GREAT PLAINS Nutri-Pro NP30L, Operator'S Manual

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NP30L or NP40L Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 61
2018-10-10 Table of Contents Index 407-313M
Monitor Operation (Option)
Refer to Figure 45
The optional SCS 450 console monitors fertilizer flow,
field speed, and manifold pressure. It operates the
control valve to deliver fertilizer at your desired rate.
Once setup for the applicator and preferences, and
configured for the rates/limits, the monitor is typically
used in the “RATE 1” or “RATE 2” FLOW CONTROL
modes.
Piston Pump Damage Risk:
When configuring the pump for high rates, check the chart,
slide chart or CDS-John Blue web calculator to determine the
maximum field speed that stays at or below the pump’s
maximum rated rpm.
Starting Application with Console
1. Enter the tractor cab.
Refer to Figure 45
2. At the console, set the POWER switch ON.
3. Set the MASTER switch to ON.
4. Set the BOOMS 1 or BOOMS 1,2&3 switch
a
on to
ON
all others don’t-care (suggest OFF).
5. Select the desired RATE preset.
6. For hydraulic drive, engage the remote for the
hydraulic drive pump. Advance lever to preset for
+35% of desired rate.
7. Lower implement to operating depth (if not already
lowered) and begin first pass.
See SCS 450 manual for monitor operation details.
Suspending Application
With the hydraulic drive pump option, material continues
to flow if the implement is raised while in motion. To
conserve material and prevent unintended application,
set the MASTER switch to OFF when raising.
When stopping, operating the MASTER switch is not
usually necessary, if the console has an active speed
sensor data source.
If suspending application for more than a minute, also set
the pump motor hydraulic circuit to Float.
No console actions are required to suspend application
with a ground drive pump system (preset or variable
rate).
Ending Application
1. Ground Drive: If possible, plan final passes so that
they occur prior to tank run-out. This keeps the pump
wet. If you do exhaust the material, refill with water.
2. At completion of application, apply almost all of the
remaining fertilizer on the last field. Refill the tank
with clean water.
3. Set application rate to maximum to shorten the
remaining steps:
4. Apply water to the final field to flush the system.
5. Close shut-off valves on both sides of all hose
connections.
6. Disconnect all cam-lock couplers from the tank to the
implement.
7. For a trailing nurse tank cart:
8. Disconnect the safety chains.
9. Remove the hitch pin. Move the trailer hitch off the
implement’s draw bar.
Figure 45
Typical Application Screen
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a. The standard configuration uses only Valve 1. If optional section control is installed, also engage BOOMS switches 2 and 3.
• Ground drive: exchange the ground drive driving
sprocket to obtain High Range (page 91).
• Ground drive: set the pump dial to 10 (page 92).
• Variable rate (either drive): set the console for
maximum rate.