background image

  

About these Operating Instructions 

Layout of references 

 

  

  

10 

V1.20190404 

3030383000-02-EN 

  

Layout of references 

If any references are given in these Operating Instructions, they appear as: 
Example of a reference: [

 10] 

References can be identified by their square brackets and an arrow. The number following the arrow 
shows you on what page the section starts where you can find further information. 

2.4 

Summary of Contents for ECU-MAXI 3.0

Page 1: ...perating instructions SPRAYER Controller Orchard Vineyard MIDI 3 0 Version V1 20190404 3030383000 02 EN Read and follow these operating instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place f...

Page 2: ...Document number 3030383000 02 EN As of software version 01 01 04 00 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...

Page 3: ...12 4 Mounting and installation 13 4 1 Installing the job computer 13 4 1 1 Instructions for safe installation 13 4 1 2 Connecting the AMP connectors 13 4 1 3 Separating the AMP connectors 14 4 2 Conn...

Page 4: ...t of the joystick 38 6 12 Operating additional functions 39 7 Configuring the job computer 40 7 1 Entering sprayer parameters 40 7 1 1 Target Rate parameter 40 7 1 2 Product parameter 40 7 1 3 Working...

Page 5: ...sides and sections 53 7 7 2 Pre configuring the row spacings 53 7 7 3 Switching sections off permanently 54 7 7 4 System delay when switching the sections 54 Delay on Start parameter 55 Delay on Stop...

Page 6: ...e considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product documentation Never remove any safety mechanisms or stickers from the product Before charging the tractor battery always disconnect t...

Page 7: ...safety warning appears in the instructions themselves Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold font type and a signal word 1 NOTICE This...

Page 8: ...of this product and its identical variants as well as the form brought onto the market by us is in accordance with the relevant safety and health requirements of the EU Directive of Electromagnetic C...

Page 9: ...orchard vineyard sprayer manufacturer s instruction manual Directional information in these instructions All directional information in these instructions such as left right forward back is relative t...

Page 10: ...of references If any references are given in these Operating Instructions they appear as Example of a reference 10 References can be identified by their square brackets and an arrow The number followi...

Page 11: ...nnected to the job computer which monitor important implement parts The job computer controls the implement based on these signals and on the operator s specifications An ISOBUS terminal serves as an...

Page 12: ...eyard sprayer and receives signals from selected sensors For systems with two or more job computers each uses identical job computers and junction boxes Rating plate Abbreviations on the rating plate...

Page 13: ...e sockets and connectors that are not used must be protected from dust and water using suitable dummy connectors All of the connectors must be tightly sealed This makes them waterproof Do not use the...

Page 14: ...cting the job computer to the ISOBUS To connect the job computer to the power supply and to the ISOBUS terminal you have to connect the ISOBUS cable to an ISOBUS power socket on the tractor This is ho...

Page 15: ...will receive a fitting extension cable for each sensor You must insert the extension cable in the junction box and connect it to the fitting terminal The sensor or actuator ends with a long cable wit...

Page 16: ...le core into a terminal Each terminal consists of two openings The upper opening of the terminal opens the lower opening The bottom opening of the terminal serves to insert and clamp one cable core Yo...

Page 17: ...Layout of work screen The work screen is always shown during operation and informs you of the status of the orchard or vineyard sprayer The work screen is divided into several areas In each area info...

Page 18: ...the spraying areas Opens the ME Joystick screen Switches between two levels of icons Shows the next page with function icons Spray data area The following information is shown in this area Selected i...

Page 19: ...The target rate is defined by an external source Task Controller prescription map external sensor etc See Setting target rate 32 A problem has occurred with the transmission of the target rate from a...

Page 20: ...mation Number of sections Which sections are preselected or switched off Which sections are applying The diagrams below show how the sections may appear in the boom display area Sections 1 and 2 are c...

Page 21: ...alve Closed valve Open valve The section is permanently deactivated When the sections are automatically switched using SECTION Control you have to ensure that the sections are not deactivated using an...

Page 22: ...boundary or in an area that has already been worked Sprayer on the headland Other causes are also possible Beacon is switched on The working lights are switched on Left fan switched on Middle fan swi...

Page 23: ...tion in the software Depending on the equipment of the sprayer and the scope of its functions it is possible that not all of the executable functions are shown on one page of the screen If there are o...

Page 24: ...function buttons on the screen Using AUX N operating devices Using the ME joystick Using the ME S Box Using an external keypad You can find more information on the configuration and operation in the...

Page 25: ...o enter the new tank content when you have completely refilled the spray liquid tank 1 Switch to the Filling manual screen The following screen appears 2 Enter full tank or 3 In the New tank content b...

Page 26: ...ely Raising and lowering the air cushions This function raises or lowers the air cushions of the orchard or vineyard sprayer This is how you reach the screen with this function Use the following funct...

Page 27: ...t can be folded in and out Type of orchard or vineyard sprayer This is how you reach the screen with this function Structure of a boom The following diagram shows the structure of booms and what the i...

Page 28: ...Directional arrow Arrow pointing inwards means Fold in Arrow pointing outwards means Fold out Sections of the boom marked in grey are not folded in or out with this function icon Sections of the boom...

