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1. 13 Select DONE when finished 10 18 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Flow Calibration for Balanced Hardi Valves Because the Balanced valve system is used on Hardi Sprayers the normal calibration procedure cannot be used The following procedure is required for Balanced valve systems but it can also be used on normal valve systems l 2 Select Manual on the Sprayer Switchbox Turn the pump and all Boom Sections on Turn the Master ON The Sprayer should start spraying Adjust the pressure to the normal spraying pressure around the middle of the nozzle range Ensure Display Volume Nozzle is selected on the Flow window page 10 7 The Flow Readout units will be volume L or Gal noz The value displayed in the Flow readout window will be volume nozzle minute For this test to be accurate all nozzles on the boom spray must be the same type and the nozzles must be in good condition not worn The Flow Meter should also be in good condition for this test to be accurate Place a jug under a nozzle and time for minute Measure the volume of liquid coming out of the nozzle this is the Actual amount Write the Actual value down A2677 Rev 1 5 10 19 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 9 Compare this volume with the value shown in the Flow readout volume nozzle minute directly under the Manual button this is the Calculated amount 10 Write the Calculated value down 11 Select the Tank ic
2. e x2 select this if the Spray Interface controller was purchased before July 2005 Please note When the Spray ECU is selected Input Gain is not required Flow lt p NOTICE Most Flow Sensors have a calibration factor stamped or labeled on the Flow Sensor body The factor will be in pulses per volume volume can be Litres US Gallons etc This factor may be entered manually into the Flow Sensor Specifications window Make sure the units volume selected from the Units page page 8 38 corresponds to the units used on the Flow Sensor If the Flow Meter calibration is not known or the operator wants to check the Calibration Factor return to the Working screen see Calibrating the Flow Meter page 10 13 8 38 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual To select the tank 1 2 or 3 normally Tank 1 use the arrows lt P The Sensor Specifications button opens the Flow Sensor Specifications window Figure 8 12 Flow Sensor S HN Ai keem xj Tank 1 Sensor Calibration Factor 118 z pulses per L Minimum Flow 10 GC Limin l Micro Trak Flow Sensor Figure 8 12 Flow Sensor Specifications Calibration Factor 1 Select the calculator icon 2 Type in the Flow Sensor Calibration TIP Do not forget to enter a decimal point if required A2677 Rev 1 5 8 39 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual zp NOTICE If typing a Flow Sensor Calibration for a Raven Flow Sensor then you m
3. s Tank is ON or OFF this button allows individual tanks to be switched ON or OFF when more than one tank is selected If only one tank is selected then the button is not displayed The button displays whether the tank is ON or OFF select the button to change The Tank icons on the Working screen are greyed out when the tank is switched OFF and when the tank is switched ON the Tank icon is orange Filling the Tank lt gt NOTICE Each tank will have to be refilled separately if using more than one tank 1 Select the tank icon Figure 10 5 on page 10 13 for the tank 1 2 or 3 which needs to be refilled The Tank Setup window is displayed Figure 10 5 on page 10 13 2 Select FILL Figure 10 5 on page 10 13 lt p NOTICE The Master must be OFF to select the FILL button A window will be displayed showing 4 options e Fill completely refills the tank to its total capacity as set in the Tank Setup window A2677 Rev 1 5 40 15 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Set Volume allows the operator to set a known tank volume which is not the tank capacity e Add Volume allows the operator to add a known volume to an already existing volume in the tank e Cancel returns to the main screen without altering any of the above 40 16 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Flow Meter Setup Calibrate Tank Boom Window Section Selected Speed Readout Tank 1 Icon Figure 10 6 Working Scre
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5. Quick Set Quick Set allows the operator to quickly change all the units to all Metric Imperial US or Canadian units by pressing the appropriate button The operator can still change the units to suit their operation Lock NH3 Calibration Factor at Pulses per Ib Selecting the Lock NH3 Calibration Factor at pulses per Ib option when applying Anhydrous Gas and the Calibration Factor on the NH3 Regulator Valve is in lb s pulses per lb of N means you can change the setting so you can work in kg of N The operator enters the Calibration Factor pulses per lb of N selects the Units gt Weight to kg then the Sprayer software will convert the pulses per lb of N and display kg of N on the Working screen Select this option if one of the Tank Modes is set to NH3 page 8 14 and the operator has manually entered a Calibration Factor in pulses per lb of N and selected kg in the Units gt Weight window 8 56 www topconpa com Alarms Select gt a the alarm X20 Sprayer Reference Manual GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Setup Units Alarms Presets Sim Other Alarm Type Dutasen pocs Alors Deloy Never alarm B S P A Get One alarm cycle Ce Limited repeats ll lt Mer ss TEN Repeat while present fi J z ae Alarm Audio None TestTank EH Beep Tank low atarm Sound File 4 9 3 Reston As Ortuan Heip lt Previous Next gt DONE Figure 8 20
6. Select Reverse Valve Pressure should go up when the Up arrow is pressed in Manual Additional Data 23 Flow Meter Perform FCAL procedure calibration is incorrect Measure the volume of liq uid placed into tank or use volume after calibration of Flow Meter as reference 24 Volume reference is inaccurate Performing the FCAL procedure takes into account wear plumbing etc The FCAL supplied with the Flow Meter is valid when new and the plumbing is as specified as the manufacturer Tank markings are very inaccurate and change over time Yes see Additional Data Problem 23 page 18 16 Yes see Additional Data Problem 24 page 18 17 A2677 Rev 1 5 E D I X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Nozzles Problem Nozzles losing pattern when slowing down Additional Data 25 Pressure Change nozzles There are 3 Yes see dropping too to give better minimum hold Additional low when at range set the settings Nozzle Data Problem low speeds low pressure Flow Meter and 25 page 18 18 hold to hold Speed When pressure at activated the minimum for Sprayer nozzles switches to Manual and holds the regulator at that point Problem Alarm keeps sounding Additional Data 26 A problem Fix the There is a wide Yes see has developed problem that variety of alarms Additional that triggers the has caused the associated with Data Problem alarm alarm to sound the Spraye
7. pray ECU 30S Console Figure 15 1 Spray ECU 30S e Part number A2643 Firmware version BMS 209 e Power Comms Harnesses A2634 e Tractor Harness A2434 Economy Tractor Harness Sprayer Harness To suit A2434 A862 Sprayer Harness 6 5m A1437 Sprayer Harness 13m A1438 Sprayer Harness 15m e Tractor Harness A2753 Section Dual Line 14 Section Single Line Tractor Harness Sprayer Harness To suit A2753 A2102 A2677 Rev 1 5 ER X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Tractor Harness A2432 7 Section 2 Wire Sprayer Harness To suit A2432 A2102 e Tractor Harness A2435 30 Section Tractor Harness 3 5m Sprayer Harness A2436 30 Section Sprayer Harness Setup 1 Select Spray ECU on the Options gt ECU page in the Controller window page 8 7 2 Select ECU 30S on the Options gt ECU page in the ECU Model window page 8 11 Wiring Connection 1 0 1 3 06 R3PCB Rev 1 Added switched power input to Connector 4 Removed instructions to disconnect Raven harness battery connections Uses new power har ness part number A2634 SPRAY ECU 30S amp 10SR POWER COMMS Harness RELAY NOT FITED www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 1 Figure 15 2 37 Male Pins Connector 1 37 Pin Sprayer Drive Primary Function P Ground Ground Section Drive Section Drive Section Drive Output Section Drive Section Drive Section Drive Section Drive Section Driv
8. 1 5 sec Table 8 2 Settings for Raven Controller Mode emp CAUTION When using a Raven Regulator that operates as a Dump Valve then you must select the Close Valve When Flow Off option Failure to do this could dead end the system and cause damage to pumps hoses etc See Service Bulletins Chapter 7 if a positive displacement piston or diaphragm pump and a Raven Fast Flow Regulator Valve are fitted TPA recommends a Pressure Relief kit 495181 to be fitted to the Sprayer If the kit is fitted then follow the settings recommended in the Service Bulletin A2677 Rev 1 5 8 1 a X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Reverse Valve Direction All Regulator Valves have a two wire control system Polarity is reversed to change the direction of the regulator when in use Select Reverse Valve Direction if the valve is turning in the wrong direction ie pressure is being increased when the decrease button is selected on the Working screen Close Valve When Flow Off Select this option if using a 3 way Regulator Valve which also operates as a Dump Valve such as the Raven Fast Valve Also select this option if Anhydrous Gas is being used through the regulator Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting refers to the Flow Meter signal and may need to be set to Reduced to stop hunting This setting will also make the response to rate changes sluggish TIP It is recommended that Standard is selected 8 20 www topconpa co
9. Alarms Presets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanke Soctions Switches Sensors Pressure Type Tanki lt gt 5 Bar Selected Sensor 10 Bar Current 4 20mA Voltage 5V max Tank 4 sl D Selected Sensor Sensor Specifications Help lt Previous war DONE Figure 8 13 Options gt Sensors Page gt ECU Configuration Pressure When Spray ECU is selected as the controller page 8 7 there are 2 extra types of Pressure sensors available Current and Voltage If 5 Bar or 10 Bar are selected in the Type window then the Calibration Method window and the Sensor Specifications button in the Pressure window are not displayed Select the type of Pressure sensor connected to the Sprayer Check the Pressure Sensor manufacturers details to select the correct type of Pressure Sensor If Current or Voltage is selected then the Calibration Method window is displayed Figure 8 14 on page 8 43 8 42 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Setup Uns Aerm Presets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Swiches Sensors de Type Cabration Method Tank1 a gt Sex Measurement Selected Sensor 10 Bar F Manual Entry Current 4 20mA Sencor Specifications r Voltage 5V max Flow Tank1 gt Selected Sensor Sensor Specifications Heip lt Provious Next gt DONE Figure 8 14 Calibration Method Window Calibration Method e Select Measurement if a Calibration is r
10. During the respective warranty peri ods any of the above items found defective may be shipped to TPA for repair TPA will promptly repair the defective item at no charge and ship it back to you You must pay the shipping and 1 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual handling charges in respect of the same Calibration or compo nents labour and travel expenses incurred for in field removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy Damage to components due to negligence abuse or im proper use maintenance modification or repair is NOT covered under this warranty WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Other than for the above war ranties or warranties in an appendix or a warranty card accompa nying the product this manual and the product are provided as is There are no other warranties and to the extent allowed by law TPA excludes all implied terms conditions and warranties in respect of the manual and the product including any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose LIABILITY LIMIT and INDEMNITY TPA and its dealers agents and representatives shall not be liable for technical or edi torial errors or omissions contained herein or for special indirect economic incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material or the product including where TPA has been advised of the possibility of such damage S
11. Power Comms and Tractor Harness 5 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 2 Connect the Power Comms harness to the Spray ECU and route the red and black wires to a 12 Volt battery US WARNING Do not connect the Power Comms harness to the battery until the installation is complete NOTICE Use the cable ties provided to secure the Power Comms Harness away from hot and moving parts and to avoid chaffing and wear 3 Plug the Switched Power connector that is located on the Power Comms Harness into the Switched Power connector on the X20 Power Cable TIP If this connection is already being used connect it via the A1953 Power Splitter Harness This connection ensures that the Spray ECU is only powered up when the X20 console is switched ON 4 Connect the end of the Power Comms Harness that has a DB 9 Pin to the next available COM Port on the back of the X20 console 5 Connect the other end of the Power Comms Harness to the 16 Pin connector marked POWER COMMS on the Spray ECU A2677 Rev 1 5 ER X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 6 Connect the Sprayer Switchbox Figure 5 2 on page 5 2 to the 9 Pin connector marked SWITCHBOX on the Spray ECU Mount the Sprayer Switchbox using the double sided tape supplied or other suitable means TIP Mount the Sprayer Switchbox in a position which is easily accessible while spraying Installing the Spray ECU 30S Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer Kits All
12. Repeat the process for each window The current units will be displayed in blue 6 Select OK to close the window A2677 Rev 1 5 8 45 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Setup GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Setup Units Almms Presets Sim Other Wheel Factor Pee i H Low Speed Shutolfs Distance Pulse 0 5000 Set i 8 Pump Options P Enable Pumo Speed Indicetor Low Pressure Hold z Ma BEN Ma REM Trigger speed 0 0 nl Saa E Pressure Boost D Time in secs 0 nl P Enable Speed Smoothing Figure 8 16 Options gt Setup Page Wheel Factor The current Wheel Factor is displayed on the Options gt Setup page in distance per pulse To set the Wheel Factor 1 Select the calculator icon in the Wheel Factor window Figure 8 16 The Wheel Factor Entry window will be displayed Figure 8 17 on page 8 47 8 46 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Manual Ent Wheel Factor Distance Pulse 06000 m Calibrate paa a Enter Distance 0 m D Si o zl omon mr el Figure 8 17 Wheel Factor Entry Manual Entry If the Wheel Factor is known 2 Select the calculator icon in the Manual Entry window to enter the Wheel Factor 3 Select OK to save and close the screen The current Wheel Factor will be displayed Calibrate If the Wheel Factor is unknown 2 Place a mark on the ground alongside a Sprayer wheel 3 Ifthe pulses are not on 0 press Re
13. product Proper service and use is important for the safe and reliable operation of the product The sections provided in this manual include information necessary for the safe and correct operation care and troubleshooting of this product The benefits this product provides can be greatly influenced by your knowledge of the products described in this manual NOTICE Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully Terms and Conditions General APPLICATION You accept these Terms and Conditions by purchasing the product from Topcon Precision Agriculture TPA or from one of TPA s product dealers COPYRIGHT All information contained in this manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPA All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or al low any third parties access to any graphics content information or data in this manual without TPA s express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your product The information and data in this manual are a valuable asset of TPA and are developed by the expenditure of consider able work time and money and are the result or original selection coordination and arrangement by TPA A2677 Rev 1 5 W I X20 Sprayer Reference Manual TRADEMARKS ZYNX PRO STEER EAGLE KEE Tech nologies Topcon Topcon Positioning Systems and Topcon Prec
14. pulses per litre if metric units is selected see page 8 55 For imperial units the units could be replaced with Gallons Gallons Acre and Flow Sensor to Pulses per Gallon Tank Mode is normally set to Liquid for spraying Select Granular if using the Spray Rate Controller as a spreader controller Select Injection if the Spray system has a Chemical Injection Pump and a 2 or 4 channel MDECU installed Select NH3 if connecting the Spray Rate Controller to an Anhydrous Gas Tank If Tank 2 or Tank 3 was selected in the Tanks window page 8 13 select the Tank Mode for each of these tanks in the appropriate windows Controller 1 If Spray Interface is selected as the controller then only Reg Valve Regulator Valve can be selected and that is why the option is greyed out and no selection is possible If Spray ECU is selected as the controller then either Reg Valve or Prop Valve Proportional Valve can be selected Depending on whether the type of controller is Regulator or Proportional Select the Settings button Figure 8 4 on page 8 13 to personalize the Controller settings See Regulator Valve Settings page 8 16 if Reg Valve is selected or Proportional Valve Settings page 8 21 if Prop Valve is selected 8 14 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Pressure Pr Sense The Spray Rate Controller can monitor the pressure in a spray system which is displayed as a Pressure readout on t
15. selected in the Product Selection screen during Startup VRC Logging Synchronization When Logging Only and VRC and Logging are selected then the VRC Logging Synchronization window will be displayed 8 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select Off if you want to be able to switch the Treatment button ON and OFF on the VRC Maplink screen independently of the Sprayer Master Switch Select Master Switch Only for the logging in the VRC to follow the Master Switch Master ON means that logging is ON and Master OFF means that logging is OFF Master Switch and Flow is usually selected when ASC is enabled see Automatic Section Control ASC page 8 1 If all the sections are switched OFF under ASC but the Master is still ON the logging will stop because there is no flow present Therefore logging will stop if all the sections are switched OFF the Master is switched OFF or the actual spray rate is 0 lt p NOTICE When using Spray Rate Controller Version 1 98 or later with X20 Guidance the On Time and Off Time options are inaccessible in the X20 Guidance and the values have to be entered in the Spray Rate Controller Options gt GPS page On Time On Time is the time the Sprayer looks ahead in seconds to switch ON the section valves Change the ON Time by pressing the calculator icon and entering the desired value see Appendix A for more detail A2677 Rev 1 5 sa X20 Sprayer Reference
16. 16 pin on Connector 3 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 4 When no voltage is found disconnect the vehicle s battery before continuing with installation Testing Procedure for Installations With Existing Switchbox including Joystick Control 1 Determine whether it is possible to disconnect the existing Switchbox without limiting existing functionality eg Boom Lift Lower or Fold dk WARNING If it is not possible to remove the existing Switchbox without limiting functionality and voltage is present then you must install a Section Drive Output Protection Adaptor A2812 for 37 pin on Connector 1 and A2813 for 16 pin on Connector 2 Ifitis possible to disconnect the existing Switchbox without limiting existing functionality disconnect the Switchbox 3 On existing tractor harness turn the ignition on 4 Check each Section Drive Output pin for voltage refer to manufacturer manual of existing tractor harness for pin details 5 When no voltage is found disconnect the vehicle s battery before continuing with installation A2677 Rev 1 5 We X20 Sprayer Reference Manual UI WARNING The vehicle battery must be disconnected before proceeding with any installation or servicing of the Spray ECU Tractor Sprayer or Valve Harnesses 4 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual NOY HOLD Ws1 SN LINE Sdn TA hOLIES OL IMEC NODA ddr AUH Lime ONL IAANNOASIOFTAISS NM I XOFH DA
17. 6 5 will be displayed on the right side of the screen 1 Press the Sprayer Logo Figure 6 5 An About Spray Rate Controller window Figure 6 6 on page 6 5 will be displayed 6 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual About Tote en Sprayer Controler See Software Vermon 280 t Version Caryop t HEE Tecze u ez 2001 2008 Avobable memory 319534464 bytes Losd 3800 Bee E Registration Register som Enable Lockout Gr Close Button SE Button Lived Figure 6 6 About Spray Rate Controller window The About Spray Rate Controller window displays e The Spray Rate Controller software version number this version number may be requested by a Topcon Precision Agriculture service person The Spray ECU version number will be displayed when the console is connected to the Spray ECU e Whether the Sprayer software is registered or unregistered s The Enable Lockout button see Enable Lockout page 10 21 e Close button when selected the Sprayer Working screen Figure 6 5 on page 6 4 will be displayed again Registering the Sprayer Software If the Sprayer software is unregistered you must contact your local Topcon Precision Agriculture dealer A2677 Rev 1 5 6 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Overview of the Sprayer Working Screen Functions Spraying Indicators Boom Sections ON OFF for Back Line Up to 30 sections Main Menu Screen Ground Spraying Indic
18. 8 14 NH3 8 14 Tank Indicator 6 12 change display 6 12 Tank Indicators 10 12 Tank Pressure Window 10 1 Tanks 8 13 Capacity 8 13 Controller 8 13 Controller 1 See Controller 1 Pr Sense See Pr Sense Tank 1 Mode See Tank 1 Mode Tanks 8 13 Tank Setup 10 13 add volume 10 16 fill 10 15 filling the tank 10 15 set volume 10 16 Tank Setup Window 10 13 cal button 10 13 cancel 10 16 fill button 10 13 increment 10 14 preset name 10 14 preset rate 1 amp 2 10 14 index www topconpa com tank capacity 10 14 tank is ON or OFF 10 15 total capacity 10 14 Terms and Conditions 1 1 application 1 1 copyright 1 1 trademarks 1 2 website 1 2 Testing 12 1 3 wire section valves 12 7 drive test 12 7 switch master switch ON 12 7 dump 12 4 drive test 12 4 PWM Regulator Valve 12 8 prop output test 12 8 regulator 12 1 drive test procedure 12 2 switched power 12 3 Topcon sensors 12 5 input test 12 5 Testing Functionality 4 2 with existing Switchbox 4 3 with no existing Switchbox 4 2 Topcon Contact 1 4 Tractor Harness installation 5 4 5 5 extras 5 5 two 37 Pin connectors 5 5 Tractor Radar 8 8 Troubleshooting 18 1 additional data 18 11 alarms 18 10 Boom Sections 18 3 communication 18 1 control 18 9 nozzles 18 10 rate and pressure 18 6 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual speed 18 2 volumes 18 9 U Units 8 55 area units 8 55 injection 8 55 length 8 55 lock NH3 calibration factor at pulses per 1b 8 56 pressure 8 55 quick set
19. 8 15 is selected in Options and an electronic Pressure Sensor is installed on the Sprayer The number in the top left corner of the Pressure Readout represents which tank 1 2 or 3 the Pressure Sensor is connected to The Pressure Readout shown in Figure 10 1 is displaying a 1 therefore the pressure readout displayed is connected to Tank 1 Up to 3 Pressure Readouts can be displayed The units used are displayed in the Pressure Readout Selecting the Pressure Readout from the Working screen displays the Tank Pressure window A2677 Rev 1 5 ENI X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Alarms For a standard Broadacre System a low pressure alarm of 80 to 100kpa and a high pressure alarm point of 450kpa are reasonable values These settings will depend on the Sprayer configuration nozzles pumps and usage and could vary considerably from these values High Pressure The current High Pressure alarm is displayed 1 Select the calculator icon Figure 10 1 on page 10 1 next to High Press 1 to set a new High Pressure alarm A screen keyboard will be displayed Enter the value using the screen keyboard Select ENTER to save the new value and close the window Low Pressure The current Low Pressure alarm is displayed l Select the calculator icon Figure 10 1 on page 10 1 next to Low Press 1 to set a new Low Pressure alarm A screen keyboard will be displayed Enter in the value using the screen keyboard Select ENTER to save
20. Configuration Change Current Configuration The Change Current Configuration window has 2 buttons e Change View Configuration This button allows the operator to view the settings of the current Sprayer loaded from either the Factory Configuration or User Configurations e Save As User Configuration This is used to save the current Sprayer settings see Saving the Sprayer Configuration Chapter 9 Load Configuration The Load Configuration window has 2 buttons e Factory Configuration The Factory Configurations button opens a list of Sprayer models and Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer kits 7 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The files contain all the Sprayer settings for the particular Sprayer The Factory Configuration files are pre loaded with the console or new Sprayer software When the operator selects the Factory Configurations button all the settings for that particular Sprayer model are loaded in the Options windows Selecting a Factory Configuration File 1 Select the Factory Configurations button The Select File window Figure 7 2 will be displayed A2786 SL30S DT A2786 SL30S ST APACHE SPRAYER 2005 HARDI 4024 4SEC NAVIGATOR JD 9400 MB ROGATOR 1264C amp 1274C CANBUS ROGATOR 1264C amp 1274C WITH 4000 CALYNXIPROGRAMSILYNXBMS FACTORYCONFIGS SELECT CANCEL Figure 7 2 Select File Window 2 Check to see if your Sprayer or TPA Sprayer kit is listed on the list sho
21. Ee Inaccessible Bi Setings SC Options Lee lt Previous Next gt DONE Done button Buttons p k Figure A 1 Options gt Tanks page Setup Units Alarms Prosots Sim Other Up and ops ECU Yes Sections Switches Sensors Down Sections tines Title mr GES r Single e n z Dus Die e Window con gt i Nozes nae Guidance Sections Total 27 isplay Window gt S we pe 0 42 Display Mate of treat oom witan Lmin window and Next buttons Figure A 2 Options gt Sections page A2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Selecting means selecting an item by touching the screen with your finger pen stylus or by clicking with your mouse if it is connected There are various ways of selecting the different options Selecting an Option with a Checkbox To select an option with a checkbox next to it eg Pr Sense option Figure A 1 on page A2 1 Select the white checkbox next to the desired option so that a black tick appears in the box To deselect the option touch or click the box again Selecting an Option with a Radio Button To select an option with a circular radio button next to it eg a Tank 1 Mode option Figure A 1 on page A2 1 Select the white radio button next to the desired option so that a black dot appears in the circle To deselect the option touch or click the circle again Selecting a
