seconds that regulation is delayed by after the main valve is opened It is possible to encode from 0 to 9 seconds LH AGRO 17 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL UNIFORM PRESSURE Encode whether the controls of the sprayer are equipped with uniform pressure valves balance return valves or not No If ON remember to adjust your valves SPEED SENSOR WHEEL TRACTOR WHEEL SPRAYER You can chose between two different located speed sensors WHEEL TRACTOR Sensor fitted to the tractor Either externally or an integrated gearbox sensor May apply e g if machine is self propelled type WHEEL SPRAYER Sensor located on the sprayer e g trailed sprayers Calibration of speed sensor Sensors must be calibrated individually SPEED SENSOR CALIBRATION Speed sensor calibration is extremely important We recommend that you check the sensor calibration during the season This will ensure of compensation for tyre wear However the design of the LH 4000 makes calibration easy You can calibrate using two methods Automatic or Manual AUTOMATIC SPEED SENSOR CALIBRATION 1 Carefully measure and mark a distance of 100 metres Not on tarmac but field condition soil surface 2 Drive to start position of the 100 m distance and press the CALIB CALC key
7. Select your mode in ENCODE METRE SWITCH or METRE START METRE STOP Manual Start Stop of metre counter The start stop selection screen will only appear if MANUAL has been selected in ENCODE BATT The current voltage of battery LH AGRO 11 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAY FUNCTIONS LITRE Amount consumed from tank LITRE LEFT Amount remaining in tank LITRE LEFT LITRE MIN LITRE MIN Litre consumption per minute The total amount consumed since counter was reset This function is a trip counter which may be reset using the DATA DELETE function The grand total counter is also available in this menu The amount of liquid in tank However this feature requires encoding the tank volume amount filled before starting This is done in encode LITRE LEFT This value is automatically entered is the optional tank fill feature is used The actual flow in Litres per minute through the flowmeter Do not regard this as the Pump capacity Pressing the NEXT PAGE key displays the next functions xx XX NORMAL DOSAGE Increase of application rate Decrease of application rate DOSE RATE NORMAL Encodement of application rate OR instant return to normal rate activation Percentile increase of the application rate You select the percent figu
8. ae 18 WHEEL SPRAYER 18 SPEED SENSOR 18 TANK VOLUME reseceseccatceneceneeenssogecenceesecanccesecenscenecensaeusenusesncemamaremusesesde 19 ai ed eh a lee SR EN el TAP RS 20 INPUT SETUP alas Sandt at 20 RPM SENSOR 20 ein ieee 20 3 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL DATE CROCK tends dest ated 20 SPRAYER DATA DUET Bos ne xe lait ait a nt e th od md Rie Nand die 21 LOG BOOK ae tate ad aaa ad as 22 THE LOG BOOK HOW TO USE THIS 22 START TASK ecu beeen Wee Bee eee a BORER Reena 23 FAS ice co cene eee ceneecd cenerenceane 24 SEE TASK 25 DELETE TASK etek 25
9. REMAINING AREA 6 LH AGRO TANK FILL CONTROL SCREEN LIGHT B 4 7 NUMERIC KEYS A 9 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL Adjustment of screen contrast Can be useful when working under dark or sunny conditions NOTE The screen may go dark in extreme hot or cold conditions The display will return to normal when the working temperature of the monitor is back to normal To adjust the screen contrast Use the keys If you want an instant return to any screen press this key before you scroll to another screen The memo key allows for instant return to the memorised screen This key activates the FILL feature which is detailed later in this manual Only active in conjunction with encoding Will erase any incorrectly entered figure Switches the back light on and off Only active when encoding values or when simulating forward speed LH AGRO LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL THE DISPLAY The screen is divided in two sections The upper section is the information screen The lower relates to the softkeys SPRAYER OTHER EARLEN SYSTEM SS BASIC MENU SCREEN THE INFO SCREEN You will appreciate the information screen is designed by the
