Operating Instructions
SPRAYER-Controller MAXI and MIDI 3.0
Version: V1.20170116
30303187-02-EN
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Page 1: ...ting Instructions SPRAYER Controller MAXI and MIDI 3 0 Version V1 20170116 30303187 02 EN Read and follow these operating instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later refer...
Page 2: ...t number 30303187 02 EN As of software version 7 5s Original language German M ller Elektronik GmbH Co KG Franz Kleine Stra e 18 33154 Salzkotten Germany Phone 49 0 5258 9834 0 Fax 49 0 5258 9834 90 E...
Page 3: ...rating instructions 11 2 5 Layout of references 12 3 Product description 13 3 1 Rating plate 13 3 2 Finding out the software version 13 4 Mounting and installation 14 4 1 System Overview 14 4 1 1 Main...
Page 4: ...ns 45 6 6 1 Activating localized mode 45 6 7 Documenting work results 45 6 8 Operating the ME joystick 46 6 8 1 Preview mode for the ME Joystick 47 6 8 2 Viewing the assignment of the joystick 47 6 9...
Page 5: ...op size 79 7 10 6 Deactivating nozzles 80 Deactivating nozzles globally 80 Excluding nozzles from Vario mode 80 7 10 7 Activating the multiple nozzle holder 80 7 11 Configuring AIRTEC 81 7 12 Entering...
Page 6: ...automatic mode 97 Steering in manual mode 97 Steering the trailed implement against the slope 97 8 2 2 Preparing TRAIL Control for road driving 99 Locking TRAIL Control 100 8 2 3 Driving in reverse 10...
Page 7: ...s Servicing Keep the system in a functional condition To do so follow these instructions Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product Unauthorized modifications or use may impair safety a...
Page 8: ...NOTICE This is a notice It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step 2 Step involving risk Layout and meaning of alert messages An alarm message may appear during operation The alarm messa...
Page 9: ...rom such non compliance All risk arising from improper use lies with the user All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety industrial and medical standards...
Page 10: ...form brought onto the market by us is in accordance with the relevant safety and health requirements of the EC Directive of Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC If alterations are made to the pr...
Page 11: ...rve as a reference They help you in finding your way around the software screens The information shown on the screen depends on various factors the type of field sprayer the configuration of the field...
Page 12: ...mpleted all steps Requirements In the event that any requirements have been specified these must be met before an action can be performed Layout of references If any references are given in these Oper...
Page 13: ...he agricultural machinery manufacturer s item number will be shown here Hardware version M ller Elektronik item number Operating voltage The product may only be connected to voltages within this range...
Page 14: ...02 EN Mounting and installation System Overview Depending on which job computer is used as the base computer for the main system and which additional components are installed the overall system can h...
Page 15: ...187 02 EN V1 20170116 15 Example MIDI 3 0 as the main job computer Main system MAXI The system can be expanded In the basic version it consists of a job computer that is connected to the junction box...
Page 16: ...on cap Otherwise connection of extensions Junction box C Depending on the field sprayer model Junction box B Depending on the field sprayer model Junction box A Depending on the field sprayer model Th...
Page 17: ...3 2m 30322358 4m 3032235801 6 5m 30322357 8m 3032235802 10m 30322356 14m 3032235803 Water and dust protection cap or terminating resistor Otherwise connection of extensions 31300581 Terminating resis...
Page 18: ...3 0 or to the last ECU MIDI Cable length Item number 0 3m 30322355 10m 30322356 6 5m 30322357 3 2m 30322358 1 5m 30322359 Termination plug Otherwise connection of other extensions 31300581 Terminating...
Page 19: ...ith the option of connecting further add ons Cable length Item number 1m 3030308901 Connection to the main system or to a system add on 1m 30303089 TANK Control II Operating device and computer 302520...
Page 20: ...installation the ESD discharges can cause malfunctions All of the sockets and plugs that are not used must be protected from dust using suitable dust protection caps All of the plugs must be tightly...