22. Fast and repeat the procedure until the rate selected is obtained quickly without overshooting too much 8 24 www topconpa com Sections Setup Unis Aerm Presets Sim X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Other cla Sections Switches Sensors eer E Guidance Sections Bunbe of bag ken ene tows Lines Valves ange F Balanced Dual Nozzies Total 27 8 Min Flow 0 42 a Ss Figure 8 7 Options gt Sections Page Lines lt Previous Next gt DONE The Sprayer can control either single boom lines or dual boom lines If Single is selected the Spray Interface can operate up to 6 primary Boom Sections or 5 primary Boom Sections with the second line being controlled by the section valve 6 circuitry Special plumbing and wiring considerations need to be implemented for this system If Single is selected and Spray ECU see page 8 7 is selected then the system can operate up to e 30 Boom Sections using 3 wire section valves or solenoids with a 3 wire dump valve fitted Please note When using an X15 console the number of sections is limited to 15 sections under ASC control A2677 Rev 1 5 8 25 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e 15 Boom Sections using 2 wire section valves with a 2 wire dump valve fitted If Dual is selected the Spray Interface can control 3 primary sections valves and 3 secondary sections valves giving a total of 6 sections If Dual is selected and Spray ECU see p
23. Faulty switches Problem Disable external switches in configuration and operate from the screen Booms stay ON when stopped 13 Low speed shutoff set to zero Enter a low speed shutoff of 3 kph Switches collect dirt etc the circuit requires the switch to make contact to turn the Sprayer OFF unless UP is ON is selected when the Sprayer will nor turn ON The low speed shutoff will turn the booms OFF when coming to a stop in Auto A lower value 1 kph could result in the booms turn ing on when stationary if using GPS speed A2677 Rev 1 5 18 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Rate and Pressure Problem Rate Unstable Additional Data 14 Regulator settings 15 Faulty pump 16 Faulty Flow Meter Tune regulator settings check correct valve type is selected Test and repair pump Test and repair Flow Meter All setup steps can be done stationary with manual speed Pump may be sucking air or pulsing due to faulty valves Faulty Flow Me ter worn out or below Flow Meter minimum Yes see Additional Data Problem 14 page 18 12 Yes see Additional Data Problem 15 page 18 14 Yes see Additional Data Problem 16 page 18 14 rate Problem Wrong Pressure 17 Bad Flow Meter Check Flow Meter If Flow Meter calibration calibration and type calibration is select incorrect the pressure for the rate showing will be out Check nozzle charts 18 6 www topcon
24. Harness from the Spray ECU 2 Lead the Harness from the Spray ECU to the back of the vehicle TIP Tie cable back where possible d WARNING Do not cut or splice the Sprayer Harness all excess cable should be strapped away to avoid vibration and wear 3 Securely mount the Breakaway connector above any hydraulic outlets to reduce the risk of oil ingress to the connectors UI WARNING Do not expose the connectors to high pressure water or oil 4 Connect the Tractor Adaptor Harness to the existing Sprayer Harness Refer to the console manual for installing the console to the vehicle To complete the installation go to page 5 31 to connect the Spray ECU Power Comms Harness to the battery A2677 Rev 1 5 5 29 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 5 11 General Layout of Spray ECU Connecting to Existing Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer Harness www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connecting the Spray ECU to the Battery de WARNING Do not attach the wires to the battery terminals until the installation of the Tractor Harness Sprayer Harness and Valve Harness is completed Wi WARNING If your tractor uses 24 Volt batteries you must use a 12 Volt 15 Amp minimum inverter 1 Connect the Power Comms Harness directly to 12 VDC battery terminals Figure 5 12 Single 12V Battery Connection Detail Figure 5 12 Battery Configuration emp CAUTION Do not connect the Power Com
25. Installation and Connection 1 Mount the Pressure Sensor A092 Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 either upright or horizontally and support the Brass Gauge saver The supplied Pressure Sensor is a 5 Bar 72 psi Pressure Sensor NOTICE To properly measure Spray Line operating pressure the Pressure Sensor must be positioned between the Flow Meter and the Section Valves Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 A2677 Rev 1 5 5 19 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 2 Connect the Pressure Adaptor Harness H1125 to the connector labeled Pressure Sensor 1 on the Sprayer Harness Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 3 Undo the two nuts ontop of the Pressure Sensor 4 Place the two ring terminals on the Pressure Adaptor Harness onto the terminals on the Pressure Sensor It does not matter which way around the terminals are attached to the Pressure Sensor 5 Replace the two nuts and tighten the nuts securely Installing the Valve Harness Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 shows the Sprayer Harness and Valve Harness Assembly The Valve Harness continues from the connector on the Sprayer Harness and connects to the Section and Dump Valves on the Sprayer The Valve Harness normally contains connectors for the section valves they are either 3 Wire Section Valves 2 Wire Section Valves or Solenoid Valves See Different Valve Types page 5 25 for an explanation of the different types of Section Valves NOTICE If the Valve Harness has an Arag Interface Box incor
26. Layout From Pump be Pressure Relief Outlet The Pressure Relief Valve will be fitted between the pump in the pressure hose and the Fast Valve The Pressure Hose is a 1 1 4 hose it will need to be cut to add the Pressure Relief Hose A Skin Fitting supplied must be fitted to the tank for the relief chemical Fit the Skin Fitting approximately 20 centimetres above the base of the tank so that frothing does not occur and agitation is not enhanced The dealer end users will have to supply an appropriate 1 1 4 chemi cal resistant hose to connect the Pressure Relief Outlet and the Skin Fitting An appropriate hose clamp will also have to be supplied Once the pressure relief valve is fitted to the pump Pressure Outlet Hose and then connected to the tank skin fitting wind the Pressure Regulating Adjuster fully out this will result in all fluids being dumped 17 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sprayer Software Settings B Units 7 Alms B Presets 9 Sim 4 Crnfin 2 Arema A Sudchae d Faneare Figure 17 2 Close Valve When Flow Off When setting up the software make sure the Close Valve When Flow Off option page 8 20 is not selected The controller mode must be selected as Standard page 8 16 when this kit is fitted Setting the Pressure Relief To adjust the Pressure Relief Valve you must know the correct working pressures applicable to the spray nozzles The valve need
27. Manual Off Time Off Time is the time the Sprayer looks ahead in seconds to switch OFF the section valves Change the OFF Time by pressing the calculator icon and entering the desired value see Appendix A for more detail Coverage Map Offset Coverage Map Offset allows for the coverage in the Guidance and Treatment maps in the Maplink software to keep drawing for the set time after the Spray Control turns the section valves OFF and also when the section valves are switched ON This feature allows for no gaps to be left on the map Change the Covergae Map Offset by pressing the calculator icon and entering the desired value see Appendix A for more detail Show Virtual Road If Moving When the Show Virtual Road If Moving option is selected the Guidance Virtual Road will appear on the right side of the screen when Guidance detects that the vehicle is moving ASC Master Button The ASC Master button will appear on the logo Bar on the Guidance Working screen The ASC Master button will also be displayed on the VRC screen if the VRC software is loaded This button will be displayed when both Guidance and Spray Rate Controller are selected from the Product Selection screen and ASC is enabled in the Sprayer Software When the ASC Master button is green ASC is switched ON When the ASC Master button is red ASC is switched OFF and 3 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Guidance will not switch section valves ON
28. NOT have Tiered Switching but with the Dual line type of configuration by setting the cut in speeds you can determine which line come on first A2677 Rev 1 5 18 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 14 Rate Unstable Information The X20 has a selection of Regulator valves specified by the manufacturer in the valve settings options The Standard option suits all valves supplied by Topcon and many others with speeds varying from 6 seconds to 30 seconds The Max On Time is the maximum time power is applied to the valve to correct the rate If the target rate and the current rate are widely different this is the maximum time that the valve will be driven before power will be removed and if necessary reapplied If this value is too low the system will be sluggish and slow to respond The maximum value will suit most applications The Min On Time is the minimum or shortest time that the power will be applied to the Regulator Valve The maximum value will also suit most systems If set too low the valve may not move when a small correction is required The PWM Setting varies the average voltage applied to the valve motor At 100 a full 12 Volts is applied whereas at the lesser settings reduce the voltage to the percentage shown The reduced voltage makes the valve turn slower and is helpful when trying to correct an overshooting problem with the faster valves 6 seconds etc The slow valves 20 seconds usually need to be 100 f
29. Number Selector arrows lt 4 Figure 10 4 on page 10 10 By using the arrows you can select from 10 Sub Areas 0 9 As the Sub Area Number changes the Sub Area and Sub Volume values will change to display the areas and volumes accumulated for the selected Sub Area Number Select the calculator icon aligned next to Area or Volume to enter a preset value Selecting the Reset button next to the Area or Volume allows the area and volume weight to be reset individually for the Sub Area Number selected Please note The Sub Volume units reflect which Tank Mode was selected for each tank Liquid NH3 Granular or Injection page 8 14 and also the units that are selected page 8 55 If only one tank is selected then the Sub Area Volume readouts are for Tank 1 If more than one tank is selected then the operator can elect to display the Sub Area Volume readouts for each tank When more than one tank is selected arrows lt 4 appear next to the Tank Number the arrows are used to select a tank number The Sub Area Volume readouts will display the area covered and volume used for each tank on both the Working screen and Area window readouts As the arrows are used to select the Tank number you will notice the Tank Indicator on the Working screen will change to show which Tank the Sub Area Volume readouts are displaying A2677 Rev 1 5 10 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Tank Indicators can also be changed from the Working screen B
30. Power See Figure 5 4 A2677 Rev 1 5 5 9 Figure 5 5 General Sprayer and Valve Harness assembly www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connecting to a Speed Sensor This installation is used if connecting an A238 Shaft Speed Sensor kit for ground speed or A449 Radar Sensor Interface Harness not supplied in kit to the Ground Speed Connector on either the Tractor Harness or Sprayer Harness NOTICE Connect to only one of the Ground Speed connectors Select one of the following e Installing the Shaft Speed Sensor kit to an un driven wheel on either the Tractor Harness or Sprayer Harness e Installing the Shaft Speed Sensor kit to the Tailshaft of a vehicle on either the Tractor Harness or the Sprayer Harness e Use an existing Radar Speed sensor for Ground Speed Installing the Shaft Speed Sensor Kit to an Un Driven Wheel for Ground Speed NOTICE Use of a driven wheel for ground speed may be subject to wheel slip and may not always reflect true ground speed The Shaft Speed Sensor and Wheel Stud Magnets can be fitted to any un driven ground wheel eg the front wheel of the tractor or wheel on a trailing Sprayer The magnet activates the sensor as the wheel magnets sweep past Figure 5 6 on page 5 12 A2677 Rev 1 5 5 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual NOTICE A wheel Calibration Factor of no greater than 0 6m 24 inches is required See Section 1 Glue the magnets to the wheel st
31. Settings for Common Regulator Valves A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 8 18 Micro Trak should be selected if a Micro Trak Regulator Valve is used for regulation When Micro Trak is selected the settings are entered automatically into the Max On Time PWM Setting Min On Time and Gain Setting windows and are optimized for the Mictro Trak Regulator Valve DICKEY john should be selected if a DICKEY john Regulator Valve is used for regulation When DICEKY john is selected the default settings are entered automatically into the Max On Time PWM Setting Min On Time and Gain Setting windows and are optimized for the DICKEY john Regulator Valve Raven should be selected if the Sprayer has Raven Fast Flow Regulator Valve fitted unless a Topcon Pressure Relief 495181 has been fitted to the Raven Fast Flow Regulator Valve The Raven Fast Flow has a three way valve which acts as both a regulator and dump valve The valve will go from fully closed to fully open in 1 5 seconds The PWM Setting must be left on full 100 otherwise this will impair the operation of the Dump Valve and Automatic Section Control If Raven is selected you will have to enter the settings from Table 8 2 page 8 19 into the Max On Time PWM Setting Min On Time and Gain Setting windows www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Settings for Raven Controller Mode Raven Fast Flow Raven 40 msec 100 8 msec 2 4ms Reg valve
32. Speed Shutoffs screen The number of sections displayed depends on the number of sections selected in the Sections page page 8 26 Individual speeds can be set for each Section Valve e Single Boom lIn a single line system all sections valves would be set to the same value eg 2 or 3 kph This will ensure that the boom shuts OFF if the operator comes to a stop while in Auto mode e Dual Line using a Section Valve Switching If the Sprayer is configured with a Dual Boom using a Section valve to switch the secondary line ON and OFF then all the section valves need to be set the same eg 2 or 3 kph Except for the section valve switching the second line ON and OFF this needs to be set at the speed at which the primary line nozzles reach their upper limit Maximum Pressure eg 17kph and the secondary line needs to switch ON e Dual Line A Dual Line with separate wiring going to each individual section valve The first half of the section valves section valves on the Primary Line would have a Low Speed Shutoff set at for example 2 or 3 kph The second half of the section valves Section Valves on the A2677 Rev 1 5 8 49 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Secondary Line would have a Low Speed Shutoff set at the speed at which the primary line nozzles reach their upper limit Maximum Pressure eg 17kph For example if a Dual Line with 15 Primary Line section valves and 15 Secondary Line section valves with separate wiring was
33. Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer kits come with their own installation guide which is specific to each kit Please use the installation guide which came with your TPA Sprayer kit This section is a general guide for the installation of all Topcon Precision Agriculture Spray ECU 30S Sprayer kits This section will cover e Installing the Tractor Harness e Installing the Sprayer Harness e Installing the Valve Harness 5 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Tractor Harness Figure 5 3 on page 5 7 shows the in cab assembly showing Spray ECU Switchbox Power Comms and Tractor Harness 1 Connect the Tractor Harness to the 37 Pin connector marked CONNECTOR 1 on the Spray ECU 2 Run the Tractor Harness from the Spray ECU to the drawBar or the back of the vehicle lt p NOTICE Ensure that the Tractor Harness is tied away from moving hot and sharp objects UI WARNING Do not cut or splice the Tractor Harness all excess cable should be strapped away to avoid vibration and wear Tractor Harness Extras Two 37 Pin Connectors If your Tractor Harness has two 37 Pin connectors you would have in step 1 connected the male pin marked CONNECTOR 1 to the plug marked CONNECTOR 1 on the Spray ECU You will also have to plug the other 37 Pin connector female pins marked CONNECTOR 2 to the plug marked CONNECTOR 2 on the Spray ECU A2677 Rev 1 5 5 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Pl
34. alarm for a facility not in stalled should normally be set to Never Alarm Common uninstalled functions include Pump speed and Pressure The Rate alarm indicates that the Sprayer is not controlling to the programmed rate in Auto This shows up on the operating screen with the value in the Rate window alternating from the target rate Yellow background to the actual rate White background If the actual rate is zero this could be a faulty flow meter out of spray pump failure or faulty harness If the rate is low it usually indicates pump problems or other plumbing issues with flow including pump too small for the rate being attempted at the speed the Sprayer is running at If achieved rate is higher this could be due to the regulator being jammed faulty or fully at one end of travel with blockages in the return line from the regulator A2677 Rev 1 5 148 19 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Rate display is filtered to prevent the numbers from continually changing If the achieved rate is within 5 of the target rate the display will only show the target rate but the system will still control to the target rate If an error of less than 5 persists the error is reported as a rate alarm after approxi mately 1 minute When first turning the Sprayer on the system should control to rate within 10 seconds subject to the position of the Regulator Valve when it was last turned off If the Close Valve When Off is selected wit
35. and OFF by the Coverage map The operator can override the sections by using the section switches on the external Switchbox or on screen section switches of the Spray Rate Controller Select the button to switch the ASC Master ON or OFF ASC will only operate with software that is compatible with Guidance Some other makes of controllers will interact with the TPA software Speak to your dealer for more information VRC Master Button The VRC Master button will appear on the logo Bar on the Guidance and Maplink screens when VRC and Logging option is enabled in the VRC Loggingn mode window When the VRC Master button is green VRC is switched ON When the VRC Master button is red VRC is switched OFF Select the button to switch the VRC Master ON or OFF A2677 Rev 1 5 8 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Electronic Control Unit ECU Setup Units Alms Presets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Com Port Controller Simulation C COMI Spray Interface r COM2 c COM3 Spray ECU C COM4 COM5 r Using Injection ECU COMS COM7 Speed From COMB Wheel Sensor Tractor Radar Enatle Disgrestes GPS Help lt Previous Next gt DONE Figure 8 2 Options gt ECU Page COM Port Select which Communications Port COM Port the 9 pin serial cable from the Spray Rate Controller ECU is connected on the back of the X console Usually COM is selected COM 1 is usually reser
36. connect the correct adaptor to the Dump Valve See Table 5 1 on page 5 24 to determine which adaptor you should use A2677 Rev 1 5 5 23 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Choosing the Correct Adaptor for the Dump Valve Use if connecting to a 2 wire dump valve and 12V A2266 is applied to the dump valve when the Master switch is OFF Use if connecting to a Solenoid Valve with 6mm A2267 spade terminals and 12V is applied to the dump valve when the Master switch is OFF A2268 Use if connecting to a 3 Wire Dump Valve and 12V is applied to the Dump Valve when the Master is OFF Use when connecting to a 3 Wire Dump Valve and A2269 12V is applied to the Dump Valve when the Master is ON Figure 5 1 How to Choose the Correct Adaptor for the Dump Valve 2 When all the Arag connectors are in place tighten the screw at the top of the Arag connector using a screwdriver to secure the connector to the Section and Dump Valves 3 Tidy any excess harness using cable ties To complete the installation go to page 5 31 to connect the Spray ECU Power Comms Harness to the battery 5 24 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Different Valve Types There are three different valve types which are e 2 Wire Valve this refers to an electric section dump or Regulator Valve The valve is driven by an electric motor that is able to rotate in both directions Two wires are connected to this type of valve from the contr
37. different color Boom Sections and Spraying Indicators indicate about their status Boom Sections and Spraying Indicators Color Indicators Boom Spraying Meaning Section Indicator Boom Sections are switched OFF Boom Sections are switched ON but the Low Speed Shutoff speed has not been reached or Master is OFF Boom Section is ready for spraying but Master Switch is OFF Master Switch is ON and Boom Section valve is spraying Boom Sections are switched ON the Low Speed Shutoff speed has been reached ready to start spraying Table 6 1 Color indicators A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Please note When using Automatic Section Control ASC when the sections are switched OFF the Boom Sections and the Spray Indicators turn grey when the sections are switched ON under ASC the Boom Sections and Spray Indicators turn green e Spraying Indicators are displayed below the Boom Sections On the Sprayer Working screen Figure 6 7 on page 6 6 there are 16 Spraying Indicators because there are 16 section valves in total 8 front Section Valves and 8 back Section Valves The 8 Spraying Indicators on the left represent the Boom Sections on the front line the 8 Spraying Indicators on the right represent the Boom Sections on the back line Table 6 1 on page 6 7 displays and explains the different states of the Spraying Indicators Table 6 2 shows what different color Spraying Indicators indicate about the
38. from the manual pressure gauge Then go to the Options gt Sprayer gt Settings page Starting at 5 increase the value to 10 and select the OK button to accept the change then take a look at the pressure gauge Keep increasing the value in 5 increments after each change close the window by selecting the OK button until the pressure just starts increasing above 100kpa on the manual pressure gauge Use the value before the pressure increased above 100kpa therefore if 30 made the pressure increase above 100kpa then use 25 as the Min PWM value The value will normally be around 25 Using High Minimum PWM Range Option If after selecting 40 PWM and there is still no increase of pressure above 100kpa then your system may have a Minimum PWM value above 40 If this is the case select High Minimum PWM Range from the Valve Options window The Min PWM window will now have a range from 42 5 PWM to 60 PWM displayed 8 22 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Continue the procedure of increasing the PWM value until the pressure starts increasing above the 100kpa as displayed by the manual pressure gauge Use the value before the pressure increased above 100kpa Therefore if 47 5 made the pressure increase above 100kpa then use 45 as the Min PWM value Max PWM To set the Max PWM put the Sprayer into Manual mode from the Working screen with Agitation on Full all Boom Sections ON and a manual pressure gauge install
39. if a ground speed sensor is connected to the spray harness plug marked Wheel Sensor usually located on the Spray Harness e Select Tractor Radar if connecting a Tractor Radar to the spray interface The Tractor Radar plugs into the 3 pin weatherpack plug marked Tractor Radar on the spray interface e Select GPS if the speed is coming from a DGPS receiver lt p NOTICE Guidance or Maplink VRC and Spray Rate Control must be selected from the Product Selection screen before GPS is selected 8 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Spray ECU If Spray ECU was selected as the controller page 8 7 e Select Wheel Sensor if a ground speed sensor is connected to the spray harness plug marked Connector on the Spray ECU The wheel sensor is usually located on the boom spray e The Raven Spray ECU 3 and Spray ECU SR has a 3 pin weatherpack plug marked Radar on the Spray ECU 3 if a Radar is connect to this plug select Tractor Radar e Select GPS if the speed is coming from a DGPS receiver lt gt NOTICE Guidance and Spray Rate Control must be selected from the Product Selection screen before GPS is selected A2677 Rev 1 5 sa X20 Sprayer Reference Manual ECU Configuration Spray ECU Only Setup Units Alarms Presets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Com Port Controller ECU Configuration Simulation ECU Mode COMI Spray Interface ECU ECU3 C CON ECU 10
40. no ground speed present If there is a large circumference figure in the Sprayer the time between pulses when travelling slowly may be interpreted as not travelling The Sprayer would only work at this speed in manual and have no appli cation rate showing No Comms This indicates that the ECU is not communicating to the X20 console Refer to the NO COMMS trouble shooting above The Pump speed is an option and is usually required where a piston or diaphragm pump is being driven from a hydraulic motor These pumps will be dam aged is driven over their maximum speed Low Pump A low pump speed will usually reduce the efficiency Speed of the pump and cause other Sprayer problems 48 22 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual ppendix A Options Window Opening 1 Select the Options button on the Sprayer Working screen Please note To explain the various options for navigating around the screen the Tanks and Sections pages will be used as examples The following pages offer an explanation of the terms used in Figures A 1 and A 2 next page These explanations will help you select the right options for your Sprayer A2677 Rev 1 5 ES X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Selection Options Page tab Enabling Tanks Tank 1 Mode Tenk 2 Mode boxes wi Tank N Granular Granular gt Tank2 Uad R Gas Tank 3 Ko d Tank 1 Capacity Tank 2 Cepacty Enabling pr sers 9000 8 2000 a oxes Tank 1 Ce ee
41. switch ON when in the up position 8 32 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Switches Spray ECU Only CS E Setup Unts Alarms Presets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sonsors Extomal Master Switch Boom Sensing Disabled No sensing e Enab Six Boom Switchbox ECU Sense Inputs Exteel Ato Salich Section Switches Disabled Enabled J Extomal Section Switeh Switch Mapping Disabled One Section For One Switch Enabled Beete Custom Section Mapping l External Switch UP is ON F Use Guidelock For Auto Steer ___ Switch To Section Mapping Help lt Previous DONE a Figure 8 9 Options gt Switches Page gt ECU Configuration The Boom Sensing Section Switches and Switch Mapping windows will only be displayed when Spray ECU is selected as the controller page 8 7 Boom Sensing e No Sensing select this if no external section switches are connected to the Spray ECU e Six Boom Switchbox select this if the Sprayer Switchbox is connected to the connector marked SWITCHBOX on the Spray ECU e ECU Sense Inputs select this if customized section switches are connected to the CONNECTOR 2 connector on the Spray ECU A2677 Rev 1 5 8 33 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Section Switches 1 Select the calculator icon 2 Enter how many physical section switches are connected to the Spray ECU box 3 Select Enter to save and close the windo
