Tecnoma ECO Manuale utente
Operating instructions
Job computer ECO
990267EN
SEPTEMBER 2014
Read and follow these operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later
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Operating instructions
Product: Job computer ECO
Document number: 990267EN
From software version: SPRECO1: V619a; SPRECO2: 629a
Original language: German
Document
Contents
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Contents
1 For your safety 7
1.1 Basic safety instructions 7
1.2 Layout and meaning of warnings 7
1.3 Layout and meaning of alert messages 8
1.4 User requirements 8
1.5 Intended use 9
1.6 EC declaration of conformity 9
1.7 Disposing 9
1.8 Safety sign for the field sprayer 9
1.9 Safety sticker on the product 10
2 About this operating manual 11
2.1 Target group of these Operating Instructions 11
2.2 Illustrations in these operating instructions 11
2.3 Layout of operating instructions 11
2.4 Layout of references 12
3 Product description 13
3.1 Performance description 13
3.2 System requirements 13
3.3 Understanding manufacturer's plates 13
4 Mounting and installation 15
4.1 System overview 15
4.2 Connecting job computer to the basic tractor equipment 16
4.3 Fitting multi-function joystick (MFG) 17
4.4 Mounting the gyroscope 18
4.4.1 Mounting the bracket for the gyroscope 19
4.4.2 Using the gyroscope 20
5 Basic control principles 21
5.1 Switching job computer on and off 21
5.2 Initial start-up 21
5.3 Job computer in the terminal selection menu 22
5.4 Browsing between screens 22
5.5 Inputting data 22
5.6 Screen structure 23
5.6.1 Work screen with a field sprayer 23
5.6.2 Spray data area 24
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5.6.3 Selectable area 1 25
5.6.4 Boom terminal area 26
5.6.5 Selectable area 2 28
5.6.6 Function icons 29
5.6.7 Layout of additional screens 29
6 Preparing job computer sprayer for use 30
6.1 When should you configure what? 30
6.2 Entering field sprayer parameters 30
6.3 Options activation 33
6.3.1 Setting sections switching type 34
6.3.2 Setting filling type 34
6.3.3 Setting joystick type 34
6.3.4 Setting manifold type 34
6.3.5 Establishing CAN connection type 35
6.4 Calibrating the flow meter 35
6.4.1 Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method 35
6.4.2 Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method 37
6.4.3 Manually entering the number of pulses per liter for the flow meter 39
6.5 Calibrating the wheel sensor 40
6.5.1 Determining pulses per 100 meters 40
6.6 Configuring sections 41
6.6.1 Entering the number of sections 41
6.6.2 Entering the number of nozzles per section 42
6.6.3 Switching off section permanently 42
6.7 Configuring nozzles 43
6.7.1 Layout of the "NOZZLE/PRESSURE" screen 43
6.7.2 Selecting nozzle type 43
6.7.3 Calculating theoretical application rates 45
6.7.4 Calibrating nozzles 46
6.7.5 Configuring wide area nozzles 47
6.8 Tank filling 48
6.8.1 Filling up the tank manually without additional systems 48
6.8.2 Filling up the tank with TANK-Control 49
6.9 Setting sprayer geometry 49
7 Operating job computer sprayer on the field 52
7.1 Controlling boom 52
7.1.1 Locking boom 52
7.1.2 Folding boom in and out 52
7.1.3 Raising and lowering boom 55
7.1.4 Sloping boom 56
7.1.5 Tilting booms up and down 56
7.2 Controlling application 57
7.2.1 Setting rate 57
7.2.2 Changing application mode 57
Using Automatic mode 58
Changing application rate in manual mode 59
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7.2.3 Starting spreading 60
7.2.4 Stopping spreading 60
7.2.5 Operating sections 60
Activating corner nozzles 61
Operating wide area nozzles 62
7.2.6 Switching foam marker on and off 63
7.2.7 Dealing with weed infestations 63
Work screen in localized mode 63
Preselecting and switching off sections in localized mode 64
Activating localized mode 64
Multi-function joystick in localized mode 64
7.2.8 Operating PWM regulation 65
7.3 Documenting work results 66
7.4 Operating the multi-function joystick 67
7.5 Operating additional functions 67
8 DISTANCE-Control 68
8.1 Safety mechanisms 68
8.2 Mode of operation 68
8.3 Configuring DISTANCE-Control 69
8.3.1 Calibrating DISTANCE-Control 69
8.3.2 Configuring work height 72
8.3.3 Configuring clearance height 73
8.3.4 Selecting work mode 75
8.4 Operating DISTANCE-Control while working 76
9 TRAIL-Control 77
9.1 Configuring TRAIL-Control 77
9.1.1 TRAIL-Control parameters 77
9.1.2 Calibrating TRAIL-Control 77
Teaching-in the middle position and end stops 78
Calibrating the hydraulics of the proportional valve 80
9.2 TRAIL-Control – Using drawbar and axle steering 81
9.2.1 Steering the trailer device 82
Steering in automatic mode 82
Steering in manual mode 82
Steering the trailer device against the slope 83
9.2.2 Preparing TRAIL-Control for road driving 84
Locking TRAIL-Control 84
10 Cooperation with other applications 86
10.1 TaskManager 86
10.2 SECTION-Control 86
11 Maintenance and technical data 87
11.1 Preparing system for winter rest 87
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11.2 Technical data 87
11.2.1 Technical data for the job computer 87
11.2.2 Field sprayer technical data 88
11.3 Checking the software version 89
11.4 Fault diagnostics 89
11.4.1 “Simulated speed“ function 89
11.5 Multi-function joystick button assignment 90
12 Alarm messages 92
For your safety
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For your safety
Basic safety instructions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully before operating the product for the first time.
