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3.4 

Connection to control devices

• The diagram below is for illustrative purposes only; to ensure correct operation, 
always refer to the installation manual relevant to the control device you are using.
• Connections and setting into operation are best left to qualified personnel. 
ARAG disclaims all liabilities for damage to equipment, persons or animals resulting 
from wrong or improper connection of the unit.
• Any damage to the unit resulting from the above will automatically invalidate any 
warranty rights.

Proportional control units are designed for connection to ARAG control units (computers, monitors, 
displays).
Each control device comes complete with the necessary connection cables and all cables are mar-
ked for ease of identification; please see Fig. 5 for a description of cable marks and their meanings.

Fig. 5

• Use only the cables supplied with ARAG computers or control boxes.
• Do not pull on the cables. Be careful not to break, tear or shear the cables.
• Check wiring and cables for damage from time to time.
Minimum required cross-section area for cables connected to main control valve is 
1.5 mm

2

; minimum required cross-section area for cables connected to remaining unit 

components is 0,75 mm

2

.

• Any damage resulting from use of unsuitable cables or anyway other than ARAG 
cables will automatically invalidate any warranty rights.
• ARAG disclaims all liabilities for damage to equipment, persons, animals or things 
resulting from the above.

M

 

Pressure transducer

1÷4

  Boom section valves

P

 

Proportional valve

G

 

Discharge valve

P

 

Proportional valve with

 

YELLOW or GREY collar

G

 

Discharge valve with 

 

RED or LIGHT BLUE collar

Summary of Contents for 463 Series

Page 1: ...SERIE 463 465 PROPORTIONAL CONTROL UNIT FOR ORCHARD SPRAYER APPLICATIONS INSTALLATION USE AND MAINTENANCE 02...

Page 2: ...and must accompany the equipment in case of sale or change of ownership Keep it for future reference ARAG reserves the right to modify the specifications and instructions regarding the product at any...

Page 3: ...adjustments before operation 11 4 2 Adjustment of maximum operating pressure 13 5 Use 14 5 1 Calibration of operating pressure 14 5 2 Calibrating the metered by passes 15 5 2 1 Metered by pass calibra...

Page 4: ...and not of the unit in general ARAG is not liable for direct or indirect damage due to the type of product used for treatment with its control units The operator has full liability for the use of the...

Page 5: ...e 2b Proportional valve 3 Discharge valve 4 Filter 5 Boom section electric valves 6 Metered by passes 7 Pressure gauge adapter or pressure transducer connection IN Intake of liquid for spraying OUT A...

Page 6: ...omputer Discharge valve open liquid sent to the tank the suction system if present starts functioning Discharge valve closed liquid sent directly to the circuit for application 4 Filter Protects nozzl...

Page 7: ...he diameters of the chosen hose tails Use systems to secure the hoses that are suitable for the hoses in question It is recommended to install a pressure relief device Series 459 on general ARAG catal...

Page 8: ...8 Observe unit mounting positions shown in Fig 3 Fig 3 STANDARD MOUNTING POSITION...

Page 9: ...elow Take care Not to connect backflow hoses in the lower part of the tank with the intention of using them as hydraulic stirrers only place them in the upper part so the liquid drops down by gravity...

Page 10: ...ed for ease of identification please see Fig 5 for a description of cable marks and their meanings Fig 5 Use only the cables supplied with ARAG computers or control boxes Do not pull on the cables Be...

Page 11: ...they automatically turn off in case of over voltage to reset the valves remove power supply to the unit for about 20 secon ds Pressure readings are indicated by the pressure gauge or displayed at the...

Page 12: ...onal valve turn the valve s knob anticlockwise proportional electric valve push the respective switch on the control unit down 5 Set the relevant switches on the control device to OFF to close all sec...

Page 13: ...h the switch on the control unit set to OFF this delivers product to the unit 3 Gradually increase the number of revs of the pump until the maximum operating level is reached 4 Fully close the proport...

Page 14: ...t 4 Set the relevant switches on the control device to ON to open all section valves 5 Now set the unit s pressure to the spraying value The operating pressure is set with the proportional valve proce...

Page 15: ...at it will not be necessary to recalibrate a given metered by pass the next time the same nozzles are used but simply set it to its value in the tables 1 Close one section valve by setting its corresp...

Page 16: ...ch section valve must be calibrated independently MIRRORED section valves Fig 6 you need calibrate only one part of the control unit right or left boom valves A and B calibrate the other part of the b...

Page 17: ...ass calibration tables NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF NOZZLE TYPE COLOR REF N...

Page 18: ...Follow the indications in the table below for the frequency of cleaning MANUAL CLEANING FREQUENCY Clean with clean water After each use Clean filter After each use Cleaning the filter recirculating t...

Page 19: ...he system 4 Unscrew cover A anticlockwise and remove the cover and cartridge B 5 Wash the cartridge B and the lid A under running water 6 Remove any trapped items under running water Do not use compre...

Page 20: ...t and the filter outlet itself This check is carried out as follows 1 Protective gloves goggles and clothing must be worn 2 Completely open the filter outlet by turning the tap anticlockwise 3 Follow...

Page 21: ...any time it is deemed necessary 1 Protective gloves goggles and clothing must be worn 2 Start the pump and take it to its operating level 3 Set the relevant switches on the control device to OFF to c...

Page 22: ...tem to operate for at least 2 minutes 7 Open the discharge valve with the switch on the control unit set to ON 8 Completely close the filter outlet by turning the tap clockwise End of par 6 2 2 Contin...

Page 23: ...e Proportional valve drain passage clogged Clean drain passage A hydraulic agitator is connected to drain passage of proportional valve Remove hydraulic agitator and leave hole open Drain tube of prop...

Page 24: ...eck electric connection Have gearmotor inspected at the nearest Service Centre Section valve plug gasket worn out Change worn gaskets Chemical residue on gasket and seat of section valve hose tail Cle...

Page 25: ...Notes 25...

Page 26: ...tallation and regulation damage or malfunction caused by the lack of ordinary maintenance such as cleaning of filters nozzles etc anything that can be considered to be normal wear and tear 3 Repairing...

Page 27: ...10 CONFORMITY DECLARATION The declaration of conformity is available at www aragnet com in the relevant section...

Page 28: ...are parts to make sure manufacturer guaranteed safety conditions are maintained in time Always refer to the internet address www aragnet com 42048 RUBIERA Reggio Emilia ITALY Via Palladio 5 A Tel 0522...

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