Operating instructions
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All DrillMaster consoles are tested prior to packaging, so
unless there has been damage in shipment you can be
confident that everything will be operational when you
receive it.
However, if you do encounter a problem that appears to be
related to equipment failure, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THE
CONSOLE. Your system is protected by a warranty, and
Micro-Trak will gladly correct any defect.
Many problems are the result of mistakes in installation or
operation. Before returning any parts for service, carefully
check your installation and review the operating instructions.
For easy-to-follow guidelines, refer to the troubleshooting
section which follows.
CONSOLE APPEARS DEAD
Using your test light, check for 12 volts at the power source.
Also check for damaged power cable or reversed terminals.
(Console requires 12 volts for proper operation). Check
connections to ignition or power switch.
SPEED IS ALWAYS ZERO OR ERRATIC
Check for properly calibrated wheel circumference.
Review speed sensor installation. Check for proper mounting,
alignment and spacing of speed sensor in relationship
to magnet assembly. Make sure magnet polarities are
alternated. Also check cable for breaks or incomplete
connection. For more suggestions on solutions to speed
problems, see Hall-effect sensors and console inputs on
pages 30-31.
DISTANCE COUNT IS INACCURATE
Wheel circumference was incorrectly measured or entered.
Review calibration, re-adjust and test.
AREA COUNT IS INACCURATE
Implement width or wheel circumference was measured
incorrectly or programmed incorrectly. Go back through
the original procedures, make changes, and test for acre
(hectare) count again. (Make sure no width is entered for
unused booms.) Verify accuracy with formula:
Acres = Distance x Width in feet/43560
Hectares = Distance x Width in meters/10,000
Troubleshooting (cont)
General
NO READOUT OF POUNDS KG, OR POUNDS KG
PER MINUTE
Check to see that the hydraulic system and equipment is
operating properly.
Check cable for breaks or incomplete connection.
Flow rate may be too low to register a reading.
SECTIONS SHUTOFF
If you are in AUTO with no speed, the sections will shut-off.
CONSOLE IS ERRATIC IN OPERATION
If you have a two-way radio, it may be mounted too close to
the console. Keep all DrillMaster cables away from the radio,
its antenna and power cable.
Ignition wires may be causing the console to malfunction.
Keep DrillMaster cables away from ignition wires, or install
ignition suppressor.
Reroute all cables away from electric solenoids, air
conditioning clutches and similar equipment.
Check the CONTROL SPEED calibration number in “Special”
Calibration. If the RATE tends to overshoot or oscillate, the
CONTROL SPEED setting may be too high for the control
valve being used; reduce the CONTROL SPEED setting by 1
(range is -4 to +3).
DISPLAYED MEASUREMENTS DO NOT MAKE SENSE
The console may be in the incorrect measurement mode
(English or metric). See page 14 for instructions.
DISPLAY READS “OFL”
DISTANCE, AREA, and VOLUME counters read OFL when
they have exceeded their maximum count. Reset to zero to
resume counting.
SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROL IS SLUGGISH IN
AUTOMATIC MODE
Increase the CONTROL SPEED setting in “Special”
Calibration.
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