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TRAILED TRACTOR SPRAYERS
AGS 2500/3000 EN-HP AND SPRAYING BOOMS
12m-HP, 15m-HP, 16m-HP,
18m-HP, 21m-HP, 24m-HP INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
rev.2016/12
AGROMEHANIKA reserves the right to design modifications or product changes, without any liabilities to
inform the customer before and after each change.
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INDEX
1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 1
2 HEALTH-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES ............................................ 2
2.1 Safety signs ................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Maintenance of safety signs ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Readiness for danger ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.4 Removing unauthorized persons ................................................................................................................ 2
2.5 Safety in handling with chemical products ................................................................................................ 3
2.6 Labels for danger, according to danger level ............................................................................................ 4
2.7 Danger of mechanical injuries .................................................................................................................... 4
2.8 Dangers, caused by liquids under high pressure ....................................................................................... 5
2.9 Working place of operator .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.10 Personal protection ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.11 Protection of respiratory system ............................................................................................................ 6
2.12 Skin protection ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.13 Maintaining protection equipment ........................................................................................................ 7
2.14 Safe operation .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.15 Safe maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.16 Road transport ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.17 Procedures in accidents with chemicals ................................................................................................ 9
2.18 Regulations regarding machine use ....................................................................................................... 9
3 SAFETY SIGNS ON MACHINE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................... 10 4 MACHINE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 12
4.1 Lifting points .............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Machine identification ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Machine identification plate ............................................................................................................... 13 4.2.2 Spraying equipment identification plate ............................................................................................. 13 4.2.3 Pump identification plate .................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Sprayer component parts .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Additional equipment ................................................................................................................................ 16
5 CONNECTING SPRAYER TO TRACTOR ........................................................ 17 6 DRIVE – CARDAN SHAFT (NOT INCLUDED) ................................................. 19
6.1 Safety of the user ........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Connection of cardan shaft ....................................................................................................................... 19
7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPRAYER COMPONENTS ............................. 21
7.1 Sprayer chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Adjustable track ......................................................................................................................................... 21
7.3 Main tank ................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.4 Rinsing tank................................................................................................................................................ 22
7.5 Tank for washing hands ............................................................................................................................ 22
7.6 External filling of tanks ............................................................................................................................. 22
7.7 Mixing nozzle.............................................................................................................................................. 23
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7.8 Nozzles for cleaning main tank interior ................................................................................................... 24
7.9 Suction filter ............................................................................................................................................... 24
7.9.1 Cleaning of filter insert ....................................................................................................................... 24
7.10 Filling container with lifting parallelogram ........................................................................................ 25
7.10.1 Filling container functioning .......................................................................................................... 26 7.10.2 Nozzle for rinsing packaging ......................................................................................................... 26
7.11 Description of valve settings for spraying or cleaning ........................................................................ 27
7.11.1 Spraying ......................................................................................................................................... 27 7.11.2 Complete cleaning of sprayer ........................................................................................................ 28 7.11.3 Partial cleaning of sprayer ............................................................................................................. 29
7.12 Functional scheme of sprayer ............................................................................................................... 30
8 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 32
8.1 Hydraulic drawbar ..................................................................................................................................... 32
8.2 Light signalling, wedges and warning sign for slow vehicles .................................................................. 32
8.3 Set for external washing of spraying device ............................................................................................. 33
8.4 Suction basket with suction hose ............................................................................................................... 34
9 PUMPS .............................................................................................................. 34
9.1 Control before use ...................................................................................................................................... 35
9.2 Use ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
9.3 After use ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
9.4 Piston-diaphragm pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K ................................................................................ 36
9.4.1 Oil change ........................................................................................................................................... 36 9.4.2 Inspection of diaphragms of pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K ........................................................... 36 9.4.3 Instructions in case of damaged diaphragm ........................................................................................ 37 9.4.4 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 37
9.5 Mixing pump C200 ..................................................................................................................................... 37
9.6 Inspection and setting of belt on pump C200 ........................................................................................... 37
10 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 38
10.1 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP ................................................................................... 38
10.2 Sprayer and spraying equipment dimensions ..................................................................................... 39
10.3 Components for controlling spraying equipment ............................................................................... 40
10.3.1 Connection scheme with three quick couplings ............................................................................. 40 10.3.2 Connection scheme with three quick ............................................................................................. 40 10.3.3 Control panel.................................................................................................................................. 41 10.3.4 Connection electrical cables........................................................................................................... 41 10.3.5 Hydraulic system ........................................................................................................................... 41 10.3.6 Connection hydraulic hoses with connection clamps .................................................................... 42 10.3.7 Hydraulic hose for blocking the lifting mechanism ....................................................................... 42
10.4 Connecting the sprayer to tractor ........................................................................................................ 43
10.5 Connections to tractor ........................................................................................................................... 43
10.6 Mechanical transport safeties of spraying booms ............................................................................... 43
10.7 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP ................................................................................... 44
10.7.1 Hydraulic lifting parallelogram and vertical suspension ................................................................ 45 10.7.2 Side damping ................................................................................................................................. 46 10.7.3 Two-point fastening of spraying equipment and hydraulic damping ............................................. 46 10.7.4 Hydraulic levelling ........................................................................................................................ 47 10.7.5 Hydraulic cylinders setting ............................................................................................................ 47 10.7.6 Side foldable boom ........................................................................................................................ 48
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10.7.7 Swing frame and boom hinges ...................................................................................................... 49 10.7.8 Boom opening mechanism ............................................................................................................ 49 10.7.9 Setting position of booms and opening bar ................................................................................... 50 10.7.10 Safety boom and spring slider ....................................................................................................... 53
10.8 Operation description ........................................................................................................................... 54
10.8.1 Opening spraying equipment ......................................................................................................... 54 10.8.2 Closing spraying equipment .......................................................................................................... 54 10.8.3 Spraying sections and nozzles ....................................................................................................... 55 10.8.4 Connection scheme ........................................................................................................................ 55 10.8.5 Section distribution ........................................................................................................................ 55 10.8.6 Spraying hoses ............................................................................................................................... 56 10.8.7 TRI-JET nozzle holders ................................................................................................................. 56
11 AG-TRONIK ................................................................................................... 57
11.1 AG-TRONIK description ..................................................................................................................... 57
11.2 Function diagram of the system ........................................................................................................... 59
11.3 Description of the display ..................................................................................................................... 60
11.4 AG-TRONIK keys description ............................................................................................................. 61
11.5 Operation description – manual control ............................................................................................. 62
11.6 Operation description – automatic control ......................................................................................... 62
11.6.1 Preparation for spraying ................................................................................................................ 63 11.6.2 Spraying ......................................................................................................................................... 63 11.6.3 After spraying ................................................................................................................................ 63
11.7 Programming ......................................................................................................................................... 64
11.7.1 Hectare consumption ..................................................................................................................... 65 11.7.2 Filling of tank ................................................................................................................................ 66 11.7.3 Erasing daily counters of spray consumption [l], surface area [ha] and path [km] ........................ 67 11.7.4 GPS device type setting ................................................................................................................. 67 11.7.5 Flow constant ................................................................................................................................. 68 11.7.6 Speed constant ............................................................................................................................... 72 11.7.7 Working width ............................................................................................................................... 75 11.7.8 General settings ............................................................................................................................. 75
11.8 Analyses ................................................................................................................................................. 78
11.8.1 Tank ............................................................................................................................................... 79 11.8.2 Flow analysis ................................................................................................................................. 80 11.8.3 Work .............................................................................................................................................. 80 11.8.4 Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 87 11.8.5 General .......................................................................................................................................... 90
11.9 Printouts ................................................................................................................................................. 90
11.9.1 Inserting SD card ........................................................................................................................... 90 11.9.2 Data transfer to computer .............................................................................................................. 91
11.10 GPS output............................................................................................................................................. 93
11.10.1 GPS output 12V ............................................................................................................................. 93 11.10.2 GPS serial communication ............................................................................................................ 94
12 PRESSURE REGULATOR ............................................................................ 96
12.1 Pressure regulator parts ....................................................................................................................... 96
12.2 Designation of the regulator ................................................................................................................. 97
12.3 Description of main component parts of the regulator ...................................................................... 97
12.3.1 Regulation valve with filter ........................................................................................................... 97 12.3.2 Section (distribution) valves EC-06 ............................................................................................... 98 12.3.3 Flow meter ..................................................................................................................................... 99 12.3.4 Pressure sensor - option ............................................................................................................... 100 12.3.5 Pressure gauge ............................................................................................................................. 100 12.3.6 Speed sensor ................................................................................................................................ 100
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12.3.7 Electrical connection cabinet ....................................................................................................... 101
12.4 Regulator maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 102
12.5 Parameters setting in AG-TRONIK program .................................................................................. 102
13 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 104
13.1 Sprayer cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 104
13.2 Maintenance and storage after season ............................................................................................... 105
13.2.1 Hoses............................................................................................................................................ 105 13.2.2 Paint ............................................................................................................................................. 105 13.2.3 Tank ............................................................................................................................................. 105 13.2.4 Pressure regulator ........................................................................................................................ 105 13.2.5 Hose connections ......................................................................................................................... 105 13.2.6 Drive shaft – cardan ..................................................................................................................... 106 13.2.7 Bolts ............................................................................................................................................. 106 13.2.8 Pump ............................................................................................................................................ 106 13.2.9 Other parts ................................................................................................................................... 106 13.2.10 Procedure of protecting the sprayer with anti-freezing agent ...................................................... 107 13.2.11 Possible faults .............................................................................................................................. 107
13.3 Bolt tightening torque ......................................................................................................................... 108
14 TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................... 109
14.1 Designation ........................................................................................................................................... 109
14.2 Materials and recycling ....................................................................................................................... 109
14.3 Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................ 110
14.4 Removing the sprayer ......................................................................................................................... 111
14.5 Connection for control pressure measurement ................................................................................. 111
14.6 Control measurement of nozzle flow ................................................................................................. 111
14.7 Connection for control measurement of pump flow ......................................................................... 111
14.8 Technical residue ................................................................................................................................. 111
15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRAYING............................................ 112
15.1 Nozzle types in farming ....................................................................................................................... 113
15.1.1 Nozzle types with a flat jet ........................................................................................................... 113 15.1.2 Whirl nozzles ............................................................................................................................... 113
15.2 Wind influence ..................................................................................................................................... 114
15.3 Water consumption during spraying ................................................................................................. 114
15.4 Tables of nozzle flow ........................................................................................................................... 115
15.5 Use of tables ......................................................................................................................................... 116
15.5.1 Nozzle selection ........................................................................................................................... 116 15.5.2 Selecting appropriate speed and working pressure ...................................................................... 116
15.6 Different calculations .......................................................................................................................... 116
16 COMBINATION MATRIX ............................................................................. 117
16.1 Combination matrix AGS 2500 EN-HP ............................................................................................. 117
16.2 Combination matrix AGS 3000 EN-HP ............................................................................................. 118
17 NOTES ......................................................................................................... 119
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
AGROMEHANIKA, proizvodnja in trgovina Kranj d.d.
Hrastje 52 a, KRANJ, SLOVENIJA
declares that the products:
SPRAYER AGS 2500 EN/HP
SPRAYER AGS 3000 EN/HP
have been manufactured in accordance with:
1. Machine directive 2006/42/EC and;
2. Directive 2009/127/EC amending Directive 2006/42/EC as regards the machinery for
pesticide application;
3. Rules on the requirements for the correct operation of equipment for the application
of plant protection products, and on the conditions and method for inspections of
such equipment. (Official Gazette of RS, no. 101/2013)
The following harmonized European standards have been taken into consideration:
SIST EN ISO 4254-1:2013 - Agricultural machinery – Safety - Part 1: General requirements;
SIST EN ISO 4254-1:2010/AC:2011 - Correction AC:2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 4254-
1:2010;
SIST EN ISO 4254-6:2010 - Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 6: Sprayers and liquid
fertilizer distributors (ISO 4254-6:2009);
SIST EN ISO 4254-6:2010/AC:2011 - Correction AC:2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 4254-
6:2010;
SIST EN ISO 12100:2011 - Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
SIST EN ISO 13857:2008 - Security of installations – Safety distances which prevent upper
and lower limbs to get near the dangerous areas;
Kranj, 5.12.2014
Head of production:
(Responsible for Technical Documentation)
Matjaž Kuhar, engineer
Manager:
Jan Šinkovec
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DEAR CUSTOMER
We would like to thank you for your trust, which you have shown by buying the sprayer
appliance for chemical plant protection of the company AGROMEHANIKA. The reliability
and efficiency of the appliance depends on how you will take care of the appliance. We advise
you to read and consider this instruction manual carefully before connecting the appliance to
the tractor. This manual contains essential information for efficient use and a long durability
of the appliance.
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AGS 2500/3000 EN-HP USER MANUAL – rev.2016/12
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1 GENERAL
Sprayer device is designed and constructed for applying chemical products in water-based
solution, which are normally used for chemical protection of crops, on field crops.
Construction design enables access to all vital elements of the sprayer and easy handling.
Robust construction, quality component parts and a great deal of additional equipment enable
the user to work reliably and use spraying agents and energy optimally. Spraying device is not
to be used for pumping or spray of:
water-based solutions with greater specific weight and viscosity than water;
chemical solutions, whose compatibility with elements, built on the sprinkling device,
is not reliable;
drinking water;
sea water and other saline solutions;
water, with temperature exceeding 40 °C or lower than 5 °C;
any kind of varnish or patina;
quick acting diluters;
oils and greases;
liquids, containing granulates or floating hard particles.
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2 HEALTH-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES
2.1 Safety signs
Sign on the left is a warning safety sign and is normally located on the
machine with other signs.
Respect instructions for safe work and act accordingly in extreme
situations.
2.2 Maintenance of safety signs
Carefully read instructions, regarding safety regulations, described in
instructions for use of your machine. Ensure that the signs are clearly
visible on the machine. After repairing the machine and changing
component parts, make sure that the machine includes all required
safety signs. Safety signs are available from authorized dealers. Learn
the operation of your machine and proper handling and control units.
DO NOT ALLOW UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS TO USE THE MACHINE!
Ensure that your machine is in good technical condition. Each unauthorized change to the
machine can diminish its function, as well as safe operation, and can shorten its life span.
2.3 Readiness for danger
Be prepared for sudden fire.
Make sure that a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher are
always at hand, when working.
Make sure that you have phone numbers of your doctor,
emergency, clinic, hospital and fire service written in a
visible location.
2.4 Removing unauthorized persons
Every unauthorized person, riding on the machine,
can have an accident (a fall from the machine or an
injury by the machine). Person, riding on the
machine, can affect the driver, who is controlling the
machine, and can change the machine's barycentre.
Person on the machine obstructs overview of the
driver and can contribute to unreliable working
conditions on the machine. Do not allow
unauthorized persons to gain access to the machine.
DRIVING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ON THE MACHINE IS PROHIBITED!
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2.5 Safety in handling with chemical products
Handle chemical products extremely carefully, to avoid potential
injuries and dangers to health, as well as to the environment:
Be very careful, when handling chemical products. Ensure
that you do not have direct contact with chemical products.
Handle chemical products as you would poisons.
Choose chemical products, which are least dangerous to
your health, most effective and easy soluble.
Always read instructions for use, given on the chemical
products. Regard regulations, safety measures and use
instructions.
When working, use respiratory protection, such as gas
mask, helmet with fresh air.
When preparing chemical products, wear appropriate
clothing. When working, use protection mask, gloves, boots
and protection clothing. Be careful with your protection
equipment. Do not use "worn-out" protection.
Make sure that your protection equipment and clothing is in
good condition. Dirty gas mask can cause skin irritation.
Change the filter regularly!
Choose "safer" chemical products. When choosing chemical
products, use products that are less irritant to the skin and
do not cause dust.
When choosing chemical products, prefer products,
which have "safer" packaging;
Prepare chemical products in the fresh air. When preparing products, turn off the
machine to reduce the risk of spilling chemical products.
Prepare chemical products in a wind-free environment or a calm location.
Make sure that the machine is regularly cleaned, to reduce the possibility of direct
contact with chemicals.
During preparation and mixing of chemical products, use tools, intended for this
purposes, litre scale, measuring tools, funnel, bucket. Regularly clean tools.
Do not prepare more chemical products than needed.
Make sure that your working day of using chemical products does not exceed eight
hours. Avoid stress and great physical strains.
Before sprinkling and eight hours after sprinkling do not drink alcohol.
During work with chemical products, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Do not try to free clogged nozzles by blowing with mouth.
In the sprinkling period, heed to spray waiting period.
In case of contact of chemical products with eyes, immediately rinse them with clean
water.
After sprinkling, wash your hands and face well before ingesting food and liquids.
Disable children and animals to access the machine, until it is properly cleaned.
After use, clean the machine properly and store it in a suitable place, so that
unauthorized persons do not have access.
After working with chemical products take a thorough bath.
Clean and wash the machine after each use and before each maintenance procedure.
If you have any health issues while dealing with chemical products, consult your
physician and try to contact the dealer of the chemical product.
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If you have had an accident with a chemical product, we propose the following safety
measures:
eyes and skin: rinse with plenty of clean water,
throat and oesophagus: drink water (not milk!!!),
respiratory paths: fresh air.
2.6 Labels for danger, according to danger level
Packaging of chemical products contains danger signs, which express the danger level. If
possible, avoid chemical products, which have a skull symbol on their packaging or other
symbols, warning about chemically corroding effect. If the packaging has no symbols for
danger, this does not mean the chemical product is not harmful or dangerous. Even if you use
chemical products without danger labels on their packaging, you have to be extremely careful,
because they can be harmful to your health in case of long-term handling.
Danger signs which can be seen on packaging of chemical products:
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Acute toxicity;
2. Acute toxicity, skin irritation and respiratory tract;
3. Corrosive materials;
4. Oxidising materials;
5. Flammable materials;
6. Explosive materials.
2.7 Danger of mechanical injuries
do not touch the machine while operating;
do not remove safety labels or any other safety equipment of the machine;
do not exceed air pressure in the tyres;
maintain the tyres regularly;
if using the machine in the public traffic you must fit it with lights and other
illuminates in accordance with traffic regulations;
do not enter the tank while preparing or cleaning;
never set working pressure above 15 bar (maximum allowed working pressure);
do not start working until you are sure that there are no unauthorized people in the
vicinity of the machine;
pull out the key from the key-lock after you have finished working to prevent sudden,
unwanted start of the machine.
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2.8 Dangers, caused by liquids under high pressure
Liquids, leaking from the pipes, can be under high pressure and can cause injuries to your
skin, and cause dangerous injuries, if they spread under your skin.
Never try to dismount a hydraulic pipe or any other of the hydraulic installation as long as
this one is under high pressure. Before you start up the hydraulic system make sure that
the installation is safe.
Help yourself with a piece of cardboard when trying to find the place of leakage. Protect
your hands and body by means of gloves and protective clothing if you are handling a
high pressure hydraulic system.
