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396-4519Y1   Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 

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Revised 01/26/2022 

 

© 2016-2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc. 

General Description

 

You have purchased a  SurePoint Sentinel NH3 blockage system for your equipment.  This 

system will be controlled by the Sentinel ECU through your in-cab ISO display.  Your 

anhydrous system will continue to function as usual with application rates being regulated 

by your existing rate controller. The Sentinel NH3 works independently, monitoring the row-to-row accuracy 

of your system and alerting the operator of blocked rows. 

 

SurePoint currently supports Sentinel operating on the following displays:  

John Deere 

2630 & 4640, 

Ag 

Leader

 InCommand 800 and 1200, 

Case IH 

Pro 700, 

Trimble 

Fm2050 and FMX1000.  The use of Sentinel 

NH3 on any other display may result in diminished functionality. 

 

A 2-pin Molex power and 12-pin Ampseal Power/CAN connector are required on your implement to connect 

the Sentinel ECU to the implement bus.  While some equipment manufacturers already provide this 

connection, SurePoint offers harnessing to provide this connection on any implement.  Ask your SurePoint 

representative what accommodations may be needed for your specific equipment. 

A 

Introduction 

Basic Installation Steps

 

1.  Install all Row sensors using the guidelines laid out in the Applicator Plumbing Requirements section on 

page 7. 

2.  Locate the 2-pin Molex power and 12-pin Ampseal POWER/CAN connectors (typically next to the rate 

controller) that the Sentinel ECU will be connected to and remove the terminator.  If you can’t identify 

these connectors, call SurePoint.  Save the terminator for Step 5. 

3.  Mount the Sentinel ECU using the provided bracket in a location within 4 feet of the above connection. 

4.  Attach the ECU harness (208-06-3536Y2) to the Sentinel ECU and plug the other end of the harness into 

the above Molex/Ampseal POWER/CAN connection. 

5.  Use the previously removed terminator to terminate the POWER/CAN connection found on the ECU 

harness. 

6.  Mount the SurePoint NH3 Temperature Interface module (226-01-4210Y1) to the back of the ECU 

bracket used in step 2. 

7.  Plug the 4-pin  Deutsch connector on the temperature interface module into the Flowmeter Bus 1. 

8.  Unplug the 3-pin Weather Pack dust plug that is connected to the temperature interface module and save. 

9.  Use a 3-pin Weather Pack extension cable (206-03-XXXX) to connect the temperature interface module 

to the row sensor mounted on Row 1.   

10. Make sure all row sensors are daisy chained together, using 3-pin Weather Pack extension cables to get 

from NH3 manifold to NH3 manifold. 

11.  Install the 3-pin Weather Pack dust cover removed in step 8 and install it on the last row. 

SurePoint 

Ag 

Systems

Summary of Contents for Sentinel NH3

Page 1: ...4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor for ISOBUS Installation and Setup 396 4519Y1 MAW S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 2: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor ii Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 3: ...oduct Setup 21 22 Implement Setup 22 Speed Input 23 Hardware Setup Master Switch Lift Switch Task Control IntelliSection 23 Alarm Setup 24 Module Addressing 24 Rate Setup 25 Sentinel Operation Home Screen Alarm Screen Row Detail 26 Sentinel Software Information 27 F Care Maintenance Care Maintenance Cleaning 30 Winterization 30 Pre season Service 30 E Trouble Shooting Troubleshooting Flow module a...

Page 4: ...llation repair or maintenance please follow the instructions below 1 You must be trained and certified to work with anhydrous ammonia If you are not please seek out the appropriate agricultural department to attend a class to obtain the proper training and certification 2 Wear appropriate safety goggles gloves and breathing apparatuses 3 Always know which way the wind is blowing 4 Drain all tanks ...

Page 5: ...supply for at least 15 minutes if exposed to anhydrous ammonia and then seek emergency medical attention Always have a small squeeze bottle of fresh water at all times Never assume NH3 lines are empty including the lines connected to the NH3 cooler Make sure the system is completely drained of NH3 It can hide in low areas of the system Look for frost on the hose or equipment That usually means the...

Page 6: ...s gloves long sleeve shirt Before performing maintenance on the toolbar or equipment Put on gloves and goggles Make sure you have emergency water Check wind direction and stay upwind Park away from buildings livestock and people Before servicing close the valve on the NH3 tank and continue application to bleed the system Be sure the tank valve is closed Turn the Master valve on and leave it on dur...

