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1. Section is preselected Section is ready for application Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Basic control principles Miemvetter ow lectronics Screen structure We CAN do it Display Section status Section is preselected and the main section switch is switched on Section is carrying out spray application Section was switched off manually while the SECTION Control application was operating in automatic mode This section is not switched on or off while SECTION Control is operating in automatic mode Illustration The diagrams below show how the sections may appear in the boom display area Boom terminal area example 1 Section 1 2 Sections 2 to 7 is switched off are preselected and applying Boom terminal area example 2 Section 1 2 Sections 2 to 7 is switched off are preselected but are not applying Additional status settings are available if you are using the SECTION Control application The next diagram shows how the section status is represented if a wedge shaped area is being treated and the user has previously deactivated the outer sections using the multi function joystick Section status Left on the job computer Right with SECTION Control Sections 1 and 7 have been deactivated manually using the multi function joystick Sections 2 to 5 are carrying out spray application Section 6 has been deactivated by SECTION Control 5 4 4 Selectable area 2 This are
2. Actual content 1 Refill limit 1 2800h 2 Refill limit 81 2 Set the Refill limit 1 parameter Specify the number of liters of the first product to be added to the tank before filling stops 3 Set the Refill limit 2 parameter Specify the number of liters of the second product to be added to the tank before filling stops 2 fen gt A new function icon appears on the screen _ u gt The icon shows the refill limit at which the next refill will stop 2 of oak 4 Select refill limit 1 h gt The icon on the screen changes i A 5 Open the ball valve gt Tank filling starts gt When the fill level defined as Refill limit 1 is reached the ball valve closes and tank filling ends Ge u gt The icon on the screen changes 6 Prepare the field sprayer for addition of the second product Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 25 Operating job computer sprayer on the field Me MUELLER Controlling boom lectronics we CAN do it A T Open the ball valve gt Tank filling starts gt When the fill level defined as Refill limit 2 is reached the ball valve closes and tank filling ends 6 2 Controlling boom In this section you learn how to control the boom using the terminal Injury to persons through improper operation Every field sprayer is designed differently and must be operated differently In this section only the i
3. The arrows only appear on page 1 of the boom display area Reproducing the boom angle on hillsides The Reproduce boom angle function supports the driver when working on hillsides When working on a hillside the boom slopes The function saves the angle of slope After a turning manoeuvre the angle of slope is reproduced when the field sprayer is travelling in the opposite direction When turning on a hillside the boom is automatically sloped in the opposite direction When the function is active the current setting is shown above the boom on the work screen M You have calibrated the Reproduce boom angle function gt 66 1 Drive across the gradient with the field sprayer in place 2 Use the multi function joystick to set the boom angle required Eg as mi E ia 3 At the headland press once to return the boom to the horizontal position This enables you to turn without damaging the boom gt The job computer returns the boom to the horizontal position gt An arrow appears on the work screen while the function is being performed gt While the boom is moving the following icon appears on the work screen ry It shows which side of the boom is being raised 4 Turn when the boom is horizontal er TI 5 After the turning manoeuvre press once to lower the other side of the boom Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 31 ing j he field Operating job computer sprayer on the
4. gt Under the line Section switching the value Localized mode appears 4 Restart terminal gt gt Localized mode is active after the restart Multi function joystick in localized mode In localized mode the assignment of buttons on the multi function joystick changes Button assignment in localized mode Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 37 Operating job computer sprayer on the field en m MUELLER Documenting work results l E MUELLER 6 3 8 Mode of operation Controls Icons 6 4 38 We CAN do it Operating PWM regulation There are field sprayers in which the application rate is regulated via the speed of the spray liquid pump instead of a regulation valve This type of control is described as PWM control for short PWM control is only possible with field sprayers whose application rate is only controlled by the rotations of the spray liquid pump In this the spray liquid pump will be controlled via a hydraulic proportional valve The job computer can control the proportional valve and specify the desired speed to it The are two ways to use PWM regulation Permanent PWM control Manual activation of the PWM control Permanent PWM control In this type of PWM control the PWM control is always active As soon as you start the job computer the spray liquid pump will be automatically set to the speed at which it was last used
5. Illustration The screen shot below shows how the alarm messages are structured OK SPRAY REGULATION Set value out of reach b dod Layout of alarm messages 1 Type of alarm 3 Name of the component that caused the alarm 2 ALARMS message 4 Problem description and solution What the exact cause of an alarm message is or how you rectify a fault can be read in the section Alarm messages gt 83 1 4 User requirements Learn to operate the product in accordance with the instructions Nobody must operate the product before reading these Operating Instructions Please read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warnings contained in these Operating Instructions and in the manuals of any connected machines and farm equipment f there is anything within these Operating Instructions that you do not understand please do not hesitate to contact us or your dealer Muller Elektronik s Customer Services department will be happy to assist you 1 5 Intended use The job computer is used to control field sprayers in agriculture The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any installation or use that goes beyond this Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 7 For your safety MUELLER EC declaration of conformity FEMUELLER We CAN do it Intended use also includes the adherence to the conditions for operation and repairs prescribed by the manufacturer The manufacturer cannot be he
6. or 4 In the field New tank content enter the tank content after the fill up gt The new tank content appears in the work screen in the tank data area 6 1 2 Filling up the tank with TANK Control TANK Control is a measurement system that constantly measures and displays the tank content Procedure 1 Switch to screen Tank filling TANK Control 2 Start filling gt While the fill up is taking place the filled quantity appears in the screen Tank filling TANK Control in the line Active tank content 3 When the tank is full switch off pump 6 1 3 Filling up the tank with TANK Control and fill stop If a TANK Control with fill stop has been installed and configured on the field sprayer you can use it It will stop tank filling automatically when a specified fill level is reached You can define up to two refill limits for tank filling The system stops filling the tank when the tank content reaches these refill limits Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 23 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER Tank filling MMiewueuen we CAN do it Tank filling with one refill limit Use this method if you want to fill the tank with just one product M Tank is empty M TANK Control with fill stop is installed on the field sprayer 1 Switch to the Tank filling TANK Control screen The following screen will appear a TANK FILLING TANK Control gt Actual c
7. You do not need to set anything else then Manual activation of the PWM control In this type of PWM regulation you can manually activate and deactivate the spray pump Function icon PWM regulation is activated PWM regulation is deactivated Documenting work results You can document your work in the Counters screen In the Counters screen there are two types of counter Day counter documents the work until it is deleted Total counter documents the work since first start up The Counters screen has the following information Volume applied volume Area area processed Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Operating job computer sprayer on the field MEE MUELLER onics Documenting work results we CAN do it Distance distance driven during the application Work time Total duration of the application Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Function Clear Volume counter CE f Clear Area counter ae CE ji Clear Distance counter CE G Clear Work time counter gt Back to work screen de Delete the contents of the day counter shown Stop day counter The record of the work will be retained until the terminal is restarted or the function button is pressed again The icon on the work screen flashes aes Show the n
8. 3 To use the 50 hour test version press the function key 4 To activate the full version of Section Control touch the Section Control text gt The following screen will appear MULTI NOZZLES Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 67 Preparing job computer sprayer for use paring J p pray MUELLER Registering SECTION Control for John Deere GS2600 E MUELLER We CAN do it 5 Select Section Control The following screen will appear a OPTIONS LICENSES Section Control ME code D436F8C83B Password O laa el yy Section Control is now highlighted in blue 6 Write down the ME code and give the number to a Muller Elektronik employee gt This employee will give you a password 7 When you have the password re open the Options Licenses screen 8 Enter the password in the Password line gt The following message will appear S PRAYER Option changed please restart the sprayer unit 9 Press OK to confirm The following screen will appear OPTIONS LICENSES Section Control a OF ee s ME code D436F8C83B an Password 84368 y I 10 Restart the job computer 68 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG TRAIL Control MUELLER l EMUELLER TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering We CAN do it 8 TRAIL Control 8 1 TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering The TRAIL Control system st
9. 64 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use rectromes Selecting information for the header we CAN do it 7 10 Selecting information for the header If you connect the job computer to a M ller Elektronik ISOBUS terminal you have the option of displaying a summary of the status information in the header This means for example that you can also keep an eye on the fill level and spray pressure while driving in parallel tracks with TRACK Leader You do not need an additional terminal for this You can only use this function in conjunction with M ller Elektronik terminals Areas of the ME Header 1 Left hand column 2 Right hand column Procedure To configure the ME Header 1 Switch to the Parameters Options activation screen 5 Open the ME Header screen gt The following screen appears ME Header bar E jor zz DG _ 520 ob x LJ This screen shows the job computer information that can be displayed in the header Next to each icon there are two boxes that you can check The left hand box corresponds to the left hand column of the header and the right hand box the right hand column 3 Using the rotary knob place a check mark against the information you wish to display in the header 4 Exit the screen Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 65 Preparing job computer sprayer for use IME par
10. 5 2 Initial start up 5 3 Job computer in the terminal selection menu 5 4 Screen structure 5 4 1 Work screen with a field sprayer 5 4 2 Selectable area 1 5 4 3 Boom terminal area 5 4 4 Selectable area 2 5 4 5 Layout of additional screens 5 5 Inputting data 6 Operating job computer sprayer on the field 6 1 Tank filling 6 1 1 Filling up the tank manually without additional systems 6 1 2 Filling up the tank with TANK Control 6 1 3 Filling up the tank with TANK Control and fill stop 6 2 Controlling boom 6 2 1 Raising and lowering boom 6 2 2 Locking boom Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG oO co co O N N N O DD O a A ee A lM gt O O O O SS i_ NO N gt a a Ce O O ON Oo O N po a na 2a a O oO CO N OO NO N N N D po PD PO O W W N NM N N O Contents MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 6 2 3 Folding boom in and out 27 6 2 4 Tilting booms up and down 29 6 2 5 Sloping boom 30 6 2 6 Reproducing the boom angle on hillsides 31 6 3 Controlling application 32 6 3 1 Setting rate 32 6 3 2 Changing application mode 32 Using Automatic mode 32 Changing application rate in manual mode 33 6 3 3 Starting application 34 6 3 4 Stopping application 35 6 3 5 Operating sections 35 6 3 6 Using foam markers 36 6 3 7 Dealing with weed infestations 36 Work screen in localized mode 36 Preselecting and switching off sections in localized mode 36 Activating localized mode 37 Multi funct