42. tap press the File menu then click tap press Exit Click tap press the button or key labelled Enter Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system Supplementary information that can have an effect on system operation system performance measurements amp personal safety Notification that an action has the potential to adversely effect system operation system performance data integrity or personal health Notification that an action will result in systems damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ACTION BE PERFORMED www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual ntroduction The Spray Electronic Control Unit ECU is a new generation Spray Controller which is used in conjunction with the Topcon Precision Agriculture X20 or X15 console The X20 console is the graphical interface of the Spray ECU controller The Spray ECU replaces the Spray Rate Interface The Spray ECU can control up to 30 section valves 3 wire and allows Automatic Section Control ASC of the 30 section valves the X15 console can control up 15 sections under ASC The Spray ECU can control up to 2 liquid tanks directly If the Spray ECU is used in conjunction with a Multi Drive Electronic Control MDECU unit it can control up to 3 liquid injection tanks The Spray ECU can handle Boom Sensing inputs therefore it can be connected to existing Remo
43. vehicle 2 Continue to run the Sprayer Harness across the Sprayer s chassis to the valve set fh WARNING Do not cut or splice the Sprayer Harness all excess cable should be strapped away to avoid vibration and wear Sprayer Harness Connectors The typical Sprayer Harness has 5 connectors Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 which are labelled e Ground Speed connects to the Shaft Speed Sensor Kit supplied in kit e Flow Meter 1 connects to a Flow Meter not supplied in kit e Pressure Sensor 1 connects to the Pressure Sensor supplied in kit e Reg Valve 1 connects to a Regulator Valve not supplied in kit e Valve Harness connects to the Valve Harness supplied in kit 5 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Please note The Sprayer Harness may have other connectors refer to the Sprayer Installation kit that came with your Sprayer kit for more information The Dump Valve connector may be located on the Sprayer Harness If the Valve Harness has an Arag Interface box incorporated into the Valve Harness then the Dump Valve connector will be located on the Valve Harness r oe ShOFTSFEEL DEI E R I icy bohl ZLewtk SUR kT OY REA L T WI Figure 5 4 3 Pin Weather Pack Sensor TIP For testing purposes on all 3 Pin sensor connectors Shaft Speed Sensor and Flow Meter the voltage on each pin should be e Pin A VDC Signal e Pin B Ground e Pin C 12VDC Sensor
44. 0 Select Close The Lockout feature has now been enabled and no one will be able to access the Options screens without entering the correct password When the OPTIONS button is selected a window will be displayed saying Lockout Enabled Disable Lockout 1 On the Working screen press the Main Menu button A Sprayer window will appear on the right side of the screen 2 Select the Topcon logo An About Topcon Spray Rate Controller window will appear 3 Select Disable Lockout A screen keyboard will appear allowing an alpha numeric password to be entered 4 Enter in the password you used to Enable Lockout step 4 page 10 21 If the password was incorrect then a window will be displayed saying Password Incorrect Try Again Select OK then select Disable Lockout and re enter the correct password 5 Select ENTER A window will be displayed saying Lockout Disabled 6 Select OK HES www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 7 Select Close The Lockout has now been disabled and anyone using the software can access the Options screens Sprayer Switchbox 6 Section Switches MASTER AUTO MAN INC DEC D Master Auto Increase Parallel Guidelock Switch Manual Decrease Guidance Switch Figure 10 6 Sprayer Switchbox The Switchbox functions are only available if enabled in the Options gt Switches page page 8 31 if connecting the TPA External Switchbox to the Spray ECU The Switchbox connects
45. 10 13 Use the mouse to set the Tank Low Alarm by selecting the arrows A Y next to the value Figure 8 20 on page 8 57 Test Tank Select the Test Tank button Figure 8 20 on page 8 57 to preview the alarm sound duration cycles etc Reselect the Test Tank button to turn test OFF Defaults e Restore Defaults tesets the alarm you have selected to the factory setting e Restore All Defaults tresets all alarms to the factory settings See Table 8 3 page 8 61 for information on the alarm defaults 8 60 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Alarm Defaults Repeat 2 seconds 2 seconds 4 seconds Default While rate alarms Present need to be investigated quickly Tank Repeat 2 seconds 5 seconds 30 seconds Ifthe tank Empty While is really Present empty the rate alarm will also sound Tank Limited 2 seconds 2 seconds 4 seconds Set limited Low Repeats or repeats to One Cycle required cycles 2 to 4 times High Repeat 2 seconds 2 seconds Pressure While Present or Never Repeat Low Repeat 2 seconds 2 seconds Pressure While Present or Never Repeat No Repeat 2 seconds 2 seconds Ground While Speed Present Repeat 2 seconds 2 seconds While Present Table 8 3 Alarm Defaults 5 seconds Turn off if no pressure sender 5 seconds Turn off if no pressure sender 4 seconds 10 seconds Continual alarms when set ting Comms Port is difficult Flow Repeat 2 seconds 5 seconds 1 30 second
46. 4 Turn Section 1 OFF and confirm 0 Volts 5 Repeat this process for all section valves PWM Regulator Valve rot L E Figure 12 6 PWM Regulator Valve Connector The proportional drive output allows control of PWM Hydraulic Solenoid valves Pin 1 provides a constant 12 Volt supply to the coil while Pin 3 delivers a Switched Gnd PWM signal Prop Output Test 1 Connect an automotive test light between Pin 1 and Pin 3 2 Switch a tank ON 3 Switch the Master Switch ON 4 With the controller set to Manual press and hold the increase arrow A The light should glow progressively brighter in 1 second time increments to full brightness 5 Stop pressing the increase arrow A 12 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The light should maintain the current brightness 6 Press the decrease arrow The Light should become progressively dimmer A2677 Rev 1 5 12 9 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 12 10 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual prayer Components Spare Parts List Part Number A2643 A2644 In Cab Part Number A2634 A1268 A1953 A449 A601 Description Spray ECU 30S Console Spray ECU 10SR Console Description Power COMMS Harness Sprayer Switchbox 2 Wire Power Splitter Harness Radar Interface Remote Master Switch Spray Rate Interface Only A2677 Rev 1 5 13 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Ground Speed Shaft Sensor Part Number Des
47. 8 56 speed 8 55 volume 8 55 weight 8 55 Upgrading Operators 3 1 Use Guidelock For Auto Steer 8 32 with Guidance 8 32 User Configuration 7 5 changing 7 5 Using Injection ECU 8 7 Vv Valve Harness 5 8 connector replacement 5 23 Valve Harness installation 5 4 5 20 dual line 5 22 single line 5 22 Valve Types 5 25 Variable Rate Control VRC Log ging Mode 8 2 difference 8 2 Logging Only 8 2 Off 8 2 VRC and Logging 8 2 Vehicle Battery 4 1 Volume 6 11 A2677 Rev 1 5 Index X20 Sprayer Reference Manual per minute 6 11 per nozzle 6 11 VRC Logging Synchronization 8 2 Master Switch and Flow 8 3 Master Switch Only 8 3 Off 8 3 window display 8 2 VRC Master Button 8 2 8 5 green 8 5 red 8 5 W Warnings 6 1 Warranty Limited 1 2 disclaimer 1 3 electronic 1 2 indemnity 1 3 liability limit 1 3 mechanical components 1 2 repair 1 2 return 1 2 Wheel Factor 8 46 calibrate 8 47 distance check 8 48 manual entry 8 47 Wheel Sensor location 8 9 Wheel Stud Magnets 5 12 5 15 X X15 Console 2 1 starting 6 2 X20 Console 2 1 starting 6 4 TA www topconpa com
48. 8 58 never alarm 8 58 one alarm cycle only 8 58 repeat while present 8 58 undo button 8 60 Arag Interface Box 5 20 Area Volume 10 10 Area Window 6 12 10 10 reset area number 10 12 sub area number 10 11 time 10 12 total area 10 10 ASC Master Button 8 4 green 8 4 red 8 4 Audio Volume setting 7 2 Auto 6 10 A2677 Rev 1 5 Index X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Auto Manual Switch 10 24 Automatic Section Control ASC 8 1 click sound 8 66 Enabled 8 1 Guidance 8 1 override 8 5 B Battery and Spray ECU Connection 5 31 configuration 5 31 warning 5 31 Bi Directional 5 25 Boom Sections 6 9 color 6 9 Breakaway Connector 5 29 C Calibrate Tank Window 10 17 Capacity 8 13 Centrrfical Pumps 5 27 plumbing 5 27 Change View Configuration 7 2 Chemical Injection Pump 8 7 Close Valve When Flow Off 8 19 8 20 Close Valve When Off 8 21 COM 1 8 6 COM Port 5 3 8 6 accessibility 8 7 Configuration Window 7 1 Connecting Spray ECU 4 5 Connector 1 Connection 5 5 5 28 Connector 2 Connection 5 5 5 6 Connector 3 Connection 5 6 Controller 8 7 8 13 Spray ECU 8 7 GPS 8 9 Tractor Radar 8 9 Wheel Sensor 8 9 Spray Interface 8 7 8 8 GPS 8 8 Tractor Radar 8 8 Wheel Sensor 8 8 Controller 1 8 14 Prop Valve Proportional Valve 8 14 Reg Valve Regulator Valve 8 14 Coverage Map Offset 8 4 Current Configuration changing 9 3 current configuration display 9 2 Custom Section Mapping 8 35 cancel 8 36 ok 8 36 undo 8 36 use preset
49. A 1 Calculator Commands As www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Using the Calculator Icon to Change an Option s Value 1 Select the Calculator icon next to the value you want to change The Calculator window will appear 2 Using the calculator select the desired value 3 When finished select Enter to save the value and close the Calculator window The new value will be displayed in the display window A2677 Rev 1 5 Ag X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes A10 www topconpa com ndex Numerics 2 Wire Motorized Valves 8 11 2 Wire Section Valves 5 20 2 Wire Valve 5 25 3 Pin Sensor Connectors testing 5 9 3 Pin Weather Pack Connector 5 6 3 Pin Weather Pack Extension 5 14 5 16 3 Way Regulator Valve 8 20 3 Wire Section Valves 5 20 3 Wire Valve 5 25 4 Pin Weather Pack 5 23 5 Bar 8 38 6 Second ARAG Valve 8 16 7 Boom Sections 8 26 8 Boom Sections 8 26 10 Bar 8 38 12 Volt 15 Amp Inverter 5 31 15 Boom Sections 8 25 8 26 16 sec Reg Valve 8 17 20 Second KZCO Valve 8 16 24 Volt Battery 5 31 30 Boom Sections 8 25 A Add Dither 8 21 Alarms 8 57 audio 8 58 beep 8 59 none 8 58 sound file 8 59 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual defaults 8 60 restore 8 60 restore all 8 60 purpose 8 57 selecting 8 58 select tank 8 59 set button 8 60 setting 8 59 alarm bursts 8 59 alarm delay 8 59 duration 8 59 interval 8 59 tank low 8 60 test tank 8 60 type 8 58 limited repeats
50. Button 1 Select the button within the outline of the box Selecting a button will usually open a window The DONE or OK button will close a window A2677 Rev 1 5 An X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Pages Within the Options window there are 12 Pages or tabs some users may have 11 these can be seen lining the top of the page Figure A 1 on page A2 The pages include GPS this page is only displayed if the Guidance or Variable Rate Control is selected with the Spray Rate Controller ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Setup Units Alarms Presets Sim Simulation and Other Selecting Another Page Tab 1 Select the required page tab OR 2 Select the Next button Figure A 2 on page A2 to advance to the next page Each time the Next button is selected it will advance one page The previous Button goes back one page each time it is selected Exiting Back to the Sprayer Working Screen 1 Select the DONE button Figure A 1 on page A2 A4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Windows and Titles Each page is broken into areas called windows Figure A 2 on page A2 these windows are bordered by a thin grey line Each window has a title Figure A 2 on page A2 which gives a description of the options available in that window e Enabling boxes are options identified with square white checkboxes lying next to the written option The operator can often check more than one enabling optio
51. C Master button Please note The sections switch OFF when the Boom Section is fully over an already mapped applied area The sections also switch ON so that there is no untreated areas left A2677 Rev 1 5 11 9 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes D I www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual esting Regulator REGULATOR Figure 12 1 Regulator Connector The Regulator Drive outputs Reg INC and Reg DEC on schematics drive a 2 Wire Motor Valve generally referred to as Servo Flow Control Valve or Electric Pressure Regulating Valve To increase Flow the controller applies 12 Volts to Pin 1 and Gnd to Pin 2 of the connector Figure 12 1 To decrease flow the controller applies Gnd to Pin 1 and 12 Volts to Pin 2 The polarity is constantly changing while the controller adjusts the valve to maintain the desired flow rate A2677 Rev 1 5 BER X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Regulator Drive Test Procedure 1 Seta Digital Multimeter to measure 20vdc 2 Measure the voltage between Pin 1 and Pin 2 in the following states e State 1 Controller set to manual sections and master ON pressing and holding the increase arrow A The meter should display 12 or 12 Volts Please note It is not important which polarity is displayed e State 2 Controller set to manual sections and master ON pressing and holding the decrease arrow V The meter should display opposite to State 1 Confirming this verifie
52. Control Unit 8 7 N No Gaps 8 4 Nozzles 8 28 min flow 8 29 primary line 8 28 total 8 28 O Off Time 8 4 On Time 8 3 index www topconpa com Options 6 14 Options Window 6 14 Options Window help and using A1 Other 8 66 effects 8 66 animate section valves 8 66 auto section click sound 8 66 faster manual switching 8 66 language 8 66 P Parallel Guidance 10 24 POWER COMMS Connector 5 3 Power Comms Harness 5 3 alternator 5 31 DB 9 Pin 5 3 starter motor 5 31 switched power connector 5 3 Presets 8 62 backup preset list 8 64 change cal factor 8 63 change preset list 8 62 save to list 8 63 Pressure Adaptor Harness 5 20 Pressure monitoring 8 15 Pressure Readout 6 11 top left corner 6 11 Pressure Sensor 5 19 alarms 10 2 high pressure 10 2 low pressure 10 2 calibrating 10 3 correction factor 10 4 manual entry 10 4 installing 5 19 mounting 5 19 Pressure Sensor 1 5 8 5 20 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Pressure Sensor Setup 10 1 Previously Sprayed Areas 8 1 Product Selection Screen 6 2 6 4 Proportional Valve Settings 8 21 Valve Options 8 21 Pr Sense 8 13 8 15 Pulse Width Modulation PWM 10 7 Pump is On 6 11 Pump Speed 6 13 Q Quick Setup 7 6 R Radar Sensor Interface Harness 5 6 5 16 Raven 8 18 Raven Flow Sensor 8 40 Raven Regulator as Dump Valve 8 19 Raven STD Reg Valve 8 17 Registration 6 7 Regulator Valve 5 18 connecting to 5 18 opposite direction 5 19 pin allocation 5 19 Reg
53. Harness 5 21 Sprayer Harness Connectors 5 8 5 9 Sprayer Harness installation 5 4 5 8 Sprayer Icon 6 3 6 5 Sprayer Logo 6 6 6 14 Sprayer Switchbox 10 23 auto manual switch 10 24 guide lock 10 24 increase decrease 10 24 master switch 10 24 parallel guidance 10 24 section switches 10 24 Sprayer Working Screen functions 6 8 Spraying 11 1 auto mode 11 4 during operation 11 5 guidance and spray rate controller A2677 Rev 1 5 Index X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 11 6 automatic section control ASC 11 8 manual mode 11 4 simulate 11 1 start 11 3 Spraying Indicators 6 10 Spray Line Operating Pressure 5 19 Spray Rate Controller Version 1 98 8 3 Spray Rate Controller Window 6 6 Sub Total Area 6 12 top left comer 6 12 Sub Total Volume Used 6 12 top left corner 6 12 Switchbox 5 4 See Sprayer Switchbox connection 5 4 mounting 5 4 Switches 8 30 enabled 8 30 External Auto Switch 8 31 disabled 8 31 enabled 8 31 External Master 8 30 disabled 8 31 enabled 8 30 External Section Switch 8 31 disabled 8 32 enabled 8 31 External Switch UP is ON 8 32 Spray ECU Only 8 33 boom sensing 8 33 ECU sense inputs 8 33 no sensing 8 33 six boom Switchbox 8 33 section switches 8 34 switch mapping 8 34 custom section mapping 8 34 one section for one switch 8 34 preset mapping 8 34 Use Guidelock For Auto Steer 8 32 with Guidance 8 32 Switch To Section Mapping Button 8 34 T Tank 1 Mode 8 14 Granular 8 14 Injection 8 14 Liquid
54. IOR 2 sacdcasszedecaccdenstedveceatsndeviesscatdcsdvacecutenddavtavedesiacedectecaveees 15 5 Connector Biss senccisevsicigecerdecosesdeaassnccss covaceaansa deadeatessaeavaccagaseosaezes 15 7 Talen a AEE E EE 15 8 Chapter 16 Hardi 5500 Spray EC Us siiccscsscensicesseseastvccacvciannttieaeiens 16 1 BEE 16 1 E 16 2 SMD RE 16 2 Wiring Conpecton isesi a 16 3 en Trini ciiccdeisdedts hee deviates ke ee LE 16 3 viii www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual COMMOCLON Aisi eenegen NEE EEN 16 6 CONDECION S EE 16 7 Chapter 17 Service BUMS nS see n gede 17 1 PreSSUPE Relief i555 scsassevesaseecessesdenssaavevesadessistevavessanveeneaeereeasianivers 17 1 Lu le 17 1 Sprayer Software Settngs sets 17 3 Setting the Pressure Relief 17 3 Chapter 18 Troubleshooting accent icscscicccdccccectdeestisncssccssecteceeceeectidscs 18 1 Commupnieatton iriri ieritesiesi stiris is nsii E iE EEEE EES 18 1 e EE 18 2 Bocumetggg gedet AE aetna Ritse ates eH 18 3 Rate and Pressure 18 6 COMMON eege eege 18 9 Ten EE 18 9 NOZES EE 18 10 leng eessen ee 18 10 Additional Data sccciascsisssisasscsass Seed een EENS dE 18 11 Appendix A Options Window engetgegese eh SEEEeN Appendix Index A2677 Rev 1 5 ix X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes x www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual reface This manual has been developed to provide you with the information necessary to operate and maintain this Topcon Precision Agriculture TPA
55. NS 9NI LSA IHIH HO AAOS TTI SN FEY ITN JACKIU OI 1GSEO LON UJ eren KOE HOUANS H A re Figure 4 1 Connecting the Spray ECU to Existing Installations A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 4 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual nstalling the Spray ECU all models This chapter is for first time operators of the Sprayer software If you are an operator who is installing upgrades to your existing software Spray Rate Interface or Spray ECU is already installed please ensure you have read Chapter 4 and then continue to Chapter 7 DU WARNING Damage will occur if any external power is applied to the Section Drive Outputs on the Sprayer ECU TIP Follow the following procedures carefully to ensure that no damage is done pul WARNING Disconnect both the X20 console and Spray ECU controller from the battery before charging jump starting or welding on the vehicle and or Sprayer A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Spray ECU 30S Figure 5 1 Spray ECU 30S Figure 5 2 Sprayer Switchbox TIP When mounting the Spray ECU it is important that the Spray ECU itself and its connectors cannot be accidentally damaged by moving objects 1 Mount the Spray ECU Figure 5 1 in a suitable position inside the cab The Spray ECU can be mounted in any orientation Figure 5 3 on page 5 7 shows the in cab assembly showing Spray ECU Switchbox
56. Options gt Alarms Page Topcon Spraying software has a comprehensive alarm system with various options for indicating alarm conditions Voice alarms can indicate the alarm condition without the need for the operator to look at the console to see what is happening Each of the alarm conditions can be set for individual conditions For example if there is no Pressure Transducer fitted the pressure alarms can be set to Never Alarm The alarms are set from the factory there should be little reason to change the alarms A2677 Rev 1 5 8 57 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Selecting the Alarm Select the alarm you wish to change from the drop down list by pressing the arrow V Figure 8 20 on page 8 57 The example Figure 8 20 on page 8 57 shows the Rate Alarm selected the changes made will apply to this alarm only Alarm Type Select the preference for the type of alarm e Never Alarm switches the selected alarm OFF e One alarm cycle only will alarm only once while the alarm condition is present e Limited repeats when a number is entered next to it eg 2 then while the alarm condition is present it will only alarm for 2 cycles e Repeat while present the alarm will keep alarming while the alarm condition is present HI WARNING All critical alarms should be set to Repeat while present Audio Alarm Select the preference for the type of audio e None no audio alarm only an Alarm window wi
57. Reference Manual Notes www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual aving the Sprayer Configuration es Figure 9 1 Save New Configuration As Window Once DONE has been selected on an Options page the Save New Configuration As window Figure 9 1 will be displayed If this is the first time a Sprayer configuration has been saved there will be no User Configurations listed 1 Select NEW FILE NAME The screen shown in Figure 9 2 on page 9 2 will be displayed A2677 Rev 1 5 WER X20 Sprayer Reference Manual wier 30M SPRAYER Figure 9 2 Screen Keyboard 2 Using the screen keyboard Figure 9 2 enter in a name for the Sprayer The Sprayer in the above example was named 30M SPRAYER 3 Select ENTER to accept and save the Sprayer name Configuration Change Current Configuration chai conan Suve as vaer cornguranon Load Configuration openeen User Configurations Current Configuration DON SPRAYER Current gt Configuration Heip CLOSE j Figure 9 3 Current Configuration Displayed 9 2 www topconpa com 4 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Configuration window will be displayed and the current configuration will be displayed Figure 9 3 on page 9 2 The Sprayer settings for the Sprayer will be saved and loaded onto the Working screen ready to finish setting up the Sprayer Press CLOSE to go back to the Working screen The Sprayer se
58. Ri send eaticedeotid deed eege Zeie 12 4 Beete rue EC 12 5 Sens r Input Test vc ceczccceeacsveecucasseserdeauddesssadesaea neues eege Ge 12 5 3 Wire Section Valvesi s cscccrcscecseccssetaaecaeasccaseatecedsssssatassncsnaasoansecevas 12 7 Section Valve Drive Test 12 7 Switch Master Switch ON 12 7 PWM Regulator Valve cccccccesseceseceseceeceeeeeeseeseceaeceaeceseeeneenseestees 12 8 Prop Output Test 12 8 A2677 Rev 1 5 viil X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Chapter 13 Sprayer Components Spare Parts List 13 1 Ti CAD EE 13 1 Ground Speed Shaft Sensor 13 2 E 13 2 NEE 13 2 Dump Valve Adaptors to suit Sprayer Harness csceseeseeees 13 3 SPATS E 13 3 Chapter 14 Specifications eicodssncasaneindssandecesicsctsetnistscesbseasusececeassiazes 14 1 COMMS EE 14 1 Ground Speed Fan Speed and Auxiliary Shaft Sensors 14 2 PLOW EE 14 2 Polmac Broadacre ccccceccesscesseessecsseceeceeeseeeeeseeesecsaeceseeneeseneenaes 14 3 Orion Broadacre ccccccceescccsssceessceesseceesecesececssscesseceessecesseesseeees 14 3 Pressure TransQucer enirinte ionii 14 3 Chapter 15 Spray ECU 30S snaannnannunnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnna 15 1 COTS OG iaeoa n E nearest se 15 1 el UE 15 2 Wiring Cone CtlOn sicicsssvcaceesseccanciucccut bac vesunsites esulin usedst cbvesetedecs ivveciuns 15 2 CONMECIOR Ths cacsnzecavansc cule cs tie csadeeeased snagesdacanseadedteczeestinsdoveaceaeabs 15 3 COMMCC
59. S ECU 10SR c CONS Spray ECU ECU 30S COM4 2 Section Valve Mode COMS Using injection ECU 3 wiro Solenoid COM COMT Speed From C 2 wire power save r Come C Wheel Sensor Dump Valve Node Not used Tractor Radar c Zwee Enable Miegrorte s GPS 3wre Help lt Previous Next gt DONE Figure 8 3 Options gt ECU Page gt ECU Configuration The ECU Configuration window Figure 8 3 will only be displayed when Spray ECU is selected as the controller page 8 7 ECU Model e Select ECU ECU3 if the description on the overlay reads either Spray ECU Spray ECU 3 or Hardi 5500 Spray ECU The corresponding art number on the Spray ECU is either A2036 A2445 or A2243 e Select ECU 10S ECU 10SR if the description on the overlay reads Spray ECU 108 or Spray ECU 10SR The corresponding part number on the Spray ECU is A2644 8 10 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Select ECU 30S if the description on the overlay reads Spray ECU 308 The corresponding part number is A2643 Please note The ECU models ECU and ECU 3 will come factory loaded with the firmware version BMS207 or higher The ECU models ECU 10S 10SR and 30S will come factory loaded with firmware version BMS 209 or higher Section Valve Mode e Select 3 wire Solenoid if the Sprayer is fitted with 3 Wire Motorized Section Valves or Solenoid Section Valves Please note When 3 Wire So
60. The Spray ECU s power leads must be connected directly to the tractor s battery terminals No attempt should be made to connect the system to a positive earth vehicle Damage will result and warranty will become void A2677 Rev 1 5 Ere X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Ground Speed Fan Speed and Auxiliary Shaft Sensors Ground Speed Sensor Hall Effect type sensors Fan Speed Sensor and 3 Pin Weather Pack Plug Pin A B and C Auxiliary Shaft Sensors Sensor to Magnet 2 3 millimeters mm Distance Supply Voltage Supply 12 Volts from Spray ECU Signal Voltage 4 5 Volts sensor inactive lt 1 Volt sensor activated by magnet Flow Sensors With switch OFF Switch ON Resistance 1800 Ohms 2 Wire only Eo Maximum Contact 50 milli amps Current 2 in range 10 to 200 of nominal flow 14 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Polmac Broadacre TWieMowSese SS 30200 Ti Calibration Approximately 630 pulse 1 Accuracy 1 when flow is 10 100 l min 3 when flow is 100 200 l min Orion Broadacre Sa 0 200 Tan Approximately 300 pulse 1 0 5 when flow is 10 200 I min Maximum Contact 300 milli amps Current Pressure Transducer VDO type 360 710 V ariable resistance sender fitted with gauge saver Okpa Pressure 8 11 Ohms 500 kpa Pressure Approximately 180 Ohms A2677 Rev 1 5 Ere X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 14 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual
61. Topcon Spray Rate Controller you can use this button in lieu of the GUIDE LOCK button on the guidance screen HE www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual tart Spraying Simulate Spraying The Spray Rate Controller allows the operator to check the plumbing of the system and operation of spraying without the need to go into the field The operator can check the pressure reliefs nozzle setup wiring etc is correct l 2 Fill the tank with water Start the console On the Product Selection screen select only the Spray Rate Controller for testing procedure only Start the Pump and bring to operating pressure Select the Speed Readout to display the Speed window and set a test speed of normal spraying speed The test speed will be displayed in the Speed Readout The test speed should be above the set Low Speed Shutoff and Low Pressure Hold speeds this should be disabled during testing The following tests refer to the Screen buttons only If the Switch Box is enabled you will need to use the switches instead of the screen buttons where necessary 6 Switch on all of the boom sections 7 Select MANUAL A2677 Rev 1 5 EEI X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Please note When the Sprayer is first started it always starts in Manual mode 8 Select the Master Switch The Boom Sections will switch ON and start spraying If a Glass Pressure Gauge is installed then when the increase arrows A are pressed the press
62. WE kl E e Centrifical Pump Pressure G une wilh Gauge Saver Preas Marul Control Reguisting Valve Sa Llesamnpter Bybass Line Boom Sedion 1 Boom Section Boom Section 3 Figure 5 10 Plumbing for Centrifical Pumps for TPA Sprayer Kits A2677 Rev 1 5 5 27 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Spray ECU 30S Kits to an Existing Topcon Precision Agriculture Controller This section is for users who are replacing an existing Topcon Precision Agriculture I E KEE MK3 MK5 Sprayer console or Spray Rate Interface Before Removing the Existing Controller 1 Ensure that the system is functioning correctly 2 Run the Sprayer and record the minimum and maximum pressure and flow rates attainable 3 Record all of the calibration factors 4 Record all of the section width values Removing the Existing Controller 1 Remove the existing TPA Spray Rate Controller console or TPA Spray Rate Interface 2 Remove the existing Tractor Harness Installing the Spray ECU 30S Kits 1 Connect the Tractor Harness to Connector on the Spray ECU Figure 5 11 on page 5 30 The Tractor Adaptor Harness connects to the Spray ECU and runs the Harness as far as the drawBar of the tractor or vehicle where a breakaway is attached so the vehicle can be easily detached from the trailing Sprayer 5 28 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual lt gt NOTICE Care should be taken when running the Tractor