Page 21: ...ng the job computer to the ISOBUS 4 30303187 02 EN V1 20170116 21 5 Screw the dust protection cap of the connector and the socket together 6 When the work is completed separate the connection and scre...
Page 22: ...b computer Initial start up Once the job computer is fitted installed and connected to the terminal you can start it up for the first time The job computer is connected to the ISOBUS An ISOBUS termina...
Page 23: ...eld sprayer model For this reason the following graphs only show the standard version of the overview Areas on the work screen Spray data area Boom area Icons on the implement image Icons beside the i...
Page 24: ...The following information is shown in this area Selected icons in the spray data area Depending on the configuration the following icons may appear Icon Meaning The application rate will be automatica...
Page 25: ...the target rate 43 A problem has occurred with the transmission of the target rate from an external source The field sprayer is outside of the area defined in the prescription map or in an area that s...
Page 26: ...a Sections 1 and 2 are closed and deactivated Sections 1 and 2 are closed All of the other sections are open and spraying When SECTION Control is activated the blue red SECTION Control icon also appea...
Page 27: ...osed valve Open closed valve Closed valve Closed valve Field sprayers with EDS single nozzle switching do not have section valves One section consists of multiple nozzles that are switched by EDS modu...
Page 28: ...is being emptied Low pressure cleaner is being used The ring line is being rinsed Working lights are on Nozzles used in Vario mode Nozzles used in Select mode Nozzle cleaning activated Intended drop...
Page 29: ...utput in litres per minute Area output per hour Icons on the implement image General icons Icon Meaning Tank counter Current fill level l Area that can be sprayed until the tank is empty ha Distance t...
Page 30: ...ocked with a pin The implement is steered to the left The implement is steered to the right Control units The following options are available for operating the job computer Using the function buttons...
Page 31: ...yer the process may be different In this you can Fill up the tank manually without additional systems Fill up the tank with TANK Control 1 Call up the Tank filling screen 2 Compare the Tank filling sc...
Page 32: ...quid tank 1 Switch to the Tank filling Manual screen The following screen appears 2 Enter full tank or 3 In the New tank content box enter the tank content after refilling The new tank content appears...
Page 33: ...creen Water is being pumped Current tank content changes slowly Close ball valve for tank filling Ball valve closes Change active refill limit Only the refill limit selected is taken into account whil...
Page 34: ...this section you learn how to control the boom using the terminal WARNING Injury to persons through improper operation Every field sprayer is designed differently and must be operated differently In...
Page 35: ...the function Function icon Meaning Locks the boom Unlocks the boom The following icons may appear on the screen Icon Meaning The boom is locked detected by a lock sensor The boom is being locked The p...
Page 36: ...t boom Boom part Inner left Five part boom Boom part Unmoving part Seven part boom Boom part Inner right Boom part Outer left Boom part Middle right Boom part Middle left Boom part Outer right Screen...
Page 37: ...n Use the following function keys to operate the function Function Three part boom Five part boom Seven part boom Fold in inner boom symmetrically Fold out inner boom symmetrically Fold in boom in the...
Page 38: ...first of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Function Slopes the boom to the right It will be raised on the left Slopes the boom to the left It will be raised on...
Page 39: ...rrent direction of movement of the boom Current boom position Target boom position Current angle of the angle sensor on the sloping cylinder The following symbols may appear depending on the configura...
Page 40: ...boom in the opposite direction until the previously saved angle is reached on the other side While the boom is moving a green arrow appears on the work screen The function switches off if you change...
Page 41: ...ing within 5 seconds and exceed the minimum speed for the automatic regulation parameter Regulation off below Otherwise the application will be automatically terminated Regulating the application rate...
Page 42: ...he job computer regulates the degree of opening of the control valve and the main valve on the manifold such that the target rate defined for the application rate can be reached You are in automatic m...
