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Operating manual for 

BAUER RAINSTAR series

 TX Plus 

5 

  

4 DESCRIPTION 

The RAINSTAR is a universal irrigation machine for varying lengths and widths of fields and best suited for 
irrigating seedbed and garden crops, park areas and  horticultural plantations as well as any kind of grassland. 
 
The main components of the RAINSTAR are a two-wheel undercarriage on which is mounted the turntable 
swivelling through 270°, and the reel with the special PE-pipe, the multifunctional compact gearbox with 
TX20 turbine, and the high-rise cart that is ideal particularly for high crops, with the BAUER wide-range gun. 
 
The material of the PE-pipe corresponds to the latest findings of the art.  One end of the pipe connects to the reel 
drum and to the water supply through its axle.  The other end of the pipe is coupled with the high-rise cart.  The 
cart’s track width is infinitely adjustable (See Technical Data).  
 
The heart of the RAINSTAR is the TX 20 turbine.  It is a full-flow turbine mounted in a flow-promoting position 
directly on the reel.  This turbine is nearly insensitive to soiled water and offers maximum efficiency.  The drive 
shaft is made of stainless steel.  The regulating cam inside the turbine is coated with a wear-proof rubber lining. 
 
The lifetime lubricated drive shaft bearing is sealed by a maintenance-free mechanical seal. 
 
TX 20 turbine is designed for water flow rates from 13 to over 60 m³/h and features a wide control range.    Impeller 
speeds range from 200 to  800 rpm.   
 
The cart retraction speed is infinitely variable.  It is adjusted by means of the ECOSTAR 4300 and can be read 
from the display.  Depending on the available water flow and connecting pressure, it may vary between    8 and  
150 m/h.  The connecting pressure at the machine should not exceed 11 bar. 
 
Power is directly transmitted from the turbine to the change-speed gearbox and the chain drive onto the reel. A 
band brake prevents fast reverse rotation of the reel in the final shut-off position, when the PE-pipe is stretched.  
 
The band brake as well as the gear wheels in the oil-filled change-speed gearbox act like a brake and prevent the 
PE-pipe windings on the reel from loosening during pipe pull-off.     
 
For safety reasons the drive is fitted with an emergency stop and a reversing stop as well.  With this emergency 
stop device the drive can be stopped immediately by hand.   
 
 

 

Never remove the drive cover before you have turned off the water supply to the 
machine and slackened  the stretched PE-pipe. 

 

 

 

To slacken the stretched PE-pipe move the gear shift lever downward carefully (see proper procedure).  
 
A winding carriage moved by a helically grooved spindle ensures that the PE-pipe is wound up properly on all 
layers.   

WARNING! 

Summary of Contents for Rainstar TX Plus E

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL for RAINSTAR Series TX Plus ...

Page 2: ...her extend nor limit said contractual terms of warranty All information contained in the present manual is based on the latest product details available at the time of printing BAUER company reserves the right to change without notice without assuming any liability BAUER RAINSTAR is designed for safe and dependable performance provided it is operated according to the present instruction manual The...

Page 3: ... Owner or operator Name Address Tel Fax Note Please make a note of the type and serial number of your RAINSTAR and accessories Be sure to specify these details every time you contact your dealer Printing date revised January 1999 00 1 In all warranty claims and correspondence relating to this machine it is essential to specify the full serial number group including all letters This applies to both...

Page 4: ...w every farmer is also an entrepreneur According to 9 PHG Product Liability Law liability for damage to corporeal things caused by defective products is expressly excluded This exclusion of liability also applies to parts not manufactured by BAUER itself but purchased from external suppliers Duty to furnish information Even if the customer passes on the machine later on he is obliged to hand the o...

Page 5: ...IPE PULL OFF 11 5 2 4 SPEED CONTROL WITH ECOSTAR 4300 13 5 2 5 SPEED ADJUSTMENT with mechanical regulation Optional 13 5 3 OPERATING MODE II LAYING DOWN THE PE PIPE 15 5 3 1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN COMPONETNS 16 6 ECOSTAR 4300 20 6 1 General 20 6 2 DISPLAY WINDOWS AND MENU OVERVIEW 21 6 3 PROGRAMMING OF 4 DIFFERENT SPEEDS 25 6 4 STATUS DISPLAY 26 6 5 The MOST COMMON COMBINATION OF DIFFE...

Page 6: ... 7 OPTION SMS 40 8 CABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTION DIAGRAM 43 8 1 Checklist fOR ECOSTAR 4300 45 8 2 TABLE FOR PRE AND POST IRRIGATION 49 9 MECHANICAL CONTROL 50 9 1 TACHOMETER OPTIONAL 51 10 EMERGENCY SHUT OFF 53 11 WINDING MECHANISM 54 12 SHUT OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT 54 13 CART 55 14 OVERPRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE OPTIONAL ON ECOSTAR STAR 4300 55 15 OVERPRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE OPTIONAL WITH MECHANICAL...