10. The screen to the left will appear 3 Drive the 100 metre distance Stop exactly at the 100 m mark 4 new function key will appear CALC WHEEL Press this key and the computer has automatically calculated and entered the calibration figure Should the flashing CALC WHEEL however not appear the computer has received insufficient pulses from the sensor enabling it to auto calibrate You must calibrate using one of the two manual alternatives 18 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL MANUAL SPEED CALIBRATION E g when sensor is fitted to a wheel Mark the wheel e g the valve and mark the field Drive the machine exactly 10 revs of the wheel Mark out on the Field Measure the driven distance carefully to nearest cm Calculate your calibration figure Use the following formula N gt Example The measured distance between marks 52 80 metre 5280 centimetre The wheel turned 10 revs Four 4 magnets are fitted 5280 the distance driven in cm 132 000 cm 10 the revs X 4 the magnets This figure 132 is to be encoded Press function key WHEEL TRACTOR Encode 1 3 2 using the numerical keypad Incorrect encodements can be deleted using C key Manual speed calibration e g sensor fitted to a prop shaft 1 Press the function key CALIB CALC The screen to the left will appear 2 Move drive
11. arise from the buyers negligence to react to warnings and fault messages from the product or which can be traced to negligence and or absent constant control of the work carried out in comparison to the planned job 7 2 When implementing any new equipment the buyer must take great care and pay attention Any doubts as to correct operation use should result in contacting the sellers service department LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL USE The LH 4000 is specifically designed for crop sprayer control The software design is consequently designed for easy use and access for the operator in conjunction with spray work The computer communicates with you through the screen in clear language Minimum use of this manual is therefore required BEFORE USE It is essential that you make yourself familiar with the keys and their use Please read carefully and study the following pages Unfold the back page which shows the fascia of the computer You communicate with the computer using only 5 keys You will appreciate that the screens relating to the four upper function keys softkeys change as you proceed The screen shows the present significance of each individual key The lower enter return key allows you to return to the previous screen U Softkeys Function keys Enter TRACTOR INFO This key instantly displays ACTUAL SPEED WORK EFFICIENCY AREA WORKED
12. slowly Stop when NO OF PULSES changes from 0 nil to 1 3 Mark the field Drive slowly Stop when NO OF PULSES changes from 50 to 51 5 Mark field distance between the two marks 6 Divide the measured distance cm by 50 7 Encode the result cm using the numerical keypad TANK VOLUME The sprayer s tank size is encoded here This is required if the automatic tank fill feature is to be used LH 19 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL METRE SWITCH Select whether distance recording is started stopped manually MANUAL or by the selected override service sensor e g spray on off switch INPUT SET UP The LH 4000 software allows for a flexible set up of electric connections to ANY TYPE of Crop Sprayer controls Select either MAIN VALVE or BOOM SECTION The screen will read the current status You may change setting by using the Shut Open OV volt key E g Boom section Shut OV States that the wires connected to the boom section switches receive OV ground when the switch is in the OFF position This should be set by the engineer when the system is fitted RPM SENSOR Select weather a RPM sensor is fitted and encode the number of pulses received per revolution NOTE This function is not implemented in all sprayer fitting kits ask your dealer
13. 000 OPERATORS MANUAL MACHINE SETTING CHART Flow figure Sprayer Boom Width Boom sections cm ROOM Total Boom Width Drive factor factor Wheel Wheel tractor sprayer Boom Main valve Section 42 LH AGRO LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL NOTES LH AGRO 43 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL 44 LH AGRO
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15. 2 Manual calibration method Your flow calibration figure may be calculated as follows Fill tank with minimum 600 Litres Reset your LITRE counter using the DATA DELETE menu Spray minimum 500 litres All boom sections open keep within normal pressure range e g 3 Bar You may keep the machine stationary using the simulated speed facility see SYSTEM or select MANUAL and set your pressure see page 13 4 Verify the remaining litres in tank on the tank scale Note machine must be level 5 Verify your LITRE recorder reading in the DATA DELETE menu 6 Calculate your correct flow figure using this formula Present flow figure x sprayed amount NEW FLOW FIGURE eee Litre recorded on computer E g 2000 x 500 487 2053 The calculated new figure must be encoded in the computer BOOM WIDTH The effective width of your sprayer in cm The LH 4000 computer automatically compensates for open and closed boom sections Consequently each individual spray sections must be encoded into the computer Encode the widths one by one Start with the left hand side section 1 Proceed thus Move cursor to first section Enter width in Cm using the numeric keypad Proceed to section 2 3 etc DRIVE FACTOR The response factor for automatic application control mode This parameter sets the speed of the reaction time of regulation e g Sprayer press regulation valve If the reaction is too slow