In case of injury, seek medical attention. To prevent severe injuries, each penetration
through the skin must be stopped and liquids must be removed within a few hours.
2.9 Working place of operator
There is only one person required to operate the machine. This person is also the
tractor driver.
This machine can be operated by a person older than 18 years and has the know-how
that is needed for safe and accurate operation of sprinkling appliances and products.
The person needs to be in good health – mentally and physically.
Operational work and maintaining of the sprayer can only be carried out by authorized
personnel, which is qualified for this type of work.
Machine operator must undergo medical examination (in accordance with local
regulations).
The working place of the operator is 1 meter around the machine and tractor.
While sprinkling keep the windows and doors of the tractor closed. It is recommended
that the operator has a hermetically closed cabin which allows the operator to create
overpressure with aeration of fresh air that disables chemically polluted air to enter the
cabin.
While sprinkling, it is recommended that the operator stays in the cabin for about 90-
95% of the time, so the chemical products cannot have influence on his or hers health.
Should the operator notice a change in the working of his or hers organs or feel sick,
he or she should immediately put on the protection breathing mask. However, the best
thing to do is to leave the field and look for shelter in a cleaner area.
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2.10 Personal protection
Machine operator must use well
closed clothing and effective protection
equipment during work.
The operator can come in contact
with chemicals through his or her skin,
mouth or nose. If you do not work safely
even the best protection equipment cannot
be of any use to you.
Safe work with sprayers requires
full attention of machine operator,
therefore, do not listen to music with
headphones on while working.
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2.11 Protection of respiratory system
There are many different filter and protections masks
available to protect your respiratory system.
It is recommended to use masks that protect the
whole face and are fitted with combinations of
different filters (filter for gas-smoke). An even more
efficient protection can be achieved by means of a
protection helmet in which overpressure can be
created.
Make sure that you are using an appropriate filter:
A (brown): used for most organic chemicals;
B (grey): used for most inorganic chemicals;
P (white): used only for liquid or powder chemicals;
Combination of a brown/white filter with the mark A2P2 in the European Union is
be used for most organic chemicals. The mark A2P2 refers to a combination of
filters which provide appropriate protection against most gases and vapours that
are created by using liquid or powder chemicals. A2 refers to protection class (2)
which means that you can use the filter until it reaches a concentration of 0.5
volume-percentages. P2 refers to gas protection class (2).
The combination B (grey/white) filter must be used in the case of handling
inorganic chemicals.
Before using the mask check the tightness and sealing of it. Check the mask for
damages and make sure that the outer valve is clean and can be closed without any
problems.
Write down the date of the last usage of the filter. The A2P2 filter must be replaced once
a month nevertheless how many times it was used. Filter B must be replaced after every
single use! The filter must be used within 6 months after the packaging of the filter was
opened. Make sure that used filters are destroyed in accordance with local regulations.
WARNING: To prevent inhaling and/or entering the chemicals through the
mouth it is recommended not to eat, drink or smoke while working!
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Never check the efficiency of the filter by smelling:
certain poisonous elements are odourless,
the concentration of the poison cannot always be noticed by human nose,
smelling of certain elements can damage the nasal mucous membrane.
Always check the expiry date of the filter.
2.12 Skin protection
Wear following clothing to protect your skin:
Rubber gloves for agriculture and gardening to protect your hands, which must be long
enough. If the gloves are worn out they need to be replaced. Change the gloves after every
fifth use. Powder the inside of the gloves.
Rubber or neoprene boots that are resistant to water and chemicals.
Overalls that are resistant to water and chemicals and are fitted with a hood. The overall
must cover the ends of gloves and boots.
A waterproof apron for protection of your clothes; in a well protected tractor cabin the
apron can be removed.
A mask that protects the whole face.
Make sure that all of your clothes are well cleaned after every use. Never perform sprinkling
when your clothes are wet, since it can cause a strong contact with your skin. Be very careful
in the case your skin gets injured. After handling chemicals always wash your hands with
soap and loads of water. After you have finished working also wash your face.
2.13 Maintaining protection equipment
After every single use thoroughly clean your protection equipment. Wash the mask, boots,
gloves and working overall with mild soap water and let them dry.
Store your protection equipment in a dry, cold and clean room. Never store your protection
equipment in the same room as the chemicals. Store your protection clothes apart from other
clothes. Protection equipment that gets dirty between handling chemicals must be cleaned in
accordance with regulations on cleaning of dangerous materials.
2.14 Safe operation
Before starting working the operator must check the correct and safe operation of the
machine.
It is not allowed to sprinkle in foggy and rainy weather or when the wind speed exceeds 4
m/s. The direction of sprinkling must be adjusted to the wind direction.
If there are two tractors with sprinkling appliances working simultaneously, they must not
pollute each other's working area atmosphere.
Never bring personal things in the area of sprinkling or when handling chemicals. Before
every meal thoroughly clean your hands and face and wash out your mouth with fresh
water.
Before using chemicals, check machine operation with clean water.
WARNING: The filter must be hermetically sealed after use!
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The sprayer pump receives the power from the connecting shaft of the tractor by means of
the cardan shaft. Drive parts can cause serious injuries so, in order to avoid that , follow
the instructions below:
To drive the pump a cardan shaft must be used which characteristics are in
accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and is fitted with a
protection cover.
Connect the machine to the tractor only if the drive shaft (PTO) is turned off.
Connecting and disconnecting of the cardan shaft must be performed only when the
engine is shut off.
Before activating the drive shaft (PTO) check the number of revolutions and make
sure that there are no people or animals in the danger area of the machine.
The cardan shaft should be cleaned and greased only when the drive shaft (PTO) is
turned off, the engine shut down and the start key removed.
Do not engage the drive shaft of the tractor (PTO) without a reason and check if the
difference of cardan joint angles is not excessive.
WARNING: Do not engage the drive shaft of the tractor (PTO) with the engine
not running!
2.15 Safe maintenance
Before starting to operate the machine learn how to maintain it.
Keep the working place clean and dry.
Do not grease, maintain or adjust the machine while it is moving! Do not touch
moving parts of the machine! Turn off the machine and make sure that there is no
working pressure in the circulation of the chemicals!
Do not maintain or service the machine before it is thoroughly cleaned.
During maintenance and servicing of the machine, remove the start key or disconnect
the connections.
Disconnect the drive shaft of the tractor (PTO) to prevent sudden actuation and
operation of the machine.
Do not inspect the machine without "turning on" safety elements.
Do not perform reparatory welding on the machine, if you have used ammonium
nitrate or any other liquid that contains ammonium nitrate for sprinkling without
having thoroughly cleaned the machine before.
Do not enter the reservoir to repair or clean it.
Support and safely mount all parts that need to be lifted during maintenance.
Keep all of the sprayer’s parts in good condition. Repair damages immediately.
Replace worn and damaged parts. Remove excess oil, grease or any other debris.
Disconnect the battery before you start to adjust the electrical system or perform
welding on the machine.
During maintenance of the machine or cleaning the nozzles use appropriate protection
equipment in accordance with the regulations.
It is strictly forbidden to release chemicals into the environment.
2.16 Road transport
Do not drive the machine on public roads. If you have to, you must consider the following
instructions:
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Sprayer, connected to the tractor, can only be transported on the road, when the reservoir
contains no chemical products.
Connect the sprayer to the tractor only if the load on the wheels does not exceed the set
maximum weight. After connecting the machine, at least 20 % of the tractor's weight must
be on driven wheels. You can achieve these values by adding weights at the front and
removing weights at the back of the tractor. You can decide on this on the basis of
weighing before first operation.
Sprayer can completely or partially cover the lights and signs on the tractor. In such case,
the machine must be fitted with light signals and warnings.
During road transport of sprayer with the tractor, follow traffic regulations.
During road transport, sprayer equipment must be raised to appropriate height. Fix the 3-
point hitch in the raised position to prevent sudden fall or slip of the machine and lateral
swinging.
2.17 Procedures in accidents with chemicals
If your skin or eyes come in contact with chemicals or their solution, wash them out with
plenty of water and repeat the process several times.
In the case of suspected poisoning (symptoms: sweating, dizziness, depression, headache,
sickness):
immediately stop working;
take off wet clothes;
remain calm;
if you feel sick because of consumption of chemicals try to throw up;
lay on your side;
immediately call for medical help and let the physician see the label of the chemical, so he
or she will be able to determine the type of poisoning easier.
In case of suspected poisoning the patient must not eat or drink castor oil, milk, butter, eggs
and alcohol, since these ingredients worsen the poisoning effect.
2.18 Regulations regarding machine use
Machine operator and user must be familiar with regulations regarding plant protection.
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Figure 1 SAFETY SIGNS
3 SAFETY SIGNS ON MACHINE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Machine and instructions for use contain safety and warning signs. Take a closer look to
ensure your safety. Follow instructions and guidelines, referring to safety measures, given in
the previous chapter.
Ensure that the safety signs are well visible. Ensure that you have all required signs after
servicing or replacement of parts. Safety signs are available at authorized dealers.
Legend:
1. Pump identification plate 7.Warning signs
2. Sprayer identification plate 8. Nozzles selection table
3. Spraying equipment ident. plate 9. Clean water tank for washing hands sign
4. Tank level indicator 10. Correct handling signs
5. General warning signs 11. Permitted speed sign
6. Drive shaft revolutions (PTO) sign
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Learn how to operate the machine well and never allow people to operate the machine who
are not familiar with the instructions manual! The table below contains descriptions of
different safety signs.
CE declaration of conformity
Warning:
Presence of poisonous chemical
products!
Warning: Symbol, indicating
possibility of personal injury or
damage of the machine!
Warning:
Maximum allowed pressure in
the spraying device (12 bar)!
Warning: Keep away from
rotating drive shafts!
Warning:
Direction of cardan shaft
rotation.
Warning: Read the instruction
manual before connecting the
device for the first time!
It is prohibited to clean, grease or
maintain the device as long as it
is running!
Prohibitions!
It is prohibited to smoke while
working!
It is prohibited to remove any of
the safety devices on the
machine!
It is prohibited to enter the tank!
Recommendations.
If the cabin is not constructed
appropriately, use your gas mask
while working.
Use protective gloves while
working.
Use protection clothing while
working.
Use ear protection while working
(applies only to sprayers).
Water for washing hands.
Warning: This water is not
drinkable!
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4 MACHINE DESCRIPTION
Sprayers type AGS 2500 EN-H and AGS 3000 EN-H have a modern design with a chemically
resistant polyethylene tank, with rounded edges, smooth interior walls and a sloping bottom.
The construction ensures great centre of gravity, good crop protection mixing, complete
emptying of the tank and easy cleaning.
The sprayer consists of: robust chassis with chemically resistant polyethylene tank and a
pouring sieve, pump, flow and pressure regulator, suction filter, pressure filter. Standard
equipment also includes an additional tank for cleaning the sprayer after finished work and a
tank for washing hands.
Sprayer is connected to tractor with lower hook of tractor. Fixed drawbar is height and length
adjustable. Hydraulic drawbar is guided left and right by hydraulic cylinders, which enables to
follow the tractor, easy turning and small turning circle.
These two types of sprayers can be connected with spraying equipment 12m-HP, 15m-HP,
16m-HP, 18m, 21m-HP and 24m-HP.
The following instructions include detailed information on sprayer’s component parts and
how to handle them; the second part of this manual includes a catalogue of spare parts.
4.1 Lifting points
When loading or unloading the sprayer from a truck, use lifting points of standard connection
on the sprayer or bottom of the chassis (if using a forklift). Be careful not to damage the
valves or hoses under the tank. The sprayer is fitted with points for connecting chains or
fixing belts.
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4.2 Machine identification
4.2.1 Machine identification plate
Attached to sprayer chassis and provides following important information:
- manufacturer's address and country
of origin,
- product type,
- model,
- rated tank volume,
- empty machine weight,
- allowed total weight,
- maximum allowed work pressure,
- production year,
- serial number,
Along with given information, identification plate also contains a hexagon, informing that the machine
is certified or manufactured in accordance with legislative provisions on machine equipment for
application of phyto-pharmaceutical products.
4.2.2 Spraying equipment identification plate
Adhered to centre (swing frame) of spraying equipment and provides following important information:
- manufacturer's address and country of
origin,
- product type,
- model,
- working width,
- maximum allowed work pressure,
- weight,
- production year,
- serial number
4.2.3 Pump identification plate
Attached to visible part on the pump and includes:
- manufacturer's address and country of origin,
- pump type,
- rated flow,
- maximum flow at maximum allowed rotation
frequency and maximum allowed work pressure,
- required drive power,
- type of lubricant in the pump,
- pump serial number,
When ordering spare parts, all of the information written on the identification plate must be given to
the seller.
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Figure 2 SPRAYER COMPONENT PARTS
4.3 Sprayer component parts
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Basic equipment of the sprayer also includes electronic regulation AG-TRONIK. Spraying
equipment is installed on the sprayer and fitted with nozzle holders TRI-JET, with nozzles
divided into 5 sections. Control of hydraulic equipment is performed by tractor hydraulics
with connection to control panel.
4.4 Additional equipment
Spraying device can be fitted with additional elements, which enable easier control for the
user:
- Hydraulic drawbar
- Lights with fenders
- Set for external washing of spraying device
- Rinsing of crop protection liquid in strainer
- Valve for rinsing packaging in strainer
- Suction basket with suction hose
- Marker
- Satellite navigation
- Wheels of different dimensions
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5 CONNECTING SPRAYER TO TRACTOR
Sprayers AGS 2500EN-HP and AGS 3000EN-HP are constructed for connection to tractor’s
lower connection (towing eyes 40mm (6) are replaceable). Fixed drawbar is length and
height adjustable, so the sprayer can be connected on different tractors. Do this (figure 3) by
unscrewing bolts (5) and nuts (3) and set the connection (1) on a new combination of holes on
sprayer chassis. Then tighten all bolts and nuts (tightening torque: see chapter 13.3). Height of
connection must be such that the lower edge of sprayer chassis is horizontal, when the sprayer
is connected to the tractor and it is positioned on a flat surface.
Replace the towing eye (6) by unscrewing bolts (7) and replace the towing hook with a new
one. Then put the bolts back and tighten them. Scale of bolts of towing eye is 100x110 mm.
Figure 3: CONNECTIONS
Legend:
1. Fixed drawbar
2. Hydraulic drawbar
3. Nut
4. Washer
5. Bolt
6. Towing eye
7. Bolt
8. Washer
WARNING: When opening the spraying equipment and driving downhill, there is
a problem of lifting the front end of the sprayer .
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Lift the support leg of the sprayer (figure 4) by rotating the handle (2), unhook the pin (2),
remove the bolt (3), move the support leg (1) on the holder of support leg on the base, insert
bolt and pin and use the handle to lift the bottom part of the support leg. Then connect the
pump’s shaft on the sprayer and tractor shaft with a cardan shaft.
When positioning the sprayer in parking position, perform the procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Be careful, when connecting the sprayer for the first time:
- Check that the boom of the spraying equipment in transport position does
not come into contact with tractor cabin or any other part of the tractor.
- Drive slowly, when the sprayer tank is full (smaller effect on breaking).
Figure 4: SUPPORT LEG
Legend:
1. Support leg
2. Support leg handle
3. Pin bolt
4. R-bolt
If traffic regulations require additional safety with safety rope, tie
the rope around the tractor’s towing hook.
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6 DRIVE – CARDAN SHAFT (NOT INCLUDED)
6.1 Safety of the user
WARNING: To avoid accidents and personal injuries, follow these
recommendations and safety regulations!
Before mounting (connecting of the cardan shaft to the tractor and the sprayer) the
drive shaft – cardan shaft, always turn off the engine and remove the start key
from its lock.
When mounting the cardan shaft, the cardan shaft of the tractor can be easily turned if
the engine and the cardan shaft is turned off.
When mounting the cardan shaft make sure that the safety pin is securely locked. Pull
and push the cardan shaft forwards and backwards until the safety pin locks into place.
Rotating shafts without protection can be very dangerous!
Always make sure that all of the safety devices are on their place and that all of the
rotating surfaces are well covered, including the "joints" of the cardan shaft on both
ends! Do not use cardan shafts without protection!
Do not touch rotating cardan shafts! The safety distance to a rotating cardan should not
be less than 1.5 m.
Secure protection elements with chain from turning!
Make sure that the protection of the cardan on the tractor and connection is well
connected (attached)!
6.2 Connection of cardan shaft
Procedure of first cardan shaft installation:
1. Mount the sprayer to the tractor.
2. Stop (turn off) the tractor’s engine and remove the start key from the lock (start).
3. Use the cardan shaft to connect drive output shaft of the tractor and input shaft on the
sprayer's pump.
4. If the cardan shaft is too long and needs to be shortened, pull out the cardan shaft and
mount each end of it separately to the shaft of the tractor and to the shaft of the sprayer,
measure it out and mark the place where it needs to be cut.
5. Use an appropriate tool to shorten both parts in the same way and remove sharp edges.
6. Attach profiles and connect both parts of the cardan shaft.
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7. Mount the cardan shaft between the tractor and the sprayer.
8. To ensure a long reliability of the cardan shaft, avoid angles greater than 15°.
9. When using safety cardan shafts, fit an “ALLEN” bolt with torque of 40 Nm. Check the
torque after two (2) minutes of operation.
WARNING: Always mount the female end of the cardan shaft to the tractor!
Connect chains to prevent rotation of protections!
We recommend using a cardan shaft with two wide-angle joints, size I, II, IV.
Use of cardan with single wide-angle joint is allowed.
WARNING: If using a cardan shaft with single joint, we are not liable for
damage on the sprayer!
WARNING: Covering of cardan pipes must be at least 150 mm!
Cardan shaft with single joint (<15°) Cardan shaft with wide-angle joint (<80°)
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7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPRAYER COMPONENTS
Sprayer chassis is of welded steel construction with a fixed tank and, in the front part, BM
pump, centrifugal pump, pressure filter and tank level indicator. On the left part of the sprayer
are valves for sprayer control, suction filter, filling container with parallelogram and tank for
washing hands. Spraying equipment is fixed in the back, on the lifting mechanism with
hydraulic control. Tank for rinsing is installed next to the main tank.
Component parts of the sprayer are described in the chapter “MACHINE DESCRIPTION”,
subchapter “SPRAYER COMPONENT PARTS”.
7.1 Sprayer chassis
Made out of welded steel construction. All parts of the sprayer are corrosion protected and
powder coated or zinced.
7.2 Adjustable track
Sprayer is fitted with two semi-axles, which can, by unscrewing bolts (marked with arrow in
figure 5), be adjusted perpendicularly to driving direction. Width of semi-axle is adjusted the
same as the width of tractor wheels, to drive over the smallest amount of crops. Width of
semi-axle and turning of wheels enable adjustment of width between 1500-2200 mm.