63. ZC TOPCON Precision Agriculture X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Part Number A2677 Rev 1 5 Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture March 2008 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon X20 Sprayer Reference Manual able of Contents Le 1 1 Terms and Conditions eceeccsceeseeeeeeecescesecaeeeeeeeeeaecneeeeeeeeeaees 1 1 Manual Conventons sesionet ii 1 6 Chapter 2 JE HEEN 2 1 Chapter 3 Using This Manuall i2 0 c0cccccccccseccseseneseceecerexseceesesenese 3 1 Furst Tite BEE 3 1 Operators Who Are Upgrading Their Software 3 1 Chapter 4 Before Installing or Servicing Your Spray ECU 4 1 Testing IPROCC CULE vic csessnideosssacevaeeaseesaavedeseieasdehvanalaegantesntaedceusedanedeesoades 4 2 Testing Procedure For Installations With No Existing Switchbox switches on existing controller 0 0 0 ccccseeseceseceteeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 2 Testing Procedure For Installations With Existing Switchbox including Joystick Control 4 3 Chapter 5 Installing the Spray ECU all models csseee 5 1 Installing the Spray ECU 208 5 2 Installing the Spray ECU 30S Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer HE EE 5 4 Installing the Tractor Harness ccccscesseessceeece
64. a com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Using Spray Controller Only Please note This operators manual assumes that Guidance and Spray Controller are being used together To use Guidance and Spray Controller together see For use of Spray Controller and Guidance on this page 4 Press the Spray Controller screen icon Figure 6 3 on page 6 2 Using Spray Controller and Guidance Please note This operators manual assumes that Guidance and Spray Controller are being used together 4 Press the Spray Controller screen icon and Guidance screen icon Figure 6 3 on page 6 2 Press the Start button Figure 6 3 on page 6 2 The Spray Controller and Guidance if selected software will be loaded The Guidance screen Figure 6 4 if Guidance was selected will be displayed 0 0 kme 0 0 Hate D NO GPS Sprayer TOPCON icon Figure 6 4 Guidance Screen Showing Sprayer Icon A2677 Rev 1 5 ms X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 5 Select the Sprayer icon The Sprayer Working screen Figure 6 5 will be displayed Please note If you selected to display the Spray Controller only then the Sprayer Working screen Figure 6 5 will be displayed after Step 4 instead of the Guidance screen Figure 6 4 on page 6 3 Sprayer Logo Options button Main Menu Button Figure 6 5 Sprayer Working Screen About Spray Rate Controller Window When the Sprayer Working screen Figure 6 5 is displayed the Sprayer Menu Figure
65. age 8 7 is selected then the system can operate up to e 15 Boom Sections on the primary and 15 Boom Sections on the secondary line using 3 wire section valves or solenoids with a 3 wire dump valve fitted e 7 Boom Sections on the primary line and Boom Sections on the secondary line using 2 wire section valves with a 2 wire dump valve fitted e 8 Boom Sections on the primary line and 8 Boom Sections on the secondary line and no Dump Valve fitted Sections Set the number of sections by pressing the calculator icon See Appendix A for help with using the calculator icon Enter the number of section valves on the primary line Setting the Number of Sections When Selecting Dual If Dual was selected and for example there are 8 sections on the primary line and 8 sections on the secondary line then 8 would be entered as the number of sections See page 8 49 to set the Low Speed Shutoffs for the primary line section valves 1 8 and the secondary line section valves 9 16 8 26 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Low Speed Shutoff for the secondary line sections 9 16 would be all set at the same speed you require the secondary line to switch ON Setting the Number of Sections When Using a Primary Section Valve to Switch Secondary Line On If the Spray Boom has been setup for example with 5 sections on the primary line and a section valve to control the secondary line then select the Lines as S
66. alanced valves Balanced valves when closed bypass the flow back to the tank instead of just stopping it However the flow back to tank is being calculated by the X20 console therefore the system needs to know when all the section valves are switched OFF the signal pulses from the Flow Meter are ignored Select Balanced when connecting the TPA system to a Hardi type Sprayer with Balanced valves Nozzles Total The total number of nozzles fitted on the primary line can be entered here This number is used to calculate an average flow rate per nozzle which can be displayed on the Working screen The number of nozzles is also used to calculate the Minimum Flow The number of nozzles should be the number of primary line nozzles only with the nozzle count for each section entered into the appropriate section 8 28 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Min Flow The Min Flow allows a value to be entered which represents the minimum flow rate of the nozzles fitted on the Sprayer This value can be found on the nozzle chart that came with the Sprayer When this value is entered the Spray Rate Controller will not allow the nozzle minimum flow to fall below the value set The Spray Controller will hold the regulator at that position until the flow increases above the Min Flow The Spray Controller knows what the total flow is because of the feedback from the Flow Meter it knows how many sections are switched ON a
67. and or VRC are not selected on the Product Selection screen the ECU page page 8 6 will be the first to be displayed Automatic Section Control ASC ASC can only be Enabled when DGPS is used in conjunction with Guidance This feature will automatically switch sections on the Sprayer ON and OFF therefore preventing the Sprayer from overlapping or under lapping previously sprayed areas A2677 Rev 1 5 EZ X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The ASC option in Guidance General Setup must also be selected see X20 Guidance manual Page 4 21 Chapter 4 Select Off Figure 8 1 on page 8 1 if Guidance is not working Variable Rate Control VRC Logging Mode If you are not using VRC or Logging select Off Figure 8 1 on page 8 1 Select Logging Only if you are not using a VRC prescription map but are logging the Spray Rate s elevation mapping using the Maplink VRC software This allows logging to be done without loading a VRC prescription map Select VRC and Logging if using the Maplink VRC software to load a VRC prescription map to control the Spray Rate to a region based map A VRC Master button will be displayed on the Guidance and Maplink VRC screens The only difference between Logging Only and VRC and Logging is when Logging Only is selected the VRC Master button is removed from the Guidance screen to prevent confusion lt p NOTICE When selecting Logging Only and VRC and Logging Variable Rate Control Maplink VRC must be
68. are connected to the Valve Harness e The section valve with the highest number will operate the Boom Section on the far right 2 Cable tie the spare connectors to the Valve Harness Dual Line Install 1 Connect the connectors that operate the primary Spray Line Spray A TIP Use the lowest numbers first Section will operate the section on the far left of the spray line when facing forward and the highest number section valve on Line A will operate the far right Boom Section 5 22 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual L WARNING If the Valve Harness needs the connectors replaced to suit the valve connectors then you should ensure that the Sprayer Harness is disconnected from the Tractor Harness Otherwise damage to the Spray ECU will occur if the wires are shorted out during this procedure Connecting to the Dump Valve The Dump Valve not supplied in kit is activated when all sections are switched OFF or when the Master Switch is switched OFF this directs all the flow back to the tank D NOTICE The Dump Valve must be located between the pump and Flow Meter 1 Connect the ARAG connector labeled Dump 1 to the Dump Valve TIP If you notice that the Dump Valve is going in the wrong direction you have to swap the wires in the Arag connector If the Dump Valve connector is on the Sprayer Harness then an adaptor will be required to connect the 4 Pin Weather Pack to the Dump Valve You must
69. as selected from Section Valve Mode page 8 12 then select Not used Please note When 2 wire section valves are fitted to the Sprayer then only a 2 wire Dump Valve can be fitted to the Sprayer a 3 wire Dump Valve is not an option 8 12 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Tanks aici xj Setup Unis Alarms Prosets Sim Other GPS ECH Tanks Sections Switches Zansore Tanks Tank 1 Mode Tanki C Granular iS Liquid Te injection Te wo Tank 1 Capacity Pr Sense L E Tank 1 F Prop Niba pe wo A pense na gt cone Figure 8 4 Options gt Tanks Page Tanks Select the appropriate tanks for your Sprayer Most Sprayers will only have one tank Therefore select Tank 1 only Please note If any of the Spray ECUs have the appropriate Chemical Injection Pump hardware installed with a 4 channel MDECU and the Using Injection ECU option selected page 8 7 then up to 3 tanks may be selected If more than 1 tank is selected then Tank 2 Mode and or Tank 3 Mode will appear next to Tank 1 Mode If more than 1 tank is selected then Pr Sense for Tank 2 and or Tank 3 will appear also additional Capacity and Controller windows will appear A2677 Rev 1 5 8 13 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Tank 1 Mode Tank 1 Mode selects the appropriate units depending on which mode is chosen ie when Liquid is selected then the units are set to Litres L Ha and Flow Sensor to
70. ase arrows A V to set the pressure Spraying in Auto Mode 7 Select the AUTO button The MANUAL button will still be highlighted but the indicator light on the MANUAL button will be red indicating the Sprayer has the Auto mode selected but is not spraying in Auto mode yet 8 Select the Master Switch If a Low Speed Shutoff is selected then the Boom Sections will be red and are not spraying Once the Sprayer takes off the Speed Readout will display the current speed When the speed goes above the Low Speed Shutoff value the Boom Sections turn green and start spraying in manual mode The indicator on the 11 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual MANUAL button is still red and the application rate will be displayed but showing a white background these both indicate the Sprayer is spraying in manual mode This will happen if a Low Speed Shutoff value has not been reached Once the speed increases and the speed goes above the Low Speed Shutoff value then the AUTO button will become highlighted and the green indicator will be shown on the AUTO button the application rate will have an orange background when the rate has been achieved The Sprayer is now spraying in Auto mode While Spraying While spraying Speed will be displayed Area and Volume will start accumulating Pressure will be displayed if selected Either Volume Minute or Volume Nozzle will be displayed The Volume remaining on the Tank icon
71. ators for Front Speed Line Sub total area 200 Pressure A Tank Indicator Readout 7 Sub total Manual volume or Control weight Volume Automatic Control Min Flow Switches Returns to Activates all or Nozzle all boom the Main Menu data on the Min Flow sections screen right side indicator ON OFF of the screen Figure 6 7 Sprayer Working screen Displays products being applied lt Displays volume left in Tank 1 Displays volume left in Tank 1 graphically Displays gt Tank Displays Application Rate units number Current Application Rate Increase the rate on the go Preset Rate 1 Preset Rate 2 Decrease the Rate on the go www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Boom Sections displays the number of Boom Sections selected If Dual line is selected see Lines page 8 25 dual boom is shown showing the front and back lines the top line representing the front line and the bottom line representing the back line If Single line is selected see Lines page 8 25 then only a single line of sections will be displayed The Boom Sections are numbered starting from the left side of the spray line with the far left Section Valve being section valve D 1 H The Boom Sections can be switched ON OFF either by touching the Boom Section on the Sprayer Working screen Figure 6 7 on page 6 6 or by switching the Boom Sections switches ON OFF on the External Switchbox Table 6 1 shows what
72. bolt on the transmission housing and the supplied Mounting Brackets or other suitable means A2677 Rev 1 5 5 15 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Ensure that the Shaft Speed Sensor is firmly attached and protected so that it cannot be damaged by wire or stones If necessary cover the Shaft Speed Sensor with a plate If required use the 3 Pin Weather Pack Extension provided by connecting the Shaft Speed Sensor to either the Ground Speed connector on the Tractor Harness or Sprayer Harness Using an Existing Radar Speed Sensor for Ground Speed An optional Radar Sensor Interface Harness A449 not provided in kit but can be ordered separately allows direct connection to any existing Radar Speed Sensor on the tractor 1 Connect the Radar Sensor Interface Harness to the Ground Speed connector on the Tractor Harness or Sprayer Harness 2 Connect the other end of the wire to the signal wire from the Radar Sensor not provided in kit to enable the Spray ECU to read the speed ein CAUTION Check the Radar Sensor Manufacturer s manual before attempting connection If required use the Extension Harness provided by connecting the Radar Sensor to either the Ground Speed connector on the Tractor Harness or Sprayer Harness 5 16 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connecting to a Flow Meter The Flow Meter not supplied in kit is installed between the Regulator Valve and the Section Valves The Flow Meter will be
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74. com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e An external master switch connected to the Spray ECU to either CONNECTOR 1 or CONNECTOR 3 on the Tractor harnesses or Spray ECU adaptor harness Spray ECU Only Select Disabled if no external master switch is connected to the Spray Rate Controller External Auto Switch The external auto switch switches the Sprayer mode between automatic or manual Select Enabled if one of the following is connected to the Spray ECU or Spray Rate Interface e The Sprayer Switchbox A1268 connected to the controller box marked SWITCHBOX e An Auto Manual switch connected to CONNECTOR 2 harness on the Spray ECU Select Disabled if no Auto Manual switch is connected to the Spray Rate Controller External Section Switch The External Section Switch switches the Boom Sections ON or OFF Select Enabled if one of the following is connected to the Spray ECU or Spray Rate Interface e The Sprayer Switchbox A1268 connected to the controller box marked SWITCHBOX e Remote section switches connected to the Boom Sensing pins on CONNECTOR 2 harness on the Spray ECU A2677 Rev 1 5 8 311 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Select Disabled if no external section switches are connected to the Spray Rate Controller e External Switch UP is ON is only applicable when a TPA external Switchbox is connected to the Spray ECU or Spray Rate Interface Select the option to have the Master and Section switches
75. cription A1200 Sensor A006 L Angle Speed Sensor Bracket A007 Slotted Speed Sensor Bracket A369 10 Magnet Wheel Kit A402 Block Magnet and Clamp Flow Sensors Part Number Description A093 TPA Flow Sensor 10 1001 min 4623822 Polmac Flow Sensor 10 1001 min 1 BSP Flange P41316399 Polmac Rapid Check Insert P413003AL Polmac Electronic Sensor Pressure Part Number Description A092 5 Bar Electronic Pressure Sensor with Gauge Saver Pressure Adaptor for Eagle amp Spray ECU Pressure Adaptor for MKS and Spray Rate Inteface 13 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Dump Valve Adaptors to suit Sprayer Harness Part Number A2266 A2269 Spares Part Number A1478 Y846 A2677 A768 A802 Description 2 Wire Motorized Dump Adaptor 3 Wire Dump Adaptor 12 V ON when Master OFF 3 Wire Dump Adaptor 12 V ON when Master OFF Solenoid Dump Valve Adaptor Description 16 Pin Locking Ring Kit pack of 3 Fuse 10 Amp 3AG console fuse Sprayer Manual 3 Pin Weather Pack 5m Extension Arag Regulator Valve Adaptor A2677 Rev 1 5 13 3 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 13 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual pecifications Console Supply Voltage 12 5 16 Volts Negative Earth System Supply Current Console 0 9 amps approximately Maximum Solenoid 2 amps each Supply Current Maximum Electric Approximately 250 milli amps Regulator Valve Motor Current L WARNING
76. ct of any claim or dispute or the laws of the State of California if the product is sold and sup plied to you outside of Australia All information illustrations and applications contained herein are based on the latest available information at the time of pub lication TPA reserves the right to make product changes at any time without notice If any part of these Terms and Conditions would be unenforce able the provision must be read down to the extent necessary to avoid that result and if the provision cannot be read down to that extent it must be severed without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remainder of these Terms and Conditions Comments suggestions and questions about TPA products are welcomed Contact your local TPA representative or a represent ative at our corporate facility Topcon Precision Agriculture 14 Park Way Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Phone 61 8 8203 3300 Fax 61 8 8203 3399 A2677 Rev 1 5 W I X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Service Information Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TPA Authorized Dealer or by calling the Topcon Precision Agriculture Service Centre Phone 61 8 8203 3300 Fax 61 8 8203 3399 8 30am to 5pm Adelaide Local Time Monday through Friday A2677 Rev 1 5 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Manual Conventions This Manual uses the following conventions File gt Exit Pai 5 et OKT Click
77. cted information about your Sprayer will be displayed see About Spray Rate Controller Window page 6 4 e Options when pressed the Options window will open The Options window is where the Sprayer settings can be entered see Setting Up the Software Chapter 8 e Help displays the on screen help e Shutdown when selected returns the operator to the Windows Desktop or turns OFF the console 6 1 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual onfiguration Setup Configuration Change Current Configuration Slide ChangeView Configuration Save As User Configuration Audio z Volume Long Configuration WE Factory Configuestccs User Configurations Current rome eech Configuration urrent Configuration EW CONFIG Help close Figure 7 1 Configuration Screen 1 Press Options Figure 6 8 on page 6 12 The Configuration screen Figure 7 1 will be displayed xp NOTICE Complete the installation of the Sprayer before setting up the software and applying settings A2677 Rev 1 5 W i X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Audio Volume In the Audio Volume window the operator can set the desired audio level Setting the Audio Volume 1 Select and hold down the slide and slide it up or down until the desired audio volume is achieved Configuration The Configuration screen contains two configuration windows Figure 7 1 on page 7 1 e Change Current Configuration e Load
78. ctions ccccssccseccesscsesesscssetescesensssetscessentesnecsnnens 8 28 VE 8 28 NOZZE Sonnen EEN ege 8 28 e EE 8 28 Min Oe E 8 29 e 8 30 External Master Switch 8 30 External Auto Switch 8 31 External Section Switch 8 31 Switches Spray ECU One 8 33 Boom Sensmng 8 33 Section Switches srini 8 34 Switch Mapping sesser eienares 8 34 Custom Section Mapping cccccecsseeseceseceeeceteeeseeeseeeaeens 8 35 iv www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual USE PreSets oriris ninnaa a a 8 36 Undone eea e e e a a 8 36 OK a E 8 36 Cance loriae ee e E E E 8 36 KEE 8 37 reegt eeng cv deeaatsiateut ER RREO ERR 8 37 TYPE EN E hie cdetncadae N 8 38 ie E ET 8 38 PIO Woes eg ger eege deeg dE ee 8 38 Calibration Hactor 8 39 Minimum FloW sancenicurincinniniiioine a 8 40 Mico Track Flow Sensor 8 41 Sensors Spray ECU Only 8 42 PRESSURE riinan E AEA S 8 42 Calibration Method 8 43 Sensor Specifications cccceccesscesseessecstecseceseeeeeeeees 8 44 CHITTCING acces Vancedsaeccenes dectaned obiacesatzcnddencescaciecaandexese 8 44 NOMA BC este nstescaveusesszenscedidea sets Seege deele eet 8 45 SEUD ET 8 46 Wheel Fact 005 scscsocses caccanatsachasesaccagadeastaeureasdenteachaeseaceiseondeneeses 8 46 Mantiall Entry E 8 47 Walt T ates ciscssii ocesasngaunceiives Aakcantectinstated teens dcnens deanseantentense 8 47 Distance Check sagt csacesssasdees codacesacodeadereeteascnediaecanecbease 8 48 Low Spe
79. ctor 5 16 Pin Foam Marker FML End Nozzle L End Nozzle R Ground DEC Foam SS z Gl Battery 12V A2677 Rev 1 5 16 7 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 16 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual ervice Bulletins Pressure Relief Sprayers fitted with the Raven Flow Regulator Valve and a Positive Displacement Piston or Diaphragm pump require the fitting of a Pressure Relief Valve to the Sprayer The Raven Fast Flow Valve switches to Dump when the sectional switches or Master switch are turned off With the Topcon system this can make the time to obtain spraying pressure slow To rectify this a manual Pressure Relief Valve is fitted to the system which then allows rate to be achieved within 3 seconds The other benefit of fitting the pressure relief valve is that it will protect the system from over pressurizing other pressure damage and the pos sibility of hoses being burst off of their fittings Fitting the Pressure Relief Valve will also prevent the operator from getting covered in chemical Fitting ath WARNING The Sprayer and Pump must be turned OFF and there must be zero chemical in the system when fitting the Pressure Relief Valve Protective clothing gloves and eyewear must be used when fitting the Pressure Relief Valve A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual To Fast Valve Skin fitting to be fitted to tank Figure 17 1 Pressure Relief Valve
80. d at any time A2677 Rev 1 5 W i X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Setup Once a Sprayer or Sprayer kit is selected then most of the Sprayer values and settings will be loaded into the Sprayer software Options and you will only have to enter a few values eg Section Widths Unit type Wheel Calibration Factor to get started You must choose one of two options e Go to Setting Up the Software Chapter 8 of the Software Setup and work through the manual which outlines all the Sprayer options within the software OR e Use the Quick Setup Guide below and enter in the Sprayer settings which are unique to your Sprayer Quick Setup Guide 1 Select the Change View Configuration button This will allow you to view the settings of the Sprayer that was loaded For help with understanding and navigating the Options windows see Appendix A 2 Select the COM Port the Spray ECU is connected to on the back of the console on the ECU page see page 8 6 3 Enter the Tank Capacity of the Sprayer on the Tanks page see page 8 13 4 Change the number of sections if they are different to the ones displayed on the Sections page see page 8 26 7 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 5 Check the number of Guidance sections used in the Guidance window and change if necessary see page 8 28 6 Enter the swath width of the Spray Boom on the Sections page by entering in the Section widths of each of the Boom Sectio
81. d whilst stationary the Sprayer will operate in Manual or Auto modes enabling the checking of pumps Flow Meter nozzles regulator etc Select the Increase Speed arrow or Decrease Speed arrow lt 4 Figure 10 3 to set a test speed The test speed will be displayed in the Speed Readout Wheel Factor The current Wheel Factor is displayed When the calculator icon next to the Wheel Factor is selected the Wheel Factor Entry window is displayed This is the same window as 10 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual selected in the Options gt Setup page page 8 46 to 8 47 e Spray Width The current Spray Width is displayed When the calculator icon next to the Spray Width is selected the Section Widths window is displayed This is the same window as selected in the Options gt Sections page page 8 27 e Low Speed Shutoffs displays the Low Speed Shutoffs for each section valve e Valve Info this button will display the valve information for each section valve on the Boom Section icons Figure 10 3 on page 10 8 This displays which Boom Section is connected to each section valve and displays the Low Speed Shutoff for each valve The Valve Information will be displayed until the VALVE INFO button is selected again e Low Speed Shutoff Selecting the Low Speed Shutoff calculator icon will display the Low Speed Shutoff window This is the same window as selected in the Options gt Setup page page 8 49 e Lo
82. e 1 Section Drive Section Drive ie z Sb 5 Z et Section Drive Section Drive Reg Drive Decrease Reg Drive Increase Section Drive Section Drive Output Section Drive ie z Cora 5 Z et va lk lr lt lte lr l ra l ra OL oOlrNnI al nA AJN Table 15 1 Connector 1 37 Pin Sprayer Drive A2677 Rev 1 5 15 3 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 1 37 Pin Sprayer Drive te Lee Sensor OND Ground for Sensors 22 Sensor Power 5V Power for Sensors 5V Sensor Power Section 16A Section Drive Dump 2 V Master Switch Sense 25 Sensor Power 5V Power for Sensors 5V Sensor Power 26 Sensor Power 5V Power for Sensors 5 V Sensor Power 37 Sensor Power 12V Power for Sensors 12V Sensor Power Table 15 1 Connector 1 37 Pin Sprayer Drive continued 15 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 2 Figure 15 3 37 Female Pins Reverse Gender Plugs LS eil earen Reg Drive Decrease Section 8 Sense p lt lte lr l ra l ra vOleoi 2AlcntGnt Sot Table 15 2 Connector 2 37 Pin Sensors Sprayer Drive Sense 1 A2677 Rev 1 5 15 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual ml ee manent UP DOWN TOG2 AutoSteer Enable 12V Disable Input GND 37 Sensor Power 12V Power for Sensors 12 V Sensor Power Table 15 2 Connector 2 37 Pin Sensors Sprayer Drive Sense 1 continued 15 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Ref
83. e 10 1 e Volume displays volume per minute for the front line or volume per nozzle for the front line nozzles depending on which was selected see Flow page 10 6 Selecting the Volume button displays a Flow window on the right side of the screen see Flow page 10 6 e Pump is On this button only appears when the Spray ECU Prop Valve and Enable Pump Control buttons are all selected When selected the button says PUMP is ON and turns green this switches the hydraulic pump ON When selected again the button says PUMP is OFF and turns red this switches the hydraulic pump OFF A2677 Rev 1 5 6 9 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Ground Speed displays the actual ground speed whether it is from the Wheel Sensor tractor radar or GPS depending on what is selected see Speed From page 8 8 Selecting the Ground Speed button displays a Speed window on the right side of the screen see Speed page 10 8 e Sub Total Area readout displays the area sprayed for the sub area selected depending on the units selected see Units page 8 55 The number in the top left corner of the readout displays the current sub area number There are 10 sub area numbers 0 9 Selecting the Sub Total Area button displays an Area window on the right side of the screen see Area Volume page 10 10 e Sub Total Volume Used readout displays the volume or weight sprayed for the sub area selected depending on the units
