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Pub. # OM20-MSP3-3D

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pH System Check

Select pH from the Sensor Checks drop down menu

Figure 10

Figure 11

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Operator will be asked to continue
the system check or restore ideal
settings.

Summary of Contents for 3150 MSP3

Page 1: ...vice EC 5 3 Maintenance and Service OpticMapper 5 6 Maintenance and Service pH Section 6 Service and Troubleshooting Procedures 6 2 1 OM Signal Testing 6 3 2 EC Signal testing 6 4 3 Testing electrical...

Page 2: ...n inspection to be defective in materials or workmanship Veris Technologies shall have no obligation under this warranty for the cost of labor down time transportation charges or for the repair or rep...

Page 3: ...lement by using blocks and supports Read Operations Manual before operating machine Review safety instructions with operators before operating machine and at least annually Never stand on or use tire...

Page 4: ...e caution when working on implement Coulter disks are sharp and may causes cuts Don t allow anyone to climb or ride on implement The vehicle that pulls the Veris unit thru the field will get hot There...

Page 5: ...reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed...

Page 6: ...3 3D is in conformity with the following directive and standards Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC 1st Edition December 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC December 2004 EN55022 Measuring Radi...

Page 7: ...urement Once a stable reading is measured the sampling shoe moves down to collect another soil segment and the electrodes are washed off This process is repeated every 20 30 seconds as long as the ope...

Page 8: ...lifting points for the unit Using two straps you can safely lift the unit Make sure the straps used to lift are rated greater than 1200 lbs Fork extensions maybe required to lift Always stay clear whe...

Page 9: ...Pub OM20 MSP3 3D 1 8 If lifting from front or back of the unit use the points shown below...

Page 10: ...Figure 2 is configured to operate with the MSP3 3D electronics The use of any other GPS requires the correct settings The GPS needs to output only two NEMA strings GGA and VTG OR RMC The system will...

Page 11: ...rear Figure 6 VSense Controller front 12V Power Power cord shipped with the unit that connects to the vehicle s battery On Off Turns power to OpticMapper Controller On Off 3A Fuse Power Indicator Ind...

Page 12: ...ler via Bluetooth Optional serial adapter available Connect EC signal cable GPS and power cords to the VSense controller Figure 7 Camera Mount Standard hardware for the MSP3 3D includes a camera and m...

Page 13: ...puter s regional settings before installing the Veris SoilViewer Software Step 1 Open control panel and double click on Region Step 2 Click on Additional Settings the following screen will appear The...

Page 14: ...res 13 Open Veris flash drive and double click on setup exe to start the installation Click Next to continue through installation Next two license agreements will need to be accepted before continuing...

Page 15: ...Pub OM20 MSP3 3D 2 6 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 The installer will install all necessary components Click Next to install the USB drivers Click Next to continue through installation...

Page 16: ...Pub OM20 MSP3 3D 2 7 Figure 17 Click Finish to complete the installation of SoilViewer...

Page 17: ...OM and pH sensor modules Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP3 3D Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath...

Page 18: ...k couplers being careful to insert the end marked P into the tractor extension coupler and the end marked T into the tank or return line coupler in this configuration tractor s hydraulic lever will be...

Page 19: ...osition 2 Adjust flow control valve to full open position 3 Set engine at field rpm 4 Run sampling shoe upward and adjust raise time to approximately 1 5 2 seconds using throttling valve on tractor s...

Page 20: ...of tank using ball valve clean out Set ball valve to open position allowing water to flow to pumps Figures 6a and 6b Connecting cables to External controller as shown below Figure 7 ball valve closed...

Page 21: ...nto electrode holder Re tighten set screws finger tight and lock in place with lock nuts Do not overtighten set screws or electrode damage may occur Route electrode cables away from sampling mechanism...

Page 22: ...MSP3 3D 4 1 Section 4 Field Operations SoilViewer OM and pH System Checks Figure 1 Figure 2 Select either 3150 2 depth EC Systems or 3210 3 Depth EC Systems Select the MSP3 option to store EC OM and...