16. K You may now use the cursor to select the individual task to The Task number you select is your Log Book reference no NOTE Should you select an already used task The trip counter status will remain Consequently Any new recordings are added on All trip counters are reset when any empty task is started Select TASK The following screen LH 23 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL STOP TASK SEE TASK DELETE TASK Press the RETURN key to proceed The main operating screen appears indicating through the displayed text TASK and the oblong indicating you are in LOG BOOK mode END TASK You can at any time interrupt your present TASK All recordings will be memorised until you delete the task Please Note You cannot escape your operation in the task mode whilst any task is open Should you attempt the screen will display a warning and indicate which task is to be closed 24 LH LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SEE TASK Should you like to verify any task Press SEE TASK Move cursor to desired task Press the SEE key Screen will display the recorded data for that task DELETE TASK Please note that deleted
17. OPERATORS MANUAL FOR THE LH 4000 SPRAYER MONITOR LH No 020 183 UK Version 1 05 LH Technologies Denmark ApS Melhavevej 2 9440 Aabybro Denmark Tel 45 9696 2500 Fax 45 9696 2501 Internet htto www lh agro com LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL 2 LH AGRO LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL Contents INTRODUCTION Sl od id 5 ade ee A 6 BEFOREUSE 6 6 CONTRAS ok emote er 7 Lad e dre 7 7 CLEAR KE Yora edee iiad ii ea i eaaa a a E a 7 SCREEN LIGHT a 7 NUMERIC KEY S 7 THE DISPLAY lt 8 BASIC 9 8 STATUS SCREEN Na hd nt a bee dr 9 SPRAY PROGRAM et nen ete ern Se eee earn ee ee 9 SPRAYER OPERATION atte
18. SPEED SIMULATE Speed simulation SYSTEM DATA Non customer accessible info 38 LH LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL TEST INPUT Should you observe any malfunction conduct a test of all circuits and sensors with the test program The Screen Each text string has a counter shown at the L H side The figure must change each time a pulse signal is received The R H side shows the actual status HI or LO The individual input ports PTO Signal from the PTO sensor WHEEL TRACTOR Signal from the wheel sensor IMPLEMENT Area override signal Tractor TRAIL 1 Signal from pressure sensor if applicable TRAIL 2 Signal from the spray flowmeter TRAIL 4 Signal from wheel sensor on implement if applicable TRAIL 7 Override signal e g pray valve BOOM 1 TO 9 Status of boom sections LH 39 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL TEST OUTPUT OUT1 The power increase output to regulator valve OUT2 The power decrease output to regulator valve OUT3 Output to fill valve if applicable OUT 4 Not used NOTE The SYSTEM test feature comprises of three screens Move to next screen using the NEXT PAGE key NOTE Activation of any in or outputs in the test SYSTEM mode disregards any possi
19. UAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations with your new LH 4000 Spray Controller The product is a specifically developed spray controller based on the latest available technology We are confident that it will serve you to your full satisfaction in the years to come The computer provides you with a comprehensive selection of valuable information s not only when spraying but in conjunction with all field work where its facilities for speed and area recording etc may be desired We have endeavoured to deliver a fault free product To ensure optimal use of the equipment we ask that great attention be paid when reading the manual We are more than happy to help should any queries arise both when the product is used for the first time and at any later date Regarding responsibility for use of the product we refer to our sales and delivery terms especially paragraph 7 which follows Product usage use of the product is at the sole risk of the buyer is therefore not entitled to any form for compensation caused by for example any of the following Disturbance to from electronic services products that not confirm to the standards for CE marking Missing or poor signal coverage succession hereof from external transmitters receivers used by the buyer Functional faults which apply to or from a PC program or PC equipment not delivered by the seller Faults that may
