Rev Z
Page 48
11/28/2011
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Diagnostics
: Use diagnostics screen for verification of operation of the MDM system.
Automatic Proportional Gate Control
Purpose:
This function adjusts the gate height via hydraulic control to optimize the gate
height setting for any desired speed and application rate combination. The gate height
controls the amount of material dispensed for a certain amount of linear distance travelled
by the conveyer in a center conveyor spreading system. The controller keeps the speed of
the conveyer in its “sweet spot” to achieve ideal control over the material dispensed.
Functionality:
The gate height adjustment is completely automatic requiring no operator
control. The
SpreadSmart Rx ™
system will output an up and down signal to a flow
controlled pair of valves that will raise and lower the gate via a hydraulic ram. The
output from the
SpreadSmart Rx ™
system will be a pair of signals to move the gate up
and down as desired. The inches (cm) per second of gate travel will need to be confirmed
during setup. The system will adjust the gate height no more than every 30 seconds in
order to eliminate surging. The input to the
SpreadSmart Rx ™
system will be the
current method of reading gate height using an MDM module and the variety of sensors
this system supports.
Wiring Implementation:
Output will utilize the LEFT and RIGHT TIER 2 hydraulic boom outputs, preserving the
ability to do single tier AI setups, and multi-tier setups using the “multi-tier relay.”
System Setup
Power up the unit & when the “menu screen comes up, select the yellow system set up button to
enter the configuration menu. You will be asked for a password, enter it using the spinner
controls to change the digits, and the blast/pass controls to change cursor positions. Run the
cursor past the end of the password to enter “Configuration screen”. Because changing settings
without authorization can result in performance variation, this password should only be given to
authorized personnel. Move the arrow to “TrimCal” and select “pass” to enter the system set up.
1)
Go to the MDM module, enable it, and the gate height sensor (page 3).