Page 7: ...PLUS WITH G4 GEARBOX PUTTING INTO OPERATION 65 21 1 OPERATING MODE I PE PIPE PULL OFF 65 21 2 LOWERING THE CART 65 21 3 POSITIONS OF THE SHUT OFF LEVER 65 21 4 PE PIPE PULL OFF 65 21 4 1 SPEED ADJUSTMENT 68 21 5 OPERATING MODE II LAYING DOWN THE PE PIPE 68 21 5 1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS 68 21 5 2 PTO REWIND 71 21 6 SPEED CONTROL 72 21 7 TACHOMETER 72 21 8 EMERGENCY SHUT OFF 7...

Page 8: ...Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR TX Plus VIII 22 6 TESTING THE SHUT OFF 78 23 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 78 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 79 25 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE 84 ...

Page 9: ...opped the engine turned off and the ignition key pulled out 5 Make sure the drive shaft is always connected and secured properly 6 Attach the safety chain to keep the drive shaft guard from rotating with the shaft 7 Before you turn on the PTO make sure that the selected tractor PTO speed corresponds with the permissible implement speed 8 Before starting the PTO make sure that nobody is standing in...

Page 10: ...sses produced in the lines no slurry is allowed to remain in closed pipelines bursting hazard 2 Lay the pipelines with sufficient inclination and make sure that the selected closing order of valves allows all lines to be drained completely 3 Protect the valves against unauthorised handling 4 If a valve gets jammed do not apply force Use only the operating levers supplied with the implement 5 Obser...

Page 11: ... varying lengths and widths There is no need for supervision while the system is operating Strict observance of all operating and service instructions in this manual is the basic prerequisite for many years of trouble free operation Therefore please make sure that all operators on your staff are familiar with the instructions given in this manual The model number as well as the serial number Vehic...

Page 12: ...he sprinkler s water jet does not hit public roads 10 The RAINSTAR is licensed for transport in agricultural operation only For transportation on public roads all applicable traffic requirements must be strictly adhered to For safety reasons it is not allowed to transport the RAINSTAR by pulling it with a fork type drawbar OPTIONAL and the toolbar 11 When loading the machine on a trailer note that...

Page 13: ...e lubricated drive shaft bearing is sealed by a maintenance free mechanical seal TX 20 turbine is designed for water flow rates from 13 to over 60 m h and features a wide control range Impeller speeds range from 200 to 800 rpm The cart retraction speed is infinitely variable It is adjusted by means of the ECOSTAR 4300 and can be read from the display Depending on the available water flow and conne...

Page 14: ...lation the water supply to the machine is shut off simultaneously After shut off the RAINSTAR can be transported to its next setting up position immediately Then the PE pipe can be pulled or laid down again the water supply connected and the machine is ready for the next run When driving on public roads the reel must be turned into the driving direction and secured with the lock bolt The PE pipe m...

Page 15: ...nce table 5 1 STEPS TO BE PERFORMED ONCE OR AS REQUIRED Set the required track width on high rise cart and RAINSTAR undercarriage depending on the existing type of crop Place the appropriate number of balancing weights on the balancing pendulum of the cart Two weights will do for nozzle diameters from 14 to 24 mm For diameters larger than 24 mm two additional weights should be placed on the pendul...

Page 16: ...pipe pull off set up the RAINSTAR on the headland at right angles to the selected irrigation strip and detach it from the tractor Adjust the undercarriage about level with the jack When you position the RAINSTAR make sure that the machine s vertical axis of rotation is in the middle of the driving lane or centred between two crop rows For lateral pull off remove the lock bolt turn the reel into th...

Page 17: ...rts The standard RAINSTAR equipment does not include a control unit Optional Therefore the tractor s hydraulic system must be switched over accordingly after the hoses have been coupled If this is not possible exchange the two hoses On very hard soil the machine supports must be lowered or extended into the holes dug into the ground for this purpose Machine supports are equipped with a spike which...

Page 18: ... position should be outside of the machine supports POSITIONS OF THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER Push the gear shift lever downward carefully the carts moves down slowly Slackening the PE pipe Gear stage I PE pipe pull off PTO rewind Gear stage II Shut off position Transport position WARNING ...

Page 19: ...isted therefore 1 draw out hook is sufficient Pull off speed do not exceed 5 km h Do not stop abruptly Always slow down gradually at an intermediate stop in the field or at the end of the pull off Stop pulling off the pipe when the white marking line becomes visible on the reel If the PE pipe has been exposed to the sun for a longer period or if its surface temperature rises above 35 C for some ot...