WARNING: Be careful, when setting track, that all four (4) bolts press on the
semi-axle.
7.3 Main tank
The tank is made of chemically resistant polyethylene, with rounded edges and smooth
interior and exterior surface, which enables efficient cleaning. Tank bottom is tilted to ensure
complete discharge. Top side of the tank is fitted with a cover with inserted strainer. When
filling the tank with crop protection liquid or water, do not remove the strainer! On the front
side of the base is the tank level indicator, and, for easier control of amount of chemical agent
in the tank, there is transparent tube next to the tank level indicator, in which there is a red PE
ball.
Figure 5: ADJUSTABLE TRACK
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WARNING: Use protective equipment when handling crop protection
liquids!
The cover consists of one part with lever, through which the float valve mechanism for
ensuring aeration and prevention of water leaking from the tank on the bottom side. The cover
is opened by turning in clockwise direction and closed in reverse order (see marking on the
cover). Tank cover must be closed while working. We recommend using clean water for
filling.
When filling the tank, never insert the hose through cover into the tank or allow contact
between crop protection liquid and filling hose, as pollution of supply part of the hose may
arise. Due to pressure drop, crop protection liquid can flow back to filling hose.
WARNING: Never insert the hose through the cover in the tank or
allow contact of crop protection liquid with the hose, as it may
contaminate it! This can cause pressure drop and suction of crop
protection liquid in the hose!
7.4 Rinsing tank
Intended for washing the tank and other elements after you have finished working or after a
break. Fill the tank only with clean water. You can find more detailed instructions in the
chapter “DESCRIPTION OF VALVE SETTINGS FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING”.
7.5 Tank for washing hands
Intended for washing hands after handling spray. Fill the tank only with municipal water.
Tank volume is 15 l.
WARNING: Water is not drinkable!
7.6 External filling of tanks
For easier and more convenient filling of tanks with water, the sprayer is equipped with a
special bayonet connection, which enable safe and clean filling. You can fill the main tank
and rinsing tank. Filling of the main tank is additionally protected with a non-return valve (A),
which prevents discharge of crop protection liquid from the tank.
Figure 6: TANK COVER
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Attach hose 50 mm to fitting (A) and secure with hose clamp. Connect fitting (A) with hose
to connection (B) and secure with side levers (see figure 7). Maximum filling capacity is 250
l/min.
Float valve mechanism, installed on the cover, enables air to escape from the tank, so that
opening of entire cover is not required.
Figure 7: EXTERNAL FILLING OF TANKS
Tank filling procedure:
Connect fitting (A) to connection (B), open external water supply, set lever of selection valve into
position according to which tank you want to fill:
- Position 1 (FILLING OF MAIN TANK)
- Position 2 (FILLING OF RINSING TANK)
When you have filled both tanks, close external water supply, release pressure from the hose by
returning the lever of selection valve to position 1 and unhooking the connected hose.
Connection (B) can also be replaced by other fittings with 2˝ thread (fire clamp).
7.7 Mixing nozzle
Figure 8: MIXING NOZZLE
The sprayer is equipped with mixing nozzles for better mixing,
which are installed on the bottom part of the tank. Mixing
nozzle is supplied directly through centrifugal mixing pump
C200. Mixing is performed always, when the tractor cardan
shaft is engaged. While preparing crop protection liquid and
driving to the field, we recommend to engage the cardan shaft,
which consequentially mixes the spray.
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7.8 Nozzles for cleaning main tank interior
Figure 9: RINSING NOZZLE
Nozzles are installed in the main tank and ensure washing the
tank interior after completing spraying. They are connected to
selection valve on the pressure line, through which, when it is
open, they receive required water for cleaning.
7.9 Suction filter
The suction filter is installed between the main tank and the pump. It filters crop protection
liquid before it reaches the regulator. Standard density of filter insert is 50 MESH.
7.9.1 Cleaning of filter insert
First, unscrew the yellow lever (3) on the filter cover (2) by turning it counter clockwise and
pulling it out. The valve mounted inside the filter will close the flow of the liquid from the
main tank. Unscrew the nut (5) from the filter cover and remove the cover and the filter insert
(4). Clean the filter insert and mount all parts back together in the reverse order.
When reassembling, be careful that the metal pin, which is on the extracted part (with yellow
lever) is inserted correctly, otherwise the filter does not function properly.
WARNING: Use protective gloves when cleaning the filter!
Clean the filter insert before each filling of the tank!
Figure 10: SUCTION FILTER
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7.10 Filling container with lifting parallelogram
Filling container is intended for mixing and pumping of crop protection liquid into the main tank.
It is mounted on the lifting parallelogram on the side of the main tank, so that mixing-related work
is easier. Filling container consists of: lifting parallelogram, control valves (1), mounted on the
tank, injector nozzle (5), closing valve (4), mixing nozzle (3) and rinsing nozzle for packaging and
filling container (2) Complete system is connected to selection valve on pressure line (6), figure
12.
Figure 13: SELECTION VALVE
Figure 12: FILLING CONTAINER CONNECTION
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Figure 11: FILLING CONTAINER VALVES
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7.10.1 Filling container functioning
Fill the sprayer’s main tank to approximately 1/3 with water, engage pump drive and turn the
selection valve on the pressure line as displayed in figure 13, and fill approximately 1/10 of
filling container with water, by opening the control valve (7), which supplies the mixing
nozzle (3).
Next, dosing of crop protection liquid in the filling container follows (according to crop
protection liquid manufacturer’s instructions). Rinse the packaging with nozzle for rinsing
packaging (2) by opening the cover of filling container and set the packaging on rinsing
nozzle, and open the control valve (8). Rinsing nozzle also enables penetration of protective
foil under the packaging cover, so that there is no contamination of the environment.
When the level of preparation is approximately 5 cm from the edge of filling container cover,
open discharge valve (2), which enables, with the help of injector suction nozzle (5), suction
of mixed agent from the filling container in the main tank. By opening and closing the control
valve (7) for mixing of filling container, you control speed of pumping in the main tank.
When the container is empty, close the cover and open the control valve (8) for a few seconds,
so that the packaging rinsing devices rinses the filling container. Close the control valve (8),
wait that the content is pumped in the main tank and close the discharge valve (4).
7.10.2 Nozzle for rinsing packaging
Valve is intended for washing packaging of liquid chemical protection products. It is installed
in the filling container and connected to valve on filling container through hose. When you
want to clean the packaging, open it, slide it over the nozzle to limiter and open the valve (8),
which activates the rotating nozzle, which thoroughly cleans the packaging.
You can also use the nozzle for rinsing to penetrate protective foil under the packaging cover,
to prevent contaminating the environment.
WARNING: Use protective equipment, when working with crop protection
liquids!
Figure 14: NOZZLE FOR RINSING PACKAGING
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7.11 Description of valve settings for spraying or cleaning
7.11.1 Spraying
Use valve for discharge from main tank (pos. 17 – figure 18) to direct crop protection liquid
towards suction valves (pos. 7 – figure 18). The valve must be opened so that the suction if
from the main tank. Turn the three-way valve for excess liquid (pos. 8 – figure 18) so that
crop protection liquid excess travels back to the main tank. Direct selection valve on pressure
line to spraying. AG-TRONIK control valves of opening individual sections. Description of
AG-TRONIK operation is described in chapter “AG-TRONIK”.
Direction of valve flow is marked on the valve lever with an arrow. Setting of valves for
spraying is displayed in the figure below (figure 15).
Figure15: SPRAYING
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7.11.2 Complete cleaning of sprayer
Complete cleaning of sprayer includes cleaning of all internal parts of the sprayer: tank, filter,
pump, regulator and nozzles. Direct clean water through valve for discharge from the tank
(pos. 16 – figure 3) towards the suction valve (pos. 7 – figure 18), which must be directed for
pumping clean water from additional tank. Direct three-way valve for excess liquid (pos. 8 –
figure 18) back towards the main tank, and direct the selection valve to turn on tank rinsing.
At complete cleaning of the sprayer it is advisable to also clean the filling container. Redirect
selection valve in filling container direction and engage valve for use of packaging rinsing
(pos. 8 – figure 11) on the container. After completed cleaning, close the valve and suck water
back into the tank through injector nozzle. Make sure that the cover of filling container is
closed during cleaning!
When you have washed the tank interior and have pumped all the water from the additional
tank, redirect suction valve (pos. 8 – figure 18) to suction from the main tank, and move
selection valve to spraying, to empty the tank through spraying nozzles.
Direction of valve flow is marked on the valve lever with an arrow. Correct setting of valves
for complete cleaning of sprayer is displayed in the figure below (figure 16).
Figure16: COMPLETE CLEANING OF SPRAYER
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7.11.3 Partial cleaning of sprayer
Partial cleaning of sprayer includes cleaning of filter, pump, pressure regulator and nozzles,
without changing crop protection liquid concentration in main tank. Switch valve for
discharge from additional tank (pos. 16 – figure 18) in direction towards suction valve (pos. 7
– figure 18). Direct the valve to suck from the additional tank with clean water. Use three-way
valve (pos. 8 – figure 18) to direct excess water through filter back to the pump and direct the
selection valve to spraying. Clean water has open flow through filter, pump, pressure
regulator and all nozzles, through which the system is completely discharged. Crop protection
liquid concentration in main tank remains the same.
Direction of valve flow is marked on the valve lever with an arrow. Correct setting of valves
for partial cleaning of sprayer is displayed in the figure below (figure 17).
WARNING: Perform complete or partial cleaning after finishing spraying on the
field, which you have sprayed. Empty the tank or system through nozzles while
driving at half hectare consumption and increased driving speed on already
sprayed field!
Figure17: PARTIAL CLEANING OF SPRAYER
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Figure 18: FUNCTIONAL SCHEME
7.12 Functional scheme of sprayer
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Figure 19: HYDRAULIC DRAWBAR
8 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
8.1 Hydraulic drawbar
As additional equipment, hydraulic drawbar can be installed. Installation is described in the
chapter “CONNECTION OF SPRAYER TO TRACTOR”. Hydraulic drawbar is constructed
for wheels to follow tractor wheels, which enables easy turning and small turning circle.
Complete system enables better control of sprayer and helps when driving on uneven terrain
(transverse inclination of field).
Hydraulic connection operates through two cylinders, which are controlled with control lever
in the tractor.
WARNING: When using the hydraulic drawbar, always activate mechanical
blocking (3) before driving on the road!
8.2 Light signalling, wedges and warning sign for slow vehicles
Light signalling is installed on the rear part of the sprayer. It is fitted with rear light with
reflective triangle and two white reflectors. Connection cable with plug runs to the tractor
cabin. As additional equipment, you can opt for lights with fenders, which help to protect the
sprayer from mud.
As the sprayer is not fitted with brakes, the rear part also has wedges, which are used for
parking the sprayer.
Legend:
1. Connection fastening
2. Drawbar
3. Mechanical blocking
4. Hydraulic cylinder
5. Support leg
6. Towing eye
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As required by law, the sprayer is also fitted with a sign for slow vehicles on the rear of the
sprayer.
8.3 Set for external washing of spraying device
After completing spraying, the spraying device must be cleaned. The most appropriate place is
next to the area, which was sprayed. This is where the set for external washing of spraying device
is useful.
Connect the fitting to a free fitting on the selection valve to connect the spraying bar with the
spraying device. Turn the selection valve in direction of external cleaning, and set other valves on
the spraying devices in position for partial cleaning of the sprayer (see chapter 7.11.3).
Set includes:
- spraying bar
- flexible hose
- fitting for connecting spraying
bar to main valve
Figure 22: EXTERNAL WASHING OF SPRAYING
DEVICE
Figure 20: LIGHT SIGNALLING
Figure 21: WARNING SIGN
FOR SLOW VEHICLES
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8.4 Suction basket with suction hose
The suction basket is intended for sucking water out of
ponds, creeks, wells, etc. through filter, pump and
selection valve into the main tank. It consists of a
suction basket, 5 m of suction hose and connection for
filter. Install the connection on suction filter by
removing the yellow lever (pos. 3 – figure 10) on the
filter and installing a connection instead, which is fitted
to the suction basket. Then extend the suction hose and
submerge the suction basket in water. Keep in mind
that each metre of height of water surface below the
pump greatly affects on diaphragm load in the pump.
Height difference between pump and extraction surface
should not exceed 3 m. Before activating cardan, close
the three-way valve (pos. 17 – figure 18) at tank exit
(discharge from tank).
Water flows from suction basket through suction filter,
pump, and selection valve into the tank. When the tank is
full, turn off pump drive, remove suction hose, insert
yellow lever (pos. 3 – figure 10) on filter and redirect
three-way valve (pos. 17 – figure 18) into position of
suction from main tank.
WARNING: Retrieve water exclusively from a pool or water reservoir, never from a
hydrant under pressure, as this can damage the pump!
WARNING: When sucking water with suction basket, always use only clean water!
9 PUMPS
WARNING: When sucking water from a pond, be extremely careful, as you can
easily contaminate the water in the pond!
Figure 24: PUMP BM 150
Pumps are a vital element of spraying devices. Reliability
and long durability of the pump also depend on how you
treat the pump and whether you use and maintain it
correctly .
IMPORTANT: The standard version of all pumps is
equipped with diaphragms which are made of NBR
rubber. Therefore it is the user’s duty to use only
chemical agents for spraying which do not harm this kind
of material. On the opposite, the manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for any kind of damage that could occur.
Figure 23: SUCTION BASKET
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9.1 Control before use
When the pump is not operating, check the oil quantity in the housing of the pump. Also
check the oil level every single time before filling the tank. The level must be within the
limits which are marked on the oil lid or in the oil pot (depends on the version of the pump). If
the oil level is too low add some oil whereas be careful not to exceed the maximum allowed
level.
The air pressure in the air chamber depends on the work pressure, displayed in the diagram.
Air pressure in the chamber must never be greater than the pump’s work pressure.
9.2 Use
Before turning on pump drive, make sure that there is enough water in the tank, that all
suction lines are released, that the suction filter is cleaned and that the selection valve on the
pressure line is directed towards nozzles for cleaning the interior of main tank – for system
de-aeration.
WARNING: Never engage pump drive, when AG-TRONIK setting allows full
load of the pump.
Engage drive and let the pump rotate at minimum pressure for about a minute, so that the inlet
and outlet line of the pump de-aerate and only then can you fully load the pump.
Turn the selection pressure valve to desired function.
Be careful not to exceed the maximum allowed pressure and the maximum allowed rpm of
540. On the opposite, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any kind of damage
that could occur.
9.3 After use
Some chemical agents can shorten the durability of some vital parts of the pump such as rubber
diaphragms and other rubber seals. Therefore a thorough washing of the pump after each single
spraying is recommended. To do this, you will need to pump some clean water through the pump.
Let the pump operate at working pressure for several minutes. Lower the pressure and let the
pump operate for approximately one minute to blow out the rest of the liquid (pump blow-out).
In the winter, completely discharge water from the pump or protect the pump from freezing (see
chapter “MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AFTER SEASON”).
Make sure that the valves ensure free flow of liquid
from the tank to the pump. Also check the porosity of
the suction filter insert and the suction hose (make sure
that the hose is not bent).
Pu
mp
wo
rk p
ress
ure
(b
ar)
Air chamber work pressure (bar)
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9.4 Piston-diaphragm pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K
Pumps type BM 150/20 (BP 171 K) are low-pressure piston-diaphragm pumps, made of
materials that have been tested by the factory. The pumps are suitable for pumping of
insecticides or liquid fertilizers which are used in farming.
TECHNICAL DATA E.M. PUMP PUMP
BM 150/20 BP 171 K
Rated flow l/min. 146 168
Flow at max. work pressure and max. allowable rpm l/min. 136,9 162
Required drive power kW 5,50 7,0
Max. allowable work pressure bar 20 20
Max. allowable rpm on pump shaft n/min. 540 550
Number of pressure diaphragms n 4 4
Lubrication oil 15W40 20W40
Oil amount l 1,20 1,30
Weight kg 24,00 24,00
OPERATION INTERVAL INSPECTIONS
Every 8h Every 50h Every 300h 1x per season
Oil level inspection ●
Air chamber inspection ●
Inspection of pump installation
on the frame ●
Inspection and, if required,
replacement of diaphragms ●
Oil change ●
Inspection of valves ●
Inspection of bolt connections ●
9.4.1 Oil change
Change the oil for the first time after the first 10-20 working hours and after that every 300
working hours. Also check the diaphragms when changing the oil. Replace damaged or worn
diaphragms with new ones. It is recommended to change the diaphragms every 300 working
hours.
WARNING:
Collect oil in appropriate containers and do not dispose of it in the environment!
9.4.2 Inspection of diaphragms of pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K
To check the diaphragms, first of all unscrew the bolts on the covers of the pump and release
the suction and pressure collector. After that, unscrew the bolts on the covers and remove the
chambers.
Inspect the upper and lower side of the diaphragms. Release the oil at the same time.
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Figure 26: INSPECTION AND SETTING OF BELT
It is recommended to clean the inside of the pump and its vital parts with gas oil before
reassembling the pump. Assemble the pump in reverse order. Be careful to correctly insert the
valves (see the catalogue). After that, pour fresh oil into the pump. For pump BM 150/20 (BP
171 K), oil needs to be poured in through the oil pot.
While filling oil into the pump, manually turn the shaft of the pump a few times to press
out any excess air between the piston and the diaphragm. Pay attention to the oil level.
Turn on the pump for few minutes at minimum pressure. Pay attention to the functioning of
the pump and add some oil if needed.
9.4.3 Instructions in case of damaged diaphragm
If the oil in the oil pot of pump BM 150/20 whitens, immediately stop operating the machine
and replace the damaged diaphragms. On the opposite, the pump can be heavily damaged. It
is also possible to recognise a damaged diaphragm by means of the manometer, since its
pressure gauge does not come to a halt.
9.4.4 Maintenance
After every single use, it is recommended to wash out the inside of the pump as well as other
parts of the sprayer with clean water (see chapter “DESCRIPTION OF VALVE SETTINGS
FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING”), and after season, the pump must be prepared for winter
(see chapter “MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AFTER SEASON – PUMP”).
9.5 Mixing pump C200
Figure 25: PUMP C 200
Sprayer AGS 2500 EN-HP or AGS 3000 EN-HP is equipped as
standard with centrifugal pump, which ensure quality and
constant mixing of crop protection liquid in the tank. Mixing
pump is connected to the main pump with a V-belt. Therefore,
check belt tension occasionally and correct it, if necessary. The
pump also has a greasing point, which must be greased once a
season or every 50 working hours.
In the winter, release water from the pump on the bolt, code:
019.01.104 (see catalogue).
9.6 Inspection and setting of belt on pump C200
Before each use, check tension of belts
between pumps BM150 (BP 171 K)
and C200. If the belt is lacking tension
or is too tight, set it with holder of
centrifugal pump C200 by loosening
nut (marked in figure) and moving the
holder with pump up or down to
tension the belt.