11. terminal The instructions were written for the operation of the job computer on terminals from Muller Elektronik If the job computer is operated with other ISOBUS terminals the screen layout and the information represented may differ from the diagrams in this operating manual Layout of instructions The instructions explain step by step how to perform certain operations with the product Throughout these Operating Instructions we use the following symbols to identify instructions Actions that must be performed in succession Result of the action This will happen when you perform an action Requirements Any requirements specified must be put in place before an action can be performed Result of an instruction This will happen when you have completed all the steps Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER About this operating manual Same Layout of references we CAN do it 2 5 Layout of references If any references are given in these Operating Instructions they will appear as follows Example of a reference gt 11 References can be identified by square brackets and an arrow The number following the arrow shows you the page where the chapter starts and where you can find further information Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 11 Product descripti roduct description MUELLER The ISOBUS job computer on the field sprayer FE MUELLER We CAN do it 3 Product descri
12. 6 brown 05 2 0 grey 06 2 4 white 08 3 2 light blue 10 4 0 light green 15 6 0 Nozzle A Specific Nozzle B Specific Nozzle C Specific Nozzle D Specific Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG P ing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER reparing j pu pray u VRE MUELLER onics Configuring nozzles we CAN do it There are two ways of selecting the nozzle type Procedure 1 You select the nozzle type as follows 1 Switch to the Parameters screen 2 Inthe line Nozzle select the desired nozzle color Procedure 2 You select the nozzle type as follows 1 Switch to the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen s gt The following screen appears NOZZLE PRESSURE Nozzle standard nozzle 8 6B81 nin to 3 B8Bbar non calibrated flow at 7 8 km h Nozzle 2 Click on the field next to the Nozzle line A selection list will appear 3 Select the desired nozzle color gt In the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen the selected nozzle with the calculated application rate appears 7 8 3 Calculating theoretical application rates In the lower part of the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen you can calculate theoretical application rates This allows you to see how the application rate can change as a function of the speed nozzle type and pressure range This is also based on the working width currently set for the field sprayer This calculation should help you find the nozzle that is appropriate
13. Extremity nozzles can be fitted at the outer end of any section The width of the spray cone is irrelevant to the ISOBUS job computer It is never detected and is not taken into account in the following calculations when calculating the working width when calculating the volume applied when calculating the tank content The TRACK Leader and SECTION Control applications from Muller Elektronik do not take account of the width of the spray cone from the extremity nozzles they treat them as normal nozzles If you are using these applications you may have to adjust the working width manually 7 9 1 Configuring the extremity nozzles The screen shot below shows the screen used to configure the extremity nozzles Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 61 Preparing job computer sprayer for use paring J p pray MUELLER Extremity nozzles l E MUELLER Extrem nozzles mode 2 We CAN do it Screen for configuring the extremity nozzles 1 Extrem nozzles mode parameter 5 Cursor Highlights the extremity nozzles mode currently selected 2 Settings for the extremity nozzles on the left 6 Settings for the extremity nozzles on the right side of the boom side of the boom 3 Number of the section with the extremity 7 Number of the section with the extremity nozzle installed on the outer left end nozzle installed on the outer right end 4 Icon representing the extremity nozzle on the Ico
14. Function icon for Function icon for axle drawbar steering steering Steer trailer device to the left when the tractor moves to the right t Steer trailer device to the right when the tractor moves to the left gt gt Procedure To steer the trailer device 1 Switch to the screen with the controls gt 2 To steer the trailer device press one of the function keys listed in the Controls table gt An arrow indicating the steering direction appears on the work screen gt The trailer device is steered 6 7 Switching the lights on and off Procedure To switch the lights on and off 1 Change to the additional screen ae cS 2 wS Press to switch the lights on or off 6 8 Switching the rotating beacon on and off Procedure To switch the rotating beacon on and off Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 41 Operating job computer sprayer on the field Switching the rotating beacon on and off 1 Change to the additional screen i Lo N Arge Is 42 Press to switch the rotating beacon on or off MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Preparing job computer sprayer for use Miemvetter A as in lectronics What should you configure and when We CAN do it 7 Preparing job computer sprayer for use 7 1 What should you configure and when This section explains the configuration p
15. a Miemueiter Configuring TRAIL Control lectronics We CAN do it 8 2 2 Calibrating TRAIL Control Danger of injury from machine movements When calibrating the proportional valve the machine moves automatically in the bend area This may cause danger for you and for persons in direct proximity to the machine o gt Ensure that nobody is in the regulation range of the machine o Break off the calibration as soon as someone approaches the machine Before the first start up At the start of each season When inaccuracies occur When to calibrate Sequence There are two steps involved in calibrating TRAIL Control Step 1 Teaching in the middle position and end stops In this step you teach the job computer the position of the drawbar and or the axle in the middle left and right positions The job computer calculates all interim positions itself Step 2 Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve Only for trailer devices with proportional valves In this step the trailer device is automatically steered to both sides and the tensions are measured The calibration runs automatically Teaching in the middle position and end stops The appearance of the screens during calibration depends upon whether your trailer device is steered via drawbar or stud axle The procedure is however identical for both cases Procedure Phase 1 Teach in middle position VI TRAIL Control is in manual mode M Subsurface
16. again 1 Drive the tractor straight ahead A 2 Steer the trailer device into the middle position gt The trailer device moves slowly into the middle position gt An arrow appears on the work screen It shows in what direction the drawbar or axle is steering Procedure Drive in a curve to the left as follows 1 Driving the tractor to the left AN 2 A Steer the trailer device for the drive to the left gt With drawbar steering The drawbar is steered to the right gt With stub axle steering The wheels are steered to the right 70 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics we CAN do it Mode of operation Icons Procedure Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG TRAIL Control TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering An arrow pointing left appears on the work screen Steering the trailer device against the slope For work on a slope you can use the slope counter steering function When you activate the slope counter steering function you can offset the track of the trailer device to the left or right The direction in which the track is offset depends if the slope climbs or falls to the left or right of the machine The aim of the slope counter steering function is to avoid the trailer device driving obliquely to the direction of work on a slope z_ _ 23 gm ZZ es ae ie rn Steering the trailer device against th
17. fie MUELLER lectronics Controlling application 6 3 6 3 1 Methods Procedure 6 3 2 Illustration Controls 32 We CAN do it gt The job computer slopes the boom in the opposite direction gt While the boom is moving the following icon appears on the work screen ry The function switches off if you change the boom angle manually Controlling application In this section you will learn how to use the job computer functions that are needed for spraying Setting rate The rate is the amount of spray liquid you want to apply per hectare The job computer will attempt to stick to this set value during the work There are several ways to specify the rate Enter rate in the Parameters screen Take rate from the TaskManager application Enter rate in the Parameters screen as follows 1 Switch to the Parameters screen 2 Enter rate in the Rate line gt The rate entered appears in brackets on the work screen Changing application mode The job computer lets you work in two modes In automatic mode the application rate will be adapted to the speed In manual mode the application rate will not be regulated automatically On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen 200 W lfha Dit 6 Axkmrh 2 Bbar 6 Akmeh 2 Bbar Left Automatic mode Right Manual mode Use the following function keys to operate the function
18. is not sloped Slope sensor must not recognize any slope Otherwise the Slope counter steering will not work properly 1 Switch to the TRAIL Control screen sA 74 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG TRAIL Control Miemvetter _ lectronics Configuring TRAIL Control We CAN do it gt The following screen appears u 9 iWork mode Hydraulik flow D Deviation tolerance 1 S Wheels gt drawbar 2 Set up the trailer device on flat ground in a line behind the tractor Drive straight for a few meters until the tracks of the field sprayer run precisely into the tracks of the tractor de N set the middle position with the function keys 3 Stop the tractor as soon as the field sprayer is exactly in line behind the tractor ho 4 Call up middle position calibration gt The following message appears Middle position the calibration is ready 5 x Confirm within 3 seconds gt Calibration is initiated The following message appears Middle position the calibration runs Phase 1 is completed when the message Middle position the calibration runs is no longer displayed gt You have calibrated the middle position 6 You can start phase 2 of the calibration Phase 2 Teach in end stops 1 CAUTION Do not calibrate the end stops in the maximum folded out position but shortly before it Although this will restrict the turni
19. of the field sprayer At the end of the operating instructions you will find a loose sticker with the multi function joystick configuration on it Three functions are assigned to each button on the multi function joystick Which function is executed when a button is pressed depends on the position of the side switch Position of the switch Color of the LED The multi function joystick is operated as follows VI The work screen is called up 1 Bring side switch into the desired position and fasten gt The LED on the multi function joystick lights in the corresponding color 2 Press button with the function desired gt Function will be activated Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field lectronics Steering a trailed implement manually We CAN do it 3 To terminate the function release pressed button and the side switch 6 6 Steering a trailed implement manually In some field sprayers you can steer the trailed implement manually so that its tyres follow the tractor tracks precisely You can skip this section if the TRAIL Control system is installed on your sprayer See section TRAIL Control gt 69 If the system is installed one of the following symbols appears on the work screen lf the trailed implement is steered via the axle lf the trailed implement is steered via the drawbar
20. 0 this function is deactivated This parameter must be higher or the same as the parameter Minimum speed Max wind speed Maximum wind speed Wind sensor must be installed If the maximum wind speed is exceeded an alarm will be triggered Tank size Size of the tank for the spray liquid Tank level alarm Tank alarm rest volume When the volume of spray mixture in the tank falls below this value an alarm message appears on the screen Pulses main flow Number of pulses the flow meter sends to the job computer per one liter of liquid Used to calculate the application rate The number is determined by the flow meter calibration Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 45 Preparing job computer sprayer for use paring J pu pray u MUELLER Options activation l E MUELLER Procedure 1 3 Procedure 7 3 1 46 We CAN do it Pulses for tank filling Number of pulses the tank filling flow meter sends to the job computer for one liter of liquid Extrem nozzles mode With this parameter you can specify which extremity nozzles are mounted on the boom More about this in Extremity nozzles gt 61 Pump rpm When the pump speed is higher than the maximum permitted pump speed an error message appears This allows drivers to have better control of their work and prevent the pump being damaged when the speed is too high The parameter includes two values Current Indicates what the maximum pum
21. 6 3 7 Dealing with weed infestations Localized mode is designed for the targeted treatment of small weed infestations In contrast to normal mode in localized mode you can switch individual sections on and off even when they are not adjacent to one another Work screen in localized mode The work screen in localized mode differs slightly from the normal work screen In the boom terminal a cursor bar appears below the boom re exp Cursor bar fully to the left Cursor bar fully to the right Preselecting and switching off sections in localized mode Regardless of whether the sprayer is applying you can move the cursor bar below any section and change the section s state Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function 36 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field rectronics Controlling application we CAN do it Function icon Function Move cursor bar to the left Move cursor bar to the right Preselect or switch off marked section w UN When some sections are preselected start application on these sections When no sections are preselected start application on all sections Activating localized mode Procedure 1 Switch to the screen Parameters Options activation 5 2 Click on the value under the line Section switching gt A list appears 3 Click on Localized mode
22. Co KG Preparing job computer sprayer for use Miemueiter un ie is lectronics Calibrating the wheel sensor We CAN do it With SECTION Control After switching off the outer sections you will need to change the Trace width parameter so that the distance between the guidance lines matches the actual working width You cannot change the Working width parameter The actual working width changes However as the field sprayer has not changed Do not change the Working width parameter Do not change the field sprayer geometry Procedure To switch a section off permanently 1 Change to the Sections screen ar 2 at al Select the section gt The cursor symbol appears alongside the selected section 3 aie Switch the section off or on mm gt The following icon appears alongside the section that was switched off FF q 7 5 Calibrating the wheel sensor Before the first start up After changing tyres When the speed shown on the work screen is incorrect When the traveled route shown on the work screen is incorrect When to calibrate Imprecise calibration The speed cannot be precisely determined with an incorrectly calibrated wheel sensor As a result all the calculations of the area sprayed the route traveled and the volume applied will be highly imprecise Calibrate the wheel sensor very precisely 7 5 1 Determining pulses per 100 meters When cali
23. Distributor C 4 ISOBUS job computer Connector cable ISOBUS socket for ISOBUS basic equipment ISOBUS basic equipment ISOBUS terminal COTS Distributors Cables from sensors and actuators come together in the distributors There may be several distributors each responsible for a specific function For example Distributor A sensors and components which are responsible for controlling the application rate Distributor B All hydraulic functions For example hydraulic cylinders for raising and lowering the boom Distributor C Sections and corner nozzles 12 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Product description IME Muetier ji lectronics The ISOBUS job computer on the field sprayer We CAN do it Job computer The ISOBUS job computer for field sprayers is the brain and nerve centre of the field sprayer It measures all the signals controls the actuators displays information on the ISOBUS terminal and receives commands from the operator via the terminal All machine specific data are stored in the job computer and are therefore retained when the terminal is replaced The individual sensors and actuators are connected to the job computer by cable harnesses and or distributor boxes which are connected to the three plug connectors on the job computer Connector cable The connector cable connects the job computer to the ISOBUS socket for the ISOBUS basic equipment ISOBUS basic equipment This act
24. Flow meter is calibrated Wheel sensor is calibrated Working width is set The speed of the field sprayer is higher than the Min Auto speed specified The Regul factor parameter has been set Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Increase rate by 10 Reduce rate by 10 Set rate to 100 Changing application rate in manual mode When the field sprayer is in manual mode the application is not regulated according to a specified rate The application rate must be set manually instead Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 33 ing i t the field Operating job computer sprayer on the fie MUELLER lectronics Controlling application Controls Procedure Procedure 6 3 3 Procedure 34 We CAN do it The application is in manual mode when the following icon appears in the spray data area of the work screen Baths Mm 6 Aknrh 2 8bar Application in manual mode To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Increase application rate u Reduce application rate You can increase the application rate as follows M Manual application mode is active E 1 press and keep pressed As long as the button is pressed the regulation valve is continuously closed fu
25. L Control 1 Activate manual mode gt The work screen displays the icon or 2 Steer the trailer device in the middle position gt Drawbar or axle will be steered in the middle position 3 Lock drawbar steering with the locking bolt gt In Selectable area gt 17 of the work screen the following icon appears gt TRAIL Control is ready for traveling on the road Configuring TRAIL Control TRAIL Control parameters In order to use TRAIL Control with your trailer device you need to set the following parameters Compensation time Enter only for trailer devices with black and white hydraulics The greater the value the earlier cornering is commenced in automatic mode The lesser the value the later cornering is commenced in automatic mode Normally the value lies between 700ms and 1000ms Hydraulik flow Enter only for trailer devices with a proportional valve Hydraulic flow is a value used for setting the steering speed Normally the value lies between 1 5 and 3 Deviation tolerance The deviation tolerance influences the behavior of steering in the middle position area The lower the tolerance is set the more sensitively the control responds to small changes Normally the value lies between 2 and 3 Wheels lt gt drawbar Distance between the center of the rear axle of the tractor and the towing hook of the tractor Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 73 TRAIL Control
26. MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Operating Instructions ISOBUS job computer for field sprayers Version V1 20130125 30303103 02 EN Read and follow these operating instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later reference Imprint Document Copyright Operating Instructions Product ISOBUS job computer for field sprayers Document number 30303103 02 EN From software version 6 4i Original language German Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Franz Kleine Stra e 18 33154 Salzkotten Germany Phone 49 0 5258 9834 0 Fax 49 0 5258 9834 90 Email info mueller elektronik de Homepage http www mueller elektronik de MUELLER lectronics we CAN do it Contents 1 For your safety 1 1 Basic safety instructions 1 2 Layout and meaning of warnings 1 3 Layout and meaning of alert messages 1 4 User requirements 1 5 Intended use 1 6 EC declaration of conformity 1 7 Disposal 1 8 Safety sign for the field sprayer 1 9 Safety sticker on the product 2 About this operating manual 2 1 Target group of these Operating Instructions 2 2 Applicability 2 3 Illustrations in these operating instructions 2 4 Layout of instructions 2 5 Layout of references 3 Product description 3 1 The ISOBUS job computer on the field sprayer 4 Connecting the ISOBUS job computer to the ISOBUS basic equipment 5 Basic control principles 5 1 Switching job computer on and off
27. N The system cannot adjust the application rate to the rate Set value out of reach SPRAYER The spray liquid pump s speed could be not achieved Pump speed too low SPRAYER The spray liquid pump s maximum speed was exceeded Pump speed too high SPRAY REGULATION The minimum spray pressure could not be achieved The pressure is too low SPRAY REGULATION The maximum spray pressure was exceeded The pressure is too high The wind is too strong The wind is stronger than the maximum wind strength Alarm messages connected with the boom Boom out of transport position Maximum speed of the field sprayer was exceeded Defective potentiometer Alarm when height control is configured but the potentiometer is recognized as faulty 84 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG
28. US tractors Switch on the tractor with the ignition key b For non ISOBUS tractors Switch on the terminal 2 The LED on the multi function joystick begins to light up gt You have switched on the job computer Procedure You can switch off the job computer as follows 1 Cut power to the job computer The possibilities for this are as follows a For ISOBUS tractors Switch off the tractor with the ignition key b For non ISOBUS tractors Switch off the terminal c For all tractors Pull cable between the tractor and the field sprayer from the jack 2 Wait until the LED on the multi function joystick goes out gt You have switched off the job computer 5 2 Initial start up Once the job computer is fitted installed and connected to the terminal you can start it up for the first time Procedure M The job computer is connected to the ISOBUS basic equipment M An ISOBUS terminal is connected to the ISOBUS basic equipment 1 Switch on the job computer gt 15 2 Switch on the terminal 3 p gt Open the Selection Menu application The following screen will appear z i r Service gt B o 5 am 8x26 OXABABLDABACABHAAF _ _ E 0x87 BxNBACSBAHACABAAHA TaskManager af OXF GxABGG826G6C49GAGF TRACK Leader OX1C 8xN89017909C 490AdF gt The job computer will be loaded by the terminal You will see the progress display next to the Job Computer Sprayer
29. a shows which additional functions have been activated Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 19 Basic control principles MUELLER Screen structure l E MUELLER We CAN do it If you activate an additional function an icon appears in the Additional functions area This area has two pages Page with information about the additional functions activated Page with information about the sensor status Controls ON Switch between page 1 and page 2 Information on page 1 On the first page appear icons that provide information to you about the additional functions that are activated Icons The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration Lights are switched on Rotating beacon is switched on Information on page 2 On the second page appear icons that provide information to you about the state of several sensors Icons The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration Current wind strength Current pump speed Current fan speed 5 4 5 Layout of additional screens Many functions of the job computer are dependent on the model of the field sprayer and its equipment These functions are operated via the function keys whose function icons are in the so called Additional Screens Depending on how many additional functions your field sprayer has the function icons may appear on different additional screens You will only see in the operating instructions
30. an stop application in the following ways OW en OFF stop the application BG switch off all sections Move slower than the set minimum speed only in automatic mode 6 3 5 Operating sections Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Switch off sections from left to right Switch off sections from right to left Switch on sections from left to right or When all sections are switched off only then switch on the first section on the left Switch on sections from right to left or When all sections are switched off only then switch on the first section on the right Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 35 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER Controlling application l E MUELLER We CAN do it 6 3 6 Using foam markers Foam markers produce foam which the field sprayer driver can apply to the field at the ends of the boom The driver can then drive parallel to the foam Path To access the controls EJ gt p gt Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function The foam marker is switched on and off each time it is pressed Illustration On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen Foam markers on both ends of the boom activated
31. application icon 4 Wait until no more progress bars appear Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 15 5 3 5 4 5 4 1 16 Basic control principles aii MME mueLLER Job computer in the terminal selection menu lectronics We CAN do it E 5 Click on the line with the icon for the application The job computer work screen will appear gt 16 6 Ifyou are using two terminals you should also read Displaying the job computer on a second terminal gt 66 Job computer in the terminal selection menu The Job Computer Sprayer application registers with any terminal using its ISO identifier In Muller Elektronik terminals the job computer registers in the application Selection Menu a SiSGFEN oh 8 x 6x87 xAGOCSOGOOCAOO0OG Job computer during registration in the selection menu 1 Job Computer Sprayer application icon 4 Language 2 Type of job computer 5 Hardware serial number s stands for sprayer Using this number the job computer can identify itself in other applications For example in the Farm Management Information System More on this gt 47 3 Version of the object pool The object pool is the part of the software that contains images and text You can learn how to check the full software version in the section Checking the software version gt 80 Screen structure Work screen with a field sprayer The work screen is always displayed during work and contains the mo
32. ayer Distance between the Half the current with boom in front work point and the working width GPS antenna The trailed sprayer is shown on the diagram If you have activated another sprayer it appears on the terminal GEOMETRY Trailed sprayer Sf ection ea A T i e AAE a 1200 Sprayer geometry overview Number of sections that are further away from Type of sprayer or closer to the GPS antenna than the work point 2 ERP X 4 CRP X 5 DRP Y Procedure 1 Switch to the Geometry screen Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 51 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Calibrating the flow meter FEMUELLER We CAN do it The following screen will appear GEOMETRY Machine type Trailed sprayer 2 Press the rotary knob The following screen will appear Trailed sprayer Lift mounted sprayer Self propel rear boom self propel Front boom 3 Click on your sprayer type gt A diagram of the sprayer appears 4 Measure following distances on the sprayer CRP_X DRP_Y ERP_X 5 D E Enter the values in the fields one after another 7 7 Calibrating the flow meter When to calibrate Because the number of pulses per liter can change during the lifespan of a flow meter calibration must be carried out in the following cases Before the first start up At the start of each season When you detect deviations between the amount actually sprayed and