20. WARNING ENCODE KM H Warning ON OFF and limits for speed warning NOTE Activation of the speed warning provides and ensures minimum spray output when the speed warning is given for the low limit setting E g when the speed falls below that set in KMH warn the spray pressure will be maintained MIS DOSERATE Warning ON OFF and Percent deviation of application rate LITRE LEFT Warning ON OFF for tank level RPM Warning ON OFF and max min limits for RPM Only displayed if RPM ON is selected DATE CLOCK The following can be adjusted HOURS MINUTES YEAR MONTH DAY 20 LH LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER DATA DELETE There are 3 main functions in this menu 1 Reading of the total counters Accessible only here Reading the trip counters Deleting all counters by choice Deleting all trip counters simultaneously It is not possible to see select the total counters in the operation menu Subsequently DATA DELETE execution is available only in this menu Set the cursor use the arrow keys to the counter to be deleted Press the DELETE key to erase Should you like to reset ALL TRIP COUNTERS press the DELETE TRIP key NOTE Do not forget to take your notes before deleting The
21. Y Press the key indicated by the arrow The screen shows the mode you have selected In this case the other implement mode indicated by the symbol The two oblong squares shows 34 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL The upper 1 one job is issued oblong is The lower 34 are EMPTY Press START TASK key START TASK You may now use the cursor to select the individual TASK to OPEN The TASK NUMBER you select is your Log Book reference 2 Should you select already open task x The trip counter status will remain Consequently Any new recordings will be added on Should you any EMPTY task The Trip counters are all reset LH AGRO 35 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL Select a TASK The following screen appears STOP TASK SEE TASK DELETE TASK Press the RETURN key to proceed Your select screen appears now indicating through the shown text TASK NO and the oblong indicating you LOG BOOK mode END TASK You can at any time interrupt your present TASK All recordings will be memorised until you delete task P
22. art work Simply check your Status screen NH OO MS OJ gt U DOSERATE Encode your desired application rate in LITRES per HECTARE max figure 9999 L Ha You can alternatively enter alter your rate directly from the operation screen The LH 20D flowmeter most common size Enter flow figure 2000 Guide only Ask your dealer for recommended start figure when using a different size flowmeter DO S AND DON TS DO Check your flow accuracy regularly check against a load DON T Do not calibrate your flow figure against any worked area The computer offers an easy step by step calibration procedure or you may chose to calibrate manually LH 15 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL STEP Enter your desired percentage figure one entry only for max figure 99 LITRE LEFT To see how much is left in the tank you must encode the amount filled into the tank here If there is an amount remaining in the tank when filling this amount must be added to the amount filled thus Amount remaining in tank amount filled Litre left NOTE If the optional fill flow equipme
23. ble malfunctions you may have provoked through a wrong mistaken encodement Any possible failure caused by defects in the computer software is therefore disregarded SPEED SIMULATION E g whilst testing or calibrating machines it may be desirable to conduct a performance test at a stand still To simulate speed do as follows Put SPEED SIMULATE ON in the menu Return to your OPERATION menu Enter the desired speed through the numeric keys How to disable the SIMULATED SPEED Either 1 Move vehicle forward the SIMULATE speed will be cancelled automatically or 2 Encode a simulated speed of 0 nil After 8 sec you can return to SYSTEM for setting SIML SPEED to OFF SYSTEM DATA Information not accessible by the operator 40 LH LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL ERROR MESSAGES Your LH 4000 will display various error messages should abnormalities occur VOLTAGE WARNING Should the power supply drop below 10 V This warning may appear during start or if battery is weak WARNING OUTPUT Warning of short circuits in the power supply to the regulator valve MEMORY FAILURE Should the computer fail to memorise data You may overrule this warning by pressing the OK key However check your encodements should this warning appear Should your LH 4000 display errors frequently consult your dealer LH AGRO 41 LH 4
24. d The Other Implement operation of the computer is designed to be similar to the sprayer menus Consequently the major part of this section should already be familiar to you Should you have specific requirements for services not available in the computer please inquire for the upgrade versions available of the LH 5000 computer range Press the RETURN key to return to the MAIN MENU Select OTHER IMPLEMENT Move the Cursor and press SELECT You can now select between the displayed functions The following chapter details the individual functions 28 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL OTHER IMPLEMENT OPERATION SPEED The Top information is Speed The speed is read as Km h to one tenth Speed is calculated with the selected sensor Wheel tractor Wheel implement AREA Area is recorded in Hectares The readings up to 99 99 Ha are provided to one hundredth Above this to one tenth NOTE The DATA DELETE menu provides the Total Area counter NOTE Do not forget to reset your counters using DATA DELETE before you commencing work SELECTABLE FUNCTIONS TRACTOR FUNCTIONS PTO PTO revs requires sensor on the shaft METRE Driven distance in metres ME TR METRE START STOP Manual sta