Check belt tension by pressing the belt.
If it moves more than 10-15 mm,
tension it properly!
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10 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT
Spraying equipment 12-24m-HP (figure 30), is hydraulically side foldable spraying equipment
for trailed sprayer type 2500 EN-HP and 3000 EN-HP.
Opening and closing from the transportation position into working position and vice-versa is
performed with the help of hydraulic cylinders, which enable individual opening or closing of
spraying booms.
Spraying equipment enables hydraulic levelling for adjustment to terrain configuration.
All spraying equipment is factory equipped with creviced nozzles with flat jet (ST 120-02, ST
120-04 and ST 120-06). Distance between nozzles is 0.5 metres.
10.1 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP
- Working width 12m, 15m, 16m, 18m, 21m, 24m
- Electro-hydraulic control of equipment from tractor cabin
- Two-point fixing of equipment
- Hydraulic damping
- Hydraulic levelling
- Hydraulic parallelogram lift
- Vertical damping with hydraulic accumulator
- Side damping through polyurethane springs
- Hydraulic opening and closing from transport to working position and vice versa
- Simultaneous opening and closing of left and right side to working width
- Rear safety boom in all directions
- Safety mechanism of side booms of spraying equipment
- Mechanical transport safety of spraying booms
- Nozzle protection
- Protection from ground impact
- TRI-JET nozzle holders
- LECHLER nozzle inserts
Figure 27: SPRAYING EQUIPMENT
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Figure 28: SPRAYER AND SPRAYING EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS
10.2 Sprayer and spraying equipment dimensions
Sprayer and spraying equipment dimensions and other characteristics are provided in the
technical sheet (see Technical sheet).
Legend:
A – length
B – width
C – height
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10.3 Components for controlling spraying equipment
10.3.1 Connection scheme with three quick couplings
10.3.2 Connection scheme with three quick
A
B
D
C F
E
Legend:
A. Supply cable + supply plug
B. AG-TRONIK
C. Electrical connection cabinet
D. Control panel
E. Solenoid hydraulic valve
F. Pressure regulator
Figure 29: CONNECTION SCHEME
Legend:
G. Supply cable + supply plug
H. AG-TRONIK
I. Electrical connection cabinet
J. Control panel
K. Solenoid hydraulic valve
L. Pressure regulator
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10.3.3 Control panel
Control panel is a component part of controlling hydraulics of spraying equipment 12-24 m-
HP, and must be installed in an appropriate place in the tractor cabin. It contains graphic
display of all working functions, which can be performed with hydraulics.
Meaning of designations on control panel of remote regulation:
Levelling
Hydraulic opening/closing
Hydraulic lifting
10.3.4 Connection electrical cables
Legend:
A. Control panel
B. Supply cable with plug
C. Connection cable between control panel and solenoid
hydraulic valve
Technical and operation characteristics
Description Value
Supply voltage 12 V DC
Work area 0 °C – 70 °C
Fuse 5 A
10.3.5 Hydraulic system
Hydraulic system of the tractor is used for spraying equipment operation. Required work
pressure for operation is 160-180 bar.
Hydraulic system of spraying equipment is filled and tested with oil SHELL SPIRAX S4 TXM
10W30. All tractor hydraulic oils are suitable for normal operation of equipment.
Due to different flows of hydraulic circuits of the tractor, speed of opening and closing of
equipment spraying booms must be controlled. Factory set value is 12-20 seconds.
Figure 30: CONTROL PANEL
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WARNING: Agromehanika is not liable for damage to the tractor, which are
caused by mixing oil.
10.3.6 Connection hydraulic hoses with connection clamps
For its operation, sprayer AGS 2500/3000 EN-HP requires three standard hydraulic
connections. If the sprayer is fitted with hydraulic drawbar, an additional par of connections is
required.
To avoid incorrect connection of hydraulic hoses of sprayer with tractor hydraulic and
incorrect functioning in handling of spraying equipment, the hoses are marked for correct
connection:
Red hose – connection for controlling lifting/lowering of spraying equipment (one-way
operating cylinder)
Yellow pair – connection to 6/2 solenoid hydraulic valve EV1 for controlling
opening/closing of booms and levelling on spraying equipment (two-way operating
cylinders)
Black pair – connection to hydraulic valve EV3 for controlling hydraulic drawbar
(two-way operating cylinders)
10.3.7 Hydraulic hose for blocking the lifting mechanism
If the hydraulic valve of the tractor is leaking and causing a pressure reduction in hydraulic
hoses, which causes accidental lowering of the equipment during spraying and thus an uneven
application of the spray on the culture, it is recommended to use the set of hydraulic hose for
blocking the lifting mechanism, cat. no. 020.00.107.
Legend:
1. Hydraulic connection clamp (male)
2. Ball valve
3. Pressure hydraulic line
4. Return hydraulic line
1
4
3 2
Figure 1. HYDRAULIC HOSE FOR BLOCKING THE LIFTING MECHANISM SET
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10.4 Connecting the sprayer to tractor
Spraying equipment is, upon delivery, installed on the sprayer and factory tested.
Installation of sprayer is described in chapter 5.
10.5 Connections to tractor
Tractor cabin must be, at a fixed place, fitted with AG-TRONIK (pos. B – figure 28) for
control of spraying and control panel (pos. D – figure 28) for control of hydraulic cylinders on
spraying equipment.
Connect AG-TRONIK with supply cable to tractor connection with maximum electrical
voltage 12 V DC. Connecting cable, which connects the regulator, must be connected
correctly to AG-TRONIK (description in chapter “AG-TRONIK”). Connect the supply cable
of control panel to AG-TRONIK and check connection cable between the control panel and
solenoid valve.
Connect hydraulic hoses to hydraulic valves of the tractor through hydraulic clamps. To
prevent incorrect connection, the hoses are colour coded (see chapter 10.3.4).
Hydraulic hose for lifting/lowering of spraying equipment is, against blocking of hydraulic
clamp on hydraulic hose of sprayer, equipped with ball valve, which must be closed during
connection/disconnection of hydraulic hose with hydraulic connection!
WARNING: When connecting hydraulic hoses, hydraulic valves must not be
under pressure!
10.6 Mechanical transport safeties of spraying booms
Spraying equipment is equipped with mechanical safety, which prevents uncontrolled opening
of side booms in transport position. Transport position of spraying equipment is determined
accurately and mechanically secured in this position by mechanical safeties, fitted to sprayer’s
chassis. The sprayer with spraying equipment functions as a harmonious whole. When lifting
the spraying equipment, mechanical safeties release and you can control all hydraulic
functions. Mechanical safeties function automatically and are conditioned only with lifting of
Figure 32: TRANSPORT SAFETIES
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spraying equipment and function only when it is folded, when closing the equipment, it must
be raised to end position, folded with the help of electrohydraulic control and then lowered
onto mechanical safeties, so they become functioning. Pay attention to spraying equipment lie
down on the front safeties only, the last need to be raised from 5 to 10 cm!
WARNING: Incorrectly folded spraying equipment in transport position does not
ensure safety from uncontrolled opening of booms during transport!
10.7 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP
Spraying equipment type HP is hydraulic spraying equipment. Control is performed from tractor
cabin.
Main component parts of spraying equipment are:
EQUIPMENT TYPE
COMPONENT
PART 12m-HP 15m-HP 16m-HP 18m-HP 21m-HP 24m-HP
Swing frame holder 018.01.741 018.01.741 018.01.741 018.01.741 018.01.741 018.01.741
Swing frame 018.01.740 018.01.740 018.01.740 018.01.740 018.01.740 018.01.740
Boom 1 left 018.01.742 018.01.742 018.01.742 018.01.742 018.01.775 018.01.775
Boom 1 right 018.01.747 018.01.747 018.01.747 018.01.747 018.01.776 018.01.776
Boom 2 left 018.01.743 018.01.744 018.01.744 018.01.744 018.01.744 018.01.744
Boom 2 right 018.01.748 018.01.749 018.01.749 018.01.749 018.01.749 018.01.749
End boom 018.01.745 018.01.745 018.01.751 018.01.746 018.01.751 018.01.779
Opening bar 018.01.753 018.01.753 018.01.753 018.01.753 018.01.774 018.01.774
Individual parts of spraying equipment are described in the following.
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10.7.1 Hydraulic lifting parallelogram and vertical suspension
Hydraulic lifting parallelogram is the same for all spraying equipment. Hydraulic cylinders
operate in one way. Choke valve on distribution cube, which is attached to sprayer’s chassis,
ensures lifting speed. Hydraulic lifting parallelogram enables operation of spraying equipment at
the height area of 1.90 m.
Vertical suspension in ensured by hydraulic accumulator, which is attached to distribution cube,
on the sprayer’s chassis. Accumulator absorbs shocks or reduces forces on spraying equipment
and is filled with nitrogen.
The hydraulic lifting parallelogram blockage blocks or prevents the equipment from lowering
to the ground during transport. It is automatically operated and activates when the spraying
equipment is closed: It deactivates when the equipment is opened.
WARNING: Equipment is under pressure!
Figure 33: HYDRAULIC LIFTING PARALLELOGRAM AND ACCUMULATOR
DISTRIBUTION
CUBE
CHOKE
BOLT
HID. ACUMULATOR
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10.7.2 Side damping
Side forces, which occur during driving on the spraying equipment, are controlled by
polyurethane springs, installed between boom holder and fastening holder of the boom. It is
important that the springs are equally pre-tensioned, to ensure setting of spraying equipment, in
case of side tilting, in original position.
Polyurethane springs are factory pre-tensioned – factory length of spring with washers is 90±3
mm. If the sprayer does not return to original position correctly, the springs must be correctly pre-
tensioned by tightening/loosening the nut, so that the equipment is perpendicular to the chassis.
When a spring loses its elastic properties (becomes stiff), it must be replaced.
10.7.3 Two-point fastening of spraying equipment and hydraulic damping
Swing frame is fitted on swing frame holder in two points, which enables movement of spraying
equipment in all directions and good central position. Two-point fastening system enable better
stability and control during operation. Fastening between use and pendulum is done with
tensioners (factory set at 420 mm).
Factory damping is done through a hydraulic cylinder, which enables floating fastening of
equipment. It is fastened diagonally between parallelogram fastening and swing frame.
Cylinder response is set with choke on the cylinder, which is filled with ATF oil.
WARNING: Never remove the choke bolt, to prevent oil spill. Warranty is void in
case of modifying the hydraulic damper. Repairs can be performed only by an
authorized service.
Figure 33: POLYURETHANE SPRING
Figure 342: TWO-POINT FASTENING WITH HYDRAULIC
DAMPNG
Figure 35: HYD. DAMPING CYLINDER
1
4
3
2
LEGEND:
1. Levelling cylinder
2. Damping cylinder
3. Tensioner
4. Valve 6/2
Choke
bolt
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10.7.4 Hydraulic levelling
Levelling cylinder is fastened between the swing frame holder and parallelogram fastening.
Response of levelling cylinder is set with choke. Hydraulic levelling can set balance position of
spraying equipment (horizontal position), as well as parallelism of equipment to the ground in
case of sloping terrain. Position of spraying equipment changes according to position of top part
of oscillating parallelogram.
Hydraulic levelling can greatly influence linear distribution of crop protection liquid on the
surface and quality of spraying. This makes the system very suitable on rough or sloping terrain.
Levelling cylinder response is set with chokes.
10.7.5 Hydraulic cylinders setting
Hydraulic cylinders on the spraying equipment are fitted with a choke bolt, which control
cylinder’s response.
Set it by first unscrewing the nut (2) and set the cylinder with bolt (1). Then, screw the nut
back.
1
2
Figure 37: CHOKE BOLT
Figure 36: HYD. LEVELLING CYLINDER
Choke
bolt
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10.7.6 Side foldable boom
Spraying equipment construction enables horizontal folding of booms against the side of the
sprayer. Advantages of side folding are smaller transport width and height (see technical
sheet).
Figure 38: SIDE FOLDABLE BOOMS
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10.7.7 Swing frame and boom hinges
Fastening of first boom on the swing frame and fastening between booms is two-point. Lower
and top hinges have eye bearings and enable boom setting in any position.
All bearings are provided with greasing points for greasing eye bearings.
10.7.8 Boom opening mechanism
Mechanism for opening the first boom is done through hydraulic cylinder (figure 40), which
is fastened between the swing frame and first boom. Second and safety boom opens
simultaneously with the first boom with the help of the bar, which is fastened between the
equipment swing frame and through special lever (figure 41) between the first and the second
boom. Hydraulic cylinder is equipped with double blocking valve (2 – figure 40), which
ensures that the hydraulic cylinder keeps its position. Cylinder speed is set with choke bolt (1
– figure 40) on the cylinder. All joints are fitted with greasing points.
Figure 39: SWING FRAME AND BOOM BEARINGS
Figure 40: HYD. CYLINDER FOR OPENING
BOOMS Figure 41: LEVER BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND BOOM
1
2
1
2
4
2
3
LEGEND:
1. Hydraulic cylinder for opening booms
2. Opening bar
3. Lever between boom 1 and 2
4. Eye bearing
Greasing
point
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Figure 42: BOOM OPENING MECHANISM
For final setting of both hydraulic cylinders with booms of spraying equipment, both cylinder
have, on the fastening part, a limiting nut (pos. 1 – figure 42) with transverse safety bolts.
Limiting nut enables the cylinder to limit the position of boom closing, which is secured after
setting with counter-nut. End fitting on the hydraulic cylinder enables end position of open
equipment. When setting end fitting, first unscrew transverse bolts and then turn the piston
rod of cylinder to set desired position. Secure position by assembling transverse bolts.
10.7.9 Setting position of booms and opening bar
Parallelism and verticality of spraying equipment is set on foreseen places by
loosening/tightening the provided bolt connections and eye bearings. To ensure efficient
operation of spraying equipment, it is important that the booms are set correctly parallel.
Perform the setting on level ground, where the equipment must be open and set at convenient
height. Place a support under the lifting mechanism for safety reasons.
Boom 1:
Verticality of the first boom is set on eye bearings. Top bearing (pos. 2 – figure 43)
determines position in open position of equipment, and bottom eye bearing (pos. 3 – figure
43) determines position in closed equipment.
Boom parallelism to swing frame is set with bolt connection (pos. 1 – figure 43) on the rear
side of the boom, and with cylinder position (pos. 3 – figure 42) and position of end fitting on
cylinder (pos. 2 – figure 42).
2 1 3
3
2
1
Figure 43: SETTING FIRST BOOM
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Boom 2:
Verticality of the second boom is set on eye bearings, the same as the first. Top bearing (pos.
1 – figure 44) for open position, bottom eye bearing (pos. 2 – figure 44) for closed position.
Parallelism is ensured by bolt connection (pos. 3 – figure 44) on the front side of the boom.
Safety boom:
Verticality of safety boom is set on eye bearing (pos. 1 – figure 45), and parallelism on the
bottom side with two bolt connections (pos. 2 – figure 45).
For safety boom, the setting of springs (pos. 3 – figure 45) is also important, as they enable
correct direction of equipment in its operation – driving, and make sure that, in case of
moving away at an obstacle, the boom returns to original position. It is set by bolt connections
(pos. 4 – figure 45) at the end of the spring.
2 4
3
2
1
1
3
Figure 44: SETTING SECOND BOOM
Figure 45: SETTING SAFETY BOOM
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Opening bar:
For correct closing and opening of spraying equipment, good setting of opening bar is
important. Otherwise, the spraying equipment may not close or open to end position.
Position in open spraying equipment is ensured by bolt connection (pos. 1 – figure 46) on the
outer side of equipment – at spring. For correct position with closed equipment, bolt
connection (pos. 2 – figure 46) on the inner side.
1
2
Figure 46: SETTING OPENING BAR
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LEGEND:
1. Spraying equipment
2. Driving direction
3. Safety joint
4. Obstacle
5. Safety boom
10.7.10 Safety boom and spring slider
Rear boom (final) is protected with safety joint and, in case of impact with an obstacle, moves
away from the obstacle and returns to original position.
Spring slider prevents impact of equipment with the ground in case of sudden tilting of the
sprayer! It can be adjusted step-free on the boom according to desire.
Figure 47: SAFETY BOOM
Figure 48: SPRING SLIDER
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10.8 Operation description
Equipment can be used, when the sprayer and the spraying equipment are correctly connected
to the tractor (see chapter “CONNECTING SPRAYER TO TRACTOR”). Connect hydraulic
hoses of sprayer to hydraulic connections of tractor and connect AG-TRONIK and control
panel for control of hydraulic equipment. Control of spraying equipment is performed on
level surface, when the tractor is still.
WARNING: Opening and closing of hydraulic spraying equipment should not
be performed during driving to prevent overturning or damaging the machine.
10.8.1 Opening spraying equipment
Control is performed through control levers of tractor in connection with control panel, which
ensures opening/closing of equipment and levelling (description in chapter 10.3.2). When
opening equipment from transport into working position, use lever for control of equipment
lifting/lowering to lift the equipment to top end position, and begin opening booms with lever
and correct selection of switch on the control panel. Using levelling switch on the control
panel and control lever, align spraying equipment according to the terrain, if required. Then
lower the equipment to correct height with lever for controlling lifting/lowering.
During work (driving), use lift and levelling for setting position of spraying equipment.
Other functions should be used, when the tractor is still. Use control lever and switches for
opening and closing booms to check openness of hydraulic cylinder and ensure rigidness of
equipment.
If the cylinders release, this is caused by air in the system and poor sealing of hydraulic
components.
10.8.2 Closing spraying equipment
First, lift the equipment in top position. Use hydraulic levelling to align it parallel to the
sprayer and begin closing booms. Closing of spraying equipment is performed in reverse
order as opening. At the end, release spraying equipment on mechanical safeties of sprayer,
turn off AG-TRONIK and control panel. The sprayer is ready for transport.
WARNING: When using hydraulic drawbar, always activate mechanical
blocking, before driving on public roads!
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Figure 49: CONNECTION SCHEME
10.8.3 Spraying sections and nozzles
All types of equipment are equipped with five sections. Spraying sections are arranged across
the equipment so that they enable minimum pressure fall in hoses and best distribution of
spraying product to individual nozzle. Distribution is displayed in the next chapter. Hoses run
from pressure regulator. Hoses are connected to individual output from distribution regulation
valve EC-06 with quick clamps.
10.8.4 Connection scheme
10.8.5 Section distribution
Section connection is displayed in figure 49.
Delovna širina [m] 12 15 16 18 21 24
Število sekcij 5 7
Število šob na sekcijo 5-5-4-5-5 5-8-4-8-5 6-8-4-8-6 8-8-4-8-8 5-6-8-4-8-6-5 6-8-8-4-8-8-6
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Figure 50: SPRAYING HOSES
Figure 51: TRI-JET NOZZLE HOLDER
10.8.6 Spraying hoses
Shapes of spraying hoses (PE), used on spraying equipment, type H, are displayed in figure
below. They are marked with a number marking. Example: spraying hose 2/2, option of hose
connection on the sides.