Page 20: ...action I f a w r o n g p o s i t i o n h a s b e e n s e l e c t e d CAUTION WHEN CHANGING GEARS never change gears when the PE pipe is stretched Procedure I O slackening the PE pipe II II O slackening the PE pipe I Slackening the PE pipe see Proper procedure on following page Shifting into gears I and II is only possible when the cart is lowered and the turbine rotating When the cart is lifted in...

Page 21: ...action speed control with ECOSTAR 5 2 5 SPEED ADJUSTMENT with mechanical regulation Optional Do not set the speed until half a PE pipe winding has been wound up on the reel and the pipe is already stretched Loosen the knurled nuts that secure the adjusting lever Set the desired retraction speed with the adjusting lever the speed is indicated on the tachometer optional equipment Afterwards secure t...

Page 22: ... of the overpressure shut off valve option or the pumping unit is shut down by the low pressure shut off valve option in combination with a pressure switch in the supply line When the pipe has been fully rewound relieve the machine supports with the hand wheel move them into the transport position and secure them with the locking bolts If the RAINSTAR becomes misaligned or pulled aslant during the...

Page 23: ...gear shift lever into the desired position 5 3 OPERATING MODE II LAYING DOWN THE PE PIPE In addition to the pull off method the PE pipe can also be laid down on the ground while the machine is hauled over the field This method is mostly used in situations where heavy soil makes it impossible to pull the cart across the field or where the field is longer than one or two times the PE pipe length Mor...

Page 24: ...needed for PE pipe retraction Speed is taken directly off the impeller shaft and transmitted over a two stage three stage V belt drive to the change speed gearbox The change speed gearbox contains gear wheels which reduce the turbine s speed accordingly The gearbox features two speeds Reel drive stop at the end of the irrigation strip is achieved by disengagement of the toothed clutch In combinati...

Page 25: ...a result part of the water flow is redirected above the turbine s impeller This reduces the output of the turbine and consequently also the retraction speed Moreover the 3 grooved V belt pulley provides an additional reduction stage so that the low retraction speed required for such extreme conditions can be reached for 50 mm precipitation height Never remove the drive cover for service work or ch...

Page 26: ... presses the gear shift lever up and prevents fast reversing of the reel and PE pipe by means of the band brake By pushing the gear shift lever down very slowly you release the brake and slacken the PE pipe Afterwards you can change into the required gear PTO DRIVE If required you can rewind the PE pipe with the tractor and a PTO shaft Move the gear shift lever to zero position A spring presses th...

Page 27: ...ould be loosened and set free before the rewind operation to reduce the pulling forces If the soil is deep and heavy the rewind must be carried out at a lower speed in order to ensure that the permissible loads and pulling forces for PE pipe and RAINSTAR are not exceeded If you disengage the tractor s PTO during PE pipe rewind the reel must stand absolutely still when the PTO shaft is re engaged D...

Page 28: ...e precipitation rate you need The ECOSTAR 4300 consists of the electronic box a cable harness with the connected sensors for the PE pipe length retraction speed and shut off as well as connections for battery solar panel and the turbine regulation motor Connections are also provided for installing a pressure switch and an electric shut off valve both optional The electronic system of the ECOSTAR 4...

Page 29: ... PRESSURE SENSOR STOP SENSOR SPEED SENSOR MOT1 0 0A MOT2 1 8A Press button MENU two times in order to get the display of menu 3 ACT SPEED 22m h START 0 00 OPERATING HOURS 123h Press button MENU three times in order to get to display of menu 4 0m 30 0m h 0m 0m 30 0m h 0m 0m 30 0m h 0m 0m 30 0m h 0m Press button MENU four times in order to get to display of menu 5 SIGNAL 23 NETWORK HOME A 45123456 B...

Page 30: ...0 00 and remains zero until it is set STOP Time when the irrigation is finished incl pre and post irrigation STATUS Irrigation status Stop sensor Running PRE Irrigate POST Irrigate LOW Pressure Explanation see STATUS chapter If the display shows LOW BATTERY instead of SPPED the voltage in the battery is less than 11 8 V and the battery needs to be charged MENU 2 DISTANCE 123m BATTERY 12 8V CHARGE ...

Page 31: ...otor The motor is stopped when the power consumption exceeds 4 5 A If the power consumption exceeds 4 5 A and the motor has not reached its end position the shut off valve is blocked MENU 4 ACtual speed 22m h START 0 00 WORKING HOURS 123h ACTUAL SPEED Shows the current speed of the machine Furthermore the maximum running speed of the machine can be checked if the ECOSTAR 4300 is set to a much high...

