micro-trak FLOWTRAK II Manuale utente
Application Monitor
Reference
Manual
P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
© Copyright 2006
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
FlowTrak II is an electronic monitoring system that can help you achieve maximum yields and operate more cost-effectively by
providing the information you need to maintain proper application rates of liquid chemicals and fertilizer. FlowTrak II has been
designed for easy installation and op er a tion. How ev er, since each in stal la tion will vary depending on your equipment, please
take time to fa mil iar ize yourself with this manual and the actual components before beginning. Following the procedures
described in this manual will ensure proper per for mance and help avoid problems or questions once you are in the field.
This manual is written for the FlowTrak II, which may be used for English, Metric or Turf mea sure ment. Please read the manual
carefully and follow the instructions as they apply to your usage.
If you do encounter a problem that cannot be corrected by reviewing this manual, consult your dealer or distributor, or contact
a Micro-Trak technician for assistance.
Toll Free in U.S. or Canada: 800-328-9613
Phone: 507-257-3600 • Fax: 507-257-3001
www.micro-trak.com • [email protected]
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Application Monitor
Reference Manual
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Micro-Trak® Warranty
Micro-Trak (herein “Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser (herein “Buyer”) that, if any product or part of the product (herein
“part”) proves to be defective in material or workmanship, upon inspection and examination by Seller, within one (1) year from
the original date-of-purchase, and is returned to Seller with dated proof-of-purchase, transportation prepaid, within thirty (30)
days after such defect is discovered, Seller will, at their option and sole discretion, either repair or replace said part, except that
the warranty for expendable parts, including but not limited to, light bulbs and batteries shall be thirty (30) days from the original
date-of-purchase. Said warranty is valid only when the part has been installed, operated and maintained in strict accordance
with the procedures outlined in the manual. Any damage or failure to said part resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, accidental
or improper installation or maintenance, unauthorized modification, use with other products or attributable to acts of God, as
determined solely by the Seller, will invalidate the warranty. Said part will not be considered defective if it substantially fulfills
the performance specification. Buyer shall be responsible for all maintenance services, if any, all in strict accordance with the
procedures outlined in the manual. The warranty does not include labor, installation, replacement parts or repairs, delivery of
replacement parts or repairs or time and travel. Said warranty is non-transferable.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. The Seller’s liability, whether in contract, in tort, under
any warranty, in negligence or otherwise, shall not exceed the return of the amount of the purchase price paid by the Buyer,
and under no circumstance shall the Seller be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages. Seller neither assumes nor
authorizes anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with said part. No action, regardless of form,
arising out of the transactions under this agreement may be brought by the Buyer more than one (1) year after the cause of
action has occurred.
Seller agrees to extend the term of the foregoing warranty period should the Buyer return completed warranty registration
information, with dated proof-of-purchase, to the Seller within one (1) year from the original date-of-purchase. All conditions and
limitations of said foregoing warranty, except the term of said foregoing warranty, shall apply. Said term shall be extended to a
total of three (3) years from the original date-of purchase on display consoles and network communication modules, as defined
by Seller, and said term shall be extended to a total of two (2) years from the original date-of-purchase on all other parts, except
that the warranty for expendable parts, including but not limited to, light bulbs and batteries shall be thirty (30) days from the
original date-of-purchase, and except that the warranty for parts manufactured by someone other than the Seller, including but
not limited to, shutoff and control valves, DGPS receivers, memory cards and drives, mapping software, flowmeters and pressure
sensors shall be one (1) year from the original date-of-purchase.
Buyer accepts these terms and warranty limitations unless the product is returned to Seller, via proper distribution channels and
approved return authorization, with dated proof-of-purchase, transportation prepaid, within fifteen (15) days from the date-of-
purchase for refund of the purchase price.
Units under warranty should be sent prepaid, with dated proof-of-purchase, within 30 days of discovering defect, to the address
below:
MAIL and UPS:
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
Attn: Service Department
P.O. Box 99 • 111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
At Micro-Trak Systems, we believe a product that delivers quality and performance at a low cost is what is needed to help today’s
operator and the operator of the future compete in the world mar ket.
It is our goal to provide operators with a line of electronic equipment that will help build and maintain an efficient and profitable
operation that can be passed on to future generations.
We thank you for your purchase and hope that we can be of service to you in the future.
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTION
It’s simple! Just complete the enclosed registration card(s) for this
product and mail it in and we’ll extend your warranty for up to three years*, at no additional charge.
MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION CARD(S) TODAY!
Registration Card information is for internal use only.
* Some limitations apply. See warranty statement for details.