33. brating the wheel sensor with the 100m method you determine the number of pulses received by the sensor in a distance of 100m In order for the system to function correctly the wheel sensor must receive at least 250 pulses over a distance of 100 meters To increase the number of pulses you must mount additional magnets opposite of the wheel sensor If you know the number of pulses for the wheel sensor you can enter this number manually as well Procedure M Wheel sensor is mounted M All wheel sensor magnets are fully functional Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 49 7 6 50 P ing j f reparing job computer sprayer for use Meg MUELLER Setting sprayer geometry lectronics we CAN do it M A distance of 100m has been measured and marked The distance must correspond to the field conditions It should therefore lead over a meadow or a field M The tractor with connected machine is operational for a 100m drive and is at the start of the marked distance 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled 2 Switch to the CALIBRATION wheel pulse screen The following screen will appear CALIBRATION i Wheel pulses To start Drive To stop Or cancel ei 3 Start calibration 4 The following function icons will appear 5 Drive the previously measured 100m distance and stop at the end gt During the drive the currently determined pulses are displayed 6 x Sto
34. cons that appear on the screen of the terminal can be explained o Read the field sprayer operating guide Learn in what sequence your field sprayer needs to be operated safely 6 2 1 Raising and lowering boom Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows R LS INAN Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Lift boom Lower boom Activate and deactivate DISTANCE Control Illustration On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen oleae Lifting boom on the work screen ne ann Lowering boom on the work screen 26 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 6 2 2 Path Controls Illustration 6 2 3 Path Operating job computer sprayer on the field Controlling boom The arrows only appear on page 1 of the boom display area Locking boom This function makes it possible to lock the boom so it remains stable when the weight is unbalanced You will reach the screen with this function as follows 1 AN Use the following function keys to operate the function l Function icon Meaning Lock boom u Unlock boom If you lock the boom and a locking sensor is fitted to the field sprayer in the work screen and in the Boom folding sc
35. ctions can be switched individually and independently of one another 1 3 2 Setting filling type Filling mode manual For field sprayers without TANK Control TANK Control For field sprayers with TANK Control 7 3 3 Setting joystick type Joystick type Without joystick For the functions that are normally operated with the joystick additional function icons appear on the terminal The field sprayer can be operated with the terminal buttons The function icons appear in the work screen extension The multi function joystick can continue to be used ME Joystick An ME Joystick is connected to the terminal The field sprayer is operated with the joystick 7 3 4 Setting manifold type Circulation type Non constant pressure For manifolds without the Constant pressure function Constant pressure For manifolds with the Constant pressure function D Type For field sprayers that use a pneumatic regulator to regulate the pressure 1 3 5 Establishing CAN connection type This parameter defines the way the job computer communicates with the terminal and which information is sent in the process The configuration depends on the type of terminal Serial N Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 47 Preparing job computer sprayer for use paring J p pray MUELLER Configuring sections l E MUELLER We CAN do it On CAN Bus The serial number of the hardware is
36. de an explanation of these three areas Selecting nozzle type For the calculation of application rates to function correctly you need to set which nozzles are fitted to your field sprayer and used You may only select one nozzle type This nozzle type then applies to all nozzles for the field sprayer OU tt skandars nozzle 8 6B1 nin to 3 bar non calibrated Area with current nozzle settings Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 57 reparing job computer sprayer Tor use MUELLER lectronics Configuring nozzles When to enter 08 We CAN do it 1 Selected nozzle 3 Current nozzle output at a specific pressure If you change the pressure the nozzle output will be adjusted automatically Type of nozzle 4 Calibration status standard nozzle undefined nozzle In the following cases you must select the nozzle type f the field sprayer regulation works without a flow meter fthe field sprayer has no pressure sensor and the spray pressure should be shown The nozzle selection list contains 15 standard nozzle types as defined by ISO 10625 and 4 user specific freely configurable nozzles types A B C and D The following table shows an overview of the nozzles their color and output Nozzle color in accordance ISO identifier Output in I min at 3 bar with ISO 10625 light violet 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 6 Yellow 02 0 8 violet 025 1 0 blue 03 1 2 purple 035 1 4 Red 04 1
37. drive the boom to CALIBRATION VAL 1 the middle position and press Az Sr most left tilted pos and press rn 3 most right tilted pos and press gio Calibration Boom potentiometer screen 1 Function keys to set the boom angle 3 Instructions 2 Current angle display 4 Function keys to save individual statuses The pointer must point upwards when the boom is horizontal on level ground To calibrate the angle sensor Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG M Preparing job computer sprayer for use lectronics Registering SECTION Control for John Deere GS2600 We CAN do it 1 Position the field sprayer on level ground 2 Switch to the Calibration Boom potentiometer screen 3 Follow the instructions on the screen 7 13 Registering SECTION Control for John Deere GS2600 If you connect the job computer to a John Deere Green Star 2600 terminal and wish to use Swath Control on the terminal you will need to register with Muller Elektronik You can obtain the current registration price from Muller Elektronik sales representatives Procedure To register the job computer for use with the Green Star terminal 1 Switch k the Options Licenses screen P p 263 gt The following screen will appear a B OPTIONS LICENSES Section Control An n z ME code D436F8C83B I Password O fof CE 2 You must now decide what you want to register
38. e CAN do it a 3 Press the rotary knob gt gt The data input screen appears 4 Enter the desired value 5 Highlight OK and click on it to terminate the input and apply the value gt The new value appears in the Parameters screen List of parameters The list contains all parameters that can appear on the screen Which parameters appear on your 44 screen depends on the type and configuration of your field sprayer Nozzle Color of the activated nozzles The colors are specified by the ISO standard They can also be calibrated gt 57 Rate The volume entered as the rate will be applied when the field sprayer is working in automatic mode Working width Field sprayer working width Wheel pulses Number of pulses the wheel sensor sends to the job computer on a 100m route Used to calculate speed The number is determined by the wheel sensor calibration Regul factor In automatic mode the spray pressure of the nozzles will be adapted to the current speed of the field sprayer The adaption should ensure that the volume of spray liquid that is sprayed is exactly what you defined in the rate In this the regul factor plays a decisive role The regul factor adjusts the control speed The higher the regul factor the faster the spray pressure is adjusted The lower the regul factor the more slowly the spray pressure is adjusted When setting the regul factor take note of the following f during movem
39. e drawbar poti is not correctly mounted The analog input voltage is outside of the valid range Valid range 0 5 V to 4 5 V 1 Replace the angle sensor The analog input voltage is outside of the valid range Valid range 0 5 V to 4 5 V 1 Replace the slope sensor The analog input voltage is outside of the valid range Valid range 0 5 V to 4 5 V 1 Replace the gyroscope No valid value for the drawbar middle position 1 Calibrate TRAIL Control Values in the configuration outside of the valid range With drawbar steering Drawbar length 80cm 300cm Frame length 100cm 500cm With axle steering Drawbar length 200cm 800cm 1 Enter the correct values in the password protected area Valid voltage range during calibration 1 5V to 3 5V Valid voltage range during calibration 1 5V to 3 5V Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 83 Alarm messages MUELLER lectronics TRAIL Control Valid voltage range during calibration 1 5V to 3 5V We CAN do it The gyroscope is not correctly mounted TRAIL Control The wrong direction of rotation was detected during calibration of the end Drawbar poti is reversed on TRAIL Control Short signal interruptions with all sensors Sensors are disturbed Alarm messages connected with spray functions Text of alarm message Meaning Low tank content The volume of spray mixture in the tank has fallen below the Tank level alarm value SPRAY REGULATIO
40. e may last up to 20 seconds Phase 3 is completed when the message the calibration runs is no longer displayed 8 2 3 Configuring automatic steering of the trailer device to the middle position From software version 6 4a TRAIL Control can automatically center the trailer device During centering the drawbar or axle is steered to the middle position You can configure the conditions under which the trailed implement should be centered There are three centering mechanisms fthe sprayer exceeds the maximum speed If you change the working mode from automatic to manual f you try to steer to the middle position manually while you are working Available settings for centering Picture If this happens while working Effect in automatic mode TRAIL Control steers the trailer device to the middle position TRAIL Control switches to The field sprayer in automatic mode exceeds the maximum speed Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 77 TRAIL l Contro MUELLER Configuring TRAIL Control l E MUELLER We CAN do it If this happens while working Effect in automatic mode manual mode TRAIL Control steers the trailer device to the middle position TRAIL Control switches to manual mode The driver changes from automatic mode to manual mode in TRAIL Control 9 Jot TRAIL Control steers the At RS A Ll A The driver presses function key in Lv position t
41. e slope 1 Without TRAIL Control 3 TRAIL Control with axle steering 2 TRAIL Control with drawbar steering The following icons appear in the work screen They show the direction in which the trailer device is being steered Meaning Icon for drawbar steering Icon for axle steering The trailer device is being steered to the left The trailer device is being steered to the right You activate the Slope counter steering function as follows 1 Switch to the TRAIL Control screen s A 2 a Activate or deactive Slope counter steering function gt The following icon appears on the TRAIL Control screen 71 TRAIL Control Me MUELLER TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering lectronics We CAN do it Using slope counter steering in automatic mode When you work in automatic mode the trailer device is steered automatically Procedure This is how you steer against the slope in automatic mode VI The trailer device is equipped with a slope sensor M Slope counter steering function is active 1 During work on a slope the trailer device will automatically be steered against the slope Icons showing the direction of the steering appear on the work screen 2 When the tires slip on the slope because of wet conditions automatic mode is not as precise as it is under optimal conditions In this case Steer the trailer device manually against the slope Using slope counter steering i
42. eers a trailer in such a way that its tires follow the tractor s track precisely Available functions TRAIL Control has the following functions Steering of a trailer device Drawbar steering the drawbar of the trailer device is steered in a selected direction Axle steering the wheels of the trailer device are steered in a selected direction Slope counter steering Steering the trailer device against a slope during work on inclined ground Prerequisites The following minimal preconditions must be met for TRAIL Control to work Minimum speed 3 km h Steering is not possible at lower speeds Maximum speed 15 km h If you drive faster than 15 km h TRAIL Control will be automatically switched off Minimum oil throughput for the hydraulic system of the tractor 25 I min The minimum oil throughput may be greater for large field sprayers Work mode TRAIL Control lets you work in two modes in automatic mode in manual mode Controls Function icon for drawbar Function icon for axle stee steering ring Switch TRAIL Control on and ON BA off OFF Switch between manual and T i automatic mode ALTO Illustration The following icons appear on the work screen when TRAIL Control is being operated Icons for drawbar steering Icons for axle steering TRAIL Control is in manual mode TRAIL Control is in automatic mode The trailer device is being steered to t
