Operating instructions

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Make sure your system is properly calibrated before beginning
to apply product. We also recommend completion of
Pre-Field System Checkout described on page 27 prior to
beginning any field operations.
CONSOLE POWER/SYSTEM ON/OFF
The system can be turned ON and OFF by using the ON/OFF
switch and bracket kit. When the console is turned on, it will
display the number of hours of operation for 1.5 seconds,
then it will display PUL for 1.5 seconds and then displays
the Software Number and Software Revision for 1.5 seconds.
The Sections will be disabled (turned off) and the PWM
output will remain off.
DISPLAY
During normal operation, the console will display information
selected by the rotary switch position. Typically the rotary
switch will be set on RATE, as shown in Illustration 10 to
the right. With RATE selected, the console will display the
Application Rate in units in lbs/acre, kg/hectares or lbs./
kFt
2
. See Rotary Positions on the next page for additional
information about data displayed.
RUN/HOLD SWITCH
The RUN/HOLD is the master switch for turning all (active)
sections on and off.
NOTE: The DrillMaster system can be operated in either
Manual (MAN) or Automatic (AUTO) mode. The following
contains additional information.
AUTO/MAN BUTTON
This button will switch the control status of the system from
fully automatic to manual control. Each press of the button
will change the status. The display will show the AUTO icon
when automatic control mode is active and the MAN icon
when manual control mode is active. NOTE: IF IN “AUTO”
MODE AND NO SPEED SIGNAL IS PRESENT, SYSTEM WILL
SHUT OFF THE BOOMS AUTOMATICALLY.
MANUAL
In MAN , the PWM can be adjusted using the “+” and “-”
(Reset) buttons from Min PWM to Max PWM in 0.1% steps.
The longer the “+” and “-” (Reset) key is pressed the faster
the PWM is changed.
AUTOMATIC
To turn on the AUTO mode, press AUTO/MAN button so
the AUTO icon appears in upper right portion of display.
See Illustration 10. In automatic mode, the system will
control the flow rate to maintain the calibrated application
rate when the vehicle speed changes, or when sections are
turned on or off. To operate the system in automatic mode,
simply turn on the hydraulic system, turn on the desired
number of sections, place the RUN/HOLD switch in the RUN
position and drive.
NOTE: In AUTO mode, the system will not turn the sections
or conveyors on until it has a speed signal. Use either the
RUN/HOLD switch to turn the system off and on when
turning around or to stop spreading at any time. See the
following sections for operation details.
Turn rotary dial to display desired readout.
METER
CAL
ROW
SPACING
ADJUST
RATE
TARGET
RATE
WEIGHT TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
SPEED
RATE
AREA TOTALS
(1) (2) (3)
DISTANCE
METER
RPM
ROWS/
SECTION
CAL
TEST
TEST
SPEED
SPEED
CAL
WEIGHT /
MINUTE
AREA/
HOUR
AUTO
MAN
CAL
RESET
MANAUTO
CALHOLD
V 1 2 3 4
DrillMaster
Operation
Console Switches and Buttons
“+” AND “” BUTTONS
During normal operation, when automatic “AUTO” control is
active and the rotary dial is set to RATE, each press of the “+”
or “-” buttons will increase or decrease the target application
rate by the amount of the calibrated adjust rate (Delta).
During normal operation, when MAN control mode is active
and the Run/Hold switch is in the RUN position, pressing the
“+” or “-” buttons will increase or decrease the application
rate via the control valve.
During normal operation, when either automatic (AUTO)
or manual (MAN) is active, the RUN/HOLD switch is in the
HOLD position and the rotary switch is turned to WEIGHT/
MINUTE, pressing the “+” or “-” (Reset) button will increase
or decrease weight/minute rate.
ONTHEGO “DELTA” RATE ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST RATE
The calibrated target rate in lbs./acre, kg/hectare or lbs./ kFt
2
represents the amount of product that you typically want to
apply. However, under certain conditions, you may want to
increase or decrease this rate. This “DELTA” feature allows you
to easily make on-the-go rate adjustments by simply using
the “+” or “-” buttons. Each press of a button changes the
calibrated target rate by the amount of calibrated adjust rate.
To use the “DELTA” feature, the console must be in automatic
“AUTO” mode active and the rotary switch must be set to the
RATE position.
EXAMPLE: Adjust Rate = 50.00 and Target Rate = 500
With AUTO selected and the rotary selector turned to RATE,
pressing the “+” key once will increase the target rate from
500 to 550. The display will momentarily show the new target
rate of 550 and then show the actual application rate. Pressing
the “-” key once will decrease the target from 550 to 500.
NOTE: When you “DELTA” the target rate, the display will
momentarily show you the new target rate (approximately
two seconds) and then resume showing the actual
application rate. The new target rate is maintained until
further adjustments are made using the “DELTA” feature
or calibration changes occur, or the unit is turned off.
Illustration 10
CrustBuster
DrillMaster Quick Start Guide
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Pages 14 to 22 are copies from Micro-Trak Reference Manual