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AUTOMATIC
RATE
CONTROLLER
reference
manual
Low Volume System for
Integration into the Trimble
NOTE: This is only a guide! Please consult
your Trimble dealer for detailed instructions
or troubleshooting!
TRIMBLE
FM750, FM1000 OR FMX
Page 1: ...om AUTOMATIC RATE CONTROLLER reference manual Low Volume System for IntegrationintotheTrimble NOTE This is only a guide Please consult your Trimble dealer for detailed instructions or troubleshooting...
Page 2: ...re greatly reduced By using a Dual Micro tube Solution two micro tubes the system will be able to handle a variety of rates and speeds As well as handling a wide range of temperature changes that woul...
Page 3: ...contains information and settings for AgXcel s Synergist system for NutriSphere N NH3 Changes to components or configuration settings can be made to improve operation of the system Below are some bas...
Page 4: ...The harness coming out of the Trimble rate controller is a 30 pin amp connector that will be connected to the AgXcel 30 pin cinch con nector extending from the AgXcel GX system Trimble Harness F AgXce...
Page 5: ...integration harness P N 53519 Common Troubleshooting Guidelines PWM Signal to Pump Pins E1 to E2 should have 0 12 volts to turn pump on Use manual mode to increase signal Should get up to 12 volts af...
Page 6: ...How ever the 750 has a completely different screen layout and menu structure that is not shown in this manual Use your Trimble manual to navigate then enter the appropriate num bers from the AgXcel m...
Page 7: ...er controls the speed at which the valve increases or decreases when you press the Rate Adjustment Switch on the Master Switch Box Minimum Rate is typically set at 0 Maximum Rate is set at something h...
Page 8: ...you can select and or edit Setup Control Material Select your desired material from the Available Materials Layout From the Layout screen you can enter a Location Name such as Front Tank Rear Tank et...
Page 9: ...s Serial Number Set the number of Sections for your system Press Section Widths Set the widths of your sections Press the Setup button next to Section Control to take you to the Section Control Setup...
Page 10: ...lve Disabled OPTIONAL If using an Aux Dump valve to keep the pump run ning when application stops so the system will resume applying at the Target Rate immediately upon restart set Auxiliary Valve to...
Page 11: ...dule that is controlling this sensor REMINDER The pressure sensor is for informational purpos es only and does not control the system in any way To finish the Pressure Sensor setup it will be necessar...
Page 12: ...ment Setup is where you set the information for the implement you are using Mainly these settings affect the guidance control However if using auto section shutoff these settings will determine when e...
Page 13: ...e Tuning page set the settings as shown Upper PWM Limit 100 Lower PWM Limit GX5 hydraulic 28 GX2 electric 0 Synergist 0 Integral Gain Adjust as needed GX5 hydraulic 10 GX2 electric 15 Synergist 100 Mi...
Page 14: ...will need a stop watch to measure time AgXcel recommends running the test for some duration in minutes for simple math When your containers are in position under multiple fertilizer outlets press the...
Page 15: ...e buttons increase decrease flow Move Switch 2 to rate 1 and set speed to your typical field speed The system should begin to pump liquid now in automatic control mode Is the flow in GPM stable Is it...
Page 16: ...need to be setup as one section on order to prevent range dropping below flow meter capabilities at lower speeds A bleeder valve is included on every AgXcel system Every row has a check valve These va...
Page 17: ...Fire Catalyst for NutriSphere N NH3 John Deere 7 Revised 03 16 2016 The Tower 100 comes equipped with a 100 psi pressure sensor to work with your controller This sensor for the John Deere Rate Control...
Page 18: ...s Completely before Beginning Installation EPD LED Signals AgXcel has 2 styles for EPD s One of the models has three lights and the other model has five lights Ensure that you are looking at the corre...
Page 19: ...ground speed Reduce application rate Electric pumps will not turn on Connect pumps directly to battery 1 Find the EPD electric pump driver shown at right Connect the two connectors highlighted green s...
