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Pub# OM22-iScan EC-OM 

 

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Click Next to install the USB drivers. 

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Next 

to continue through 

installation 

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Finish 

to complete the 

installation of SoilViewer. 

Summary of Contents for iScan EC-OM

Page 1: ...em Check Section 5 5 1 Field Operations 5 3 Collecting Quality Data Section 6 Maintenance and Service Procedures 6 1 1 OM signal testing 6 2 2 EC signal testing 6 3 3 Testing electrical continuity 6 5...

Page 2: ...pon 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 r...

Page 3: ...and clear when raising or lowering any part of the implement Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath Detach and store implements in an area where children normally do not...

Page 4: ...r 9 01 2016 contain an internal Garmin 15x GPS No external GPS is provided on these units however external GPS receivers can be used The controller will automatically give preference to any external G...

Page 5: ...store it indoors Figure 3 iScan EC OM Figure 4 V Sense Controller Figure 5 V Sense Controller rear Figure 6 V Sense Controller front On Off Turns power to V Sense Controller On Off 3A Fuse OM Comm Se...

Page 6: ...anel and double click on Region Step 2 Click on Additional Settings the following screen will appear The Decimal symbol needs to be a while the Digit grouping symbol needs to be a The will ensure prop...

Page 7: ...can EC OM 2 4 Figure 9 Figures 10 Figure 11 Next two license agreements will need to be accepted before continuing The installer will install all necessary components Click Next to continue through in...

Page 8: ...Pub OM22 iScan EC OM 2 5 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Click Next to install the USB drivers Click Next to continue through installation Click Finish to complete the installation of SoilViewer...

Page 9: ...components of the unit Figure 1 Figure 2 Coulter depth control wheel Turbo coulter EC electrode 1 Air bag Lift point Typical planter mounting location V Sense Controller iScan row unit EC electrode 2...

Page 10: ...n nuts securely Position bracket centered between any existing implement row units Be careful not to pinch any existing cables or hoses Reroute these as needed Figure 4 Step 3 Lower iScan module onto...

Page 11: ...Route all cables carefully and secure to prevent damage Figure 8 Step 6 iScan removal Reverse installation process described above After V Sense Controller and four bolts attaching iScan module mounti...

Page 12: ...ub OM22 iScan EC OM Section 4 SoilViewer and V Sense Controller Set up Select iScan Series Name the data file for sensor data All sensor data is stored in a single file VSENSE RAW Figure 1 Figure 2 4...

Page 13: ...ignal received The OM EC Comm Light must be green indicating the PC and V Sense controller are communicating properly The EC value must be greater than 1 When all these conditions are met the Saving D...

Page 14: ...ound but EC readings are positive Check for a moist soil buildup or a pinched cable causing a short between EC electrodes Error EC_NP Row unit is engaged in soil but EC readings are negative Check for...

Page 15: ...ndow is clean and in good condition see below Place the dark side of the reference block under the window and click continue Then the next message will appear Figure 7 Flip the reference block over to...

Page 16: ...and 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 contiues to wear it will eventually need replaced Figure 10 Wearp...

Page 17: ...roper Operating Depth Begin field operation by lowering implement into soil iScan module must be operated in level position For good electrical conductivity readings all four electrodes must be in dir...

Page 18: ...hat they are making aggressive soil contact This typically requires a shallow setting If soil slot is not closing properly the rear closing depth wheels are adjustable to increase or decrease the amou...

Page 19: ...ildup 2 Check angle of implement is system running level 3 Verify optical module is firmly pressing into moist soil at a 1 5 3 3 6 cm depth 4 Check plant residue buildup around iScan runners remove if...

Page 20: ...t lock iScan into non functioning position Figure 8 Figure 8 Problem iScan module is plugging with soil and or leaving too much of a trench Solutions 1 Reduce down pressure on airbag 2 Lower coulter d...

Page 21: ...3 that will 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 V Sense Controller 2 Connect the tes...

Page 22: ...eck the instrument to ensure that it is functioning properly To perform this test 1 Disconnect the signal cable from the signal terminal on the V Sense controller 2 Connect the test load to the signal...

Page 23: ...tting ohms rather than kilo or mega ohms If unfamiliar with ohming out or resistance testing make a few trial tests before performing the Veris signal test procedure Touching the meter leads together...

Page 24: ...hromium carbide runner Figure 3 3 Next move to pin number 3 on the test box and touch ohmmeter lead to electrode 3 which is the rear chromium carbide runner with optical module Figure 3 4 Finally move...

Page 25: ...elow are detailed instructions on how to determine exactly where a continuity or isolation problem is located A Testing Cable and Wiring continuity 1 Once a high resistance reading poor continuity on...

Page 26: ...th for the EC signal to travel A special hub with a spring plunger presses against the spindle of the coulter serving as a commutator Shown below is a cut away view of the hubcap and plunger assembly...

Page 27: ...soil bridging across insulators is evident the wires inside the EC signal cable may be shorting Begin by ruling out any problem with the V Sense controller disconnect signal cable from V Sense control...

Page 28: ...clockwise 4 Depress the 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 elec...

Page 29: ...grease and install as outlined above 4 Re install hub cap and tighten firmly You may have to re set the plunger to compensate for the reduced length on the newly ground spindle Re adjust as outlined a...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...e 7 2 Turbo coulter hub Use good quality wheel bearing or lithium grease for lubrication but we suggest that you grease the hub sparingly Over lubricating the hub will result in pre mature seal failur...

Page 32: ...Procedure 5 7 Reassemble and adjust bearing 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 slot...

Page 33: ...ates to the runner Figure 9 1 3 To remove wear plate unscrew the hex bolts on the top of the optical sensor as shown in figure 9 2 4 To replace the wear plate ensure the O ring is seated in the O ring...

Page 34: ...is listed here In this case a USB to serial converter is being used and the port is listed as USB Serial Port COM33 Figure10 1 If the port is not listed here then unplug and replug the USB Serial con...

Page 35: ...ng 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 hand corne...

Page 36: ...Pub OM22 iScan EC OM 6 16 Enter the passcode 1234 then select Next V Sense controller will show Connected and be ready for use Figure 11 4 Figure 11 5...

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