Page 32: ...IGATION First press STOP key for closing the inlet of water Next press MENU key 3 times Menu 4 PROG key 3 times and you can start time Finally pre and post irrigation can be selected STOP When the magnet is removed from the stop sensor the turbine stops and the shut off valve over pressure closes or if available the shut off valve low pressure opens If post irrigation is chosen the turbine stops a...

Page 33: ...post irrigation By pressing the key START the post irrigation is cancelled The magnet at the stop sensor should be in place before activating the post irrigation If the constant no 8 early stop is selected this function is activated The machine shuts down if the distance is reached 6 3 PROGRAMMING OF 4 DIFFERENT SPEEDS Display must show menu 5 The pipe should be pulled out before programming so th...

Page 34: ...SURE and REMOTE start zu verhindern STOP USER Machine has stopped due to operator STOP STOP REMOTE Machine has stopped due to an SMS STOP SENSOR Machine has reached end and is stopped by STOP SENSOR STOP DISTANCE Machine has reached distance for stop see constant No 8 for early stop STOP DELAY Machine has reached stop but waits nn seconds to proceed stop sequence STOP DENIED Operator is pressing S...

Page 35: ...an adjustable pressure switch Adjust the pressure switch to a point between the normal pressure and the pressure when the pump will stop Example the normal pressure is 7 bar the pressure for pump stop 9 bar Adjust the pressure switch to 8 bar on both machines Start the 1st machine by pressing start Adjust the 2nd machine but press stop When the first machine is ready the second machine starts as s...

Page 36: ...to get to the display of menu 3 Her it shows if the speed sensors are working The sign shows if a magnet activated the two speed sensors Line four shows if motors 1 and 2 are switched off after they have reached their mechanical stop If sign shows and one motor has not reached its end position there is a blockage on the inside of the turbine MOTOR 1 or the valve MOTOR 2 The motor switches off when...

Page 37: ...ART RESET key Activate pre irrigation if required Activate post irrigation if required Open water inlet Irrigation runs automatically FURTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS After a longer standstill the electronic system of the ECOSTAR 4300 is on standby Pulling off or laying down the PE pipe activates the electronic system and the length of the pulled off or laid down pipe is metered For display of laid ...

Page 38: ...tually possible according to the test window press menu key 3 x In case of variation the set speed must be reduced to the speed that is actually possible 6 7 2 PRE OR POST IRRIGATION With the keys PRE or POST IRRIGATION these functions can be activated The time for the pre and post is pre programmed and is calculated by the ECOSTAR 4300 as 8 times the time for covering a distance of 1 meter with t...

Page 39: ...turbine flap closes the tooth segment on the regulating motor rotates to the limiting bolt head and the shut off valve if existing optional opens 6 7 4 MONITORING The program has a built in monitoring system It only works in connection with the shut off valve overpressure The standard factory setting of the monitoring is 20min parameter sheet 1 machine data 4 In this mode monitoring will start if ...

Page 40: ... PE pipe length remains saved It is set to 000 only when the shut off sensor is actuated shut off position ATTENTION If the STOP key is used while retraction on a machine without shut off valve the retraction stops but the sprinkler is still in operation In order to prevent over irrigation around the sprinkler the machine should only work for a limited period of time without retraction Then start ...

Page 41: ...STAR 4300 Error Cause Remedy Battery is not charging Solar panel dirty clean Solar panel defective Leave machine in the sun Change solar panel Battery defective Charge exchange Electronic system defective Electronic error Cover solar panel Disconnect battery and connect it again reset Call customer service exchange E Box Device switches off early Overwinding fault Turn off water supply Slacken PE ...

Page 42: ...ou press the MENU key the changed constants are saved and the program returns to the standard display If you do not press MENU the changes are not saved and the program returns to the standard display after one minute The constants remain saved even if the battery is disconnected for a longer time The program constant 0 with the value 111 gives access to the machine data By pressing the key PROGRA...

Page 43: ...sure shut off valve opens and closes again after 3 minutes 2 without option shut off valve 7 0 1000 input of the laid down pipe m 8 0 0 1000 Early stop m is carried out when post irrigation has been selected 9 0 0 1000 Distance to post irrigation m 10 0 0 1000 input PE pipe length for alarm m 11 40 5 120 Amount of water m3 h 12 60 5 100 Distance between irrigation width m The constant No 0 Code mu...

Page 44: ... 20 TVR 60 F 30 F 40 4 1 sec 14 0 1 0 2 Pressure switch 0 Pressure switch not in function 1 Pressure switch in function 2 Pressure switch only for start 15 0 0 160 0 62 5 Distance of the impulses with roll Ø 80 at the PE pipe mm 0 works with formula Machine Dat 0 to 7 16 1 0 1 Length sensor 0 Round sensor for roll 1 Double sensor 17 0 1 0 1 Open shut off valve 0 shut off valve opens with one impul...