Page 23: ...osition and speed GGA and either VTG or RMC the OM EC Comm Light must be green indicating the PC and VSense controller are communicating properly and either of the EC values has to be greater than 1 B...

Page 24: ...ck before mapping each field to ensure proper operation The results of the system check are stored in a inf file specific for each field Select OM under the Sensor Checks drop down to start system che...

Page 25: ...Pub OM20 MSP3 3D 4 4 pH System Check Select pH from the Sensor Checks drop down menu Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Operator will be asked to continue the system check or restore ideal settings...

Page 26: ...n to immerse electrode tip and face Don t reuse solutions Figure 13 The software will read the electrodes for 10 seconds displaying the output as it counts seconds Figure 14 After 10 seconds the softw...

Page 27: ...ngs are satisfactory log pH 7 reading and press continue if the readings are suspect press redo to return to pH 7 step After accepting the pH 7 buffer readings the software will determine if each elec...

Page 28: ...the pH shown on the screen can be adjusted up or down with the pH offset 1 and pH offset 2 The offset is adjustable in 0 5 pH increments up to 2 00 pH NOTE The instrument DOES NOT apply this offset to...

Page 29: ...le time Tip use 20 seconds unless there is a special reason to allow a longer wait time Turning on the extra wash option will add 1 5 seconds of cleaning per cycle The extra wash is performed by autom...

Page 30: ...ion to ensure you are obtaining reliable data KEEP OHMMETER TEST LOAD AND TEST BOX WITH THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES Setting Operating Depth Begin field operation by lowering unit into soil For good elect...

Page 31: ...the maximum or minimum setting not at a point in between A limiter bolt determines full extension so they cannot extend to the point at which the outside coulters disconnect from the main frame Import...

Page 32: ...he rear of the unit to move down Shortening the top link will cause the inverse Row Unit Adjustment Adjust side depth wheels on optical row unit to allow deeper or shallower mapping Using the Adjustin...

Page 33: ...uired in hard soils Reduce pressure in rocky conditions to prevent damage to window Figure 29a Figure 29b Row Cleaner Adjustment The row cleaner needs to be adjusted for your conditions crop changes a...

Page 34: ...und the front end of row units Row cleaner tines and coulter blades may be sharp To adjust coulter depth 1 Determine the present opener and coulter depths 2 Note which bracket hole the coulter is pres...

Page 35: ...re rock guards are in place Also if the field is rocky and or muddy the optical module will needs to be adjusted to make optimum contact with the soil as well as decreasing the chance for window break...

Page 36: ...n implement wiring at least once a day during mapping season every 10 hours of mapping after extended periods of non use after replacing or repairing coulter electrode components or wiring whenever re...

Page 37: ...itoring the window Observe OM readings at row ends when unit is raised if they are not within 10 of the initial raised readings check windows for mud smearing and or window breakage Varying Field Cond...

Page 38: ...nd the right has about 2500 acres on it Inspect the leading edge shown below as the steel wears the window can chip or crack As this contiunes to wear it will eventually need replacement Figure 34a b...

Page 39: ...min 10 25 cm length 3 4 socket and wrench 9 16 socket or wrench 15 16 wrench Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the MSP3 3D Install all transport lo...

Page 40: ...pumps don t operate recheck power cables and connections If electrical power to Controller is functioning test hydraulics by locking hydraulic lever in position and raising and lowering sampler shoe...

Page 41: ...atchet jack so that coulters will penetrate 1 2 deep 21 pin to pin is a good starting point Adjust three point top link to level unit when in soil Figure 38 a b c Figure 39 Operate implement parallel...

Page 42: ...th If deeper soil sampling is desired and shortening ratchet jack would result in excessive coulter electrode depth remove sampler shank pins and lower shank to lowest setting If shallower soil sampli...