25. data is irrevocable Move the cursor to the desired task Press the DELETE key Do not delete before you take your notes EXITING TASK MODE Press RETURN until this screen is displayed Press the TASK MODE lower function key symbol Press the END TASK key LH AGRO 25 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL TANK FILL FEATURE The HOLD key gives instant access to the Tank Fill features NOTE This is an optional feature that requires specific parts to be fitted to your sprayer Ask your dealer for details FILL VOLUME The amount required to be filled This is calculated through the litre rest Ha rest the tank size and the present application rate FILLED VOLUME The amount measured by the fill flowmeter LITRE LEFT Calculated amount remaining in the tank NOTE If the actual tank amount ST does not correspond with ae this reading the spray ET flowmeter may need re mk calibrating CALC VOLUME The required amount is automatically calculated when you press this key START FILL Pressing this key starts recording amount filled and opens the optional fill valve FLOW FIGURE The calibration figure for your Fill flowmeter FILL MODE Select whether a valve is used to stop the flow VALVE or whether a warning
26. e will interfere with accuracy unless you compensate through with wheel calibration WHEEL IMPLEMENT You may desire to have a permanent sensor fitted on a trailed machine for improved accuracy Whenever applicable speed sensors located on large driven wheels enhances accuracy SPEED SENSOR CALIBRATION The LH 4000 provides an automatic calibration feature for the speed sensor However you may need or desire to calibrate using a manual procedure Both procedures are detailed in the SPRAYER section pages 18 amp 19 Calibrate your sensor as described IMPLEMENT SENSOR The implement sensor is the sensor that starts and stops the area meters In OTHER IMPLEMENT you can choose between the following 1 Lift sensor connected via rear of 7 pin socket 2 if a PTO sensor has been mounted 3 Implement Sprayer main on off switch starts stops area recordings METRE SWITCH The menu where you decide whether distance recording is controlled manually or in conjunction with the override sensor WARNING ENCODE PTO Warning ON OFF and rev MIN MAX limits KM H Warning ON OFF and MIN MAX speed limits DATE CLOCK Adjustment of TIME YEAR MONTH DAY 32 LH LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL OTHER IMPLEMENT DATA DELETE There are 3 main options in this menu 1 gt Reading of total counters only accessible here Reading of trip counters 2 Delete individual counter Delete all trip counte
27. functions are TIME Time counter for consumed time since reset TIME Total operation time since reset HA Area counter Worked area since reset Area counter Total area worked since reset METRE Total distance travelled since reset LITRE Litres consumed since reset LITRE Total litres consumed since reset NOTE The total info is accessible only in the DATA DELETE menu LH AGRo 21 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL LOG BOOK Your LH 4000 holds a comprehensive LOG BOOK facility A total of 35 jobs tasks can memorised individually Should you like to use this you must allocate job No in advance NOTE trip counters Time Area Litres are all automatically reset when you allocate a new Task no The functions to manipulate in the Log Book mode are basically START TASK END TASK SEE TASK DELETE TASK THE LOG BOOK HOW TO USE THIS FEATURE Pressing the lower function key displays the following Press the key indicated by the arrow The screen shows the MODE you have selected In this case the sprayer mode indicated by the symbol The two oblong squares shows 22 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL The upper 1 one job no is used oblong is lower 34 are empty Press the START TASK key START TAS