Page 7: ...a into surface water Ammonia is a non flammable gas but will ignite at a temperature of 1204 F within vapor concentration limits between 15 and 28 Paper ignites at 450 F coal at 750 F Outside conditions that would support these vapor concentrations are very rare Ammonia will corrode galvanized metals cast iron copper brass or copper alloys All ammonia piping valves tanks and fittings are construct...

Page 8: ...The actual pounds of NH3 being applied decreases or increases as tank pressure fluctuates unless continuous adjustments are made to the meter If NH3 is released into the atmosphere it will expand rapidly to occupy a volume 850 times greater than the original liquid NH3 readily changes from liquid to gas in the nurse tank and distribution system Consequently the ratio of NH3 gas to liquid continual...

Page 9: ...sors using the guidelines laid out in the Applicator Plumbing Requirements section on page 7 2 Locate the 2 pin Molex power and 12 pin Ampseal POWER CAN connectors typically next to the rate controller that the Sentinel ECU will be connected to and remove the terminator If you can t identify these connectors call SurePoint Save the terminator for Step 5 3 Mount the Sentinel ECU using the provided ...

Page 10: ...with no splices or kinks 2 All excess hose tubing from the manifolds must be fastened horizontally to the toolbar in coils no smaller than 18 in diameter 3 If you have multiple manifolds make sure they are all the same make and model Make sure all the hose barbs are from the same manufacturer NOT all hose barbs have the same inside diameter 4 If you are not using all the ports on the NH3 manifold ...

Page 11: ...ractor Service Connections The Terminating Resistor Programming and RS232 connectors are for service only and should not be used Bus Connections Two Flowmeter Bus connections are provided for use in several applications For standard Sentinel NH3 use connect the Temperature Interface Module to Flowme ter Bus 1 Implement Height and Speed Input Not used in all configurations the imple ment height and...

Page 12: ...odule CAN Power in CAN Power out Terminate Flowmeter Bus 2 not used Flowmeter Bus 1 3 pin Weather Pack extension 206 03 XXXX Daisy chain to Row 2 D Wiring Elec C Components Wiring Elec Line Sensor 3 8 sensor 229 04 36021004 1 2 sensor 229 04 36021017 Temperature Interface Module CAN Power in CAN Power out Terminate Sentinel NH3 ECU Sentinel NH3 Harness 208 06 5021Y1 Or 208 06 5374Y1 3 pin Weather ...

Page 13: ... Module CAN Power in CAN Power out Terminate Flowmeter Bus 2 not used Flowmeter Bus 1 3 pin Weather Pack extension 206 03 XXXX Daisy chain to next row D Wiring Elec C Components Wiring Elec Last Row of Manifold 1 Sensor Dust Cap First Row of Manifold 2 Last Row of Manifold 2 3 pin Weather Pack extension 206 03 XXXX S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 14: ...N Power out Terminate Flowmeter Bus 2 not used Flowmeter Bus 1 3 pin Weather Pack extension 206 03 XXXX Daisy chain to next row D Wiring Elec C Components Wiring Elec Last Row of Manifold 1 Sensor Dust Cap First Row of Manifold 2 Last Row of Manifold 2 3 pin Weather Pack extension 206 03 XXXX First Row of Manifold 3 Last Row of Manifold 3 S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 15: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 12 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 16: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 13 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc C Components Wiring Elec S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 17: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 14 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc C Wiring Elec S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 18: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 15 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc C Wiring Elec S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 19: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 16 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc C Wiring Elec S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 20: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 17 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc C Components Wiring Elec S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 21: ... voltages on the Flowmeter Bus connector to make sure the module is getting proper voltages Test voltage Pin 1 to 4 12v Pin 1 to 2 1 5v Pin 1 to 3 3 5v 3 Pin WeatherPack connector on the sensors A Data B Ground C Handshake Test voltage Pin A to B 4 5v Pin B to C less than 1v Temperature Interface Module and Temperature Sensor Temperature Interface Module Temperature Sensor S u r e P o i n t A g S ...

Page 22: ... half rate or rate and a half on end rows Press BACK arrow to go back 7 Set up the implement dimensions by touching the IMPLEMENT button Then press BACK 8 Choose a speed source by selecting the SPEED button 9 Select system control options task control lift switch etc under HARDWARE 10 Touch the NEXT button 11 Customize alarms as desired 12 Click on NH3 Module Diagnostics 13 Ensure that all line se...

Page 23: ...The black bars represent the user defined temperature tolerance above and below the current average temperature Toggle between up to 4 product screens by touching the NEXT PRODUCT button The Sentinel NH3 ECU has the ability to also monitor liquid products along with anhydrous ammonia The SETTINGS button will be used to access the system configuration pages and to change individual product alarm to...