10.8.7 TRI-JET nozzle holders
Spraying equipment is, as standard, equipped with TRI-JET nozzle holders, which contain
three different nozzle mouthpieces ST 120-02, ST 120-04 and ST 120-06.
Their fixing is done with nuts of nozzle, shape and colour of which is different for different
types of nozzle mouthpieces. By rotating the lower part of the holder (clockwise, until it
locks), it is possible to easily replace the nozzle mouthpiece, required for spraying in a given
moment. Holders are also equipped with anti-dripping membrane valve for prevention of
uncontrolled dripping from nozzles.
According to different mouthpieces, there are two versions of nozzle nuts. Black nut is
suitable for mouthpieces ST, AD, LU, IDK, ID; red nut is suitable for TR mouthpieces.
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11 AG-TRONIK
11.1 AG-TRONIK description
AG-TRONIK is processor controlled device for monitoring and automatic balancing of spray
on machines for chemical protection of plants. It is used on combination with pressure
regulator. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with buttons, displays and some
component parts of AG-TRONIK.
Figure 52: AG-TRONIK DESCRIPTION
PLUG FOR CONNECTION ELECTRIC
CONNECTION CABUINET – AG-TRONIK
FUSES SPEED SENSOR GPS OUTPUT
HOLDER FOR ATTACHING
AG-TRONIK IN CAB
SD CARD AND
PROGRAMMING CONNECTOR
CONNECTION CABLE
OUTLET FOR CONNECTION TO
REGULATOR
PLUG – VOLTAGE 12V=
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Legend:
1. DISPLAY
2. Key ON/OFF
3. Key AUTOMATIC
4. Key PRESSURE INCREASE (manual control)
5. Key PRESSURE DECREASE (manual control)
6. Key PROGRAM
7. Key FUNCTION
8. Key BYPASS VALVE ON/OFF
9. Key INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS ON/OFF (two-colour LED diodes)
10. Key MOVE COURSOR LEFT
11. Key MOVE COURSOR DOWN
12. Key MOVE COURSOR UP
13. Key CONFIRMATION
14. Key MOVE COURSOR RIGHT
Figure 53: AG-TRONIK COMPONENTS
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11.2 Function diagram of the system
AG-TRONIK receives information, required for calculation of actual liter per hectare from:
Flow sensor, which is built in section side of regulator;
Speed sensor, which is fitted on the sprayer wheel.
Flow sensor is a component part of regulator and is connected to electric connection cabinet
on the flow regulator. Speed sensor is connected to electric connection cabinet (4-pole
connector – fig. 62).
AG-TRONIK is supplied through three-pole connector on tractor electrical circuit with 12V
voltage.
Information on condition of central regulation valve and distribution valves is recived by AG-
TRONIK through connection cable from connection electrical cabinet, mounted beside
section valves. AG-TRONIK regulates work pressure through regulation valve on the
regulator, depending on flow capacity. It ensures that flow capacity equals desired flow
capacity (hectare consumption).
Figure 54: FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM SYSTEM
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11.3 Description of the display
When you press »ON/OFF« the display turns on. First, the welcome screen is displayed for a few
seconds, and then the basic display is displayed.
The basic display contains the following information:
Legend:
1. Current liter per hectare [l/ha]. Upon start-up or when we don't spray, value 0 is displayed.
2. Current speed [km/h]
3. Desired or set liter per hectare [l/ha]
4. Daily counter of treated area [ha]
5. Current efficiency [ha/h]
6. Daily counter of travelled distance [km]
7. Current or actual working width [m]
8. Current or actual flow on the nozzles [l/min]
9. Current pressure (displayed, if pressure sensor is connected – additional equipment)
10. GPS status
11. Connection AG-TRONIK – pressure regulator
12. Quick menus
13. Graphic display of spraying equipment
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11.4 AG-TRONIK keys description
Keys for turning on, AUTO, MAIN and sections have a LED diode next to the key, which
lights up or blinks, when the key is on. LEDs for AUTO and MAIN are red, key for turning
on, has a green LED diode, keys for sections have two-colour LED diodes (green and red).
Key ON/OFF – when pressing this key, AG-TRONIK turns
on. Hold the key for at least 3 seconds to turn AG-TRONIK
off.
Key AUTOMATIC – selection key for automatic or manual
control. LED lights, when automatic control is set. When
the LED blinks, automatic control is set, but the MAIN
valve is shut down due to improper spraying conditions.
Key BYPASS VALVE ON/OFF – this button opens and
closes bypass valve. Valve is on, when a red LED diode is
on above the button.
INDIVIDUAL SECTION ON/OFF keys with two-colour
LEDs – use keys to open and close individual sections.
Individual valve is on (section open), when red LED lights
above the button. If the green LED is on, the switch is on,
but not all spraying conditions are met (GPS device doesn't
»allow spraying«).
Key PRSSURE INCREASE (manual control) – the key is
intended for increasing pressure in the regulation valve. It is
active only in manual control (LED next to AUTO key is
turned off), and the bypass valve must be turned on.
Key PRESSURE DECREASE (manual control) – the key is
intended for decreasing pressure in the regulation valve. It is
active only in manual control (LED next to AUTO key is
turned off), and the bypass valve must be turned on.
Key PROGRAM – this key is used for entry in and exit
from programming module.
Key FUNCTION – this key returns AG-TRONIK to its
factory settings.
CURSORS keys – keys are intended for navigation on the
display and for setting individual values. Central key OK is
a confirmation key, with which set value is confirmed or is
used to exit the menu of quick setting.
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11.5 Operation description – manual control
In the manual control spraying is provide manually. Between work we can increase and
decrease the pressure and, in this context change hectare consumption, in short, the spraying
takes place without the operation of the computer or. without automatic control.
Using the keys and opens the bypass valve
(last sectional valve), and each section, by using the buttons we regulate the
working pressure.
Closing sectional valves:
By pressing the "MAIN" button, we open the bypass valve, at the same time - automatically
closes all distribution valves (sectional valves). Above the keys to individual sections, instead
of the red LED diode, turn on green LED diode. Green LED diode indicates that the key for
sectional valves is on, but section valves are not open.
Opening the sectional valves:
For open distribution valves require the inclusion of key "MAIN", through which
automatically open the distribution valves, closes bypass valve, over the keys of the
distribution valves lights up red LED diodes, green LEDs turn off.
In so far as the AG-TRONIK entered the correct constants for the speed sensor, flow sensor
and the working width, then you can monitor across the screen all the main parameters of
spray such as:
• hectare consumption;
• speed spray
• Working width
• cultivated area treated
• hectare efficiency
• completed trail
• the current flow
• Analysis.
Manual control can be performed when the AG-TRONIK is turned on, button is
turned on (the red LED diode in the upper right corner button lights), button is off
(does not light or not flashing LED in the upper right corner of the key AUTO).
11.6 Operation description – automatic control
In automatic control, set hectare dosage is controlled by AG-TRONIK. Of course, all of the following
conditions must be met:
Correct choice of spraying parameters, such as correct choice of spraying speed, correct
choice of nozzles…;
Correct input of constants of flow and speed sensors;
Correct input of working width;
Ensure the following when spraying:
Correct choice of crop protection liquid
Correct calculation of concentration
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Appropriateness of spraying according to weather conditions,
If the conditions above are met, then spraying with AG-TRONIK is very simple. The operator must
only keep driving in a steady manner, the speed being in accordance with nozzle functioning
capability (ST and LU from 1.5 bar- 5 bar; IDK from 1.5 – 6 bar and ID from 2 – 8 bar) or capability
of achieving liter per hectare with specific nozzles and timely tuning on and off the bypass valve.
Press button to turn on AG-TRONIK, bypass valve and individual sections are turned
on by pressing buttons and In automatic
control, key is turned on. Keys for manual setting of pressure DO NOT function in
automatic control.
11.6.1 Preparation for spraying
First we check if correct parameters are input in the program,
Fill the sprayer partially with water and test flow sensor functioning (when all nozzles are open –
diversion valves on the regulator, check the current flow on the display of AG-TRONIK). Sum of
flow of all working nozzles must be equal to displayed flow on AG-TRONIK,
Fill the tank with water to the top,
Go to the field or treatment location,
Fill the tank with chemical agent and turn on mixing. During preparation of chemicals, all manual
valves for mixing must be open. Ensure appropriate pressure of 2 – 5 bar,
If required, reset daily counters (ha, km, l),
Check functioning of speed measuring during drive.
11.6.2 Spraying
Before taking off, check minimum speed (chapter 9) and adjust it, if required.
Turn on section valves and move to starting point of spraying.
Check that automatic protocol is on and begin spraying.
When driving off, engage the central valve and AG-TRONIK ensures that you
achieve the set liter per hectare in the least time possible. If the minimum speed is
adjusted properly, AG-TRONIK ensures automatic opening and closing of the main valve on the
regulator. At the end of the line, when you reduce driving speed under minimum set speed, it
automatically closes central (MAIN) valve and reopens it when spraying speed exceeds minimum set
speed.
In bypass regulation, MAIN valve functions as follows:
When the MAIN valve button is turned off, all sections, which were open, automatically close. Green
LED turns on above these sections instead of red LED.
When the MAIN valve button is turned on, the bypass valve closes, and all distribution valves, which
had the distribution valve button turned on (green LED above button), automatically open.
Buttons for distribution valves are independent of MAIN valve and can be opened or closed, when the
MAIN valve button is off. Valves open in connection with MAIN valve and open and close in relation
to position of MAIN valve button.
11.6.3 After spraying
After spraying, make sure that all vital parts of the regulator are adequately washed with clean water
as soon as possible! It is best to direct a flow of clean water for some time through the pressure
regulator.
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Figure 55: PROGRAMMING
11.7 Programming
To enter program "PROGRAMMING", use quick menus. Menus are located in top right part of
display. Red frame marks icon of individual chapter.
Use button to select between menus PROGRAMMING or ANALYSES:
Figure 56: ANALYSYS
Icons have the following meaning or mark chapters:
Legend:
1. Hectare consumption
2. Tank filling
3. Erasing daily counters of spray consumption [l], surface area [ha] and path [km]
4. GPS device type setting
5. Flow constant
6. Speed constant
7. Working width
8. General settings
QUICK MENUS
"PROGRAMMING"
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Access required icon by moving left and up with button or , right and down with
button or . use confirmation button to select correct chapter.
11.7.1 Hectare consumption
Select icon and use confirmation button to confirm it. The display shows:
Top left corner of display show icon of chapter, which you are currently in.
Press confirmation button again to display an auxiliary window, asking us, if we want
to change value.
If you do not want to change the value of hectare consumption, press button to return to
previous windows.
If you want to change the value, press button to select confirmation and confirm it with
button
New window opens with flashing value before l/ha. Use setting button or to set
new value and confirm it with button . New set value is displayed.
Exit the program by pressing to return to basic menu.
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11.7.2 Filling of tank
With the window “FILLING OF TANK” you basically set the content of chemical, which you
have prepared in the tank. By setting the value you are basically setting the quantity of
chemical on the liter scale of AG-TRONIK. In program “FLOW ANALYSIS”, AG-TRONIK
then counts down the used chemical during spraying and shows current quantity of remaining
chemical in the tank.
To enter window "TANK FILLING", select icon and confirm it with confirmation
button . The display shows:
In the line “VOLUME OF CHEMICAL IN TANK” AG-TRONIK offers the last set value and
in case that you prepared the same quantity, press key and value in the frame
starts to blink. By pressing the key again, you confirm quantity, counter
“currently” simultaneously sets “current” quantity of chemical to set value.
If you have prepared a greater or smaller quantity, press key and the value in the
frame starts to blink.
With setting key or set new value and “transfer” it to window “currently” by
pressing the key .
If the values are not confirmed or set before the start of spraying, AG-TRONIK litre scale
does not function (AG-TRONIK is not instructed that the tank was filled).
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11.7.3 Erasing daily counters of spray consumption [l], surface area [ha] and path [km]
To erase daily counters, select icon and confirm it with confirmation button
The display shows:
If you want to erase an individual counter, use button or to move selection
window to value, which you want to erase.
Press button to set value under selected frame to 0.
Note: only "daily consumption" counters can be erased.
11.7.4 GPS device type setting
To set GPS device type, select icon and confirm it with confirmation button . The
display shows:
If you want to change the type of GPS device, move selection window to type, press button
, and GPS device starts flashing. Use button or to move in the drop-down
menu and select corresponding type. Use confirmation button to confirm selected
device. Next, select operation protocol. You can select between OFF, MANUAL and AUTO.
Selection is done in the same manner as for selection of device type. Move selection window
with button or , and once correct protocol is selected, confirm it with confirmation
button .
OFF protocol means that none of the GPS devices are selected. In this case, basic menu does
not display symbol for GPS device (chapter DISPLAY DESCRIPTION).
If you have selected manual or automatic protocol, basic display shows symbol for GPS
device . If the symbol is flashing, this means that GPS device is selected, but there is
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no suitable cable connection between AG-TRONIK and GPS device or the GPS device is not
functioning properly or there are not enough satellite signals for operation.
If the symbol is not flashing, connection between AG-TRONIK and GPS device
functions perfectly and devices communicate with each other.
Meaning of MANUAL, AUTO:
If the connection between AG-TRONIK and GPS device is in MANUAL protocol, this means
that sprayer operation can be automatic or manual, and GPS device only records work.
If the connection between AG-TRONIK and GPS device is in AUTO protocol, this means
that GPS device is in control of automatic operation of AG-TRONIK.
11.7.5 Flow constant
Flow constant is the number of impulses (imp/l), which the flow sensor gives to AG-
TRONIK, when 1 liter of fluid flows through it. The constant changes, when the density of
the fluid (chemical) changes or by substantial change of flow through the sensor. Sensors are
factory set to nominal flow and the value is entered on the flow sensor. The constant must be
checked and corrected occasionally. How a new constant is measured and entered is described
in different sub-chapters: NEW CONSTANT, KNOWN FLOW and CORRECTION. Known
flow means that the constant is known and just needs to be entered. Known flow and
correction are measurements. Here, constants are measured and entered. According to length
of measurement or precision, the KNOWN FLOW is differentiated from CORRECTION.
With known flow, the measurement lasts 30 seconds, with CORRECTION, the time of
measurement is the time of emptying one tank.
To enter window »FLOW CONSTANT«, select icon and confirm it with
confirmation button The display shows:
This window offer three options:
New constant,
Known flow,
Correction;
With key and move the selection window and choose the way of changing flow
constant.
Press key to open a separate window.
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New constant:
If you know the flow constant or it is shown on the flow sensor, then choose the new constant
menu. Choose the line NEW CONSTANT and press key to open the following window:
If you wish to enter a change of value, press key . The value starts to blink. Set new
value with keys and and confirm it with key . New value is shown.
Use button to return to basic image of menu "FLOW CONSTANT".
Known flow:
Is used, if the constant is unknown or if flow through flow sensor changed significantly
(replace nozzle inserts with greater or smaller flow). In this case, measure flow capacity of
nozzles at defined pressure. Perform the measurement in the following manner:
Select manual protocol on AG-TRONIK, open all distribution valves and bypass valve.
Note: known flow functions only in manual protocol. If the AUTO protocol is on, entry in
window is not possible, X blinks next to the display.
Set pressure to value, set for spraying, e.g. 3 bar. Use gauged flask to measure flow of one
nozzle in one minute. If the nozzles are new, capacity or flow/nozzle can be taken from
enclosed factory flow table. If the measured flow (or recapitulated flow from table) per nozzle
is multiplied by the number of functioning nozzles, we get KNOWN FLOW or total current
flow through flow sensor. It is important that the water flow through sensor during
measurement is similar to liquid flow in the time of spraying.
ATTENTION! Flow sensor functions correctly only in the range from 10 to 100 l/min.
Choose the line KNOWN FLOW and press the key to open new window:
The display shows:
Current constant [imp/l]
Number of operating nozzles [no.nozles]
Flow/nozzle [flow/n]
Common flow through nozzles [flow]
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Option of entering following parameters is available:
Number of operating nozzles [no.nozzles]
Flow/nozzle [flow/n]
Common flow through nozzles [flow]
When you open the window KNOWN FLOW, the value in number of nozzles is framed. If
you wish to change the number of nozzles, press key to choose the line (frame starts
to blink). Set new value with keys and and confirm it with key .
If you wish to change the value in the line flow/nozzle, follow this procedure:
Press key to move the frame to the value of parameter flow/nozzle. Press key
and the value start to blink. Set new value with keys and . Press key again
and the display changes the value of common flow (in our case the value is set to
45,001) and in the lower left corner –MEASUREMENT- is displayed. The display disappears
after 30 seconds, and the display shows new value in the line imp/l (in our case – 100).
.
Note: during entering or measurement in the window KNOWN FLOW, flow through nozzles
must be the same as with measurement with gauged flask!
Entering common flow through nozzles is done in the same manner as entering flow/nozzle.
Use button to return to basic image of menu "FLOW CONSTANT".
Control “KNOWN FLOW” can be done also during spraying to perform a more precise
measurement by regarding viscosity of the chemical.
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Correction:
Constant correction of flow sensor is the most accurate measurement. It is done, when the first
tank has been sprayed. The positive side of correction is that a measurement with chemical is
performed, therefore correct density of chemical is regarded, and the down side is that it can
only be executed, when the first tank is emptied.
Measurement starts before the start of spraying. At that time, daily counter of spray
consumption must be set to "0" (chapter PROGRAMMING, Erasing daily counters of spray
consumption [l], surface area [ha] and path [km]). Spraying follows. When complete (known)
capacity of chemical substance has been used, e.g. 400 l, and value 393 l is displayed on basic
readout under section l, correction must be performed. Follow the procedure below to perform
correction:
Select line CORRECTION and press key to open the following window::
Following quantities are displayed:
current constant imp/l (711)
measured quantity (393)
actual quantity (393)
Actual quantity is selected and when you press key , it starts to blink. Set measured
quantity with keys and . Once the quantity is set, press key to display new
constant imp/l (698 imp/l).
Use button to return to basic image of menu "FLOW CONSTANT".
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11.7.6 Speed constant
Speed constant is the number of impulses (imp/km), which the speed sensor forwards to AG-
TRONIK at a distance of 1 km. It depends on the circumference or diameter of wheel and
number of marks on the wheels. Number of impulses is partly affected by tyre pressure and
wheel draught (wet/dry ground).
How the constant is measured and entered is described in different sub-chapters: NEW
CONSTANT, PARAMETERS r,N and DISTANCE.
To enter window "SPEED CONSTANT", select icon and use confirmation button
to confirm it. The display shows:
Window offers three options:
new constant
parameters r,N
distance
With key and move the symbol √ and choose the way of changing speed constant.
Press key to open a separate window.