28. is given WARNING Selecting WARNING gives a visible on screen and audible warning Selecting VALVE allows for an electric valve to open shut 26 LH LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL FILL FLOWMETER CALIBRATION NOTE The Fill flowmeter is an independent unit Subsequently it MUST be calibrated individually However as automatic calibration mode is provided by your LH 4000 for the spray flowmeter so it is for your FILL meter The accuracy of the calibration procedure depends on the amount used for calibration The following example uses 1000 litres Please double check the calibration of the fill flowmeter Proceed thus Select FLOW FIGURE through the sub menu Check that a figure is encoded If not enter e g 4000 Press the return key to return to the previous screen Enter a FILL VOLUME Enter approx twice the amount you may require Press the START FILL key in the sub menu Fill the tank with an exact known amount through the fill flowmeter You may use a weigh bridge for optimal accuracy Select FLOW FIGURE in the sub menu Move cursor to TANK LITRE Encode the amount here Press the flashing CALC FLOW key The flow figure will be calculated and entered automatically LH AGRo 27 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL OTHER IMPLEMENT Your LH 4000 may be used in conjunction with any type of machine or implement where various monitoring or recording services are require
29. lease Note You cannot escape your operation in the task mode whilst any task is open Should you attempt the screen will read a warning and indicate which task is to be closed 36 LH AGRO LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SEE TASK Should you like to verify any task No Press SEE TASK Move cursor to desired task Press the SEE key Screen will read the recorded data on that task DELETE TASK NOTE Deleted data is irrevocable Do not delete before you take your notes Move cursor to desired task Press the DELETE key LEAVING TASK MODE Press RETURN to display this screen Press the lower symbol At this screen press the END TASK key LH AGRo 37 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SYSTEM MENU The SYSTEM menu is basically a service feature In the unlikely event of malfunctions this menu provides a comprehensive set of individual TEST facilities However the menu also provides a very useful feature which allows you to SIMULATE forward speed detailed below You may use the SIMULATE SPEED e g whilst you set up your sprayer TEST INPUT Test input of all sensors etc TEST OUTPUT Test of all outputs e g power to valve LANGUAGE Select operating language
30. manufacturer and cannot into part be altered by you THE LOWER FUNCTION Softkeys SCREEN Function keys The actual significance of the four keys is displayed You will notice that this status changes as you proceed see the following examples When powered up the screen will light up and display the main menu Should you have selected an other screen press the return key until the main menu is displayed again SPRAYER OTHER IMPLEMENT SYSTEM The cursor can be moved up amp down using the softkeys Place the cursor on the function you require and press SELECT LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT The software program does not allow menu changes whilst the machine is moving This is to prevent operator mistakes and incorrect recordings STATUS SCREEN Any time the operation menu is selected or you leave any encode menu the status screen will appear Here all the current encoded values will be shown CHECK amp ACCEPT the values before proceeding by pressing the enter return key NOTE Before start remember to cancel reset all relevant counters Area litre etc using the DATA DELETE function if required SPRAY PROGRAM From the basic menu select sprayer Move cu
31. nt is fitted LITRE LEFT is encoded automatically HA LEFT As above you must enter the field size before commencing work End time amp required fill amount are calculated from this parameter FLOW FIGURE This is the calibration figure for your flowmeter In other words The measuring accuracy of the liquid You MUST calibrate your flowmeter Recalibrate the flowmeter if the consistency of the liquid used changes FLOW CALIBRATION Encode LH20 D meter a start figure of 2000 Method 1 The computer calibration mode Just follow this instruction and those on the screen Fill the tank or minimum 600 litres Encode the filled quantity in LITRE LEFT and return to Flow figure Spray minimum 500 litres All boom sections open keep within normal pressure range e g 3 Bar You may keep the machine stationary using the simulated speed facility see SYSTEM or select MANUAL and set your pressure see page 13 4 Verify the remaining litres in tank the tank scale Note machine must be level 5 Place the cursor on TANK LIT and encode the amount remaining the tank 6 Press the flashing CALC FLOW key 7 new flow figure is now calculated and automatically encoded NOTE If you should be uncertain regarding the accuracy of the tank scale it is recommended to take the machine to a weigh bridge for verification 16 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL Method