Page 43: ...kets should be parallel to sampling trough with jets directly beside electrode holder jets should be 1 2 5 cm below electrodes when electrodes are properly aligned Figures 44a b Turn crank to raise or...

Page 44: ...but not gouging into soil 6 Closing disks if equipped Adjust closing disks as needed to properly close trench and bring residue over row cleaned zone Do not operate these deeper in soil than necessar...

Page 45: ...or and cycle sampler assembly manually Be careful to not strike or damage prox sensor face NOTE in manual mode hydraulic cylinder opens and closes completely in automatic mode cylinder stops as soon a...

Page 46: ...sampling shoe while mapping The Shoe Cleaner is mounted on the left side of the implement as shown in Figure 49 Figure 50 shows removel of the scraper First remove the retainig clip pin Then slide out...

Page 47: ...n connect the serial output of the OM Comm to any available COM port on your computer using a standard serial cable If serial port is not available on PC then a USB to Serial converter can be used wit...

Page 48: ...de refer to SoilViewer troubleshooting The conditions for mapping and storing the data are as follows The user must be going a speed greater than 1 mph there must be a GPS signal received that include...

Page 49: ...iles hour GPS status may read GPS DGPS RTK or None Shallow Sh and Deep Dp soil EC readings If negative no data is being saved Colors for the graphs can be set here by clicking on the color box and sel...

Page 50: ...is reading at every second The sampler will hold the soil against the electrodes and continue to record pH until the readings settle The minimum recording time is 7 seconds the maximum time is determi...

Page 51: ...light is red before exiting the vehicle Sporadic GPS signals may simulate movement and initiate the cycling process resulting in possible entanglement and injury There are warning signals programmed i...

Page 52: ...enough Depth should be 1 5 or when mapping Error EC_EXDP Excessive noise on deep readings check continuity on coulters 1 6 Error EC_EXSH Excessive noise on shallow readings check continuity on coulter...

Page 53: ...at 0 VPHL DAT Tab delimited text file no header Stores all raw mV readings received by controller This can be useful for post processing data using alternate electrode calibrations Long Lat mV1 mV2 A...

Page 54: ...e lubricated on 20 hour intervals This may vary based on the number of times the unit is raised and lowered Figure 1 Rachet jack 20 hour intervals Figure 2 Electrode coulters Pivot In all but the most...

Page 55: ...al failure and an excessive amount of grease in the hub cap commutator On an interval of 150 hours 1 2 strokes of grease should be sufficient Pinch point hazard to prevent injury stand clear when rais...

Page 56: ...es the blades to be in contact for about one inch 4 If you insert two pieces of paper between the blades they should slide to within zero touching to 1 5in 3 8cm of each other If zero the gap between...

Page 57: ...disks at the bottom of wheel Check with row units in soil so wheels are held up At the same time keep side gauge wheels close to opener disks so openers do not plug with soil or trash Note Wheels sho...

Page 58: ...w Scrapers are optional and may be useful in moist or sticky soils that tend to accumulate on gauge wheels and reduce intended sensing depth To adjust scrapers 1 Loosen nut 5 2 Slide scraper 6 toward...

Page 59: ...depth Figure 16 Opening Disk lubrication The opening disks each have a grease zerk on them right and left side Due to the constant rotation these should be lubricated on 80 hour intervals Figure 17 D...

Page 60: ...system Clean up If you are going to interrupt your pH mapping for 30 minutes or longer clean off the electrodes and the electrode holder with the wash wand heavy soil can be very hard to remove once...

Page 61: ...on Antimony Tip If soaking electrode is needed use pH 4 solution During periods of freezing temperatures remove electrodes and store in warm location Keep cover over BNC ports on external controller...

Page 62: ...ank and pumps open up check diaphragms and drain disconnect quick couplers and run pumps until empty If unit is to be left outside for long periods of time over winter it is advisable to add RV antifr...