Page 45: ...nnected from the ECOSTAR and dismounted 3 The accumulator battery should be stored fully charged separate of conductive materials and out of the sun If the accumulator battery is stored in an uncharged condition for a longer period of time the full capacity cannot be reached again after charging 4 The optimum storage temperature lies between 0 and 25 Also during storage the battery underlies self ...

Page 46: ...ccumulator battery is connected When the machine is delivered the clamps are removed 6 11 2 CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS Press START key The regulating motor closes the segment turns to the limiting bolt The shut off valve overpressure opens The shut off valve low pressure remains closed Press STOP key The regulating motor opens the turbine the segment turns away from the limiting bolt The shut off va...

Page 47: ...OSTAR 4300 1 Check battery voltage should be 12 V minimum a Cover solar panel completely b See battery voltage In test menu 1 press MENU key once c If there is no or not enough power available below 12 V check battery cable connections or fuses inside the electronic box 2 Check function of the sensors a Set test menu 2 press MENU key twice b The display show indications for function control of the...

Page 48: ...hine is operated by keyboard display is lighted the SMS function is deactivated in order to prevent multiple sms and to block remote operating When receiving an SMS User active is sent retun Status SPEED 30 0m h DOSE 22 mm TIME 14 10 STOP18 16 STATUS OPERATION DISTANCE 123m BATTERY 12 8V CHARGE ON 0 231A SMS sent by PR10 12 contains information about irrigation The following messages are sent by S...

Page 49: ...n SIM cardholder and push it back into the housing Connect communication power and antenna cable Connect the power and set machine data No 30 0 GSM disabled 1 GSM enabled all telephone numbers are allowed no Speed change possible 2 GSM enabled only telephone numbers on sms list allowed Speed change possible SPEED 11 1m h DOSE 22 mm TIME 14 10 STOP 7 43 M DATA 30 1 To change machine data see operat...

Page 50: ...ing status Operating states Off Network search or no SIM card is inserted no PIN is entered no GSM network is available STANDBY registered in the network Connection TALK LED Off Flashes rapidly Flashes slowly On When a SMS is received following is showed on display Receiving SMS 45123456 Status Receiving SMS incoming phone number and 40 characters of a message Any SMS can be received but only know...

Page 51: ... 2 yellow green 10 Speed sensor 2 brown 11 Stop sensor blue or brown 12 Stop sensor blue or brown 13 Motor 2 shut off motor 14 Motor 2 shut off motor 15 Pressure sensor blue or brown 16 Pressure sensor blue or brown 17 BIP 18 BIP Cable connections for SMS 19 Battery bown 12 V 20 Battery blue 21 Not occupied 22 Not occupied 23 Not occupied 24 Not occupied if the distance counter counts into the wro...

Page 52: ...fore the cable on the ECOSTAR 4300 box is mounted 1 not used 2 data reception brown 3 data transmission white 4 not used 5 mass yellow 6 not used 7 not used 8 not used 9 not used View of connector holes for pin insertion shows pin numbers Antenna The antenna providing signal for GSM modem should be placed in a way it provides good signal under all conditions ...

Page 53: ...splay or when the sun is shining a sufficient operating voltage is simulated The power supply however is not sufficient for the system operation 2 If the voltage of the battery not influenced by the covered solar panel is below 12V the power supply for the operation of the system is not sufficient Charge or renew battery 2 Display not working Check battery cable connections and fuse 1 Check batter...

Page 54: ...icient voltage is available Note Disconnect battery and solar panel connect of the ECOSTAR cables neutralize after approx 1 min connect battery and solar panel again Pay attention to the polarity of the cables Check battery voltage charge battery Bring electronics in voltage free state for approx 1min 6 No length specification on the display Shut off sensor loose PE pipe windings 1 The PE Rohr is ...

Page 55: ...ctor b If the length indicated on the display is always higher as the actual length of the laid down pipe the ovality is higher than programmed The factor needs to be corrected from 0 89 to 00 88 or 0 87 c If the length indicated on the display however is always lower than the actual length of the laid down pipe the ovality is lower than programmed The factor has to be corrected from 0 89 to 0 90 ...

Page 56: ...losed 1 Limiting bolt for the adjustment of the regulating valve is not adjusted correctly valve is closed too much and cannot be opened by the motor See adjusting table for turbines TVR 60 the adjustment depends on the discharge flow 2 Electronic connections to the motor Motor 1 are defective or not correctly installed 3 Motor for regulation valve Motor 1 defective 4 Foreign bodies disturb the fu...