Page 20: ...ed above Auto X Accessories Whisker Run Hold Switch 1 3 2 whisker switch when red lead is connected to pole 1 and black lead is connected to pole 2 pumps will run when whisker is straight when red lea...
Page 21: ...l that a fertilizer system is working These indicators use an o ring and wire clip connection to snap together in any configuration necessary The flow to each row will pass through a flow column that...
Page 22: ...END CAP CLIP F 38260 GX1 CHASSIS TOMAHAWK ONLY G 18042 ISOLATED FEED H 32264 3 8 MNPT TO 3 8 HOSE BARB I 18033 3 8 HOSE SHANK 90 DEG 25682 LOCK U CLIP J 17701 GX1SHUTOFFBRACKET COMMON UBOLT S 17703 GX...
Page 23: ...ed ball PN DESCRIPTION 55634 GX40 DUAL TUBING 12 FT SKY NAVY 55938 GX40 DUAL TUBING 12 FT GREY NAVY 38251 GXMT GREEN SOLD BY THE FT NOTE GX40 USES 4FT OF GREEN MT PER ROW 20121 1 4 PTC DIVIDER 55212 3...
Page 24: ...rd kit Dual Navy Sky PN 55634 Situational and dependent on speed of implement 12 lengths per row are standard for the GX40 Synergist and included in all kits 1 4 QC SHUTOFF PN 19848 1 4 QC DIVIDER w M...
Page 25: ...e The 4 green tube delivers the product to the shank 1 Slide a 2 piece of 3 8 hose over the green tube along with 2 clamps 2 Slide the green hose in the tube on the shank as far as it will go 3 Slide...
Page 26: ...ginning Installation TANK AGITATION RINSE TANK PRODUCT FERTILIZER TANK INLINE 1 CHECK VALVE 3 WAY BALL VALVE BOTTOM OF PRODUCT TANK TANK AGITATION PRODUCT FERTILIZER TANK RINSE TANK RINSE TANK OUTLET...
Page 27: ...E A C D D TANK AGITATION PLUMBING PN QTY ITEM F 32324 1 1 4X3 8 ELBOW HOSE BARB G 32433 1 3 4X1 4 REDUCER H 52169 1 2 WAY BALL VALVE I 32399 1 3 4 THREADED NIPPLE J 52146 1 3 4 X 90D ELBOW RINSE TANK...
Page 28: ...get your implement information at ordering time to make sure that all of the hardware needed for your system is included ITEM PN DESCRIPTION C 55625 GX40_LOWPROFILEBARMOUNT 53719 9 BOLTS 5 8 38402 5 8...
Page 29: ...1 4 CAP QC 1 37614 WILGER LOW FLOW COLUMN 1 262 QC3 1 4 TO 1 4 QC 4 55212 1 3 IN LINE CHECK VALVE 2 38412 SST 6 CLAMPS 2 55938 GX6MT DUAL NAVY GREY 12FT 2R 37721 1 4 DIVIDER WITH MOUNT HOLE 2 20121 1...
Page 30: ...LOWMETER On the magnetic flowmeter there will be a sticker located on one of the sides Find the pulses per gallon and use the chart in your OEM manual to determine your flowmeter calibration number Wh...
Page 31: ...will typically operate with the recirculation valve closed The metering tube on the recirculation loop can be changed to allow for more or less recirculation Too much recirculation can result in unst...
Page 32: ...ycled motor may cause an explosion DO NOT assume fluid compatibility If the fluid is improp erly matched to the pump s elastomers a leak may occur Pumps used to transfer hazardous or hot max tempera t...
Page 33: ...cally 15 20 psi 1 1 4 bar less than the shut off pressure the switch will close and the pump will operate until the shut off high pressure is achieved The shut off pressure is set to factory calibrate...
Page 34: ...and correct voltage at switch or motor wires as equipped Check rectifier or motor for open or grounded circuit Check for locked drive assembly Pump will not prime Check to see if out of product no di...
Page 35: ...ler If the part is not in working order it will be discarded unless you request that it be returned to you RETURNS AgXcel will gladly accept returns for new items purchased directly from us if returne...
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