84. e Rate Increment as set in the Tank Setup window As the increase arrow A is pressed the application rate will keep increasing until full flow is being supplied to the booms At this point the application rate displayed will flash between the target rate and the actual rate this is the limit of the Sprayer for that speed nozzle selection etc The operator can change the test speed application rates etc to see what range the Sprayer will achieve in the field before chemical is put in the tank Start Spraying 1 Switch the console ON 2 Make sure Spray Rate Controller is selected on the Product Selection screen 3 Start pump and bring to operating pressure 4 Check the Preset Rates and Rate Increment are set correctly for the spray job if spraying in Auto mode 5 Select a Sub Area Number and reset if necessary 6 Fill or Set a Volume for the tank A2677 Rev 1 5 11 3 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual If using more than one tank make sure Tank is ON is switched ON for each tank The Tank icon will be an orange color if the tanks are ON and a volume is entered into the console Spraying in Manual Mode 7 Select the MANUAL button The button will be highlighted and the green indicator on the MANUAL button will be displayed 8 Press the increase and decrease arrows A F to set the pressure 9 Switch the Master Switch ON and drive to the set speed and pressure for the nozzle selection using the increase and decre
85. e magnet or metallic object Sensor Input Test 1 Power ECU on 2 On the Harness with the sensor disconnected check e 11 12 Volts between Pin B and Pin C A2677 Rev 1 5 12 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e 5 Volts between Pin A and Pin B 3 Sensor connected but not exposed to the magnet e 11 12 Volts between Pin B and Pin C e 5 Volts between Pin A and Pin B 4 Sensor connected with exposure to the magnet 11 12 Volts between Pin B and Pin C e 0 Volts between Pin A and Pin B L WARNING Sensor power is 1 Amp current limited and should never be limited for any other purpose 12 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 3 Wire Section Valves Figure 12 5 3 Wire Connector The Boom Section Drive outputs from the controller simply apply a 12 Volt signal to Pin 3 of the section valve to open 0 Volts closes the valve The 3 Wire Section Valves require constant 12 Volt Pin 1 and constant Gnd Pin 2 as well as the 12V signal to Pin 3 Section Valve Drive Test 1 Set the controller to Manual mode 2 Using a digital Multimeter set to 20vdc connect probes to Pin 1 and Pin 2 on section one Valve tail 3 Confirm 12 Volts 4 Repeat this for all section valve tails Switch Master Switch ON 1 Using a digital Multimeter set to 20vdc connect probes to Pin 2 and Pin 3 on section one Valve tail 2 Turn on Section 1 3 Confirm 12 Volts on Pin 3 A2677 Rev 1 5 12 7 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual
86. ease note As a general rule the CONNECTOR 2 plug is only required if the Sprayer e Has more than 10 Boom Sections e Has more than 2 tanks e Is connecting to external switches which control the Boom Sections boom sensing eg Boom Section switches on a T Bar or Joy Stick or other third party section switches Connector 3 Normally CONNECTOR 3 16 pin is only required if the Sprayer requires extra pressure inputs tank level sensors and extra encoder inputs 3 Pin Weather Pack Connector Ground Speed The Tractor Harness has a 3 Pin Weather Pack connector labelled Ground Speed Either an A328 Shaft Speed Sensor Kit or A449 Radar Sensor Interface Harness not included in this kit can be connected to this connector Typically the Radar Sensor Interface Harness would be connected to the Tractor Harness Ground Speed Connector NOTICE Only one speed connector can be used at any one time See Connecting to a Speed Sensor page 5 11 for installing the Shaft Speed Sensor Kit or Radar Interface Kit 5 6 www topconpa com X20 Spraver Reference Manual woo E E e E Senn am bn am am am am ao pn wf Figure 5 3 General In Cab Assembly A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Sprayer Harness Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 shows the Sprayer Harness and Valve Harness Assembly 1 Connect the connector on the Sprayer Harness to the Tractor Harness at the back of the tractor or
87. ect Enter to save the Calibration Factor and close the window The new Calibration Factor will be displayed 6 Select SAVE TO LIST A window will be displayed showing the new product name with the new Calibration Factor A2677 Rev 1 5 8 63 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 7 Select YES to save or NO to cancel 8 Select CLOSE The new product and Calibration Factor will now be displayed in the Preset List window Backup Preset List The Backup Preset List button allows you to backup the preset list to another directory on the console or USB thumbdrive The Preset List can be restored from the USB thumbdrive at a later date 1 Select Backup Preset List Figure 8 21 on page 8 62 The Preset List Backup window will be displayed 2 Select Set Transfer Path 3 Select D Drive USB Thumbdrive from the drop down list 4 Select OK to close the window 5 Select Backup List to save the Preset List to the USB Thumbdrive 6 Select the Restore List button to transfer the Preset List from the USB thumbdrive to the console 7 Select Close to close the window 8 64 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Simulation GPS ECU Tanks Sections Swiches Sensors Setup Unts Alarms Presets Sim Other Pressure Sensor Simulation Flow Sensor Pulses Per Second Gm lt gt let nm Eae Stain h ON E eg op ls Tonks j 00 lt gt Figure 8 23 Options gt Sim Page The Sim Simulation page is us
88. ed Determine the maximum pressure value for the spraying system which is normally the upper limit of the nozzles being used eg we will use 500kpa On the Working screen make sure the MANUAL button is selected use the Inc button to increase the pressure until 500kpa is reached taking the reading from the manual pressure gauge Then go to the Options gt Sprayer gt Settings page Starting at a Full 100 decrease the value to 95 and select the OK button to accept the change then take a look at the pressure gauge Keep decreasing the value in 5 increments after each change close the window by selecting the OK button until the pressure just starts dropping above 500kpa on the manual pressure gauge Use the value before the pressure dropped below 500kpa therefore if 70 made the pressure increase above 500kpa then use 75 as the Max PWM value The value will normally be around 75 Note the 100kPa min and 500kPa max are dependant on the type of nozzles used and limitations of the system These valves are only a guide A2677 Rev 1 5 8 23 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Controller Response Once the Max PWM and Min PWM have been set the Controller Response can be set Make sure the Sprayer is in Auto mode Start at Fastest and select a spray rate for example 80L ha then increase the rate to 100L ha and see how quickly the rate changes If the rate overshoots and starts hunting too much then select Medium
89. ed Options scsriceciierreieienidienn in e e 8 49 Low Speed Shutoffs s sessesseoseserssesseserssesorssessesorssesseseesee 8 49 Low Pressure Hold 8 50 PreSStre BOOSt E 8 51 Pump Options cccccecsseesseeseceseceeceeeeeeeeeseeaeceaecnaeeeeeeeeeeeneesaees 8 52 Enable Speed Smoothing 0 ccecceeseeseeteceteceeceeeesseesseeeees 8 52 Setup Spray ECU Only 8 53 Enable Pump Control Button 8 53 Holding Pressure cartiera 8 54 ERIC 8 55 OE A saideussidganh sda delbeduetogetessbobasaonie 8 56 Lock NH3 Calibration Factor at Pulse per Ib 8 56 AN ARINS eege eege eege 8 57 A2677 Rev 1 5 v X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Selecting the Alarm sci cscccessscesaccsscsenessanessavsiecvadavscsediosaessesizevaes 8 58 Alarm Type Svccsacarcseszcevaess sccuadadudsscadscestletrcetblsPacsinast Jeseneteceunsttecetuss 8 58 AIO AL atti EE 8 58 el 8 59 ee 8 59 Tank Low Alarm Bu 8 60 Test Tami rionn dere AER 8 60 DG EC 8 60 PY OSCUS 25 vases te r eege 8 62 Change Preset E E E 8 62 Backup Preset Tiet 8 64 SUM At e EE 8 65 OET ege cased EEEE EREEREER EE EEEE 8 66 LAN QU G6 a ce csssdecesaasvacbsdeccaetsoeszccesbesesasaeseansddectdecgaisdsnsedsdascateats 8 66 Se iSo nrn E REEE EE ET REEE 8 66 Chapter 9 Saving the Sprayer Configuration se 9 1 Changing the Sprayer Settings of the Current Configuration 9 3 New File NaMe ciecen aii 9 5 Overwrite Existing File 9 5 Chapter 10 Setting Up the Sprayel
90. ed to setup various parameters and operating conditions to demonstrate the Sprayer program without the need to have a Sprayer connected The Simulation page is normally only used by sales representatives at demonstrations and field days A2677 Rev 1 5 EA X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Setup Units Alms Presets Sim Other Language Effects Animate Section Valves English Auto Section Click Sound LESSER F Faster Manual Switching Figure 8 24 Options gt Other Page Language Select the language the system will operate in Effects Animate Section Valves this will animate the section valves on the Sprayer Working screen and the screen section valves rotate when there is a flow present Auto Section Click Sound there will be an Auto Section click when the section valve switches ON or OFF under Auto Section Control ASC Deselect the option to disable the ASC click sound Faster Manual Switching when an external Switchbox is connected this option allows the system to read the Switchbox more often to speed up the response to manual switches when the coverage map is being drawn on the Guidance screen www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual You have now successfully entered all the details for your Sprayer Select DONE Go to Chapter 9 Saving your Sprayer Configuration A2677 Rev 1 5 8 67 X20 Sprayer
91. eeeeseeeseeeseeeeees 5 5 Tractor Harness Etage 5 5 Two 37 Pin Commectorg 5 5 COnMECLON EE 5 6 3 Pin Weather Pack Connector Ground Speed 5 6 A2677 Rev 1 5 ii X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Sprayer Hamess ree seeseeseeee 5 8 Sprayer Harness Connectors c ccceeccececeesteceeteceeeeeeaees 5 8 Connecting to a Speed Sensor 5 11 Installing the Shaft Speed Sensor Kit to an Un Driven Wheel for Ground Speed 5 11 Installing the Shaft Speed Sensor Kit to a Tailshaft 5 15 Using an Existing Radar Speed Sensor for Ground DCC BEE 5 16 Connecting to a Flow Meter 5 17 Connecting to the Regulator Valve ccccccccesseesseesteeseeeeeeees 5 18 Pressure Sensor Installation and Connecton 5 19 Installing the Valve Harness cccccscessesteceteseeeeeeeeeeeseeseees 5 20 Single Line Install ce eccecsceessecseceneceeeceseeeeeeseceenseeees 5 22 Dual Line Install 2 2er eegugiregteueke gege 5 22 Connecting to the Dump Valve 5 23 Different Valve Twvpes 5 25 Plumbing for Diaphragm Pumps for Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer Kits ccssecscacsavcsovoundaderworcaacenncderatiniaes sseosniaancsheeavederaceageonses 5 26 Plumbing for Centrifical Pumps for Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer Kitsuse EENEG en en 5 27 Installing the Spray ECU 30S Kits to an Existing Topcon Precision Agriculture Controller eseese renssesessetsesenseesrssees 5 28 Before Removing the Existing Controller ceeeeeseseeneees 5 28 Removing t
92. elected from the Flow window Figure 10 2 on page 10 2 Display Volume Minute is displayed in the Volume Readout when the Display Volume Minute button is selected from the Flow window Figure 10 2 on page 10 2 e Range Spray ECU 2 only shows the actual Pulse Width Modulation PWM applied to the Hydraulic Valve as a percentage Please note The Range is only displayed for the Tanks or Tank which have Proportional Valve selected as the Controller page 8 14 e Time Left these windows display the approximate spraying time left in hh mm before the tank is empty taking into account the current speed volume left in tank sections ON and widths and application rate Each Tank has its own Time Left display the number of Time Left windows is determined by the number of Tanks selected OFF is displayed where the time hh mm is normally displayed when the Tank is switched OFF or the Master is switched OFF A2677 Rev 1 5 10 7 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Speed Valve Number Low Speed Shutoff Value Figure 10 3 Working Screen Showing Speed Window The Speed Readout Figure 10 3 displays the current ground speed either from Wheel sensor Tractor Radar GPS Speed page 8 8 or Test Speed Select the Speed Readout to display the Speed window Figure 10 3 Test Speed A test speed can be entered to perform all tests necessary while the Sprayer is stationary The Spraying software will simulate a spee
93. en Showing Calibrate Tank Window Calibrate the Flow Meter using one of the following methods e Flow Calibration for normal valves see below e Flow Calibration for balanced Hardi type valves see page 10 19 e Manual entry of Calibration Factor see page 8 38 Calibrating the Flow Meter 1 Disconnect a line from one valve going to a Boom Section 2 Connect a line from the valve to the measuring container 20 liter drum 3 Select the Speed Readout 4 Seta test close to normal spraying speed A2677 Rev 1 5 10 17 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 5 Select the Boom Section that has been disconnected from the valve and is now supplying the measuring container The section should turn green on the screen Figure 10 6 on page 10 17 6 Select the Tank icon on the screen you are calibrating 7 Select CAL X X is the tank number A Calibrate Tank window appears on the right of the screen 8 Start the pump and select Flow On Off The Valve and the Master will turn on and liquid will flow into the measuring container The pulse readout next to the flow button should increment 9 Press Flow On Off when there is approximately 20 liters in the measuring container 10 Measure this volume as accurately as possible and enter this volume into the appropriate section of the window The system will calculate the correct Flow Calibration Factor and register this into the system 11 Press Reset 12 Repeat the procedure if required
94. equired for the Pressure Sensor Current or Voltage Calibration is done from the Working screen see Calibrating the Pressure Sensor page 10 3 e Select Manual Entry if the sensor specifications are known for the Pressure Sensor fitted When Manual Entry is selected a Sensor Specification button appears in the Pressure window A2677 Rev 1 5 8 43 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sensor Specifications Current Pressure Sensor Specifications Tank 1 Sensor Maximum Pressure 1034 2 kPa Cancel Figure 8 15 Sensor Specifications for Current Type 1 Select the Sensor Specifications button Figure 8 13 on page 8 42 to do a manual entry with Current selected A Pressure Sensor Specifications window will be displayed 2 Select the calculator icon 3 Enter the Maximum Pressure 4 Select Enter to save the value and close the window The current units will be displayed in blue 5 Select OK to close the window 8 44 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Voltage 1 Select the Sensor Specifications button Figure 8 13 on page 8 42 to do a manual entry with Voltage selected A Pressure Sensor Specifications window will be displayed You will need to enter the specifications for Maximum Pressure Minimum Voltage and Maximum Voltage 2 Select the calculator icon for each window in turn 3 Enter the specification 4 Select Enter to save the value and close the window 5
95. er e NEW FILE NAME e OVERWRITE EXISTING FILE 9 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual New File Name An Enter New File Name window will appear 8 Using the screen keyboard enter in a name for the Sprayer emp CAUTION The name of the Sprayer has to be different from the other listed Sprayers 9 Select ENTER to accept the new Sprayer name The Configuration window will be displayed The new Sprayer settings will be loaded and the name of the new Sprayer will be displayed in the Current Configuration window 10 Select CLOSE to return to the Working screen using the new Sprayer settings Overwrite Existing File A confirmation window will appear asking to overwrite the existing file 8 Select either e YES to overwrite the selected Sprayer e NO to cancel the overwrite If YES was selected a Configuration window will be displayed A2677 Rev 1 5 9 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The changed Sprayer settings will be saved to the existing file name The Current Configuration window will display the current Sprayer 9 Select CLOSE to return to the Working screen using the new Sprayer settings ge www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual etting Up the Sprayer Pressure Sensor Pressure gt 200 oo Readout Tank Pressure Window Figure 10 1 Working Screen Showing Tank Pressure Window Please note The Pressure Readout display is only displayed if Pr Sense page
96. er applies Gnd to Pin 1 and 12 Volts to Pin 2 The Dump is open bypass to tank when all sections or the master switch is OFF and closed pressure to Spray line when the master and any sections are ON Dump Drive Test 1 Set a Digital Multimeter to measure 20vdc 2 Measure the voltage between Pin 1 and Pin 2 in the following states e State 1 Controller set to manual sections and master ON pressing and holding the increase arrow A The meter should display 12 or 12 Volts Please note It is not important which polarity is displayed 12 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e State 2 Controller set to manual sections and master ON pressing and holding the decrease arrow V The meter should display opposite to State 1 Confirming this verifies the regulator outputs on the controller are working correctly Please note If the Dump valve opens when it should close swap the wires connected to Pin 1 and Pin 2 in the connector Figure 12 3 on page 12 4 Topcon Sensors L d d SC 12V SENSOR IWER E SENSOR GND Ch EY SIGNAL Figure 12 4 Sensor Connector All shaft sensor inputs other references Flow Sensor Speed Sensor Encoder and Feedback are pinned alike Each time the Sensor is exposed to magnetic field Hall effect or metallic objects Proximity the circuit is closed between Pin A and Pin B The controller sees this as 0 Volts then 5 Volts when the sensor is clear of th
97. er software setup Connecting to the Regulator Valve The Regulator Valve not supplied is a motorized flow control valve used to maintain the product flow to the section valves It will be situated between the pump and the Flow Meter NOTICE All bypass or agitation return lines that return to the tank must be taken before the Regulating Valve so there is no return path after the Regulating Valve and the Flow Sensor 1 Connect the Regulator Valve s 2 Pin connector to the 2 Pin connector marked REG Valve 1 on the Sprayer Harness Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 using the Regulator Valve Adaptor Harness A802 Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 5 18 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual NOTICE The Regulator Valve may require a connector change to attach to the 2 Pin connector marked REG Valve 1 on the Sprayer Harness Refer to the Regulator Valve manufacturer s specifications for correct pin allocation itp CAUTION Care should be taken when replacing these connectors not to damage the Sprayer Harness or Regulator Valve and connectors should be fully circuit tested prior to installation When you test the Sprayer with water you may find that the Regulator Valve works in the opposite direction to what you require For example The pressure increases when it should decrease You can set the Reverse Valve Direction in the Sprayer software setup to remedy this see Reverse Valve Direction page 8 20 Pressure Sensor
98. ere are no flow sensor pulses being received The default Alarm Delay is 1 second which can cause some false alarms If a Sprayer is turned off with the Regulator Valve closed and a centrifugal pump is is use the pump may cavitate and have virtually no pressure When the Sprayer is turned on it will usually take several seconds for the pump to clear the cavitation and produce flow With 1 second delay the alarm will sound almost every time the Sprayer is turned off and on with ASC Setting the delay to 3 seconds will usually stop this false alarm If the Sprayer is slowed down before the booms turn off the regulator will be bypassing some liquid back to the tank which will avoid the cavitation problem If adjutation is sufficient this could also stop the pump cavitation High The high pressure alarm indicates that the pressure Pressure signal input has exceeded the alarm point setting If correctly set this usually indicates a blockage booms off when they should be on or Sprayer speed too high Normally this would be set around the maxi mum pressure the nozzles are rated for Low Pressure The most common cause of this alarm is an empty tank With minimum flows set for nozzles flowmeter and pressure this alarm will only show up with a pump or plumbing failures or an empty tank A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual No Ground _ This alarm is triggered if the master switch is turned Speed on in Auto and there is
99. erence If the Pressure Readout is more than the Pressure Gauge 1 Subtract the difference Eg If the Pressure Readout reads 400kpa and the Pressure Gauge reads 450kpa add the difference of 50kpa to the Pressure Gauge reading during the next calibration enter a correction factor of 500kpa using the screen keyboard 1 Select RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS at the bottom of Tank Pressure window Figure 10 1 on page 10 1 2 Select CALIBRATE SENSOR in the Tank Pressure window Figure 10 1 on page 10 1 3 Follow the on screen directions to calibrate the Pressure Sensor When the pump is at operating pressure eg 450kpa and the screen keyboard window appears you will enter in the new correction factor using the above formula eg 500 Manual Entry of Pressure Calibration Factors Spray ECU Only Manual Entry of Pressure Calibration Factors can only be selected if Spray ECU was selected as the controller page 8 7 and either a Current or Voltage type of Pressure Sensor is fitted to the Sprayer 10 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Manual Entry has to be selected as the Calibration Method page 8 43 When the Calibration Method is set to Manual Entry the Pressure Sensor factors can be entered using the Sensor Specifications button on the Options gt Sensors page or they can be entered by selecting the CALIBRATE SENSOR button on the Tank Pressure window Both buttons perform the same function and eithe
100. erence Manual Connector 3 Figure 15 4 16 Male Pins e e O e Pressure 3 Pressure Sensor External Switch External Switch Pull to GND pl TankLevel2 Tank Level Sensor Input 8 Sensor Power SV DI Pott Pot npat Ten Ground Sensor Power 12V Table 15 3 Connector 3 16 Pin Sprayer Drive Sense 2 A2677 Rev 1 5 15 7 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 4 Figure 15 5 16 Male Pins Connector 4 16 Pin Comms Power PT ee ee S el o oone eee EE 3 COMMS A COMMS Programming Input Output SA COMMS B COMMS Programming Input Ouput NC Ps Battery Battery Power Input Renn COMMS Programming Input ROSS BOS Table 15 4 Connector 4 16 Pin Comms Power 15 8 www topconpa com ardi 5500 Spray ECU Console HARDE S500 SPRAY ECU Figure 16 1 Hardi 5500 Spray ECU e Part number A2243 e Firmware version BMS 207 e Power Comms Harnesses 1 Revision 1 1 A2634 2 Revision 1 0 A2278 Please note Serial No A2243 050001 to A2243 050010 and A2243 060001 to A2243 060002 the C8 pin was not connected therefore no pump speed could be displayed on the console Serial No A2243 060003 and later had the C8 pin connected therefore Enable Pump Speed Indicator can be selected on the Option gt Setup page in the Pump Options window page 8 53 A2677 Rev 1 5 16 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Sprayer Harnesses Hardi 5500 Spray Interface Please
101. g 8 4 Variable Rate Control VRC Log ging Mode 8 2 VRC Logging Synchronization 8 2 VRC Master Button 8 5 Ground Speed 5 8 6 12 Existing Radar Speed Sensor 5 16 Guide Lock 10 24 H Hardi 5500 Spray ECU 16 1 connecting 16 2 console 16 1 setup 16 2 wiring connection 16 3 connector 1 16 3 A2677 Rev 1 5 Index X20 Sprayer Reference Manual connector 4 16 6 connector 5 16 7 Hardi Reg Valve 8 17 Hardi Sprayers 8 28 balanced valves 8 28 Help 6 14 High Minimum PWM Range 8 21 High Minimum PWM Range Option 8 22 I In Cab Assembly 5 7 Installing Spray ECU 5 1 L Language 8 66 Lines 8 25 Dual 8 26 Spray ECU 8 26 Single 8 25 Spray ECU 8 25 Low Speed Options 8 49 low pressure hold 8 50 Pressure Sensor 8 50 setting 8 50 low speed shutoffs 8 49 dual line 8 49 dual line using a section valve switching 8 49 single boom 8 49 pressure boost 8 51 M Manual 6 11 Maplink VRC Software 8 2 Master OFF 8 3 Master ON 8 3 Master Switch 10 24 Maximum Pressure Value determin ing 8 23 Max PWM 8 23 controller response 8 24 fastest 8 24 medium fast 8 24 Maximum Pressure Value deter mining 8 23 Micro Trak 8 18 Min Flow or Nozzle Min Flow Indicator 6 13 red indicator 6 13 Minimum Pressure Value determin ing 8 22 Min PWM 8 22 controller response 8 24 Fastest 8 24 medium fast 8 24 High Minimum PWM Range op tion 8 22 Minimum Pressure Value deter mining 8 22 Mounting Spray ECU 5 2 Multi Drive Electronic
102. h a slow valve ie 20 second type it may take longer but this is because the option is selected when it shouldn t be Because of the filtering the display may take up to 30 seconds to stabilize if there is a long adjustment required to change the rate with a slow valve This can result in a false Rate alarm where the actual rate displayed is still catching up to the target rate The Sprayer is usually controlling cor rectly which can be checked by checking the pressure reading it is just the display that is sluggish The alarm default is set to Repeat While Present and as the alarm is critical needs to sound while the condition is present As applies to all alarms they can be changed to different cycle patterns with differing delays Tank Empty This alarm simply states that the calculated volume has reached zero If there is still spray in the tank the system will still operate giving the volume used still accumulating and the tank volume as a negative figure The default setting is one alarm cycle only but other alarms will sound when the tank realy runs out 48 20 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Tank Low This alarm gives a warning that the tank is running low Calculated The default warning point is set at 5 but can be changed in the alarm settings Flow Sensor This alarm is triggered whenever the master is turned Fail on ground speed present and at least 1 Boom Sec tion is turned on and th
103. he Existing Controller seese 5 28 Installing the Spray ECU 30S Kits cecescesceseeeteeereesteeseees 5 28 Connecting the Spray ECU to the Batter 5 31 Chapter 6 Getting BT DE 6 1 WAIT GS geed caddaus RT 6 1 Starting the X20 Console c ecccecscessecsseceseeeseeeeeeeseeseeceaeeseseeesseeeeees 6 2 Using Spray Controller Ont 6 3 Using Spray Controller and Guidance 6 3 About Spray Rate Controller Wmdouw 6 4 ng www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Registering the Sprayer Software 6 5 Overview of the Sprayer Working Screen Functons 6 6 Chapter 7 Configuration Setup cssssssssesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 1 rafe e EE 7 2 Setting the Audio Volume 7 2 Conte utabtogt eege ee EES 7 2 Change Current Configuration cccccccsccsseceseceteeeeseteeseeneees 7 2 Load Configuration cccccccssecssessecsseceeeceseesseeeseessecnseeneeeseeenes 7 2 Selecting a Factory Configuration Fle eeeeseeeeeees 7 3 SEUD EE 7 6 Quick Sepp G lderen ipni e i 7 6 Chapter 8 TONNE GUI ENO o i ouaaa Eiai 8 1 Eege Ee ee 8 1 Automatic Section Control ASC cccccccccsseceeseceesseceseeeesees 8 1 Variable Rate Control VRC Logging Mode 8 2 VRC Logging Synchronization cccecceeseceseceseeeeeeteeeeeneees 8 2 OT RR 8 3 O WEE 8 4 Coverage Map Offset 8 4 Show Virtual Road If Moving sessssesssesssenssesenssessesressessssesse 8 4 ASC Master Button ek gees 8 4 VRC Master Buttoties c scc csec
