KUHN RPB Original Instruction Download Page 1

GC003AGB D

Complementary instructions

Control box

RPB

GC003AGB D

- English - 08-2010

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Page 1: ...GC003AGB D Complementary instructions Control box RPB GC003AGB D English 08 2010...

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Page 3: ...ely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual and apply this knowledge Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this manual carefully KEEP...

Page 4: ...n this document 7 Safety instructions 8 General description 10 Description and glossary 10 Technical specifications 11 Description of control elements 12 Access and menu navigation 14 Menu tree struct...

Page 5: ...lding of the boom arms 47 Application rate adjustment 49 AUTO MAN mode 50 Opening shut off of the spraying sections 51 Menu key 57 Optional equipment 59 Work spotlights and flashing light 59 Maintenan...

Page 6: ...Control box 4 RPB Control box identification Control box identification 1 Front view...

Page 7: ...ufacturers marking Please note the serial number of your equipment This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Serial no 1 When switched on the control box displays th...

Page 8: ...not always compatible between each other or with your machine See machine corresponding to a specific configuration Check with your authorized KUHN dealer the equipment compatibility with your machine...

Page 9: ...potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious bodily injury This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which if not followed strictly could resul...

Page 10: ...s manual Before starting work the operator must be familiar with all machine controls handling devices and their functions It is too late to learn once work has been started Never let anyone operate t...

Page 11: ...witch off control box before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the machine Precautions when driving Before transporting the machine on public roads make sure no function of the control bo...

Page 12: ...ption General description 1 Description and glossary 0 1 Machine wiring harness 5 pin connector 2 Control box mounting 3 Keyboard with 8 function buttons and 1 On Off button 4 Screen 5 Spraying openin...

Page 13: ...cifications Dimensions Length Width Depth 125 mm 4 9 110 mm 4 3 95 mm 3 7 Operating temperature from 20 C 60 C Storage temperature up to 85 C Voltage input 12 V Screen 120x 64 pixels Connector Machine...

Page 14: ...n of the controls 0 1 Start Stop Control box 2 Screen 3 Selection key 4 Switch Left sequential opening closing of the spraying sections 5 Switch Main opening closing of the spraying sections 6 Switch...

Page 15: ...x RPB 13 Description of screen zones Work screen description 0 1 Menu and data display 2 Selection key display 2 1 0 1 Programmed application rate 2 Measured application rate 3 Pressure 4 Spraying sec...

Page 16: ...ess and menu navigation Navigation keys To navigate in the menus use the following keys Menu line change key 1 Selection validation key 2 Key to return to the previous menu 3 Menu display 1 The RPB co...

Page 17: ...ue Press keys 1 or 2 to modify the value Increment a value 1 Decrement a value 2 Value reset 3 Validate 4 or Cancel the modification 5 Alphabetical value Press keys 1 or 2 to select the value to modif...

Page 18: ...Control box 16 RPB General description 5 Menu tree structure Settings Terminal Sprayer Optional equipment Wheels Booms Circulation Tank Nozzles Main menu Alarms...

Page 19: ...1 Connect machine CAN BUS wiring harness connector 2 to the control box For increased safety it is recommended to use the harness supplied with the machine Connect the wiring harness directly to the...

Page 20: ...ing The control box is placed in the tractor cabin on support 1 to mount Control box removal Disconnect and store control box in a dry and clean place The control box must be easily accessible from th...

Page 21: ...Switches on the control box Press key 1 to switch the control box on Press key 1 for 2 seconds to switch the control box off 2 Standby mode The control box RPB switches to the standby mode when not us...

Page 22: ...y 1 to access the Settings menu Press key 1 to enter the password Press 7 time on key 1 Press the button 2 to confirm The configuration modification must be made by your KUHN authorized dealer Main me...

Page 23: ...e language Press key 1 to access the menu Press key 2 to change the language There are 4 different languages available to navigate in the control box menus By default French and English are always pre...