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Table of Contents
Micro-Trak Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Component Parts, Assembly Hardware & Optional Equipment .............................................................................................. 6-7
FlowTrak II System Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
FlowTrak II Wiring Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................10-16
Mounting the Display Console ........................................................................................................................................................................10
Electrical Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Speed Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Magnets ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Attaching Speed Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................................12
Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable ....................................................................................................................................................12
Speed Sensor Options................................................................................................................................................................................12
Mounting and Plumbing Flowmeter ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Installing Flow Sensor Cable ............................................................................................................................................................................13
Remote Run/Hold .................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the Control Output ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Manual Pressure Relief Valve ...........................................................................................................................................................................16
Range Adjust Valve ..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................................16
FlowTrak II Console Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................17
Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................................................18-24
English/Metric Selection .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Entering Calibration Values .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Speed Cal for Radar or GPS ...............................................................................................................................................................................20
Factory-loaded Calibration Values .................................................................................................................................................................20
Determining Speed Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Calibration ...........................................................................................................................................................21
Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Cal Value ..................................................................................................................................................22-23
Entering Target Test Speed ..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Exiting Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Fine Tuning Flowmeter Calibration Value ..................................................................................................................................................24
Special Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Cal Parameters .......................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Operation - “Sprayer Monitor” Mode and “Batch” Mode ........................................................................................................................26-29
Console Switches and Buttons ........................................................................................................................................................................26
Data Description .............................................................................................................................................................................................26-27
Resetting System Counters ...............................................................................................................................................................................28
Clearing Counters .................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................................................30-34
Message/Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................................................30
General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Checking Individual Components ..................................................................................................................................................................32
Console Inputs .......................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Plumbing Troubleshooting Chart ..................................................................................................................................................................34
Plumbing Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Pump Inlet, Agitation, Flowmeter, Pump ....................................................................................................................................................35
Valve Purpose and Adjustments .....................................................................................................................................................................35
Throttle Valve ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Appendices ................................................................................................................................................................................................................36-42
Appendix A: Optional Speed Sensor Mounting Installation .........................................................................................................37-38
Appendix B: Flowmeter Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................39
Appendix C: Radar “Y” Cables .........................................................................................................................................................................40
Appendix D: Conversion Chart .......................................................................................................................................................................41
Appendix E: Replacement Parts List .............................................................................................................................................................42
Introduction to the FlowTrak II
NEW FEATURES in the FlowTrak II include additional
Volume and Area counters and a new “Tank” feature.
The console can also be programmed to operate either as a
sprayer monitor, or as a batch counter for filling tanks:
SPRAYER MONITOR MODE: When used in typical
spraying operations, the “Control output” should be
programmed to the “HOLd” mode; the Control output can
turn an external valve or pump ON/OFF in response to the
status of the Run/Hold button or the optional remote Run/
Hold sensor, and the Tank counter will show the amount
remaining in the tank. When operating in this mode, the
Tank alarm feature can also be used; it will flash “FILL” on the
display when the tank reaches a (settable) low level. See the
calibration and operation sections for details.
The FlowTrak II sprayer Monitor, like the original FlowTrak, provides a complete picture of critical spraying functions and is easy to
install and operate. The system monitors and displays:
WIDTH
CAL
FLOW
CAL
MIN
FLOW
TARGET
RATE
SPEED
CAL
TEST
SPEED
VOLUME
/
MINUTE
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
VOLUME
(1) (2) (3)
RATE
SPEED
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
TANK
CAL
RESET
CALHOLD
1 2 3 4 5
II
TANK
VOL
TANK
ALARM
RUN
HOLD
Ground Speed
Distance traveled (can
be reset independent
of volume & area
counters)
Area per Hour (tracks
work progress)
Application Rate
(amount applied
per unit area)
Tank Volume
remaining (new
feature)
Flow Rate (amount
of liquid applied
per minute)
Volume and Area (3
independent sets of
counters record the
amount of liquid
applied and area
covered for up to 3
different jobs. All
3 sets may be reset
independently
BATCH MODE: When used in a batching operation or at a
depot where tanks would be filled, the “Control output” can
be programmed in the “FILL” mode. In this mode the Control
output will control a valve or pump used to fill the tank,
turning the valve or pump OFF when the amount reaches a
(settable) level. In this mode, the TANK display will show the
amount that has been pumped into the tank and the tank
alarm is inoperative. This mode requires a fill flowmeter and
possibly a relay adapter if high current levels are required.