104. he Working screen Figure 6 7 on page 6 7 The Spray Rate Controller uses Flow to control Low and high pressure alarms can be set to alert the operator when the pressure in the system goes above the high alarm point or below the low alarm point see Alarms 8 57 Select Tank 1 if an electronic Pressure Sensor is fitted to the Sprayer otherwise leave deselected See page 8 38 or 8 42 for Spray ECU configuration to select the type of electronic Pressure Sensor fitted to the system If more than 1 tank was selected in the Tanks window then a Pressure Sensor can be selected for each tank that has a Pressure Sensor present A2677 Rev 1 5 8 15 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Regulator Valve Settings Controller Mode Max On Time PWM Setting Standard r 40e0c PULL r Micro Trak r 20sec 00h DICKEY Jobn 10sec 60 Raven F O05 sec r 66 Reverse Vave Direction Min On Time Guin Seting Glows Vaive When Fiowort STEPS Pretty 7 msec 7 m r 2msec r am Sensitivity Imeec a Am Standard r Reduced Cancel OK Hein Figure 8 5 Regulator Valve Settings The Regulating Valves and their settings are critical for the correct operation of the Sprayer particularly if Automatic Section Control ASC is to be used To have good control when using ASC a faster Regulator Valve may need to be installed A 20 second KZCO Valve will be sluggish and give poor control when using ASC and shou
105. he relevant calculator icon An alarm will be displayed when the pump speed falls below the set minimum RPM value and above the set maximum RPM value Enable Speed Smoothing By default Enable Speed Smoothing is enabled Under normal spraying operations this should not be changed If a need arises for faster response to vehicle acceleration and deceleration then deselect the box lt gt NOTICE The rate displayed on the screen may fluctuate more when the Enable Speed Smoothing option is disabled 8 52 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Setup Spray ECU Only GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Setup Units Alarms Presets Sim Other Whee Factor RE e D f 5 Low Speed Shutoffs Distance Pulse 0 8000 Pu Se 8 Pump Options P Enable Pumo Speed Indicator Low Pressure Hold a Min RPM Max RPM Trigger speed 0 0 0 B 0 a Pressure Boost a P Enable Pumo Control Bution Time in secs 0 Holding Pressure o 3 ob al F Enable Speed Smoothing Help lt Previous Next gt DONE Figure 8 18 Options gt Setup Page gt ECU Configuration Enable Pump Control Button The Enable Pump Control Button option is displayed when Spray ECU is selected as the controller page 8 7 and when Prop Valve Proportional Valve page 8 14 and Pr Sense Pressure Sensor page 8 15 are selected When the Enable Pump Control Button option is selected an extra button to the left of the Master S
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107. ingle and the number of Sections as 6 Then enter 5 as the number of Guidance Sections Enter the section widths of each of the sections 1 5 and enter a zero width for the 6 section See page 8 49 to set the Low Speed Shutoffs for section 6 set the Low Speed Shutoff for section 6 at the speed you require the secondary line to switch ON Widths To enter the width for each Boom Section select the calculator icon See Appendix A for help with using the calculator icon Only the number of sections selected will be displayed Each section has a calculator icon next to it Select the calculator icon and enter in a value for each of the sections If all the sections are the same width then the Set All button can be used Enter in the section width using the calculator keypad and select Enter then all the sections will have that width value entered Select OK to close the Section Widths window when all section A2677 Rev 1 5 8 27 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Guidance Sections The Guidance sections are displayed on the Guidance screen and are used to produce the Coverage map The Guidance sections are also used by Guidance to know how many sections are used by Auto Section Control ASC Enter in the number of section valves on the primary line Valves Hardi Sprayers require special hardware to operate When fitting the Sprayer controller to an existing Hardi Sprayer it needs to cater for their b
108. installed so that it measures only the quantity of liquid being delivered to the spray line NOTICE There must be no return line to tank or pump after the Flow Meter 1 Connect the Flow Meter 3 Pin Connector to the 3 Pin connector marked Flow Meter on the Sprayer Harness Figure 5 5 on page 5 10 NOTICE The Flow Meter may require a connector change to attach to the 3 Pin connector marked Flow Meter 1 on the Sprayer Harness Refer to the Flow Meter manufacturer s specifications for correct pin allocation emp CAUTION Care should be taken when replacing these connectors not to damage the Sprayer Harness or Flow Meter and connectors should be fully circuit tested prior to installation A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Most Flow Meters have a label on the meter body that shows the Flow Meter Calibration Factor in pulses volume Eg 645 ppl pulses per liter or 2441 ppg pulses per gallon This means the Flow Meter sends 645 pulses to the Spray ECU for every liter or 2441 pulses for every gallon of liquid that passes through the Flow Meter This value is the Calibration Factor and will be required to be entered into the Sprayer software setup see Calibration Factor page 8 39 NOTICE If connecting to a Raven Flow Meter The value marked on the label represents pulses 10 units of liquid Divide this number by 10 for the correct value to enter as the Calibration Factor into the Spray
109. ir status Spraying Indicators Color Indicators Indicators Color Indicators Spraying Meaning Indicator E Boom Section is not spraying E Boom Sections is spraying Table 6 2 Spraying Indicators Color Indicators e Auto when selected by selecting Auto on the Switchbox or Sprayer Working screen the AUTO button will become highlighted and a green indicator will be shown in the AUTO button When AUTO is selected the Spray Controller automatically adjusts the flow according to speed width or number of sections that are ON 6 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Manual when selected by selecting Manual on the Switchbox or MANUAL from the Sprayer Working screen the MANUAL button will become highlighted and a green indicator will be shown on the MANUAL button When MANUAL is selected the Spray Controller does not automatically adjust the flow according to speed and area Pressing the INC amp DEC buttons will increase or decrease the pressure by opening or closing the regulator valve e Pressure Readout displays the system pressure if an electronic Pressure Sensor is installed and selected in Options see Pressure Pr Sense see Pressure Sensor page 8 15 The number in the top left corner indicates which tank 1 2 or 3 the pressure readout is from Selecting the Pressure Readout button displays a Tank Pressure window on the right of the screen see Pressure Sensor pag
110. kings it is luck Most tanks these days are plastic or fibreglass Take a 2000 litre plastic tank put 2 tonne of water in it and it has got to change shape volume etc Make it 2 years old the plastic characteristics will change and the change will be different with the same 2 tonne load A2677 Rev 1 5 48 1 H X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 25 Nozzles losing pattern when slowing down Information Sprayer nozzles need a minimum pressure to maintain an effective spray pattern When operating in Auto the pressure is reduced when slowing down to keep the application rate at the desired level When operating with Auto Section Control the system will turn booms off as required according to the settings for the ASC This can result in single sections being on speed down due to turning with a corre sponding very low pressure This results in the loss of spray fan with ineffective Sprayer coverage By setting the limits as described in index 18 above the Sprayer will go into Hold before this problem shows up When operating in this mode the Sprayer will actually be over applying but in most applica tions this is preferable to missing bits BA 8 18 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 26 Alarm keeps sounding Alarm Type There are various alarms built into the Sprayer software to indicate when things are not right The following text covers all of the alarms their settings and what they mean Any
111. l Reg Valve al2 Increment Foam Marker Left Section 1 ON 12V Section 2 ON 12V Section 3 ON 12V Section 4 ON 12V Section 5 ON 12V Section 6 ON 12V Section 7 ON 12V Section 8 ON 12V Section 9 ON 12V VALVE 1B Reg Valve DEC DEC Foam Decrement FMR Foam Marker Right End Nozzle L End Nozzle Left End Nozzle R End Nozzle Right Table 16 1 Connector 1 39 Pole F M Hardi Sprayer Drive DO Ki 2 72 be b8 bo melee Alt r Qa a BE 16 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 1 39 Pole F M Hardi Sprayer Drive EE CK E fof sid SSCS pes Ground a Cro Table 16 1 Connector 1 39 Pole F M Hardi Sprayer Drive continued A2677 Rev 1 5 16 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 4 Figure 16 3 16 Male Pins Connector 4 16 Pin COMMS Power e e remit O el NC 3 COMMS A COMMS Programming Input Output SA COMMS B COMMS Programming Input Ouput NC Ps Battery Battery Power Input o Rs22RXD_ COMMS Programming Input aeoo o o o sf xe SS Table 16 2 Connector 4 16 Pin COMMS Power 16 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Connector 5 Figure 16 4 16 Male Pins Connector 5 16 Pin Foam Marker Wo HO Label Primary Function P INC Foam Increment a Foam Marker Left We Foam Marker Right End Nozzle Left geg End Nozzle Right Eos aan Decrement Ld Table 16 3 Conne
112. ld be updated to the 6 second ARAG Valve grey band or faster Regulator Valve 6 seconds represents the time for the Reg Valve to go from fully closed to fully open When a Controller mode is selected then the Max On Time PWM Setting Min On Time and Gain Setting settings are automatically set These settings can then be fine tuned manually Controller Mode Select one of the following options e Standard will account for most regulating valve types available in the market Standard mode takes into account 8 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual regulating valves that take between 4 and 20 seconds to go from fully closed to fully open Check the specifications of the regulator fitted valve fitted to the Sprayer Examples include Topcon aka KEE KZCO Arag Yellow band Hardi Raven Standard and Arag Grey band Regulator Valves If Standard is selected you will have to select the Regulator Valve that best suits your Regulator Valve from Table 8 1 and enter the settings from the table into the Max On Time PWM Setting Min On Time and Gain Setting windows Settings for Common Regulator Valves 20 sec or higher Reg valve Standard 4 0 sec 100 8 msec 16ms Eg TPA KZCO 16 sec Reg valve Eg Arag Standard 4 0 sec 100 8 msec 16ms Yellow Band Hardi Reg Standard 4 0 sec 100 8 msec 16ms Valve 6 sec Reg valve Eg Arag Standard 2 0 sec 100 2 msec 16ms Grey Band Table 8 1
113. le Information A faulty Flow Meter can give erratic readings as well The Flow Meter fault can vary depending on the design of the meter The most common problem is wear As the components in the Flow Meter wear the inpeller will move around and can drag on the side of the housing giving poor readings Also it can become jammed or sticky due to contamination foreign objects or poor cleaning routines These causes will also give incorrect volume used readings which could be corrected by changing the FCAL but this only masks the problem of a failing Flow Meter 18 14 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 19 Rate and Pressure do not match unless whole Boom is ON Information The Sprayer software is capable of controlling systems that use Bal anced Valves These valves are used by Hardi and need to be ad justed regularly These valves when closed bypass the flow from the Boom Section back to the tank This bypass flow is adjustable The idea of the system is to maintain Sprayer pressure when turning the booms off or on In a normal system when a boom is turned off the Sprayer is working with a lesser width and the regulator reduces the pressure to maintain the flow rate for the remaining Sprayer width This can affect the nozzle performance and thus the effectiveness of the Sprayer With a balanced valve system the pressure is maintained and thus the spray pattern In the X20 Sprayer Program when Bala
114. le speed smoothing 8 52 low speed options See Low Speed Options pump options 8 52 enable pump speed indicator 8 52 Spray ECU Only 8 53 enable pump control button 8 53 holding pressure 8 54 wheel factor See Wheel Factor Shaft Speed Sensor connecting to index www topconpa com 5 11 tailshaft mounting 5 15 Tailshaft 5 15 Un Driven Wheel for Ground Speed 5 11 damage 5 14 Installation 5 12 mounting 5 13 5 14 steered wheel 5 14 Show Virtual Road If Moving 8 4 Shutdown 6 14 Simulation 8 7 8 65 Software Version Number 6 7 Solenoid Valve 5 25 Solenoid Valves 5 20 Spare Parts 13 1 dump valve adaptors to suit Sprayer harness 13 3 flow sensors 13 2 ground speed shaft sensor 13 2 in cab 13 1 pressure 13 2 Specifications 14 1 console 14 1 flow sensors 14 2 ground speed fan speed and auxil iary shaft sensors 14 2 Orion Broadacre 14 3 Polmac Broadacre 14 3 pressure transducer 14 3 Speed 10 8 Speed From 8 8 GPS 8 8 Tractor Radar 8 8 Wheel Sensor 8 8 Speed Window 6 12 10 8 low pressure hold 10 9 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual low speed shutoffs 10 9 spray width 10 9 test speed 10 8 valve info 10 9 wheel factor 10 8 Spray Controller and Guidance using 6 3 6 5 Spray Controller Only using 6 3 6 5 Spray ECU 30S 15 1 console 15 1 setup 15 2 wiring connection 15 2 connector 1 15 3 connector 2 15 5 connector 3 15 7 connector 4 15 8 Spray ECU installation 5 28 Sprayer and Valve Harness Assembly 5 10 Sprayer
115. lenoid is selected the Sprayer can control 31 Section Valves and one 3 Wire Dump Valve This is because both 3 Wire Motor Valves and Solenoids only require a single signal wire to switch the valves ON and OFF Therefore 31 sections can be selected The current harness only support 30 sections e Select 2 wire if the Sprayer is fitted with 2 Wire Motorized Section Valves Reverse Polarity Valves Please note When 2 wire is selected 2 wire Motorized Valves of Reverse Polarity Valves this enables the Sprayer to control 15 section valves and one 2 wire Dump Valve because 2 wire valves require 2 signal wires to switch the section valves ON or OFF Therefore only 15 sections can be selected A2677 Rev 1 5 8 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Select 2 wire power save if the Sprayer is fitted with 2 wire Motorized Section Valves and the power saving feature is required If the section valves do not receive a signal from the controller for 2 minutes the power to the section valves is switched OFF this conserves power Please note The 2 wire power save feature is only supported on Spray ECUs with firmware version 209 or higher Dump Valve Mode If 3 wire Solenoid was selected from Section Valve Mode page 8 12 then select e Not used if no Dump Valve is fitted to the Sprayer e 2 wire if fitting a 2 wire Dump Valve to the Sprayer e 3 wire if fitting a 3 wire Dump Valve to the Sprayer If 2 wire or 2 wire power save w
116. ll be displayed on the console showing the type of alarm 8 58 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Beep a beep will be sounded through the console speaker and the Alarm window will be displayed showing the alarm type e Sound File a voice alarm will be sounded through the console and the Alarm window will be displayed showing the alarm type Select Tank Select the Tank 1 2 or 3 you wish to set the alarms for Each tank can have different alarm conditions Setting Alarms Select the alarm conditions for the selected alarms using the arrows A Y Figure 8 20 on page 8 57 next to each parameter l TIP Use the supplied mouse to set these values e Duration the length of time the alarm will stay present e Alarm Bursts the number of alarm bursts you will receive throughout the duration e Jnterval the time between each duration e Alarm Delay the time gap between when the system detects a problem to when an alarm is sounded and displayed on the console A2677 Rev 1 5 8 59 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Press the SET button Figure 8 20 on page 8 57 to save all changes Once an alarm has been changed and the SET button has been selected The alarm changes can be undone by selecting the UNDO button Figure 8 20 on page 8 57 Tank Low Alarm The Tank Low Alarm is set at a percentage of the total volume The Total Volume is set from the Working screen see Tank Setup page
117. ly that the Sprayer will be over applying the chemical When the Sprayer speed goes above the set value the spray switches to Auto mode and the Regulator Valve will start controlling Select the calculator icon in the Low Pressure Hold window Figure 8 16 on page 8 46 to enter the value in kph Select Enter to save the value you entered and close the window Pressure Boost Leave the Pressure Boost value at 0 when using a 6 second Regulator Valve or faster and especially when using ASC Pressure Boost is a function mainly used for viticulture applications and if using a 20 second Regulator Valve slow The idea is to close the regulator to increase the pressure in the Sprayer after the boom spray has switched OFF under Low Speed Shutoff so the correct application occurs when the Sprayer turns ON again when entering the next row The Pressure Boost compensates for the pressure loss the Sprayer experiences as it travels slower coming out of the row or when entering the row Select the calculator icon in the Pressure Boost window Figure 8 16 on page 8 46 and enter the value normally 2 3 seconds A2677 Rev 1 5 8 511 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Pump Options Select Enable Pump Speed Indicator Figure 8 16 on page 8 46 when a speed sensor is fitted to the pump to readout the RPM of the pump shaft If Enable Pump Speed Indicator is selected enter in a Min and Max RPM value for the Pump Shaft by selecting t
118. m X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Proportional Valve Settings Vahe F Add Dither F High Minimum PWM Range r Enable Sof Start rF Close Vaive When Flow Off Controller Response F Fastest C Medum Fast Mem Zoe Figure 8 6 Proportional Valve Settings Spraying systems that use a proportional valve are controlling a hydraulic valve which in turn drives a hydraulic motor which drives a pump Spray regulation is controlled by changing the pump speed The settings will need to be tuned for the Sprayer Valve Options e Add Dither Select this when using Proportional Valves e High Minimum PWM Range Deselecting the High Minimum PWM Range option default displays Min PWM range values between 5 and 40 Selecting the High Minimum PWM Range option displays the Min PWM range from 42 5 to 60 e Enable Soft Start should be left deselected e Close Valve When Off should be left deselected A2677 Rev 1 5 8 21 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Min PWM To set the Min PWM put the Sprayer into Manual mode from the Working screen with Agitation on full all Boom Sections ON and a manual pressure gauge installed Determine the minimum pressure value for the spraying system which is normally the lower limit of the nozzles being used For this example we will use 100kpa From the Working screen making sure the MANUAL button is selected use the Dec button to decrease the pressure until 100kpa is reached taking the reading
119. ms Harness to an alternator or starter motor as this may cause interference or power fluctuations or surges and may damage your system A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 2 Attach the red wire to the positive battery terminal Figure 5 12 Lh WARNING Do not connect the black wire to the vehicle chassis unless an Isolation Switch is fitted to the negative side of the battery 3 Attach the black wire to the negative battery terminal Figure 5 12 fh WARNING Except for other Topcon Precision Agriculture products do not power other equipment from the power cable itp CAUTION Connection to the battery terminals must be kept clean and tight at all times 5 32 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual etting Started Warnings The first window that is displayed when your console starts up is a Warning page Figure 6 1 and 6 2 Figure 6 2 Warning Window Part Il A2677 Rev 1 5 6 1 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Starting the X20 Console Guidance Spray screen icon Controller screen icon Stop stop upcrape aucn se rant egmg Start button button Figure 6 3 X20 Product Selection Screen 1 Switch the X20 console on by pressing the green Power button on the rear of the console 2 Read and understand the warnings page 6 1 and select Yes to continue or No to shutdown 3 Press Stop when the X20 Product Selection screen Figure 6 3 is displayed 6 2 www topconp
120. n in a window You choose the enabling option that applies to your system and setup e Selection options are options identified with white circular radio buttons lying next to the written option Only one selection option can be selected in a window At least one of the selection options must be selected e Buttons allow the operator to access extra options e Up and Down arrows A V Next to some display windows Figure A 2 on page A2 there are up and down arrows which when pressed alter the current value shown in the display window without using the calculator button Usually a mouse is required to use the up and down arrows The Up arrow A increases the value displayed in the display window The Down arrow decreases the value displayed in the display window A2677 Rev 1 5 AS X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Inaccessible options When a window is greyed out Figure A 1 on page A2 it means that the options in the window are inaccessible The example Figure A 1 on page A2 shows the Controller 1 window as greyed out this is because the Controller selected on the ECU page is not capable of controlling proportional valves therefore the window is locked on the Regulator Valve option When a different Controller eg Spray ECU 2 is selected the Controller 1 window will become accessible e Display window displays the current value of the option e Simulation mode If Simulation mode is displayed in
121. nce valves are ticked the Flow Meter pulses are reduced by the proportion of the boom that is turned off Control is still maintained and if the valves are balanced properly the pressure will not change with any variation in which booms are operating If the Balanced valve option is ticked WITHOUT balanced valves fitted the pressure will rise when a boom is turned off If it is NOT ticked with balanced valves fitted the pressure will drop excessively when a boom is turned off A2677 Rev 1 5 48 1 sl X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 20 Rate goes up when slowing down Information This is an indication of the Regulator Valve not controlling and could be caused by a number of things There are 3 minimum hold settings in the Configuration Options The first is Nozzle Minimum Flow This would be set at the minimum flow rate recommended by the nozzle manufacturer for the nozzles fitted to the Sprayer The second hold point is for the Flow Meter and is set at the minimum flow rate for the Flow Meter For example the Polmac Flow Meter has a mini mum flow of 20 l min The third hold is a Low Pressure Hold based on vehicle speed Depending on the speed application rate and active booms different holds would become effective at different times On the operating screen the system will show as being in Manual with the red Bar in the flow rate button lit up Problem 23 Incorrect volumes Information Flow Meter Calibration figure is
122. nd how many nozzles are on each section Therefore it can determine the flow per nozzle When the flow per nozzle falls below the Min Flow Value a red indicator will appear on the Flow readout on the Working Screen Figure 6 7 on page 6 7 An explanation of the red indicator can be seen by selecting the Flow readout button A2677 Rev 1 5 8 29 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Switches ali xd Setup Units Alarms Prosets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sonsors Extemal Master Switch Disabled Enabled Extemal Auto Switch Disabled Enabled Extemal Section Switch Disabled Enabled l External Switch UP is ON F Use Guidelock For Auto Steer Help lt Previous war DONE Figure 8 8 Options gt Switches Page Please note If Enabled is selected on any of the 3 options then the relevant Working screen options become disabled and all three options can only be operated by the external Switchbox A1268 or other external switches External Master Switch The external master switch switches all sections that are switched ON ON or OFF Select Enabled if one of the following is connected to the Spray ECU or Spray Rate Interface e The Sprayer Switchbox A1268 connected to the Spray ECU marked SWITCHBOX e An external master switch A601 connected to the Spray Controller marked MASTER SWITCH TPA Spray Rate Interface only 8 30 www topconpa
123. nly settings that can be changed Setting the Flow Meter Sensitivity to Reduced may help The Sprayers fitted with this valve usually have an under rated pressure relief system and it is recommended to install another adjustable relief valve A2677 Rev 1 5 48 1 a X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 15 Rate Unstable Information The rate is determined from the pulses received from the Flow Meter These pulses are processed along with the Sprayer width speed and target rate and a determination is made as to how to drive the Regulator Valve to achieve the target rate Most unstable rate displays are due to erratic signals coming from the Flow Meter With a Centrifugal pump air can be sucked into the pump through seals loose hose fittings faulty hoses etc This air can dramatically increase in volume in the pump due to cavitation and when this air pocket passes through the Flow Meter it will cause erratic operation as well as giving fluctuating pressures due to poor pump efficiency If using a Positive Displacement pump Piston Diaphragm etc a faulty valve in either the suction or pressure side will give a pulsating flow which will also give erratic readings If there is 5 or less pistons the pump will have an Accumulator Air Pressure reservoir that is designed to smooth out the pulsing from the pistons The pressure in this accumulator is critical and should be as determined by the pump manufacturer Problem 16 Rate Unstab
124. note Hardi 5500 Spray ECU Rev 1 0 you can find the Rev No next to the Part No on the label had no logo or labels next to the plugs Rev 1 0 also had tails on the Power Comms and Foam End plugs Connecting 1 Connect the 39 pin plug Sprayer Harness from the Hardi 5500 controller to the Sprayer Harness on the Hardi 5500 Spray ECU 2 Connect the Power Comms harness to the Power Comms connection on the Spray ECU 3 Connect the 9 pin serial plug to the back of the X console 4 Connect the battery leads to the tractor battery 5 Connect the Foam End to the Hardi s Foam Fence End harness 6 Connect the external Switchbox to the plug marked Switchbox on the HARDI 5500 Spray ECU Setup 1 Select Spray ECU on the Options gt ECU page in the Controller window page 8 7 2 Select ECU ECU ECU 3 on the Options gt ECU page in the ECU Model window page 8 11 16 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Wiring Connection R3PCB Rev 1 Added switched power input to Connector 4 Removed instructions to disconnect Raven harness battery connections Uses new power har ness part number A2634 SPRAY ECU 30S amp 10SR POWER COMMS HAR NESS RELAY NOT FITED Figure 16 2 39 Pins A2677 Rev 1 5 Es X20 Sprayer Reference Manual et ee H Ge a2 Section 2 ON 12V a3 Section 3 ON 12V Section 4 ON 12V Section 5 ON 12V Section 6 ON 12V Section 7 ON 12V Section 8 ON 12V Section 9 ON 12V O al
