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About the job computer

System Overview

V1.20180921

30303187-02-EN

ISOBUS SPRAYER-Controller MAXI 3.0 job
computer

Junction box C

Connector cable for job computer to ISOBUS
Connection to ISOBUS power socket

Junction box B

Water and dust protection cap.
Otherwise, connection of extensions.

Junction box A

Main system - MIDI

The system can be expanded. The basic version consists of one to three job computers. The first job
computer is connected to the ISOBUS power socket on the tractor.

Main system of the MIDI 3.0 version

Connector cable for job computer to ISOBUS
Connection to ISOBUS power socket

ECU-MIDI - Master

Connector cable

ECU-MIDI - Slave

Termination plug
Otherwise, connection of extensions.

ECU-MIDI - Slave

3.2.2

Summary of Contents for MAXI 3.0

Page 1: ...ting Instructions SPRAYER Controller MAXI and MIDI 3 0 Version V1 20180921 30303187 02 EN Read and follow these operating instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later refer...

Page 2: ...number 30303187 02 EN As of software version 07 07 14 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...

Page 3: ...the job computer 14 3 1 Job computer functions 14 3 2 System Overview 14 3 2 1 Main system MAXI 15 3 2 2 Main system MIDI 16 3 2 3 Extension DISTANCE Control II 17 3 2 4 Extension TANK Control III 17...

Page 4: ...1 Changing the application rate in manual mode 43 6 4 2 Using Automatic mode 44 6 4 3 Setting target rate 45 6 4 4 Stopping application 46 6 5 Operating sections 46 6 6 Documenting work results 46 6 7...

Page 5: ...rating the speed sensor with the 100m method 65 7 4 3 Configuring the reverse driving sensor 65 7 4 4 Simulated Speed function 66 7 5 Configuring sections 66 7 5 1 Entering the number of nozzles per s...

Page 6: ...180921 30303187 02 EN 8 Troubleshooting 81 8 1 Alarm messages 81 8 2 Checking the software version 86 9 Technical specifications 87 9 1 ECU MIDI 3 0 job computer 87 9 2 ECU MAXI 3 0 job computer 88 9...

Page 7: ...ot make any unauthorized modifications to the product Unauthorized modifications or use may impair safety and reduce the service life or operability of the unit Modifications are considered unauthoriz...

Page 8: ...s that could potentially cause damage to property if not avoided There are some actions that need to be performed in several steps If there is a risk involved in carrying out any of these steps a safe...

Page 9: ...se instructions that you do not understand please do not hesitate to contact us or your dealer M ller Elektronik s Customer Services department will be happy to assist you Safety sign for the field sp...

Page 10: ...ractor and trailed implement Do not stay in the bend area during operation Safety stickers on the product Sticker on the job computer Do not clean with a high pressure cleaner Disposal When it has rea...

Page 11: ...RE ECU MIDI 3 0 Item number 30303184 Variants 3004748207 3004748208 3004748209 3004748210 3004765002 30193549 3019354901 3019354902 3019354903 3019354904 3019354905 3019354906 3019354907 3019354908 30...

Page 12: ...ed to serve 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 t...

Page 13: ...erformed in succession Result of the action This will happen when you perform an action Result of an operating instruction This will happen when you have completed all steps Requirements In the event...

Page 14: ...e 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 interface All...

Page 15: ...80921 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 and the ISOBUS p...

Page 16: ...erwise connection of extensions Junction box A Main system MIDI The system can be expanded The basic version consists of one to three job computers The first job computer is connected to the ISOBUS po...

Page 17: ...tion to ECU MAXI 3 0 or to the last ECU MIDI job computer Junction box Termination plug Otherwise connection of other extensions Job computer The instructions for the DISTANCE Control II extension can...

Page 18: ...Connection to the EDS bus The instructions for the EDS extension can be found in the download area of our website www mueller elektronik de Software extensions In addition to the functions that are c...

Page 19: ...ing Customer number If the product was manufactured for an agricultural machinery manufacturer the agricultural machinery manufacturer s item number will be shown here Hardware version M ller Elektron...

Page 20: ...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 s...

Page 21: ...ting 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 how...

Page 22: ...inal The sensor or actuator ends with a long cable without a connector You have to insert it in the junction box and connect it to the fitting terminal The terminal to which you must connect the cable...

Page 23: ...minal serves to insert and clamp one cable core You have prepared a small flat screwdriver that fits the upper opening of the terminal You only need this screwdriver if there are wire end sleeves on t...

Page 24: ...en The work screen is always shown during work and informs you of the status of the field sprayer The work screen is divided into several areas In each area information on specific topics may appear W...

Page 25: ...rawbar steering or stub axle steering 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 icons in the...

Page 26: ...target rate is defined by an external source Task Controller prescription map external sensor etc See Setting target rate 45 A problem has occurred with the transmission of the target rate from an ex...