Page 29: ...n keys to operate the function Function icon Function Retracts the boom symmetrically Extends the boom symmetrically Extends the boom on the left Extends the boom on the right Retracts the boom on the...

Page 30: ...ntrol the opening of the control valve Work modes You can regulate the application rate manually or you can leave the regulation to the job computer In manual mode you can control the opening of the c...

Page 31: ...control valve remains in the last known position until the speed changes The speed of the sprayer is lower than Sprayer off below The main valve is closed automatically Regulation is not possible beca...

Page 32: ...the Regulation off below parameter The sprayer begins adjusting the application rate to the defined target rate 4 or Press to change the target rate The degree of change appears on the work screen 5 R...

Page 33: ...of all Use the following function keys to operate the function Function icon Function Closes section valves from left to right Closes section valves from right to left Opens section valves from left...

Page 34: ...e chassis Adjusting the axles You can adjust the axles of the orchard or vineyard sprayer hydraulically during operation This is how you reach the screen with this function Use the following function...

Page 35: ...he screen Icon Meaning The implement is being sloped to the left The implement is being sloped to the right Documenting work results You can document your work in the Counters screen On the Counters s...

Page 36: ...the trip counter Optional function Previous trip counter Optional function Switching the fans on and off You can switch the fan on and off during operation This is how you reach the screen with this...

Page 37: ...deactivate the sprayer functions For example Open main valve Switch off sections from left to right Lifting and lowering the boom manually Three functions are assigned to each button The position of...

Page 38: ...f you press a joystick button during the display its function will be executed Assignment remains on the screen until the time expires From now on you can operate the joystick without the help display...

Page 39: ...an also activate the Preview mode 38 Operating additional functions Additional functions are manufacturer specific functions They can only be activated or deactivated by pressing a button All function...

Page 40: ...ur sprayer Target Rate parameter The quantity entered as the target rate will be applied when the sprayer is working in automatic mode Product parameter Product that is being applied The factor with w...

Page 41: ...s set to 0 this function is deactivated This parameter must be higher or the same as the Sprayer off below parameter Regulation Factor parameter In Automatic mode the spray pressure of the nozzles is...

Page 42: ...ot connected All functions will be controlled using the terminal or an ME S Box ME Joystick ME Joystick is being used Ignore ME Joystick The joystick should be ignored Setting for the auxiliary job co...

Page 43: ...ing the flow meter with the tank method With the tank method a large quantity of water will be applied from the tank over a specific time The flow meter measures the impulses during this time After th...

Page 44: ...During application the number of impulses will be counted on the CALIBRATION Main flow meter screen 6 Apply a few hundred litres Do not fully empty the tank This prevents air bubbles from forming and...

Page 45: ...es the number of impulses per litre WARNING Spray liquid or spray liquid residues Danger of poisoning or chemical burning Clean the spray liquid tank thoroughly prior to calibration The sprayer must b...

Page 46: ...econds by using the prepared measuring cup 6 Write down the applied water volume 7 Repeat the last two steps on several nozzles 8 Calculate and write down an average of several measurements 9 Stop app...

Page 47: ...s main flow parameter must be correctly calibrated beforehand 4 Set the product as the currently utilised product 5 As an option you can change the product name 6 You can also repeat the procedure for...

Page 48: ...can be received through the ISOBUS 1 Switch to the PARAMETERS screen 2 Set the Wheel impulses parameter to 0 Calibrating the speed sensor with the 100m method When calibrating the speed sensor with t...

Page 49: ...Switch to the SPEED screen 2 Select the box below the Reverse drive sensor parameter The available signal sources appear See the description at the beginning of this section 3 Select the signal sourc...

Page 50: ...on the sprayer and the application rate is only regulated based on the flow then you only need to configure the nozzles for the pressure calculation Nozzle assistant The nozzle assistant serves the f...

Page 51: ...ions 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 nozzle Thi...

Page 52: ...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 calibrati...

Page 53: ...des that are assigned to a section In doing so please note that a section does not necessarily refer to a physical section but rather can also refer to a group of several sides spraying areas 1 Switch...

Page 54: ...change the Working width parameter The actual working width changes However as the sprayer has not changed Do not change the Working width parameter Do not change the sprayer geometry Permanently swi...

Page 55: ...meter Changing the display of areas on the terminal You can make different settings to change the display of the areas on the terminal e g for the TRACK Leader application 1 On the work screen press 2...

Page 56: ...the nozzles 1 Switch to the Geometry screen The following screen appears A diagram of the sprayer appears 2 Measure the distances shown in the figure 3 Enter the distances measured Assigning the joys...

Page 57: ...f alarm message Meaning SPRAY REGULATION Set rate out of reach The system cannot adjust the application rate to the rate SPRAY REGULATION The pressure is too low The minimum spray pressure could not b...

Page 58: ...cabel harness Power input IN 500 mA at 14 4 V without power output without supply to external sensors Standby current OFF 70 A typ Temperature range 40 70 C Housing Anodized aluminium continuous cast...

Reviews: