ARAG bravo series 400S Installation and operating instructions

4674A9DX0.950
400S brAvo SerieS computer
with integrAteD gpS nAvigAtor
Software rel. 1.0X
inStALLAtion, uSe AnD mAintenAnce

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This manual is an integral part of the equipment to which it refers and must accompany the equipment in case of sale or change of ownership. Keep it for any
future reference; ARAG reserves the right to modify product specications and instructions at any moment and without notice.
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CONTENTS
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1 Risks and protections before assembly.................................5
2 Intended use .............................................................................5
3 Precautions ...............................................................................5
4 Package content .......................................................................5
5 Position on farming machine ..................................................6
5.1 System recommended composition.................................6
5.2 Monitor and control unit positioning .................................9
5.3 Bracket fixing .................................................................10
5.4 Control unit (RCU) fixing................................................10
5.5 Control unit position .......................................................10
5.6 Hydraulic unit positioning...............................................10
5.7 GPS receiver positioning ...............................................11
6 Wiring connections ................................................................13
6.1 General precautions for a correct harness position .......13
6.2 Switch box connection ...................................................13
6.3 Connecting the Remote Control Units (RCU) (Seletron
RCU and hydraulic RCU)...............................................13
6.4 Securing the Seletron cables.........................................14
6.5 Hydraulic valves connection...........................................16
6.6 Sensor connection.........................................................17
6.7 Camera connection........................................................17
6.8 Power supply connection ...............................................17
6.9 SD memory card............................................................18
6.10 Pen drive........................................................................18
7 Setup........................................................................................19
7.1 Setup preparation ..........................................................19
7.2 Switching on ..................................................................19
7.3 Switching off...................................................................20
7.4 Use of keys for setup .....................................................20
8 Menu structure........................................................................21
9 Basic settings .........................................................................22
10 Advanced setup ......................................................................24
10.1 Implement - SPRAYER (SELETRON) ...........................26
10.1.1 Spray spots configurations................................................. 26
10.1.2 Boom settings..................................................................... 27
 •Sprayspotsspacing....................................................... 27
 •Sectionsnumber............................................................. 27
 •Section1÷13................................................................. 27
10.1.3 Flowmeter........................................................................... 28
 •Type................................................................................. 28
 •Constant.......................................................................... 28
 •Minimumflowrate............................................................ 28
 •Maximumflowrate........................................................... 28
10.1.4 Fillingflowmeter.................................................................. 29
 •Activationstatus .............................................................. 29
 •Type................................................................................. 29
 •Constant.......................................................................... 29
 •Minimumflowrate............................................................ 29
 •Maximumflowrate........................................................... 29
10.1.5 Pressure sensor.................................................................. 30
 •Activationstatus .............................................................. 30
 •Type................................................................................. 30
 •Maximumpressure ......................................................... 30
10.1.6 Valves ................................................................................. 31
 MAINVALVE
 •Type(REMINDER) .......................................................... 31
 •Automaticclosingofsectionsvalves(REMINDER)........ 31
 •Switchingtime ................................................................ 31
 PRESSUREREGULATINGVALVE
 •Regulationdirection........................................................ 31
 SECTIONVALVES
 •Type(REMINDER) .......................................................... 32
 •Shut-offtime.................................................................... 32
 •Switch-ontime ................................................................ 32
10.1.7 Nozzles data....................................................................... 33
 •Flowrate .......................................................................... 33
 •Pressure.......................................................................... 33
 •Minimumpressure .......................................................... 33
 •Maximumpressure ......................................................... 33
10.1.8 Wheel sensor ...................................................................... 34
 •Constant.......................................................................... 34
10.1.9 Rev counter ........................................................................ 34
 •Activationstatus .............................................................. 34
 •Constant.......................................................................... 34
 •Minimumrotationspeed ................................................. 34
 •Maximumrotationspeed ................................................ 34
10.1.10 Tank .................................................................................... 35
 •Capacity ......................................................................... 35
 •Reservelevel .................................................................. 35
10.1.11 Alarms................................................................................. 36
 NOZZLESALARMS
 •Nozzlewearcheck ......................................................... 36
 •Nozzlewearlimitpercentage ......................................... 36
 •Minimumpressurealarm ................................................ 36
 •Maximumpressurealarm ............................................... 36
 FLOWMETERALARMS
 •Minimumflowratealarm.................................................. 37
 •Maximumflowratealarm................................................. 37
 REVCOUNTERALARMS
 •Minimumrotationspeedalarm ....................................... 37
 •Maximumrotationspeedalarm ...................................... 37
10.1.12 Working parameters............................................................ 38
 SPRAYINGLIMITS
 •Sprayingspeedlimit....................................................... 38
 •Minimumsprayingspeed ............................................... 38
 •Regulationpressurelimit ................................................ 38
 •Minimumregulationpressure ......................................... 38
 •Flowratecorrectionfactor ............................................... 38
 AUTOMATICSECTIONCONTROL
 •Sectionsoverlappinglimit .............................................. 39
 •Perimeteroverlappinglimit ............................................. 39
 •Sprayclosingdelay ........................................................ 40
 •Sprayopeningadvance ................................................. 40
 GUIDANCE
 •Steeringradius ............................................................... 40
10.1.13Devicecalibration............................................................... 41
 SELETRONSYSTEM
 •Identificationnumbersreset ........................................... 41
SENSORS
 •Pressuresensorzerovalue............................................. 41
10.1.143-pointimplementgeometrysettings
(SYSTEMWITH3-POINTHITCH) ....................................... 42
 •Implementupperview .................................................... 42
 •Implementrearview ....................................................... 43
10.1.15 Towed implement geometry settings
(SYSTEMWITHTOWINGHITCH) ....................................... 44
 •Implementupperview .................................................... 44
 •Implementrearview ....................................................... 45

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CONTENTS
10.2 Implement - GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR......................46
10.2.1 Sections configuration........................................................ 46
 •Sectionsnumber............................................................. 46
 •Section1÷13................................................................. 46
10.2.2 Working parameters............................................................ 47
 •Sectionsoverlappinglimit .............................................. 47
•Perimeteroverlappinglimit ............................................. 47
 •Sprayclosingdelay ........................................................ 48
 •Sprayopeningadvance ................................................. 48
 •Steeringradius ............................................................... 48
10.2.3 3-pointimplementgeometrysettings
(SYSTEMWITH3-POINTHITCH) ....................................... 49
 •Implementupperview .................................................... 49
 •Implementrearview ....................................................... 50
10.2.4 Towed implement geometry settings
(SYSTEMWITHTOWINGHITCH) ....................................... 51
 •Implementupperview .................................................... 51
 •Implementrearview ....................................................... 52
10.3 Tractor............................................................................53
10.3.1 DGPS.................................................................................. 53
10.3.2 PDOP/HDOPalarm .......................................................... 53
10.3.3 Camera ............................................................................... 53
10.3.4 Tractorgeometrysettings ................................................... 54
 •Tractorupperview........................................................... 54
 •Tractorrearview.............................................................. 54
 •Steeringangle ................................................................ 54
10.4 User ...............................................................................55
10.4.1 Acoustic alarms .................................................................. 55
10.4.2 Acoustic warnings .............................................................. 55
10.4.3 Acousticinfo ....................................................................... 55
10.4.4 Steering warning ................................................................ 55
10.5 General options .............................................................56
10.5.1 Language ........................................................................... 56
10.5.2 Units of measurement......................................................... 56
10.5.3 DateandtimeGPSupdating ............................................. 57
10.5.4 Timezone ............................................................................ 57
10.5.5 Dateandtime ..................................................................... 57
10.6 Device status - SPRAYER (SELETRON).......................58
Status of the Seletron system ............................................ 58
 Externalsignals .................................................................. 58
Power data ......................................................................... 58
 Firmwareversions............................................................... 58
10.7 Device status - GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR.................60
 Externalsignals .................................................................. 60
Power data ......................................................................... 60
 Firmwareversions.............................................................. 60
11 Seletron connection ...............................................................61
12 Use...........................................................................................63
12.1 Controls on computer.....................................................63
12.2 Operating switches for control unit valves......................64
12.3 Operating switches for hydraulic valves .........................64
12.4 Guidance screen............................................................65
12.5 Spraying a field ..............................................................66
13 Automatic functions...............................................................68
13.1 Output adjustment .........................................................69
13.2 F2 Automatic adjustment ON/OFF.................................69
13.3 Importing and using a prescription map ........................69
13.4 How the automatic nozzle selection works
(SELETRON system).....................................................70
13.5 F4 Automatic nozzle selection ON/OFF.........................71
13.6 F1/F3/F5/F7 Manual nozzle selection............................71
13.7 Boom section management...........................................72
13.8 F6 Automatic section management ON/OFF.................73
14 "Home" Menu..........................................................................74
14.1 F1 Continue last job.......................................................75
14.2 F2 Save job....................................................................76
14.3 F3 New job.....................................................................77
14.4 F4 Memories management............................................78
14.4.1 Internal memory.................................................................. 79
 •Delete.............................................................................. 79
 •CopytoSDcard ............................................................. 79
 •CopytoUSBPendrive(1or2) ....................................... 79
14.4.2 SDcard .............................................................................. 80
 •Delete.............................................................................. 80
 •Copytointernalmemory................................................. 80
 •Remotedevicesupgrade ............................................... 81
 •Exportjobin"Shape"format.......................................... 82
14.4.3 USBPendrive..................................................................... 83
 •Delete.............................................................................. 83
 •Copytointernalmemory................................................. 83
 •Remotedevicesupgrade ............................................... 84
 •Exportjobin"Shape"format.......................................... 85
14.5 F5 Resume job ..............................................................86
14.6 F6 Info / Alarms..............................................................87
15 Job menu.................................................................................88
15.1 F1 Info / Alarms..............................................................89
15.2 F2 Work data .................................................................90
15.3 F3 Tank ..........................................................................91
15.4 F4 GPS Data .................................................................92
15.5 F5 Camera.....................................................................93
15.6 F6 Prescription map.......................................................94
15.7 F7 Zoom all....................................................................95
15.8 F8 Menu.........................................................................96
15.8.1 Speed source ..................................................................... 96
 •GPS ................................................................................ 96
 •Wheelsensor .................................................................. 96
 •Simulation ....................................................................... 96
16 Job functions ..........................................................................97
16.1 F1 Spray rate .................................................................98
16.2 F2 Guidance mode ........................................................99
16.3 F3 Pause .....................................................................100
16.4 F4 Surface ...................................................................101
16.5 F5 Resume from pause ...............................................102
16.6 F6 Align........................................................................103
16.7 F7 New AB...................................................................104
16.8 F8 Display....................................................................105
16.8.1 F2Tractorthemes ..............................................................10 5
16.8.2 F4Sprayingthemes ..........................................................106
16.8.3 F6Daytime/nighttimedisplaymode................................106
16.8.4 F82D/3Ddisplaymode.....................................................106
17 Maintenance / diagnostics / repairs....................................107
17.1 Error messages ...........................................................107
17.2 Troubleshooting............................................................109
17.3 Cleaning rules..............................................................109
18 Technical data....................................................................... 110
18.1 The data and unit of measurement shown................... 110
19 End-of-life disposal .............................................................. 114
20 Guarantee terms ................................................................... 114