Page 43: ...ases the target rate by 10 Reduces the target rate by 10 Restores the target rate back to 100 To change the target rate during work 1 Activate automatic steering 2 Open main valve Spray cones appear u...
Page 44: ...e application Close main valve or Close the section valves consecutively Drive slower than the set minimum speed only in automatic mode Operating sections To operate this function the user needs the M...
Page 45: ...ed mode The value Localized mode appears under the line Sections Control 4 Restart the terminal Localized mode is activated after restarting Documenting work results You can document your work in the...
Page 46: ...ptional function Activates the trip counter Optional function Previous trip counter Optional function Operating the ME joystick With the ME joystick you can activate and deactivate the field sprayer f...
Page 47: ...on the screen instead The display remains until the time set in the configuration has expired If you press a joystick button during the display its function will be executed Assignment remains on the...
Page 48: ...m The driver can then drive parallel to the foam To access the controls Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Meaning Switches the left foam marker on and off Switches...
Page 49: ...ent pump Stirrer Low pressure cleaner High pressure cleaner Emptying the fresh water tank Left foam marker Right foam marker Four hydraulic functions that can be freely connected Drop size increase fo...
Page 50: ...switching off the sprayer at the end of the field as well as when switching on at the beginning of the field and should correspond as closely as possible to the normal spraying speed Airtec icons Ico...
Page 51: ...to the compressed air system Only switch the air compressor off when the AIRTEC nozzles are not installed If AIRTEC nozzles are installed the air compressor must be activated To switch the air compre...
Page 52: ...set drop size appears on the work screen AIRTEC in manual mode In manual mode you control the air pressure manually The air pressure changes the drop size 1 Set the air pressure The target air pressu...
Page 53: ...e first job computer The signals from the ME S Box are rejected because this job computer should be operated with the joystick ME SBox without On Off Setting for the second job computer Joystick assis...
Page 54: ...n appears A small rectangular box with a value appears under each parameter 2 Select this box to change a parameter Screen for data input or keyboard appears 3 Enter desired value The new value appear...
Page 55: ...e the regulation factor If when speed is changing the application volume does not adjust to the rate quickly enough you need to increase the regulation factor Set limit values for the spray pressure T...
Page 56: ...e switched off The implement manufacturer not the user can also define whether the stirrer should be switched on automatically when the job computer is started Extremity nozzles set With this paramete...
Page 57: ...the communication with several parameters Condensed Work State Condensed Work State value for Systems with EDS single nozzle switching Systems that work with the latest generation of tractor terminals...
Page 58: ...n change during the lifespan of a flow meter calibration must be carried out in the following cases Prior to initial start up At the start of each season When you detect deviations between the quantit...
Page 59: ...tion Wear required protective equipment All sections are selected Manual mode is activated the icon appears in the Spray data area of the work screen The tank is filled with clear water For this you n...
Page 60: ...on the Enter water volume line 11 Exit screen You have calibrated the flow meter with the tank method Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method When calibrating the flow meter using the nozzl...
Page 61: ...equipment You have prepared a measuring cup to measure the applied quantity You have prepared a stopwatch to be able to count one minute precisely All of the sections are preselected and the sprayer c...
Page 62: ...the nozzle method Manually entering the number of pulses per liter for the flow meter If you know the precise number of pulses per liter for the flow meter you can enter this value manually 1 Switch...
Page 63: ...ed source parameter does not appear on the Speed screen and the speed signal should be received through the ISOBUS proceed as follows The speed signal can be received through the ISOBUS 1 Switch to th...
Page 64: ...he signal ISOBUS The reverse driving signal is sent by the tractor or a different job computer through the ISOBUS Sensor A reverse driving sensor is connected to the junction box or cable harness of t...
Page 65: ...enter the number of nozzles for each section Multiple nozzle holders count as one nozzle in this case With each change the number of nozzles changes on the BOOM screen Switching sections off permanen...