Page 57: ...The following table shows the pre and post irrigation times in minutes rounded at different adjustment factors Program constant Retraction speed in m h Pre and post irrigation time in min 10 m h 20 m h 30 m h 40 m h 50 m h 60 m h 70 m h 80 m h 90 m h 100 m h 1 6 0 3 0 2 0 1 5 1 2 1 0 0 9 0 8 0 7 0 6 2 12 0 6 0 4 0 3 0 2 4 2 0 1 7 1 5 1 3 1 2 3 18 0 9 0 6 0 4 5 3 6 3 0 2 6 2 3 2 0 1 8 4 24 0 12 0 8...

Page 58: ...ctly on the turbine Varying soil conditions and low flow rates may cause uneven retraction speeds in spite of the layering mechanism If retraction speeds up or slows down the regulating rod must therefore be hooked up in the next suitable hole Proper speed control adjustment depends also on the PE pipe diameter and differs for pipe dimensions 65 90 mm MECHANICAL SPEED CONTROL SETTING ON TX RAINSTA...

Page 59: ...currently running and the respective PE pipe layer By means of measuring pulses the precise retraction speed at the given operating data is computed in the electronic box Pick up of measuring pulses is contact less by magnet sensors on the gearbox input The machine data are stored permanently in the electronic box therefore they only need to be entered once when the device is installed However if ...

Page 60: ...ard factory setting according to the table below In order to ensure that your machine displays the precise and valid retraction speed the specific parameters of your machine must be programmed Constant no Description Possible setting range Standard setting 1 Pulses per meter in gear step 1 100 4000 1000 2 Pulses per meter in gear step 2 100 4000 900 3 Pulses per meter in gear step 3 100 4000 800 4...

Page 61: ... replaced 5 Checking the version number of the electronic system Press the first and then the the version number appears on the display The speed indicated on the tachometer applies only to innermost PE pipe layer depending on the respective transmission For 2nd 3rd and 4th layer you have to take the retraction speed from the diagram The radial lines on the diagram stickers symbolise the individua...

Page 62: ...hine into operation for the first time pull off the full length of the PE pipe to let it take a circular shape under pressure This step is essential for trouble free operation of the winding mechanism 12 SHUT OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT Unattended performance of the RAINSTAR is made possible by a final and safety shut off The final shut off is actuated when the sprinkler cart presses against the shut...

Page 63: ...position Depending on the type of sprinkler used the nozzle height of the mounted sprinkler ranges between approx 1800 1960 on 65 75 85 TX Plus approx 1960 2120 on 90 TX Plus At the end of retraction the cart is lifted automatically Owing to its pendulous mounting the sprinkler is not tilted but always remains in the optimum position regarding distance of throw and distribution uniformity This pen...

Page 64: ...s turned off completely at the end of the irrigation run When the valve closes pressure rises in the supply line Therefore this valve can only be used in combination with an automatic pump shut off device or in a line network supplying several machines Before starting up with water again the hand lever must be shifted to the START position downward the shut off valve is relieved and opens ...

Page 65: ...on with an automatic pump shut off device 17 LOW PRESSURE OR UNDERPRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE OPTIONAL with mechanical speed control With the low pressure shut off valve option a diaphragm valve is opened quickly at the end of the irrigation run releasing a big water stream into the open This causes sudden pressure decrease in the supply line to about half the original pressure Through this drop in pr...

Page 66: ...ing would become impossible Before the blow out procedure turn out the nozzle of the wide range sprinkler or uncouple the sprinkler connecting hose The small amount of water remaining in the PE pipe after the draining will not do any harm Turn out the drain plug at the bottom of the TX 20 turbine We recommend to turn this plug in again only when you start up the machine at the beginning of the nex...

Page 67: ... 2 of the band brake with the spring 3 hooked up until spring length A 265 267 mm 19 2 SETTING THE THREADED ROD 4 Shift the shut off lever 5 to the shut off position gear stage 0 Turn the hex nuts 6 on threaded rod 4 apart until a spacing of 2 3 mm results between the shut off lever 5 and the gear shift lever 7 Then lock the hex nuts 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 3 22 ...

Page 68: ...lley 9 die the PTO shaft 10 will rotate too Slowly shift the gear shift lever 5 towards 0 The shut off point is reached when the PTO shaft no longer turns along Set the shifting gate in this position according to the drawing 1 2 mm Switch into 2nd gear position II Proceed as described above If the spacing is smaller than 1 mm or large than 3 mm the difference must be split up equally on both sides...

Page 69: ... gear shift lever 7 and turn it in until the shut off point see above is reached Lock the setscrew 12 19 5 SETTING 2nd GEAR SHUT OFF The shut off lever 11 remains fixed in the shut off position 60 62 mm Switch into 2nd gear position II Screw down the setscrew 13 with the cap nut to the shut off lever 7 and turn it in until the shut off point is reached see above Lock the setscrew 13 13 11 12 60 62...