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All installation works must be done with battery disconnected, using suitable tools and any individual protection equipment
deemed necessary.
Use ONLY clean water for treatment tests and simulations: using chemicals during simulated treatment runs can seriously injure
persons in the vicinity.
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The device you have purchased is a computer which, when connected to a valve or suitable control unit, makes it possible to control all phases of
treatment in agricultural applications directly from the cabin of the farming machine it is installed in.
BRAVO 400S features a satellite navigator that – through the external GPS receiver – can be used for agricultural applications and navigation.
BRAVO 400S is not designed for use on public roads and should only be used on farmland.
This device is designed to work on agricultural machinery for spraying and crop spraying applications.
The machine is designed and built in compliance with EN ISO 14982 standard (Electromagnetic compatibility - Forestry and
farming machines), harmonized with 2004/108/EC Directive.
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• Do not aim water jets at the equipment.
• Do not use solvents or fuel to clean the case outer surface.
• Do not clean equipment with direct water jets.
• Comply with the specied power voltage (12 Vdc).
• In case of voltaic arc welding, remove connectors from BRAVO 400S and disconnect the power cables.
• Only use ARAG genuine spare parts and accessories.
• Bravo 400S can control hydraulic valves to open / close the boom.
The computer does not feature emergency stop devices: the manufacturer must provide all necessary safety devices for the
hydraulic boom control.
Any time one hydraulic boom section is opened or closed the computer emits an acoustic signal and the display shows the
relevant indication.The manufacturer should also provide acoustic and optical warnings in the vicinity of the boom.
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The diagram below indicates the components that you will nd in the BRAVO 400S computer package:
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Legend:
 Bravo 400S
 Instruction manual
 Monitor - switch box connection cable
 Fixing kit
To be ordered separately:
Seletron RCU / RCU for hydraulic controls
Fig.1
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INTRODUCTION

