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OPERATION & CALIBRATION
SP-2L CONTROL
The SP-2L Control contains the system
’s master on/off switch, along with a dial to control the
speed of the pump.
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ON/OFF:
If your system is wired through a header switch you can turn the unit on and
allow the header switch to turn the control on and off throughout the day. When the
system is on, the red LED above the switch will illuminate when the controller is on.
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DIAL:
The dial on the controller increases and decreases the speed of the pump
motor, in turn, increasing and decreasing the output of the system.
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To reduce application, turn the dial counterclockwise.
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To increase application, turn the dial clockwise.
GENERAL OPERATION
When starting your applicator for the first time, you may notice after 15-20 minutes of run
time, the output may increase; this is normal. During the first 15-20 minutes, your pumping
tube is being broke in. Your system does not need to go through a break in period before
use. However, if you notice the increased output, simply use the SP-2L Control to readjust
back to the desired rate.
FM-1008.5-LED FLOWMETER
Your FM-1008.5-LED has calibration markings on the face of the unit, along with a ball that
floats inside the flowmeter body.
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As you turn up your SP-2L Control (clockwise), you increase the speed of the
pump, floating the ball higher.
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The opposite is true, if you turn down your SP-2L Control (counterclockwise), the
ball will float lower.
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When the SP-2L is on, the fl
owmeter’s LED light will illuminate.
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The markings on the left, in
RED
, are your output in Tons/Minute
– if your product is
concentrated to a mix rate of 100 tons per gallon.
EXAMPLE:
You determine you are harvesting 3.5 Tons/Minute. Simply turn the dial
on the SP-2L Control until the ball is floating on the line to the right of
3.5
.
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The markings on the right, in
BLACK
, are your output in Ounces/Minute. This would
apply to products concentrated to a mix rate of 50 or 25 Tons/Gallon. To determine
your Ounces/Minute rates, please reference the charts found on
Page 20.
EXAMPLE:
You have a product concentration of 50 Tons/Gallon, and a harvest rate of
2.5 Tons/Minute. Reference the 50 Tons/Gallon Mix chart and follow the Ton/Min down
to 2.50, which equals 6.4 Ounces/Minute. Simply turn the dial on the SP-2L Control
until the ball is floating on the line, to the left of,
6.4
.
NOTE:
The FM-1008.5-LED Flowmeter has a calibration standard based upon
concentrations of products between 100 and 200 grams per gallon. Higher concentration
levels will provide skewed calibration, resulting in under application of product. Some
products may require the ball to float at the line, and some may require the ball to float on top
of the line for most accurate results.
To assure the most accurate results, perform a
collection test.