Page 70: ...t results between the shut off frame 14 and the outer reel diameter 18 Screw down the second setscrew 17 to the cart lift bracket Lock the setscrews 17 Basic unit X 65 TX Plus 35 75 TX Plus 40 85 TX Plus 45 90 TX Plus 45 Grease gliding planes 19 7 SHUT OFF ROD ADJUSTMENT 20 Switch into 1st gear Position I Screw down the adjusting nuts 21 to the shut off frame 14 and turn them in until shut off is ...

Page 71: ...osition II Move the cart lift towards the shut off position Shut off must be actuated 5 mm after locking of the cart lift If shut off is not actuated proceed as follows Hook up the cart lift bracket 15 with the locking hook 16 Turn in the setscrew 17 on the shut off frame 14 see above further until shut off is actuated Lock setscrew 15 16 16 15 ...

Page 72: ...Operating manual for BAUER RAINSTAR Series TX Plus 64 20 WINDING MECHANISM STARTING POSITION 65 TX Plus a 0 75 TX Plus a 0 85 TX Plus a 0 90 TX Plus a 0 90 TX Plus Ø 85 a 105 ...

Page 73: ...I PE PIPE PULL OFF see page 12 21 2 LOWERING THE CART see page 13 21 3 POSITIONS OF THE SHUT OFF LEVER 21 4 PE PIPE PULL OFF Move gear shift lever into the PE pipe pull off position A spring presses the lever up and locks it Slackening PE pipe PE pipe retraction Brake release PE pipe pull off PTO rewind Shut off position Transport position ...

Page 74: ... the PE pipe is to be pulled off in a wide bow make sure that it is pulled in a straight line of about 80 to 100 m first 90 angle to the reel and then in a wide bow If the PE pipe has been exposed to the sun for a longer period or if its surface temperature rises above 35 C for some other reason you must let water run through the pipe to cool it off before the unwinding or retraction procedure Cou...

Page 75: ... water is discharged at the sprinkler s nozzle in a full jet without air bubbles push the gear shift lever to the PE pipe retraction position I f a w r o n g g e a r w a s s e l e c t e d BE CAREFUL WHEN SHIFTING If the PE pipe is stretched SLACKEN IT PROPER PROCEDURE Pull shut off lever into shut off position WARNING ...

Page 76: ...rol see page 34 21 5 OPERATING MODE II LAYING DOWN THE PE PIPE see page 17 21 5 1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS 21 5 1 1 MACHINE DRIVE FULL FLOW TURBINE The TX20 full flow turbine is a specifically designed turbine model with large cross sections and minimum pressure loss Therefore it is also suited for high retraction speeds at very low flow rates This turbine features a highly fl...

Page 77: ...speed gearbox allows you to adapt the system precisely to existing operating conditions As a result the following retraction speeds m h can be reached GEAR SELECTION TX 20 1 8 20 m h 2 16 32 m h 3 28 50 m h 4 45 m h Removal of the drive cover for service is only permitted when the PE pipe is completely slack and the water supply turned off The gear shift lever must be moved to the shut off positio...

Page 78: ...action position the gear shift lever is locked and cannot be shifted If the shut off lever is in the PE pipe pull off position or in the shut off position you can shift it to the gears 1 to 4 as required Before shifting gears slacken the PE pipe If the shut off lever is in the shut off position press the lever down slowly and carefully so that the band brake is released and the PE pipe slackens se...

Page 79: ...PE pipe pull off position A spring presses the gear shift lever into a locking recess In this position the band brake is slightly loosened and does not have any braking action during the wind up Winding up the PE pipe with the PTO will become necessary if there is no need to continue irrigating due to natural rainfall or if the PE pipe was pulled off the reel for winterization ...

Page 80: ...wound up more slowly to make sure that the permissible loads on PE pipe and RAINSTAR are not exceeded If you disengage the PTO shaft during PE pipe retraction make sure that the pipe reel stands still when you re engage the PTO shaft Slacken the PE pipe Double motion may cause severe damage When driving the reel with the PTO the automatic shut off system is inactive Therefore you must stop the PTO...

Page 81: ...device Pull the gear shift lever with the open hand from PE pipe retraction to the shut off position Do not operate the lever with the closed hand or release it immediately The gearbox is disengaged A spring snubs the lever up shut off position and the band brake prevents fast reversing of PE pipe and the reel Slacken the PE pipe by pushing down the gear shift lever carefully ...

Page 82: ...Operating manual for BAUER RAINSTAR Series TX Plus 74 22 SETTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RAINSTAR TX with G4 gearbox ...