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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:
Owner’s Manual
P/N 17193
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13181
FlowTrak II Console
P/N 17186
5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor Cable with
threaded sensor
P/N 13096
FM750 GFN Flowmeter
(P/N 11501)
Power/Speed/Flow/RH/Opt
Harness P/N 17194
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
C. 15’ 3-Pin Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13207
B. 14” Nylon cable ties (10)
P/N 12910
F. Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
D. Speed sensor
mounting bracket
P/N 10013
A. 5’ Hall-effect Speed/Flow
Sensor Cable P/N 13096
Speed Sensor Kit P/N 01531 (1)
Including items A-F, below:
E. Magnets (6) P/N 12069
(2 in hardware bag)
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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware (cont)
Optional Equipment
Flowmeter Kits Available
FM1000SS
Flowmeter
P/N 13187
Kit P/N 01505
FM1500SS
Flowmeter
P/N 12274
Kit P/N 01506
FM270 Flowmeter
P/N 14286
Kit P/N 01515
FM500 Flowmeter
P/N 13269
Kit P/N 01500
FM750GFN
Flowmeter
P/N 11501
Kit P/N 01501
FM750SS
Flowmeter
P/N 10131
Kit P/N 01504
FM10-100
Flowmeter
P/N 14829
Kit P/N 01514
Run/Hold Sensor Kit P/N 01535
Including items below:
10’ Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13206
14” Nylon cable ties (5)
P/N 10045
5’ Run/Hold Sensor Cable
P/N 13226
Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
Speed Sensor
Mounting Bracket
P/N 10013
Magnets - 6
(2 in hardware bag)
P/N 10012
Vansco Radar Speed Sensor
P/N 01527
Relay Kit
P/N 17200
Astro GPS Speed Sensor
P/N 01425
Relay KitSpeed Sensors
Optional 2-Pin, 3-Pin and 10-Pin Metri-Pack 150 extension cables:
Part No. M/P 2-Pin Part No. M/P 3-Pin Part No. M/P 5/5 10-Pin
13200 5-foot 13205 5-Foot 14363 5-Foot
13201 10-foot 13206 10-Foot 14316 10-Foot
13202 15-foot 13207 15-Foot 14317 15-Foot
13203 20-foot 13208 20-Foot 14364 20-Foot
13204 25-foot 13209 25-Foot 14365 25-Foot
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FlowTrak II System Overview
BLACK TIE
SPEED
FLOW
+VES
RUN/HOLD
GREEN TIE
YELLOW TIE
GRAY TIE OPTIONAL CONTROL
GND
RED
BLACK
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FlowTrak II Wiring Overview
RUN/HOLD SIGNAL
OPTION SIGNAL
SPEED POWER
SPEED SIGNAL
SPEED GROUND
FLOW POWER
FLOW SIGNAL
FLOW GROUND
BATTERY GROUND
BATTERY POWER
FLOW TRAK - II CONSOLE
18 INCHES
20 GA. BRN
20 GA. RED
20 GA. ORG
20 GA. YEL
20 GA. GRN
20 GA. BLU
20 GA. VIO
20 GA. GRY
20 GA. WHT
20 GA. BLK
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
P/N 17194
10-PIN METRI-PACK TOWER
10-PIN METRI-PACK 150 SHROUD
18 GA. RED
18 GA. RED
18 GA. WHT
18 GA. RED
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. WHT
18 GA. RED
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. BLK
18 GA. RED
BLACK TIE (4X)
120”
12”
6”
A
B
C
3-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
3-PIN M-P
150 SHROUD
2-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
2-PIN M-P
150 SHROUD
A
B
A
B
GRAY TIE
RUN/HOLD
CONTROL
P/N 13105
DUST COVER
A
B
C
3-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
A
B
C
YELLOW TIE
SPEEDFLOW
3-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
A
B
C
GREEN TIE
POWER
Electrical Installation
This section explains how to connect your FlowTrak II to a
12-volt power source.
NOTE: The FlowTrak II must be connected to a 12-volt DC
negative ground electrical system.
Route the power cable of the FlowTrak II harness from the
console to the switched source, plug the connector into the
mating plug for the console and connect the red wire to the
switched power source as shown in Illustration 3 (terminal
Illustration 3
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Installation
Mounting the Display Console
Select a mounting location which seems most workable,
and that best fits your needs. It should be con ve nient to
reach and high ly vis i ble to the op er a tor. DO NOT IN STALL IN
A POSITION THAT OB STRUCTS THE VIEW OF THE ROAD OR
WORK AREA. Whenever pos si ble, avoid lo ca tions that ex pose
the con sole to direct sun light, high tem per a ture, strong
chem i cals or rain.
Place the mounting bracket in selected lo ca tion, mark holes,
drill 1/4” (7mm) holes and mount bracket with bolts, lock-
wash ers and nuts pro vid ed. (Use self-tap ping screws if not
prac ti cal to use bolts.) See Illustration 1.
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
Put rubber washers on carriage bolts and put the bolts
through the bracket holes from the inside out. Loosely
attach the mount knobs onto the bolts. Place console over
carriage bolt heads and tighten knobs to se cure the console.
See Il lus tra tion 2.
or wire). Connect the black wire to a screw or bolt on the
equipment frame. Use your test light to locate a terminal or
wire connected to your ignition switch which is “hot” when
the ig ni tion is turned on and “dead” when the ignition is off.
Your FlowTrak II is equipped with a non-volatile memory
which does not require a constant supply of power to retain
daily totals or calibration values. This type of memory
conserves battery power and will not discharge the vehicle’s
battery when equipment is not in use.
Drill ¼” (7mm)
holes for bolts,
or 3/16“ (5mm)
holes for self-
tapping screws.
Bolts
Lockwashers
and nuts
Rubber washer
Carriage bolts
Mount knob
CONSOLE END VIEW
Console easily adjusts for
side or dashboard mounting.
Carefully route power
cable to a 12VDC source
Attach RED wire to
terminal or lead that is
“hot” with ignition on.
4-amp in-line fuse (Not Provided) required for unprotected circuits
FUSEHOLDER
Attach Black
Wire (GND) to
Equipment Frame
Indice
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