125. ns see page 8 25 7 Enter the number of nozzles on each Boom Section on the Sections page see page 8 28 8 Enter the Minimum Flow value of the nozzles fitted to the Spray Line on the Sections page check nozzle chart see page 8 29 9 Enter the Flow Calibration factor for the Flow Meter on the Sensors page see page 8 39 10 Enter the Flow Meter s Minimum Flow value check the Flow Meter s specifications on the Sensors page see page 8 40 11 Enter the Wheel Calibration on the Setup page see page 8 46 12 You may change the Units on the Units page to suit your preferences see page 8 55 13 Save changes to the User Configuration see Chapter 9 A2677 Rev 1 5 ee X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 7 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual onfiguration GPS Setup Unis Alarms Presets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Swiches Sensors Auto Section Control ASC On Time seconds on Enabled 02 D VRCfLogging Mode On Off Time seconds VRC and Logging VRC Lagging Synchronization Coverage Map Offset secs ron Master Switch Only 0 2 V a Master Switch and Flow P Show Virtual Road If Moving Herp lt Previous Next gt DONE Figure 8 1 Options gt GPS Page Please note The GPS page is only displayed if Guidance and or Variable Rate Control VRC are selected with Spray Rate Control on the Product Selection screen If Guidance
126. oller To rotate the motor 12V is applied to one of the wires whilst GND is applied to the other When opposite voltage is applied to the two wires the motor will rotate in the opposite direction Common terms for this system are Reverse Polarity or Bi Directional e 3 Wire Valve this refers to an electric section dump or Regulator Valve The valve is driven by an electric motor that is able to rotate in both directions Unlike the 2 wire valve the 3 wire valve has in built changeover relays that change the motor direction depending on whether 12V or OV is applied to the signal wire Contsant 12V and GND are required in addition to the signal wire e Solenoid Valve this refers to electromagnetic coil type valves Solenoid Valves usually consist of a coil that when exposed to voltage produces a magnetic field The magnetic field draws a needle against a spring away from its seat to allow liquid to flow A2677 Rev 1 5 EA X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Plumbing for Diaphragm Pumps for Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer Kits Diaphragm Pump Pressure Gauge with a Saver Pressure a Reguiating Valves vahe Relef Valve Sa ll Flewrneter Boom Section 1 Boom Sedin Boom Section 3 Figure 5 9 Plumbing for Diaphragm Pumps for TPA Sprayer Kits 5 26 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Plumbing for Centrrfical Pumps for Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer Kits Tank Kl E
127. on The Tank Setup window will be displayed Figure 10 5 on page 10 13 12 Write down the current Cal Factor for the Flow Meter as displayed 13 Using the formula below calculate the new Cal Factor Current Cal Factor X Calulated Amount New Cal Factor Actual Amount 14 Enter the New Cal Factor using the Manual Entry method page 8 38 Please note Jug tests are not as accurate as the total volume measurement as some errors will exist due to misting over spray nozzle tolerances and variations in flow rates through boom hoses HEN www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Enable Lockout lt p NOTICE 9 Enabling the Lockout feature means access to the Sprayer Options menu will be prohibited by unauthorized users therefore settings can only be changed when a password is entered On the Working screen press the Main Menu button A Sprayer window will appear on the right side of the screen Select the Topcon logo An About Topcon Spray Rate Controller window will appear Select Enable Lockout A screen keyboard will appear allowing an alpha numeric password to be entered Enter in a password that you will remember Write your password down in case you forget it Select ENTER Another screen keyboard window will be displayed Re enter the same password Select ENTER A window will be displayed saying Lockout Enabled Select OK A2677 Rev 1 5 40 21 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 1
128. or bolting a suitable plate over them NOTICE Damage to the front face of the Shaft Speed Sensor will stop the speed readout and prevent the controller from working NOTICE If the Shaft Speed sensor is mounted on a steered wheel then make sure the sensor moves with the steering mechanism to maintain constant clearance between the magnets and the sensor when the wheel is turning from lock to lock If required use the 3 Pin Weather Pack Extension provided by connecting the Shaft Speed Sensor to either the Ground Speed connector on the Tractor Harness or Sprayer Harness 5 14 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Installing the Shaft Speed Sensor Kit to a Tailshaft On a tray mounted Sprayer the Shaft Speed Sensor kit can be used to read from the vehicle Tailshaft Figure 5 8 1 Securely mount the Magnet Block on the flange between the Transmission Housing and Tailshaft using the Hoseclamp or other suitable means Figure 5 8 NOTICE Do not attach the Magnet Block Figure 5 8 directly to the Tailshaft as its position changes throughout its rotation Please note The wheel stud magnets are not used in this case Al 200 Shaft Speed Gearbox Tailshaft A402 Magnet Block amp Hoseclamp Figure 5 8 Shaft Speed Sensor installation to a Tailshaft 2 Securely mount the Shaft Speed Sensor so it squarely faces the Magnet Block with a clearance of 2 to 3mm 1 16 to 1 8 inch using an existing
129. or good control The Gain Setting is simply like a volume control how hard the controller is going to respond to changes required The second level down will suit most applications The Micro trak setting is designed for the Micro trak Regulator Valve which is a fast control valve 48 1 H www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The Dickey John setting is for the Dickey John Regulator Valve and is very fast The same principles apply in setting up or tuning the system just the numbers will be different Note that the PWM settings have an entirely different range of settings If good control cannot be achieved with the set of values available for that valve try another set The settings groups are simply optimized for the valve indicated Different models may require different settings although they are from the same manufacturer See Raven below The Raven setting is for the Raven Fast Flow valve only The normal Raven system uses the Standard settings The Fast Flow valve MUST have the PWM set to 100 Any reduction of the PWM results in the valve operating very slowly due to the control electronics in the valve This valve operates fully closed to fully open in 1 5 seconds and is used for the dump as well as the control Because it is the dump valve as well as control the Close Valve When Flow Off option needs to be ticked This valve can be difficult to setup but the Max and Min values and the Gain settings are the o
130. ort on console usually 2 or 3 Main battery power missing on Rev 3 ECU s do not give Comms Errors Check harnesses for support If left hanging on the Comms connectors the cable could be strained and break wires in the plug A2677 Rev 1 5 18 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Speed Problem No Speed Speed From 4 Wheel Sen sor Signal from speed sensor missing or no Circ value Signal from Radar system missing GPS input missing Check Circ value sensor magnet clear ance connector voltages con nector corrosion loose connec tions magnet polarity and sensor damage Check wiring and Radar specifications Check GPS signal and Guidance programs are running Circ must have a value Try manual speed disconnect sensor or select Radar A pulse from an intermittent sensor will switch back to sensor input Radar speed inputs are unreliable do not use unless proven reliable see Speed Erratic The GPS speed comes from the Guidance program which must be running to get a speed reading Response is slow as speed changes get passed through several pro grams and the GPS receiver www D I rr ownebopeonpe eem com Problem Speed Erratic Speed From 7 Wheel Sensor 8 Radar Boom Sections Inconsistent speed pulses from sensor Bad Radar X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Check for loose connections sensor and wheel bearings missing magne
131. pa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Incorrect pressure reading 18 Bad pressure Check selection of Confirm range calibration correct pressure sender selected is what is and calibration required ie most systems use kpa but if Bar is selected the reading is 1 100 th of the value Problem Rate and Pressure do not match unless whole Boom is ON Additional Data 19 Balanced Deselect HARDI use Yes see Valves is Balanced balance valves Additional selected Valves if most other Data Problem balanced Sprayers use a 19 page 18 15 valves are not normal shutoff used valve A2677 Rev 1 5 18 7 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Rate goes up when slowing down 20 Minimum Check There are 3 Yes see Flow settings trigger points minimum hold Additional activated for the settings Nozzle Data Problem minimum flow Flow Meter and 20 page 18 16 settings may Speed When be normal activated the behaviour Sprayer switches to Manual and holds the regulator at that point Problem Incorrect pressure reading 21 Regulator Faulty Check and If regulator is seized repair regulator there will be no control If at the end of travel only control in manual is still possible Check other configuration fac tors 18 8 8 8 www topconpa com Control Problem Will not control in Auto X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 22 Regulator Valve is operating wrong way Direction Volumes
132. porated into the Harness then the Dump Valve plug will be on the Valve Harness 5 20 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The typical Valve Harness has the following connectors which are labelled as follows e Dump I connects to the Dump Valve e Section X connects to the Section Valves X represents the section number e Sprayer Harness connects to the Sprayer Harness There are different Valve Harness depending on which type of Section Valves are fitted on the Sprayer BU WARNING If the Valve harnesses need to be re terminated because the connectors are different to the section valves being connected to then you should ensure the Sprayer Harness is disconnected from the Tractor Harness Otherwise damage to the Spray ECU will occur if the wires are shorted out during the installation 1 Connect the Valve Harness to the Sprayer Harness lt gt NOTICE Use the cable ties provided to secure the Power Comms Harness away from hot and moving parts and to avoid chaffing and wear A2677 Rev 1 5 EEN X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Single Line Install 1 Connect the connectors marked Section X to the correct section valves TIP If there are too many connectors for the section valves use the connectors with the lowest numbers first e Section 1 connects to the section valve on the far left e Section 2 connects to the next section valve and so forth until all the section valves
133. r 26 page 18 19 some are critical others are warnings only See the associated text for the alarm types and suggested settings 18 10 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Additional Data Problem 11 Second line does not work correctly Information Dual line Sprayers give a larger effective speed range of operation without the need to change nozzles to travel faster or slower and maintain the desired application rate The X20 uses 2 different methods of controlling a second line which is deter mined by the hardware fitted to the Sprayer The first method is to control the individual valves on both lines For this the X20 is configured as a dual line The second line is turned on as required by setting the low speed shutoffs for the second line valves The second line follows directly on from the main line valves ie a 6 section Sprayer has boom 1 second line valve on section 7 A fully featured harness is required to control this configuration The second system uses a single output to control the second line For this the Sprayer needs to be configured as a single line with one more section enabled than is used for spraying This extra section uses the speed to turn the line on at the right time and must be configured with a zero width The hardware needs to be setup to control the second line either with a valve to turn the liquid on or an interface to drive the second line valves The X20 does
134. r button can be used to enter the Pressure Sensor factors See page 8 43 for an explanation on entering the Pressure Sensor factors A2677 Rev 1 5 10 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Flow SE Window Volume Readout for Tank 1 Volume Readout for Tank 2 Figure 10 2 Working Screen Showing Flow Window The Volume Readout Figure 10 2 displays Volume Minute or Volume Nozzle depending on which option is selected from the Flow window Figure 10 2 There is a Volume Readout displayed for each Tank 1 2 and 3 selected The example shown in Figure 10 2 shows a Volume readout for Tank 1 and Tank 2 because there are 2 tanks selected The number on the left hand side of the Volume Readout displays which tank the Volume Readout is displaying The units displayed are determined by the units selected on the Options gt Units page page 8 55 and whether Liquid Granular Injection or NH3 page 8 14 was selected for the Tank Mode By selecting the Volume Readout the Flow window is displayed on the right side of the screen Figure 10 2 10 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The current number of nozzles is displayed The number of nozzles are set from the Options gt Sections page page 8 28 The number of nozzles does not affect Sprayer Operation The number of nozzles is used to calculate an average flow rate per nozzle This is displayed in the Volume Readout when the Display Volume Nozzle button is s
135. rayer Reference Manual efore Installing or Servicing Your Spray ECU You must follow the procedures in this chapter to ensure your safety while installing or servicing your Spray ECU Wi WARNING Damage will occur if any external power is applied to the Section Drive Outputs on the Spray ECU TIP Follow the procedures carefully to ensure that no damage is done fh WARNING Disconnect both the X20 console and Spray ECU controller from the battery before charging jump starting or welding on the vehicle and or Sprayer A2677 Rev 1 5 Wel X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Testing Procedure d WARNING Before commencing testing procedure disconnect the existing tractor harness from the existing controller You must complete one of two testing procedures before upgrading your software Make sure you choose the testing procedure that is applicable to your product Testing Procedure For Installations With No Existing Switchbox switches on existing controller 1 On existing tractor harness turn the ignition on 2 Check each Section Drive Output pin for voltage refer to manufacturer manual of existing tractor harness for pin details 3 Locate where voltage is supplied to determine if it can be removed without limiting existing functionality Lh WARNING If it is not possible to remove this voltage then you must install a Section Drive Output Protection Adaptor A2812 for 37 pin on Connector 1 and A2813 for
136. red on the ECU page then Simulation has been selected from the COM Port window Simulation mode stops all alarms from being displayed this is useful if the X console is being setup and is not connected to the Spray ECU e Options window The Options window cannot be resized minimized or maximized e Calculator icon When selected the calculator icon allows the operator to enter a value for the option that was next to the calculator icon eg Guidance sections AG www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual The following page explains the Calculator window and Table A 1 on page AN shows and explains the different commands on the Calculator window e Title displays a description of the value being entered in the Calculator window e Calculator window displays the value being typed in using the screen keyboard Title Calculator Window Calculator Functions Figure A 3 Calculator Window A2677 Rev 1 5 a X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Calculator commands Using the command Enter the value with these numbers 0 9 Calculator Perform simple calculations with these Functions x gt DEL Press Del to delete one value at time from the Calculator window CLEAR Press Clear to clear all values from the Calculator window CANCEL Press Cancel to close the window without saving any changes Press Enter to save the value entered in the Calculator window and exit the Calculator screen Table
137. s Delay time Sensor While is increased Fail Present to allow for booms to activate and flow to start A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Presets GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Setup Unts Aarm Presets Sim Other Change Preset List Backup Preset List EI Fosrat Presni Mane Catitraticn Factor Help lt Previous Next gt DONE Figure 8 21 Options gt Presets Page The Presets page can display various products and associated Flow Meter calibrations This would normally only be used when a product density or viscosity is significant enough to change the Flow Meter Calibration or if the Flow Meter is routinely changed to cater for different rates with different chemicals such as in the Viticulture industry Unless specifically required it is recommended that you leave this table blank Change Preset List Only follow this procedure if required to 1 Select Change Preset List Figure 8 21 The Preset Entry window will be displayed Figure 8 22 on page 8 63 8 62 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 7 i Figure 8 22 Preset Entry Window 2 Using the alpha space and numeric buttons enter a name for the product As you are typing the name of the product will appear in the white window Figure 8 22 3 Select CHANGE CAL FACTOR A screen keyboard will appear 4 Enter the Calibration Factor value pulses per volume for the product 5 Sel
138. s 8 36 window access 8 34 D Diaphragm Pumps 5 26 plumbing 5 26 DICKEY john 8 18 Disable Lockout 10 22 Dump 1 5 21 5 23 Dump Valve 5 23 choosing the adaptor 5 24 connecting to 5 23 wrong direction 5 23 Dump Valve Mode 8 12 2 wire 8 12 3 wire 8 12 Not used 8 12 Dump Valve Plug 5 20 index www topconpa com E ECU Model 8 10 ECU 10S ECU 10SR 8 10 ECU 30S 8 11 ECU ECU3 8 10 Electromagnetic Valves 5 25 Electronic Control Unit ECU 8 6 COM Port 8 6 Controller See Controller Simulation 8 7 Speed From See Speed From Spray ECU Only 8 10 ECU Configuration 8 10 Dump Valve Mode 8 12 ECU Model 8 10 Section Valve Mode 8 11 Using Injection ECU 8 7 Enable Lockout 10 21 Enable Lockout Button 6 7 Enable Soft Start 8 21 External Power 4 1 5 1 External Switch UP is ON 8 32 F Factory Configuration 7 2 selecting 7 3 First Time Users 3 1 Flow 10 6 Flow Meter 5 17 calibration factor 5 18 connecting to 5 17 pin allocation 5 17 prior to installation 5 17 Raven 5 18 Flow Meter 1 5 8 5 17 Flow Meter Calibration 8 38 manual 8 38 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Flow Meter Setup 10 17 calibrating 10 17 balanced Hardi valves 10 19 Flow Sensor Specifications Window 8 38 Flow Window 10 6 range 10 7 time left 10 7 G GPS 8 1 ASC Master Button 8 4 Automatic Section Control ASC 8 1 Coverage Map Offset 8 4 not displaying page 8 1 Off Time 8 4 changing 8 4 On Time 8 3 changing 8 3 Show Virtual Road If Movin
139. s the regulator outputs on the controller are working correctly Please note If the Spray line pressure increases when the decrease arrow V is pressed select Reverse Valve Direction page 8 20 12 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Switched Power Die GND 4 lev Figure 12 2 Switched Power Connector This input is connected to the power cable via the relevant extensions and Y cable When the console is powered on a low current filtered 12 Volt supply is applied to Pin A to power up the ECU s processors Switched Power Test 1 Power the console ON 2 Confirm 12 Volts between Pin A and Pin B fh WARNING It is important to ensure that the polarity is not reversed as damage will result to the ECU 3 Make certain that the negative black probe is in Pin B and the positive red Probe in Pin A and that the Multimeter display does NOT show 12V correct reading is 12 Volts SU WARNING Do not use this output for any other application other than what is described in all TPA literature A2677 Rev 1 5 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Dump DUMP Figure 12 3 Dump Valve Connector The Dump Valve Drive Outputs Dump open and Dump close on schematics drive a 2 Wire Motor Valve generally referred to as Dump Main Valve or Master Valve To open the Dump Valve the controller applies 12 Volts to Pin 1 and Gnd to Pin 2 of the connector Figure 12 3 To close the dump valve the controll
140. s to be set at a point that will allow 1 Bar approximately 100kpa more than the nozzle maximum pressure 1 Place water into the Sprayer 2 Start the pump 3 Place the controller into manual and press the Up arrow A on the screen for 20 seconds A2677 Rev 1 5 Br i X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 4 Screw the Pressure Relief Adjuster in clockwise until the dial pressure gauge on the Sprayer registers Bar approximately 100kpa more than the maximum rating of the nozzles Eg If the nozzle pressure range is rated at 1 4 5 Bar set the relief valve to a reading of 5 5 Bar The system will never have a pressure exceeding the displayed pressure thus protecting the Sprayer and the operator The rate will be achieved from the OFF position in approximately 3 seconds thus eliminating under sprayed areas 17 4 www topconpa com roubleshooting X20 Sprayer Reference Manual In general as long as you follow the instructions provided in this manual you should have few problems with your Sprayer This chapter will help you diagnose and solve some common problems you may encounter Communication Problem No Comms 1 Incorrect Comms Port selected 2 No power on ECU 3 Faulty Comms lead between console and ECU Select correct Port from Sprayer Rev 3 ECU s require power on pin 14 of Power plug earlier ECU s have only the battery connection Check lead for damage repair as necessary Can be any p
141. selected see Units page 8 55 The number in the top left corner of the readout displays the current sub area number There are 10 sub area numbers 0 9 Selecting the Sub Total Volume button displays an Area window on the right side of the screen see Area Volume page 10 10 e Tank Indicator only appears when more than tank is selected in Options This allows the Sub Total Area and Sub Total Volume to be displayed for each tank To change which tank is displayed select either the Sub Total Area button or Sub Total Volume button Figure 6 7 on page 6 6 You will notice the orange Tank Indicator will change each 6 10 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual time the readouts are selected e Pump Speed this displays the actual pump speed The Pump Speed readout is only displayed if Enable Pump Speed Indicator is selected in Options see Pump Options page 8 52 e Min Flow or Nozzle Min Flow Indicator a red indicator will be displayed in the Volume readout Figure 6 7 on page 6 6 when the minimum flow for the Regulator Valve is reached or the minimum flow for the nozzles is reached Select the Volume button to see the reason the red indicator is being displayed The reason will be displayed in the Flow window on the right side of the screen see Flow page 10 6 Py TOPCON SPRAYER Figure 6 8 Main Menu screen A2677 Rev 1 5 6 11 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Sprayer Logo when sele
142. set in the Calibrate window Figure 8 17 4 Drive along in a straight line at a steady pace and watch the pulses accumulate A2677 Rev 1 5 8 47 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual As the wheel sensor passes past the magnet a pulse is counted for every pulse from the radar Stop after approximately 20 meters 60 feet Put another mark on the ground alongside the same wheel as used in Step 2 Measure the distance of the two marks using a tape measure Press the calculator icon next to Enter Distance in the Calibrate window The Wheel Factor is automatically calculated Press ENTER to save the Wheel Factor and close the window Distance Check To check the Wheel Factor l Press Reset in the Distance Check window Figure 8 17 on page 8 47 Drive back between the two marks made in steps 2 and 6 during the Calibration The distance travelled must be the same as the distance measured if it is not you must re calibrate the Wheel Factor Press ENTER to save changes and return to the Setup page Figure 8 16 on page 8 46 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Low Speed Options Low Speed Shutoffs Low Speed Shutoffs sets the speed at which the section valves will switch ON or OFF when in Auto mode Low Speed Shutoffs are set according to the Sprayer performance and operator requirements Selecting the calculator icon in the Low Speed Shutoffs window Figure 8 16 on page 8 46 opens the Low
143. setup Then the primary line valves 1 to 15 would have the Low Speed Shutoffs set at 2kph and the secondary line valves would have the Low Speed Shutoffs set at 17kph Low Pressure Hold It is recommended that the Low Pressure Hold option be set at 0 0 if using X20 Guidance with ASC An alternative to this would be to set a Min Flow per Nozzle and Min Flow for the Regulator valve refer Page 8 29 and 8 40 zp NOTICE Low Pressure Hold should be set to 0 0 for boom testing and setup When this is completed a Low Pressure Hold can be set A Pressure sensor would be required to set the Low Pressure Hold The Low Pressure Hold is mainly designed for inline spraying systems When using a Regulator Bypass system you will not be required to set a Low Pressure Hold value therefore the Low Pressure Hold can be set at 0 0 The Low Pressure Hold is normally set at the speed just above the point where the nozzles are at the bottom end of their range eg 100kpa To determine the Low Pressure Hold the speed of the Sprayer would have to be determined when the nozzles reach 8 50 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 100kpa The idea is to maintain a spray pattern even if the application rate is above the desired rate If a value is set in this option and the Sprayer speed falls below the set value the spray system switches to Manual mode and locks the Regulator Valve When the Sprayer is in this mode it is most like
144. t which section switches operate which section valves The example Figure 8 10 shows a 14 section dual line system with section 15 controlling the second line Sections 1 2 and 3 are operated by Switch 1 sections 4 5 and 6 are operated by Switch 2 etc with the second line being controlled from switch 6 through the control circuit for section 1 By touching the screen put an X in the box touching the same box again will remove the X from the box A2677 Rev 1 5 8 35 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Any configuration is possible simply by putting an X in the box that is common to the switch required and the section to be controlled This selection does not affect the Auto Section Control ASC operation or the Low Speed Shutoff settings for a particular Boom Section Use Presets Selecting the USE PRESET button uses a formula depending on how many sections are selected and automatically sets which section switches control which section valves Undo Selecting the UNDO button will undo one change at a time The UNDO button can be selected several times to go back several steps UNDO can be selected until the button is greyed out A greyed out UNDO button means the configuration is the same as when the window was opened OK Select the OK button once the Section Mapping configuration is finalized Selecting OK closes the Custom Section Mapping window and saves the changes Cancel Selecting the CANCEL but