Page 24: ...3 manifolds Total Rows Spacing Row spacing in inches Start Row Sentinel row at which prod uct starts Leave Row 1 Tolerance Alarm setpoint above and below target rate measured in degrees Fahrenheit Start with 15 degrees This can be lowered as you get an idea of what typical temperatures are this de pends on the manifolds Num Rows Number of rows in each section Press More arrow PRESS this box to go ...

Page 25: ...ble ODD Rows press to disable the Sentinel for all odd numbered rows Disable Even Rows press to disable the Sentinel for all even numbered rows Enable All Rows press to read all rows BACK arrow twice Sentinel Setup and Configuration Implement SETUP The implement setup dimensions are used when Task Control is enabled This allows the display to know the position of the liq uid boom to turn on off se...

Page 26: ...Section allows the Sentinel to determine when sections are turned off by looking at temperature across the entire section When the average temperature across the section raises alarms for those rows are disabled Check this box if not using Task Control If using IntelliSection you should also use a Lift Switch on the Sentinel Go BACK Select Speed Source Ground Speed default GPS speed or speed poste...

Page 27: ...fore the alarm sounds NH3 Module Diagnostics NH3 module diag nostics is addressed below Store Object Pool Stores the current layout Delete Object Pool Deletes the current layout and forces the monitor to regenerate the display Next VT press to push Sentinel to another virtual terminal Addressing Sentinel Flow Modules NH3 Module Diagnostics To address the Sentinel Line Sensors start by having all t...

Page 28: ... 25 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc F Setup Operation D Setup Operation Sentinel Setup and Configuration Rate Setup For NH3 monitoring leave the Rate set at AUTO RATE Rate Setup Screen S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

Page 29: ...g off of the anhydrous The sensor will eventually warm up because of the extended period of no flow If the bar goes up typically the plug would be after the sensor NH3 would be under pressure because of the plugged knife and unable to bleed off This higher pressure and no flow would cause the sensor to be warmer A broken hose knife can also cause the bar to go down A broken NH3 hose can cause an o...

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Page 31: ...ule like on the Component Lay out on Page 9 3 Make sure all Line Sensors are plugged in correct order 4 Check the NH3 Module Diagnostics screen to confirm all Line Sensors and Temperature Interface mod ule are green Press READDRESS NH3 SENSORS to restart all the sensors and readdress them Sentinel doesn t show up on my display 1 Verify that the Sentinel ECU has power 2 green lights should be illum...

Page 32: ...e problematic row 5 Disable all alarms by checking the DISABLE ALARMS box 1 Check row plumbing A Look for pinched or kinked lines to the row B Look for plugged knives C Make sure all row plumbing is the same length D Check to make sure knives are all from the same manufacturer E Flip the outlet plumbing for 2 rows and determine if the problem follows the row If the low high reading stays with the ...

Page 33: ...damage Winterization If injecting a nitrogen stabilizer SurePoint recommends flushing your system by running at least one tank of NH3 without the nitrogen stabilizer to clean the system out Pre season Service A little time spent here may prevent some downtime when you want to be rolling 1 Visually check entire system hoses fittings harnesses etc for any signs of wear or trouble 2 On the display re...

Page 34: ...ounting Brackets GPS Speed Receiver Part Number Description 501 100530 Magnetic Finger Type Height Switch 501 1005 Magnetic Mercury Switch Part Number Description 214 00 3553Y1 10 FT Front ISO Extension Harness 214 00 3554Y1 20 FT Front ISO Extension Harness 214 00 3555Y1 30 FT Front ISO Extension Harness 214 00 3556Y1 40 FT Front ISO Extension Harness 214 00 3557Y1 50 FT Front ISO Extension Harne...

Page 35: ...03 10829 3 pin 20 WP Extension Cable 206 03 11462 3 pin 25 WP Extension Cable 206 03 11530 3 pin 30 WP Extension Cable 206 03 11535 3 pin 35 WP Extension Cable 206 03 11540 3 pin 40 WP Extension Cable 206 03 11545 3 pin 45 WP Extension Cable 206 03 11550 3 pin 50 WP Extension Cable G Accessories Sentinel NH3 Accessories 3 Pin Weather Pack Extensions Dust Cap Part Number Description 374 3687Y1 3 Pi...

Page 36: ...396 4519Y1 Sentinel NH3 Blockage Monitor 33 Revised 01 26 2022 2016 2022 SurePoint Ag Systems Inc SurePoint Ag Systems 9904 Hwy 25 Atwood KS 67730 www surepointag com S u r e P o i n t A g S y s t e m s ...

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