New constant:
If wheel diameter (d), which carries the speed sensor, is given and if the number N of metal
parts (marks), which cause signal on sensor, is given, then the number of impulses per
kilometre can be calculated according to the following equation:
𝑖𝑚𝑝.𝑘𝑚⁄ =
𝑁×500
𝑟×𝜋
Example:
r = 0,75 m
N = 4
𝑖𝑚𝑝.
𝑘𝑚⁄ =4×500
0,75 × 𝜋= 849
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Speed constant was calculated with the equation above. This is input in AG-TRONIK. In speed
constant menu choose line NEW CONSTANT and press key to open the following window:
If you wish to input value change, press key . Value starts to blink. Use keys and to
set new value and confirm it with key .
Use button to return to basic image of menu "SPEED CONSTANT".
Parameters r,N: Sub-program parameters r,N enables input of parameters without having to calculate the constant
beforehand. Simply input parameters r and N, and AG-TRONIK will calculate the constant.
In speed constant menu select line PARAMETERS r,N and press key to open the following
window:
Display shows current value of imp/km, distance r and marks N. Distance r is in frame and if you want
to change it, press button and value starts flashing. Use buttons and to set new value
and confirm it with button .
New value is displayed. If you want to change value of marks N, press button and selection
frame selects field of mark N. Press button and value starts flashing. Use buttons and
to set new value and confirm it with button . New value is displayed. If you have finished with
entries, press buttons to return to menu "SPEED CONSTANT".
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Distance: Distance can also be input by measuring the distance beforehand. Drive the distance with tractor and
input it in AG-TRONIK.
To do this, follow this procedure:
Move the tractor to the start of the measured distance. Stop the tractor and choose line DISTANCE in
menu SPEED CONSTANT. Press key to open the window:
Figure 38 Figure 39
Display shows current value of imp/km (in our case 955), impulses (0) and actual travelled distance (0
km). Press button and value 1000 starts flashing. Start driving and impulse counting begins next
to word IMPULSES. When the distance is travelled, stop and number of impulses, performed on the
path, is displayed next to line IMPULSES. In our case, the value is 506 imp. Use buttons and
to set previously measured value. In our case, the value is 515 m. Use button to confirm
entry. New value of imp/km is displayed. In our case, value of imp/km is 982.
If you have finished with entries, press buttons to return to menu "SPEED
CONSTANT".
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11.7.7 Working width
To enter window "WORKING WIDTH", select icon and confirm it with confirmation button
. Display shows:
Description:
d1-d7 – width of individual sections
D – total length of spraying equipment
One nozzle represents 0.5 m of working width, if the nozzles are 0.5 m apart.
Working width is, as standard, divided into 7 sections.
If you have 5 sections on the sprayer, then set first and last section to OFF (value 0).
When the section is OFF, the buttons on AG-TRONIK are turned off and are not functioning (dead
button).
If you want to change value of individual section, move selection frame to line, which you want to
change, and press button . Value starts flashing. Use buttons and to set new value.
Use button to confirm entry. D is sum of widths of sections and cannot be set. It can be adjusted
by changing values of individual sections.
If you have finished with entries, press button to return to basic menu.
If one nozzle on section was manually closed, new working width for this section must be entered.
Otherwise, regulation does not function correctly
11.7.8 General settings
To enter window "GENERAL SETTINGS", select icon and use confirmation button to
confirm it. The display shows:
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Window includes signs for:
year
day
month
hour
minute
language
minimum speed
simulation
flow measuring protocol
Use buttons and to select/move selection frame on the list. When desired line is selected,
press button and frame starts flashing. Use buttons and to set individual values and
confirm them with button .
If you have finished with entries, press button to return to basic menu.
Date, time, language: If you are using analyses, which are then transferred to a computer, it is important that date and time
are entered correctly. In the language line, you can select between following languages:
SLO – Slovene
ENG – English
DE – German
CRO, SRB – Serbo-Croatian
H – Hungarian
CZ – Czech
BG – Bulgarian
RO – Russian
ITA – Italian
ESP – Spanish
PO – Polish
LIT – Lithuanian
RUS – Russian
Minimum spraying speed with bypass regulation: In bypass regulation, the "MAIN" valve functions as follows:
When the "MAIN" valve button is turned off, bypass valve opens, and all sections, which were open,
automatically close. Green LED turns on above these sections instead of red LED.
When the "MAIN" valve button is turned on, bypass valve closes, and all distribution valves, which
had the distribution valve button turned on (green LED above button), automatically open.
Distribution valve buttons are independent of "MAIN" valve and can be opened and closed when the
MAIN valve button is off. Valves function in connection with "MAIN" valve and open and close in
relation to position of "MAIN" valve button.
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Simulation:
Simulation is primarily intended for presentation and training or explaining functioning of
AG-TRONIK. Simulation is activated by changing value to ON, and deactivated by changing
value to OFF or turning off AG-TRONIK. When simulation is activated, letter S flashes in the
basic menu.
Simulation symbol ON
Press or hold button and to change speed, and change pressure with buttons
and . Pressure can be changed only in manual protocol. Automatic protocol is possible,
when flow is greater than 8 l/min. Simulation enables simulation of spraying, opening valves,
regulating pressure...
Flow measuring protocol:
AG-TRONIK enables two ways of measuring flow, namely with:
flow gauge
pressure gauge
Regulation is basically performed with flow gauge. In this way, you enter flow constant in
program (Chapter “FLOW CONSTANT”), and AG-TRONIK regulates flow or pressure on
the basis of received impulses from flow gauge.
Pressure regulation is an option, where an additional pressure sensor is installed on pressure
regulator or pressure line. Pressure sensor helps with measuring pressure. Flow capacity is
calculated by AG-TRONIK from installed algorithms for individual nozzle insert. If a
PRESSURE DISPLAY
FLOW MEASURING PROTOCOL
DISPLAY
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pressure sensor is installed, pressure is displayed on basic image. Pressure is displayed
independent of selected flow measuring protocol.
Enter pressure protocol in subprogram general settings, where you position selection frame in
line REG MODEL. As default, FLOW is selected (measuring with flow sensor). Press button
and selection frame starts flashing. Use button to change display in PRESSURE
(measuring with pressure sensor) and press button . In lower right corner of basic menu,
PRESSURE is displayed and icon of flow constant no longer shown. There is empty position,
where the icon should be. This activates flow measuring with pressure gauge.
After setting protocol, nozzle type must also be set in pressure protocol. ISO colour and size
scale is used for marking nozzles. If the installed nozzles are manufactured by nozzle
manufacturer, which does not use ISO standard for marking nozzles, use tables to select
nearest nozzle according to ISO system, and provide suitable correction factor.
After selecting nozzles, correction must be entered. You can select correction factor from 0.9
to 2. If the nozzles are new and marked according to ISO system, you can enter correction
factor 1. This means that the nozzles function with flow, given in the table (applicable for ISO
marking). Otherwise, flow measurement at individual pressure must be performed. Perform
the measurement in the area, where spraying will be done. Use gauge flask to measure flow
and compare it to table. If the flow is greater than flow from the table, correction factor is
greater than and is calculated by dividing value of measured flow with value of flow from the
table.
Note: if you have selected flow measuring protocol with pressure, and do not have appropriate
equipment installed (pressure sensor), then AG-tronik will not function in automatic protocol,
analyses will not work and information regarding flow measuring will not be displayed in
individual menus.
In manual protocol, values regarding flow will not be displayed. It is similar in protocol with
flow gauge selected, but the equipment does not have flow gauge installed.
Manufacturer Lechler uses ISO system for marking nozzles.
11.8 Analyses
To enter program "ANALYSES", use quick menus. Menus are located in top right part of
display. Red frame marks icon of individual chapter.
QUICK MENUS
»ANALYSES«
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Icons carry following meaning or mark chapters:
1. TANK (overview of spray status in tank and remaining surface [ha] according to
path [km], current capacity of spraying chemicals is sufficient)
2. FLOW ANALYSIS (current analysis of nozzle flow on spray)
3. WORK (production of work analysis)
4. ANALYSIS (overview of work analysis)
5. GENERAL (data tansfer status - service)
Move to desired icon left and up with button or , right and down with button
or . Use confirmation button to select correct chapter.
11.8.1 Tank
Select icon and use confirmation button to confirm it. The display shows:
The display shows four parameters with value:
Volume
Currently
Suffices
Or for
Volume: means initial state, set in program "FILLING OF TANK, chapter 9.2." under
"Volume of chemicals in tank".
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Currently: shows current state of chemicals in the tank. The value is correct, if you have set
the value correctly before the start of spraying and if the flow sensor is correctly calibrated.
Soffices: show treated area, which can be sprayed with current state of chemical in the tank,
by assuming that spraying parameters will not be modified during work.
Or for: shows expected distance, which will be sprayed, by assuming that spraying parameters
will not be modified.
11.8.2 Flow analysis
Select icon and use confirmation button to confirm it. The display shows current
state of open nozzles, flow per nozzle and total flow:
If you change spraying parameters, e.g. speed, values of flow/nozzle and total flow change. If
you reduce or increase working width and confirm it with confirmation button , number
of functioning nozzles changes accordingly.
11.8.3 Work
Window WORK enables:
start/continue
pause/end
rename lot
erase lot
It is recommend to include analysis, when you start work or during the preparation of the
sprayer for spraying. Turn off analysis, when you end spraying. If you are continuing work
the next day on the same lot, simply press key continue and continue work on the same lot.
Lot or work with the same name can be used many times, but generally each lot should have
its own name.
If you have assigned name LOT1 to one lot, you can save all analyses, which you have made
on lot LOT1, and collect and analyse them later on in overview and on printouts on the
computer. This enables overview of all spraying activities, which were executed in the period
of e.g. one season, but the time period can of course be longer.
If you have aborted work on one lot for several days and sprayed on other lots in the
meantime, you simply select new work and write the same lot name, e.g. LOT1, under the
name of new work. When you look at the analysis printout, the logic of analysis and printout
becomes simple.
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In menu “WORK”, start and end of analyses are defined, but also the following can be
entered:
Lot name
Nozzle size
Nozzle type
Culture
Chemical 1
Chemical 2
Chemical 3
Chemical 4
AG-TRONIK collects and calculates all other parameters. Let us take a look at other
parameters, which are a part of analysis. In column 3 of the table below, some parameters are
described in greater detail:
Lot name: LOT 1 Lot name, one lot has one name
NOZZLE: 120-04 RED Nozzle size
NOZZLE TYPE: LU / ST
CULTURE: WHEAT
CHEMICAL 1: FALCON
CHEMICAL 2:
CHEMICAL 3:
CHEMICAL 4:
START: 22/03/2010 8:48.17 Start of work/analysis
STOP: 22/03/2010 17:49.55 End of work/analysis
XXXXXXXX: In case of manual control, MANUAL is displayed
AUTOMATIC: Used spraying control
Time of work: 9:01.38 Total time, gross, drive, filling…
Travelled distance (km): 57.562km Total travelled kilometres, gross, including
transport to the field…
Spraying time : 4:02.38 Net spraying time, time when the spraying was
executed
Set consumption (l/ha): 200 Set/given consumption
Average consumption (l/ha): 198 Achieved consumption
Chemicals consumption (l): 12,046 Actual chemicals consumption
Sprayed (ha): 60,840 Actual sprayed area
Spraying distance (km): 33,800 Distance/path, which was done in spraying time
Max. speed (km/h): 10.6 Max. Achieved speed in spraying time
Avg. speed (km/h): 8.4 Average spraying speed
Avg. flow (l/min): 50.4 Average flow in spraying time
Efficiency (ha/h): 15.2 Actual efficiency
Max. efficiency (ha/h): 17.1 Maximum efficiency in spraying time
Flow constant (imp/l): 684 Flow constant
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Speed constant (imp/km): 4320 Speed constant
Enter window "WORK" by selecting icon and confirming it with confirmation button
. The display shows:
Press button to confirm window START/CONTINUE. New window opens:
If you decide not to monitor spraying with analysis, select and confirm "X". Window returns
to previous window.
If you choose analysis, select " ". A window opens and AG-TRONIK asks, if you wish to
continue existing work or begin new work.
New work:
Use button to move to field " " and confirm selection with confirmation button .
In "new work", input "NEW LOT" first or select it from drop-down menu and correct lot
name. Use button to move to next line. Lines, where input or confirmation is required,
are in the following order:
Lot name
Nozzle size
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Nozzle type
Culture
Chemical 1
Chemical 2
Chemical 3
Chemical 4
AG-TRONIK leads us through the menus to enter data step by step. When you select “NEW”
and confirm it with key , new window for input of lot name opens.
Input the name by selecting individual characters from the list below. Navigate through
alphabet with keys and confirm with key . If you have made a
mistake, you can delete a character or series of characters with symbol “Del”. Once you have
finished inputting lot name, confirm it with symbol “Ent”. Next window appears where you
choose nozzle in relation to its size:
Nozzles are listed in a drop-down list. Press key or key to select an appropriate
nozzle. Use key to confirm the nozzle. New window appears where you choose nozzle
type:
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Similar as with window for selection of nozzle, select an appropriate nozzle type from the
drop-down list by pressing key or key . Confirm with key . By confirming
nozzle type, new window culture opens, where you input culture:
Culture name input is done like lot name input. Choose individual characters from the list
below. Navigate through alphabet with keys and confirm with key
. If you have made a mistake, you can delete a character or series of characters with
symbol “Del”. Once you have finished inputting culture, confirm it with symbol “Ent”. Next
window appears where you input chemical type. If you have made a mistake in previous
window, you can return to previous window by pressing function button .
Chemical name input is done like lot name input or culture name input. Four different
chemical names can be input in the program. Each chemical is input in its own window.
Choose individual characters from the list below. Navigate through alphabet with keys
and confirm with key . If you have made a mistake, you can delete a
character or series of characters with symbol “Del”. Once you have finished inputting
chemical 1 name, confirm it with symbol “Ent”. Next window appears where you input type
of chemical 2.
Input name of chemical 2, chemical 3 and chemical 4 in the same manner. If you use only one
type of chemical, input name in chemical 1 and leave the other three empty. Display shows
empty fields under chemical 2, 3 and 4. When you confirm input of name of chemical 4 with
key , the display shows the following window:
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Press confirmation button to activate analysis. Briefly, ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS is
displayed under the bottom line.
Continue work:
If you have changed nozzle and/or type of chemical and/or chosen another nozzle type or just
continued work on the same lot after a few days, without conducting analysis on other lots, all
data does not need to be input in AG-TRONIK; they can be changed, if required. When
inputting “new work”, you do not need to input entire parameters, you can only change them.
“Continue work” begins with the same window as for “new work”:
Select frame with mark "X" and confirm selection with confirmation button . Window
for nozzle selection is displayed, where you select nozzle and its size. When you continue
work, it is therefore not necessary to input lot name, as it is already selected. Review and
eventually change other spraying parameters. Procedure for selection and confirmation of
nozzles, cultures, spray is the same as in subchapter "new work".
Cancel/end work:
When you wish to cancel or end specific work or analysis, go to the basic window for start or
end of analysis, and choose field CANCEL/END.
Press confirmation key to open the next window:
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If you have chosen not to cancel the analysis, simply choose NO and return to the previous window.
If you select " " and confirm with confirmation button , new window is displayed:
In window, AG-TRONIK asks if you wish to write analysis to SD memory card. If you select "X", the
analysis is not saved and analysis data is lost.
If selecting " ", spraying data is written on SD memory card. During writing, WRITE OK is shown
briefly on the display under the line.
If you do not have a SD memory card in AG-TRONIK, DRIVE ERROR displays briefly under bottom
line. Insert memory card and repeat writing procedure.
If analysis is deactivated, and you have accidentally wanted to turn off analysis, ANALYSIS NOT
STARTED is displayed briefly.
If you have finished work and want to turn off AG-TRONIK, but analysis is still on, AG-TRONIK
warns you that analysis is in progress and that work cannot be turned off, until you complete analysis.
When you press button , ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS is shown briefly on the display. In this
case, analysis must be stopped. Select basic image "WORK", select line PAUSE/END and press
confirmation button to end analysis.
Rename:
This part of program is intended for renaming already input lots. If you wish to rename a lot,
move selection frame to line RENAME. Press confirmation button to open new
window:
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Move selection frame to name, which you want to rename, and press confirmation button
to open window:
Renaming is the same as name input in chapter "new work". Select individual letters from the
list of letters below. Move around the alphabet with buttons and
confirm with button . If you have made a mistake, you can delete a letter or group of
letter by selecting "Del". When you have input lot name, confirm it with "Ent". You return to
basic image "WORK".
Deleting:
This part of program is intended for deleting existing lots. If you wish to delete a lot, move
selection frame to line DELETE. Press button to delete selected name. Press button
to return to basic menu "WORK".
11.8.4 Analysis
In window ANALYSIS, display shows current data or spraying parameters, which are
achieved during spraying. Data is calculated under the condition that:
Analysis is activated.
Required information is input in window "WORK".
If the constants in program PROGRAMMING are input correctly and you are spraying,
analysis displays data, which is important for spraying.
Enter window "ANALYSIS" by selecting icon and confirming it with confirmation
button . The display shows:
Under the title ANALYSIS, word RUN or OFF also appears and it describes status of
analysis. If analysis is activated, RUN is shown next to ANALYSIS. If analysis is
deactivated, word OFF is displayed.
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Use button and to move around analysis list. The display shows data in two lines.
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Data, written in analysis, are the following:
ANALYSIS:
Lot name:
NOZZLE:
NOZZLE TYPE:
CULTURE:
CHEMICAL 1:
CHEMICAL 2:
CHEMICAL 3:
CHEMICAL 4:
START:
STOP:
XXXXXXXX:
AUTOMATIC:
Time of work:
Travelled distance (km):
Spraying time :
Set consumption (l/ha):
Average consumption (l/ha):
Chemical consumption (l):
Sprayed (ha):
Spraying distance (km):
Max. speed (km/h):
Avg. speed (km/h):
Avg. flow (l/min):
Efficiency (ha/h):
Max. efficiency (ha/h):
Flow constant (imp/l):
Speed constant (imp/km):
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11.8.5 General
Windows shows information about data transfer, settings... and is intended for servicing.
They are important for the user, if he wishes to reset AG-TRONIK to factory settings.
Enter window "GENERAL" by selecting icon and confirming it with confirmation
button . The display shows:
If you wish to restore AG-tronik to factory settings, hold button for approximately 4
seconds, until message "FACTORY SETTINGS?" is displayed.
If you do not want to restore it to factory settings, select and confirm "X" and window returns
to previous window.
