Mid-tech ARC 6000, User Manual

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ECORD THESE CALIBRATION NUMBERS ON LAST PAGE OF MANUAL
.
C. As each boom position appears on the display, use
the INC/DEC Switch to set the display to the number
of inches covered by that boom. Repeat for each
section.
D. Set all unused boom sections to a width of zero “ 0”
inches. This insures that accidentally turning a boom
switch “ ON” doesn’t affect the control console.
E. Finally, let the boom width display cycle through the
boom sections until it shows “ Boom C” . When the
“ C” width is displayed, set it to the normal operating
width of the entire sprayer, in inches, using the INC/
DEC switch.
F. The boom width is now set. Turn all booms “ ON” and
return to the OPERATE Mode, the new total boom
width will be displayed in feet. If this does not agree
with your total applicator width, check the individual
boom widths, ( steps A, B and C).
Distance Calibration - Ground Speed Sensor
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ENERAL
C
ONSIDERATIONS AND
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NITIAL
C
ALIBRATION
N
UMBERS
T
he Control Console must be calibrated to the
ground speed sensor installed to ensure accurate
application rates. The procedure involves physi-
cally measuring an accurate distance along a road or field,
driving the vehicle through that distance, mathematically
comparing the distance computed by the control console
to the actual measured distance, and making any neces-
sary adjustments to the distance calibration number.
Follow the recommended procedure below to ensure
accuracy of operation.Follow the recommended proce-
dure below to ensure accuracy of operation.
The distance calibration should be checked periodically to
maintain its accuracy. A calibration test is especially
important if the sensor mounting has become loose or has
been repositioned (Radar Sensor), or if the tires have been
changed (Wheel and Speedometer Sensor).
Boom widths are
entered in inches in the
US system. For
example; for a liquid
boom with 7 nozzles on
30" spacings, enter 210
for that boom. There is
no need to convert to
feet, the control
console does that
automatically when it is
switched back to the
Operate Mode. (In
metric and metrish, all
widths are entered in
meters.)