Page 63: ...g shoe to prolong wear life Figures 24a and 24b Replace sampling trough liner scraper cutting edge when wear is apparent Closing disk Lubrication The closing disks each have a grease zerk on them righ...

Page 64: ...expected soil types Perform Maintenance and Service Procedures 2 3 No GPS or DGPS on display Perform Maintenance and Service Procedure 6 Coulter spring bars breaking reduce ground speed order heavy du...

Page 65: ...ll enable you to quickly check the instrument to ensure that it is functioning properly To perform this test 1 Disconnect the optical power cable from the OpticMapper EC Controller 2 Connect the test...

Page 66: ...is functioning properly To perform this test 7 Disconnect the signal cable from the signal terminal on the OpticMapper EC controller 8 Connect the test load to the signal terminal 9 Switch on the VSe...

Page 67: ...test individual components This test should take only a couple of minutes to perform To perform this test you will need the EC Signal Test Box part 223707 and an ohmmeter sometimes referred to as a mu...

Page 68: ...s normal Rotate blade of a turn back and forth as you view the ohmmeter Any jump in the readings above 2 ohms indicates a problem Continue to check each coulter electrode in succession left to right I...

Page 69: ...Pub OM20 MSP3 3D 6 6 Figure 4 1 Procedure 4 Diagnosing and Correcting EC Signal Problems Use this Troubleshooting tree to work through the system locate the problem and take corrective action...

Page 70: ...e 0 1 reading If the continuity ohm test indicates a problem on a channel you will need to determine where the interruption is located Listed below are detailed instructions on how to determine exactl...

Page 71: ...4 3 a Separating Weatherpack connector b Testing terminal connector wire 4 To ohm out the wiring harness disconnect from the implement and check continuity through the harness as shown in Figure 4 2...

Page 72: ...blade and ohmmeter lead Re test holding lead firmly against edge of blade removing rust or paint if necessary 2 If ohms jump over 2 ohms when the blade is rotated and you were careful to maintain good...

Page 73: ...r electrodes 1 If EC readings do not drop to 1 when unit is raised disconnect signal cable extension from implement If readings don t drop to 1 the problem is with the signal cable extension If readin...

Page 74: ...electrode and the other to a grounded fastener on the frame If the coulter electrode is properly isolated no reading will be obtained Make sure that all electrode coulter clamp bolts are properly tig...

Page 75: ...spring loaded tip on a hard surface to determine if plunger has adequate tension and can move freely 5 If the plunger will not move freely replace Coat the threads with di electric silicone grease bef...

Page 76: ...ide of hub 3 Clean all hub cap surfaces install new o ring coat plunger and set screw with di electric grease and install as outlined above 4 Re install hub cap and tighten firmly Re adjust as outline...

Page 77: ...bit Verify that your GPS cable is sending GPS data through pin 2 pin 5 is ground and no other pins have signal or power on them The most common issue is hz rate If the GPS has been used for lightbar g...

Page 78: ...and 2 it give Veris Technologies support personnel a GPS data file to test Here s how to use HyperTerminal 1 Plug the GPS output cable into the laptop serial input or USB serial hub no null modem is n...

Page 79: ...oper serial port number For example if Com 1 of the laptop is being used specify Direct to Com 1 under connect using at the bottom of the entry area Figure 6 6 6 HyperTerminal will then display a conf...

Page 80: ...to make sure they are correct If the data won t appear correctly in HyperTerminal consult your GPS supplier to see what adjustments connectors or software are necessary to bring the signal into a comp...

Page 81: ...pre load by fully tightening spindle nut then backing off until you can turn the hub fairly easily with one hand normally this involves backing off 1 2 slots on the castle nut and inserting cotter pi...

Page 82: ...rdware tab and then click on the device manager button Click on the sign next to Ports and make sure the port is listed here In this case a USB to serial converter is being used and the port is listed...

Page 83: ...ews attaching the side plates to the optical sensor 3 To remove wear plate unscrew the hex bolts on the top of the optical sensor as shown in figure 9 2 4 Now to replace the wear place ensure the O ri...

