The 8605 controller will enable you to set up and
control a system tailored to your specific needs.
POWER SWITCH
The power switch is a two position toggle switch
used to apply power to the 8605 controller.
Placing the switch in the UP position applies
power and placing the switch in the DOWN posi-
tion removes power from the system. All calibra-
tion and application data is retained even with
power turned off.
HORN SWITCH
The horn switch is a two position toggle switch
used to control the audible alarm.
The horn is enabled with the switch in the UP
position and disabled when the switch is in the
DOWN position. Turning off the horn DOES NOT
turn off the visual alarm (yellow light).
RUN/HOLD SWITCH
The Run/Hold switch is a two position toggle
switch used to control power to the individual
boom valve control system.
RATE SELECTOR SWITCH
The Rate switch is a three position toggle switch
that is used to select Rate 1, Manual or Rate 2.
Operation 7
1
2
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MENU
ENTER
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5
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RATE
3
4
HOLD
5
RUN
AREA
FIELD
FIELD
VOL.
AREA
TOTAL
TIME
DATE
SPEED
DIST.
TOTAL
VOL
HINIKER
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RATE
RATE
MANUAL
2
1
6
7
8
0
1
2
3
4
9
VPM
POWER SWITCH
HORN SWITCH
RATE SELECTOR SWITCH
BOOM VALVE ON
INDICATORS
BOOM VALVE
SWITCH
SWITCH
RUN/HOLD/MASTER BOOM
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The application rates for Rate 1 and Rate 2, are
set up in calibration mode and can be adjusted
“on the go” by pressing the Up, or Down arrow
keys.
When the Rate switch is in Manual (center posi-
tion), the Servo Valve can be adjusted manually
by pressing the Up, or Down arrow keys.
When in Rate 1, the 8605 controller supports the
use of an external application rate source, such
as GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) based
equipment. For specific details on serial com-
munications refer to the Appendix.
BOOM SWITCHES
Five separate Boom switches are available to
control up to five electric solenoid valves or mo-
torized ball valves.
The width of each Boom is set in the calibra-
tion mode. If any Boom is not needed, set its
width to zero or leave the Boom switch off. In
the Automatic and Variable Rate modes, the rate
is automatically adjusted as the Boom switches
are turned on and off. When all Boom switches
are turned off, the controller will stop automatic
control and be in the HOLD mode.
Acres are only calculated and counted for Boom
widths that are selected.