32. re you require in encode Percent decrease of application rate similar figure will be entered automatically ref the above Multifunctional softkey It will read DOSE RATE normally Select and will have instant access to enter or alter your desired application rate However should you have activated either your or keys the softkey will read NORMAL Subsequently pressing this key will return your application rate to normal regardless what over under rate you are currently applying 12 LH AGRo LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL Pressing NEXT PAGE key displays the next functions AUTO MAN Manual increase of pressure application Manual decrease of pressure application Select automatic or manual application control keys will appear when you select manual mode This facility may be used e g under severe field conditions where automatic computer control is inefficient or you have observed abnormalities in the computer control mode NOTE aware Should you have selected MANUAL mode is the computer unable to resume to control before you reset to AUTOMATIC control mode Pressing the NEXT PAGE key displays the next functions RPM Shaft speed of an axle only displayed if RPM ON is selected in encode LH AGRo 13 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL AREA FUNCTIONS
33. rs NOTE The menu is the only menu available to read and delete the total counters To delete the counters move the cursor to the desired position Press DELETE To delete all Trip counters simultaneously Press DELETE TRIP NOTE Before deleting any records take your notes Deleted recordings are irrevocable Records are TIME Work time since last reset TIME Total work time since last reset HA Worked area since last reset Total worked area since last reset METRE Total driven distance since last reset counters accessible only through the DATA DELETE menu LH 33 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL LOG BOOK Your LH 4000 provides a Log Book feature Up to 35 individual jobs can be memorised in the computer This feature and how to work it is detailed on page 22 to 25 in the section NOTE Any job number which you may issue the Other Implement mode will be transferred whilst you select the Sprayer Mode Please Note You cannot escape your operation whilst in task mode if any tasks are open Should you attempt the screen will display a warning and indicate which task to close The functions to manipulate in the Log Book mode are basically START TASK END TASK SEE TASK DELETE TASK THE LOG BOOK HOW TO USE THIS FACILIT
34. rsor to Press SELECT From there you can choose OPERATION ENCODE DATA DELETE LOG BOOK LH 9 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL SPRAYER OPERATION Two Status screens must be accepted Press the Return key until the following screen is displayed Standard functions Display of selectable functions Selectable functions PRE DEFINED FUNCTIONS DOSAGE APPLICATION The primary function under sprayer is dosage The dosage application rate is shown in Litres per Hectare calculated as a result of the flow through the flowmeter the speed and the recorded area Subsequently no reading will show if the machine is stationary or if there is no flow through the flowmeter Two arrows in the upper left corner of screen indicate the length and status of control signals to the pressure regulator NOTE The shown application rate L Ha is dependent of a correct calibration of wheel circumference flow figure working width Details later in this manual SPRAY BOOM INDICATOR STATUS The number and position of active inactive boom sections is shown on the screen SPEED The forward speed is displayed in km h One decimal NOTE Ensure you select the correct sensor Wheel tractor Wheel sprayer Radar is not available 10 LH LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL
35. rt stop of distance recorder BATT System voltage PTO The revs of the shaft may be other than PTO METRE Driven distance in Metres Is recorded through the speed sensor Can be activated manually or in conjunction with the override sensor Implement Sensor Select the mode in the ENCODE menu or START METRE STOP Manual Start stop of the metre counter These soft keys will only appear if you have selected the manual mode switch BATT The present voltage of your battery LH 29 LH 4000 OPERATORS MANUAL AREA FUNCTIONS Work efficiency HA Area worked HA LEFT Remaining area to work HA H HA HA LEFT Work Efficiency The area cover per hour calculated with the present speed and working width Area Counter The worked area since last reset May be reset through the DATA DELETE menu where the Area Total counter is also to be found The remaining area to be worked Presupposes encodement of the field size before work commences TIME FUNCTIONS aa END TIME CLOCK DATE TIMER Work time in Hours amp minutes END TIME Expected finishing time for the current work CLOCK Actual time DATE Actual Date May be used to record the time used for a particular job Is started stopped manually and can be reset in the DATA DELETE menu
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