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Original operating manual LF 600 M1
APV – Technische Produkte GmbH
6 Operation
In this section, you will learn how to properly configure the Liquid Fertilizer and the fertilizer flow rate,
and how to adjust it during operation.
6.1
Setting and adjusting the spread rate
Purpose
The spread rate setting has significant effects on the spreading results.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
•
None
Procedure
To set and adjust the spread rate:
Step
Description
1
To set the desired spread rate, the required data such as the working width, speed, and l/ha
must be entered in the control box under the "Calibration test" menu point.
2
A calibration test does not need to be performed, as the pump is regulated by a flow sensor.
3
The pulses for the flow sensor (2.5 - 50 l/min) must be set at 400 pulses/l on the control box.
Calculating the spread rate
The spread rate can be calculated using the following formula:
SpR
=
Q
des
x
V
tractor
x
W
work
SpR: Spread rate in l/min
Q
des
: Desired quantity (desired spread rate) in l/ha
V
tractor
: Tractor speed in km/h
W
work
: Working width in m
600
6.2
Checking the spread rate
Purpose
The spread rate can be checked, but it is not absolutely necessary as the flow sensor manages this task.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
•
None
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
•
Collection bucket for each outlet (nozzle)
•
Scale or measuring cup
•
Timer