If you want to restore it to factory settings, select "√" and the following parameters in AG-
tronik are reset to factory settings:
- hectare dose
- speed constant
- flow constant
- working width of individual sections and total width of spraying equipment
11.9 Printouts
11.9.1 Inserting SD card
AG-TRONIK writes analyses to SD memory card, which you received upon purchase of
automatic regulation. Writing to SD memory card is described in detail in the chapter 10
"ANALYSES", subchapter10.3 "WORK". On the left side of AG-TRONIK, where supply
cable is plugged in, there are two rubber covers. Under the top cover are fuses, and under the
bottom cover is a slot for SD memory card and connector for programming AG-TRONIK
(figure 84). If memory card is not inserted in the slot, insert it so that the front of the card
faces the front of AG-TRONIK. Insert the card all the way and release it. Remove SD card by
pushing the card all the way and releasing it. Then, pull the card out of the slot.
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11.9.2 Data transfer to computer
When analyses are written on the card, they can be viewed on a personal computer. You need
a SD card reader, if you do not have an appropriate SD card slot on your computer. Content
on SD card is read by the computer automatically.
File format is TXT type and can be viewed in programs Notepad, Word, Excel and in
programs, which read TXT files.
Notepad printout:
When opening a file in Notepad, the file appears as following form:
BEGIN marks the start/continue of
specific ANALYSIS, and END marks
cancel/end of ANALYSIS. Each cancel
makes a new start and end of specific
ANALYSIS.
Printouts are prepared so that they are all
gathered under one lot. If you have
selected lot name JANEZ1, then all
analyses, which have been written under
JANEZ1, are gathered in one file, in our
case file JANEZ1. Analyses are sorted in
descending order according to date and
time. If you have chosen new nozzles,
such as in case of lot JANEZ1 (ID nozzles
were replaced with nozzles ST/LU), and
you have done this with “cancel work”,
two .TXT files appear, as in the example
on the left.
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Excel printout:
Excel printout is a better option. Here you can add up specific fields or edit them in
another manner. When transferring, be careful to transfer data to Excel correctly. First,
open program Excel and find the file, where analyses are written and confirm it. If the list
does not show files, select All files and they appear.
When transferring, pay attention to transfer mode. First, window opens, where you choose
fixed width of field; then continue to the next window. In this window, you define field
widths and can be skipped.
In third step, you must determine type of data reading. Because data includes dots,
commas and colons, it is likely that date or time will be shown instead of real data of ha.
In this step, you must select third column, and choose text for data format (selection list,
above right).
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Deleting files form SD card:
If the number of files on the card is too great or the card is full, old files or files that are no
longer useful must be deleted. Insert SD card in the reader and connect it to personal
computer. Open window, where all files are shown and delete unnecessary files from the SD
memory card.
11.10 GPS output
On the right side of AG-TRONIK are two connectors for connection of GPS device. Top GPS
output is intended for connection with GPS device of simpler type, where GPS device records
and maps sprayed surface on the basis of main valve being open. Bottom (8-pole) connector is
intended for connection of GPS device, with which you can control the sprayer precisely to
section. Before purchasing GPS device, consult with authorized dealer for Agromehanika, if
the GPS device is compatible with AG-TRONIK.
11.10.1 GPS output 12V
If GPS navigation device enables connection of external signal, which control operation of
"BYPASS" valve on spraying device, the connection makes work a lot easier with the GPS
navigation device. This means that you do not have manually turn button for spraying device
on the GPS navigation device on or off, but AG-TRONIK sends data on "BYPASS" valve
being open.
Output is single pole (12V=). With AG-TRONIK, you also received male connector, which is
used for eventual connection.
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11.10.2 GPS serial communication
GPS device, which can control individual sections of spraying equipment, is connected to
bottom connector. When connecting, be careful to correctly plug in male connector of GPS
device in AG-TRONIK. Turn on AG-TRONIK and when it displays basic image, turn on
GPS device. When starting, GPS device "reads" important settings from AG-TRONIK, such
as working width of individual sections, hectare consumption... There are three options of
connection protocol of GPS device and AG-TRONIK (OFF, MANUAL, AUTO). Setting of
GPS device operation protocol is described in chapter “PROGRAMMING”, subchapter “GPS
device type setting”.
OFF protocol:
If you do not wish to use GPS device in connection with AG-TRONIK, select OFF protocol
in AG-TRONIK. Use this protocol also if you have a GPS device, which is not compatible
with AG-TRONIK.
MANUAL protocol:
Use this protocol, if you want to control the sprayer yourself, but you want GPS device to
record and map sprayed surface. In this case, GPS device is naturally very helpful, as it
graphically displays sprayed surface, proposes driving direction, accurately maps direction
and position of spraying devices, proposes start of turns to reach correct line (spraying path)...
AUTO protocol:
In AUTO protocol, control and operation of AG-TRONIK is performed by GPS device. GPS
device in AUTO protocol performs control of individual sections of spraying device. It opens
and closes individual sections of spraying device according to spraying requirement. It
basically ensures that sections are open on unsprayed surface and that individual sections are
closed on already sprayed surface. In GPS device, set "overlapping" (0-100 %) and spraying
protocol at lot edge.
The operator can still manually control the spraying device, namely open and close individual
sections, regulate hectare consumption, adjust driving speed, select nozzles... Section valve
buttons are fitted with two-colour LED diodes, red and green:
If the red diode is on above individual section, this means that spraying is taking placing and
that there are no restrictions.
GPS SERIAL COMMUNICATION
GPS OUTPUT 12V
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If the green diode is on, this means that GPS device allows spraying and the operator of
spraying device has manually turned off an individual section. Operation of spraying device
is, in addition to LED diodes, also shown graphically on display.
If LED diode is on, it means that the section is closed and that it is on a part of already
sprayed surface.
Serial communication ensures mutual communication and exchange of data between devices:
- speed
- open status of section valves
- open status of main valve
- sprayed [ha]
- hectare dose
- path
This data is important for correct regulation and operation of sprayer. E.g. AG-TRONIK
receives speed from GPS devices, as it is much more accurate, because it does not include
sliding, sinking, speed in turns..., data on hectare dose, which is important for analysis of
work, if work is received from GPS device.
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12 PRESSURE REGULATOR
Pressure regulator with bypass regulation is by far the most suitable for trailed sprayers,
because of better response time of distribution valves when spraying.
Bypass regulation has its regulation part separated from distribution valves. Regulation part is
located closer to the pump, suction and pressure collector, while the distribution valve is
located closer to the nozzle, so the response time of the distribution valve can be better/ is as
big as it can be.
Besides the separation of regulation and distribution valve, “main” valve was also canceled.
This function has taken the bypass valve. The function of the bypass valve in this system is
the opposite of the “main” valve. When you want to change the current, you open the bypass
valve, at the same time, all the distribution valves close (in manual or in automatic mode).
With this we accomplish a constant circulation of the crop protection liquid through the whole
system and with that we prevent sedimentation of crop protection liquid in the pressure
regulator.
12.1 Pressure regulator parts
Pressure regulation in bypass version is composed of two parts:
1- Regulation valve with filter
2- Section valves EC-06
Figure 57 REGULATION VALVE WITH FILTER
Figure 58 SECTION VALVES EC-06
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LEGEND:
1. Regulation valve
2. Pressure gauge
3. Self-cleaning pressure filter
4. Section valve
5. Flow meter
6. Bypass valve
Regulation valve with filter is normally installed in the front part of spraying device, close to
pump and optional 5-way pressure valve. Set of distribution valves is installed on spraying
equipment, as close as possible to nozzles.
12.2 Designation of the regulator
Example: designation PR 3ECFM /7EC+2
Basic designation of the regulator is PR-3EC. Basic designation also has designation F, which
means that the regulator is fitted with self-cleaning filter; M means that the regulator is fitted
with flow meter; designation 7EC represents 7 electromotor diversion-regulation valves, and
the last number 2 means that the regulator is fitted with two manual diversion valves. The set
also includes speedometer and belonging speedometer holder.
In bypass version, the regulation valve with filter has no particular designation in title. In the
set of distribution valves, designation EC-06 means total number of valves, including bypass
valve. Designation 06 means 5 section valves and one bypass valve.
12.3 Description of main component parts of the regulator
12.3.1 Regulation valve with filter
Regulation valve with filter set
is composed of three parts:
1. Regulation valve
2. Pressure gauge
3. Self-cleaning pressure
filter
The set ensures correct
spraying pressure and filtration
of chemicals on the spraying
device.
- Regulation valve type 463 –
grey, regulates pressure from
0-20 bar, flow volume is 190
l/min, and time required for
regulation from 0-20 is 7 s.
- Self-cleaning pressure filter
326 filters chemicals before
entering the nozzles. Particles,
which remain on filter insert
with density M 80, return to
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tank through valve on the bottom of the filter (red wheel). By turning the wheel in counter-
clockwise direction, you open the flow through filter valve.
Valve is closed during spraying. If you want to clean the filter, open the valve and create flow
through pressure filter in the tank. Repeat this every time when filling the tank with clean
water. From time to time, unscrew filter cover (turn in counter-clockwise direction) and
mechanically clean filter insert. If you are using powder agents, perform this operation more
frequently.
12.3.2 Section (distribution) valves EC-06
Set of section valves EC consists of:
Legend:
1. Section valve
2. Flow meter
3. Bypass valve
4. Connection for pressure gauge or pressure switch
The purpose of section valves is supply of chemicals to individual sections on spraying
equipment. The last valve is the bypass valve, which functions as MAIN valve. Description of
bypass valve operation is provided in chapter 11.5 for manual spraying protocol and in
chapter 11.6 for automatic spraying protocol. Distribution valves can control pressure up to 20
bar, and flow capacity depends on the size of output adapter. Size of output adapter for
section valves is 13 mm; bypass valve has a 19 mm output adapter. Return line from bypass
valve is connected to suction line collector. Flow sensor is a part of distribution valves set and
is described in detail in chapter below. Bypass valve also has a connection R 1/4" for pressure
gauge connection for service or pressure switch for measuring pressure or flow (flow
regulation) with pressure switch.
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Figure 59 FLOW METER
12.3.3 Flow meter
Flow sensor forwards impulses of flow gauge to
AG-TRONIK. Connections are of size R 11/4".
Measuring range is 10-100 l/min. Flow gauge cable
is connected to electrical connection cabinet. On
the gauge is a card with written flow constant. You
can also measure flow constant. It is recommended
to measure flow constant for chemical substances,
density of which greatly differs from density of
water. Measurement or determining flow constant
is described in chapter “FLOW CONSTANT”.
As standard, POLMAC flow gauge is installed.
Flow measuring is performed by a turbine, which
is installed in flow gauge housing. Gauge turbine is
sensitive to spray residues, which remain in flow
gauge after spraying. Therefore, make sure that the
flow gauge is cleaned internally with clean water
after each spraying.
.
If there are greater deviations of flow constant
from planned value, the cause can be incorrect
operation of flow sensor. In this case, thoroughly
clean the sensor, especially in the sensor turbine
area. Before cleaning, make sure that there is no
water or chemical substance inside the regulator.
Unscrew flow sensor nut and use air or running
water to clean sensor turbine. When you finished
cleaning, replace the sensor to original position.
Instead of flow gauge with turbine, electromagnetic flow gauge can be installed, which has no
rotating parts inside the flow gauge and is therefore not sensitive to dirt and sand. Using
electromagnetic flow gauge is recommended on areas, where there is a lot of fine sand in
clean water, which is used for spraying. The downside of the gauge is change of flow
constant, when using copper accessories or accessories with different conductivity than water.
Such accessories require calibration of flow gauge. Connection of electromagnetic gauge to
electrical cabinet is different than standard connection. Before installing such gauge in
pressure regulator, consult technical staff of Agromehanika.
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Figure 62 SPEED SENSOR
12.3.4 Pressure sensor - option
Instead of measuring flow with flow gauge, flow
can be indirectly measured with pressure sensor.
Pressure sensor is installed in pressure gauge
position. Measuring and readout of pressure are
shown on basic image of display of AG-TRONIK.
Pressure sensor indirectly measure flow according
to nozzle flow. Measuring flow with pressure
sensor is described in detail chapter “GENERAL
SETTING, Flow measuring protocol”.
12.3.5 Pressure gauge
Figure 61 PRESSURE GAUGE
As standard, pressure regulator is fitted with
pressure gauge with diameter of 100 mm,
class 1.6., double stage, where first stage is in
area 0-8 bar, coloured green, and second
stage in area 8-20 bar, coloured yellow or
red. Pressure gauge is filled with glycerine,
which stabilizes the indicator. During winter
time, it is recommended to unscrew pressure
gauge and store it in a warm place, if the
sprayer is exposed to temperatures below
freezing point.
12.3.6 Speed sensor
Speed measurement, if performed through induction no-
contact sensor. On driven sprayers, the sensor is installed on
rear right wheel axle (figure 114). On carried sprayers, it is
installed on tractor housing and measures passages of wheel
nuts. Type of no-contact sensor for AG-TRONIK 14 is code
NPN: 917006-05.
Distance of sensor from mark is
also important, which should be
between 3 and 5 mm.
Figure 60 PRESSURE SENSOR
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If the tractor has an output signal for measuring speed, signal from the tractor is used instead
of no-contact sensor. In this case, the tractor connector is connected to AG-TRONIK 14.
Required connection cable code: 018.60.530. Speed constant for input in AG-TRONIK 14 is
1024.
NOTE: speed constant applies to standard tractor wheels. If you have changed
wheel type, a new constant must be entered. (chapter »PROGRAMMING«;
subchapter »SPEED CONSTANT«).
Appearance of connection connector for speed
gauge. The connector is standardized and is the same
for all tractor.
12.3.7 Electrical connection cabinet
All sensors and motors are connected in electrical connection cabinet, where processor part of
AG-TRONIK is also fitted. On command cabinet of AG-TRONIK are display, buttons and
circuit, required for communication with electrical connection cabinet. Connection AG-
TRONIK – electrical connection cabinet is made with connection cable and serial
communication mod-bus. Cabinet, in addition to processor part, also includes power part with
automatic fuses, relays, connection clamps... Engine protection is provided for by automatic
fuses. In case of short-term overload, fuse disengages and reengages in the next moment. If
there is a serious motor fault and the fuse does not engage, fault must be remedied by
authorized service of Agromehanika.
Speed sensor is connected to bottom part of connection cabinet (4-pole connector). Flow
sensor is connected to connection cabinet through connection clamps.
Figure 63 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CABINET
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12.4 Regulator maintenance
1. After each spraying, the regulator must be thoroughly washed with clean water,
because only this helps to keep the regulator in good condition, operation errors are
fewer, which reduces the costs of service.
2. Occasionally clean the external part of the regulator and grease rotating and sliding
parts. Most appropriate agent is WD-40 or similar maintenance agents.
3. During winter, all water must be emptied out of the regulator, the valves must be
left open or keep the regulator in a warm place. If you fill the sprayer during winter
with antifreeze or agent against freezing of windows, open valves and buttons on
valves to prevent freezing in dead, inaccessible places of the regulator.
4. It is obligatory to unscrew the pressure gauge and keep it in a warm place.
12.5 Parameters setting in AG-TRONIK program
Technicians of Agromehanika input parameters, required for spraying in AG-TRONIK and
save these parameters in factory setting. AG-TRONIK is accompanied with a sheet of
parameters – settings, input as factory settings.
If the speed sensor is installed subsequently or you have installed a speed sensor on tractor
wheel, then the parameter of speed constant is unknown and has to be input manually. See
chapter PROGRAMMING, SPEED CONSTANT, for help.
If you are connecting a non-standard
flow gauge to AG-TRONIK, consult
technical staff of Agromehanika.
CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTION
OF SPEED SENSOR
FLOW SENSOR CONNECTION
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PARAMETER VALUE NOTE
imp/l
d1
d2
d3
d4
d5
d6
d7
D
Imp/km
l/ha
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13 MAINTENANCE
13.1 Sprayer cleaning
After each use, the sprayer must be thoroughly cleaned. The best way to use any excess
insecticide is to dilute it with water and spray it on the same surface again. The concentration
should be at least 10% (10 units of water per one unit of insecticide), the spraying speed
slightly faster and the spraying pressure slightly lower (1.5 bar, depending on the nozzle).
While doing this, use the additional tank for washing. The procedure is described in the
chapter “COMPLETE CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER”. After that, thoroughly clean the
sprayer on the inside and the outside and also clean all tolls which you have used for spraying
(including the tractor). Use only detergents that are recommended by the manufacturer of
protection agents! If there are instructions for cleaning of the device after using it attached to
the instructions for using the insecticide, follow them.
In accordance with local legislation regarding pesticide discharge into ground, arrange sprayer
cleaning with you counselling service.
Washing of pesticides (cleaning of the sprayer) must not be performed on swampy ground or
in the near of streams, water dams, dykes or water fountains, etc.
If there is still some insecticide inside the sprayer and if you had to stop working
unexpectedly for some time it is recommended to clean the pump, the regulator and the
spraying lining with clean water (see chapter “PARTIAL CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER”).
WARNING: In case you had to stop working unexpectedly but did not clean the
sprayer yet, you have to assure that other people or animals cannot reach the
sprayer.
NOTE:
- Only a clean sprayer is a safe device
- A clean sprayer is ready to be used
- A clean sprayer cannot get damaged by chemical agents or chemical solvents
When cleaning the sprayer use appropriate protection clothes. Choose appropriate detergents
for cleaning and, if necessary, appropriate insecticide neutralising agents (see
recommendations of the insecticide manufacturer).
If using detergents (mixture of water and detergent), pour it in the main tank (distribution
valves for nozzle distribution are closed), turn on the pump, open distribution valve for
mixing, valve of self-cleaning filter and, after a few minutes, open distribution valves for
nozzle distribution. Be careful, where you discharge the cleaning agent. Some detergents take
time to become effective, which extends the cleaning process (see manufacturer’s
instructions).
WARNING: Be careful when handling detergents!
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions!
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After cleaning the sprayer with a detergent, fill at least 1/5 of the tank with clean water and
repeat the cleaning process. Make sure that you have cleaned all elements that have come in
contact with the insecticide or the detergent.
Thoroughly clean all filters and be careful not to damage the filter insert. If the filter insert is
damaged, replace it. Filter cleaning procedure is described in chapter “SUCTION FILTER”.
Clean the nozzles at the end. Clean nozzles only with a soft brush, compressed air or water.
Cleaning with hard objects can damage the nozzles.
WARNING: If you clean the sprayer with high-pressure cleaning device, we
recommend greasing of all moving parts after cleaning!
13.2 Maintenance and storage after season
When the spraying season is over, find some time and prepare the spraying device for storage.
Before storing the device, thoroughly clean the inside and the outside of the sprayer
(regulator, pump, sieves, selection valves, nozzles, etc.). When the cleaning is done make sure
that there is no water left in the valves, the filters, the pump, the nozzles, etc. Do not maintain
the sprayer until it has not been thoroughly cleaned.
13.2.1 Hoses
Check tightness of all hoses and hose junctions. Replace damaged hoses with new ones. A
damaged hose can cost you a lot of time during spraying.
13.2.2 Paint
Some insecticides contain solvents which affect the paint. Clean the corrosion off of
colourless parts of the spraying device and apply some new paint.