43. ent at constant speed the current application volume jumps around the target value you need to reduce the regul factor f when speed is changing the application volume does not adjust to the rate quickly enough you need to increase the regul factor Setting limit values for the spray pressure This includes the following parameters Max pressure Min pressure This setting defines a spray pressure range within which the spray pressure is optimal Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Preparing job computer sprayer for use Entering field sprayer parameters If the spray pressure is above or below the maximum limit values an alarm will be triggered You can decide what limit values you want for yourself If no pressure sensor is installed on your sprayer you must deactivate this function as follows Enter value 0 in the min pressure line Enter value 0 in the max pressure line Minimum speed Minimum work speed If the field sprayer falls below the minimum work speed the following happens Application will be switched off automatically The work screen displays the icon Min Auto speed Minimum auto speed lf the field sprayer falls below the minimum automatic speed the following happens The spray pressure control will be switched off automatically Manual mode will be activated The work screen displays the icon When the value is set to
44. er here Parameter Working width Pulse wheel sensor Regul factor Max pressure Min pressure Minimum work speed Minimum auto speed Maximum wind speed Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 19 Maintenance and technical data MUELLER Checking the software version l E MUELLER 9 3 Procedure 9 4 9 4 1 Procedure 80 We CAN do it Parameter Tank size Container alarm rest Pulses main flow Pulses tank filling Filling mode Joystick Circulation type Checking the software version In the Sprayer job computer application you can check the following versions of the software OP Version of the object pool used 1 Switch to the screen Parameters Options activation mn 2 The currently installed software version appears on the lower edge of the screen Fault diagnostics Simulated speed function The simulated speed function is only used during tests and when looking for faults It simulates movement of the machine when the machine is stationary You can also use this function for technical inspection T V of field sprayers Customer service employees can activate the Simulated speed function to check whether a sensor is functioning correctly By default the value is set to 0 km h and the function is switched off After a restart of the computer the function is always deactivated The most recently set value is saved and used during the
45. ext day counter ode EEE Activate the day counter shown BZ Show the previous day counter ELE Mode of operation All the work you carry out is recorded by the activated day counter You can only change the number of the activated day counter manually If you do not change the number of the activated day counter on the next day it continues from where it stopped Procedure To activate a day counter 1 Change to Counters screen si Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 39 Operating job computer sprayer on the field perating j puter spray i MUELLER Operating the multi function joystick MEMELER ONnICS On finishing work 6 5 Mode of operation Procedure 40 We CAN do it P 7 A Wan DE Select the day counter you wish to activate gt lf this day counter already contains results you can Delete the contents of the day counter shown G4 M Activate the day counter shown gt A check mark appears next to the counter number 4 Start work 1 Make a note of the results recorded 2 Activate a day counter before starting work again Operating the multi function joystick With the multi function joystick you can activate and deactivate the field sprayer functions For example Switching on main sections switch Switching off sections from left to right Raising and lowering boom manually The button assignment is dependent on Field sprayer model Configuration
46. for your task What you enter in this area has no influence on the actual regulation of the application rate flow at r B km h green Area for calculating application rates Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 59 Preparing job computer sprayer for use MUELLER Configuring nozzles l E MUELLER We CAN do it 1 Theoretical application rates 3 Minimum and maximum pressure The calculated application rates will be The pressure range defined by the pressure calculated for this speed values should always be within the specification defined by the nozzle manufacturer 2 Selected nozzle type 4 Calculated minimum and maximum application rates 7 8 4 Calibrating nozzles Illustration new reference point Q 801 min to 3 Q bar 2nd reference point 8 d61 nin to 1 88bar NOZZLE PRESSURE when calibrating an undefined nozzle 1 Nozzle output at a pressure of 3 bar Minimum nozzle pressure Only appears for undefined nozzles Minimum output of the nozzle Only appears for undefined nozzles Poisonous spray liquid Poisoning o Always calibrate the nozzles using only clear water o Ensure that there are no spray liquid residues in the container or the lines Calibrate a standard nozzle as follows VI The tank is filled with clear water M There are no spray liquid residues in the tank or the pipelines ree In the work screen switch the application mode to manual
47. he left at j g i Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 69 TRAIL Control Miemueiter TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering lectronics We CAN do it Meaning Icons for drawbar steering Icons for axle steering The trailer device is being steered to the right 8 1 1 Steering the trailer device Risk of injury from movement of the trailer device During steering the trailer device moves to the side This may cause danger for persons and objects in the immediate vicinity of the trailer device o Ensure that nobody is in the range of the trailer device before steering it Steering in automatic mode When you work in automatic mode the trailer device is steered automatically The gyroscope measures the directional change of the tractor and the job computer calculates the required angle for steering the trailer device The icons on the work screen will tell you in which direction the trailer device is being steered Steering in manual mode In manual mode you must steer the trailer device manually Procedure Drive in a curve to the right as follows 1 Driving the tractor to the right Ae 2 de Steer the trailer device for the drive to the right gt With drawbar steering The drawbar is steered to the left gt With stub axle steering The wheels are steered to the left gt An arrow pointing left appears on the work screen Procedure This is how you drive straight
48. heoretical application rates Calibrating nozzles Extremity nozzles Configuring the extremity nozzles Operating the extremity nozzles Selecting information for the header Displaying the job computer on a second terminal Calibrating sensors for the Reproduce boom angle function Registering SECTION Control for John Deere GS2600 TRAIL Control TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering Steering the trailer device Steering in automatic mode Steering in manual mode Steering the trailer device against the slope Preparing TRAIL Control for road driving Locking TRAIL Control Configuring TRAIL Control TRAIL Control parameters Calibrating TRAIL Control Teaching in the middle position and end stops Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve Configuring automatic steering of the trailer device to the middle position Maintenance and technical data Preparing system for winter rest Technical data Technical data for the job computer Field sprayer technical data Checking the software version Fault diagnostics Simulated speed function Multi function joystick button assignment Alarm messages Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 59 60 61 61 64 65 66 66 6 69 69 70 70 70 71 12 12 13 13 74 74 76 TT 79 19 19 79 79 80 80 80 81 83 For your safety Basic safety instructions MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 1 For your safety 1 1 Basic
49. ibrated the flow meter with the tank method Exit screen Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method During calibration of the flow meter with the nozzle method you determine the quantity of the liquid applied through a nozzle in a specific time In the nozzle method water is applied through a nozzle over a specific time The flow meter measures the pulses during this time When you have stopped spraying you must enter the quantity of water that was sprayed through the nozzle The computer works out the number of pulses per liter Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Preparing job computer sprayer for use Miemueiter iit cea eid a das lectronics Calibrating the flow meter We CAN do it Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or burning Clean the spray liquid container thoroughly prior to calibration The field sprayer must be free of spray liquids or spray liquid residues Use only clear water during calibration Wear required protective equipment NOTICE To make calibration more accurate you can carry out the calibration described below on several nozzles at the same time with the help of an assistant You can then enter the average value on the terminal Procedure M You have prepared a measuring beaker you can use to measure the quantity sprayed VI You have prepared a stopwatch to be able to count one minute precisely M Only one section is preselected M Man
50. ing J puter spray u MUELLER Displaying the job computer on a second terminal lectronics 7 11 Procedure 7 12 Illustration Procedure 66 We CAN do it gt The information selected flashes in the terminal header Displaying the job computer on a second terminal If two ISOBUS terminals are connected to the ISOBUS basic equipment the job computer may be displayed on the wrong terminal To change the terminal 1 Switch to the Parameters Options activation screen s 2 Press the function key gt The following message will appear To display the sprayer on a different terminal switch off and restart To cancel acknowledge this message S oogad on Homar 3 Restart the job computer After restarting the job computer is displayed on the second terminal Calibrating sensors for the Reproduce boom angle function The purpose of the calibration process is to detect and save the boom position at maximum slope and in the horizontal position You must perform the calibration in the following instances Prior to initial startup f the display on the Calibration Boom potentiometer screen does not match the boom position On the Calibration Boom potentiometer screen you can 1 Check whether the angle sensor boom potentiometer is correctly calibrated 2 Calibrate the angle sensor boom potentiometer 1 A c Boom potentiometer A ON EED Please
51. ion joystick in localized mode 37 6 3 8 Operating PWM regulation 38 6 4 Documenting work results 38 6 5 Operating the multi function joystick 40 6 6 Steering a trailed implement manually 41 6 7 Switching the lights on and off 41 6 8 Switching the rotating beacon on and off 41 7 Preparing job computer sprayer for use 43 7 1 What should you configure and when 43 7 2 Entering field sprayer parameters 43 7 3 Options activation 46 1 3 1 Setting sections switching type 46 1 3 2 Setting filling type 47 1 3 3 Setting joystick type 47 1 3 4 Setting manifold type 47 1 3 9 Establishing CAN connection type 47 1 4 Configuring sections 48 7 4 1 Entering the number of nozzles per section 48 7 4 2 Switching off section permanently 48 15 Calibrating the wheel sensor 49 7 9 1 Determining pulses per 100 meters 49 7 6 Setting sprayer geometry 50 1 1 Calibrating the flow meter 52 1 1 1 Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method 53 1 1 2 Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method 54 1 1 3 Manually entering the number of pulses per liter for the flow meter 56 1 8 Configuring nozzles 57 7 8 1 Layout of the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen 57 1 8 2 Selecting nozzle type 57 4 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELL ER Contents lectronics 1 8 3 7 8 4 7 9 7 9 1 7 9 2 7 10 7 11 7 12 7 13 8 8 1 8 1 1 8 2 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 9 9 1 9 2 9 2 1 9 2 2 9 3 9 4 9 4 1 9 5 10 we CAN do it Calculating t
52. ions from left to right In automatic mode Reduce rate by 10 In manual mode Reduce application rate In automatic mode Increase rate by 10 In manual mode Increase application rate Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 81 Maintenance and technical data Me Muriter Multi function joystick button assignment lectronics We CAN do it oot Switch between manual and automatic mode Lift boom Lower boom Tilt boom up symmetrically Tilt boom down symmetrically Raise boom on the left lower boom on the right Raise boom on the right lower boom on the left 82 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Alarm messages MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 10 Alarm messages It may occur that a warning message or warning symbol appears on the terminal screen during work Warning symbols appear in the header of the work screen Warning messages appear in a pop up window The following table lists possible error messages and a short help to remedy the fault Alarm messages connected with TRAIL Control Textot alarm message Meaning LLLLLL TRAIL Control Defective drawbar poti TRAIL Control Defective slope sensor TRAIL Control Defective gyroscope TRAIL Control Calibration must be done TRAIL Control Verify the parameters TRAIL Control The slope sensor is not correctly mounted TRAIL Control Th
53. is one also appear on the corresponding parts of other boom sections Illustration Function icons On the following diagram you see how a seven part boom is shown on the function icons 28 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field lectronics Controlling boom we CAN do it Representation of the function icons 1 Directional arrows Arrow pointing inwards means Fold in Arrow pointing outwards means Fold out 2 Sections of the boom marked in white are not folded in or out with this function icon 3 Sections of the boom marked in black are folded in or out with this function icon Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Function Threepartboom Three part boom Five part boom Seven part boom Fold in inner boom gt symmetrically Kr i WAY Fold out inner boom symmetrically Fold in boom in the middle symmetrically Fold out boom in the middle symmetrically Fold out outer left boom Fold out outer right boom 6 2 4 Tilting booms up and down When booms are being tilted down and up the left and right sides of the boom change their angle independently of one another When tilting up the selected side of the boom is arched upwards When tilting down the selected side of the boom is arched downwards Path You will reach the screen with this function as f