Page 27: ...below show how the sections may appear in the boom display area 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 Co...

Page 28: ...ined by SEC TION Control Status of the control main valve Status via S Box or joy stick Open valve Open valve Closed valve Open closed valve Closed valve Closed valve Field sprayers with EDS single no...

Page 29: ...evel 57 is too low not flashing Stirrer has been stopped Cause Stopped by the driver Stirrer is working Fresh water tank is being emptied Low pressure cleaner is being used High pressure cleaner is be...

Page 30: ...d Compressed air rinsing is being used CURVE Control is activated Airtec icons Icon Meaning Current air pressure System is increasing the air pressure System is reducing the air pressure Air compresso...

Page 31: ...e tank is empty km Ring line circulation function switched on Boom Icon Meaning DISTANCE Control is installed but is deactivated The boom has to be controlled manually Display of the current boom slop...

Page 32: ...nits The following options are available for operating the job computer Using the function buttons on the screen Using the ME joystick Using the ME S Box Using an external keypad You can find more inf...

Page 33: ...without additional systems If you fill up the tank manually without any additional systems you need to enter the new tank content manually on the terminal Function icon Function Tank was fully filled...

Page 34: ...automatically when a specified fill level is reached You can define up to two refill limits for tank filling The system stops filling the tank when the tank content reaches these refill limits Functio...

Page 35: ...ng is terminated If there is a second refilling limit it will be automatically activated 4 You can now add the spray agent and stir the tank contents 5 Prepare the field sprayer for the second filling...

Page 36: ...how this function is shown on the work screen Boom is being lifted the arrow in the middle shows the direction MANU means that DISTANCE Control is deactivated and the boom must be raised and lowered...

Page 37: ...d in and out Type of locking for the folding in and out of the boom Type of field sprayer This is how you reach the screen with this function Structure of a boom The following diagram shows the struct...

Page 38: ...sor is installed On the following diagram you see how a seven part boom is shown on the function icons Directional arrow Arrow pointing inwards means Fold in Arrow pointing outwards means Fold out Sec...

Page 39: ...s tilting up down The system is capable of raising or lowering wings independently or simultaneously This is how you reach the screen with this function Use the following function keys to operate the...

Page 40: ...boom raise on the left lower on the right Slope boom lower on the left raise on the right Reproducing the boom slope when turning This function assists you when working on slopes The boom is sloped wh...

Page 41: ...tivated Boom is sloped to the right However it should be automatically sloped to the left The system will move the boom in this direction Current position Boom is sloped to the right Target position S...

Page 42: ...mode The field sprayer starts the application Spray cones appear under the boom icon In automatic mode The field sprayer will be prepared for application As long as the field sprayer does not move th...

Page 43: ...e you can control the opening of the control valve with two buttons In automatic mode the job computer regulates the opening of the control valve or the pump speed such that the application rate defin...

Page 44: ...below Sprayer off below The main valve is closed automatically Regulation is not possible because the application was deactivated by the SECTION Control app To use automatic mode the following condit...

Page 45: ...ulation 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 Restores...

Page 46: ...g ways 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 ME joyst...

Page 47: ...ter Resets the Distance counter Resets the Work time counter Pressed briefly Continue to the total counters Pressed long Back to the work screen Clears the contents of the displayed trip counter Stops...

Page 48: ...the screen This makes it easier for beginners to activate the right function As a standard preview mode is deactivated on new job computers When you press a joystick button for the first time after s...

Page 49: ...appears 2 Press The button assignment appears 3 Press to view the assignment on each level 4 You can also activate the Preview mode 48 Using foam markers Foam markers produce foam that can be applied...

Page 50: ...tivated or deactivated by pressing a button All functions are in the additional screens To access the controls or Additional functions Function icon Function that can be activated or deactivated Light...

Page 51: ...s It adds compressed air to the spray mixture directly in the nozzle at a ratio calculated by the job computer Minimum equipment of the field sprayer Nozzles with air support Air compressor on the fie...

Page 52: ...p size automatic mode activated Function icon Meaning Switches between manual and automatic mode Starts and stops the air compressor mounted on the field sprayer optional Larger drops Smaller drops In...

Page 53: ...1 Press This icon appears on the work screen Air compressor will be switched off AIRTEC in automatic mode In automatic mode select the drop size that you want to achieve The air pressure is adjusted...

Page 54: ...terminal with an ISB short cut button you can use it to directly terminate various functions of the sprayer depending on the configuration The following functions can be configured Sprayer All of the...

Page 55: ...Configuring the speed sensor Selecting and configuring the speed sensor 64 Configuring sections Configuring sections 66 Entering field sprayer parameters Enter the parameters in the following cases P...