Page 66: ...em delay when switching the sections For SECTION Control to be able to open and close the section valves precisely you must determine how many milliseconds are required for the liquid to travel from t...
Page 67: ...ication rate based on the measured spray pressure Pressure sensor is installed If no pressure sensor is installed on the field sprayer and the application rate is regulated only through the flow rate...
Page 68: ...positions for the configuration of custom nozzles 4 Enter the intended working speed in the box 5 In the area set the optimal pressure range that enables the intended drop size with the selected nozzl...
Page 69: ...e should be about as high as the intended working pressure WARNING Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or chemical burning Clean the spray liquid tank thoroughly prior to calibra...
Page 70: ...e spray width in which case they are used for spraying field edges corner nozzles or increase the spray width of a section wide area nozzles Before using extremity nozzles note the following Wide area...
Page 71: ...right Installation site for the left and right extremity nozzle Extremity nozzles set parameter You can define up to three sets of extremity nozzles via the Extremity nozzles set parameter For each se...
Page 72: ...ill appear This message informs you that the job computer must be restarted so that the changes can be applied Do not restart the job computer yet wait until you have entered all the settings 5 In the...
Page 73: ...required in the nozzles to maintain the planned application rate This makes the drops continuously smaller until the nozzles must be changed The driver of a field sprayer without Vario Select must th...
Page 74: ...the nozzles observe the following In Vario mode the job computer must be capable of activating each individual nozzle and each nozzle combination The nozzle selection influences the possible applicat...
Page 75: ...all nozzle combinations If some application rates are not possible for a nozzle combination the display flashes red yellow Possible nozzle ranges for nozzles are red and green in the pressure range f...
Page 76: ...brated See Nozzle assistant 67 Position of the nozzles on the nozzle holder Make sure that the nozzles are mounted in the right position on each nozzle holder Nozzle status See the table below Nozzle...
Page 77: ...ode you can select the nozzles manually The nozzles remain active until they are either manually deactivated or until Vario mode is activated MULTI NOZZLES screen in Select mode Cursor Nozzles 2 and 3...
Page 78: ...e of nozzle You can select among 14 ISO compliant nozzles and four non ISO compliant nozzles If you use nozzles that do not fulfil ISO standard 10625 you can select nozzles A B C or D from the list Ho...
Page 79: ...See section Calibrate the nozzles 69 Setting the drop size In Vario mode you can adjust the drop size Depending on the field sprayer model there can be 4 to 9 adjustable drop sizes In Vario mode the...
Page 80: ...lso exclude a nozzle from Vario mode The excluded nozzles can only be activated in Select mode or in cleaning mode In this way for example you can use the nozzle deactivated in Vario mode for the appl...
Page 81: ...ensions of your implement Setting the sprayer geometry lets the software know exactly how long and how wide the implement is and where the individual sections are located Sprayer geometry parameters W...
Page 82: ...en The explanation for the display can be found in section Reproducing the boom slope when turning 38 To calibrate the angle sensor 1 Position the field sprayer on level ground 2 Switch to the BOOM SL...
Page 83: ...s you must configure each job computer for the equipment of the respective boom There are also the following settings You must decide which system should be the main system and which should be the aux...
Page 84: ...then take account of the geometry of both implements and thus enable section control In doing so the position of the second implement is always indicated relative to the position of the first impleme...
Page 85: ...y boom 84 you must also enter the distance DRP_Y The boom is located only on the left side 0cm Boom on the right side Working width of the boom in cm To enter the sprayer geometry in the main job comp...
Page 86: ...layed on the terminal You can select between various metric and imperial units 1 On the work screen press The UNITS screen appears On the screen you will see which categories and subcategories can be...
Page 87: ...le of increasing or decreasing the maximum speed before delivering the field sprayer to adjust it for the characteristics of the field sprayer and its intended use The maximum speed can be adjusted fo...
Page 88: ...ersteer You can activate the slope counter steering using the function icon Slope counter steering deactivated Slope counter steering activated The system steers the trailed implement as soon as the s...
Page 89: ...proportional valve the trailed implement moves automatically This may pose a risk to you and to persons in the immediate vicinity of the trailed implement Ensure that nobody is in the regulation rang...
Page 90: ...se the Slope counter steering function will not work properly 1 Switch to the CALIBRATION screen or 2 The CALIBRATION screen appears 3 Set up the trailed implement on flat ground in a line behind the...
Page 91: ...will be counted by a red clock Calibration is initiated The following message appears Most right position Calibration running A blue clock shows the progress 8 Wait until the message Most right positi...
Page 92: ...ibration more precise However you can also perform this calibration while the implement is standing still 6 Start the calibration The following message appears Hydr output Calibration is ready 7 Confi...
Page 93: ...n as the maximum speed has been exceeded an error message will appear At the same time the trailed implement will be centered It does this regardless of whether the system was previously working in ma...
Page 94: ...TRAIL Control stops working if a reverse driving signal is detected In this case the automatic mode remains activated but the hydraulic valves are not being controlled You can configure how TRAIL Cont...
Page 95: ...r without reason even if they are standing still To minimize the risks for the driver the automatic centering can only be automatically activated in the first 10 seconds after the vehicle comes to a s...
Page 96: ...r stub axle steering Switching TRAIL Control on and off Switch between manual and automatic mode The following icons appear on the work screen when TRAIL Control is being operated Meaning Icons for dr...
Page 97: ...iled implement manually Drive in a curve to the right as follows 1 Drive the tractor to the right 2 Steer the trailed implement for driving to the right With drawbar steering The drawbar is steered to...
Page 98: ...hout TRAIL Control TRAIL Control with stub axle steering TRAIL Control with drawbar steering Slope countersteer Slope direction Degree of the slope Measured by the slope sensor On level ground the ico...
Page 99: ...e trailed implement to the correct position behind the tractor The work screen displays the icon The red colour marks the target position of the angle sensor on the drawbar Each time you press a funct...
Page 100: ...Lock TRAIL Control Locking TRAIL Control If the drawbar can be locked with a locking pin the system can monitor this locking device with a lock sensor As long as the lock sensor detects locking the sy...
Page 101: ...2 EN V1 20170116 101 You can configure the reaction for TRAIL Control when a reverse driving signal is detected To do so read section Configuring automatisms when driving in reverse 94 When a reverse...
Page 102: ...chanical hydraulic or electrical malfunction Contact Customer Service Target height of the drawbar cannot be maintained Calibration of the suspension is required Calibrate the suspension Suspension Ch...
Page 103: ...connected to the sensor ground GNDE in the junction box Defective height angle sensor Angle sensor that measures the height of the lift pole is defective This error message only appears on a few fiel...
Page 104: ...of alarm message Meaning Low tank content The volume of spray liquid in the tank has fallen below the Tank level alarm SPRAYER Pump speed is too low Check the pump speed Switch on the pump Increase th...
Page 105: ...t device To terminate the external operation acknowledge the alarm You will then be able to operate the controls again SPRAY REGULATION Text of alarm message Meaning SPRAY REGULATION Set rate out of r...
Page 106: ...tion 1 Calibrate TRAIL Control Check parameters Values in the configuration outside of the valid range With drawbar steering Drawbar length 80cm 300cm Frame length 100cm 500cm With stub axle steering...
Page 107: ...ation rates 74 Check also if the installed nozzles were properly selected Configuring the nozzles on the multiple nozzle holder 78 Vario mode requires at least 2 nozzles Ensure that at least two nozzl...
Page 108: ...when switching the sections 66 Configuring the nozzles on the multiple nozzle holder 78 Configuring the units 86 Alarm messages 102 History 108 Updated section Spray data area 24 Folding boom in and o...
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