54. ith new ones Safety sign Where to attach Meaning Close to the bend area between tractor Do not stay in the bend area and trailer device during operation 8 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 1 9 For your safety Safety sticker on the product Safety sticker on the product Sticker on the job computer Do not clean with a high pressure cleaner Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 About this operating manual j i Memuciter Target group of these Operating Instructions lectronics We CAN do it About this operating manual Target group of these Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions are intended for operators of field sprayers equipped with a job computer from Muller Elektronik Applicability These Operating Instructions apply to these products SOBUS job computer for sprayers from M ller Elektronik From software version 6 41 Illustrations in these operating instructions The role of the diagrams on the software interface is to serve as a reference They help you in finding your way around the software screens The information shown on the screen is dependent on various factors the type of field sprayer the configuration of the field sprayer the condition of the field sprayer For this reason the diagrams in these operating instructions may show different information from the
55. ld liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from such non observance All risk involved during improper use lies with the user All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws must be observed Any unauthorized modifications made to the unit will void the manufacturer s warranty 1 6 EC declaration of conformity This product has been manufactured in conformity with the following national and harmonised standards as specified in the current EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN ISO 14982 1 7 Disposal When it has reached the end of its service life please dispose of this product as electronic scrap in accordance with all applicable waste management laws 1 8 Safety sign for the field sprayer If the field sprayer is fitted with drawbar steering or with axle steering everyone approaching the field sprayer must be warned of possible dangers For that reason you receive a safety sign 1 Stick the safety sign in the appropriate place The following rules apply to attaching safety signs Safety signs must be attached at a visible location so that they can be seen by everyone approaching the danger zone f the danger area can be approached from several sides of the machine attach the warning signs on all machine sides Regularly check the safety signs for completeness and legibility Replace damaged or unreadable signs w
56. may cause danger for you and for persons in the immediate vicinity of the trailer device o gt Ensure that nobody is in the regulation range of the trailer device o Break off the calibration with the function key te as soon as someone approaches the trailer device Procedure VI TRAIL Control is in manual mode M Subsurface is not sloped Slope sensor must not recognize any slope Otherwise the Slope counter steering will not work properly 1 Switch to the TRAIL Control screen ir 76 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG TRAIL Control Miemvetter _ lectronics Configuring TRAIL Control We CAN do it gt The following screen appears Work mode Pd Hydraulik flow gt 3 5 Deviation tolerance 1 S Wheelsec gt draubar 2 Set up the trailer device on flat ground in a line behind the tractor Drive straight for a few meters until the tracks of the field sprayer run precisely into the tracks of the tractor de a set the middle position with the function keys 3 Stop the tractor as soon as the field sprayer is exactly in line behind the tractor 4 Us Start calibration gt The following message appears Hydraulics calibration ready 5 x Confirm within 3 seconds gt The following message appears Hydraulics calibration runs gt The drawbar now moves slowly to the left and then slowly to the right gt This procedur
57. n manual mode In manual mode you must steer the trailer device manually against the slope Here you can decide yourself whether the trailer device should follow the track of the tractor or whether it should be offset 8 1 2 Preparing TRAIL Control for road driving Before driving with the field sprayer on a public road you must switch TRAIL Control off and if possible lock it with a locking bolt Risk of accident through lateral movement of the trailer device In road traffic TRAIL Control can lead the trailer device to the side of the tractor track This may cause a traffic accident Before you drive on a road o gt Steer the trailer device into the middle position o Switch off the TRAIL Control Lock the TRAIL Control Risk of accident with uncalibrated TRAIL Control lf the middle position is not calibrated the trailer device may move with an offset relative to the tractor s tracks This may cause a traffic accident Before you drive on a road Calibrate TRAIL Control Ensure that when moving in a straight line the trailer device is pulled in a line behind the tractor Switch off the TRAIL Control Lock the TRAIL Control Locking TRAIL Control lf the drawbar of the trailer device is fitted with a locking bolt you must use it as an additional safety mechanism 72 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Procedure 8 2 8 2 1 TRAIL Control Configuring TRAI
58. n representing the extremity nozzle on the job computer job computer Extrem nozzles mode parameter You can define up to three sets of extremity nozzles via the Extrem nozzles mode parameter For each set you can define the installation site and the relevant work screen icon Available extremity nozzle modes This mode is configured with sample data at the factory You can change the configuration 2 You can configure this mode yourself You can configure this mode yourself Corner nozzle lf a number appears next to the icon this means that you can configure several nozzle pairs on your field sprayer N Wide area nozzle Procedure To configure the extrem nozzles modes 62 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 1 eo Zu r gt Preparing job computer sprayer for use Extremity nozzles Open the screen with the extremity nozzle settings gt The following screen will appear In the Extrem nozzles mode line enter the set of extremity nozzles for which you wish to enter settings For example 2 The saved settings appear on the screen Using the cursor highlight one of the nozzle icons below the boom icon and click on it gt A list of the available settings appears Select the type of extremity nozzle required gt An error message appears This message informs you that the job computer must be restarted so tha
59. next activation 2 kmih Activate the simulated speed gt The Simul Speed line appears a 3 Open the data input screen Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Maintenance and technical data MUELLER lectronics Multi function joystick button assignment We CAN do it 4 In the data input screen enter the speed that should be simulated 5 5 Exit the screen The set speed appears on the work screen 9 5 Multi function joystick button assignment The illustrations below show which functions are activated when you press a specific button on the multi function joystick The illustrations also show which position the side switch must be in The button assignment presented below only applies to systems that have been configured in the standard configuration using the Muller Configurator Il Field sprayer manufacturers may create their own button assignments which are different from those listed here A Ai Switch between TRAIL Control s manual and automatic mode AUTO ir BAR OFF Switch TRAIL Control on and off Buttons 1 4 are not assigned Steer trailer device to the left Steer trailer device to the right Set rate to 100 Switch section main switch on and off Switch on sections from right to left Switch on sections from left to right Switch off sections from right to left Switching off sect
60. ng circle it ensures that the TRAIL Control cylinders will not get damaged 2 de Steer the trailer device almost fully to the left Pil 3 Start calibration gt The following message appears Most left position the calibration is ready 4 x Confirm within 3 seconds gt Calibration is initiated Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 75 TRAIL Control Miemueiter Configuring TRAIL Control lectronics We CAN do it gt The following message appears Most left position the calibration runs 5 Wait until the message Most left position the calibration runs is no longer displayed 6 A Steer the trailer device almost fully to the right oS EEE Start calibration gt The following message appears Most right position the calibration is ready 8 Confirm within 3 seconds Calibration is initiated gt The following message appears Most right position the calibration runs 9 Wait until the message Most right position the calibration runs is no longer displayed Phase 2 of calibration has been completed Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve You must only calibrate the hydraulics of the proportional valve when you use a trailer device with proportional valve Risk of injury from movement of the trailer device When calibrating the proportional valve the trailer device moves automatically This
61. ntially cause death or serious bodily injury if they are not avoided This signal word identifies low risk hazards which could potentially cause minor or moderate bodily injury or damage to property if they are not avoided This signal word identifies actions which could lead to operational malfunctions if performed incorrectly These actions require you to work in a precise and careful way in order to produce optimum results some actions need to be performed in several steps If there is a risk involved in carrying out any of these steps a safety warning will appear in the instructions themselves Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG For your safet IME Muetier i lectronics Layout and meaning of alert messages we CAN do it Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold font type and a signal word Example 1 NOTICE This is a notice It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step 2 Step involving risk 1 3 Layout and meaning of alert messages An alarm message may appear while the device is in use Purpose The purpose of the alarm messages is as follows Warning These messages warn the operator if the current status of the field sprayer could lead to a dangerous situation Information These messages inform the operator that the current status of the field sprayer or configuration is not correct and could lead to faults in operation
62. o center the TRAIL Control switches to drawbar manually manual mode Automatic mode is reactivated after a few seconds You can specify how many seconds should elapse To configure centering of the trailer device 1 Switch L the TRAIL Control screen 2 5 Open the next screen gt The screen with the function settings appears ERI A 3 Check the box for each automatic system that you wish to activate 4 Uncheck the box for automatic systems that you wish to deactivate 78 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Maintenance and technical data MUELLER PRE mue ER onics Preparing system for winter rest We CAN do it 9 Maintenance and technical data 9 1 Preparing system for winter rest The job computer is left on the field sprayer over the winter and must not be removed However the sprayer must be parked in an area that is dry 9 2 Technical data 9 2 1 Technical data for the job computer Technical data for job computers Power supply 10 to16 Volt DC Current consumption 400mA without power output Standby current TOA Temperature range 20 C to 70 C Protection rating IP66K to DIN40050 Dust tight and protected against water jets Environmental testing Vibration and shock testing in accordance with IEC68 2 Dimensions 250 mm x 232 mm x 77 mm LxBxH without connector 9 2 2 Field sprayer technical data Note the machine data set for your field spray
63. ollows Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 29 Operating job computer sprayer on the field p gJ p pray MUELLER Controlling boom l E MUELLER We CAN do it Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Tilt up right boom Tilt up left boom Tilt down right boom Tilt down left boom Tilt down boom symmetrically en Tilt up boom symmetrically Procedure 1 Press function button with the desired function ott For example gt The boom will be tilted up or down 2 Keep function button pressed until the boom reaches the angle desired 3 Release function key 6 2 5 Sloping boom Path You will reach the screen with this function as follows RA FLAN Controls To operate this function the user needs the multi function joystick first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Raise boom on the left lower boom on the right Raise boom on the right lower boom on the left 30 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it Illustration 6 2 6 Mode of operation Prerequisites Operating job computer sprayer on the field Controlling boom On the following diagram you see how this function is shown on the work screen aes Slope boom raise left lower right toes Slope boom lower left raise right