145. te switches The Spray ECU also has a new feature called Section Mapping which allows one section switch to control a number of section valves Therefore the existing Topcon Precision Agriculture Switchbox or remote switches usually 6 or 8 switches can control all 30 section valves when they are controlled manually The X20 Sprayer software sets up the section mapping to allow the six switches to control the 30 section valves The ASC still controls all 30 section valves individually The Spray ECU can control Regulator or Proportional type Control Valves The Spray ECU can control 3 Wire 2 Wire reverse polarity or Solenoid type Section Valves A2677 Rev 1 5 ER X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 2 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual sing This Manual This manual is written for e First time users of this Spray ECU e Operators who are upgrading their existing Sprayer software to a later version and their Spray Rate Interface or Spray ECU is already installed First Time Users First time users of Topcon Precision Agriculture s Spray ECU must read all chapters Operators Who Are Upgrading Their Software Operators who are upgrading their existing Topcon Precision Agriculture Sprayer software must read Chapter 4 After reading Chapter 4 upgrading operators may then go to Chapter 7 Configuration Setup A2677 Rev 1 5 EZ X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Notes 3 2 www topconpa com X20 Sp
146. the new value and close the window 10 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Calibrating the Pressure Sensor Before calibrating the Pressure Sensor make sure you have selected which Type of Pressure Sensor is connected to the system page 8 38 and what Calibration Method you are going to use page 8 43 lt gt NOTICE A Manual Pressure gauge must be fitted to the system to determine the actual pressure for calibration purposes 1 Select RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS at the bottom of Tank Pressure window Figure 10 1 on page 10 1 2 Select CALIBRATE SENSOR in the Tank Pressure window Figure 10 1 on page 10 1 3 Follow the on screen directions to calibrate the Pressure Sensor To calibrate the Pressure Sensor the console will take a zero reading of the pressure when the pump is switched OFF Then another reading of the pressure when the pump is at operating pressure You will enter the actual pressure as read from a Glass Pressure Gauge using the screen keyboard 4 Once the calibration is complete check the Pressure Readout from the Working screen and compare it against the Glass Pressure Gauge If the difference is more than 10 then make note of the Actual Pressure and the Pressure Readout from the Working screen A2677 Rev 1 5 10 3 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Correction Factor After a Pressure Calibration is Unacceptable If the Pressure Readout is less than the Pressure Gauge 1 Add the diff
147. to the 9 pin plug marked SWITCHBOX When the External Switchbox switches are enabled the equivalent Working screen buttons on the Sprayer Working screen become disabled A2677 Rev 1 5 IER X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Section Switches The section switches turn the Boom Sections ON or OFF Up is OFF down is ON The red LEDs next to each section switch turn ON when spraying and flash when the Boom Section is switched ON but the Master switch is OFF The red LEDs next to each section also turn ON when the sprayer s ground speed drops below the Low Speed Shut Off value while the Boom Section is switched ON and the Master switch is ON e Master Switch turns all selected Boom Sections ON or OFF Up is OFF down is ON This applies as long as the option on Page 8 30 External Switch Up is ON is not ticked e Auto Manual Switch turns the system from automatic mode to manual Up is Manual down is Auto e Increase Decrease Each toggle changes the rate either up or down by the preset Increment Rate whilst in the Auto mode Up is increase down is decrease When in the manual mode it increases and decreases the system pressure Up is increase down is decrease e Parallel Guidance When using Guidance in conjunction with your Topcon Spray Rate Controller you can use this button in lieu of the PARALLEL button You still must select point A and point B on the screen e Guide Lock When using Guidance in conjunction with your
148. ton closes the Custom Section Mapping window without saving 8 36 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sensors alto Setup Unts Alarms Presets Sim Other GPS ECU Tanks Sections Switches Sensors Pressure Type lt gt Tank 1 SEH Selected Sensor xi r x2 Flow Tank1 lt gt Selected Sensor Sensor Spectications rees oom Figure 8 11 Options gt Sensors Page Pressure Please note Normal operation is with Tank 1 but the system can control up to 3 separate tanks The above screen shows the page as shown when Spray Interface is selected as the controller page 8 7 see page 8 42 also if Spray ECU was selected as the controller page 8 7 If Pr Sense was selected on the Sprayer page page 8 15 for a Tank then this page allows the type of sensor installed on the Sprayer to be selected If only one tank has been selected on the Spayer gt Pr Sense window then make sure that when selecting the Type that Tank 1 is selected To select the tank the Pressure sensor is connected to use the arrows lt 4 to display the correct tank A2677 Rev 1 5 8 37 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Type e 5 Bar select this if using the standard TPA Pressure Sensor e 10 Bar select this if a 10 Bar Pressure Sensor is fitted See Calibrating the Pressure Sensor page 10 3 Input Gain e xl select this default if the Spray Interface controller was purchased after July 2005
149. ts incor rect installation or broken wires in harness Use other speed source Magnets get dislodged wheel wobble changes sensor clearance and wires break where constant flexing occurs Radar outputs change type of signal with speed ie change pulse rate above set speed varies with Radar Boom Sections do not work 9 Incorrect valve type selected Select correct valve type for Sprayer and wiring Harnesses are designed for certain valve types check system components are matches to configuration A2677 Rev 1 5 18 3 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem Boom Sections do not work in Auto 10 Low speed shutoff ASC active Check low speed shutoff is correct ASC is OFF disabled When troubleshooting Sprayer problems Problem run the Sprayer program by itself ASC and GPS do odd things when stationary even with ASC turned OFF Second line does not work correctly Additional Data Check trigger points and boom configuration 11 Trigger speed point incorrectly set Dural line configuration is only when the second line valves are con trolled from the ECU If using one line to operate the second line configuration must be single line with the Sprayer hard ware operating the second line Yes see Additional Data Problem 11 page 18 11 18 4 www topconpa com Problem X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Booms do not turn off from Switchbox 12
150. ttings are now saved in the User Configuration folder If a Factory Configuration listed Sprayer was originally loaded from the Factory Configurations folder then the settings for the Sprayer have not changed in the Factory Configurations list The Sprayers listed in the Factory Configurations folder can be loaded but they cannot be changed The Sprayers lists in the User Configurations folder can be changed by the user Changing the Sprayer Settings of the Current Configuration l Select Options from the Sprayer Main Menu Figure 6 7 on page 6 7 The Configuration window will appear Check that the Sprayer that needs to be changed is loaded it will be listed in the Current Configuration window Figure 9 3 on page 9 2 Select Change View Configuration The Options window will be displayed A2677 Rev 1 5 ER X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 4 Change the Sprayer settings that need to be changed See Chapter 8 Setting Up the Software for help 5 Select DONE when you have finished making changes The Save New Configuration As window Figure 9 4 will be displayed Please note If no changes were made the Save New Configuration As window will not be displayed The Sprayer that is changed will be listed Figure 9 4 Save New Configuration As 30M SPRAYER OVERWRITE EXISTING FILE Figure 9 4 Save New Configuration As Window 6 From the list select the Sprayer that the changes have been made to 7 Select eith
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152. uds Figure 5 6 with the side marked with a plus facing the Shaft Speed Sensor TIP Use any silicone or epoxy type adhesive to glue the magnets to the wheel studs Make sure you leave adequate time for the glue to set NOTICE Space the magnets equally around the wheel on all the available wheel studs Figure 5 6 to ensure accurate speed updates A1200 Shaft Speed Sensor 5 e hd LA A369 Magnets glued on back of wheel studs Figure 5 6 Shaft Speed Sensor on an Un Driven Wheel Installation 5 12 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 2 Mount the Shaft Speed Sensor to an existing structure on the wheel axle ideally in a protected position to face the magnet NOTICE The distance between the Shaft Speed Sensor to Wheel Stud Magnet needs to be 2 to 3 mm 1 16 to 1 8 inch The Shaft Speed Sensor must be mounted so that the Wheel Stud Magnets pass the sensor evenly and squarely To mount the Shaft Speed sensor you can either e Use the Mounting Bracket Assemblies slotted brackets and angle brackets with hose clamps provided Figure 5 7 on page 5 14 e Fabricate your own mounting bracket to suit the Sprayer chassis NOTICE There must be no movement of the sensor relative to the magnet A2677 Rev 1 5 5 1 a X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 5 7 Shaft Speed Sensor with Mounting Bracket If necessary protect the Shaft Speed Sensor and wiring from damage by welding
153. ulator Valve Adaptor Harness 5 18 Regulator Valve Settings 8 16 common Regulator Valves 8 17 Raven controller mode 8 19 Standard 8 16 Reg Valve 5 8 REG Valve 5 18 A2677 Rev 1 5 Index X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Removing the Existing Controller See Spray ECU installation Before 5 28 Re Terminating Valve Harnesses 5 21 Reverse Polarity 5 25 Reverse Polarity Valves 8 11 Reverse Valve Direction 5 19 8 20 S Safety 1 2 Save As User Configuration 7 2 Saved Files retrieving 7 5 Saving 9 1 new file name 9 1 9 4 9 5 overwrite existing file 9 4 9 5 Section 1 5 22 Section 2 5 22 Section Drive Output Protection Adaptor 4 2 4 3 Sections 8 25 guidance 8 28 lines See Lines nozzles See Nozzles sections 8 26 setting 8 26 valves 8 28 balanced 8 28 Widths 8 27 Section Switches 10 24 Section Valve Mode 8 11 2 wire 8 11 2 wire power save 8 12 3 wire Solenoid 8 11 Section X 5 21 Sensitivity 8 20 Sensors 8 37 flow 8 38 calibration factor 8 39 micro track flow sensor 8 41 minimum flow 8 40 input gain 8 38 xl 8 38 x2 8 38 pressure 8 37 sensor specifications button 8 39 8 44 current 8 44 voltage 8 45 Spray ECU Only 8 42 type 8 38 5 Bar 8 38 10 Bar 8 38 current 8 42 voltage 8 42 Sensor Specifications Button 8 39 Service Bulletins 17 1 pressure relief 17 1 fitting 17 1 setting the pressure relief 17 3 Sprayer software settings 17 3 Service Information 1 5 Settings 7 8 Setup 8 46 enab
154. ure should start increasing Please note If the pressure decreases when the increase arrow A is pressed then you have to select Reverse Valve Direction page 8 20 then check again and make sure the pressure increases when the increase arrow A is pressed 9 Keep pressing the increase arrow A until the pressure stops increasing When the pressure reaches the maximum point the regulator valve will be at the end of it s travel and stop moving At this point the bypass back to the tank will be at it s minimum and the maximum available liquid will be going through the spray lines At this point the regulator is allowing full flow to the boom The current application rate will be displayed with a white background letting the operator know the Sprayer is spraying in Manual mode 10 Check the Boom sections are functioning correctly by turning each section off then back on one at a time and checking that the correct section on the sprayer turns off 11 Press the AUTO button The Sprayer will go into Auto mode with the Sprayer controlling 44 2 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual the Regulator Valve 12 Select a rate by selecting one of the Preset Rate 1 or 2 buttons If the boom spray is controlling to that rate the application rate will turn to an orange background indicating the Spray Controller is controlling to the required rate 13 Using the increase arrow A the application rate will increase by th
155. ust divide the factor by 10 before entering the factor This is because the Raven console does not have decimal points and assumes the last digit is a decimal place For example If the Raven label says 187 then you should enter 18 7 as the calibration factor 3 Select Enter to accept and save the factor The current calibration factor is displayed and the current units are displayed in blue Minimum Flow 1 2 Select the calculator icon Enter the minimum flow of the Flow Meter fitted to the Sprayer Every Flow Meter has a minimum value Below this point it can not control accurately Therefore when the Flow Meter reaches this value the Regulator Valve will not attempt to control below this minimum value it will hold the Regulator Valve at that point Then the Flow readout will display a red indicator alerting the operator of this Selecting the Flow readout button displays an explanation of the red indicator as the red indicator can mean Minimum Flow Flow Meter or Minimum Nozzle Flow www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual 3 Select Enter to accept and save the factor The current factor is displayed Micro Track Flow Sensor Select Micro Trak Flow Sensor if a Micro Trak Flow Sensor is fitted The Micro Trak Flow sensor uses a latch system and when enabled the software handles this A2677 Rev 1 5 8 41 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Sensors Spray ECU Only SEI Setup Units
156. ved for the Guidance GPS or DGPS receiver lt p NOTICE If the COM Port is changed or selected you must restart the software 3 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Simulation is selected for desktop use when the console is not connected to the Spray ECU This disables all the alarms The COM Ports are greyed out if the Spray Rate software is not registered contact Topcon to register your software Controller Select Spray Interface if one of the following is written on the Spray Rate Controller s KEE Spray Rate Interface e ZYNX 5500 Interface e ZYNX 2500 Interface Select Spray ECU if Spray ECU is written on the Spray Controller If Spray ECU was selected see pages 8 10 8 33 8 42 and 8 53 also Using Injection ECU Before selecting Using Injection ECU an additional Chemical Injection pump has to be purchased and an additional Multi Drive Electronic Control Unit MDECU and harnesses would also be required This option with the appropriate hardware will allow all the Spray ECU s to control up to 3 injection tanks if connected to a 4 channel MDECU Please note A Supplement Manual will be required to install the Chemical Injection Pump A2677 Rev 1 5 8 7 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Speed From For Speed From select from one of the three options e Wheel Sensor e Tractor Radar e GPS Spray Interface If Spray Interface was selected as the controller page 8 7 e Select Wheel Sensor
157. w Switch Mapping e One Section For One Switch select this if the number of sections entered in the Sprayer gt Guidance window is the same as the number of section switches entered into the Switches gt Section Switches window e Preset Mapping select this if the number of sections entered in he Sprayer gt Guidance window is more than the number of section switches entered into the Switches gt Section Switches window and if you prefer the Sprayer software to work out which section switches control particular section valves e Custom Section Mapping select this if the number of sections entered in the Sprayer gt Guidance window is more than the number of section switches entered into the Switches gt Section Switches window and if you prefer to customize which section switches turn OFF particular section valves Please note When Custom Section Mapping is selected the Switch To Section Mapping button will become accessible Select the Switch To Section Mapping button to advance to the Custom Section Mapping window 8 34 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Custom Section Mapping Figure 8 10 Custom Section Mapping As the current Sprayer Switchbox has only 6 switches available and the Spray ECU can control up to 30 sections Custom Section Mapping provides a method of operating several sections from each switch Specific requirements will vary between operators and this window allows the operator to se
158. w Pressure Hold The current Low Pressure Hold value is displayed When the calculator icon next to Low Pressure Hold is selected the screen keyboard is displayed A Low Pressure Hold value can be entered The Low Pressure Hold can also be selected on the Options gt Setup page page 8 50 A2677 Rev 1 5 10 9 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Area Volume Area Window Sub Area Readout Sub Volume Figure 10 4 Working Screen Showing Area Window The Sub Area Readout displays the Sub Area for the Sub Area Number shown The Sub Area Number is displayed in the top left corner of the Sub Area Readout The Sub Volume Readout displays the Sub Volume for the Sub Area Number shown The Sub Area Number is displayed in the top left corner of the Sub Volume Readout Select the Sub Area Readout or the Sub Volume Readout to display the Area window Figure 10 4 e Total Area displays the cumulative total of area sprayed Select the calculator icon to enter a preset total area Select the Reset button to reset the Total Area A window will appear to confirm the reset select YES to reset or NO to cancel Resetting the Total Area does not reset the 10 Sub Area Numbers 10 10 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Sub Area Number displays the selected Sub Area Number The Sub Area Number is displayed in the Area window and in the Sub Area and Sub Volume Readouts The Sub Area Number is selected by using the Sub Area
159. w value and close the window A2677 Rev 1 5 140 13 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual e Tank Capacity allows the operator to set the Tank Capacity so when the FILL button is selected the Tank is filled to that capacity The units being used are displayed on the Tank icon e Preset Rate 1 amp 2 Preset Rate is the main application rate that is used when spraying Preset Rate 2 is the second application rate These rates are shown on the Working screen in between the Increase and Decrease buttons when in Auto mode the buttons are aligned with the Tank icon being changed The units being used are displayed on the Tank icon above the Tank number e Increment allows the increase or decrease of the application rate set by the Rate Increment while spraying Use the Increase or Decrease buttons from the Working screen for the selected Tank e Preset Name allows the selection of different products if the products have different Flow Calibration Factors A drop down list is displayed when the product is selected a Cal Factor is displayed next to the selected product Select ENTER to use the selected product The current Cal Factor for the selected product is displayed under the product name New Products cannot be entered here See Chapter 9 to enter new products to the list e Total Capacity displays the cumulative total of product applied since the last reset Ter www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual
160. will start counting down The current application rate will be displayed Any alarms that arise will be displayed Once the tank icon turns to red the Low Volume point has been reached alerting the operator the tank has reached the low point alarm When the Master Switch is OFF it turns red when the Master Switch is ON it turns green A2677 Rev 1 5 ie X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Guidance and Spray Rate Control To use Spray Rate Controller with Guidance 1 Turn the console on Figure 11 1 Product Selection Screen 2 On the Product Selection screen Figure 11 1 select Guidance and Spray Rate Controller 11 6 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Figure 11 2 Sprayer Working Screen Showing Virtual Road When using the Spray Rate Controller press the Main Menu button Figure 11 2 to view the Virtual Road on the right side of the screen After the Menu button is pressed it takes 5 seconds for the Virtual Road to appear The Virtual Road will only be displayed when the vehicle is moving Sections Pressure Master Status Rate Figure 11 3 Guidance Showing Sprayer Icon A2677 Rev 1 5 11 7 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual To view the entire Guidance Working screen Figure 11 3 on page 11 7 press the Guidance button Figure 11 2 on page 11 7 You will then be able to see the Guidance screen with the Spray Rate Controller screen minimized in the Topcon logo Bar The miniaturized Spra
161. witch on the Working screen called PUMP will be displayed When the PUMP button is switched OFF on the Working screen the proportional valve closes by setting the PWM to zero and stops the oil flow to the pump See page 16 1 for more information A2677 Rev 1 5 8 53 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual ein CAUTION Do not select the Enable Pump Control Button if the Hydraulic pump is controlled by an independent switch Holding Pressure This feature is for future developments Make sure the Holding Pressure remains set at 0 8 54 www topconpa com Units GPS ECU Area Units Length ER JE r acre r inches Weight Volume kg eau pm untae X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Tanks Sections Sw ches Sensors Setup Unts Atarms Presets Sim Other Speed Quick Set a sl e mph il Infection Pressure emo kpa us ounces pints Bar EH quarts psi Lock NH3 Calibration Factor at pulses per ib Ss lt Previous Next gt DONE Figure 8 19 Options gt Units Page The Units page allows the operator to select the units preferred for operation Select a unit from each of the windows e Area Units e Length e Speed e Weight e Volume e Injection applies when Injection is selected as one of the Tank Modes page 8 14 e Pressure applies when an electronic Pressure Sensor is installed on the Sprayer A2677 Rev 1 5 8 55 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual
162. wn in the Select File window shown in Figure 7 2 A2677 Rev 1 5 7 3 X20 Sprayer Reference Manual If your Sprayer is listed 3 Select the Sprayer by touching the name This will highlight the option you have chosen 4 Press Select Figure 7 2 on Page 7 3 to load the Sprayer configuration A window will appear confirming that the Sprayer you selected in Step 3 will be loaded 5 Select Yes to load the settings for the selected Sprayer OR Select No to stop loading the selected Sprayer If you selected Yes the Sprayer Configuration will be loaded and listed under Current Configuration Figure 7 3 Configuration Change Curent Configuration chron Corton Save As User Configuration EE i Es ed Eat Factory Configuratons User Configurations Audo Volume 2786 DL15S ST Facto Figure 7 3 Configuration Showing Selected Sprayer Kit 7 4 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual If your Sprayer is not listed 3 Press the Cancel button Figure 7 2 on page 7 3 This will close the Select File window 4 Go to Change View Configuration Button page 7 8 to proceed e User Configuration The User Configurations list can be changed any time the Sprayer settings are changed the operator will be prompted to overwrite the file or select a new file The operator can have all their different Sprayers saved in the User Configurations list and these Sprayers can be recalle
163. wrong This calibration figure can change over time due to wear and pump dynamics The FCAL supplied by the manufacturer is usually only accurate under certain conditions The build and design of the Sprayer could effect the calibration of the Flow Meter such as an elbow at the Flow Meter connection This creates turbulence within the Flow Meter which will change with the rate of flow throughout the Flow Meter A Flow Meter calibration should be performed periodically to ensure contin ued accuracy of the system 18 16 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Problem 24 Incorrect volumes Information The volume used and the rate both require the FCAL to be accurate If the FCAL 1s incorrect the volume used shown in the console will not be correct and the rate control will not be operating at the correct rate The console will not show any problem as it will be working with the data received but when a comparison with the activity on the ground is made there could be spray left over or run out before the expected area was covered When an FCAL is performed correctly the accuracy of the FCAL is only limited by the accuracy of the measurement of the liquid drawn off Typically this could be less than 0 1 for a system in good order Most volume errors come from the expectation that the tank markings are accurate At the best tank markings are only a guide and if there is less than 10 error between the real volume and tank mar
164. y Control screen shows you the number of Boom Sections in operation the rate currently applied and the current system pressure You can revert to the Sprayer Working screen Figure 11 2 on page 11 7 by pressing the minimized version of the Sprayer Working screen When the screens are minimized all alarms will still be heard by audio alarms and will show on the screen if activated Automatic Section Control ASC 4 0 kmihr 2 4 Hahr en Figure 11 4 Guidance Showing ASC Master Button With Automatic Section Control ASC activated the Sprayer will automatically switch the Boom Sections ON OFF as required by the Coverage map 11 8 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual For ASC to work the Auto Section Enabled option has to be enabled page 8 1 in the Sprayer software When Auto Section Enabled has been selected then the ASC Master button will appear on the Topcon Logo Bar on the Guidance Working screen The ASC Master button will not function unless ASC has also been enabled in the Guidance software General Setup see Guidance Manual When the ASC Master button is green then the ASC control will control sections ON or OFF as required When the ASC Master button is red then the ASC control will be disabled and the switching OFF and ON of sections will be performed by the operator Therefore the ASC can be left enabled in the Guidance and enabled or disabled from the Guidance Working screen by selecting the AS
165. y repeatedly selecting either the Sub Area or Sub Volume readouts the orange Tank Indicator will indicate which Tank the readouts are displaying for The orange Tank Indicators are aligned in the same position as the Tank 1 2 or 3 icons e Reset Area Number The Reset Area Number button resets the both the Sub Area and Sub Volume for the Sub Area Number displayed e Time The Time window displays the accumulated spraying time while the Master is ON By selecting the Reset button the spraying time can be reset a window is displayed warning the operator select YES to reset or NO to cancel 10 12 www topconpa com X20 Sprayer Reference Manual Tank Setup Tank Setup Window Tank 1 Icon Figure 10 5 Working Screen Showing Tank Setup Window Selecting the Tank icon 1 2 or 3 Figure 10 4 displays the Tank Setup window Figure 10 4 on the right side of the screen D NOTICE If more than one tank is selected then each tank has to be setup independently To setup Tank 1 for example select the Tank 1 icon from the Working screen the operator will know which Tank is being changed because the FILL and CAL buttons in the Tank Setup window Figure 10 4 will reflect which Tank 1 2 or 3 was selected Next to each option the current value is displayed To change the value select the calculator icon next to the value to be changed and enter in the new value using the screen keyboard Select the ENTER button to save the ne

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