Page 84: ...it doesn t cycle when Engage button is clicked check to be sure that external controller is in Automatic mode and wash switch is off follow troubleshooting flow chart below and see related Procedures...

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Page 86: ...disengage turn external controller to Manual and check prox sensor adjustment see Procedure 14 in Maintenance and Service Procedure Section check DGPS signal if status of sampler shows Cycling for lo...

Page 87: ...high rate of speed as you lower the implement completely if it doesn t clear clean manually put transport locks in before working under unit clean cutting shoe thoroughly especially if it has dried mu...

Page 88: ...nd D11 will light up When the controller is switched to manual mode LEDs D4 and D5 will light if the wash switch is turned on LEDs D6 and D7 will light if the manual control hydraulic switch is in the...

Page 89: ...r up down solenoid is not receiving power The relay or another component on the board may be damaged and the pH controller needs to be returned for repair Contact Veris service department 785 825 1978...

Page 90: ...erratic disconnect wash pump power from pH external controller If system cycles normally the cause is most likely due to inadequate electric power If the Veris electrical system is not functioning pro...

Page 91: ...hile holding voltmeter leads on power supply connector shown in Figure 3 Keep moisture from entering External Controller It may be necessary to reposition the spray nozzles or shield the overspray fro...

Page 92: ...ry terminals b check disconnect contacts c hook power leads directly to battery not through tractor power port d charge battery 4 Check voltage at power cable Figure 11 4 If 12V at cable but not on ci...

Page 93: ...Flowchart for trouble shooting sampler hydraulics 1 If cylinder doesn t move at all in manual mode check hydraulic flow Does main lift cylinder function If not check tractor hydraulic lever position...

Page 94: ...sconnect the weather pack connectors in line from Controller to the solenoids Using a digital voltmeter set to read voltage insert leads into connector coming from Controller Activate manual raise low...

Page 95: ...f you have 12 volts going to the coil and the coil is functioning has continuity the coil should energize Touch a small screwdriver or other metal object to the coil as shown in Figure 12 5 and activa...

Page 96: ...M ERR communication error Follow flow chart below to address problems in their logical sequence Figure 13 1 Flowchart for testing communication between PC and External Controller MAKE SURE POWER CABLE...

Page 97: ...gh together to reach with a voltmeter c Set your voltmeter to resistance or continuity Check continuity between the following pins you will need to insert a solid conductor wire or paper clip attached...

Page 98: ...lack CAREFULLY wiggle each wire to check for a loose connection c Check continuity between the following pins Figure 13 4 Brown Molex connector on circuit board POWER MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE TESTI...

Page 99: ...o Bits per second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Click OK on both boxes Under the File menu click Save As enter 9600 for the file name and click OK on Windows 2000 and olde...

Page 100: ...roller s cable Go back to data acquisition in the PC If everything is working properly the pH readings should be something other than 1 00 and the message will read 1 TO START or INIT ERR Wait 10 seco...

Page 101: ...oblems in their logical sequence Figure 14 1 1 Inspect LED light on prox sensor Red LED light should light whenever prox sensor is near metal and not light when away from metal Figure 14 2 This sequen...

Page 102: ...ower part of the sensor plate when sampler is completely raised It may be necessary to reposition the electrode holder and or sampler shoe after adjusting prox sensor If sampler shoe is unable to pene...

Page 103: ...nect sure seal connector from external controller to prox sensor Check for 12V voltage on socket 1 and pin 3 from external controller with power to external controller turned on Figure 14 5 Do not sho...

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Page 105: ...ommunicating at distances of 150 feet and eliminating the need for a physical connection to the PC Follow the directions below to establish this connection Click the Bluetooth icon in the lower right...

Page 106: ...Pub OM20 MSP3 3D 6 43 Enter the passcode 1234 then select Next V Sense controller will show Connected and be ready for use...

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