64. ontent O01 Refill limit 1 2088 2 Refill limit 1 2 Set the Refill limit 1 parameter Specify the number of liters to be added to the tank before filling stops A 3 Open the ball valve gt The following icon will appear on the screen N Tank filling starts gt When the fill level defined as Refill limit 1 is reached the ball valve closes and tank filling ends Tank filling with two refill limits With this filling method you can define two refill limits This means that you can add two different products to the tank and define a refill limit for each one Controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Ball valve opens The following icon will appear on the screen Product is added to the tank Current tank content changes slowly Close ball valve for tank filling Ball valve closes 24 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field rectronics Tank filling We CAN do it Only the refill limit selected is taken into account while filling the tank The tank is filled until the fill level is reached Procedure To fill the tank with two refill limits M Tank is empty M TANK Control with fill stop is installed on the field sprayer 1 Switch to the Tank filling TANK Control screen gt The following screen will appear a TANK FILLING TANK Control
65. p calibration T Exit screen gt The number of pulses appears in the line Wheel pulses Stop calibration Abort calibration Setting sprayer geometry Sprayer geometry is set of parameters that describe the dimensions of your machine Setting the sprayer geometry lets the software know exactly how long and how wide the machine is and where the individual sections are located Sprayer geometry parameters While setting the sprayer geometry you must measure the following parameters CRP_X On the diagram Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Preparing job computer sprayer for use rectronics Setting sprayer geometry we CAN do it DRP_Y On the diagram 5 ERP_X On the diagram 2 The following table shows you where you measure these distances on different sprayers Type of sprayer erp x 4 DRP y ERP x 2 Trailed sprayer Distance between the Half the current Only when there are work point and the working width sections on the sprayer attachment point that are closer or further away from the Mounted sprayer Distance between the Half the current GPS antenna than the work point and the working width work point attachment point Work out the distance Self propelled sprayer Distance between the Half the current DEI BED WEI DEI with rear boom work point and the working width and me particular GPS antenna section Self propelled spr
66. p speed is currently set to Set value Used to change the maximum pump speed This is how you save the current pump speed as the maximum permitted speed 1 Highlight Set value line 2 Bring pump speed to the desired value gt In the Set value line the current pump speed will be shown 3 OL Press gt The pump speed from the Set value line appears in the Current line In this way it has become the maximum permitted pump speed Options activation You can activate several options on the job computer You can activate the desired option as follows 1 Switch to the screen Parameters Options activation oop oD 2 Click on the desired option gt A list with possible options will appear 3 Select desired option from the list 4 Restart the job computer The selected option will be activated after the restart Setting sections switching type Sections switching Type and way in which sections are switched on and off Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Preparing job computer sprayer for use Miemvetter N BODE Eee oe lectronics Options activation we CAN do it Sequential mode gt 35 This type is intended for normal spraying work It is also suitable for spraying on wedge shaped areas and strips that are narrower than the working width of the field sprayer Localized mode gt 36 This mode is designed for treating weed infestations Se
67. ption 3 1 The ISOBUS job computer on the field sprayer The ISOBUS job computer for field sprayers equips your sprayer with technology that we have developed to meet the latest requirements of ISO standard 11783 Our long experience gained during more than 20 years of developing CAN bus components has played a vital role in the design of this technology You can connect your ISOBUS compatible field sprayer to any tractor fitted with an ISOBUS terminal The number of agricultural machines implements and tractors equipped with ISOBUS compatible job computers and terminals will rise rapidly in the future Therefore installing ISOBUS equipment on your field sprayer already puts you one step ahead ISO standard 11783 ISO standard 11783 defines the transmission medium connection and data exchange system for ISOBUS ISOBUS works on the basis of a CAN bus which is also used in the automobile and commercial vehicle sector The ISOBUS controls data exchange between the operating terminal the job computers on the tractor and the mounted or trailed machines Compatibility of ISOBUS devices in accordance with ISO standard 11783 is tested by independent test institutes The device does not receive the ISOBUS certificate until it has passed this test The diagram below shows the components that make up the system They are usually installed by the field sprayer manufacturer Ore ISOBUS system on the IR 1 Distributor A 2 Distributor B 3
68. r you added Methods 1 Open the Tank filling screen 2 Compare the Tank filling screen with the screens in the table below and read the relevant section If you see this screen Read this chapter TANK FILLING Filling up the tank manually without additional manual systems gt 22 New tank content 5888 TANK FILLING Filling up the tank with TANK Control gt 23 TANK Control Actual content 81 Refill limit seeah TANK FILLING Filling up the tank with TANK Control and fill stop TANK Control gt 23 Actual content 81 Refill limit 1 2880 22 Refill limit 81 6 1 1 Filling up the tank manually without additional systems If you fill up the spray liquid container manually without any additional systems you need to enter the new tank content manually on the terminal Controls Tank was fully filled up 22 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field rectronics Tank filling We CAN do it Set tank content to 0 liter Procedure Enter the new tank content in this way if you have fully filled up the liquid container 1 Switch to screen Tank filling manual The following screen will appear TANK FILLING manual New tank content 5888 2 O Set tank content back to 0 liter 3 Enter full tank
69. reen the following icon will appear Work screen Boom locked If no locking sensor is fitted to the field sprayer the icon does not appear Folding boom in and out This function folds the field sprayer boom in and out Operation depends on the following factors Number of boom parts that can be folded in and out Type of locking for the folding in and out of the boom Type of field sprayer You will reach the screen with this function as follows a u ALAA Structure of a boom The following diagram shows the structure of booms and what the individual boom parts are called The diagram shows a field sprayer with a seven part boom but it also applies to smaller booms Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 2 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER Controlling boom l E MUELLER We CAN do it O O O Parts of the boom in a field sprayer Three part boom Boom part Inner left Five part boom Boom part Unmoving part Seven part boom Boom part Inner right Boom part Outer left Boom part Middle right Boom part Middle left VOOS VOOQ L Boom part Outer right Illustration Screen On the following diagram you see how a seven part boom is shown on the screen MAN bf ed R i NE we ova Representation of the boom on the Boom folding screen 1 Parts of the boom 2 Icon Boom locking is active 3 Icon Middle boom section will be folded out Other arrows like th
70. rocesses that you must carry out at different stages in the life of the field sprayer From here you are directed to sections where these functions are described During initial commissioning You must configure the following settings before using the field sprayer for the first time You must configure Section containing further information Field sprayer parameters Entering field sprayer parameters gt 43 Field sprayer geometry Setting sprayer geometry gt 50 Type of tank filling Setting filling type gt 47 Calibrate the flow meter Calibrating the flow meter gt 52 Calibrate the wheel sensor Calibrating the wheel sensor gt 49 Configure the sections Configuring sections gt 48 7 2 Entering field sprayer parameters When to enter Enter the parameters in the following cases Before the first start up lf the field sprayer parameters change Procedure To change the value of a parameter 1 Change to the Parameters screen The following screen will appear Working width Wheel pulses Regul factor Max pressure Min pressure Minimum speed Max wind speed a 2 Turn the rotary knob to move the square cursor to the line with the parameter you wish to change On terminals without a rotary knob use the keys on the terminal Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 43 Preparing job computer sprayer for use paring J pu pray u MUELLER Entering field sprayer parameters FE MUELLER w
71. rther The application rate continuously increases gt The current value in the Spray data area of the work screen is increased You can reduce the application rate as follows M Manual application mode is active 1 EW press and keep pressed As long as the button is pressed the regulation valve is continuously opened further The application rate reduces gt The current value in the Spray data area of the work screen is reduced Starting application Start application as follows M The tractor with the field sprayer is on the field M You have configured the job computer M You have folded out the boom 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled re ON I OFF Start application gt In manual mode The field sprayer begins to spray 2 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field rectronics Controlling application We CAN do it Spray cones appear below the boom icon gt In automatic mode the field sprayer is ready for application As long as the field sprayer does not move the icon appears in the work screen 3 In automatic mode Start up and exceed minimum auto speed Parameter Min Auto speed gt As soon as the minimum auto speed is exceeded the field sprayer starts to spray Spray cones appear below the boom icon gt You have started the application 6 3 4 Stopping application You c
72. s as an interface between tractors and attached implements Terminal The terminal acts as an interface between the job computer and the driver The driver can operate the job computer via the terminal Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 13 ing the ISOBUS j he ISOBUS basi i t Connecting the ISOBUS job computer to the asic equipmen MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 4 Connecting the ISOBUS job computer to the ISOBUS basic equipment Procedure This is how you connect the job computer to the ISOBUS basic equipment M Tractor is ISOBUS capable M Job computer is fitted to the field sprayer M Field sprayer has been attached to or is trailed by the tractor 1 Pull cable from the field sprayer to the ISOBUS basic equipment socket Unfasten dust protection caps Insert ISOBUS plug into the tractor s ISOBUS socket and screw in A A aw NU Connect dust protection caps with one another to protect the sockets from dust You have connected the job computer to the basic equipment 5 Check whether the job computer is correctly connected by starting it up 14 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Basic control principles rectronics Switching job computer on and off We CAN do it 5 Basic control principles 5 1 Switching job computer on and off Procedure You can switch on the job computer as follows 1 Provide job computer with power The possibilities for this are as follows a For ISOB
73. safety instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before operating the product for the first time Before leaving the vehicle cab ensure that all automatic mechanisms have been deactivated or manual mode is activated In particular deactivate the following systems if they are installed TRAIL Control DISTANCE Control Keep children away from the trailer device and from the job computer Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product Unauthorized modifications or use may impair safety and reduce the service life or operability of the unit Modifications are considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product documentation Never remove any safety mechanisms or stickers from the product Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this operating guide and in the field sprayer operating instructions Observe all applicable regulations on accident prevention Follow all recognised safety industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws Before charging the tractor battery always disconnect the tractor from the job computer Use only clear water when you are testing the field sprayer Do not use a poisonous spray during the tests or when calibrating the systems 1 2 Layout and meaning of warnings All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions follow the pattern set out below This signal word identifies medium risk hazards which could pote
74. st important information The work screen informs you about the status of the field sprayer during work The work screen is divided into four areas 200 2 0 Oina 7 9km h 4 bar pag o00 Areas on the work screen Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Basic control principles Miemvetter a lectronics Screen structure we CAN do it 1 Spray data area 3 Boom terminal area 2 Selectable area 1 4 Selectable area 2 You can read about the information that appears in these areas in the following sections 5 4 2 Selectable area 1 This area has two pages Page with information about the activated functions Page with counters Controls ON Switch between page 1 and page 2 Information on page 1 This page always tells you about the current status of the field sprayer The following diagram shows the information that can appear in this area g 3 Selectable area 1 Page 1 Icons The following symbols may appear depending on the configuration TRAIL Control activated as drawbar steering See section TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering gt 69 or Drawbar for TRAIL Control is locked See section Locking TRAIL Control gt 72 Boom is folded in and in the transport position TRAIL Control can only be used in manual mode a Sloping boom The side on which the icon appears is being raised Boom is being tilted up and 3 r See section Til