13.2.3 Tank
Make sure that there are no rests of insecticide inside the tank. Chemical agents must not stay
in the tank for a long time, since they can fast shorten the durability of the tank and other
parts. Make sure that the outflow is opened.
13.2.4 Pressure regulator
Protect the pressure regulator against moisture and dust. Use a plastic bag. We recommend
lubricating moving parts with WD-40 or oil.
13.2.5 Hose connections
Causes of poor sealing of hose connections:
- missing seals
- damaged or poorly inserted seal
- dry or deformed seal
- incorrect connections
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Therefore, in case of poor sealing or leaking:
- DO NOT TIGHTEN the joint too hard, since you can easily damage it. Take the joint
apart and check the condition and position of the sealing or the O-ring, clean and grease it
and reassemble the joint.
- Use only non-mineral lubricant (bio-lubricants) for lubrication.
NOTE:
- Radial sealing – manual tightening of fitting is adequate.
- Axial sealing – apply small force with hand tool.
13.2.6 Drive shaft – cardan
It is important that the safety pin, which is attached to the head of the cardan shaft, is clean
and greased. This assures that the shaft is safe to use.
Check the protective cover, the functioning and the condition of the cardan shaft every 40
working hours. Replace damaged parts with new ones.
Check the protective cover of the cardan shaft every 100 working hours and, if necessary,
replace the sliding plates of the protection. Also check the condition of the cardan shaft. Pay
special attention to the safety pin. Replace damaged parts with new ones.
13.2.7 Bolts
IMPORTANT: Check bolts, pins and especially safety pins, their tightness and their
condition. If necessary, tighten or replace them. The information on the necessary bolt
tightness can be found in the table bolt tightening torque (chapter 13.3).
13.2.8 Pump
After spraying season, thoroughly clean the inside and the outside of the pump and prepare it
for storage. Check the quantity of working hours and, if necessary, repair the pump (oil
change, diaphragm change, sealing change, etc.) or at least check the oil level, the sealing, etc.
This is the most appropriate time of the season to perform some maintenance work. If you are
not sure whether or not you can repair the pump on your own, leave the work to an authorized
expert. Description of maintenance tasks is provided in chapter “PUMPS”.
13.2.9 Other parts
The rest of the vital parts such as filter inserts, pouring sieve, additional equipment, etc. must
be thoroughly cleaned, checked and replaced if necessary, too. Remove the remaining water
and eventual sediments from parts such as suction filters and three-way valves. Grease all
moving and sliding parts of the sprayer.
WARNING: If the temperatures go below zero, protect the spraying device against
cold to prevent damage!
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This requires:
- either removing water from the pump, the regulator, the hoses, the filters and other
elements…;
- either storing the device in a warm space;
- or using an agent against freezing (antifreeze).
13.2.10 Procedure of protecting the sprayer with anti-freezing agent
After you have finished cleaning the spraying device, completely empty the tank and pour at
least 10 litres of antifreeze agent (a mixture of water and antifreeze) and turn on the pump.
Open all valves on the regulator in order the antifreeze agent can reach all hoses and nozzles.
At the end, empty the remaining agent from the tank in a suitable container and let the pump
operate for few more minutes in order to pump the remaining agent into the tank.
WARNING: Make sure that the antifreeze agent is poured into appropriate
containers! Do not discard antifreeze agents in nature!
Protect the manometer against freezing by unscrewing it from the regulator and storing it in a
warm room. The manometer must be stored in an upright position or the glycerine filling can
flow out!
13.2.11 Possible faults
FAULT SIGNS PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REPAIR
No flow on nozzle, when starting the pump and opening main valve
on flow regulator.
- Closed manual valve on suction side; - Clogged suction or pressure filter; - Air in suction line; - Damaged or incorrectly installed
valves in pump;
- Check valves on suction line to pump; - Clean or replace filter insert; - Check tightness of hose connections on
suction side; - Check and, if required, replace pump
valves;
Uneven crop protection liquid jet.
- Incorrect pressure in air chamber; - Control air pressure in air chamber and
fill it according to diagram data;
Pressure on manometer drops or work pressure
cannot be achieved.
- Clogged pressure or suction filter; - Cracked pressure hose; - Open valve on self-cleaning filter; - Incorrect choice or worn out nozzle
inserts;
- Clean or replace filter insert; - Replace hose; - Close valve on self-cleaning filter; - Check nozzle flow – if greater than 10%,
replace them;
Pressure on manometer is changing severely.
- Air in suction line; - Damaged diaphragms;
- Check tightness of hose connections in suction line.
- Stop the pump immediately. - Replace diaphragms and pump oil.
Noisy pump. - Oil level too low; - Exceeded RPM;
- Check oil level and add, if required; - Check RPM;
Crop protection liquid in pump oil
- Damaged diaphragms.
- Stop the pump immediately; - Replace diaphragms and pump oil; - Clean pump interior with gas oil before
installing new diaphragms.
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13.3 Bolt tightening torque
Thread Wrench
size Bolt quality
5.6 6.9 8.8 10.9 12.9 M 4 7 1.4 Nm 2.3 Nm 2.9 Nm 4.1 Nm 4.9 Nm
M 5 8 2.8 Nm 4.5 Nm 6.0 Nm 8.5 Nm 10 Nm
M 6 10 4.8 Nm 7.7 Nm 10 Nm 14 Nm 17 Nm
M 8 13 12 Nm 19 Nm 25 Nm 35 Nm 41 Nm
M 10 17 23 Nm 37 Nm 49 Nm 69 Nm 83 Nm
M 12 19 40 Nm 65 Nm 86 Nm 120 Nm 145 Nm
M 12x1.5 16 - 76 Nm 90 Nm 125 Nm 150 Nm
M 14 22 64 Nm 105 Nm 135 Nm 190 Nm 230 Nm
M 16 24 98 Nm 155 Nm 210 Nm 295 Nm 355 Nm
M16x1.5 24 - 190 Nm 225 Nm 315 Nm 380 Nm
M 18 27 135 Nm 215 Nm 290 Nm 405 Nm 485 Nm
M 18x1.5 24 - 325 Nm 325 Nm 460 Nm 550 Nm
M 20 30 190 Nm 305 Nm 410 Nm 580 Nm 690 Nm
M 22 32 260 Nm 415 Nm 550 Nm 780 Nm 930 Nm
M 22x1.5 32 - - 610 Nm 860 Nm 1050 Nm
M 24 36 330 Nm 530 Nm 710 Nm 1000 Nm 1200 Nm
M 24x1.5 36 - - 760 Nm 1080 Nm 1270 Nm
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14 TECHNICAL DATA
14.1 Designation
Spraying devices are designated as follows:
Example: AGS 3000 EN-HP; BM 150; PR-3ECFM/7EC+2; 18m-HP;
AGS....... Abbreviation for sprayer
3000...... Rated tank volume
EN-HP........ Version (sprayer with additional tanks for cleaning and washing hands)
BM 150... Pump type
PR-3ECFM/7EC+2 Regulator type
18m-HP Equipment working width; equipment type; number of sections
All other technical data for individual components (pumps, flow regulator, nozzles...) can be
found in individual chapters.
14.2 Materials and recycling
TANK....................................................................................PEHD (high density polyethylene)
FLEXIBLE HOSES............................................................................................RUBBER, PVC
FRAME.............................................................................................................................STEEL
VALVES, PRESSURE REGULATOR, NOZZLE HOLDER.........mostly PA with glass fibres
NOZZLE HOLDERS HOSES.........................................................................PE (polyethylene)
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14.3 Dimensions and weight
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14.4 Removing the sprayer
Once the spraying device cannot be used anymore, you will have to clean it completely, take
it apart and sort the individual components of the sprayer by material. The components must
be handed over to an organisation which deals with waste materials. The reservoir and other
plastic parts of the sprayer can be recycled or burned in special incineration sites. The metal
parts can be sorted out as scrap metal. Consider the local legislation for waste materials.
14.5 Connection for control pressure measurement
Connection for control manometer has thread R ¼” and is on the rear side of the sprayer, on
regulation valves EC-06, as defined in chapter 12.3.2.
For connection, unscrew thread plug (cat. nr. E 15783) and screw a control manometer in its
place.
14.6 Control measurement of nozzle flow
For nozzle flow measurement, a piece of soft flexible plastic or rubber hose is required, with
internal diameter 25 mm or 1″ and a suitable catching container (gauge glass is
recommended). Simply attach the hose to the nozzle and measure flow quantity of individual
nozzle with catching liquid in the container. To measure flow quantity, you need a stopwatch
or a watch. Time of measuring is one minute or if you have measured for a shorter amount of
time, recalculate measured flow quantity to one minute.
If the measured flow quantity of nozzle at certain pressure exceeds table value for more than
10 %, the nozzle insert is worn out and must be replaced.
14.7 Connection for control measurement of pump flow
Pump flow gauge can be connected to return line of flow regulator. Remove fitting for hose
ϕ25 (see catalogue drawing), and install a fitting in its place, which is connected through flow
gauge in the tank. The sprayer comes with fitting with suitable seal.
14.8 Technical residue
TECHNICAL RESIDUE EM Sprayer type
AGS 2500 EN-HP
AGS 3000 EN-HP
Level Deletable 28.80 l l 34.50 34.50 Undeletable 5.70 l
Tilted
Transverse 12% Driving dir. left l 49.50 49.50
Driving dir. right l 45.50 45.50
Longitudinal 15% Driving dir. up l 34.50 34.50
Driving dir. down l 40.00 40.00
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15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRAYING
For a successful spraying, the appropriate water quantity, right nozzle selection and a precise
consumption calculation are of major impotence. It is recommended to stick to the following
order when it comes to preparing of the spraying mixture and spraying:
Make sure that the spraying appliance is in flawless condition. Check the oil level of the
pump and clean all filters.
Read the instructions which are attached to the protective agent. Pay special attention to
the prescribed concentration, the dose for a hectare and the recommended water
consumption.
Choose an appropriate tractor speed and – if you do not have a reliable value – measure
it. It is very important to have precise speed values when it comes calculating the
quantity of the mixture.
Choose appropriate nozzle type and size according to the crop and required water
consumption. Use the nozzle tables.
Fill the reservoir with half of the fresh water you will need.
Adjust the working pressure on the regulator and check the liquid flow rate through the
nozzles.
Calculate the required water consumption per hectare according to the measured liquid
flow rate through the nozzles and the working speed.
Fill the reservoir with the mixture and add the required water quantity.
While working, pay attention to a constant working speed, the height of the spraying
equipment, the working pressure and nozzle operation.
Clean the sprayer after you finish working.
WARNING: Sprayer is NOT SUITABLE FOR USE LIQUID FERTILIZER!
In case of emergency use, we recommend consultation with our technical service!
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15.1 Nozzle types in farming
15.1.1 Nozzle types with a flat jet
This kind of nozzles is principally used for spraying with
herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. The insecticide is
precisely distributed along the whole working range of the
nozzle. At lower pressure, the drops are bigger and less
sensitive to wind and vice-versa. The recommended
working height is 0.5 meter above the crop.
For reasons of correct overlapping of the jets, the nozzle adjustment is very important. The
nozzles must be offset for 5°-10°according to the equipment.
15.1.2 Whirl nozzles
Recommended working pressure:
Herbicides: 1.5-3 bar
Fungicides: 3 -5 bar
Insecticides: 3 -5 bar
The jet of such nozzles in formed like a rotating cone. They consist of a
whirling and a spraying part.
The main characteristic of these nozzles are smaller drops, the
insecticide distribution is worse. They are suitable for spraying with
fungicides and insecticides.
Recommended working pressure: 2 - 10 bar
Recommended working height: 0.5 meter.
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15.2 Wind influence
If possible, avoid spraying in windy conditions. If this is not possible, remember the
following:
- use special nozzles (“Anti drift”, injection nozzles, etc.)
- use nozzles with larger flow rates
- lower the pressure during spraying
- use nozzles which spray bigger drops (400 μm)
- reduce the working speed
- spray in the direction of the wind.
15.3 Water consumption during spraying
Adjust the water consumption to the growth of the crop and the way the protection agent is
working which you will be using. Normally, the water consumption per hectare ranges from
100 to 600 litres. When using herbicides, which are commonly sprayed on weedy crops bare
of plants, use smaller water quantities (from 100 to 300 litres). Too much water can lower the
spraying efficiency, especially when using herbicides which are absorbed through the leaves
of the weed. When spraying plants with fungicides and insecticides, a higher amount of water
is normally used. Too much water, however, can cause insecticide to drip of the leaves and
therefore loss of insecticide.
Spraying parameter settings should be such
that the overlap of jets between the two
nozzles is minimal.
A – Distance between the nozzles
H – Height of nozzles above the crops
Δ – Sprinkling angle
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15.4 Tables of nozzle flow
TABLE 1: Flow rate of LECHLER spraying nozzles (v l/min):
WARNING: The nozzle flow rates are always the same for the same
colour markings of different types (ST, LU, AD, ID, TR, etc.) and
materials.
PART NUMBER NOZZLE
TYPE
NOZZLE
COLOUR
WORKING PRESSURE (bar)
2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0
110015 GREEN 0,48 0,53 0,59 0,63 0,68 0,72 0,76
019.48.062 11002 YELLOW 0,63 0,71 0,78 0,85 0,90 0,96 1,01
019.48.063 11003 BLUE 0,95 1,06 1,17 1,26 1,35 1,44 1,52
019.48.064 11004 RED 1,26 1,42 1,55 1,68 1,80 1,91 2,02
019.48.065 11005 BROWN 1,57 1,77 1,94 2,10 2,25 2,39 2,48
019.48.066 11006 GREY 1,88 2,11 2,32 2,51 2,69 2,86 3,01
019.48.067 11008 WHITE 2,50 2,81 3,08 3,33 3,57 3,79 4,00
TABLE 2: Liquid consumption per hectare (l/ha) according to the flow rate of the nozzle
(l/min) and the working speed (km/h) – applies only to spraying equipment with 0.5 meter
distance between the nozzles
WORKING SPEED (km/h)
l/min 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 4,8 5,0 5,2 5,4 5,6 5,8 6,0 6,5 7,0
0,50 200 171 150 133 125 120 115 111 107 103 100 92 86
0,60 240 205 180 160 150 144 138 133 128 124 120 110 103
0,70 280 240 210 187 175 168 162 156 150 145 140 129 120
0,80 320 274 240 213 200 192 185 178 171 165 160 148 137
0,90 360 309 270 240 225 216 208 200 193 186 180 166 154
1,00 400 343 300 266 250 240 231 222 214 207 200 185 171
1,10 440 377 330 293 275 264 254 244 236 228 220 203 188
1,20 480 411 360 320 300 288 277 267 257 248 240 222 206
1,30 520 446 390 347 325 312 300 289 278 269 260 240 223
1,40 560 480 420 373 350 336 323 311 300 290 280 258 240
1,50 600 514 450 400 375 360 346 333 321 310 300 277 257
1,60 640 549 480 427 400 384 369 355 343 331 320 295 274
1,70 680 583 510 453 425 408 392 378 364 352 340 314 291
1,80 720 617 540 480 450 432 415 400 386 372 360 332 309
1,90 760 651 570 507 475 456 438 422 407 393 380 350 325
2,00 800 685 600 533 500 480 461 444 428 413 400 369 342
2,10 840 720 630 560 525 504 484 466 540 434 420 387 360
2,20 880 754 660 586 550 528 507 488 471 455 440 406 377
2,30 920 788 690 613 575 552 530 511 492 575 460 424 394
2,40 960 822 720 640 600 576 553 533 514 496 480 443 411
2,50 857 750 666 625 600 577 555 535 517 500 461 428
2,60 891 780 693 650 624 600 577 557 537 520 480 445
2,70 925 810 720 675 648 623 600 578 558 540 598 463
2,80 960 840 746 700 672 646 622 600 579 560 517 480
2,90 994 870 773 725 696 669 644 621 600 580 535 497
3,00 900 800 750 720 692 666 643 620 600 554 514
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15.5 Use of tables
15.5.1 Nozzle selection
Example:
You have the following data:
- desired consumption per hectare of 400 l
- working speed: 6 km/h
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1. In the speed column for 6 km/h of table 2 find the desired consumption per hectare 400 l/ha.
2. See the flow rate of the nozzle on the left side of the table; in our case, this is 2,00 l/min.
3. Select the appropriate nozzle at specific pressure from table 1: e.g. TABLE 1, nozzle LECHLER,
brown colour at a pressure of 3.2 bar.
15.5.2 Selecting appropriate speed and working pressure
Example:
- desired consumption per hectare 400 l/ha
- installed LECHLER nozzle, RED colour
- desired pressure between 2 and 4 bar
- desired working speed between 4 and 6 km/h
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1. In table 1, find the nozzles, installed in your sprayer. LECHLER RED nozzles have a flow rate of
1.26 l/min at a pressure of 2 bar and a flow rate of 1.8 l/min at a pressure of 4 bar.
2. Find the consumption value of 400 l/ha at a nozzle flow rate between 1.2 and 1.8 l/min in table 2;
find the speeds 4-6 km/h in the vertical column. Results:
- 4,5 km/h at a pressure of 2.8 bar
- 4,8 km/h at a pressure of 3.2 bar...
15.6 Different calculations
- The water consumption values can be taken from the tables or calculated in accordance with
the following equation:
𝑾𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑼𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑬𝑹 𝑯𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑬 [𝒍𝒉𝒂⁄ ] =
𝟔𝟎𝟎𝒙 𝑵𝑶𝒁𝒁𝑳𝑬 𝑭𝑳𝑶𝑾 𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬 [𝒍𝒎𝒊𝒏⁄ ]
𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑬𝑫 [𝒌𝒎𝒉⁄ ] × 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑻𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑵 𝑵𝑶𝒁𝒁𝑳𝑬𝑺 [𝒎]
- The required flow rate of a nozzle per hectare and the working speed can be calculated with
the help of the following equation:
𝑵𝑶𝒁𝒁𝑳𝑬 𝑭𝑳𝑶𝑾 𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬 [𝒍𝒎𝒊𝒏⁄ ] =
𝑾𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑼𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑬𝑹 𝑯𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑬 [𝒍𝒉𝒂⁄ ] × 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑬𝑫 [𝒌𝒎
𝒉⁄ ]
𝟔𝟎𝟎
- The simplest way to determine the tractor’s speed is to measure a certain distance and the
required time to pass this distance:
𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑬𝑫[𝒌𝒎𝒉⁄ ] =
𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑽𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑫 [𝒎]×𝟑,𝟔
𝑫𝑹𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 [𝒔]
WARNING: Check the actual flow rate of the nozzles by measuring it. If the flow rate of
a nozzle at a specific pressure exceeds the table values for more than 10%, then the
nozzle insert is worn and needs to be replaced .
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16 COMBINATION MATRIX
16.1 Combination matrix AGS 2500 EN-HP
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16.2 Combination matrix AGS 3000 EN-HP
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17 NOTES
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