Page 83: ...ached when the PTO shaft no longer turns along Set the shifting gate in this position according to the drawing 2 mm The spring 12 presses the shut off lever 9 upward along the incline of the shifting gate and thus also into the recess provided in the gearbox 22 2 SETTING THE BAND BRAKE Tighten the hex nuts 2 of the band brake until the bolt thread of the brake band 1 projects B 13 mm At that the l...

Page 84: ...KE for release of the brake band Move shut off lever 9 to release position In this position the brake band must be lifted slightly off the brake disc This prevents the brake band from sticking to the brake disc The brake band may stick tight after a longer standstill or after the winter season In such case it must be loosened before you operate the system the next time For this purpose turn the PT...

Page 85: ...bar 13 at the distance X mm from the reel 17 see chart Move the shut off lever 9 into the shut off position Screw the hex nut 15 on the control rod 16 down to the lever 14 of the shut off frame Lock the nut Basic unit X mm 90 TX Plus 45 65 TX 85 TX 90 TX 75 TX 14 15 16 17 18 Gleitfäche fetten X Grease gliding plane ...

Page 86: ... grease oil 1 Helically grooved spindle of the winding mechanism every 250 hours Alvania Grease 3 2 Drive chain of winding mechanism every 250 hours Alvania Grease 3 3 Driver spindle nut of winding mechanism every 250 hours change recommended after 2500 service hours Alvania Grease 3 4 Driving chain as required Alvania Grease 3 5 Change speed gearbox Change oil for first time after 500 service hou...

Page 87: ... actuation are not correct Adjust setting according to instructions Thin plastic hose of shut off valve is blocked up or broken Replace the plastic hose The reel overwinds during pull off or the PE pipe windings become loose Tractor stopped abruptly Slow down gradually No oil in the change speed gearbox Refill oil Retraction speed varies from one PE pipe layer to the next Varying ground conditions...

Page 88: ...er G Weight incl empty PE pipe H Overall length incl cart I Max width at largest track width K Overall height L Overall length without cart M Track width of undercarriage N Tires undercarriage O Tire pressure undercarriage P Ground clearance Q Hitch height standard R Hitch height below PTO S Hitch height w height increase T Cart track width U Cart tires V Cart tire pressure ...

Page 89: ... 315 345 250 C m3 h 13 32 13 52 13 28 13 52 13 45 13 38 13 60 D bar 3 5 10 3 5 10 E mm 14 22 14 28 14 20 14 28 14 26 14 24 14 30 F kg 1790 1890 2050 1940 2340 2320 2400 2540 2350 G kg 1270 1300 1350 1330 1570 1530 1550 1600 1550 H mm 4700 5300 I mm 1900 2050 K mm 2320 2660 L mm 3000 3650 M mm 1500 1500 1800 N 185 70 R13 195 R14 C O bar 2 7 3 5 P mm 240 280 Q mm 460 500 R mm 235 235 S mm 710 750 T ...

Page 90: ...0x280 90x300 B m 365 390 435 340 360 280 300 320 340 C m3 h 13 38 13 32 13 28 13 52 17 65 D bar 3 5 10 E mm 14 24 14 22 14 20 14 28 14 26 16 30 F kg 2780 2910 3130 3020 3180 3830 2950 3150 3270 G kg 1740 1780 1880 1800 1860 1740 1770 1820 1850 H mm 5350 I mm 2050 K mm 3060 L mm 3700 M mm 1500 1800 N 205 R14 C O bar 3 5 P mm 290 Q mm 500 R mm 235 S mm 750 T mm 1500 2800 U 165 75 R 13 V bar 1 3 ...

Page 91: ...B m 395 415 440 490 380 400 415 435 360 C m3 h 17 50 17 48 17 46 17 44 17 63 17 56 17 52 17 48 17 72 D bar 3 5 10 E mm 16 26 16 24 16 30 16 28 16 26 16 32 F kg 3650 3770 3940 4220 3770 3900 4090 4220 4100 G kg 2220 2270 2340 2490 2250 2290 2370 2430 2390 H mm 6470 I mm 2150 K mm 3180 L mm 4320 M mm 1500 1800 N 10 0 75 15 3 O bar 5 0 P mm 305 Q mm 530 R mm 265 S mm 780 T mm 1500 2800 U 165 70 R 13 ...

Page 92: ...modification of the machine not accorded with BAUER GmbH this declaration will cease to be valid The following standards as amended have been applied analogously DIN EN 12100 1 Safety of machines Basic concepts general principles for design Part 1 Basic terminology metodology DIN EN 12100 2 Safety of machines Basic concepts general principles for design Part 2 Technical principles and specfication...

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