75. t the changes can be applied Do not restart the job computer yet wait until you have entered all the settings The settings screen appears The icon selected appears on the screen Repeat this step for the other side of the boom Using the cursor highlight the number below the boom icon and click on it Enter the number of the section with the extremity nozzle installed on the outer end Restart the job computer Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 63 Preparing job computer sprayer for use paring J p pray MUELLER Extremity nozzles l E MUELLER We CAN do it 7 9 2 Operating the extremity nozzles Extremity nozzles on the work screen Left before application Right during application 1 Corner nozzles on sections 1 and 14 2 Wide area nozzles on sections 1 and 14 3 Corner nozzles on sections 3 and 12 4 Wide area nozzles on sections 3 and 12 Meaning Activate and deactivate corner nozzles on left and right Activate and deactivate wide area nozzles on left and right Procedure To operate the extremity nozzles 1 Stop application 2 Change to the additional screens gt Function icons used to operate the extremity nozzles should appear on the screen 3 Press the function keys for the extremity nozzles to show them on the screen gt Spray cones for the extremity nozzles appear below the boom icon The icons are only used to show the extremity nozzle positions
76. th clear water For this you need several hundred liters of clear water M You have the option of weighing the entire trailer or measuring the volume of water applied with another method M Pump is switched on 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled 2 Switch to the CALIBRATION screen The following screen will appear 3 GB Select tank method Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 53 Preparing job computer sprayer for use ities es pee i MUELLER Calibrating the flow meter l E MUELLER 7 7 2 Mode of operation 54 We CAN do it The following screen will appear CALIBRATION Main flowmeter Tankmethode spray out To stop Or cancel Counted pulses u ON I 4 OFF _ Start application During application the number of pulses will be counted in the screen CALIBRATION Main flowmeter 5 Apply a few hundred liters Do not empty the container fully This prevents air bubbles forming and distorting the result w ON 6 OFF Stop applying gt The application will be stopped No pulses are counted on the terminal OK 7 Stop calibration gt Anew line appears Water volume 8 Determine the quantity applied For example by weighing the tank before and after application and so working out the difference 9 Enter the applied quantity in liters in the Water volume line AP gt You have cal
77. the amount displayed When you have replaced or repaired the flow meter Methods There are two ways you can calibrate the flow meter The tank method it is time consuming but precise The nozzle method it is not as precise as the tank method but is less time consuming NOTICE Imprecise calibration If the calibration is imprecise the calculations will be very inexact and the application imprecise o Calibrate the flow meter very precisely 52 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Preparing job computer sprayer for use PME mue ER onics Calibrating the flow meter We CAN do it 7 7 1 Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method Mode of operation In the tank method a large quantity of water will be sprayed from the tank over a specific time The flow meter measures the pulses during this time After the application you must enter the quantity of water that has been sprayed The computer works out the number of pulses per liter Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or burning o Clean the spray liquid container thoroughly prior to calibration The field sprayer must be free of spray liquids or spray liquid residues o Use only clear water during calibration o Wear required protective equipment Procedure MV All sections are switched on M Manual mode is activated in the Spray data area of the work screen the icon appears M The tank is filled wi
78. ting booms up and down gt 29 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 17 Basi trol principl asic control principles MUELLER lectronics Screen structure 9 4 3 Possible states 18 We CAN do it Boom is being tilted down and Y Information on page 2 The following diagram shows the information that can appear in this area OL ao 49581 2d4 75hs 891 nin ar Zfhach Selectable area 1 Page 2 1 Current tank content 4 Flow rate per minute Depending on the field sprayer equipment Flow rate through the main flow meter this will show either the calculated or measured tank content 2 Workable area 5 Area output hour With the current tank content and the current application rate the area shown here can still be processed 3 Workable distance Under the current conditions this distance can still be processed See also TRAIL Control Using drawbar and axle steering gt 69 Locking TRAIL Control gt 72 Boom terminal area In the boom terminal you find the following information Number of sections Which sections have been preselected or switched off Which sections are applying There are four status settings for the sections The status of a section is displayed in the boom display area of the work screen The section status settings are as follows Display Section status Section is switched off
79. transferred via CAN and appears in the selection menu on the terminal Important for work with the TaskManager application Noton CAN Bus The serial number of the hardware is not transferred and does not appear in the selection menu on the terminal 1 4 Configuring sections 1 4 1 Entering the number of nozzles per section You must enter the number of nozzles installed on each section If you are using multi nozzles a multi nozzle carrier counts as one nozzle Before the first start up When the number of nozzles in a section changes When to enter Procedure Enter the number of nozzles per section as follows 1 Switch to the SECTIONS screen 32 The following screen will appear SECTIONS ei Section Section Section Section Section Section gt Next to each section appears the number of nozzles a 2 Set the number of nozzles that must be changed gt gt The data input screen appears 3 Enter desired number of nozzles 4 BJ Exit screen 7 4 2 Switching off section permanently You can switch off any section permanently This is useful for example if the tramlines in the field are designed for a smaller field sprayer than yours Effects The effects of switching off the outer sections are as follows With TRACK Leader II The newly calculated working width is not taken into account when using HEADLAND Control 48 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp
80. u fm Switch between manual and automatic mode Using Automatic mode In automatic mode the job computer controls the spray pressure and the main section switch so the application rate can be reached You are in automatic mode when one of the following icons appears in the spray data area of the work screen Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER Operating job computer sprayer on the field rectronics Controlling application We CAN do it Icon on the Meaning work screen is shown in brackets The speed of the field sprayer is below Minimum speed Field sprayer can carry out application Spray pressure is not regulated The speed of the field sprayer is below Min Auto speed The spray pressure is regulated so that the application rate can be achieved Field sprayer automatically switches off Mode of operation The spray pressure is adjusted automatically in the following cases Speed of the field sprayer has changed Number of sections switched on has changed You have changed the application rate manually The application rate has been changed by the information from the application map The speed and precision with which the rate is adjusted depend on the value of the Regul factor parameter You can change the rate manually while driving in automatic mode Prerequisites To use automatic mode the following conditions must be fulfilled Rate has been entered
81. ual mode is activated in the Spray data area of the work screen the icon appears M The tank is filled with clear water M The set working width is correct M The number of nozzles per section and the number of sections is entered correctly 1 Make sure that all preconditions are fulfilled 2 Switch to the CALIBRATION screen s Epo oP The following screen will appear Select nozzle method Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 55 P ing job computer sprayer for use reparing j puter spray u MUELLER Calibrating the flow meter We CAN do it The following screen will appear CALIBRATION Main flowmeter Nozzlemethode spray To stop OK Or cancel ESC Give real volume min Measured flow 8 88 1 nin gt The line Measured flow will display the previous flow rate u ON OFF 5 Go to one nozzle and for 60 seconds carefully collect the water sprayed by using the measuring beaker prepared Start application 6 Write down the water quantity sprayed 7 Repeat the last two steps on several nozzles 8 Determine and note down an average of several measurements u ON OFF Stop applying gt The application will be stopped OK 10 Stop calibration gt Line Real flow appears 11 Enter the average applied quantity in liters in the Real flow line 12 S Exit screen The value of the parameter P
82. ulses main flow will be updated You have calibrated the flow meter with the nozzle method 7 7 3 Manually entering the number of pulses per liter for the flow meter If you know the precise number of pulses per liter for the flow meter you can enter this value manually Procedure 1 Change to the Parameters screen 56 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG MUELLER lectronics We CAN do it 7 8 Prerequisites 7 8 1 Path 7 8 2 Preparing job computer sprayer for use Configuring nozzles The following screen will appear ae PARAMETERS Tank size Saag j 81 Tank level alarm Pulses main flow 296 1 Extrem nozzles mode Pump RPM current Set value 568 2 Enter the number of pulses per liter in the line Pulses main flow Configuring nozzles By configuring the nozzle type the job computer can calculate the current application rate based on the measured spray pressure Pressure sensor is fitted If no pressure sensor is fitted to the field sprayer and the application rate is regulated only via the flow rate then you do not need to configure the nozzles Layout of the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen In the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen you can configure the nozzles used 9 NOZZLE PRESSURE screen consists of three areas Current nozzle settings Calculating possible application rates Nozzle calibration The following sections provi
83. w OW 2 OFF Start applying E oF and Set spray pressure to 3 bar 4 Using a measuring beaker collect the water from several nozzles for one minute long each or Calculate average application rate u ON 6 OFF Stop applying 60 Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Preparing job computer sprayer for use Miemvetter ii aaa ee i lectronics Extremity nozzles we CAN do it T red Activate automatic mode 8 Switch to the NOZZLE PRESSURE screen es OP 9 Inthe Nozzle line select nozzle for calibration Standard nozzles are referred to by their colors L min bar 10 Bring up second page a 1 F In the box below the line new reference point enter the calculated average quantity in l min 12 For undefined nozzles you must also enter the nozzle s minimum output in the 2nd reference point parameter gt You have calibrated the selected nozzle 7 9 Extremity nozzles Extremity nozzles are nozzles with a different spray pattern from the other nozzles on the boom They can either restrict the spray width in which case they are used for spraying field edges corner nozzles or increase the spray width of a section wide area nozzles Before using extremity nozzles note the following Wide area nozzles or corner nozzles can be installed as extremity nozzles You can choose the icon used to represent the extremity nozzle on the work screen
84. whether you need to switch to additional screens Path You can access additional screens as follows 20 Copyright M ller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG Basic control principles Miemvetter a lectronics Inputting data we CAN do it 1 Ai Press in the work screen gt Additional screens appear 5 5 Inputting data In this section you learn how to enter data when the data input screen appears M200 12345678 9Me 0K o 1 Cursor 1 3 Numbers for selection On the input field mark the position where a new number should be entered 2 Input field 4 Cursor 2 Contains number fields for entering a value Selects a number to be entered in the input field Data input screen Procedure Enter a number as follows VI You have called up the data input screen M Cursor 1 marks the position in the input field where a new number will be entered 1 Mark the desired number with cursor 2 2 Click on the marked number gt The number clicked appears in the input field gt Cursor 1 moves one field to the right 3 Set additional numbers 4 Highlight and click on OK to terminate the input and apply it Copyright Muller Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG 21 Operating job computer sprayer on the field MUELLER Tank filling l E MUELLER We CAN do it 6 Operating job computer sprayer on the field 6 1 Tank filling After each fill up of the spray liquid tank you can tell the job computer how much wate

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