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INSTALLATION
Legend of connection cables:
 Computer / RCU / battery for TRAILED MACHINE
 Computer / RCU / battery for SELF-PROPELLED MACHINE
 Control unit / sensors
3Head-end cable
 Extension cable
5Termination cable
7Cameras / external main control
8GPS receiver
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5.1 System recommended composition
Connect the power cable directly to the battery wires using the suitable eyelets.
WARNING! DO NOT connect to key-operated switch (15/54).
To connect all parts of the system correctly, make sure to use the proper connection cables specied in Tab. 1 page 8.
Consider all possible variants:
• type of system,
• type of Seletron units connected (single, twin or fourfold)
• number of nozzles per mechanical arm (of spraying boom)
Speed sensor
Filling owmeter
XRPM sensor
LLevel sensor
Pressure sensor
Flowmeter
Control valve
GMain valve
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INSTALLATION
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Legend of connection cables:
 Computer / RCU / battery for TRAILED MACHINE
 Computer / RCU / battery for SELF-PROPELLED
MACHINE
 Control unit / sensors / hydraulic RCU
3Head-end cable
 Extension cable
5Termination cable
6Hydraulic unit
7Cameras / external main control
8GPS receiver
Speed sensor
Filling owmeter
XRPM sensor
LLevel sensor
Pressure sensor
Flowmeter
Control valve
GMain valve

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Tab.1-CONNECTIONCABLES
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50 cm spacing
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Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 491 D020.100 2 9.5
467 491 D031.100 3 10.5
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Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 492 D031.100 3 3.5
467 492 D041.100 4 3.5
467 492 D051.100 5 4.5
467 492 D061.100 6 4.5
467 492 D071.100 7 5.5
467 492 D081.100 8 5.5
467 492 D091.100 9 6.5
467 492 D101.100 10 6.5
467 492 D111.100 11 7. 5
467 492 D121.100 12 7. 5
467 492 D131.100 13 8.5
467 492 D141.100 14 8.5
467 492 D151.100 15 9.5
467 492 D161.100 16 9.5
467 492 D171.100 17 10.5
467 492 D181.100 18 10.5
467 492 D191.100 19 11. 5
467 492 D201.100 20 11. 5
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Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 493 D031.100 3 2.5
467 493 D041.100 4 2.5
467 493 D051.100 5 3.5
467 493 D061.100 6 3.5
467 493 D071.100 7 4.5
467 493 D081.100 8 4.5
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
50 cm spacing
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Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 491 A020.100 2 9.5
467 491 A031.100 3 10.5
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Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 492 A031.100 3 3.5
467 492 A041.100 4 3.5
467 492 A051.100 5 4.5
467 492 A061.100 6 4.5
467 492 A071.100 7 5.5
467 492 A081.100 8 5.5
467 492 A091.100 9 6.5
467 492 A101.100 10 6.5
467 492 A111.100 11 7. 5
467 492 A121.100 12 7. 5
467 492 A131.100 13 8.5
467 492 A141.100 14 8.5
467 492 A151.100 15 9.5
467 492 A161.100 16 9.5
467 492 A171.100 17 10.5
467 492 A181.100 18 10.5
467 492 A191.100 19 11. 5
467 492 A201.100 20 11. 5


Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 493 A031.100 3 2.5
467 493 A041.100 4 2.5
467 493 A051.100 5 3.5
467 493 A061.100 6 3.5
467 493 A071.100 7 4.5
467 493 A081.100 8 4.5



50 cm spacing

Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 491 A020.100 2 9.5
467 491 A031.100 3 10.5


Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 492 A031.100 3 3.5
467 492 A041.100 4 3.5
467 492 A051.100 5 4.5
467 492 A061.100 6 4.5
467 492 A071.100 7 5.5
467 492 A081.100 8 5.5
467 492 A091.100 9 6.5
467 492 A101.100 10 6.5
467 492 A111.100 11 7. 5
467 492 A121.100 12 7. 5


Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 493 A031.100 3 2.5
467 493 A041.100 4 2.5
467 493 A051.100 5 3.5
467 493 A061.100 6 3.5



50 cm spacing

Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 491 C020.100 2 9.5
467 491 C031.100 3 10.5

Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 492 C031.100 3 3.5
467 492 C041.100 4 3.5
467 492 C051.100 5 4.5
467 492 C061.100 6 4.5
467 492 C071.100 7 5.5
467 492 C081.100 8 5.5
467 492 C091.100 9 6.5
467 492 C101.100 10 6.5
467 492 C111.100 11 7. 5
467 492 C121.100 12 7. 5
467 492 C131.100 13 8.5
467 492 C141.100 14 8.5
467 492 C151.100 15 9.5
467 492 C161.100 16 9.5
467 492 C171.100 17 10.5
467 492 C181.100 18 10.5
467 492 C191.100 19 11. 5
467 492 C201.100 20 11. 5

Code
no. of
SELETRON
nozzle
holders
Cable
length
(m)
467 493 C031.100 3 2.5
467 493 C041.100 4 2.5
467 493 C051.100 5 3.5
467 493 C061.100 6 3.5
467 493 C071.100 7 4.5
467 493 C081.100 8 4.5
ThecablesforfourfoldSELETRON
feature4outputsperjoint.
Thecablesforsingleandtwin
SELETRONfeature2outputsperjoint.
Connection cable for MONITOR /
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT - BATTERY
 467 49000.150 Cable for
TRAILED M/C
 467 49000.100
Cable for
SELF-PROPELLED
M/C
 467 49000.110 Connection cable
control unit / sensors
 467 49010.110
Connection cable
control unit / sensors /
hydraulic RCU
INSTALLATION

9
INSTALLATION
5.2 Monitor and control unit positioning
•The BRAVO 400S series computer must be placed in the control cabin of the farming machine. Observe the following precautions:
- Do NOT install the monitor in areas where it would be subjected to excessive vibrations or shocks, to prevent any damage or
accidental use of the control keys;
- Install the device in a visible position within easy reach by hand; bear in mind that the monitor should not obstruct the
operator’s freedom of movement or block his view.
• Control units (RCU): secure the control units on the back of the machine, close to the control unit and the hydraulic unit.
Consider all necessary connections of the computer (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6), the cable length, and make sure there is enough space for
connectors and cables.
An identication symbol is located next to each connector to indicate its function.
For any reference to the system conguration read par. 5.1.
Fig.5
 

1SD memory card
2USB (2)
3GPS receiver
4Cameras +
External main control
5Connection
monitor / switch box
6Control panel power supply +
RCU connection


7
Control unit (G + P) +
Sensors +
Connection to hydraulic RCU
8Seletron - Line 1
9Seletron - Line 2
 Monitor + power supply


11 Connection to
Seletron RCU
12 Connection to
Hydraulic unit
Fig.6
Fig.7


10
5.3 Bracket xing
The monitor must be mounted after having xed the bracket at the desired location (the previous paragraph shows the bracket drilling template).
The bracket must be slid out of the monitor seat (, Fig. 8) and xed using the supplied screws ().
Make sure the bracket is securely mounted, t the monitor on it, and push it until it locks in place ().
Fig.8
5.4 Control unit (RCU) xing
Respect the mounting direction of the control units, as specied in Fig. 9 (connectors shall be facing down).
No other type of assembly is allowed.
Fig.9
5.5 Control unit position
The control unit must be xed with the special brackets supplied and tted to the unit, positioning it as shown in the manual provided with the assembly.
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THE CONTROL UNIT’S MANUAL.
5.6 Hydraulic unit positioning
The hydraulic unit shall be secured to the machine, making sure it is well protected against the elements and the uid sprayed by the machine.
ARAG IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE INSTALLATION BY UNSKILLED PERSONNEL.
ANY SYSTEM DAMAGE CAUSED BY A WRONG INSTALLATION AND/OR CONNECTION AUTOMATICALLY VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT HYDRAULIC UNITS OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ONES (SEE ARAG GENERAL CATALOGUE).
ARAG IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT, MALFUNCTION ERRORS AND ANY KIND OF RISK IF THE MODULE
IS CONNECTED TO NON ORIGINAL UNITS OR UNITS NOT SUPPLIED BY ARAG.
INSTALLATION