Page 56: ...ned pressure an alarm is issued If no pressure sensor is installed on your sprayer you must enter 0 as the value Maximum Pressure parameter This setting defines the maximum pressure up to which the sp...

Page 57: ...on factor If when speed is changing the application volume does not adjust to the rate quickly enough you need to increase the regulation factor Tank Size parameter Size of the tank for the spray liqu...

Page 58: ...maximum permitted pump speed Section Control parameter Manner in which the sections are switched on and off Sequential mode 46 This type is intended for normal spraying work It is also suitable for s...

Page 59: ...appears 2 Configure parameter Calibrating the flow meter Because the number of impulses per liter can change during the lifespan of a flow meter calibration must be carried out in the following cases...

Page 60: ...ly clear water during calibration 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 wi...

Page 61: ...on the Enter water volume line 11 Exit the 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 n...

Page 62: ...tivated the icon appears in the Spray data area of the work screen You have prepared a measuring cup to measure the applied quantity You have prepared a stopwatch to be able to count one minute precis...

Page 63: ...zle line an input box appears 11 Enter the average applied volume in litres in this box 12 Exit the screen The value of the Impulses main flow parameter will be updated You have calibrated the flow me...

Page 64: ...and connected to the job computer Examples Wheel sensor radar sensor impulse transmitting GPS speed sensor Configuration Configure the number of impulses per 100 meters ISOBUS Sensors that are install...

Page 65: ...prayer A distance of 100m has been measured and marked The distance must correspond to the field conditions It should therefore lead over a meadow or a field The tractor with connected implement is re...

Page 66: ...ts It simulates the movement of the implement when the implement is at a standstill You can also use this function for technical inspection of field sprayers By activating the Simulated speed function...

Page 67: ...tions has the following effects With TRACK Leader The newly calculated working width will not be taken into account for the calculation of the headland width With SECTION Control After switching off t...

Page 68: ...e delay times 3 Open the job computer application 4 On the work screen press The SECTION Control screen appears 5 Enter the determined delay times under Delay on start and Delay on stop Delay on Start...

Page 69: ...Control Configuring the nozzles for field sprayers with pressure sensor regulation By configuring the nozzle type the job computer can calculate the current application rate based on the measured spr...

Page 70: ...screen 2 Press for the speed icon to appear in the User data area 3 Select the box with the nozzle colour to select a nozzle The list contains all standard nozzles and four positions for the configura...

Page 71: ...le output When you change the pressure the newly calculated nozzle output appears For non standard nozzles the calibration must be repeated at a different pressure This pressure should be about as hig...

Page 72: ...nozzles with a different spray pattern from the other nozzles on the boom They can either restrict the spray width in which case they are used for spraying field edges corner nozzles or increase the...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...appears 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 I...

Page 75: ...ber for the mounted nozzle NOTICE Wrong nozzle number Damage to the plants Always enter the correct nozzle number 1 Switch to the AIRTEC screen 2 Set the nozzle number Entering the field sprayer geome...

Page 76: ...You must perform the calibration in the following instances Prior to initial start up When the boom slope is not displayed correctly The current boom position can appear at the following places Work s...

Page 77: ...the boom to the left 10 Calibrate the slope to the left Field sprayer with two circulations and job computers For field sprayers with two manifolds and booms which are controlled by two job computers...

Page 78: ...can 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 imp...

Page 79: ...s 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 computer You have set the second connector on the main job comp...

Page 80: ...a temporary licence for the selected application In the bottom area you can see how long you have already been working with a temporary licence You can test each application for 50 hours 4 Use the ME...

Page 81: ...ical 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 Check...

Page 82: ...the lift pole is defective This error message only appears on a few field sprayers that have manufacturer specific configuration DISTANCE Control Alarm messages during calibration Text of alarm messa...

Page 83: ...Check the pump speed Switch on the pump Increase the pump speed SPRAYER Pump speed is too fast Check the pump speed Decrease the pump speed Boom folding forbidden The speed is too high The boom may o...

Page 84: ...ATION 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 be reached Parameter Min pressure SP...

Page 85: ...calibration 1 5V to 3 5V Drawbar angle sensor is reversed The wrong direction of rotation was detected during calibration of the limit stops Sensors are disturbed Short signal interruption with all s...

Page 86: ...software version 86 V1 20180921 30303187 02 EN Text of alarm message Meaning continue Checking the software version To find out the software version 1 Switch to the PARAMETERS screen The software vers...

Page 87: ...terfaces Up to 3 CAN and 1 LIN Ethernet via additional card optional Power supply 12 V electrical system 9 16 V max load 30 A 50 A fuse in the cabel harness Power input IN 500 mA at 14 4 V without pow...

Page 88: ...tional Power supply 12 V electrical system 50 A fuse Power input IN 400 mA at 14 4 V without power output without supply to external sensors Standby current OFF 70 A Temperature range 40 to 85 C in ac...

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