Page 24: ...etting back lighting Press key 1 to access the menu Press key 2 to switch from one mode to the other Beep keys Press key 1 to access the menu Press key 2 to switch from one mode to the other 1 2 No Wh...

Page 25: ...s key 1 to access the menu Press on the button 2 Speed simulator The stimulator allows stationary spraying Press key 1 to modify parameter Yes Activated No Deactivated When starting to move the speed...

Page 26: ...1 The control box can save up to 5 different configurations All configurations are factory preset All configurations can be modified Activate deactivate a configuration Press key 1 to select a config...

Page 27: ...ss the parameters to modify Type Press key 2 to modify parameter Number of pulses Press key 2 to modify parameter Automatic calibration When used for the first time the equipment must be calibrated Pr...

Page 28: ...ation Press key 2 to switch from one mode to the other Press on the button 3 Modifying a configuration Press key 1 to access the parameters to modify Name Press key 2 to modify parameter Width Press k...

Page 29: ...Reset counters Open spraying Wait for 10 seconds Shut off spraying Measure the volume collected in the test tube Multiply the volume collected in the test tube by the number of nozzles on the boom B N...

Page 30: ...deactivate a configuration Press key 1 to select a configuration Press key 2 to switch from one mode to the other 2 way standard circulation N2 3 way standard circulation N3 Refer to the machine opera...

Page 31: ...n Control box RPB 29 Tank Press on the button 1 Body capacity Press key 1 to modify parameter Density Press on the button 1 Press key 1 to access the parameters to modify Press key 2 to modify paramet...

Page 32: ...coefficient must be high The more the pump flow is stable the more the coefficient must be low Press key 2 to modify parameter Regulation coefficient This parameter allows adjusting the regulation sp...

Page 33: ...ve opening time This parameter indicates the time taken by the regulation valve to fully open close Press key 2 to modify parameter No During work at low speed the application rate adjustment is obtai...

Page 34: ...ration Press key 2 to switch from one mode to the other Press on the button 3 Modifying a configuration Press key 1 to access the parameters to modify Name Press key 2 to modify parameter Flow to 3 ba...

Page 35: ...alibrated at the factory Press key 1 to start the automatic calibration Follow screen instructions Pressure display Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other No Sensor off Yes Sensor on We reco...

Page 36: ...s fitted with a solenoid valve block Yes For models fitted with a 3 function electro hydraulic selector For models fitted with a solenoid valve block The machine is fitted with a CH10 control box that...

Page 37: ...icates that the preset flow setting is not reached Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Press on the button 2 Press key 1 to modify parameter No Alarm deactivated Beep Alarm activated Low...

Page 38: ...over the set limit Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Press on the button 2 Press key 1 to modify parameter Refer to the nozzle configuration No Alarm deactivated Beep Alarm activated L...

Page 39: ...at the tank level is below the set limit Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Press on the button 2 Press key 1 to modify parameter No Alarm deactivated Beep Alarm activated Low noise Buzz...

Page 40: ...e tank level is below the set limit Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Press on the button 2 Press key 1 to modify parameter No Alarm deactivated Beep Alarm activated Low noise Buzzer Al...

Page 41: ...ght Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Working headlights Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Do not activate optional equipment that is not installed No Equipment not insta...

Page 42: ...1 Tank Starting from the main menu Press key 1 to access Tank menu The control box displays the following information Tank rest Density Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Refer to the ma...

Page 43: ...e Control box RPB 41 Filling Fill the tank Press key 1 to modify parameter Full filling Press on the button 1 or Partial filling Pres on keys 2 and 3 to adjust the value Press the button 4 to confirm...

Page 44: ...trol box displays the following information Partial volume Partial area Partial distance Total volume Total area Total distance Press key 1 to select the counter Press key 2 to modify parameter Press...

Page 45: ...different If several configurations are activated the control box offers a list of choices If only one configuration is activated the control box selects automatically the configuration activated If...

Page 46: ...onfiguration Press the button 2 to confirm Circulation Press key 1 to select a configuration Press the button 2 to confirm Nozzle Press key 1 to select a configuration Press the button 2 to confirm Ac...

Page 47: ...ting data Press key 1 to select the counter Press key 2 to modify parameter Press key 1 for counter reset Press the button 2 to confirm The control box displays the work screen Press key 1 during 3 se...

Page 48: ...box displays the following information Flow Partial area The number of litres spread Tank rest The control box automatically redisplays the work screen after 10 seconds For a continuous information sc...

Page 49: ...a 3 function electro hydraulic selector The boom activators provide following hydraulic functions Slope corrector 1 Unfolding folding of the central arms 2 Unfolding folding of the outer arms 3 At sta...

Page 50: ...d the outer arms Press on the button 1 Shift the tractor hydraulic valve Press on the button 1 The boom is unfolded Fold the booms Fold the outer arms Press on the button 1 Shift the tractor hydraulic...

Page 51: ...ss key 1 to increase the programmed application rate Press key 2 to reduce the programmed application rate To revert to the initial application rate press key 1 To adjust the application rate adjustme...

Page 52: ...to switch from one mode to the other Automatic mode The control box opens closes the flow regulation valve to maintain the programmed application rate Manual mode Press keys 1 and 2 to open shut the f...

Page 53: ...Operate switch 1 upwards Switch 1 Left sequential opening closing of the spraying sections Switch 2 Main opening closing of the spraying sections Switch 3 Right sequential opening closing of the spray...

Page 54: ...opening closing of the spraying sections Main opening of the spraying sections Operate and maintain switch 1 downwards during 2 seconds Main shut off of the spraying sections Operate and maintain swi...

Page 55: ...of the spraying sections Left sequential opening of the spraying sections Operate switch 1 to the right Repeat procedure for each section Left sequential shutting of the spraying sections Operate swi...

Page 56: ...Right sequential opening of the spraying sections Operate switch 1 to the left Repeat procedure for each section Right sequential shutting of the spraying sections Operate switch 1 to the left Repeat...

Page 57: ...opening shutting of the spraying sections Section preselection to the right Operate and maintain switch 1 to the left during 2 seconds Open the section Operate switch 1 to the left Shut off the secti...

Page 58: ...RPB Machine use Section preselection to the left Operate and maintain switch 1 to the right during 2 seconds Open the section Operate switch 1 to the right Shut off the section Operate switch 1 to th...

Page 59: ...key To display the Menu screen Press on the button 1 Tank The control box displays the following information Tank rest Density Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Filling Fill the tank P...

Page 60: ...Control box 58 RPB Machine use Full filling Press on the button 1 or Partial filling Pres on keys 2 and 3 to adjust the value Press the button 4 to confirm Work end Press on the button 1 1 2 4 3 1...

Page 61: ...dlights Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other Flashing light Press key 1 to switch from one mode to the other The work spotlights and flashing light can be switched on simultaneously Displa...

Page 62: ...ire any particular maintenance in the case of a breakdown or a malfunction call your KUHN technician 2 Storage At the end of each season Store control box in a dry place free of dust At the start of e...

Page 63: ...e section Assembly and fitting The control box is faulty Contact you KUHN authorized dealer The speed is incorrect Faulty sensor Verify speed sensor and wiring function Immediately replace worn or dam...

Page 64: ...s an alarm message 2 beeps sound Remedy Reduce the pump flow or Reduce ground speed Minimum flow alarm The control box displays an alarm message 2 beeps sound Remedy Increase the pump flow or Increase...

Page 65: ...eplace if necessary or Reduce ground speed Minimum pressure alarm The control box displays an alarm message 2 beeps sound Remedy Increase the pump flow or Increase forward speed Tank low level alarm T...

Page 66: ...key 1 to access the Diagnosis menu Press on the button 2 or As from any screen Simultaneously press keys 1 and 2 for approximately 3 seconds The diagnosis menu enables controlling the machine s elect...

Page 67: ...1 Signalling 2 Outputs 3 Sensors 4 BUS CAN The terminal blocks have 3 levels 1 High 2 Middle 3 Low Prior to any maintenance or repair on the junction box disconnect the machine and tractor power supp...

Page 68: ...ction valve 3 7H Section valve 4 7M Section valve 4 8H Section valve 5 8M Section valve 5 9H Section valve 6 9M Section valve 6 10H Section valve 7 10M Section valve 7 11H Section valve 8 11M Section...

Page 69: ...ncy Return flowmeter 4M Signal frequency Filling flowmeter 5M Analog signal Pressure sensor 6M Analog signal Electronic gauge 7M Reserved 8M Reserved From 1H to 8H 12V From 1B to 8B Ground BUS CAN Har...

Page 70: ...ntral arms 6H Right outer arm opening 6M Right outer arm closing 7H Auxiliary down 7M Auxiliary up 8H Locking 8M Unlocking 9H Lowering left variable geometry 9M Raising left variable geometry 10H Lowe...

Page 71: ...Self steering axle Front 4M Analog signal Follower axle Self steering axle Rear 5M Reserved 6M Analog signal Height 7M Reserved 8M Signal frequency Reverse From 1H to 8H 12V From 1B to 8B Ground BUS...

Page 72: ...counters As from the Terminal menu Press key 1 to access Counters menu Press on the button 2 The control box displays the following information Total area Total volume Main menu Configuration Terminal...

Page 73: ...g guide Control box RPB 71 5 Version As from the Terminal menu Press key 1 to access the Version menu The control box displays the following information Control box version Main menu Configuration Ter...

Page 74: ...r settings Wheel 1 Status No Type 9 5 x 48 Number of pulses 600 Wheel 2 Status Yes Type 12 4 x 46 Number of pulses 585 Wheel 3 Status No Type 11 2 x 48 Number of pulses 577 Wheel 4 Status No Type 11 2...

Page 75: ...mber of nozzles section 4 10 Number of nozzles section 5 0 Number of nozzles section 6 0 Number of nozzles section 7 0 Factory settings User settings Boom 2 Status No Name Boom 2 Width 1 0 m 3 3 Numbe...

Page 76: ...of nozzles section 4 0 Number of nozzles section 5 0 Number of nozzles section 6 0 Number of nozzles section 7 0 Factory settings User settings Boom 4 Status No Name Boom 4 Width 2 0 m 6 7 Number of...

Page 77: ...section 1 3 Number of nozzles section 2 2 Number of nozzles section 3 2 Number of nozzles section 4 3 Number of nozzles section 5 0 Number of nozzles section 6 0 Number of nozzles section 7 0 Factory...

Page 78: ...settings User settings Pump coefficient 200 Regulation coefficient 20 Application rate adjustment 5 Management of the minimum pressure No Valve opening time 9 s Factory settings User settings Nozzle...

Page 79: ...ellow Flow to 3 bar 43 5 psi 0 8 L min 1 0 21 US gal min 1 Maximum pressure 7 bar 102 psi MINIMUM operating pressure 1 5 bar 22 psi Nozzle 4 Status No Name Lilac Flow to 3 bar 43 5 psi 1 L min 1 0 26...

Page 80: ...ntrol box 78 RPB Appendix Pressure sensor Pressure display Hydraulic functions Factory settings User settings Status No Factory settings User settings Status No Factory settings User settings Status N...

Page 81: ...settings Flow alarm Status Beep Trip 5 s Pressure alarm Status Beep Trip 5 s Tank low level prewarning alarm Status Beep Trip 0 L 0 US gal Tank low level alarm Status Beep Trip 0 L 0 US gal Factory s...

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