▪Before you leave the vehicle cabin, ensure all automatic mechanisms are deactivated or manual
mode is activated. In particular deactivate the systems:
– TRAIL-Control
– DISTANCE-Control
▪Keep children away from the trailer device and from the job computer.
▪Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product. Unauthorized modifications or use
may impair safety and reduce the service life or operability of the unit. Modifications are
considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product documentation.
▪Never remove any safety mechanisms or stickers from the product.
▪Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this operating guide and in the field sprayer
operating instructions.
▪Observe all applicable regulations on accident prevention.
▪Follow all recognised safety, industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws.
▪Before charging the tractor battery, always disconnect the tractor from the job computer.
▪Use only clear water when you are testing the field sprayer. Do not use a poisonous spray during
the tests or when calibrating the systems.
Layout and meaning of warnings
All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the
following pattern:
WARNING
This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious
bodily injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
This signal word identifies low-risk hazards, which could potentially cause minor or moderate bodily
injury or damage to property, if not avoided.
NOTICE
This signal word identifies actions which could lead to operational malfunctions if performed
incorrectly.
These actions require that you operate in a precise and cautious manner in order to produce
optimum work results.
There are some actions that need to be performed in several steps. If there is a risk involved in
carrying out any of these steps, a safety warning will appear in the instructions themselves.
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1.1
1.2
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Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold
font type and a signal word.
1. NOTICE! This is a notice. It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step.
2. Step involving risk.
Layout and meaning of alert messages
While working with the field sprayer, an alarm message may appear.
The alarm messages have the following purpose:
▪Warn – They warn the operator if the current state of the field sprayer could lead to a dangerous
situation.
▪Inform – They inform the operator that the current state of the field sprayer or the configuration
is not correct and can lead to faults in operation.
On the following diagram, you can see how the alarm messages are structured:
Layout of alarm messages
Type of alarm Name of the component that caused the
alarm.
"ALARMS" message Problem description and solution
What the exact cause of an alarm message is
or how you rectify a fault can be read in the
section "Alarm messages [➙92]"
Type of alarm
There are three types of alarm:
▪Info
The status of a sensor has changed. If applicable, you must do something.
▪Error
An error has occurred.
▪Danger
Faults that are dangerous. With these alarms, break off work immediately, find out the cause and
rectify the problem.
User requirements
▪Learn to operate the product in accordance with the instructions. Nobody must operate the
product before reading these Operating Instructions.
▪Please read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warnings contained in these
Operating Instructions and in the manuals of any connected machines and farm equipment.
Example
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Purpose
Illustration
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▪If there is anything within these Operating Instructions that you do not understand, please do not
hesitate to contact us or your dealer. Müller-Elektronik's Customer Services department will be
happy to assist you.
Intended use
The job computer is used to control field sprayers in agriculture. The manufacturer shall not be held
responsible for any installation or use that goes beyond this.
Intended use also includes the adherence to the conditions for operation and repairs prescribed by
the manufacturer.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from
such non-observance. All risk involved during improper use lies with the user.
All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety, industrial,
and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws must be observed. Any unauthorized modifications
made to the unit will void the manufacturer's warranty.
EC declaration of conformity
This product has been manufactured in conformity with the following national and harmonised
standards as specified in the current EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:
▪EN ISO 14982
Disposing
When it has reached the end of its service life, please dispose of this product as
electronic scrap in accordance with all applicable waste management laws.
Safety sign for the field sprayer
If the field sprayer is fitted with drawbar steering or with axle steering, everyone approaching the field
sprayer must be warned of possible dangers. For that reason you receive a safety sign.
1. Stick the safety sign in the appropriate place.
The following rules apply to attaching safety signs:
▪Safety signs must be attached at a visible location so that they can be seen by everyone
approaching the danger zone.
▪If the danger area can be approached from several sides of the machine, attach the warning
signs on all machine sides.
▪Regularly check the safety signs for completeness and legibility.
▪Replace damaged or unreadable signs with new ones.
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1.6
1.7
1.8
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Safety sign Where to attach Meaning
Close to the bend area, between tractor
and trailer device
Do not stay in the bend area
during operation.
Safety sticker on the product
Sticker on the job computer
Do not clean with a high-pressure cleaner.
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Indice
